CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2025
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of October 20, 2025 of the City Council of the City of Foster City, sitting as said Council and as ex officio the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez.
This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
The Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary called the roll:
PRESENT:
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager ; Benjamin Stock , City Attorney/District Legal Counsel ; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director ; Cory Call, Police Chief; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Frank Fanara, Parks Manager; Laura Galli, Engineering Manager; Yelena Cappello, Principal Management Analyst; Nori Jabba, Housing and Sustainability Manager; Katherine Estrada, Deputy City Clerk; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; Ryan Michelsen, Video Technician; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION FROM SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES ON FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 ANNUAL REPORT.
Stephanie Saba, Foster City Library Branch Manager, from the San Mateo County Library presented the San Mateo County Libraries Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report.
PUBLIC
Shawn Mooney addressed the City Council via email regarding the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel , seconded by Councilmember/Director Niederhofer, and carried unanimously , 5-0-0, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:
City/EMID Consent Calendar
1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025;
2. City Resolution No. 2025-81, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving an Agreement with a Plus Tree, Inc. For Routine Park Tree Maintenance Services: $50,000 FY 2025- 26, $51,500 FY 2026- 27, $53,045 FY 2027-28, with Two Optional One- Year Extensions Through June 30, 2030; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; and Finding the Approval of the Agreement Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and Section 15304 (Class 4);”
3. City Resolution No. 2025-82, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Accepting the Work by MCK Services, Inc. For CIP 301- 722 Street Rehabilitation (2024- 2025) and Directing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion (CEQA Status: Exempt from CEQA Under Sectio n 15061(B)(3) and 15301(C) – Existing Facilities);”
4. City Resolution No. 2025-83, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Amendment 1 to the Task Order with Consor PMCM, Inc. (Consor) for Construction Management and Inspections Services for the Fuel Systems Improvements Project (CIP 301-700) in the Amount of $114,640; a Supplemental Appropriation of $114,640 to (CIP 700) Account Number 301-0910-700-4251; and Finding the Approval Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3);”
5. EMID Resolution No. 3822, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Amendment 1 to the Task Order with Consor PMCM, Inc. For Construction Management and Inspections Services for the Fuel Systems Improvements Project (CIP 301-700) in the Amount of $114,640; a Supplemental Appropriation of $114,640 to Account Number 301- 0910-700- 4251; and Finding the Approval Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3);”
6. EMID Resolution No. 3823, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Execution of Task Order 2025- 03 with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. in the Amount of $69,900 to Develop the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan; Approving a Project Contingency in the Amount of $14,000 with Authority Given to the District Manager to Execute Contract Amendments Up to the Contingency Amount; and Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282 (v) of the CEQA Guidelines”; and
7. EMID Resolution No. 3824, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Equipment Prepurchase Package and Authorizing the Call for Bids for Seven (7) Emergency Generator Systems and Seven (7) Automatic Transfer Switches for the Em ergency Generator Replacements Project (CIP 455- 705) and Finding That the Project is Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15302 (Class 2).”
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
UPDATING THE POLICY STATEMENT OF THE CITIZENS SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-84.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Jimenez removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Venkat.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Venkat, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2025- 84, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Updating the Policy Statement of the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee,” with amendments to the Policy Statement to reduce the number of terms for committee members from three (3) to two (2) to align with other citizen advisory committees and commissions and to reserve one (1) of the seven (7) at large seats on the committee to a designated youth member seat.
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH CAL -WEST LIGHTING & SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $172,450 AND BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE (FY 2026/27 - FY 2030/31); AND
FINDING THE APPROVAL EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061(B)(3) AND 15301(C)—EXISTING FACILITIES. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-85.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Jimenez removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Sullivan.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Vice Mayor Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2025- 86, “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of Agreements with Cal-West Lighting & Signal Maintenance, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $172,450 and Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Traffic Signal & Lighting Maintenance (FY 2026/27 - FY 2030/31); and Finding the Approval Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) and 15301(C)—Existing Facilities.”
NEW BUSINESS
JOINT LETTER FROM CITY OF FOSTER CITY AND CITY OF SAN MATEO TO THE
SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING E -BIKE EDUCATION SAFETY FOR STUDENTS. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2049.
The following people addressed the City Council via email:
1. Yiming Luo; and
2. Evan Adams.
The following people addressed the City Council in person:
1. Michael Crocker; and
2. Diego Ochoa, San Mateo-Foster City School District Superintendent.
The following people addressed the City Council via teleconference:
1. Yiming Luo;
2. Mike Swire;
3. Seema Patel; and
4. Pablo.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Niederhofer, and carried, 3-2-0, Councilmember Sullivan and Councilmember Venkat voted “no,” adopting Minute Order No. 2049, approving the Joint Letter from City of Foster City and City of San Mateo to the San Mateo-Foster City School District Regarding E-Bike Education Safety for Students.
REPORTS
COMMUNITY CENTER REBUILD PROJECT (CIP 301 -678) GENERAL UPDATE .
MINUTE ORDER NO. 2050.
Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Niederhofer , seconded by Vice Mayor Kiesel , and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2050, receiving and accepting the update report on the Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678).
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on September 30, 2025, and ACH were processed on October 3, 2025.
CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND
REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager Chatwin wished a happy Diwali to those who celebrate.
Councilmember/Director Venkat stated she attended the Foster City Village IHOP Breakfast on October 13. She congratulated the Foster City Chamber Foundation for hosting their first Fostober Fest event on October 18. On October 19, she attended the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) Youth Climate Rally at San Mateo’s Central Park . She wished a happy Diwali to those who celebrate.
Councilmember/Director Niederhofer stated she attended the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Open House on October 11. On October 19, she co-hosted a coffee chat with San Mateo County Supervisor Corzo . She reminded the public that the annual Halloween Spooktacular Festival will be held on October 25 at Leo Ryan Meadow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and pre-registration is required.
Councilmember/Director Sullivan stated he attended the 2025 League of California Cities Conference from October 8- 10. On October 18, he attended the Foster City Chamber Foundation’s Fostober Fest.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Kiesel stated he attended the 2025 League of California Cities Conference on October 8-10.
Mayor/President Jimenez stated she attended the 2025 League of California Cities Conference on October 8-10. On October 15, she attended the final session of the 2025 Civics Academy, and thanked the Communications /City Clerk and Administrative Services staff for hosting the session. On October 16, she attended the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) Board meeting. On October 19, she attended the coffee chat hosted by Councilmember Niederhofer and Supervisor Corzo. She congratulated the Foster City Chamber Foundation on a successful Fostober Fest event.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Jimenez recessed the meeting into Closed Session for:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4) (One Potential Case); and
2. Report Out from Closed Session.
Meeting recessed into Closed Session at 7:58 p.m. and reconvened at 8:14 p.m.
City Attorney/District Legal Counsel Stock reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Jimenez adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.