Agenda packet — Foster City City Council, March 17, 2025

CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
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Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.

AGENDA
Monday, March 17, 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 March 3, 2025

5.2. 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 (First Reading on March 3, 2025)
a) Adopt Ordinance

5.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Supporting the Wyland Foundation’s 2025 Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

5.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing (1) an Agreement with Fehr and Peers in the Amount of $130,000 for Professional Transportation Planning and Engineering Services for the Foster City Bicycle And Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) Project; (2) A Project Contingency in the Amount of $20,000; (3) Designating the Traffic Review Committee as the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; and (4) Finding the Approval Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15306 – Information Collection a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

5.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Accepting the Work Performed by Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. dba Shaw Sports Synthetic Turf for the Edgewater Park Softball and Soccer Synthetic Turf Resurfacing Project (CIP 301712) and Directing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

5.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of Funding in the Amount of $30,000 from the San Mateo Foster City School District, City Capital Project Fund from (Fund 301) to the Street Rehabilitation Project (20242025) CIP 301722; Award of Construction Contract to MCK Services, Inc. (MCK) for the Construction of the Street Rehabilitation Project (20242025) CIP301722; Execution of a Task Order with CSG Consultants for Construction Management, Inspection Services, and Material Testing Services; and Finding the Approval Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3) and 15301(C)—Existing Facilities a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

6. REPORTS

6.1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Improvements Project (CIP 455 652) Clean Water Program Update for Quarter 4 – October Through December 2024
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute order, Receive and Accept Report

6.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024 a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.3. Overview of the Process for General Plan Amendment of Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on February 27, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

8. 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.

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Diane Pitman and Austris Rungis Employee Organization: AFSCME

9.2. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case)

9.3. Report Out from Closed Session

10. 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.

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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 17, 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 March 3, 2025

5.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Supporting the Wyland Foundation’s 2025 Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

6. REPORTS

6.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024 a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.3. Overview of the Process for General Plan Amendment of Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on February 27, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Diane Pitman and Austris Rungis Employee Organization: AFSCME

9.2. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case)

9.3. Report Out from Closed Session

10. 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 17, 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 March 3, 2025

5.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Supporting the Wyland Foundation’s 2025 Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

6. REPORTS

6.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024 a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.3. Overview of the Process for General Plan Amendment of Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on February 27, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Diane Pitman and Austris Rungis Employee Organization: AFSCME

9.2. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case)

9.3. Report Out from Closed Session

10. 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 17, 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 March 3, 2025

5.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Supporting the Wyland Foundation’s 2025 Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

6. REPORTS

6.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024 a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.3. Overview of the Process for General Plan Amendment of Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on February 27, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Diane Pitman and Austris Rungis Employee Organization: AFSCME

9.2. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case)

9.3. Report Out from Closed Session

10. 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 17, 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 March 3, 2025

5.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Supporting the Wyland Foundation’s 2025 Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

6. REPORTS

6.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024 a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

6.3. Overview of the Process for General Plan Amendment of Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

7. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on February 27, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Diane Pitman and Austris Rungis Employee Organization: AFSCME

9.2. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case)

9.3. Report Out from Closed Session

10. 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 MARCH 3, 2025

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of March 3, 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: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager; Benjamin Stock, City Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City/District Manager; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Cory Call, Police Chief; Nate Cruz, Finance Director; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Frank Fanara, Parks Manager; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Laura Galli, Engineering Manager; Justin Lai, Senior Engineer; Katherine Estrada, Deputy City Clerk; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, seconded by Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:

City/EMID Consent Calendar

1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025; and

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6 2. EMID Resolution No. 3793, “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 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).”

NEW BUSINESS
STATUS OF CITY COUNCIL STANDING SUBCOMMITTEES. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2015.

Communications Director/City Clerk Schaus presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Niederhofer, seconded by Vice Mayor Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2015, and directing staff to disband the City Council Standing Subcommittees (Land Use, Infrastructure/Facilities, Communications & Public Engagement, Transportation, and Economic Development/Sustainability).

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 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3794.

Finance Director Cruz presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2025-13, “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,” and EMID Resolution No. 3794, “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.” 2ND QUARTER FY 2024-2025 FINANCIAL UPDATE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2016.

Finance Director Cruz presented the staff report.

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7 Discussion ensued.

Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel, seconded by Councilmember/Director Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2016, to receive and accept the 2nd Quarter FY 2024-2025 Financial Update.

FY 2025-2026 ANNUAL BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2017.

Finance Director Cruz presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember/Director Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2017, directing staff as follows:

1. Continue to maintain current service levels to the community while exploring opportunities to increase efficiency;

2. Continue to explore all possible revenue enhancing opportunities; and

3. Explore the use of General Obligation debt to fund capital costs.

RECESS. The meeting recessed at 8:03 p.m. and reconvened at 8:09 p.m.

REPORTS
PARKS MASTER PLAN GENERAL PROJECT UPDATE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2018.

Parks Manager Fanara presented the staff report and Peter Winch from Wallace Roberts & Todd (WRT) presented a PowerPoint presentation.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Venkat, seconded by Councilmember Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2018, to receive and accept the Parks Master Plan General Project Update.

DAYLIGHTING LAW – ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 413 AND THE CITY’S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2019.

Public Works Director Brozyna and Senior Civil Engineer Lai presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

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8 Motion by Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2019, to receive and accept the Update on the Daylighting Law – Assembly Bill No. 413 and the City’s Implementation Plan.

ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
AMEND 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 Attorney Stock presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, and carried by roll call vote, 3-2-0, Councilmember Niederhofer and Councilmember Sullivan voted “no”, to introduce ordinance by title only, waive further reading, and pass ordinance to second reading, “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” with exceptions for the Youth Advisory Committee, which will be exempt from attendance requirements, and the Audit Committee, where the absence from any two (2) consecutive meetings shall be deemed to constitute a resignation.

COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.

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.

CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND

REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager Chatwin reminded the City Council that there will be a study session on March 10 in the Emergency Operations Center to discuss a code of conduct.

Councilmember/Director Niederhofer stated that she attended the Emergency Services Council meeting and the Planning Commission meeting on February 20. On February 27, she attended the Elected Leaders Training 2025 hosted by Leadership Council San Mateo County, then later attended the Peninsula Clean Energy Board meeting.

Councilmember/Director Venkat reported that Commute.org has launched their CommuteStar app, which allows users to track and earn rewards for sustainable commutes. On February 25, she visited Foster City Elementary School and their new

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9 sensory room for students to use to decompress. She wished a happy Women’s History Month and a happy Ramadan to those who celebrate.

Councilmember/Director Sullivan stated he attended the San Mateo Union High School District Board meeting on February 27. He encouraged the public to view the new mural at San Mateo County’s Navigation Center in Redwood City. He also reminded the public to vote in the San Mateo County March 4, 2025 Special Election.

Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel stated he attended the Rethink Waste (formerly SBWMA (South Bayside Waste Management)) Board meeting on February 27 where they approved expenditures for the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). On March 1, he attended the Foster City Little League Opening Day Ceremony.

Mayor/President Jimenez stated she attended the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) Congestion Management and Environmental Quality Committee (CMEQ) meeting on February 24. On February 27, she attended the Emperor of Japan’s 65th birthday reception hosted by the Japanese Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco. On February 28, she attended the Council of Cities meeting in Daly City. On March 1, she attended the Foster City Little League Opening Day Ceremony, and the San Mateo County Chapter of Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) Speak and Lead with Pride program as a guest judge.

ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Jimenez adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

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6 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 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

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6 resignation from the committee, with exceptions for the Youth Advisory Committee, which will be exempt from attendance requirements, and the Audit Committee, where the absence from any two (2) consecutive meetings shall be deemed to constitute a resignation.

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 17th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
____________________________

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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12 DATE: March 17, 2025

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

FROM: Kevin Ortiz, Management Analyst
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
SUBJECT: SUPPORT OF THE WYLAND FOUNDATION'S 2025 NATIONAL

MAYOR'S CHALLENGE FOR WATER CONSERVATION

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution in support of the Wyland Foundation's 2025 National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Founded in 1993, the Wyland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world’s ocean, waterways, and marine life. Through partnerships with public, non-profit, and private sector organizations that share its mission, which include the National League of Cities, The Toro Company, Zenni Optical, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Wyland Foundation encourages environmental awareness through community events, education programs, and public art projects.

In 2012, the Wyland Foundation created the first annual National Mayor’s Water Conservation Challenge with the support of Mayors and participation of cities throughout the nation. The water conservation challenge is a non-profit national community service campaign that encourages Mayors, as local community leaders, to inspire residents in their cities/communities to make a series of simple pledges at mywaterpledge.com to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution, and save energy.

Due to the success of the national campaign and increased participation of cities and

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13 communities to achieve the goal of water conservation, the Wyland Foundation’s National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation continues to be held on an annual basis. To ensure Foster City’s participation in this water education and conservation initiative, it is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution in support of the Wyland Foundation’s 2025 National Challenge for Water Conservation.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
After a hiatus last year, the Wyland Foundation’s 2025 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation has returned for its 15th annual nationwide community service campaign, which takes place between April 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025. In 2023, the year that the campaign was most recently held, residents from cities in all 50 U.S. states pledged to reduce their annual consumption of freshwater by approximately 1.8 billion gallons, reduce waste sent to landfills by 49 million pounds, including the reduction of 4.1 million single-use plastic water bottles, and preventing more than one hundred thousand pounds of hazardous waste from entering watersheds.

Community benefits for participating in the water conservation campaign include the following:
Save costs for consumers
Save infrastructure and operating costs for cities
Protect watersheds and ecosystems
Promote drought resiliency
Reward residents and community members for positive resource conservation behavior
Provide immediate feedback with real-time city by city results that can be measured and compared to neighboring cities
The State of California has experienced severe drought conditions in recent years. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a Proclamation on July 8, 2021 declaring a State of Emergency in effect in 50 counties throughout the state, including San Mateo County. In tandem with the Proclamation, Governor Newsom issued State of California Executive Order N-10-21 establishing a voluntary statewide water conservation target of 15% from their 2020 levels. As cities and communities throughout the state continue to engage in water conservation efforts to meet the voluntary statewide targets, the City Council’s adoption of the attached resolution will affirm Foster City’s commitment to sustainability and water resource conservation.

The City of Foster City has participated in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation since 2022. Most recently, at the March 20, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution expressing support for the 2023 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Following that meeting, City staff registered the City of Foster City to participate in the water conservation challenge.

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14 Based on the number of residents making the pledge and participating in the challenge in 2023, the Wyland Foundation noted the following metrics for Foster City:
Water savings – 623,578 gallons of water
Electricity savings – 43,931 kilowatt hours
Consumer cost savings in the amount of $8,449
Reduction of 1,557 single-use plastic water bottles
Elimination of 44 pounds of hazardous waste from entering watersheds Reduction of 17,858 pounds of waste contributed to landfills Reduction of 2.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide emitted Should the City Council approve this year’s participation in the challenge, City staff will continue to coordinate community outreach efforts through multiple mediums/platforms used by the City, including, but not limited to: press release, newsletter, and social media. Participating in the challenge will provide the Foster City community with the opportunity to learn about water resources and infrastructure, conserve water, reduce pollution, and help alleviate the severe drought conditions experienced in the region and state.

California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the attached resolution.

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

Attachment 1 - Resolution

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3 RESOLUTION NO.____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY SUPPORTING THE WYLAND FOUNDATION’S 2025 MAYOR’S CHALLENGE FOR

WATER CONSERVATION

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City, the region of San Mateo County, and the State of California continue to explore ways to manage residential consumption of water and power, and to encourage its residents to care for our natural resources; and WHEREAS, cities can engage in efforts to inspire their own communities, as well as their neighboring cities, to become better environmental stewards; and WHEREAS, the 15 th Annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation presented by the Wyland Foundation, with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense, The Toro Company, and the National League of Cities, is a non-profit challenge to residents to encourage pollution reduction and smart water use; and
WHEREAS, with the encouragement of their Mayors, residents may register their participation in their city's Challenge online by making simple pledges to decrease their water use and to reduce pollution for the period of one year, thereby assisting their cities to apply State and Federal water conservation strategies and to target mandated reductions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City has participated in the Wyland Foundation’s Annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation since 2022; and WHEREAS, most recently, at the March 20, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution expressing support for the 2023 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, which provided the Foster City community with the opportunity to participate in the Challenge for the second time; and WHEREAS, as a result of participating in the 2023 Challenge, Foster City achieved significant savings in water, electricity, and consumer costs, in addition to a reduction of hazardous waste from entering watersheds and landfills, single-use plastic water bottles, and carbon dioxide emissions; and
WHEREAS, from April 1-30, 2025, the City of Foster City wishes to encourage its residents along with its neighboring communities to take the Wyland Foundation’s Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation by making a series of online pledges at mywaterpledge.com to reduce their impact on the environment and to see immediate savings in their water, trash, and electricity bills.

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3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby resolve, declare, and determine as follows:

SECTION 1. The City of Foster City agrees and supports the Wyland Foundation’s Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.

SECTION 2. The program is to be implemented from April 1-30, 2025, through a series of communication and outreach strategies, whether new or existing, to encourage Foster City residents to take the water conservation "Challenge." SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 17th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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17 DATE: March 17, 2025

TO: Mayor and Members of the Foster City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City 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 FEHR AND PEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FOSTER CITY

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN (BPMP) PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing:

1. The Mayor to execute an agreement with Fehr and Peers in the amount of $130,000 for professional transportation planning and engineering services for the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project; and

2. A project contingency in the amount of $20,000 with authorization given to the City Manager to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount; and

3. The designation of the Foster City Traffic Review Committee as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for the purposes of the BPMP project, as required by the Transportation Development Authority (TDA) Article 3 Grant terms; and

4. Find that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 – Information Collection.

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18 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) Project aims to improve cycling and walking conditions throughout the City. Staff solicited proposals for professional transportation planning and engineering services to assist with the development of a BPMP. Fehr and Peers was selected through a qualification-based selection process. The attached resolution authorizes the award of an agreement with Fehr and Peers in the amount of $130,000 and establishes a $20,000 project contingency. The proposed fees have been negotiated and determined reasonable based on the scope of services. Funding in the amount of $160,000 is available for this project, half of which will be reimbursed by a grant secured from the TDA. The remaining half is from the General Plan Maintenance Fund, which is funded separately from the General Fund. City Council’s approval of the attached resolution will allow Fehr and Peers to proceed with the development of the BPMP.

BACKGROUND
In July 2023, the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury published a report entitled “Bike Safety in San Mateo County,” which contained recommendations to enhance and promote bike safety and usage. Recommendation Five (R5) stated that “each city, town, and unincorporated county should update or generate a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan if their current plan is older than five years.” Currently, Foster City does not have a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, although the City previously performed a Bicycle Network Assessment and Safe Routes to School Assessment in 2018. Funding was included in the City’s budget to prepare a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in conformance with the Grand Jury’s recommendation.

On September 18, 2023, the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) issued a Call for Projects under the TDA Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program FY 2023/2024. In November 2023, the City of Foster City submitted the BPMP Project and requested grant funding in the amount of $80,000 from C/CAG. In May 2024, C/CAG notified the City that the project was selected by the C/CAG Board to be recommended for MTC’s final approval. On August 28, 2024, the MTC approved allocations of TDA funds to the City for the BPMP Project, offsetting half of the City’s currently budgeted funds.

Staff developed a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional transportation planning and engineering services to facilitate the development of a BPMP. On November 4, 2024, the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2024-116, approving the RFP for the BPMP and authorizing staff to begin consultant selection.

ANALYSIS
Consultant Evaluation

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19 Subsequently, the RFP was distributed to various consulting firms and was posted on the Foster City website. Despite broad outreach to qualified consultants, only one proposal was submitted for consideration. Following the submittal deadline, staff performed outreach to all prospective firms that did not propose and received the following feedback:
- Several consultants voiced limited availability due to existing commitments, which prevented them from submitting a proposal.
- Perceived competition between firms led some consultants to drop out of the RFP process and prioritize other projects.
- Two consultants projected higher project costs than the City had budgeted.

Based on market research performed by staff, the City’s budget was found to be adequate for the scope of work.
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As such, it would not have been in the City’s best interest to restart the advertising process and solicit proposals again. Staff determined it was prudent to proceed with evaluating the sole proposal from Fehr and Peers. An evaluation committee consisting of staff members from the Public Works and Community Development Departments reviewed the proposal. Following the review process, the evaluation committee determined that Fehr and Peers is well qualified for the project. Fehr and Peers demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the project scope and met the criteria established by the RFP.

Fehr and Peers has a positive track record based on their experience on previous Foster City projects including the 2018 Bike Network Assessment and Safe Routes to School projects, which are both foundational to the Foster City BPMP. Furthermore, Fehr and Peers is deeply acquainted with Foster City, as it has performed various traffic studies as part of EIRs for several of the City’s Development projects in past years.

Utilizing their services for the BPMP will allow Fehr and Peers to build on their previous work and provide continuity in planning, ensuring that the strategies developed are aligned with earlier assessments and tailored to the City's evolving needs. Their familiarity with Foster City's infrastructure and goals will also contribute to a more efficient and seamless process, which was reflected in their well-calibrated cost proposal.

Overall, Fehr and Peers has demonstrated the quality of work it provides in transportation planning and engineering services throughout the state in the contracts it had with Sonoma County, the City of South San Francisco, and the San Diego Association of Governments. In addition, Fehr and Peers has completed similar Bicycle and Pedestrian planning projects with the City of Redwood City, San Leandro, and Emeryville.

City Council’s approval of the attached resolution will allow Fehr and Peers to proceed with the development of the BPMP. Staff anticipates that the BPMP will be completed by December 2025.

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20 TDA Article 3 Grant Funding Requirements
As part of the terms of the TDA Article 3 grant, the City must designate a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to review deliverables and provide input throughout the process. For the purposes of this project, the Traffic Review Committee (TRC) will act as the City’s BPAC for the Foster City BPMP development and ultimately endorse the plan for adoption by City Council.

Additionally, TDA grant funding is made available to recipients through a reimbursement process. The reimbursement process requires recipients to submit an annual certified fiscal and compliance audit, in accordance with Section 99245 of the Public Utilities Code, for the fiscal year in which funds are requested for reimbursement.

Staff will hire a third-party auditor to perform the required audit. Staff anticipate that the audit will be completed by December 2026, after which grant funds will be disbursed back to the City.

CEQA
The approval of the award of the contract to Fehr and Peers 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 project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15306 (Class 6-Information Collection) as Fehr and Peers will be providing data collection, research and resource evaluation activities, on behalf of the City, which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These services are part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted or funded.

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed fees in the amount of $130,000 have been negotiated and determined reasonable based on the scope of services. Additionally, a project contingency in the amount of $20,000 or approximately 15% of the agreement amount is recommended to pay for additional services resulting from unforeseen circumstances. Funding in the amount of $160,000 is available in the General Plan Maintenance Fund for the project, including the cost of the fiscal audit. The General Plan Maintenance Fund is supported by building permit fees, collected at the time of permit issuance and provides a dedicated funding source for future General Plan updates and zoning and building code updates without relying on the General Fund.

TDA Article 3 grant funds in the amount of $80,000 will be disbursed to the City upon approval of reimbursement request to MTC and submission of the fiscal audit. Any reimbursed funds will be returned to the City.

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

Attachment 1 –Resolution
Attachment 2 – Agreement

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8 RESOLUTION NO.____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AUTHORIZING (1) AN AGREEMENT WITH FEHR AND PEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING

SERVICES FOR THE FOSTER CITY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN (BPMP) PROJECT; (2) A PROJECT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; (3) DESIGNATING OF THE TRAFFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE AS THE CITY’S BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND (4) FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15306 – INFORMATION COLLECTION

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project (BPMP) aims to address bicycle and pedestrian safety and needs throughout the City; and WHEREAS, at the November 4, 2024 Council Meeting, the Foster City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2024-116 approving the scope of services and authorizing the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP); and
WHEREAS, the RFP was advertised and one (1) transportation planning and engineering firm submitted a proposal; and
WHEREAS, as a result of a Qualification Based Selection process, Fehr and Peers was selected by reason of their in-depth project understanding, experience and specialized skills to provide the services desired by the City; and WHEREAS, the terms and fees of the consultant 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 $20,000 will enable expedient resolution of changes to the agreement resulting from any unforeseen conditions; and WHEREAS, the Traffic Review Committee will act as the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee as required by the Transportation Development Authority Article 3 Grant terms to review deliverables and provide input throughout the process; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding in the amount of $160,000 exists in the project budget; and
WHEREAS, grant funding in the amount of $80,000 has been secured from the TDA to offset half of the project costs.

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8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby:

1. Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fehr and Peers, dated March 17, 2025, in the amount of $130,000 for professional transportation planning and engineering services for the development of the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan;

2. Approve a project contingency in the amount of $20,000 with authorization given to the City Manager to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount;

3. Authorize the designation of the City’s Traffic Review Committee as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for the purposes of the BPMP project to review deliverables and provide input throughout the process, as required by the Transportation Development Authority Article 3 Grant terms; and

4. Find that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 – Information Collection.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 17th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR PROFESSIONAL

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR

THE FOSTER CITY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN (BPMP) This Agreement is made and entered into as of the 17 th day of March, 2025 by and between the City of Foster City hereinafter called "CITY" and Fehr and Peers hereinafter called "CONSULTANT".

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

WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide professional engineering services in the CITY;
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is qualified to provide such services to the CITY and; 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.

2. 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, CITY may with or without cause, direct CONSULTANT to suspend, delay or interrupt Services, in whole or in part, for such periods of time as CITY may determine in its sole discretion. (c) CITY 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

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25 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/2022 2 part thereof, and not cure such breach within ten (10) calendar days of the date of CITY’s written notice to CONSULTANT demanding such cure, in which case CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for all loss, cost, expense, damage and liability resulting from such breach and termination. (d) CITY may terminate performance of the Services under this Agreement in whole, or from time to time in part, for convenience, whenever CITY determines that such termination is in CITY’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.

3. Compensation; Expenses; Payment. CITY 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 one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000). Invoices for amounts in excess of one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000) 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 the City Manager (for contracts less than $50,000) or City Council (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 CITY, 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 CITY including, without limitation, CONSULTANT's transmittal of all deliverables to CITY required by EXHIBIT A.

