CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2025
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of June 2, 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 ; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Cory Call, Police Chief ; Nate Cruz , Finance Director ; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Eric Mackintosh, Deputy Fire Chief; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Zaheed Danish, Public Works Maintenance Manager; Greg Baeza, Public Works Superintendent; Laura Galli, Engineering Manager; Francine Magno, Senior Civil Engineer; Ryan Barron, Parks Maintenance Worker I ; Carlos Valerio , Parks Maintenance Worker I; Katherine Estrada, Deputy City Clerk; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF JUNE 15 -21, 2025 AS “NATIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK.”
Councilmember Venkat presented the proclamation declaring the week of June 15- 21, 2025 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week” to Rachel Curtis -Robles, Public Health Education and Outreach Officer from the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District.
PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF JULY AS “PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH.”
Councilmember Sullivan presented the proclamation declaring the month of July as “Parks and Recreation Month” to Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Raj Tiwari, Ryan Barron, Parks Maintenance Worker I, and Carlos Valerio, Parks Maintenance Worker I.
PUBLIC
Shawn Mooney addressed the City Council via email regarding Mariners Point.
The following addressed the City Council in person:
1. Dmitry Novokhatskiy, representing EcoGreen Solutions, regarding the PG&E On-Bill Financing Program;
2. Sumita Bhattacharya, regarding the Foster City Community Center elevator; and
3. Shilpi Goel, regarding the Foster City Community Center elevator.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel , seconded by Councilmember/Director Niederhofer, and carried unanimously , 5-0-0, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:
City/EMID Consent Calendar
1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2025;
2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2025;
3. City and Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2025;
4. City Resolution No. 2025-40, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a School Crossing Guard Agreement with the San Mateo-Foster City School District for the 2025¬ -2026 School Year in the Amount of $21,600;”
5. City Resolution No. 2025-41, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Ratifying Ordinance 2025- 001, as Adopted by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (“SMC Fire”) Board on May 21, 2025, which would Make Certain Amendments to Ordinance 2022- 001 (The SMC Fire Department Fire Code) By Adopting the 2021 International Fire Code with the 2022 California Fire Code Amendments and the 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code with Local Findings and Modifications;”
6. City Resolution No. 2025-42, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $35,101 for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services for FY 2025- 2026, and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Extensions of the Agreement in Future Years within the City Manager’s Purchasing Authority;”
7. City Resolution No. 2025-43, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Small Government Enterprise License Agreement with ESRI Inc. for a 3- Year Term in an Amount Not to Exceed $126,600;”
8. City Resolution No. 2025-44, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Contract Amendment No. 2, Effective July 1, 2025, to the Vendor Services Agreement for Janitorial Services with Julio’s Cleaning and Maintenance Services Dated September 3, 2024, to Add the 2nd Floor Area Previously Occupied by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department to the Scope of Work for an Additional Cost of $546 Per Month ($6,552 Annual Total) and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Amendment;”
9. City Resolution No. 2025-45, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of Task Order with Wilsey Ham, Inc. for On- Call Professional Engineering Services in the Amount of $91,862 for the City Hall Rear Parking Lot Security Gates Project (CIP 301 -707); and Finding the Approval Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3);”
10. City Resolution No. 2025-46, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Three- Year Professional Services Agreement with LWP Claims Solutions, Inc. to provide Workers Compensation Third-Party Administration in an Amount Not to Exceed $260,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement;”
11. City Resolution No. 2025-47, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Declaring the Assumption of Any and All Workers Compensation Liabilities as a Self-insured Employer;”
12. EMID Resolution No. 3806, “ A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Declaring the Assumption of Any and All Workers Compensation Liabilities as a Self-insured Employer;”
13. City Resolution No. 2025-48, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026, Effective July 1, 2025”; and
14. EMID Resolution No. 3807, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, Effective July 1, 2025.”
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY/EMID INVESTMENT POLICY DATED JUNE 16, 2025. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-49. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3808.
Without objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Jimenez pulled this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember/Director Niederhofer.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember/Director Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2025- 49, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 16, 2025” and EMID Resolution No. 3808, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 16, 2025” with the recommendation to include a one-page summary in the City Treasurer’s monthly investment reports to the City Council showing the compliance holdings by asset class.
REPORTS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 455-652) - CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - UPDATE FOR QUARTER 1 – JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2025. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2034.
