Agenda packet — Foster City City Council, March 3, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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.

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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, March 03, 2025 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 Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez

4. 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.

5. 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.

5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025

5.2. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing (1) Award of an Agreement to Kayuga Solution, Inc. (Kayuga) in the Amount of $243,320 for Professional Assessment Services for the Water Main Condition Assessment Project (CIP 405723); (2) a Project Contingency in the Amount of $6,000 Authorizing the District Manager to Execute Contract Amendments up to the Contingency Amount; and (3) Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15301(b) (Class 1 Existing Facilities)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

6. NEW BUSINESS

6.1. Discussion of the Status of City Council Standing Subcommittees a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

6.2. Consideration of Ratifying and Approving the Audited Fiscal Year 202324 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit Compliance Reports and the Fiscal Year 202324 Warrant Registers in the Form of That ACFR
a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Ratifying and Approving the Audited Fiscal Year 202324 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit Compliance Reports and the Fiscal Year 202324 Warrant Registers in the Form of That ACFR c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Ratifying and Approving the Audited Fiscal Year 2023 24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit Compliance Reports and the Fiscal Year 202324 Warrant Registers in the Form of That ACFR

6.3. 2nd Quarter FY 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.4. Preparation of the FY 20252026 Annual Budget and FiveYear Financial Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

7. REPORTS

7.1. Parks Master Plan General Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7.2. Update on the Daylighting Law Assembly Bill No. 413 and the City’s Implementation Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

8. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

8.1. An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending Section 2.36.200, “MeetingsAbsenteeism” of Chapter 2.36, “Citizens Advisory Committees” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Specify the Number of Absences from Meetings that Would Constitute a Resignation
a) Staff Report
b) Action
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading

9. COMMUNICATIONS

9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on February 4, February 5, and February 13, 2025, and ACH were processed on February 5, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

10. 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.

11. 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)
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STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
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1 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:

To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:

Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.

AGENDA
Monday, March 03, 2025 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 Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez

4. 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.

5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025

6. NEW BUSINESS

6.1. Discussion of the Status of City Council Standing Subcommittees a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

6.3. 2nd Quarter FY 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.4. Preparation of the FY 20252026 Annual Budget and FiveYear Financial Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

7. REPORTS

7.1. Parks Master Plan General Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7.2. Update on the Daylighting Law Assembly Bill No. 413 and the City’s Implementation Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

8. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

9. COMMUNICATIONS

11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.

City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:

STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes

2 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:

To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:

Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.

AGENDA
Monday, March 03, 2025 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 Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez

4. 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.

5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025

6. NEW BUSINESS

6.1. Discussion of the Status of City Council Standing Subcommittees a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

6.3. 2nd Quarter FY 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.4. Preparation of the FY 20252026 Annual Budget and FiveYear Financial Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

7. REPORTS

7.1. Parks Master Plan General Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7.2. Update on the Daylighting Law Assembly Bill No. 413 and the City’s Implementation Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

8. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

9. COMMUNICATIONS

11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.

City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:

STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes

3 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:

To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:

Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.

AGENDA
Monday, March 03, 2025 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 Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez

4. 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.

5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025

6. NEW BUSINESS

6.1. Discussion of the Status of City Council Standing Subcommittees a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

6.3. 2nd Quarter FY 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.4. Preparation of the FY 20252026 Annual Budget and FiveYear Financial Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

7. REPORTS

7.1. Parks Master Plan General Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7.2. Update on the Daylighting Law Assembly Bill No. 413 and the City’s Implementation Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

8. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

9. COMMUNICATIONS

11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.

City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:

STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes

4 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:

To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:

Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.

AGENDA
Monday, March 03, 2025 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 Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez

4. 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.

5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025

6. NEW BUSINESS

6.1. Discussion of the Status of City Council Standing Subcommittees a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

6.3. 2nd Quarter FY 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.4. Preparation of the FY 20252026 Annual Budget and FiveYear Financial Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction

7. REPORTS

7.1. Parks Master Plan General Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7.2. Update on the Daylighting Law Assembly Bill No. 413 and the City’s Implementation Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

8. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

9. COMMUNICATIONS

11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.

City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:

STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes

5 CITY OF FOSTER CITY/

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025 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: Marlene Subhashini, Acting City/District Manager; Denise Bazzano, Assistant City Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Cory Call, Police Chief; Nate Cruz, Finance Director; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Robert Marshall, Deputy Fire Chief; Frank Fanara, Parks Manager; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Katherine Estrada, Deputy City Clerk; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.

PUBLIC
Alan Soule addressed the City Council via email regarding amending the City’s ordinance for smoking in condominiums and townhomes.

The following people addressed the City Council in person regarding a smoking issue in their condominium complex:

1. Alan Soule;

2. Gloria Miles;

3. Siripom Junsawang;

4. Raymond Donguines; and

5.1 5.1 Minutes

6 5. David Lochner.

Irina Hrushow addressed the City Council via teleconference regarding a smoking issue in her condominium complex.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel, seconded by Councilmember/Director Niederhofer, 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 February 3, 2025;

2. City Resolution No. 688, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adding a New Section 2.28.075, “Meetings-Absenteeism” of Chapter 2.28, “Planning” to the Foster City Municipal Code to Specify the Number of Absences From Meetings That Would Constitute a Resignation (First Reading on February 3, 2025);”

3. City Resolution No. 2025-9, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Awarding Concession Agreements to Wind Over Water and The Kite School for Kiteboard Lessons, Retail, Rental and Demonstrations at Baywinds Park from April 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2027 with Optional Extensions Through December 31, 2029; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Concession Agreements; and Authorizing the City Manager to Exercise the Two Optional Extensions;”

4. City Resolution No. 2025-10, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Second Revised and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Services Organization (also known as Emergency Services Council)”; and

5. City Resolution No. 2025-11, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Four (4) in the Amount Of $40,000 with It's Personnel Consulting Inc. for Human Resources Consulting Services.”

ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE INTEGRATED ADAPTIVE CANADA GOOSE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12.

Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Jimenez pulled this item from the consent calendar at the request of Councilmember Sullivan.

Parks Manager Fanara presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

5.1 5.1 Minutes

7 Motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, approving City Resolution No. 2025-12, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Request for Proposal for the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Implementation.”

REPORTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 2024 YEAR END REPORT, REVIEW OF MISSION STATEMENT, AND APPROVAL OF 2025 GOALS. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2013.

Parks and Recreation Committee Former Chair Eric Corpuz and Current Chair Raj Tiwari presented the 2024 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and 2025 Goals.

Discussion ensued.

Mayor Jimenez stated she would like to see the Parks and Recreation Committee explore different methods of community outreach and engagement.

Councilmember Venkat stated she would like to see the Parks and Recreation Committee explore opportunities to collaborate with the Youth Advisory Committee.

Motion by Councilmember Venkat, seconded by Councilmember Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2013, to receive and accept the Parks and Recreation Committee 2024 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and 2025 Goals.

RECREATION CENTER REBUILD PROJECT (CIP 301-678) GENERAL UPDATE.

MINUTE ORDER NO. 2014.

Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2014, 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 January 30, 2025.

5.1 5.1 Minutes

8 CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND

REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilmember/Director Venkat stated she attended the Youth Advisory Committee meeting on February 5. On February 6, she attended a facility tour and orientation of the Rethink Waste facility in San Carlos. On February 12, she attended the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting. On February 13, she met with the Chamber of Commerce and attended an orientation with Commute.org. On February 17, she visited the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum in Redwood City. She requested to agendize a discussion regarding the ballot measure on the San Mateo County March 4, 2025 Special Election. The request received the support of Councilmember Sullivan but failed to receive the support of a second Councilmember.

Councilmember/Director Sullivan stated he attended the San Mateo Union High School District Board meeting on February 13.

Councilmember/Director Niederhofer stated she attended the SFO Community Roundtable meeting on February 5. On February 6, she attended the Planning Commission meeting. On February 10, she attended orientations for Peninsula Clean Energy and the Emergency Services Council.

Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel stated he will be attending the South Bayside Waste Management Authority Board meeting on February 27.

Mayor/President Jimenez stated she attended an orientation for Peninsula Clean Energy on February 10. She also attended an orientation for the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County Express Lane JPA (Joint Powers Authority).

On February 13, she attended the C/CAG Board meeting and Legislative Committee meeting, where she was appointed the C/CAG Legislative Committee Vice Chair. She reminded the public that plot applications for the Community Garden are due February

21. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Jimenez adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

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9 DATE: March 3, 2025

TO: President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, District Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant District Manager

FROM: Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director
Laura Galli, Engineering Manager
Francine Magno, Senior Civil Engineer
Claire McWilliams, Assistant Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH KAYUGA SOLUTION, INC. (KAYUGA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $243,320 FOR PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WATER MAIN CONDITION
ASSESSMENT PROJECT (CIP 405-723)

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District adopt the attached resolution authorizing:

1. The President to execute an agreement with Kayuga Solution, Inc. (Kayuga) in the amount of $243,320 for professional engineering services for the Water Main Condition Assessment Project (CIP 405-723);

2. The establishment of a project contingency in the amount of $6,000 with authorization given to the District Manager to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount; and

3. Finding the project exempt from CEQA under Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

5.2 5.2 Staff Report

10 The Water Main Condition Assessment Project (CIP 405-723) will assess the current condition of the District’s water main and provide guidance for future improvements. In October 2024, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued and proposals solicited from various engineering consulting firms. On November 20, 2024, Kayuga submitted the sole proposal for the Water Main Condition Assessment (CIP 405-723). Members from both the Public Works engineering and maintenance divisions provided review and input on the proposal. The proposed fees in the amount of $243,320 have been negotiated and determined reasonable based on the scope of services.

The scope of services includes documentation collection and review, research and recommendation of various inspections/technologies, performance of inspections that will best inform the existing condition of the water main, and preparation of final report with prioritized recommendations for improvements and construction cost estimates for incorporation into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the approved budget for CIP 405- 723. With the execution of the agreement, staff will authorize work to begin on the condition assessment. Funding is being requested in the FY 25-26 budget, to fund additional inspections if more investigation is necessary.

BACKGROUND
The District’s 24-inch cement mortar lined and coated steel transmission main was constructed in 1962 and is the District’s sole means of conveying water. It connects to the sole source of water supply which is the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) turnout on Crystal Springs Road in San Mateo and runs through the City of San Mateo before reaching Foster City. A condition assessment of the 24-inch transmission main was performed by Corrpro Companies, Inc. in 2005.

Various inspections, which included internal and external surveys, were performed on the District’s main. At the time, the findings of the study indicated that the pipelines were in very good condition and that there was no evidence of either internal or external corrosion of the pipelines and that the coatings were intact and adequate cathodic protection is in place. In the 2020 Water Distribution System Master Plan prepared by HydroScience, it was recommended that the water transmission main be re-assessed within the next 5 years. The District’s 5-year CIP program included funding to address a follow-up water main condition assessment in FY 25-26.

On April 7, 2024, the District’s 24-inch water main experienced a break along E. Third Avenue, north of Foster City Boulevard near Anchor Road. Emergency work was performed to fix the break, and it was repaired within 48 hours. This event highlighted the vulnerability of the water conveyance system in the event of an extended emergency. Due to the critical function of this main, staff reprioritized this project by moving it up by one year in the five-year CIP, from FY25-26 to FY24-25. Staff drafted a scope of services for the new Water Main Condition Assessment to investigate and address additional vulnerabilities.

5.2 5.2 Staff Report

11 At the District Board meeting on October 21, 2024, the District Board adopted EMID Resolution No. 3782, approving the scope of work for the Water Main Condition Assessment (CIP 405-723) and authorizing staff to issue the RFP for professional engineering services.

ANALYSIS
The RFP was distributed to various consulting firms and was posted on the Foster City website and on LinkedIn. Staff reached out to over ten (10) firms to drive interest in the project. Despite broad outreach to qualified consultants, only one (1) proposal was submitted for consideration. Feedback solicited after the proposal deadline indicated several factors contributing to this outcome:

1. The scope is highly technical and specialized. As a result, a limited number of firms possess the required expertise and experience to conduct such assessments. This led to a reduced pool of potential qualified consultants.

2. Based on feedback from firms that opted out of proposing, many firms are currently experiencing a high demand for other services, leading to competing priorities for firms that would normally bid on this type of work.

3. Many firms additionally indicated they do not dedicate teams to this type of work and would likely subcontract most of the scope out, resulting in less work for the lead firm.

The only proposal received by Kayuga was reviewed by an evaluation committee consisting of five staff members from both the engineering and maintenance divisions within the Public Works Department. Additional review and analyses were performed by Public Works management staff, including several discussions with Kayuga to refine the project scope. Kayuga has demonstrated that they are uniquely qualified to perform the work required for this project. Their proposal is comprehensive and meets the requirements outlined in the RFP. Staff recommend proceeding with Kayuga for the following reasons:

1. Kayuga possesses the technical knowledge, experience, and resources required for this project. Their past successes in similar assessments indicate they can deliver quality results for the District, as demonstrated through various references.

2. The negotiated proposal provides a reasonable cost estimate based on a thorough understanding of the project scope. Multiple meetings with the consultant prior to award have yielded a dialed-in cost proposal for the scope.

3. Due to the specialized nature of the work and feedback from other firms that did not submit, there is a high likelihood that re-issuing the RFP will yield similarly low level of interest and potentially delay the start of this work.

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12 4. Due to the critical nature of this project, awarding the contract to Kayuga now will help the District evaluate the water main’s condition in a timeline that allows for future improvements to be budgeted for the next fiscal year.

The scope of services for this agreement includes two phases of work for a not-to-exceed amount of $243,320. Of that amount, $167,000 is set aside for Task C, as explained below. Phase I includes research and review of existing data followed by research and recommendation of various inspections/technologies. Phase II includes pipeline testing and results, finalized in a report with recommendations for prioritized improvement projects with engineer’s cost estimates. The full scope of work is included in Attachment 2, Exhibit A.

Phase I
•Task A: Review Existing Data
•Task B: Research and Recommend Testing Methods
Phase II
•Task C: Pipeline Testing and Investigation
•Task D: Report Results and Prioritize Projects
Task C Pipeline Testing and Investigation Services
After the consultant provides a testing plan, staff will authorize the use of the funds in Task C for testing and investigation services. Disbursement of funds is contingent upon staff review and approval of testing methodology, cost, and approach. Upon completion of the initial testing phase, the consultant will evaluate the results. Based on the findings, the consultant will recommend and perform focused testing as needed.

If more information is required to assess the transmission main, a contract amendment will be brought to the District Board, along with an update on the early condition results and the scope of any further testing necessary in summer 2025. Funding for focused testing is recommended as part of the FY 25/26 budget, pending District Board approval.

Staff anticipate that the comprehensive assessment and findings will be completed by October 2025.

CEQA
Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities.

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed fees in the amount of $243,320 have been negotiated and determined reasonable based on the scope of services. A project contingency in the amount of $6,000 or approximately 2.5% of the contract amount is recommended to pay for additional services resulting from unforeseen circumstances. Funding in the amount of

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13 $250,000 is currently available in the approved budget, from the following sources: the Water CIP Fund ($150,000) and revenues from Water Connection Fees ($100,000).

Funding for focused testing, if needed, will be recommended as part of the FY 25/26 budget process.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Infrastructure and Facilities
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Agreement

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9 RESOLUTION NO.____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING (1) AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT TO KAYUGA SOLUTION, INC. (KAYUGA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $243,320 FOR

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WATER MAIN CONDITION ASSESSMENT PROJECT (CIP 405-723); (2) A PROJECT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS UP TO THE CONTINGENCY AMOUNT; AND (3) FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15301(B) (CLASS 1-

EXISTING FACILITIES)

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, at the October 21, 2024 Board Meeting, the Board of Directors adopted EMID Resolution No. 3782 approving the scope of services and authorizing the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Water Main Condition Assessment (CIP 405-723); and
WHEREAS, the Request for Proposal was advertised and on November 20, 2024, one (1) consulting firm submitted a proposal; and
WHEREAS, as a result of a Qualification Based Selection process, Kayuga was selected by reason of their in-depth project understanding, experience and specialized skills to provide the services desired by the District; and WHEREAS, the terms and fees of the agreement have been negotiated and determined reasonable based on the scope of services to be provided; and

WHEREAS, a project contingency in the amount of $6,000 will enable expedient resolution of changes to the agreement resulting from any unforeseen conditions; and WHEREAS, sufficient funding in the amount of $250,000 exists in the project budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby authorize:

1. The President to execute an agreement with Kayuga, dated March 3, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $243,320 for professional engineering services for the Water Main Condition Assessment Project (CIP 405-723); and

2. The establishment of a project contingency in the amount of $6,000 with authorization given to the District Manager to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount.

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9 3. The project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities as there is no expansion of existing or former use of the City facilities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED minor, non-substantive revisions may be approved by the District Manager and the District Counsel, and any other documents may be executed as necessary to effectuate the terms of the Agreement as authorized above.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the regular meeting held on the 3rd day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR
WATER MAIN CONDITION ASSESSMENT (CIP 405-723)
This Agreement is made and entered into as of the 3rd day of March, 2025 by and between the Estero Municipal Improvement District hereinafter called "DISTRICT" and Kayuga Solution, Inc. hereinafter called "CONSULTANT".

RECITALS
This Agreement is entered into with reference to the following facts and circumstances:

WHEREAS, DISTRICT desires to retain CONSULTANT to provide professional engineering services and related services;
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform and has agreed to provide such services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, terms and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties hereby agree as follows:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Services. The services to be performed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall include those services set forth in Exhibit A, which is, by this reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though it were fully set forth herein.

Performance of the work specified in said Exhibit A is hereby made an obligation of CONSULTANT under this Agreement, subject to any changes that may be made subsequently hereto upon the mutual written agreement of the said parties.

Where in conflict, the terms of this Agreement supersede and prevail over any terms set forth in Exhibit A.

1. Term; Termination. (a) The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the date hereinabove written and shall expire upon completion of performance of services hereunder by CONSULTANT. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) above, DISTRICT may with or without cause, direct CONSULTANT to suspend, delay or interrupt Services, in whole or in part, for such periods of time as DISTRICT may determine in its sole discretion. (c) DISTRICT may terminate performance of the Services under this Agreement in whole, or from time to time in part, for default, should CONSULTANT commit a material breach of this Agreement, or part thereof,

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17 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 2 and not cure such breach within ten (10) calendar days of the date of DISTRICT’s written notice to CONSULTANT demanding such cure, in which case CONSULTANT shall be liable to DISTRICT for all loss, cost, expense, damage and liability resulting from such breach and termination. (d) DISTRICT may terminate performance of the Services under this Agreement in whole, or from time to time in part, for convenience, whenever DISTRICT determines that such termination is in DISTRICT’s best interests, in which case CONSULTANT shall be entitled to recover its costs expended up to the termination date plus reasonable profit thereon to the termination date as this Agreement would otherwise provide, but may recover no other cost, damage or expense. CONSULTANT shall continue its work throughout the course of any dispute, and CONSULTANT’s failure to continue work during a dispute shall be a material breach of this Agreement.

2. Compensation; Expenses; Payment. DISTRICT shall compensate CONSULTANT for all services performed by CONSULTANT hereunder in an amount based upon CONSULTANT’s hourly rates during the time of the performance of said services. A copy of CONSULTANT’s hourly rates for which services hereunder shall be performed are set forth in CONSULTANT’s fee schedule marked Exhibit “B” hereof, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the combined total of compensation and reimbursement of costs payable hereunder shall not exceed the sum two hundred forty-three thousand, three hundred twenty dollars ($243,320).

Invoices for amounts in excess of two hundred forty-three thousand, three hundred twenty dollars ($243,320) shall not be paid unless the performance of services and/or reimbursement of costs and expenses in excess of said amounts have been approved in advance of performing such services or incurring such costs and expenses by DISTRICT’s Manager (for contracts less than $50,000) or DISTRICT Board (for contracts $50,000 or more) evidenced by motion duly made and carried and a written contract amendment having been executed.

Compensation and reimbursement of costs and expenses hereunder shall be payable upon monthly billing therefor by CONSULTANT to DISTRICT, which billing shall include an itemized statement, briefly describing by task and labor category or cost/expense items billed. Final payment will be made when all Services required under this Agreement have been completed to the reasonable satisfaction of DISTRICT including, without limitation, CONSULTANT's transmittal of all deliverables to DISTRICT required by EXHIBIT A.

DISTRICT shall not incur any charges under this Agreement, nor shall any payments become due to CONSULTANT for any payment period on the Project, until DISTRICT receives all deliverables required under Exhibit A,

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18 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 3 SCOPE OF WORK AND SCHEDULE, for the payment period (if any) and reasonably accepts such deliverables as meeting the requirements of this Agreement. In cases where CONSULTANT has partially completed one or more deliverables due during a payment period, and if CONSULTANT demonstrates diligent progress thereon, then DISTRICT may make a partial progress payment based upon percentage completion of the partially completed deliverables and diligent progress but taking into account any adverse impacts upon DISTRICT. DISTRICT shall not be liable for, and CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to, any payment for Services performed before this Agreement's execution.

4. Additional Services. In the event DISTRICT desires the performance of additional services not otherwise included within the services described in Exhibit A, such services shall be authorized in advance of the performance thereof by DISTRICT’s Manager (for contracts less than $50,000) or DISTRICT Board (for contracts $50,000 or more) by motion duly made and carried. Such amendment to this Agreement shall include a description of the services to be performed thereunder, the maximum compensation and reimbursement of costs and expenses payable therefor, the time of performance thereof, and such other matters as the parties deem appropriate for the accomplishment of such services. Except to the extent modified by written amendment, all other terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed incorporated in each such amendment.

5. Records. CONSULTANT shall keep and maintain accurate records of all time expended and costs and expenses incurred relating to services to be performed by CONSULTANT hereunder. Said records shall be available to DISTRICT for review and copying during regular business hours at CONSULTANT’s place of business or as otherwise agreed upon by the parties.

6. Authorization. This Agreement becomes effective when endorsed by both parties in the space provided below.

7. Reliance on Professional Skill of CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT represents that it has the necessary professional skills to perform the services required and the DISTRICT shall rely on such skills of the CONSULTANT to do and perform the work. In performing services hereunder CONSULTANT shall adhere to the standards generally prevailing for the performance of expert consulting services similar to those to be performed by CONSULTANT hereunder.

CONSULTANT represents that it has reviewed Exhibit A and that in its professional judgment the Services to be performed under this Agreement can be performed for a fee within the maximum amount set forth in the

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19 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 4 Compensation Schedule established in Exhibit A and within the times specified for each individual Project.

CONSULTANT represents that it possesses all necessary training, licenses and permits to perform the Services and that its performance of the Services will conform to the standards of practice of a professional having experience and expertise in performing professional services of like nature and complexity of the Services working on similar, successfully completed projects.

The granting of any progress payment by DISTRICT, or the receipt thereof by CONSULTANT, or any inspection, review, approval or oral statement by any representative of DISTRICT or any other governmental entity, shall in no way waive or limit the obligations in this Paragraph 7 or lessen the liability of CONSULTANT for unsatisfactory Services, including but not limited to cases where the defective or below standard Services may not have been apparent or detected at the time of such payment, inspection, review or approval.

8. Documents. All documents, plans, drawings, renderings, and other papers, or copies thereof, as finally rendered, prepared by CONSULTANT pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, shall, upon preparation and delivery to DISTRICT, become the property of DISTRICT.

9. Relationship of Parties. CONSULTANT is an independent Contractor and does not act as District’s agent in any capacity, whatsoever.

CONSULTANT is not entitled to any benefits that DISTRICT provides to DISTRICT employees, including, without limitation, worker’s compensation benefits or payments, pension benefits, health benefits or insurance benefits. Terms within this Agreement regarding direction apply to and concern the result of the CONSULTANT’s provision of Services, not the means, methods, or scheduling of the CONSULTANT’s work.

CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures with respect to its provision of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall pay all payroll taxes imposed by any governmental entity and shall pay all other taxes not specifically identified in this Agreement as DISTRICT’s responsibility.

10. Schedule. CONSULTANT shall adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A; provided, that DISTRICT shall grant reasonable extensions of time for the performance of such services occasioned by governmental reviews of CONSULTANT’s work product or other unavoidable delays; provided, further, that such unavoidable delay shall not include strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor disturbances conducted by, or on behalf of, CONSULTANT’s officers or employees.

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20 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 5 CONSULTANT acknowledges the importance to DISTRICT of DISTRICT’s Project schedule and agrees to put forth its best professional efforts to perform its services under this Agreement in a manner consistent with that schedule.

11. Indemnity. To the fullest extent allowed by law, CONSULTANT hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and save harmless DISTRICT and Estero Municipal Improvement District, its Council, boards, commissions, officers, employees, directors, volunteers and agents, from and against any and all claims, suits, actions liability, loss, damage, expense, injury (including, without limitation, economic harm, injury to or death of any person, including an employee of CONSULTANT or its Subconsultants), cost (including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation) of every nature, kind or description, at law or equity, which may be brought against, or suffered or sustained by, Estero Municipal Improvement District, its board, commissions, officers, employees, directors, volunteers or agents that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, any Subconsultant, anyone directly or indirectly employed or retained by them, or anyone that they control. In the event one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, the CONSULTANT shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unpaid defense costs.

The duty of CONSULTANT to indemnify and save harmless, as set forth herein, shall include the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to require CONSULTANT to indemnify Estero Municipal Improvement District, its board, commissions, officers, employees and agents against any responsibility or liability in contravention of Section 2782 of the California Civil Code.

CONSULTANT’s responsibility for such defense and indemnity obligations shall survive the termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law.

The defense and indemnification obligations of this agreement are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained within this Agreement.

If CONSULTANT is a “design professional,” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2782.8(c), CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold the Indemnitees harmless against Liability only to the extent such Liability arises out of, pertains to, or relates to CONSULTANT’s negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. In such an event, the cost to defend charged to CONSULTANT shall not exceed CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault.

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12. Insurance. Prior to execution of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall furnish to DISTRICT Certificates of Insurance showing satisfactory proof that it maintains the insurance required by this Contract as set forth in EXHIBIT C, Insurance, which are attached and made a part of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall maintain all required insurance throughout the term of this Agreement and as otherwise provided in EXHIBIT C. In the event CONSULTANT fails to maintain any required insurance, and notwithstanding Paragraph 3 above, DISTRICT may (but is not obligated to) purchase such insurance and deduct or retain premium amounts from any sums due CONSULTANT under this Agreement (or CONSULTANT shall promptly reimburse DISTRICT for such expense).

CONSULTANT shall maintain insurance as required by this Agreement to the fullest amount allowed by law and shall maintain insurance for a minimum of five (5) years following completion of this project or service. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain or maintain completed operations coverage as required by this Agreement, the DISTRICT at its sole discretion may purchase the coverage required and the cost will be paid by CONSULTANT.

13. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. CONSULTANT certifies that he is aware of the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and CONSULTANT certifies that he will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this agreement.

14. NON-DISCRIMINATION. The CONSULTANT will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The CONSULTANT will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and the employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:
employment, advancement, demotion, transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT shall at all times be in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by the DISTRICT setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

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15. Notice. All notices required by this Agreement shall be given to the DISTRICT and CONSULTANT in writing, by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

DISTRICT: Estero Municipal Improvement District
610 Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, CA 94404-2299
Attention: Claire McWilliams
CONSULTANT: Kayuga Solution, Inc.
28241 Crown Valley Parkway F216
Laguna Nigel, CA 92677
Colin Chung
[email protected]

16. Non-Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable either in whole or in part.

17. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by written agreement signed by both parties.

18. Validity. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.

19. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been executed in the County of San Mateo, California. The formation, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding its conflict of laws rules. Any suit or action initiated by either party shall be brought in the County of San Mateo, California unless the parties agree otherwise in a written amendment to this Agreement. In the event of litigation between the parties hereto to enforce any provision of the Agreement, the unsuccessful party will pay the reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses of litigation of the successful party.

20. Mediation. Should any dispute arise out of this Agreement, the parties shall meet in mediation and attempt to reach a resolution with the assistance of a mutually acceptable mediator. Neither party shall be permitted to file legal action without first meeting in mediation and making a good faith attempt to reach a mediated resolution. The costs of the mediator, if any, shall be paid equally by the parties. If a mediated settlement is reached neither party shall be deemed the prevailing party for purposes of the settlement and each party shall bear its own legal costs.

21. Conflict of Interest. CONSULTANT represents and warrants that it presently has no interest, and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect,

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23 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 8 which would conflict in any manner with the performance of work and services required under this Agreement. Without limitation, CONSULTANT represents to and agrees with DISTRICT that CONSULTANT has disclosed any potential conflict of interest, and will have no future conflict of interest, in providing DISTRICT services hereunder, including but not limited to, any interest (financial, share ownership, shared management, shared directors, or reporting responsibilities) CONSULTANT may presently have, or will have in the future, with respect to any other person or entity (including but not limited to potential suppliers, vendors, consultants, contractors, or regulatory agency) which may have an interest in the subject matter of the Services.

22. Liability of DISTRICT. Except as provided in Exhibit A, Services to be Provided by CONSULTANT and Exhibit C, Insurance, DISTRICT's obligations under this Agreement shall be limited to the payment of the compensation provided for in Paragraphs 1, 3, and 4 of this Agreement, Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall DISTRICT be liable, regardless of whether any claim is based on contract, tort or otherwise, for any special, consequential, indirect or incidental damages, lost profits or revenue, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the Services, or the Project.

DISTRICT shall not be responsible for any damage to persons or property as a result of the use, misuse or failure of any equipment used by CONSULTANT, or by any of its employees, even though such equipment be furnished, rented or loaned to CONSULTANT by DISTRICT. The acceptance or use of such equipment by CONSULTANT or any of its employees shall be construed to mean that CONSULTANT accepts full responsibility for and shall exonerate, indemnify, defend and save harmless DISTRICT from and against any and all claims for any damage or injury of any type, including attorneys' fees, arising from the use, misuse or failure of such equipment, whether such damage be to the CONSULTANT, its employees, DISTRICT employees or third parties, or to property belonging to any of the above.

Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver or limitation of any right or remedy, whether in equity or at law, which DISTRICT or CONSULTANT may have under this Agreement or any applicable law. All rights and remedies of DISTRICT or CONSULTANT, whether under this Agreement or other applicable law, shall be cumulative.

23. Waiver of Default. Waiver of any default by either party to this Agreement shall not be deemed to be waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, and shall not be construed to be

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24 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 9 a modification of the terms of this Agreement unless this Agreement is modified as provided below.

24. Force Majeure. Except for defaults of subconsultants at any tier, CONSULTANT shall not be liable for any excess costs if the failure to perform the Agreement arises from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, including without limitation failure to reasonably mitigate any adverse impacts (Force Majeure). Force Majeure events include the following:

Acts of God, fires, floods, earthquake, other natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics (other than COVID-19 or variants), abnormal weather conditions beyond the parameters otherwise set forth in this Article, nuclear accidents, strikes, lockouts, freight embargos, interruptions in service by a regulated utility, or governmental statutes or regulations enacted or imposed after the fact (together, “force majeure events”).

Any Force Majeure event with a duration in excess of 30 days entitles either party to terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other party, without further penalty or compensation.

25. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibits A, B, C, and D comprises the entire Agreement.
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25 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first above written by their respective officers duly authorized in that behalf.

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Dated: _________________________________ Stacy Jimenez, President
ATTEST:

Dated: ________________________________ Priscilla Schaus, District Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:

Benjamin Stock, District Legal Counsel

CONSULTANT
Dated:

Colin Chung, President

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EXHIBIT A

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, PAYMENTS, SCHEDULE, AND DELIVERABLES FOR WATER MAIN CONDITION ASSESSMENT (CIP 405-723)

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
This is an Exhibit attached to, and made a part of and incorporated by reference to the Agreement dated March 3, 2025, by and between Kayuga Solution, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT" and the Estero Municipal Improvement District, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT" providing professional services.

In response to a request for proposals from EMID from qualified engineering consultants to provide professional engineering services to evaluate the main’s current condition and develop repair methods for construction, consultant proposed services as described in this section, attached hereto and hereafter incorporated by reference.

The services will include research and recommendation of both external and internal testing methods and technologies that would best assess the health of the District’s water main, culminating in the preparation of a Technical Memorandum describing the testing technologies and implementation strategies. The consultant will perform (or employ professionals to perform) the chosen tests, surveys, and inspections and prepare a final report that summarizes the findings and identifies pipe locations that may be experiencing leaks, wall thinning, coating thinning or spalling, and/or corrosion.

The final report will further recommend and prioritize capital improvements for repair or replacement with engineer’s cost estimates.

SCOPE OF WORK BY TASK
The District will authorize, in writing, consultant(s)’ work on each task. The District may issue written authorization to proceed with a task prior to the completion of a preceding task.

Upon receipt of a written authorization to proceed, consultant(s) shall begin work on the designated task and diligently prosecute the work to completion.

Consultant and its sub-consultants, if any, shall separately track and report costs for each project and task.

The District may reject incomplete submittals or submittals which, in its sole judgement, were not subjected to an adequate quality control review. A list of expected deliverables is included for each task.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND WORK PLAN
Project Management and Controls

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1. The consultant shall designate a Project Manager acceptable to the District.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the work including developing the work plan; implementing the project management procedures and controls; and maintaining effective communications among the sub-consultants, District, and other involved agencies and organizations for the duration of the project.

If Consultant wishes to propose a substitute at any time during the duration of the project, the District shall approve the consultant’s Project Manager.

2. To support each invoice, the consultant shall furnish a project update that shall include the following:

a) A narrative progress report of specific accomplishments during the reporting period, problems encountered, or anticipated
accomplishments scheduled for the next reporting period.

b) A cost report for each specific consultant’s service that shows:
b.1. The current period and cumulative expenditures to date. b.2. The estimated date to complete each task.

3. The consultant shall be available for consultation with the District project manager at all reasonable times and shall immediately advise the project manager of requests, technical decisions, or problems that may materially affect a project’s scope, quality, schedule, or cost.