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

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26 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 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 CITY 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 CITY. CITY shall not be liable for, and CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to, any payment for Services performed before this Agreement's execution.

4. Employee Wages; Records; Apprentices: Consultant shall pay prevailing wages to its employees on any agreement in excess of $1,000.00. Copies of the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Agreement, as determined by the Director of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, are on file at the County’s Capital Projects Office and may be obtained from the California Department of Industrial Relations website [http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm].

Consultant shall comply with the 8-hours per day/40 hours per week/overtime/working hours restrictions for all employees, pursuant to the California Labor Code. Consultant and all subconsultants shall keep and maintain accurate employee payroll records for Work performed under the Agreement. The payroll records shall be certified and submitted as required by law, including Labor Code Sections 1771.4 (if applicable) and 1776, including to the Labor Commissioner no less frequently than monthly. Consultant shall comply fully with Labor Code Section 1777.5 in the hiring of apprentices for work relating to the Agreement. If the Agreement exceeds $2,000 and is funded with federal funds, then Consultant shall pay federal Davis Bacon wages and comply with applicable federal requirements.

5. Additional Services. In the event CITY 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 the City Manager (for contracts less than $50,000) or City Council (for contracts $50,000 or more) by motion duly made and carried, and with approval from CONSULTANT as evidenced by an amendment to this Agreement signed by both parties hereto. 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

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27 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/2022 4 modified by written amendment, all other terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed incorporated in each such amendment.

6. 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 CITY for review and copying during regular business hours at CONSULTANT’s place of business or as otherwise agreed upon by the parties.

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

8. Reliance on Professional Skill of CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT represents that it has the necessary professional skills to perform the services required and the CITY shall rely on such skills of the CONSULTANT to do and perform the work. In performing services hereunder CONSULTANT shall perform its services consistent with the degree of skill, care, and diligence ordinarily provided by professionals performing similar to those to be performed by CONSULTANT in the same or similar locale under the same or similar circumstances to that of 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 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 projects in the same or similar locale and under the same or similar circumstances to that of CONSULTANT under this Agreement.

The granting of any progress payment by CITY, or the receipt thereof by CONSULTANT, or any inspection, review, approval or oral statement by any representative of CITY 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 Services that are not in accordance with this Agreement, including but not limited to cases where the defective or non- conforming Services may not have been apparent or detected at the time of such payment, inspection, review or approval.

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9. 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 CITY, become the property of CITY.

10. Relationship of Parties. CONSULTANT is an independent Contractor and does not act as City’s agent in any capacity, whatsoever. CONSULTANT is not entitled to any benefits that CITY provides to CITY 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 CITY’s responsibility.

11. Schedule. CONSULTANT shall adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A; provided, that CITY 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.

CONSULTANT acknowledges the importance to CITY of CITY’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.

12. Indemnity. To the fullest extent allowed by law, CONSULTANT hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and save harmless CITY 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, City of Foster City or Estero Municipal Improvement District, its Council, boards, 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

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29 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/2022 6 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 City of Foster City and Estero Municipal Improvement District, its Council, boards, commissions, officers, employees and agents against any responsibility or liability in contravention of Sections 2782 and 2782.8 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.

13. Insurance. Prior to execution of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall furnish to CITY 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, CITY 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 CITY 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 CITY at its sole discretion may purchase the coverage required and the cost will be paid by CONSULTANT.

14. 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

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30 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/2022 7 Code, and CONSULTANT certifies that he will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this agreement.

15. 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 CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

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

CITY: City of Foster City
610 Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, CA 94404-2299
Attention: Claire McWilliams
CONSULTANT: Fehr and Peers
345 California Street Suite 450
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-354-0300
Erin Ferguson, Principal
[email protected]

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

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

19. 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.

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20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Conflict of Interest. CONSULTANT represents and warrants that it presently has no interest, and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, 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 CITY that CONSULTANT has disclosed any potential conflict of interest, and will have no future conflict of interest, in providing CITY 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.

23. Liability of CITY.

Except as provided in Exhibit A, Services to be Provided by CONSULTANT and Exhibit C, Insurance, CITY'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 CITY 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.

CITY 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

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32 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/2022 9 CONSULTANT, or by any of its employees, even though such equipment be furnished, rented or loaned to CONSULTANT by CITY. 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 CITY 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, CITY 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 CITY or CONSULTANT may have under this Agreement or any applicable law. All rights and remedies of CITY or CONSULTANT, whether under this Agreement or other applicable law, shall be cumulative.

24. 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 a modification of the terms of this Agreement unless this Agreement is modified as provided below.

25. 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 not less than 30 days entitles either party to terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other party, without further penalty or compensation.

26. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibits A, B, C, and D comprises the entire Agreement.

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33 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 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.

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
Dated: _________________________________ Stacy Jimenez, Mayor
ATTEST:

Dated: ________________________________ Priscilla Schaus, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:

Benjamin Stock, City Attorney

CONSULTANT
Dated:

Erin Ferguson, Principal

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EXHIBIT A

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, PAYMENTS, PROJECTS AND SCHEDULE, AND

DELIVERABLES FOR

THE FOSTER CITY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN (BPMP)

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
This is an Exhibit attached to, and made a part of and incorporated by reference to the Agreement dated March 17, 2025, by and between Fehr and Peers, hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT" and the City of Foster City, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" providing for professional transportation planning and engineering services.

In response to a request for proposals from the City of Foster City from qualified consultants to provide professional transportation planning and engineering services to provide transportation planning, engineering, documentation, and support necessary efforts for the preparation and adoption of a new BPMP, consultant proposed services as described in this section, attached hereto and hereafter incorporated by reference.

The services will include the creation of a comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) which will:

Present and detail the existing bicycle network;
Identify current gaps and future opportunities to improve pedestrian and bike ridership;
Provide connections between Foster City’s existing bicycle and pedestrian network;
Consider greater regional connections and future developments outside of the City;
Support and advance the City’s efforts toward creating safe routes to school and ensuring equitable access to planned or developed facilities and amenities throughout the City;
Provide recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian needs and facility recommendations;
Identify and prioritize potential projects to enhance the existing bicycle and pedestrian network;
Propose an implementation plan.

The project will be administered by the Foster City Public Works Department with assistance from other City departments. The consultant will provide leadership for the entire consultant team and work closely with City staff, the Traffic Review Committee (City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee), and the broader community to identify

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Consultant(s) will be responsible for facilitating community outreach in coordination with the City. While significant outreach was conducted for the previous 2018 studies, the City intends to build upon existing knowledge and conduct additional public outreach events for feedback through the project tasks.

The scope of services is arranged into seven (7) tasks:

1) Project Management and Work Plan
2) Existing Conditions, Data Collection, and Review
3) Public Outreach
4) Citywide Infrastructure Needs and Demands Assessment 5) Potential Goals and Policy Development
6) Recommendations and Implementation Strategy
7) Draft and Final Plan

SCOPE OF WORK BY TASK

The City will authorize, in writing, consultant(s)’ work on each task. The City 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 City may reject incomplete submittals or submittals which, in its sole judgement, were not subjected to an adequate quality control review.

I. TASK 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND WORK PLAN

A. Project Management and Controls

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

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, City, 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 City shall approve the consultant’s Project Manager.

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2. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the consultant shall submit to the City a final work plan that shall include:

B. 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).

C. The roles and responsibilities of the project team members, including sub-consultants.

D. A schedule that details project activities in an appropriate time frame consistent with the duration of this Agreement.

3. 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.

4. The consultant shall be available for consultation with the City 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.

5. Other project management tasks include:
Organize and document monthly team meetings.
Creation of a shared Project directory (Sharepoint)

Deliverables:
Shared project directory
Monthly invoice submittals
Monthly team meetings
Agendas and meeting summaries for monthly team meetings

B. Preparation of Work Plan
The consultant shall develop a work plan and schedule that will establish a meeting and presentation schedule (team meetings, City Council, Traffic Review Committee (TRC) and public meetings for community participation), and establish communication channels with other departments, local and regional bicycle/pedestrian committees, and the general public.

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Deliverables:
Kick-Off Meeting
Detailed work plan and schedule encompassing the full scope of work, meeting and presentation schedule, engagement with City staff, the City’s TRC, local bicycle advocacy groups, and written comments.

II. TASK 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS, DATA COLLECTION AND REVIEW The purpose of Task 2 is to establish the present conditions, challenges, and opportunities of Foster City’s existing bicycle and pedestrian network based on available data and studies.

The consultant will perform a detailed review of previous City studies and the General Plan, Housing Element and Climate Action Plan, in addition to other relevant City, local, and regional documents to prepare an Existing Conditions Report/Memorandum which analyzes and incorporates the following:

Relevant Documents
Foster City General Plan
2022 Housing Element Update
Citywide Transportation Plans and Studies
Foster City Bike Network Assessment
Safe Routes to School Study
Safety Element Update
Climate Action Plan
State and regional plans that may impact or influence Foster City such as Caltrans’ District 4 Bike Plan and MTC’s Active Transportation Corridors City and Regional Policy
The consultant will use a benchmarking tool to assess and identify areas for improvement with respect to policies and practices and those that impact a City’s ability to implement, maintain, and operate safe and high quality walking and biking infrastructure. The consultant will use the benchmarking tool as part of this task to identify policies that are beneficial and should be kept and those that are opportunities to revise or revisit.

Relevant Data
Existing Walking and Biking Network Data
The consultant will review the City’s inventory of implemented projects since the previous 2018 study to create an updated and accurate map of existing walking and biking network and facilities. The consultant team assumes the City is well covered with sidewalks, meaning there are limited locations where sidewalks are not present. For this task, the consultant team will perform one (1) field visit to collect missing data or confirm existing data is accurate. The consultant team will coordinate with the City to identify key locations within

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10-year History of Collision Data
The consultant will obtain the most recent 10-year collision data from SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) and will review the data for collision patterns and trends to inform where there are opportunities to improve multimodal safety.
Safe Routes to School Data
The consultant will obtain and review the most recent Safe Routes to School data.
Traffic Volume and Speed Data
The consultant will assess the data readily available from the City and conduct additional traffic counts as needed. These inputs will be used for the citywide network analysis that will be conducted in Task 4.

The consultant will utilize this analysis and research to create an inventory of existing facilities and programs that demonstrate current challenges and opportunities for the City, supplemented by maps and graphics that demonstrate progress made since 2018 and challenge and opportunity areas within the City.

Deliverables:
Existing Conditions Report/Memorandum including existing conditions maps (PDF) with associated GIS layers and data
Attend TRC Meeting to present Existing Conditions Report/Memorandum and provide one (1) round of revisions based on recommendations from the TRC Transmittal letter identifying if the existing data is adequate for the planning process or if new data needs to be collected, with an outline of the types of data collection activities that are recommended, such as field audits Traffic counts for bicyclists and pedestrians (as needed based on available traffic data)

III. TASK 3 – PUBLIC OUTREACH
Public outreach will be an important component of the City’s BPMP. Outreach will aim to include the community throughout the plan development process, ensuring that the Final BPMP will be based on community priorities, opinions, and feedback.

This task includes various phases of outreach, beginning with the development of a Public Participation Plan to guide outreach throughout the BPMP’s development. The consultant will be expected to attend up to four Traffic Review Committee (TRC) meetings to review deliverables.

Outreach efforts in this task will focus on the ways residents use existing facilities, safety concerns, e-bikes and scooters, and work to identify major barriers to pedestrian and cyclist usage throughout the City. The consultant will

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Outreach will be organized into the following phases:

Phase I: Needs and Concerns
The consultant will share with the community findings from Task 2, including a synthesis of previous comments or complaints City staff have received related to walking and biking. The consultant will seek to inform the public of what a BPMP is and why it is helpful to the City and solicit community input regarding to what extent the consultant is capturing the public’s needs and concerns.

Phase II: Draft Projects and Programs
The consultant will share with the public a summary of what they learned in Phase I outreach and show the public resulting draft projects and programs the consultant has identified to address the public’s needs and concerns. The consultant will seek public feedback on the specific draft projects and programs.

Phase III: Draft Plan
The consultant will share a summary of what they learned in Phase II and the resulting draft plan. The consultant will seek public input on the draft plan content. The final BPMP will be prepared after Phase III outreach such that the BPMP presented to City Council for adoption will already include revisions based on the final round of public input.

Prior to any public events in each phase, the consultant will meet with the TRC to review the deliverables that would be used to inform the outreach materials.

Each outreach phase will include a brief online survey.

Outreach opportunities are estimated to include an interactive map in Phases I and II and up to two pop-up events and one community workshop across all three phases.

To facilitate communication with the public throughout the BPMP’s development, the consultant will create a project website to post FAQs, upcoming engagement opportunities, online surveys, interactive maps, and any other materials for public review and comment.

Deliverables:
Public Participation Plan that summarizes the recommended community outreach activities to be performed
Attendance and presentation (as needed) at four (4) expected TRC meetings to receive feedback from committee members on major deliverables
Attend TRC meeting to present Public Participation Plan and provide one (1) round of revisions based on recommendations from the TRC

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40 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/2022 17 Facilitation and materials for three outreach events, including summary of outreach event
Development of a Social Pinpoint site that will include one interactive online survey during Phase I, publishing draft data during Phase II, and publishing the draft plan as part of Phase III
Preparation of project engagement materials, including a project fact sheet, materials for in-person engagement events, and presentation decks for TRC meetings (as needed)

IV. TASK 4 – CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND DEMANDS

ASSESSMENT
The needs and demands assessment describes the barriers to pedestrian and bicyclist activity in Foster City through multiple levels of analysis.

This task includes the creation of a needs and demands summary memo to ensure the proposed system meets the needs of all ages and abilities and enables users to travel to high use centers. The consultant shall incorporate information from Task 2 to update the level of traffic stress analysis (LTS) for bicyclists and conduct a similar LTS analysis for pedestrians. The level of detail of the analysis will depend on the granularity of data provided in Task 2.

The Network Demand analysis will examine locations in the community that are major destinations or activity generators along with commuting profiles and include a traffic count for cyclists and pedestrians at key locations throughout the City.

The collision data and analysis from Task 2 will be overlayed on the network accessibility results to clearly identify where substantive safety improvements are needed in addition to access improvements.

The evaluation results will be used to identify connectivity gaps between neighborhoods, community facilities, high use centers, and trails or pathways around Foster City.

Additionally, the consultant will review the recently updated American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to understand the infrastructure barriers identified within the Transition Plan, as well as identify opportunities to prioritize improvements that serve accessibility and active mobility.

The analysis approach, results and findings will be summarized in a Needs and Demands Summary memo and shall include identification of additional opportunities to enhance the safety and accessibility of the network.

Deliverables:
Needs and Demands Assessment memo
Accompanying maps and GIS data/layers to show the analysis performed

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V. TASK 5 – POTENTIAL GOALS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
This task promotes the development of short- and long-range direction for bicycle and pedestrian routes and facility planning by reviewing existing plans and policies in relation to public feedback and current needs, demands, and stresses on the network.

The consultant will draft potential goals and policies for Council’s consideration that reflect the Consultant’s recommendations from the following:
Previous City transportation-related efforts and studies City and Regional Policy review as noted in Task 2
Safe Routes to School Study
Foster City Climate Action Plan
Foster City Complete Streets Policy
New state regulations such as AB 413 related to crosswalk daylighting and recent changes to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), particularly those related to speed limit setting and the ability for local agencies to post slower speed limits on streets where there is a demand for and/or infrastructure supporting walking and biking. The City may adopt a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and accompanying vision zero goal. Should the City adopt the LRSP, goals related to traffic safety from Foster City’s LRSP will also be included. The consultant should consider areas to integrate e-bike and scooter usage into existing or new policies and goals using industry best practices related to walking, biking and complete street type policies as well as those related to e-bike and e-scooter use.
Input from City staff regarding existing policies that are supportive and beneficial to implementing improvements for walking and biking vs. those that are a hinderance or barrier.
Input and comments from the TRC and the general public, particularly items that are related to systemic or systematic issues more effectively addressed through policy or practice.

Ultimately, these potential goals and policies will guide the creation of a safe, connected, and comfortable transportation network for all users.

Deliverables
Draft goals and policies in a memorandum format
VI. TASK 6 – RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY A. Network Recommendations
The objective of this subtask is to establish Foster City's proposed bicycle and pedestrian network through recommended projects, policy changes, and programs, informed by previous phases.

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42 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/2022 19 This subtask involves the development of the new Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian network, demonstrating additions since the 2018 Citywide Network Assessment Study and additional routes and linkages to complete the network, including identification of existing routes that should be revised based on current findings and needs.

Network Recommendations
The consultant will use the findings from prior tasks as well as input from the TRC and general public in Phases I and II engagement to develop a recommended walking and biking network. The network recommendations will identify where existing facilities need to be improved as well as new portions of the network where expanding the walking and/or biking infrastructure would help meet demand. The network recommendations will comply with the Foster City Complete Streets Policy, advance the Foster City Safe Routes to School Study, and identify opportunities to incorporate green infrastructure consistent with the City’s Green Infrastructure Plan. The new bicycle and pedestrian network will consider connections to local and regional bicycle and pedestrian networks.

Specific Policy Changes or New Policies
The consultant will use the findings from Task 2, Task 5, City staff input, TRC input and general public input to arrive at specific changes to existing policies and/or new policies to be incorporated into the final BPMP that will be recommended to the City Council.

Program Recommendations
The consultant will use findings from Task 2, Task 5, City staff input, TRC input and general public input to arrive at recommendations related to existing programs to continue vs. new ones to establish. These may be used when there are policies that do not naturally integrate into an existing funding stream or an existing work stream for City staff.

Deliverables:
Proposed bicycle and pedestrian network map with opportunities for new routes, facilities, etc. (PDF, GIS)
E. Implementation Plan and Prioritization
To better plan for bike and pedestrian improvements, this subtask prioritizes, develops planning-level cost estimates, and identifies potential funding sources and potential timeframes for the recommended projects.

This subtask involves the development of an implementation plan that includes details on responsible department, scheduling, and appropriate funding.

Project Prioritization

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43 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/2022 20 The consultant will work with the City project manager to identify prioritization criteria for the projects identified in Task 6A, aligning the chosen criteria with the BPMP goals as well as criteria commonly used in competitive grant funding. After establishing specific criteria, the consultant will score each project and create an index such that the recommended projects are ranked from highest to lowest priority.

Feasible Timeframe
Based on the above factors as well as complexity of a given project, the consultant will identify timeframes for each project using a five-year time span. This will include flagging important items for consideration such as where coordination with other agencies is needed (e.g., Caltrans ROW) or where there are likely to be utility impacts.

The outcome of this task will be an implementation memorandum that presents the information above and identifies the top 3 to 5 priority projects for Task 6C.

Potential Funding Sources
The consultant will compare the recommended project list with the City’s current 5-year CIP, planned roadway resurfacing projects, and proposed land use projects to identify where there may be opportunities to integrate recommended projects. This will help clarify which of the high impact projects the City can immediately accomplish. For projects that do not overlap with an ongoing effort, the consultant will work with the City to identify potential grant funding sources or other means of funding the improvements. Based on the information available, a financial plan should be developed, including identification of high impact, low-cost projects that the City can immediately accomplish.

Deliverables:
Proposed project prioritization methodology, with one round of City staff review
Table with project list including feasibility timeline and potential funding sources
F. Priority Project Feasibility
Priority Project Concepts
Based on the prioritization in the previous subtask and resulting priority projects, the consultant will perform a feasibility analysis on up to five projects. For selected bicycle and pedestrian priority projects, the consultant will draft preliminary designs to help facilitate and guide future CIPs.

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44 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/2022 21 The feasibility analysis will include a field visit to confirm existing conditions and visually inspect the likelihood of utility conflicts, right-of-way constraints or other similar considerations. The consultant will review any readily available additional information the City has specific to the location.

This task does not include field survey.

The preliminary designs will be done in CAD, to-scale, and overlaid on an aerial. The consultant will include notes on the plan view to clarify information, one typical cross-section for each project, project description, where further analysis is needed, and a rough order of magnitude cost.

Planning-Level Cost Estimates
The consultant will develop planning-level costs (including per unit cost assumptions for specific treatments) for the five (5) Priority Projects. The per unit cost assumptions can be used to help support the City with developing costs for other projects beyond the five (5) priority projects, but the purpose of this task is to support the City in developing grant ready projects.

Deliverables:
Detailed recommended bicycle and pedestrian project sheets for up to five (5) priority projects
Planning level cost estimates for five (5) priority projects, including per unit cost assumptions for treatments
Attend TRC meeting and present draft goals and policies and priority projects and one (1) round of revision based on recommendations from the TRC
VII. TASK 7 – DRAFT AND FINAL PLAN
This task will assemble information from the above tasks into a Draft Citywide BPMP for review and comment by staff. Once in draft form, the BPMP will be presented to the public as part of Phase III engagement (including the opportunity for online comment), TRC (via in-person meeting), and City Council (via in-person meeting). Following comments and feedback received, the consultant will prepare a final version of the BPMP and present the final Plan to City Council for proposed adoption.

Deliverables:
Draft BPMP Document, maps, GIS data, etc.
Up to three draft revisions (Staff, TRC/Public, Council) Draft presentation to public via online document review/commenting portal Materials and presentation at up to two (2) City Council Meetings (in-person) Final Report/Plan

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall complete all Basic Services Tasks 1-7, as described in Exhibit A, by end of December 2025.

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

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END OF EXHIBIT A
S chedule for C ity of Foster C ity Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Tasks4/74/144/214/285/55/125/195/266/26/96/166/236/307/77/147/217/288/48/118/188/259/19/89/159/229/2910/610/1310/2010/2711/311/1011/1711/2412/112/812/1512/2212/30 Task 1. Project Management & Work Plan1A. Project Management & ControlsCCCCCCCCC 1B. Preparation of Work PlanW Task 2. Existing Conditions, Data Collection & Review2A. Existing Conditions, Data Collection, & ReviewM Task 3. Public Outreach3A. Public Participation PlanP 3B. Phase I, Phase II, Phase III ActivitiesTTTT 3C. Project WebsiteTask 4. Citywide Infrastructure Needs & Demands Assessment4A. Citywide Infrastructure Needs & Demands AssessmentM Task 5. Goals & Policy Development5A. Goals & Policy DevelopmentM Task 6. Recommendations & Implementation Strategy6A. Network RecommendationsM 6B. Implementation Plan & PrioritizationM 6C. Priority Project FeasibilityM Task 7. Draft & Final Plan7A. Draft Plan & Related PresentationsDDP 7B. Final Plan & City Council AdoptionA LegendAssumptions Consultant Activity
City Staff Review
Memorandum M Draft PlanD Final PlanF Traffic Review Committee MeetingT Public Engagement ActivitiesMonthly Team CallsC Work PlanW Public Participation PlanP City Council AdoptionA City Council Draft Plan PresentationDP NovemberO ctoberDecember 2025
City Council will receive a presentation on the draft plan at their October 20th meeting and adopt the final at their November 17th meeting.

