CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2024
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of November 18, 2024 of the City Council of the City of Foster City, sitting as said Council and as ex officio the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan.
This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
The Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary called the roll:
PRESENT:
Councilmembers/ex officio Directors Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, and Mayor/President Patrick Sullivan.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager ; Denise Bazzano, Assistant City Attorney/District Legal Counsel ; Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Cory Call, Police Captain; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Waqas Hassan, Assistant Finance Director ; Rob Lasky, IT Manager ; Dave Orlando, Police Lieutenant; Frank Fanara, Parks Manager; Nori Jabba, Housing Coordinator; Leslie Carmichael, Consulting Planner; Laura Galli, Engineering Manager; Vanessa Brannon, Senior Management Analyst; Shuli Chen, Video Technician ; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION FROM SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES ON FISCAL YEAR 202 3- 2024 ANNUAL REPORT.
Stephanie Saba and Amy Selmi presented the San Mateo Libraries Fiscal Year 202 3- 2024 Annual Report.
PUBLIC
Timothy S. O’Hara addressed the City Council in person regarding voter’s rights.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember/Director Hindi, seconded by Councilmember/Director Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:
City/EMID Consent Calendar
1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2024;
2. City Resolution No. 2024- 117, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Police Department to Enter into a Data Sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office for a Data Aggregation Platform;”
3. City Resolution No. 2024- 118, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with HIP Housing Affordable Ventures (HHAV) for Property Management Services for Workforce Housing in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,040 to Increas e the Agreement Total from $36,960 to $97,000 and Other Revisions; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment;” and
4. City Resolution No. 2024- 119, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with HIP Housing Affordable Ventures (HHAV) for Property Management Services for the Existing Unite Purchase Program (EUPP) Units for a Deduction of $109,600 to Lower the Contract Maximum from $167,600 to $58,000, and Other Revisions; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment.”
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2024 ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR CITY- OWNED WORKFORCE HOUSING AT 501 PILGRIM DRIVE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Sullivan removed this item from the Consent Calendar.
Housing Coordinator Jabba presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2002, receiving and accepting the 2024 Asset Management Report for City-Owned Workforce Housing at 501 Pilgrim Drive.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
VARIOUS MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS, TITLE 17 FOR HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION FOR 2024.
Community Development Director Mangalam presented the staff report.
Mayor Sullivan opened a public hearing to hear and consider comments regarding Various Municipal Code Amendments, Title 17 for Housing Element Implementation for 2024.
No public testimony was received.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Sullivan closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Froomin, seconded by Vice Mayor Jimenez , and carried unanimously by roll call vote, 5 -0-0, to introduce and read by title only, waive further reading and pass to second reading, “ An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adopting Text Amendments to Various Chapters Within Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023- 2031 Planning Period and Comply with Recent Changes in State Law and Finding That the Amendments are within the Scope of the Environmental Impact Report Prepared Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH#2022010509). – Rz2024-0012.”
SUBMITTED DRAFT MAPS AND SEQUENCE OF ELECTIONS FOR DISTRICT-BASED
COUNCIL ELECTIONS AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILMEMBERS BY FIVE DISTRICTS; ESTABLISH DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND ELECTION ORDER OF DISTRICTS. (TO START AT A TIME CERTAIN OF 7:00 P.M.)
Communications Director/City Clerk Schaus introduced Liz Stitt, representing Redistricting Partners, who presented the staff report.
Mayor Sullivan opened a public hearing to hear and consider community input regarding the submitted draft maps and sequence of elections for district-based Council elections.
The following people addressed the City Council via email:
1. Judy Phillip;
2. Alison Metz;
3. Ron Schmidt;
4. Yan Chen;
5. Evan Adams; and
6. Kay Ballantyne.
Shepley Chen addressed the City Council in person.
Evan Adams addressed the City Council via teleconference.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Sullivan closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried by roll call vote, 3-2-0, Councilmember Hindi and Vice Mayor Jimenez voted “no,” selecting “Draft Map B2 Live Edit” as the Final Map. Motion by Councilmember Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried by roll call vote, 3- 2-0, Councilmember Hindi and Vice Mayor Jimenez voted “no,” selecting “Draft Map B2 Live Edits” as the Final Map.
