Agenda packet — Foster City City Council, November 3, 2025 (part 4 of 4)

8.1 Attachment 3 - Comparison of Budget vs Actual and Prior Year's Revenues

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FY 2024-25 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL YR OVER YR % OF BUDGET % OF BUDGET ABOVE (BELOW) FY 2024-25 FY 2023-24 FY 2022-23 FAVORABLE % FY 2024-25 FY 2023-24 ADOPTED ANNUAL BUDGET 12 MONTHS 12 MONTHS 12 MONTHS (UNFAVORABLE) INCREASE 12 MONTHS 12 MONTHS Fund BUDGET ACTUAL $ % AS OF 6/30/2025 AS OF 6/30/2024 AS OF 6/30/2023 VARIANCE (DECREASE) AS OF 6/30/2025 AS OF 6/30/2024

CITY OF FOSTER CITY/ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COMPARISON OF BUDGET VS. PROJECTED ACTUAL REVENUES

BUDGET VS ACTUAL & CURRENT VS PRIOR
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
132 SMIP FEE 620$ 3,583$ 2,963 $ 477.9% 3,583 $ 416 $ 222 $ 3,167 $ 761.3% 577.9% 67.1% 133 CRV GRANT FUND 8,740 $ 8,996 $ 256 $ 2.9% 8,996 $ 8,984 $ 8,910 $ 12 $ 0.1% 102.9% 102.8% 134 CURBSIDE RECLYCLING 23,550 $ 26,373 $ 2,823 $ 12.0% 26,373 $ 24,775 $ 35,414 $ 1,598 $ 6.5% 112.0% 109.6% 135 GREEN BUILDING FEE 900 $ 1,449$ 549 $ 61.0% 1,449 $ 747 $ 789 $ 702 $ 94.0% 161.0% 83.0% 136 MEASURE W 486,500$ 483,274 $ (3,226) $ (0.7%) 483,274 $ 476,881 $ 442,708 $ 6,393 $ 1.3% 99.3% 122.5% 137 COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEE (5) 16,400 $ 247,049 $ 230,649 $ 1406.4% 247,049 $ 4,888,484$ 17,093 $ (4,641,435)$ (94.9%) 1506.4% 33030.3% 138 TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE 3,600 $ 11,073 $ 7,473 $ 207.6% 11,073 $ 10,790 $ 6,799 $ 283 $ 2.6% 307.6% 539.5% 139 WORKFORCE HOUSING 676,262 $ 675,209 $ (1,053) $ (0.2%) 675,209 $ 632,613 $ 292,300 $ 42,596 $ 6.7% 99.8% 101.1% 140 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT-WORKFORCE HOUSING 28,900 $ 24,602 $ (4,298) $ (14.9%) 24,602 $ 23,577 $ 22,418 $ 1,025 $ 4.3% 85.1% 84.5% 141 SB1383 IMPLEMENTATION 500 $ 3,125$ 2,625 $ 525.0% 3,125 $ 94,628 $ 1,273 $ (91,503) $ (96.7%) 625.0% 47314.0% 142 PARK FACILITIES IMPACT FEE - $ 11,636$ 11,636 $ - 11,636 $ 568,798 $ - $ (557,162)$ (98.0%) - - 143 PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE - $ 2,784$ 2,784 $ - 2,784 $ 61,579 $ - $ (58,795)$ (95.5%) - - 144 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE - $ 8,718$ 8,718 $ - 8,718 $ 192,840$ - $ (184,122)$ (95.5%) - - 145 LOCAL HOUSING TRUST (8) 500,000 $ - $ (500,000)$ (100.0%) - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 6, 149,691$ 7,467,720 $ 1,318,029 $ 21.4% 7,467,720 $ 12,104,334 $ 5,927,525 $ (4,636,614) $ (38.3%) 121.4% 239.5% 230 LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND - 2020 GO BONDS 4,089,500 $ 4,358,514 $ 269,014 $ 6.6% 4,358,514 $ 4,409,256 $ 4,216,688 $ (50,742) $ (1.2%) 106.6% 109.9% 231 LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND - 2023 GO BONDS 471,245 $ 235,228 $ (236,017) $ (50.1%) 235,228 $ 231,466 $ - $ 3,762$ 1.6% 49.9% -

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
301 CIP PROJECTS-CITY (5) 2,892,650 $ 5,210,692 $ 2,318,042 $ 80.1% 5,210,692 $ 4,767,085 $ 2,602,702 $ 443,607 $ 9.3% 180.1% 210.0% 326 CAPITAL ASSET ACQUISITION AND REPLACEMENT FUND (5) 975,255$ 1,495,795$ 520,540 $ 53.4% 1,495,795 $ 1,297,873 $ 1,838,554 $ 197,922 $ 15.2% 153.4% 104.6% 327 LEVEE PROJECT FUND -$ 155,167$ 155,167 $ - 155,167 $ 124,815 $ 665,123 $ 30,352 $ 24.3% - 2400.3% 328 LEVEE PROJECT FUND - 2023 GO Bonds -$ - $ - $ - - $ 5,031,254$ - $ (5,031,254)$ (100.0%) - - TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS 3,867,905 $ 6,861,654 $ 2,993,749 $ 77.4% 6,861,654 $ 11,221,027 $ 5,106,379 $ (4,359,373) $ (38.9%) 177.4% 319.2%

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
401 WATER REVENUE (6) 18, 959,000$ 19,732,717 $ 773,717 $ 4.1% 19,732,717 $ 19,108,497 $ 16,536,389 $ 624,220 $ 3.3% 104.1% 104.4% 405 WATER CIP -$ 6,424$ 6,424 $ - 6,424 $ 11,909 $ 15,186 $ (5,485) $ (46.1%) - - 408 WATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 456,767 $ 456,767 $ - $ - 456,767 $ 448,097 $ 518,359 $ 8,670 $ 1.9% 100.0% 100.0% 409 WATER CONNECTION FEES (5) 32,800 $ 87,661 $ 54,861 $ 167.3% 87,661 $ 49,158 $ 81,215 $ 38,503 $ 78.3% 267.3% 6.0% 451 WASTEWATER REVENUE (5) 22, 404,000$ 25,229,159 $ 2,825,159 $ 12.6% 25,229,159 $ 24,287,239 $ 21,605,924 $ 941,920 $ 3.9% 112.6% 112.8% 453 WASTEWATER RATE STABILIZATION - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 454 SM-FC PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LOAN - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 455 WASTEWATER CIP - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 456 WASTEWATER PLANT EXPANSION 636 $ 2,853$ 2,217 $ 348.6% 2,853 $ 2,797 $ 2,715 $ 56 $ 2.0% 448.6% 439.8% 458 WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 462,234 $ 462,234 $ - $ - 462,234 $ 342,955 $ 271,126 $ 119,279 $ 34.8% 100.0% 100.0% 459 WASTEWATER NOTES/WIFIA LOAN/SRF LOAN (5,6) 1,900,000$ 5,283,253 $ 3,383,253 $ 178.1% 5,283,253 $ 5,884,510 $ 390,182 $ (601,257) $ (10.2%) 278.1% - 460 WASTEWATER CONNECTION FEES (7) 8,936,837 $ 275,348 $ (8,661,489) $ (96.9%) 275,348 $ 16,015 $ 18,166 $ 259,333 $ 1619.3% 3.1% 0.2% 461 STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 53,152,274 $ 51,536,416 $ (1,615,858) $ (3.0%) 51,536,416 $ 50,151,177 $ 39,439,262 $ 1,385,239 $ 2.8% 97.0% 99.5%

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
501 VEHICLE RENTAL FUND 2,150,834 $ 2,588,006 $ 437,172 $ 20.3% 2,588,006 $ 2,337,218 $ 2,255,954 $ 250,788 $ 10.7% 120.3% 113.5% 502 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 868,562 $ 1,096,952$ 228,390 $ 26.3% 1,096,952 $ 626,962 $ 793,808 $ 469,990 $ 75.0% 126.3% 214.6% 503 SELF INSURANCE FUND 2,106,723 $ 2,116,783 $ 10,060 $ 0.5% 2,116,783 $ 1,554,463 $ 1,223,670 $ 562,320 $ 36.2% 100.5% 100.7% 504 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2,917,812 $ 3,133,883 $ 216,071 $ 7.4% 3,133,883 $ 2,973,910 $ 2,736,141 $ 159,973 $ 5.4% 107.4% 108.1% 505 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 3,735,769 $ 4,089,358 $ 353,589 $ 9.5% 4,089,358 $ 4,107,704 $ 3,766,573 $ (18,346) $ (0.4%) 109.5% 109.5% 507 LONGEVITY RECOGNITION PLAN 313,500 $ 350,367 $ 36,867 $ 11.8% 350,367 $ 374,053 $ 306,204 $ (23,686) $ (6.3%) 111.8% 117.2% 508 PEMHCA FUND 474,980 $ 559,137 $ 84,157 $ 17.7% 559,137 $ 579,697 $ 403,024 $ (20,560) $ (3.5%) 117.7% 128.0% 509 COMPENSATED ABSENCES FUND 117,300$ 206,552 $ 89,252 $ 76.1% 206,552 $ 742,701 $ 667,914 $ (536,149) $ (72.2%) 176.1% 117.5% TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 12,685,480 $ 14,141,038 $ 1,455,558 $ 11.5% 14,141,038 $ 13,296,708 $ 12,153,288 $ 844,330 $ 6.3% 111.5% 112.7%

FIDUCIARY FUNDS
604 SUCESSOR ANGENCY 300,300$ 473,934 $ 173,634 $ 57.8% 473,934 $ 497,524 $ 494,676 $ (23,590) $ (4.7%) 157.8% 171.9% 607 TOURISM ASSESSMENT - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 608 SMC FIRE 149,000 $ 99,432 $ (49,568) $ (33.3%) 99,432 $ 117,640 $ 132,919 $ (18,208) $ (15.5%) 66.7% 36.8% TOTAL CITY / EMID FUNDS 142,912,433 $ 154,999,893 $ 12,087,460 $ 8.5% 154,999,893 $ 155,692,767 $ 133,568,503 $ (692,874) $ (0.4%) 108.5% 116.7% 1 2 FY 2024-25 TOT revenues were at $4.2 million or approximately $500,000 below budget estimates, partially driven by a hotel renovation which reduced room supply. 3 Business License Tax revenue increased with the approval of Measure V in November 2024 in which voters approved the new rate structure. This resulted in the higher revenue than originally budgeted. 4 Permits revenue was higher than anticipated mainly due to the Gilead's 331 Lakeside project 5 FY 2024-25 interest and rental income were higher than the estimates as the City's investment portfolio yield averaged approximately 4.20% which is better than the 3.5% budgeted for the year and demand of the facility rentals accelerated. 6 Refunding of the City's 2021 Wastewater Revenue Note, Series A resulted in gain of approximately $2.6 million. 7 8
The City's property tax revenues are stable. Excess ERAF surpassed the City's conservative estimates. Property Tax in lieu of VLF revenues was also ahead of the budget as the State provided funding for prior period shortfalls which were not assumed in the budget.

Notes and Explanation of Variances:

The City did not receive the anticipated funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) LHTF program.

Projects including the Biomed Realty Lincoln Center Drive Phase II project have been postponed, while the Life Sciences building on Vintage Park was delayed resulting is the substantial variance on the Capacity fee revenues for FY 2024-25.

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Attachment 4
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL INCREASE / % OF BUDGET % OF BUDGET FY 2024-25 FY 2023-24 FY 2022-23 DECREASE / % FY 2024-25 FY 2023-24 AMENDED 12 MONTHS 12 MONTHS 12 MONTHS FROM INCREASE 12 MONTHS 12 MONTHS Fund BUDGET ACTUAL $ % AS OF 6/30/2025 AS OF 6/30/2024 AS OF 6/30/2023 PRIO R YEAR (DECREASE) AS OF 6/30/2025 AS OF 6/30/2024 GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-003)
PERSONNEL COST (1) 39,319,263$ 35,080,566 $ 4,238,697 $ 10.8% 35,080,566 $ 32,766,024 $ 29,411,720 $ 2,314,542 $ 7.1% 89.2% 89.0% SUPPLIES & OTHER (1) 23,548,564$ 21,321,039 $ 2,227,525 $ 9.5% 21,321,039 $ 20,185,202 $ 19,008,760 $ 1,135,837 $ 5.6% 90.5% 94.1% 62,867,827$ 56,401,605 $ 6,466,222 $ 10.3% 56,401,605$ 52,951,226 $ 48,420,480 $ 3,450,379 $ 6.5% 89.7% 90.9% 005 GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM 206,131$ 198,708 $ 7,423 $ 3.6% 198,708 $ 155,668 $ 115,287 $ 43,040 $ 27.6% 96.4% 47.5% 006 GENERAL FUND - DARE 38,366$ 38,366 $ - $ 0.0% 38,366 $ - $ - $ 38,366$ - 100.0% - 007 GENERAL FUND - SOLAR INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM 25,000$ 8,000 $ 17,000 $ 68.0% 8,000 $ 19,000 $ 9,000 $ (11,000) $ (57.9%) 32.0% 76.0% 008 GENERAL FUND - RENTAL ASSISTANCE -$ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 009 GENERAL FUND - ASSET SEIZURE 4,097$ 51 $ 4,046 $ 98.8% 51 $ - $ - $ 51 $ - 1.2% - 010 GENERAL FUND - PENSION STABILIZATION FUND -$ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 011 GENERAL FUND - FACILITIES REPLACEMENT -$ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 012 SUSTAINABLE FOSTER CITY 119,838$ 5,167 $ 114,671 $ 95.7% 5,167 $ 5,932 $ 16,566 $ (765) $ (12.9%) 4.3% 68.2% TOTAL ALL GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-011) 63,261,259$ 56,651,897 $ 6,609,362 $ 10.4% 56,651,897 $ 53,131,826 $ 48,561,333 $ 3,520,071 $ 6.6% 89.6% 90.6%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
101 TRAFFIC SAFETY 40,000$ 61,232 $ (21,232) $ (53.1%) 61,232 $ 43,605 $ 43,633 $ 17,627 $ 40.4% 153.1% 72.7% 102 MEASURE "A" (2) 4,652,153$ 1,475,663 $ 3,176,490 $ 68.3% 1,475,663 $ 657,846 $ 416,679 $ 817,817 $ 124.3% 31.7% 43.9% 103 GAS TAX 1,109,000$ 761,602 $ 347,398 $ 31.3% 761,602 $ 935,549 $ 1,117,277 $ (173,947) $ (18.6%) 68.7% 144.9% 104 PARK-IN-LIEU FUND 745,000$ 745,000 $ - $ 0.0% 745,000 $ - $ - $ 745,000$ - 100.0% - 105 MEASURE "M" -$ - $ - $ - - $ 100,000$ 119,300 $ (100,000) $ (100.0%) - - 108 SLESF/COPS GRANT 100,000$ 194,663 $ (94,663) $ (94.7%) 194,663 $ 186,159 $ 165,271 $ 8,504 $ 4.6% 194.7% 186.2% 114 CALOPPS 716,349$ 563,259 $ 153,090 $ 21.4% 563,259 $ 336,379 $ 456,664 $ 226,880 $ 67.4% 78.6% 43.1% 116 FOSTER CITY FOUNDATION 85,000$ 67,135 $ 17,865 $ 21.0% 67,135 $ 44,288 $ 26,820 $ 22,847 $ 51.6% 79.0% 32.5% 119 SB 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHAB (3) 1,200,000$ - $ 1,200,000$ 100.0% - $ - $ 1,293,791$ - $ - - - 122 HOUSING SUCCESSOR-LMIHF 173,884$ 60,979 $ 112,905 $ 64.9% 60,979 $ 133,801 $ 70,922 $ (72,822) $ (54.4%) 35.1% 91.3% 124 FC AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND 35,000$ 30,009 $ 4,991 $ 14.3% 30,009 $ 43,717 $ 123,638 $ (13,708) $ (31.4%) 85.7% - 128 GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE 876,162$ 354,605 $ 521,557 $ 59.5% 354,605 $ 128,968 $ 620,255 $ 225,637 $ 175.0% 40.5% 120.1% 129 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMO RECYCLING 104,500$ 49,358 $ 55,142 $ 52.8% 49,358 $ 105,716 $ 63,630 $ (56,358) $ (53.3%) 47.2% 37.1% 130 TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE 105,485$ 87,589 $ 17,896 $ 17.0% 87,589 $ 91,081 $ 81,180 $ (3,492) $ (3.8%) 83.0% 86.3% 131 SB 1186 2,300$ 1,613 $ 687 $ 29.9% 1,613 $ 1,300 $ - $ 313 $ 24.1% 70.1% 100.0% 132 SMIP FEE 500$ - $ 500 $ 100.0% - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 133 CRV GRANT FUND 14,000$ 5,245 $ 8,755 $ 62.5% 5,245 $ 11,993 $ 3,756 $ (6,748) $ (56.3%) 37.5% 96.6% 134 CURBSIDE RECLYCLING 25,000$ - $ 25,000$ 100.0% - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 135 GREEN BUILDING FEE 500$ - $ 500 $ 100.0% - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 136 MEASURE W (4) 1,575,000$ - $ 1,575,000$ 100.0% - $ 240,215$ 258,285 $ (240,215) $ (100.0%) - 240.2% 137 COMMERCIAL LINKAGE GEE 110,000 $ - $ 110,000$ 100.0% - $ 9,909$ - $ (9,909)$ (100.0%) - 99.1% 138 TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 139 WORKFORCE HOUSING 357,208 $ 250,267 $ 106,941 $ 29.9% 250,267 $ 790,965 $ 165,081 $ (540,698) $ (68.4%) 70.1% 204.8% 140 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT-WORKFORCE HOUSING - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 141 SB 1383 IMPLEMENTATION 92,779 $ 64,373 $ 28,406 $ 30.6% 64,373 $ 42,495 $ 17,399 $ 21,878 $ 51.5% 69.4% - 142 PARK FACILITIES IMPACT FEE 560,300 $ 560,300 $ - $ 0.0% 560,300 $ - $ - $ 560,300$ - 100.0% - 143 PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 144 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 145 LOCAL HOUSING TRUST (5) 509,860$ - $ 509,860$ 100.0% - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 13,189,980$ 5,332,892 $ 7,857,088 $ 59.6% 5,332,892$ 3,903,986 $ 5,043,581 $ 1,428,906 $ 36.6% 40.4% 80.4% 230 LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND - 2020 GO BONDS 3,904,188 $ 3,903,588 $ 600 $ 0.0% 3,903,588 $ 5,348,588 $ 6,378,388 $ (1,445,000) $ (27.0%) 100.0% 100.0% 231 LEVEE DEBT SERVICE FUND - 2023 GO BONDS 214,100 $ 213,850 $ 250 $ 0.1% 213,850 $ 109,012 $ - $ 104,838$ 96.2% 99.9% -