4. Other project management tasks include:
Organize and document coordination meetings.
Creation of a shared Project directory
Deliverables: Shared project directory
Monthly invoice submittals
Coordination meetings
Agendas and meeting summaries for coordination meetings

Preparation of Work Plan
Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed the consultant shall develop a work plan and schedule that will provide an overview of the objectives of the Water Main Condition Assessment, introduce the scope of work and establish a meeting and presentation schedule as outlined in the scope (team meetings, City Council, etc.). The final work plan shall include:
a) Description of the consultant's approach to performing the scope of services, including any constraints, specific strategies, or special considerations that apply. (This may be as outlined in the consultant's proposal).

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28 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 13 b) The roles and responsibilities of the project team members, including sub-consultants.
c) A schedule that details project activities in an appropriate time frame consistent with the duration of this Agreement.
Prepare meeting agenda for kick-off meeting, attend kick-off meeting, and prepare and distribute meeting minutes within five (5) days after the meeting.

Deliverables: Kick-Off Meeting
Detailed work plan and schedule encompassing the full scope of work and project schedule

PHASE I
Task A: Review Existing Data
The consultant will review existing documentation of transmission main as-built drawings, previous condition assessment and cathodic protection reports and studies (including available data concerning the 2024 break) and conduct interviews with key maintenance staff.
The consultant will compile and review all pertinent records and studies related to the water transmission and distribution system provided by the District. Consultant will review the District’s GIS layer to identify gaps in important data attributes needed for prioritization of pipe replacement and rehabilitation. These important data attributes include material, type, installation year, and pipe size. Consultant will identify all potential criteria for Probability of Failure (POF) assessments. The related data may include additional GIS layers (e.g., zoning/land use, critical facilities, environmentally sensitive areas), historical failure records (leaks, breaks), and any known water quality issues.
The consultant will perform a site visit of existing transmission main, noting access locations, and points of interest including air release valves, vaults with access points, locations where pipe is exposed, etc.
Consultant will perform a desktop data gap assessment on the GIS data. Missing data will be supplemented with information gathered from other data sources such as as- built drawings and staff knowledge (interview/workshops). Any remaining data gaps will be collected during field inspection as planned in Task C. Consultant will upload the clean asset register to IRIS ready for analysis. Additional desktop analysis will be performed to determine potential failure hotspots based on the historical failure data, past condition assessments, and other factors contributing to pipe deterioration (e.g., material, soil corrosivity, water table, pipe depth). The results will be used as one of the criteria for developing a condition assessment plan

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29 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 14 Deliverables: Updated GIS layer
Identified failure hotspot locations
Meeting with District
Site visit with District to transmission line
Workshops/interviews with District staff and accompanying summaries Task B: Research and Recommend Testing Methods
The consultant will research current available external and internal testing methods and technologies to assess the health of the transmission main to identify locations of existing leaks, locations and extent of coating and/or lining damage, deterioration of pipe wall thickness, and corrosion. Recommend preliminary testing/inspection/investigation approach that would best assess the District’s water main based on the material, depth, and other location constraints. Consultant will analyze the pros and cons of each testing method, evaluating each recommended method for cost, accuracy, and feasibility. Considerations should be made to minimize service interruptions and avoid causing any damage to the existing pipe.
Consultant will prepare a Technical Memorandum with recommendations for the most appropriate tests. Include a suggested implementation plan for the recommended tests/surveys, including a timeline, cost, and possible funding opportunities.

Deliverables: Technical memorandum (PDF/Word) – Outlining the recommended tests and implementation plan
Meeting with District to identify testing approaches to perform as part of Task C PHASE II - Pipeline Testing/Investigation
Task C: Pipeline Testing/Investigation - Base Services
Perform recommended tests/investigations/surveys on District-approved sections of pipe, including areas around the 2024 water main break. Informed by the memorandum from Task B, the consultant will select the appropriate pipe condition assessment vendor(s) that meet the District’s requirements for approved technology. The condition assessment will also be used by consultant to verify existing pipe data attributes and correct pipe alignment issues.

Consultant will perform probability of failure (POF) analysis. The POF provides an understanding of the timing to failure. The POF determination will consider all failure modes relevant to pipes (i.e., physical, capacity, and level of service). The POF criteria will include the results of the condition assessment and will have a reference to remaining useful life of the transmission main. The results will be uploaded into IRIS, an asset management system, and will be presented in a workshop with the District.

Consultant is responsible for all traffic control associated with inspection services.

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30 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 15 Consultant will work with District to obtain the necessary encroachment permits for portions of work in the City of San Mateo.

Deliverables: Testing plan/schedule (PDF/Word)
Condition Assessment Report (PDF/GIS Geodatabase)
Workshop with District presenting results from the POF analysis Traffic control plans including signage prior to conducting inspection surveys
Task C – Allowance
Upon receiving written authorization to proceed, Consultant shall perform inspections along transmission main. Prior to testing, District shall authorize the use of Allowance for approved testing methods, cost, and vendor. Upon the completion of testing, the consultant will review the results. Based on the results, follow-up tests may be performed as needed for recommended section(s) of transmission line. Disbursement of additional allowance funds is contingent upon District approval of further testing methodology, cost, and vendor.

Deliverables: Inspection reports for testing performed
Task D: Report Results and Prioritize Projects
Compile results from Task C in a final report. The report should provide a clear explanation of test methods, results of tests, and implications for the health of the water main. The report will identify pipe locations that are leaking or are at risk of failure and recommend capital improvement projects for repair or replacement. These projects will be prioritized based on agreed-upon criteria and shall include a high-level engineer’s cost estimate and timing recommendation.

After completion of the field inspection effort, consultant will upload the new condition assessment scores and additional data attributes into IRIS. Based on the updated IRIS projection and the risk profile, a prioritized pipe replacement recommendation can be generated. An additional simulation model will be performed to determine the optimum pipe replacement rate (or budget) to meet the expected level of service (e.g., x number of breaks per 100 miles of pipe). IRIS can also be used to assist project bundling utilizing the map interface feature. Consultant will develop the Focused Condition Assessment Report (technical memorandum). This report will cover the following:
Summary of condition assessment results
Risk-based replacement and rehabilitation plan
After review periods, revision, and approval from District, Consultant shall submit the Final Report in a digital format.

The Final Report shall include but is not limited to:
A project prioritization and implementation list.
Estimate of the extent of corrosion/damage to pipeline and rank those with high

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31 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 16 susceptibility for failure.
Identify the degree of improvements necessary—replacement, repair, or restoration of cathodic protection systems, etc.
Provide an assessment of the condition level of pipes, valves, fittings, and other components. Include methodology for estimating condition of pipes between test locations.
A summary of findings with appropriate drawings or maps to identify locations. Mitigation measures to prevent further pipeline deterioration. Provide repair alternatives and replacement recommendations. Prepare high level construction cost estimates.
Provide recommendations for ongoing maintenance.

Deliverables: Final Report with testing results, recommendations, and prioritized projects (PDF/Word) to be submitted to District and presented at a District Board meeting.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

1. Consultant shall complete all Base Services as described in Exhibit A by end of October 2025.

2. The schedule of the project overall or any phase(s) may be adjusted upon mutual agreement of the District and the consultant to meet changing project needs.

END OF EXHIBIT A

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32 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 17

EXHIBIT B

FEE SCHEDULE

COMPENSATION FOR BASE SERVICES PLUS SERVICES UNDER ALLOWANCE Compensation to the Consultant for Base Services plus Allowance described in Exhibit A, shall be a stipulated not to exceed sum of two hundred forty-three thousand, three hundred twenty dollars ($243,320), to be paid on a time and materials basis.

BASE SERVICES
Compensation for Base Services shall not exceed the following compensation unless approved by the District.

PHASE I
Task A.1 Review existing data and studies $ 6,720
Task A.2 Coordination meetings $ 3,360
Task B.1 Review available testing technologies $ 7,800 Task B.2 Develop report $ 3,900

PHASE II
Task C.1 Pipe Condition Assessment Vendor Coordination $ 14,100 Task C.2 Analyze Condition Assessment Results $ 9,400 Task D.1 Replacement and Rehabilitation (R&R) Projection $ 11,160 Task D.2 Optimum Investment Rate Modeling $ 14,100
Task D.3 Develop CIP Prioritization $ 1,880
Task D.4 Develop Report $ 3,900
Subtotal Base Compensation $ 76,320

ALLOWANCE
Compensation for the Allowance shall not exceed the following compensation unless approved by the District. Disbursement for Allowances is contingent upon District approval.

Task C Testing Allowance $167,000
Subtotal Allowance $167,000
Total Maximum Compensation: Base Services & Allowance $243,320

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33 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 18 No Classification Firm Hourly Rates
1 Principal Asset Management
Consultant
Kayuga
Solution $235
2 Senior Asset Management
Consultant
Kayuga
Solution $185

END OF EXHIBIT B

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34 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 19

EXHIBIT C

INSURANCE FORMS
CONSULTANT shall provide, in addition to the Certificates of Insurance, original Endorsement affecting the coverages specified herein on the attached form. No substitute form will be accepted.

This is an Exhibit to, and made a part of and incorporated by reference to the Agreement dated March 3, 2025, by and between Kayuga Solution, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Consultant”, and Estero Municipal Improvement District, hereinafter referred to as "District", providing for professional services.

1.Consultant's Duty to Show Proof of Insurance. Consultant, in order to protect District and its Council members, officials, agents, officers, and employees against all claims and liability for death, injury, loss and damage as a result of Consultant's acts, errors, or omissions in connection with the performance of Consultant's obligations, as required in this Agreement, shall secure and maintain insurance as described below. Consultant shall not perform any work under this Agreement until Consultant has obtained all insurance required under this section and the required certificates of insurance and all required endorsements have been filed with the District's authorized insurance representative, insurance Tracking Services Inc. (ITS). Receipt of evidence of insurance that does not comply with all applicable insurance requirements shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements set forth herein. The required documents must be signed by the authorized representative of the insurance company shown on the certificate. Upon request, Consultant shall supply proof that such person is an authorized representative thereof, and is authorized to bind the named underwriter(s) and their company to the coverage, limits and termination provisions shown thereon, Consultant shall promptly deliver to ITS a certificate of insurance, and all required endorsements, with respect to each renewal policy, as necessary to demonstrate the maintenance of the required insurance coverage for the term specified herein. Such certificates and endorsements shall be delivered to ITS prior to the expiration date of any policy and bear a notation evidencing payment of the premium thereof if so requested. Consultant shall immediately pay any deductibles and self-insured retentions under all required insurance policies upon the submission of any claim by Consultant or District as an additional insured.

1.1 Insurance Requirements
☒ Commercial General Liability Insurance
Commercial General Liability Insurance including, but not limited to, Contractual Liability Insurance (specifically concerning the indemnity provisions of this Agreement with the District), Products-Completed Operations Hazard, liability for slander, false arrest and invasion of privacy arising out of professional services rendered hereunder, Personal Injury (including bodily injury and death), and Property Damage for liability arising out of Consultant's performance of services under this Agreement. The Commercial General Liability insurance shall contain no exclusions or limitation for independent contractors working on the behalf of the named insured. Consultant shall maintain the Products-Completed Operations Hazard coverage for the longest period allowed by law following termination of this Agreement. The amount of said insurance coverage required by this Agreement shall be the policy limits, which shall be at least two million dollars ($2,000,000) each occurrence and four million dollars ($4,000,000) aggregate.
*Please note, the District will require a separate additional insured endorsement for the Commercial General Liability policy, listing the “Estero Municipal Improvement District, its Council members, officials, agents, officers, and employees”.

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35 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 20 ☒ Business Automobile Liability Insurance
Automobile Liability Insurance against claims of Personal Injury (including bodily injury and death) and Property Damage covering any vehicle and/or all owned, leased, hired and non- owned vehicles used in the performance of Services pursuant to this Agreement with coverage equal to the policy limits, which shall be at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence.
☒ Workers' Compensation Insurance
Consultant shall submit written proof that Consultant is insured against liability for workers' compensation in accordance with the provisions of section 3700 of the California Labor Code.

Consultant shall require any Subconsultants to provide workers' compensation for all of the Subconsultants' employees, unless the Subconsultants' employees are covered by the insurance afforded by Consultant. If any class of employees engaged in work or services performed under this Agreement is not covered by California Labor Code section 3700, Consultant shall provide and/or require each Subconsultant to provide adequate insurance for the coverage of employees not otherwise covered. Consultant shall also maintain employer's liability insurance with limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for bodily injury or disease. ☒ Professional Liability Insurance
Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance, for liability arising out of, or in connection with, all negligent acts, errors or omissions in connection with services to be provided under this Agreement, with no exclusion for claims of one insured against another insured, with coverage equal to the policy limits, which shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate.

1.2 Self-Insured Retention
Any self-insured retentions in excess of $100,000 must be declared on the Certificate of insurance or other documentation provided to District and must be approved by the District Risk Manager.

1.3 Claims-Made Basis Coverage
If any of the insurance coverages required under this Agreement is written on a claims-made basis, Consultant, at Consultant's option, shall either (i) maintain said coverage for at least five (5) years following the termination of this Agreement with coverage extending back to the effective date of this Agreement; (ii) purchase an extended reporting period of not less than five (5) years following the termination of this Agreement; or (iii) acquire a full prior acts provision on any renewal or replacement policy.

2.District as Additional Insured
On Consultant's Commercial General Liability and Automobile policies, the Estero Municipal Improvement District, its Council members, officers, directors, agents, employees, and volunteers, shall be named as additional insured's, but only with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the named insured. Any endorsement shall be provided using one of the following three options: (i) on ISO form CG 20 10 1 1 85; or (ii) on ISO form CG 20 37 10 01 plus either ISO form CG 20 10 10 01 or CG 20 33 10 01; or (iii) on such other forms which provide coverage at least equal to or better than form CG 20 10 1 1 85.

3.Insurance terms and conditions:

3.1 Cancellation of Insurance

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36 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 21 The above stated insurance coverages required to be maintained by Consultant shall be maintained until the completion of all of Consultant's obligations under this Agreement except as otherwise indicated herein. Each insurance policy supplied by Consultant shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled or reduced in coverage or in limits except after ten (10) days written notice by Consultant in the case of non-payment of premiums, or thirty (30) days written notice in all other cases. This notice requirement does not waive the insurance requirements stated herein.

Consultant shall immediately obtain replacement coverage for any insurance policy that is terminated, canceled, non-renewed, or whose policy limits have been exhausted or upon insolvency of the insurer that issued the policy.

3.2 All insurance shall be issued by a company or companies admitted to do business in California and listed in the current "Best's Key Rating Guide" publication with a minimum rating of A-; VII Any exception to these requirements must be approved by the District Risk Manager.

3.3 If Consultant is, or becomes during the term of this Agreement, self-insured or a member of a self-insurance pool, Consultant shall provide coverage equivalent to the insurance coverages and endorsements required above. The District will not accept such coverage unless the District determines, in its sole discretion and by written acceptance, that the coverage proposed to be provided by Consultant is equivalent to the above-required coverages.

3.4 For any claims related to the Agreement, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the District , its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the District, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3.5 Insurance coverages in the minimum amounts set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve Consultant for any liability, whether within, outside, or in excess of such coverage, and regardless of solvency or insolvency of the insurer that issues the coverage; nor shall it preclude the District from taking such other actions as are available to it under any other provision of this Agreement or otherwise in law.

3.6 Failure by Consultant to maintain all such insurance in effect at all times required by this Agreement shall be a material breach of this Agreement by Consultant. District, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement and obtain damages from Consultant resulting from said breach.

Alternatively, District may purchase such required insurance coverage, and without further notice to Consultant, District shall deduct from sums due to Consultant any premiums and associated costs advanced or paid by District for such insurance. If the balance of monies obligated to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are insufficient to reimburse District for the premiums and any associated costs, Consultant agrees to reimburse District for the premiums and pay for all costs associated with the purchase of said insurance. Any failure by District to take this alternative action shall not relieve Consultant of its obligation to obtain and maintain the insurance coverages required by this Agreement.

3.7 Should any of the required insurance (other than errors and omissions insurance) be provided under a form of coverage that includes a general annual aggregate limit or provides that claims investigation or legal defenses costs be included in such general aggregate limit, such general annual aggregate limit shall be double the occurrence or claims limit specified above.

3.8 District may (but is under no obligation to) secure project-specific insurance, wrap-up insurance, or administer an owner controlled insurance program ("OCIP"), in which case Consultant and its subconsultants shall communicate this fact to their insurance carriers and request that the risk of this project be excluded from their practice policies. Consultant's fees under this Agreement (and the fee of its subconsultants under subconsultant agreements) shall be reduced by the amount of insurance premiums that may be avoided by Consultant and its subconsultants by virtue of the District's obtaining the project-specific insurance, wrap-up insurance or administering an OCIP, and the exclusion of this project from coverage of Consultant's and subconsultants policies. Construction Manager and its subconsultants shall afford District

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37 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 22 access to their books and records and cooperate with District in verifying the amount of savings realized.

ATTACHED

1. Insurance Coverage Form

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38 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 23

EXHIBIT C
This INSURANCE COVERAGE FORM modifies or documents insurance provided under the following:

Named Insured: Effective Work Date(s):

Description of Work/Locations/Vehicles:

ADDITIONAL INSURED: Estero Municipal Improvement District (CITY) 610 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404
Attention: _________________________________
Contract Administrator
Endorsement and Certificates of Insurance Required
The Additional Insured, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers are included as insureds with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: (Check all that apply)
Insurer Policy
No.

General Liability: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, (c) premises owned, leased occupied or used by the Named Insured, and/or (d) permits issued for operations performed by the Named Insured. {Note:

MEETS OR EXCEEDS ISO Form # CG 20 10 11 85}
Auto Liability: the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Named Insured, regardless of whether liability is attributable to the Named Insured or a combination of the Named Insured and the Additional Insured, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers.

Other: [Cyber Liability, Installation Floater, etc.]
Certificates of Insurance Required (no endorsement needed) (Check all that apply) Insurer Policy No.

Workers Compensation: work performed by employees of the Named Insured while those employees are engaged in work under the simultaneous directions and control of the Named Insured and the Additional Insured.

Professional Liability:

PRIMARY/NON-CONTRIBUTORY: This insurance is primary and is not additional to or contributing with any other insurance carried by or for the benefit of Additional Insureds.

SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST: The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage or against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limit of liability.

PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED'S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS: Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the Additional Insured, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, or volunteers.

CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice (ten (10) days if canceled due to non-payment) by regular mail return receipt requested has been given to the Additional Insured. Such notice shall be addressed as shown above.

WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: The insurer(s) named above agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, agents, volunteers and employees for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arise from work performed by the Named Insured for the CITY.

Nothing herein contained shall vary, alter or extend any provision or condition of the Policy other than as above stated.

SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURER I, ______________________________________________________________(print/type name), warrant that I have authority to bind the above-named insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (original signature required) ORGANIZATION: TITLE:

ADDRESS:

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39 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 24 TELEPHONE: ( ) DATE ISSUED:

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40 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 25 COVID-19 AMENDMENT/ATTACHMENT
(Consulting Agreement Form)
This COVID-19 Amendment/Attachment amends the Agreement between Estero Municipal Improvement District (“District”) and Kayuga Solution, Inc. (“Consultant”) dated March 3, 2025.

1. Definitions
A. The 2019 novel coronavirus and the disease it causes are collectively referred to herein as “COVID-19”.

B. A “COVID-19 Condition” is something attributable to COVID-19 not caused by the Consultant (which for purposes herein includes all subconsultants) and beyond its reasonable control including but not limited to COVID-19 Proclamations and supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19, and other circumstances concerning COVID-19 not caused by the Consultant and which are beyond its reasonable control.

C. A “COVID-19 Proclamation” includes but is not limited to orders, directives and guidance concerning COVID-19 that have been issued, and which may be issued from time to time, by public agencies or regulatory bodies, the CDC or OSHA or Cal/OSHA, including without limitation the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards. Consultant acknowledges that those orders, directives and guidance may require the Project to shut down or otherwise increase the Consultant’s cost or time of performance by calling for things such as social distancing and the use of personal protective equipment. In the event of conflicting COVID-19 Proclamations, the Consultant shall follow the most applicable, restrictive and newest COVID-19 Proclamations.

D. An “Unknown COVID-19 Condition” is a COVID-19 Condition the Consultant did not know about, and reasonably should not have known about, as of the date the Consultant submitted its proposal. The requirements contained in COVID-19 Proclamations issued before submission of a proposal are not Unknown COVID-19 Conditions, and the Consultant will be deemed to have knowledge of those requirements.

E. An “Unknown COVID-19 Cost” is a cost that: (i) is solely attributable to an Unknown COVID- 19 Condition; (ii) is reasonable and unavoidable under the circumstances; (iii) is not the result of the Consultant’s failure to comply with the contract documents or a COVID-19 Proclamation; and (iv) is not the result of a subconsultants failure to comply with a COVID-19 Proclamation in connection with the performance of the Services.

2. COVID-19 Conditions and Proposal. Consultant is expected to know and is deemed to have known about COVID-19 Conditions when it submits its proposal, and COVID-19 Conditions must be accounted for in the Consultant’s price and schedule. In order to be entitled to any relief from a COVID- 19 Condition, the Consultant must demonstrate that the issue, cost or delay is due to an Unknown COVID-19 Condition.

3. Compliance with COVID-19 Proclamations.

A. Consultant shall comply with COVID-19 Proclamations in the performance of the Services, irrespective of when the COVID-19 Proclamations are issued, and as they pertains to performance of the Services. The cost of such compliance is non-compensable, except as otherwise expressly stated herein.

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41 Water Main Condition Assessment Updated 1/18/2022 26 B. Consultant is responsible to ensure that its subconsultants and suppliers comply with COVID- 19 Proclamations at all times in connection with the performance of their Services.

4. Delay. The Consultant is entitled to a reasonable time extension for an Unknown COVID-19 Condition. Such time extension is non-compensable.

5. District Directed Suspension. The District may suspend Services due to COVID-19 health concerns, even though the Consultant may be allowed to proceed with the Services based on COVID-19 Proclamations. The District may suspend the Services for its convenience. The Consultant is entitled to a time extension for a District Directed Suspension, and the contract amount will be equitably adjusted if and to the extent Consultant incurs increased costs that are Unknown COVID-19 Costs.

6. Compensation for COVID-19 Costs. District will reimburse the Consultant for Unknown COVID-19 Costs that are not included in the schedule of values.

7. Safe Work Practices. Consultant shall implement safe work practices recommended by CDC or OSHA or Cal/OSHA, which may include, inter alia, screening all employees, subconsultants, or others (“worker(s)”) at all locations where Services are performed for signs and symptoms of COVID-19; adopting staggered work schedules, e.g., providing alternating workdays or extra shifts, to reduce the total number of employees on a site at any given time and to ensure physical distancing; identifying choke points where workers are forced to stand together, such as hallways and elevators, ingress and egress points, break areas, and buses, and implement policies to maintain social distancing; coordinating deliveries in line with the employer's minimal contact and cleaning protocols; and instituting a rigorous housekeeping program to reduce dust levels at all exterior locations. Consultant remains fully responsible for following and complying with changes to recommended safe work practices from time to time.

8. Monitoring and Reporting. District may require the Consultant to actively monitor the health of its workers through temperature checks and questionnaires of major COVID-19 symptoms, including but not limited to cough, fever above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit and shortness of breath. Consultant shall immediately report to District any outbreaks of COVID-19 among its workers. The Consultant shall not knowingly allow any worker who has tested positive with COVID-19 to enter a District building. In the event of an outbreak or an exposure to COVID-19, the District may impose appropriate mitigation strategies which may be in consultation with the public health officer.

9. Conflicts. In the event of an inconsistency between this COVID-19 Amendment and the Agreement, this Addendum shall control.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the District and Consultant have executed this Covid-19 Amendment as of the date set forth above.

CONSULTANT: DISTRICT:
________________________ ____________________________
Signature Signature
________________________ ______________________________ Colin Chung, President Stacy Jimenez, President

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42 DATE: March 3, 2025

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager

FROM: Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk DEPARTMENT: Communications/City Clerk
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF THE STATUS OF CITY COUNCIL STANDING

SUBCOMMITTEES

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by Minute Order, provide policy direction on whether to keep or disband the current City Council Standing Subcommittees.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council held their City Council Annual Retreat (Retreat) on January 23, 2025, to discuss and establish the short-, mid-, and long-term priorities for the year. At the Retreat, the City Council discussed whether there is a need for Council Standing Subcommittees as there have not been new council liaison assignments to subcommittees since 2022, and most subcommittees have not held meetings in the last year. The City Council directed staff to bring back an item to discuss the status of subcommittees at a future meeting.

The City Council Standing Subcommittees to be considered are the following: Land Use, Infrastructure/Facilities, Communications & Public Engagement, Transportation, and Economic Development/Sustainability.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS

6.1 6.1 Staff Report

43 City Council Standing Subcommittees are composed of no more than two (2) member subsets of the City Council who meet to discuss and provide recommendations on items or issues that will eventually be considered by the City Council as a body.

Standing Subcommittees have a regular meeting schedule and are subject to the Brown Act. These standing subcommittees address ongoing policy issues. City Council Standing Subcommittees are required to post agendas in advance of the meeting, allow the public to attend and to publish minutes of the meetings, among other requirements.

While the subcommittees have not met regularly, there is still an impact on staff workload, as staff needs to administer the subcommittees by cancelling meetings and adhering to Brown Act noticing requirements.

The Council has also created Ad Hoc subcommittees in the past that are temporary advisory committees that are formed to study a specific issue and make recommendations to the City Council. The Ad Hoc subcommittees that have been created more recently are: City Manager Performance Review, Pension Liability, Foster’s Landing, Privacy & Technology, and Community Beautification. A temporary advisory committee composed solely of less than a quorum of the legislative body that serves a limited or single purpose, that is not perpetual, and that will be dissolved once its specific task is completed is not subject to the Brown Act. (Government Code section 54952(b)). The Council does not need to take action to disband these Ad Hoc subcommittees because all of them have dissolved because the specific task has been completed or because the Ad Hoc subcommittee member is no longer serving on Council.

Timeline of City Council Standing and Ad Hoc Subcommittees At the 2016 Vision and Policy Summit, the City Council discussed creating subcommittees for Priority Focus Areas to address challenges facing the City. Staff brought the item back to the City Council on February 8, 2016, and via Minute Order No. 1453, established the Land Use, Infrastructure, Communications & Public Engagement, Economic Development/Sustainability, Transportation, and the City Manager’s Performance Review subcommittees.

On November 19, 2018, the Pension Liability subcommittee was established, via Minute Order No. 1575. On October 5, 2020, the City Council discussed committee protocols and revisited the City Council Subcommittees list. The City Council voted, via Minute Order No. 1697, to transition the Land Use, Infrastructure, Communications and Public Engagement, Transportation, and Economic Development/Sustainability subcommittees to Standing Committee status and transitioned the City Manager Performance Review and Pension Liability subcommittees to Ad Hoc status. In 2021, the Foster’s Landing Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Minute Order No. 1752) and Privacy and Technology Policy Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Minute Order No. 1793) were also established. On December 13, 2021, the City Council, via Minute Order No. 1822, voted to accept the Subcommittees, Purpose/Mission Statements and schedules and establish the Community Beautification Ad Hoc Subcommittee.

6.1 6.1 Staff Report

44 The current Council Standing Subcommittees, five (5) standing and the most recent five (5) Ad Hoc Subcommittees, are outlined in Attachment 1, including the Purpose/Mission Statement and meeting frequency. It should be noted the Council membership/liaisons to the subcommittees were last updated in 2022 so many of the subcommittee assignments are currently vacant.

At the Council Retreat in January, the City Council reviewed the need for Council Standing Subcommittees and provided direction to staff to bring forward an agenda item to discuss the status of subcommittees as they have not met and there has not been a need for subcommittees to meet regularly. If, in the future, the City Council finds a need for subcommittees, new subcommittees may be established via Minute Order.

California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
City Council Operations and Improved Community Engagement ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Current City Council Subcommittees

6.1 6.1 Staff Report

45 (As of February 2025)

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City Council Subcommittees: Purpose/Mission Statements and Schedules

SUBCOMMITTEE COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP/STAFF PURPOSE/MISSION STATEMENT MEETING

FREQUENCY/SCHEDULE

STANDING SUBCOMMITTEES
Land Use Membership:

Vacant (2)
Staffing Department:

Community Development
The La
nd Use Subcommittee will provide feedback on
development project proposals and evaluate policies
related to land use and housing with a goal of creating plans and recommending strategies that manage
growth and development consistent with community
values.

Monthly
Second Thursday at 3:00 PM
Infrastructure/Facilities Membership:

Sullivan & Vacant
Staffing Departments:

Public Works
Parks and Recreation
The Infrastructure Subcommittee will make
recommendations regarding the alignment of the
City's resources with the need for improvements to the
City’s aging infrastructure, including the streets,
lagoon, levee, wastewater system, parks, and City
facilities.

Bimonthly
Second Tuesday at 3:00 PM
Communications &
Public Engagement
Membership:

Vacant (2)
Staffing Department:

Communications/City Clerk
The C
ommunications & Public Engagement
Subcommittee is to provide feedback and insight on
the City’s public information and outreach efforts.

Quarterly
Third Thursday at 3:00 PM
Transportation Membership:

Vacant (2)
Staffing Department:

Public Works
The Transportation Subcommittee reviews and
provides recommendations on issues related to
improving traffic flow within Foster City and regionally as it impacts Foster City, including facilitating the use of alternative transportation options including bicycling and walking.

Monthly
First Thursday at 3:00 PM
Economic
Development/
Sustainability
Membership:

Vacant (2)
Staffing Department:

City Manager
The Economic Development/Sustainability
Subcommittee is tasked with refining and making
recommendations on the City’s long-term economic
development strategy and sustainability goals, with
the objective of nurturing economic vitality and the
health & well-being of the environment.

Bimonthly
Third Thursday at 5:00 PM

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46 (As of February 2025)

Page 2 of 2 ends

AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
City Manager
Performance Review
(Year 2022)
Membership:

Vacant (2)
Staffing Department:

City Attorney
The City Manager Performance Review Ad Hoc
Subcommittee will serve to facilitate the periodic
review of the City Manager’s performance and
accomplishments based on organizational and City
Council priorities, goals, and objectives.

As Needed -- Dissolved
Pension Liability (Year
2022)
Membership:

Sullivan & Vacant
Staffing Department:

Finance
Human Resources
The Pension Liability Ad Hoc Subcommittee will be
tasked to identify potential policies towards addressing the City's long-term pension obligations in order to
best maintain the City's fiscal integrity.

As Needed -- Dissolved
Foster’s Landing Membership:

Vacant (2)
Staffing Department:

Community Development
The Fost
er's Landing Ad Hoc Subcommittee will serve
to discuss strategies and find solutions that will
address the expiring below market rate rental units at
Foster's Landing and tenants that are at the risk of
being displaced.

As Needed -- Dissolved
Privacy & Technology Membership:

Vacant (2)
Staffing Department:

City Manager
Police
The Privacy & Technology Policy Ad Hoc
Subcommittee will be tasked to discuss potential
elements or measures that could be incorporated in a
policy that would ensure that transparency and
accountability are part of the overall plan for the
acquisition, implementation, use, and the reporting of
applicable information acquired through the use of
technologies.

As Needed -- Dissolved
Community
Beautification
Membership:

Sullivan & Vacant
Staffing Department:

City Manager
Parks & Recreation
The Community Beautification Ad Hoc Subcommittee
will help identify ways to improve the City’s physical
image and appearance (including but not limited to the
City’s entry landmarks/monuments, signs, etc.).

As Needed -- Dissolved

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DATE: March 3, 2025

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager

FROM: Nate Cruz, Finance Director
Waqas Hassan, Assistant Finance Director
DEPARTMENT: Finance
SUBJECT: RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE AUDITED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
(ACFR) AND OTHER AUDIT COMPLIANCE REPORTS AND THE
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 WARRANT REGISTERS IN THE FORM

OF THAT ACFR

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/EMID Board of Directors adopt the attached resolutions ratifying and approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other audit compliance reports and the Warrant Register in the form of that ACFR in accordance with California Government Code Section 37208(c).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year, City staff prepares an ACFR which includes financial statements and disclosures of the City/District’s financial position. Fiscal year 2023-24 marked the 4th full fiscal year since the onset of COVID-19 public health emergency which continues to impact our financial results. General Fund revenues decreased by $1.8 million from $66.1 to $64.3 million in FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24, respectively. This decrease was due to the expiration of the pandemic related American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds of $4.0 million in FY2022-23, offset by increases in interest earnings, sales and

6.2 6.2 Staff Report

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use tax, Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) receipts, the State's backfill of property tax in lieu of vehicle license fees (VLF), and transient occupancy tax.

FY 2023-24 General Fund expenditures totaled $53.1 million with Net Transfers In of $71,948 and Net Transfers Out of $6.16 million. Transfers-In included $21,948 from the Foundation Fund for the summer concerts and $50,000 from the Construction and Demolition Recycling Fund representing forfeiture of deposits. Transfers Out included $6.1 million to the City’s Capital Improvement Projects Fund and $63,564 to the Housing Successor Fund for 20% of the loan repayment from the Successor Agency.

Ending General Fund balance at 6/30/24 was $68.1 million, of which $63.7 million was unrestricted, which represents 103% of FY 2024-25 budgeted operating expenditures of $61.8 million.

These financial results are largely consistent with the fourth quarter financial update that was presented by City staff to the City Council on November 4, 2024. The ACFR also includes an Independent Auditor’s Report from the City/District's external independent auditors, Badawi & Associates. They have provided an unmodified (clean) opinion on the FY 2023-24 City/District’s financial statements.

BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Audit Compliance Reports

In addition to the ACFR, the auditors also prepared the following reports as part of their audit engagement with the City/District:
Report on compliance with the Agreement for Distribution of San Mateo County Measure A Funds for Local Transportation Purposes for the year ended June 30, 2024
Report on Compliance with the Agreement for Distribution of San Mateo County Measure W Funds for Local Transportation Purposes for the year ended June 30, 2024
Report on Agreed Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriation Limit Schedule for the year ending June 30, 2025
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards for the year ended June 30, 2024
Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance for the year ended June 30, 2024
The City/District received an unmodified (clean) opinion on the FY 2023-24 City/District’s financial statements.