Per CEQA, the public review period for the Draft Plan needs to be 30-days. Suggest prior engagement phases also extend approximately 30 days to allow time for the public to be informed of the engagement opportunity and engage online or at the in-person event.

Interim memorandums will not be revised based on City staff comments. Comments will be addressed as part of producing engaement materials and/or content for the Draft Plan.

City staff are able to review draft deliverables in one week and return a single set of consolidated, non-conflicting comments.

AprilMayJ uneJ ulyAugustSeptember

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EXHIBIT B

FEE SCHEDULE
The compensation to be paid in exchange for the completion of the scope of work identified in Exhibit A shall not exceed $130,000 to be paid on a time and materials basis.

END OF EXHIBIT B

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EXHIBIT C

INSURANCE FORMS
CONSULTANT shall provide, in addition to the Certificates of Insurance, original Endorsement affecting the coverages specified in 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 17, 2025, by and between Fehr and Peers, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant”, and the City of Foster City, hereinafter referred to as "City", providing for professional services.

1.Consultant's Duty to Show Proof of Insurance. Consultant, in order to protect City 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 City'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 City 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 City ), 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 City will require a separate additional insured endorsement for the Commercial General Liability policy, listing the “City of Foster City, its Council members, officials, agents, officers, and employees”.

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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 five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence and five million dollars ($5,000,000) aggregate.

G. 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 City and must be approved by the City Risk Manager.

H. 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.City as Additional Insured
On Consultant's Commercial General Liability and Automobile policies, the City, 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
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.

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50 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Updated 1/18/20222 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 City 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 City will not accept such coverage unless the City 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 City , its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, 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 City 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. City, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement and obtain damages from Consultant resulting from said breach. Alternatively, City may purchase such required insurance coverage, and without further notice to Consultant, City shall deduct from sums due to Consultant any premiums and associated costs advanced or paid by City for such insurance. If the balance of monies obligated to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are insufficient to reimburse City for the premiums and any associated costs, Consultant agrees to reimburse City for the premiums and pay for all costs associated with the purchase of said insurance. Any failure by City 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 City 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 City'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 City access to their books and records and cooperate with City in verifying the amount of savings realized.

ATTACHED

1. Insurance Coverage Form

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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: City of Foster City (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.

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ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE: ( ) DATE ISSUED:

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EXHIBIT D
COVID-19 AMENDMENT/ATTACHMENT
(Consulting Agreement Form)
This COVID-19 Amendment/Attachment amends the Agreement between The City of Foster City (“City”) and Fehr and Peers (“Consultant”) dated March 17, 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

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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. City Directed Suspension. The City 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 City may suspend the Services for its convenience. The Consultant is entitled to a time extension for a City 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. City 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. City 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 City 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 City building. In the event of an outbreak or an exposure to COVID-19, the City 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.
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CONSULTANT: CITY:
________________________ ____________________________
Signature Signature
________________________ ______________________________ Erin Ferguson, Principal Stacy Jimenez, Mayor

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DATE: March 17, 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
Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director
Justin Lai, Senior Civil Engineer
Amy Zhou, Assistant Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: EDGEWATER PARK SOFTBALL AND SOCCER SYNTHETIC
TURF RESURFACING PROJECT (CIP 301-712) - NOTICE OF

COMPLETION

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the work performed by Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. dba Shaw Sports Synthetic Turf (Shaw) for the construction of the Edgewater Park Softball and Soccer Synthetic Turf Resurfacing Project (CIP 301-712) and directing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CIP 301-712 consisted of resurfacing the existing synthetic softball and soccer turf field at Edgewater Park. The work has been completed in conformance with the contract documents. It is recommended that the City Council accept the work and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion (NOC).

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BACKGROUND
City Resolution No. 2024-44 adopted on May 20, 2024, approved the execution of a construction contract with Shaw in the amount of $689,937.20 for CIP 301-712 and established a project contingency of $140,000.

Construction began in July 2024 and was substantially completed in August 2024. Day- to-day construction management and inspection services were performed by in-house staff with assistance from the design consultant. The contractor has completed all punch list items of work, and the field was opened to the public in September 2024.

ANALYSIS
The construction work included the repair of the pad below the field, removal and installation of turf and infill at the softball and soccer field in Edgewater Park. The field surfaces were replaced with modern turf materials and the existing crumb rubber infill was replaced with an organic infill made from a blend of cork and olive pits.

During the end of the project, one (1) contract change order was issued, in the amount of $6,240 for the installation of softball foul line extensions to the foul poles. The initial foul lines stopped short of the poles. No design amendments were issued. The project was substantially completed in August 2024. Due to the high usage of the field after opening, the change order work was not completed until November 2024 and a final invoice was received in January 2025.

Given that Shaw has completed its work in conformance with the contract documents, it is recommended that the City Council accept the work and direct the City Clerk to file the NOC. For a period of one year following the filing of the NOC, Shaw is responsible for addressing any defective work that may become apparent. The designer for the project, Verde, Inc, will conduct a site inspection 9 months after field installation to determine if corrective work is required. Additionally, included in Shaw’s contract is a comprehensive maintenance service contract for the duration of the manufacturer’s warranty of eight years. The maintenance service contract consists of two maintenance visits per year that include inspection, grooming, and sanitation of the field. To verify the performance of the field, Shaw is further responsible for the testing of the G-max levels of the installed synthetic turf at the completion of years one, two, four, six, and three months prior to the completion of year eight of the manufacturer’s warranty. G-max is a measurement of impact attenuation, or shock absorption ability, and is an indicator of the safety of the field. If the tests do not fall within the required G-max level, Shaw is required to modify the field composition to the satisfaction of the City such that it falls within the target G-max range, at no cost to the City.

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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c) – Existing Facilities

FISCAL IMPACT
The following is the project expenditure summary:

Project Budget
CIP 301-712 $900,000.00
Construction Contract Expenses
Contract Agreement with Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. dba Shaw Sports Synthetic Turf. $ 689,937.20
CCO #1 – Foul Line Extensions to Foul Poles $ 6,240.00 Total Construction Contract $ 705,177.20
Other Project Related Expenses
Consultant/Designer – Verde Inc $ 49,210.00
Anticipated Invoice for 9 Month Warranty Inspection $ 540.00 Advertisement/Miscellaneous Expenses $ 2,642.01 Total Other Project Related Expenses $ 52,392.01
Total Project Expenses to date $ 757,569.21
Project Budget Balance $ 142,430.79
There is one remaining invoice expected from Verde Inc., the designer, in the amount of $540 for the warranty inspection occurring 9 months after field installation. The final contract amount for the designer, inclusive of the final invoice, is expected to be $49,750.

The contract work by the contractor has been completed on time and within budget, and the NOC can now be filed. Tonight’s action will establish the official date of completion of the work performed by Shaw, formalizing the City’s acceptance of the contract work and allowing final payment to the contractor to be made. The project budget balance (unused funds) will be returned to the appropriate originating fund.

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

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ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Notice of Completion

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4 RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY ACCEPTING THE WORK BY SHAW INTEGRATED AND TURF SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA

SHAW SPORTS SYNTHETIC TURF FOR THE EDGEWATER PARK SOFTBALL AND SOCCER SYNTHETIC TURF RESURFACING PROJECT (CIP 301-712) AND

DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director/City Engineer has filed with the City Clerk the Notice of Completion for the work known as the Edgewater Park Softball and Soccer Synthetic Turf Resurfacing Project (CIP 301-712) located in the City of Foster City, situated in San Mateo County, California; provided to be done under and pursuant to the contract documents and agreement between the City of Foster City and Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. dba Shaw Sports Synthetic Turf dated May 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, it appears to the satisfaction of the City Council that said work has been completed in an acceptable manner.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize:

1. The acceptance of said work subject to reservation of all City's rights arising from any defective workmanship and/or materials not observed during construction being hereafter discovered and becoming known to City; and

2. The City Clerk to notarize and file for record with the County Recorder of the County of San Mateo the Notice of Completion thereof, as required by law, and file a conformed, recorded copy of said notice with the Finance Director and Public Works Director/City Engineer; and

3. The City Clerk to notify Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. dba Shaw Sports Synthetic Turf that the Construction Performance Bond No. 47-SUR- 300067-01-0573 from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company may be released one year following the recordation of the Notice of Completion; and

4. The City Clerk to release the Payment Bond No. 47-SUR-300067-01-0573 from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, thirty-five (35) days after the date of recording of the Notice of Completion if no claims or Stop Notices have been received.

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4 PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 17th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________________

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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62 NOTICE OF COMPLETION

EDGEWATER PARK SOFTBALL AND SOCCER SYNTHETIC TURF RESURFACING PROJECT (CIP 301-712)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. dba Shaw Sports Synthetic Turf entered into a contract dated the 20th day of May 2024 for the construction of certain improvements in the City of Foster City, situated in San Mateo County, California. Said construction is known as the Edgewater Park Softball and Soccer Synthetic Turf Resurfacing Project (CIP 301-712) and consists of the repair of the pad below the field, removal and installation of turf and infill at Edgewater Park.

That said work is located in the City of Foster City, situated in San Mateo County, California, and was completed on the 31st day of December 2024.

That acceptance of said work was ordered by resolution of the City of Foster City adopted on the 17th day of March 2025.

That the name and bond number of the surety of the contractor's bond for Labor and Materials on said project is Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company Bond No. 47-SUR-300067-01-0573.

That said work and improvements consisted of the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidentals required to undertake and complete the Edgewater Park Softball and Soccer Synthetic Turf Resurfacing Project (CIP 301-712), all in accordance with the contract documents as required by the City of Foster City and more particularly described in the agreement approved by the City Council of the City of Foster City pursuant to City Resolution No. 2024-44 adopted on the 20th day of May 2024, subject to reservation of all City rights arising from the contract documents and further, any defective workmanship and/or materials not observed during construction being thereafter discovered and known to the City.

DATED: ____02/26/2025_____ ________________________________________ Andrew Brozyna
Public Works Director/City/District Engineer
City of Foster City

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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
Amy Zhou, Assistant Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000

FROM THE SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT,
CITY CAPITAL PROJECT FUND (FUND #301) TO THE STREET
REHABILITATION PROJECT (2024-2025) CIP 301-722;
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MCK SERVICES, INC. FOR

THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STREET REHABILITATION
(2024-2025) CIP 301-722; TASK ORDER WITH CSG

CONSULTANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT,

INSPECTION SERVICES, AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing:

1. The appropriation of funding in the amount of $30,000 from the San Mateo-Foster City School District, City Capital Project Fund (Fund #301) to the Street Rehabilitation Project (2024-2025) CIP 301-722; and

2. The Mayor to execute an agreement with MCK Services, Inc. (MCK) in the amount of $1,170,989.75 for the construction of the Street Rehabilitation Project (2024- 2025) CIP 301-722; and

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4. The Mayor to execute a Task Order with CSG Consultants (CSG) in the amount of $216,340 for Construction Management, Inspection Services, and Materials Testing Services for CIP 301-722; and

5. The establishment of a construction management contingency for CSG in the amount of $20,000 with authorization given to the City Manager or his designee, to execute contract change orders up to the contingency amount.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CIP 301-722 focuses primarily on street rehabilitation efforts in Neighborhood 6. There are minor road improvements outside of Neighborhood 6, which include grading adjustments along Shell Boulevard at the northern driveway to Beach Park Elementary School, crosswalk installation at Boothbay Ave and Galveston Street, and base repairs adjacent to 117 Beach Park Boulevard. Construction is anticipated to start in May 2025 and is estimated to take four (4) months to complete.

Eleven (11) bids were received and opened on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. MCK submitted the apparent low responsive base bid in the amount of $1,119,494.75. It is also recommended that the City exercise the option to award Bid Alternate 1 in the amount of $51,495.

CSG will provide construction management and inspection services throughout the duration of construction via Task Order CSG2025-01. CSG is an on-call consultant and has extensive experience with street rehabilitation projects and has successfully provided similar services on the City’s Street Rehabilitation projects in the past (CIP 301-716 and CIP 301-703).

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
At the January 21, 2025, meeting, the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2025-5 approving the plans and specifications for CIP 301-722 and authorized the call for bids.

Eleven (11) bids were received and opened on February 19, 2025. The low bid is determined only by the base bid and does not consider Bid Alternate 1. The low bid was submitted by MCK Services, Inc., consisting of the base contract bid in the amount of $1,119,494.75, and the Bid Alternate 1 in the amount of $51,495.

The scope of work for CIP 301-722 consists of street rehabilitation in the form of asphalt milling, asphalt overlays, and base repairs, and will primarily take place in Neighborhood

6. The following streets are included in the street rehabilitation efforts:

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Bainbridge St.
Decatur St.
Blythe St.
Burrows St.

All locations identified above include striping and signage improvements, utility adjustments if necessary, and the retrofitting of existing non-compliant curb ramps in conformance with ADA and the City’s Transition Plan, and the application of red paint within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of crosswalks as required by Assembly Bill 413 (AB 413). AB 413 is a new state law which helps increase the visibility of pedestrians and bicyclists entering crosswalks.

Additional roadway improvements include:
Grading adjustments along Shell Blvd. at the northern driveway to Beach Park Elementary School to address ponding issues within the roadway. This work was bid as Alternate 1. Staff recommends awarding Bid Alternate 1 as the bid is favorable, and the overall project bid is below the Engineer’s Estimate. Crosswalk installation at Boothbay Ave and Galveston St., to provide for improved ADA accessibility to and from Boothbay Park into the surrounding neighborhood. Base repairs adjacent to 117 Beach Park Blvd. to address root damage from a nearby tree that has since been removed.

As a Condition of the MOU executed in June 2018, between the City and the San Mateo- Foster City School District, an amount of $258,263 will be collected from the School District to address the pavement impacts that were incurred during the construction of Beach Park Elementary School.

The bid results are as follows:

Contractor Base Bid ($) Alt 1 ($) Base Bid + Alt 1
Difference from
Engineer's Estimate, Base
Engineer's Estimate $ 1,797,476.63 $ 41,254.50 $ 1,838,731.13 $ % MCK Services, Inc $ 1,119,494.75 $ 51,495.00 $ 1,170,989.75 $ (677,981.88) -38% QA Constructors, Inc $ 1,202,263.00 $ 47,210.00 $ 1,249,473.00 $ (595,213.63) -33% O' Grady Paving, Inc $ 1,211,862.10 $ 78,430.00 $ 1,290,292.10 $ (585,614.53) -33% Rapid Grading Services $ 1,234,000.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 1,267,000.00 $ (563,476.63) -31% JV Lucas Paving $ 1,261,516.75 $ 66,975.00 $ 1,328,491.75 $ (535,959.88) -30% Radius Earthwork, Inc $ 1,355,630.76 $109,762.90 $ 1,465,393.66 $ (441,845.87) -25% G Bortolotto & Company, Inc $ 1,471,608.95 $ 92,780.00 $ 1,564,388.95 $ (325,867.68) -18% DeSilva Gates Construction $ 1,494,494.00 $ 98,390.00 $ 1,592,884.00 $ (302,982.63) -17% Ronan Construction Inc $ 1,520,935.55 $ 65,780.00 $ 1,586,715.55 $ (276,541.08) -15% Interstate Grading and Paving $ 1,549,124.20 $ 78,434.00 $ 1,627,558.20 $ (248,352.43) -14%

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66 BuildCorp Inc $ 1,852,000.00 $ 56,278.00 $ 1,908,278.00 $ 54,523.38 3% The base bid in the amount of $1,119,494.75 is approximately $678,000 or 38% below the engineer’s estimate. The bid documents have been evaluated and determined responsive and MCK has met all the bid requirements. In addition, MCK has successfully completed a couple of paving projects in Foster City in the past, including CIP 301-627 and CIP 301-679.

There are insufficient funds in the current project budget to award Bid Alternate 1.

However, because the bid for the overall project is below the Engineer’s Estimate, staff recommends appropriating fees collected from the San Mateo-Foster City School District (for the purpose of improving City streets) to fund the work proposed in Bid Alternate 1. The appropriation of funds will allow for the award of the base bid plus Bid Alternate 1.

After awarding the construction contract and before the start of construction, the contractor shall provide all the necessary paperwork and meet with the City for a preconstruction meeting. Construction is anticipated to start in May 2025 and to be completed by September 2025. The contractor will have 100 calendar days to substantially complete the project from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The contractor will coordinate with the City and affected services such as SamTrans, Recology, and the US Postal Service.

Project management will be conducted through City staff and construction management/inspection services provided by CSG through Task Order CSG2025-01.

CSG is very familiar with this type of construction and has successfully worked with the City on multiple projects in the past, including the Street Rehabilitation projects in FY2023 and FY2024.

CEQA
Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c) – Existing Facilities

FISCAL IMPACT
Current Approved Budget $1,500,000.00
Anticipated Expenditures
Bid submitted by MCK
Base Bid
Bid Alternate 1

$ 1,119,494.75
$ 51,495.00
Construction Contingency (10%) $ 117,000.00
Miscellaneous (Advertising, Cal West, etc.) $ 5,000.00

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67 Construction Management/Inspection Services $ 216,340.00 Construction Management/Inspection Services
Contingency (10%) $ 20,000.00
Total Anticipated Expenditures $ 1,529,329.75
Funding Shortfall ($ 29,329.75)
Current funding available for CIP 301-722 consists of Measure A ($1,000,000) and Gas Tax ($500,000) for a current project budget of $1,500,000. Staff recommends appropriating $30,000 from the San Mateo-Foster City School District, City Capital Project Fund (Fund #301) to the Street Rehabilitation Project (2024-2025) CIP 301-722 to make up the funding shortfall to allow for the award of Bid Alternate 1.

A contingency of $117,000 or approximately 10% of the total bid is requested to pay for any unforeseen conditions during construction. Any unused money remaining in the project budget will be returned to the originating funds at the time of project closeout.

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

Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Construction Agreement
Attachment 3 – MCK Services, Inc. Bid Submittal
Attachment 4 – Task Order CSG2025-01

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4 RESOLUTION NO. ___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000

FROM THE SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY CAPITAL PROJECT FUND (FUND #301) TO THE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT (2024- 2025) CIP 301-722; AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MCK SERVICES, INC. (MCK) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT (2024-2025) CIP301-722; EXECUTION OF A TASK ORDER WITH CSG

CONSULTANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION SERVICES, AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES; AND FINDING THE APPROVAL EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES §15061(B)(3) AND 15301(C)—EXISTING FACILITIES

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, at the meeting on January 21, 2025, the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2025-5 approving the issuance of plans and specifications and authorizing the Call for Bids for Street Rehabilitation Project (2024-2025) CIP301-722; and WHEREAS, out of eleven (11) bids received and opened on February 19, 2025, MCK submitted the low responsible and responsive base bid in the amount of $1,119,494.75 with an Alternate 1 bid of $51,495.00; and WHEREAS, the determination of the lowest bid was based upon the base project bid; and
WHEREAS, based on the bid received and the cost compared to the Engineer’s Estimate, Staff recommends awarding the base scope plus Alternate 1; and WHEREAS, a project contingency in the amount of $117,000 will enable expedient resolution of changes to the plans resulting from any unforeseen conditions; and WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $1,500,000.00 was approved for the project budget for CIP301-722; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $258,263 will be collected from the San Mateo-Foster City School District to address pavement impacts that were incurred during the construction of Beach Park Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, any unused funds remaining in the project budget shall be returned to the appropriate originating funds (Measure A and Gas Tax); and WHEREAS, CSG Consultants will support the City during construction to provide construction management, inspection services, and material testing services.

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4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize:

1. The appropriation of funding in the amount of $30,000 from the San Mateo- Foster City School District, City Capital Project Fund (Fund #301) to the Street Rehabilitation Project (2024-2025) CIP 301-722; and

2. The Mayor to execute an agreement with MCK Services, Inc., dated March 17, 2025, in the amount of $1,170,989.75 for the construction of the Street Rehabilitation Project (2024-2025) CIP301-722; and

3. The establishment of a construction contingency for MCK Services, Inc. in the amount of $117,000 with authorization given to the City Manager or his designee, to execute contract change orders up to the contingency amount; and

4. The Mayor to execute a Task Order with CSG Consultants in the amount of $216,340.00 for Construction Management, Inspection Services, and Materials Testing Services for CIP301-722; and

5. The establishment of a construction management contingency for CSG Consultants in the amount of $20,000 with authorization given to the City Manager or his designee to execute contract change orders up to the contingency amount.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Agreements, with minor, non-substantive revisions that may be approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney, and to execute any other necessary documents to effectuate the terms of the Agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 17th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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0 DATE: March 17, 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/District Engineer Laura Galli, Engineering Manager
Francine Magno, Senior Civil Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MASTER PLAN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 455-652) - CLEAN WATER
PROGRAM - UPDATE FOR QUARTER 4 – OCTOBER THROUGH
DECEMBER 2024

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) by Minute Order, receive and accept this Q4 progress update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Master Plan Improvements Project (CIP 455- 652) – Clean Water Program (CWP). No further action is required by the EMID Board of Directors.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report summarizes the progress-to-date of the WWTP Master Plan Improvements Project (CIP 455-652) - Clean Water Program (CWP) for the City of San Mateo/EMID WWTP for the months of October 2024 through December 2024.

The report includes summary information about construction and other project activities over the fourth quarter of the calendar year.

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The CWP is a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer collection system in the City of San Mateo and the treatment systems at the San Mateo WWTP. EMID has 24.12% ownership of the WWTP. The City of San Mateo, as the lead agency, has responsibility for the performance of tasks required to develop, implement and complete construction of the CWP Improvements, including administration of design and construction, construction management, and program management contracts; management of the CWP budget; and maintenance and operation of the plant facilities. EMID reimburses the City of San Mateo for its share of the costs.