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
301 CIP PROJECTS-CITY (7) 68,177,582$ 14,234,187 $ 53,943,395 $ 79.1% 14,234,187 $ 3,727,290 $ 2,980,720 $ 10,506,897 $ 281.9% 20.9% 91.4% 326

CAPITAL ASSET ACQUISITION AND REPLACEMENT
FUND -$ - $ - $ - - $ - $ 7,015,009$ - $ - - - 327 LEVEE PROJECT FUND 2,118,579$ 239,648 $ 1,878,931 $ 88.7% 239,648 $ 7,320,333 $ 22,972,497 $ (7,080,685) $ (96.7%) 11.3% - 328 LEVEE PROJECT FUND - 2023 GO BONDS -$ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS 70,296,161$ 14,473,835 $ 55,822,326 $ 79.4% 14,473,835$ 11,047,623 $ 32,968,226 $ 3,426,212 $ 31.0% 20.6% 270.8% FY 2024-25
COMPARISON OF BUDGET VS. PROJECTED ACTUAL EXPENDITURES

BUDGET VS ACTUAL & CURRENT VS PRIOR
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025

SAVINGS (EXCESS) FROM

AMENDED BUDGET
TOTAL GENERAL FUND (FUNDS 001-003)

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BUDGET VS ACTUAL & CURRENT VS PRIOR
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025

SAVINGS (EXCESS) FROM

AMENDED BUDGET

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
401 WATER REVENUE (6) 18,835,358$ 17,666,506 $ 1,168,852 $ 6.2% 17,666,506 $ 17,478,788 $ 13,223,080 $ 187,718 $ 1.1% 93.8% 97.7% 405 CIP-WATER (7) 6,129,107$ 1,005,729 $ 5,123,378 $ 83.6% 1,005,729 $ 548,480 $ 844,506 $ 457,249 $ 83.4% 16.4% - 408 WATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT (6) 226,000$ 13,088 $ 212,912 $ 94.2% 13,088 $ 56,695 $ 18,277 $ (43,607) $ (76.9%) 5.8% 22.8% 409 WATER CONNECTION FEES 100,000$ 26,438 $ 73,562 $ 73.6% 26,438 $ 1,100,000$ - $ (1,073,562)$ (97.6%) 26.4% - 451 WASTEWATER REVENUE (1) 10,695,333$ 9,518,704 $ 1,176,629 $ 11.0% 9,518,704 $ 7,607,622 $ 6,382,524 $ 1,911,082 $ 25.1% 89.0% 76.6% 453 WASTEWATER RATE STABILIZATION - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 454 SM-FC PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LOAN 1,867,891 $ 1,217,491 $ 650,400 $ 34.8% 1,217,491 $ 1,248,866 $ 1,278,741 $ (31,375) $ (2.5%) 65.2% 67.0% 455 CIP-WASTEWATER (7) 10,700,263$ 1,365,286 $ 9,334,977 $ 87.2% 1,365,286 $ 1,793,328 $ 1,080,134 $ (428,042) $ (23.9%) 12.8% 15.3% 456 WASTEWATER PLANT EXPANSION - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 458 WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT (6) 142,350$ 188,520 $ (46,170) $ (32.4%) 188,520 $ 184,367 $ 152,317 $ 4,153 $ 2.3% 132.4% 47.1% 459 WASTEWATER NOTES/WIFIA LOAN/SRF LOAN 3,875,403$ 3,900,538 $ (25,135) $ (0.6%) 3,900,538 $ 2,127,502 $ 216,894 $ 1,773,036 $ 83.3% 100.6% 67.6% 460 WASTEWATER CONNECTION FEES -$ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 461 STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND 136,332$ - $ 136,332$ 100.0% - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 52,708,037 $ 34,902,300 $ 17,805,737 $ 33.8% 34,902,300 $ 32,145,648 $ 23,196,473 $ 2,756,652 $ 8.6% 66.2% 71.1%

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
501 VEHICLE RENTAL FUND (1) 2,619,617$ 1,609,728 $ 1,009,889 $ 38.6% 1,609,728 $ 1,548,694 $ 1,141,399 $ 61,034 $ 3.9% 61.4% 106.2% 502 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 745,796$ 710,362 $ 35,434 $ 4.8% 710,362 $ 298,504 $ 309,159 $ 411,858 $ 138.0% 95.2% 56.4% 503 SELF INSURANCE FUND 2,007,000$ 1,711,952 $ 295,048 $ 14.7% 1,711,952 $ 1,471,459 $ 1,235,517 $ 240,493 $ 16.3% 85.3% 96.0% 504 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (6) 3,022,579$ 2,241,570 $ 781,009 $ 25.8% 2,241,570 $ 2,160,517 $ 1,899,294 $ 81,053 $ 3.8% 74.2% 74.7% 505 BUILDING MAINTENANCE (6) 3,104,036$ 2,456,132 $ 647,904 $ 20.9% 2,456,132 $ 2,605,014 $ 2,249,880 $ (148,882) $ (5.7%) 79.1% 88.1% 507 LONGEVITY RECOGNITION PLAN 232,720$ 216,120 $ 16,600 $ 7.1% 216,120 $ 209,918 $ 190,533 $ 6,203 $ 3.0% 92.9% 88.0% 508 PEMHCA FUND 554,054$ 490,815 $ 63,239 $ 11.4% 490,815 $ 204,288 $ 193,246 $ 286,527 $ 140.3% 88.6% 83.1% 509 COMPENSATED ABSENCES FUND 514,834$ 267,186 $ 247,648 $ 48.1% 267,186 $ 132,397 $ 477,994 $ 134,789 $ 101.8% 51.9% 26.4% TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 12,800,636 $ 9,703,865 $ 3,096,771 $ 24.2% 9,703,865$ 8,630,791 $ 7,697,022 $ 1,073,074 $ 12.4% 75.8% 83.4%

FIDUCIARY FUND
604 SUCESSOR ANGENCY 625,392 $ 288,481 $ 336,911 $ 53.9% 288,481 $ 291,718 $ 294,076 $ (3,237) $ (1.1%) 46.1% 57.4% 607 TOURISM ASSESSMENT - $ - $ - $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - 608 SMC FIRE FEES 149,000 $ 99,432 $ 49,568 $ 33.3% 99,432 $ 117,640 $ 131,684 $ (18,208) $ (15.5%) 66.7% 36.8% TOTAL CITY / EMID FUNDS 217,148,753 $ 125,570,140 $ 91,578,613 $ 42.2% 125,570,140 $ 114,726,831 $ 124,270,783 $ 10,843,309 $ 9.5% 57.8% 88.7% 1 2 The variance is mainly due to CIP 301-722 (Street Rehab ilitation) where spending was less than anticipated 3 The variance is mainly due to CIP 301-715 (Bridge Improvements) with no spending on the project 4 The variance is mainly due to CIP 301-698 (Traffic Signal System Upgrades) with no spending on the project. 5 Due to the reason that the City did not receive the anticipated funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) LHTF program, there were no corresponding expenditures. 6 Aggregate expenditures at year end is normally lower than budget as assets purchased are capitalized for internal service funds. 7 The large amount of variance is due to the CIP budget carryovers from prior year.

Notes and Explanation of Variances:

Due to the many unfilled positions and conservative budgeting practices, there were significant unspent personnel resources of $4.2 million. Similarly, service and supplies spending were also conservatively budgeted during the fiscal year.

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DATE: November 3, 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
Carisa Workman, Fire Marshal
Steve Arnold, 4Leaf Consultant
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUBJECT: BUILDING CODE UPDATES

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Introduce and pass to second reading the Ordinance (Attachment 1) amending Section

1.01.010, “Adoption-Secondary Codes Adopted,” of Chapter 1.01, “Code Adoption,” Within Title 1 of the Foster City Municipal Code adopting by reference certain parts, including related appendices, as identified in the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 Residential Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code and the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code within Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and finding the amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3).

2. Introduce and pass to second reading the Ordinance (Attachment 2) repealing and replacing Chapters 15.02, “Building Code”; 15.04, “Residential Code”; 15.06, “Existing Building Code”; 15.08, “Mechanical Code; 15.16, “Plumbing Code”; 15.20, “Electrical Code”; 15.24, “Fire Code”, 15.46 “Electric Vehicle Charging Stations” within Title 15, “Buildings and Construction” of the Foster City Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025

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California Electrical Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code with Appendices within Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and making certain amendments thereto, including the addition of various penalties; and delegating enforcement authority for the California Fire Code to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, and finding the amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

3. It is further recommended that the required public hearing be scheduled and noticed for November 17, 2025, and that the following said public hearing, the Ordinance be adopted.

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 (“CBSC”) is required to publish an edition of the California Building Standards Code every three 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). Amendments to the model codes must be adopted by local jurisdictions and implemented within 6 months of the State model codes' publication.

The new 2025 State Code was released to cities in July and goes into effect on January 1, 2026. For 2025, staff recommends that all updates to Title 15 from 2022 be carried over to the 2025 code cycle, including Chapter 15.24 Fire code. Also, a new Part 7, ”California Wildland-Urban Interface Code“ (CWUIC), based on the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, was created in the 2025 Building Standards Code by relocating chapters, sections and language from several parts of Title 24, including the California Building Code (Chapter 7A), California Residential Code (Section R337) and the California Fire Code (Chapter 49). Additionally, it incorporates other provisions from Title 24 (not relocated), and sections from Title 14 (Natural Resources) and Title 19 (Public Safety) of the California Code of regulations, and sections from the Government Code, the Health and Safety Code, and Public Resources Code.

Additionally, there are amendments to Chapter 15.46 Electric Vehicle Charging Station to comply with Assembly Bills (AB) 1236, 970 and Senate Bill (SB) 1418.

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BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The CBSC has selected building codes, known as the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) 1, which apply to most building construction in California. Local jurisdictions are required to enforce Title 24 for dwellings, apartments, condominiums, care homes, hotels, assembly buildings (with more than fifty occupants in a theater, auditorium, club, or meeting room), high-rise buildings, disabled accessibility, and energy regulations.

The California Health and Safety Code mandates that local jurisdictions shall adopt the California Building Standards Code for local enforcement within 180 days after Title24 of the California Code of Regulations is published. (Health and Safety Code § 18938(c)).

The 2025 California Building Standards Code will take effect on January 1, 2026.

A city may make local modifications to the Building Standards Code but only if it makes express findings for each modification that such is reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. (Health and Safety Code §§ 17958 and 17958.7). In 2022, the City adopted updates to Title 15, adopting the various building standards with local amendments pertinent to Foster City because of the topographical conditions, such as prohibiting metallic piping, mechanical and electrical systems being buried or in contact with the ground due to the recognized corrosive nature of the soil and the probability of seismic events. For example, ground rods at lift stations (to ground lightning strikes) installed in the 1960s had deteriorated by the 1980s, requiring the electrical systems to be replaced. If the amendments from 2022 are not carried forward to the 2025 cycle, they will become null and void.

State Laws:
Assembly Bill (AB) 1236, passed in 2015, requires local jurisdictions with a population of less than 200,000 residents to adopt an ordinance establishing an expedited, streamlined ministerial permitting process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS). The ordinance was to be adopted by September 30, 2017.

Subsequently, City adopted Ordinance 610, adding a new Chapter 15.46.

To strengthen the streamlining provisions of AB 1236, the State also adopted AB 970 in 2021. This bill established specific deadlines for local agencies to complete application completeness reviews and to approve or deny EVCS permits within defined timeframes.
On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 130, as part of California's budget package, which makes significant changes to the way cities adopt or amend the California Building Code Standards. It became effective immediately and essentially places a moratorium on the adoption or modification 1 Twelve parts include the (1) Administrative Code, (2) Building Code, (2.5) Residential Code, (3) Electrical Code, (4) Mechanical Code, (5) Plumbing Code, (6) Energy Code, (7) Wildland-Urban Interface Code, (8) Historical Building Code, (9) Fire Code, (10) Existing Building Code, (11) Green Building Standards Code, and (12) Referenced Standards Code.

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of new state and local building standards affecting residential units. AB 130, among other changes, amends Health and Safety Code sections 17958 and 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 to prohibit a city or county from making changes or adopting more restrictions (e.g., Reach Codes) to the State Building Code Standards applicable to residential units from October 1, 2025, to June 1, 2031, unless one of the following conditions is met:
oThe changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications previously filed by the city/county and were in effect as of September 30, 2025;
oThe Commission deems the change or modification necessary as an emergency standard to protect health and safety;
oThe changes or modifications relate to home hardening; oThe building standards relate to home hardening and are proposed for adoption by a fire prevention district;
oThe changes or modifications are necessary to implement a local code amendment that is adopted to align with a general plan approved on or before June 10, 2025, and that permits mixed-fuel (i.e., electric and natural gas, etc.) residential construction consistent with federal law while also incentivizing all-electric construction as part of an adopted greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy; or
oWhere the changes or modifications are related to administrative practices, are proposed for adoption during the time between Building Code updates, and exclusively results in any of the following:
Reductions in time for a local agency to issue a post-entitlement permit;
Alterations to a local agency’s post-entitlement fee schedule; Modernization of, or adoption of, new permitting platforms and software utilized by the local agency;
Reductions in cost of internal operation for a local agency; or Establishment, alteration or removal of local programs related to enforcement of building code violations or complaints alleging building code violations.

Staff is proposing the following local amendments to the Building Standards:
Updates to Title 15 of the Foster City Municipal Code:
oAdopting the various building codes with amendments pertinent to Foster City because of the topographical conditions, such as prohibiting metallic piping, mechanical and electrical systems being buried or in contact with the ground due to the recognized corrosive nature of the soil and the probability of seismic events. These were adopted in 2022, and staff is carrying them over to 2025. Updates to FCMC Chapter 15.46 to comply with state law.
oUpdates to FCMC Chapter 15.24 by San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMCFD), including the following.

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As stated earlier, the State has adopted the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code or CWUIC as Title 24, Part 7 and deleted Chapter 49 from the California Fire Code. Amendments to Chapter

15.24 reflect this change. While Part 7 CWUIC is adopted by reference in the code amendments, the regulations won’t have an impact to the City of Foster City.
SMC Fire previously prohibited NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. This prohibition has now been removed to allow contractors to have greater flexibility in design.
oPreviously adopted language for the Board of Appeals in FCMC Sections

15.02.120, 15.04.110, 15.06.080, 15.08.080, 15.16.070 and 15.20.190, and approved by the City Council on September 15, 2025.

Staff has prepared the express findings for each modification, which is attached to the proposed ordinance. Additionally, there are findings in compliance with AB 130 that specify that the modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications previously filed by the City and which were in effect as of September 30, 2025. Updates to Foster City Municipal Code Title 1:

Each time the codes and standards are amended, the General Provision of FCMC Title 1, Chapter 1.01, Subsection 1.01.010, must be amended to reflect the changes.

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.

Staff is recommending that the two (2) attached Ordinances making amendments to Title 1 and Title 15 of the Foster City Municipal Code be introduced by the City Council on November 3, 2025, and the Public Hearing be held on November 17, 2025. At the conclusion of the public hearing, it is recommended that the ordinance be adopted. The proposed Ordinances also make findings to support the amendments to the California Codes based on local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

If adopted, the City will need to file the ordinance and findings to support the local amendments with the California Building Standards Commission. (Health and Safety Code 179858.7). Additionally, the ordinance would not take effect until January 1, 2026, consistent with the effective date of the 2025 California Building Code Standards.

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The adoption of the ordinances and fees are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), in that the adoption of State codes and the local amendments and the adoption of the fees 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) as they are administrative in nature.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact with the introduction and adoption of the ordinances.

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

Attachment 1 – Ordinance for Title 1
Attachment 2 – Ordinance for Title 15

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4 ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AMENDING SECTION 1.01.010, “ADOPTION-SECONDARY CODES ADOPTED,” OF CHAPTER 1.01, “CODE ADOPTION,” WITHIN TITLE 1 OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING

BY REFERENCE CERTAIN PARTS, INCLUDING RELATED APPENDICES, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND THE 2025 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE WITHIN TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS; AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council finds that with the adoption of the various codes and amendments found in Title 15, namely the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Fire Code, California Energy Code, California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, is necessary to adopt an ordinance to update Title 1, Chapter 1, Section 1.01.010 to reflect the current edition of the California Building Standards .

Section 2. Amendment. Section 1.01.010, “Adoption-Secondary codes adopted” of Chapter

1.01 within Title 1, “General Provisions” is hereby amended by repealing and replacing in its entirety to read as follows:
“1.01.010 Adoption -- Secondary codes adopted.

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the state of California, there is adopted the “Foster City Code,” including the following secondary codes incorporated by reference in whole or in part, including related appendices, as identified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Parts 2, (Vols. 1 & 2), 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11:

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4 A. Code entitled “California Building Code”, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council, with California Amendments; B. Code entitled “California Residential Code”, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council, with California Amendments; C. Code entitled “California Mechanical Code”, 2025 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, with California Amendments;
D. Code entitled “California Plumbing Code”, 2025 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, with California Amendments;
E. Code entitled “California Electrical Code”, 2025 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, with California Amendments; F. Code entitled “California Fire Code”, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council, with California Amendments;
G. Code entitled “California Energy Code”, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council, with California Amendments; H. Code entitled “California Green Building Standards Code”, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council;
I. Code entitled “California Existing Building Code”, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council;
J. Code entitled “California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition., published by the International Code Council.

