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/82592136594 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/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
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
Monday, June 03, 2024 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
4.2. Special Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall
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 20, 2024
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Shell Boulevard From E.
Hillsdale Boulevard to Bounty Drive; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Balclutha Drive West of the Turnaround Located in Front of the PJCC Campus and Shell Boulevard; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on E.
Hillsdale Boulevard From Edgewater Boulevard to Foster City Boulevard; the Shell Boulevard Exit From the South Service Road of the PJCC Campus; and the Shell Boulevard Exit From Civic Center Drive for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the RoundAbout on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Staff to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Replacement of Electronic Marquee Display Boards for the Marquee at the Corner of Shell and East Hillsdale Boulevards
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 20242025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Updated Public and Private Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policies; and Finding that the Adoption of the Updated Policies are Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers (Three Members of the City Council) as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities, (2) Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 5, 2024 With the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and (3) Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement With the County of San Mateo for Election Services a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $35,101 for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services for FY 20242025 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 4010960461 4251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 40109604614251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B) c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Expenditure of $639,525.79 from Account No. 401 09604614384 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for the Purchase of a VacCon Hydro Excavator and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.14. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2025; and Finding Adoption of the Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Proposed Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
f) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the FY 2024 2025 Preliminary Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit, NonResident Park Rentals, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Foster City Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit and Fines, NonResident Park Rental Fees, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
8. REPORTS
8.1. Report on 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 202324 Financial Update a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Interview and Consideration of Appointment of Two Members to New Full Term from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028 on the Planning Commission.
Applicants listed in Alphabetical Order are: Ajay Godbole, Nicolas Haddad, Ravi Jagtiani, Shivangini Patil, and Jordan Pisarcik
a) Staff Report
b) Interview Applicants
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appointing Two Members to the Foster City Planning Commission
9.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) (CEQA Status: Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 15, 2024
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. 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.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section § 549569: (One potential case)
12.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager
12.3. Report Out from Closed Session
13. 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/82592136594 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/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
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
Monday, June 03, 2024 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
4.2. Special Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall
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 20, 2024
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Shell Boulevard From E.
Hillsdale Boulevard to Bounty Drive; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Balclutha Drive West of the Turnaround Located in Front of the PJCC Campus and Shell Boulevard; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on E.
Hillsdale Boulevard From Edgewater Boulevard to Foster City Boulevard; the Shell Boulevard Exit From the South Service Road of the PJCC Campus; and the Shell Boulevard Exit From Civic Center Drive for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the RoundAbout on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Staff to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Replacement of Electronic Marquee Display Boards for the Marquee at the Corner of Shell and East Hillsdale Boulevards
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 20242025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Updated Public and Private Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policies; and Finding that the Adoption of the Updated Policies are Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers (Three Members of the City Council) as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities, (2) Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 5, 2024 With the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and (3) Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement With the County of San Mateo for Election Services a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $35,101 for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services for FY 20242025 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 4010960461 4251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 40109604614251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B) c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Expenditure of $639,525.79 from Account No. 401 09604614384 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for the Purchase of a VacCon Hydro Excavator and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.14. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2025; and Finding Adoption of the Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Proposed Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
f) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the FY 2024 2025 Preliminary Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit, NonResident Park Rentals, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Foster City Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit and Fines, NonResident Park Rental Fees, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
8. REPORTS
8.1. Report on 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 202324 Financial Update a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Interview and Consideration of Appointment of Two Members to New Full Term from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028 on the Planning Commission.
Applicants listed in Alphabetical Order are: Ajay Godbole, Nicolas Haddad, Ravi Jagtiani, Shivangini Patil, and Jordan Pisarcik
a) Staff Report
b) Interview Applicants
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appointing Two Members to the Foster City Planning Commission
9.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) (CEQA Status: Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 15, 2024
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. 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.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section § 549569: (One potential case)
12.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager
12.3. Report Out from Closed Session
13. 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/82592136594 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/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
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
Monday, June 03, 2024 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
4.2. Special Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall
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 20, 2024
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Shell Boulevard From E.