The ACFR and audit compliance reports are all available for public viewing on the City's website at: https://www.fostercity.org/finance/page/budget-and-financial-reports.

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The City/District was awarded its 31st consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its FY 2022-23 ACFR. Since the Certificate of Achievement is awarded annually, City staff will submit the FY 2023-24 ACFR for certificate consideration.

As part of the City's annual financial reports preparation process, the Audit Committee reviewed the draft ACFR and each of the above draft reports.

Warrant of Demands / CA Government Code Section 37208(c)

The California Government Code requires that all warrant of demands either be approved at the time of issuance by City Council resolution, or by “ratification and approval in the form of an audited comprehensive annual financial report.” The City Council adopted Minute Order No. 1041 in 2007, determining that it was in the best interest of the City/District’s financial operations to accept the latter form of approval through the ratification of the annual ACFR. The attached resolutions, upon approval by the City Council and EMID Board of Directors, will satisfy the requirements of California Government Code Section 37208(c).

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the City Council/EMID Board of Directors’ adoption of the attached resolutions approving the ACFR and the expenditures in the ACFR in accordance with California Government Code Section 37208(c).

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Innovation and Sustainability
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – City Resolution
Attachment 2 – EMID Resolution

6.2 6.2 Staff Report

50 RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE AUDITED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE

FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND OTHER AUDIT COMPLIANCE REPORTS AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 WARRANT REGISTERS IN THE FORM OF THAT ACFR

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City has determined that California Government Code Section 37208(c) provides an alternative process for the approval of warrant registers; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 37208(c) states “notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), budgeted payrolls and demands paid by warrants or checks may be presented to the legislative body for ratification and approval in the form of an audited annual comprehensive financial report”; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2023-24 that received an unmodified opinion by its independent auditors, Badawi & Associates, and
WHEREAS, the City also presents other audit compliance reports, as noted below, for ratification and approval.
•Report on compliance with the Agreement for Distribution of San Mateo County Measure A Funds for Local Transportation Purposes for the year ended June 30, 2024
•Report on Compliance with the Agreement for Distribution of San Mateo County Measure W Funds for Local Transportation Purposes for the year ended June 30, 2024
•Report on Agreed Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriation Limit Schedule for the year ending June 30, 2025
•Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards for the year ended June 30, 2024
•Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance for the year ended June 30, 2024
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Foster City that the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other audit compliance reports for FY 2023-24 are hereby ratified and approved, and that the warrant registers for FY 2023- 24 are approved in the form of that Report.

6.2 Attachment 1 - City Resolution

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3 PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the Regular Meeting held on the 3rd day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________________

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

6.2 Attachment 1 - City Resolution

52 RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE AUDITED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND OTHER AUDIT COMPLIANCE REPORTS AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 WARRANT REGISTERS IN

THE FORM OF THAT ACFR

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the District has determined that California Government Code Section 37208(c) provides an alternative process for the approval of warrant registers; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 37208(c) states “notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), budgeted payrolls and demands paid by warrants or checks may be presented to the legislative body for ratification and approval in the form of an audited annual comprehensive financial report”; and
WHEREAS, the District has prepared an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2023-24 that received an unmodified opinion by its independent auditors, Badawi & Associates, and
WHEREAS, the District also presents other audit compliance reports, as noted below, for ratification and approval.
•Report on compliance with the Agreement for Distribution of San Mateo County Measure A Funds for Local Transportation Purposes for the year ended June 30, 2024
•Report on Compliance with the Agreement for Distribution of San Mateo County Measure W Funds for Local Transportation Purposes for the year ended June 30, 2024
•Report on Agreed Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriation Limit Schedule for the year ending June 30, 2025
•Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards for the year ended June 30, 2024
•Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance for the year ended June 30, 2024
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District that the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other audit compliance reports for FY 2023-24 are hereby ratified and approved, and that the warrant registers for FY 2023-24 are approved in the form of that Report.

6.2 Attachment 2 - EMID Resolution

53 PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the Regular Meeting held on the 3rd day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________________

STACY JIMENEZ , PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
_______________________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

6.2 Attachment 2 - EMID Resolution

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DATE: March 3, 2025

TO:

Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors

VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager

FROM: Nate Cruz, Finance Director/Treasurer

SUBJECT: 2ND QUARTER FY 2024-25 FINANCIAL UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by Minute Order, receive and accept the report on the 2nd Quarter FY 2024-25 Financial Update.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City staff has prepared the attached Second Quarter FY 2024-25 Financial Update report, also known as the Mid-Year Financial Report. General Fund revenues (Funds 001 to 003) for the six-month period were $32.9 million.

Amended revenue and expenditure projections for the full year are $64.8 million and $62.9 million respectively. Property Tax revenues, including ERAF refunds, are projected to reach $39.1 million. FY 2024-25 property tax in lieu of vehicle license fees (VLF) is anticipated to be $4.6 million, which includes an unbudgeted payment of $1.4 million to Foster City representing the shortfall from FY 2022-23. San Mateo County continues to work with the State for a permanent solution for VLF shortfalls. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is anticipated to meet the budgeted amount of $4.7 million. The City’s investment income is anticipated to exceed budget assumptions of $1.6 million and is projected to earn $2.2 million compared to $2.6 million in the prior fiscal year.

At the 6-month mark, General Fund (Funds 001 to 003) operating expenditures were

49.3% of its amended budget or $35.2 million and included 9 months of funding to San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department for the City’s shared costs for fire protection and prevention services. The FY 2024-25 budget assumes full staffing for the entire year.

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Normal vacancy rates through the first six months are expected to continue until year end, resulting in lower than budgeted personnel costs.

Overall, staff projects a $2.65 million deficit at year end as opposed to the originally budgeted deficit of $5.6 million. This updated projection includes approximately $1.2 million in unspent personnel cost at the 6-months mark.

Expenditures for the City’s other Governmental Funds, Internal Service Funds, and the District’s Water and Wastewater Funds are performing generally as expected.

BACKGROUND/ ANALYSIS
The City Council and City staff have committed to providing quarterly financial updates at City Council meetings to review quarterly financial performance and identify general economic trends and specific issues that may affect, positively and negatively, the City’s financial condition.

The report is intended to provide high-level financial information for the City Council, City Departments, and the community as a whole. Supplemental revenue and expenditure analyses are also provided for those readers desiring more detailed financial information.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Sustainability
ATTACHMENTS:
•Attachment 1 - Foster City Financial Update FY 2024-25 Q2 (for the six months ended December 31, 2024)
•Attachment 2 – Second Quarter Projections for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
•Attachment 3 - Comparison of Budget vs. Actual and Prior Year's Revenues (for the six months ended December 31, 2024)
•Attachment 4 - Comparison of Budget vs. Actual and Prior Year's Expenditures (for the six months ended December 31, 2024)

6.3 6.3 Staff Report

56 Live, Work & Play
in Foster City
City of Foster City
Financial Services Dept.

Positive revenue growth trends for the fiscal year is expected to help reverse the projected General Fund deficit of $2.65 million instead of the budgeted amount of $5.6 million.

UNBUDGETED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE INTER-

EST INCOME, PROPERTY TAXES IN LIEU OF

VEHICLE LICENSING FEES, AND PERSONNEL

COSTS ARE DRIVING THE IMPROVED RESULTS
FOR FY 24/25.

Amended revenue and expenditure projections for
the full year are $64.8 million and $62.9 million re-
spectively. Property Tax revenues, including ERAF
refunds, are projected to reach $39.1 million. FY
2024-25 property tax in lieu of vehicle license fees
(VLF) is anticipated to be $4.6 million, which in-
cludes an unbudgeted payment of $1.4 million to
Foster City representing the shortfall from FY
2022-23. San Mateo County continues to work
with the State for a permanent solution for VLF
shortfalls.

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is anticipated to
meet the budgeted amount of $4.7 million. The
City’s investment income is anticipated to exceed
budget assumptions of $1.6 million and is projected
to earn $2.2 million compared to $2.6 million in
the prior fiscal year.

At the 6-month mark, General Fund operating ex-
penditures were 49.3% of its amended budget or
$35.2 million and included 9 months of funding to
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department for the
City’s shared costs for fire protection and preven-
tion services. The FY 2024-25 budget assumes full
staffing for the entire year. Normal vacancy rates
through the first six months are expected to con-
tinue until year end, resulting in lower than budgeted
personnel costs.

Overall, staff projects a $2 .65 million deficit at year end as opposed to the originally budgeted deficit of
$5.6 million. This updated projection includes ap-
proximately $1.2 million in unspent personnel cost at
the 6-months mark.

Expenditures for the City ’s other Governmental
Funds, Internal Service Funds, and the District’s Wa-
ter and Wastewater Funds are performing generally
as expected.

Foster City Financial
Update FY 24/25 Q2

6.3 Attachment 1 - Financial Update FY24-25 Q2 (for six months ended December 31, 2024)

57 Attachment 2

CITY OF FOSTER CITY/ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024

CAPITAL ASSETS/ AVAILABLE
TOTAL
FUND
ACTUAL
FY 2024-25

REVENUES
6 MONTHS
ACTUAL
FY 2024-25
TOTAL
FUND

NON-SPENDABLE/ (UNRESTRICTED)

RESTRICTED/

COMMITTED/
ASSIGNED*
FUND

BALANCE
AS OF 7/1/2024

EXPENDITURES
6 MONTHS

TRANSFERS
IN

TRANSFERS
OUT

BALANCE
AS OF 12/31/24

BALANCE
AS OF 12/31/24*
001 GENERAL FUND
002 EMID
003 RECREATION
GENERAL FUND (001-003)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
61,477,746
2,396,710
-
63,874,456
1,116,780
43,656
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10,680,781 $ (33,589,955) $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(5,750,000) $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
32,818,572
23,201,847
(114,004)
55,906,415
1,051,685
44,674
$
$
(118,393) $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
32,700,179
23,201,847
(114,004)
55,788,022
1,051,685
44,674
20,943,993
1,323,458
32,948,232
25,147
1,018
$
$
$
(138,856) - -
(1,437,462)
(35,166,273)
-
(5,750,000) $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(118,393)
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012

GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM

GENERAL FUND - DARE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(90,242) -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

GENERAL FUND - SOLAR INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM

GENERAL FUND - RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

GENERAL FUND - ASSET SEIZURE/FORFEITURE

GENERAL FUND - PENSION STABILIZATION

GENERAL FUND - FACILITIES REPLACEMENT

GENERAL FUND - SUSTAINABLE FOSTER CITY
52,502 1,220 (1,000) 52,722 52,722
64,710 1,509 - 66,219 66,219
25,998 4,491 - 30,489 30,489
98,869 2,305 -
-
101,174
2,649,281
318,286
101,174
2,649,281
318,286
2,588,919
263,605
60,362
8,271 (3,590) 50,000
TOTAL ALL GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-009) $ 68,129,495 $ 33,052,555 $ (35,261,105) $ 50,000 $ (5,750,000) $ 60,220,945 $ (118,393) $ 60,102,552

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
101 TRAFFIC SAFETY
102 MEASURE "A"
103 GAS TAX
104 PARK-IN-LIEU FEES
105 MEASURE "M"
108 SLESF/COPS GRANT
114 CALOPPS
116 FOSTER CITY FOUNDATION
119 SB 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHAB
122 HOUSING SUCCESSOR-LMIHF
124 FC AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND
128 GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE
129 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMO RECYCLING
130 TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE
131 SB 1186
132 SMIP FEE
133 CRV GRANT FUND
134 CURBSIDE RECLYCLING
135 GREEN BUILDING FEE
136 MEASURE W
137 COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEE
138 TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
139 WORKFORCE HOUSING
140 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT-WORKFORCE HOUSING
141 SB 1383 IMPLEMENTATION
142 PARK FACILITIES IMPACT FEE
143 PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE
144 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE
145 LOCAL HOUSING TRUST
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,279
5,212,616
533,373
3,036,716
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
15,547
581,550
538,435
68,080
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(20,000) $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
- $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,826
4,488,528
767,308
2,359,796
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
- $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,826
1,142,012
267,308
2,359,796
-
(1,305,638) - (3,346,516)
(304,500) - (500,000)
(745,000) - -
- - -
- 134,085
384,346
12,203
485,699
95,910
16,693
298,757
59,880
48,856
2,070
(134,085) - - - -
656,709
388,237
1,793,579
2,561,517
4,733,651
2,287,171
772,718
209,928
47,249
5,801
(237,084) - 803,971
338,580
2,279,278
2,630,835
4,750,344
2,511,463
748,774
193,731
49,319
- 803,971
338,330
1,079,278
2,630,835
4,750,344
2,511,463
748,774
193,731
49,319
(61,860) - (250)
- - (1,200,000)
(26,592) - -
- - -
(74,465) - -
(33,824) (50,000) -
(65,053) -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -
784 - 6,585 - 6,585
11,115
278,024
7,675
259 - 11,374 - 11,374
6,482 - 284,506
8,149
- 284,506
8,149474 - -
1,471,549
5,467,173
244,933
-
237,367
127,415
5,711
- 1,708,916
5,594,588
250,644
183,537
58,213
(1,575,000) 133,916
5,594,588
250,644
183,537
58,213
- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
310,936
12,218
1,956
(127,399)
45,995
83,354
568,798
61,579
192,840
-
-
(15,142)
(560,300)
-
70,168 70,168
11,214
1,435
19,712 19,712
63,014 63,014
4,496 - 197,336
(4,780)
197,336
(4,780)- (4,780)
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $ 30,678,578 $ 3,462,858 $ (3,715,722) $ - $ (50,000) $ 30,375,714 $ (6,621,766) $ 23,753,948

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58 Attachment 2

CITY OF FOSTER CITY/ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024

CAPITAL ASSETS/ AVAILABLE
TOTAL
FUND
ACTUAL
FY 2024-25

REVENUES
6 MONTHS
ACTUAL
FY 2024-25
TOTAL
FUND

NON-SPENDABLE/ (UNRESTRICTED)

RESTRICTED/

COMMITTED/
ASSIGNED*
FUND

BALANCE
AS OF 7/1/2024

EXPENDITURES
6 MONTHS

TRANSFERS
IN

TRANSFERS
OUT

BALANCE
AS OF 12/31/24

BALANCE
AS OF 12/31/24*

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
230 LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND
231 LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND -2023 GO BONDS
$
$
4,566,590
122,454
$
$
2,194,262 $
$
(2,818,256)
(106,350)
$
$
-
-
$
$
-
-
$
$
3,942,596
135,022
$
$
-
-
$
$
3,942,596
135,022118,918

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
301 CIP PROJECTS-CITY
326 CAPITAL ASSET ACQUISITION AND REPLACEMENT FUND
327 LEVEE PROJECT FUND
$
$
$
$
$
81,963,287
4,735,436
2,902,546
13,737
$
$
$
$
$
2,420,679
726,742
155,167
-
$
$
$
$
$
(3,162,310) $
$
$
5,750,000
3,490,558
13,737
$
$
(3,490,558)
-
$
$
$
$
$
83,481,098
8,952,736
2,931,901
-
$
$
$
$
$
(65,695,883) $
$
$
$
$
17,785,215
8,952,736
952,871
-
-
(139,549)
-
-
(1,979,030)
-328 LEVEE PROJECT FUND - 2023 GO Bonds $
$
(13,737)
(3,504,295)TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS 89,615,006 3,302,588 (3,301,859) $ 9,254,295 95,365,735 (67,674,913) 27,690,822

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
401 WATER REVENUE
405 CIP-WATER
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
11,976,757
30,014,272
4,461,553
156,059
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10,307,665 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(8,388,358) $
$
$
$
- $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1,000,000) $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
12,896,064
29,438,845
4,661,734
159,698
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(782,143) $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
12,113,921
5,438,483
4,520,806
59,698
- (1,575,427) 1,000,000 - (24,000,362)
408 WATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
409 WATER CONNECTION FEES
451 WASTEWATER REVENUE
453 WASTEWATER RATE STABLIZATION
454 SM-FC PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LOAN
455 CIP-WASTEWATER
456 WASTEWATER PLANT EXPANSION
458 WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
459 WASTEWATER NOTES/WIFIA LOAN
460 WASTEWATER CONNECTION FEES
461 STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND
228,384 (28,203) -
-
- (140,928)
3,639 - - (100,000)
27,401,539
2,000,000
(37,638,449)
167,404,052
-
12,490,936 (3,043,846) (13,567,053) 23,281,576
2,000,000
(36,911,799)
169,351,755
2,853
- 23,281,576
2,000,000
(36,911,799)
(27,833,924)
2,853
- - $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,091,650 (2,091,650) -
-
-
(1,365,000) 2,091,650 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5,652,297) 7,600,000 (197,185,679)
2,853
231,117
1,543,971
8,476
-
- - -
4,186,232
(52,228,870)
363,545
(60,254) - 4,357,095
(48,729,463)
372,021
(1,337,422) 3,019,673
(48,729,463)
372,021
(1,919,967) 3,875,403 -
-
-
-
-
-
-- - -
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS $ 158,096,690 $ 24,817,041 $ (22,033,352) $ 16,658,703 $ (16,658,703) $ 160,880,379 $ (223,546,534) $ (62,666,155)

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
501 VEHICLE RENTAL FUND
502 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND
503 SELF INSURANCE FUND
504 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
505 BUILDING MAINTENANCE
507 LONGEVITY RECOGNITION PLAN
508 PEMHCA FUND
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
8,706,834
9,436,415
1,056,004
6,714,193
9,576,186
2,824,490
6,662,683
4,075,218
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,255,471
499,510
1,045,695
1,555,579
2,011,455
184,568
301,725
94,287
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(626,345)
(280,896)
(1,666,868)
(1,365,326)
(1,216,691)
(110,473)
(104,377)
(130,724)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
9,335,960
9,655,029
434,831
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(2,041,370) $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
7,294,590
7,442,475
434,831
(2,212,554)
-
6,904,446
10,370,950
2,898,585
6,860,031
4,038,781
- 6,904,446
8,509,550
2,898,585
6,860,031
4,038,781
(1,861,400)
-
-
-509 COMPENSATED ABSENCES FUND
TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS $ 49,052,022 $ 6,948,290 $ (5,501,700) $ - $ - $ 50,498,612 $ (6,115,324) $ 44,383,288

FIDUCIARY FUND
604 SUCCESSOR AGENCY
608 SMC FIRE
$
$
(385,059)
-
$
$
298,861
57,505
$
$
(10,389)
(50,573)
$
$
-
-
$
$
-
-
$
$
(96,587)
6,932
$
$
-
-
$
$
(96,587)
6,932
TOTAL CITY / EMID FUNDS $ 399,875,776 $ 74,252,878 $ (72,799,306) $ 25,962,998 $ (25,962,998) $ 401,329,348 $ (304,076,930) $ 97,252,418 $ -
* Available Balance excludes Capital Assets and Non-Spendable, Restricted, Committed, and/or Assigned Funds, including Prepayments, Inventory, Garbage Stabilization Reserve, unrealized investment gains, and unspent funds for previously approved CIP projects.

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59 Attachment 3

CITY OF FOSTER CITY/ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COMPARISON OF BUDGET VS. PROJECTED ACTUAL REVENUES

BUDGET VS ACTUAL & CURRENT VS PRIOR
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
FY 2024-25

AMENDED
ACTUAL
FY 2024-25
ACTUAL
FY 2023-24
ACTUAL
FY 2022-23

YR OVER YR

FAVORABLE
% OF BUDGET
FY 2024-25
% OF BUDGET
FY 2023-24ABOVE (BELOW)

ANNUAL BUDGET
%
6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS (UNFAVORABLE) INCREASE 6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS Fund BUDGET PROJECTED $ % AS OF 12/31/2024 AS OF 12/31/2023 AS OF 12/31/2022 VARIANCE (DECREASE) AS OF 12/31/2024 AS OF 12/31/2023 GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-003)
002 PROPERTY TAXES
SECURED $
$
$
$
$
33,146,460
1,341,300
988,700
$ 33,146,460
1,341,300
988,700
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
17,154,602
1,320,016
$
$
16,624,403
1,263,415
$
$
15,823,899
1,123,088
$
$
$
$
$
530,199 3.2%

4.5%

51.8%

98.4%

8.5%

51.8%

96.1%

27.6%
109.9%

55.4%
UNSECURED $
$
$
$
56,601
(183,367)
30,525

SUPPLEMENTAL
ERAF
002 PROPERTY TAXES
$
$
$
84,246
1,810,297
20,369,161
$ 267,613
1,779,772
19,935,203
$ 349,556
1,608,573
18,905,116
(68.5%)

1.7%2,800,000
38,276,460
3,600,000
39,076,460
800,000
800,000

28.6%

2.1%
$ $ 64.7%

53.2%(1)
(1)
$
$
$
$
433,958 2.2%
001 PROPERTY TAX IN-LIEU OF VEHICLE LICENSE FEE $ 4,288,848 $ 4,588,848 $ 300,000 7.0% $ 2,989,742 2,200,791 4,407,088 $ 788,951 35.8% 69.7% 50.2% 001 OTHER TAXES
SALES AND USE $
$
$
$
$
4,099,600
4,698,500
1,377,700
268,600
$
$
$
$
$
3,650,000
4,698,500
1,377,700
268,600
$
$
$
$
$
(449,600) (11.0%) $
$
$
$
$
1,811,662
2,218,270
610,511
$
$
$
$
$
1,962,492
2,013,916
598,207
$
$
$
$
$
1,838,846
1,564,285
611,591
$
$
$
$
$
(150,830)
204,354
12,304
(7.7%)

10.1%

2.1%

44.2%

47.2%

44.3%

58.3%

45.9%

50.0%

56.6%

47.2%

39.1%

51.8%

TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY

FRANCHISE
- -
-
-
-
-REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER

SUBTOTAL
156,490 121,492 106,011 34,998 28.8%

2.1%10,444,400 9,994,800 (449,600) (4.3%) 4,796,933 4,696,107 4,120,733 100,826 001 LICENSES & PERMITS
BUSINESS LICENSES $
$
$
1,890,000
1,081,140
2,971,140
$
$
$
3,290,000
1,201,140
4,491,140
$
$
$
1,400,000
120,000

74.1%

11.1%

51.2%
$
$
$
101,330
1,191,343
1,292,673
$
$
$
88,266
856,400
944,666
$
$
$
154,593
1,046,013
1,200,606
$
$
$
13,064
334,943
348,007

14.8%

39.1%

36.8%

5.4%
110.2%

43.5%

5.5%

67.6%

32.8%

PERMITS
SUBTOTAL 1,520,000
001 INTERGOVERNMENTAL
GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS, ARPA (POST, SB 90, GRANTS)
002 HOMEOWNERS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
003 GRANTS
(2) $
$
$
$
42,000
98,000
-
$
$
$
$
42,000
98,000
-
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
$
$
14,800
43,914
-
$
$
$
$
1,861
45,086
-
$
$
$
$
4,116,873
46,453
6,039
$
$
$
$
12,939
(1,172)
-
695.3%
(2.6%)
-

35.2%

44.8%
-

4.4%

46.0%
-
SUBTOTAL 140,000 140,000 58,714 46,947 4,169,365 11,767 25.1% 41.9% 33.5%

CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES
001 SERVICE FEES
003 RECREATION AND LEISURE

SUBTOTAL
$
$
$
523,366
1,640,589
2,163,955
$
$
$
523,366
1,640,589
2,163,955
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
$
291,680
1,006,430
1,298,110
$
$
$
310,485
1,097,246
1,407,731
$
$
$
431,785
867,824
$
$
$
(18,805)
(90,816)
(109,621)
(6.1%)
(8.3%)
(7.8%)

55.7%

61.3%

60.0%

65.8%

71.9%

70.4%1,299,609
001 FINES & FORFEITURES $ 25,100 $ 25,100 $ - - $ 17,476 $ 12,500 $ 12,863 $ 4,976 39.8% 69.6% 50.2%

INTEREST AND RENTALS
INTEREST (3) $
$
$
1,563,900
1,563,700
3,127,600
$
$
$
2,213,900
1,563,700
3,777,600
$
$
$
650,000
-

41.6%
-
$
$
$
1,171,996
716,942
$
$
$
1,144,668
689,401
$
$
$
415,732
638,016
$
$
$
27,328
27,541
54,869

2.4%

4.0%

3.0%

74.9%

45.8%

60.4%

75.2%

48.4%

48.6%

RENTS & CONCESSIONS
SUBTOTAL 650,000 20.8% 1,888,938 1,834,069 1,053,748
OTHER REVENUES $ 499,885 $ 499,885 $ - - $ 236,485 $ 147,953 $ 156,453 $ 88,532 59.8% 47.3% 29.8% TOTAL GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-003) $ 61,937,388 $ 64,757,788 $ 2,820,400 4.6% $ 32,948,232 $ 31,225,967 $ 35,325,581 $ 1,722,265 5.5% 53.2% 53.9% 005 GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM
006 GENERAL FUND - DARE
007 GENERAL FUND - SOLAR INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM
008 GENERAL FUND - RENTAL ASSISTANCE
009 GENERAL FUND - ASSET SEIZURE
010 GENERAL FUND - PENSION STABILIZATION FUND
011 GENERAL FUND - FACILITIES REPLACEMENT
012 SUSTAINABLE FOSTER CITY
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
20,000
1,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
20,000
1,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
- - $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,147
1,018
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
26,435
956
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
12,251
22,873
708
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1,288)
62 (4.9%)

6.5%
125.7%
101.8%

67.8%
406.7%
106.2%

77.8%
177.3%

35.6%

65.6%

66.0%
366.3%

54.0%
- -
1,800 1,800 - - 1,220 1,400 (180)
91 (12.9%)

6.4%1,450 1,450 - - 1,509 1,418 600 104.1%
264.2%

69.8%
1,700 1,700 - - 4,491 570 1,613 3,921
139
687.9%

6.4%(3)
(3)
(3)
3,300 3,300 - - 2,305 2,166 916
75,700
4,700
62,047,038
75,700
4,700
64,769,438
-
-
-
-
60,362
8,271
33,052,555
56,723
5,860
31,321,495
23,988
4,751
35,393,281
3,639
2,411
1,731,060

6.4% 79.7%

41.1%

5.5%
176.0%

53.3%TOTAL ALL GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-011) 2,820,400 4.5%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
101 TRAFFIC SAFETY
102 MEASURE "A"
103 GAS TAX
104 PARK-IN-LIEU FEES
105 MEASURE "M"
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
40,000
1,062,000
922,129
100,000
124,100
165,000
564,400
40,200
903,400
142,600
30,450
189,850
73,800
38,940
6,850
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
40,000
1,062,000
922,129
100,000
124,100
165,000
564,400
40,200
903,400
142,600
30,450
314,850
73,800
38,940
6,850
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
- - $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
15,547
581,550
538,435
68,080
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
14,795
577,671
494,803
66,534
100,000
125,762
441,361
14,940
424,493
97,300
26,017
253,710
41,054
41,554
1,754
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
12,628
521,929
467,766
28,137
119,300
104,058
405,867
8,600
375,683
50,306
4,943
147,554
16,110
40,673
970
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
752
3,879

5.1%

0.7%

38.9%

54.8%

58.4%

68.1%
-

24.7%

66.1%

50.5%

88.9%

82.2%

81.1%

85.9%

38.4%

49.6%

72.8%
292.3%
731.2%

62.2%
110.7%

33.7%

22.4%

3.6%
- -
- - 43,632
1,546

8.8%
(3) - - 2.3%
- - (100,000)
8,323
(100.0%)

6.6%108 SLESF/COPS GRANT
114 CALOPPS
- - 134,085
384,346
12,203
485,699
95,910
16,693
298,757
59,880
48,856
2,070

81.3%

68.1%

30.4%

53.8%

67.3%

54.8%
157.4%

81.1%
125.5%

30.2%
126.5%

3.0%
- - (57,015)
(2,737)
61,206
(1,390)
(9,324)
45,047
18,826
7,302
(12.9%)
(18.3%)

14.4%
(1.4%)
(35.8%)

17.8%

45.9%

17.6%

18.0%
464.0%
(16.7%)
116 FOSTER CITY FOUNDATION
119 SB 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHAB
122 HOUSING SUCCESSOR-LMIHF
124 FC AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND
128 GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE
129 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMO RECYCLING
130 TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE
131 SB 1186
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
125,000 65.8%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
316
645
(52)
132 SMIP FEE
133 CRV GRANT FUND
620
8,740
620
8,740
784
259
139
311
54 89

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6.3 Attachment 3 - Comparison of Budget vs Actual and Prior Year Revenues

60 Attachment 3

CITY OF FOSTER CITY/ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COMPARISON OF BUDGET VS. PROJECTED ACTUAL REVENUES

BUDGET VS ACTUAL & CURRENT VS PRIOR
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
FY 2024-25 ACTUAL
FY 2024-25
6 MONTHS
AS OF 12/31/2024
6,482

ACTUAL ACTUAL YR OVER YR

FAVORABLE
% OF BUDGET % OF BUDGET

ABOVE (BELOW)

ANNUAL BUDGET
FY 2023-24 FY 2022-23 % FY 2024-25 FY 2023-24

AMENDED
BUDGET
23,550
6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS (UNFAVORABLE) INCREASE 6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS Fund
134 CURBSIDE RECLYCLING
135 GREEN BUILDING FEE

PROJECTED
$
$ % AS OF 12/31/2023 AS OF 12/31/2022 VARIANCE
678
(DECREASE) AS OF 12/31/2024 AS OF 12/31/2023
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
23,550
900
486,500
128,400
3,600
676,262
28,900
2,000
11,215
1,435
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,804 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,175 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

11.7%

37.8%

4.3%
844.5%

6.4%

6.9%

4.8%
173.6%
-

27.5%

52.7%

48.8%
776.9%
158.6%

46.0%

42.3%
391.2%
-

25.7%

38.2%

58.5%

91.1%
268.3%

46.5%

41.8%
357.5%
-
900
486,500
16,400
3,600
676,262
28,900
500
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
474 344 175 130
9,833
113,925
345
20,117
557
1,241
11,214
1,435
4,496
-
136 MEASURE W 237,367
127,415
5,711
310,936
12,218
1,956
11,214
1,435
4,496
227,534
13,490
5,366
290,819
210,385
5,705
2,269
87,734
137 COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEE
138 TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
139 WORKFORCE HOUSING
140 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT-WORKFORCE HOUSING
141 SB1383 IMPLEMENTATION
142 PARK FACILITIES IMPACT FEE
143 PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE
144 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE
145 LOCAL HOUSING TRUST
112,000 682.9%
-
-
-
-
-
- 11,661 11,071
1,500
11,215
1,435
4,500
-
300.0% 715
-
-
-
-
451
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,500
500,000
6,405,341
500,000
6,149,691
-
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 255,650 4.2% 3,462,858 3,277,931 2,624,632 184,927 5.6% 56.3% 64.9% 230 LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND - 2020 GO BONDS
231 LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND - 2023 GO BONDS
$
$
4,089,500
240,794
$
$
4,089,500
240,794
$
$
-
-
-
-
$
$
2,194,262
118,918
$
$
2,232,451
228,527
$
$
2,110,072
-
$
$
(38,189) (1.7%) 53.7%

49.4%

55.7%
-(109,609) (48.0%)

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
301
326
327
328

CIP PROJECTS-CITY

CAPITAL ASSET ACQUISITION AND REPLACEMENT FUND

LEVEE PROJECT FUND
(3) $
$
$
$
$
2,892,650 $
$
$
$
$
2,892,650
1,085,255
155,167
-
$
$
$
$
$
-
110,000
155,167
-
- $
$
$
$
$
2,420,679
726,742
155,167
-
$
$
$
$
$
2,062,525
630,296
$
$
$
$
$
1,540,822
585,122
192,622
-
$
$
$
$
$
358,154
96,446

17.4%

15.3%

83.7% 90.9%

50.8%
731.4%
-
975,255 11.3% 74.5%
-
-
-
-
38,034 117,133 308.0%
(100.0%)
(57.3%)
-
-LEVEE PROJECT FUND - 2023 GO Bonds

TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
5,011,747
7,742,602
(5,011,747)
(4,440,014)3,867,905 4,133,072 265,167 6.9% 3,302,588 2,318,566 85.4% 220.2%

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
401 WATER REVENUE
405 WATER CIP
(4)
(4)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
18,959,000 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
18,959,000 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
- - $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10,307,665 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
9,912,550 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
8,642,386 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
395,115 4.0% 54.4%
-

54.2%
- - - - - - -
255,218
57,865
10,397,470
-
- -

1.9%
(86.8%)

7.4%
-
-
408 WATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
409 WATER CONNECTION FEES
451 WASTEWATER REVENUE
453 WASTEWATER RATE STABILIZATION
454 SM-FC PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LOAN
455 WASTEWATER CIP
456 WASTEWATER PLANT EXPANSION
458 WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
459 WASTEWATER NOTES/WIFIA LOAN/SRF LOAN
460 WASTEWATER CONNECTION FEES
461 STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND

TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS
456,767 456,767 - - 228,384 224,049 4,335 50.0%

11.1%

55.8%
-

50.0%
32,800 32,800 - - 3,639 27,661 (24,022) 3.4%
22,404,000 23,304,000 900,000 4.0% 12,490,936 11,632,488 858,448 54.0% - - - - - - - -
-
-
-
-
- - -
-
-
-
- - - - -
- - - -
56 - - -
439.8%

50.0%
-
636 636 - - 2,853 2,797 2,715
133,063
124,506
11,441
-

2.0%

34.8%
2593.6%

6.4%
-
448.6%

50.0%

81.3%

0.1%
-
462,234
1,900,000
8,936,837
-
462,234
2,400,000
8,936,837
-
- - 231,117
1,543,971
8,476
171,477
57,320
7,965
59,640
1,486,651
511
500,000 26.3%
-
-
-
-

0.1%
-- - -
53,152,274 54,552,274 1,400,000 2.6% 24,817,041 22,036,307 19,624,664 2,780,734 12.6% 46.7% 43.7%

TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,150,834
868,562
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,150,834
868,562
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
171,400
70,500
-

8.0%

8.1%
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,255,471
499,510
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,139,638
212,361
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
944,246
305,160
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
115,833
287,149
276,796
124,326
21,672

10.2%
135.2%

36.0%

8.7%

58.4%

57.5%

49.6%

53.3%

53.8%

58.9%

63.5%

80.4%

54.8%

55.3%

72.7%

49.8%

52.0%

53.0%

57.8%

62.7%

55.9%

53.9%
2,106,723
2,917,812
3,735,769
313,500
2,106,723
2,917,812
3,735,769
313,500
1,045,695
1,555,579
2,011,455
184,568
768,899 600,912
122,200
174,500
60,000
138,800
34,400
771,800

4.2%

4.7%

19.1%

29.2%

29.3%

6.1%
1,431,253
1,989,783
184,622
1,310,752
1,808,091
140,197

1.1%
(54) (0.0%)

6.2%474,980 474,980 301,725 284,177 171,127 17,548
117,300 117,300 94,287 353,464 314,553 (259,177)
584,093
(73.3%)

9.2%12,685,480 12,685,480 6,948,290 6,364,197 5,595,038

FIDUCIARY FUNDS
604 SUCESSOR ANGENCY
608 SMC FIRE
$
$
$
300,300
149,000
$
$
$
300,300
149,000
$
$
$
3,700
-

1.2%
-
$
$
$
298,861
57,505
$
$
$
172,834
63,001
$
$
$
283,448
77,597
$
$
$
126,027
(5,496)
813,533

72.9%
(8.7%)

1.1%

99.5%

38.6%

52.0%

59.7%

19.7%

55.1%TOTAL CITY / EMID FUNDS 142,681,982 147,325,199 5,516,717 3.9% 74,252,878 73,439,345 68,027,298 Notes and Explanation of Variances:

The majority of property tax revenues are distributed by San Mateo County in December and April of each fiscal year. Notwithstanding, the City received $1,396,205 in August 2024 from the State to backfill the FY 22/23 Property Tax in Lieu of VLF shorfall. Similaryly, we received $667,557 in August 2023 from the State to backfill the FY 21/22 Property Tax in lieu of VLF shortfall.1 2 3
4 The City received two tranches of ARPA COVID relief payments of $4.05 million each from the federal government in FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23.