Save and except those portions of the preceding secondary codes as are deleted, modified or amended by provisions of the Foster City Code.

From and after the effective date of the ordinances codified in this chapter, the Foster City Code shall constitute the penal and regulatory ordinances of the city of Foster City.” Section 3. CEQA. 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). The adoption of this ordinance is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines as actions by a regulatory agency to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment

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4 Section 4. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All former Ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance or of the Code hereby adopted are thereby repealed.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of the 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 hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.

Section 6. Taking Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Section 7. Posting. Within 15 days after the passage of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall have it posted in three public places designated by resolution of the City Council.

This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 3rd day of November, 2025, and passed and adopted on the . day of , by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTERS 15.02, “BUILDING CODE”; 15.04, “RESIDENTIAL CODE”; 15.06, “EXISTING BUILDING CODE”; 15.08, “MECHANICAL CODE”; 15.16,” “PLUMBING CODE”; 15.20, “ELECTRICAL CODE”; 15.24, “FIRE CODE”, AND 15.46 “ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS” WITHIN TITLE 15, “BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION,” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE WITH APPENDICES WITHIN TITLE 24 OF

THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS PENALTIES; DELEGATING

ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE TO THE SAN MATEO CONSOLIDATED FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS

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

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, 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 years. (Health & Safety Code § 18942, subd. (a)); and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Building Standards Code will take effect on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, staff is proposing to carry over building code amendments from 2022 building code cycle to 2025 with minor updates, including updates to reference sections as applicable; and
WHEREAS, San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMCFD) is the enforcement authority for Chapter 17.24 California Fire Code and in addition to carryover amendments from 2022 code cycle to 2025, has minor edits to Chapter 17.24 and included findings attached as Exhibit A to this Ordinance; and

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WHEREAS, staff is also recommending that the enforcement authority for the California Fire Code Delegated to SMCFD; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that the Ordinance be introduced by the City Council on November 3, 2025, and the Public Hearing is to be held on November 17, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2025, the City Council directed that the public hearing for adoption of the ordinance be scheduled and noticed for November 17, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY

DOES FIND AND ORDAIN,
as follows:

Section 1. Findings.

A. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to Health & Safety Code Sections 17958. 5 and 17958. 7 and Government Code Section 50022. 2 to make local amendments to the California Building Standards Code.

B. The Council has reviewed the local amendments set forth herein and finds that they are consistent with and equivalent to changes or modifications previously filed by the City of Foster City with the State Building Standards Commission amending the 2022 Building Standards and there is no material change in regulatory effect to the standards in effect in the City of Foster City as of September 30, 2025. Additionally, certain changes or modifications previously filed continue to be necessary due to local climatic, geologic or topographical conditions, as described below.

C. As required Health and Safety Code 17958.7(a), the amendments to the California Building Standards Code adopted by this ordinance and as described in Title 15 are necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare due to the local climatic, geologic or topographical conditions as described below.

D. 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.

1. Topographical. Foster City is a manmade island developed over a former marshland adjacent to the San Francisco Bay. In the early 1900s a dike was constructed separating the marsh from the Bay and converted to farmland and

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commercial salt production. In the early 1960s hydraulic fill consisting of sand and clam shells was dredged from the San Francisco Bay and deposited to an average depth of five feet (5') on the top of the existing land. The salt and mineral content of the fill material is very destructive to metal in contact with the soil. The weight of the fill material on the younger bay mud causes compaction of the younger bay mud that must be considered in the design of structures and drainage systems.

The City of Foster City is located in San Mateo County in an area identified as being in the southern region of the County. The City of San Mateo is to the west, Hayward to the east, and San Carlos and Redwood City are to the south. The City encompasses all of the City of Foster City. The City has an area of roughly

19.9 square miles with roughly 4 square miles of land area and a resident population of approximately 32,657. The City includes small tracks of open space found in the flat marsh areas in the western portions of the City. Highway 92 passes through the City.
(a) Marshlands. Much of the City is located in marshlands. The wetland terrain has influenced development to follow the path of least resistance, creating a meandering pattern. The development pattern includes lots of varying size, and development is often set back from the street. The development pattern also does not lend itself to a good systematic street and road layout, which would promote easy traffic flow. It has, in fact, resulted in few major cross town thoroughfares, which tend to be heavily congested, primarily during commute hours and seasonal periods of the year. "Pass-through" vehicular traffic in the City, such as the areas of the Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City Blvd., and Fashion Island Blvd., increase commute time traffic for East and West bound vehicular movement to US 101 and Hwy 92. This creates barriers, which increases the response time of fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles. The topography of the City is also burdened by major structures. Employment areas are throughout the City, and the people who work in these complexes have added to the traffic congestion, thereby increasing fire apparatus response times.
(b) Lagoons. The lagoon portions of the City contain water ways, bridges, and over crossings that contribute to reduced traffic flow. (c) Roads and Streets. The number of vehicle miles driven is steadily increasing despite limited growth. The impact of additional regional planned developments and increased traffic flow will continue to have an effect on the delivery of fire protection services.

2. Climatic Conditions.

The City, on average, experiences an annual rainfall between 18 to 25 inches.

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the temperatures are usually between 70°-90° with light to gusty westerly winds.

Warmer temperatures result in increased traffic on local water ways generating additional calls for services dealing with water rescues and boaters in need of assistance.

3. Geologic Conditions.
(a) Earthquakes. Seismically, the City sits along the active San Andreas Fault.

The relatively young geological processes that have created the San Francisco bay region are still active today. Foster City is within Seismic Site Classes “D”, “E”, or “F” with many major faults traversing the region. A major earthquake within the City could damage numerous structures and infrastructure. This catastrophic damage would put the general public at high risk because the depleted emergency response crews would not be available to respond to every incident immediately. Built-in fire protection and other fire protection measures will provide a higher level of safety for occupants and property.
(b) Soil Conditions. The City lies in the southern end of San Mateo County. The areas closest to the Bay are overlain by unconsolidated fine silty clay, known as Bay Mud, which varies in thickness from a few feet to as much as thirty (30) feet.

Bedrock lies beneath the area at depths generally three hundred (300) feet or more. Typically the soil pH in Foster City would be Slightly to Moderately alkaline, with the chloride concentration in the range of highly corrosive to very highly corrosive and sulfate content is typically considered adverse.

The Forgoing findings apply to all of the amendments identified herein.

Section 2. AMENDMENT. CHAPTER 15.02, “BUILDING CODE” OF TITLE 15 OF

THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SHALL BE REPEALED AND REPLACED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Sections:

15.02.010 Adoption.

15.02.020 Citation.

15.02.030 Section 104.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Duties and Powers.

15.02.040 Section 104.4 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Right of Entry.

15.02.050 Section 105 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Permits.

15.02.060 Section 105 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Permits.

15.02.070 Section 105.3.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Action on Application for Permits.

15.02.080 Section 105.5 amended—Expiration.

15.02.090 Section 107 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Construction Documents.

15.02.100 Section 109 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Fees.

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15.02.110 Section 110 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Inspections.

15.02.120 15.02.120 Section 113, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Means of appeals

15.02.130 Section 114 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Violations.

15.02.140 Section 1403.2 amended—Weather Protection.

15.02.150 Section 1505 amended--General.

15.02.160 Section 1611 amended—Ponding Instability.

15.02.170 Section 1803.2 amended—Investigations Required.

15.02.180 Section 1803.6 amended—Reporting.

15.02.190 Section 1807.1 amended—Foundation Walls.

15.02.200 Section 1907 amended—Concrete Slabs.

15.02.210 Section 3109.1 amended—General.

15.02.220 Section 101.3 Appendix “J” amended—General Fees.

15.02.230 Section 103 Appendix “J” amended—Permits Required.

15.02.240 Section 104.3 Appendix “J” amended—Permit Applications and Submittals Geotechnical Report.

15.02.250 Section 104.5 Appendix “J” amended—Permit Applications and Submittals Bonds.

15.02.260 Definitions.

15.02.270 Permit requirements.
“15.02.010 Adoption.

The rules, regulations and standards, printed and published by the International Code Council and known as the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, with California Amendments as set forth in the 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2 (Vols. 1 and 2)), copies of which are in the Foster City Library and on file in the office of the City Clerk, (including the appendices G, H, I, J, L, and Q thereto), in this chapter collectively called the Building Code, are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

15.02.020 Citation.

The California Building Code adopted in Section 15.02.010 may be cited as the ‘California Building Code’; provided, however, that when any section thereof is amended by anything contained in this chapter, citations to such section shall be made to ‘Section of the California Building Code as amended by Municipal Code Section ’.

15.02.030 Section 104.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended-- Duties and Powers.

15.02.030 Section 104.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

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Section 104.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 General. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code. Pursuant to the enforcement of the provisions of this Code, the Building Official may make reasonable interpretations based on studies and investigations deemed appropriate. For such purpose, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.

To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a building or premises subject to inspection by the Building Official, the Chief Building Official is authorized to require the owner or owner's authorized agent to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report. The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer, subject matter expert, or accredited organization acceptable to the Building Official. The Building Official is authorized to require design submittals to be prepared by, and bear the stamp of, a California registered design professional.

15.02.040 Section 104.4 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Right of Entry.

15.02.040 Section 104.4 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Building Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
“Building Official” shall include the officers named in Section 103.3 of this Code.

15.02.050 Section 105.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Permits.

15.02.050 Section 105.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Building Code is amended to add a new Section 105.1.3 to read as follows:

Demolition Permit. Upon compliance, or assurance that there will be future compliance to the satisfaction of the Building Official, with all applicable local, state and federal laws, standards and regulations, including but not limited to provisions of the California Building Code and Regional Air Quality Act, the building official may issue a demolition permit for any structure upon receipt of an application therefor, together with the nonrefundable fee adopted by resolution by the Governing Body to be a reasonable fee for covering the actual costs of processing such an application. The Building Official may require that a building permit or permits and any other necessary approvals be obtained for a project or replacement structure prior to issuing a demolition permit for a structure.

Any person failing to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

15.02.060 Section 105.2 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Permits.

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15.02.060 Section 105.2 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

Work Exempt from Permit. The Building Official may require a permit for projects which require approval and/or permits by the Community Development Director. (The rest of section 105.2 Chapter 1-Division 2 to read the same)

15.02.070 Section 105.3.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended-- Action on Application for Permit.

15.02.070 Section 105.3.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Building Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

No permit or approval shall be issued which does not conform to all applicable provisions of this Title and Title 17, including Design Review. The determination of conformance shall be made by the Community Development Director or designated staff members of the Community Development Department.

15.02.080 Section 105.5.1 amended Expiration.

15.02.080 Section 105.5.1 of the California Building Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made, or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year.

15.02.090 Section 107 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Construction Documents.

15.02.090 Section 107 of the California Building Code is amended to add a new Section 107.2.9 to read as follows:

Section 107.2.9 Survey: The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan, prepared by a licensed civil engineer or land surveyor, showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey.

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The survey shall show, at a minimum, existing and proposed topography, existing buildings and structures, all property lines with lengths and bearings, any recorded easements, and any other restrictions or site conditions that may impact the proposed development. This may include structures to be reconstructed on the original footprint of an existing building when the property lines require verification. Only the affected property lines and their relationship to the existing and new construction will have to be verified.

Staking of affected property lines or offset lines may be acceptable as determined by the Chief Building Official or the designee.

A pad certificate prepared by a State licensed Civil Engineer or a State licensed Surveyor shall be submitted to the project Building Inspector at foundation inspection. This certificate shall certify compliance with the recommendations as specified in the Geotechnical Investigation Report, and that the building pad elevations and on-site retaining wall locations and elevations have been prepared according to the approved plans. Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set and certified by a State licensed Civil Engineer or a State licensed Surveyor for the following items:
a. Building pad elevation
b. Finish floor elevation
c. Foundation corner locations
d. Retaining wall(s) locations and elevations
For structures greater than 25 feet in building height, written verification certifying the building height including the actual and allowable approved building heights shall be submitted to the project Building Inspector at final inspection. The certification shall be done by a State licensed Surveyor.

15.02.100 Section 109 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Fees.

15.02.100 Section 109 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Building Code is amended to add a new Section 109.7 to read as follows:

Section 109.7 Chapter 1-Division 2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the Governing Body.

The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Official.

Reinspection fees shall be assessed at the discretion of the building official at the adopted fee schedule miscellaneous hourly rate for the reinspection of work that was not ready at the time of inspection and for work that fails inspection two or more times.

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Investigation fees, formal determination for change of Occupancy or condominium conversion report, shall be assessed at the discretion of the building official at the adopted fee schedule miscellaneous hourly rate for the investigation of work.

15.02.110 Section 110 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Inspections.

15.02.110 Section 110 of the California Building Code is amended to add a new Section 110.7 to read as follows:
110.7 Contractors shall have a qualified employee at the site with plans and permit available at all times during an inspection. If Contractor does not have a qualified employee at the construction site with plans and permits available or they are not ready, or plans and permit card are not present, contractors shall be subject to additional inspection fees, in an amount as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the Governing Body.

Requests for duplicate plans or permit shall be subject to duplicate copy fees, in an amount as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the Governing Body, and actual costs for new plans or a permit card.

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 in building construction. The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The City of Foster City Planning Commission shall be convened 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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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

15.02.130 Section 114 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Violations.

15.02.130 Section 114 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 114.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this code.

It is hereby declared that any violation of this code constitutes a public nuisance, and in addition to any other remedies provided by this code for its enforcement, the administrative authority may bring civil suit to enjoin the violations of any provision of this code.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished by a fine of up to $1,000 or by imprisonment of not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

15.02.140 Section 1404.2 amended—Weather Protection.

15.02.140 Section 1404.2 of the California Building Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

Balconies, landings, exterior stairways, occupied roof and similar surfaces exposed to the weather and sealed underneath shall be waterproofed and sloped a minimum of ¼ unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2% slope) for drainage.

15.02.150 Section 1505 amended--General.

15.02.150 Section 1505 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

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Section 1505.1 General. Roof covering shall be not less than, Class B fire retardant which complies with ASTM E108, UL 790 or ASTM D2898.

Roof coverings shall be securely fastened to the supporting roof construction and shall provide weather protection for the building at the roof.

Subject to the requirements of this chapter, combustible roof coverings and roof insulation may be used in any type of construction.

Skylights shall be constructed as required in Section 2405.

Penthouses shall be constructed as required in Section 1511.2. For the use of plastics in roofs, see Section 2606.4.

For solar energy collectors placed on the roof see Chapter 5.

Approval for changes in roof coverings, material, color, weight shall be made by the Community Development Director or designated staff members of the Community Development Department.

15.02.160 Section 1611.2 amended--Ponding Instability.

15.02.160 Section 1611.2 of the California Building Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
1611.2.1 Water Accumulation. All roofs shall be designed with sufficient slope to assure adequate drainage after long time deflection from dead loads and possible differential foundation subsidence, or shall be designed to support maximum loads including possible ponding of water due to deflection and subsidence. Minimum amount of ponding from subsidence shall be equal to 1/8 inch times the minimum building dimension in feet. See Section 1604 for deflection criteria.

15.02.170 Section 1803.2 amended— Investigations Required.

15.02.170 Section 1803.2 of the California Building Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
1803.2.1. A geotechnical investigation shall be conducted when required by Section 1803.2 of the California Building Code, Foster City Municipal Code, or the Building Official for all new structures, additions to existing structures not exempted by Foster City Municipal Code, or whenever the occupancy classification of a building changes to a higher relative hazard category pursuant to Table 1604.5 of the California Building Code

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as a result of the proposed work. The Building Official may waive the requirement for a geotechnical investigation for additions to detached one and two-family single story dwellings.

15.02.180 Section 1803.6 amended--Reporting.

15.02.180 Section 1803.6 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1803.6 #5 Recommendation for foundation type and design criteria including bearing capacity, provisions to minimize differential settlements, provisions for tying adjacent footings together to minimize differential, horizontal or vertical movement in the event of an earthquake, provisions to minimize the effects of expansive soils and the effects of expansive soils and the effects of adjacent loads.

15.02.190 Section 1807.1 amended—Foundation Walls.

15.02.190 Section 1807.1 of the California Building Code is amended by adding a sentence to the first paragraph and a second paragraph to read as follows:

All footings and foundations shall be designed by an Engineer or Architect licensed to practice in the State of California in accordance with the design criteria established as required by Section 1803 and in accordance with the structural provisions of this code.

Footings and foundations may be installed per the criteria of the existing structure with the approval of the Building Official. Provisions to minimize differential settlement shall be included in the design.

Exception: Low ornamental walls and other nonstructural elements not over 3 feet 6 inches in height and which are not considered hazardous by the Building Official and when approval is not required by the Community Development Director.

15.02.200 Section 1907 added--Concrete Slabs.

15.02.200 Section 1907 of the California Building Code is amended by adding Section 1907.1.1 to read as follows:

Section 1907.1.1 Concrete Slabs. All concrete slab on grade construction for habitable rooms in Group R Occupancies shall be constructed over a moisture barrier. The moisture barrier shall be a four inch thick layer of gravel, two layers of 15 lbs. felt, hot mopped or an equivalent approved membrane, and a 2 inch thick layer of sand. The architect or engineer may submit designs that provide equal or better protection for approval of the Building Official.

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1907.1.2 All concrete slab on grade construction for habitable rooms in Group R Occupancies shall have minimum reinforcing equivalent to 6 inch by 6 inch weld wire fabric or better.
1907.1.3 Friction between slabs or foundations and ground shall be determined by a Geotechnical Engineer but in no case shall the coefficient of friction be less than 0.6.

15.02.210 Section 3109.1 amended--General.

15.02.210 The first sentence Section 3109.1 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
3109.1. General. The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall conform to all applicable provisions of this Title and Title 17, including Design Review, and shall comply with this code.

15.02.220 Appendix Section J101 amended--General.

15.02.220 Appendix Section J101 of the California Building Code is amended to add Section J101.3 to read as follows:

Appendix Section J101.3 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the Governing Body.

15.02.230 Appendix Section J103.1 amended--Permits Required.

15.02.230 Appendix Section J103.1 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

Appendix Section J103.1 No person shall do any grading without first having obtained a grading permit from the Building Official. Grading exempted from requiring a permit must be approved by the Building Official before any grading is to be started.