In October 2014, the City of San Mateo retained Jacobs to serve as the Program Manager responsible for overseeing the management of the approximately $1 billion- dollar combined program, including the coordination of the design, construction, and start-up activities of this multi-year program. EMID’s portion of the CWP consists of the WWTP Expansion Project, Immediate Action Projects (IAPs), and Annual Major Component (AMC) Projects. The WWTP expansion project replaces the existing liquids treatment process with a new facility. IAP Projects comprise critical major infrastructure projects and the AMC Projects comprise rehabilitation and replacement projects that will both continue to remain in operation after the WWTP expansion project has been completed.

The EMID Board of Directors has requested that staff provide updates on a regular basis. The WWTP Expansion Project is the CWP’s largest project and is being performed using a Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) delivery method. The involvement of the contractor during the early stages of the design process, to provide constructability input and insight to inform the design development, ultimately benefits the overall project delivery.

The WWTP Expansion Project Manager and Construction Manager is Jacobs. The WWTP Expansion Project Design Engineer is HDR. The team for the disinfection improvements portion of the WWTP Expansion Project is Trussell Technologies. HDR is also providing Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC). The CMAR Contractor is Sundt Construction Inc. (Sundt).

ANALYSIS
WWTP Expansion Project
Construction Package 1 – Site Preparation (Original Construction Agreement with Sundt - $33,098,178) – Construction is complete and project closeout activities are continuing.

Construction Package 2 – Foundation Piles (Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Agreement with Sundt - $17,716,049) – Construction is complete and this phase has been closed out.

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0 Construction Package 3 – WWTP above grade Facilities (Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Agreement with Sundt) – Construction is approximately 95% complete and in its final stages. Efforts by the Contractor to mitigate schedule impacts from multiple change events are ongoing.

Administration Building and Maintenance Warehouse
Construction of the Administration Building and Maintenance Warehouse is substantially complete, and both buildings are now furnished. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) commissioning activities for the Administration Building are in its final stages. The project team is working on final punch list items and is working with San Mateo’s Building and Fire Departments to obtain Temporary Occupancy for both buildings. Subsequently, San Mateo’s WWTP Operations staff is planning to occupy the building in time for process startup and operations of the new WWTP. General sitewide work, such as site lighting, irrigation, landscaping, signage, and parking lot work, is ongoing.

Processing Facilities
Mechanical and electrical equipment, including the primary screens, grit chambers, fine screens, and grit washers have been installed in Headworks Area 51. The primary clarifiers (Area 52) are substantially complete. The aeration systems in the Bio Acti Flo area (Area 53) and Biological Nutrient Removal area (Area 55) are also complete, as well as the Membrane Bioreactor filters in Area 56.

Plant Commissioning
Clean water testing of portions of the treatment facilities that are ready for commissioning began in January 2025 and will be ongoing until the entire plant is ready for clean water testing. Full clean water testing cannot be completed until the containment piping for the chemical conveyance is fully replaced (see below for discussion). The schedule for clean water testing, process seeding, startup, and performance testing has shifted and is now anticipated to occur in the April to July 2025 timeframe (previously December 2024 to February 2025). The new liquid treatment processes are anticipated to be in full service by August 2025 (previously March 2025). After the treatment processes are in service, the last step will be the conversion of the existing aeration basins to flow equalization basins, which will take until approximately February 2026.

Final Project Completion
The projected date of final completion has shifted from October 2025 to April 2026 (based on information received in February 2025). The overall schedule has been pushed out an additional 6 months compared to last quarter’s update due to various change events including replacement of the chemical conveyance containment piping. Due to risks, changes, delays, and unknowns identified over the past year, the current estimate at completion for the WWTP plant project has increased by approximately $24.8M.

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0 Estimated Cost to Complete WWTP Expansion Project
During the November quarterly update, staff informed the EMID Board of Directors that the Project Team had recently learned of a new issue that could significantly impact the project schedule and budget. At the time, staff stated it would report back on the impacts at the next quarterly update when more information became available. The schedule delays reported above are related to various change events that the program has been tracking.

Construction has been challenging while still progressing forward. The project has required several significant changes. As a result of the realized and potential change orders and schedule challenges, construction expenditures are going to exceed the previously anticipated estimate at completion for the project.

To ensure there is sufficient funding to complete the WWTP Project, San Mateo staff performed an extensive re-evaluation of upcoming costs as the project approaches its final year of construction. As a result, San Mateo is proposing an increase in the project budget of $24.8 million in FY25-26 to fund the completion of the Project. This $24.8 million increase includes costs associated with the construction contract ($19.5 million) and extended soft costs ($5.3 million for project management, construction management, specialty inspections, insurance, and engineering services during construction). The $24.8 million budget increase is based on information known today and is subject to change as the project progresses closer to completion. However, because the project is 95% complete, the potential for further significant changes is reduced.

This increase of $24.8 million is calculated as follows:
The project currently has a remaining contingency balance of approximately $10.5 million.
There are approximately $14.7 million of known change requests on the project, the largest of which are related to stormwater protection measures, double containment for the chemical conveyance piping, and conversion of the aeration basins to the flow equalization basins. These requests are under review and negotiation by the project team.
There is an estimated $5.0 million in upcoming change requests based on discussions with the Contractor, based on their discussions with their subcontractors, including requests for extra time for tower crane rental, material escalation, and additional stormwater protection measures. These requests have not been submitted to the San Mateo project team yet. There is approximately $5.0 million of potential time impact claims on the project, due to project delays associated with the double containment piping and other project changes. Formal requests for these TIA’s have not yet been submitted. Once submitted, the requests will be reviewed and negotiated by the project team.
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Additional budget of $5.3 million is added to cover the costs to extend contracts an additional 6 months, for project management, construction management, inspection, engineering services during construction, and insurance costs.

In total, $35.3 million in additional future costs is estimated. Factoring in the remaining project contingency of $10.5 million, the project is anticipated to require an amount of $24.8 million to complete the project. The EMID share of the increase is approximately $5.98 million (based on the 24.12% EMID ownership). The EAC is based on information known in February 2025 and intentionally reflects the most conservative scenario, as it does not include any reductions that may result from negotiations or rejections of contractor requests. It should be noted that even with the $24.8 million increase to the Expansion Project Budget, the overall contingency ultimately anticipated to be spent on the project is 14%, which remains well within industry standards (typically 15% to 20%), especially for a project of this size and complexity.

Annual Major Components Projects
AMC projects address repairs and replacements of aging components of the existing WWTP that will continue to remain in operation after the expansion project has been completed. At the end of 2024, the project team conducted a thorough review of the AMC project scopes and project costs. As an outcome of this review, the San Mateo project team determined that from the time that the CWP commenced in 2015, the scopes required more definition and previously identified budgets for the AMC projects are insufficient to address the refined scopes. Compounded with the impact of the aging facility and the dynamic construction market, the present value of the projects has increased over the last 10 years. Scopes have been refined and validated, and costs were estimated based on actual costs incurred on relevant and recent projects, and consultant estimates. Additionally, allowances for soft costs have been built into these budgets. To continue progress on these projects, an increase in the overall project budget of approximately $9 million is required, resulting in an overall project budget of $22 million. EMID’s share of the increased amount would be $2.17 million.

QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION REPORT
Attachment #1 consists of selected portions of the Quarterly Progress Report for October through December 2024 published by the City of San Mateo Program Management Team on January 21, 2025. This report summarizes the budget, schedule, and project activities that have occurred during the fourth quarter of 2024 and activities that are anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2025 for the WWTP Expansion Project, IAP, and AMC projects. (The budget numbers presented tonight, will be reflected in the next Quarterly Project Report for January through March 2025, to be published by City of San Mateo in April 2025).

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Attachment #3 includes photographs of construction activities at the site over the past 3 months.

Attachment #4 includes a history of the Project financing.

More detailed information including additional photographs and architectural renderings of the completed WWTP Expansion Project as well as real time video of the active construction, are available on the Clean Water Program Project site:
https://cleanwaterprogramsanmateo.org/wwtp/.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
A Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the WWTP Master Plan Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2015032006).

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving this update.

At the start of the project, a strategic funding and financing plan to deliver the CWP was executed by both Agencies and included raising sewer rates over several years (14.25% FY17/18 to FY22/23; 10% FY23/24; and 2% FY24/25), issuing bonds, and pursuing loans. The CWP successfully received three low-interest rate loans from State and/or Federal programs (see Attachment No. 4). These loans were able to reduce the fiscal impact of the Cities’ investment in the wastewater infrastructure on EMID ratepayers.

Based on the project cash flow estimates, there is sufficient fund surplus to cover the WWTP Expansion Project $24.8 million budget increase (EMID share: approximately $5.98 million) and the AMC $9 million budget increase (EMID share: ~ $2.17 million) without requiring additional rate increases beyond typical inflationary adjustments. The budget information in this update will be incorporated into EMID’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget for approval later this fiscal year.

With a $24.8 million increase to the WWTP project budget, and an increase of $9 million to the AMC project budget, the estimated cost at completion of the CWP is $597.5 million (or approximately $171.9 million for EMID). The EAC intentionally reflects the worst-case scenario, as it does not include any reductions that may result from negotiations or rejections of contractor requests.

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8 DATE: March 17, 2025

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

FROM: Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director
Helen Gannon, Senior Planner
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2024

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by Minute Order, accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) and Housing Element APR for 2024, authorize its transmittal to the California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and find the report exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guideline section 15061(b)(3).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California Government Code 65400 requires each jurisdiction to prepare an annual report on the status of the General Plan progress and provide information regarding the implementation of the General Plan for their city or county, including the Housing Element. The APR includes information for decision-makers to assess how the General Plan was implemented during the 12-month reporting period.

On February 20, 2025, the Planning Commission received the General Plan APR and Housing Element APR and recommended the City Council’s acceptance of the APR by Resolution No. P-3-25. Following Council’s acceptance of the APR, the report will be filed with LCI and HCD before April 1, 2025.

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California Government Code 65400 requires that after the legislative body (City Council) has adopted all or part of a General Plan, the planning agency (Planning Commission) shall review an annual report on the status of the General Plan progress and its implementation and provide the report to the legislative body. The APR is then forwarded to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), previously known as Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1 of each year. The Government Code also includes specific requirements for information about the status of Housing Element programs and progress in meeting its share of the Regional Housing Need Allocations (RHNA) issued by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).

On February 20, 2025, Staff presented the General Plan and Housing Element APR for 2024 to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission voted 4-0-0-1 (1 absent) adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. P-3-25 (Attachment 1) recommending the City Council’s acceptance of the General Plan APR and Housing Element APR for 2024.

ANALYSIS
All cities in California are required to prepare and adopt a General Plan. The General Plan identifies policies and programs addressing the development and redevelopment of land, preservation of parks and open spaces, provision of housing for current and future residents, conservation of natural resources, improvement of the circulation and transportation system, control of noise and protection of life and property from hazards.

The purpose of the APR is to provide local legislative bodies (City Council) and the public with information regarding the implementation of the General Plan for their city or county, including the Housing Element. APRs also inform the public of the progress in meeting the community’s goals. APRs must be presented to the local legislative body for its review and acceptance. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400(a)(2)(B)(ii), the housing element portion of the report shall be considered at a public meeting before the legislative body where members of the public shall be allowed to provide oral testimony and written comments. The APR should provide enough information for decision makers to assess how the General Plan was implemented during the 12-month reporting period. More specifically, APRs should explain how land use decisions relate to adopted goals, policies, and implementation measures of the General Plan.

As discussed above, the General Plan and Housing Element APR is due to HCD by April 1 of each year. This year’s APR evaluates the status of the implementation programs and housing production for the time period between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.

The attached Table (Attachment 2) comprises the General Plan APR and provides a brief summary of the status of the General Plan and the implementation programs contained

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Highlights of accomplishments in the implementation of General Plan programs in 2024 are included below with the corresponding references to the General Plan Element Implementation Program:
 Land Use & Circulation Element
In 2024, the City launched a number of initiatives to address land use & circulation. oPeriodic Monitoring of Land Uses Throughout the City - In 2024, the City received an application to construct a new Research and Development building on the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan located at 335 Lakeside Drive. (LUC-C-12-a)
oGreen Building Guidelines and Incentives – In 2024, a total of 65 solar permits and 39 EV Charging electrical permits were issued and a total of 6 solar rebates were issued in 2024. (LUC-H-1-a)
oClimate Action Plan (CAP) – The Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024 Update was approved by City Council on November 18, 2024. The Update incorporates measures to lower the City’s Greenhouse Gas emissions to 49% below 2005 levels by 2030. Strategies included in the Plan cover four focus areas: Energy and Water, Transportation and Land Use, Waste and Consumption, and Resiliency and Leadership. (LUC-H-2-a) oWastewater Systems Improvement – Foster City continues working with the City of San Mateo to construct improvements at the jointly owned wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Startup and commissioning of new treatment facilities are targeted to be completed by August 2025, with final completion by April 2026. (LUC-L-13-a)
oBicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – On November 4, 2024, Council approved the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) scope of services and authorized staff to issue the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Consultant selection process for the development of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan began in early 2025. Funding in the amount of $160,000 is budgeted, with a 50% match of $80,000 awarded in grant funding. (LUC-E-2-b)
oTraffic Signals Project – Construction of the Traffic Signals at various Intersections – CIP 301-681, was completed and Notice of Completion was accepted in February 2024. The project added 4 new signalized intersections at Gull Avenue and East Hillsdale Boulevard; Foster City Boulevard and Bounty Drive; Edgewater Boulevard and Port Royal Avenue, and Shell Boulevard and Beach Park Boulevard. (LUC-F-1-c) oWater System Improvements – On October 21, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) approved the scope of services for the Water Main Condition Assessment Project and authorized staff to issue an RFP. The selection of a consultant and award of a contract is anticipated to take place in March 2025. (LUC-L-11-a)

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oSpecial Events – In 2024, the City hosted its traditional events including the Fourth of July Celebration, Summer Concert Series, Halloween Festival and Tree Lighting. Summer Days also returned for a three-day festival featuring carnival rides, music, food trucks, and a car show. (PC-y) oParks Facilities Plan and Improve Facilities –
New Foster City Community Center: On January 16, 2024, the City Council provided direction to allocate an additional approximately $9.49 million to finance the construction of the Foster City Recreation Center rebuild project. On September 3, 2024, the City Council, by unanimous decision, awarded the construction contract to BHM Construction. On September 16, 2024, the Recreation Center closed to the public and all services and classes were moved to the VIBE Teen Center and Community Center. On November 18, 2024, the old Recreation Center building was demolished and on December 18, 2024, the community was invited to a groundbreaking ceremony in Leo J. Ryan Park to celebrate the construction of a new Foster City Community Center.
Parks Master Plan: The City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Roberts & Todd Design, LLC (WRT) on May 6, 2024, to provide professional planning and consultant support services for the Parks Master Plan Project. The scope of services for this project includes the Master Plan preparation, an inventory and assessment report, project management,
development and execution of a public involvement process, working closely with staff to prepare the Plan, and creating a document for distribution to the public. A Park Needs Assessment was started in August 2024, and a project website was created (www.fostercity.org/parksmasterplan) to keep the public informed on progress. Pop-up events and focus groups were held from October to November 2024 and a Parks Master Plan Task Force was formed and met in October 2024. A community statistically valid survey was conducted in December 2024 and a public workshop is set to take place in early 2025. (LUC-L-5-a & PC-d)
 Safety Element
oLevee Protection Planning and Improvements – Construction of the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327-657) was completed in February 2024. The Levee Project is designed to be resilient to the year 2100. (S-3.4)
oCrime Prevention/Education – In 2024, the Foster City Police Department (PD) continued to provide a variety of crime prevention programs to educate and involve the community. (S-1.10)
Communications - In 2024, social media was used to provide crime alerts, crime prevention tips, traffic information and safety tips to the Foster City community. Residential and Commercial Crime

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8 The City’s Mental Health Clinician supported community members during various calls throughout 2024.
Drake, the community service dog, and his handler attended 75 events throughout 2024, offering comfort and a calming presence to those in need, while also engaging with the public.
PD attended the Foster City 4th of July Celebration and the Summer Days Event to ensure public safety at these events.
Throughout the year, PD also performed routine safety checks around schools during school days.
AB 506 Mandated reporter training was provided to Foster City Parks and Recreation summer camp counselors. AB 506 sets new requirements for youth serving organizations in three areas:
screening, training, and policies.
In collaboration with civic and community partners, the Police Department hosted the annual National Night Out Event at Leo J.

Ryan Park on August 6, 2024.
In December 2024, PD participated in Bike Safety Day at Beach Park Elementary School.
 Conservation Element
oWater Quality – In 2024, as part of CIP 405-660 – Water Tanks and Facilities Improvements Project, mixers were installed in each of the three 4-million-gallon steel water tanks to stabilize water quality and temperatures inside tanks, reducing the rate of degradation of the chlorine residual, to deliver more consistent water quality. (C-e) oReduction in Automobile Trips – The City continues to promote regional events such as the Great Race for Clean Air and Bike to Work Day, as well as promoting Commute.org. The Climate Action Plan 2024 Update includes measures and actions to reduce vehicle miles travelled commuting to work by encouraging alternate means of transportation beyond Single- Occupancy Vehicles. (C-m)
oSolar Heating and Cooling: In 2024, 65 solar permits and 39 EV charging station permits were issued. (C-p)
 Housing Element – Housing Element 2023-31 was adopted by the City Council on May 22, 2023, and revisions were adopted on March 20, 2024. The City received notification from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on February 2, 2024, that the proposed revisions to the Housing Element met the statutory requirements of the State Housing Element Law. On April 18, 2024, the Foster City Housing Element 2023-2031 was certified by the California HCD.
oSB 9 Objective Design Standards – On November 4, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 683 amending Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code, adding a new Chapter 17.79 Two-Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits. (H-D-6-f)
oPreapproved ADU/JADU Designs and Expedited Review – On August

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8 (4) Green and Livable Accessible Dwelling Unit Resource (GLADUR) Pre- reviewed designs for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) prepared by the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo County (HEART). In addition, pursuant to AB 1332, the City established a program for preapproval of ADU designs.

On October 15, 2024, and October 23, 2024, staff held ADU Information Sessions on ADUs/JADUs for all homeowners’ associations to attend. (H-D-4-c)
oMulti-Family Objective Design Standards – Ordinances 673 and 674 were adopted by the City Council on January 16, 2024, amending Title 17, “Zoning” by adding a new Chapter 17.96 Multifamily and Residential Mixed Use Objective Design and Development Standards and making revisions to various Chapters including 17.12 R-1 Single Family Residence District; 17.04 Definitions; 17.14 R-2 Two Family Residence District; 17.16 R-T Townhouse Residence District; 17.18 R-3 Medium Density Multiple-Family Residence District; 17.20 R-4 High Density Multiple-Family Residence District; 17.26, C-2 General Business District; 17.28 C-M Commercial Mix District; 17.36 PD Planned Development Combining District; 17.58 Architectural Control and Supervision; and 17.62 Off-Street Parking Regulations. (H-D-6-e) oAccessory Dwelling Units – On September 18, 2023, the City Council approved updates to Chapter 17.78 of the Municipal Code to comply with 2023 State laws. On December 2, 2024, City Council adopted Ordinance 684, amending Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units, to include objective design standards for ADUs and to comply with recently adopted state laws. (H-D-4-a)
oADU/JADU Financial Incentive Program – In 2024, the City applied for the State Local Housing Trust Fund NOFA and award results are still pending. The Program Guidelines were approved by the City Council on September 3, 2024, by adoption of Resolution 2024-94. (H-D-4-b) oRental Housing Assistance Information – Staff created and updated multiple webpages for information and resources on fair housing, funding, housing legislation, rental below market rate units, etc. (H-C-4- a)
oAnti-Displacement Strategy – On September 16, 2024, a City Council Study Session was held on the Anti Displacement Strategy, and by Minute Order, the City Council provided policy direction to establish Anti- Displacement Strategy as a mandate for BMR landlords/property managers and codify the strategies in an Ordinance. (H-C-3-b) oAmend Parking Requirements – On January 16, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 674, making revisions to various Chapters, including

17.62, amending parking requirements for multi-family housing as necessary, including but not limited to reducing guest parking requirements by 50% and establishing bicycle parking requirements for residential uses, to allow General Plan densities and to reduce housing costs. On December 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 684,

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oAdequate Water Supply – On May 1, 2023, the EMID approved a new Chapter 8.90, Water Neutrality Growth, to the EMID Municipal Code and in 2024, developed guidelines for implementation of the Ordinance.

EMID has Water Conservation ordinances and offers water conservation rebates to all water customers (residential and commercial) and actively promotes rebates. (H-A-4-a)
oAge Friendly Initiative – On June 5, 2023, City Council accepted the Age-Friendly City Initiative Three-Year Action Plan by Minute Order No. 1922. Agreement for Age-Friendly Action Plan Consultant Services was executed. Staff worked with the Consultant to draft an Action Plan based on stakeholder survey input. In November 2023, the Association of Retired Persons (AARP) reviewed and approved a submitted draft of Foster City’s AFC Initiative Action Plan. The City’s AFC plan was approved by the City Council on January 16, 2024.

As part of this effort, the Parks and Recreation Department held outreach meetings with providers in 2024. Staff opted to have one-on- one meetings rather than a roundtable due to low turnout at prior meetings and at the request of providers.

In an effort to enhance programming for seniors in the community, the Parks and Recreation Department hosted a Senior Showcase, offered free activities like Drop-in Cards and Bingo, organized trips and seminars, and provided a designated senior seating area at the 2024 annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. (H-F-1-h)
oContinue to Monitor Expiration of Affordability Covenants – Staff reviewed the expiration dates for all rental affordability covenants, and none will expire within the next 5 years. In the 2024 General Plan APR, staff listed the seven (7) ownership units in Emerald Bay as one of the affordability covenants that will expire by 2026. (H-C-2-b) oHousing unit production – The City issued building permits for seven (7) ADUs in 2024 and issued five (5) Certificates of Occupancy (or temporary certificates) in 2024 for new units. (H-A-1-a & H-A-1-b) Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
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Those jurisdictions that are not on track to meet their housing needs will lose the ability to reject certain types of development projects under SB 423. Cities and counties are subject to SB 423 streamlining when they have not adopted a housing element that has been found in compliance by HCD. A total of 254 jurisdictions are subject to the streamlined ministerial approval process for proposed developments with at least 10% affordability and another 238 jurisdictions are subject to this process when proposed developments have at least 50% affordability. Progress is prorated and recalculated each year until the mid-point of the Housing Element Reporting Period and then recalculated again at the end of the Period.