Hillsdale Boulevard to Bounty Drive; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Balclutha Drive West of the Turnaround Located in Front of the PJCC Campus and Shell Boulevard; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on E.
Hillsdale Boulevard From Edgewater Boulevard to Foster City Boulevard; the Shell Boulevard Exit From the South Service Road of the PJCC Campus; and the Shell Boulevard Exit From Civic Center Drive for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the RoundAbout on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Staff to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Replacement of Electronic Marquee Display Boards for the Marquee at the Corner of Shell and East Hillsdale Boulevards
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 20242025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Updated Public and Private Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policies; and Finding that the Adoption of the Updated Policies are Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers (Three Members of the City Council) as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities, (2) Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 5, 2024 With the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and (3) Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement With the County of San Mateo for Election Services a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $35,101 for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services for FY 20242025 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 4010960461 4251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 40109604614251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B) c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Expenditure of $639,525.79 from Account No. 401 09604614384 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for the Purchase of a VacCon Hydro Excavator and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.14. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2025; and Finding Adoption of the Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Proposed Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
f) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the FY 2024 2025 Preliminary Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit, NonResident Park Rentals, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Foster City Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit and Fines, NonResident Park Rental Fees, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
8. REPORTS
8.1. Report on 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 202324 Financial Update a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Interview and Consideration of Appointment of Two Members to New Full Term from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028 on the Planning Commission.
Applicants listed in Alphabetical Order are: Ajay Godbole, Nicolas Haddad, Ravi Jagtiani, Shivangini Patil, and Jordan Pisarcik
a) Staff Report
b) Interview Applicants
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appointing Two Members to the Foster City Planning Commission
9.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) (CEQA Status: Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 15, 2024
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. 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.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section § 549569: (One potential case)
12.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager
12.3. Report Out from Closed Session
13. 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/82592136594 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/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
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
Monday, June 03, 2024 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
4.2. Special Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall
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 20, 2024
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Shell Boulevard From E.
Hillsdale Boulevard to Bounty Drive; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Balclutha Drive West of the Turnaround Located in Front of the PJCC Campus and Shell Boulevard; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on E.
Hillsdale Boulevard From Edgewater Boulevard to Foster City Boulevard; the Shell Boulevard Exit From the South Service Road of the PJCC Campus; and the Shell Boulevard Exit From Civic Center Drive for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the RoundAbout on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Staff to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Replacement of Electronic Marquee Display Boards for the Marquee at the Corner of Shell and East Hillsdale Boulevards
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 20242025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Updated Public and Private Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policies; and Finding that the Adoption of the Updated Policies are Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers (Three Members of the City Council) as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities, (2) Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 5, 2024 With the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and (3) Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement With the County of San Mateo for Election Services a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $35,101 for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services for FY 20242025 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 4010960461 4251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 40109604614251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B) c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Expenditure of $639,525.79 from Account No. 401 09604614384 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for the Purchase of a VacCon Hydro Excavator and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.14. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2025; and Finding Adoption of the Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Proposed Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
f) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the FY 2024 2025 Preliminary Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit, NonResident Park Rentals, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Foster City Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit and Fines, NonResident Park Rental Fees, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
8. REPORTS
8.1. Report on 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 202324 Financial Update a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Interview and Consideration of Appointment of Two Members to New Full Term from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028 on the Planning Commission.
Applicants listed in Alphabetical Order are: Ajay Godbole, Nicolas Haddad, Ravi Jagtiani, Shivangini Patil, and Jordan Pisarcik
a) Staff Report
b) Interview Applicants
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appointing Two Members to the Foster City Planning Commission
9.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) (CEQA Status: Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 15, 2024
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. 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.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section § 549569: (One potential case)
12.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager
12.3. Report Out from Closed Session
13. 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/82592136594 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/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
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
Monday, June 03, 2024 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
4.2. Special Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall
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 20, 2024
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Shell Boulevard From E.