The year over year yield on the City's investment portfolio was stable at 4.31% for the 12 month period ending December 31, 2024 compared to 4.53% for the period ending December 31, 2023 as Federal Funds rates continued to be unchanged for the majority of the period.

FY 2024-25 water consumption rates and fixed charges increased by 3.8% and 4.5% respectively; wastewater rates increased by 2%.

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6.3 Attachment 3 - Comparison of Budget vs Actual and Prior Year Revenues

61 Attachment 4
COMPARISON OF BUDGET VS. PROJECTED ACTUAL EXPENDITURES

BUDGET VS ACTUAL & CURRENT VS PRIOR
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
FY 2024-25 ACTUAL
FY 2024-25

ACTUAL ACTUAL
FY 2022-23

INCREASE /

DECREASE /
FROM
% OF BUDGET
FY 2024-25
% OF BUDGET
FY 2023-24SAVINGS (EXCESS) FROM

AMENDED BUDGET
FY 2023-24
6 MONTHS
%

AMENDED
BUDGET
6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS INCREASE
(DECREASE)
6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS
Fund PROJECTED $ % AS OF 12/31/2024 AS OF 12/31/2023 AS OF 12/31/2022 PRIOR YEAR AS OF 12/31/2024 AS OF 12/31/2023 GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-003)
DEPARTMENTS:

COUNCIL/BOARD

CITY MANAGER

COMMUNICATIONS/CITY CLERK

CITY ATTORNEY

HUMAN RESOURCES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PARKS & RECREATION
POLICE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
501,844 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
501,844
1,901,526
1,430,691
677,968
2,268,070
1,973,652
8,383,797
18,868,123
12,531,604
4,906,979
5,316,133
547,507
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

0.0%

0.0%
$ 373,664
764,137
789,831
166,450
1,427,980
973,690
4,815,700
10,497,559
8,478,302
2,544,419
2,484,470
273,753
$ 316,781
710,774
478,915
110,069
593,795
$ 356,648
1,245,086
514,803
243,172
290,606
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
56,883
53,363
310,916
56,381
834,185
131,741
1,301,466
2,018,024
501,259
474,878
796,159
4,573

18.0%

7.5%

74.5%

40.2%

55.2%

24.6%

63.0%

49.3%

57.4%

55.6%

67.7%

51.9%

46.7%

50.0%

56.6%

70.3%

45.4%

38.4%

16.8%

30.6%

47.1%

44.4%

47.5%

68.3%

45.1%

36.9%

50.0%

49.4%
1,901,526
1,430,691
677,968
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

64.9%

51.2%
140.5%

15.6%

37.0%

23.8%

6.3%

22.9%

47.2%

1.7%
2,268,070
1,973,652
8,383,797
18,868,123
12,531,604
4,906,979
5,316,133
547,507
841,949 644,947
3,514,234
8,479,535
7,977,043
2,069,541
1,688,311
269,180
4,668,718
9,397,732
7,663,478
1,797,761
1,459,982
251,872
FIRE (2)
(1)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

LIBRARY
001 SUBTOTAL 59,307,894 59,307,894 33,589,955 27,050,127 28,534,805 6,539,828 24.2% 002
003

PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION

SPECIAL RECREATION
$
$
406,600
3,153,333
$
$
406,600
3,153,333
$
$
-
-

0.0%

0.0%
$
$
138,856
1,437,462
$
$
164,459
1,507,343
$
$
152,731
996,398
$
$
(25,603)
(69,881)
(15.6%)
(4.6%)

34.2%

45.6%

44.5%

48.6%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-003) $ 62,867,827 $ 62,867,827 $ - 0.0% $ 35,166,273 $ 28,721,929 $ 29,683,934 $ 6,444,344 22.4% 55.9% 49.3% 005 GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM
006 GENERAL FUND - DARE
007 GENERAL FUND - SOLAR INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM
008 GENERAL FUND - RENTAL ASSISTANCE
009 GENERAL FUND - ASSET SEIZURE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
183,231
38,366
25,000
-
4,097
119,838
63,238,359
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
183,231
38,366
25,000
-
4,097
119,838
63,238,359
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

0.0%

0.0%
-

0.0%

0.0%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
90,242 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
54,168 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
49,591 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
36,074 66.6% 49.3% 16.5%
-

52.0%
-
-
- - - - -
(92.3%)
-
-

4.0%
-
1,000 13,000 7,000 (12,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- - -
012 SUSTAINABLE FOSTER CITY 3,590
35,261,105
4,122
28,793,219
3,500
29,744,025
(532) (12.9%)

22.5%

3.0%

55.8%

47.4%

49.1%TOTAL ALL GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-011) 6,467,886

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
101
102
103
104
105
108
114
116
119
122
124
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145

TRAFFIC SAFETY
MEASURE "A"

GAS TAX

PARK-IN-LIEU FUND
MEASURE "M"

SLESF/COPS GRANT

CALOPPS

FOSTER CITY FOUNDATION
SB 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHAB

HOUSING SUCCESSOR-LMIHF

FC AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND

GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMO RECYCLING

TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE
SB 1186

SMIP FEE

CRV GRANT FUND

CURBSIDE RECLYCLING

GREEN BUILDING FEE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
40,000
4,652,153
1,109,000
745,000
-
100,000
716,349
85,000
1,200,000
173,884
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
40,000
4,652,153
1,109,000
745,000
-
100,000
716,349
85,000
1,200,000
173,884
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

0.0%

0.0%
-

0.0%

0.0%
-

0.0%

0.0%
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
20,000
1,305,638
304,500
745,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
30,000
648,666
612,775
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
30,000
381,257
834,527
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(10,000)
656,972
(308,275)
745,000
(100,000)
8,323
89,120
21,711
(33.3%)
101.3%
(50.3%)
-
(100.0%)

6.6%

60.2%

54.1%

50.0%

28.1%

27.5%
100.0%

50.0%

43.2%

94.9%
-- -
- 100,000
125,762
147,964
40,149
119,300
104,058
217,144
12,113
1,285,709
34,988
66,429
161,969
- -
134,085
237,084
61,860
134.1%

33.1%

72.8%
-

15.3%
-

8.5%

32.4%

61.7%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
125.8%

18.9%

29.5%
-

30.2%
-

50.0%

6.4%

26.0%
-
-

4.5%
-
-
- - - -
26,592 44,272
43,717
53,683
18,238
(17,680)
(43,717)
20,782
15,586
(39.9%)
(100.0%)

38.7%

85.5%
136.9%
-
-
-
876,162
104,500
105,485
2,300
876,162
104,500
105,485
2,300
74,465
33,824
65,053
29,944
60,37127,460 37,593
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
82 -
-
-
-
-
-
-500 500
14,000
25,000
500
1,575,000
110,000
-
357,208
-
92,779
560,300
-
14,000
25,000
500
1,575,000
110,000
-
357,208
-
92,779
560,300
-
560
-
-
(560)
-
-
(100.0%)
-
-
MEASURE W 240,215 (240,215) (100.0%) 240.2%
-
-

COMMERCIAL LINKAGE GEE

TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

WORKFORCE HOUSING

EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT-WORKFORCE HOUSING
SB 1383 IMPLEMENTATION

PARK FACILITIES IMPACT FEE

PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE

TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE

LOCAL HOUSING TRUST
-
-
-
-
-
- -

0.0%
-

0.0%

0.0%
-
127,399 98,738 47,827 28,661 29.0%
-
187.8%
-
-
-
-

35.7% 25.6%
-
15,142
560,300
-
- - -
9,881
560,300
-
-

16.3%
100.0%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,261 3,538
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- - - - - -
509,860 509,860 0.0% 4,780 4,780 0.9%
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $ 13,154,980 $ 13,154,980 $ - 0.0% $ 3,715,722 $ 2,237,460 $ 3,389,256 $ 1,478,262 66.1% 28.2% 46.1%

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6.3 Attachment 4 - Comparison of Budget vs Actual and Prior Year Expenditures

62 Attachment 4
COMPARISON OF BUDGET VS. PROJECTED ACTUAL EXPENDITURES

BUDGET VS ACTUAL & CURRENT VS PRIOR
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
FY 2024-25

AMENDED
ACTUAL
FY 2024-25

ACTUAL ACTUAL
FY 2022-23

INCREASE /

DECREASE /
FROM
% OF BUDGET
FY 2024-25
% OF BUDGET
FY 2023-24SAVINGS (EXCESS) FROM

AMENDED BUDGET
FY 2023-24
6 MONTHS
%
6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS INCREASE
(DECREASE)
6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS
Fund
230
BUDGET PROJECTED $ % AS OF 12/31/2024 AS OF 12/31/2023 AS OF 12/31/2022 PRIOR YEAR AS OF 12/31/2024 AS OF 12/31/2023 LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND - 2020 GO BONDS
LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND - 2023 GO BONDS
$
$
3,904,188
214,100
$
$
3,904,188
214,100
$
$
-
-

0.0%

0.0%
$
$
2,818,256
106,350
$
$
4,229,256
-
$
$
5,198,056
-
$
$
(1,411,000)
106,350
(33.4%)
-

72.2%

49.7%

79.1%
-231

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
301 CIP PROJECTS-CITY $ 12,046,246 $ 12,046,246 $ - 0.0% $ 3,162,310 $ 3,382,061 $ 648,092 $ (219,751) (6.5%) 26.3% 82.9%

CAPITAL ASSET ACQUISITION AND REPLACEMENT
FUND326
327
328
(3) $
$
$
-
2,118,579
-
$
$
$
-
2,118,579
-
$
$
$
-
-
-
-

0.0%
-
$
$
$
-
139,549
-
$
$
$
-
5,370,412
-
$
$
$
7,015,009
9,810,660
-
$
$
$
-
(5,230,863)
-
- -

6.6%
-
-
-
-
LEVEE PROJECT FUND (97.4%)
-LEVEE PROJECT FUND - 2023 GO BONDS
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS $ 14,164,825 $ 14,164,825 $ - 0.0% $ 3,301,859 $ 8,752,473 $ 17,473,761 $ (5,450,614) (62.3%) 23.3% 214.5%

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
401
405
408
409
451
453
454
455
456
458
459

WATER REVENUE

CIP-WATER
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
18,835,358
250,000
226,000
100,000
10,695,333
-
1,867,891
10,625,263
636
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
17,046,000
250,000
226,000
100,000
10,695,333
-
1,867,891
10,625,263
636
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,789,358 9.5%

0.0%

0.0%
-

0.0%

0.0%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
8,388,358
1,575,427
28,203
-
3,043,846
-
1,365,000
5,652,297
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
7,541,891
159,894
15,468
-
3,399,034
-
1,350,000
8,489,891
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,933,928
81,224
193,484
-
3,273,404
-
1,334,250
13,208,409
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
846,467
1,415,533
12,735
-
(355,188)
-
15,000
(2,837,594)
-

11.2%
885.3%

82.3%
-
(10.4%)
-

1.1%
(33.4%)
-

44.5%
630.2%

12.5%
-

28.5%
-

73.1%

53.2%
-

42.2%
-

6.2%
-

34.2%
-

72.4%

72.4%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

WATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

WATER CONNECTION FEES

WASTEWATER REVENUE

WASTEWATER RATE STABILIZATION

SM-FC PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LOAN

CIP-WASTEWATER

WASTEWATER PLANT EXPANSION

WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

WASTEWATER NOTES/WIFIA LOAN/SRF LOAN
142,350
3,875,403
142,350
3,875,403
60,254
1,919,967
184,764
1,570,780
46,774
1,570,920
(124,510)
349,187
(67.4%)

22.2%

42.3%

49.5%

47.2%

49.9%

WASTEWATER CONNECTION FEES

STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND
$
$
- $
$
- $
$
-
-
- $
$
-
-
$
$
-
-
$
$
-
-
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
460
461 136,332 136,332 0.0%
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS $ 46,754,566 $ 44,965,208 $ 1,789,358 3.8% $ 22,033,352 $ 22,711,722 $ 26,642,393 $ (678,370) (3.0%) 47.1% 50.2%

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
VEHICLE RENTAL FUND501
502
503
504
505
507
508
509
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,619,617
745,796
2,007,000
3,022,579
3,104,036
232,720
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,619,617
745,796
2,007,000
3,022,579
3,104,036
232,720
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

0.0%

0.0%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
626,345
280,896
1,666,868
1,365,326
1,216,691
110,473
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
608,903
630
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
808,981
75,693
1,097,466
1,087,453
1,160,328
93,098
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
17,442
280,266
276,103
337,982
8,989
7,853
2,998
38,141

2.9%
44486.7%

19.9%

32.9%

0.7%

7.7%

3.0%

41.2%

23.9%

37.7%

83.1%

45.2%

39.2%

47.5%

39.0%

25.4%

41.8%

0.1%EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND

SELF INSURANCE FUND

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

LONGEVITY RECOGNITION PLAN

PEMHCA FUND
(4) 1,390,765
1,027,344
1,207,702
102,620
101,379
92,583

90.7%

35.5%

40.9%

43.0%

41.2%

18.5%
267,760
514,834
267,760
514,834
104,377
130,724
93,853
305,491COMPENSATED ABSENCES FUND
TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS $ 12,514,342 $ 12,514,342 $ - 0.0% $ 5,501,700 $ 4,531,926 $ 4,722,363 $ 969,774 21.4% 44.0% 43.8%

FIDUCIARY FUND
604 SUCESSOR ANGENCY
607 TOURISM ASSESSMENT
608 SMC FIRE FEES
$
$
$
625,392
-
$
$
$
625,392
-
$
$
$
-
-
-

0.0%
-
$
$
$
10,389
-
$
$
$
8,876
-
$
$
$
10,610
-
$
$
$
1,513
-

17.0%
-

1.7%
-

1.7%
-
149,000 149,000 0.0% 50,573 43,556 26,204 7,017 16.1% 33.9% 13.6% TOTAL CITY / EMID FUNDS $ 154,719,752 $ 152,930,394 $ 1,789,358 1.2% $ 72,799,306 $ 71,308,488 $ 87,206,668 $ 1,490,818 2.1% 47.1% 55.1% Notes and Explanation of Variances:
1 FY 24/25 expenditures for various departments were comparatively higher than the previous year as the City elected to prepay the entire year's unfunded liability obligations to CalPERS in July; in the prior year, the City elected to make monthly payments due to its high investment portfolio yields.

These July payments totaled $7.37M and $7.51M for FY 24/25 and FY 23/24 respectively. 2 3
4 The City made three payment to SMC Fire in FY 24/25 vs. one payment in FY 23/24 The City acquired 22 units of workforce housing in August 2022 The City makes its annual insurance premium payments in the 1st quarter of each fiscal year.

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63 DATE: March 3, 2025

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager

FROM: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City/District Manager
Nate Cruz, Finance Director/Treasurer
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
SUBJECT: POLICY DIRECTION REGARDING PREPARATION OF THE FY 2025-26 ANNUAL BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/EMID Board of Directors (City and EMID are hereinafter referred to as “City”) by Minute Order, provide policy direction relative to the development of the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As indicated in the Mid-Year Financial Report discussed earlier this evening, General Fund revenues and expenses are proving better than budgeted largely due to: (a) the State’s unexpected backfill of the Property Tax in Lieu of Vehicle License Fee shortfall (the “VLF shortfall”), (b) the conservative budgeting assumption that no positions are vacant during the fiscal year, while normal levels range from 4-15%, and (c) higher than anticipated interest earnings. General Fund Reserves are $55.8 million as of December 31, 2024, or 90% of budgeted operating expenditures. Overall, FY 2024-25 is likely to be another positive year for the City.

Future year projections of the General Fund, however, are not so encouraging. Without new revenue sources or decreased expenses, deficits are likely due to ongoing

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64 uncertainty surrounding the State’s backfill of the VLF shortfall. City staff seeks policy direction in several areas, including:
•Service levels
•New revenues
•CIP funding
Once policy direction is received, City staff will proceed with preparing the FY 2025-26 budget in accordance with the budget schedule shown at the end of the report.

BACKGROUND
The City Council’s policy general direction over the past years can be summarized in two key points:

1. Achieve a General Fund balanced budget without the use of reserves.

2. Maintain reserves above the City Council’s General Fund reserve policy of 50% of annual operating expenditures.

Based on likely General Fund deficits, the City Council may want to consider policy options to achieve a balanced budget.

ANALYSIS
Staff has identified four general policy areas that the City Council may want to consider to address the deficit. This is not an exhaustive list and only represents key policy considerations that City staff believes are important in establishing sound fiscal policy for the future of the City’s operations.

1. Service Levels
The City has historically provided high service levels to the community, and the 5-year forecast assumes those service levels remain high. Unless directed otherwise, staff will assume similar service levels moving forward without significant increases or decreases in staffing levels

2. New Revenues
Council may consider new revenue models to reduce forecasted General Fund deficit such as:
•Increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from 12% - Currently, other jurisdictions in San Mateo County have a rate as high as 14%, suggesting Foster City could increase its current rate and maintain competitiveness within the area.
•Increasing the Sales and Use Tax from 9.375% - Currently, other jurisdictions in San Mateo County have a rate as high as 9.875%,

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65 suggesting Foster City could increase its current rate and maintain competitiveness within the area.
•Becoming a Charter City, which may enable the City to collect property transfer taxes.
•Increasing fees up to cost recovery - The City charges fees for services, such as building permits, facility rentals, recreation programs, CalOpps use fees, etc. These fees are limited by law to the cost of providing the associated services and are approved by the Council in the City’s Master Fees & Charges Schedule. Council may consider increasing these fees to increase revenues.
•Creating a Storm Water Utility– Most jurisdictions in the Bay Area have storm water utility district, while Foster City does not, leaving storm water costs to be covered by the General Fund. The Council could consider establishing a Storm Water Utility District, subject to the approval of voters, which would create a new rate base to cover storm water management costs.

3. Long-Term Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Funding
The City has historically used a pay as you go method of financing capital projects, saving up over time to pay for projects (with some notable exceptions such as the General Obligation bond funded levee project). The Council could consider using GO debt more often, which would allow the cost of those projects to increase property tax rates, rather than pay as you go financing which is funded by General Fund subsidy.

Debt funding also has the benefit of placing the financial burden of future improvements on future residents, rather than past residents.

Budget Schedule and Next Steps

The following dates and topics have been established in developing the FY 2025-26 annual budget:
•Monday, March 24 at 6:30 PM: Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Capital Improvement Projects, Water and Wastewater Rates, Preliminary Master Fee Schedule, and Special Reports.
•Monday, April 21 at 6:30 PM: Public Hearing on Master Fee Schedule. •Monday, May 12 at 6:30 PM (tentative): Preliminary Annual Budget and Five- Year Financial Plan (All Funds).
•Monday, June 2 at 6:30 PM: Budget Public Hearing and follow-up from prior study sessions, Public Hearing and adoption of Water and Wastewater Rates, and Award of Non-Profit Agency Funding
•Monday, June 16 at 6:30 PM: Annual Budget Adoption
•Thursday, June 30: Annual Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Publication

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Not Applicable

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66 FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact directly associated with this item.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Innovation and Sustainability

ATTACHMENTS
None

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DATE: March 3, 2025

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager

FROM: Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director
Frank Fanara, Parks Manager
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: PARKS MASTER PLAN GENERAL PROJECT UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by Minute Order, receive and accept the general update on the Parks Master Plan Project.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Foster City Parks Master Plan Project (CIP 301-682) began in December 2023 and is a comprehensive effort to guide future development and improvements of the City’s Park facilities and programs.

On December 18, 2023, the City Council approved a Request for Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) for professional planning services, leading to the selection of Wallace Roberts & Todd Design, LLC (WRT) as the project consultant in May 2024. WRT’s role includes preparing the Master Plan, conducting a Park Needs Assessment, managing public engagement processes, and producing the final Plan for public distribution and implementation.

The project began in August 2024 with the approval of a Public Participation Plan, designed to engage a broad spectrum of community members and stakeholders. A variety of engagement strategies have been executed, including the creation of a project

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website, public banners, flyers, signage, and multiple pop-up events at highly attended community gatherings and special events. These efforts have encouraged substantial participation, with residents sharing feedback on park amenities and their vision for the future of Foster City parks.

A Parks Master Plan Task Force was established, with the first meeting held on October 29, 2024. A total of four Focus Group sessions were held from October-November 2024.

WRT also conducted a comprehensive Park Needs Assessment, evaluating the current condition and functionality of Foster City’s parks. The findings reveal that most parks are performing well, particularly in terms of connectivity, safety, and overall conditions. These results, combined with community feedback, will inform the next phase of the project which will focus on the development of park improvement recommendations for the Parks Master Plan.

This report provides an update on the progress of the project, highlighting key milestones and the ongoing efforts to engage the community in shaping the future of Foster City’s parks and recreational facilities.

BACKGROUND
On December 18, 2023, the City Council approved the RFP/Q for professional services to develop a new Parks Master Plan. The RFP/Q was issued on January 4, 2024. On May 6, 2024, the Council awarded a contract to WRT for planning and consultancy support.

The scope includes master plan preparation, inventory and assessment, public involvement, collaboration with staff, and the creation of a public distribution document.

On July 22, 2024, WRT and City staff outlined the community engagement strategy, including task forces, stakeholder meetings, a project website, and surveys. A Public Participation Plan was drafted and accepted by the City Council on August 19, 2024, via Minute Order No. 1990.

Phase I of the 18-month project, focusing on the Public Participation Plan and Needs Assessment, began immediately after approval: 1) Parks Master Plan Task Force Meeting # 1 was held on October 29 at the Community Center; 2) Stakeholder and pop- up meetings were held in October and November; 3) The project website was created www.fostercity.org/parksmasterplan; 4) Banners were posted at all City parks with a QR code link to project webpage for park patrons to scan the code and provide their input on a specific park.

At the City Council meeting of November 18, 2024, staff provided the first City Council update on the project, which included information on the project initiation phase, summary of community engagement efforts to date, results of the parks inventory and existing conditions assessment, and preliminary parks needs assessment.

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ANALYSIS
The Parks Master Plan project has reached a key milestone with the completion of the needs assessment phase. The following is an overview of the public engagement efforts, and the community feedback received to date on the project. The information gathered from this phase will help inform the Parks Master Plan recommendations which will be presented to the City Council at a future project update for their input and direction.

Public Engagement
A crucial component of a Parks Master Plan is a public engagement strategy that prioritizes inclusion, equity, and diversity involves a deep understanding of the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of the local community. To this end, extensive outreach efforts were undertaken to involve a broad and diverse array of participants. •Popup Events: A total of 7 popup events were held from August to October. These were scheduled around other City events and programs with historically large attendance, such as Summer Days and Soccer Season Opening Day, in the hopes of maximizing participation. Attendance estimates for each event are below:

1. Foster City Summer Days: August 16, Leo J. Ryan Park (200 participants)

2. AYSO Soccer Opening Day: September 7, Sea Cloud Park (35 participants)

3. Fall Movie Night: September 13, Leo J. Ryan Park (250 participants)

4. Off the Grid: September 25, Senior Wing parking lot (50 participants)

5. 55+ Club Meeting: October 3, Community Center (30 participants)

6. Off the Grid: October 24, Senior Wing parking lot (45 participants)

7. Halloween Festival, October 26, Leo J. Ryan Park (250 participants) •Park-Specific Comments: Signs were posted with QR codes in parks soliciting park-specific feedback. Two hundred and sixty-five (265) comments received October 2024 - January 2025. Leo J. Ryan received the most feedback in the survey with the majority of comments received being positive.

Respondents provided feedback on various Foster City parks, highlighting overall satisfaction with the park system. Commonly mentioned qualities include:
oWell-Maintained Parks: Appreciation for cleanliness, landscaping, and upkeep.
oScenic Beauty: Noted for greenery, waterfront views, and open spaces. oDiverse Amenities: Features such as playgrounds, sports courts, picnic areas, dog-friendly spaces, and walking paths.
oCommunity-Friendly Spaces: Popular for family gatherings, sports, and leisure.
oDog-Friendly Features: Off-leash areas, waste stations, and dog-friendly paths.

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While most feedback was positive, some challenges were also noted such as the on-going negative geese impacts and some requests for comfort amenities such as more lighting, restrooms, and additional seating in parks. •Parks Needs Assessment: In August 2024, WRT conducted a qualitative assessment of Foster City parks to gauge their alignment with residents' needs and identify areas for improvement. The evaluation covered criteria such as access, safety, functionality, and condition, using a weighted 1-10 rating scale.

Most parks, including benchmark Leo J. Ryan Park, scored well, indicating overall high quality. However, the assessment highlighted the need for better path connectivity, lighting, additional shade and seating, and sustainable landscaping to improve accessibility, comfort, and functionality. Specific recommendations include intensifying maintenance and addressing geese impacts, especially in water-adjacent parks. Parks like Leo J. Ryan, Port Royal, Catamaran, and Ketch excelled, whereas Bridgeview, Pompano, and Baywinds lagged, identifying them for future upgrades.

Statistically Valid Survey: A mailed survey was sent to a random sample of Foster City residents in December 2024, achieving a statistically representative sample of Foster City’s population. A statistically valid survey was conducted by ETC Institute, a sub-consultant to WRT and a member of the project team. The survey was distributed through mail and online to a random sample of households throughout Foster City. The City received approximately 300 responses from the survey. The survey focused on various park-related topics: facilities and program use, the benefits, importance, and improvements to parks and recreation in Foster City, and facility/amenity needs and priorities. The survey results were compared with the national average for each category. When asked about their satisfaction with the City’s parks and recreation offerings, 85% of respondents were either satisfied or very satisfied with the overall condition of the park and recreation facilities. The results of the survey are included as an attachment to the staff report with highlights to be presented to the City Council with slide deck presentation also attached to the report.

•Public Workshops: A public workshop was held at the Vibe Teen Center on January 22, 2025, and via an online survey to more deeply understand community needs. Over forty Foster City residents participated in person with 76 people participating via the online survey. Key outcomes of importance to the community included:
oImproving sports facilities
oImproving water quality
oDiversifying programs and events
oTrail connectivity
oAmenity improvements such as additional restrooms, better lighting, shaded seating, and improved play areas for kids

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•Task Force Meeting #2: The second task force meeting was held on February 19, 2025. There were 15 attendees, including staff. WRT presented an existing park conditions report and the public engagement results to date. The group also helped develop the project goals and look at potential park improvement ideas and opportunities. Attendees were asked to focus on park-specific opportunities such as Foster City’s trail system and developing goals for the parks system as a whole. •Draft Engagement Summary Report: The public engagement efforts have been compiled and synthesized to identify key community needs that will be foundational during the recommendations phase of the project.
•Draft Vision & Goals: Initial vision statement and goals have been drafted that reflect the information gleaned from the community engagement process and existing conditions analysis
Next Steps

1. City to host Community Workshop #2 in May 2025 for feedback on proposed recommendations.

2. Finalize existing conditions analysis.

3. Analyze public engagement results.

4. Develop draft goals & recommendations.

5. Four (3) additional task force meetings.

6. City Council Updates.

California Environmental Quality Act
This agenda item which is intended to provide a progress report to the Council on the Park Master Plan is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378 as this is not a "project" that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
City Council Operations and Improved Community Engagement Facilities and Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:

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Attachment 1 – Needs Assessment Survey Findings
Attachment 2 – Task Force Presentation #2

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73 Foster City, California
2024 Parks and Recreation
Needs Assessment Survey
Findings Report
Submitted to Foster City, California by:

ETC Institute
725 W. Frontier Lane,
Olathe, KS 66061
January 2025

7.1 Attachment 1 - Needs Assessment Survey Findings

74 Contents
Section 1: Executive Summary..............................................1 Section 2: Charts and Graphs ...............................................9 Section 3: Benchmarks .......................................................44 Section 4: Priority Investment Ratings (PIR) .......................54 Section 5: I-S Analysis .........................................................62 Section 6: Tabular Data ......................................................66 Section 7: Survey Instrument ...........................................117

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75 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey 1 Executive Summary
ETC Institute (2025) 1

7.1 Attachment 1 - Needs Assessment Survey Findings

76 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Foster City, California
Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey
Executive Summary
Overview
ETC Institute administered a parks and recreation needs assessment survey for Foster City, California during the winter of 2024-2025. The purpose of the survey was to help determine parks and recreation priorities for the community.

Methodology
ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households throughout Foster City.

Each survey packet contained a cover letter, a copy of the survey, and a postage-paid return envelope. Residents who received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by mail or completing it online.

After the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute followed up with residents to encourage participation. To prevent people who were not residents of Foster City from participating, everyone who completed the survey online was required to enter their home address prior to submitting their survey. ETC Institute then matched the addresses entered online with the addresses originally selected for the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey was not included in the final database for this report.

The goal was to receive 300 completed surveys from households within Foster City. This goal was exceeded, with 310 completed surveys collected. The overall results for the sample of 310 residents have a precision of at least +/-5.5% at the 95% level of confidence.

This report contains the following:
• Executive Summary with major findings (Section 1)
• Charts showing the overall results of the survey (Section 2) • Benchmarks (Section 3)
• Priority Investment Ratings (PIR) (Section 4)
• Importance-Satisfaction Analysis (Section 5)
• Tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on the survey (Section 6) • A copy of the cover letter and survey instrument (Section 7) The major findings of the survey are summarized in the following pages.

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77 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Facilities/Programs Use
Facilities Use: Ninety-six percent (96%) of respondents indicated that they have visited a facility in the past year. They selected how often the visit the City’s parks/facilities. 62% visit more than once a week, 10% visit once a week, 15% visit 1-3 times a month, 11% visit several times a year, and 2% rarely visit. They selected the reasons they use the City’s parks/facilities. The common reasons were: walking (86%), hang out (35%), and walk dogs (32%). They rated the physical condition of the City’s parks/facilities they visited. 36% rated excellent, 54% rated good, 8% rated fair, and 1% rated poor. They selected barriers that have prevented them from using parks/facilities more often. The common barriers were: none of the above (35%), lack of shade (20%), and lack of amenities we want to use (19%). They selected the improvements/additions they would most like to see at those parks. The most selected options were: restrooms (26%), trees/shade (26%), and picnic tables/benches (24%).

Programs Use: Forty-five percent (45%) of respondents indicated that they have participated in a program/activity in the past year. They rated the overall quality of the programs/activities they participated in. 34% rated excellent, 56% rated good, 9% rated fair, and 1% rated poor. They selected reasons why they do not participate in programs/activities more often. The common barriers are: I don’t know what is offered (37%), program times are not convenient (23%), and too busy/not interested (15%).

Outside Organizations
Respondents selected the organizations they use for programs/activities in the past year. The commonly used organizations were: City of Foster City (59%), San Mateo County (30%), and private clubs (23%).

Communication
Respondents selected all the ways they learn about the City’s parks and recreation services. The commonly used resources were: city activity guide (44%), city website (38%), and friends & neighbors (34%). Based on the sum of top three choices, the commonly used resources were:
city activity guide (43%), city monthly eNewsletter (38%), and emails from City (36%).

Benefits, Importance, and Improvements to Parks and Recreation Agreement: Respondents rated their level of agreement with the statements about some potential benefits of the City’s parks and recreation services. The most agreed statements were:
makes Foster City a more desirable place to live (94%), improves my (my household’s) physical health & fitness (86%), and preserves open space & protects the environment (84%). Based on the sum of top 4 choices, the statements/benefits most important to households are: makes Foster City a more desirable place to live (53%), improves my (my household’s) physical health & fitness (45%), and improves my (my household’s) mental health & reduces stress (36%).

Support: Respondents rated their level of support of paying additional fees for improvements to the City’s parks, trails, facilities, and programs. 13% were very supportive, 45% were somewhat supportive, 36% were not supportive, and 6% were not sure.

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78 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Additional Finding
Community Event Offerings: Based on the sum of top 3 choices, the event types that respondents are most interested in are: food events (63%), entertainment (47%), and holiday celebrations (36%).