A summary of housing development permits issued showing progress toward meeting the RHNA is shown below. Table 1 reports how many permits were issued each year. Table 2 reports RHNA progress of all permits completed (built and occupied) by affordability in all cycles pertaining to the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The difference in the numbers provided in the two (2) tables below (51 units) is a result of units that have been approved but not yet occupied until 2024. See attached Table A2 of Attachment 3 for more detailed information.

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Income Level RHNA
Units
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Met
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Low 299 13 0 0 13 4.35%
Moderate 300 5 0 3 8 2.67%
Above Moderate 777 20 12 1 33 4.25%
Total 1,896 44 15 5 64 3.38%
Housing Element Program Implementation
Income Level RHNA Year 1 2023 Year 2 2024 Total Units to Date
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Low 299 1 0 1
Moderate 300 2 3 5
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8 The adopted Housing Element 2023-31 includes several programs to ensure that adequate housing sites are available during the planning period to make it possible to produce the number and type of housing units in the RHNA.

Foster City’s housing plan includes seven (7) goals as follows:
H-A: Reinforce the City’s commitment to meeting housing needs. H-B: Protect existing housing, waterfront character, and resources. H-C: Protect the supply and affordability of rental housing. H-D: Pursue public and private redevelopment opportunities to increase the supply of housing.
H-E: Address affordable housing needs.
H-F: Address housing for special needs populations.
H-G: Affirmatively further fair housing.

The plan provides for a variety of housing types and sizes, a mixture of rental and ownership housing, and housing that supports special needs populations. The policies and programs contained in this Housing Element support these goals while also ensuring that the City will meet its statutory obligations to affirmatively further fair housing and facilitate housing production at all income levels. Please refer to Table D in Attachment 3 for Housing Element - Program Implementation Status. Some of the programs that were implemented in 2024 have been discussed in detail above.

Assembly Bill (AB) 1743 Compliance: AB 1743 requires local planning agencies to include in their APR whether housing development applications are subject to a ministerial or discretionary approval process. The reporting only pertains to development applications that result in new units and not applications that are remodeling of existing homes or additions to existing homes. In 2024, 12 housing development applications were received that would result in new units. All 12 projects required ministerial action (because they were ADUs). More detailed information pertaining to Building permit issuance is available in Table A2 of Attachment 3.

AB 2094 Compliance: AB 2094 requires local planning agencies to include in their APR its progress towards meeting its share of regional housing needs for extremely low- income households. There was one (1) extremely low-income unit completed in 2024.

The homeowners of the extremely low-income ADU unit indicated that they would be collecting zero rent for family use. It also requires reporting associated with the Affordable Housing and High Roads Jobs Act of 2022 (AB 2011), including: (1) the location of the project; (2) the status of the project; (3) total number of units of the project; (4) number of units in the project that are rental housing; (5) number of units in the project that are for- sale housing; and (6) household income category of the units. AB 2094 also requires reporting of data from all projects approved to receive a density bonus. The City did not receive any applications for density bonus for any housing development in 2024.

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California Environmental Quality Act
The General Plan and Housing Element APRs do not qualify as a project as defined in the California Code of Regulations Section 15378(a). The reports are administrative activities conducted by the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Further, the APRs are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 15601(b)(3). The activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with City Council review and City submittal of these annual reports to HCD and LCI.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Smart Planning, Development, and the Local Economy
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Planning Commission Resolution No. P-3-25 Attachment 2 – Table of General Plan Programs - General Plan Annual Report for 2024 Attachment 3 – APR Reporting Tables A, A2, B, D, K & LEAP Reporting

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Introduction
State law requires all cities and counties in California to adopt a General Plan, comprised of a minimum of seven mandated “Elements,” that addresses physical development within its jurisdiction.

The table below shows the State-mandate elements and their counterparts in the Foster City General Plan.

State-Mandated
Elements
Corresponding
Foster City General
Plan Elements
Last Updated
Land Use
Circulation
Land Use and
Circulation Element
Full adoption February 1, 2016.

Updated some policies to be consistent with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
related to green infrastructure on September 3, 2019.

Housing Housing Adopted May 22, 2023.

Revised March 20, 2024.

Open Space Parks and Open
Space
September 2009.

Conservation Conservation Full adoption in September 2009.

Updated some policies to be consistent with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
related to green infrastructure on September 3, 2019.

Safety Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan
(LHMP) and Safety
Element Update
LHMP on December 13, 2021.

Safety Element was updated and adopted in August
2023.

Noise Noise May 1993.

General Plan Implementation
This Annual Progress Report was presented to the Planning Commission on February 20, 2025, and City Council on March 17, 2025. Planning Department staff worked with other City departments in assessing the programs of the different Elements of the General Plan and prepared this General Plan Annual Progress Report. The table below includes measures associated with the implementation of the General Plan with specific reference to individual elements of the General Plan:

PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT CHAPTER 3: LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT-ADOPTED FEBRUARY 1, 2016 LUC-A-3-a
Continue Code Enforcement
Program. The City will
continue its code enforcement
program to ensure that
residential, commercial and
The City initiated the “See-Click-Fix”
program in 2016 to more efficiently
handle complaints and enforcement.

Code enforcement of property
maintenance standards is an ongoing
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT industrial properties are
maintained. This responsibility
will include, but not be limited
to, periodic spot checks of
property throughout the City
and follow-up investigation of
property maintenance
complaints. Property
maintenance standards shall
be enforced, including weed
abatement, painting/staining of
buildings, trash and debris
removal from yards, and
planting and maintenance of
landscaping.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeframe: Current and ongoing.
responsibility of the Community
Development Department.

In 2024, the City received 1,336 See-Click-
Fix requests for all departments and 1,322
of the request were closed.

Promotion in 2024 of See-Click-Fix was
shared via:
●Dedicated monthly social media
posts on Facebook and Twitter
in January, February, March,
June, August, November, and
December
●Recognition in the 2024
Community Annual Report
LUC-C-12-a
Periodic Monitoring of Land
Uses Throughout the City.

Periodically monitor land uses
throughout the City to
determine when changes in
land use may be appropriate,
actual land use practices,
economic practicality of
maintaining current land uses
and level of property
maintenance. Specific future
actions might include:
a. Revitalization of older
neighborhood retail centers.
b. Changes in land use
designations and zoning
where necessary to
respond to changes in
economic conditions
and/or City needs.
c. Meeting with property
owners to discuss
possible redevelopment
opportunities and
constraints, especially in
the Chess Drive/Hatch
Drive area and along the
northeast side of Foster
City Boulevard.

Ongoing. In 2024, the City received an
application to construct a new Research
and Development building on the Gilead
Sciences Integrated Campus Master
Plan located at 335 Lakeside Drive.

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Enforcement Division and
Planning Commission.

Timeframe: Current and ongoing.

LUC-E-2-a
Plan Consultation and
Consistency. Maintenance,
planning, and design of projects
affecting the transportation
system shall be consistent with
local bicycle, pedestrian, transit,
multimodal, and other relevant
plans, except that where such
consistency cannot be achieved
without negative consequences,
consistency shall not be required
if the head of the relevant
department provides written
approval explaining the basis of
such deviation.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department and
Public Works Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing
Ongoing. All City projects proposed in the
Capital Improvement Program each
Fiscal Year are developed consistent with
the General Plan and also reviewed by
the Planning Commission for consistency.

On November 4, 2024, the Council
approved the Foster City Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan scope of services
and authorized staff to issue the Request
for Proposal. Consultant selection for the
development of a bicycle and pedestrian
master plan will begin in early 2025.

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LUC-E-2-b
Street Network/Connectivity.

As feasible, Foster City shall
incorporate Complete Streets
infrastructure into existing streets
to improve the safety and
convenience of users and to
create employment, with the
particular goal of creating a
connected network of facilities
accommodating each category of
users and increasing connectivity
across jurisdictional boundaries
and for existing and anticipated
future areas of travel origination
or destination.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department and
Public Works Department
Ongoing. All City and development
projects incorporate, where feasible,
Complete Streets infrastructure.

The City Council approved the installation
of sharrows on Class III bike routes to be
installed as streets have pavement
rehabilitation.

In August 2023, CIP 703 constructed new
bike lanes along Shell Blvd. from Shell
Bridge to Beach Park Blvd.

On February 9, 2021, the City Council
approved the installation of a temporary
Class II Bikeway along Edgewater
Boulevard between Beach Park
Boulevard and Baffin Street to provide
another alternative route for cyclists while
the Levee Improvement Project was
under construction. Following the
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installation of a permanent Class II
Bikeway as part of the City’s Street
Rehabilitation Project (CIP 301-716). The
striping installation was completed in
November 2024.

On November 4, 2024, Council approved
the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan scope of services and
authorized staff to issue the Request for
Proposal. Consultant selection for the
development of a bicycle and pedestrian
master plan will begin in early 2025.

LUC-E-2-c
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Consultation.

Transportation projects shall be
reviewed by the Traffic Review
Committee early in the planning
and design stage, to provide
comments and recommendations
regarding Complete Streets
features to be incorporated into
the project.

Ongoing. Traffic related items (traffic
improvement requests, relevant CIP
projects, etc.) are taken to the Traffic
Review Committee for recommendation
to the City Council prior to approval.

The Traffic Review Committee will be
included in the Foster City Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan process to
review deliverables and provide input at
project milestones.

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LUC-E-2-d
Evaluation. All relevant agencies
or departments shall perform
evaluations of how well the
streets and transportation
network of Foster City are serving
each category of users by
collecting baseline data and
collecting follow-up data on a
regular basis.

The Metropolitan Transportation
Commission’s Pavement Management
Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP)
provides the City with various resources
to understand its pavement condition.

Through P-TAP, pavement consultants
are hired to inspect City streets and
update the PMP database every two to
three years. The program helps
determine the most cost-effective
treatment to extend the life of the
roadways. The City was awarded a
PTAP grant for FY23-24. The pavement
assessment for FY23-24 was
completed by Adhara Systems Inc. in
March 2024.

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Leadership Approval for
Exemptions. Projects that seek
Complete Streets and/or Green
Streets exemptions must provide
written finding of why
accommodations for all modes
that were not included in the
project and signed off by the
Public Works Director or
equivalent high level staff person.

Projects that are granted
exceptions must be made publicly
available for review. Federal
guidance on exceptions can be
found from the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA)
Accommodating Bicycle and
Pedestrian Travel
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environme
nt/bicycle_pedestrian/guidance/des
i gn_guidance/design.cfm
No requests for exemption from Complete
Streets requirements were received in
2024.

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LUC-E-7-a
Transit System Infrastructure.

The City will work with transit
providers to facilitate the
maintenance and upgrade of
the transit system infrastructure
to enhance public use,
including:
a. Transit stops and bus
lanes that are safe,
convenient, clean and
efficient;
b. Accessible transit
stops that have
clearly marked
street-level
designation;
c. Transit stops that are safe,
sheltered, clean, and well lit;
d. Transit stops that are
located along corridors
within mixed-use or
transit-oriented
In 2024 Staff participated in SamTrans
Bus Stop Improvement Plan (BSIP)
Public Agency Working Group meetings
and reviewed Draft Bus Stop Design
Guidelines.

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e. Use of Green
Infrastructure and
Green Streets
features where
applicable.

LUC-E-7-b
Public Transit Information. The
City will provide information
regarding public transit at City
Hall, the Recreation Center, the
City’s web site, and other
locations to promote the use of
public transit.

Public transit information is provided at
City buildings and on the City’s website.

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LUC-E-7-b
Designation of New Bus
Routes. The City will work with
transit providers to designate
new bus routes, provide
curbside space for bus stops,
and require major
commercial/industrial
developments along bus routes
to accommodate buses in their
circulation plans. Bus turnouts
or shelters will also be required
to be provided by the
development.

In August 2023, Staff attended SamTrans
Bus Stop Improvement Plan (BSIP)
Public Agency Working Group meetings
and reviewed Draft Bus Stop Design
Guidelines.

A red curb was added at Bowditch
Middle School along Tarpon Street to
allow for curb space at an existing
SamTrans Bus stop.

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LUC-E-8-a
Bicycle and Pedestrian Access.

Make it a condition of approval
that new, large-scale
developments address transit,
biking and walking access to the
site.

Ongoing as a part of development review. CDD
LUC-E-8-b
Development Standards for
Bicycles. The City will establish
standards for new development
and redevelopment projects to
support bicycle use, including:
a. Develop
standards for
safe pedestrian
and bicyclist
accommodations,
including:
i. “Complete
Development of standards is included in
the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Intersection
Evaluation Study prepared in 2017 and
adopted by the City Council on February
5, 2018.

On November 4, 2024, the City Council
approved the Foster City Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan scope of
services and authorized staff to issue
the Request for Proposal. Consultant
selection for the development of a
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equal access by all users in
the roadway design;
“Green Streets”
policies that serve to
treat stormwater and
include additional
environmental
benefits;
iii. Bicycle and
pedestrian access
internally and in
connection to other
areas through
easements;
iv. Safe access to
public transportation
and other non-
motorized uses
through construction
of dedicated paths;
v. Safe road crossings
at major
intersections.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan will
begin in early 2025.

Ongoing. Council approved the
installation of sharrows on Class III bike
routes to be installed as streets have
pavement rehabilitation.

In 2024, the Police Department
disseminated information on bike and e-
bike safety to the public.

LUC-E-9-a
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety.

Provide safe and convenient
access for pedestrians and
bicyclists to, across, and along
major roadways. The City shall
conduct a study of all intersections
in the City from a comprehensive
perspective which would consider
the needs of pedestrians,
bicyclists and motorists. The
study will include an examination
of potential options to address not
only current conditions but also
conditions anticipated by future
development, including
enforcement of traffic laws
applicable to pedestrians and
bicycles. The City will also
prepare a study that reviews
highly used intersections by
pedestrians that are going to
A Bicycle, Pedestrian and Intersection
Study was prepared in 2017 and
adopted by the City Council on
February 5, 2018.

The City Council approved the installation
of sharrows on Class III bike routes to be
installed as streets have pavement
rehabilitation.

Ongoing. The City continues to
implement improvements as
recommended from the Study.

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recreational amenities such as the
levee and parks and identify ways
to increase pedestrian safety at
those intersections.

LUC-E-9-b
Bicycle Route and Pedestrian
Path Improvement Program.

The City shall conduct a study
with the following goals: 1)
identify bike routes that may
need enhancements that would
increase cyclist safety going to
schools, parks, shopping center
or civic areas; and 2) identify
major thoroughfares and any
enhancements to those
roadways that would allow
cyclists to get to the levee and
other common destinations
safely. The purpose of the
bicycle route system is to
connect major work, shopping,
school, civic, and recreational
destinations throughout the City,
while avoiding as many of the
most heavily used street
segments as possible.

A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Intersection
improvement Study was prepared in
2017 and adopted by the City Council on
February 5, 2018.

The City Council approved the installation
of sharrows on Class III bike routes to be
installed as streets have pavement
rehabilitation.

The City continues to implement
improvements as recommended by the
Study.

On November 4, 2024, The City Council
approved the Foster City Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan scope of services
and authorized staff to issue the Request
for Proposal. Consultant selection for the
development of a Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan will begin in early 2025.

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LUC-F-1-a
System Monitoring. The City will
monitor traffic and congestion to
determine when and where the
City needs new transportation or
circulation facilities in order to
increase access and efficiency.

Ongoing.

Construction of the Traffic Signals at
various Intersections – CIP 301-681, was
completed and Notice of Completion was
accepted in February 2024.

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LUC-F-1-b
Signal Synchronization. The City
will review signal timing programs
to enhance traffic flow and
efficiency and determine where
emissions reduction benefits can
be demonstrated, including
maintenance of the
synchronization system, and will
coordinate with adjoining
jurisdictions as needed to optimize
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a free flow of traffic.

LUC-F-1-c
Periodically Monitor Traffic
Conditions. The City will
periodically monitor traffic
conditions on arterial and
selected collector streets to
determine levels of service and
safety conditions. Traffic counts
will be updated and visual
monitoring performed regularly
at all major street intersections
to determine levels of service,
safety conditions, and if
additional traffic control
measures are warranted or if
changes in the sequence of
traffic signal cycles are
necessary.

Ongoing
Construction of the Traffic Signals at
various Intersections – CIP 301-681, was
completed and a Notice of Completion
was accepted in February 2024.

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LUC-F-1-d
Traffic Calming. Develop
guidelines for traffic calming
techniques, as needed, including
incorporation of Green
Infrastructure (including Green
Streets features).

Speed Survey (E&TS) conducted in
November of 2023 to evaluate existing
speed limits. On December 18, 2023, the
City Council adopted the speed limits in
the 2023 E&TS.

The City has been working in conjunction
with the San Mateo County
Transportation Authority (SMCTA),
City/County Association of Governments
(C/CAG), Caltrans, and the City of San
Mateo on the US 101/SR 92 Interchange
Area Improvement Project (Short-Term
project) and the US-101/SR-92 Direct
Connector (Long-Term project).

The City Council approved the installation
of sharrows on Class III bike routes to be
installed as streets have pavement
rehabilitation.

A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Intersection
Study was prepared in 2017 and adopted
by the City Council on February 5, 2018.

The City continues to implement
improvements as recommended by the
Bike and Pedestrian Study.

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approved the Foster City Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan scope of services
and authorized staff to issue the Request
for Proposal. Consultant selection for the
development of a Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan will begin in early 2025.

LUC-F-2-a
Implementation of Traffic
Reduction Programs.

As appropriate, require new non-
residential developments to
include a traffic reduction strategy
with a variety of methods to
reduce single-occupancy vehicles,
provided programs exist.

Transportation Demand Management
programs are required in all new non-
residential developments.

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LUC-F-3-a
Employer Shuttle Fair-Share.

Include as a condition of approval
that employers shall fund, at a
level commensurate with the
transit demand, new or expanded
employee shuttle services to
transit hubs on the Peninsula and,
if applicable, in the East Bay.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department
Timeframe: Upon adoption of the
Land Use and Circulation Element
Ongoing as part of development review. CDD
LUC-F-3-b
Vintage Park Transit Service.

As areas are redeveloped, the
City shall encourage transit
providers to re-route bus lines
or designate a new bus line to
serve employees of this
development, as appropriate.

The City has provided some
existing curbside areas for bus
stops, and new ones shall be
provided by the developer as
needed. The City shall consult
with SamTrans and AC Transit
to determine the optimum
routes for a new bus line(s).

Responsibility: Community
Development Department and
Public Works Department.

Gilead Sciences has instituted a robust
Transportation Demand Management
program, including the launch of the
Gilead Commuter Bus Program on
December 1, 2016. Every year CDD staff
reviews TDM monitoring letters sent by
Gilead to ensure that the project is well
below the vehicle trip threshold as stated
in the TDM plan.

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completion of Vintage Park.

LUC-G-1-a
Parking Requirements. Re-
evaluate parking requirements in
the Zoning Ordinance to ensure
that they are adequate but not
excessive, in order to ensure that
they do not unnecessarily
increase the cost of developments
or promote a surplus of parking.

Responsibility: Planning and Code
Enforcement Division
Timeframe: Upon completion of
the Land Use and Circulation
Element Update.

Parking requirements were amended in
January 2024 by Ordinance 674 to
reduce guest parking by 50%.

Parking requirements were amended in
January 2024 by Ordinance 674 to
reduce guest parking by 50%. On
December 2, 2024, The City Council
adopted Ordinance 684 amending
Chapter 17.62 to provide appropriate
parking requirements for special needs
populations.

CDD
LUC-G-2-a
Low Emission Vehicles. The City
will support and promote the use
of low-emission vehicles, by:
a. Encouraging the necessary
infrastructure to encourage the
use of low-emission vehicles
(LEV) and clean alternative
fuels, such as development of
electric vehicle charging
facilities and conveniently
located alternative fueling
stations;
b. Encouraging new construction
to include vehicle access to
properly wired outdoor
receptacles to accommodate
LEV and/or plug in electric
hybrids (PHEV);
c. Encouraging transportation fleet
standards to achieve the lowest
emissions possible.

Responsibility: City Manager’s
Office, Community Development
Department, Public Works
Department, Parks and
Recreation Department and other
Private EV charging initiatives have been
included as eligible projects for
Community Benefit funding.

In FY23-24, the City Council approved
participating in the Peninsula Clean
Energy Gov EV Program, which will be
identifying and planning for the
infrastructure requirements and vehicle
capacity to increase the EV share in the
City’s fleet during 2024.

In 2024, 65 solar permits and 39 EV
charging station permits were issued – all
in private homes.

The City reviews the requirements for all
new vehicles purchased for its own fleet
to determine whether there is an EV or
hybrid option for the type of use needed.

The Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024
Update includes measures related to
decarbonizing transportation in Foster
City, specifically increasing the share of
ZEV passenger vehicles to 31% and
commercial ZEV adoption to 25% by
2030. Additionally, the CAP includes
encouragement for bicycling and
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Timeframe: As appropriate with
new or modified development.
micromobility as an alternative to vehicle
travel, further decreasing vehicle
emissions, with the goal of increasing
the community’s active transportation
mode share to 4% by 2030.

LUC-H-1-a
Green Building Guidelines and
Incentives. The City will support
the use of green building practices
by:
a. Providing information,
marketing, training, and
technical assistance about
green building practices;
b. Considering guidelines for
green building practices in
residential and commercial
development; and
c. Implementing sustainable
practices where feasible in public
buildings and spaces.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department
Timeframe: Upon completion of
the Land Use and Circulation
Element Update
In 2024, a total of 65 Solar permits were
issued, 39 EV Charging electrical
permits were issued, and a total of 6
solar rebates were issued.

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LUC-H-2-a
Climate Action Plan. The City will
prepare, adopt and implement a
comprehensive Climate Action
Plan (CAP) to achieve its fair
share of statewide emissions
reductions for the 2020 timeframe
consistent with AB32. The CAP
will specify the strategies,
measures and actions to be taken
for each inventory sector
(transportation, electricity, solid
waste, etc.) to achieve the overall
emission reduction target, and
include an adaptive management
process that can incorporate new
technology and respond when
The Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024
Update was approved by City Council on
November 18, 2024. The Update
incorporates measures to lower the City’s
Greenhouse Gas emissions to 49% below
2005 levels by 2030. Strategies included
in the Plan cover four focus areas: Energy
and Water, Transportation and Land Use,
Waste and Consumption, and Resiliency
and Leadership.

