CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2024
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of December 16, 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 Stacy Jimenez.
This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
The Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary called the roll:
PRESENT:
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager ; Denise Bazzano, Assistant City Attorney/District Legal Counsel ; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director ; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Cory Call, Police Chief; Waqas Hassan, Assistant Finance Director; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Helen Gannon, Senior Planner; Katherine Estrada, Deputy City Clerk; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; and Priscilla Schaus, C ommunications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.
PUBLIC
The following people addressed the City Council in person regarding Project Labor Agreements:
1. Bart Pantoja, representing the San Mateo Building Trades Council;
2. Kasitalea A. Talakai Jr., representing the San Mateo Electrical Apprenticeship;
3. Sara Glasscock, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 617 (IBEW617); and
4. Zachary Majocha, representing Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 104.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember/Director Venkat, 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 December 2, 2024;
2. City Resolution No. 2024- 129, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Three-year Agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc. to Purchase Hardware and Zoom Phone Subscriptions in an Amount Not to Exceed $110,000;”
3. City Resolution No. 2024- 130, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Accepting the Annual Development Impact Fee and Capacity Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;”
4. EMID Resolution No. 3786, “ A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Annual Development Impact Fee and Capacity Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;”
5. City Resolution No. 2024- 131, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Award of Construction Contract to West Star Environmental, Inc. in the Amount of $3,147,259 for the Construction of the Fuel Systems Improvements Project (CIP 301-700); the Execution of a Task Order with Consor PMCM, Inc. in the Amount of $303,270 for Construction Management and Inspection Services; Approving the Transfer of $286,000 From Fund 405 to Fund 301; Approving the Transfer of $286,000 From Fund 455 to Fund 301; Approving the Appropriation of $222,000 to Account Number 301- 0910-700-4251; and Finding the Approval Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3) and 15301(C) —Existing Facilities;”
6. EMID Resolution No. 3787, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Award of Construction Contract to West Star Environmental, Inc. in the Amount of $3,147,259 for the Construction of the Fuel Systems Improvements Project (CIP 301-700); the Execution of a Task Order with Consor PMCM, Inc. in the Amount of $303,270 for Construction Management and Inspection Services; Approving the Transfer of $286,000 From Fund 405 to Fund 301; Approving the Transfer of $286,000 From Fund 455 to Fund 301; Approving the Appropriation of $222,000 to Account Number 301-0910-700-4251; and Finding the Approval Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3) and 15301(C) —Existing Facilities;”
7. City Resolution No. 2024- 132, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Third Amendment to the Agreement Between City of Foster City and Foster City Village, Inc. Extending the Term From January 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2025, with Additional Optional Extensions Through June 30, 2026 and Authorizing City Manager to Approve Future Extensions, for the Use of a Work Space at City Hall, Meeting/classroom Spaces as Available at the Community Center, and I.T. Services and Equipment;”
8. EMID Resolution No. 3788, “ A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing a Third Amendment to the Agreement Between Estero Municipal Improvement District and Foster City Village, Inc.
Extending the Term From January 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2025, with Additional Optional Extensions Through June 30, 2026 and Authorizing District Manager to Approve Future Extensions, for the Use of a Work Space at City Hall, Meeting/classroom Spaces as Available at the Co mmunity Center, and I.T.
Services and Equipment”; and
9. Minute Order No. 2006, Receive and A dopt the Final Report for Transition to District Elections.
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD OF AGREEMENTS TO LORAL LANDSCAPING INC. FOR STREET MEDIAN MAINTENANCE FOR A TOTAL NOT -TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $771,221 AND FOR
CUL-DE-SAC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR A TOTAL NOT -TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $208,108 FROM JANUARY 1, 2025, TO DECEMBER 31, 2027, WITH OPTIONAL ANNUAL EXTENSIONS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029; FINDING
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1-EXISTING FACILITIES); AND AUTHORIZATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $96,600 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 001 -0520-452-4251. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-133.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Jimenez removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of City staff.
Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart presented the staff report
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kiesel, seconded by Councilmember Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2024-133, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Award of Agreements to Loral Landscaping Inc. for Street Median Maintenance for a Total Not -to-Exceed Amount of $771,221 and for Cul-de-sac Maintenance Agreement for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $208,108 From January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with Optional Annual Extensions Through December 31, 2029; Finding Project Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1- Existing Facilities); and Authorization of Supplemental Appropriation of $51,000 to Account Number 001-0520-452-4251” with the recommendation from staff to adjust the amount for supplemental appropriation to account number 001-0520-452-4251 for Parks Maintenance Contract Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for street median and cul-de-sac maintenance from $96,600 to $51,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMEND THE FOSTER CITY ZONING MAP TO MODIFY THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (RZ -98-007) BY REMOVING REFERENCES TO GRADE LEVELS “K-5” AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE TERM “SCHOOL” FOR THE PJCC AT 800 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD.
Councilmember Venkat recused herself due to previously voting on the item as a Planning Commissioner.
Councilmember Venkat left the room at 6:47 p.m. and returned at 6:59 p.m.
Senior Planner Gannon presented the staff report.
Mayor Jimenez opened a public hearing to hear and consider comments regarding amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (Rz -98-007) by Removing References to Grade Levels “K -5” and Replacing Them with the Term “School” for the PJCC at 800 Foster City Boulevard.
No public testimony was received.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Jimenez closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kiesel , seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously by roll call vote , 4-0-0, Councilmember Venkat recused, to introduce and read by title only, waive further reading and pass to second reading, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (Rz -98-007) by Removing References to Grade Levels “K-5” and Replacing Them with the Term “School” for the PJCC at 800 Foster City Boulevard and Finding the Project Exempt from the California Quality Act (CEQA) Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities – Rz2024-0011 – APN 094-471-090.”
NEW BUSINESS
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS LIST DATED DECEMBER 16, 2024. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2007. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2008.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kiesel, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2007, approving the Foster City Council Liaisons List dated December 16, 2024.
Motion by Director Niederhofer, seconded by Director Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2008, appointing Vice President Kiesel as the Estero Municipal Improvement District Representative for a partial four -year term commencing on July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025 and a subsequent full four-year term commencing July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029 to the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) and the Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority (RFA).
REPORTS
RECREATION CENTER REBUILD PROJECT (CIP 301 -678) – GENERAL UPDATE.
MINUTE ORDER NO. 2009.
Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kiesel, seconded by Councilmember Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2009, to receive and accept the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678) – General Update.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 26, 2024.
CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND
REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager Chatwin reported there was a sewage overflow at the Foster City Corporation Yard on December 13. Staff were able to quickly fix the issue and are currently investigating how the issue occurred and how it can be prevented in the future.
He also reported that a vehicle hit and knocked over two light poles that same night, and Public Works staff and the Police Department were able to quickly resolve the issue. He recognized the hard work and dedication of City staff and thanked the City Council for their support. He wished everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Councilmember/Director Venkat stated that the Second Harvest Food Bank hosts a Free Grocery Program at the Library, and their next event will be held Friday, December 20 at 8:30 a.m. She wished everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Councilmember/Director Niederhofer wished everyone Happy Holidays . She thanked staff for answering her questions on the agenda and stated she looks forward to being a Council liaison to local organizations and committees.
Councilmember/Director Sullivan reported he attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4. He congratulated Councilmember/Director Niederhofer and Councilmember/Director Venkat on their first Council meeting.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel stated he and Supervisor Corzo hosted a coffee meet up on December 15, where they addressed questions on which jurisdiction s oversee various issues regarding education. He welcomed Councilmember/Director Niederhofer and Councilmember/Director Venkat to the City Council/Board of Directors. He wished everyone a happy and safe holiday.
Mayor/President Jimenez thanked the City Council and staff for their work. She congratulated Chief Call on his appointment as the new Police Chief. She wished everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Jimenez adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.