CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF December 4, 2023
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of December 4, 2023 of the City Council of the City of Foster City, sitting as said Council and as ex officio the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor/President Froomin.
This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
The Communications Director/City Clerk/Recording Secretary called the roll:
PRESENT:
Councilmembers/ex officio Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Marlene Subhashini, Acting City/District Manager; Benjamin Stock, City Attorney/District Legal Counsel ; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Edmund Suen, Finance Director; Tracy Avelar, Police Chief ; Cory Call, Police Captain; Waqas Hassan, Assistant Finance Director; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Katherine Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk; Daniella Falkowski, Social Media and Communications Assistant; Joronica Vinluan, Social Media and Communications Assistant; Sandy Loi, Office Assistant; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; and Communications Director/City Clerk, Priscilla Schaus.
PUBLIC
Marianne Wallace addressed the City Council via teleconference regarding safety concerns around school zones.
NEW BUSINESS
REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF MAYOR/PRESIDENT
Mayor/President Froomin opened the floor for nominations for the office of Mayor/President.
Councilmember/Director Hindi nominated Patrick Sullivan.
Hearing no further nominations, Mayor/President Froomin closed nominations and called for a vote for the election of Patrick Sullivan to the office of Mayor/President . Motion carried unanimously, 5-0-0.
Mayor/President Froomin exchanged seats with incoming Mayor/President Sullivan.
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR/VICE PRESIDENT
Mayor/President Sullivan opened the floor for nominations for the office of Vice Mayor/Vice President.
Councilmember/Director Froomin nominated Stacy Jimenez.
Hearing no further nominations, the Mayor/President Sullivan closed nominations, and called for a vote for the election of Stacy Jimenez to the office of Vice Mayor/ Vice President. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0-0.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez exchanged seats with Councilmember/Director Froomin and was seated to the right of Mayor/President Sullivan.
The remainder of the Councilmembers/Directors were seated in alphabetical order by last name from left to right: Councilmember/Director Froomin, Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez, Mayor/President Sullivan, Councilmember/Director Hindi , and Councilmember/Director Kiesel.
OATHS OF OFFICE TO MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
City Clerk Schaus gave the Oath of Office to Mayor Sullivan.
Vice Mayor Jimenez’s husband and daughter gave the Oath of Office to Vice Mayor Jimenez.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR/PRESIDENT FROOMIN
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Sullivan presented a plaque to outgoing M ayor Froomin for his service as Mayor for the past year and a bouquet of flowers was presented to outgoing Mayor Froomin’s wife.
Mayor/President Sullivan gave a statement thanking outgoing Mayor Froomin for his work this past year and stated his commitment as Mayor to protecting the safety and well-being of the community.
Outgoing Mayor/President Froomin gave a statement reflecting upon this year’s accomplishments, and acknowledged the results were due to the City Council’s collaboration and execution by City staff.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez gave a statement thanking the community and her family for their support and stated she looks forward to working with Mayor/President Sullivan in her new role as Vice Mayor/Vice President.
Councilmember/Director Kiesel congratulated Mayor/President Sullivan and Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez on their new roles and thanked outgoing Mayor Froomin for his leadership.
Councilmember/Director Hindi congratulated Mayor/President Sullivan and Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez on their new roles , thanked outgoing Mayor Froomin for his leadership during the challenges of the past year, and and stated he looks forward to continuing to work with his fellow Councilmembers/Directors.
CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND
REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Acting City/District Manager Subhashini congratulated Mayor/President Sullivan and Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez on their new roles and thanked outgoing Mayor Froomin for his leadership. She stated the Community Annual Report and State of the City address have both been published and are available to view online.
Councilmember/Director Kiesel cautioned residents to avoid wearing dark clothing when walking out at night, especially when it is raining, and to appear more visible to drivers to avoid accidents. He mentioned a coyote was recently spotted in Foster City, and suggested residents keep a close eye on their small pets. He wished everyone happy holidays.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez wished everyone happy holidays. She reminded residents to slow down when driving near school zones.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Sullivan adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.