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Responsibility: City Manager’s
Office and Community
Development Department
Timeframe: Upon completion of
the Land Use and Circulation
Element Update
LUC-H-2-b
Vehicle Idling. The City will
enforce State idling laws for
commercial vehicles, including
delivery and construction vehicles.

Responsibility: Police Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing
Ongoing – largely complaint driven. POLICE
LUC-H-5-a
Tree and Landscape Program.

Include requirements for tree and
landscape planting in all new
developments and redevelopment
in design review and landscape
guidelines.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department
Timeframe: Upon completion of
the Land Use and Circulation
Element Update
Ongoing during development review. CDD
LUC-I-1-a
Enhance existing retail centers
& opportunities. Promote retail
opportunities through coordinated
sign guidelines and way-finding
programs to create a “sense of
place” in older shopping centers.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department
Timeframe: Upon completion of
the Land Use and Circulation
Element
Sign Guidelines for various shopping
centers have been amended to enhance
retail opportunities, including a review of
guidelines for;
Marketplace in 2017-18:

Edgewater Place: 1/15/2015
Marlin Cove: 8/16/01
Parkside Towers: 6/3/2015
Pilgrim Triton: 3/31/2016
Foster Square: 11/3/2016
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Illumina: 11/1/18
Beach Park Plaza 1/17/19
Metro Center: 11/4/2021
LUC-K-1-a
Monitor Neighborhood
Retail Centers. To
determine the viability of
existing neighborhood retail
centers, the City will monitor
vacancies and the physical
condition of these centers. A
General Plan amendment
would be necessary at the
time conversion to any other
use is considered.

Responsibility: Planning and Code
Enforcement Division.

Timeframe: Current and ongoing.

In 2024 CDD staff continued to
proactively monitor, respond to
complaints, and work closely with the
property managers of each of the 9 retail
centers located in Foster City. CDD staff
has conducted daily site visits to a retail
center and has received voluntary
compliance from property
owners/managers.

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LUC-L-5-a
Parks Facilities Plan. The City
shall adopt and regularly review
a Parks Facilities Plan which
addresses the need for new, and
maintenance of existing, park
facilities. This plan will be used
as a basis for establishing
needed park in-lieu fees and
review of the City’s adopted
Capital Improvements Program.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department, Public
Works Department and City
Council.

Timeframe: Current and ongoing.

On January 16, 2024, the City Council
provided direction to allocate an
additional approximately $9.49 million to
finance construction of the Foster City
Recreation Center rebuild project. On
September 3, 2024, the City Council, by
unanimous decision, awarded the
construction contract to BHM
Construction. On September 16, 2024,
the Recreation Center closed to the
public and all services and classes were
moved to the VIBE Teen Center and
Community Center. On November 18,
2024 the old Recreation Center building
was demolished and on December 18,
2024, the community was invited to a
groundbreaking ceremony in Leo J.

Ryan Park to celebrate the construction
of a new Foster City Community Center.

The City Council awarded a Professional
Services Agreement to Wallace Roberts
& Todd Design, LLC (WRT) on May 6,
2024, to provide professional planning
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Parks Master Plan Project. The scope of
services for this project includes the
Master Plan preparation, an inventory
and assessment report, project
management, development and
execution of a public involvement
process, working closely with staff to
prepare the Plan, and creating a
document for distribution to the public. A
Park Needs Assessment was started in
August 2024, and a project website was
created
(www.fostercity.org/parksmasterplan) to
keep the public informed on progress.

Pop-up events and focus groups were
held from October to November 2024
and a Parks Master Plan Task Force
was formed and met in October 2024. A
community statistically valid survey was
conducted in December 2024 and a
public workshop is set to take place in
early 2025.

LUC-L-9-a
Child Care Facility
Regulations. Amend Title
17, Zoning, to require a Use
Permit for large family day
care homes providing care
for nine to 14 children and
day care centers providing
care to over 14 children.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeframe: Begin
amendment after update of
Land Use and Circulation
Element.

Completed CDD
LUC-L-10-a
Fire Department Annual
Inspections. The Fire
Department shall perform
annual inspections and review
new business license
applications of all businesses in
Foster City. The inspections
should ensure, among other
things, that all hazardous
Ongoing. In 2024, SMC Fire had 82
inspections for new businesses across
San Mateo, Foster City, and Belmont. For
Foster City, SMC Fire reviewed 242 plans
and conducted 357 construction
inspections.

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and pertinent information
regarding the materials is
provided to the City.

Responsibility: Fire
Department.

Timeframe: Current and
ongoing.

LUC-L-11-a
Water System Improvements.

Evaluate the condition and
capacity of the water system
each year to determine whether
to include improvements to the
water system in the Capital
Improvement Program.

Responsibility: District
Board, Public Works
Department.

Timeframe: During annual
Capital Improvement
Program review.

Ongoing. Projects are added to the
Capital Improvement Program as
needed.

A Potable Water System Risk and
Resilience Assessment and updated
Emergency Response Plan were
certified to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) in June and December
2021 respectively. A Tabletop Exercise
of the Emergency Response Plan was
conducted in October 2023 and an “After
Action” report was developed to guide
future improvement activities.

On October 21, 2024, the City Council
approved the scope of services for the
Water Main Condition Assessment and
authorized staff to issue a Request for
Proposal. Consultant selection began in
December 2024 with an expected
project start in March 2025.

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LUC-L-13-a
Wastewater System
Improvements. Evaluate the
condition and capacity of the
wastewater system each year to
determine whether to include
improvements to the wastewater
system in the Capital
Improvement Program.

Responsibility: District
Board, Public Works
Department.

Timeframe: During annual Capital
Improvement Program review.

Ongoing. The Wastewater Collection
System Master plan was completed and
accepted by the City Council in May
2020. The study addresses repairs and
improvements over the next 20-year
period. Implementation of the projects
into the budget is ongoing.

Foster City is working with the City of
San Mateo to construct improvements
at the jointly owned wastewater
treatment plant. The startup and
commissioning of new treatment
facilities is targeted to be completed by
August 2025, with final completion by
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APR FOR ALL HE PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 5: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT – ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 2009 On December 2, 2024, City Council approved an agreement to update the Parks and Open Space Element. The updated amendment will be completed by December 2025.

PC-a Periodic Recreation User
Surveys. Encourage feedback
from recreation program
participants, facility users and the
general community with periodic
surveys.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

The Parks Master Plan Project website
(www.fostercity.org/parksmasterplan)
includes a page for public input and a
community statistically valid survey was
released in December of 2024.

PARKS
PC-b Respond to Changing
Recreation Needs. Expand and
diversify classes and activities to
address new recreation trends
and changing community needs.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-c Implement the City of Foster
City Bikeway System Report.

Implement the City of Foster City
Bikeway System Report, adopted
by the City Council on January 7,
1991.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department, Public
Works Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

A Bicycle, Pedestrian and Intersection
Study was prepared in 2017 and
adopted by the City Council on February
5, 2018. Implementation of
improvements is ongoing.

The City Council approved the installation
of sharrows on Class III bike routes to be
installed as streets have pavement
rehabilitation.

The San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury
released a report on July 10, 2023,
recommending that all Cities update or
generate a new Bicycle and Pedestrian
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. In its
response to the Civil Grand Jury, Foster
City committed to do so by June 30, 2025.

On November 4, 2024, The City Council
approved the Foster City Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan’s scope of
services and authorized staff to issue the
Request for Proposal. Consultant
selection for the development of a Bicycle
and Pedestrian Master Plan will begin in
early 2025.

PC-d Improve Facilities. Perform
maintenance and specific
improvements to parks and
recreation facilities as identified in
the Capital Improvement Program
Five Year Plan.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department, Parks
and Recreation Committee.

Timeline: Current and Ongoing,
Long-term
The Recreation Center Rebuild Project
(RCRP) completed the Design
Development Phase on December 18,
2023 when the City Council approved the
final design and affirmed the project
budget. Per City Council direction, staff is
preparing to bring back the Project budget
for the City Council to consider funding
options to address the budget shortage. A
Temporary Facilities Plan went to City
Council on November 6, 2023, for review
and was accepted by the City Council.

Staff will prepare a Final Temporary
Facilities Plan for a City Council meeting
in February 2024 for the City Council to
approve a Request for Proposal (RFP) for
modular units. The current Recreation
Center is expected to close at the end of
August 2024 and operations transferred
to alternate buildings for the two-year
closure. The opening of the new
Recreation Center is anticipated to be in
June of 2026.

Staff developed an RFP for the Park
Master Plan project consultant and was
approved by the City Council at their
December 18, 2023, regular meeting. The
RFP is expected to be published in
January 2024 with a consultant hired by
May 2024.

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document monthly inspections of
park amenities and infrastructure.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-f Playfield Inspections. Inspect
playfields during weekly
maintenance.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-g Levee Pedway Maintenance.

Maintain the levee pedway,
repairing and resurfacing when
necessary.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department, Public
Works Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Construction of the Levee Protection
Planning and Improvements Project (CIP
327-657) was completed in February
2024. Quarterly inspections and
landscape maintenance will resume.

PARKS
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PC-h Existing Pedway Enhancement.

Enhance the existing pedway
system by providing observation
points, water fountains, additional
and replacement landscaping,
trash cans, additional paved
access points with hand rails and
additional benches along the
pathways.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department, Public
Works Department.

Timeline: Financing is
undetermined, long-term.

Construction of the Levee Protection
Planning and Improvements Project CIP
327-657 was completed in February
2024. The completed 6.5-mile pathway
ranges from 14-18 feet in width and
includes separate pedestrian and bicycle
lanes in each direction. New signage,
trash, and recycling containers,
observation points benches, picnic tables,
interpretive signage, and bicycle fix-it
stations are installed along the completed
pathway.

Following the completion of the Levee,
the Parks and Public Works Departments
collaborated to maintain its key features,
including the asphalt, concrete cap, DG
pathway, trash management, and signage
PARKS
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PC-i Senior Activities. Maintain the
existing senior center and
continue to provide programs,
activities and services to seniors
at this facility.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-j Special Needs. Require that any
improvements to open space
lands be designed to
accommodate people with special
needs.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department, Parks
and Recreation Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

Ongoing PARKS
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PC-k Public Access. Require
dedication of open space lands or
public access easements as a part
of new development or
redevelopment along the Bay or
the Belmont Slough.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

Ongoing CDD
PC-l Wetlands Enhancement.

Improve wetland areas in
accordance with state and federal
regulations to enhance the natural
characteristics of the wetlands.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

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to maintain median strip planting
along major roadways and bridges
in Metro Center, residential
neighborhoods, and industrial
areas in accordance with the
Median Development Master Plan.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department.

Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-n Architectural Review. Review all
new development or improvement
proposals through the City of
Foster City’s architectural review
process for: (1) Impacts on
access to sunlight on public areas;
(2) provision of street furniture and
attractive landscaping in public
open spaces; and (3) impacts on
waterfront views.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department, Parks
and Recreation Department,
Planning Commission and City
Council.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

Ongoing CDD
PC-o Youth and Teen Activities.

Continue to evaluate classes,
services and programs for youth
and teens and make changes
when necessary to meet the
changing recreational needs of
these age groups.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

In 2024, seasonal camp capacities
increased by 5-10 kids in each camp per
week. The Wednesday enrichment
program continues to be popular at
elementary schools and two new classes
have been added: Coding and Clay
Modeling. Overall attendance remains
strong with an increase from last school
year.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT PC-p Youth Advisory Committee. Use
the Youth Advisory Committee to
promote meaningful involvement
of the City of Foster City’s youth in
evaluating park and recreation
facilities and services.

Responsibility: City Council, Parks
and Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing
The Committee’s 2024 goals included: 1)
Introduce the community to new cultures
through food. This goal was achieved by
assisting with the Bowditch Middle School
International Food Fair where Youth
Advisory Committee (YAC) members
reached out to businesses to donate and
passed out foot at the fair; and 2) Help
students with the social transition from 8th
grade to high school. To achieve this goal,
YAC members are creating a presentation
of each high school and presenting to all
8th grade students at Bowditch Middle
School.

PARKS
PC-r Parks and Recreation
Committee. Use the Parks and
Recreation Committee to advise
the City of Foster City and the
Parks and Recreation Department
on proposed park projects and
recreational programs.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-s Shoreline Band. Work with the
Bay Conservation Development
Commission and the Association
of Bay Area Governments to
protect and enhance the 100-foot
shoreline band for conservation
and recreation.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department and the
Parks and Recreation
Department.

Timeline: Current and Ongoing.

BCDC requirements have been
conducted as part of the development of
the plans for the Levee Improvement
project.

CDD
PARKS
PC-t Court Resurfacing. Resurface
and paint tennis and basketball
courts every five years or as
necessary in conjunction with the
CIP Five Year plan.

Ongoing PARKS

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Timeline: Current and Ongoing.

PC-v Bay Trail. Work with the Bay
Conservation Development
Commission and all other
applicable agencies to develop a
Bay Trail System.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department and the
Parks and Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS-
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PC-x Cultural Arts. Seek to provide a
wide variety of cultural arts in the
City of Foster City through
classes, concerts, and special
events.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing
The City continues to offer enriching
classes and supports cultural events
through the Interdepartmental Evaluation
Committee (IDEC) process.

PARKS
PC-y Special Events. Work with
organizations to hold a wide
variety of special events in the
City of Foster City including the
Art and Wine Festival, Fourth of
July Celebration, Concert in the
Park Series and other special
events.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department and City
Council.

Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing
City staff continues to work with
partnering organizations to support City-
sponsored and non-City sponsored
programming through the City’s
interdepartmental Evaluation Committee
(IDEC) process.

In 2024, the City hosted its traditional
events including the Fourth of July
Celebration, Summer Concert Series,
Halloween Festival and Tree Lighting.

Summer Days also returned for a three-
day festival featuring carnival rides,
music, food trucks, and a car show.

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Services Outreach. Provide
information on the available
classes and programs offered
through the City of Foster City by
using The Guide, handouts at City
Hall and the Recreation Center
and by posting information on the
City of Foster City’s web page.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-qq Lagoons and Waterways:

Recreational Opportunities.

Promote the use of the lagoon for
recreational purposes by allowing
special events to occur on the
lagoon, maintaining public
beaches and boat ramps for
access to the lagoon and
maintaining the lagoon for use by
boaters and windsurfers.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing. The City continues to prioritize
lagoon safety messaging through a
targeted “Be Aware and Share” public
education campaign to promote
awareness of all recreational lagoon
users – swimmers and boaters.

PARKS
PC-bb Shared Use Facilities. Continue
to work with the San Mateo-Foster
City School District to share
facilities with the school district
and provide activities and
programs at schools within the
City of Foster City.

Responsibility: Parks and
Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing
Ongoing. The Joint Use Agreement (JUA)
between SMFC School District and the
City of Foster City was executed on May 1,
2023. Staff continues to work with the
district on providing space on the City’s
sports fields for Bowditch Middle School’s
afterschool sports teams during the
construction of their facilities and fields.

Quarterly check-ins between city staff and
school district staff are scheduled to
ensure communication lines are open.

PARKS
PC-cc Maintenance of Lagoon
Pathways. Develop a program to
identify which parties are
Ongoing PARKS
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areas adjacent to the lagoon.

Responsibility: Public
Works/Engineering Department;
Parks and Recreation
Department, and the Community
Development Department
Timing: Long-term
CHAPTER 6: NOISE ELEMENT – ADOPTED MAY 1993
N-a Noise Ordinance and Vehicular
Noise Abatement Publicity and
Staff Training. Provide publicity
regarding the Noise Ordinance
and train Police, Public Works and
Community Development
Department personnel as needed
in the use of noise measurement
equipment to enforce the Noise
Ordinance and vehicular noise
standards, and to monitor noise
levels throughout the City.

Responsibility: Police Department,
Community Development
Department and Public Works
Department.

Timeline: Ongoing
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N-c Purchase of City Vehicles and
Equipment. The City will consider
noise criteria in the purchase of
new vehicles, their components
and other equipment.

Responsibility: City Manager’s
Department.

Timeline: Ongoing
Ongoing CM
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N-d Regulation of Special Events.

The City will evaluate and improve
control mechanisms to minimize
Ongoing. Special events are vetted
through IDEC to ensure minimal
CDD
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events, including:
a. Planning for overflow
potential (parking, crowds).
b. Establishment of citation
mechanism.
c. Establishment of a formal
review of past
performance.
d. Informing neighborhood
residents about events.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department, Police
and Public Works Departments.

Timeline: 1993 and ongoing.
community disruption and sufficient
notification is provided to the community.

The City’s Security Policy and ordinance
was updated by the Police Department.

N-e Coordination of Complaint
Information and Enforcement.

The City will establish improved
coordination of complaint
information between the Planning,
Police and Public Works
Departments and will continue
code enforcement programs.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department, Police
Department and Public Works
Department.

Timeline: Ongoing
The City initiated the Foster City Access
“See-Click-Fix” program in 2016 to more
efficiently handle complaints and
enforcement. Code enforcement of
property maintenance standards is an
ongoing responsibility of the Community
Development Department.

In 2024, the City received 1,336 See-Click-
Fix requests for all departments and 1,322
of the request were closed.

The Police Department continues to
respond to See-Click- Fix requests for
graffiti, parking complaints, and traffic-
related complaints. Complaints received
via email are vetted and routed to the
appropriate point of contact.

CDD
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N-f Recology Contract. The City will
review the hours of refuse
collection operation for Recology
and will establish and enforce
performance standards as
appropriate.

Responsibility: City Manager’s
Department and City Council
Timeline: Annually
In 2017, the City Council approved an
Amended and Restated Franchise
Agreement with Recology from January 1,
2021 to December 31, 2035, which
continues existing regulation of collection
hours. Staff continues to ensure that
collection is maintained within allowable
hours.

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City will work with the relevant
agencies to minimize adverse
noise impacts associated with
expansion and ongoing operations
at the San Francisco International
Airport.

Responsibility: City Council
Timeline: Ongoing.

State law requires that once an airport
land use commission has adopted or
amended an ALUCP, local agencies
amend their general plans and any
applicable specific plans, as necessary, in
order to be consistent with the ALUCP.

Thus, staff included language regarding
ALUCP in the Safety Element which was
adopted on August 21, 2023.

ALUCP identifies portions of Foster City
within Airport Influence Areas A and B. As
described in the ALUCP, for Area A, a
real estate disclosure is required. For
areas of the city within Area B the Airport
Land Use Commission (the C/CAG
Board) would exercise its statutory duties
to review proposed land use policy
actions, including land development
proposals. The real estate disclosure
requirements would also be required.

All new residential development projects,
other than additions and accessory
dwelling units (ADUs), within the
Overflight Notification Zone 2 shall
incorporate a recorded overflight
notification requirement as a condition of
approval to provide a permanent form of
overflight notification to all future property
owners.

CM
CHAPTER 7: SAFETY ELEMENT – ADOPTED AUGUST 2023
S-1.1 Ensure effective emergency
response through established
procedures, ongoing training
programs, periodic exercises
of the City's Emergency
Operations Plan, and mutual
aid agreements.
a. Maintain the City's Emergency
Operations Plan, indicating
responsibilities and procedures
for responding to an emergency.

A Potable Water System Risk and
Resilience Assessment and updated
Emergency Response Plan were certified
to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) in June and December 2021. A
Tabletop Exercise of the Emergency
Response Plan was conducted in October
2023 and an “After Action” report was
developed to guide future activities.

In 2024, as a part of the Water Tanks and
Facilities Improvements Project (CIP 405-
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aid agreements and agreements
with adjoining jurisdictions for
cooperative response to fires,
floods, earthquakes, and other
disasters.
660), a gravity-fed discharge was added
to Tank 3 to allow the Fire Department to
utilize stored water for firefighting
operations. The completion of this
addition is set to be completed in 2025.

Redundancy was added to Police
dispatch systems to remain operational
when primary systems go down.

Upgrading cables to fiber is currently
being researched.

S-1.2 Plan for and provide facilities
and materials anticipated to be
needed to respond to
emergencies.

Maintain the local government's
emergency operations center in a
full functional state of readiness.

As an infrastructure operator,
designate a backup Emergency
Operations Center with redundant
communications systems.

Pre-position emergency power
generation capacity (or have
generation rental/lease agreement
for these generators) in critical
buildings to maintain continuity of
government and services.

Ensure that critical intersection
lights function following a loss of
power by installing and
maintaining battery back-ups and
emergency generators.

Develop a plan for speeding the
repair and functional restoration of
water and wastewater systems
through stockpiling of shoring
materials, temporary pumps,
surface pipelines, portable
hydrants, and other supplies.

Provide emergency power at
critical City facilities such as major
sewer lift stations and lagoon
pumps.

Generators and pumps are inspected and
maintained year-round, and funding is set
aside in the Equipment Replacement
Fund for proactive replacement to ensure
that equipment is always ready to be
deployed.

In 2024, standard operating procedures
for winter storm preparation were
reviewed and refined to ensure that the
City’s infrastructure is prepared for the
Winter Storm season.

FIRE
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necessary to maintain
community order and public
safety.

Provide adequate personnel,
training, and equipment to support
the provision of police services.

Review proposals for new and
modified buildings for compliance
with crime prevention
requirements.

Ongoing POLICE
S-1.4 Prepare a recovery framework
(prior to a disaster event) to
help guide actions and
priorities during and after a
disaster event occurs.

Prepare a recovery framework
(prior to a disaster event) to help
guide actions and priorities during
and after a disaster event occurs.

Consider and adopt regulations to
guide response and recovery of
City operations following a
disaster event.

A Potable Water System Risk and
Resilience Assessment and an updated
Emergency Response Plan were certified
to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) in June and December 2021. A
Tabletop Exercise of the Emergency
Response Plan was conducted in October
2023 and an “After Action” report was
developed to guide future activities.

FIRE
POLICE
CM
S-1.5 Anticipate the potential for
disasters and ensure the ability
to respond promptly, efficiently,
and effectively, to provide
continuity of services during
and after an emergency.

Ongoing ALL
S-1.6 Minimize risks of potential
hazards in the vicinity of SFO
and San Carlos Airports.