Satisfaction: Respondents rated their level of satisfaction with the overall value that your household receives from the City’s parks and recreation offerings. 27% rated very satisfied, 58% rated satisfied, 12% rated neutral, 3% rated dissatisfied, and 1% rated very satisfied. They rated their level of satisfaction with the overall value they received from all the services provided by the City. 45% rated very satisfied, 35% rated somewhat satisfied, 14% rated neutral, 4% rated somewhat dissatisfied, and 1% rated very dissatisfied.

Recreation Facilities/Amenities Needs and Priorities
Facility Needs: Respondents were asked to identify if their household had a need for 26 recreation facilities and amenities and to rate how well their needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest “unmet” need for various facilities.

The three facilities with the highest percentage of households that have an unmet need:

1. Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging

2. Walking trails in parks

3. Trees/shade
Facility Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each facility, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents’ top four choices, these were the four facilities that ranked most important to residents:

1. Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging

2. Walking trails in parks

3. Recreation center

4. Trees/shade
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79 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Priorities for Facility Investments: The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weighs (1) the importance that residents place on facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the facilities. [Details regarding the methodology for this analysis are provided in Section 4 of this report.]
Based the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following facilities were rated as high priorities for investment:
• Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging (PIR=134) • Recreation center (PIR=128)
• Indoor exercise/fitness equipment (PIR=120)
• Swimming pool (PIR=117)
• Beaches (PIR=116)
• Trees/shade (PIR=116)
• Walking trails in parks (PIR=115)
The chart on the next page shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 26 facilities assessed in the survey.

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80 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Recreation Programs/Activities Needs and Priorities
Programs Needs: Respondents were asked to identify if their household had a need for 25 recreation programs and to rate how well their needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest “unmet” need for various facilities.

The three programs with the highest percentage of households that have an unmet need:

1. Community special events

2. Fitness & wellness programs

3. Outdoor recreation
Program Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each program, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents’ top four choices, these were the four facilities that ranked most important to residents:

1. Community special events

2. Fitness & wellness programs

3. Outdoor recreation

4. Programs for seniors
Priorities for Program Investments: The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weighs (1) the importance that residents place on facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the programs. [Details regarding the methodology for this analysis are provided in Section 4 of this report.]
Based the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following programs were rated as high priorities for investment:
• Fitness & wellness programs (PIR=190)
• Community special events (PIR=177)
• Outdoor recreation (PIR=161)
• Programs for seniors (PIR=141)
• Cultural enrichment programs (PIR=128)
• Visual arts/crafts programs (PIR=122)
• Performing arts programs (PIR=114)
• Pickleball lessons & leagues (PIR=114)
The chart below shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 25 programs assessed in the survey.

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82 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Investment Priorities
Recommended Priorities. In order to help the City identify investment priorities, ETC Institute conducted an Importance-Satisfaction (I-S) analysis. This analysis examined the importance residents placed on each maintenance activity and the level of satisfaction with each maintenance activity. By identifying the items of high importance and low satisfaction, the analysis identified which item will have the most impact on overall satisfaction with the maintenance activities in the future. If the City wants to improve its overall satisfaction rating, the City should prioritize investments in the items with the highest Importance Satisfaction (I-S) ratings. Details regarding the methodology for the analysis are provided in Section 5 of this report.

Overall Priorities for the Maintenance Activities by Major Category. This analysis reviewed the importance of and satisfaction with the maintenance activities. Based on the results of this analysis, the items that are recommended as the top priorities in order to raise the parks overall satisfaction rating are listed below:
• Path/trail (paved) maintenance (I-S=0.1134)
• Restroom maintenance (I-S=0.1093)
The table below shows the Importance-Satisfaction rating for the sixteen major categories of the maintenance activities that were rated.

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83 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey 2 Charts and Graphs
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84 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q1. Including yourself, how many people in your household are... by percentage of persons in household
Ages 85+
2%
Under age 5
Ages 5-9
4%
Ages 75-84
7%
4%
Ages 10-14
5% Ages 65-74
8%Ages 15-19
5%
Ages 20-24
6%
Ages 55-64
16%
Ages 25-34
15%
Ages 45-54
14%
Ages 35-44
14%
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85 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q2. Have you/your household visited any Foster City parks or recreational facilities during the past year?
by percentage of respondents
Yes
96%
No
4%
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86 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q2a. How often do you visit Foster City parks and/or facilities? by percentage of respondents who responded “YES” to Q2 (excluding "don’t know”) More than once a week
62%
Rarely
2%
Several times a year
11%Once a week
10%
1-3 times a month
15%
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87 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q2b. Please check all the following reasons that you/your household currently use the parks and facilities.
by percentage of respondents who responded “YES” to Q2 (multiple selections could be made) Walking
Hang out
86%
35%
32%Walk dogs
Play pickup sports 32%
32%Ride a bike
Run/jog 28%
27%
25%
25%
22%
21%
Picnicking/family-friend gathering
Watch birds/wildlife
Participate in a league/program/event
Play on a playground
People watch
Read a book 10%
Go swimming/use a splash pad 2%
0% 40% 80%
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88 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q2c. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of all the City’s parks and facilities you have visited?
by percentage of respondents who responded “YES” to Q2 (excluding "not provided”) Excellent
36%
Poor
1%
Good
54%
Fair
8%
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89 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q3. Please check all the following reasons that prevent you/your households from visiting parks and recreation facilities more often.
by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) None of the above
Lack of shade
35%
20%
19%Lack of amenities we want to use
Lack of restrooms 13%
Lack of parking to access parks/facilities
Parks/facilities are not well maintained
Not aware of parks or facilities locations
Lack of transportation
7%
6%
5%
3%
Too far from our home 3%
3%Use parks/facilities in other cities/county
Do not feel safe using parks/facilities
Criminal activity in the park
2%
2%
1%
1%
Lack of handicap (ADA) accessibility
Language/cultural barriers
0% 20% 40% 60%
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90 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q4a. What improvements/additions would you most like to see made at that park? by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) Restrooms 26%
26%Trees/shade
Picnic tables/benches 24%
23%
22%
20%
18%
17%
17%
15%
15%
Trail lighting
Security lighting
Picnic shelters
Drinking fountains
Improved connectivity/access between parks & trails
Incorporating public art into open spaces
Landscaping
Sports field/court lighting
Parking 10%
9%Bike racks
Sidewalks 5%
4%Accessibility
0% 20% 40%
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91 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q5. Has your household participated in any recreation programs/activities during the past year?
by percentage of respondents
No
55%
Yes
45%
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92 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q5a. How would you rate the overall quality of the recreation programs and/or activities in which your household has participated?
by percentage of respondents who responded “YES” to Q5 (excluding "not provided”) Excellent
34%
Poor
1%
Good
56% Fair
9%
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93 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q6. Please check all the following reasons that prevent you/your household from participating in the recreation programs/activities more often. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) I don't know what is offered
Program times are not convenient
Too busy/not interested
Lack of quality programs
Fees are too high
37%
23%
15%
12%
10%
9%
9%
8%
8%
7%
6%
Program not offered
Classes are full
Use programs offered by other agencies
Lack of quality instructors
Registration is difficult
Old & outdated facilities
Poor customer service by staff
Lack of transportation
3%
2%
Lack of right program equipment
Too far from my home
2%
1%
1%Language/cultural barriers
Lack of trust in government 0%
0% 20% 40%
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94 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q7. From the following list, please check all the organizations that you/your household have used for recreation programs/activities during the past year. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) City of Foster City
San Mateo County
59%
30%
Private clubs 23%
Neighboring cities 19%
Public/private schools 17%
Private & non-profit sports organizations
Homeowners association
Places of worship
16%
16%
10%
10%Private summer camps
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
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95 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q8. From the following list, please check all the ways you learn about the City’s parks, facilities, and programs, events, activities and services. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) City activity guide
City website
44%
38%
Friends & neighbors
Banners at parks or City facilities
Flyers
34%
30%
19%
19%City monthly eNewsletter
Emails from City 18%
Facebook 15%
14%Newspaper
Instagram 10%
9%Promotions at special events
Conversations with recreation staff
X (formerlyTwitter)
5%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60%
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96 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q9. Which three methods of communication would you most prefer the City use to communicate with you about recreation programs/activities? by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices City activity guide
City monthly eNewsletter
Emails from City
43%
38%
36%
36%City website
Banners at parks or City facilities
Instagram
23%
16%
15%
14%
Facebook
Flyers
Friends & neighbors
Newspaper
9%
8%
7%Promotions at special events
X (formerlyTwitter)
Conversations with recreation staff
4%
1%
0% 20% 40%
Top choice
60%
3rd choice2nd choice
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97 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q10. Households that have a need for various facilities/amenities. by percentage of respondents who indicated need
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Walking trails in parks
Trees/shade
81%
80%
76%
73%
69%
65%
61%
58%
57%
54%
51%
49%
Multi-purpose lawn
Open space & conservation areas
Recreation center
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Beaches
Community gardens
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Water activities/sports
Playgrounds
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Tennis courts
49%
49%
45%
40%
40%
36%
35%
34%
29%
27%
Swimming pool
Pickleball courts
Rectangular sports fields
Basketball courts
Off-leash dog park
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Golf course
Bike park 26%
26%Baseball/softball fields
Skate parks 19%
17%Splash pads
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
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98 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q10b. Estimated number of households who have a need for facilities/amenities. by number of households based on an estimated 12,865 households in City of Foster Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Walking trails in parks
Trees/shade
10,369
10,292
9,765
9,430
8,838
8,388
7,835
7,436
7,307
6,883
6,548
Multi-purpose lawn
Open space & conservation areas
Recreation center
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Beaches
Community gardens
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Water activities/sports
Playgrounds 6,342
6,342
6,342
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Tennis courts 5,828
5,197
5,146
4,657
Swimming pool
Pickleball courts
Rectangular sports fields
Basketball courts 4,516
4,323Off-leash dog park
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Golf course
3,782
3,448
Bike park 3,358
3,332
2,457
2,200
Baseball/softball fields
Skate parks
Splash pads
0 4,000 8,000 12,000
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99 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q10c. How well needs are being met for various facilities/amenities. by percentage of respondents (excluding "no need")
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Baseball/softball fields
Rectangular sports fields
Walking trails in parks
Basketball courts
47%
50%
37%
31%
13% 3%
10% 9%
7%
5%
8%
6%
6%
4%
7%
34% 43%
37%
41%
40%
43%
34%
41%
33%
16%
40% 18%
33%
33%
30%
35%
26%
28%
27%
29%
24%
30%
17%
Open space & conservation areas
Water activities/sports
Playgrounds
21%
21%
28%
Multi-purpose lawn
Bike park
26%
25%
27%
27%
29%
14%
Tennis courts
Skate parks
Trees/shade
Golf course
34%
31%
11%
14%
12%35%
21% 13% 36%
34%
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Off-leash dog park
18%
16%
20%
18%
14%
33%
34%
29%
31%
28%
34%
35%
32%
22%
16%
16%
19%Recreation center
Community gardens
Pickleball courts
32% 20%
26% 20% 32%
34%
39%
22%
24%
22%
Beaches 16%
13%
8%
26%
27%Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Splash pads 21% 23% 49%
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
12%
13%
10%
6%
22%
25%
56%
56%
Swimming pool 4% 10% 16% 70%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Partly Met
100%
Not MetFully Met Mostly Met
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q10d. Estimated number of households in Foster whose facility/amenity needs are only “partly met" or “not met”.
by number of households with need based on an estimated 12,865 households in the City of Foster Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Swimming pool
4,934
4,491
4,321
4,278
4,023
Beaches
Recreation center
Trees/shade
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Community gardens
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Multi-purpose lawn
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Pickleball courts
Walking trails in parks
Open space & conservation areas
Tennis courts
3,941
3,902
3,818
3,401
3,112
3,075
2,784
2,398
2,369
2,243
2,201
1,991
1,782
Off-leash dog park
Playgrounds
Water activities/sports
Golf course 1,704
1,659
1,577
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Splash pads
Bike park
Basketball courts
1,286
1,161
Rectangular sports fields
Skate parks
Baseball/softball fields
1,081
1,000
626
0 2,000 4,000 6,000
Not Met Partly Met
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q11. Which four facilities/amenities are most important to your household? by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Walking trails in parks
Recreation center
43%
35%
20%
20%Trees/shade
Open space & conservation areas
Beaches
18%
17%
16%
15%
15%
13%
13%
12%
Community gardens
Multi-purpose lawn
Pickleball courts
Off-leash dog park
Playgrounds
Swimming pool
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Tennis courts
12%
12%
12%Water activities/sports
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Rectangular sports fields
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Golf course
10%
6%
6%
5%
5%
Baseball/softball fields
Bike park
4%
4%
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Basketball courts
4%
4%
Skate parks
Splash pads
1%
1%
0% 20% 40%
2nd choice
60%
4th choiceTop choice 3rd choice
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q12. Households that have a need for various programs/activities. by percentage of respondents who indicated need
Community special events 61%
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
52%
51%
Cultural enrichment programs
Programs for seniors
49%
41%
38%
38%
Performing arts programs
Visual arts/crafts programs
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
32%
30%
27%
STEM classes 27%
26%Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Seasonal/summer day camps
After school programs for youth of all ages
Other sports leagues
24%
23%
23%
21%
20%
18%
16%
13%
11%
9%
7%
5%
5%
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Programs for people with special needs
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
Flag football
Cricket
Lacrosse
Rugby
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q12b. Estimated number of households who have a need for programs/activities. by number of households based on an estimated 12,865 households in the City of Foster Community special events
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
7,886
6,651
6,523
Cultural enrichment programs
Programs for seniors
6,317
5,300
4,927
4,902
Performing arts programs
Visual arts/crafts programs
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
4,155
3,898
3,525
STEM classes 3,486
3,371Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Seasonal/summer day camps
After school programs for youth of all ages
Other sports leagues
3,036
2,985
2,895
2,650
2,612
2,316
2,071
1,698
1,377
1,106
875
656
618
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Programs for people with special needs
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
Flag football
Cricket
Lacrosse
Rugby
0 4,000 8,000
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q12c. How well needs are being met for various programs/activities. by percentage of respondents (excluding "no need”)
Seasonal/summer day camps
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Community special events
Preschool programs/early childhood education
After school programs for youth of all ages
24%
19%
17%
32%
36%
38%
22%
29%
23%
35%
36%
30%
15%
22%
11%
14%
21%
28%
14% 34%
Flag football 7% 37%
31%
29%
22%
26%
19%
7% 48%
Cultural enrichment programs
Outdoor recreation
Tennis lessons & leagues
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Other sports leagues
11%
11%
16%
10%
16%
36%
41%
23%
19%
20%
28%
36%
42%
36%
30%
41%
32%
22%
32%
STEM classes 6%
Fitness & wellness programs 8%
25% 29%
38%
48%
38%
23%
22%
20%
18%
16%
Programs for seniors 9%
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Programs for people with special needs
Performing arts programs
10%
11%
12%
8%
23% 48%
37% 35%
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
19%
15%
19%
15%
13%
22%
29%
37%
27%
27%
51%
44%
38%
49%
53%
12%
Visual arts/crafts programs 6%
eGaming/eSports
Rugby 7%
Swim lessons 4% 13%
9%
17% 67%
69%
Cricket
Lacrosse
14% 5%
13%
81%
19%
0% 20% 40%
Fully Met
60% 80%
Partly Met
100%
Not MetMostly Met
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q12d. Estimated number of households in Foster whose program/activity needs are only “partly met" or “not met”.
by number of households with need based on an estimated 12,865 households in the City of Foster Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
Visual arts/crafts programs
Cultural enrichment programs
Programs for seniors
4,616
3,946
3,695
3,695
3,689
Community special events
Performing arts programs
Swim lessons
Pickleball lessons & leagues
STEM classes
3,565
3,562
2,947
2,909
2,409
2,405Tennis lessons & leagues
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Other sports leagues
2,164
1,907
1,738
1,653
1,487
1,372
Programs for people with special needs
After school programs for youth of all ages
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Seasonal/summer day camps
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
1,329
1,244
1,044
1,036
751
614
574
494
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Cricket
Flag football
Lacrosse
Rugby
0 2,000 4,000 6,000
Partly MetNot Met
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q13. Which four programs/activities are most important to your household? by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Community special events
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
31%
28%
26%
Programs for seniors 21%
Cultural enrichment programs
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Visual arts/crafts programs
Tennis lessons & leagues
Performing arts programs
Swim lessons
17%
15%
14%
13%
13%
12%
After school programs for youth of all ages
STEM classes
9%
9%
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Other sports leagues
7%
6%
6%
6%
5%
3%
Seasonal/summer day camps
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Programs for people with special needs
Flag football 3%
eGaming/eSports 2%
1%
1%
1%
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
Cricket
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Lacrosse 1%
Rugby 0%
0% 20%
Top choice
40%
4th choice2nd choice 3rd choice
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluating its community event offerings. From the list below, which three event types would you/your household be most interested in participating?
by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices Food events
Entertainment
63%
47%
Holiday celebrations 36%
35%Cultural celebrations
Competitions 20%
17%
14%
11%
Sports tournaments
Health & wellness events
Environmental event
Safety/crime prevention fairs
Employment/job fairs
Summer Camp Information Fair
6%
5%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60%
2nd choice
80%
3rd choiceTop choice
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q15. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potential benefits of the City's parks and recreation services. by percentage of respondents (excluding "don’t know”)
Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live 57% 37% 6% 00 % %
Improves my (my household's) physical health & fitness 44% 42%
43%
43%
42%
42%
42%
12%
13%
2%1%
Preserves open space & protects the environment
Increases my (my household's) property value
Helps to attract new residents
3%
2%1%
2% 2%
2%1%
2% 1%
39%
39%
39%
15%
15%
Improves my (my household's) mental health &
reduces stress 17%
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids
out of trouble 38% 42% 17%
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups 36%
36%
38%
42%
41%
37%
17% 4%1%
Provides positive social interactions for me
(my household/family) 20% 3%
1%
Positively impacts economic/business
development/tourism 21% 3% 1%
Provides volunteer opportunities for the community
Provides jobs/professional development for youth
29%
27%
38% 29% 4%1%
26% 39% 8%
0% 20%
Strongly Agree
40% 60%
Neutral
80% 100%
Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q16. Which four of the benefits are most important to you/your household? by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live 53%
Improves my (my household's) physical health & fitness 45% Improves my (my household's) mental health
& reduces stress 36%
Increases my (my household's) property value
Preserves open space & protects the environment
31%
29%
28%
26%
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood &
keep kids out of trouble
Provides positive social interactions for me
(my household/family)
21%Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups
Positively impacts economic/business
development/tourism 14%
11%Provides volunteer opportunities for the community
Helps to attract new residents 6%
4%Provides jobs/professional development for youth
0% 20% 40%
2nd choice
60%
4th choiceTop choice 3rd choice
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q17. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall value that your household receives from the City’s parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs, or services. by percentage of respondents (excluding "don’t know”)
Very satisfied
27%
Satisfied
58%
Very dissatisfiedDissatisfied
3% 1%
Neutral
12%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q18. Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following maintenance activities provided in the City’s parks and recreation system.
by percentage of respondents (excluding "don’t know”)
Lawn mowing
Graffiti removal/vandalism repair
Landscape care (planting beds)
Athletic field maintenance
32%
28%
28%
32%
24%
24%
21%
25%
28%
22%
52%
54%
13%
15%
14% 4%
2%0%
2%1%
53%
47%
2%
17%
21%
18%
21%
16%
4%1%
Playground safety & maintenance
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Natural area/conservation area management
Trash/litter/waste pickup
51%
51%
54%
3%1%
6%
1%
4%
1%
50%
46%
6%
3%
Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance
Medians & cul-de-sacs
18%
22%
6% 2%
2%
1%
49% 6%
7%24%
24%
44%
44%
23%
23%
26%
29%
Athletic outdoor court maintenance
Restroom maintenance
7% 2%
15%
23%
14%
15%
47%
37%
11%
8%
1%
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance
Dog park (off leash) maintenance & care
Waterways/beaches
3%
3%38%
33%
31% 14%
25% 17% 10%
0% 20%
Very Satisfied
40%
Satisfied
60% 80% 100%
Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q19. Which of the four maintenance activities are most important to you/your household?
by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Trash/litter/waste pickup
43%
34%
Restroom maintenance 29%
Landscape care (planting beds)
Natural area/conservation area management
Athletic outdoor court maintenance
Waterways/beaches
23%
20%
19%
18%
17%
17%
16%
15%
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance
Graffiti removal/vandalism repair
Playground safety & maintenance
Athletic field maintenance
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance
Lawn mowing
11%
10%
10%
9%
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Dog park (off leash) maintenance & care
Medians & cul-de-sacs 5%
0% 20%
Top choice
40%
3rd choice2nd choice 4th choice
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q20. How supportive would you be of paying additional fees for improvements to the Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities and programs that are most important to your household?
by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”) Somewhat supportive
45%
Very supportive
13%
Not sure
6%
Not supportive
36%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q21. How many years have you lived in the City of Foster City? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”) 11-15
7%
0-5
27% 6-10
10%
16-20
12%
31+
27% 21-30
17%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q22. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) Asian or Asian Indian 52%
White
Hispanic or Latino
34%
7%
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native
Other
2%
1%
1%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q23. Your gender:
by percentage of respondents (excluding "prefer not to answer”) Female
50%
Male
48%
Non-binary
1%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q24. Your age:
by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”) 65+
21% 45-54
19%
18-34
20% 35-44
20%
55-64
20%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey 3 Benchmarks
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Have you/your household visited any parks or recreation facilities/amenities in your community during the past year?
by % of respondents
Foster City (2024) National Average
97%
Yes
81%
4%
No
19%
0% 40% 80% 120%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Please rate the overall condition of all the parks and recreation facilities/amenities you/your households have visited over the past year.
by % of respondents (excluding "not provided”)
Foster City (2024) National Average
36%
Excellent
Good
Fair
35%
54%
47%
8%
15%
1%
Poor
3%
0% 20% 40% 60%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Please check all of the reasons that prevent you from visiting parks and recreation facilities/amenities or what prevents you from visiting them more often. by % of respondents (multiple selections could be made) Foster City (2024) National Average
35%None of the above
Lack of features we want to use
Lack of restrooms
19%
19%
18%
13%
18%
18%
7%
6%
5%
Lack of parking to access parks/facilities
Parks/Facilities are not well maintained
Not aware of park or facility locations
Use other city, state, private facilities
Too far from home
13%
25%
25%
3%
3%
3%
42%
Lack of transportation 8%
2%
1%
1%
Do not feel safe using parks/facilities
Lack of ADA accessibility
14%
6%
5%Language/cultural barriers/age barriers
0% 20% 40% 60%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Have you/your household participated in any recreation programs offered in your community during the past year?
by % of respondents
Foster City (2024) National Average
46%
Yes
36%
55%
No
64%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Please rate the overall condition of all the recreation programs and events you/your households have visited over the past year.
by % of respondents (excluding "not provided”)
Foster City (2024) National Average
34%
Excellent
Good
Fair
36%
56%
49%
9%
12%
1%
Poor
3%
0% 20% 40% 60%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey If your household has not participated in any recreation programs in your community during the past year, please check all of the reasons that prevent you from participating.
by % of respondents (multiple selections could be made) Foster City (2024) National Average
37%
38%I don't know what is offered
Program times are not convenient
Too busy/not interested
23%
16%
15%
18%
12%Lack of quality programs 19%
10%
12%Fees are too high/lack of financial assistance
Program not offered 9%
9%
9%
9%Classes are full
8%
8%
7%
Use programs of other agencies
Lack of quality instructors
Registration is difficult
25%
18%
7%
2%Lack of transportation 9%
1%Language/cultural/age barriers
Too far from home
4%

0.4%1%
14%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the value your household receives from the parks and recreation programs, activities, and events offered in your community.
by % of respondents (excluding "don’t know”)
Foster City (2024) National Average
27%
25%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
58%
37%
12%
Neutral
34%
3%
2%
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
1%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Please check all the ways you currently use to learn about parks and recreation programs, activities, and events in your community.
by % of respondents (multiple selections could be made) Foster City (2024) National Average
44%Activities Guide
Website
15%
38%
26%
34%Friends and neighbors
40%
30%
32%
Banners at parks or facilities
Flyers 19%
31%
30%
18%Emails from the department
Newspaper and/or community publication
Promotions at special events
Conversations with recreation staff
14%
25%
9%
14%
5%
25%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey 4 Priority Investment Ratings
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Overview
The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide governments with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on parks and recreation investments. The Priority Investment Rating was developed by ETC Institute to identify the facilities/programs residents think should receive the highest priority for investment. The Priority Investment Rating reflects the importance residents place on items (sum of top 4 choices) and the unmet needs (needs that are only being met 50% or less) for each facility/program relative to the facility/program that rated the highest overall. Since decisions related to future investments should consider both the level of unmet need and the importance of facilities/programs, the PIR weights each of these components equally.

The PIR reflects the sum of the Unmet Needs Rating and the Importance Rating as shown in the equation below:

PIR = UNR + IR
For example, suppose the Unmet Needs Rating for playgrounds is 26.5 (out of 100) and the Importance Rating for playgrounds is 52 (out of 100), the Priority Investment Rating for playgrounds would be 78.5 (out of 200).

How to Analyze the Charts:
• High Priority Areas are those with a PIR of at least 110. A rating of 110 or above generally indicates there is a relatively high level of unmet need and residents generally think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. Improvements in this area are likely to have a positive impact on the greatest number of households. • Medium Priority Areas are those with a PIR of 70-109. A rating in this range generally indicates there is a medium to high level of unmet need or a significant percentage of residents generally think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. • Low Priority Areas are those with a PIR below 49. A rating in this range generally indicates there is a relatively low level of unmet need and residents do not think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. Improvements may be warranted if the needs of very specialized populations are being targeted.

The following pages show the Unmet Needs Rating, Importance Rating, and Priority Investment Rating for facilities and programs.

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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Unmet Needs Rating for Facilities/Amenities
the rating for the item with the most unmet need=100
the rating of all other items reflects the relative amount of unmet need for each item compared to the item with the most unmet need Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Swimming pool
100.0

91.0 87.6

86.7 81.5
Beaches
Recreation center
Trees/shade
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Community gardens
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Multi-purpose lawn

79.9 79.1

77.4 68.9

63.1 62.3

56.4 Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Pickleball courts
Walking trails in parks
Open space & conservation areas
Tennis courts

48.6 48.0

45.5 44.6

40.4 36.1
Off-leash dog park
Playgrounds
Water activities/sports
Golf course 34.5

33.6 32.0
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Splash pads
Bike park
Basketball courts

26.1 23.5
Rectangular sports fields
Skate parks

21.9 20.3
Baseball/softball fields 12.7

0.0 40.0 80.0 120.0
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Importance Rating for Facilities/Amenitites
the rating for the item rated as the most important=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative level of importance for each item compared to the item rated as the most important Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Walking trails in parks
Recreation center
100.0

66.2 41.6

35.3Pickleball courts
Trees/shade
Open space & conservation areas
Beaches

34.5 33.8

28.7 Multi-purpose lawn
Community gardens
Off-leash dog park

28.7 28.4

27.2 26.4

26.1 26.1
Tennis courts
Swimming pool
Playgrounds
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Water activities/sports
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Rectangular sports fields
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Golf course
Baseball/softball fields
Basketball courts
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Bike park

22.8 19.5

18.0 13.2

12.9 10.7

9.6 9.6

8.4 8.1

7.4 Skate parks
Splash pads

3.3 1.5

0.0 40.0 80.0 120.0
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Top Priorities for Investment for Facilities/Amenities Based on Priority Investment Rating
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging 134
128
120
117
Recreation center
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Swimming pool High Priority
(110+)Beaches 116
116
115
Trees/shade
Walking trails in parks
Community gardens
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Multi-purpose lawn
Pickleball courts
108
103
92 92
Medium Priority
(70-109)
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Open space & conservation areas
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Tennis courts
88 82
77 76
72 72
67 Off-leash dog park
Playgrounds
Water activities/sports
Golf course
54 44
Rectangular sports fields
Splash pads
35 34
33 Lower Priority (69 or
less)Bike park
Basketball courts 32
Skate parks 24
22Baseball/softball fields
0 50 100 150 200
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Unmet Needs Rating for Programs/Activities
the rating for the item with the most unmet need=100
the rating of all other items reflects the relative amount of unmet need for each item compared to the item with the most unmet need Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
100.0

85.5 80.1

80.1 79.9
Visual arts/crafts programs
Cultural enrichment programs
Programs for seniors
Community special events
Performing arts programs
Swim lessons

77.2 77.2

63.8 63.0Pickleball lessons & leagues
STEM classes 52.2

52.1Tennis lessons & leagues
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Other sports leagues

46.9 41.3

37.7 35.8

32.2 29.7

28.8 26.9

22.6 22.4

16.3 13.3
Programs for people with special needs
After school programs for youth of all ages
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Seasonal/summer day camps
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Cricket
Flag football
Lacrosse 12.5

10.7Rugby

0.0 40.0 80.0 120.0
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Importance Rating for Programs/Activities
the rating for the item rated as the most important=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative level of importance for each item compared to the item rated as the most important Community special events
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
100.0

90.1 76.0
Programs for seniors 61.5
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Cultural enrichment programs
Tennis lessons & leagues

50.8 48.1

44.3 42.0

40.8 36.6

30.5 Visual arts/crafts programs
Swim lessons
Performing arts programs
After school programs for youth of all ages
Other sports leagues 22.1

19.8 19.5

18.7 17.2

16.0 Seasonal/summer day camps
STEM classes
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Programs for people with special needs
Flag football

10.7 9.9

6.1 3.4
eGaming/eSports
Cricket
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
Lacrosse

2.3 2.3

2.3 Rugby 0.0

0.0 40.0 80.0 120.0
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Top Priorities for Investment for Programs/Activities Based on Priority Investment Rating
Fitness & wellness programs 190
Community special events
Outdoor recreation
177
161
Programs for seniors 141 High Priority
(110+)
Cultural enrichment programs
Visual arts/crafts programs
Performing arts programs
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
128
122
114
114
105 Medium Priority
(70-109)
Tennis lessons & leagues
STEM classes
96 72
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
After school programs for youth of all ages
Other sports leagues
63 63
60 Seasonal/summer day camps
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Programs for people with special needs
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
49 48
47 44
40 Lower Priority (69 or
less)
29 29
Flag football 23
20 15
11 Cricket
Lacrosse
Rugby
0 50 100 150 200
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey 5 I-S Analysis
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Importance-Satisfaction Analysis
Overview
Today, officials have limited resources which need to be targeted to the maintenance activities that are of the most benefit to their residents. Two of the most important criteria for decision making are (1) to target resources toward the maintenance activities with the highest importance to; and (2) to target resources toward those maintenance activities where residents are the least satisfied. The Importance- Satisfaction (IS) rating is a unique tool that allows public officials to better understand both highly important decision-making criteria for each of the maintenance activities that are assessed on the survey. This version of the Importance-Satisfaction rating is based on the maintenance activities and utilizes the concept that public agencies will maximize overall resident satisfaction by emphasizing areas where the level of satisfaction is relatively low, and the perceived importance of the item is relatively high.

Methodology
The rating is calculated by summing the percentage of responses for the maintenance activities selected as the first, second, and third most important maintenance activity for the City to emphasize. The sum is then multiplied by 1 minus the percentage of respondents who indicated they were positively satisfied with the City’s performance in the related area (the sum of the ratings of 4 and 5 on a 5-point scale excluding “Don’t Know” responses). “Don’t Know” responses are excluded from the calculation to ensure the satisfaction ratings among the maintenance activities are comparable. [IS=Importance x (1- Satisfaction)].

Respondents were asked to identify the maintenance activity they think should receive the most emphasis from the City. Fourty-three percent (43%) of respondents selected Path/trail (paved) maintenance as one of the most important maintenance activity for the City to emphasize. With regard to satisfaction, 74% of respondents surveyed rated the City’s overall performance in Path/trail (paved) maintenance, as a “4” or “5” on a 5-point scale (where “5” means “Very Satisfied”) excluding “Don’t Know” responses. The I-S rating for Number of Path/trail (paved) maintenance was calculated by multiplying the sum of the most important percentages by 1 minus the sum of the satisfaction percentages. In this example 43% was multiplied by 74% (1-0.7380). This calculation yielded an I-S rating of 0.1134 which ranked first out of sixteen maintenance activity categories.

The maximum rating is 1.00 and would be achieved when 100% of the respondents select an item as one of their top three choices to emphasize over the next two years and 0% indicate they are positively satisfied with the delivery of the maintenance activities.

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The lowest rating is 0.00 and could be achieved under either of the following two situations:
• If 100% of the respondents were positively satisfied with the delivery of the maintenance activities
• If none (0%) of the respondents selected a maintenance activity as one for the three most important areas for the City to emphasize over the next two years.

Interpreting the Ratings
Ratings that are greater than or equal to 0.20 identify areas that should receive significantly more emphasis over the next two years. Ratings from 0.10 to 0.20 identify service areas that should receive increased emphasis. Ratings less than 0.10 should continue to receive the current level of emphasis. • Definitely Increase Emphasis (IS>=0.20)
• Increase Current Emphasis (0.10<=IS<0.20)
• Maintain Current Emphasis (IS<0.10)
The results for Foster City, CA are provided on the following pages.

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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey 2024 Importance-Satisfaction Rating
Foster, California
Maintenance Activities
Most Importance-
Most Important Satisfaction Satisfaction Satisfaction I-S Rating Category of Service Important % Rank % Rank Rating Rank High Priority (IS .10-.20)
Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Restroom maintenance
43%
29%
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74%
63%
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0.1134

0.1093
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Medium Priority (IS <.10)
Waterways/beaches
Trash/litter/waste pickup
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance
18%
34%
17%
7 2
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75%
60%
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5 Athletic outdoor court maintenance
Natural area/conservation area management
Dog park (off leash) maintenance & care
Landscape care (planting beds)
Playground safety & maintenance
Athletic field maintenance
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance
Graffiti removal/vandalism repair
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Lawn mowing
19%
20%
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23%
16%
15%
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17%
10%
10%
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75%
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75%
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1 11Medians & cul-de-sacs
Note: The I-S Rating is calculated by multiplying the "Most Important" % by (1-'Satisfaction' %) Most Important %: The "Most Important" percentage represents the sum of the first, second, and third most important responses for each item. Respondents were asked to identify the items they thought should be the City's top priorities.

