(As of February 2025)
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
(As of February 2025)
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