Comply with the project referral,
airspace protection, real estate
transaction disclosure and
overflight notification policies of
the SFO and San Carlos ALUCPs
State law requires that once an airport
land use commission has adopted or
amended an ALUCP, local agencies
amend their general plans and any
applicable specific plans, as necessary, in
order to be consistent with the ALUCP.

Thus, staff included language regarding
ALUCP in the Safety Element which was
adopted on August 21, 2023.

ALUCP identifies portions of Foster City
within Airport Influence Areas A and B. As
described in the ALUCP, for Area A, a
real estate disclosure is required. For
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Land Use Commission (the C/CAG
Board) would exercise its statutory duties
to review proposed land use policy
actions, including land development
proposals. The real estate disclosure
requirements would also be required.

S-1.7 Offer information and programs
regarding emergency
preparedness.

Continue to provide emergency
preparedness classes and
Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) training.

Continue educating the public
about emergency preparedness,
including schools, businesses,
and community groups.

Ongoing FIRE
S-1.8 Offer information and programs
regarding seismic and geologic
hazards, potential effects on
buildings, and ways to mitigate
these risks.

Include seismic safety education
in City public education programs.

Assess non-structural seismic
hazards as part of annual
inspections of businesses.

Work with homeowners'
associations to educate the need
for earthquake-resistant
connections when pipes enter and
In 2024, SMC Fire continued to conduct
annual vegetation maintenance
inspections of single-family homes in
Wildland Urban Interface areas.

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retrofit of these facilities.

Maintain a geotechnical report
library at City Hall.

S-1.9 Educate the Public about Fire
Hazards.

Provide fire education/prevention
programs to the public, including
schools, businesses, and
community groups, through
publications, training classes, and
other means.

Ongoing FIRE
S-1.10 Educate the Public about Crime
Prevention
Provide crime prevention
programs to educate and involve
the community, including but not
limited to Security Surveys,
Community Education, Social
Media Outreach, and through the
FC Civics Academy and FCPD
Community Academy.

In 2024, the Police Department (PD)
engaged with the Foster City community
through the following education and
involvement activities:

Social media was utilized to deliver timely
crime alerts, crime prevention tips, traffic
updates, and general safety information
to the community.

Residential and commercial crime
prevention surveys were conducted.

The City’s Mental Health Clinician
supported community members during
various calls throughout 2024.

Drake, the community service dog, and
his handler attended 75 events
throughout 2024, offering comfort and a
calming presence to those in need, while
also engaging with the public.

PD attended the Foster City 4th of July
Celebration and the Summer Days Event.

Throughout the year, PD performed
routine school safety checks during
school days.

Mandated reporter training was provided
to Foster City Parks and Recreation
summer camp counselors.

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partners, the Police Department hosted
the annual National Night Out Event at
Leo J. Ryan Park on August 6, 2024.

On September 26, 2024, PD presented at
the Foster City Civics Academy, providing
an overview of the department, its
services, and a tour of the Police station.

On October 5, 2024, the annual Foster
City Open House was held, offering tours
of the Police Department and highlighting
the various functions and specialties
within the agency.

On October 15, 2024, PD took part in the
VISA “Preparathon” event.

In December 2024, PD participated in
Bike Safety Day at Beach Park
Elementary School.

PD offered tours of the Department for
student groups and “Meet the Mayor”
groups.

S-1.11 All new residential development
projects other than additions
and accessory dwelling units
(ADUs) within Overflight
Notification Zone 2 for the San
Carlos Airport shall incorporate
a recorded overflight
notification requirement as a
condition of approval pursuant
to the San Carlos
Comprehensive Airport Land
Use Compatibility Plan for
Environs of San Carlos Airport
(San Carlos Airport Final
ALUCP).

Thus, staff included language regarding
ALUCP in the Safety Element which was
adopted on August 21, 2023.

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other than additions and accessory
dwelling units (ADUs), within the
Overflight Notification Zone 2 shall
incorporate a recorded overflight
notification requirement as a condition of
approval to provide a permanent form of
overflight notification to all future property
owners.

S-1.12 Ensure adequate evacuation
capacity and infrastructure is
available for existing and new
development.

Develop an Evacuation Master
Plan that identifies routes,
potential hazard incidents, and
criteria regarding capacity, safety,
and viability.

Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

Zonehaven is a planning app that allows
for the zoning of an area to create
evacuation routes. The app allows for the
identification of strategically important
facilities and locations that will facilitate
an evacuation is needed. The plans have
been created, locations identified, and
routes plotted and are available to the
Police Department and Fire Department.

Plans are revisited periodically.

PW
FIRE
S-1.13 In areas with inadequate access
or without at least two
evacuation routes, provide
adequate mitigation actions to
address the deficiencies
required by the Fire Code and
State law.

Identify existing and planned
residential developments in
hazard areas that do not have at
least two emergency evacuation
routes.

Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

Plans are revisited periodically.

PW
FIRE
S-1.14 Identify and map evacuation
routes (primary and secondary),
evacuation zones, and key
constraints for use by
emergency management staff
and first responders.

Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT been created, locations identified, and
routes plotted and are available to the
Police Department and Fire Department.

Plans are revisited periodically.

S-1.15 Coordinate with Caltrans and
the County of San Mateo
regarding transportation-related
projects that can address
potential roadway network
issues and constraints.

Ongoing. Staff discussions occur monthly
through C/CAG meetings.

PW
CM
S-1.16 Prioritize roadway and storm
drain infrastructure retrofitting
and enhancement projects
along primary evacuation
routes.

Ongoing PW
S-1.17 Ensure all new development
and redevelopment provides
adequate ingress/egress for
emergency access and
evacuation.

Ongoing. Achieved through plan check
review process.

CDD
FIRE
S-1.18 Ensure all new developments
and redevelopments include
multiple points of
ingress/egress.

Ongoing. Achieved through plan check
review process.

CDD
FIRE
S-1.19 Identify and construct
additional evacuation routes in
areas of high hazard concern or
limited mobility.

Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

Plans are revisited periodically.

FIRE
CDD
S-1.20 Monitor changes to hazard
conditions and vulnerabilities to
ensure the accessibility or
Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

Zonehaven is a planning app that allows
for the zoning of an area to create
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the future.
evacuation routes. The app allows for the
identification of strategically important
facilities and locations that will facilitate
an evacuation is needed. The plans have
been created, locations identified, and
routes plotted and are available to the
Police Department and Fire Department.

Plans are revisited periodically.

S-1.22 Develop an education and
outreach program on the
potential evacuation scenarios
and activities that residents and
businesses can do to better
prepare for these events.

SMC Fire in conjunction with San Mateo
County Department of Emergency
Management is developing such a
project.

FIRE
S-1.24 Explore the feasibility of
creating alternate or secondary
routes out of the city in the
event of an emergency
evacuation becomes necessary.

Identify potential emergency
access connections along the
city's southern portions and
determine the need for
reciprocating access agreements
with property owners, homeowner
associations, neighboring
jurisdictions, and resource
agencies to ensure emergency
access connections can expand in
these areas.

Fire continues to monitor alternate or
secondary routes through the plan check
development review process.

PD will continue to work with Fire/PW on
the identification and possible use of
alternate routes out of the city.

PD
FIRE
PW
S-2.1 Protect the City's infrastructure
and facilities from damage due
to seismic and geologic
hazards through proper design
and retrofitting of older facilities
to current standards.
a. Conduct assessments of key
critical facilities (Police
Department, Recreation Center,
City Hall) and their use related to
an earthquake to identify
strategies to improve facility
resilience, including determining
a. In 2024, demolition and rebuilding of
the Recreation Center began. Roof
replacements have been completed on
several buildings and are planned in the
15-year CIP.
b. There are two projects, to be
completed by summer 2025, that will
seismically upgrade key facilities
including 3-4 million gallon water tanks,
water booster pump station, and elements
of the lagoon pump station (CIP 301-690
and CIP 405-660).

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replacing the building.
b. Implement recommendations
for seismic upgrades to key critical
infrastructure (pump stations,
water storage tanks, etc.)
c. Install specially engineered
pipelines in areas subject to
faulting, liquefaction, or other
seismic/geologic hazards.
d. Facilitate biannual inspections
by the California Department of
Transportation (CALTRANS) of
City-owned bridges (Bicentennial,
Foster City Boulevard, Rainbow,
and Shell Boulevard) and
incorporate needed improvements
into the capital improvement
program.
Water Booster Pump Station (660)
– anchored lockers, instaled fiber
glass reinforced polymer (FRP)
system on north wall, installed
pump anchoring, installed new
grating anchoring, and anchored
electrical equipment
Lagoon Pump Station (690) –
anchored shelving and electrical
equipment, installed expansion
joint on northside walkway
between walkway and aft bay
channel walls
In 2024, the preliminary design report was
completed for CIP 301-717 to make
recommendations for repair and
rehabilitee of the City’s Lagoon Pump
Station. The RFP for design services will
be issued in February 2025.
c. Ongoing. As part of the CIP’s 405-660
and 301-690, the following pipeline
improvements were constructed:
3-Steel Water Tanks (660) –
drains were retrofitted to be
seismically isolated from
foundation and adjacent earth by
installing the outfall piping above
grade
Water Booster Pump Station (660)
– retrofitted natural gas supply line
to building with expansion fitting,
retrofitted propane gas supply line
to builing with expansion fitting,
installed two 20-inch flexible
expansion joints on discharge side
of the station
Lagoon Pump Station Building
(690) – retrofitted diesel fuel lines
for both lagoon pump stations with
expansion fittings, retrofitted
diesel fuel line coming from
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with expansion fittings
d. Ongoing and routine. This project is
included in the 5-year CIP to address
findings found as a result of the Caltrans
inspections.

S-2.2 Minimize injury, loss of life,
property damage, and
economic and social disruption
caused by seismic and geologic
hazards.

Ongoing, reviewed at plan check. A
geotechnical investigation is mandatory
for all new structures and certain
additions to existing structures, to assess
soil stability and seismic risks.

In 2024, Fire continued all public
education programs to educate the public
on safety measures during emergency
situations.

CDD
FIRE
S-2.3 Require that new development
be designed and built per the
most recent California Building
Code, with additional local
requirements, as necessary,
tailored to Foster City.
a. Develop an inventory of
seismically vulnerable structures
(unreinforced masonry, soft story
construction, and non-ductile
concrete).
b. Require site-specific
geotechnical and engineering
reports (that include liquefaction
analysis) for new structures,
redevelopments, and major
remodels.
c. Develop a retrofit program and
potential funding sources for
seismically vulnerable structures.
d. Adopt and enforce the most
current uniform codes with
additional local requirements as
necessary tailored to Foster City.

Ongoing, reviewed at plan check. The
City continues to enforce the most recent
California Building Code standards. The
Triannual code update will be adopted in
2025.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT S-2.4 Encourage utility service
providers to continue
upgrading their facilities and
infrastructure throughout the
City to improve
seismic/geologic resilience and
survivability.

Ongoing. Staff continues to work with
PG&E annually in order to implement gas
replacement projects throughout Foster
City neighborhoods.

PW
S-2.6 Ensure planning, preparedness,
and emergency response
capabilities accommodate
tsunami hazard events.

In 2025, the City Emergency Operations
Plan will be adopted. The plan will cover
all potential hazards, including tsunami
hazard events.

PW
PD
FIRE
S-3.1 Locate new essential
public/critical facilities outside
of FEMA flood hazard zones
and dam inundation zones to
the greatest extent feasible.
a. Evaluate proposed
development within special flood
hazard areas for conformance
with the City's flood plain
regulations as contained in
Chapter 15.36 of the Foster City
Municipal Code.

Ongoing. This information will be a part of
the 2025 City Emergency Operations
Plan.

PW
CDD
S-3.2 Continue participation in
FEMA's National Flood
Insurance Program for affected
properties.
a. Update the local floodplain
management ordinance as
necessary to ensure compliance
with National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) requirements
pursuant to Title 44 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR).

Ongoing. In February 2024, the City
submitted documentation in support of a
letter of map revision to FEMA to certify
that the constructed Levee improvements,
completed as part of CIP 327-657, meet
NFIP standards and provide the
necessary protection to remove the
temporary seclusion designation and
continue mapping Foster City and part of
San Mateo as Zone X.

The local floodplain management
ordinance will also be updated in 2025.

PW
CDD
S-3.3 Protect and preserve natural
features such as wetlands that
serve as natural mitigation
against the impacts of flooding.

Policies to protect the city’s natural
resources will be included in the 2025
Parks/Open Space and Conservation
General Plan Elements Update Project.

CDD
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT S-3.4 Maintain and enhance the City's
levees and lagoon system for
flood protection.
a. Complete the Levee
Improvements Project and
continue to work with FEMA to
maintain FEMA accreditation and
protect the City against sea level
rise. b. Maintain the City's levees
and lagoon for flood protection
pursuant to the "Operation and
Maintenance Manual, Foster City
Levees and Pump Station" and
the "Lagoon Management Plan."
Construction of the Levee Improvements
Project (CIP 327-657) was completed in
February 2024. Based on current
projections, the project meets sea level
rise resiliency to the year 2100.

CIP 717 – Lagoon Pump Station
Rehabilitation and Capacity Enhancement
is in progress and will address adding a
3rd and possibly 4th lagoon pump to
provide redundancy and add capacity to
meet stronger weather events.

PW
S-3.5 Ensure data and information for
flood hazards are readily
available and up to date.
a. Monitor and periodically
evaluate the community flood
protection and evacuation plans to
assist persons and property
owners and protect properties
from 100-year flood threats and
dam inundation.
b. Monitor and periodically update
as required the following mapping
and plans to maintain flood and
dam inundation hazard resilience
within the City:
• Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM) prepared by Federal
Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA).
• Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
(LHMP) to include accurate
information and data for all
potential Flood Hazards.
• Local maps showing areas that
are subject to flooding and areas
with a history of repeated flood
damage.
a. Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327-
657) completed construction in February
2024 with resiliency to seal level rise to
2100.
b. The City submitted a letter of map
revision in February 2024 to FEMA in
order to certify that the Levee
Improvements meet NFIP standards and
provide the protection to revert Foster
City back to the Zone X “protected by
levee” designation.

Fire continues to communicate with the
San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission and will include flood hazard
data in the 2025 City Emergency
Operations Plan.

The LHMP will be updated to include all
accurate information and is set to be
completed by the end of 2026.

PW
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT S-4.1 Minimize loss of life, injuries,
and property damage due to
fires by reviewing development
proposals, public education,
and maintenance of well-trained
fire suppression personnel.
a. Review proposals for new and
modified buildings to ensure that
fire safety provisions are included
as required by the most current
uniform codes and local
regulations.
b. Conduct annual inspections of
businesses and multi-family
dwellings in order to ensure
compliance with fire safety and
hazardous materials
requirements.
c. Continue to provide inspections
of residential care facilities at the
request of the Department of
Social Services.
d. Require fire sprinklers in all new
or substantially remodeled
housing, regardless of distance
from a fire station, to the extent
allowed by State law.
e. Establish ongoing maintenance
and funding for vegetation
management and brush clearance
along city-maintained roads, open
space areas, and waterways.

Ongoing. Fire continues to conduct
annual inspections and reviews
development proposals to ensure
adequate fire protection regulations are
met.

In 2024, Fire continued all public
education programs to educate the public
on safety measures during emergency
situations.

FIRE
S-4.2 Design community spaces to
minimize pockets, peninsulas,
or islands of flammable
vegetation to reduce fire
susceptibility.

Ongoing. At time of plan check review,
landscape plans are reviewed to ensure
proposed vegetation reduces fire
susceptibility.

CDD
S-4.3 Require all redevelopment after
a fire to meet current Fire
Prevention Code Standards.

The City continues to enforce the most
recent fire and building standards. New
Fire Prevention Code Standards will be
adopted in 2025.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT S-4.4 Maintain access (ingress and
egress) for fire apparatus
vehicles along public streets for
emergency equipment and
evacuation.

Ongoing, reviewed through plan check. FIRE
PW
S-4.5 Provide an adequate supply of
water for daily use and
emergency situations.
a. Maintain a water supply and
delivery system that can meet
potential firefighting demands
through the annual exercise of fire
hydrants and periodic review of
storage needs.
b. Study the adequacy of water
storage and/or supply facilities.
c. Ensure the adequacy of the
water delivery system through
periodic testing, flushing, and
replacement of parts as needed.
d. Continue to evaluate critical
water supply transmission mains
on an ongoing basis.
e. Continue to evaluate the water
pressure-reducing stations that
reduce SFPUC's supply pressure
to EMID system pressure.
f. Provide and maintain
consolidated remote monitoring
capabilities for the water
distribution, wastewater collection,
and lagoon management systems
that can be monitored 24 hours a
day.
a. Ongoing.
b. Ongoing.
c. Continuing annually.
d. CIP 723 – Water Main Condition
Assessment consists of the condition
assessment of the City’s 24-inch mortar
lined and cement coated steel
transmission main, via performing various
nondestructive inspections to assess the
main, followed by recommendations for
repair and rehabilitation. The consultant
award is scheduled for March 2025.
e. Ongoing.
f. Continuous daily monitoring through
SCADA.

PW
S-5.3 Restrict the transport of
hazardous materials to
identified truck routes
throughout the City.

Ongoing. Public Works checks to the
extent possible through the transportation
permit process.

FIRE
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT S-5.4 Commercial and industrial
facilities shall be required to
participate in a hazardous
material and waste mitigation
and response program.

Ongoing. FIRE
CDD
S-5.5 Control the development of
uses that store, transport, or
dispose of hazardous materials
pursuant to Chapter 8.07 of the
Municipal Code.
a. Participate in San Mateo
County hazardous waste
reduction programs consistent
with the San Mateo County
Hazardous Waste Management
Plan.

Ongoing. The City actively promotes
proper disposal of Household Hazardous
Waste through social media and on the
annual Green Events flyer.

FIRE
PW
CDD
S-6.1 Prepare adaptation strategies
that address sea level rise and
other climate change-induced
events.
a. Incorporate consideration of
sea level rise into the
development review and
infrastructure planning processes,
including response strategies that
increase resilience to mid-century
sea level rise risks for both new
and existing development.

Climate resiliency is built into the Climate
Action Plan 2024 Update, including plan
coordination, fair and robust inclusion of
lower-income households and diverse
communities, and increasing the City’s
tree canopy to combat the effects of
extreme heat.

The Levee Improvements Project (CIP
327-657) was completed in February
2024. Based on current projections, the
project meets sea level rise resiliency to
the year 2100.

CDD
PW
S-6.2 Collaborate with local, regional,
state, and/or federal
jurisdictions and agencies on
climate resiliency and
adaptation strategies.
a. Develop a climate resiliency
plan that integrates and builds
upon the strategies identified in
City, County, and regional climate
action/adaptation efforts.
b. Monitor climate change-related
effects with local, regional, state,
and/or federal partners to provide
A climate resiliency plan has not yet been
developed.

The Foster City Climate Action Plan 2024
Update includes actions to collaborate
between jurisdictions.

Public Works continued working with
PG&E on the build out of charging
stations in preparation to power the City’s
electric vehicle fleet.

CDD
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effectiveness of existing
infrastructure and programs.
c. Coordinate with regional, state,
and federal agencies to monitor
the indicators and impacts of
climate change.
d. Monitor and integrate the
findings of the following plans into
the General Plan to maintain up-
to-date information on climate
adaptation resiliency:
• The San Mateo County Sea
Level Rise Vulnerability
Assessment
• The San Mateo County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan
• The San Mateo County Climate
Action Plan – Climate Change
Vulnerability Assessment
• The Foster City Climate Action
Plan
CHAPTER 8: CONSERVATION ELEMENT – ADOPTED MAY 2003 and UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2009
On December 2, 2024, City Council approved an agreement to update the Conservation Element. The updated amendment will be completed by December 2025.

C-a Water Saving Landscaping and
Irrigation. Promote the use of
low-water-use landscaping and
irrigation devices in parks, and
during review of new projects and
modifications to existing
developments.

Ongoing
●Green infrastructure plan has
been developed to guide
construction of green
infrastructure as part of new
development
●Outdoor water use ordinance in
place
●Conservation-based water rates
●Water conservation rebates
●Free water use audits
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT Responsibility: Community
Development Department, Parks
and Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.
●Outdoor Water Use checklists for
new development
●City website
●AMI system to generate water
consumption reports
C-b Property Owner Water Saving
Techniques. Encourage all
property owners to implement the
following conservation techniques:
utilize drought tolerant plant
materials, limit turf areas to 25%
of landscaping, limit hours of the
day for watering, retrofit with
water-conserving fixtures, retrofit
existing bathrooms and install new
bathrooms with ultra low-flow
toilets and water-conserving
shower heads, and incorporate
Green Infrastructure measures
and design features in all
applicable projects (including
modifications to existing facilities)
and processes whenever possible.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department, Public
Works Department.

Timeline: During Plan
Review/prepare brochure
following adoption of this Element
Ongoing
●Review of landscape plans
●Conservation-based water rates
●Indoor Water Use checklist
●Outdoor Water Use checklist
●Rebates for replacement of turf
and purchase of low water use
appliances
●City website
PW
CDD
C-c Water Emergencies. Declare a
state of water emergency when
mandatory water conservation
and/or water rationing is
necessary and prepare newsletter
articles and brochures to educate
customers about water
conservation.

Responsibility: District Board, City
Manager’s Department, Public
Works Department.

The District Board declared a water
shortage emergency condition in June
2022 and resided the declaration in July
2023 in response to the respective
declaration by the California State Water
Resources Control Board.

EMID is continuing participation in the
Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation
Agency’s negotiation for a drought
implementation plan to allocate water
among San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission’s wholesale water customers
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C-d Water Conservation Plan.

Update the City’s Water
Conservation Plan. This plan
describes the water system, and
water supply and demand within
the District service area.

Responsibility: Public Works
Department.

Timeline: 1993.

The Urban Water Management Plan was
revised and adopted in July 2021 with
plans for an update in FY24-25.

The Climate Action Plan 2024 Update
includes the target to reduce water
consumption by 5% by 2030.

PW
C-e Water Quality. Continue existing
programs to conserve and protect
water quality in accordance with
accepted standards and
applicable law, permits, policy,
and plans (including the Green
Infrastructure Plan to be adopted
in 2019) including the Municipal
Regional Stormwater Permit
(MRP) and associated regulations,
as may be amended or
succeeded. Foster incorporation
of Green Infrastructure and Green
Streets design and measures
whenever possible to maintain and
improve water quality.