Satisfaction %: The "Satisfaction" percentage represents the sum of the ratings "5" and "4" excluding 'don't knows.' Respondents ranked their level of satisfaction with each of the items on a scale of 5 to 1 with "5" being Very Satisfied and "1" being Very Dissatisfied. © 2024 DirectionFinder by ETC Institute
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q1. Including yourself, how many people in your household are...

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number
Under age 5
Ages 5-9

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0.4 0.4

0.2 0.2

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Ages 10-14
Ages 15-19
Ages 20-24
Ages 25-34
Ages 35-44
Ages 45-54
Ages 55-64
Ages 65-74
Ages 75-84
Ages 85+
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Q2. Have your household members visited any City
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3.5 %11
Total 310 100.0 %
Q2a. How oꢁen do you visit Foster City parks and/or faciliꢀes? Q2a. How oꢁen do you visit City parks and/or faciliꢀes Number Percent

61.2 %

9.7 %

15.1 %

11.0 %

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More than once a week
Once a week
1-3 ꢀmes a month
Several ꢀmes a year
Rarely
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Don't know 3 1.0 %
Total 299 100.0 %
WITHOUT DON’T KNOW
Q2a. How oꢁen do you visit Foster City parks and/or faciliꢀes? (without "don't know") Q2a. How oꢁen do you visit City parks and/or faciliꢀes
More than once a week
Once a week
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9.8 %
1-3 ꢀmes a month
Several ꢀmes a year
Rarely
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11.1 %

2.0 %
Total 296 100.0 %
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q2b. Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that you and members of your household currently use Foster City parks and faciliꢀes.

Q2b. Reasons your household members currently use
City parks & faciliꢀes
Walking
Walk dogs
Hang out
Ride a bike
Run/jog
People watch
Read a book
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97 Percent

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32.4 %

34.8 %

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28.1 %

21.4 %

10.4 %

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27.1 %

2.0 %
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Picnicking/family-friend gathering
Go swimming/use a splash pad
Watch birds/wildlife
Parꢀcipate in a league/program/event
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Play pickup sports (basketball, tennis, pickleball, soccer, lawn bowling, etc.)
Other
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Boating on the lagoon/waterways
bocce
Concerts and family n friends events
Dog park
Dragon boating
Festivals
Fishing in the sloughs.

FITNESS, RELAX
Food trucks
Launchpad into Lagoon for SUP or Kayak
Meetings, city events
music in the park, festivals
Observe nature, the sky, people, dogs, fresh air, events and the condition of parks and facilities themselves Pickleball Courts
Rec center visits
Ride the levee
table tennis
The Vibe
Windsurfing, Wingfoiling
Workout at Fitness Park at Shorebird park.

FYI: In my opinion, the layout of equipment in the Fitness Park is not very practical. The row of equipment in front of the pull up bars is too close so they can't be used properly. The bigger issue is that the pull bar structure is facing south, so the sun is always in your face when doing pullup or ring exercises. This is a problem for me because I jump to the highest bar, and cannot see the bar due to the sun in my eyes. It would be better facing north, so it would be possible to see what I'm doing.

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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q2c. Overall, how would you rate the physical condiꢀon of ALL the City of Foster City parks and faciliꢀes you have visited?
Q2c. How would you rate physical condiꢀon of all parks
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Good
Fair
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35.8 %

53.8 %

8.4 %
Poor
Not provided
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1.0 %
100.0 %

WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED
Q2c. Overall, how would you rate the physical condiꢀon of ALL the City of Foster City parks and faciliꢀes you have visited? (without "not provided")
Q2c. How would you rate physical condiꢀon of all parks
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Good
Fair
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36.1 %

54.4 %

8.4 %
Poor 3 1.0 %
Total 296 100.0 %
Q3. Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your households from visiꢀng Foster City parks and recreaꢀon faciliꢀes more oꢁen.

Q3. Reasons that prevent your household members
from visiꢀng parks & recreaꢀon faciliꢀes more oꢁen
Criminal acꢀvity in the park
Do not feel safe using parks/faciliꢀes
Lack of ameniꢀes we want to use
Lack of handicap (ADA) accessibility
Lack of parking to access parks/faciliꢀes
Lack of restrooms
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7.4 %

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Lack of shade
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Language/cultural barriers
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Parks/faciliꢀes are not well maintained
Too far from our home
Use parks/faciliꢀes in other ciꢀes/county
Other
None of the above
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WITHOUT NONE OF THE ABOVE
Q3. Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your households from visiꢀng Foster City parks and recreaꢀon faciliꢀes more oꢁen. (without "none of the above") Q3. Reasons that prevent your household members
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Lack of restrooms
Lack of parking to access parks/faciliꢀes
Parks/faciliꢀes are not well maintained
Not aware of parks or faciliꢀes locaꢀons
Too far from our home
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33.7 %

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Lack of transportaꢀon
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Lack of handicap (ADA) accessibility
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basketball/tennis courts are often too crowded to find a spot Benches are dirty/trash; including in the water
crime in area has increased. Coyotes
dirty with geese feces everywhere
Dogs off leash at non -off leash parks. People not picking up after pets.

Dogs off leash that is not for off-leashed dogs. It’s been a problem for years Dogs without leash
Ducks or goose poop
Full of geese waste.

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Geese poop everywhere
Geese poop everywhere
Geese poop everywhere
Geese poop. Geese. And now Coyotes
get rid of geese
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I have been a Foster City resident since 2004 and I am not able to enjoy our parks due to off leash dogs, and dog owners who think they are above the law.

I encounter off leash dogs on a regular basis -and often when kids are present- in many of our parks.

Catamaran, Sea Cloud, Boothbay, Farragut, and even Leo Ryan to name a few. I have gently reminded a few owners to leash their dogs from far away and I got yelled at quite a few times. At this point, I am even scared to say anything in these situations; I just remove myself from the area as fast as I am able to. I have also never observed an off leash dog's owner being warned by an authority.

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kids are older
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Need indoor pickleball courts during winter season please.

Need more lights for the small neighborhood parks
need more table tennis hours/days
no ceramic class
no coffee shop

NO LIGHTS AT NIGHT
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not familiar with how to schedule to use amenities
parks need lights and turf for all fields
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BOOTH BAY AND EDGEWATER AND LEO RYAN
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Boothbay Park
Boothbay Park
Boothbay Park
Boothbay Park
Boothbay Park
Boothbay Park
Boothbay Park
Boothbay Park
Boothbay, Edgewater, Sea Cloud, Catamaran, Leo Ryan, Bridge V.

Boothbay, Leo j Ryan

BOOTHBAY, PORT ROYAL PARK

BRIDGEPOINT, KILDEER, GULL PARKS
Cami
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Catamaran and Leo Ryan
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Catamaran Park
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Catamaran Park
Catamaran Park
Catamaran Park
Catamaran Park
Catamaran Park
Catamaran Park
Catamaran park
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CATAMARAN PARK, LEO RYAN PARK, SEA CLOUD PARK, VETCH PARK Catamaran Park; and an interior park off of Barkentine St.

Catamaran, Gull, Marlin
Catamaran, Ketch, Sea Cloud
Catamaran, Leo j Ryan and pickle ball courts, port Royal, Edgewater Catamaran, Leo J Ryan, Farragut
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Dog park and Leo, J. Ryan Park
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Edgewater, Sea Cloud
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Erckenback, Leo J Ryan
Erckenbrack Park
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Farragut Park, Leo J Ryan
Foster City Dog Park
Foster city dog park, Boothbay park, and Leo J Ryan

GULL KILDEER
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Gull Park
Gull park, Boat Park, Leo Ryan
Gull Park, killdeer. Turnstone
Gull Park, Marlin Park, Leo Park
Gull, Killdeer, Turnstone, Shad, Marlin
Gull, Leo Ryan
Gull, Marlin, Leo J Ryan, Ketch, Killdeer, the parks between Audubon and Bowditch, Catamaran Katch Park
Katch Park
Katch Park
Ketch Park and Catamaran Park
Ketch Park, Bay Trail
Ketch Park, Catamaran Park, Leo Ryan
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Leo J Ryan Park - it's closest to my location
Leo J Ryan park to play pickleball basically every day; Leo J Ryan Park, Catamaran Park
Leo J Ryan Park, Catamaran Park, Farragut Park
Leo J Ryan Park, Marlin Park, Sunfish Park, Gateshead Park, Sea Cloud Park, Boothbay Park Leo J Ryan, Bay trail
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LEO J RYAN, CATAMRRAN PARK, BOAT PARK, BAYWINDS PARK, ALSO LEVEE Leo J Ryan, Edgewater, Aretuirus
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LEO J RYAN, PICKLEBALL COURTS
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Marlin Park, Bridgeview, Shorebird

MARLIN PARK, SHAD PARK
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SEA CLOUD PARK REC CENTER
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Sea Cloud Park, Shorebird Park, Ryan Park
Sea Cloud, Boothbay, Port Royal
Sea Cloud, Catamaran
Sea Cloud, Kerch Park, Catamaran, and Edgewater.

Sea Cloud, Leo Ryan
Sea Cloud, tennis courts on Edgewater Park
Sea Cloud Park
Sea Cloud, Catamaran, Boothbay, Port Royal. All filled with goose poop. It’s disgusting Edgewater is nasty too now Shad Marlin
Shad Marlin, Turnstone
Shad Park
shad park and Marlin Park
Shad, Erckenbrak, and the small paths near the area of the two Shad/turnstone
Shade Park, Marin Park, Levy
Shell Blvd Park for pickleball
Shorebird and Sunfish
Shorebird Park
Shorebird Park
Shorebird Park
Shorebird Park
Shorebird Park
Soccer field, central lake
Sunfish Park
Sunfish Park
Sunfish Park
Sunfish, Marlin, Ryan, Shad
The kids have soccer practice and games at Sea Cloud.

The one by the Recreation center
The one closest to our house
The one in Shell Boulevard
The Pickleball courts daily and, Sea Cloud Park, Ketch Park The trails by the water near Edge Water
The Vibe and the rec center
Turnstone Park, Shade Park, Gull Park
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q4a. What improvements/addiꢀons would you most like to see made at that park? Q4a. Improvements/addiꢀons you would most like to
see made at parks
Restrooms
Trees/shade
Picnic shelters
Picnic tables/benches
Parking
Sidewalks
Number
81 Percent

26.1 %

19.7 %

23.5 %

10.0 %

4.5 %
81 61
73 31
14 Landscaping
Drinking fountains
Improved connecꢀvity/access between parks & trails
Incorporaꢀng public art into open spaces
47 56
53 52

15.2 %

18.1 %

17.1 %

16.8 %

9.0 %Bike racks 28
Accessibility
Security lighꢀng
Trail lighꢀng
Sports ﬁeld/court lighꢀng
Other
11 68
71 47

3.5 %

21.9 %

22.9 %

15.2 %

26.8 %83
Total 857
Q4a-16. Other
• A playground structure at the main rec center location. It's the most common communal point and near the only shops, but there is no playground structure for kids to play on. Please add one Additional pickleball courts and “social area” for gatherings baseball field lights for night games.

Basketball hoops at all parks
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No goose poop
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benches are too low for seniors
Better boat launch. It’s too slippery and not sure why the fence was added. We like to launch our own kayaks/paddleboards
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Better lighting at the pickleball courts and the pickleball courts need repaving. Also need more pickleball courts. better paved pathways for smooth walking to avoid tripping, more compliance by dog owners, awareness of pedestrians for bike cyclist, concrete area for kids to ride their scooters and e-bikes. •
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bigger playgrounds
Biodegradable poo bags instead of plastic
Bocci ball (not pickleball) would be great at shorebird.

Clean basketball courts, geese poop very common.

Clean dog park more often

CLEAN GOOSE DROPPINGS ON WALKWAYS
Cleaning
Cleanliness of pavement/grass areas
coffee shop
Control geese population, clean up walkways more frequently Deal with geese droppings
Dedicated parking for boat ramp users
Dog drinking fountains
Dog Wash
dog water fountain
Emergency call box

ENFORCE RULE OF NO DOGS ON FIELD TRACKS
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Ensure dogs are on leash

FEWER GEESE, LESS GOOSE POOP
Fix the damn re-paving work. It’s the worst quality job I’ve ever seen. You ripped off the taxpayers. You could screw the nimbys and convert one of the rarely used basketball courts into pickleball… •
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geese

GEESE POOP ABATEMENT
geese removal
Get rid of about 2/3 of geese
Get rid of geese at community garden
Getting rid of the geese poop
Getting rid of the geese poop
Getting rid of the geese poop
Getting rid of the geese poop
Hammock structures, adaptive reuse public seating
I would love to see off leash dog laws being enforced.
indoor sports
It is a fantastic park already but if there were plans for a children’s playground or even a few baby/toddler-friendly play structures, it would be even more amazing.
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It would be great to have the lights on till 11pm. Right now they're only on until 10pm.

Just to add on the sports field/court lighting, it would be good to have a lighting on the tennis courts. keep sidewalks clean of poop
Killdeer park always get pot hole in the grass which my kid sometime fall into. The dog park could be wash more often, the pee smell is too strong.
• Landscaping that less attractive to geese
Hiring professional landscapers, especially for levy
lights for extended play and for leagues
Marked “Bike; skateboard; rollerblade; scooter Lane”
Add Dog park
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More activities. Bike rental
More bike lanes and safety infrastructure on streets leading to parks More courts
More modernized children playground
more pickleball courts
more pickleball courts
More safety to cross the road to the park, especially at Catamaran more tennis and basketball courts
more time slot for pickleball court reservation
Need to get rid of all the geese. Just ship them to people who want to save them. new playground equipment
No fecal matter
Overall I feel this is the best maintained park in Foster City Pickleball courts
Pickleball courts
Playground
Playground with plastic ground

PLAYSLIDE FOR TODDLERS-CONSIDER REPLACING DOLPHIN
Put fish in the canals. Striped bass, halibut.
removal of goose poop
Remove the Canadian geese and/or their poop. Please do not replace tennis courts with pickleball courts.

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Restaurants and coffee shops
security camera
send the geese away somewhere
sidewalks have goose poop
Splash pads for hot days
tennis courts
The goose situation makes the parks pretty much unusable, you can't walk on the sidewalks or the lawn areas. • The landscaping and walking trail around the park are in need of repair. Way too much overgrowth along the edge of the park, you cannot enjoy the water view, feels unkept and not welcoming. Many of the sidewalks are a walking hazard. They have removed all of the shade trees along the perimeter and there is very little shade. The excessive amount of fencing around the park is uninviting and looks like a criminal detention center! The park frequently feels dirty.
• There are a variety of users who participate in different sports on the lagoon - Windsurfing, Supping and RC Sail boating to name three. All of these groups would benefit if there were storage available in the park for their equipment. Would it be possible to provide container space that could be rented out?

TOO MUCH IRRIGATION LEAVES THE LAWN TOO WET TO SIT ON
update playground structures at Shad Park
Well known and much discussed GOOSE POOP issue
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• Would like to see more color in landscaping from flowers and other plants • Would love to see a street soccer court. There’s some already in the east bay and South Bay and ppl like myself and my friend already use the basketball courts around foster city as soccer courts. You can just use basketball courts that exhaust already and add goals that are 2 in1 soccer goals on bottom and basket ball hoop on top. Look at the link here https://www.velopa.com/products/sports/football-goals/omnicombi-goal-with-basketball-post/ I think it would definitely benefit the community especially with soccer being a growing sport in this country and with the World Cup coming in 2026 more and more people will be playing the sport Q5. Has your household parꢀcipated in any recreaꢀon programs or acꢀviꢀes oﬀered by the City of Foster City during the past 12 months?
Q5. Has your household parꢀcipated in any recreaꢀon
programs or acꢀviꢀes oﬀered by City during past 12
months
Yes
No
Total
Number
141
Percent

45.5 %

54.5 %
100.0 %
169
310
Q5a. How would you rate the overall quality of Foster City recreaꢀon programs and/or acꢀviꢀes in which your household has parꢀcipated?
Q5a. How would you rate overall quality of recreaꢀon
programs and/or acꢀviꢀes
Excellent
Good
Fair
Number Percent

33.3 %

56.0 %

9.2 %
47 79
13 1Poor 0.7 %
Not provided 1 0.7 %
Total 141 100.0 %
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Q5a. How would you rate the overall quality of Foster City recreaꢀon programs and/or acꢀviꢀes in which your household has parꢀcipated? (without "not provided") Q5a. How would you rate overall quality of recreaꢀon
programs and/or acꢀviꢀes Number Percent

33.6 %

56.4 %

9.3 %
Excellent
Good
Fair
47 79
13 Poor
Total
1 140

0.7 %
100.0 %
Q6. Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that prevent you and members of your household from parꢀcipaꢀng in City of Foster City recreaꢀon programs or acꢀviꢀes more oꢁen.

Q6. Reasons that prevent your household members
from parꢀcipaꢀng in City recreaꢀon programs or
acꢀviꢀes more oꢁen Number
24 19
26 114
36 32
4 Percent

7.7 %

6.1 %

8.4 %

36.8 %

11.6 %

10.3 %

1.3 %

23.2 %

8.7 %

9.4 %

6.8 %

2.6 %

1.9 %

1.6 %

14.8 %

0.3 %

1.3 %

6.5 %
Lack of quality instructors
Old & outdated faciliꢀes
Use programs oﬀered by other agencies
I don't know what is oﬀered
Lack of quality programs
Fees are too high
Too far from my home
Program ꢀmes are not convenient
Classes are full
72 27
29 21
8 6
5 46
1 Program not oﬀered
Registraꢀon is diﬃcult
Poor customer service by staﬀ
Lack of transportaꢀon
Lack of right program equipment
Too busy/not interested
Lack of trust in government
Language/cultural barriers
Other
4 20
494Total
Q6-18. Other
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clunky online system
Covid, need to start again

DAY TRIPS FOR SENIORS INFREQUENTLY OFFERED
Don’t know the information about the activities
For exercise our family goes to the PJCC.
get the information with times

GOOSE DROPPINGS
If 'programs' include the art and wine festival, it needs improvement with the selection of vendors (Millbrae is much better); also, there should be more support for boats in the area to tie-up and be part of the unique element of our Foster City community; hula hoop exercise was offered and we enjoyed it, but it's no longer available
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lack of indoor sports and socializing
more weekly meals for seniors
My kids can't safely walk or bike to these - roads are unsafe.

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No time. too busy with kids
Outdoors - the geese poop.
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• The folks who run the boat shed don’t seem to run any windsurfing classes any more. When they did, their equipment is very VERY old and difficult to use. No fun to learn on. •
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times are too difficult

TOO BUSY
We use the PSCC
Q7. From the following list, please CHECK ALL the organizaꢀons that you or members of your household have used for recreaꢀon programs and acꢀviꢀes during the past 12 months.

Q7. Organizaꢀons your household members have used
for recreaꢀon programs & acꢀviꢀes during past 12 months City of Foster City
San Mateo County
Neighboring ciꢀes
Number
182
93 Percent

58.7 %

30.0 %

19.4 %

17.1 %

10.3 %

15.8 %

9.7 %
60 53
32 49
Public/private schools
Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches)
Private & non-proﬁt sports organizaꢀons
Private summer camps 30
Private clubs (tennis, health, swim, ﬁtness)
Homeowners associaꢀon
Other
72 49
10 23.2 %

15.8 %

3.2 %
Total 630
Q7-10. Other:

Q7-10. Other
Foster City Village
PJCC has excellent free programs for senior living
USTA Tennis League
Table tennis club
Public park
Jazzercise
Summer fesꢀval with rides and stalls
Number Percent

20.0 %

10.0 %

10.0 %
100.0 %
2 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 PJCC Gym
PJCC
Total 10
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q8. From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the ways you learn about City of Foster City parks, faciliꢀes, and programs, events, acꢀviꢀes and services.

Q8. Ways you learn about City parks, faciliꢀes, &
programs, events, acꢀviꢀes & services
City acꢀvity guide
City monthly eNewsleꢂer
City website
Number
136
59 Percent

43.9 %

19.0 %

38.4 %

19.4 %

4.5 %
119
60 14
Flyers
Conversaꢀons with recreaꢀon staﬀ
Newspaper 44
105
29 93
57 14.2 %

33.9 %

9.4 %

30.0 %

18.4 %

14.5 %

2.3 %
Friends & neighbors
Promoꢀons at special events
Banners at parks or City faciliꢀes
Emails from City
Facebook
X (formerlyTwiꢂer)
45 7
Instagram 30 9.7 %
Other 19 6.1 %
Total 817
Q8-14. Other
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City of San Mateo adult classes

DIGITAL BILLBOARD
digital board
Electronic billboard on corner of Hillsdale and Shell
Electronic community board across street from library
Emails from club
exploring
Family and friends
I regularly see the marque at Shell and Beach Park Blvd..

Islander( local Paper)
library; water bill flyer
Nextdoor
Nextdoor
Nextdoor
sign at entrance of Leo Ryan
social media
text
The light up sign near Rec Center.

Walk around, explore area, and use Google maps for navigation around the area.

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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q9. From the list above in Quesꢀon 8, which THREE methods of communicaꢀon would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreaꢀon programs and acꢀviꢀes? Q9. Top choice
City acꢀvity guide
City monthly eNewsleꢂer
City website
Number Percent

21.0 %

18.4 %

9.0 %
65 57
28 8Flyers 2.6 %
Newspaper 7
7 2

2.3 %

0.6 %

5.2 %

15.5 %

5.5 %

1.0 %

6.1 %
Friends & neighbors
Promoꢀons at special events
Banners at parks or City faciliꢀes
Emails from City
Facebook
X (formerlyTwiꢂer)
Instagram
None chosen
16 48
17 3
19 33
310

10.6 %
100.0 %Total
Q9. From the list above in Quesꢀon 8, which THREE methods of communicaꢀon would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreaꢀon programs and acꢀviꢀes? Q9. 2nd choice Number
37 40
46 19
1 Percent

11.9 %

12.9 %

14.8 %

6.1 %
City acꢀvity guide
City monthly eNewsleꢂer
City website
Flyers
Conversaꢀons with recreaꢀon staﬀ
Newspaper

0.3 %

1.9 %6
Friends & neighbors
Promoꢀons at special events
Banners at parks or City faciliꢀes
Emails from City
Facebook
X (formerlyTwiꢂer)
Instagram
None chosen
7 7

2.3 %

6.1 %

12.9 %

5.5 %

1.9 %

6.1 %

14.8 %
19 40
17 6
19 46
310Total 100.0 %
Q9. From the list above in Quesꢀon 8, which THREE methods of communicaꢀon would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreaꢀon programs and acꢀviꢀes? Q9. 3rd choice Number
32 Percent

10.3 %

6.5 %

11.9 %

5.2 %
City acꢀvity guide
City monthly eNewsleꢂer
City website
20 37
16Flyers
Conversaꢀons with recreaꢀon staﬀ 2 0.6 %
Newspaper 12 3.9 %
Friends & neighbors
Promoꢀons at special events
Banners at parks or City faciliꢀes
Emails from City
Facebook
14 13
35 23

4.5 %

4.2 %

11.3 %

7.4 %
13 4.2 %
X (formerlyTwiꢂer)
Instagram
2 13

0.6 %

4.2 %
None chosen 78 25.2 %
Total 310 100.0 %
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Q9. From the list above in Quesꢀon 8, which THREE methods of communicaꢀon would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreaꢀon programs and acꢀviꢀes? (top 3) Q9. Top choice Number
134
117
111
43 Percent

43.2 %

37.7 %

35.8 %

13.9 %

1.0 %
City acꢀvity guide
City monthly eNewsleꢂer
City website
Flyers
Conversaꢀons with recreaꢀon staﬀ
Newspaper
3 25 8.1 %
Friends & neighbors
Promoꢀons at special events
Banners at parks or City faciliꢀes
Emails from City
Facebook
X (formerlyTwiꢂer)
Instagram
None chosen
28 22
70 111
47 11
51 33

9.0 %

7.1 %

22.6 %

35.8 %

15.2 %

3.5 %

16.5 %

10.6 %
Total 806
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q10. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the faciliꢀes/ameniꢀes listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. (N=310)
Fully met

11.6%
Mostly met

14.5%
Partly met

6.1%
Not met

2.9%
No need

64.8%Q10-1. Basketball courts
Q10-2. Beaches 9.0%

7.4%

15.2%

8.7%

19.7%

6.5%

13.9%

3.5%

42.3%

73.9%

43.2%

74.2%

73.2%
Q10-3. Bike park (BMX park/pump track)
Q10-4. Community gardens
Q10-5. Baseball/soꢁball ﬁelds
Q10-6. Golf course

8.1% 18.4%

8.1%

11.3%

2.6%

19.0%

2.3%12.9%

8.1% 5.5% 3.5% 9.7%
Q10-7. Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
(indoor gyms) 3.9%

6.1%

1.6%

4.8%

7.4% 16.5%

27.4%

70.6%

50.6%Q10-8. Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 11.0%
Q10-9. Mulꢀ-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard
games, informal sports, etc.) 19.4% 29.7% 19.0% 5.2% 26.8% Q10-10. Mulꢀuse trail system-biking, walking,
jogging 37.7%

9.4%

30.0%

17.7%

9.7%

10.3%

14.8%

11.6%

14.2%

19.0%

12.9%

20.6%

13.5%

2.6%

11.6%

5.5%

19.4%

46.5%

66.5%

31.3%

50.6%

60.0%

39.0%

50.6%
Q10-11. Nature/outdoor educaꢀon faciliꢀes
Q10-12. Oﬀ-leash dog park 6.8%
Q10-13. Open space & conservaꢀon areas
Q10-14. Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Q10-15. Pickleball courts

22.9%

6.5%

27.4%

13.2%

8.1%

4.2%

10.6%

8.7%10.3%

9.7%Q10-16. Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Q10-17. Playgrounds

20.6%

16.8%

10.0%

1.9%17.1%
Q10-18. Recreaꢀon center (mulꢀuse space for
all ages) 11.6% 20.3% 21.0% 12.3% 34.8%
Q10-19. Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g.,
football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 12.3%

5.5%

1.3%

15.5%

5.8%

3.5%

5.8%

5.2%

3.9%

2.6%

8.4%

63.9%

81.0%

82.9%
Q10-20. Skate parks
Q10-21. Splash pads
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Fully met

1.6%
Mostly met

3.9%
Partly met

6.5%
Not met

28.4%
No need

59.7%Q10-22. Swimming pool
Q10-23. Tennis courts 12.3%

18.1%

31.9%

15.5%

26.5%

29.4%

12.3%

21.9%

14.5%

5.2%

9.4%

4.2%

54.8%

24.2%

20.0%
Q10-24. Trees/shade
Q10-25. Walking trails in parks
Q10-26. Water acꢀviꢀes/sports (kayaking,
paddle boarding, etc.) 15.2%

0.0%

21.9%

0.6%

10.6%

0.6%

3.2%

49.0%

95.5%Q10-27. Other
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WITHOUT NO NEED
Q10. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the faciliꢀes/ameniꢀes listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. (without "no need")
(N=310)
Fully met

33.0%
Mostly met

41.3%
Partly met

17.4%
Not met

8.3%Q10-1. Basketball courts
Q10-2. Beaches 15.6%

28.4%

14.2%

50.0%

30.1%

26.3%

33.3%

32.4%

31.3%

20.5%

34.1%

24.7%

19.9%

10.0%

13.3%

24.0%

13.6%

33.5%

8.8%
Q10-3. Bike park (BMX park/pump track)
Q10-4. Community gardens
Q10-5. Baseball/soꢁball ﬁelds
Q10-6. Golf course 36.1%
Q10-7. Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
(indoor gyms) 13.2%

12.4%

5.5%

9.8%

25.3%

22.2%

56.0%

55.6%Q10-8. Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Q10-9. Mulꢀ-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard
games, informal sports, etc.) 26.4% 40.5% 26.0% 7.0%
Q10-10. Mulꢀuse trail system-biking, walking,
jogging 46.8%

17.5%

20.2%

33.3%

13.1%

25.8%

15.9%

34.6%

37.2%

33.1%

28.8%

39.9%

26.8%

20.2%

33.9%

34.0%

12.8%

27.7%

34.6%

20.7%

38.6%

32.3%

33.9%

27.5%

3.2%

21.7%

16.3%

6.1%
Q10-11. Nature/outdoor educaꢀon faciliꢀes
Q10-12. Oﬀ-leash dog park
Q10-13. Open space & conservaꢀon areas
Q10-14. Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Q10-15. Pickleball courts

21.6%

21.8%

16.4%

3.9%
Q10-16. Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Q10-17. Playgrounds
Q10-18. Recreaꢀon center (mulꢀuse space for
all ages) 17.8% 31.2% 32.2% 18.8%
Q10-19. Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g.,
football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 33.9%

28.8%

7.5%

42.9%

30.5%

20.8%

16.1%

27.1%

22.6%

7.1%

13.6%

49.1%
Q10-20. Skate parks
Q10-21. Splash pads
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4.0%
Mostly met

9.6%
Partly met

16.0%
Not met

70.4%Q10-22. Swimming pool
Q10-23. Tennis courts 27.1%

23.8%

39.9%

34.3%

34.9%

36.7%

27.1%

28.9%

18.1%

11.4%

12.3%

5.2%
Q10-24. Trees/shade
Q10-25. Walking trails in parks
Q10-26. Water acꢀviꢀes/sports (kayaking,
paddle boarding, etc.) 29.7%

0.0%

43.0%

14.3%

20.9%

14.3%

6.3%
Q10-27. Other 71.4%
Q10-27. Other
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BATHROOMS
Boat rental or launch
Bocci ball court. Demonstration garden for native plants to promote folks to landscape with drought resistant native plants.
•
•
Dog wash
great parks, could use more basketball, tennis, pickleball + swimming pool also too much goose poop everywhere
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•
•
•
•
•
•
I'm not aware of if we have Badminton courts available in the city meals for seniors
more swimming pools
Need more outdoor pickleball courts and indoor pickleball courts

SAILING
Sitting areas
stop building. Stop taking away our green space. Pedestrian lane at the multi use Bay Trail is too narrow. Can easily be injured by cyclist.
•
•
table tennis indoor
Too much goose poop and can’t enjoy anything
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Q11. Top choice
Basketball courts
Beaches
Bike park (BMX park/pump track)
Community gardens
Baseball/soꢁball ﬁelds
Number Percent

1.3 %

3.9 %

1.6 %

3.5 %

1.6 %

1.9 %

2.3 %

1.9 %
4 12
5 11
5 6
7 6
Golf course
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms)
Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Mulꢀ-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.)
Mulꢀuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Nature/outdoor educaꢀon faciliꢀes
Oﬀ-leash dog park
Open space & conservaꢀon areas
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Pickleball courts
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Playgrounds
Recreaꢀon center (mulꢀuse space for all ages)
Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) Splash pads
Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Trees/shade
Walking trails in parks
Water acꢀviꢀes/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) None chosen
Total
7 51
3 8
8 4
29 5
13 15
6 2.3 %

16.5 %

1.0 %

2.6 %

1.3 %

9.4 %

1.6 %

4.2 %

4.8 %

1.9 %

0.3 %

1.3 %

5.5 %

3.9 %

10.3 %

1.9 %

10.6 %
100.0 %
1 4
17 12
32 6
33 310
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Q11. 2nd choice
Basketball courts
Beaches
Bike park (BMX park/pump track)
Community gardens
Baseball/soꢁball ﬁelds
Number Percent

1.0 %

3.2 %

1.3 %

4.2 %

0.6 %

1.6 %

1.0 %

2.6 %
3 10
4 13
2 5
3 8
Golf course
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms)
Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Mulꢀ-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.)
Mulꢀuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Nature/outdoor educaꢀon faciliꢀes
Oﬀ-leash dog park
Open space & conservaꢀon areas
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Pickleball courts
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Playgrounds
Recreaꢀon center (mulꢀuse space for all ages)
Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) Swimming pool
15 36
1 16
17 3
12 12
8 15
4 15
8 18
31 8
43 310

4.8 %

11.6 %

0.3 %

5.2 %

5.5 %

1.0 %

3.9 %

2.6 %

4.8 %

1.3 %

4.8 %

2.6 %

5.8 %

10.0 %

2.6 %

13.9 %
100.0 %
Tennis courts
Trees/shade
Walking trails in parks
Water acꢀviꢀes/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) None chosen
Total
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q11. Which FOUR faciliꢀes/ameniꢀes from the list in Quesꢀon 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?
Q11. 3rd choice
Basketball courts
Beaches
Community gardens
Baseball/soꢁball ﬁelds
Golf course
Number Percent

1.0 %

4.2 %

3.5 %

1.6 %

0.3 %

1.9 %

3.2 %
3 13
11 5
1 6Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms)
Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Mulꢀ-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.)
Mulꢀuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Nature/outdoor educaꢀon faciliꢀes
Oﬀ-leash dog park
Open space & conservaꢀon areas
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Pickleball courts
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Playgrounds
Recreaꢀon center (mulꢀuse space for all ages)
Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) Skate parks
Splash pads
Swimming pool
10 13
35 6
9 16
6 2
11 11
21 6

4.2 %

11.3 %

1.9 %

2.9 %

5.2 %

1.9 %

0.6 %

3.5 %

6.8 %

1.9 %

1.3 %

0.3 %

4.2 %

2.3 %

3.9 %

5.8 %

2.6 %

20.0 %
100.0 %
4 1
13 7
12 18
8 Tennis courts
Trees/shade
Walking trails in parks
Water acꢀviꢀes/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) None chosen 62
310Total
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Q11. 4th choice
Basketball courts
Beaches
Bike park (BMX park/pump track)
Community gardens
Baseball/soꢁball ﬁelds
Number Percent

0.3 %

5.8 %

1.0 %

4.8 %

0.6 %

1.0 %

2.6 %
1 18
3 15
2 Golf course 3
8Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Mulꢀ-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.)
Mulꢀuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Nature/outdoor educaꢀon faciliꢀes
Oﬀ-leash dog park
Open space & conservaꢀon areas
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Pickleball courts
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Playgrounds
Recreaꢀon center (mulꢀuse space for all ages)
Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Trees/shade
12 11
2 8
13 6
2 10
9 12
2 6
5 20
28 15
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3.9 %