Hillsdale Boulevard to Bounty Drive; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Balclutha Drive West of the Turnaround Located in Front of the PJCC Campus and Shell Boulevard; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on E.
Hillsdale Boulevard From Edgewater Boulevard to Foster City Boulevard; the Shell Boulevard Exit From the South Service Road of the PJCC Campus; and the Shell Boulevard Exit From Civic Center Drive for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the RoundAbout on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Staff to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Replacement of Electronic Marquee Display Boards for the Marquee at the Corner of Shell and East Hillsdale Boulevards
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 20242025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Updated Public and Private Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policies; and Finding that the Adoption of the Updated Policies are Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers (Three Members of the City Council) as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities, (2) Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 5, 2024 With the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and (3) Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement With the County of San Mateo for Election Services a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $35,101 for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services for FY 20242025 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 4010960461 4251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 40109604614251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B) c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Expenditure of $639,525.79 from Account No. 401 09604614384 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for the Purchase of a VacCon Hydro Excavator and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.14. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2025; and Finding Adoption of the Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Proposed Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
f) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the FY 2024 2025 Preliminary Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit, NonResident Park Rentals, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Foster City Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit and Fines, NonResident Park Rental Fees, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
8. REPORTS
8.1. Report on 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 202324 Financial Update a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Interview and Consideration of Appointment of Two Members to New Full Term from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028 on the Planning Commission.
Applicants listed in Alphabetical Order are: Ajay Godbole, Nicolas Haddad, Ravi Jagtiani, Shivangini Patil, and Jordan Pisarcik
a) Staff Report
b) Interview Applicants
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appointing Two Members to the Foster City Planning Commission
9.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) (CEQA Status: Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 15, 2024
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. 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.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section § 549569: (One potential case)
12.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager
12.3. Report Out from Closed Session
13. 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/82592136594 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/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
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
Monday, June 03, 2024 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
4.2. Special Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall
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 20, 2024
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Shell Boulevard From E.
Hillsdale Boulevard to Bounty Drive; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Balclutha Drive West of the Turnaround Located in Front of the PJCC Campus and Shell Boulevard; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on E.
Hillsdale Boulevard From Edgewater Boulevard to Foster City Boulevard; the Shell Boulevard Exit From the South Service Road of the PJCC Campus; and the Shell Boulevard Exit From Civic Center Drive for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the RoundAbout on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Staff to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Replacement of Electronic Marquee Display Boards for the Marquee at the Corner of Shell and East Hillsdale Boulevards
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 20242025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Updated Public and Private Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policies; and Finding that the Adoption of the Updated Policies are Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers (Three Members of the City Council) as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities, (2) Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 5, 2024 With the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and (3) Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement With the County of San Mateo for Election Services a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $35,101 for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services for FY 20242025 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 4010960461 4251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 40109604614251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B) c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Expenditure of $639,525.79 from Account No. 401 09604614384 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for the Purchase of a VacCon Hydro Excavator and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.14. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2025; and Finding Adoption of the Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Proposed Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
f) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the FY 2024 2025 Preliminary Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit, NonResident Park Rentals, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Foster City Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit and Fines, NonResident Park Rental Fees, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
8. REPORTS
8.1. Report on 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 202324 Financial Update a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Interview and Consideration of Appointment of Two Members to New Full Term from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028 on the Planning Commission.
Applicants listed in Alphabetical Order are: Ajay Godbole, Nicolas Haddad, Ravi Jagtiani, Shivangini Patil, and Jordan Pisarcik
a) Staff Report
b) Interview Applicants
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appointing Two Members to the Foster City Planning Commission
9.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) (CEQA Status: Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 15, 2024
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. 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.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section § 549569: (One potential case)
12.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager
12.3. Report Out from Closed Session
13. 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/82592136594 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/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
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
Monday, June 03, 2024 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
4.2. Special Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall
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 20, 2024
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Shell Boulevard From E.
Hillsdale Boulevard to Bounty Drive; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Balclutha Drive West of the Turnaround Located in Front of the PJCC Campus and Shell Boulevard; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on E.