15.02.240 Appendix Section J104.3 amended-- Permit Applications and Submittals.

15.02.240 Appendix Section J104.3 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

Appendix Section J104.3 Geotechnical Report. A preliminary geotechnical investigation shall be made to determine structural stability of the site for the proposed use. It may be necessary to extend the investigation beyond site boundaries in order to evaluate surface and/or subsurface investigation and analyses sufficient to evaluate the site’s potential for liquefaction and related ground failure.

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The geotechnical report required by Section 1803.6 shall include data regarding the nature, distribution and physical properties of existing soils, conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for corrective measures when necessary, and opinions and recommendations covering adequacy of sites to be developed by the proposed grading and comply with the provisions of Section 1803.6 where applicable to the proposed grading.

The geotechnical investigation report required by Section 1803.6 of this Chapter shall provide recommendations to minimize the potential damage to structures from total and differential settlement, consolidation, and secondary compression, and to protect steel and concrete (and any other material that may be placed in the subsurface) from long- term deterioration caused by contact with corrosive on-site soils. All design measures, recommendations, design criteria, and specifications set forth in the final geotechnical investigation report shall be implemented.

The geotechnical investigation report required by Section 1803.6 of this Chapter shall provide recommendations to minimize the potential damage to utilities and flatwork due to settlement. Analysis and investigation shall include, but not be limited to, historic, and proposed grade changes, sensitivity to new loading, increased densities due to over- excavation and re-compaction, secondary compression, and induced settlement within the building area in the evaluation of the potential range of future settlements, and the need for special measures such as flexible utility connections, hanging under-slab utilities, hinges slabs at building/ flatwork transitions.

15.02.250 Appendix Section J104 amended—Permit Applications and Submittals

15.02.250 Appendix Section J104 of the California Building Code is amended to add a new Section J104.5 to read as follows:

J104.5 Bonds. The Building Official may require bonds in such form and amounts as may be deemed necessary to ensure that the work, if not completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, will be corrected to eliminate hazardous conditions or restore a graded site to the original condition. In lieu of a surety bond, the applicant may file a cash bond or instrument of credit with the building official in an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond.

The City Engineer may require that bonds be posted to recover the full costs of any damage to public right-of-way which may occur because of the peculiar nature or large scope of the project, such as transportation of fill or heavy equipment on local streets not designed to accommodate the traffic.

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15.02.260 Definitions.

Whenever any of the following names or terms is used in the California Building Code or the Foster City Municipal Code, such name or term shall have the following meaning:
“Accessory building” means a detached subordinate building, the use of which is appropriate, and customarily incidental to that of the main building or to the main use of the land, and which is located on the same lot with the main building or use. “Approved testing laboratory” means a laboratory that has been approved by the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) or other recognized agencies for the testing of wood-burning appliances.
“Bedroom” means a bedroom or room designed for sleeping purposes which shall be a minimum of seventy square feet and shall be not less than seven feet in any direction. A study, sewing room, sitting room, office, den, or similar room shall be considered a bedroom or room designed for sleeping purposes if it contains a closet, alcove, indentation, or wing wall which creates an area greater than twelve inches in depth. “Catalytic” means a wood-burning appliance equipped with a device coated with platinum, palladium, or other rare metal located in the combustion chamber of a wood-burning appliance designed to cause relatively complete combustion at lower-than-normal temperatures.
“City” means the city of Foster City.
“City council” means the city council of the city of Foster City. “EPA” means the United States Environmental Protection Agency. “EPA-certified wood heater” means any wood heater that meets the standards in Title 40, Part 60, Subpart AAA of the Code of Federal Regulations in effect at the time of installation and is certified and labeled pursuant to those regulations and includes EPA- certified wood heater inserts.
“EPA Phase II limits” means 7.5 grams particulate per hour for noncatalytic wood- burning appliances or 4.1 grams particulate per hou2r 3fo5r catalytic wood-burning appliances.
“Fireplace” means any permanently installed masonry or factory-built wood-burning appliance, except a pellet-fueled wood heater, designed to be used with an air-to-fuel

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ratio greater than or equal to thirty-five to one.
“Gas fireplace” means any device designed to burn natural gas or propane having the appearance of a wooden log and used and vented inside a fireplace. “Kitchen” means any room used, intended, or designed to be used for cooking and preparing of food. Rooms which contain appliances or equipment such as microwaves, ovens, gas or electric cook tops, or electric ovens, toaster ovens and similar appliances shall constitute a room or area, intended, or designed as a kitchen. “Masonry fireplace” means a fire chamber of solid masonry units such as bricks or stones, or masonry units constructed on a foundation and provided with a suitable chimney.
“New construction” means the construction of new structures and new additions to existing structures.
“Pellet-fueled wood heater” means any wood heater that operates on wood pellets. “Standard Window” means Window Standard Sizes as published by the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA).
“Start of construction” includes substantial improvement and other proposed new development and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the permit. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. “Structure” means a walled and roofed building that is principally above ground; this includes a gas or liquid storage tank or a manufactured home.

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“Substantial damage” means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed fifty (50) percent of the assessed value of the structure before the damage occurred. “Substantial improvement” means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other proposed new development of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty (50) percent of the assessed value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage," regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include a project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local building official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions

15.02.270 Permit requirements.

A. No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, keep, maintain, or demolish a building or structure or make any installation, alteration, or improvement to the electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system within, on, or serving a building or a parcel, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining the prescribed permits for each such building, structure or electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system from the building official.

B. No person, firm, or corporation shall install, construct, alter or repair in any new or existing residential structure, accessory building, garage, barn, stable, hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, commercial or industrial building or additions to the foregoing, any wood- burning fire-place, stove or appliance, with the following exceptions:

1. A pellet-fueled wood heater;

2. An EPA-certified wood appliance;

3. A fireplace certified by EPA, should EPA develop a fireplace certification program;

4. A masonry fireplace;

5. Appliances which are specifically designed for food preparation; and

6. Gas fireplaces.”

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Section 15.02.120 shall remain unchanged.

Section 3. AMENDMENT. CHAPTER 15.04, “RESIDENTIAL CODE” OF TITLE 15 OF

THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SHALL BE REPEALED AND REPLACED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Sections:

15.04.010 Adoption.

15.04.020 Citation.

15.04.030 Section R104.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Duties and Powers

15.04.040 Section R104.6 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Right of Entry.

15.04.050 Section R105.1.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Permits.

15.04.060 Section R105 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Permits.

15.04.070 Section R105.3.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Action on Application

15.04.080 Section R105.5 amended—Expiration

15.04.090 Section R108 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Fees.

15.04.100 Section R109 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Inspections

15.04.110 Section R112, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended— Board of appeals

15.04.120 Section R113 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Violations

15.04.130 Section R341 amended added—Encroachments into the Public Right of Way.

15.04.140 Section R342 amended added—Safeguards During
Construction.

15.04.150 Section R401.4 amended—Soil Tests.

15.04.160 Section R403.1 amended—Footings

15.04.170 Section R404.1 amended—Foundation Walls General.

15.04.180 Section R406.2.1 amended—Concrete Slabs.

15.04.190 Section R903.1 amended—Weather Protection

15.04.200 Section R905 amended—Roof Covering Application.

15.04.210 Definitions.
“15.04.010 Adoption.

The rules, regulations and standards, printed and published by the International Code Council and known as the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, with California Amendments as set forth in the 2025 California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5), copies of which are in the Foster City Library and on file in the office of the City Clerk,

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(including the appendix BB, BF, BO, CI, and CJ thereto), in this chapter collectively called the Residential Code, are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

15.04.020 Citation.

The California Residential Code adopted in Section 15.04.010 may be cited as the ‘California Residential Code’; provided, however, that when any section thereof is amended by anything contained in this chapter, citations to such section shall be made to ‘Section of the California Residential Code as amended by Municipal Code Section ’.

15.04.030 Section R104.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended-- Duties and Powers.

15.04.030 Section R104.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

Section R104.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 General. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code. Pursuant to the enforcement of the provisions of this Code, the Building Official may make reasonable interpretations based on studies and investigations deemed appropriate. For such purpose, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.

15.04.040 Section R104.4 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Right of Entry.

15.04.040 Section R104.4 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
“Building Official” shall include the officers named in Section R103.3 of this Code.

15.04.050 Section R105.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Permits.

15.04.050 Section R105.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to add a new Section R105.1.1 to read as follows:

Demolition Permit. Upon compliance, or assurance that there will be future compliance to the satisfaction of the Building Official, with all applicable local, state and federal laws, standards and regulations, including but not limited to provisions of the California Residential Code and Regional Air Quality Act, the building official may issue a demolition permit for any structure upon receipt of an application therefor, together with the nonrefundable fee adopted by resolution by the Governing Body to be a reasonable fee for covering the actual costs of processing such an application. The Building Official may require that a building permit or permits and any other necessary approvals be obtained for a project or replacement structure prior to issuing a demolition permit for a structure.

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Any person failing to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, as further provided in Section 15.04.120 of this code.

15.04.060 Section R105.2 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Permits.

15.04.060 Section R105.2 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

15.04.070 Section R105.3.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended-- Action on Application for Permit.

15.04.070 Section R105.3.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

15.04.080 Section R105.5 amended--Expiration.

15.04.080 Section R105.5.1 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

15.04.090 Section R108 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Fees.

15.04.090 Section R108 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Residential Code is amended to add section R108.7 to read as follows:

Section R108.7 Chapter 1-Division 2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the Governing Body.

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The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Official.

Investigation fees shall be assessed at the discretion of the building official at the adopted fee schedule miscellaneous hourly rate for the investigation of work.

15.04.100 Section R109 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Inspections.

15.04.100 Section R109 of the California Residential Code is amended to add a new Section R109.5 to read as follows:

R109.5 Contractors shall have a qualified employee at the site with plans and permit available at all times during an inspection. If Contractor does not have a qualified employee at the construction site with plans and permits available or they are not ready, or plans and permit card are not present, contractors shall be subject to additional inspection fees, in an amount as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the Governing Body.

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 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

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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

15.04.120 Section R113 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Violations.

15.04.120 Section R113 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

Section R113.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this code.

15.04.130 Section R341 added - Encroachments into the Public Right of Way.

15.04.130 Chapter 3 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding a new Subsection R341 to read as follows:

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R341. Encroachments into the Public Right of Way. Encroachments into the public right of way shall comply with the standards of Chapter 32 of the California Building Code.

15.04.140 Section R342 added - Safeguards During Construction

15.04.140 Chapter 3 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding a new Subsection R342 to read as follows:

R342. Safeguards During Construction. Provisions for pedestrian safety during construction and the protection of adjacent public and private properties shall be governed by the requirements of Chapter 33 of the California Building Code.

15.04.150 Section R401.4 amended—Soil Tests.

15.04.150 Section R401.4 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding additional paragraphs to read as follows:

A geotechnical investigation shall be conducted when required by Section R401.4.1.1.1 of the California Residential Code, Foster City Municipal Code, or the Building Official for all new structures, additions to existing structures not exempted by Foster City Municipal Code, or whenever the occupancy classification of a building changes to a higher relative hazard category pursuant to Table 1604.5 of the California Building Code as a result of the proposed work. The Building Official may waive the requirement for a geotechnical investigation for additions to detached one and two-family single story dwellings.

Recommendation for foundation type and design criteria including bearing capacity, provisions to minimize differential settlements, provisions for tying adjacent footings together to minimize differential, horizontal or vertical movement in the event of an earthquake, provisions to minimize the effects of expansive soils and the effects of expansive soils and the effects of adjacent loads. The geotechnical investigation report shall recommend corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each dwelling proposed to be constructed on the expansive soil. Prior to approval of the plans, a stamped and signed letter from the project engineer shall be provided to Building Inspection stating that the approved recommended action of the soil report has been incorporated into the design of each dwelling.

For one or two story single-family or duplex residences, and similar small structures, the soils engineering report required by Section R401.4 shall include data based upon criteria of Seismic Zone: E with a soil bearing pressure of 1,200 psf.

15.04.160 Section R403.1 amended--Footings.

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15.04.160 Section R403.1 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

All footings and foundations shall be designed by an Engineer or Architect licensed to practice in the State of California in accordance with the design criteria established as required by Section 403 and in accordance with the structural provisions of this code.

15.04.170 Section R404.1 amended—Foundation Walls.

15.04.170 Section R404.1 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

15.04.180 Section R406.2.1 added--Concrete Slabs.

15.04.180 The California Residential Code is amended by adding Section R406.2.1 to read as follows:

Section R406.2.1 Concrete Slabs. All concrete slab on grade construction for habitable rooms in Group R Occupancies shall be constructed over a moisture barrier. The moisture barrier shall be a four inch thick layer of gravel, two layers of 15 lbs. felt, hot mopped or an equivalent approved membrane, and a 2 inch thick layer of sand. The architect or engineer may submit designs that provide equal or better protection for approval of the Building Official.

R406.2.1.1 All concrete slab on grade construction for habitable rooms in Group R Occupancies shall have minimum reinforcing equivalent to 6 inch by 6 inch weld wire fabric or better.

R406.2.1.2 Friction between slabs or foundations and ground shall be determined by a soils engineer but in no case shall the coefficient of friction be less than 0.6.

15.04.190 Section R903.1 amended—Weather Protection.

15.04.190 Section R903.1 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding second and third paragraphs to read as follows:

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Balconies, landings, exterior stairways, occupied roof and similar surfaces exposed to the weather and sealed underneath shall be waterproofed and sloped a minimum of ¼ unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2% slope) for drainage.

All roofs shall be designed with sufficient slope to assure adequate drainage after long time deflection from dead loads and possible differential foundation subsidence, or shall be designed to support maximum loads including possible ponding of water due to deflection and subsidence. Minimum amount of ponding from subsidence shall be equal to 1/8 inch times the minimum building dimension in feet. See Section R301 for deflection criteria.

15.04.200 Section R905.1 amended—Roof Covering Application.

15.04.200 Section R905.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

Section R905.1 Roof Covering Application. Roof covering shall be not less than, Class B fire retardant which complies with ASTM E108, UL 790 or ASTM D2898.

Roof coverings shall be securely fastened to the supporting roof construction and shall provide weather protection for the building at the roof.

Subject to the requirements of this chapter, combustible roof coverings and roof insulation may be used in any type of construction.

Skylights shall be constructed as required in Section R308.6 and Section R337.8.

For Solar energy collectors placed on the roof see Section R907.

Approval for changes in roof coverings, material, color, weight shall be made by the Community Development Director or designated staff members of the Community Development Department.

15.04.210—Definitions.

15.04.210 Foster City Municipal Code definitions are found in Chapter 15.02.260 Definitions.”
Section 4. AMENDMENT. CHAPTER 15.06, “EXISTING BUILDING CODE” OF TITLE 15 OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SHALL BE REPEALED AND REPLACED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

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Sections:

15.06.010 Adoption.

15.06.020 Citation.

15.06.030 Section 104.1 amended--Duties and Powers

15.06.040 Section 104.6 amended--Right of Entry.

15.06.050 Section 105 amended--Permits.

15.06.060 Section 105.3.1 amended—Action on Application.

15.06.070 Section 108 amended--Fees.

15.06.080 Section 112 amended—Means of appeals

15.06.090 Section 113 amended--Violations

15.06.100 Section 302.2 amended—General Provisions

15.06.110 Section 302.7 amended—General Provisions

15.06.120 Section 409 amended added – Private Swimming Pool Maintenance.

15.06.130 Definitions.
“15.06.010 Adoption.

The rules, regulations and standards, printed and published by the International Code Council and known as the International Existing Building Code, 2024 Edition, with California Amendments as set forth in the 2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10), copies of which are in the Foster City Library and on file in the office of the City Clerk, (including the appendix A thereto), in this chapter collectively called the Existing Building Code, are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

15.06.020 Citation.

The California Existing Building Code adopted in Section 15.06.010 may be cited as the ‘California Existing Building Code’; provided, however, that when any section thereof is amended by anything contained in this chapter, citations to such section shall be made to ‘Section of the California Building Code as amended by Municipal Code Section ’.

15.06.030 Section 104.1 amended--Duties and Powers.

15.06.030 Section 104.1 of the California Existing Building Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 104.1 General. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code. Pursuant to the enforcement of the provisions of this Code, the Building Official may make reasonable interpretations based on studies and investigations deemed appropriate. For such purpose, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.

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15.06.040 Section 104.4 amended--Right of Entry.

15.06.040 Section 104.4 of the California Existing Building Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
“Building Official” shall include the officers named in Section 103.3 of this Code.

15.06.050 Section 105.2 amended--Permits.

15.06.050 Section 105.2 of the California Existing Building Code is amended to read as follows:

15.06.060 Section 105.3.1 amended--Permit Issuance.

15.06.060 Section 105.3.1 of the California Existing Building Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

15.06.070 Section 108 amended--Fees.

15.06.070 Section 108 of the California Existing Building Code is amended to add Section 108.7 to read as follows:

Section 108.7 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the Governing Body.

The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Official.

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

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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

15.06.090 Section 113 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Violations.

15.06.090 Section 113 of the California Existing Building Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 113.1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this code.

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such violation such person shall be punished by a fine of up to $1,000 or by imprisonment of not more than six months , or both such fine and imprisonment.

15.06.100 Section 302.2 amended—General Provisions.

15.06.100 Section 302.2 of the California Existing Building Code is amended to read as follows:

Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to existing buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy, respectively, in this code and the California Energy Code, California Fire Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code and the California Green Building Standards Code.

Where provisions of the other codes conflict with provisions of this code, the provisions of the other codes shall take precedence.

15.06.110 Section 302.6 amended—General Provisions.

15.06.110 Section 302 of the California Existing Building Code is amended by adding Subsection 302.6 to read as follows:

All building material, construction equipment, excavation material and debris must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Unless waived by the Building Official, such material shall be located behind the required front yard setback requirements and the rear or side yard setback requirements when facing waterways.

