Agenda packet — Foster City City Council, September 15, 2025

CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

To Attend the Meeting in Person:

Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:

Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.

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To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:

During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.

Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:

Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.

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

AGENDA
Monday, September 15, 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

5. 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.

6. 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.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2025

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2025

6.3. An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending Section 2.28.090 within Chapter 2.28, “Planning,” of Title 2, “Administration and Personnel” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Add Duties of Board of Appeals to the Planning Commission and Finding the Amendments Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3) (First Reading on September 2, 2025) a) Adopt Ordinance

6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the After School Activity (ASA) Bus Program Funding Agreement Between the City of Foster City and the San Mateo Union High School District for a Contribution in the Amount of $22,208 to Fund the ASA Bus Program for the 20252026 School Year, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Funding Agreement, and Authorizing an Appropriation in an Amount NottoExceed $22,208 to the Community Benefits Fund, Account No. 00501104134251, to Fund the Contribution
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

6.5. By Minute Order, Approve a Letter to the Honorable Donald J. Ayoob of the Superior Court in Response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report Dated July 8, 2025, Entitled "Will the Next One Leave You High and Dry?" a) Staff Report

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Foster City Municipal Code Amendments to Title 15, “Building and Construction” a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action Adopt An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Repealing and Replacing Sections 15.02.120, “Means of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending Section 113 of the California Building Code;15.04.110, “Board of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending Section R112 of the California Residential Code; 15.06.080, “Means of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending Section 112 of the California Existing Building Code; 15.08.080, “Board of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending Section 107.0 of the California Mechanical Code; 15.16.070, “Board of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending Section 107.0 of the California Plumbing Code; and Adopting a New Section 15.20.190, “Board of Appeals” within Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code Adopting by Reference and Amending Section 89.108.8 of the California Electrical Code to Designate the Planning Commission as the Board of Appeals to Hear and Decide Appeals of Decisions Made by the Building Official; and Finding the Amendments Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3) (First Reading on September 2, 2025)

8. REPORTS

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

9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION

9.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Appointment of Fifteen Members to the Youth Advisory Committee a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution

9.2. Consideration of Adding New Job Description of the Principal Building Inspector and Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Hire a Temporary Principal Building Inspector and Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding New Job Description of Principal Building Inspector and Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Hire a Temporary Principal Building Inspector and Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 2026
c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding New Job Description of Principal Building Inspector and Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Hire a Temporary Principal Building Inspector and Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026

10. COMMUNICATIONS

10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on August 15, 2025, and August 28, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

11. 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.

12. CLOSED SESSION

12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Foster City Marina Center LLC v. City of Foster City, et al. (San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 22 CIV 03526)

12.2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Foster City v. Elizabeth Karnazes, et al. (San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 24 CIV 06967)

12.3. Report Out from Closed Session

13. 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, September 15, 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

5. 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.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2025

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2025

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. REPORTS

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

9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION

9.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Appointment of Fifteen Members to the Youth Advisory Committee a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution

10. COMMUNICATIONS

10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on August 15, 2025, and August 28, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

12. CLOSED SESSION

12.3. Report Out from Closed Session

13. 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, September 15, 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

5. 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.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2025

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2025

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. REPORTS

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

9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION

9.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Appointment of Fifteen Members to the Youth Advisory Committee a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution

10. COMMUNICATIONS

10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on August 15, 2025, and August 28, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

12. CLOSED SESSION

12.3. Report Out from Closed Session

13. 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, September 15, 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

5. 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.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2025

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2025

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. REPORTS

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

9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION

9.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Appointment of Fifteen Members to the Youth Advisory Committee a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution

10. COMMUNICATIONS

10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on August 15, 2025, and August 28, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

12. CLOSED SESSION

12.3. Report Out from Closed Session

13. 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, September 15, 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

5. 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.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2025

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2025

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. REPORTS

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

9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION

9.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Appointment of Fifteen Members to the Youth Advisory Committee a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution

10. COMMUNICATIONS

10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on August 15, 2025, and August 28, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

12. CLOSED SESSION

12.3. Report Out from Closed Session

13. 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
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, September 15, 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

5. 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.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2025

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2025

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. REPORTS

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

9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION

9.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Appointment of Fifteen Members to the Youth Advisory Committee a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution

10. COMMUNICATIONS

10.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on August 15, 2025, and August 28, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required

12. CLOSED SESSION

12.3. Report Out from Closed Session

13. 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

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4.1 Proclamation

7 CITY OF FOSTER CITY/

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2025

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The duly called and noticed Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Foster City (City) sitting as said Council of August 25, 2025 was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor 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 Stacy Jimenez.

ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager; Benjamin Stock, City Attorney; Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City/District Manager; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Cory Call; Police Chief; Nate Cruz, Finance Director; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Kevin Ortiz, Management Analyst; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; Katherine Estrada, Deputy City Clerk; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.

PUBLIC
The following people addressed the City Council via email:

1. Fernando Pena, representing the San Mateo County Association of Realtors (SAMCAR), regarding becoming a charter city and the implementation of a real property transfer tax; and

2. Shankar Kenkre, regarding becoming charter city.

The following people addressed the City Council in person:

1. Shankar Kenkre, regarding becoming a charter city; and

2. Alane Gilbrech, representing the San Mateo County Association of Realtors (SAMCAR), regarding becoming a charter city and the implementation of a real property transfer tax.

6.1 6.1 Minutes

8 Evan Adams addressed the City Council via teleconference regarding becoming a charter city and the implementation of a real property transfer tax.

STUDY SESSION
Mayor Jimenez recessed the meeting into Study Session.

BALLOT MEASURE TO BECOME A CHARTER CITY. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2042.

Assistant City Manager Subhashini presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Venkat, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2042, receiving and accepting the report and providing policy direction to not pursue becoming a charter city until after the November 3, 2026 election and potentially bring the discussion back at a future City Council Annual Retreat after the election.

COMMERCIAL VACANCY TAX. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2043.

City Attorney Stock presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, receiving and accepting the report, and providing policy direction to fast-track the economic development study and identify additional measures to address vacant properties in the municipal code.

Meeting recessed into study session at 6:38 p.m. and reconvened at 8:16 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Jimenez adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

6.1 6.1 Minutes

9 CITY OF FOSTER CITY/

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of September 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: Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City/District Manager; Benjamin Stock, City Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Nate Cruz, Finance Director; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; William Sandri, Police Captain; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Chuck Venkook, Chief Building Official; Nori Jabba, Housing and Sustainability Manager; Zaheed Danish, Pubic Works Maintenance Manager; Maricar Dupaya, Principal Management Analyst; Yelena Capello, Management Analyst; Michael Miller, Fleet Supervisor; Katherine Estrada, Deputy City Clerk; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS "NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH."

6.2 6.2 Minutes

10 Councilmember Niederhofer presented the Proclamation Declaring September 2025 as “National Emergency Preparedness Month” to Kevin Foiles, Emergency Services Analyst with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department.

A PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS “SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH.”
Councilmember Venkat presented the Proclamation Declaring September 2025 as “Suicide Prevention Month” to Veer Chowdhary and Seona Srivastava from the San Mateo County Behavioral Health Commission Youth Action Board and Frieda Edgette, San Mateo County Behavioral Health Commission Youth Action Board Advisor.

PUBLIC
The following people addressed the City Council via email:

1. Shawn Mooney, regarding Mariners Point; and

2. Alan Soule, regarding the no-smoking in condominiums ordinance.

Alan Soule addressed the City Council in person regarding the no-smoking ordinance in condominiums.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember/Director Venkat, seconded by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, 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 August 18, 2025;

2. City Ordinance No. 692, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code – Chapter

17.78 - Accessory Dwelling Units to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – Rz2025-0004 (First Reading on August 18, 2025);

3. City Resolution No. 2025-67, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Purchase of Police Department Lockers from Space and Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $219,999.25;”

4. City Resolution No, 2025-68, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving an Amendment to the License Agreement with Island United Church (IUC) and an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Foster City Community Garden Association and IUC to Authorize Installation of Additional Garden Boxes at the Foster City Community Garden Located at 1130 Balclutha Drive;”

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11 5. City Resolution No. 2025-69, “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 September 9, 2025”; and

6. EMID Resolution No. 3816, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, Effective September 9, 2025.”

PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 2, “ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL”; TITLE 15, “BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION”; AND APPROVING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A

NEW FEE FOR APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-70.

Community Development Director Mangalam presented the staff report.

Mayor Jimenez opened a public hearing to hear and consider comments regarding Amendments to Title 2, “Administration and Personnel”; Title 15, “Building and Construction”; and Approving a Resolution Adopting a New Fee for Appeals to the Board of Appeals of the Foster City Municipal Code.

No public testimony was received.

Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Jimenez closed the public hearing.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, and carried by roll call vote, 3-2-0, Vice Mayor Kiesel and Councilmember Sullivan voted “no,” to introduce and read by title only, waive further reading, and pass to second reading, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending Section 2.28.090 within Chapter 2.28, “Planning,” of Title 2, “Administration and Personnel” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Add Duties of Board of Appeals to the Planning Commission and Finding the Amendments Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3).”
Motion by Councilmember Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, and carried by roll call vote, 3-2-0, Vice Mayor Kiesel and Councilmember Sullivan voted “no,” to introduce and read by title only, waive further reading and pass to second reading, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Repealing and Replacing Sections 15.02.120, “Means of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending Section 113 of the California Building Code; 15.04.110, “Board of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending Section R112 of the California Residential Code; 15.06.080, “Means of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending Section 112 of the California Existing Building Code; 15.08.080, “Board of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending Section 107.0 of the California Mechanical Code; 15.16.070, “Board of Appeals” Adopting by Reference and Amending

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12 Section 107.0 of the California Plumbing Code; and Adopting a New Section 15.20.190, “Board of Appeals” within Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code Adopting by Reference and Amending Section 89.108.8 of the California Electrical Code to Designate the Planning Commission as the Board of Appeals to Hear and Decide Appeals of Decisions Made by the Building Official; and Finding the Amendments Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3).”
Motion by Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Niederhofer, and carried, 3-2-0, Vice Mayor Kiesel and Councilmember Sullivan voted “no,” adopting City Resolution No. 2025-70, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing New Fee for Appeals to the Board of Appeals and Finding the Establishment of the Fee Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)” with an amendment to require a neutral third-party to assist with preparing reports for when appeals appear before the Planning Commission.

NEW BUSINESS

APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2044.

Deputy City Clerk Estrada presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, and carried unanimously, adopting Minute Order No. 2044, appointing Mayor Jimenez as Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor Kiesel as Alternate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference.

REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON LOCAL REACH CODES. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2045.

Community Development Director Mangalam presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Neiderhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2045, receiving and accepting the report, and directing staff to engage with homeowners and encourage them to participate in local rebate programs.

DRAFT PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT.

MINUTE ORDER NO. 2046.

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13 Housing and Sustainability Manager Jabba introduced Della Acosta, representing Rincon Consultants, Inc., who presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Venkat, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2046, receiving and accepting the overview of the draft Parks and Open Space Element and Conservation Element of the General Plan.

RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO AND WHOLESALE

CUSTOMERS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY, SAN MATEO COUNTY, AND SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND AN UPDATED TIER 2 DROUGHT RESPONSE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3817. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3818.

Public Works Director Brozyna introduced Danielle McPherson, representing the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), who presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Director Venkat, seconded by Director Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0- 0, adopting EMID Resolution No. 3817, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Water Supply Agreement Between the City and County of San Francisco and Wholesale Customers in Alameda County, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County and Finding the Amendment Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15378(b)(5), 15060(c)(2), 15301, and 15162(a).” Motion by Director Venkat, seconded by Director Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-

0. Adopting EMID Resolution No. 3818, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan Pursuant to Section 3.11.C of the Amended and Restated Water Supply Agreement and Finding the Amendment Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15378(b)(5), 15060(c)(2), 15301, and 15162(a).” CARRYOVER OF VARIOUS UNSPENT FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 APPROPRIATIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-71. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3819.

Finance Director Cruz presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

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14 Motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, seconded by Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2025-71, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Carryover of Various Unspent Fiscal year 2024-25 Budget Line Items and Supplemental Appropriations to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget” and EMID Resolution No. 3819, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Carryover of Various Unspent Fiscal year 2024-25 Budget Line Items and Supplemental Appropriations to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.”

TEMPORARY BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES

SUSPENSION OF THE COLLECTION OF PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH PAST DUE BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-72.

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. 2025-72, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Temporary Business License Tax Amnesty Program Which Includes Suspension of the Collection of Penalties Associated with Past Due Business License Taxes.”

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

City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on August 14, 2025, and ACH were processed on August 5, 2025.

CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND

REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS

Councilmember/Director Venkat stated that on August 26, she attended the Commute.org Strategic Planning Steering Committee meeting. At the San Mateo Foster City School District Board meeting on August 28, she accepted a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Foster City from the San Mateo Foster City Education Foundation. On August 29, she attended a meeting held by the Foster City Association of Black Residents. She shared that the Foster City American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Opening Day Ceremony will be on Saturday, September 6.

Councilmember/Director Sullivan stated he attended the San Mateo Union High School District Board meeting on August 28.

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15 Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel stated the AYSO Opening Day Ceremony will be on September 6. He attended the first session of this year’s Civics Academy held on August 27, which featured presentations from City Manager Chatwin and Finance Director Cruz.

Mayor/President Jimenez thanked Island United Church and the Foster City Rotary Club for their partnership with the City on expanding the Community Garden. She asked the public to keep our local firefighters in our thoughts and prayers as some of them have been assigned to temporarily assist with wildfires in other counties. She stated she attended the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) Congestion Management and Environmental Quality (CMEQ) Board meeting on August

25. On August 26, she attended a Women’s Equality Day event hosted by the Commission on the Status of Women of San Mateo County. On August 27, she attended the first session of this year’s Civics Academy. On August 31, she spoke and presented at the Indian Tech Icon Awards held at Santa Clara University. She stated she will be attending the AYSO Opening Day Ceremony and the San Mateo Consolidated Firefighters’ Annual Chili Cook-Off on September 6.

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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7 ORDINANCE NO.____________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.28.090 WITHIN CHAPTER 2.28, “PLANNING,” OF TITLE 2, “ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD DUTIES OF

BOARD OF APPEALS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND FINDING THE

AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE SECTION 15061(B)(3)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the California Building Code Section 1.8.8 mandates that every city, county, or city and county shall establish a process to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions and determinations made by the enforcing agency relative to the application and interpretation of this code and other regulations governing construction, use, maintenance and change of occupancy; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Code requires local jurisdictions to establish a process to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions and determinations made by the enforcing agency relating to the application and interpretation of this code and other regulations governing construction, use, maintenance and change of occupancy and further notes that members of the appeals board(s) shall not be employees of the enforcing agency and shall be knowledgeable in the applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances as determined by the governing body of the city, county, or city and county; and
WHEREAS, additionally, where no such appeals boards or agencies have been established, the governing body of the city, county, or city and county shall serve as the local appeals board or housing appeals board as specified in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17920.5 and 17920.6; and
WHEREAS, in order to comply with California Building Code requirements, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission be designated as Board of Appeals to hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the building official; and WHEREAS, on August 20, 2025, a public hearing notice was published for the City Council public hearing for consideration of amendments to the section 2.28.090 within Chapter 2.28, “Planning,” of Title 2, “Administration and Personnel” of the Foster City Municipal Code to add duties of Board of Appeals to the Planning Commission and the related CEQA findings, for the City Council public hearing on September 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing where it carefully reviewed and considered the staff report and all attachments thereto, including amendments to the Section 2.28.090 within Chapter 2.28, “Planning,” of Title 2, “Administration and Personnel” of the Foster City Municipal Code to add duties

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7 of Board of Appeals to the Planning Commission and the related CEQA finding, including any and all timely submitted correspondence, all information submitted at or prior to the public hearing, and all public comment and testimony presented at the public hearing (collectively, the “Record”).

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY DOES FIND AND ORDAIN as follows:

Section 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine based upon the aforementioned Record as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference into this action; and

2. The proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3).

Section 2. Amendment. Section 2.28.090 within Chapter 2.28, “Planning,” of Title 2, “Administration and Personnel” of the Foster City Municipal Code is hereby amended by repealing the existing section 2.28.090 of Chapter 2.28 in its entirety and replacing the section to read as set forth in the attached Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Those Sections within Chapter 2.28 not specifically replaced in Exhibit A, shall remain unchanged in Chapter 2.28.

Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council does hereby declare that it should have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 4. Taking Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Section 5. Posting. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall have it posted in three (3) public places designated by the City Council.

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7 This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 2nd day of September 2025, and passed and adopted on the 15th day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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7 Exhibit A
Section 2.28.090 Powers and duties of Chapter 2.28 “Planning” of Title 2, “Administration and Personnel”, of the Foster City Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
“2.28.090 Powers and duties.

The planning commission shall have all powers and duties imposed upon a planning commission and zoning agency by the Planning and Zoning Law of the state, subject to the provisions of this code and shall act as the advisory agency pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act of the state, subject to the provisions of this code. The Planning Commission shall also act as the Board of Appeals pursuant to Sections 15.02.120,

15.04.110, 15.06.080, 15.08.080, 15.16.070, and 15.20.190, as may be amended, and any other section of the Foster City Municipal Code, except Section 15.24.140, wherein a right of appeal to the Board of Appeals is provided. The Board of Appeals shall make a final determination on the suitability of alternate materials, methods of construction, and reasonable interpretation of applicable sections of Title 15 of the Foster City Municipal Code, in the event of disagreement with the determination of the Building Official.”

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20 DATE: September 15, 2025

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

FROM: Kevin Ortiz, Management Analyst
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
SUBJECT: FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN MATEO UNION HIGH

SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY (ASA)
BUS PROGRAM FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving a funding agreement between the City of Foster City (“City”) and San Mateo Union High School District (“District”) for a contribution in the amount of $22,208 to the After School Activity (ASA) Bus Program for the 2025-2026 School Year and authorize the City Manager to execute the funding agreement. Furthermore, it is recommended that the City Council authorize an appropriation in an amount not-to-exceed $22,208 to the City Manager Department Community Benefits Program Fund – Contractual, Professional, and Specialized Services Budget (Account No. 005-0110-413-4251) to fund the contribution.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The District has requested a contribution from the City for the continuation of their ASA Bus Program for the 2025-2026 School Year. The total cost of the program is $44,416, with the City providing 50% of the funding in the amount of $22,208, if approved by the City Council. The ASA Bus Program will transport students who stay after school to participate in sports programs, extracurricular activities, or wish to use the library from San Mateo High School to various stops in Foster City.

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21 To continue to support the ASA Bus Program for the 2025-2026 School Year and ensure a safe and sustainable mode of transportation for students throughout the Foster City community, it is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution.

BACKGROUND
During the school year, the last bus to leave San Mateo High School is at 3:55 p.m., making it challenging for any Foster City students who engage in after school extracurricular activities to take regular afternoon bus service. In response, the District began an ASA Bus Program, which operates bus service to Foster City four (4) days a week during athletic seasons (Fall and Spring) and departs from the bus stop on East Poplar Avenue at San Mateo High School at 6:30 p.m. The ASA buses run limited stops, including the following locations within Foster City:

Metro Blvd. & Vintage Park Dr. (at bus stop)
E. Hillsdale Blvd. & Shell Blvd. (at Foster City Library) Brewer Island School
Gull Park
Beach Park Blvd. & Tarpon Street
Marlin Ave. & Foster City Blvd. (at shopping center)
Halsey Blvd. & Beach Park Blvd. (SW Corner)
Edgewater Blvd. & Beach Park Blvd. (on Edgewater, south of Beach Park) Pitcairn Dr. & Santa Catalina Lane
The City Council has historically approved funding contributions which are 50% of the total operating costs to fund the District’s ASA Bus Program. Most recently, the Council approved funding in the amount of $21,231 in FY 2024-2025 for the 2024-2025 School Year. Prior to that, the City Council approved the following funding contributions to help fund the ASA Bus Program in previous fiscal years:
$21,667.50 in FY 2023-2024 (50% of the total operating costs) $20,196 in FY 2022-2023 (50% of the total operating costs) $13,000 in FY 2018-2019 (40% of the total operating costs) $13,800 in FY 2017-2018 (50% of the total operating costs, pilot year of the ASA Bus Program)

ANALYSIS
On August 14, 2025, the District submitted a funding request to the City for continuation of the ASA Bus Program for the current, 2025-2026 School Year. The request is for a contribution in the amount of $22,208, which would be 50% of the total operating costs ($44,416) of the ASA Bus Program. The projected total days of service for the 2025- 2026 School Year is 128 days, with bus service on four (4) days of the week, excluding Fridays and Minimum Days (Attachment 3).

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22 ASA Program bus passes can be purchased during the 2025-2026 School Year at a cost of $336 for the Fall and $368 for the Spring. Students who already ride the school bus and have purchased an Annual Round Trip Pass, an Annual One-Way PM Pass, or a Calendar Monthly Bus Pass will be able to ride the ASA bus at no additional cost. In other words, they will not be required to purchase an additional ASA bus pass to use the ASA bus.

According to the District, the overall estimated operational cost of all Foster City home to school routes is $600,000. The District collects roughly $300,000 from bus pass sales. The District covers the remaining costs associated with the free/reduced rides for students. Foster City contributes approximately $22,000 for the ASA bus program each year.

If approved, the City's one-time contribution would be $22,208 and would assist in the continuation of the ASA Bus Program to further provide safe transportation for Foster City students participating in after school activities at San Mateo High School. The management and operation of the ASA Bus Program will be the responsibility of the District. The funding agreement with the District provides that the District will indemnify the City from any injury or property loss related to the program (Attachment 2). The District Board of Trustees intends to schedule the formal adoption of the funding agreement at a future Board meeting.

California Environmental Quality Act
The approval of the 2025-2026 ASA Bus Program funding and the Funding Agreement 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
Funding for the ASA Bus Program is available in the City Manager Department Community Benefits Program Fund. Since the funding request from the District was received after the City’s Final Budget for FY 2025-2026 was adopted, a budget appropriation is required. Specifically, an amount not-to-exceed $22,208 will be appropriated to Account No. 005-0110-413-4251 (Contractual, Professional, and Specialized Services Budget) for the contribution to the ASA Bus Program in FY 2025- 2026.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA

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Public Safety and Social Equity
Sustainability
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Funding Agreement
Attachment 3 – ASA Bus Program Projected Cost for 2025-2026 School Year

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0 RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY

APPROVING THE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY (ASA) BUS PROGRAM FUNDING

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AND THE SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,208 TO FUND THE ASA BUS PROGRAM FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR,

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $22,208 TO THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 005-0110-413- 4251, TO FUND THE CONTRIBUTION

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City (City) wants to continue to provide safe transportation for Foster City students who participate in after school activities at San Mateo High School; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo Union High School District (District) provides an After School Activity (ASA) Bus Program to Foster City students picking up at San Mateo High School at 6:30 p.m. and drops students off at nine (9) stops throughout Foster City; and

WHEREAS, the District has requested that the City contribute an amount not-to- exceed $22,208 for the 2025-2026 School Year; and
WHEREAS, funding for the ASA Bus Program is traditionally available in the City Manager Department Community Benefits Program Fund; and WHEREAS, a budget appropriation is required since the funding request from the District was received after the City’s Final Budget for FY 2025-2026 was adopted; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to make a one-time contribution to the District to provide funding in support this ASA Bus Program because it provides a valuable service to children and parents in Foster City and provides an additional broader benefit to the residents of Foster City because the ASA Bus Program reduces individual automobile trips currently required to transport children who will instead use the after school program bus.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby approve the ASA Bus Program Funding Agreement for the 2025-2026 School Year between the City of Foster City and the San Mateo Union High School District for a one-time contribution payment of $22,208.

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0 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, an appropriation in the amount not-to-exceed $22,208 to the Community Benefits Program Fund, Account No. 005-0110-413-4251, to fund the contribution is hereby authorized.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the ASA Bus Program Funding Agreement, with minor 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 15th day of September, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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26 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY (ASA) BUS PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY (CITY)
&

THE SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (DISTRICT)
This agreement is made and entered into on the 15 th day of September 2025 (Effective Date), by and between the City of Foster City, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and the San Mateo Union High School District, hereinafter “District.”
WHEREAS, the District has established a bus program to provide transportation for students participating in after school activities (ASA Bus Program); and WHEREAS, the ASA Bus Program will operate four (4) days per week during the Fall and Spring months (excluding Fridays and Minimum Days) during the 2025-2026 School Year; and WHEREAS, the ASA Bus Program will operate a limited-stop bus, which will depart from the bus stop at East Poplar Avenue at San Mateo High School at 6:30 p.m. and make the following stops in Foster City:

Metro Blvd. & Vintage Park Dr. (at bus stop)
E. Hillsdale Blvd. & Shell Blvd. (at Foster City Library) Brewer Island School
Gull Park
Beach Park Blvd. & Tarpon Street
Marlin Ave. & Foster City Blvd. (at shopping center)
Halsey Blvd. & Beach Park Blvd. (SW Corner)
Edgewater Blvd. & Beach Park Blvd. (on Edgewater, south of Beach Park) Pitcairn Dr. & Santa Catalina Lane; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to make a one-time payment to the District to providing funding in support this ASA Bus Program because it provides a valuable service to children and parents in Foster City and provides an additional broader benefit to the residents of Foster City because the ASA Bus Program reduces individual automobile trips currently required to transport children who will instead use the after school program bus.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:

1. The City shall provide one-time payment of funds to the District in the amount of Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Eight Dollars and No Cents ($22,208.00) to be utilized by the District for the ASA Bus Program for the 2025-2026 School Year. City will pay the contribution amount 30 calendar days after receipt of invoice provided by the District.

2. The City shall bear no liability whatsoever for the management or operation of the ASA Bus Program. District hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and save harmless City, its Council, boards, commissions, officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, suits, actions liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including, without limitation, costs and

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27 fees of litigation) of every nature, kind or description, which may be brought against, or suffered or sustained by, City, its Council, boards, commissions, officers, employees or agents caused by, or alleged to have been caused by, the negligence, intentional tortuous act or omission, or willful misconduct of District, its officers, employees or agents in the performance of any services or work pursuant to this Agreement.

The duty of District 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.

3. Insurance. District shall acquire and maintain Workers’ Compensation, employer’s liability, commercial general liability, owned and non-owned and hired automobile liability, and professional liability insurance coverage relating to District’s services to be performed hereunder covering City’s risks in form subject to the approval of the City Attorney and/or City’s Risk Manager. The minimum amounts of coverage corresponding to the aforesaid categories of insurance per insurable event shall be as follows:

Insurance Category Minimum Limits
Workers’ Compensation Statutory minimum
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per accident for
bodily injury or disease
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury
and property damage
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for
bodily injury and property damage (coverage
required to the extent applicable to District’s
vehicle usage in performing services
hereunder)
Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, District shall, on the Insurance Coverage form provided in Exhibit A, furnish City with certificates and copies of information or declaration pages of the insurance required hereunder and, with respect to evidence of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance coverage, original endorsements:
(a) Precluding cancellation or reduction in per occurrence limits before the expiration of thirty (30) days (10 days for nonpayment) after City shall have received written notification of cancellation in coverage or reduction in per occurrence limits by first class mail;

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28 (b) Naming the City of Foster City, its Council, officers, boards, commissions, employees, and agents, as additional insureds; and
(c) Providing that District’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to City of Foster City, its Council, officers, boards, commissions, employees, and agents, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City for itself, its Council, officers, boards, commissions, employees, or agents shall be in excess of District’s insurance and not contributory with it.

4. Notices sent pursuant to this agreement shall be addressed as follows:

To the City:

Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
City of Foster City
610 Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, CA 94404
To the District:

Randall Booker, Superintendent
San Mateo Union High School District
650 N. Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
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29 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:

Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
ATTEST:

Dated:

Priscilla Schaus, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:

Benjamin L. Stock, City Attorney

SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dated:

By: Randall Booker, Superintendent

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30 EXHIBIT A

INSURANCE FORMS
District shall provide, in addition to the Certificates of Insurance, original Endorsement(s) affecting the coverages specified in Section 3 - INSURANCE of the Agreement on the attached form or similar form acceptable to the City.

ATTACHED

1. Sample Insurance Coverage Form

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31 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:

Certificates of Insurance Required (no endorsement needed) (Check all that apply) Insurer Policy No.

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

Professional Liability:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (original signature required) ORGANIZATION: ____________________________________________ TITLE: ____________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: ( ) ____________________________________ DATE ISSUED: ________________________________

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32 San Mateo Union High School District
Randall Booker, Superintendent Kirk Black, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources and Student Services Yancy Hawkins, CPA, Associate Superintendent Chief Business Ofﬁcer Julia Kempkey, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction After School Activity Bus Calendar San Mateo High School (ASA) 2025-2026 Projections for the 2025-2026 SMHS After School Activity Bus • Total Days of Service – 128 / Projected cost per day - $347.00 o Provided Service – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; Leave Time: 6:30 PM o Will not provide service – Fridays or Minimum Days o Dates are provided by Principal Yvonne Shiu o Fall Service: 8/18/2025 – 12/11/2025 Spring Service: 1/6/2026 - 5/14/2026 Month Days of Service Cost Per Month
August 8 $2,776.00
September 17 $5,899.00
October 17 $5,899.00
November 11 $3,817.00
December 8 $2,776.00
Fall Totals 61 $21,167.00
January 12 $4,164.00
February 15 $5,205.00
March 16 $5,552.00
April 16 $5,552.00
May 8 $2,776.00
Spring Totals 67 $23,249.00
Year End Totals 128 $44,416.00
City of Foster City 50% $22,208.00
SMUHSD 50% $22,208.00
650. N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401 | www.smuhsd.org | 650-558-2299

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33 DATE: September 15, 2025

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

FROM: Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director
Zaheed Danish, Public Works Maintenance Manager
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND
JURY REPORT "WILL THE NEXT ONE LEAVE YOU HIGH AND
DRY?"

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) approve a response letter to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury’s report entitled “Will the Next One Leave You High and Dry?” and authorize the EMID President to transmit the response letter.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On July 8, 2025, the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury released a report entitled “Will the Next One Leave You High and Dry?" (Attachment 1). The report was a continuation of the 2021-22 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled “The Other Worry: Is Your Water Provider Prepared for the Big One?”, which identified the steps water providers in San Mateo County have taken to ensure sufficient water supply and distribution capacity in the event of an earthquake that disrupts transmission of water from the Hetch Hetchy system for up to 72 hours after a catastrophic seismic event.

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34 The 2025 report includes six (6) findings and six (6) recommendations. Of these, EMID is required to respond to one (1) finding and one (1) recommendation.

EMID staff prepared a response letter (Attachment 2) disagreeing with Finding 3, and confirming EMID has implemented Recommendation 3.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
As required by America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA), EMID developed an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in December 2021. A tabletop exercise testing EMID’s emergency preparedness in accordance with the ERP was conducted by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department on October 25, 2023. EMID plans to update the ERP by the due date of June 30, 2026.

EMID recently completed the Water Tanks and Facilities Improvements Project (CIP 405- 660). EMID has one 8-million-gallon concrete tank and three 4-million-gallon steel tanks.

These tanks have been coated, retrofitted for earthquakes, and equipped with water quality mixers.

EMID staff prepared a response letter (Attachment 2) with responses as follows:

F3. The water provider does not have three (3) days of emergency fuel storage, affecting its ability to supply water following a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.

Response to F3: EMID wholly disagrees with this finding. EMID currently maintains a combination of fuel sources that, collectively, can support water service for at least three days. EMID’s water pumping system is powered by two electric pumps, with two additional pumps available to provide redundancy. These backup pumps are regularly tested and are powered by natural gas. In the event of a natural gas disruption, on-site propane vessels serve as an alternate fuel source. To further improve system reliability, EMID is in the process of replacing the generators that power the Corporation Yard, where the Water Booster Pumps are located. This upgrade will help ensure a dependable power source during outages. Additionally, EMID is preparing to upgrade the propane fuel system to enhance redundancy for the gas-powered water booster pumps.

R3. The Grand Jury recommends that by December 31, 2026, the water provider develop plans to increase emergency fuel and pumping capabilities in order to provide emergency water to their community for a minimum of three (3) days.

Response to R3: The recommendation has been implemented. EMID currently maintains a minimum of three days of emergency fuel through a combination of sources. In enhanced alignment with the Gand Jury’s recommendation, EMID is developing plans to further increase its emergency fuel storage and pumping capabilities, therefore, the recommendation has been implemented.

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35 This response is required pursuant to Penal Code section 933 et seq. and is due to the Grand Jury within 90 days from the publication date which is October 6, 2025.

CEQA
This item is categorized under CEQA’s common sense exemption, as CEQA applies only to projects with potential significant environmental impact. Since this activity poses no significant environmental effect, it is not subject to CEQA (CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)).

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with responding to the Grand Jury. Fiscal impacts of ensuring a sufficient fuel supply in the event of an emergency have been included in the preparation of the budget.

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

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “Will the Next One Leave You High and Dry?” (Dated July 8, 2025)
Attachment 2 - Draft Response Letter from the EMID President to San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury

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36 2024 – 2025 SMC Civil Grand Jury

Will the Next Big One Leave You High and Dry?

Release Date: July 8, 2025

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ISSUE ⏐ SUMMARY ⏐ BACKGROUND ⏐ METHODOLOGY ⏐ DISCUSSION ⏐ FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS ⏐ REQUEST FOR RESPONSES ⏐ GLOSSARY ⏐

APPENDIX

ISSUE

To what extent are water providers in San Mateo County prepared to supply water to customers in the event of a major catastrophe such as an earthquake, wildfire, tsunami, etc.?

SUMMARY

This report builds on the findings from the 2021–22 San Mateo Civil Grand Jury report titled “The Other Water Worry: Is Your Water Provider Prepared for the Big One?” Parts of the background, legal details, and discussion have been taken directly or adapted from that earlier report, where the facts remain accurate and relevant. All new findings and suggestions in this report reflect the 2024–25 Grand Jury’s investigation.

San Mateo County faces several kinds of disasters—both natural and man-made—that may need an emergency response. These include wildfires, strong earthquakes, tsunamis, cyberattacks, and the intentional poisoning of water supplies. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) expects to restore access to the Hetch Hetchy Water System within 72 hours of a major earthquake. However, some County water providers don’t have enough backup water or power to run pumps and generators for three full days.

The 2021–22 Grand Jury investigated 12 County water providers. At that time, each had a formal Emergency Response Plan (ERP) as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but none had written After-Action Reports (AARs) to show the results of their emergency drills.

We followed up with the following providers: Estero Municipal Improvement District, Redwood City, and East Palo Alto to see if their testing, review, and improvement processes had gotten better. We also looked at two coastside water districts, Coastside County Water District and Montara Water and Sanitary District, because their location makes them more isolated.

We found a big weakness in disaster planning. Although every provider had done tabletop exercises, only a few did hands-on drills, and none had run full-scale emergency exercises. This raises serious concerns about whether they are ready for a real crisis.

We also met with San Mateo County’s Department of Emergency Management (SMCEM, also known as the Department of Emergency Management or DEM). Even though the Department is in charge of coordinating emergency response, they have had minimal contact with water providers. They also do not track how much emergency water is available or whether local systems could keep providing water during a disaster.

SMCEM should create a disaster plan that follows EPA guidelines and work closely with local water providers. These providers need to improve their emergency readiness by making sure they

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have enough stored water and fuel to last at least three days. They also need to follow their ERPs and carry out drills, then write AARs to show what they learned.

SMCEM is also responsible for initiating and managing the Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, last published in 2021. To ensure transparency and progress, the Grand Jury recommends that by October 31, 2026, SMCEM report on how the 2021 mitigation projects are moving forward. They should also set up a system to follow up and report on the 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan once it is released.

BACKGROUND

Water Matters

Clean drinking water is a basic service that everyone depends on. However, it can be at risk from earthquakes, fires, floods, terrorism, and drought.

Earthquakes (Will) Happen

The U.S. Geological Survey says there is a 72% chance that a magnitude 6.7 earthquake will hit the San Francisco Bay Area in the next 30 years. The San Andreas Fault, which caused the major 1906 earthquake in San Francisco (magnitude 7.8), runs through San Mateo County. The Hayward Fault runs through the East Bay
1 and is also expected to cause a large quake that could damage key infrastructure. In Figure 1, each colored circle shows the chance of a 6.7 or stronger earthquake happening on a fault by 2043. Thick, colored lines show major plate boundary faults.

Thin yellow lines mark more minor faults.

1 USGS, "Earthquake outlook for the San Francisco Bay region 2014–2043," Accessed May 2, 2025, https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/fs20163020

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Figure 1: Map of Earthquake Outlook for the
San Francisco Bay Region 2014–20432

2 Map of known active geologic faults in the San Francisco Bay region | U.S. Geological Survey, Accessed May 2, 2025, https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/map-known-active-geologic-faults-san-francisco-bay-region

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Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA)3

Under Section 1433 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), which was updated in 2018 by America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA), community water systems that serve more than 3,300 people must complete a risk and resilience assessment (RRA) and create an emergency response plan4.

An RRA looks at the risks, threats, and possible damage from different hazards. According to the law, the RRA must cover:
● Risks from natural disasters and harmful human actions ● Strength of the system’s parts, including pipes, water sources, treatment and storage sites, and automated systems
● How the system is monitored
● Financial systems that support the water system
● How the system uses, stores, or handles chemicals
● How the system is operated and maintained
Water systems must complete the RRA and send proof to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by the required deadlines. Every five years, they must review and, if needed, update the RRA and submit a new certification to the EPA.

Emergency Response Plan (ERP)5

Each community water system (CWS) must complete or update its ERP within six months after finishing its RRA. The ERP should include:
● Steps and tools to make the system stronger and more secure, including protection against physical and cyber threats.
● Plans, procedures, and equipment to use if a disaster or attack makes it hard to provide clean drinking water.
● Ways to reduce the effects of disasters or attacks on public health and water supply such as using backup water sources, moving water intakes, or building flood barriers. ● Methods to help detect threats that could harm the system.

After finishing the ERP, the EPA recommends training staff and partners on what’s in the plan and what their roles are. A long-term training and practice schedule helps make sure both experienced and new team members know how to respond.6

3 EPA/AWIA, RRA Requirements and Assistance Resources for CWSs that Serve More than 3,300, Accessed May 3, 2025, https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/awia-section-2013#RRA 4 EPA/AWIA, America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA), Accessed May 3, 2025, https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/americas-water-infrastructure-act-2018-awia 5 EPA/AWIA, ERP Requirements and Assistance Resources for CWSs that Serve More than 3,300, Accessed May 3, 2025, https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/awia-section-2013#ERP 6 EPA/AWIA, Community Water System Emergency Response Plan Template and Instructions, Accessed May 29, 2025, https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2019-07/documents/190712- awia_erp_template_instructions_kab_508c_v6.pdf

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Water Sources

Most of the County’s drinking water comes from the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System, which includes the Hetch Hetchy reservoir in Yosemite National Park, over 130 miles away.

This system is managed by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). In 2003, the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) was created to represent 26 cities, water districts, and private utilities that buy water from SFPUC. Sixteen providers in the County deliver SFPUC water to homes and businesses. A few small districts in the County don’t use SFPUC water. Instead, they get their water from local wells and groundwater. For example, the Montara Water and Sanitary District, included in this report, uses only local sources.

These water providers differ in several ways. They serve different-sized areas and customer bases, have different water capacities, and vary in ownership. Some are city-run water districts, some are special districts led by elected boards, and others are investor-owned and regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. Their service areas don’t always match city boundaries. One city may have more than one water provider, and some providers serve parts of multiple cities.

Even though these providers operate independently, many of their systems are connected by “interties”. These links let them share water during times of need.

Securing the Source

After 21 years of planning and building, SFPUC’s $4.8 billion Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) is now 99% finished. The improvements made through the WSIP include building earthquake-resistant dams, aqueducts, underground tunnels, and 280 miles of large pipes. These pipes cross three major faults: Calaveras, Hayward, and San Andreas, along with many smaller faults.
7 7 San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Water Infrastructure Improvements, Accessed May 3, 2025, https://www.sfpuc.gov/construction-contracts/water-infrastructure-improvements

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Figure 2: Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System8

Hardening and modernizing vulnerable water infrastructure against a major earthquake is costly, disruptive, and impractical for individual water providers. Therefore, much of the local distribution system, between the SFPUC “turnout” to the water provider and their customers’ taps, is likely to be older and more vulnerable to earthquake damage. 9 County Oversight

No County agency is specifically assigned responsibility for the regulation of water providers.

The Key Role of Readiness: Plan, Practice, Evaluate

“The water system’s training program should … include routine training drills, tabletop exercises, and possibly functional exercises, depending on the utilities[’] resources. …The water system should include all the key players in the training exercises, so everyone is familiar with emergency policies and procedures.”10
“Train as you fight; fight as you train – keep the training and exercises as close to real as possible because the skills and muscle memory developed are what will be called upon in the face of a real incident.”11
- California State Water Board

Water service interruptions during an earthquake may be unavoidable, but how long and severe these interruptions are will depend largely on how prepared water providers and emergency

8 https://bawsca.org/water/supply/hetchhetchy, accessed May 20, 2025 9 Grand Jury interview
10 2015, State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water Emergency Response Plan Guidance for Public Drinking Water Systems Serving a population of 3,300 or more, accessed March 10, 2025, https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/documents/security/ddw_emergency_guidelin es_0215.pdf
11 California State Water Resources Control Board, “Water Resiliency”, accessed March 10, 2025, https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/water_resiliency/

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managers are. How do water providers plan for the potential chaos, obstacles, hazards, and other challenges an actual disaster may bring?
Both the EPA and FEMA, a key agency of the Department of Homeland Security, play important roles in helping water providers get ready for water emergencies.

The EPA offers tools that help agencies create their ERPs. According to the EPA, “... [t]he water sector should be involved in an ongoing cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and making corrective actions to stay ready for emergencies. This preparedness also boosts resiliency, which is essential for utilities to provide critical services during tough conditions.”
12 FEMA recognizes that well-organized practice sessions, like tabletop exercises, are a cost- effective, low-risk way to train staff, improve communication across organizations, and test plans, procedures, equipment, systems, tools, and facilities for emergency management. The government has put significant effort into supporting this goal. For instance, the Department of Homeland Security set up the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) to train stakeholders like water and sanitation systems in creating and running key readiness exercises.
13 An “After-Action Report” (AAR) is a formal review of an emergency preparedness exercise, such as a tabletop exercise. It highlights what worked well and what needs improvement, turning lessons learned into clear steps to enhance response efforts. It outlines the actions to be taken, assigns responsibilities, and sets a timeline for completing them. 14 The lessons learned from the 1991 Oakland Hills fire and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake showed the value of mutual aid between water providers. This led to the creation of the California Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CalWARN), which now includes over 190 utilities across the state. CalWARN’s mission is to promote statewide emergency preparedness, disaster response, and mutual assistance for public and private water and wastewater utilities.
15 Its network helps agencies find and share vital resources, such as equipment and personnel, during emergencies. The EPA recommends that water providers take part in mutual aid activities.16

12 EPA, “How to Develop a Multi-Year Training and Exercise (T&E) Plan”, accessed March 12, 2025, https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-05/documents/how_to_develop_a_multi- year_training_and_exercise_plan_a_tool_for_the_water_sector.pdf, See also NIH, “Use of After-Action Reports (AARs) to Promote Organizational and Systems Learning in Emergency Preparedness”, accessed March 25, 2025, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3447598/
13 FEMA, “Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP),” accessed March 12, 2025, https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/exercises/hseep 14 San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, “Phase 4: After Action Report and Improvement Planning,” accessed March 12, 2025, https://sfdem.org/phase-4-after-action-report-and-improvement-planning-0 15 California Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CalWARN), Mission Statement, accessed March 12, 2025. https://www.calwarn.org
16 EPA, “Water Sector Utility Incident Action Checklist,” accessed March 12, 2025, https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-10/incident-action-checklist-earthquakes_508c-final.pdf

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SMCEM is in charge of coordinating preparedness, response, and protection for large-scale incidents and disasters across the county. SMCEM handles alerting, notifying, and working with appropriate agencies within the County's 20 cities and unincorporated areas when a disaster occurs. It also ensures resources are available and mobilized in times of crisis, develops disaster response and recovery plans, and provides preparedness materials for residents. 17 Originally managed by the County Sheriff's Office as the Office of Emergency Services, SMCEM became a stand-alone department in 2021 under the County Executive’s Office. It is funded through a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the County and its 20 cities.

SMCEM’s approach to emergency preparedness involves four phases: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

For mitigation, SMCEM leads the development of the Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). This plan, updated every five years, provides a framework for assessing risks from various natural and man-made disasters. An updated LHMP is also required to access certain FEMA funding to help cover local disaster expenses. The most recent plan, released in October 2021, includes specific mitigation actions from each of the 36 participating cities and districts. The Executive Summary of the 2021 LHMP Plan provides as follows:

“IMPLEMENTATION: The Steering Committee developed an implementation and maintenance strategy that includes monitoring of the plan’s implementation, annual progress reporting, a strategy for continued public involvement, plan integration with other relevant plans and programs, and establishment of a subcommittee to oversee implementation progress.
18 The Steering Committee disbanded after adopting the 2021 LHMP, resulting in a lack of oversight for the plan's implementation. Our research and interviews revealed no documentation tracking the progress of mitigation projects outlined in the 2021 LHMP.

SMCEM is set to initiate the development of the next LHMP, expected to take approximately 16 to 18 months. The process has commenced with updating contact information for plan participants.

To enhance transparency, we recommend that SMCEM collect and report on the status of mitigation projects from the 2021 plan. This information should be included in the relevant partner annex when the updated plan is published in 2026, allowing residents to assess progress in reducing foreseeable risks.

Furthermore, we suggest that the responsibilities of the Steering Committee include annual reporting on the status of mitigations developed in the 2026 plan.

17 San Mateo County’s Department of Emergency Management (SMCEM), accessed March 25, 2025, https://www.smcgov.org/dem
18 2021 Multijurisdictional LHMP | County of San Mateo, CA, accessed March 25, 2025, https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/2021-multijurisdictional-lhmp

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METHODOLOGY

The Grand Jury reviewed the following documents from the water providers:
● Coastside County Water District ERP December 2024 Redacted ● Coastside County Water District RRA 2021
● East Palo Alto ERP 2022
● East Palo Alto Master Water Plan March 2022
● Community Water System Risk and Resilience Assessment Estero Municipal Improvement District
● Estero Municipal Improvement District Emergency Response Plan ● Montara MWSD ERP 07/18/2019 Redacted
● Montara MWSD RRA 08/10/2020 Summary Report Redacted
● Redwood City ERP 08/17/21
● Redwood City RRA 12/16/2020

We also reviewed:
● Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency Annual Survey Fiscal Year 2022-2023 ● Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan October | 2021 Volume 2—Planning Partner Annexes
● County of San Mateo Emergency Operations Plan | Basic Plan ● San Mateo Grand Jury 2021-2022 Report: The Other Water Worry: Is Your Water Provider Prepared for the Big One?
● 2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

DISCUSSION

Backup Water and Fuel

The SFPUC’s seismic design guide says their goal for the Hetch Hetchy Water System Improvement Program is to restore 70% of winter water demand at customer connection points within 24 hours after a major earthquake. The Grand Jury found that local water providers believe the upgraded SFPUC system should be working within three days. 19 Based on interviews,
the Grand Jury used a three-day emergency water supply as a general goal for these providers.

However, their readiness varies. For instance, East Palo Alto still lacks enough water storage, and the Montara Water and Sanitary District only has enough diesel fuel to keep its emergency generators running for one day.

County Responsibilities

The 2022 Grand Jury noted that in a catastrophic event, SMCEM is responsible for alerting and coordinating agencies’ responses, ensuring availability of resources, and developing plans for response and recovery.

The 2022 Grand Jury also noted that the EPA had published guidance for cooperation that is

19 Grand Jury Interviews

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needed between local emergency management agencies, such as SMCEM, and the water providers serving the local communities. Its recommendations include:
● Sharing contact information between the agencies and water providers; ● Joint training and exercises, and mutual facilities tours; ● Creating a “water desk” at the emergency agency; and
● Coordinating public messaging during a water emergency.20

The 2022 Grand Jury found a gap between these recommendations and SMCEM practices.

The current Grand Jury decided to follow up on this report to determine if any of these gaps have been closed. In our interviews with water providers and SMCEM, we determined that two of the gaps had been addressed. Contact information for water providers and agencies had been shared in the 2021 LHMP. Additionally, SMCEM appears to be well prepared to communicate to the public in an emergency situation.

However, other gaps remain. In our interviews, we determined that SMCEM had not implemented a water desk, had not conducted emergency water interruption exercises, and had not developed a coordination plan for emergency water interruption. To date, the SMCEM has conducted emergency preparedness exercises, but none have addressed catastrophic water interruption.

FINDINGS

The following findings apply to the specific governing bodies identified under “Request for Responses” below:

F1. The County Department of Emergency Management has not followed EPA recommendations that it coordinate disaster responses with County water providers, which may compromise its ability to execute a response to a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.

F2. The water provider does not have three (3) days of emergency water storage, potentially compromising its ability to supply water following a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.

F3. The water provider does not have three (3) days of emergency fuel storage, affecting its ability to supply water following a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.

F4. The water provider could not produce documentation analyzing past exercises to test readiness and improve their performance, impacting their ability to supply water following a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.

F5. The water provider does not perform operational Functional or Full-Scale exercises, compromising the clarity of roles and responsibilities, and helping identify resource gaps.

20 Connecting Water Utilities and Emergency Management Agencies, accessed May 21, 2025 https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2018-05/documents/water_emaconnection.pdf

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F6. Local agencies are responsible for oversight of the status of their Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, published in October 2021. While local jurisdictions remain responsible for implementation, there is no central repository reporting on overall progress.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The following recommendations apply to the specific governing bodies identified under “Request for Responses” below:

R1. The Grand Jury recommends that by December 31, 2025, the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management develop a plan to align its policy with EPA recommendations by coordinating disaster response preparedness with all county water providers.

R2. The Grand Jury recommends that by Decemb er 31, 2027, the water provider will develop plans to increase emergency water storage capacity sufficient to provide emergency water to its community for a minimum of three (3) days.

R3. The Grand Jury recommends that by Dece mber 31, 2026, the water provider develop plans to increase emergency fuel and pumping capabilities in order to provide emergency water to their community for a minimum of three (3) days.

R4. The Grand Jury recommends that by Dece mber 31, 2025, the water provider perform an analysis and document an After-Action Report consistent with its emergency response plan.

R5. The Grand Jury recommends that by J une 30, 2026, the water provider perform, at a minimum, functional operational exercises consistent with its emergency response plans (ERP).

R6. The Grand Jury recommends that by October 31, 2026, SMCEM report on the status of the mitigation projects contained in the 2021 and upcoming 2026 LHMP plans. The status of the 2021 projects should be included in the relevant partner annex when the plan is published in 2026.

REQUEST FOR RESPONSES

Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05, the Grand Jury requests responses from the following governing bodies:

Respondents F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6
Coastside County Water District
East Palo Alto X X X X X X X X

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Estero Municipal Improvement District X X Montara Water and Sanitary District X X X X Redwood City
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors X X X X

The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda, and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act.

RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

California Penal Code Section 933.05 provides as follows (emphasis added):

(a) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following:
(1) The respondent agrees with the finding.
(2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
(b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions:
(1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action.
(2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation.
(3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report.
(4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor.

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GLOSSARY

AAR - An After-Action Report evaluates an emergency response exercise. It is designed to assess the performance of exercise objectives and capabilities by documenting strengths, weaknesses, and corrective actions.

AWIA - America’s Water Infrastructure Act improves drinking water and water quality, deepens infrastructure investments, and enhances public health and quality of life. The AWIA provisions are the most far-reaching changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act, with over 30 mandated programs.

BAWSCA - The Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency is a consortium formed by the State of California and major water providers in the San Francisco Bay Area for the purpose of negotiating water purchases to buy water from the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System.

CalWARN - California Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network. CalWARN’s mission is to support and promote statewide emergency preparedness, disaster response, and mutual assistance processes for public and private water and wastewater utilities.

CWS - A Community Water System consistently supplies water to at least 25 people or 15 service connections year-round and is either publicly or privately owned.

EMID - Estero Municipal Improvement District

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

ERP - An Emergency Response Plan is a structured set of procedures that organizations follow to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or disasters. It outlines key roles, responsibilities, communication strategies, and actions to take during events like natural disasters, fires, medical emergencies, or security threats.

FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency

HSEEP - Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program

LHMP - Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021. Thirty-six local governments and special districts in San Mateo County began working together to update the San Mateo County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

MWSD - Montara Water and Sanitary District

RRA - Risk and Resilience Assessment

SDWA - The Safe Drinking Water Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1974 to protect the quality of drinking water. It authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set national standards for drinking water safety, covering both naturally occurring and man-made

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contaminants. The law applies to all public water systems (but not private wells) and ensures that drinking water meets health-based standards.

SFPUC - The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission owns and controls the water that flows from the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System to water providers in the Bay Area.

SMCEM - San Mateo County Emergency Management. The Department of Emergency Management (SMCEM) coordinates countywide preparedness, response, and protection services and activities for large-scale incidents and disasters. SMCEM is responsible for alerting, notifying, and coordinating with appropriate agencies within the county's 20 cities and unincorporated county areas when disaster strikes.
21 SWRCB - State Water Resources Control Board

UWMP - Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs) are prepared by urban water suppliers every five years. These plans support the suppliers’ long-term resource planning to ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water needs. The information collected from UWMPs is useful for local, regional, and statewide water planning.22

WSIP - The Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) is a multi-year capital program that is $4.8 billion to upgrade the SFPUC's regional and local water systems. The program repairs, replaces, and seismically upgrades crucial portions of the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System.

WSMP - City of East Palo Alto “Water System Master Plan”

21 California Department of Water Resources, Urban Water Management Plans, Accessed May 12, 2025, https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Water-Use-And-Efficiency/Urban-Water-Use-Efficiency/Urban-Water-Management- Plans
22 County of San Mateo, Emergency Management, Accessed May 12, 2025, https://www.smcgov.org/dem

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APPENDIX

Federal Oversight

Several federal agencies help regulate and oversee water providers in San Mateo County. 23 One
of the most important factors in this investigation is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA enforces the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA), which applies to water providers serving more than 3,300 people. Under AWIA, these providers must complete a Risk and Resilience Assessment. This assessment covers threats from natural disasters and intentional attacks. It also evaluates how well a water system’s infrastructure and operations, including cybersecurity, can withstand those risks. AWIA also requires providers to create an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). This plan must include steps and strategies to handle the risks identified in their Resilience Assessment. Water providers had to certify and send their ERPs to the EPA by December 31, 2021.
24 The EPA provides online tools and other resources to help utilities meet these AWIA requirements.25 It also recommends that providers run tabletop exercises to test their emergency plans.26

State Oversight

California has many state departments, councils, agencies, and commissions that play a role in water service. For emergency preparedness, the California Water Code requires water providers that serve more than 3,000 customers or deliver over 3,000 acre-feet of water per year to create an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). This plan, which must be submitted to the Department of Water Resources, outlines how the provider will respond to a reduced water supply. It should include steps to handle water shortages caused by natural disasters. Providers must update their UWMPs every five years.27

Some water providers are private, investor-owned companies. These companies are regulated as public utilities by the California Public Utilities Commission, which oversees their rates and operations. The largest provider in San Mateo County is the California Water Service Company, which is investor-owned.

23 E.g., Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, and Department of Health and Human Services. Cody, Schneider, Tiemann, Selected Federal Water Activities: Agencies, Authorities, and Congressional Committees, Congressional Research Service, 2017
24 EPA, “America's Water Infrastructure Act: Risk Assessments and Emergency Response Plans”, accessed March 11, 2025, https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/awia-section-2013 25 EPA, “Vulnerability Self-Assessment Tool (VSAT): Protect Your Community From Risk”, accessed March 11, 2025
26 EPA, “Tabletop Exercise Tool for Water Utilities”, accessed March 11, 2025 https://www.epa.gov/waterresiliencetraining/tabletop-exercise-tool-water-utilities- emergency-preparedness-response-and
27 2022, California Department of Water Resources, “Urban Water Management Plans”, accessed March 10, 2025, https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Water-Use-And-Efficiency/Urban-Water-Use-Efficiency/Urban-Water-Management- Plans

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Overview of Water Providers Investigated

As noted in the 2021-22 Grand Jury report, each provider has prepared, self-certified, and submitted a Resiliency Assessment and an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to the EPA, as required by the AWIA.

Montara Water and Sanitation District (MWSD)

The Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) was created in 1958 to manage wastewater services for Moss Beach and Montara. In 2003, following a legal dispute and approval of a local bond measure, MWSD acquired the area’s drinking water system from Citizens Utilities Company of California.

MWSD is governed by a five-member elected board and supported by a staff of seven. The General Manager oversees daily operations. Unlike most Bay Area districts, MWSD sources its water from wells and surface streams in the Montara Mountain watershed. Before reaching customers, the water is filtered, disinfected, and tested for safety. It meets all state and federal quality standards and is treated to reduce nitrates and manganese.

The district stores more than one million gallons of water in several tanks. This supply can last about five days under normal use, or over three days during high demand. Pumps and tank levels are managed through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. If needed, the entire system can be operated manually. Because the SCADA system does not manage chemical treatment, the risk from cyberattack is lower.

MWSD depends on electricity from PG&E to power its pumps. If the power goes out, diesel generators located near the pumps provide backup. However, the District only has enough diesel fuel to keep them running for about 24 hours.

28 BAWSCA.org member agency profiles, accessed May 4, 2025, https://bawsca.org/members/profiles

Water Provider

Provider Type Population Served (2023)28
Montara Water and Sanitary District Special District 6,012 Coastside County Water District Special District 18,890 East Palo Alto Municipal Water District 25,519
Estero Municipal Improvement
District
Special District 37,443
Redwood City Municipal Water District 90,928

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MWSD participated in the 2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), released in October 2021. In that plan, MWSD identified a major risk: limited backup power. As a mitigation, Action MWS-4 proposed buying stationary generators for key sites like wells, pumps, and treatment facilities, and building enough storage for equipment and fuel. So far, the district has considered—but rejected—a plan to install a diesel storage tank, citing concerns about environmental impacts. MWSD has since stated its goal to revise the plan and build the tank by the end of 2026. In the meantime, MWSD believes it could get emergency diesel from the Princeton Harbor District or local contractors. While the District has strong relationships with these sources, there are no contracts in place to guarantee priority access.

In December 2024, MWSD held a tabletop emergency drill that simulated a tsunami and a 6.5 earthquake. The exercise covered a 48-hour response window. The after-action report showed that the district prioritized providing water for firefighting and ensuring disinfection. We found no record of MWSD conducting operations-based or multi-agency emergency exercises.

MWSD submitted its Emergency Response and Recovery Plan (ERP) in July 2019 and its Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) in August 2020, as required by law. These plans must be updated every five years, but there is no sign they have been updated since then.

MWSD maintains a good working relationship with the Coastside County Water District and occasionally shares materials and supplies. However, they have not signed any formal mutual aid agreements. MWSD also reports no interaction with the Department of Emergency Management.

Coastside County Water District (CWD)

The Coastside County Water District was established in 1947. It supplies treated water to the City of Half Moon Bay and the nearby unincorporated areas of Princeton, Miramar, and El Granada. A team of 22 people, overseen by an elected board, serves about 19,000 residents through 7,700 water connections. Coastside Water manages and treats all its own water. Most of the supply is pumped from the Crystal Springs Reservoir, located inland beyond the coastal mountains. Staff members live on the coast and can respond to emergencies in about 30 minutes.

The current board emphasizes staying ahead on infrastructure upkeep.

To lower risks, the district continues to invest in system improvements. Projects include a seismically upgraded 2.1-million-gallon storage tank, a $9 million renovation of its treatment plant, and pipeline repairs along Highway 92. To protect pipelines from future damage, the district is moving them away from roads and creeks using easements. In the coming decade, storage capacity is expected to double at its Carter Hill tank site. New tanks will also help with managing water use. As of now, stored water can last about 3 to 4 days, depending on the season.

The district has stored 5,000 gallons of diesel and 1,000 gallons of gasoline, enough to power its systems for up to 25 days. It also has backup fuel agreements with contractors based both on the Coast and in Redwood City.

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time. The team has put cybersecurity protections in place, such as penetration tests and phishing drills.

Coastside Water performs regular water quality tests, as required by both state and federal rules.

It works with BAWSCA and SFPUC on infrastructure planning and emergency drills.

Earthquakes and wildfires are the main risks. The district reduces wildfire threats by clearing brush, removing trees, and improving pumping systems. It also boosts system reliability through upgraded booster pumps and pipelines that help move water efficiently across the region.

District teams hold frequent meetings and update the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) often.

They run emergency drills 3–4 times a year with agencies like CalFire and SFPUC, along with 25 yearly training sessions, weekly safety meetings (“tailgates”), and ongoing certifications.

They also join Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) exercises and maintain ham radio communication. The district works with SMCEM on emergency responses. A 2021 Risk and Resiliency Assessment led to key operational and cybersecurity upgrades, and the next review is set for 2026.

Coastside Water joined the 2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, published in October 2021. In that plan, the district flagged a risk: not enough backup power at Crystal Springs. They proposed Action CWS-6: buying and maintaining generators for vital facilities and systems, like tanks, treatment plants, pump stations, and pipelines—especially those at risk from earthquakes or wildfires.

To reduce that risk, Coastside Water has taken several proactive steps. They now use gravity-fed systems, such as Pilacitos Reservoir and Denniston Creek, to keep water flowing during outages.

They also installed siphons and pumps at Pilacitos to help move water into the system when levels are low. These actions directly address the backup power issue at Crystal Springs and support the district’s broader goal of keeping water service running during power failures.

City of East Palo Alto

The City of East Palo Alto’s water system is managed through a public-private partnership between the City and Veolia North America (Veolia). Most of the City is served by this system, but two smaller, independent water providers also operate within city limits: the Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company and the O’Connor Tract Co-operative Water Company. The City’s water service area includes 4,065 customer connections. Of these, 92% are for homes, and the rest serve businesses, industries, institutions, and other users. In 2022, the population in the City’s service area was estimated at 23,646 (City of East Palo Alto, 2016, and Department of Finance, 2022). By 2045, that number is expected to grow to 33,230.29

The city buys all its treated water from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).

Water flows through three pressure-reducing stations and is distributed through 137 water mains, which cross 20 easements.

29 City of East Palo Alto “Water System Master Plan”
https://www.cityofepa.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_works/project/21359/epa_wsmpreport_update_2 023-03-22_wappendices_ver2.pdf

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The Public Works Department runs the water utility and conducts tabletop emergency drills that include local fire and police departments. One such drill in 2023 led to updates in the Emergency Response Plan (ERP). However, no after-action report was available to explain what worked, what needed fixing, or what follow-up actions were planned.

The city currently has no water storage tanks, but the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), through the Department of Drinking Water (DDW), requires the city to build storage for emergencies and firefighting. The City’s Water System Master Plan (WSMP) outlines how to size these new storage tanks. According to the plan, 3.6 million gallons (MG) of storage is needed for today’s needs, and 5.2 MG will be needed in the future to support growth. The city knows storage is a problem and is working to fix it through the WSMP, which also addresses aging pipes and infrastructure. One storage project, which will add 1.65 MG of capacity, is almost done. But this still leaves a shortfall of 2.86 MG. More storage is planned, though final approval has not yet been given.

Backup power generators are also planned for the new storage facilities. But if a major event— like an earthquake—cuts off electricity, the only current backup is the fuel-powered pump at Gloria Way Well. That alone is not enough to meet the community’s needs.

The city also needs backup fuel for the pump generators in case of a power loss during a disaster, but this need has not yet been addressed.

Redwood City

Redwood City supplies water to customers within its city limits and parts of unincorporated San Mateo County, including Emerald Hills and Redwood Shores. The city provides water to homes, businesses, industries, and government buildings. All drinking water is purchased from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). The city also operates a recycled water program for non-drinking uses. As of 2023, Redwood City serves 24,249 connections and provides water to a population of 90,928. That number is expected to grow to 107,947 by 2045.

The Public Works Department manages the City’s water system. To stay prepared for emergencies, the department holds discussion-based emergency planning exercises twice a year and runs hands-on operations-based drills once a year. After these drills, the city creates after- action reports to record what went well, what could be better, and what steps should be taken next.

Redwood City has 13 water storage tanks with a total capacity of about 2.2 million gallons. This amount is enough to last around three days under typical usage. To help keep water flowing during power outages, the city has 10 diesel-powered pump stations that can operate for up to 24 hours.

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Estero Municipal Improvement District (Foster City)

The Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) provides water service to all of Foster City and part of the City of San Mateo, known as Mariners Island, which is just west of Foster City.

EMID delivers water to homes, businesses, and a small number of industrial users.30 In 2023, EMID served about 37,443 people through 8,170 service connections. All of the district’s water comes from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Water is stored in tanks located in the northwest part of the district. The system includes two pressure-reducing stations, four storage tanks, one pump station, and one pressure zone. For emergencies, EMID has backup water connections with California Water Service (San Mateo) and Mid-Peninsula Water District.31

The Foster City Public Works Department manages EMID. It maintains two emergency connections: one with Cal Water San Mateo and one with Mid-Peninsula Water. The connection with Mid-Peninsula Water is tested each year to ensure it works properly during an emergency.

To get ready for major disasters, the city held a tabletop earthquake exercise in October 2024.

The event included Police, Fire, and Public Works staff. Interviews showed that more tabletop exercises might be planned in the future as staffing changes occur, though no schedule was shared. A report summarizing the exercise listed successes, areas needing improvement, and next steps.

EMID recently improved its water storage by upgrading tanks. The district now has one 8- million-gallon (MG) concrete tank and three 4-million-gallon steel tanks. These tanks have been coated, retrofitted for earthquakes, and equipped with water quality mixers. The upgrades provide enough water for at least two days. Previously, water quality issues limited how much water could be stored. Thanks to the improvements, the storage capacity may grow to support three or more days of use soon.

30 Estero Municipal Improvement District, 2020 Urban Water Managment Plan, accessed May 4, 2025, https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_works/page/32041/final_draft_2020_emid_uwm p_wappendices.pdf
31 Estero Municipal Improvement District, accessed May 4, 2025, https://bawsca.org/members/profiles/estero

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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Estero Municipal Improvement District
September 15, 2025
Honorable Donald J. Ayoob
Judge of the Superior Court
c/o Jenarda Dubois
Hall of Justice
400 County Center; 2nd Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063-1655
RE: RESPONSE FROM THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (EMID) TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT "WILL THE NEXT ONE LEAVE YOU HIGH AND DRY?" Honorable Donald J. Ayoob:

Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the above referenced Grand Jury Report issued on July 8, 2025. EMID’s responses to both the findings and recommendations are listed below.

Responses to Grand Jury Findings:

F3. The water provider does not have three (3) days of emergency fuel storage, affecting its ability to supply water following a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.

Responses to Grand Jury Recommendations:

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Response to R3: The recommendation has been implemented. EMID currently maintains a minimum of three days of emergency fuel through a combination of sources. In enhanced alignment with the Gand Jury’s recommendation, EMID is developing plans to further increase its emergency fuel storage and pumping capabilities, therefore, the recommendation has been implemented.

This response is required pursuant to Penal Code section 933 et seq. and is due to the Grand Jury within 90 days from the publication date which is October 6, 2025.

Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05 and the Brown Act, this response was considered by the EMID Board at a public meeting on September 15, 2025. Should you have any questions concerning this response, please contact Public Works Director Andrew Brozyna at (650) 286-3279.

Respectfully,
Stacy Jimenez
President Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors

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59 DATE: September 15, 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
Chuck Venook, Chief Building Official
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUBJECT: FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 15, “BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION” RELATING TO THE BOARD

OF APPEALS

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and adopt the Ordinance (Attachment 1) repealing and replacing Foster City Municipal Code (FCMC) sections: 15.02.120, “Means of Appeals” adopting by reference and amending Section 113 of the California Building Code; 15.04.110, “Board of appeals” adopting by reference and amending Section R112 of the California Residential Code; 15.06.080, “Means of Appeals” adopting by reference and amending Section 112 of the California Existing Building Code; 15.08.080, “Board of Appeals” adopting by reference and amending Section 107.0 of the California Mechanical Code; 15.16.070, “Board of Appeals” adopting by reference and amending Section 107.0 of the California Plumbing Code; and adding a new FCMC Section 15.20.190, “Board of Appeals” within Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the FCMC adopting by reference and amending Section

89.108.8 of the California Electrical Code to designate the Planning Commission as the Board of Appeals to hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the Building Official and finding the finding the amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

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60 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Building Standards Law (Health & Safety Code §§ 18901-18949.31) creates a process for adopting statewide building standards, which are codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations as the California Building Standards Code.

The California Building Standards Commission is required to publish an edition of the California Building Standards Code every three (3) years (Health & Safety Code § 18942, subd. (a)).

Local governments are allowed to amend the building standards and regulations under Health & Safety Code Section 17922; however, the changes must be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, and specific findings need to be made and filed with the California Building Standards Commission. (See Health & Safety Code §§17958, 17958.5, 17958.7).

BACKGROUND
California Building Code (CBC) Section 1.8.8, within Part 1, Ch. 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations mandates that every city, county, or city and county shall establish a process to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, and determinations made by the enforcing agency relative to the application and interpretation of the CBC and other regulations governing construction, use, maintenance, and change of occupancy. It requires local jurisdictions to establish a process to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, and determinations made by the enforcing agency relating to the application and interpretation of the CBC and other regulations governing construction, use, maintenance, and change of occupancy. It further notes that members of the appeals board(s) shall not be employees of the enforcing agency and shall be knowledgeable in the applicable building codes, regulations, and ordinances as determined by the governing body of the city, county, or city and county.

Additionally, where no such appeals boards or agencies have been established, the governing body of the city, county, or city and county shall serve as the local appeals board or housing appeals board as specified in California Health and Safety Code §§ 17920.5 and 17920.6.

The requirements for a Board of Appeals can be found across different sections of the Building Standards Code, including the CBC, Residential Code, Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Electrical Code. These codes all outline the process for appealing decisions made by Building Officials related to the interpretation and application of the various building standards. The Board of Appeals cannot be a single hearing officer and must be a city council or an appeals board.

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61 ANALYSIS
In order to comply with CBC requirements, an Ordinance adopting by reference specific sections of the CBC, Residential Code, Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Electrical Code, and making certain amendments in FCMC Title 15, Building and Construction, was introduced by the City Council on September 2, 2025. Additionally, staff presented amendments to Section 2.28.090 within Chapter

2.28, “Planning,” of Title 2, “Administration and Personnel” of FCMC to add duties of Board of Appeals to the Planning Commission and a Resolution establishing a new fee for appeals to the Board of Appeals. Link: September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting After deliberation, the majority of the City Council (via 3-2-0 vote, Vice Mayor Kiesel and Councilmember Sullivan voted “no,”) took the following actions:

1. Passed the Ordinance (Attachment 1) amending Title 15, “Building and Construction” as stated above to a second reading and adoption and scheduled the public hearing for September 15, 2025.

2. Passed the Ordinance amending Title 2, “Administration and Personnel” to a second reading and adoption (see link for the Ordinance).

3. Approved a Resolution, a new fee for appeals, and directed staff to engage a neutral third-party to assist with preparing staff reports when an appeal appear before the Planning Commission (see link for Resolution).

Given Council’s direction at September 2, 2025, meeting to engage a neutral third-party to assist with preparing reports for when appeals appear before the Planning Commission, staff will be establishing a policy to engage a professional consultant/consulting firm to provide independent analysis and prepare staff reports for appeals brought before the Planning Commission. The policy will be brought before the Planning Commission for their review and approval. The policy will outline the scope of work and integration into the existing appeal process to ensure neutrality, transparency, fairness and consistency in decision-making.

An Ordinance (Attachment 1) proposing amendments to FCMC Sections 15.02.120,

15.04.110, 15.06.080, 15.08.080, and 15.16.070, and adding a new Section 15.20.190 within Title 15, “Building and Construction” of FCMC to designate the Planning Commission as the Board of Appeals to hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the Building Official. These revisions would adopt, by reference, specific sections within the 2025 Building Code, Residential Code, Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Electrical Code relating to appeals and make amendments to those sections. The revisions would generally add the following paragraphs to the sections:

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relating to application, and reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, in the event of disagreement with the determination of the Building Official, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five members experienced in building construction. The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The City of Foster City Planning Commission shall convene as the Board of

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62 Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall consider all evidence or proof submitted and conduct, or cause to be conducted, any investigations or tests it deems necessary and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.

An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3, when an ordinance adopts another code by reference, the City Council must specify the public hearing date for the adoption of the ordinance. On September 2, 2025, the public hearing was scheduled for September 15, 2025.

Public Notice
Since the City is adopting by reference certain sections of the CBC, Residential Code, Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Electrical Code, the City must follow the process specified in Government Code section 50022.3, including publishing notice of the hearing for the second reading of the ordinance in accordance with Government Code Section 6066 (Published once a week for two consecutive weeks, at least five days apart).

Per the requirement, notice of the meeting was published in the Foster City Islander on September 3 and 10, 2025.

Staff is recommending that the City Council open this public hearing and adopt the attached Ordinance.

California Environmental Quality Act
The adoption of the ordinance is exempt from CEQA in that the adoption of State codes and the local amendments described do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to Sections 15061(b) (3) and 15378(b) (5) of the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations) as they are administrative in nature.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with the adoption of the ordinance.

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

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Attachment 1 – Ordinance

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64 ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTIONS 15.02.120, “MEANS OF APPEALS” ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING SECTION 113 OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE;15.04.110, “BOARD OF APPEALS” ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING SECTION R112 OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; 15.06.080, “MEANS OF APPEALS” ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING SECTION 112 OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; 15.08.080, “BOARD OF APPEALS” ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING SECTION 107.0 OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; 15.16.070, “BOARD OF APPEALS” ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING SECTION 107.0 OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 15.20.190, “BOARD OF APPEALS” WITHIN TITLE 15, “BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDIN SECTION 89.108.8 OF THE

CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE TO DESIGNATE THE PLANNING COMMISSION

AS THE BOARD OF APPEALS TO HEAR AND DECIDE APPEALS OF DECISIONS MADE BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL; AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE SECTION 15061(B)(3)

15.04.110, 15.06.080, 15.08.080, and 15.16.070, and adding a new section 15.20.190

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65 within Title 15, “Building and Construction” of FCMC to designate Planning Commission as Board of Appeals to hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the building official and the related CEQA findings, for the City Council public hearing on September 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, the City Council directed that the public hearing for adoption of the ordinance be scheduled and noticed for September 15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code section 50022.3 and section 6066, on September 3 and 10, 2025, a public hearing notice was published for the City Council public hearing for consideration of repealing and replacing sections 15.02.120,

15.04.110, 15.06.080, 15.08.080, and 15.16.070, and adding a new section 15.20.190 within Title 15, “Building and Construction” of FCMC to designate Planning Commission as Board of Appeals to hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the building official and the related CEQA findings, for the City Council public hearing on September 15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing where it carefully reviewed and considered the staff report and all attachments thereto, including repealing and replacing sections 15.02.120, 15.04.110, 15.06.080,

15.08.080, and 15.16.070, and adding a new section 15.20.190 within Title 15, “Building and Construction” of FCMC to designate Planning Commission as Board of Appeals to hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the building official and the related CEQA finding, including any and all timely submitted correspondence, all information submitted at or prior to the public hearing, and all public comment and testimony presented at the public hearing (collectively, the “Record”).

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY DOES FIND AND ORDAIN as follows:

Section 1. Findings.

The City Council finds that the unique characteristics of the topography and the balance of industrial, commercial, and residential property in the City of Foster City require the adoption and local amendments to certain sections of the 2025 California Building Code.

These modifications are needed and reasonably necessary due to local conditions, and are intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and property in the City.

Findings of Fact
Topographical Conditions. Foster City’s man-made island setting creates a unique development pattern characterized by limited access points, lagoon systems, and constrained rights-of-way. These conditions make the siting, massing, and structural design of buildings closely tied to land use and planning considerations. The Planning Commission, as the body most familiar with land use,

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66 circulation, and site development patterns, is therefore the most appropriate body to evaluate appeals of building code interpretations. This ensures that structural safety decisions are integrated with Foster City’s distinctive landform and access constraints.

Climatic Conditions. The City’s exposure to high winds across the Bay and seasonal rainfall patterns increases risks related to drainage, flooding, and windborne impacts on structures. The Planning Commission’s regular involvement in reviewing site planning and stormwater management matters positions it to more effectively evaluate appeals of building code interpretations that intersect with these climatic hazards. This ensures consistent application of safety requirements across both land use and building regulation.

Geologic Conditions. Foster City is underlain by Bay Mud, subject to liquefaction and seismic risk. Structural safety decisions often cannot be separated from geotechnical and land use considerations, especially in areas requiring deep foundations, soil improvement, or setbacks from lagoon and levee edges. The Planning Commission is uniquely situated to evaluate these appeals because it routinely reviews projects for geotechnical feasibility, shoreline stability, and emergency access. Assigning the Planning Commission as the appeals body ensures that seismic and soil-related building code interpretations are reviewed considering Foster City’s unique subsurface conditions.

Section 2. Amendments to Appeals Provisions. In lieu of establishing a separate local appeals board, the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City is hereby designated and shall serve as the appeals body for purposes of California Code of Regulations, Title 24. Any person aggrieved by a decision, interpretation, or determination made by the Building Official concerning the requirements of Title 24, California Code of Regulations, as adopted and amended by the City, may appeal such decision to the Planning Commission in accordance with the appeal procedures established in this Chapter. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless further appeal is made to the City Council in accordance with the Foster City Municipal Code.

Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act. The adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), in that the adoption of State codes and the local amendments herein described do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to Sections 15061(b) (3) and 15378(b) (5) of the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations).

Section 4. Amendment. Sections 15.02.120,15.04.110, 15.06.080, 15.08.080, and

15.16.070 are hereby repealed and replaced in their entirety and a new section 15.20.190 is added within Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto.

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67 Section 5. The Council finds that these changes are substantially equivalent to changes that were previously filed by the City of Foster City and were in effect as of September 30, 2025, as the City Council had previously established a Board of Appeals but is now designating the Planning Commission as the body that shall convene as the Board of Appeals.

Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council does hereby declare that it should have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 7. Taking Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Section 8. Posting. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall have it posted in three (3) public places designated by the City Council.

This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 2nd day of September 2025, and passed and adopted on the 15th day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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68 Exhibit A
Section 15.02.120 within Chapter 15.02 “Building Code” of Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.02.120 Section 113, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Means of appeals.

Section 113, Chapter 1, Division 2 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
113.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relating to application, and reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, in the event of disagreement with the determination of the Building Official, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five members experienced in building construction. The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The City of Foster City Planning Commission shall convene as the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall consider all evidence or proof submitted and conduct, or cause to be conducted, any investigations or tests it deems necessary and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.
113.2. Limitations on Authority. An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.
113.3 deleted
113.4 deleted”
Section 15.04.110 within Chapter 15.04 “Residential Code”, of Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.110 Section R112, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended— Board of appeals.

Section R112, Chapter 1, Division 2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R112.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relating to application, and reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, in the event of disagreement with the determination of the Building Official, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five members experienced in building construction. The Building

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69 Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The City of Foster City Planning Commission shall convene as the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall consider all evidence or proof submitted and conduct, or cause to be conducted, any investigations or tests it deems necessary and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.

R112.2. Limitations on Authority. An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.

R112.3 deleted
R112.4 deleted”
Section 15.06.080 Section 15.06.080 within Chapter 15.06 “Existing Building Code”, of Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.06.080 Section 112 amended—Means of appeals.

Section 112 of the California Existing Building Code is amended to read as follows:
112.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relating to application, and reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, in the event of disagreement with the determination of the Building Official, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five members experienced in building construction. The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The City of Foster City Planning Commission shall convene as the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall consider all evidence or proof submitted and conduct, or cause to be conducted, any investigations or tests it deems necessary and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.
112.2. Limitations on Authority. An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.
112.3 deleted
112.4 deleted”

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70 Section 15.08.080 of Chapter 15.08 “Mechanical Code”, of Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

15.08.080 Section 107.0, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Board of appeals.

Section 107.0 of the California Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows:
107.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relating to application, and reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, in the event of disagreement with the determination of the Building Official, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five members experienced in building construction. The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The City of Foster City Planning Commission shall convene as the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall consider all evidence or proof submitted and conduct, or cause to be conducted, any investigations or tests it deems necessary and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.
107.2. Limitations of Authority. An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.”
Section 15.16.070 of Chapter 15.16 “Plumbing Code”, of Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

15.16.070 Section 107.0, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Board of Appeals Section 107.0 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
107.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relating to application, and reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, in the event of disagreement with the determination of the Building Official, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five members experienced in building construction. The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The City of Foster City Planning Commission shall convene as the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall consider all evidence or proof submitted and conduct, or cause to be conducted, any investigations or tests it deems necessary and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.

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71 107.2. Limitations of Authority. An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.”
A new section 15.20.190 is hereby added to Chapter 15.20 “Electrical Code” within Title 15, “Building and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code to read as follows:
“Section 89.108.8 amended- Appeals Board.

Section 89.108.8 of the California Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:

89.108.8.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relating to application, and reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, in the event of disagreement with the determination of the Building Official, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five members experienced in building construction. The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The City of Foster City Planning Commission shall convene as the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall consider all evidence or proof submitted and conduct, or cause to be conducted, any investigations or tests it deems necessary and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.

89.108.8.2 deleted

89.108.8.3. Appeals. An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.”

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72 DATE: September 15, 2025

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

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

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by Minute Order, receive and accept this status update on the Parks System Master Plan (PSMP), and provide general policy direction on the preliminary plan guidelines, policies, and parks system recommendations.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Parks System Master Plan (CIP 301-682) is a citywide strategic effort launched in late 2023 to guide future planning, development, and reinvestment in Foster City’s parks and recreation system. Since the last Council update in March 2025, the project has advanced into the plan development phase, with completion of the Needs Assessment, draft vision and goal statements, and preliminary recommendations on park amenities, programs, connectivity, sustainability, and operations. Community engagement continues to play a central role in shaping priorities and identifying system needs.

Over the next several months, the project will enter its final development phase. Next steps include convening additional Task Force meetings, finalizing draft plan content with project phasing and cost considerations, conducting internal staff review of the Administrative Draft, and presenting the full Draft Plan to City Council for consideration

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73 in Winter 2025/26. Staff will continue to engage the community and Task Force throughout this stage to ensure the plan reflects Foster City’s vision and values.

BACKGROUND
Foster City’s parks and recreation system plays a vital role in shaping community identity, promoting health and wellness, and enhancing the quality of life of its residents and visitors. In late 2023, the City launched the PSMP to modernize the park system and plan for future needs. This plan builds on past efforts and aligns with the Parks, Open Space, and Conservation Elements of the City’s General Plan Update.

On December 18, 2023, the City Council authorized the release of a Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) to find a consultant to lead the development of a comprehensive, community-driven, and sustainable PSMP.

After receiving several strong proposals in early 2024, the City selected Wallace Roberts & Todd Design, LLC (WRT) based on their experience, qualifications, and proposed approach. On May 6, 2024, City Council approved a professional services agreement with WRT. Their scope of work includes assessing existing park conditions, engaging the public, developing policies and improvement strategies, and preparing a final, actionable plan.

One of WRT’s first deliverables was the development and execution of a robust Public Participation Plan, outlining a multi-phase strategy to gather inclusive community input through workshops, focus groups, surveys, pop-up intercept events, stakeholder interviews, task force and digital tools. The City Council formally accepted this plan on August 19, 2024, launching Phase I of the project.

The PSMP is designed to guide decision-making for the next 10–20 years. Key focus areas include:
Park access, equity, and inclusiveness
Program offerings and scheduling
Trail connectivity and mobility
Environmental sustainability and climate resilience
Maintenance and operational efficiency
Funding strategies and cost recovery
Capital improvement planning
It also identifies opportunities for acquiring new parkland, enhancing existing spaces, and reprogramming underutilized areas. The PSMP will help guide capital investments, support grant applications, and coordinate planning across City departments—all while adapting to community growth needs and demographic changes.

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74 Staff worked closely with WRT to ensure the plan reflects Foster City’s strategic goals and operations. The PSMP will also support state planning compliance and help meet regional environmental and climate targets.

ANALYSIS
The PSMP has been shaped through a collaborative, inclusive process—combining public input, technical analysis, and long-term planning. Each step, from assessing park conditions to identifying future needs, has helped shape a clear, strategic vision for Foster City’s parks and recreation system.

Public Engagement
Community input has been central to the plan. Outreach was designed to reach a broad cross-section of residents and included:
Pop-up events at major community gatherings (800+ engaged) Focus groups with youth, seniors, and underrepresented groups (38 engaged) In-person public workshops (71 engaged)
Online surveys and 1 statistically valid mailed survey (844 responses) Over 265 park-specific comments via signage prompts
Ongoing guidance from the Parks Master Plan Task Force (18 engaged) This feedback directly informed the vision, goals, and policy recommendations in the plan.

Parks Assessment
In late 2024, WRT conducted a full evaluation of existing parks, looking at access, safety, conditions, comfort, amenities, and environmental features. While many parks are well-used and maintained, several system-wide needs emerged:
More shaded seating and lighting
Improved ADA access and pedestrian connectivity
Expanded programming for all age groups
Solutions to address geese impacts and lagoon water quality issues These findings, combined with community feedback, form the basis of the plan’s draft recommendations.

Parks Level of Service (LOS)
The plan includes a system-wide analysis of park acreage and amenities, measured against local needs and national standards. Currently, Foster City provides 3.2 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, which is considered strong compared to neighboring benchmark cities and given current space constraints. However, to keep pace with

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75 population growth through 2040, an additional 12.9 acres of new parkland would need to be identified to keep pace with growth.

Additionally, the Plan identifies gaps in certain high-demand amenities based on community input, including:
Four (4) pickleball courts
One (1) volleyball court
Four (4) reservable group picnic areas
Filling these gaps is essential to ensuring equitable access to recreational opportunities.

Guidelines, Policies & Actions
The PSMP is guided by six (6) core principles that reflect community values and analysis of current conditions. These guidelines reflect the values and priorities expressed by the community and provide a framework for decision-making moving forward.

Each guideline is supported by specific policies and actions that translate the community’s vision into practical steps, ensuring Foster City’s parks and recreation system continues to evolve in a way that is equitable, resilient, and responsive to future needs.

Guidelines 1 – 6:

1. Foster City’s parks and recreation system is vibrant, comfortable and responsive.

2. Foster City has a connected and accessible parks and recreation system.

3. The Lagoon and Bay are integrated within the community and City’s park system.

4. Foster City has lively and inclusive events and programs.

5. Foster City’s parks and programs are environmentally sustainable.

6. Operational efficiency and economic feasibility are core to park and recreation management in Foster City.

Park-Specific Recommendations
Improvement recommendations have been identified for all parks in Foster City, guided by the plan’s overarching goals, policies, and actions. For five (5) major parks—Leo J.

Ryan, Boothbay, Edgewater, Sea Cloud, and Gull—the plan includes conceptual design illustrations showing opportunities to improve access, recreation, and amenities (Attachment 1). For all other parks, the plan outlines high-level recommendations to guide future upgrades and investments (Attachment 1).

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76 Prioritization and Implementation
A key objective of the PSMP is to ensure that recommendations are actionable and financially feasible. The City and WRT have developed a prioritization and phasing framework to guide implementation over time. Each improvement is scored using criteria such as level of community benefit, feasibility, cost, and alignment with City priorities. Potential improvements were categorized as either a (P) Program/Policy, (C) Capital Improvement, or (S) Straightforward project based on the project’s complexity.

Once order of magnitude costs are established for each improvement, each will be categorized with a range of dollar amounts depending on cost estimates. Prioritization criteria include the following:

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77 Phasing
Funding Strategies
This structure supports transparent, equitable, and adaptable decision-making. The plan also explores a range of funding strategies, including but not limited to:
Park Impact Fees
General Fund contributions
Grants
Cost recovery policies
To ensure long-term sustainability, a Total Cost of Ownership model is being used to assess the full lifecycle costs of maintenance and operations. The preliminary model is shown below and will be presented to Council in a future update.

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78 Plan Development Progress
Since early 2025, the project team has been synthesizing the Needs Assessment results, community input, and policy analysis into draft recommendations and guiding principles. Staff and WRT are currently refining these elements and drafting the full Plan.

Work is also underway to finalize implementation strategies, including funding options, prioritization, and maintenance planning.

Next Steps
In the coming months, the project will move into its final development phase:
Continue Task Force meetings
Finalize draft content, including phasing and cost estimates Conduct internal staff review of the Administrative Draft Present the Draft Plan to City Council for adoption (expected Winter 2025/26) Community engagement will continue throughout to ensure the final plan reflects Foster City’s values and vision for the future.

Staff and WRT are seeking City Council direction and input on the following:

1.Guidelines, Policies & Actions:
oDo you support the Guidelines, Policies & Actions?
oWould you make any changes?

2.System-Wide Recommendations:
oDo you agree with the system-wide recommendations for park acreage and amenities?
oWhat do you think about the identified opportunities for park and open space expansion at Sea Cloud II and Baywinds?

3.Site-Specific Recommendations:
oDo you support the proposed improvements?
oAre there any you’d like to discuss further?

4.Prioritization:
oWhat do you think about the criteria?
oShould they be weighted? If so, does the taskforce-based weighting make sense?
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

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79 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
Facilities and Infrastructure
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DATE: September 15, 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
Tiffany Oren, Recreation Manager
Madeline Koval, Recreation Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF FIFTEEN MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution appointing the following fifteen (15) members to the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) to annual full terms for the 2025-2026 school year.

Name, School, Grade
*Medha Chellapilla, San Mateo High School, 9
*Jakob Gowdy, Hillsdale High School, 11
Arav Gupta, San Mateo High School, 12
*Amperly Hom, San Mateo High School, 12
*Anoushka Kashyap, San Mateo High school, 11
*Navya Kayath, San Mateo High School, 10
*Emily Meng, Burlingame High School, 12
Maanyaa Mishra, San Mateo High School, 10
*Isha Misra, San Mateo High School, 11
*Raneem Motalib, San Mateo High School, 12
Scarlett Pawlick-Ward, San Mateo High School, 10
*Nolan Quan, Hillsdale High School, 11
Sona Rajput, Aragon High School, 11
*Meilin Rife, Aragon High School, 12

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Saachi Sinha, Bowditch Middle School, 8
*Denotes returning members

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff conducted interviews with all new and returning applicants. Staff interviewed 38 applicants for YAC for the 2025-2026 school year. Based on the interview process and evaluation, staff recommend the above 15 applicants be appointed to the YAC for the 2025-2026 school year.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
YAC was developed to encourage greater participation of youth within Foster City. The Committee’s goal is to explore youth/teen issues and report recommendations and results to City Council.

YAC has been operating successfully with 15 members (down from 25), since 2011.

The decrease in committee size was supported by City Council, who felt that this number would continue to effectively involve a large cross section of the youth/teen community.

The YAC size is large enough to efficiently plan and implement activities; all members can actively participate and work as a team; and the Parks and Recreation Department staff liaison is able to spend more time guiding and advising each individual member.

Staff and YAC members saw a need to create the classification of ‘Member-at-Large’ positions due to the overwhelming interest in being involved in YAC activities.

Members-at-Large do not sign the YAC commitment contract and do not have voting privileges. They do, however, attend meetings. The addition of Members-at-Large meets the needs of the Foster City youth when they cannot commit to attending eighty percent of the required committee meetings.

The process of choosing YAC committee members includes reviewing completed application forms and responses to questions that focus on the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities. The following criteria are used to select applicants:
Outstanding level of commitment in previous years serving on the YAC School Representation
Grade Representation
Involvement in community activities

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Interview
This year, staff liaison, Madeline Koval, conducted interviews for YAC. Of the 43 applications received, 38 candidates scheduled for an interview for staff to assess their interest and alignment with the committee's goals. Overall, the process highlighted the importance of effective outreach and careful evaluation to select committee members. 15 YAC applications are recommended for approval
Upon City Council approval, YAC would consist of fifteen active members for the 2025- 26 school year.

Staff recommend that the above applicants be appointed as outlined in this staff report.

California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable

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

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

Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Contract
Attachment 3 - Application

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RESOLUTION NO.____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY

APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF FIFTEEN MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, staff reviewed thirty-eight applicants for the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2025-2026 school year; and
WHEREAS, Fifteen applicants are recommended for appointment and met the minimum requirements; and
WHEREAS, staff conducted interviews of all new and returning applicants; and WHEREAS, selections were made based on the following criteria:
• Outstanding level of commitment in previous years serving on the YAC • School Representation
• Grade Representation
• Involvement in community activities
• Interview
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Council appoint the following fifteen members to the Youth Advisory Committee:

Medha Chellapilla
Jakob Gowdy
Arav Gupta
Amperly Hom
Anoushka Kashyap
Navya Kayath
Emily Meng
Maanyaa Mishra
Isha Misra
Raneem Motalib
Scarlett Pawlick-Ward
Nolan Quan
Sona Rajput
Meilin Rife
Saachi Sinha
to full terms on the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2025-2026 school year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby appoints the above-named applicants for the full term on the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2025-2026 school year.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 15th day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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The City of Foster City
2025 – 2026 Youth Advisory Committee

COMMITEMENT CONTRACT

As a member of the Youth Advisory Committee, I agree to the following:

1. I commit to participate on the Youth Advisory Committee from September 2025 through June 2026.

2. I promise to miss no more than three regularly scheduled meetings.

3. I promise to serve on at least two sub-committees throughout the term.

4. I will observe policies and procedures of the City of Foster City and the Parks and Recreation Department.

I understand that if I fail to meet the above commitments, my continued service with the Foster City Youth Advisory Committee will be reviewed. If the committee members feel it is necessary, a recommendation for removal from the committee may be forwarded to the City Council for review.

YAC Member Signature: Date:

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

YAC Advisor Signature: Date:

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2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Application
Statement of Purpose
The Foster City Youth Advisory Committee shall have the following purpose, power and duties:

1. Foster greater involvement of youth in municipal government and civic affairs.

2. Study problems, activities, and concerns of youth, especially as they relate to municipal programs or projects of the City of Foster City.

3. Hold forums on problems, activities, and concerns of youth, either alone or in conjunction with other governmental agencies and community organizations as the Youth Advisory Committee deems desirable.

4. Recommend the implementation of community programs which the Youth Advisory Committee deems desirable.

5. Review those municipal matters referred to YAC by the City Council or other City Committees and make recommendations to the Council or committees on those matters.

Requirements
To be a member of the Youth Advisory Committee you must:

1. Be a resident of Foster City.

2. Be entering grades 6 though 12 in Fall of 2025.

3. Be available for a team building, leadership training in September.

4. Be available for meetings on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm beginning in September and ending in June.

5. Be willing to attend additional meetings as necessary.

Commitment
As a member of the Youth Advisory Committee you must sign a contract which states you will:

1. Participate on the Committee from September 2025 through June 2026.

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2. Attend meetings and events.

3. Serve on at least two subcommittees throughout the term.

4. Observe all policies and procedures of the City of Foster City and the Parks and Recreation Department.

Please fill out the following:

1. Name:

2. Address:

3. Phone Number:

4. Email Address:

5. Birthdate:

6. School and Grade in Fall 2025:

7. Extra-Curricular Activities:

8. Why do you want to be a member of YAC?

9. What issues would you like to see addressed by YAC?

10. What do you feel you can offer as a member of this committee?

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DATE: September 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager
FROM: Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director
Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services, Community Development SUBJECT: ADDING NEW JOB DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING

INSPECTOR, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL

APPROPRIATION TO HIRE A TEMPORARY PRINCIPAL

BUILDING INSPECTOR AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/EMID Board of Directors (City Council) adopt the attached resolutions approving the new job description of Principal Building Inspector, approving and adopting an amended pay plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 effective September 9, 2025 that includes the Principal Building Inspector, authorizing a temporary position in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 budget, and approving a supplemental appropriation of $169,076.67 to cover the cost of this new position. The source of funding is the General Fund Reserve; however the cost is anticipated to be entirely offset due to plan check fees that will be redirected to the City which would have otherwise been paid directly by the plan check applicants to external consultants. The position has an anticipated duration of three (3) years, with the position and expenditure authority for the position in FY 26-27 through FY 27-28 to be included in the proposed budgets for those respective years.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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The Community Development Department (CDD) is committed to planning, maintaining, and improving the quality of life and public safety of the City in keeping with the vision of the City Council in the General Plan and other measures that reflect the City’s heritage as a Master master-planned community. CDD is comprised of the Planning/Code Enforcement and Building Divisions.

Staff is recommending establishing a three-year temporary Principal Building Inspector position to provide inspection services and plan review. Hiring a temporary position will reduce the reliance on consultants, who are in high demand, but also provide coverage during staff absences and provide a more stable staffing solution, while maintaining service levels and responsiveness.

In November of 2021, the Principal Building Inspector classification was eliminated when the Plans Examiner position was established. Staff is requesting approval of the updated Principal Building Inspector classification at the salary previously set forth in the pay plan, adjusted for cost of living and requesting approval of the amended pay plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 effective September 9, 2025 to include Principal Building Inspector.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Building Division is responsible for ensuring that all construction projects permitted within the City comply with the California Building Code, the Foster City Municipal Code, and all other applicable codes and regulations. The Building Division provides permit intake, plan check, and building inspection services to ensure compliance with the California Health and Safety Codes.

The Building Division has a limited staff comprising of six (6) personnel providing services related to all construction activity in the City, including:
One (1) Chief Building Official (CBO)
One (1) Plans Examiner
Two (2) Permit Technicians
Two (2) Building Inspectors
The limited staff poses a significant challenge in providing continuous and uninterrupted services during staff absences due to vacation, training, illness, as well as during periods when positions are vacant and recruitment is underway. The challenges are especially exacerbated when there is a sudden spike in development activity.

Over the last two (2) years, there have been significant challenges in staffing, including vacancies and staff absences:
The CBO position was vacant from March 19, 2024, until March 17, 2025. The Permit Technician position was vacant from July 10, 2024, until December 2, 2024.

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The Plans Examiner position is currently vacant as of May 30, 2025. The Senior Building Inspector has been on extended leave since June 2, 2025.

When positions are vacant or staff are absent, existing staff must take on additional responsibilities, resulting in operational inefficiencies. Additionally, staff also use on-call building services consultants, including 4Leaf and West Coast Code Consultants (WC3). However, consultant availability has been inconsistent, posing challenges that impact both building inspections and plan review services, which are essential for providing timely customer service to the community.

There are currently several large and complex projects underway in the City that are identified below. This is in addition to numerous additions to homes, modifications to homes, and commercial tenant improvements that occur on a regular basis.

Major Projects Under Construction
City’s new Community Center
Lab Building at 331 Lakeside Dr.
Lab Building at 335 Lakeside Dr.

There are several Tenant Improvement projects anticipated to commence in the next few months, which are identified below:
Visa - Full interior renovation of the twelve-story buildings (M1 & M2 towers) from level 5 through 12, approx. 573,237 square feet.
Osaka Marketplace tenant improvements at Edgewater Shopping Center Staff recommends establishing a three-year temporary Principal Building Inspector position. This position will provide overlap in responsibilities for both the Plans Examiner and Senior Building Inspector, providing flexible coverage across two key (2) essential functions of the building division. Additionally, this position will provide support to key Capital Projects that the City has committed to undertake. Inspection Services: Supervises and participates in major and complex inspections Plan Review: Checks permits, plans, and specifications for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances relating to building construction and conservation.

The position of Principal Building Inspector was previously established and approved by the City Council on June 17, 2019. However, with the departure of the Principal Building Inspector in November 2021, the position was replaced with the Plans Examiner position. Human Resources staff have met with the AFSCME bargaining unit to reestablish the Principal Building Inspector at the same salary level it was set previously, with adjustments based on negotiated cost-of-living adjustments. An amended pay plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 effective September 9, 2025 including the Principal Building Inspector is included for City Council approval.

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recruitment purposes. This position would help:
Provide coverage during staff absences and vacancies.
Reduce reliance on outside consultants, offering a more stable staffing solution. Maintain service levels and responsiveness to increased permit activity.

Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Principal Building
Inspector Monthly
Salary
$11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 $12,948.95 $13,596.41
As noted earlier, the City utilizes third-party consultants, including 4Leaf, Inc. and WC3, to conduct plan checks for large commercial building permits such as Gilead's new buildings. The added position of Principal Building Inspector will allow the CBO to redirect his focus from overseeing and covering inspections during staff absences to conducting large plan checks.

Under the existing agreement, the City retains 35% of plan check fees while the consultant receives 65%. To fund this additional position within the Building Division, the City will begin performing a portion of these plan checks in-house rather than outsourcing them entirely. By doing so, the Building Division will retain the portion of the 65% plan check fees previously paid to the consultant which is anticipated to entirely offset the requested supplemental appropriation. In the five year financial forecast (FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30), staff included (4) potential development projects: the Gilead Campus Expansion including a new 181,000-square-foot Technical Development Center in the main campus and an approximately 200,000-square-foot R&D facility in the Chess Hatch area; approximately 124,395-square-foot R&D building at 388 Vintage Drive, and the Redevelopment of Lantern Cove Apartments.

The three-year temporary Principal Building Inspector position could be partially funded by retaining some of the plan check fees for large-scale development projects in- house. Even though staff is requesting a supplemental appropriation to fund this position, there will be no net fiscal impact due to this increased plan check fees revenue.

California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
Anticipating the newly hired Principal Building Inspector will begin employment with the City by November 1, 2025, the expected cost through the remainder of FY 25-26 will be $169,076.67 (i.e., base salary plus all benefits for eight months). The proposed supplemental appropriation will provide the required position and expenditure authority needed to hire this position. The source of funding is the General Fund Reserve; however the cost is anticipated to be entirely offset due to plan check fees that will be

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redirected to the City. Due to staff vacancies discussed above, plan check applicants pay a portion of their fees directly to external consultants who perform the plan check work. This new position will allow City staff to perform the work, thereby redirecting those fees that would have otherwise been paid directly to external consultants to the City. The redirected revenues are anticipated to offset the cost of the position for no net fiscal impact. The cost of this three-year position in FY 2026-27 through FY 2028-29 will be included in the proposed budgets for those respective years.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Staff Empowerment and Operational Excellence
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – City Resolution
Attachment 2 – EMID Resolution
Attachment 3 – Principal Building Inspector Job Description Attachment 4 – Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 effective September 9, 2025

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RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY ADDING

NEW JOB DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING INSPECTOR AND

AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO HIRE A TEMPORARY

PRINCIPAL BUILDING INSPECTOR AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Building Division in the Community Development Department has limited staff to provide services related to construction activity in the City; and WHEREAS, over the last two years there have been significant challenges in staffing requiring assistance from on-call building services consultants; and WHEREAS, there are several large and complex projects underway and several additional projects anticipated to commence in the next few months; and WHEREAS, the position of Principal Building Inspector was previously established and approved by City Council in June 2019; and
WHEREAS, the position of Principal Building Inspector was replaced by the Plans Examiner position in November 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Foster City must approve the Pay Plan in order for the pay ranges to become effective.

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

1. Approve the new job description for a Principal Building Inspector,

2. Authorize a supplemental appropriation to hire a temporary Principal Building Inspector for a three-year period, including offering full benefits to aid in recruitment, with the estimated FY 25-26 cost of $169,076.67 to be offset by plan check fee revenue, which was previously paid directly to consultants, and costs in FY 2026-2027 through FY 2028-29 be included in future proposed budgets for those respective years; and

3. Approve and adopt the amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 effective September 9, 2025.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 15th day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADDING NEW JOB DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL

BUILDING INSPECTOR AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION

TO HIRE A TEMPORARY PRINCIPAL BUILDING INSPECTOR AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Building Division in the Community Development Department has limited staff to provide services related to construction activity in the Estero Municipal Improvement District; and
WHEREAS, over the last two years there have been significant challenges in staffing requiring assistance from on-call building services consultants; and WHEREAS, there are several large and complex projects underway and several additional projects anticipated to commence in the next few months; and WHEREAS, the position of Principal Building Inspector was previously established and approved by the Board of Directors in June 2019; and WHEREAS, the position of Principal Building Inspector was replaced by the Plans Examiner position in November 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District must approve the pay plan in order for the pay ranges to become effective.

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

1. Approve the new job description for a Principal Building Inspector,

3. Approve and adopt the amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is hereby adopted effective September 9, 2025.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the regular meeting held on the 15th day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

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PRINCIPAL BUILDING INSPECTOR

DEFINITION
Under general direction, the Principal Building Inspector plans, coordinates, directs, and leads the activities of building inspection; performs the more difficult field and administrative work within the area of field inspections; recommends revisions, alterations, and corrections; coordinates activities with internal and external individuals, groups and agencies. This position also reviews and approves plan checks, and answers questions and imparts information pertaining to building codes, regulations, standards and City policies to contractors, engineers, architects and the public.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is advanced-journey level technical expertise and excellent customer service skills. It involves significant interaction and coordination with clients, contractors and other City employees. This position is distinguished from the Senior Building Inspector classification based on the responsibility for coordinating field inspection operations, providing training to less experienced staff, and performing the more complex duties assigned to positions within the series.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Chief Building Official who reports to the Community Development Director on the division’s activities. This classification reports to the Chief Building Official and serves as the principal lead worker of the Building Inspectors’ daily duties. The Chief Building Official provides overall supervision of the Building Inspectors.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Identify and enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and standards violations for conformance with plans and specifications.
Checks permits, plans and specifications for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances relating to building construction and conservation
Provide technical expertise in the review of residential plans and specifications for new construction/alteration/repair of residential and commercial buildings; checks for compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations, and for conformance with applicable codes.
Organize, direct, and lead the assignment of inspection requests for residential and commercial construction and installation; participates in the more difficult field inspections and assists subordinates in resolving the more complex inspection problems; interprets building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes and zoning ordinances to subordinates and the public. Investigate complaints and inspect structures to determine safety of housing or buildings, if required; may inspect and test new and revised electrical appliances and equipment for conformance with local and national standards.
Recommend alterations to correct defects and ensure code specifications; enforces State regulations as they relate to building construction and use; recommends revisions to building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes; assists in detection and prosecution of code violators.

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Develop and implements training procedures for division employees; conducts special studies and analyzes results as needed; writes reports, letters, and other documents; meets with individuals or groups or the public to provide information; makes presentations in order to advise on special problems.
Cross trains Building Division staff in state regulations to ensure that staff is in compliance with California Building Standards and state laws in their plan check reviews Performs other or related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Building codes and related laws and local ordinances including but not limited to: California Building Code; California Residential Code; California Electrical Code; California Plumbing Code; California Mechanical Code; California Energy Code; and California Green Building Code. Principles and practices of building inspection, including current literature and recent developments in the field.
Architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, smoke control, and fire suppression, Stages of construction where defects and violations of building regulations, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes are most readily observed and corrected. Safety rules, regulations, and practices as applied to construction and code enforcement. Methods, practices, materials, principles, techniques, and processes used in building construction, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations.
Federal, state and municipal codes, ordinances, and regulations related to building construction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections; building construction, materials and accepted safety standards; inspection methods and procedures; and elements of effective personnel supervision.

Ability to:
Read and interpret plans and specifications of considerable complexity accurately. Perform complex building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical inspections; interpret and apply provisions of pertinent codes and regulations.
Prepare and present accurate and concise reports.
Acquire and demonstrate skill to organize, direct, and lead the work assignments of others. Establish and assist in developing improvements to computerized Division operations. Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with engineers, architects, contractors and the public.
Attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. A desired course of additional education would include two (2) years of college course work in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Inspection, or completion of an Apprenticeship Program in a building construction related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience including a minimum of two (2) years of full-time plan check experience and two (2) years of progressively increasing responsibility in a variety of municipal building inspection work.

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Substitution:

Each year of college education in building construction, engineering, drafting, architecture or related courses may substitute for a year of experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required at the time of appointment.

For positions where the ability to drive is not an essential function, the employee must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off-site meetings, events, and trainings.
Possession of the International Code Council (I.C.C.) Full Combination Building Inspector Certificate is required at the time of appointment.
Incumbents must acquire an ICC Plans Examiner Certificate within one year of hiring.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

When working in the field environment, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress.

The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 40 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

When working in the field environment, environmental conditions can vary widely and significantly impact job duties including but not limited to exposure to extreme temperatures (heat or cold), wetness, humidity, and potential hazards like moving mechanical parts or hazardous contaminants, uneven or steep terrain, confined spaces, and exposure to loud noises from equipment or machinery.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Title Principal Building Inspector
Classification Code XXX
Classification Established
Classification Revised 7/2025
FLSA Status Exempt
Bargaining Group American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

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City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective September 9, 2025
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 229 Accountant I Other Management E Hourly $47.3245 $49.6907 $52.1752 $54.7840 $57.5232 Monthly $8,202.91 $8,613.05 $9,043.70 $9,495.89 $9,970.69 Yearly $98,434.96 $103,356.66 $108,524.42 $113,950.72 $119,648.26 923 Accountant II Other Management E Hourly $52.5805 $55.2095 $57.9700 $60.8685 $63.9119 Monthly $9,113.95 $9,569.65 $10,048.13 $10,550.54 $11,078.06 Yearly $109,367.44 $114,835.76 $120,577.60 $126,606.48 $132,936.75 516 Accounting Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $37.8250 $39.7163 $41.7021 $43.7872 $45.9766 Monthly $6,556.33 $6,884.16 $7,228.36 $7,589.78 $7,969.28 Yearly $78,676.00 $82,609.90 $86,740.37 $91,077.38 $95,631.33 264 Administrative Assistant I AFSCME NE Hourly $39.1136 $41.0693 $43.1228 $45.2789 $47.5428 Monthly $6,779.69 $7,118.68 $7,474.62 $7,848.34 $8,240.75 Yearly $81,356.29 $85,424.14 $89,695.42 $94,180.11 $98,889.02 263 Administrative Assistant II AFSCME NE Hourly $43.1228 $45.2789 $47.5428 $49.9199 $52.4159 Monthly $7,474.62 $7,848.34 $8,240.75 $8,652.78 $9,085.42 Yearly $89,695.42 $94,180.11 $98,889.02 $103,833.39 $109,025.07 114 Administrative Services Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 111 Assistant City Manager Executive Management E Hourly $121.2618 $127.3249 $133.6911 $140.3757 $147.3945 Monthly $21,018.71 $22,069.65 $23,173.12 $24,331.79 $25,548.38 Yearly $252,224.54 $264,835.79 $278,077.49 $291,981.46 $306,580.56 211 Assistant Engineer Other Management E Hourly $58.3810 $61.3000 $64.3650 $67.5833 $70.9625 Monthly $10,119.37 $10,625.33 $11,156.60 $11,714.44 $12,300.17 Yearly $121,432.48 $127,504.00 $133,879.20 $140,573.26 $147,602.00 225 Assistant Finance Director Other Management E Hourly $85.9297 $90.2262 $94.7375 $99.4744 $104.4481 Monthly $14,894.48 $15,639.21 $16,421.17 $17,242.23 $18,104.34 Yearly $178,733.78 $187,670.50 $197,054.00 $206,906.75 $217,252.05 220 Assistant Planner Other Management E Hourly $51.0417 $53.5938 $56.2735 $59.0872 $62.0416 Monthly $8,847.23 $9,289.59 $9,754.07 $10,241.78 $10,753.88 Yearly $106,166.74 $111,475.10 $117,048.88 $122,901.38 $129,046.53 207 Associate Civil Engineer Other Management E Hourly $64.8690 $68.1124 $71.5180 $75.0939 $78.8486 Monthly $11,243.96 $11,806.15 $12,396.45 $13,016.28 $13,667.09 Yearly $134,927.52 $141,673.79 $148,757.44 $156,195.31 $164,005.09 215 Associate Planner Other Management E Hourly $56.7154 $59.5512 $62.5288 $65.6552 $68.9380 Monthly $9,830.67 $10,322.21 $10,838.33 $11,380.23 $11,949.25 Yearly $117,968.03 $123,866.50 $130,059.90 $136,562.82 $143,391.04 507 Building Inspector AFSCME NE Hourly $53.0918 $55.7464 $58.5337 $61.4604 $64.5334 Monthly $9,202.58 $9,662.71 $10,145.84 $10,653.14 $11,185.79 Yearly $110,430.94 $115,952.51 $121,750.10 $127,837.63 $134,229.47 261 Building Lead Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2008 $46.4108 $48.7313 $51.1679 $53.7263 Monthly $7,661.47 $8,044.54 $8,446.76 $8,869.10 $9,312.56 Yearly $91,937.66 $96,534.46 $101,361.10 $106,429.23 $111,750.70 267 Building Maintenance Worker I AFSCME NE Hourly $37.7454 $39.6327 $41.6143 $43.6950 $45.8798 Monthly $6,542.54 $6,869.67 $7,213.15 $7,573.80 $7,952.50 Yearly $78,510.43 $82,436.02 $86,557.74 $90,885.60 $95,429.98 268 Building Maintenance Worker II AFSCME NE Hourly $41.8639 $43.9571 $46.1550 $48.4628 $50.8859 Monthly $7,256.41 $7,619.23 $8,000.20 $8,400.22 $8,820.22 Yearly $87,076.91 $91,430.77 $96,002.40 $100,802.62 $105,842.67 527 Building Permit Technician I AFSCME NE Hourly $39.1354 $41.0922 $43.1468 $45.3041 $47.5693 Monthly $6,783.47 $7,122.65 $7,478.78 $7,852.71 $8,245.35 Yearly $81,401.63 $85,471.78 $89,745.34 $94,232.53 $98,944.14 544 Building Permit Technician II AFSCME NE Hourly $43.5954 $45.7752 $48.0640 $50.4672 $52.9906 Monthly $7,556.54 $7,934.37 $8,331.09 $8,747.65 $9,185.04 Yearly $90,678.43 $95,212.42 $99,973.12 $104,971.78 $110,220.45 910 Building Serv. Assistant Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $17.39 $18.00 $18.63 $19.28 $19.96 310 Building Services Coordinator AFSCME NE Hourly $37.7454 $39.6327 $41.6143 $43.6950 $45.8798

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City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective September 9, 2025
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Monthly $6,542.54 $6,869.67 $7,213.15 $7,573.80 $7,952.50 Yearly $78,510.43 $82,436.02 $86,557.74 $90,885.60 $95,429.98 312 Building Services Coordinator Assistant Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $19.98 $20.68 $21.40 $22.15 $22.92 309 Building/Fleet Maintance Manager Other Management E Hourly $69.8340 $73.3257 $76.9920 $80.8416 $84.8837 Monthly $12,104.56 $12,709.79 $13,345.28 $14,012.54 $14,713.17 Yearly $145,254.72 $152,517.46 $160,143.36 $168,150.53 $176,558.10 205 Chief Building Official Other Management E Hourly $82.3552 $86.4730 $90.7967 $95.3365 $100.1033 Monthly $14,274.90 $14,988.65 $15,738.09 $16,524.99 $17,351.24 Yearly $171,298.82 $179,863.84 $188,857.14 $198,299.92 $208,214.86 102 Chief of Police Executive Management E Hourly $121.2618 $127.3249 $133.6911 $140.3757 $147.3945 Monthly $21,018.71 $22,069.65 $23,173.12 $24,331.79 $25,548.38 Yearly $252,224.54 $264,835.79 $278,077.49 $291,981.46 $306,580.56 101 City Manager Executive Management E Hourly $162.4565 Monthly $28,159.13
Yearly $337,909.52
920 Clerical Assistant Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $17.39 $18.00 $18.63 $19.28 $19.96 255 Code Enforcement Officer I AFSCME NE Hourly $38.2162 $40.1270 $42.1333 $44.2400 $46.4520 Monthly $6,624.14 $6,955.35 $7,303.11 $7,668.27 $8,051.68 Yearly $79,489.70 $83,464.16 $87,637.26 $92,019.20 $96,620.16 256 Code Enforcement Officer II AFSCME NE Hourly $50.0121 $52.5127 $55.1383 $57.8952 $60.7900 Monthly $8,668.76 $9,102.20 $9,557.31 $10,035.17 $10,536.93 Yearly $104,025.17 $109,226.42 $114,687.66 $120,422.02 $126,443.20 110 Communications Director / City Clerk Executive Management E Hourly $103.6540 $108.8367 $114.2785 $119.9924 $125.9920 Monthly $17,966.69 $18,865.03 $19,808.27 $20,798.68 $21,838.61 Yearly $215,600.32 $226,380.34 $237,699.28 $249,584.19 $262,063.36 266 Communications Manager Other Management E Hourly $58.6402 $61.5722 $64.6508 $67.8833 $71.2775 Monthly $10,164.30 $10,672.51 $11,206.14 $11,766.44 $12,354.77 Yearly $121,971.62 $128,070.18 $134,473.66 $141,197.26 $148,257.20 106 Community Development Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 930 Cross-Connection Control Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $45.0221 $47.2732 $49.6369 $52.1187 $54.7246 Monthly $7,803.83 $8,194.02 $8,603.73 $9,033.91 $9,485.60 Yearly $93,645.97 $98,328.26 $103,244.75 $108,406.90 $113,827.17 913 Department Intern Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly* $17.39 $30.00 234 Deputy City Clerk Other Management NE Hourly $46.9121 $49.2577 $51.7206 $54.3066 $57.0219 Monthly $8,131.43 $8,538.00 $8,964.90 $9,413.14 $9,883.80 Yearly $97,577.17 $102,456.02 $107,578.85 $112,957.73 $118,605.55 109 Deputy City Manager Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 104 Director of Public Works Executive Management E Hourly $111.2734 $116.8371 $122.6790 $128.8130 $135.2536 Monthly $19,287.39 $20,251.76 $21,264.36 $22,327.59 $23,443.96 Yearly $231,448.67 $243,021.17 $255,172.32 $267,931.04 $281,327.49 924 Economic Development Manager Other Management E Hourly $81.3665 $85.4348 $89.7065 $94.1918 $98.9014 Monthly $14,103.53 $14,808.70 $15,549.13 $16,326.58 $17,142.91 Yearly $169,242.32 $177,704.38 $186,589.52 $195,918.94 $205,714.91 512 Engineering Manager Other Management E Hourly $89.8479 $94.3403 $99.0573 $104.0102 $109.2107 Monthly $15,573.64 $16,352.32 $17,169.93 $18,028.43 $18,929.85 Yearly $186,883.63 $196,227.82 $206,039.18 $216,341.22 $227,158.26 503 Equipment Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $39.6296 $41.6111 $43.6917 $45.8763 $48.1701 Monthly $6,869.13 $7,212.59 $7,573.23 $7,951.89 $8,349.48 Yearly $82,429.57 $86,551.09 $90,878.74 $95,422.70 $100,193.81 107 Finance Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 300 Financial Services Manager Other Management E Hourly $74.9790 $78.7279 $82.6643 $86.7975 $91.1374 Monthly $12,996.36 $13,646.17 $14,328.48 $15,044.90 $15,797.15 Yearly $155,956.32 $163,754.03 $171,941.74 $180,538.80 $189,565.79 928 Fleet Supervisor Other Management E Hourly $53.9666 $56.6649 $59.4981 $62.4730 $65.5967 Monthly $9,354.21 $9,821.92 $10,313.00 $10,828.65 $11,370.09Page 2 of 5

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Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Yearly $112,250.53 $117,862.99 $123,756.05 $129,943.84 $136,441.14 925 Housing Coordinator Other Management NE Hourly $58.2330 $61.1446 $64.2018 $67.4119 $70.7825 Monthly $10,093.72 $10,598.40 $11,128.31 $11,684.73 $12,268.97 Yearly $121,124.64 $127,180.77 $133,539.74 $140,216.75 $147,227.60 929 Housing & Sustainability Manager Other Management E Hourly $76.7247 $80.5609 $84.5889 $88.8183 $93.2592 Monthly $13,298.95 $13,963.89 $14,662.08 $15,395.17 $16,164.93 Yearly $159,587.38 $167,566.67 $175,944.91 $184,742.06 $193,979.14 404 Human Resources Analyst Other Management E Hourly $55.7214 $58.5075 $61.4329 $64.5045 $67.7297 Monthly $9,658.38 $10,141.30 $10,648.37 $11,180.78 $11,739.81 Yearly $115,900.51 $121,695.60 $127,780.43 $134,169.36 $140,877.78 252 Human Resources Manager Other Management E Hourly $81.3665 $85.4348 $89.7065 $94.1918 $98.9014 Monthly $14,103.53 $14,808.70 $15,549.13 $16,326.58 $17,142.91 Yearly $169,242.32 $177,704.38 $186,589.52 $195,918.94 $205,714.91 403 Human Resources Technician Other Management NE Hourly $43.7077 $45.8931 $48.1878 $50.5972 $53.1271 Monthly $7,576.00 $7,954.80 $8,352.55 $8,770.18 $9,208.70 Yearly $90,912.02 $95,457.65 $100,230.62 $105,242.18 $110,504.37 238 Information Technology Manager Other Management E Hourly $81.3665 $85.4348 $89.7065 $94.1918 $98.9014 Monthly $14,103.53 $14,808.70 $15,549.13 $16,326.58 $17,142.91 Yearly $169,242.32 $177,704.38 $186,589.52 $195,918.94 $205,714.91 926 Irrigation Technician AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2008 $46.4108 $48.7313 $51.1679 $53.7263 Monthly $7,661.47 $8,044.54 $8,446.76 $8,869.10 $9,312.56 Yearly $91,937.66 $96,534.46 $101,361.10 $106,429.23 $111,750.70 228 Management Analyst Other Management E Hourly $58.2330 $61.1446 $64.2018 $67.4119 $70.7825 Monthly $10,093.72 $10,598.40 $11,128.31 $11,684.73 $12,268.97 Yearly $121,124.64 $127,180.77 $133,539.74 $140,216.75 $147,227.60 233 Management Assistant Other Management E Hourly $39.8212 $41.8123 $43.9029 $46.0980 $48.4029 Monthly $6,902.34 $7,247.47 $7,609.84 $7,990.32 $8,389.84 Yearly $82,828.10 $86,969.58 $91,318.03 $95,883.84 $100,678.03 501 Mechanic I AFSCME NE Hourly $44.7839 $47.0231 $49.3743 $51.8430 $54.4352 Monthly $7,762.54 $8,150.67 $8,558.21 $8,986.12 $9,435.43 Yearly $93,150.51 $97,808.05 $102,698.54 $107,833.44 $113,225.22 520 Office Assistant I AFSCME NE Hourly $31.3595 $32.9275 Monthly $5,435.65 $5,707.43
Yearly $65,227.76 $68,489.20
519 Office Assistant II AFSCME NE Hourly $34.5738 $36.3025 $38.1176 $40.0235 $42.0247 Monthly $5,992.79 $6,292.43 $6,607.05 $6,937.41 $7,284.28 Yearly $71,913.50 $75,509.20 $79,284.61 $83,248.88 $87,411.38 108 Parks & Recreation Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 537 Parks Lead Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2008 $46.4108 $48.7313 $51.1679 $53.7263 Monthly $7,661.47 $8,044.54 $8,446.76 $8,869.10 $9,312.56 Yearly $91,937.66 $96,534.46 $101,361.10 $106,429.23 $111,750.70 308 Parks Maintenance Manager Other Management E Hourly $68.3641 $71.7823 $75.3714 $79.1400 $83.0970 Monthly $11,849.78 $12,442.27 $13,064.38 $13,717.60 $14,403.48 Yearly $142,197.33 $149,307.18 $156,772.51 $164,611.20 $172,841.76 927 Parks Maintenance Supervisor Other Management E Hourly $54.6110 $57.3415 $60.2086 $63.2190 $66.3800 Monthly $9,465.91 $9,939.19 $10,436.16 $10,957.96 $11,505.87 Yearly $113,590.88 $119,270.32 $125,233.89 $131,495.52 $138,070.40 533 Parks Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $32.9833 $34.6325 Monthly $5,717.11 $6,002.97
Yearly $68,605.26 $72,035.60
532 Parks Maintenance Worker I AFSCME NE Hourly $36.3640 $38.1822 $40.0913 $42.0959 $44.2007 Monthly $6,303.09 $6,618.25 $6,949.16 $7,296.62 $7,661.45 Yearly $75,637.12 $79,418.98 $83,389.90 $87,559.47 $91,937.46

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Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 530 Parks Maintenance Worker II AFSCME NE Hourly $40.0913 $42.0959 $44.2007 $46.4107 $48.7312 Monthly $6,949.16 $7,296.62 $7,661.45 $8,044.52 $8,446.74 Yearly $83,389.90 $87,559.47 $91,937.46 $96,534.26 $101,360.90 227 Planning Manager Other Management E Hourly $79.5052 $83.4805 $87.6545 $92.0372 $96.6391 Monthly $13,780.90 $14,469.95 $15,193.45 $15,953.11 $16,750.78 Yearly $165,370.82 $173,639.44 $182,321.36 $191,437.38 $201,009.33 543 Plans Examiner AFSCME NE Hourly $64.5334 $67.7601 $71.1481 $74.7055 $78.4408 Monthly $11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 $12,948.95 $13,596.41 Yearly $134,229.47 $140,941.01 $147,988.05 $155,387.44 $163,156.86 201 Police Captain Other Management E Hourly $102.0676 $107.1710 $112.5296 $118.1561 $124.0639 Monthly $17,691.72 $18,576.31 $19,505.13 $20,480.39 $21,504.41 Yearly $212,300.61 $222,915.68 $234,061.57 $245,764.69 $258,052.91 602 Police Corporal FCPOA NE Hourly $66.5988 $69.9287 $73.4251 $77.0964 $80.9512 Monthly $11,543.79 $12,120.97 $12,727.02 $13,363.38 $14,031.54 Yearly $138,525.50 $145,451.70 $152,724.21 $160,360.51 $168,378.50 541 Police Dispatch Supervisor FCPOA NE Hourly $61.1698 $64.2283 $67.4397 $70.8117 $74.3523 Monthly $1,060.28 $1,113.29 $1,168.95 $1,227.40 $1,288.77 Yearly $12,723.32 $13,359.49 $14,027.46 $14,728.83 $15,465.28 535 Police Lead Dispatcher FCPOA NE Hourly $56.0323 $58.8339 $61.7756 $64.8644 $68.1076 Monthly $9,712.27 $10,197.88 $10,707.77 $11,243.16 $11,805.32 Yearly $116,547.18 $122,374.51 $128,493.25 $134,917.95 $141,663.81 206 Police Lieutenant Other Management E Hourly $88.7533 $93.1910 $97.8505 $102.7430 $107.8802 Monthly $15,383.91 $16,153.11 $16,960.75 $17,808.79 $18,699.23 Yearly $184,606.86 $193,837.28 $203,529.04 $213,705.44 $224,390.82 603 Police Officer FCPOA NE Hourly $60.1914 $63.2010 $66.3610 $69.6790 $73.1629 Monthly $10,433.18 $10,954.84 $11,502.57 $12,077.69 $12,681.57 Yearly $125,198.11 $131,458.08 $138,030.88 $144,932.32 $152,178.83 604 Police Officer Recruit FCPOA NE Hourly $54.5952 $57.3250 Monthly $9,463.17 $9,936.33
Yearly $113,558.02 $119,236.00
517 Police Records Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $38.4535 $40.3762 $42.3950 $44.5148 $46.7405 Monthly $6,665.27 $6,998.54 $7,348.47 $7,715.90 $8,101.69 Yearly $79,983.28 $83,982.50 $88,181.60 $92,590.78 $97,220.24 540 Police Records Supervisor Other Management NE Hourly $53.3208 $55.9868 $58.7861 $61.7254 $64.8117 Monthly $9,242.27 $9,704.38 $10,189.59 $10,699.07 $11,234.03 Yearly $110,907.26 $116,452.54 $122,275.09 $128,388.83 $134,808.34 601 Police Sergeant FCPOA NE Hourly $72.8894 $76.5339 $80.3606 $84.3786 $88.5975 Monthly $12,634.16 $13,265.88 $13,929.17 $14,625.62 $15,356.90 Yearly $151,609.95 $159,190.51 $167,150.05 $175,507.49 $184,282.80 511 Police/Fire Dispatcher FCPOA NE Hourly $50.8230 $53.3641 $56.0323 $58.8339 $61.7756 Monthly $8,809.32 $9,249.78 $9,712.27 $10,197.88 $10,707.77 Yearly $105,711.84 $110,997.33 $116,547.18 $122,374.51 $128,493.25 931 Principal Building Inspector AFSCME E Hourly $64.5334 $67.7601 $71.1481 $74.7055 $78.4408 Monthly $11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 $12,948.95 $13,596.41 Yearly $134,229.47 $140,941.01 $147,988.05 $155,387.44 $163,156.86 250 Principal Management Analyst Other Management E Hourly $77.0147 $80.8654 $84.9087 $89.1541 $93.6118 Monthly $13,349.21 $14,016.67 $14,717.51 $15,453.38 $16,226.05 Yearly $160,190.58 $168,200.03 $176,610.10 $185,440.53 $194,712.54 536 Public Works Lead Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $45.0221 $47.2732 $49.6369 $52.1187 $54.7246 Monthly $7,803.83 $8,194.02 $8,603.73 $9,033.91 $9,485.60 Yearly $93,645.97 $98,328.26 $103,244.75 $108,406.90 $113,827.17 202 Public Works Maintenance Manager Other Management E Hourly $73.5090 $77.1844 $81.0436 $85.0958 $89.3506 Monthly $12,741.56 $13,378.63 $14,047.56 $14,749.94 $15,487.44 Yearly $152,898.72 $160,543.55 $168,570.69 $176,999.26 $185,849.25 213 Public Works Maintenance Superintendent Other Management E Hourly $62.4790 $65.6029 $68.8830 $72.3271 $75.9435 Monthly $10,829.69 $11,371.17 $11,939.72 $12,536.70 $13,163.54 Yearly $129,956.32 $136,454.03 $143,276.64 $150,440.37 $157,962.48 534 Public Works Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $33.5963 $35.2761 Monthly $5,823.36 $6,114.52
Yearly $69,880.30 $73,374.29

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Effective September 9, 2025
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 531 Public Works Maintenance Worker I AFSCME NE Hourly $37.0398 $38.8918 $40.8364 $42.8782 $45.0221 Monthly $6,420.23 $6,741.25 $7,078.31 $7,432.22 $7,803.83 Yearly $77,042.78 $80,894.94 $84,939.71 $89,186.66 $93,645.97 529 Public Works Maintenance Worker II AFSCME NE Hourly $40.8364 $42.8782 $45.0221 $47.2732 $49.6369 Monthly $7,078.31 $7,432.22 $7,803.83 $8,194.02 $8,603.73 Yearly $84,939.71 $89,186.66 $93,645.97 $98,328.26 $103,244.75 265 Recreation Coordinator I AFSCME NE Hourly $42.2057 $44.3160 $46.5318 $48.8584 $51.3013 Monthly $7,315.65 $7,681.44 $8,065.51 $8,468.79 $8,892.23 Yearly $87,787.86 $92,177.28 $96,786.14 $101,625.47 $106,706.70 262 Recreation Coordinator II AFSCME NE Hourly $46.5318 $48.8584 $51.3013 $53.8664 $56.5597 Monthly $8,065.51 $8,468.79 $8,892.23 $9,336.84 $9,803.68 Yearly $96,786.14 $101,625.47 $106,706.70 $112,042.11 $117,644.18 907 Recreation Leader I Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $17.39 $18.00 $18.63 $19.28 $19.96 915 Recreation Leader II Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $18.64 $19.30 $19.96 $20.67 $21.40 908 Recreation Leader III Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $19.98 $20.68 $21.40 $22.15 $22.92 307 Recreation Manager Other Management E Hourly $67.2854 $70.6497 $74.1822 $77.8913 $81.7859 Monthly $11,662.80 $12,245.95 $12,858.25 $13,501.16 $14,176.22 Yearly $139,953.63 $146,951.38 $154,298.98 $162,013.90 $170,114.67 251 Senior Accountant Other Management E Hourly $60.4695 $63.4930 $66.6677 $70.0011 $73.5012 Monthly $10,481.38 $11,005.45 $11,555.73 $12,133.52 $12,740.21 Yearly $125,776.56 $132,065.44 $138,668.82 $145,602.29 $152,882.50 528 Senior Accounting Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $41.7021 $43.7872 $45.9766 $48.2754 $50.6892 Monthly $7,228.36 $7,589.78 $7,969.28 $8,367.74 $8,786.13 Yearly $86,740.37 $91,077.38 $95,631.33 $100,412.83 $105,433.54 204 Senior Civil Engineer Other Management E Hourly $74.5983 $78.3282 $82.2446 $86.3568 $90.6746 Monthly $12,930.37 $13,576.89 $14,255.73 $14,968.51 $15,716.93 Yearly $155,164.46 $162,922.66 $171,068.77 $179,622.14 $188,603.17 253 Senior Human Resources Analyst Other Management E Hourly $64.0810 $67.2851 $70.6494 $74.1819 $77.8910 Monthly $11,107.37 $11,662.75 $12,245.90 $12,858.20 $13,501.11 Yearly $133,288.48 $139,953.01 $146,950.75 $154,298.35 $162,013.28 245 Senior Management Analyst Other Management E Hourly $66.9682 $70.3166 $73.8324 $77.5240 $81.4002 Monthly $11,607.82 $12,188.21 $12,797.62 $13,437.49 $14,109.37 Yearly $139,293.86 $146,258.53 $153,571.39 $161,249.92 $169,312.42 219 Senior Planner Other Management E Hourly $65.2233 $68.4845 $71.9087 $75.5041 $79.2793 Monthly $11,305.37 $11,870.65 $12,464.17 $13,087.38 $13,741.75 Yearly $135,664.46 $142,447.76 $149,570.10 $157,048.53 $164,900.94 247 Social Media / Communication Assistant AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2399 $46.4519 $48.7745 $51.2132 $53.7739 Monthly $7,668.25 $8,051.66 $8,454.25 $8,876.95 $9,320.81 Yearly $92,018.99 $96,619.95 $101,450.96 $106,523.46 $111,849.71 525 Sr. Bldg Inspector AFSCME NE Hourly $58.5337 $61.4604 $64.5334 $67.7601 $71.1481 Monthly $10,145.84 $10,653.14 $11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 Yearly $121,750.10 $127,837.63 $134,229.47 $140,941.01 $147,988.05 518 Sr. Comm. Services Officer AFSCME NE Hourly $40.3180 $42.3339 $44.4506 $46.6731 $49.0068 Monthly $6,988.45 $7,337.88 $7,704.77 $8,090.00 $8,494.51 Yearly $83,861.44 $88,054.51 $92,457.25 $97,080.05 $101,934.14 509 Sr. Engineering Technician AFSCME NE Hourly $47.0983 $49.4532 $51.9259 $54.5222 $57.2483 Monthly $8,163.71 $8,571.89 $9,000.49 $9,450.51 $9,923.04 Yearly $97,964.46 $102,862.66 $108,005.87 $113,406.18 $119,076.46 216 Sr. Systems Analyst Other Management E Hourly $61.4999 $64.5749 $67.8036 $71.1938 $74.7535 Monthly $61.50 $64.57 $67.80 $71.19 $74.75
Yearly $127,919.79 $134,315.79 $141,031.49 $148,083.10 $155,487.28 921 Technology Analyst I Other Management E Hourly $47.8797 $50.2737 $52.7874 $55.4268 $58.1981 Monthly $8,299.15 $8,714.11 $9,149.82 $9,607.31 $10,087.67 Yearly $99,589.78 $104,569.30 $109,797.79 $115,287.74 $121,052.05 922 Technology Analyst II Other Management E Hourly $54.3625 $57.0806 $59.9346 $62.9313 $66.0779 Monthly $9,422.83 $9,893.97 $10,388.66 $10,908.09 $11,453.50 Yearly $113,074.00 $118,727.65 $124,663.97 $130,897.10 $137,442.03 248 Videographer Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly* $20.00 $30.00 Range*

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141

Prepared Date 8/15/2025 City of Foster City, CA
Accounts Payable Check Register

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Accounting Period 2026/2
Report Number 6
Check Number Vendor Name Description
155849 TODD JONES SUMMER DAYS 2025 SOUND SERVICES
3,000.00
Check Date Check Amount
8/15/2025 3,000.00
Submitted for Information:
____________________________________________
Nate Cruz, Finance Director/City Treasurer
CHECKS ON THIS REGISTER PROCESSED AND MAILED ON AUGUST 15, 2025

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Prepared Date 8/28/2025 City of Foster City, CA
Accounts Payable Check Register

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Accounting Period 2026/2
Report Number 7
Check Number Vendor Name Description
155850 AAA WORKSPACE OFFICE SUPPLIES
155851 ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC. FA N MOTOR REPLACEMENT - 501 PILGRIM 155852 AJ APPLIANCE & REFRIGERATION SERVI CE REFRIGERATOR R EPAIR AT THE VIBE 155853 ALBERT WING LEE SMART CONTROLLER REBATE
155854 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. MISCELLA NEOUS SUPPLIES - BUILDING AND VEHICLE

PROGRAM
155855 ANN C. DUSKUS SYNTHETIC TURF REBATE
155856 APEX POWER ELECTR ICAL SUPPLY AND

SOLUTIONS

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - SEWER PROGRAM
155857 APEX TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. CIP678: RECREATION CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT - TESTING & INSPECTION SERVICES: JULY 2025
155858 ASCAP MUSIC LICENSE FEE: FY25/26
155859 AT&T BUSINESS PHON E LINE SERVICES
155860 AWP SAFETY WATER WALL RENTAL - PARKS
155861 AXON ENTERPRISE, I NC. BODY-WORN CAMERAS, TASER DEVICES AND

SERVICES - POLICE DEPARTMENT
155862 BAN SERVICE COMPANY, INC. PEST CONTROL SERVICES
155863 BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRI CT PERMIT TO OPERATE LIFT STATION #22 155864 BAY AREA WATER SUPPL Y & CONSERVATION
AGENCY
FY25/26 1ST QUARTER ASSESSMENT
155865 BAYBASI INC. FY 25/26 NON-PROFIT FUNDING CONTRIBUTION 155866 BKF ENGINEERS CIP695: LIFT STATION 59 EFFLUENT LINE IMPROVEMENTS - ENGINEERING SERVICES: JULY 1,
2025 - JULY 27, 2025
155867 BLANKINSHIP & ASSOCIATES, INC. WATER QU ALITY CONSULTING SERVICES: JULY 2025 155868 BLUETRITON BRANDS IN C 5 GALLON BOTTLED WATER
155869 BRADY COMPANIES, LLC MISCE LLANEOUS SUPPLIES - PARKS PROGRAM 155870 CAL-WEST LIGHTING & SIGNAL MA INTENANCE INC STR EET LIGHT REPAIR 155871 CATHOLIC CHARITIES CYO BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR CAMPS 155872 CELLEBRITE INC INSEYETS UPGRAD E KIT - POLICE DEPARTMENT 155873 CH BULL COMPANY MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - BUILDING PROGRAM 155874 CHEMSEARCH ECOFLOW BIOAMP PROGRAM
155875 CINTAS CORPORATION UNIFORM/LAUNDRY SERVICES
155876 CITY OF BELMONT COUNCIL OF CITIES DINNER MEETING: STACY JIMENEZ,

ART KIESEL, SUZY NIEDERHOFER, PATRICK SULLIVAN,

AND PHOEBE VENKAT
155877 CITY OF SAN MATEO JULY 2025 WAST E WATER TREATMENT PLAN BOND DRAW REF #74
155878 CLARK PEST CONTROL OF STOC KTON INC PEST AWAY SERVICES 155879 COCCONI ELECTRIC COM PANY SUPPLY & LABOR FOR TI RE MACHINE AT CORPYARD 155880 CORE1 SECURITY SERVI CES SECURITY SERVICES FOR SUMMER DAYS 2025 155881 CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT INC OFF-SITE RECORDS STORAGE 155882 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO PUBLIC SAFET Y MESSAGE SWITCH: JULY - SEPTEMBER 2025 155883 CS NOW INC INSTRUCTOR FEE: SCRATCH NINJA
155884 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. GE NERAL BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW, D542: WAVERLY PHASE 3, D548: FAMILY DENTAL, D560: 388 VINTAGE
PARK, D561: GILEAD NRC - 331 LAKESIDE DR, AND D562:

GILEAD NTDC - 335 LAKESIDE DR - PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES : JULY 1, 2025 - JULY 25, 2025
155885 CWEA CERTIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES
155886 DAWUD BREWER EMPLOYEE REIM BURSEMENT: ASSOCIATION OF WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION TRAINING 8/4/2025 -
8/8/2025
155887 DEPENDABLE LOCK AND HARDWARE INC LOCKS AND KEYS
155888 DEWEY PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL - 501 PILGRIM
155889 DISABILITY ACCESS CONSULTANTS LLC ANNUAL DACTRAK SUBSCRIPTION Check Date Check Amount
8/28/2025 8.31
8/28/2025 2,890.00
8/28/2025 600.00
8/28/2025 129.36
8/28/2025 1,182.14
8/28/2025 2,668.00
8/28/2025 135.65
8/28/2025 31,104.54
8/28/2025 451.42
8/28/2025 1,202.29
8/28/2025 5,440.00
8/28/2025 78,864.51
8/28/2025 1,040.00
8/28/2025 1,642.00
8/28/2025 45,432.25
8/28/2025 2,000.00
8/28/2025 6,796.00
8/28/2025 426.25
8/28/2025 52.88
8/28/2025 588.39
8/28/2025 1,515.00
8/28/2025 9,513.00
8/28/2025 1,476.56
8/28/2025 1,588.69
8/28/2025 2,129.91
8/28/2025 676.12
8/28/2025 325.00
8/28/2025 1,418,882.28
8/28/2025 170.00
8/28/2025 2,258.00
8/28/2025 7,065.00
8/28/2025 201.42
8/28/2025 5,074.25
8/28/2025 154.00
8/28/2025 12,120.00
8/28/2025 370.00
8/28/2025 2,428.74
8/28/2025 788.23
8/28/2025 270.00
8/28/2025 2,000.00

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Accounts Payable Check Register

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Accounting Period 2026/2
Report Number 7
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 155890 DOMESTIC TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE TRAINING FOR 1 PUBLIC

WORKS EMPLOYEE
155891 ERLER & KALINOWSKI, INC. CIP652: WASTEW ATER TREATMENT PLAN MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS - ENGINEERING OVERSIGHT: JULY 2025
155892 ELAINE POLLARD RENTAL FEE REFUND
155893 ELDORADO FORKLIFT COMPANY MISCELLA NEOUS SUPPLIES & LABOR - VEHICLE

PROGRAM
155894 ELITE GENERAL CONSTRUCT ION INC. AFTER HOURS BROKEN DOOR REPAIR - 833 GULL 155895 ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DI STRICT WATER SERVICES: JULY 2025 155896 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS & IRRIGATION SUPPLIES -

PARKS AND WATER PROGRAM
155897 FORELAND PARTS INC. AUTO PARTS
155898 FOSTER CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY25/26 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 155899 GANG XIONG SOLAR REBATE
155900 GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVI CES, INC CITY CLER K BEST PRACTICES TRAINING 7/7/2025 155901 GRAINGER MISCELLANEOUS SUPPL IES - BUILDING, PARKS, SEWER,

AND STREET PROGRAM
155902 GRIDIRON TRAINING POST TR AINING FOR POLICE EMPLOYEES 155903 GRIFFIN STRUCTURES INC CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES: CIP678 - RECREATION CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT: JULY
2025
155904 GROUP4 ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH CONSTRUCTION SUPPO RT SERVICES: CIP678 - RECREATION CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT: JULY
2025
155905 HAYWARD SOFTBALL UMPIRES ASSO CIATION ADULT SOFTBALL UMPIRES 155906 HIP HOUSING AFFORDABLE VENT URES INC HIP MANAGEMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FEE:

AUGUST 2025
155907 HIROKI SATO CLASS REFUND: TENNIS
155908 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES MISCELLA NEOUS SUPPLIES - BUILDING, SEWER, STREET, WATER, AND VEHICLE PROGRAM; POLICE

DEPARTMENT KITCHEN & BATHROOM PROJECT
155909 HOME SERVICE AUTO DE TAILING SPRAY PAINT REMOVAL 155910 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTROL PRODUCTS INC MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - STREET PROGRAM 155911 JAY MARLETTE VISION REIMBURSEMENT
155912 JIM & RACHELLE VIER KE FINAL UTILITY BILL CREDIT BALANCE REFUND 155913 JULIO CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES JANITORIAL SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL JANITORIAL CLEANING AT CITY HALL (2ND FLOOR): AUGUST 2025;
SUMMER DAYS 2025 EVENT CLEANING SERVICES
155914 KELANIA BELEN PHANTH AVONG UTILITY BOX ART PR OJECT ARTIST STIPEND 155915 KEVIN KASHIWAHARA BAC KGROUND INVESTIGATION
155916 KIMIYA BUNGER CLASS REFUND: LA NDO ENGINEERING & ROBOTICS 155917 KIS BARRACUDA BACKUP SERVER
155918 LANGUAGE LINE SER VICES LANGUAGE LINE TRANSLATION SERVICES 155919 LOCKWORKS UNLIMITED LOCKS & KEYS
155920 MCK SERVICES, INC TEMP HYDRANT METER REFUND
155921 MELP/ABLECLOSET FY25/26 NON-PROFIT FUNDING CONTRIBUTION 155922 METRO LIGHTING LIGHTING SUPPLIES
155923 MISSION CLOUD SERVICES, INC CALOPPS SUPPORT - AMAZ ON WEB SERVICES: JULY 2025
155924 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY-UNIFORM LAUNDRY SERVICES
155925 MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQ UIPMENT INC. MISCELLANEOU S SUPPLIES - SEWER PROGRAM 155926 NATALIE BRAEGGER CLASS REFUND: VOLLEYBALL
155927 NEARMAP US, INC. NEARMAP VERTICAL FOR GOVERNMENT ANNUAL

SUBSCRIPTION
155928 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES
155929 OGAWA-MUNE INC PLANT MATERIALS
155930 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE: 9/1/2025 - 11/30/2025 155931 PACIFIC COAST PETROLEUM, INC GAS
155932 PACIFIC GAS & EL ECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRICITY & GAS 8/28/2025 2,800.00
8/28/2025 1,186.64
8/28/2025 952.38
8/28/2025 2,270.76
8/28/2025 340.00
8/28/2025 130,861.24
8/28/2025 1,366.91
8/28/2025 319.34
8/28/2025 2,100.00
8/28/2025
1,000.00
8/28/2025 120.00
8/28/2025 3,496.80
8/28/2025 1,300.00
8/28/2025 90,460.95
8/28/2025 67,881.90
8/28/2025 2,337.00
8/28/2025 5,840.05
8/28/2025 29.44
8/28/2025 10,363.85
8/28/2025 350.00
8/28/2025 204.80
8/28/2025 200.00
8/28/2025 101.62
8/28/2025 27,472.00
8/28/2025 500.00
8/28/2025 750.00
8/28/2025 350.00
8/28/2025 27,380.00
8/28/2025 1,171.24
8/28/2025 91.83
8/28/2025 1,994.84
8/28/2025 2,700.00
8/28/2025 491.99
8/28/2025 6,524.41
8/28/2025 469.76
8/28/2025 810.69
8/28/2025 48.00
8/28/2025 15,296.79
8/28/2025 347.95
8/28/2025 739.50
8/28/2025 1,013.43
8/28/2025 17,077.51
8/28/2025 125,235.40

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Accounts Payable Check Register

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Accounting Period 2026/2
Report Number 7
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 155933 PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATI ON, INC (5) SH ARP COPIERS 155934 PACKET FUSION ZOOM PHONE OVERAGE CHARGE
155935 PENINSULA MUSICAL ARTS ASSOCIATION FY 25/26 NON-PROFIT FUNDING CONTRIBUTION 155936 PETERSON CAT WATER PUMP REPAIR & PARTS
155937 PLUG IT PRODUCTS CORP. MULTI PLUGS & INFLATION HOSES 155938 POLARIS BUILDING MAINTENANCE INC EXTERIOR WINDOWS CLEANING - 501 PILGRIM 155939 POLLARDWATER MISCELLANEOUS SU PPLIES - WATER PROGRAM AND

OPTICAM FOR BUILDING PROGRAM
155940 PLAN JPA POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE

NETWORK
GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS - JULY 2025
155941 PREFERRED ALLIA NCE "DOT" COMPLIANCE EXPENSES - JULY 2025 155942 PRUDENTIAL CLEANROOM SERVICES TOWEL/UNIFORM LAUNDRY SERVICES 155943 RIGHT ON CONSTRUCTION, INC. CURB & GUTTER INSTA LLATION AT BAYWINDS PARK 155944 SAMARITAN HOUSE FY25/26 NON-PROFIT FUNDING CONTRIBUTION 155945 SFPUC - WATER WATER PURCHASE: 7/12/25-8/12/25
155946 SAN MATEO COUNTY CONTROLLER'S OFFICE PAR KING CITATION PROCESSING - JULY 2025 155947 SAN MATEO COUNTY ENVIRONMENTA L HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 155948 SAN MATEO COUNTY HEALTH DEPT PORTABLE WATER LAB TEST 155949 SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CRIME LAB FEES 155950 SAN MATEO DAILY JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT: FY25/26 GANN LIMIT 155951 SAN MATEO LAWN MOWER SHOP MISCE LLANEOUS SUPPLIES - VEHICLE PROGRAM 155952 SAN MATEO LOCK WORKS INC. LOCKS AND KEYS
155953 SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY COMMUNITY EDUCATION

FOUNDATION
FY25/26 NON-PROFIT FUNDING CONTRIBUTION
155954 SERVICE PRESS INC. BUSINESS CARDS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AND RECEIPT BOOKS FOR

POLICE DEPARTMENT
155955 SILVERADO CONTRACTORS, IN C TEMP HYDRANT METER REFUND 155956 SONG LI CLASS REFUND: LANDO WORLD BUILDING WITH CLAY 155957 STANFORD UNIVERSITY LEAD PR OGRAM FEES FOR POLICE CHIEF 155958 STEVE OKAMOTO PACKAGING MATERIAL AND SHIPPING REIMBURSEMENT - SISTER CITY INAGI VISIT
155959 SUMMIT AUTO BODY & PAINTING REPAIR & PARTS FOR TRUCK #40 155960 SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS, INC. RIMS CONF ERENCE REGISTRATION FOR POLICE

EMPLOYEES
155961 TELECOMMUNICATION S ENGINEERING RADI O EQUIPMENT FEES 155962 THE EDCCO GROUP SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES: FY25/26 155963 THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 155964 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO PAINT
155965 THOMAS SARSFIELD INSTRUCTOR FEE: TENNIS
155966 TIFCO INDUSTRIES MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - VEHICLE PROGRAM 155967 TOWNE FORD SALES AUTO PARTS
155968 TRACKER, A DIVISION OF C2, LLC. PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE: 6/30/2025 - 6/29/2026
155969 TURBO DATA SYSTEM, INC. CITA TION PROCESSING - JULY 2025 155970 UNDERGROUND REPUBLIC WATER WORKS MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - WATER PROGRAM 155971 VERITIV OPERATING COM PANY JANITORIA L SUPPLIES
155972 WE GO LOGO REFLECTIVE SAFET Y VESTS FOR SUMMER DAYS EVENT 155973 WESTCOAST PLUMBING SERVICE INC. WATER HEATER REPAIR - 501 PILGRIM 8/28/2025 37,734.37
8/28/2025 8.17
8/28/2025 1,000.00
8/28/2025 3,380.86
8/28/2025 9,075.70
8/28/2025 1,995.00
8/28/2025 9,401.78
8/28/2025 1,264.49
8/28/2025 282.10
8/28/2025 314.68
8/28/2025 6,000.00
8/28/2025 20,000.00
8/28/2025 1,310,454.66
8/28/2025 1,066.40
8/28/2025 1,294.00
8/28/2025 2,386.00
8/28/2025 3,678.00
8/28/2025 1,008.00
8/28/2025 224.08
8/28/2025 82.22
8/28/2025 5,000.00
8/28/2025 405.68
8/28/2025 2,542.08
8/28/2025 350.00
8/28/2025 4,800.00
8/28/2025 177.34
8/28/2025 3,225.50
8/28/2025 2,750.00
8/28/2025 4,231.00
8/28/2025 27,920.00
8/28/2025 965.00
8/28/2025 5,565.08
8/28/2025 2,770.60
8/28/2025 774.90
8/28/2025 167.53
8/28/2025 4,860.00
3,694,313.97
Submitted for Information:
____________________________________________
Nate Cruz, Finance Director/City Treasurer
CHECKS ON THIS REGISTER PROCESSED AND MAILED ON AUGUST 28, 2025 8/28/2025 102.08
8/28/2025 1,701.88
8/28/2025 6,363.92
8/28/2025 231.66
8/28/2025 750.00

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