Motion by Councilmember Froomin, seconded by Mayor Sullivan, and carried by roll call vote, 4-1-0, Councilmember Hindi voted “no, ” selecting the sequence of elections for district-based council elections to be District 1 and District 2 in 2026, and Districts 3, 4, and 5 in 2028.
Motion by Councilmember Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried by roll call vote, 4-1-0, Councilmember Hindi voted “no,” to introduce and read by title only, waive further reading, and pass to second reading, “ An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending Title 2 “Administration and Personnel” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Add Section 2.56.025 “District Elections” to Provide for the Election of Members of the City Council by Five Districts; Establish the District Boundaries as stated in Draft Map B2 Live Edits ; and Election Order of Each District based on Draft Map B2 with Staff Recommended Sequencing with Districts 1 and 2 to Be Up for Election in 2026 and Districts 3,4, and 5 to be Up for Election in 2028.”
DRAFT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE AND INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-120. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 121.
Senior Management Analyst Brannon presented the staff report.
Mayor Sulivan opened a public hearing to hear and consider comments regarding the Draft Climate Action Plan Update and Initial Study/Negative Declaration.
The following people addressed the City Council in person:
1. Ron Haupt; and
2. Larry Staley, representing the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Sullivan closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Hindi, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2024- 120, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting the Initial Study/Negative Declaration for the Foster City Climate Action Plan 2024 Update.”
Motion by Councilmember Hindi, seconded by Councilmember Froomin, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2024- 121, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting the Foster City Climate Action Plan 2024 Update (CEQA Status: Adopted Negative Declaration for the Climate Action Plan 2024 Update).”
REPORTS
PARKS MASTER PLAN PROJECT (CIP 301 -682) – PROJECT UPDATE: PARK ASSESSMENTS, PARK USAGE, AND DEMOGRAPHICS AND TREND S REPORTS.
MINUTE ORDER NO. 2003.
Parks Manager Fanara introduced Madison Merrill and Peter Winch, representing Wallace Roberts & Todd (WRT), who presented the staff report.
Evan Adams addressed the City Council via email.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Mayor Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2003, to receive and accept the Parks Master Plan Project (CIP 301- 682) – Project Update: Park Assessments, Park Usage, and Demographics and Trends Reports.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 455- 652) – CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – UPDATE FOR QUARTER 3 – JULY THOUGH SEPTEMBER 2024. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004.
Public Works Director Brozyna introduced Steve Tarantino, representing EKI Environment and Water, Inc., who presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by President Sullivan, seconded by Director Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2004, to receive and accept the report on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Improvements Project (CIP 455- 652) – Clean Water Program – Update for July - September 2024.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on October 24, 2024, and October 30. 2024.
CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND
REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilmember/Director Hindi stated the SFO Community Roundtable will hold a Technical Working Group o n November 19 in the Foster City Council Chambers Conference Room, where they will discuss landing paths.
Councilmember/Director Kiesel wished the public a Happy Thanksgiving.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Jimenez stated she attended the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) Congestion Management and Environmental Quality (CMEQ) meeting on October 28. She attended the C/CAG Board meeting on November 14, where she was appointed to serve on the San Mateo County Express Lane Joint Powers Authority (SMCEL-JPA). On November 18, she attended the San Mateo County Office of Education Child Care Partnership Council meeting. She shared that there will be a Discount Rain Barrel Program in Hillsborough on December 7 and in San Carlos on December 14 , and residents can visit flowstothebay.org for more information.
Mayor/President Sullivan stated he met with students from Beach Park Elementary School for a “Meet the Mayor” visit/City educational tour on October 30. He joined Councilmember Kiesel and Councilmember Hindi for the grand opening of CHME Pharmacy on November 6. On November 12, he met with the San Mateo-Foster City Girl Scout Troop for a “Meet the Mayor” visit. He commended the candidates of the 2024 City Council Election for their efforts in running for office.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Sullivan adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.