Public Works Director Brozyna introduced David Umezaki, representing EKI Environment and Water, Inc., who presented the report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Director Venkat, seconded by Director Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0- 0, adopting Minute Order No. 2034, receiving and adopting the Quarter 1 progress update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Master Plan Improvements Project (CIP 455-652) – Clean Water Program (CWP).
RECREATION CENTE R REBUILD PROJECT ( CIP 301- 678) GENERAL UPDATE.
MINUTE ORDER NO. 2035.
Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kiesel , seconded by Councilmember Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2035, receiving and accepting the update report on the Recreation Center Rebuild Project.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026 FINAL CITY/DISTRICT BUDGET. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-50. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3809.
Finance Director Cruz presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan , seconded by Councilmember/Director Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 202 5-50, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 City Budget ,” and EMID Resolution No. 3809, “ A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 District Budget.”
COUNTYWIDE AND FOSTER CITY LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN AND ACCOMPANYING VISION ZERO GOAL. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-51.
Senior Civil Engineer Magno 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- 51, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting the Countywide and Foster City Local Roadway Safety Plan and Accompanying Vision Zero Goal.”
REPORT ON THE COST OF REPAIRS, APPROVE NOTICE OF LIEN AND
RECORDATION OF LIEN AND ASSESS COSTS OF REPAIR AGAINST THE PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 800 REGULUS STREET. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-52.
Public Works Director Brozyna presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Mayor Jimenez , seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2025- 52, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Confirming the Report on the Cost of Repairs, Approving the Notice of Lien and Recordation of Lien and Assessing Costs of Repair Against the Parcel of Real Property Located at 800 Regulus Street.”
NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED GILEAD CAMPUS EXPANSION
PROJECT IN THE CHESS DRIVE/HATCH DRIVE AREA INCLUDING PHASED DEMOLITION OF TWELVE (12) EXISTING OFFICE BUILDINGS (TOTALING 191,507
SQUARE FEET ( SF), TOGETHER WITH THE CONSTRUCTI ON OF UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 800,00 SF BIOTECHNOLOGY OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
USES, IN ADDITION TO A SINGLE, STANDALONE, MULTI -STORY PARKING GARAGE AT 1155, 1165, 1185, CHESS DRIVE.
Community Development Director Mangalam presented the staff report.
Representatives from the applicant, Gilead Sciences, Inc., addressed the City Council.
Discussion ensued.
Evan Adams addressed the City Council via teleconference.
No action was taken.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 29, 2025.
CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND
REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager Chatwin notified the Council/Board that the City Council regular meeting on July 7 is cancelled.
Councilmember/Director Venkat stated she attended the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting on June 11. On June 13, she attended the San Mateo- Foster City School District 2025 Partners Luncheon, where the City and Foster City Police Department were awarded for their efforts in keeping the children safe by managing traffic near the schools. On June 14, she attended the San Mateo County Pride Celebration.
She stated she will be attending the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Open House on June 21. She wished a happy Juneteenth to those who celebrate.
Councilmember/Director Niederhofer stated she attended the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable meeting on June 4. On June 11, she attended the San Mateo County Emergency Services Council meeting. She stated the County of San Mateo Emergency Management will hold an Alert and Warning Seminar on July 9th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. She stated that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) reported that they expect the fire season to be mild this year. She wished everyone a happy Fourth of July.
Councilmember/Director Sullivan stated he attended the San Mateo Union High School District Board meeting and a meeting with Gilead on June 12.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel stated he attended the RethinkWaste Finance Committee meeting on June 10. On June 16, he attended the San Mateo County Library Joint Powers Authority meeting, where they adopted their Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.
Mayor/President Jimenez stated she attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Wornick Jewish Day School on June 4. On June 9, she attended the San Mateo County City Selection Committee Special meeting, where they selected Councilmember/Director Venkat to serve as an alternate member on the Executive Board of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) representing Cities. She encouraged the public to attend the Parks Master Plan Community Workshop at the Vibe Teen Center on June 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She requested to agendize a discussio n regarding California Senate Bill 63 (SB63 ) and received the support of Councilmember/Director Niederhofer and Councilmember/Director Venkat.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor/President Jimenez recessed the meeting into Closed Session for:
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager; and
2. Report Out from Closed Session
Meeting recessed into Closed Session at 8:52 p.m. and reconvened at 10:38 p.m.
City Attorney/District Legal Counsel Stock reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Jimenez adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m.