Prior to or after commencement of construction, the Building Official may require a protective barrier such as a fence, barricade or other structure for the protection of the public around and in conjunction with any construction work. The design, construction, location, and materials used shall be approved by the Building Official prior to installation.

The barrier shall be removed before receiving a Certificate of Occupancy.

15.06.120 Section 409 added – Private Swimming Pool Maintenance.

15.06.120 Chapter 4, “Repairs” of the California Existing Building Code is amended by adding Subsection 409 to read as follows:
409 Private Swimming Pool Maintenance.

General. All private swimming pools, materials and appurtenances, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition. All devices or safeguards required by the 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Building Code, or the Swimming Pool Safety Act as adopted and amended by the City of Foster City, shall be maintained in conformance with the Code edition under which installed. The

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owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Chief Building Official may cause private swimming pools to be re-inspected.

A private swimming pool, pond or other body of water which is abandoned, unattended, unfiltered, or not otherwise maintained, resulting in the water becoming polluted.
"Polluted water" means water which contains bacterial growth, algae, remains of insects, remains of deceased animals, reptiles, rubbish, refuse, dirt, debris, papers, chemicals or other matter or material which, because of its magnitude, nature or location, constitutes an unhealthy or unsafe condition.

The owner, controlling, operating or managing party, lessee, agent, person, or entity in lawful charge or possession of the property. An entity, corporation, partnership or limited partnership is a responsible party when it performs any of the functions described in this section relating to real property.

Any private swimming pool or other outdoor body of water maintained in violation of any of the enclosure requirements contained in 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Building Code, or the Swimming Pool Safety Act is deemed unsafe.

15.06.130—Definitions.

Definitions are found in Chapter 15.02.260 Definitions.” Section 5. AMENDMENT. CHAPTER 15.08, “MECHANICAL CODE” OF TITLE 15 OF

THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SHALL BE REPEALED AND REPLACED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Sections:

15.08.010 Adoption.

15.08.020 Citation.

15.08.030 Section 103.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--General.

15.08.040 Section 103.4 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Right of entry.

15.08.050 Section 104.5 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Fees.

15.08.060 Section 106 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Violations and penalties.

15.08.070 Section 106.3 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Penalties.

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

15.08.090 Section 303.13 amended—General.

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15.08.100 Section 303.14 amended--Installation.
“15.08.010 Adoption.

The rules, regulations and standards, printed and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and known as the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, with California amendments as set forth in the 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4), copies of which are in the Foster City Library and on file in the office of the City Clerk (including the appendices B,C,D,G and H thereto), in this chapter collectively called the Mechanical Code, are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this City as to all matters therein contained except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

15.08.020 Citation.

The California Mechanical Code adopted in Section 15.08.010 may be cited as the ‘California Mechanical Code’, provided, however, that when any section thereof is amended by anything contained in this chapter, citations to such section shall be made to ‘Section of the California Mechanical Code as amended by the Municipal Code Section ’.

15.08.030 Section 103.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--General.

15.08.030 The first paragraph of Section 103.1 of the California Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 103.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction’ shall be the Building Official and is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this Code.

For such purposes, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall comply with the intent and purpose of this code.

In accordance with the prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to appoint such number of technical officers, inspectors, and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to deputize such inspectors or employees as necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforcement agency.

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The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to request the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as required in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance.

15.08.040 Section 103.4 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Right of Entry.

15.08.040 Section 103.4 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Mechanical Code is amended by adding a third paragraph to read as follows:
‘Authority Having Jurisdiction’ shall include the officers named in Section 103.1 of this Code.

15.08.050 Section 104.5 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Fees.

15.08.050 Section 104.5 Chapter 1-Division 2 General of the California Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 104.5 Chapter 1-Division 2 General. Fee shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City Council.

To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a building or mechanical systems subject to inspection by the Chief Building Official, the Chief Building Official is authorized to require the owner or owner's authorized agent to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report. The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified mechanical engineer, subject matter expert, or accredited organization acceptable to the Chief Building Official. The Chief Building Official is authorized to require design submittals to be prepared by, and bear the stamp of, a California registered design professional.

15.08.060 Section 106 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Violations.

15.08.060 Section 106.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 106 Chapter 1-Division 2. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

It is hereby declared that any violation of this code constitutes a public nuisance, and in addition to any other remedies provided by this code for its enforcement, the

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administrative authority may bring civil suit to enjoin the violations of any provision of this code.
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15.08.070 Section 106.3 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Penalties.

15.08.070 Section 106.3 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 106.3 Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished by a fine of up to $1,000.00 or by imprisonment of not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

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.

15.08.090 Section 303 General.

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15.08.090 Section 303 of the California Mechanical Code is amended by adding Subsection 303.13 to read as follows:

Section 303.13 Equipment in Ceilings. All mechanical equipment and accessory equipment installed in a dropped ceiling assembly shall be supported by the building structure and not the dropped ceiling assembly.

15.08.100 Section 303 amended--Installation.

15.08.100 Section 303 of the California Mechanical Code is amended by adding Subsection 303.14 to read as follows:
303.14 Metallic Materials Location. No metallic piping or ducts shall be located underground, unless in a chase or other method approved by the Building Official.” Section 6. REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.16, “PLUMBING CODE” WIITHIN TITLE 15 OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Sections:

15.16.010 Adoption.

15.16.020 Citation.

15.16.030 Section 102.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Authority Having Jurisdiction

15.16.040 Section 106.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Violation and Penalties.

15.16.050 Section 104 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Permits and Inspections.

15.16.060 Section 104.5Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Fees.

15.16.070 Section 107.0, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Board of Appeals

15.16.080 Section 205 amended--Definition of terms C.

15.16.090 Section 208 amended--Definition of terms F.

15.16.100 Section 301 amended--Materials.

15.16.110 Section 315 amended—Joints and Connections.

15.16.120 Section 507 amended--Protection from Damage.

15.16.130 Section 703 amended--Size of drain piping.

15.16.140 Section 704 amended--Fixture connections.

15.16.150 Section 707 amended--Cleanouts.

15.16.160 Section 811 amended--Chemical wastes.

15.16.170 Section 908 amended--Vertical Wet Venting.
“15.16.010 Adoption.

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The rules, regulations and standards, printed and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials known as the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition, with California amendments as set forth in the 2025 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5), copies of which are in the Foster City Library and on file in the office of the City Clerk (including the appendices A,B, C,D, G, I, J,K, M, and R thereto), in this chapter collectively called the Plumbing Code, are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this City as to all matters therein contained except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

15.16.020 Citation. 251 The California Plumbing Code adopted in Section 15.08.010 may be cited as the ‘California Plumbing Code’, provided, however, that when any section thereof is amended by anything contained in this chapter, citations to such section shall be made to ‘Section of the California Plumbing Code as amended by the Municipal Code Section ’.

15.16.030 Section 103.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended—Authority Having Jurisdiction.

15.16.030 The first paragraph of Section 103.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 103.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 Authority Having Jurisdiction. The Authority Having Jurisdiction’ shall be the Building Official and is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this Code.

The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to request the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as required in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance.

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15.16.040 Section 106.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Violations and Penalties.

15.16.040 Section 106.1 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished by a fine of up to $1,000.00 or by imprisonment of not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorized is lawful.

The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the Administrative Authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of the Code or of any other Ordinance or from revoking any certificate of approval when issued in error.

If the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one- half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made, or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year.

15.16.050 Section 104.0 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Permits and Inspections.

15.16.050 Section 104.0 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsections 104.2(3) and 104.2(4) to read as follows:

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104.2(3) No permit shall be required for repairs done by a residential homeowner when the materials (normally or usually) cost $25.00 or less. 104.2(4) No permit shall be required for repairs done by a licensed contractor when the materials (normally or usually) cost $25.00 or less.

15.16.060 Section 104.5 Chapter 1-Division 2 amended--Permit fees.

15.16.060 Section 104.5 Chapter 1-Division 2 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section as set forth in the Schedule of Fees or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City Council.

To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a building or plumbing systems subject to inspection by the Chief Building Official, the Chief Building Official is authorized to require the owner or owner's authorized agent to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report. The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified mechanical engineer, subject matter expert, or accredited organization acceptable to the Chief Building Official. The Chief Building Official is authorized to require design submittals to be prepared by, and bear the stamp of, a California registered design professional.

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

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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.

15.16.080 Section 205 amended--Definition of terms C.

15.16.080 Section 205 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding the definition of Condensate Waste as follows:

Condensate Waste-- Waste water caused by the formation of moisture on the outside of coils or other surfaces.

15.16.090 Section 208 amended--Definition of terms F.

15.16.090 Section 208 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding the definition of First Floor as follows:

First Floor--The first floor is the ground floor, or slab floor above the garage, basement, or crawl space.

15.16.100 Section 301 amended--Materials.

15.16.100 Section 301 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 301.9 to read as follows:

Section 301.9 No metallic piping, and the appurtenances thereto, shall be located in contact with soil, unless in a chase and with the approval of the Building Official.

15.16.110 Section 315 amended—Joints and Connections.

15.16.110 Section 315 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 315.3 to read as follows:

Section 315.3 All connections between ferrous and nonferrous pipe shall be made with a six-inch red brass nipple or a dielectric union.

15.16.120 Section 507 amended--Protection from damage.

15.16.120 Section 507 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsections 507.13.3 and 507.5.1 to read as follows:

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507.13.3 Fuel burning appliances shall not be installed within private garages constructed in conjunction with any Group H or I Occupancy. Any wall common to the equipment space and the private garage shall meet the fire resistive requirements as specified in Table 508.4 of the California Building Code between the major occupancy and that garage.
507.5.1 Water heaters shall have safety pans with drains when located in living areas or when leakage would do damage to the building or its contents. The pans shall be of metal or other material approved by the Building Official and be of such dimension as to provide a minimum of 2 inches clearance between the pan and the outside diameter of the heater with a depth of 3 inches. The drain shall not be less than 3/4 inches. The drain shall be extended to the exterior of the building with a down angle terminating between 6 inches and 24 inches of grade.

15.16.130 Section 703 amended--Size of drainage piping.

15.16.130 Section 703 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding a paragraph to section 703.2 to read as follows:

All horizontal drainage piping below the first floor, receiving the discharge of water closets, shall be not less than four (4) inches in diameter, except that additions to or remodeling of, existing system may be installed in accordance with Table 703.2.

15.16.140 Section 704 amended--Fixture connections (Drainage).

15.16.140 Section 704 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 704.4 to read as follows:

Section 704.4 Two fixtures set back to back shall be limited to those fixtures serving only one residence. No back to back fixtures from a common soil line shall penetrate either a property line or a unit separation wall. A unit separation wall as defined in this paragraph shall mean a common wall between two apartments, two condominiums or two townhouses.

15.16.150 Section 707 amended--Cleanouts.

15.16.150 Section 707 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 707.15 to read as follows:

Section 707.15 When a main sewer is located in the street, alley or easement, there must be provided a cleanout brought up flush with sidewalk level back of sidewalk, and, if no curb or sidewalk exist, then the cleanout must be located inside of the lot line. Riser shall

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be of approved material, minimum size of 4 inches, brought up to the level of the ground by a wye and branch fittings, and top of same to be provided with a regulation cleanout.

If the sidewalk space mentioned is entirely concrete, then a cast iron sidewalk box, with loose cover fitted with brass screws, shall be installed. The minimum size for a cleanout plug shall be 4 inches.

15.16.160 Section 811 amended--Chemical wastes.

15.16.160 Section 811 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsections 811.9 through 811.18 to correspond with Sections 170 through 179, inclusive, of Ordinance No 126 of the Estero Municipal Improvement District, copies of the ordinance are on file with the City Clerk.

Section 811 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 811.1.2 to read as follows:

Section 811.1.2 Chemical waste having an NFPA health, flammability or reactivity rating of 3 or 4 shall have a secondary receptor as required in the California Mechanical Code §1406.2.1.3 and §1406.2.1.4

15.16.170 Section 908 amended--Vertical Wet Venting.

15.16.170 Section 908 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new Subsection 908.3 to read as follows:

Section 908.3 Wet venting, vertical or horizontal, is allowed only with approval of the Building Official.”
Section 7. AMENDMENT. CHAPTER 15.20, “ELECTRICAL CODE” OF TITLE 15 OF

THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SHALL BE REPEALED AND REPLACED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Sections:

15.20.010 Adoption.

15.20.020 Citation.

15.20.030 Conformance required.

15.20.040 Section 80.13 Annex H amended-Authority-General.

15.20.050 Section 80.13 Annex H amended-Authority-Duties.

15.20.060 Section 80.23 subsection (3) Annex H amended-Violations.

15.20.070 Section 80.13 (1) Annex H amended-Authority-Interpretations.

15.20.080 Section 80.13 Annex H amended-Authority-Contractor. Prerequisite.

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15.20.090 Section 80.13 Annex H amended-Authority-Defective Work.

15.20.100 Section 80.21 Annex H amended-Plans and Specifications.

15.20.110 Section 80.19 (F) Annex H amended-Permit Issuance.

15.20.120 Section 80.19 (E) Annex H amended-Fees.

15.20.130 Article 100 amended-Definitions.

15.20.140 Article 110-2 amended-Approval.

15.20.150 Article 110-3 (B) amended-Installation and Use.

15.20.160 Article 250-52 (A)5 amended-Rod and Pipe Electrodes.

15.20.170 Article 300-6 amended-Protect Against Corrosion.

15.20.180 Article 410-36B amended-Suspended Ceilings.

15.20.190 Section 89.108.8- Appeals Board
“15.20.010 Adoption.

The code of rules and regulations known and designated as the National Electrical Code, 2024 Edition, and the appendices printed therein, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, with California amendments as set forth in the 2025 California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3), copies of which are in the Foster City Library and on file with the city clerk, (including appendices B, C, H, I and J), in this chapter collectively called the Electrical Code, are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this City as to all matters therein contained except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

15.20.020 Citation.

The California Electrical Code adopted in Section 15.20.010 may be cited as the ‘California Electrical Code’; provided, however, that when any section thereof is amended by anything contained in this chapter, citations to such section shall be made to ‘Section of the California Electrical Code as amended by Municipal Code Section ’.

15.20.030 Conformance required.

15.20.030 All electrical work in or on any building or other structure, pumping plant, exterior electrical wiring on private property, or similar installations shall be in conformity to the requirements set forth in this chapter and in the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and said Code shall become the electrical code of the City.

15.20.040 Section 80.13(1) Annex H amended—Authority - General.

15.20.040 Section 80.13(1) Annex H of the California Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:

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(1) The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the Building Official and is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this Code. Pursuant to the enforcement of the provisions of the Code, the Building Official may make reasonable interpretations based on studies and investigations deemed appropriate.

When the California Electrical Code or this chapter refers to “electrical inspector”, this means the Building Official, deputies and/or duly appointed assistants.

15.20.050 Section 80.13 Annex H amended—Authority - Duties.

15.20.050 Section 80.13 Annex H of the California Electrical Code is amended by inserting a new Subsection (17) to read as follows:
(17) The Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representative shall require, examine and review plans and specifications, drawings, descriptions and/or information submitted by any person applying for a permit and upon approval thereof may issue the permit applied for. The Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representative shall inspect all work authorized by the permit, for the purpose of determining whether or not such work complies with the provision of the California Electrical Code or amendments made thereof by Municipal Code, approving or condemning the same in whole or in part, as the conditions require. They shall sign-off any work approved of or condemned by them, such sign-off when approved being authorization to cover, conceal or use thereof, as the case may be. When the sign-off is disapproved, they shall order such changes in workmanship and/or material to be made to conform to the provisions of the California Electrical Code or amendments made thereto.

Whenever the Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representative finds any building, premises or part thereof in or on which there is being maintained an electrical system and/or electrical work is being installed in violation of the California Electrical Code or amendments made thereto, it shall be their duty to notify in writing the owner, agent or person responsible for the premises in which such conditions exists, or in which such work is being done, or has been done; that they must correct such conditions. Such work shall be removed and reinstalled, as the case may be. If this notice is not complied with within said specified time, the Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representative is authorized to order the discontinuance of electric service.

It is unlawful to energize or cause or permit to be energized any electrical wiring coming under the provisions of the California Electrical Code or amendments made thereto, until such electrical wiring has been inspected and signed off as approved in writing by the Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representative. The Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representative may give permission to furnish electric

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current to, or the use of electric current through, any electrical wiring for a length of time not to exceed thirty days, if the electrical wiring may be used safely and there exists a necessary reason for such permission. Permission and specified length of time shall be in writing to the owner, agent or person responsible for the premises.

15.20.060 Section 80.23 subsection (3) Annex H amended--Violations.

15.20.060 Section 80.23 subsection (3) Annex H of the California Electrical Code is amended by adding a third and fourth paragraph to read as follows:

15.20.070 Section 80.13 (1) Annex H amended—Authority - Interpretation.

15.20.070 Section 80.13 (1) Annex H of the California Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:

Interpretations
Sec.80.13 (1) Annex H. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this chapter and the California Electrical Code, when applied to any particular case, the requirement which prescribes and establishes the higher standard of safety shall be complied with, unless otherwise stated in this chapter.

15.20.080 Section 80.13 Annex H amended—Authority-Contractor's License Prerequisite.

15.20.080 Section 80.13 Annex H of the California Electrical Code is amended by adding Subsection (18) to read as follows:

Contractor's License Prerequisite

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Sec. 80.13 Annex H (18). It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, except hereinafter provided, to perform any electrical work as defined in this chapter, without a valid state contractor's license for such work or unless such person, firm or corporation is exempt under the Contractor's License Law of the State.

15.20.090 Section 80.13 Annex H amended—Authority-Defective Work.

15.20.090 Section 80.13 Annex H of the California Electrical Code is amended by adding Subsection (19) to read as follows:

Defective Work
This chapter shall not be construed as imposing upon the City or the Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representatives any liability or responsibility for damage resulting from defective electrical work, installation or material thereof, nor shall the City, or the Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representatives thereof be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the inspection authorized under this chapter.