Responsibility: Public Works
Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing
In 2024, as part of CIP 405-660 – Water
Tanks and Facilities Improvements
Project, mixers were installed in each of
the three 4-million gallon steel water
tanks to stabilize water quality and
temperatures inside tanks, reducing the
rate of degradation of the chlorine
residual, to deliver more consistent water
quality.

PW
C-f Lagoon Water Quality. Continue
to implement the Lagoon
Management Plan in order to
conserve and protect lagoon water
quality by exchanging water with
the Bay, with additional water
quality testing sites and monitoring
bacteria levels throughout the
lagoon system.

Responsibility: Public Works
Department.

Ongoing PW

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C-g Lagoon Views and Recreational
Opportunities. Conserve and
protect the Foster City Lagoon
System by maintaining
accessibility for views and
recreational opportunities.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing CDD
C-h Public Information. Conserve
and protect the Foster City
Lagoon System by educating the
public about problems caused by
disposal of toxic wastes into the
storm water system and the
problems which result from
feeding waterfowl.

Responsibility: Public Works
Department, Community
Development Department.

Timeline: Prepare brochure
following adoption of this Element
Ongoing
Included in the Climate Action Plan 2024
Update are Climate Resiliency and
Leadership Goals. These goals are to
educate and support the whole community
to live sustainably and to prepare for and
adapt to a rising sea level and climate
change.

PW
CDD
C-i Water Quality Discharge.

Conserve and protect the quality
of the water that is discharged into
the San Francisco Bay through
implementation of the Lagoon
Management Plan. Ensure
compliance with all requirements
of the Municipal Regional
Stormwater Permit (MRP) and
associated regulations, as may be
amended or succeeded. Integrate
Green Infrastructure features
wherever practicable, consistent
with the Green Infrastructure Plan
to be adopted in 2019, for
treatment of stormwater prior to
entry to San Francisco Bay.

Ongoing PW

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Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing
C-j Air Quality Impacts. Review
proposed projects for their
potential to affect air quality
conditions.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing for each development project. CDD
C-k Air Pollution Sensitive Land
Uses. To the extent feasible,
separate air pollution sensitive
land uses from sources of air
pollution.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing for each development project. CDD
C-l TSM Ordinance Enforcement.

Enforce the City’s Transportation
Systems Management (TSM)
Ordinance for existing and
proposed businesses with more
than 25 employees to promote
use of SamTrans, vanpools,
carpools and flextime working
hours for employees.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing
Ongoing. Included in the Climate Action
Plan. Various developments are required
to submit annual TDM progress reports
per their previously approved
development permits.

CDD
C-m Reduction in Automobile Trips.

Encourage Foster City residents
and employees to consolidate
and/or eliminate motor vehicle
trips as often as possible.

The City continues to promote regional
events such as the Great Race for Clean
Air and Bike to Work Day as well as
promoting Commute.org.

New projects are reviewed for progress
in meeting the goals of Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) programs
currently in place; new development
CDD

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8 0
PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT Responsibility: Community
Development Agency, Planning
Division.

Timeline: Prepare brochure
following adoption of this Element
project applications (such as a proposed
new hotel), are reviewed for their
capacity to incorporate new TDM
programs.

The Climate Action Plan 2024 Update
includes measures and actions to reduce
vehicle miles travelled commuting to work
by encouraging alternate means of
transportation beyond Single-Occupancy
Vehicles.

C-n Coordination with Other
Agencies in Air Quality
Improvements. Coordinate
review of large projects with local,
regional and state agencies to
improve air quality.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing.

Actions taken to reduce auto-oriented
design, such as providing flexibility in
parking requirements in the Planned
Development combining district, in
addition to encouraged of preparation of
TDM programs, which both encourage
use of alternatives to transportation by
private vehicle and therefore reduce
environmental impacts related to air
pollution.

CDD
C-o Title 24. Construct new buildings
and additions to energy efficiency
standards according to Title 24 of
the California State Model Code.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing implementation of the energy
conservation requirements in
conformance with the California Energy
Code and CALGreen continued.

Included in Climate Action Plan.

CDD
C-p Solar Heating and Cooling.

Encourage installation of solar
panels for heating and cooling
with solar energy.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing. The City offers “Express Plan
Checks” for Solar and EV Charging
station permits. In 2024, 65 solar permits
and 39 EV charging station permits were
issued.

The CAP 2024 Update includes the goal
to decarbonize existing and commercial
buildings with a target to increase
residential and commercial solar
installations. Additionally, the CAP
Update includes a target to continue
providing carbon-free electricity options to
the community and maintain Peninsula
CDD

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2% by 2030.

The City joined Peninsula Clean Energy
to provide an opportunity for all energy
customers to purchase power from
renewable sources and enrolled all City
facilities in the ECO-100 100%
renewable and carbon-free energy
option.

C-q Solar Heating for Pools.

Encourage property owners to
heat all new and existing spas and
swimming pools with solar energy.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing CDD
C-r Energy Information and
Outreach. Continue to expand
and monitor information about
energy conservation and establish
a public outreach program to
inform Foster City residents and
businesses about the availability
and importance of the information.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: Prepare brochure
following adoption of this Element
The City continued to participate in
Energy Upgrade California, publicizing
the availability of rebates and public
information meetings about the program
through its Social Media accounts.

The City continues to authorize several
PACE financing options for residential
and non-residential buildings.

The CAP 2024 Update includes goals
and measures related to community
outreach and energy conservation.

The City partners with Peninsula Clean
Energy (PCE) to encourage residents to
“opt-up” to PCE’s ECO-100, their 100%
renewable energy product.

The City annually participates in the
SunShares program to educate the
public on rooftop solar and zero-
emission vehicle discounts.

The City has offered a Solar Rebate
Program for single-family residences
since 2016.

CDD
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT C-s Citywide Recycling Program.

Continue the citywide residential
recycling program for single
stream recycling of glass,
aluminum and newspaper and
establish a citywide commercial
recycling program for white paper
and cardboard.

Responsibility: City Manager’s
Department, Community
Development Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing
Ongoing programs.

Included in the CAP 2024 Update is the
measure to increase the diversion of
materials from landfills and the target to
significantly reduce organic waste to
landfills.

PW
C-t Source Reduction and
Recycling Element. Implement
Source Reduction and Recycling
Element in accordance with State
regulations.

The City meets current state established
targets for waste reduction and diversion.

The City partnered with Recology and
RethinkWaste to provide a robust
education and outreach campaign to all
customers and especially customers who
were not in compliance with new cart
requirements, regarding new organics
recycling requirements of SB 1383.

PW
C-u Recycling Information. Inform
all Foster City residents and
businesses about recycling
opportunities.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing
Ongoing programs.

Annually, green events are promoted
and widely used by the community. In
2024, two document destruction
(shred), one e-waste and household
item collection, six compost giveaways,
and the annual coats for kids events
were held, as well as promotion of
Citywide Yard Sale to encourage re-use
opportunities and promotion of the
County’s Household Hazardous Waste
Collection events to encourage proper
diversion or disposal of hazardous
materials. The City continued to
provide recycling education through its
website, direct mail, social media and
contacts from its franchised hauler, JPA
administrator and contract staff.

Community outreach is a central
component to encouraging residents
and businesses. These efforts are
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C-v Recycling Bins Incentives.

Waive fees and simplify the review
process for trash enclosures
around recycling bins.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing programs. PW
C-w City Procurement. Prepare a
City-wide procurement policy for
the purchase of recycled products.

Responsibility: City Manager's
Department.

Timeline: December 1993.

Ongoing programs. Included in Climate
Action Plan.

CM
C-x Public Viewing Areas. Expand
public opportunities to learn about
wetland areas and endangered
species by creating public viewing
areas with exhibits.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: Within three years
following Element Adoption
Ongoing CDD
C-y Wetland Habitat. Protect wetland
habitat from human disturbance
by posting signs prohibiting
trespassing on vegetation typical
of wetland areas.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department, Parks
and Recreation Department.

Timeline: Within one year
following Element Adoption.

Ongoing CDD
C-z 57 Acre Wildlife Refuge. Prohibit
development within 57 acre
wildlife refuge.

Ongoing CDD

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

C-aa Projects in the Vicinity of
Shoreline Band. Strictly control
development proposals in the
vicinity of the shoreline band.

Responsibility: Community
Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

Ongoing CDD
C-bb National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES)
Stormwater Management Plan.

Continue working with the county-
wide task force to develop and
implement a stormwater
management plan to satisfy
NPDES requirements. Review all
new development and
redevelopment, significant building
and/or site modifications, and any
projects which require right-of-way
improvement or dedication for
opportunity of incorporation of
Green Infrastructure (Including
Green Streets) design, features,
and measures. Green
Infrastructure and Green Streets
design shall be incorporated to the
maximum extent practicable in
conformance with the City’s Green
Infrastructure Plan to be adopted
in 2019 and for consistency and
compliance with the Municipal
Regional Stormwater Permit
(MRP) and as directed by the
State Water Resources Board; the
Regional Water Quality Control
Board, San Francisco Bay Region;
the San Mateo Countywide Water
Pollution Prevention Program; the
Flood and Sea Level Rise
Resiliency Agency, once formed;
Ongoing
The City has adopted a Green
Infrastructure Program and has amended
its General Plan to include goals, policies,
and objectives which encourage use of
environmentally-friendly methods for
treatment of stormwater; the Green
Infrastructure Plan provides conformance
with the requirements of the Municipal
Regional Stormwater Permit through
NPDES.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2024 DEPT and standards of any relevant
policymaking organization.

Responsibility: Public Works
Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Additional Content:

Other related efforts and actions completed in 2023 that illustrate planning and development activity within the City are listed below:
Interagency or Intergovernmental Coordination
oRICAPS - Foster City has participated in this San Mateo County Intergovernmental Coordination group for environmental sustainability.
oBAWSCA – Foster City has participated in this Intergovernmental group on water sustainability planning.
o21 Elements – Foster City participated in this Intergovernmental group in San Mateo County to collaborate on the Housing Element and housing issues. oALUC – Foster City coordinated the Safety Element policies to provide required overflight notification.
oSamTrans - In 2023/2024 Staff participated in SamTrans Bus Stop Improvement Plan (BSIP) Public Agency Working Group meetings and reviewed Draft Bus Stop Design Guidelines.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures from the General Plan EIR:
oCreated a draft of the Climate Action Plan
oAdopted an updated Safety Element (Mitigation Measure #3.7-7) Equity Planning Considerations: The City included geographic targeting for improving housing choices in several Housing Element 2023-2031 programs.

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DATE: March 17, 2025

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

FROM: Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director
Vanessa Brannon, Senior Management Analyst
Nori Jabba, Housing Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUBJECT: OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS FOR GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AND

CONSERVATION ELEMENTS

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, Minute Order, review and accept the report, including the overview of the process for updating the Parks and Open Space Element and Conservation Element of the General Plan and Community Engagement Plan.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California law requires that General Plans be updated "periodically," however, except for the Housing Element, which needs to be updated every eight (8) years, there is no specific timeline requirement from the State to update a General Plan regularly. The State Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, LCI (previously known as the Office of Planning and Research or OPR) recommends comprehensively updating a General Plan every 10-15 years to reflect changes in community values, economic conditions, and emerging issues and challenges. The City's Safety Element was updated in August 2023, and the Housing Element 2023-31 was updated in March 2024.

In the 2021-2022 state legislative session, Senate Bill (SB) 1425 was passed and signed into law. This bill requires that the Open Space Element be updated by January 1, 2026,

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with expanded requirements, including considering climate resilience in coordination with the Safety Element. The bill also explicitly focuses on "rewilding opportunities," or creating and preserving open space networks to support biological and recreational uses.

Assembly Bill (AB) 1889, signed into law on September 10, 2024, requires the Conservation Element to consider the effect of development within the jurisdiction on the movement of wildlife and habitat connectivity. The bill requires the Conservation Element, upon the next update of one or more elements on or after January 1, 2028, to, among other things, identify and analyze connectivity areas, permeability, and natural landscape areas within the jurisdiction, identify and analyze existing or planned wildlife passage features, and consider the impacts of development and the barriers caused by development to wildlife, as defined, and habitat connectivity.

In order to comply with SB 1425 and AB 1889 requirements in a timely manner, the City is updating two (2) Elements of the General Plan, including Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements.

This report provides an overview of the Elements, the process of updating them, and the plan to engage the Foster City community in shaping the outcomes of these required updates to the General Plan elements.

BACKGROUND
Foster City General Plan and its Elements
Foster City's General Plan contains eight (8) elements that are published separately.

Open Space and Conservation are mandatory elements of the General Plan, while Recreation is optional.
Land Use and Circulation Element (amended 2013)
Housing Element (adopted 2024)
Parks and Open Space Element
Noise Element (adopted 1993)
Safety Element (adopted 2023)
Conservation Element (adopted 2009)
On October 7, 2024, the City Council approved the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Amendment to the Foster City General Plan Parks and Open Space Element and the General Plan Conservation Element. An RFP was issued on October 8, 2024.

Subsequently, on December 2, 2024, the City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Rincon Consultants, Inc. (Rincon) to provide professional planning and consultant support services for an Amendment of the Foster City General Plan Parks and Open Space Element and the Conservation General Plan Element to comply with SB1425 and AB 1889.

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Regulatory Framework
The LCI provides guidelines to ensure that general plans meet the statutory requirements. According to the LCI: "While a general plan will contain the community vision for future growth, California law also requires each plan to address the mandated elements listed in Government Code section 65302. The mandatory elements for all jurisdictions are land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, and safety..” (source: LCI) SB 1425 requires all cities and counties to review and update their Open Space Elements by January 1, 2026. This update must include plans and an action program addressing key issues such as equitable access to open space, rewilding opportunities, climate resilience, and other co-benefits of open space while ensuring alignment with related elements, including the Safety Element and Environmental Justice policies. SB 1425 defines "rewilding opportunities" as efforts to preserve, enhance, and expand open space networks to support habitat, recreation, natural resources, and water management, among other uses. The legislation also emphasizes the establishment of plans to coordinate mitigation of the environmental impacts of new development.
AB 1889, which goes into effect for updates made on or after January 1, 2028, requires cities and counties to address the impacts of development on wildlife movement and habitat connectivity within the Conservation Element. This includes identifying and analyzing wildlife passage features and ensuring that planned development does not compromise these features. The Conservation Element must incorporate strategies to maintain or enhance habitat connectivity and mitigate the barriers caused by urban development.
On October 7, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-82-20, creating a California Biodiversity Collaborative and setting a goal of conserving at least 30% of the state’s land and coastal waters by 2030 to combat the biodiversity and climate crisis.

Foster City’s Parks and Open Space Element
The Parks and Open Space Element, adopted in September 2009, integrates the preservation of parklands and open spaces in the City. The Parks and Open Space sections were combined, given the significant role parklands play in Foster City.

For Foster City, the Parks and Open Space Element is the overarching framework for preserving green spaces, protecting the waterfront, and promoting environmental conservation and resiliency. It helps ensure residents enjoy a high quality of life while enhancing climate resilience and access.

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open space resources. The inventory should be reflected on maps, and policies must provide for conservation of such areas wherever possible.

Key Focus Areas of the Parks and Open Space Element:
Outlines strategies for preserving, developing, and maintaining parks, recreation areas, and other open spaces
Provides a framework for ensuring residents have access to quality outdoor space Includes an inventory of existing parks and open spaces and identifies broad strategies for improving facilities and access
Measures addressing equitable access, climate resilience, and rewilding opportunities, as well as other co-benefits of open space per SB 1425 (NEW).

Foster City’s Conservation Element
Initially part of the Parks, Open Space, and Conservation Element, the Conservation Element was originally adopted in May 2003 and was reprinted as a standalone element in September 2009. For Foster City, the Conservation Element is essential for protecting natural resources, managing sustainable growth, and addressing environmental challenges in order to ensure the city’s long-term resilience and quality of life through effective conservation practices
Key Focus Areas of the Conservation Element:
Guides the protection, management, and sustainable use of natural resources, including water, air, soil, and wildlife, to support environmental health and long- term community resilience.
Outlines policies and strategies to conserve wildlife habitats, water resources, air quality, and other ecological features.
May also address issues such as energy conservation, climate resilience, soil preservation, and the management of natural areas.
(NEW) Measures to minimize impacts to wildlife connectivity and movement per AB 1889.
Goals are aimed at balancing the need for growth with the preservation of the natural environment.

Difference between Parks Master Plan and Parks and Open Space Element Staff would like to note that the City is also currently undertaking the Parks Master Plan Project (CIP 301-682).

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Both the Parks Master Plan and the Parks and Open Space Element are long-range planning documents that are used to guide the development and management of parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities.

The Parks Master Plan is a standalone document that outlines specific projects, upgrades, and programming for parks and facilities. It serves as a strategic guide for park improvements and funding over a set period. In contrast, the Parks and Open Space Element is part of the city’s General Plan, providing long-term goals, policies, and objectives for parks and open space and integrating these considerations into overall land use planning. While the Parks Master Plan is project-focused, the Parks and Open Space Element is policy-focused.

Fig 1. General Plan and Parks Master Plan (Source: Rincon)

ANALYSIS
The Update Process
As noted earlier, on December 2, 2024, the City Council awarded Rincon a Professional Services Agreement to provide professional planning and consultant support services for an Amendment of the Foster City General Plan Parks and Open Space Element and the Conservation General Plan Element to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 1425 and Assembly Bill (AB) 1889.

It's worth noting that Rincon's sub-consultants are Wallace Roberts & Todd Design, LLC (WRT). WRT is the City's lead consultant for the Parks Master Plan Project.

Having WRT as the sub-consultant will ensure alignment and reduce the potential for duplication of efforts.

The process of updating the Elements includes the following:

1. Existing Conditions Analysis

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a) Existing Plans, Regulations, Projects, Partnerships, and GIS Data:

Policy and document review is a substantial task that must be conducted intentionally and systematically to effectively inform policy. To address this, the consultant will use its Measure Analysis and Success Tracking (MAST) tool to evaluate the City’s existing parks, open space, and conservation policies and programs by summarizing their success and identifying implementation hurdles.

The MAST tool enables the consultant team to understand prior and ongoing City efforts related to the Parks and Open Space Element and Conservation Element amendments, guiding the development of updated policies and programs.

Figure 2 below indicates that the team will compile evaluation topics aligned with project goals, establish criteria for assessing existing plans and policies, and select plans for evaluation.

Fig 2. MAST tool process (Source: Rincon)
b)Community Assessment:

The team will produce an updated community profile studying current demographics and growth trends in Foster City that may inform the direction of the Parks and Open Space and Conservation elements. The profile will incorporate data gathered as part of the Parks Master Plan, as well as other data sources and related previous efforts.
c)Park and Recreation Needs Assessment and Inventory:

The team will use the assessment of the City’s parks and recreation programs as part of the Parks Master Plan effort and integrate the information into the Elements Update and identify key areas for policy direction. d)Open Space and Conservation Assessment:

The team will develop an Open Space and Conservation Assessment that will provide the inventory Foster City's open spaces, biological resources, shoreline, and other natural resources. The consultant will use a variety of existing data sources, including desktop databases, literature reviews, previous local findings, and information provided through the first phase of community engagement, to develop the assessment efficiently.

2.Research and Analysis
a)Financial Evaluation and Prioritization
The team will identify funding priorities and strategies to include in the Elements

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update. It shall be noted that WRT is completing a financial evaluation as part of the Parks Master Plan. This information will be used in Elements update.

3.Preparation and Adoption
a)Administrative Drafts
The team will prepare administrative draft versions of the Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements for City staff, the City’s Committees, Planning Commission and City Council, and community review. The elements will conform to applicable provisions of State General Plan law. The policy document will be organized into elements containing an introduction; issues identification; goals, policies, and implementation plan.
b)Final Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements

4.Environmental Review/CEQA
Community Outreach and Engagement
On December 12, 2025, City staff met Rincon and WRT to discuss community engagement and outreach coordinated with and complementary to the Parks Master Plan engagement efforts. Rincon developed a strategic Engagement Plan that aligns with the Parks Master Plan engagement efforts but does not duplicate previous efforts and includes areas where the City can partner with Parks Master Plan engagement efforts.

The goals for public participation are as follows:
Provide clear communication on the Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements and frames it as a separate but connected project to the Parks Master Plan
Allow for community input across projects that will be thoughtfully incorporated and reflected appropriately in each of the projects

Table 1 includes the proposed engagement activities:

Engagement Activity Engagement Objectives Target Audience Community Priorities
Survey
Expand on WRT’s previous survey to gain
insight on conservation, open space,
resiliency, and equitable access priorities.

All residents
Focus
Group Meetings
Collect pointed information on the city’s
existing conditions and needs
Individual community groups
or individuals with interests
or expertise related to parks,
open space, and conservation
in Foster City
Community Workshop Gain detailed insight into community priorities, needs, and challenges to parks
and conservation.

All residents

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Pop-Up Events Allow for interactive, one-on-one input on policy recommendations for the Element
Updates
Neighborhood-focused
Parks &
Recreation
Committee/
Planning
Commission
Joint Study
Sessions
Study Session 1: Introduce the Project and
Engagement Plan; discuss the city’s future for
parks, open space, and conservation
Study Session 2: Receive feedback on
existing conditions assessments
Study Session 3: Receive input on drafted
Elements and recommendations
Planning Commission Public Hearing:

Hearing to recommend adoption by City
Council
Parks & Recreation Committee
and Planning Commission
All Residents
Citizen
Sustainability
Advisory
Committee Study
Session
Study Session 1: Introduce the Project and
Engagement Plan; discuss the city’s future for
parks, open space, and conservation
Study Session 2: Receive feedback on
existing conditions assessments
Study Session 3: Receive input on drafted
Elements and recommendations
Citizen Sustainability Advisory
Committee
All Residents
City Council Study Session 1: Gather initial input on the issues, opportunities, and desired outcomes
Study Session 2: Gain insight into initial key
policy topics.

Study Session 3: Present the draft Elements
City Council Hearing: Hearing to adopt
Elements
City Council
The project timeline is on an expedited schedule due to SB1425 timeline of January 1, 2026, for the Parks Element.

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See Attachment 2 for the timeline associated with specific tasks.

California Environmental Quality Act
This agenda item which is intended to provide a progress report to the Council 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 Smart Planning, Development, and the Local Economy
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Foster City City CouncilMarch 17, 2025

Foster City City Council
March 17, 2025