3.5 %

0.6 %

2.6 %

4.2 %

1.9 %

0.6 %

3.2 %

2.9 %

3.9 %

0.6 %

1.9 %

1.6 %

6.5 %

9.0 %

4.8 %

31.9 %
100.0 %
Walking trails in parks
Water acꢀviꢀes/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) None chosen
Total
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Q11. Which FOUR faciliꢀes/ameniꢀes from the list in Quesꢀon 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? (top 4)
Q11. Top choice
Basketball courts
Number
11 Percent

3.5 %
Beaches 53 17.1 %
Bike park (BMX park/pump track)
Community gardens
Baseball/soꢁball ﬁelds
12 50
14 3.9 %

16.1 %

4.5 %
Golf course 15 4.8 %
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms)
Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Mulꢀ-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.)
Mulꢀuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Nature/outdoor educaꢀon faciliꢀes
Oﬀ-leash dog park
Open space & conservaꢀon areas
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment
Pickleball courts
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Playgrounds
Recreaꢀon center (mulꢀuse space for all ages)
Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) Skate parks
16 32

5.2 %

10.3 %
47 133
12 41
54 19
45 38
41 15.2 %

42.9 %

3.9 %

13.2 %

17.4 %

6.1 %

14.5 %

12.3 %

13.2 %

20.3 %

5.8 %
63 18
4 1.3 %
Splash pads 2 0.6 %
Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Trees/shade
Walking trails in parks
Water acꢀviꢀes/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) None chosen
38 37
62 109
37 12.3 %

11.9 %

20.0 %

35.2 %

11.9 %

10.6 %33
Total 1036
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q12. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the programs/acꢀviꢀes listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. (N=310)
Fully met

1.6%
Mostly met

1.9%
Partly met

3.9%
Not met

5.8%
No need

86.8%Q12-1. Gymnasꢀcs/tumbling programs
Q12-2. Cricket 0.0%

0.6%

0.0%

0.3%

3.2%

4.8%

1.0%

3.2%

10.3%

5.2%

1.0%

3.9%

1.0%

3.2%

0.6%

6.5%

6.8%

3.5%

3.9%

23.2%

15.2%

1.6%

11.9%

0.3%

0.6%

5.5%

4.2%

93.2%

91.3%

94.8%

95.2%

67.7%

69.7%

72.6%

79.4%

38.7%

51.0%

89.4%

48.4%
Q12-3. Flag football
Q12-4. Lacrosse 1.0% 3.5%
Q12-5. Rugby 1.3% 2.6%
Q12-6. Pickleball lessons & leagues
Q12-7. Tennis lessons & leagues
Q12-8. Swim lessons

12.3%

6.1%

10.3%

12.6%

18.4%

6.1%

4.5%
Q12-9. Other sports leagues
Q12-10. Community special events
Q12-11. Cultural enrichment programs
Q12-12. eGaming/eSports
Q12-13. Fitness & wellness programs

7.4%

21.3%

17.4%

2.9%

6.5%

11.3%

5.2%

19.4% 16.5%
Q12-14. Aꢁer school programs for youth of
all ages 3.2% 7.7% 6.8% 4.8% 77.4%
Q12-15. Preschool programs/early childhood
educaꢀon 4.5%

5.5%

4.5%

3.5%

7.4%

8.4%

5.8%

6.8%

5.5%

2.3%

3.5%

5.2%

83.9%

76.8%

76.5%
Q12-16. Seasonal/summer day camps
Q12-17. Seasonal/summer sports camps
Q12-18. Outdoor environmental/nature camps
& programs 2.6%

5.5%

4.5%

1.6%

6.8%

14.5%

6.1%

7.4%

21.0%

14.2%

4.5%

9.4%

9.7%

73.9%

49.4%

61.6%

79.7%
Q12-19. Outdoor recreaꢀon (hiking, canoe,
kayak, archery, etc.)
Q12-20. Performing arts programs (dance/
music) 13.5%

10.3%
Q12-21. Programs for at risk youth/crime
prevenꢀon 3.9%
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Fully met

1.9%
Mostly met

3.2%
Partly met

4.2%
Not met

8.7%
No need

81.9%
Q12-22. Programs for people with special
needs
Q12-23. Programs for seniors 3.5% 9.0% 19.7% 9.0% 58.7% Q12-24. STEM (science, technology,
engineering, & mathemaꢀcs) classes 1.6%

2.3%

0.0%

6.8%

7.1%

0.3%

7.7%

14.2%

0.0%

11.0%

14.5%

1.9%

72.9%

61.9%

97.7%
Q12-25. Visual arts/craꢁs programs
Q12-26. Other
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WITHOUT NO NEED
Q12. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the programs/acꢀviꢀes listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. (without "no need")
(N=310)
Fully met

12.2%
Mostly met

14.6%
Partly met

29.3%
Not met

43.9%Q12-1. Gymnasꢀcs/tumbling programs
Q12-2. Cricket 0.0%

7.4%

14.3%

37.0%

12.5%

13.3%

20.0%

22.3%

12.9%

18.8%

37.9%

30.9%

15.2%

23.1%

4.8%

7.4%

81.0%

48.1%

68.8%

53.3%

32.0%

41.5%

67.1%

29.7%

10.5%

23.0%

48.5%

31.9%
Q12-3. Flag football
Q12-4. Lacrosse 0.0% 18.8%

26.7%

38.0%

20.2%

16.5%

35.9%

34.7%

35.5%

27.3%

37.5%
Q12-5. Rugby 6.7%
Q12-6. Pickleball lessons & leagues
Q12-7. Tennis lessons & leagues
Q12-8. Swim lessons

10.0%

16.0%

3.5%
Q12-9. Other sports leagues
Q12-10. Community special events
Q12-11. Cultural enrichment programs
Q12-12. eGaming/eSports
Q12-13. Fitness & wellness programs

15.6%

16.8%

10.5%

9.1%

7.5%
Q12-14. Aꢁer school programs for youth of
all ages 14.3% 34.3% 30.0% 21.4%
Q12-15. Preschool programs/early childhood
educaꢀon 28.0%

23.6%

19.2%

22.0%

31.9%

35.6%

36.0%

29.2%

23.3%

14.0%

15.3%

21.9%
Q12-16. Seasonal/summer day camps
Q12-17. Seasonal/summer sports camps
Q12-18. Outdoor environmental/nature camps
& programs 9.9%

10.8%

11.8%

7.9%

25.9%

28.7%

16.0%

19.0%

28.4%

41.4%

37.0%

22.2%

35.8%

19.1%

35.3%

50.8%
Q12-19. Outdoor recreaꢀon (hiking, canoe,
kayak, archery, etc.)
Q12-20. Performing arts programs (dance/
music)
Q12-21. Programs for at risk youth/crime
prevenꢀon
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10.7%
Mostly met

17.9%
Partly met

23.2%
Not met

48.2%
Q12-22. Programs for people with special
needs
Q12-23. Programs for seniors 8.6% 21.9% 47.7% 21.9%
Q12-24. STEM (science, technology,
engineering, & mathemaꢀcs) classes 6.0%

5.9%

0.0%

25.0%

18.6%

14.3%

28.6%

37.3%

0.0%

40.5%

38.1%

85.7%
Q12-25. Visual arts/craꢁs programs
Q12-26. Other
Q12-26. Other:

Q12-26. Other
Bocce ball
Number Percent
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 7

14.3 %

14.3 %
100.0 %
Basketball rec sports
Table tennis lessons and league
Ceramic, jewelry classes
WEEKLY MEALS FOR SENIORS 55
Public art programs
Water quality in canals is unsafe for swimming
Total
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q13. Which FOUR programs/acꢀviꢀes from the list in Quesꢀon 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?
Q13. Top choice
Cricket
Flag football
Lacrosse
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
Other sports leagues
Community special events
Cultural enrichment programs
Fitness & wellness programs
Aꢁer school programs for youth of all ages
Preschool programs/early childhood educaꢀon
Seasonal/summer day camps
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Outdoor recreaꢀon (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) Performing arts programs (dance/music)
Programs for people with special needs
Programs for seniors
Number Percent

0.3 %

1.6 %

0.3 %

9.7 %

4.8 %

5.2 %

1.3 %

12.9 %

2.3 %

8.7 %

3.2 %

1.9 %

1.3 %

1.0 %

1.3 %

4.8 %

1.9 %

0.3 %

8.1 %

1.0 %

3.9 %

24.2 %
100.0 %
1 5
1 30
15 16
4 40
7 27
10 6
4 3
4 15
6 1
25 3
12 75
310
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathemaꢀcs) classes Visual arts/craꢁs programs
None chosen
Total
Q13. Which FOUR programs/acꢀviꢀes from the list in Quesꢀon 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?
Q13. 2nd choice
Gymnasꢀcs/tumbling programs
Flag football
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
Other sports leagues
Community special events
Cultural enrichment programs
eGaming/eSports
Fitness & wellness programs
Aꢁer school programs for youth of all ages
Preschool programs/early childhood educaꢀon
Seasonal/summer day camps
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Outdoor recreaꢀon (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) Performing arts programs (dance/music)
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevenꢀon
Programs for people with special needs
Programs for seniors
Number Percent

0.3 %

1.0 %

1.3 %

5.2 %

3.2 %

1.9 %

8.1 %

4.2 %

1.0 %

8.1 %

3.2 %

1.0 %

2.6 %

1.6 %

7.7 %

2.9 %

0.3 %

0.6 %

3.2 %

3.5 %

4.8 %

33.2 %
100.0 %
1 3
4 16
10 6
25 13
3 25
10 3
3 8
5 24
9 1
2 10
11 15
103
310
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathemaꢀcs) classes Visual arts/craꢁs programs
None chosen
Total
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Q13. 3rd choice
Gymnasꢀcs/tumbling programs
Cricket
Lacrosse
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
Other sports leagues
Community special events
Cultural enrichment programs
Number Percent

0.3 %

0.6 %

0.3 %

2.3 %

1.6 %

2.3 %

2.6 %

5.2 %

6.1 %

0.6 %

6.8 %

1.6 %

2.9 %

1.3 %

7.4 %

4.8 %

0.3 %

1.9 %

4.8 %

0.6 %

2.3 %

40.3 %
100.0 %
1 2
1 7
5 7
8 16
19 2
21 5
5 9
4 4
23 15
1 6
15 2
7 125
310
eGaming/eSports
Fitness & wellness programs
Aꢁer school programs for youth of all ages
Preschool programs/early childhood educaꢀon
Seasonal/summer day camps
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Outdoor recreaꢀon (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) Performing arts programs (dance/music)
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevenꢀon
Programs for people with special needs
Programs for seniors
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathemaꢀcs) classes Visual arts/craꢁs programs
None chosen
Total
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Q13. 4th choice
Gymnasꢀcs/tumbling programs
Cricket
Number Percent

0.6 %

0.3 %

1.3 %

1.0 %

0.6 %

5.2 %

3.9 %

0.3 %

4.5 %

1.3 %

0.3 %

0.6 %

2.3 %

1.6 %

6.1 %

3.2 %

0.6 %

4.8 %

4.2 %

3.2 %

51.6 %
100.0 %
2 1
1 4
4 Rugby
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
Other sports leagues
Community special events
3 2
16 12
1 14
4 1
2 7
5 Cultural enrichment programs
eGaming/eSports
Fitness & wellness programs
Aꢁer school programs for youth of all ages
Preschool programs/early childhood educaꢀon
Seasonal/summer day camps
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Outdoor recreaꢀon (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) Performing arts programs (dance/music)
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevenꢀon
Programs for people with special needs
Programs for seniors
19 10
2 2
15 13
10 160
310
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathemaꢀcs) classes Visual arts/craꢁs programs
None chosen
Total
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Q13. Which FOUR programs/acꢀviꢀes from the list in Quesꢀon 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? (top 4)
Q13. Top choice
Gymnasꢀcs/tumbling programs
Cricket
Number
4 Percent

1.3 %

1.3 %4
Flag football 8 2.6 %
Lacrosse 2 0.6 %
Rugby 1 0.3 %
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
Other sports leagues
Community special events
Cultural enrichment programs
eGaming/eSports
45 40
36 20
97 51
6 14.5 %

12.9 %

11.6 %

6.5 %

31.3 %

16.5 %

1.9 %
Fitness & wellness programs
Aꢁer school programs for youth of all ages
Preschool programs/early childhood educaꢀon
Seasonal/summer day camps
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Outdoor recreaꢀon (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) Performing arts programs (dance/music)
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevenꢀon
Programs for people with special needs
Programs for seniors
87 29
15 18
22 18
81 40
4 11
65 29
44 75
852

28.1 %

9.4 %

4.8 %

5.8 %

7.1 %

5.8 %

26.1 %

12.9 %

1.3 %

3.5 %

21.0 %

9.4 %

14.2 %

24.2 %
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathemaꢀcs) classes Visual arts/craꢁs programs
None chosen
Total
Q14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluaꢀng its community event oﬀerings. From the list below, which THREE event types would you and the members of your household be MOST INTERESTED in parꢀcipaꢀng?
Q14. Top choice Number
43 Percent

13.9 %Cultural celebraꢀons (ethnic music, tradiꢀons, performances) Compeꢀꢀons (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses) 18
4 5.8 %

1.3 %Employment/job fairs
Entertainment (music, movies, performers)
Environmental event (Water Maꢂers Day, sustainability,
recycling)
Food events (farmer's market, food tasꢀngs, beer/wine)
Health & wellness events (nutriꢀon counseling, preventaꢀve health educaꢀon, mental health wellness, community resources) Holiday celebraꢀons (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July)
Safety/crime prevenꢀon fairs
71 22.9 %
10 59

3.2 %

19.0 %
9 29
2 2.9 %

9.4 %

0.6 %
Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer)
Summer Camp Informaꢀon Fair
27 1

8.7 %

0.3 %
Other 3 1.0 %
None chosen 34 11.0 %
Total 310 100.0 %
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluaꢀng its community event oﬀerings. From the list below, which THREE event types would you and the members of your household be MOST INTERESTED in parꢀcipaꢀng?
Q14. 2nd choice Number
28 Percent

9.0 %Cultural celebraꢀons (ethnic music, tradiꢀons, performances) Compeꢀꢀons (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses) 28
8 9.0 %

2.6 %Employment/job fairs
Entertainment (music, movies, performers)
Environmental event (Water Maꢂers Day, sustainability,
recycling)
Food events (farmer's market, food tasꢀngs, beer/wine)
Health & wellness events (nutriꢀon counseling, preventaꢀve health educaꢀon, mental health wellness, community resources) Holiday celebraꢀons (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July)
Safety/crime prevenꢀon fairs
46 14.8 %
11 76

3.5 %

24.5 %
13 38
8 4.2 %

12.3 %

2.6 %
Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer)
Summer Camp Informaꢀon Fair
11 3

3.5 %

1.0 %
None chosen
Total
40 310

12.9 %
100.0 %
Q14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluaꢀng its community event oﬀerings. From the list below, which THREE event types would you and the members of your household be MOST INTERESTED in parꢀcipaꢀng?
Q14. 3rd choice Number
38 Percent

12.3 %Cultural celebraꢀons (ethnic music, tradiꢀons, performances) Compeꢀꢀons (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses) 16
4 30

5.2 %

1.3 %

9.7 %
Employment/job fairs
Entertainment (music, movies, performers)
Environmental event (Water Maꢂers Day, sustainability,
recycling)
Food events (farmer's market, food tasꢀngs, beer/wine)
Health & wellness events (nutriꢀon counseling, preventaꢀve health educaꢀon, mental health wellness, community resources) Holiday celebraꢀons (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July)
Safety/crime prevenꢀon fairs
12 60

3.9 %

19.4 %
21 45
10 6.8 %

14.5 %

3.2 %
Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer)
Summer Camp Informaꢀon Fair
14 5

4.5 %

1.6 %
None chosen
Total
55 310

17.7 %
100.0 %
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey SUM OF TOP 3 CHOICES
Q14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluaꢀng its community event oﬀerings. From the list below, which THREE event types would you and the members of your household be MOST INTERESTED in parꢀcipaꢀng? (top 3)
Q14. Top choice Number
109
Percent

35.2 %Cultural celebraꢀons (ethnic music, tradiꢀons, performances) Compeꢀꢀons (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses) 62
16 20.0 %

5.2 %Employment/job fairs
Entertainment (music, movies, performers)
Environmental event (Water Maꢂers Day, sustainability,
recycling)
Food events (farmer's market, food tasꢀngs, beer/wine)
Health & wellness events (nutriꢀon counseling, preventaꢀve health educaꢀon, mental health wellness, community resources) Holiday celebraꢀons (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July)
Safety/crime prevenꢀon fairs
147 47.4 %
33 195

10.6 %

62.9 %
43 112
20 13.9 %

36.1 %

6.5 %
Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer)
Summer Camp Informaꢀon Fair
52 9

16.8 %

2.9 %
Other
None chosen
Total
3 34
835

1.0 %

11.0 %
Q14-12. Other:

Q14-12. Other
Table tennis club
Cultural events
Total
Number Percent

50.0 %

50.0 %
100.0 %
1 1
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q15. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potenꢀal benets of the City of Foster City's parks and recreaꢀon services. (N=310)
Strongly
Strongly agree

34.8%
Agree

31.3%
Neutral

11.9%
Disagree

1.6%
disagree Don't know

19.0%
Q15-1. Helps to aꢂract new
residents 1.3%
Q15-2. Helps to reduce crime in
my neighborhood & keep kids out
of trouble 30.6%

35.8%

33.9%

33.5%

13.9%

14.2%

1.6%

1.9%

1.0%

0.6%

19.0%

13.9%
Q15-3. Improves my (my
household's) mental health &
reduces stress
Q15-4. Improves my (my
household's) physical health &
ﬁtness 38.1%

33.9%

30.3%

50.3%

36.5%

30.3%

34.8%

32.9%

10.3%

11.9%

14.2%

5.2%

1.3%

1.6%

3.2%

0.3%

0.6%

0.3%

13.2%

21.6%

16.8%

11.0%
Q15-5. Increases my (my
household's) property value
Q15-6. Is age-friendly & accessible
to all age groups
Q15-7. Makes Foster City a more
desirable place to live
Q15-8. Posiꢀvely impacts
economic/business development/
tourism 30.3%

35.2%

29.4%

35.5%

16.5%

11.0%

2.6%

2.3%

1.0%

0.0%

20.3%

16.1%
Q15-9. Preserves open space &
protects the environment
Q15-10. Provides jobs/
professional development for
youth 17.1% 16.5% 24.2% 5.2% 0.0% 37.1%
Q15-11. Provides posiꢀve social
interacꢀons for me (my
household/family) 29.7%

20.3%

33.5%

26.8%

16.5%

20.6%

2.3%

2.6%

0.6%

0.3%

17.4%

29.4%
Q15-12. Provides volunteer
opportuniꢀes for the community
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey WITHOUT DON’T KNOW
Q15. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potenꢀal benets of the City of Foster City's parks and recreaꢀon services. (without "don't know") (N=310)
Strongly agree

43.0%
Agree

38.6%
Neutral

14.7%
Disagree

2.0%
Strongly disagree

1.6%
Q15-1. Helps to aꢂract new
residents
Q15-2. Helps to reduce crime
in my neighborhood & keep
kids out of trouble 37.8%

41.6%

41.8%

39.0%

17.1%

16.5%

2.0%

2.2%

1.2%

0.7%
Q15-3. Improves my (my
household's) mental health &
reduces stress
Q15-4. Improves my (my
household's) physical health &
ﬁtness 43.9%

43.2%

36.4%

56.5%

42.0%

38.7%

41.9%

37.0%

11.9%

15.2%

17.1%

5.8%

1.5%

2.1%

3.9%

0.4%

0.7%

0.8%

0.4%
Q15-5. Increases my (my
household's) property value
Q15-6. Is age-friendly &
accessible to all age groups
Q15-7. Makes Foster City a
more desirable place to live
Q15-8. Posiꢀvely impacts
economic/business
development/tourism 38.1%

41.9%

36.8%

42.3%

20.6%

13.1%

3.2%

2.7%

1.2%

0.0%
Q15-9. Preserves open space &
protects the environment
Q15-10. Provides jobs/
professional development for
youth 27.2%

35.9%

28.8%

26.2%

40.6%

37.9%

38.5%

19.9%

29.2%

8.2%

2.7%

3.7%

0.0%

0.8%

0.5%
Q15-11. Provides posiꢀve
social interacꢀons for me (my
household/family)
Q15-12. Provides volunteer
opportuniꢀes for the
community
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q16. Which FOUR of the benets from the list in Quesꢀon 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?
Q16. Top choice
Helps to aꢂract new residents
Number
9 Percent

2.9 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 38
44 56
20 10
47 9

12.3 %

14.2 %

18.1 %

6.5 %

3.2 %

15.2 %

2.9 %
Improves my (my household's) mental health & reduces stress Improves my (my household's) physical health & ﬁtness
Increases my (my household's) property value
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups
Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live
Preserves open space & protects the environment
Provides jobs/professional development for youth
Provides posiꢀve social interacꢀons for me (my household/ family)
3 1.0 %
14 6
54 4.5 %

1.9 %

17.4 %
Provides volunteer opportuniꢀes for the community
None chosen
Total 310 100.0 %
Q16. Which FOUR of the benets from the list in Quesꢀon 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?
Q16. 2nd choice
Helps to aꢂract new residents
Number
2 Percent

0.6 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 19
39 45
30 16
39 12
15 2

6.1 %

12.6 %

14.5 %

9.7 %

5.2 %

12.6 %

3.9 %

4.8 %

0.6 %
Improves my (my household's) mental health & reduces stress Improves my (my household's) physical health & ﬁtness
Increases my (my household's) property value
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups
Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live
Posiꢀvely impacts economic/business development/tourism Preserves open space & protects the environment
Provides jobs/professional development for youth
Provides posiꢀve social interacꢀons for me (my household/ family) 18
4 69

5.8 %

1.3 %

22.3 %
100.0 %
Provides volunteer opportuniꢀes for the community
None chosen
Total 310
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q16. Which FOUR of the benets from the list in Quesꢀon 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?
Q16. 3rd choice
Helps to aꢂract new residents
Number
1 Percent

0.3 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 14
18 22
21 27
39 17
32 5

4.5 %

5.8 %

7.1 %

6.8 %

8.7 %

12.6 %

5.5 %

10.3 %

1.6 %
Improves my (my household's) mental health & reduces stress Improves my (my household's) physical health & ﬁtness
Increases my (my household's) property value
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups
Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live
Posiꢀvely impacts economic/business development/tourism Preserves open space & protects the environment
Provides jobs/professional development for youth
Provides posiꢀve social interacꢀons for me (my household/ family) 24
11 79

7.7 %

3.5 %

25.5 %
Provides volunteer opportuniꢀes for the community
None chosen
Total 310 100.0 %
Q16. Which FOUR of the benets from the list in Quesꢀon 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?
Q16. 4th choice
Helps to aꢂract new residents
Number
7 Percent

2.3 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 17
9 5.5 %

2.9 %

4.8 %

7.7 %

3.9 %

12.6 %

4.5 %

11.3 %

8.1 %

3.9 %

31.9 %
Provides volunteer opportuniꢀes for the community
None chosen
Total 310 100.0 %
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey SUM OF TOP 4 CHOICES
Q16. Which FOUR of the benets from the list in Quesꢀon 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household? (top 4)
Q16. Top choice
Helps to aꢂract new residents
Number
19 Percent

6.1 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 88
110
138
95 65
164
43 28.4 %

35.5 %

44.5 %

30.6 %

21.0 %

52.9 %

13.9 %

29.4 %

3.9 %
Improves my (my household's) mental health & reduces stress Improves my (my household's) physical health & ﬁtness
Increases my (my household's) property value
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups
Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live
Posiꢀvely impacts economic/business development/tourism Preserves open space & protects the environment
Provides jobs/professional development for youth
Provides posiꢀve social interacꢀons for me (my household/ family)
91 12
81 33
54 26.1 %

10.6 %

17.4 %
Provides volunteer opportuniꢀes for the community
None chosen
Total 993
Q17. Please rate your level of saꢀsfacꢀon with the overall value that your household receives from Foster City parks, trails, recreaꢀon faciliꢀes, programs, or services.

Q17. Your level of saꢀsfacꢀon with overall value your
household receives from City parks, trails, recreaꢀon
faciliꢀes, programs, or services
Very saꢀsﬁed
Saꢀsﬁed
Neutral
Dissaꢀsﬁed
Number Percent

24.2 %

51.6 %

10.6 %

2.6 %
75 160
33 8
Very dissaꢀsﬁed
Don't know
2 32

0.6 %

10.3 %
Total 310 100.0 %
WITHOUT DON’T KNOW
Q17. Please rate your level of saꢀsfacꢀon with the overall value that your household receives from Foster City parks, trails, recreaꢀon faciliꢀes, programs, or services. (without "don't know") Q17. Your level of saꢀsfacꢀon with overall value your
household receives from City parks, trails, recreaꢀon
faciliꢀes, programs, or services
Very saꢀsﬁed
Saꢀsﬁed
Neutral
Dissaꢀsﬁed
Number Percent

27.0 %

57.6 %

11.9 %

2.9 %
75 160
33 8
Very dissaꢀsﬁed
Total
2 278

0.7 %
100.0 %
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q18. Maintenance. Please rate your saꢀsfacꢀon with each of the following maintenance acꢀviꢀes provided in the Foster City Parks and Recreaꢀon System.
(N=310)
Very
Very saꢀsﬁed Saꢀsﬁed

29.0%
Neutral

10.3%
Dissaꢀsﬁed dissaꢀsﬁed Don't know

38.7%Q18-1. Athleꢀc ﬁeld maintenance 19.4% 2.3% 0.3%
Q18-2. Athleꢀc outdoor court
maintenance (tennis, pickleball,
basketball, etc.) 14.8%

12.9%

6.1%

27.4%

20.6%

16.5%

33.5%

14.5%

16.5%

13.5%

9.4%

4.2%

4.5%

6.1%

1.3%

1.6%

1.3%

0.6%

37.7%

43.9%

56.5%

37.7%
Q18-3. Community/recreaꢀon/
senior center maintenance
Q18-4. Dog park (oﬀ leash)
maintenance & care
Q18-5. Graﬃꢀ removal/vandalism
repair 17.4%
Q18-6. Landscape care (planꢀng
beds) 22.3%

25.5%

15.2%

42.3%

41.3%

27.4%

11.3%

10.6%

14.5%

3.2%

1.6%

4.5%

1.3%

0.3%

0.6%

19.7%

20.6%

37.7%
Q18-7. Lawn mowing
Q18-8. Medians & cul-de-sacs
Q18-9. Natural area/conservaꢀon
area management 14.2%

22.9%

15.5%

37.4%

37.1%

34.5%

14.2%

14.5%

15.5%

2.9%

5.2%

3.9%

0.6%

1.6%

1.3%

30.6%

18.7%

29.4%
Q18-10. Path/trail (paved)
maintenance
Q18-11. Pavilion/picnic area
maintenance
Q18-12. Playground safety &
maintenance 14.5%

10.3%

20.0%

31.3%

31.9%

40.3%

12.9%

17.7%

12.9%

1.9%

7.1%

5.2%

0.3%

2.6%

39.0%

32.6%

19.0%
Q18-13. Restroom maintenance
Q18-14. Trash/liꢂer/waste pickup
Q18-15. Urban forest/tree
maintenance 17.1%

10.6%

36.8%

23.5%

12.9%

17.7%

4.5% 1.0%

7.1%

27.7%

29.0%Q18-16. Waterways/beaches 11.9%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey WITHOUT DON’T KNOW
Q18. Maintenance. Please rate your saꢀsfacꢀon with each of the following maintenance acꢀviꢀes provided in the Foster City Parks and Recreaꢀon System. (without "don't know") (N=310)
Very saꢀsﬁed Saꢀsﬁed Neutral

16.8%
Dissaꢀsﬁed Very dissaꢀsﬁed
Q18-1. Athleꢀc ﬁeld
maintenance 31.6% 47.4% 3.7% 0.5%
Q18-2. Athleꢀc outdoor court
maintenance (tennis,
pickleball, basketball, etc.) 23.8%

23.0%

14.1%

28.0%

44.0%

36.8%

37.8%

53.9%

23.3%

29.3%

31.1%

15.0%

6.7%

8.0%

2.1%

2.9%

3.0%

1.0%
Q18-3. Community/recreaꢀon/
senior center maintenance
Q18-4. Dog park (oﬀ leash)
maintenance & care 14.1%

2.1%
Q18-5. Graﬃꢀ removal/
vandalism repair
Q18-6. Landscape care
(planꢀng beds) 27.7%

32.1%

24.4%

52.6%

52.0%

44.0%

14.1%

13.4%

23.3%

4.0%

2.0%

7.3%

1.6%

0.4%

1.0%
Q18-7. Lawn mowing
Q18-8. Medians & cul-de-sacs
Q18-9. Natural area/
conservaꢀon area
management 20.5%

28.2%

21.9%

23.8%

15.3%

24.7%

54.0%

45.6%

48.9%

51.3%

47.4%

49.8%

20.5%

17.9%

21.9%

21.2%

26.3%

15.9%

4.2%

6.3%

5.5%

3.2%

10.5%

6.4%

0.9%

2.0%

1.8%

0.5%

3.2%
Q18-10. Path/trail (paved)
maintenance
Q18-11. Pavilion/picnic area
maintenance
Q18-12. Playground safety &
maintenance
Q18-13. Restroom
maintenance
Q18-14. Trash/liꢂer/waste
pickup
Q18-15. Urban forest/tree
maintenance 23.7%

15.0%

50.9%

33.2%

17.9%

25.0%

6.3% 1.3%
Q18-16. Waterways/beaches 16.8% 10.0%
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q19. Which of the FOUR maintenance acꢀviꢀes from the list in Quesꢀon 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?
Q19. Top choice Number
23 Percent

7.4 %Athleꢀc ﬁeld maintenance
Athleꢀc outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball,
basketball, etc.)
Community/recreaꢀon/senior center maintenance
Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care
Graﬃꢀ removal/vandalism repair
Landscape care (planꢀng beds)
Lawn mowing
29 18
12 14
15 3

9.4 %

5.8 %

3.9 %

4.5 %

4.8 %

1.0 %

0.6 %

4.5 %

14.8 %

5.2 %

4.5 %

4.8 %

1.3 %

7.4 %

20.0 %
100.0 %
Medians & cul-de-sacs 2
Natural area/conservaꢀon area management
Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Playground safety & maintenance
Restroom maintenance
Trash/liꢂer/waste pickup
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Waterways/beaches
14 46
16 14
15 4
23 62
310
None chosen
Total
Q19. Which of the FOUR maintenance acꢀviꢀes from the list in Quesꢀon 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?
Q19. 2nd choice Number
8 Percent

2.6 %Athleꢀc ﬁeld maintenance
Athleꢀc outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball,
basketball, etc.)
Community/recreaꢀon/senior center maintenance
Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care
Graﬃꢀ removal/vandalism repair
Landscape care (planꢀng beds)
Lawn mowing
17 12
7 18
20 10
3 15
34 11
14 22
26 9

5.5 %

3.9 %

2.3 %

5.8 %

6.5 %

3.2 %

1.0 %

4.8 %

11.0 %

3.5 %

4.5 %

7.1 %

8.4 %

2.9 %

2.6 %

24.5 %
100.0 %
Medians & cul-de-sacs
Natural area/conservaꢀon area management
Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance
Playground safety & maintenance
Restroom maintenance
Trash/liꢂer/waste pickup
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Waterways/beaches
None chosen
8 76
310Total
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2.3 %Athleꢀc ﬁeld maintenance
Athleꢀc outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball,
basketball, etc.)
Community/recreaꢀon/senior center maintenance
Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care
Graﬃꢀ removal/vandalism repair
Landscape care (planꢀng beds)
Lawn mowing
7 9
5 8
19 6

2.3 %

2.9 %

1.6 %

2.6 %

6.1 %

1.9 %

1.3 %

7.1 %

12.3 %

2.9 %

4.8 %

10.0 %

9.4 %

2.3 %

3.9 %

26.5 %
100.0 %
Medians & cul-de-sacs 4
Natural area/conservaꢀon area management
Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance
Playground safety & maintenance
Restroom maintenance
Trash/liꢂer/waste pickup
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Waterways/beaches
22 38
9 15
31 29
7 12
82 310
None chosen
Total
Q19. Which of the FOUR maintenance acꢀviꢀes from the list in Quesꢀon 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?
Q19. 4th choice Number
9 Percent

2.9 %Athleꢀc ﬁeld maintenance
Athleꢀc outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball,
basketball, etc.)
Community/recreaꢀon/senior center maintenance
Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care
Graﬃꢀ removal/vandalism repair
Landscape care (planꢀng beds)
Lawn mowing
5 15
5 13
16 13
5 11
16 13
5 24
36 10
13 101
310

1.6 %

4.8 %

1.6 %

4.2 %

5.2 %

4.2 %

1.6 %

3.5 %

5.2 %

4.2 %

1.6 %

7.7 %

11.6 %

3.2 %

4.2 %

32.6 %
100.0 %
Medians & cul-de-sacs
Natural area/conservaꢀon area management
Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance
Playground safety & maintenance
Restroom maintenance
Trash/liꢂer/waste pickup
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Waterways/beaches
None chosen
Total
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey SUM OF TOP 4 CHOICES
Q19. Which of the FOUR maintenance acꢀviꢀes from the list in Quesꢀon 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household? (top 4)
Q19. Top choice Number
47 Percent

15.2 %Athleꢀc ﬁeld maintenance
Athleꢀc outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball,
basketball, etc.)
Community/recreaꢀon/senior center maintenance
Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care
Graﬃꢀ removal/vandalism repair
Landscape care (planꢀng beds)
Lawn mowing
58 54
29 53
70 18.7 %

17.4 %

9.4 %

17.1 %

22.6 %

10.3 %

4.5 %
32 14Medians & cul-de-sacs
Natural area/conservaꢀon area management
Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance
Playground safety & maintenance
Restroom maintenance
Trash/liꢂer/waste pickup
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Waterways/beaches
62 134
33 50
91 106
30 56

20.0 %

43.2 %

10.6 %

16.1 %

29.4 %

34.2 %

9.7 %

18.1 %

20.0 %None chosen 62
Total 981
Q20. How supporꢀve would you be of paying addiꢀonal fees for improvements to the Foster City parks, trails, recreaꢀon faciliꢀes and programs that are most important to your household? Q20. How supporꢀve would you be of paying
addiꢀonal fees for improvements to City parks, trails,
recreaꢀon faciliꢀes & programs
Very supporꢀve
Somewhat supporꢀve
Not supporꢀve
Not sure
Number
35 Percent

11.3 %

38.1 %

31.0 %

4.8 %
118
96 15
Not provided
Total
46 310

14.8 %
100.0 %

WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED
Q20. How supporꢀve would you be of paying addiꢀonal fees for improvements to the Foster City parks, trails, recreaꢀon faciliꢀes and programs that are most important to your household? (without "not provided")
Q20. How supporꢀve would you be of paying
addiꢀonal fees for improvements to City parks, trails,
recreaꢀon faciliꢀes & programs
Very supporꢀve
Somewhat supporꢀve
Not supporꢀve
Not sure
Number
35 Percent

13.3 %

44.7 %

36.4 %

5.7 %
118
96 15
Total 264 100.0 %
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q21. How many years have you lived in the City of Foster City? Q21. How many years have you lived in City of Foster
City
0-5
6-10
Number Percent

26.1 %

9.7 %
81 30
11-15
16-20
21-30
31+
Not provided
Total
21 35
52 79
12 310

6.8 %

11.3 %

16.8 %

25.5 %

3.9 %
100.0 %

WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED
Q21. How many years have you lived in the City of Foster City? (without "not provided") Q21. How many years have you lived in City of Foster
City
0-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
21-30
31+
Number
81 Percent

27.2 %

10.1 %

7.0 %

11.7 %

17.4 %

26.5 %
100.0 %
30 21
35 52
79 298Total
Q22. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? Q22. Your race/ethnicity
Asian or Asian Indian
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Naꢀve
White
Number Percent

52.3 %

1.6 %

0.6 %

33.5 %
162
5 2
104
Naꢀve Hawaiian or other Paciﬁc Islander
Hispanic or Laꢀno
Other
3 23
6 1.0 %

7.4 %

1.9 %
Total 305
Q22-7. Self-describe your race/ethnicity:

Q22-7. Self-describe your race/ethnicity
Middle Eastern/Jewish
Arabic
Portuguese/Filipino
Caucasian
Filipino
Number Percent

16.7 %

16.7 %
100.0 %
1 1
1 1
1 1
6 Mixed
Total
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Q23. Your gender:

Q23. Your gender
Male
Female
Non-binary
Prefer not to answer
Total
Number Percent

45.5 %

47.4 %

1.3 %

5.8 %
100.0 %
141
147
4 18
310

WITHOUT PREFER NOT TO ANSWER
Q23. Your gender: (without "prefer not to answer")
Q23. Your gender
Male
Female
Non-binary
Total
Number
141
Percent

48.3 %

50.3 %

1.4 %
147
4 292 100.0 %
Q23-5. Self-describe your gender:

Q23-5. Self-describe your gender
Gender uid
Total
Number Percent
100.0 %
100.0 %
1 1
Q24. Your age:

Q24. Your age
18-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
Number
62 Percent

20.0 %

19.7 %

18.7 %

20.0 %

21.3 %

0.3 %
61 58
62 6665+
Not provided 1
Total 310 100.0 %

WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED
Q24. Your age: (without "not provided")
Q24. Your age
18-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Total
Number
62 Percent

20.1 %

19.7 %

18.8 %

20.1 %

21.4 %
100.0 %
61 58
62 66
309
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey 7 Survey Instrument
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
610 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD FOSTER CITY,
CA 94404-2222
Dear City of Foster City Resident,
The City of Foster City recognizes the essential function of parks and recreation and its impact on health, quality of life, community cohesion, and climate resilience. I am excited to announce the City is creating a Parks Master Plan, which will serve as a guide for how we improve, develop, maintain, and fund the community’s parks and recreational facilities and programs for decades to come.