15.20.100 Section 80.21 Annex H amended--Plans and Specifications.

15.20.100 Section 80.21 Annex H of the California Electrical Code Section is amended by adding a fourth and fifth paragraph Subsection (D) and (E) to read as follows:
(D) When deemed necessary by the Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representative, four sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted with each application for a permit. The plans shall be drawn to scale, 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch, including all necessary information to insure compliance with the requirements of the California Electrical Code or amendments made thereto.
(E) When the Building Official has reviewed the submitted plans and specifications, the Building Official will endorse the plans as APPROVED and issue a permit for such work. Such plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization of the Building Official. All work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and the requirements of the code.

15.20.110 Section 80.19 (C) Annex H amended--Permits Issuance.

15.20.110 Section 80.19 (C) Annex H of the California Electrical Code is amended by adding a new Subsection (C)(3) to read as follows:

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(C)(3) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether acting as principal, servant, agent or employee, to do or cause or permit to be done any electrical work for which a permit is required within the city without first securing a permit from the Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representative.

15.20.120 Section 80.19 (E) Annex H amended--Fees.

15.20.120 Section 80.19 (E) of the California Electrical Code shall be amended to read as follows:

Sec.80.19 (E). Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City Council.

To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a building or electrical systems subject to inspection by the Chief Building Official, the Chief Building Official is authorized to require the owner or owner's authorized agent to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report. The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified electrical engineer, subject matter expert, or accredited organization acceptable to the Chief Building Official. The Chief Building Official is authorized to require design submittals to be prepared by, and bear the stamp of, a California registered design professional.

Whenever an electrical permit and/or a permit fee is required by the California Electrical Code or the Municipal Code and work is started prior to obtaining the permit, a double fee shall be charged.

The issuance of a permit shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or approval of, any violation of the provisions of the California Electrical Code or amendments made thereof. No permit purporting to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the code shall be valid.

15.20.130 Article 100 amended--Definitions.

15.20.130 Article 100 of the California Electrical Code is amended by adding the definitions to read as follows:

Electric Work: Means and includes the installation, construction, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and equipment.

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Electric Wiring: Means the installation or the alteration of any material, fixture, device, appliance or equipment in or on any building, structure or premises, used or designed or intended to be used to generate, transmit, transfer or utilize electric energy.

15.20.140 Article 110-2 amended--Approval.

15.20.140 Article 110-2 of the California Electrical Code is amended by adding a second and third paragraph to read as follows:

All materials used shall bear the Underwriters' Laboratories approval or other approved agency and shall be of a design suitable for the purpose to be used.

All materials used in installation, alteration or repair of electrical distribution systems shall be free from defects and shall be of minimum approved standards specified for all types of material provided for this chapter.

15.20.150 Article 110-3 (B) Installation and Use.

15.20.150 Article 110-3 Subsection (B) of the California Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
(1) The Building Official or the Building Official’s authorized representative may request a dielectric and/or voltage test under load by the electric contractor. (2) No metallic piping shall be located underground, unless in a chase or other method which is first approved by the Building Official. (3) Temporary power units may be installed only with prior approval of the Building Official and after a permit has been obtained from the Building Official. (4) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy and at the time of final inspection, all service panels and secondary panels shall be so marked as to show the maximum AVAILABLE INTERRUPTING CURRENT rating as determined by the energy provider.

15.20.160 Article 250-52 (A)3 amended--Rod and Pipe Electrodes.

15.20.160 Article 250-52 (A)5 of the California Electrical Code is amended to add Subsections (A)(5)(a) and (A)(5)(b) to read as follows:
(a) Rod and Pipe Electrodes. Electrodes of rods of steel shall be of not less than two 1/2 inch round reinforcing bars, each not less than 20 feet long, running in opposite directions, placed within 3 inches of the bottom of the concrete footing.

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One end of each rod will extend at least 6 inches above the foundation sill, at least 6 inches above finish grade and be connected by an approved grounding connector. The grounding connector will be installed in an accessible location where it will be bonded to the hot and cold water pipes by an approved grounding connector. (b) Ground Rods shall only be used in conjunction with Non-Corrosive Highly- Conductive fill material and only with approval of the Building Official.

The bonding wire shall be determined by Table 250-66 of the California Electrical Code.

Other means may be used when approved by the Building Official.

15.20.170 Article 300-6 amended--Protection Against Corrosion.

15.20.170 Article 300-6 of the California Electrical Code is amended by adding Subsection (E) to read as follows:
(E) Earth Contact. No ferrous or nonferrous metallic portions of the electrical system shall be installed in direct contact with the earth.

15.20.180 Article 410-36 (B) amended--Suspended Ceilings.

15.20.180 Article 410-36(B) of the California Electrical Code is amended by re-writing Subsection (B) to read as follows:
(B) Suspended Ceilings. Fixtures exceeding 10 pounds in suspended ceiling systems shall be securely fastened to the building structure by at least two supports located diagonally on the fixture. Fixtures shall not be supported by the suspended ceiling system unless prior approval has been given by the Building Official. Request for approval to deviate from this requirement must be in writing to the Building Official at the time of submittal for permits.

15.20.190 Section 89.108.8 amended- Appeals Board
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

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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.”
Section 8. AMENDMENT. CHAPTER 15.24, “FIRE CODE” OF TITLE 15 OF THE

FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SHALL BE REPEALED AND REPLACED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Sections:

15.24.010 Adoption.

15.24.020 Applicability.

15.24.030 Section 101.1, Title.

15.24.040 Section 101.6, Policy manual.

15.24.050 Section 102.3, Change of use or occupancy—Amended.

15.24.060 Section 102.6, Historic buildings—Amended.

15.24.070 Section 103.1, Creation of agency—Amended.

15.24.080 Section 103.2, Appointment—Deleted.

15.24.090 Section 104.6, Official records—Amended.

15.24.100 Sections 104.6.1 through 104.6.4, Appointment—Deleted.

15.24.110 Section 105.3.1, Expiration—Amended.

15.24.120 Section 105.6, Required construction permits—Amended.

15.24.130 Section 107.2, Schedule of permit fees—Amended.

15.24.140 Section 109.1, Board of appeals—Amended.

15.24.150 Section 112.4, Violation penalties—Amended.

15.24.160 Chapter 2, Definitions.

15.24.170 Chapter 3, General requirements.

15.24.180 Chapter 4, Emergency planning and preparedness.

15.24.190 Chapter 5, Fire service features.

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15.24.200 Chapter 9, Fire protection and life safety systems.

15.24.210 Chapter 10, Means of egress.

15.24.220 Chapter 26, Fumigation and insecticidal fogging.

15.24.230 Chapter 49, Requirements for wildland-urban interface fire areas.

15.24.240 Chapter 56, Explosives and fireworks.

15.24.250 Chapter 57, Flammable and combustible liquids.

15.24.260 Chapter 58, Flammable gases and flammable cryogenic fluids.

15.24.270 Chapter 61, Liquefied petroleum gases.

15.24.280 Appendix B, Fire flow requirements for buildings.

15.24.290 Appendix C, Fire hydrant locations and distribution.

15.24.300 Appendix D, Fire apparatus access roads.

15.24.310 Appendix O, Temporary haunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement uses.

15.24.320 Violations.

15.24.330 Fire and life safety inspections.

15.24.340 Local findings and amendments.
“15.24.010 Adoption.

A. The San Mateo consolidated fire department hereby adopts the 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9 (based on the 2024 International Fire Code published by the International Code Council)), with California amendments and the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code as amended and as specified in part III of this ordinance. Those chapters and appendices not mentioned in section III are only enforceable if adopted by the State Fire Marshal. The 2025 California Fire Code, with the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this chapter, is adopted by this reference as though fully set forth in this chapter. As of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the provisions of the fire code are controlling and enforceable within the limits of each city within the jurisdiction of the department.

B. The 2025 California Fire Code (CFC), California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, adopting the 2024 International Fire Code of the International Code Council with necessary California amendments, together with the nonbuilding standards reproduced therein except otherwise provided by this chapter, are adopted by reference as the fire code of the San Mateo consolidated fire department. This code, including all amendments thereto, shall hereafter be called the “fire code,” and/or this “code” and are adopted as and for the rules, regulations, and standards within the jurisdiction as to all matters therein, except otherwise provided.

C. No section of the fire prevention code shall impose a mandatory duty of enforcement on the jurisdiction, or on any officer, official, agent, employee, board, council, or commission thereof. Instead, if any section purports to impose a mandatory duty of

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enforcement, said section shall be deemed to invest the jurisdiction, and the appropriate officer, official, agent, employee, board, council, or commission with discretion to enforce the section, or not to enforce it.

D. A copy of the fire code, as defined herein, shall be kept on file with the office of the San Mateo consolidated fire department fire marshal.

E. The San Mateo consolidated fire department has determined that modifications to the 2024 International Fire Code with the 2025 California amendments are needed and reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, as set forth in Exhibit A of the ordinance codified in this chapter (Findings in Support of Amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code), which are incorporated fully herein.

15.24.020 Applicability.

A. All sections of this code shall apply to all buildings, structures and portions thereof, and to replace premises or buildings.

B. Whenever any provision of this chapter, code or in any other law, ordinance, or resolution of any kind, imposes overlapping or contradictory regulations, or contains any restrictions covering the same subject matter, the provision that is more restrictive or imposes higher standards or requirements shall govern.

Chapter 1 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.

15.24.030 Section 101.1, Title.
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, and with amendments adopted by the SAN MATEO CONSOLIDATED FIRE DEPARTMENT (SMCFD), will be referred to herein as this “CODE,” and/or “FIRE CODE.”

15.24.050 Section 102.3, Change of use or occupancy—Amended.

Section 102.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
102.3 A change of occupancy shall not be made unless the use or occupancy is made to comply with the requirements of this code and the California Existing Building Code. Any change in use or occupancy creating a more hazardous fire/life safety condition, as determined by the Fire Code Official requires that an automatic fire sprinkler system be installed. For purposes of this section, the relative hazard categories table 1011.5 of the International Existing Building Code, herein incorporated by reference.

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15.24.060 Section 102.6, Historic buildings—Amended.

Section 102.6 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
102.6 The provisions of this code relating to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as historic buildings where such buildings or structures do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. Fire protection in designated historic buildings shall be provided in accordance with the California Historic Building Code.

15.24.070 Section 103.1, Creation of agency—Amended.

Section 103.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official.

The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

15.24.080 Section 103.2, Appointment—Deleted.

Section 103.2 of the California Fire Code shall be deleted in its entirety.

15.24.090 Section 104.6, Official records—Amended.

Section 104.7 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
104.7 Official records. The fire code official shall keep official records as required by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department’s Record Retention Schedule, and Title 24, Part 1, The California Administrative Code. Requests for records shall be in accordance with the California Public Records Act.

15.24.100 Sections 104.7.1 through 104.7.4, Appointment—Deleted.

Sections 104.7.1 through 104.7.4 of the California Fire Code shall be deleted in its entirety.

15.24.110 Section 105.3.1, Expiration—Amended.

Section 105.3.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

An operational permit shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed or revoked, or at the next annual inspection. Construction permits shall automatically become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days

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after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Before such work recommences, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee to recommence work shall be as per the SMCFD Fee Schedule, Permit Reinstatement Fee, provided that changes have not been made and will not be made in the original construction documents for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued.

15.24.120 Section 105.6, Required construction permits—Amended.

Section 105.6 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 105.6 Required Construction Permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.24, as well as all required construction permits in Title 24, Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, or 5 where enforced by the California State Fire Marshal.

15.24.130 Section 108.2, Schedule of permit fees—Amended.

Section 108.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Where a permit or other inspection fee is required, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Master Fee Schedule.

15.24.140 Section 112, Board of appeals—Amended.

Section 112 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
112 Board of Appeals. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals.

The board of appeals shall be the Board of Directors for SMCFD, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant through the fire code official. 112.3 Qualifications. Deleted.

Section 112.3 of the California Fire Code shall be deleted in its entirety.

15.24.150 Section 113.4, Violation penalties—Amended.

Section 113.4 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

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113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be assessed a reinspection fee in accordance with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Master Fee Schedule. Violations that remain unabated after the 5th reinspection shall guilty of an Administrative Violation punishable by a fine of $130 for the first violation, $700 for the second violation, and $1300 dollars for the third and each successive violation in addition to the reinspection fee (Government Code 36900). Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Administrative violations shall be appealable thorough the board of appeals in section 109.

15.24.160 Chapter 2, Definitions.

Chapter 2, Section 202 of the California Fire Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

SECTION 202 General Definitions. Added.

All Weather Driving Surface. A roadway designed to carry the imposed weight loads of fire apparatus (Minimum load of 68,000 pounds) and a minimum surface finish of one layer of asphalt or concrete or road pavers.

Alteration. Any work done to a structure that increases the fire area of a room or area.

Driveway. Access road from the public way to a structure that is used for public vehicular access, including fire and emergency vehicles.

15.24.170 Chapter 3, General requirements.

Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code is partially adopted with adopted sections listed below (sections adopted by the State Fire Marshal remain unchanged except as modified below):

Section 303, Asphalt Kettles, is adopted in its entirety.

Section 305, Ignition Sources, is adopted in its entirety.

Section 306, Motion Picture Projection Rooms and Film, is adopted in its entirety.

Section 307, Open Burning, Recreational Fires, and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces, is adopted as amended below:

Section 307.1.1, Prohibited Open Burning, amended.
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning, other than cooking, shall be prohibited.

Exception: [No change]
Section 307.4.1, Bonfires, amended.

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307.4.1 Bonfires. Bonfires, other than for cooking purposes, shall be prohibited.

Section 307.4.2, Recreational Fires, amended.
307.4.2 Recreational Fires. When approved by the fire code official, recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure or combustible material. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. If allowed, all such fires shall require a fire code permit.

Section 308, Open Flames, is adopted as amended below:

Section 308.1.4, Open Flame Cooking Devices, amended.
308.1.4 Open Flame Cooking Devices. [No change]
Exceptions:

1. Group R-2, R-3, and R-3.1 occupancies

2. [No change]

3. [No change]
Section 308.3.2, Theatrical Performances, amended.
308.3.2 Theatrical performances.

Where approved, open-flame devices used in conjunction with theatrical performances are allowed to be used where adequate safety precautions have been taken in accordance with NFPA 160 and Title 19 CCR.

Section 309, Powered Industrial Trucks and Equipment, is adopted.

Section 310, Smoking, is adopted.

Section 311, Vacant Premises, is adopted.

Section 318, Laundry Carts, is adopted.

Section 319, Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles, adopted as amended below:

Section 319.1.1, Health Department Approval, added.
319.1.1 Health department approval. Mobile food preparation vehicles shall display a San Mateo County health apartment sticker as prescribed by County health.

Section 321, Artificial Combustible Vegetation, is adopted.

15.24.180 Chapter 4, Emergency planning and preparedness.

Chapter 4 of the California Fire Code is partially adopted with adopted sections listed below (sections adopted by the State Fire Marshal remain unchanged unless modified below):

Section 405, Emergency Evacuation Drills, is adopted.

Section 406, Employee Training and Response Procedures, is adopted.

15.24.190 Chapter 5, Fire service features.

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Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

Section 501.1, Scope. Amended.
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter, and appendix D.

Section 503.1.1, Buildings and Facilities. Amended.
503.1.1 Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and Appendix D, and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.

Exceptions: No Changes
Section 503.3.1, Fire Lane Designation. Added.
503.3.1 Fire Lane Designation. Designation of fire lanes shall be by one of the following means:

1. By a white sign measuring at least twelve inches by eighteen inches (12" x 18") posted immediately adjacent thereto and clearly visible. It should clearly state in red letters not less than one inch (1") in height, that the space is a fire lane and parking is prohibited. Fire lane signs shall be spaced at a minimum of 50 feet apart.

2. By outlining and hash marking the area in contrasting colors clearly marking it with the words “Fire Lane – No Parking.”

3. By identifying the space with a red curb upon which the words “Fire Lane - No Parking” are stenciled every 15 feet.
(a) Both sides of fire lanes shall be red curbed when the fire lane is twenty (20) feet to twenty-eight (28) feet in width.
(b) At least one side of a fire lane shall be red curbed and stenciled when the fire lane is over twenty-eight (28) and up to thirty-six (36) feet in width. (c) Curbs need not be painted red nor stenciled when the fire lane is more than thirty-six (36) feet in width.

Section 505.1.1, Multi-Tenant Buildings. Added.
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be visible from the street and shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction.

Section 505.1.2, Multiple Buildings On One Site. Added. 505.1.2 Multiple buildings on one site. Where multiple buildings on one property the buildings cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument sign, or other signs or other approved means shall be used to identify the entry to the given structure. Address identification shall be maintained on each of the buildings within the site.

Section 505.1.3, Rear Addressing. Added.
505.1.3 Rear Addressing. When required by the chief, approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the fire apparatus road at the back of a property or where rear parking lots or alleys provide an acceptable vehicular access. Number stroke and size shall comply with 505.1.

Section 506.1.1.1, Key Box Contents Requirements. Added. 506.1.1.1 Key box contents requirements. Master keys shall be provided to all spaces including multi-tenant spaces. Additional keys shall be included as determined by the fire code official or his designee and may include card access, elevator controls, fire alarm control panels and devices, and for fire sprinkler control valve access. If the business/operation is required to have a Hazardous Material Inventory Statement (HMIS), the HMIS shall be included in the key box or other approved location. The number of keys to be provided shall be determined by the inspector.

Exceptions:

1. Multi-tenant spaces which provide a key box for each tenant and installed per Section 506.1. Electronic card keys and codes to individual spaces may not be utilized as a substitute for manual keys.

2. When electronic locks release upon loss of electrical power or fire alarm activation a manual key need not be provided.

Section 506.1.1.2, Gates. Added.
506.1.1.2 Gates. Where a new gate or barrier is installed on a fire access roadway, the fire department shall have emergency access by means of a padlock, key switch or other approved means.

Exception:

1. Driveways serving a single R-3 occupancy.

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Section 508.2, Fire Control Room. Added.
508.2 Fire control room. An approved fire control room shall be provided for all new buildings or occupancies with a change of use, requiring protection by an automatic fire sprinkler system. The room shall contain the sprinkler riser, fire alarm control panels, ERCES control equipment, and other fire equipment required by the Fire Chief. Fire control rooms shall be located within the building at a location approved by the Fire Chief, and shall be provided at grade with a means to access the room directly from the exterior. Durable signage shall be provided on the exterior side of the access door to identify the fire control room. Fire Control Rooms shall not be less than 35 square feet.