Hillsdale Boulevard From Edgewater Boulevard to Foster City Boulevard; the Shell Boulevard Exit From the South Service Road of the PJCC Campus; and the Shell Boulevard Exit From Civic Center Drive for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the RoundAbout on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Staff to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Replacement of Electronic Marquee Display Boards for the Marquee at the Corner of Shell and East Hillsdale Boulevards
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 20242025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Updated Public and Private Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policies; and Finding that the Adoption of the Updated Policies are Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers (Three Members of the City Council) as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities, (2) Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 5, 2024 With the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and (3) Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement With the County of San Mateo for Election Services a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $35,101 for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services for FY 20242025 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 4010960461 4251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 40109604614251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B) c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Expenditure of $639,525.79 from Account No. 401 09604614384 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for the Purchase of a VacCon Hydro Excavator and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.14. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2025; and Finding Adoption of the Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Proposed Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
f) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the FY 2024 2025 Preliminary Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit, NonResident Park Rentals, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Foster City Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit and Fines, NonResident Park Rental Fees, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
8. REPORTS
8.1. Report on 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 202324 Financial Update a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Interview and Consideration of Appointment of Two Members to New Full Term from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028 on the Planning Commission.
Applicants listed in Alphabetical Order are: Ajay Godbole, Nicolas Haddad, Ravi Jagtiani, Shivangini Patil, and Jordan Pisarcik
a) Staff Report
b) Interview Applicants
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appointing Two Members to the Foster City Planning Commission
9.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) (CEQA Status: Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 15, 2024
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. 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.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section § 549569: (One potential case)
12.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager
12.3. Report Out from Closed Session
13. 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
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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.
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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
Monday, June 03, 2024 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
4.2. Special Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall
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 20, 2024
6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Shell Boulevard From E.
Hillsdale Boulevard to Bounty Drive; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Balclutha Drive West of the Turnaround Located in Front of the PJCC Campus and Shell Boulevard; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on E.
Hillsdale Boulevard From Edgewater Boulevard to Foster City Boulevard; the Shell Boulevard Exit From the South Service Road of the PJCC Campus; and the Shell Boulevard Exit From Civic Center Drive for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the RoundAbout on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Staff to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Replacement of Electronic Marquee Display Boards for the Marquee at the Corner of Shell and East Hillsdale Boulevards
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 20242025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Updated Public and Private Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policies; and Finding that the Adoption of the Updated Policies are Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California Establishing the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers (Three Members of the City Council) as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities, (2) Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 5, 2024 With the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and (3) Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement With the County of San Mateo for Election Services a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $35,101 for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services for FY 20242025 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.11. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025, Effective July 1, 2024
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.12. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 4010960461 4251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B); and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of $108,222 from Fund 401 to Account No. 40109604614251 and Approving Payment to Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. and MidPeninsula Water District for a Total of $108,221.92 for Expenses Incurred Under the Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Major Damage to Main Water Pipeline; and Finding the Repair of the Water Main Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15269(B) c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.13. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Expenditure of $639,525.79 from Account No. 401 09604614384 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for the Purchase of a VacCon Hydro Excavator and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.14. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2025; and Finding Adoption of the Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Proposed Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
f) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 20242025; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Pursuant to the Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the FY 2024 2025 Preliminary Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit, NonResident Park Rentals, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Foster City Establishing New Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permit and Fines, NonResident Park Rental Fees, and Revising the Existing Park Cancellation Fee and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
8. REPORTS
8.1. Report on 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 202324 Financial Update a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Interview and Consideration of Appointment of Two Members to New Full Term from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028 on the Planning Commission.
Applicants listed in Alphabetical Order are: Ajay Godbole, Nicolas Haddad, Ravi Jagtiani, Shivangini Patil, and Jordan Pisarcik
a) Staff Report
b) Interview Applicants
c) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appointing Two Members to the Foster City Planning Commission
9.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) (CEQA Status: Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 15, 2024
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. 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.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section § 549569: (One potential case)
12.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager
12.3. Report Out from Closed Session
13. 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