Your voice is important!
We need your input to understand how the City can better meet community needs and desires.

To accurately represent a comprehensive cross-section of the community, your household was one of a limited number randomly selected to receive the attached survey.

We appreciate your participation in completing the survey.

The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete, and responses will remain confidential. We have selected ETC Institute, an independent consulting company, as our partner to administer this survey. They will compile the data and present the results to the city, which in turn will be shared with the community. Please return your completed survey in the enclosed postage-paid envelope addressed to ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061. If you prefer to complete the survey online, please visit FosterCitySurvey.org.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Project Manager, Frank Fanara at (650) 286-3553 or [email protected].

Derek Schweigart
Foster City Parks and Recreaction Director
市政府正在进行一项调查，以更好地了解如何更好地满足社区的公园和娱乐需求。您可以
在fostercitysurvey.org 上在线参与调查。
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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey City of Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey The City of Foster City requests your input to help determine park and recreation priorities for our community. This survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. When you are finished, please return your survey in the enclosed postage-paid, return-reply envelope. If you prefer, you can complete the survey online at fostercitysurvey.org. We greatly appreciate your time!

1. 2.

Including yourself, how many people in your household are...

Under age 5: ____
Ages 5-9: ____
Ages 10-14: ____
Ages 15-19: ____
Ages 20-24: ____
Ages 25-34: ____
Ages 35-44: ____
Ages 45-54: ____
Ages 55-64: ____
Ages 65-74: ____
Ages 75-84: ____
Ages 85+: ____
Have you or any member of your household visited any Foster City parks or recreational facilities during the past 12 months?
____(1) Yes [Answer Q2a-b-c.] ____(2) No [Skip to Q3.]
2a.
2b.

How often do you visit Foster City parks and/or facilities? ____(1) More than once a week
____(2) Once a week
____(3) 1-3 times a month
____(4) Several times a year
____(5) Rarely
____(9) Don't know
Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that you and members of your household currently use Foster City parks and facilities.
____(01) Walking ____(08) Play on a playground
____(02) Walk dog(s)
____(03) Hang out
____(04) Ride a bike
____(05) Run/Jog
____(06) People watch
____(07) Read a book
____(09) Picnicking/family-friend gathering
____(10) Go swimming/use a splash pad
____(11) Watch birds/wildlife
____(12) Participate in a league/program/event
____(13) Play pick-up sports (basketball, tennis, pickleball, soccer, lawn bowling, etc.) ____(14) Other _________________________________________________ 2c. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Foster City parks and facilities you have visited?
____(4) Excellent ____(3) Good ____(2) Fair ____(1) Poor

3. Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your households from visiting Foster City parks and recreation facilities more often. ____(01) Criminal activity in the park
____(02) Do not feel safe using parks/facilities
____(03) Lack of amenities we want to use
____(04) Lack of handicap (ADA) accessibility
____(05) Lack of parking to access parks/facilities
____(06) Lack of restrooms
____(09) Language/cultural barriers
____(10) Not aware of parks' or facilities' locations
____(11) Parks/facilities are not well maintained
____(12) Too far from our home
____(13) Use parks/facilities in other cities/county
____(14) Other:
____(07) Lack of shade ____(15) None of the above
____(08) Lack of transportation

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Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey 4a. What improvements/additions would you most like to see made at that park? [Check all that apply.]
____(01) Restrooms ____(09) Improved connectivity/access between parks and trails ____(10) Incorporating public art into open spaces
____(11) Bike racks
____(12) Accessibility
____(13) Security lighting
____(02) Trees/shade
____(03) Picnic shelters
____(04) Picnic tables/benches
____(05) Parking
____(06) Sidewalks ____(14) Trail lighting
____(07) Landscaping
____(08) Drinking fountains
____(15) Sports field/court lighting
____(16) Other: ____________________________

5. Has your household participated in any recreation programs or activities offered by the City of Foster City during the past 12 months?
____(1) Yes [Answer Q5a.] ____(2) No [Skip to Q6.]
5a. How would you rate the overall quality of Foster City recreation programs and/or activities in which your household has participated?
____(4) Excellent ____(3) Good ____(2) Fair ____(1) Poor

6. Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that prevent you and members of your household from participating in City of Foster City recreation programs or activities more often. ____(01) Lack of quality instructors
____(02) Old and outdated facilities
____(03) Use programs offered by other agencies
____(04) I don't know what is offered
____(05) Lack of quality programs
____(06) Fees are too high
____(10) Program not offered
____(11) Registration is difficult
____(12) Poor customer service by staff
____(13) Lack of transportation
____(14) Lack of right program equipment
____(15) Too busy/not interested
____(07) Too far from my home
____(08) Program times are not convenient
____(09) Classes are full
____(16) Lack of trust in government
____(17) Language/cultural barriers
____(18) Other: _____________________________________

7. 8.

From the following list, please CHECK ALL the organizations that you or members of your household have used for recreation programs and activities during the past 12 months. ____(01) City of Foster City
____(02) San Mateo County
____(06) Private and non-profit sports organizations
____(07) Private summer camps
____(03) Neighboring cities
____(04) Public/private schools
____(08) Private clubs (tennis, health, swim, fitness)
____(09) Homeowners association
____(05) Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches) ____(10) Other: __________________________________ From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the ways you learn about City of Foster City parks, facilities, and programs, events, activities and services. ____(01) City activity guide
____(02) City monthly e-newsletter
____(03) City website
____(08) Promotions at special events
____(09) Banners at parks or City facilities
____(10) Emails from City
____(04) Flyers ____(11) Facebook
____(05) Conversations with recreation staff ____(12) X (formerlyTwitter) ____(06) Newspaper ____(13) Instagram
____(07) Friends and neighbors ____(14) Other: _____________________________________

9. From the list above in Question 8, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreation programs and activities? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 8, or circle "NONE."] 1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ NONE
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10. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the facilities/amenities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. If you do not have a need for an item listed, please circle "9" for "No Need." Type of Facility/Amenity Fully Met Mostly Met Partly Met Not Met No Need

01. Basketball courts

02. Beaches

03. Bike park (BMX park/pump track)

04. Community gardens

05. Baseball/Softball fields
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 06. Golf course

07. Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms)

08. Indoor exercise/fitness equipment

09. Multi-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.)

10. Multi-Use Trail System (biking, walking, jogging)

11. Nature/outdoor education facilities

12. Off-leash dog park

13. Open space and conservation areas

14. Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment

15. Pickleball courts

16. Picnic shelters & BBQ Areas

17. Playgrounds

18. Recreation center (multi-use space for all ages)

19. Rectangular sports fields (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer)

20. Skate parks
21 Splash pads

22. Swimming pool

23. Tennis courts

24. Trees/Shade

25. Walking trails in parks

26. Water activities/Sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.)

27. Other:

11. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 10, or circle "NONE."]
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE
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12. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the programs/activities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. If you do not have a need for an item listed, please circle "9" for "No Need." Type of Programs/Services Fully Met Mostly Met Partly Met Not Met No Need

01. Gymnastics/tumbling programs

02. Cricket

03. Flag football

04. Lacrosse

05. Rugby

06. Pickleball lessons and leagues

07. Tennis lessons and leagues

08. Swim lessons

09. Other sports leagues

10. Community special events
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 11. Cultural enrichment programs

12. EGaming/ESports

13. Fitness and wellness programs

14. After school programs for youth of all ages

15. Preschool programs/early childhood education

16. Seasonal/Summer day camps

17. Seasonal/Summer sports camps

18. Outdoor environmental/nature camps and programs

19. Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.)

20. Performing arts programs (dance/music)

21. Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention

22. Programs for people with special needs

23. Programs for seniors
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) classes24. 4 3 2 1 9

25. Visual arts/crafts programs

26. Other:
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
9 9

13. Which FOUR programs/activities from the list in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 12, or circle "NONE."]
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE
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14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluating its community event offerings. From the list below, which THREE event types would you and the members of your household be MOST INTERESTED in participating? [Write in your answers using the numbers from the list below, or circle "NONE." For example, if your top choice is "Summer Camp Information Fair" you would write "11" in the space next to "1st" below.]

1. Cultural celebrations (ethnic music, traditions, performances)

2. Competitions (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses)

3. Employment/job fairs

4. Entertainment (music, movies, performers)

5. Environmental event (Water Matters Day, sustainability, recycling)

6. Food events (farmer's market, food tastings, beer/wine)

7. Health and wellness events (nutrition counseling, preventative health education, mental health wellness, community resources)

8. Holiday celebrations (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July)

9. Safety/crime prevention fairs

10. Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer)

11. Summer Camp Information Fair

12. Other _______________
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ NONE

15. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potential benefits of the City of Foster City's parks and recreation services by circling the corresponding number.

Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Don't
KnowParks and recreation services in Foster City... Agree Neutral Disagree

01. Helps to attract new residents 5
5 5
5 5
5 5
5 5
5 5
5 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 02. Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood and keep kids out of trouble

03. Improves my (my household's) mental health and reduces stress

04. Improves my (my household's) physical health and fitness

05. Increases my (my household's) property value

06. Is age-friendly and accessible to all age groups

07. Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live

08. Positively impacts economic/business development/tourism

09. Preserves open space and protects the environment

10. Provides jobs/professional development for youth

11. Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/family)

12. Provides volunteer opportunities for the community

16. Which FOUR of the benefits from the list in Question 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the first column in Question 15, or circle "NONE."]
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE

17. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall value that your household receives from Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs, or services. ____(5) Very satisfied
____(4) Satisfied
____(3) Neutral
____(2) Dissatisfied
____(1) Very dissatisfied
____(9) Don't know
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18. Maintenance. Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following maintenance activities provided in the Foster City Parks and Recreation System.

Very
Satisfied
Very
DissatisfiedMaintenance Activity/Task Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Don't Know

01. Athletic field maintenance 5
5 5
5 5
5 5
5 5
5 5
5 5
5 5
5 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 02. Athletic outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.)

03. Community/recreation/senior center maintenance

04. Dog park (off leash) maintenance and care

05. Graffiti removal/vandalism repair

06. Landscape care (planting beds)

07. Lawn mowing

08. Medians and cul-de-sacs

09. Natural Area/Conservation area management

10. Path/Trail (paved) maintenance

11. Pavilion/Picnic area maintenance

12. Playground safety and maintenance

13. Restroom maintenance

14. Trash/Litter/Waste pickup

15. Urban Forest/Tree maintenance

16. Waterways/Beaches

19. 20.

Which of the FOUR maintenance activities from the list in Question 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the first column in Question 18, or circle "NONE."]
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE
How supportive would you be of paying additional fees for improvements to the Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities and programs that are most important to your household? ____(1) Very supportive ____(2) Somewhat supportive ____(3) Not supportive ____(4) Not sure Demographics: The following questions are about you and your household. We ask these questions to ensure we reach all groups in Foster City and to see if all residents are experiencing City services equitably. Your individual responses will remain confidential.

21. 22.

How many years have you lived in the City of Foster City? Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? ______ years
____(01) Asian or Asian Indian
____(02) Black or African American
____(03) American Indian or Alaska Native
____(04) White
____(05) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
____(06) Hispanic or Latino
____(07) Other:

23. 24.

Your gender:
____(1) Male
____(2) Female
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DATE: March 3, 2025

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager

FROM: Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director
Laura Galli, Engineering Manager
Justin Lai, Senior Civil Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON THE DAYLIGHTING LAW - ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 413 AND THE CITY’S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by Minute Order, receive and accept the status update on Assembly Bill No. 413 (AB 413) Daylighting Law implementation. This is an informational report only. No additional action is required.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AB 413 or the “daylighting” law went into effect on January 1, 2024, which restricts parking vehicles within twenty (20) feet in advance of the vehicle approach side of any unmarked or marked crosswalk, or fifteen (15) feet of any crosswalk when the location has a curb extension (bulb out). The staff report summarizes steps taken to date, priority areas for implementation, and discusses next steps including coordinating with the Foster City Police Department (FCPD) for enforcement and education.

BACKGROUND
On October 10, 2023, the Governor approved AB 413 in an effort to improve safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers by increasing overall visibility at crosswalks. AB 413 is also referred to as the “daylighting law,” which makes it illegal to stop, stand, or park

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a vehicle within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any unmarked or marked crosswalk or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present. This bill was authored by Assembly Member Alex Lee and supported by the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) and Streets for All. Note that AB 413 was considered a "gut and amend" bill, meaning the original intent of the bill was significantly changed through amendments, essentially replacing the original text and creating a new law with the same bill number but substantially different regulations regarding vehicle parking near crosswalks.

While the bill went into effect on January 1, 2024, it was not enforceable by citation, until January 1, 2025, unless the area was painted or signed. Currently, this is state law and now both “marked” and “unmarked” crosswalks are enforceable by citation, regardless of the presence of red curb or no parking signage.

ANALYSIS
The Traffic Review Committee (TRC) received presentations pertaining to staff’s implementation and education plan on April 25, 2024, and September 26, 2024. During these meetings, the TRC indicated support of the plan and were in favor of the process.

Due to the vast number of crosswalks within the City, it would be difficult to stripe or sign all the restrictions. Staff have proposed to install red curb in phases, with priority given to areas with higher volumes of vulnerable roadway users.

The first phase includes installing red curbs where Safe Routes to School encourage pedestrians to travel. This work will be performed in-house by City maintenance crews.

The second phase includes incorporating the addition of red curbs as part of the annual paving projects. The paving projects traditionally have a striping contractor who can easily add additional red curb striping to the scope. Staff have included red curb additions to this year’s Street Resurfacing Project CIP 301-722. The third phase would be to install red curb at other high pedestrian locations, such as shopping centers and parks. The third phase will most likely overlap with the second due to the multiyear effort for both phases. This work would also be performed in-house by City maintenance crews.

By spreading the implementation in phases over multiple years, it creates a more manageable workload. Currently, the FCPD has been focusing on education and will continue to educate the public well into this year. This includes providing notices that include information about the law and talking with residents (Attachment 1). Staff understand that this is a new law, and many citizens might not be aware of the new requirements. Currently, a citation for violating the law would be approximately $40.

Additionally, staff has posted information on the City’s website to educate the public on the new law and is working with the Communications division to educate and create awareness to residents through social media posts as well as preparing a City-wide mailer for inclusion within the water and wastewater utility bills.

CEQA

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Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
While there are no costs associated with this update, this law will result in a substantial increase to required maintenance. The costs of additional labor and materials (paint and in some cases signage) will be absorbed by the current Streets Operations and Maintenance budget via the General Fund; Gas Tax, Measure A, M, W, and SB 1 funds when work is incorporated into specific Capital Improvement Program Projects; and the General Fund for costs associated with public outreach and enforcement.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Facilities and Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - AB 413 Educational Notice

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No Parking 20 Feet in advance of ANY crosswalk
Applies to both marked and unmarked crosswalks

PUBLIC NOTICE
New Daylighting Law
Vehicle Code 22500(n)
This is a an educational notice. Please make every effort to comply with this law going forward.

If you have questions, please contact the Foster City Police Department at 650-286-3300
As of January 1, 2025, AB 413 made it illegal to park 20 feet in advance of any crosswalk in California. The Foster City Police Department is opting to provide an education first approach to this new law, though it can be enforced in egregious situations. The law is valid whether curbs are painted or not.

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TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager

FROM: Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk Denise Bazzano, Assistant City Attorney
DEPARTMENT: Communications/City Clerk
City Attorney
SUBJECT: AMENDING SECTION 2.36.200, “MEETINGS-ABSENTEEISM” OF CHAPTER 2.36, “CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES” TO

SPECIFY THE NUMBER OF ABSENCES THAT WOULD

CONSTITUTE A RESIGNATION

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council introduce by title and waive further reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.36.200, “Meetings-Absenteeism” of Chapter 2.36, “Citizen Advisory Committees” of the Foster City Municipal Code (“FCMC”) to specify the number of absences that would constitute a resignation.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 4, 2024, the Council considered a request by former Councilmember Jon Froomin to agendize a discussion regarding attendance requirements for resident appointees to City Committees and Commissions. A majority of Councilmembers supported having that discussion.

On February 3, 2025, the Council introduced Ordinance No. 688, adding a new section

2.28.075, “Absenteeism” to Chapter 2.28 to specify requirements relating to the number of absences that would constitute a resignation for Planning Commissioners. At that meeting, the Council requested an opportunity to make similar revisions to Section

2.36.200 relating to Citizen Advisory Committees.

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The City Council has the power to establish Citizen Advisory Committees and a Planning Commission, pursuant to Government Code section 65100, and to delegate certain duties to those bodies. In Foster City, there are a number of Citizens Advisory Committees that recommend and advise the Council on special issues. Citizens Advisory Committees include the following: Audit, Parks and Recreation, Traffic Review, Youth Advisory, Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee and the Building Board of Appeals. Each advisory committee has varying meeting schedules, where some committees meet more often than others.

The Citizens Advisory Committees and the Planning Commission are established by formal action of the City Council and are therefore subject to the California Brown Act meeting requirements, including that a majority of the body are necessary to conduct a “meeting.” The City Council has also established various procedural rules and regulations for Citizens Advisory Committees (codified in Chapter 2.36 of the City’s Municipal Code) and the Planning Commission (codified in Chapter 2.28 of the City’s Municipal Code).

With regard to absenteeism for Citizens Advisory Committees, currently Section

2.36.200 of FCMC Chapter 2.36 requires, among other things, that any absence of a committee member for three consecutive regular meetings without formal notification to the committee chair or staff liaison is deemed to constitute resignation from the committee. The staff liaison is then required to provide notice of resignation to the City Clerk.

Absenteeism can impede the ability of any Citizens Advisory Committee to conduct its business. When members of a Committee are consistently absent and do not attend meetings, the body is not able to convene a meeting when less than a majority (or quorum) of the body is present. Absenteeism not only affects the productivity and efficiency of the Committee but it also creates additional work for City staff in having to cancel and reschedule meetings.

ANALYSIS
Staff has prepared the attached proposed ordinance (Attachment 1) to revise section

2.36.200 relating to absences for Citizens Advisory Committees consistent with the provisions in the new Section 2.28.075 for absences of the Planning Commission.

Section 2.36.200- Citizens Advisory Committees
The proposed ordinance would specify that absences from any three (3) consecutive regular meetings would constitute a resignation in subsection “A.” Subsection “B” to Section 2.36.200 would specify that absences from any five (5) regular or special meetings (either consecutive or non-consecutive, with or without formal notification to

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The proposed attendance requirements for the Advisory Committees in Subsection “B” would be consistent with the Planning Commission attendance requirements by specifying that five (5) absences from any regular or special meetings shall constitute a resignation. However, Council may want to consider differing the attendance requirements even further depending on how frequently the Committee meets. For example, the Citizen Sustainability Advisory Committee, Traffic Review Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Committee meet at least once a month, but the Audit Committee only meets twice per year and the Youth Advisory Committee meets approximately nine times per year (once per month from September to May). Thus, the Council may want to revise Subsection “B” to require a lower threshold of absences for the Audit Committee and the Youth Advisory Committee.

Any revisions to the proposed ordinance may be made prior to introduction of the proposed Ordinance.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The proposed ordinance is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378 as this would be a purely administrative change and not a “project” that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this item.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
City Council Operations and Improved Community Engagement Staff Empowerment and Operational Excellence
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Proposed Ordinance
Attachment 2 – Redline of Section 2.36.200

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ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.36.200, “MEETINGS-ABSENTEEISM” OF CHAPTER 2.36, “CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEES” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO SPECIFY THE

NUMBER OF ABSENCES FROM MEETINGS THAT WOULD CONSTITUTE A

RESIGNATION

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, a City Council has broad authority to appoint boards and commissions as part of the sub-government of the city, unless otherwise limited by state law; and
WHEREAS, the powers, duties, and method of appointment are established by the City Council, which defines the extent of the board or commission’s authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has the power to establish advisory committees and a Planning Commission, pursuant to Government Code section 65100, and to delegate certain duties to those bodies; and
WHEREAS, each member appointed by the City Council serves at the pleasure of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, attendance of members of the Citizens Advisory Committees at noticed regular and special meetings is critical to ensure that the business of the City is conducted in an efficient and expedient manner; and
WHEREAS , the City Council desires to establish clear requirements applicable to all Citizens Advisory Committee Members relating to absenteeism to ensure that Members of those bodies regularly attend the scheduled meetings and to specify the number of absences from meetings that would constitute a resignation.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are true and accurate and are incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2.Amendment. Section 2.36.200, “Meetings-Absenteeism” of Chapter

2.36, “Citizens Advisory Committees” within Title 2 of the Foster City Municipal Code is hereby amended by repealing that section in its entirety and replacing it to read as follows:
“2.36.200 Meetings—Absenteeism.

A. Absence from any three (3) consecutive regular meetings shall be deemed to constitute resignation from the committee.

B. Absence from any five (5) regular or special meetings (either consecutive or

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non-consecutive and either with or without formal notification to the committee chair or staff liaison) during a 12-month period shall be deemed to constitute a resignation from the committee.

C. If a resignation occurs pursuant to subsection A or B, the staff liaison shall cause notice of such resignation to be given to the city clerk for appropriate action and a vacancy will be deemed created and shall be filled pursuant to Section 2.36.070.” Section 3. CEQA. This ordinance is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378 as this would be a purely administrative change and not a “project” that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment.

Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect. The Council of the City of Foster City hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of this Ordinance be declared invalid or unenforceable.

Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after adoption as provided by Government Code section 36937.

Section 6. Publication; Certification. The City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published in accordance with State law.

This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 3rd day of March, 2025, and passed and adopted on the __________ 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
____________________________

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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Chapter 2.36

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Sections:

2.36.010 Establishment.

2.36.020 Membership vacancy—Notice.

2.36.030 Membership vacancy—Applications.

2.36.040 Members—City residence required.

2.36.050 Members—Terms.

2.36.060 Members—Reappointment and number of terms.

2.36.070 Membership vacancy—Filling.

2.36.080 Council representative.

2.36.090 Organizational meeting—New committees.

2.36.100 Officers—Nomination and election generally.

2.36.110 Officers—Election.

2.36.120 Officers—Taking office.

2.36.130 Officers—Terms of office.

2.36.140 Chair and vice-chair—Vacancy filling.

2.36.150 Chair and vice-chair—Duties.

2.36.160 Regular meetings.

2.36.170 Special meetings.

2.36.180 Meetings—Proceedings.

2.36.190 Meetings—Quorum.

2.36.200 Meetings—Absenteeism.

2.36.210 Meetings—Agenda.

2.36.220 Public records.

2.36.230 Order of business.

2.36.240 Committee recommendations.

2.36.250 Voting—Procedure.

2.36.260 Tie votes.

2.36.270 Changing vote.

2.36.280 Conflict of interest.

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2.36.010 Establishment.

The council may, from time to time, by resolution, establish citizens advisory committees. The resolution establishing a citizens advisory committee shall declare the purposes and functions of the committee, its duration, the number of members of the committee, all of whom to be appointed by a majority vote of the council. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.020 Membership vacancy—Notice.

The city clerk shall cause notice of the fact that a committee has been created or that a vacancy has occurred due to resignation or expiration of a term, and that applications for membership shall be received, to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, circulated in the city, at least four weeks prior to the date the council is scheduled to meet and consider making appointments. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.030 Membership vacancy—Applications.

All persons interested in serving on any committee shall submit to the city clerk a written request for appointment containing such information on their background and qualifications as they deem appropriate. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.040 Members—City residence required.

Members of all committees shall be residents of the city. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.050 Members—Terms.

Each member of a committee shall serve without compensation for a term of three years and at the pleasure of the council. Removal of any committee member shall be upon a majority vote of the council. (Ord. 602 § 1, 2016: Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.060 Members—Reappointment and number of terms.

All members of a committee shall be eligible for reappointment to one successive three-year term. Short terms and appointments to fill vacancies shall not be considered as terms for the purpose of this section.

No member may serve for more than two three-year terms in succession. This provision does not prohibit holding the office for more than two terms. For the purpose of determining the number of terms of office, only

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those terms of office occurring after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall be counted. (Ord. 563 § 1 (part), 2011: Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.070 Membership vacancy—Filling.

All vacancies shall be filled by a majority vote of the council. Notice of the vacancy shall be given as required for original appointments. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.080 Council representative.

One member of the council may be appointed as a liaison to each committee as a nonvoting member. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.090 Organizational meeting—New committees.

Within thirty days after the appointment of the members of a committee, and at the first regular meeting of such committee on or after January 1st of each year thereafter, the committee members shall meet and constitute themselves by the election of a chair, vice-chair, secretary and such other officers as the committee deems advisable. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.100 Officers—Nomination and election generally.

At the first meeting of the members of a committee, nominations shall be made and the election of officers accomplished as hereinafter provided. Subsequently, nominations shall be made and the election of officers made by the committee as a whole at the first regular meeting on or after January 1st of each year. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.110 Officers—Election.

Election of the officers shall be the first order of business under “new business” and shall be presided over by the council representative or by a temporary chair at the first meeting and by the current chair thereafter.

Election shall be by a majority of the members voting. Nominations shall be made by members of the committee. After the close of nominations, a vote for each nomination shall be made in the order received.

Once a majority vote is reached, election closes. All voting shall be made in public pursuant to the Ralph M.

Brown Act. No vote shall be made by secret ballot. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

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2.36.120 Officers—Taking office.

New officers shall assume their office and conduct the meeting immediately upon completion of the election. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.130 Officers—Terms of office.

Officers shall serve one year only and shall not succeed themselves. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.140 Chair and vice-chair—Vacancy filling.

In the event the vice-chair assumes the duties of chair permanently, a new vice-chair shall be appointed by a majority vote of the members of the committee. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.150 Chair and vice-chair—Duties.

A. The chair shall have the following duties:

1. To preside at all regular and special meetings of the committee;

2. To appoint such subcommittees as he or she determines necessary;

3. To appoint members of such subcommittees and to designate the chair of each subcommittee;

4. To perform all such other duties as established by this chapter, as may be designated by the majority of the committee and as are normally incident to such office; and

5. In the event that the chair and the vice-chair are to be absent from a regular or special meeting, the chair may designate a chair pro tem for such meeting.

B. The vice-chair shall have the following duties:

1. To preside over all meetings during the absence or disability of the chair; and

2. To have such other duties as may be delegated to him or her by the chair. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.160 Regular meetings.

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Each committee shall, by resolution, establish a time and place for its regular meetings. The staff liaison shall cause notice of the regular meetings and the agenda for each to be given to local newspapers. The city clerk shall post agendas of regular meetings on the bulletin board outside the fire department. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.170 Special meetings.

Notice of any special meetings and the agenda therefor shall be posted by the city clerk on the bulletin board outside the fire department. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.180 Meetings—Proceedings.

All meetings of a committee or subcommittee thereof shall be held, adjourned and special meetings called as provided by the Ralph M. Brown Act, as the same shall be from time to time amended, and shall be open to the public who shall be allowed to participate in all deliberations but shall not make motions or participate in voting. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.190 Meetings—Quorum.

A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum, which shall be necessary for the conduct of any business. For the purposes of this section, the number of members of a committee shall be that set forth in the resolution establishing the committee or the number of members currently appointed and serving. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.200 Meetings—Absenteeism.

Absence from any three consecutive regular meetings without formal notification to the committee chair or staff liaison shall be deemed to constitute resignation from the committee. The staff liaison shall cause notice of such resignation to be given to the city clerk for appropriate action. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006) A. Absence from any three (3) consecutive regular meetings shall be deemed to constitute resignation from the committee.

B. Absence from any five (5) regular or special meetings (either consecutive or non-consecutive and either with or without formal notification to the committee chair or staff liaison) during a 12-month period shall be deemed to constitute a resignation from the committee.

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2.36.210 Meetings—Agenda.

All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents or other matters to be submitted to the committee for review shall be submitted to the staff liaison who shall deliver the same to the members of the committee not later than seventy-two hours preceding any regular meeting pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act. The staff liaison shall prepare the agenda and deliver the same to the city clerk for posting and filing. At least seventy-two hours prior to the meeting, the staff liaison shall cause the agenda and all supporting documents to be personally delivered, sent electronically, or mailed to each of the members of the committee and shall forward a copy of the agenda to the city clerk for posting pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

Pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion of items can take place on items not on the posted agenda unless an “emergency situation” exists as defined in the Ralph M. Brown Act. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.220 Public records.

All correspondence addressed to the committee which is received by the staff liaison or any member of the committee shall become a public record upon its receipt and being filed by the staff liaison. A complete, original set of all documents, correspondence, agendas and minutes of the committee shall be kept in the office of the staff liaison available to the public for inspection. All agendas and minutes of the committee shall be kept in the office of the city clerk available to the public for inspection. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.230 Order of business.

A. The business of the committee shall be taken up for consideration and disposition in the following order:

1. Call to order;

2. Roll call;

3. Introductions;

4. Public forum;

5. Approval of minutes;

6. Reports;

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7. Old business;

8. New business;

9. Communications;

10. Adjournment.

B. The order of business shall not be changed except by majority of the committee. Except as provided by this chapter, other rules adopted by the committee or applicable provisions of law, the procedures shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.240 Committee recommendations.

All committee recommendations for council action shall be reviewed by the city manager before presentation to the council. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.250 Voting—Procedure.

Any vote of the committee, including a roll call vote, may be registered by a member by answering “yes” for an affirmative vote, “no” for a negative vote or “abstain,” upon his or her name being called by the secretary. The chair may call for a unanimous consent and, if there is no objection, the vote shall be recorded as unanimous. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.260 Tie votes.

Tie votes shall be deemed lost motions and the matter may be reconsidered. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.270 Changing vote.

A committee member may change his or her vote or withdraw his or her vote only if he or she makes a request to do so immediately following the announcement of the vote by the secretary and prior to the time that the next item in the order of business is taken up. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

2.36.280 Conflict of interest.

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Committee members shall not participate in any vote which is upon an item in which they have an interest unless such interest is deemed to be remote and specific steps are taken to insure disclosure as provided by statute. (Ord. 531 § 1 (part), 2006)

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Foster City City CouncilMarch 3, 2025

Foster City City Council
March 3, 2025