CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1, 2024
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of April 1, 2024 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 Sullivan.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez teleconferenced from 2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815.
This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
The Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary called the roll:
PRESENT:
Councilmembers/ex officio Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager; Benjamin Stock, City Attorney/District Legal Counsel ; Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City/District Manager; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Waqas Hassan, Assistant Finance Director; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; William Sandri, Police Captain; Robert Marshall, Deputy Fire Chief; Carisa Workman, Fire Marshal; Vanessa Brannon, Senior Management Analyst; Katherine Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk ; Shuli Chen, Video Technicia n; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk
PUBLIC
Evan Adams addressed the City Council via email regarding social media and active shooter design elements for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project.
Deputy Fire Chief Robert Marshall addressed the City Council in person and introduced new Fire Marshal Carisa Workman with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember/Director Kiesel, seconded by Councilmember/Director Froomin, and carried unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0-0, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:
City/EMID Consent Calendar
1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2024;
2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2024;
3. City and Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2024;
4. City Ordinance No. 676, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Change the Zoning Designation at Beach Park Elementary School (APN 094- 473-030) From C -1/PD Neighborhood Business/Planned Development District to PF Public Facilities District and Finding the Amendment Within the Scope of the Environmental Impact Report Prepared for the New Elementary School in Foster City Project and Certified by the San Mateo-Foster City School District – RZ2024-0002 (First Reading March 20, 2024);”
5. City Ordinance No. 677, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adopting Various Text Amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code Including Amendments to Chapter 17.04 Definitions, Chapter 17.32 Public Facilities District, Chapter 17.55 Replacement Units, Chapter 17.62 Off-Street Parking Regulations, Chapter 17.68 General Performance Standards, Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units, Chapter 17.82 Emergency Shelters, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, and Supportive Housing, and Chapter 17.84 Reasonable Accommodation to Implement the Housing Element 2023- 2031 and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the EIR Prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Elements Update (SCH 2022010509) – RZ2024- 0001 (First Reading March 20, 2024);”
6. City Resolution No. 2024-18, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Neumeric Technologies Corporation, a California Corporation for Calopps.org Drupal Upgrade in an Amount not to Exceed $216,530;”
7. City Resolution No. 2024-19, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Avero LLC for the Preparation of an IT Strategic Plan in an Amount Not to Exceed $59,617;”
8. City Resolution No. 2024-20, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Three (3) Four-Year Agreements with Utility Telecom for Internet Services at Three (3) City Facilities in an Amount Not to Exceed $225,000;”
9. City Resolution No. 2024-21, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Budget Appropriation of $58,328 from the City CIP Fund Balance (Fund 301) to the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301- 678) for Building and Fire Plan Check Services; and Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. in the Amount of $49,900 for Building Plan Check Services for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 310- 678), and Find the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3);” and
10. City Resolution No. 2024-22, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Five- Year Agreement With Axon Enterprise, Inc. In an Amount Not -To-Exceed $460,468.53 for the Purchase of New Body -Worn Cameras, Taser Devices, Software, Licenses and Technical Support Services.”
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE
EDGEWATER PARK SOFTBALL AND SOCCER SYNTHETIC RESURFACING (CIP 301-712) AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND 15301(C) – EXISTING FACILITIES. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Sullivan removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of Evan Adams.
Evan Adams addressed the City Council via teleconference.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Froomin, and carried unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2024-23, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Edgewater Park Softball and Soccer Synthetic Resurfacing (CIP 301-712) and Finding that the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301(c) – Existing Facilities.”
REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED ON MARCH 14, 2024, FOR THE RECREATION
CENTER REBUILD PROJECT AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE SECOND TIME FOR THE LEASE AND INSTALLATION OF (3) MODULAR BUILDINGS AND ONE RESTROO M TRAILER AT
OR NEAR THE TENNIS COURTS AT LEO J RYAN PARK AS PART OF THE RECREATION CENTER REBUILD PROJECT (CIP 301 -678) (CEQA STATUS:
ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE RECREATION CENTER REBUILD PROJECT). CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Sullivan removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of Evan Adams.
Evan Adams addressed the City Council via teleconference.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Mayor Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Hindi, and carried unanimously by roll call vote, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2024- 24, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Rejection of All Bids Received on March 14, 2024, for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project and Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Second T ime for the Lease and Installation of (3) Modular Buildings and One Restroom Trailer at or Near the Tennis Courts at Leo J Ryan Park as Part of the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301- 678) (CEQA Status: Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project).”
REPORTS
FOSTER CITY DRAFT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1970.
Senior Management Analyst Brannon presented the staff report.
Pablo addressed the City Council via teleconference.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Hindi, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel , and carried unanimously by roll call vote , 5 -0-0, adopting Minute Order No . 1970, to receive and accept the report on the Foster City Draft Climate Action Plan Update, and provide policy direction to:
1. Engage in a partnership with PG&E to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to target levels; and
2. Amend Sector E-W.2 of the Draft Climate Action Plan to includ e an additional target for existing commercial and residential buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 29,308 MTCO2e by 2030.
IMPLEMENTATION OF A BANNER PROGRAM. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1971.
Public Works Director Brozyna and Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried by roll call vote, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 1971, to receive and accept the report on the Implementation of a Banner Program and provide policy direction to delay the implementation of the Banner Program until after the Recreation Center Rebuild Project has been completed.
2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1972.
Dane Hutchings, representing Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) presented the staff report.
Pablo addressed the City Council via teleconference.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried by roll call vote, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 1972, to receive and accept the report on the 2024 State Legislative Update.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on March 5, 2024, and March 14, 2024, and ACH were processed on March 5, 2024.
CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND
REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilmember/Director Hindi reported on a decision by the Tuolumne County Superior Court that ruled in favor of the State Water Resources Control Board to adopt the Bay - Delta Updated Plan which will reduce the water supply coming from the Tuolumne River into the Hetch Hetchy Water System , which provides 100% of the water used in Foster City.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez reminded everyone to be aware of children riding their bikes during the day, as many students are now on spring break. She encouraged the public to attend the Youth Advisory Committee Annual Spaghetti Feed on April 18.
Mayor/President Sullivan stated he had a meeting with Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Crystal Conway on March 25. On March 28, he attended the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) Airport Land Use Committee meeting and Bicycle Pedestrian Committee meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor/President Sullivan recessed the meeting into Closed Session for:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representative: Stefan Chatwin, Marlene Subhashini, Diane Pitman, and Austris Rungis
Employee Organizations: AFSCME
2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case)
3. Report Out from Closed Session
Meeting recessed into Closed Session at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:36 p.m.
City Attorney/District Legal Counsel Stock reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Sullivan adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m.