CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88193926419 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/88193926419 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 881 9392 6419
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing and Observing Juneteenth
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring June 21, 2023 as “ASK Day”
4.3. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1824, 2023 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Utility Easement Located on or About the Property Identified as 800 Lincoln Centre Drive (APN 094532 440) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Grant of Utility Easement Agreement With Biomed RealtyLincoln Centre LP and Finding This Activity Exempt Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), the “Common Sense” Exemption
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a School Crossing Guard Agreement With the San Mateo– Foster City School District for the 20232024 School Year a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of a Sole Source Vendor Services Agreement to Samclar, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Office Furniture at City Hall for the Government Center Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301706) in the Amount of $91,314.38 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $15,500.00 from the City’s General Fund to the Police Department’s Budget Account Number 00106104214251 for FY 2022 2023 for Six Background Investigations
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $41,844 for FY 20232024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 With Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc. in the Amount Not toExceed $70,039.62 for Strategic Communications and Outreach Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, State of California, Granting Consent to the City of Burlingame to Form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Senior Building Inspector Position
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.14. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr.
Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr. Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.15. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023, and the Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.16. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the First Amendment to the District Manager’s Employment Agreement
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.17. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Rejecting the Lone Bid, and Authorizing an Increase to the Project Design Contingency by the Amount of $25,000 for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455695) and Finding the Project Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.18. Consideration of Letters in Support and Opposition of Various Legislation a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Approve Letters
7. REPORTS
7.1. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327657) Monthly General Update CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept the Report
7.2. Report on Youth Sports Field User Group Fees and Charges a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Resolutions in Connection with General Obligation Bond Sale for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Foster City Providing for the Issuance of Its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project) In the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing for Fiscal Year 202324 the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds, Including Certain Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 202324
8.2. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 Final City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 City Budget
c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 District Budget
8.3. Consideration of Contract Amendment No. 5 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Five (5) in the Amount of $388,000 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) and Finding That This is Consistent With the Certified an Environmental Impact Report That Was Prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 31, 2023 and June 5, 2023, and ACH were processed on June 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
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STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
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CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88193926419 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/88193926419 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 881 9392 6419
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing and Observing Juneteenth
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring June 21, 2023 as “ASK Day”
4.3. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1824, 2023 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Utility Easement Located on or About the Property Identified as 800 Lincoln Centre Drive (APN 094532 440) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Grant of Utility Easement Agreement With Biomed RealtyLincoln Centre LP and Finding This Activity Exempt Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), the “Common Sense” Exemption
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a School Crossing Guard Agreement With the San Mateo– Foster City School District for the 20232024 School Year a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of a Sole Source Vendor Services Agreement to Samclar, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Office Furniture at City Hall for the Government Center Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301706) in the Amount of $91,314.38 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $15,500.00 from the City’s General Fund to the Police Department’s Budget Account Number 00106104214251 for FY 2022 2023 for Six Background Investigations
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $41,844 for FY 20232024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 With Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc. in the Amount Not toExceed $70,039.62 for Strategic Communications and Outreach Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, State of California, Granting Consent to the City of Burlingame to Form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Senior Building Inspector Position
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.14. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr.
Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr. Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.15. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023, and the Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.16. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the First Amendment to the District Manager’s Employment Agreement
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.17. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Rejecting the Lone Bid, and Authorizing an Increase to the Project Design Contingency by the Amount of $25,000 for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455695) and Finding the Project Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.18. Consideration of Letters in Support and Opposition of Various Legislation a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Approve Letters
7. REPORTS
7.1. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327657) Monthly General Update CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept the Report
7.2. Report on Youth Sports Field User Group Fees and Charges a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Resolutions in Connection with General Obligation Bond Sale for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Foster City Providing for the Issuance of Its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project) In the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing for Fiscal Year 202324 the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds, Including Certain Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 202324
8.2. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 Final City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 City Budget
c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 District Budget
8.3. Consideration of Contract Amendment No. 5 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Five (5) in the Amount of $388,000 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) and Finding That This is Consistent With the Certified an Environmental Impact Report That Was Prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 31, 2023 and June 5, 2023, and ACH were processed on June 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
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City Council meetings ondemand:
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CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88193926419 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/88193926419 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 881 9392 6419
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing and Observing Juneteenth
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring June 21, 2023 as “ASK Day”
4.3. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1824, 2023 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Utility Easement Located on or About the Property Identified as 800 Lincoln Centre Drive (APN 094532 440) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Grant of Utility Easement Agreement With Biomed RealtyLincoln Centre LP and Finding This Activity Exempt Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), the “Common Sense” Exemption
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a School Crossing Guard Agreement With the San Mateo– Foster City School District for the 20232024 School Year a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of a Sole Source Vendor Services Agreement to Samclar, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Office Furniture at City Hall for the Government Center Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301706) in the Amount of $91,314.38 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $15,500.00 from the City’s General Fund to the Police Department’s Budget Account Number 00106104214251 for FY 2022 2023 for Six Background Investigations
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $41,844 for FY 20232024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 With Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc. in the Amount Not toExceed $70,039.62 for Strategic Communications and Outreach Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, State of California, Granting Consent to the City of Burlingame to Form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Senior Building Inspector Position
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.14. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr.
Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr. Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.15. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023, and the Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.16. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the First Amendment to the District Manager’s Employment Agreement
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.17. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Rejecting the Lone Bid, and Authorizing an Increase to the Project Design Contingency by the Amount of $25,000 for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455695) and Finding the Project Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.18. Consideration of Letters in Support and Opposition of Various Legislation a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Approve Letters
7. REPORTS
7.1. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327657) Monthly General Update CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept the Report
7.2. Report on Youth Sports Field User Group Fees and Charges a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Resolutions in Connection with General Obligation Bond Sale for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Foster City Providing for the Issuance of Its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project) In the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing for Fiscal Year 202324 the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds, Including Certain Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 202324
8.2. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 Final City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 City Budget
c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 District Budget
8.3. Consideration of Contract Amendment No. 5 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Five (5) in the Amount of $388,000 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) and Finding That This is Consistent With the Certified an Environmental Impact Report That Was Prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 31, 2023 and June 5, 2023, and ACH were processed on June 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88193926419 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/88193926419 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 881 9392 6419
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing and Observing Juneteenth
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring June 21, 2023 as “ASK Day”
4.3. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1824, 2023 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Utility Easement Located on or About the Property Identified as 800 Lincoln Centre Drive (APN 094532 440) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Grant of Utility Easement Agreement With Biomed RealtyLincoln Centre LP and Finding This Activity Exempt Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), the “Common Sense” Exemption
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a School Crossing Guard Agreement With the San Mateo– Foster City School District for the 20232024 School Year a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of a Sole Source Vendor Services Agreement to Samclar, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Office Furniture at City Hall for the Government Center Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301706) in the Amount of $91,314.38 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $15,500.00 from the City’s General Fund to the Police Department’s Budget Account Number 00106104214251 for FY 2022 2023 for Six Background Investigations
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $41,844 for FY 20232024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 With Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc. in the Amount Not toExceed $70,039.62 for Strategic Communications and Outreach Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, State of California, Granting Consent to the City of Burlingame to Form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Senior Building Inspector Position
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.14. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr.
Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr. Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.15. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023, and the Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.16. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the First Amendment to the District Manager’s Employment Agreement
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.17. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Rejecting the Lone Bid, and Authorizing an Increase to the Project Design Contingency by the Amount of $25,000 for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455695) and Finding the Project Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.18. Consideration of Letters in Support and Opposition of Various Legislation a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Approve Letters
7. REPORTS
7.1. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327657) Monthly General Update CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept the Report
7.2. Report on Youth Sports Field User Group Fees and Charges a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Resolutions in Connection with General Obligation Bond Sale for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Foster City Providing for the Issuance of Its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project) In the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing for Fiscal Year 202324 the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds, Including Certain Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 202324
8.2. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 Final City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 City Budget
c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 District Budget
8.3. Consideration of Contract Amendment No. 5 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Five (5) in the Amount of $388,000 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) and Finding That This is Consistent With the Certified an Environmental Impact Report That Was Prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 31, 2023 and June 5, 2023, and ACH were processed on June 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88193926419 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/88193926419 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 881 9392 6419
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing and Observing Juneteenth
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring June 21, 2023 as “ASK Day”
4.3. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1824, 2023 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Utility Easement Located on or About the Property Identified as 800 Lincoln Centre Drive (APN 094532 440) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Grant of Utility Easement Agreement With Biomed RealtyLincoln Centre LP and Finding This Activity Exempt Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), the “Common Sense” Exemption
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a School Crossing Guard Agreement With the San Mateo– Foster City School District for the 20232024 School Year a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of a Sole Source Vendor Services Agreement to Samclar, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Office Furniture at City Hall for the Government Center Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301706) in the Amount of $91,314.38 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $15,500.00 from the City’s General Fund to the Police Department’s Budget Account Number 00106104214251 for FY 2022 2023 for Six Background Investigations
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $41,844 for FY 20232024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 With Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc. in the Amount Not toExceed $70,039.62 for Strategic Communications and Outreach Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, State of California, Granting Consent to the City of Burlingame to Form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Senior Building Inspector Position
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.14. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr.
Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr. Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.15. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023, and the Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.16. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the First Amendment to the District Manager’s Employment Agreement
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.17. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Rejecting the Lone Bid, and Authorizing an Increase to the Project Design Contingency by the Amount of $25,000 for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455695) and Finding the Project Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.18. Consideration of Letters in Support and Opposition of Various Legislation a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Approve Letters
7. REPORTS
7.1. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327657) Monthly General Update CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept the Report
7.2. Report on Youth Sports Field User Group Fees and Charges a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Resolutions in Connection with General Obligation Bond Sale for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Foster City Providing for the Issuance of Its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project) In the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing for Fiscal Year 202324 the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds, Including Certain Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 202324
8.2. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 Final City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 City Budget
c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 District Budget
8.3. Consideration of Contract Amendment No. 5 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Five (5) in the Amount of $388,000 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) and Finding That This is Consistent With the Certified an Environmental Impact Report That Was Prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 31, 2023 and June 5, 2023, and ACH were processed on June 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88193926419 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/88193926419 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 881 9392 6419
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing and Observing Juneteenth
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring June 21, 2023 as “ASK Day”
4.3. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1824, 2023 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Utility Easement Located on or About the Property Identified as 800 Lincoln Centre Drive (APN 094532 440) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Grant of Utility Easement Agreement With Biomed RealtyLincoln Centre LP and Finding This Activity Exempt Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), the “Common Sense” Exemption
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a School Crossing Guard Agreement With the San Mateo– Foster City School District for the 20232024 School Year a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of a Sole Source Vendor Services Agreement to Samclar, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Office Furniture at City Hall for the Government Center Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301706) in the Amount of $91,314.38 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $15,500.00 from the City’s General Fund to the Police Department’s Budget Account Number 00106104214251 for FY 2022 2023 for Six Background Investigations
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $41,844 for FY 20232024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 With Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc. in the Amount Not toExceed $70,039.62 for Strategic Communications and Outreach Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, State of California, Granting Consent to the City of Burlingame to Form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Senior Building Inspector Position
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.14. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr.
Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr. Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.15. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023, and the Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.16. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the First Amendment to the District Manager’s Employment Agreement
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.17. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Rejecting the Lone Bid, and Authorizing an Increase to the Project Design Contingency by the Amount of $25,000 for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455695) and Finding the Project Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.18. Consideration of Letters in Support and Opposition of Various Legislation a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Approve Letters
7. REPORTS
7.1. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327657) Monthly General Update CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept the Report
7.2. Report on Youth Sports Field User Group Fees and Charges a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Resolutions in Connection with General Obligation Bond Sale for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Foster City Providing for the Issuance of Its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project) In the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing for Fiscal Year 202324 the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds, Including Certain Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 202324
8.2. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 Final City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 City Budget
c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 District Budget
8.3. Consideration of Contract Amendment No. 5 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Five (5) in the Amount of $388,000 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) and Finding That This is Consistent With the Certified an Environmental Impact Report That Was Prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 31, 2023 and June 5, 2023, and ACH were processed on June 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88193926419 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/88193926419 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 881 9392 6419
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing and Observing Juneteenth
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring June 21, 2023 as “ASK Day”
4.3. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1824, 2023 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Utility Easement Located on or About the Property Identified as 800 Lincoln Centre Drive (APN 094532 440) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Grant of Utility Easement Agreement With Biomed RealtyLincoln Centre LP and Finding This Activity Exempt Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), the “Common Sense” Exemption
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a School Crossing Guard Agreement With the San Mateo– Foster City School District for the 20232024 School Year a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of a Sole Source Vendor Services Agreement to Samclar, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Office Furniture at City Hall for the Government Center Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301706) in the Amount of $91,314.38 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $15,500.00 from the City’s General Fund to the Police Department’s Budget Account Number 00106104214251 for FY 2022 2023 for Six Background Investigations
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $41,844 for FY 20232024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 With Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc. in the Amount Not toExceed $70,039.62 for Strategic Communications and Outreach Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, State of California, Granting Consent to the City of Burlingame to Form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Senior Building Inspector Position
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.14. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr.
Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr. Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.15. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023, and the Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.16. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the First Amendment to the District Manager’s Employment Agreement
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.17. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Rejecting the Lone Bid, and Authorizing an Increase to the Project Design Contingency by the Amount of $25,000 for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455695) and Finding the Project Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.18. Consideration of Letters in Support and Opposition of Various Legislation a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Approve Letters
7. REPORTS
7.1. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327657) Monthly General Update CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept the Report
7.2. Report on Youth Sports Field User Group Fees and Charges a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Resolutions in Connection with General Obligation Bond Sale for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Foster City Providing for the Issuance of Its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project) In the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing for Fiscal Year 202324 the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds, Including Certain Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 202324
8.2. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 Final City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 City Budget
c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 District Budget
8.3. Consideration of Contract Amendment No. 5 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Five (5) in the Amount of $388,000 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) and Finding That This is Consistent With the Certified an Environmental Impact Report That Was Prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 31, 2023 and June 5, 2023, and ACH were processed on June 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/88193926419 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/88193926419 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 881 9392 6419
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing and Observing Juneteenth
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring June 21, 2023 as “ASK Day”
4.3. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1824, 2023 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Utility Easement Located on or About the Property Identified as 800 Lincoln Centre Drive (APN 094532 440) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Grant of Utility Easement Agreement With Biomed RealtyLincoln Centre LP and Finding This Activity Exempt Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), the “Common Sense” Exemption
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a School Crossing Guard Agreement With the San Mateo– Foster City School District for the 20232024 School Year a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of a Sole Source Vendor Services Agreement to Samclar, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Office Furniture at City Hall for the Government Center Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301706) in the Amount of $91,314.38 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $15,500.00 from the City’s General Fund to the Police Department’s Budget Account Number 00106104214251 for FY 2022 2023 for Six Background Investigations
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $41,844 for FY 20232024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 With Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc. in the Amount Not toExceed $70,039.62 for Strategic Communications and Outreach Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, State of California, Granting Consent to the City of Burlingame to Form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Senior Building Inspector Position
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.14. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr.
Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr. Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.15. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023, and the Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.16. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the First Amendment to the District Manager’s Employment Agreement
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.17. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Rejecting the Lone Bid, and Authorizing an Increase to the Project Design Contingency by the Amount of $25,000 for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455695) and Finding the Project Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.18. Consideration of Letters in Support and Opposition of Various Legislation a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Approve Letters
7. REPORTS
7.1. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327657) Monthly General Update CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept the Report
7.2. Report on Youth Sports Field User Group Fees and Charges a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Resolutions in Connection with General Obligation Bond Sale for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Foster City Providing for the Issuance of Its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project) In the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing for Fiscal Year 202324 the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds, Including Certain Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 202324
8.2. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 Final City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 City Budget
c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 District Budget
8.3. Consideration of Contract Amendment No. 5 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Five (5) in the Amount of $388,000 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) and Finding That This is Consistent With the Certified an Environmental Impact Report That Was Prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 31, 2023 and June 5, 2023, and ACH were processed on June 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
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LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
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CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
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Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
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Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing and Observing Juneteenth
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring June 21, 2023 as “ASK Day”
4.3. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1824, 2023 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Utility Easement Located on or About the Property Identified as 800 Lincoln Centre Drive (APN 094532 440) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Grant of Utility Easement Agreement With Biomed RealtyLincoln Centre LP and Finding This Activity Exempt Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), the “Common Sense” Exemption
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a School Crossing Guard Agreement With the San Mateo– Foster City School District for the 20232024 School Year a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of a Sole Source Vendor Services Agreement to Samclar, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Office Furniture at City Hall for the Government Center Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301706) in the Amount of $91,314.38 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $15,500.00 from the City’s General Fund to the Police Department’s Budget Account Number 00106104214251 for FY 2022 2023 for Six Background Investigations
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $41,844 for FY 20232024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 With Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc. in the Amount Not toExceed $70,039.62 for Strategic Communications and Outreach Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, State of California, Granting Consent to the City of Burlingame to Form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Senior Building Inspector Position
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 20, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between V.B. Golf LLC and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Ninth Amendment And Finding the Amendment to the Lease Not a Project and if a Project, is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Compensation Study Changes to the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective June 1, 2023 and the New Management Compensation and Benefit Plan, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.14. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr.
Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Updated Job Classifications for Positions Under the Management Compensation and Benefit Plan: Accountant I, Accountant II, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Finance Director, Assistant Planner, Associate Civil Engineer, Associate Planner, Chief Building Official, City Manager, Communications Director/City Clerk, Communications Manager, Community Development Director, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Finance Director, Financial Services Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Technician, Housing Coordinator, Information Technology Manager, Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Lieutenant, Police Records Supervisor, Principal Management Analyst, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Recreation Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Accountant, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Sr. Systems Analyst, Technology Analyst I and II c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.15. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20222023, Effective June 1, 2023, and the Pay Plan For Fiscal Year 20232024, Effective July 1, 2023
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.16. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the First Amendment to the District Manager’s Employment Agreement
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.17. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Rejecting the Lone Bid, and Authorizing an Increase to the Project Design Contingency by the Amount of $25,000 for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455695) and Finding the Project Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.18. Consideration of Letters in Support and Opposition of Various Legislation a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Approve Letters
7. REPORTS
7.1. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327657) Monthly General Update CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept the Report
7.2. Report on Youth Sports Field User Group Fees and Charges a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Resolutions in Connection with General Obligation Bond Sale for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Foster City Providing for the Issuance of Its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project) In the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing for Fiscal Year 202324 the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds, Including Certain Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 202324
8.2. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 Final City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 City Budget
c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202324 District Budget
8.3. Consideration of Contract Amendment No. 5 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Five (5) in the Amount of $388,000 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Phase III Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327657) and Finding That This is Consistent With the Certified an Environmental Impact Report That Was Prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 31, 2023 and June 5, 2023, and ACH were processed on June 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes