DATE: October 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, District Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant District City Manager
FROM: Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director
Zaheed Danish, Maintenance Manager
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: SAN MATEO COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT – FY 2025-2028
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMCMVCD) for FY 2025-2028 for mosquito abatement services in an amount not to exceed $55,000 annually.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of these services with SMCMVCD is to provide additional mosquito abatement to protect Foster City residents from mosquitoes and their associated diseases. The services covered by the agreement relate to Foster City’s unique storm drain system, which, due to topographic constraints, always contains standing water. As a result, in addition to the standard service provided by SMCMVCD within San Mateo County, SMCMVCD also treats over 2,000 catch basins in Foster City.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
SMCMVCD is an independent special district formed by the residents of San Mateo County in 1916 to control mosquitoes and protect the health and comfort of local residents. The District is primarily funded by property taxes and is governed by a 21-
member Board of Trustees, consisting of one representative from each city in the County and one representing the County at large. The City Council appointed Foster City resident Paul Norton to represent Foster City on the Board of Trustees through December 2027.
Foster City has contracted with the SMCMVCD for over 40 years to provide mosquito prevention services over and above those basic services provided countywide. Typically, contracts have been completed on an annual basis; however, entering into a three-year agreement is more administratively efficient.
The additional services provided have been necessary due to Foster City’s unique drainage system. While some systems dry out during certain times of the year, Foster City's drainage infrastructure was designed to remain “wet” year-round as a result of its unique topography. The continuous presence of standing water necessitates the treatment of all 2,000+ catch basins located throughout Foster City. The proposed not- to-exceed amount of $55,000 annually accounts for all labor, equipment, materials, and operational costs associated with providing these enhanced mosquito deterrent services.
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
The agreement with SMCMVCD for FY 2025-2028 for mosquito abatement services is in an amount not to exceed $55,000 annually. Funding is available in Account No. 001- 0920-431-42-51.
CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Facilities and Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Agreement