Exceptions:

1. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies.

2. Occupancies with a fire pump shall have a fire control room that is a minimum of 200 square feet.

3. In high-rise buildings, the fire control room shall not be less than 200 square feet.

Section 510.1, Emergency Responder Communication Coverage In New Buildings.

Modified.
510.1 Emergency responder communication coverage in new buildings.

Approved in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage for emergency responders shall be provided in all new buildings. In-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage within the building shall be based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems.

Exceptions:

1. Where approved by the fire code official, a wired communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 shall be permitted to be installed or maintained instead of an approved radio coverage system.

2. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed.

3. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage system. 510.4.2, System design. Amended.

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5.10.4.2 System Design. The in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through 510.4.2.10 and NFPA 1225.

Section 510.4.2.9, UL Certification. Added.
510.4.2.9 UL Certification. New ERCES systems shall be UL-Certified. A Certificate of Completion and other documentation as listed in NFPA 72 shall be provided for all new fire alarm system installations. It is the responsibility of the building owner or owner’s representative to obtain and maintain a current and valid Certificate.

Section 510.4.2.10, Power Switch. Added.
510.4.2.10 Power Switch. A keyed power switch shall be installed in the system allowing for power to the system to be easily turned on or off. The default condition will be for the system to be off unless otherwise specified by the inspector during the final inspection.

Section 510.3.2-510.5.3.3, Minimum Qualifications of Personnel. Added. 510.5.3 Minimum qualifications of personnel.
510.5.3.1 Designers. The minimum qualifications of the system designer for both new and existing buildings shall be all of the following:

1. A valid FCC issued general radio operator’s license.

2. Certification of in building system training issued by an approved organization or approved school, or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed.

3. Certification by a nationally recognized testing or certification agency (For example, NICET).
510.5.3.2 Installing personnel. Installation of approved ERRC systems shall be conducted by a State Licensed C-7, C-10, or C-16 contractor. 510.5.3.3 Testing personnel. For system acceptance and annual testing, personnel shall be certified by a professional certification agency approved by the authority having jurisdiction (IEEE, NICET, etc.).

Section 510.5.3.3, Test Specification. Added.
510.5.3.3 Test bands and frequencies. Acceptance and annual testing of ERRC systems shall incorporate all bands and frequencies accounted for in the design of the system.

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15.24.200 Chapter 9, Fire protection and life safety systems.

Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

Section 901.6.3.2, Records Reporting. Added.
901.6.3.2 Records Reporting. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems, shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested, and maintained or removed in accordance with the appropriate standard. All inspection, testing and maintenance reports shall be forwarded to the Fire Department using electronic media to the designated third party as assigned in the Policy Manual. Paper (hard copy) reports are not permitted.

Section 903.2, Automatic Sprinkler Systems – Where Required. Amended. 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout all new buildings unless the structure does not require a building permit.

Exception: Detached Group U occupancies separated from structures in accordance with Table 705.5 of the California Building Code.

Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.10 are deleted in their entirety.

Section 903.6, Automatic Sprinkler Systems – Existing Buildings and Structures. Added. 903.6 Existing Buildings and Structures. Proposed addition, alterations or fire repairs in existing non-sprinklered buildings over a three-year period exceeding 50% of the original gross floor area square footage shall require the entire building to be installed with an automatic fire sprinkler system as follows:

1. Any additions that increase the existing gross floor area by more than 50% require the entire building to be installed with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

2. Any combination of additions, alterations and/or fire repairs to more than 50% of the existing gross building area requires the entire existing building to be installed with an automatic fire sprinkler system. For purposes of this section, alterations shall only apply to the building area if they increase the size of the fire area of the room or space. See the Policy Manual for further guidance.

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3. Any addition, alteration and/or repair within a building that contains an automatic fire sprinkler system shall have the automatic fire sprinkler system extended/modified to the area of proposed work.

4. Any change in use or occupancy creating a more hazardous fire/life safety condition, as determined by the Fire Code Official requires that an automatic fire sprinkler system be installed. For purposes of this section, the relative hazard category shall be in accordance with table 903.6 based on table 1011.5 of the International Existing Building Code.

Table 903.6
Exceptions:

1. Seismic or accessibility improvements

2. Any exemption otherwise allowable under the Fire Code, as adopted by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department at the discretion of the Fire Marshal.

3. Exterior improvements and work not requiring permits as provided in the Building Code.

4. Detached Group U occupancies or detached carports less than 400 square feet.

5. Work requiring only a mechanical, electrical, plumbing and/or demolition permit.

6. Group R-3.1 occupancies unless already containing a fire sprinkler system.

Section 903.3.1.3, NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Amended. 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic Sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings; Group R-3; and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D as amended in Chapter 80.

NFPA 13D sprinkler systems shall also comply with section 903.4.2 Alarms.

Section 903.4.3 Alarms. Amended.
903.4.3 Alarms. One approved audible and visual devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system at an approved location. Such sprinkler water-

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flow alarm devices shall be activated by waterflow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

Section 905.3.1, Height. Amended.
905.3 [No Change]

1. [No Change]

2. Buildings that are more than 2 stories in height.

3. [No Change]

4. [No Change]
Section 907.1.6, Fire Alarm Certification. Added.
907.1.6 Certification. New fire alarm systems shall be UL-Certified. A Certificate of Completion and other documentation as listed in NFPA 72 shall be provided for all new fire alarm system installations. It is the responsibility of the building owner or owner’s representative to obtain and maintain a current and valid Certificate. The protected premise shall be issued a UUFX type certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Section 907.1.6.1, Posting of Certificate. Added.
907.1.6.1 Posting of Certificate. The UL certificate required in section 907.1.6 shall be posted in a durable transparent cover within 3 feet of the fire alarm control panel within 45 days of the final acceptance test/inspection.

15.24.210 Chapter 10, Means of egress.

Chapter 10 of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

Section 1009.3.1, Convenience Stair. Added.
1009.3.1 Convenience Stair. Convenience stairs (in buildings 4 or more stories in height) that are not required as exits shall be limited to connect only two (2) floors.

15.24.220 Chapter 26, Fumigation and insecticidal fogging.

Chapter 26 of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety without amendment.

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15.24.230 Chapter 49, Requirements for wildland-urban interface fire areas.

Chapter 49 of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

Buildings and structures within the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in Government code sections 51175 through 51189 in moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as designated by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Wildland Fire Assessment.

15.24.240 Chapter 56, Explosives and fireworks.

Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

Section 5601.1.3, Fireworks. Amended.

Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited within the jurisdiction of the department.

Exceptions:

1. Storage and handling of fireworks has allowed in section 5604.

2. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays, pyrotechnics before proximate audience, pyrotechnic special effects in motion pictures, television, theatrical, or group entertainment productions as allowed by title 19, Division I, chapter 6 fireworks reprinted in section 5608 and the Health & Safety Code division 11.

3. Snap caps and party poppers classified by the state fire marshal as pyrotechnic devices.

Section 5601.1.3.1, Fireworks-Seizure. Added.
5601.1.3.1 Fireworks-seizure. The Chief shall seize, remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of this code.

Section 5601.2.4, Financial Responsibility. Amended.
5601.2.4 Financial responsibility. Before a permit is issued pursuant to section 5601.2, the applicant shall file with the jurisdiction a corporate surety bond in the principal sum of $2 million or a public liability insurance policy for the same amount, for the purpose of the payment of all damages to persons or property which arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of any act authorized by permit upon which any judicial judgment results.

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The fire code official is authorized to specify a greater or lesser amount when, in his or her opinion, conditions at the location of use indicate a greater or lesser amount is required. Government entities shall be exempt from this bond requirement.

Exception: fireworks in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division I, Chapter 6, see section 5608.

Section 5601.9, Prohibited and Limited Acts. Added.
5601.9 Prohibited and limited acts. The storage of explosive materials is prohibited in all zoning districts except district zone for industrial or agricultural uses. In districts where the storage of explosive materials is permitted, the quantities of explosives and distances shall be in accordance with California Fire Code section 5601.8.

15.24.250 Chapter 57, Flammable and combustible liquids.

Chapter 57 of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

Section 5704.2.9.6.1, Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited, amended to read as follows:
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of class I and 2 liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited in all zoning districts except districts zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural use.

Section 5706.2.4.4, Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited, amended to read as follows:
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of class I and 2 liquids in above- ground tanks is prohibited in all zoning districts except districts zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural use.

15.24.260 Chapter 58, Flammable gases and flammable cryogenic fluids.

Chapter 58 of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

Section 5806.2 Limitations. Amended to read as follows:

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5806.2 Limitations. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in any area which is zoned for other than industrial use.

Exception: Hydrogen fuel systems in compliance with section 5806.3 or 5806.4.

15.24.270 Chapter 61, Liquefied petroleum gases.

Chapter 61 of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

Section 6104.2, Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. Amended to read as follows:
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The storage of liquefied petroleum gases prohibited in any central business district and in all zoning districts except districts zoned for commercial, industrial, rural, or agricultural uses.

The aggregate capacity of any one installation used for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall not exceed a water capacity of 2000 gallons (7570 L).

15.24.280 Appendix B, Fire flow requirements for buildings.

Appendix B of the California Fire Code, fire flow requirements for buildings, is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE AND 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOMES. AMENDED.

TABLE B105.2
For SI: 1 gallon per minute equals 3.785 L per minute
a. The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1000 gallons per minute. b. The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1500 gallons per minute.

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c. Section 903.3.1.2 of the California Fire Code has been amended by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department.

15.24.290 Appendix C, Fire hydrant locations and distribution.

Appendix C of the California Fire Code, Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants, is adopted in its entirety as amended below:

Table C 102.1 of Appendix C. Amended to read as follows:

TABLE NO. C102.1

NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
For SI: 1 foot equals 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute equals 3.785 L per minute. a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roadways. b. Hydrants shall be required on both sides of the street whenever one or more of the following conditions exist:
i. Street has a median center divider that makes access to hydrants difficult, causes a time delay or creates an undue hazard;
ii. There are four or more lanes of traffic;
iii. Width of the street is in excess of 88 feet; or iv. The existing street will be widened or will have a raised median center divider installed in the future pursuant to the General Plan Roadway Improvement Plans. c. One hydrant for each 1,000 GPM or fraction thereof. d. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants should be provided every 1,000 feet of street to provide for transportation hazards. In addition, there shall be at least one hydrant at each intersection.

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e. Average spacing between hydrants may be extended to 500 feet on streets serving one- and two-family dwellings.
f. The fire code official is authorized to modify the location, number and distribution of fire hydrants based on site-specific constraints and hazards.

15.24.300 Appendix D, Fire apparatus access roads.

Appendix D of the California Fire Code, Fire Apparatus Access Roads, is adopted in its entirety.

15.24.310 Appendix O, Temporary haunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement uses.

Appendix O of the California Fire Code, Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks and Similar Amusement Uses, is adopted in its entirety.

15.24.320 Violations.

It is unlawful to violate or fail to comply with any provisions of this code or violate or fail to comply with any order made under this code or to build in violation of any detailed statement of specification or plans submitted and approved under this code, or any certificate or permit issued under this code.

15.24.330 Fire and life safety inspections.

Inspections by the fire department shall periodically be made of buildings and structures that are used for residential or nonresidential purposes as follows:

A. The time and frequency of inspections shall be determined by the fire chief. No buildings shall be inspected for a fee more than annually except for reinspections to assure that code corrections have been made or hazards have been corrected.

B. A fee for inspections shall be established in the adopted master fee schedule to offset costs of the regulatory inspection program and shall be collected upon inspection from each property subject to this chapter. Revenues shall be used for the inspection and enforcement program.

C. All properties shall be subject to inspection fees.

D. Nothing in this section is intended to prevent inspections of property under nuisance abatement or other laws.

15.24.340 Local findings and amendments.

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The modifications to the 2024 International Fire Code with the 2025 California Fire Code amendments are needed and reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, as set forth in Exhibit A of the ordinance codified in this chapter (Findings in Support of Amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code), which are incorporated herein as substantive provisions of this chapter.” Section 8. AMENDMENT. CHAPTER 15.46, “ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS” OF TITLE 15 OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SHALL BE REPEALED AND REPLACED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Sections

15.46.010 Purpose.

15.46.020 Definitions.

15.46.030 Applicability.

15.46.040 Electric vehicle charging stations requirements.

15.46.050 Submittal requirements.

15.46.060 Plan review, permit, and inspection requirements. “15.46.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to adopt an expedited, standardized, and ministerial permitting process for electric-vehicle charging stations (EVCS) consistent with Government Code § 65850.7, as may be amended from time to time22). This chapter updates local requirements to align with the 2025 California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3), 2025 California Energy Code (Part 6), and 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (Part 11). The intent is to promote the rapid deployment of safe and reliable zero- emission-vehicle infrastructure by enforcing the State’s standardized checklist, 20- business-day ministerial approval timeline, and current technical standards for bidirectional and managed-load EV supply equipment. This chapter encourages the use of electric vehicle charging stations by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the city of Foster City, and expanding the ability of property owners to install electric vehicle charging stations. This chapter allows the city of Foster City to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

15.46.020 Definitions.
“Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS)” means any level of electric-vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) designed and installed in accordance with the 2025 California Electrical Code, Article 625, and capable of delivering electricity to or receiving electricity

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from a plug-in electric vehicle. EVCS includes Bidirectional EV Supply Equipment (BEVSE), Electric Vehicle Energy Management Systems (EVEMS), and Power Export Equipment (PEE).

B. “Specific, adverse impact” has the same meaning as set forth in Government Code § 65850.7, and shall be supported by written, substantial evidence based on objective health or safety standards existing at the time the application is deemed complete.

15.46.030 Applicability.

This chapter applies to the permitting of all EVCS installations, expansions, and upgrades within the City of Foster City. Legally established stations prior to the effective date of this ordinance remain authorized unless modified to increase capacity or add bidirectional or managed-load capability. Routine maintenance and software updates do not require a new permit.

15.46.040 Electric vehicle charging stations requirements.

All electric vehicle charging stations shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the city.

Electric vehicle charging stations shall also meet all applicable safety and performance All EVCS installations shall comply with applicable provisions of the 2025 California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3), including Article 625 and Sections 625.44 and 625.48 regarding energy management and network communication; the 2025 California Energy Code (Part 6, § 6.5.3 and Joint Appendix JA13) governing load management systems; and the 2025 CALGreen Code (Part 11, § 5.106.5.3 and § 4.106.4) for EV-ready and accessible spaces. All equipment shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and shall meet all PUC reliability standards.

15.46.050 Submittal requirements.

All required submittal documents shall be posted on the City’s website and accepted electronically with digital signatures. Applications that meet the State standardized EVCS Checklist issued by the California Energy Commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development shall be reviewed in accordance with Government Code §§ 65850.7 and 65850.71.

The city’s building and safety division shall adopt a checklist of all requirements with which the electric vehicle charging stations shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The electric vehicle permit process, standard(s) and checklist(s) may substantially conform to

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recommendations for permitting, including the checklist and standards contained in the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” published by the Office of Planning and Research.

All fees prescribed for the permitting of electric vehicle charging stations must comply with Government Code Sections 65850.55, 66015 and 66016, and State Health and Safety Code Section 17951 as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the governing body of the city of Foster City.

The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this chapter shall be made by the building official.

15.46.060 Plan review, permit, and inspection requirements.

All plan reviews and inspections for EVCS shall be conducted on a ministerial basis per Gov Code § 65850.7 and 65850.71. The Building Official shall approve the permit if the application meets the State checklist and no specific, adverse health or safety impact is identified. No “use permit” or discretionary review shall be required. If a potential specific adverse impact exists, the City may impose conditions limited to mitigating that impact at the lowest possible cost. Inspections may include verification of compliance with Title 24 Parts 3, 6, and 11 and accessibility per CBC 11B-812. All fire inspections shall be performed by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department as applicable.

If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission. A separate fire inspection may be performed by the city of Foster City fire department, if required.” Section 9. 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 10. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All former Ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance or of the Code hereby adopted are thereby repealed.

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Section 11. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of the 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 hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.

Section 12. Taking Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Section 13. Posting. Within 15 days after the passage of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall have it posted in three public places designated by resolution of the City Council.

This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 3rd day of November, 2025, and passed and adopted on the . day of , by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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EXHIBIT A

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA

FIRE CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE SAN MATEO CONSOLIDATED FIRE

DEPARTMENT THAT IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DUE TO LOCAL

CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS

WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 of the State of California Health and Safety Code, the Board of Directors for the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (“Department”) has determined and finds that the attached changes or modifications to the 2024 International Fire Code with the 2025 California Amendments are needed and are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.

WHEREAS, based upon information provided by staff in support of these proposed amendments to the Fire Code and similar information provided in support of prior amendments and facts on which a local court could take judicial notice documenting the unique conditions found in the Board of Directors for the Department, it is expressly found by the Department Board of Directors that the following unique conditions are undisputed and do exist in the jurisdiction and that as a result, modifications to the 2025 California Fire Code are reasonably necessary for the Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SAN MATEO CONSOLIDATED FIRE DEPARTMENT HEREBY ORDAINS THAT:

1.Climatic
The weather patterns within the Department are considered to be moderately affected by westerly winds that can average from 10-15 mph and gusts that can exceed 40 mph which are experienced almost year-round. Fog is a common occurrence in the jurisdiction, becoming quite dense at times. An average year’s rainfall is approximately 22.95 inches, while summer conditions are hot and dry. These summer conditions create hazardous fuel situations that have caused grassland and brush land fires in recent years. Year- round average temperatures range from 58 in the winter to 81 degrees during the summer, however high temperatures have ranged from 75 in the winter to 110 degrees in the summer. Low humidity, high temperatures and gusting winds can move a fire quickly in the hillsides and canyon areas of the Department and can tax the capabilities of the urban design of the fire department. Lower water pressure in these areas also

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affects the abilities to quickly suppress any fires. Climate Change is expected to adversely affect these conditions, moving the weather towards more extremes in the coming years.

Because of the unpredictable weather patterns, intermittent drought and water rationing can be expected, causing dry vegetation and hazardous fire conditions. Weather patterns can go to the other extreme with heavy rains creating higher fuel load in the hillsides. A heavy rain pattern would also impact a flood plain area located in the northeast portion of the Department. This condition has the potential of causing additional barriers in this area when flooding blocks streets and underpasses.

The conditions described in this section make it reasonably necessary for the Department to adopt the following ordinance sections as modifications to the 2022 California Fire Code and these findings are specifically intended to satisfy the requirements of California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 in that regard:

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Ordinance Part I (Adoption), Part II (Applicability), Part III amending CFC Sections 108, 202, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 501.1, 503.1.1, 503.3.1, 505.1, 505.1.1, 505.1.2, 505.1.3, 506.1.1.1, 506.1.1.2, 508.2, 901.6.3.2, 903.2, 903.3.1.2, 903.2.20, 903.3.1.2, 903.4.2, 905.3.1, Chapter 49, 5601.1.3, 5601.1.3.1, 5601.2.4, 5601.9, 5704.2.9.6.1, 5706.2.4.4, 5806.2, 6104.2, Table B105.2, Table C102.1, Appendix D, section D106.1, D107.1, and Part III adopting the International Wildland Urban Interface Code (All modifications and adoptions), Part IV (Violations), and Part V (Fire and Life Safety Inspections).

2.Geographical
The jurisdiction’s geography is diverse, with scenic hillsides to the west and north and the San Francisco Bay shoreline and in-land lagoons to the northeast. Certain eastern portions of the Department are built on landfill. These geographic features establish roadways, waterways, and building sites and create barriers for accessibility for fire suppression forces. Such geological barriers increase fire emergency response time.

The cities in the Department’s jurisdiction lie near several potentially active seismic hazards, including the San Andreas and San Mateo Faults. Seismic activity within the Department occurs yearly with little or no damage, although in 1989, the Loma Prieta Earthquake caused substantial damage (building collapses, fires, closure of main travel arteries, medical emergencies, etc.) from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. Within minutes of the quake, all emergency services were exhausted. Additionally, a large quake, greater than 6.7 magnitude is predicted along one of the major Bay Area Earthquake Faults before 2030. Landslide areas become a critical concern with seismic activity due

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to the possibility of liquefaction. The northern hillsides create slopes in excess of 60% with an average of between 5-10%. The Department continues to see building on these hillside areas. Such sites are prone to landslide activity during the rainy season and during seismic activity.

The Department is located in a nationally recognized earthquake prone area which caused unique challenges for fire and disaster relief agencies. Because the problem is regional and potentially suffocating in scope, tailored response programs with other agencies are essential. Seismic considerations, elsewhere not applicable, must be recognized in all construction projects.

The conditions described in this section make it reasonably necessary for the Department to adopt the following ordinance sections as modifications to the 2025 California Fire Code and these findings are specifically intended to satisfy the requirements of California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 in that regard:

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Ordinance Part I (Adoption), Part II (Applicability), Part III amending CFC Sections 108, 202, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 307.1.1, 307.4.1, 307.4.2, 308, 309, 310, 311, 501.1, 503.1.1, 503.3.1, 505.1, 505.1.1, 505.1.2, 505.1.3, 506.1.1.1, 506.1.1.2, 508.2, 510.4.2, 510.4.2.9, 510.5.2, 510.5.2.1, 510.5.2.2, 510.5.2.3, 510.5.3.1, 405, 406, 901.6.3.2, 903.2, 903.3.1.2, , 903.2.20, 903.3.1.2, 903.4.2, 905.3.1, 907.1.6, 907.1.6.1, 1009.3.1, Chapter 49, Table B105.2, Table C102.1, Appendix D, section D106.1, D107.1, and Part III adopting the 2021 Wildland Urban Interface Code (All adoptions and Modifications), Part IV (Violations), and Part V (Fire and Life Safety Inspections).

3.Topographical
The topographical element is associated closely with the geographical element noted above. The Department’s water supply (domestic and fire flow) system is directly affected by the topographical layout of the member cities comprising the Department. The distribution system consists of “lift-zones,” which carry the water to the public via conduits of water pipes from various reservoirs, storage tanks, and dammed areas. In these “lift- zones” the pressure and flows are adequate at the lower elevations of the zone, but as the elevation increase water flow can vary greatly. Such variations create predictable problems for fire suppression units.

The roadway system through the Department is, by and large, designed around the topographical lay of the land with narrow, steep grades, large highway over-passes and roadways inefficient to handle current traffic demands. This creates “barriers” that increase the fire department response time.

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Additionally, developers are creating denser residential developments in many areas throughout the Department. There is a trend to develop more concentrated structures such as “podium” buildings which are residential, or business occupancies built over parking structures. These structures are generally built with reduced access around the building because they are being constructed in a “Built-out” environment, replacing existing structures. These larger, denser developments generally add 3+ minutes to response times by creating unique challenges to accessing and suppressing fires. The additional time could allow “flashover” to occur (“Flashover” occurs when a fire can burn freely without any suppression intervention, causing the structure or room to become completely engulfed with fire in a short time). These “podium” buildings are generally designed to support a higher occupancy load. Mid-rise buildings also pose unique suppression challenges because of the size and complexity of the building footprint that adds to the time needed to locate a fire. The height of these structures, and the combustible nature of the buildings built above the podium present additional challenges when it comes to fire extinguishment and rescue. The higher density of buildings in the jurisdiction, along with the hills of the jurisdiction pose challenges for the radio systems used by the department for emergency communications. Inadequate communications pose a direct threat to the health and wellbeing of responders.

The remaining structures (those not redeveloped into larger, denser structures) pose another concern in that they lack adequate fire protection like firewalls, fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm system, etc. Historical buildings also create cause for concern in that they were built under less stringent building codes and with narrower setback requirements, creating further “barriers” that firefighters must work around. Some of these buildings date as far back as 100 years and are irreplaceable, holding significant historical.

The western hills of the jurisdiction are steep, and are covered in many different kinds of vegetation. There are structures built in and bordering densely vegetated areas, making the spread of vegetation fires to structures more likely.

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Ordinance Part I (Adoption), Part II (Applicability), Part III amending CFC Sections 108, 202, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 318, 319.1.1, 501.1, 503.1.1, 503.3.1, 505.1, 505.1.1, 505.1.2, 505.1.3,

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506.1.1.1, 506.1.1.2, 508.2, 510.4.2, 510.4.2.9, 510.5.2, 510.5.2.1, 510.5.2.2, 510.5.2.3, 510.5.3.1, 405, 406, 901.6.3.2, 903.2, 903.3.1.2, , 903.2.20, 903.3.1.2, 903.4.2, 905.3.1, 907.1.6, 907.1.6.1, 1009.3.1, Chapter 49, Table B105.2, Table C102.1, Appendix D, section D106.1, D107.1, and Part III, the 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (All adoptions and modifications), Part IV (Violations), and Part V (Fire and Life Safety Inspections).

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2 DATE: November 3, 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
Nate Cruz, Finance Director
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services, Finance Department SUBJECT: ADDING NEW JOB DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTANT, AUTHORIZING THE UPGRADE OF AN

EXISTING SENIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION TO PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTANT, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL

APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE UPGRADED POSITION, 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 Accountant, the upgrade of an existing Senior Accountant position to Principal Accountant, a supplemental appropriation of $18,600 to fund the upgraded position in FY 25-26, and the amended pay plan for FY 2025-26.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City’s financial system, Naviline/HTE, was implemented in 1992 and is due for replacement (the “Financial System Replacement Project” or FSRP). While the Information Technology (IT) division will be leading the FSRP, Finance will play a critical role in all phases of the project including gathering requirements, system selection and design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing training. Staff is

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2 recommending upgrading an existing Senior Accountant to a newly created classification of Principal Accountant to serve as the primary subject matter expert for IT during the multi-year FSRP.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The City’s existing financial system, Naviline/HTE, was first installed in 1992 and is in need of replacement. While its core financial functions are stable, its capacity to integrate with complementary systems, such as for budget or utility billing/payments, is poor. Additionally, it offers none of the efficiencies of a modern system such as automatic payments, instead, checks are placed manually in envelopes today. A new financial system is anticipated to allow staff to modernize operations and even opportunities to consolidate multiple functions currently under different systems under a single system.

The process for replacing Naviline/HTE is scheduled to begin in early 2026 and is expected to take at least two (2) years until full implementation is complete. During each phase, Finance needs to provide specific input that addresses both: (a) the daily tasks and current processes for making and recording transactions; and (b) the financial reporting needs of managers.

As the main representative of the Finance Department in the FSRP, this position would provide critical contributions to the project in the following areas:
Defining requirements: Identify core accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance needs that the new system must support.
Mapping current processes: Document existing financial workflows (e.g., accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, fixed assets) to guide system configuration.
Product selection: Help select vendors by evaluating financial module capabilities.
Design future-state processes: Collaborate with consultants and IT to optimize financial operations using the new financial system‘s capabilities. Oversee data migration: Validate the accuracy and completeness of financial data being transferred from legacy systems.
Ensure data integrity: Set standards for financial data quality, reconciliation, and audit trails in the new system.
Lead financial testing: Develop test cases for financial modules and validate outputs like journal entries, reports, and tax calculations. Develop reports: Help design financial dashboards and reporting templates. Support User Acceptance Testing: Confirm that the system behaves correctly under real-world financial scenarios.
Train finance users: Help develop training materials and lead sessions for finance staff.
Design internal controls: Work with auditors and risk teams to embed financial controls into the system.

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2 The current Senior Accountant has performed nearly every transactional role in the Finance Department during her 17 years with Foster City and also prepares the existing reports used by management such as the monthly budget versus actuals and capital project expenditure reports. This current employee is uniquely qualified to serve as the Principal Accountant and the lead Finance expert for the FSRP.

While the FSRP is likely to be completed in two years, there will be an ongoing need for this position to serve as the Finance expert on this new system and ensure other staff members throughout the City are operationally fluent in the new system.

This position would be created in FY 2025-26 at the salary schedule below and provide full benefits.

Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Principal
Accountant
$12,133.52 $12,740.21 $13,377.22 $14,046.08 $14,748.39
California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
The incremental cost of upgrading the existing Senior Accountant position to a Principal Accountant through the remainder of FY 2025-26 is $18,600 and would be funded through a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund Reserve. Costs in future years will be included in the respective budget proposals for those 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 Accountant Job Description
Attachment 4 – Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Effective November 3, 2025

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RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY ADDING THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT; AUTHORIZING THE

UPGRADE OF AN EXISTING SENIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION AND A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $18,600 TO FUND THE UPGRADE AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City’s existing financial system, procured in 1992, is ending its useful life and is need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the system replacement will require significant input and effort from Finance staff to ensure the new system properly addresses the daily tasks and processes performed in the current system as well as the financial reporting needs of managers; and
WHEREAS, the duties and qualifications for the proposed Principal Accountant position properly reflect the needed level of expertise to support the financial system replacement project; and
WHEREAS, the current Senior Accountant is well qualified to fill the role of Principal Accountant after being with the City for 17 years; 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 Accountant;

2. Authorize the upgrade of an existing Senior Accountant position to Principal Accountant;

3. Authorize a supplemental appropriation of $18,600 for FY 2025-26 for the incremental cost of the positions upgrade; and

4. Approve and adopt the amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 effective November 3, 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 3rd day of November 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 THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT; AUTHORIZING THE UPGRADE OF AN EXISTING SENIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION AND A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $18,600 TO

FUND THE UPGRADE AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Estero Municipal Improvement District’s existing financial system, procured in 1992, is ending its useful life and is need of replacement; and WHEREAS, the system replacement will require significant input and effort from Finance staff to ensure the new system properly addresses the daily tasks and processes performed in the current system as well as the financial reporting needs of managers; and
WHEREAS, the duties and qualifications for the proposed Principal Accountant position properly reflect the needed level of expertise to support the financial system replacement project; and
WHEREAS, the current Senior Accountant is well qualified to fill the role of Principal Accountant after being with the Estero Municipal Improvement District for 17 years; 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 Accountant;

2. Authorize the upgrade of an existing Senior Accountant position to Principal Accountant;

3. Authorize a supplemental appropriation of $18,600 for FY 2025-26 for the incremental cost of the positions upgrade; and

4. Approve and adopt the amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 effective November 3, 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 3rd day of November 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

STACY JIMENEZ, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT

DEFINITION
Under general direction, performs complex work of considerable difficulty in governmental accounting and financial analysis. Plans, organizes, supervises and directs the activities of subordinate staff within the Finance Department, provides highly complex staff assistance to the assistant director and director within the Finance Department; performs other related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Principal Accountant plans, arranges, and/or determines unit-specific procedures required to meet assigned objectives, and solves non-routine problems. The Principal Accountant is the highest level in the accounting series, and the Principal Accountant classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Senior Accountant by its supervisory responsibilities, development of policies and procedures, and advanced, difficult and highly technical nature of specific tasks carried out by the incumbents. Incumbents exhibit a high level of expertise in terms of knowledge, skills and abilities. Further, this class is distinguished from the next higher classification of Financial Services Manager and Assistant Finance Director by the latter’s full management and supervisory authority in planning, organizing, and directing the full scope of the Finance Department’s operation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Finance Director or their designee. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff as assigned.

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.
Plan, organize and supervise the activities of professional, technical and clerical staff in accounting, responsible for accounting, financial reporting and analysis for the City using generally accepted processes and procedures including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Participate in the development and administration of the department budget. Participate in the development and coordination of the City-wide annual budget; provide technical advice related to budget issues.
Guide the preparation of the City’s annual audit report, coordinate audit and audit activities. Participate in the development of official policies, procedures and practices, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Participate in the review, development and modification of internal control policies and methods. Interpret and apply provisions of laws, rules and regulations related to fiscal matters. Review and approve accounting transactions for input to the various financial systems of the City and its related entities and departments.
Participate in the review, development, implementation, and training of systems which replace or augment the existing financial systems of the City.
Coordinates the work of assigned staff, their tasks, and the interfacing with other organizations. Directs and participates in complex fiscal, financial, and accounting problems which have significant impact on the City’s financial condition and/or operations, as assigned. Assist the executive management in cash management and investment functions.

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Oversee and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned division within the Finance Department.
Provide professional and technical advice and recommendations on accounting pronouncements, standards, policies and procedures.
Provide assistance to City departments regarding City accounting policies and procedures in resolving accounting and financial problems.
Supervises the City's central payroll system, ensuring a timely and accurate payroll with the ability to control the accuracy of the accounting for labor charges. Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and correspondence related to finance activities. Develop, implement and evaluate fiscal policies, procedures and practices and initiate action for improvement.
Direct and participate in complex, fiscal, financial and accounting problems which have significant impact on the City’s financial condition and/or operation, as assigned. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management, staff and the public. Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of municipal fiscal management, including fund accounting and budgeting; theories, principles, and practices of governmental budgeting and finance. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Procedures (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Accounting Standards (GASB). Techniques of financial and management analysis.
Principles and practices of government finance and administration. Principles and practices of program and budget development, administration and evaluation. Principles and practices of supervision and personnel management using methods and techniques for supervision, training and motivation.
Basic principles of mathematics.
Methods of evaluation include checks-and-balances.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments. Current data processing principles and applications for fiscal and financial systems using standard office procedures, practices and equipment.
Modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software. Principles of fiscal, financial, and accounting analyses. Methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing. Proper English, spelling and grammar.

Ability to:
Plan, organize, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the activities of assigned program areas within the finance department.
Provide effective leadership and coordinate the activities of professional, technical and clerical staff,

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assist in the implementation of a comprehensive financial program. Prepare and administer municipal budgets.
Prepare administrative and financial reports with accuracy and in a timely manner. Understand and perform complex accounting and financial work. Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present clear, concise and logical written and oral reports. Develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards, gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations. Read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments. Analyze a complex issue and develop and implement an appropriate response. Follow written and oral directions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Prepare clear and comprehensive fiscal analyses and reports. Effectively represent the department and the city in meetings with governmental agencies, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

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:
Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field, and eight (8) years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, which must include four (4) years in a supervisory or management capacity, public agency experience is highly desired. or Substitution: Possession of a graduate degree will substitute for two (2) years of progressive experience but will not count toward the experience of severing in a supervisory or management capacity.

Licenses and Certifications:

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When assigned to an office environment, 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; ability to stand and walk 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration,

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confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
City employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the City’s needs.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Title Principal Accountant
Classification Code
Classification Established 10/2025
Classification Revised XXXX
FLSA Status Exempt
Bargaining Group Other Management

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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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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 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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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 5 530 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 $128,493.25 932 Principal Accountant Other Management E Hourly $70.0011 $73.5012 $77.1763 $81.0351 $85.0869 Monthly $12,133.52 $12,740.21 $13,377.22 $14,046.08 $14,748.39 Yearly $145,602.24 $152,882.52 $160,526.64 $168,552.96 $176,980.68 931 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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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 5 531 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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Prepared Date 10/15/2025 City of Foster City, CA
Accounts Payable Check Register

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Accounting Period 2026/4
Report Number 12
Check Number Vendor Name Description
156216 AAA WORKSPACE OFFICE SUPPLIES
156217 AGR EEMENT DYNAMICS, INC SUCCESS SIGNALS BOOKS FOR MANAGEMENT

TRAINING
156218 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC CYBER ENHANCEMENT: 7/1/2025 - 7/1/2026 156219 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - PARKS, BUILDING, AND VEHICLE PROGRAM; POLICE DEPARTMENT KITCHEN &

BATHROOM PROJECT
156220 AMY SIROTA WINTER 2026 GUIDE DESIGN
156221 ANIMAL DAMAGE MANAGEMENT , INC. GROUND SQUIRREL CONTROL 156222 AQUA METRIC SALES COMPANY WATER METER PURCHASES
156223 AXION COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE LINE - BUILDING ENTRY 156224 BAD AWI & ASSOCIATES CITY A UDIT SERVICES - FY24/25 156225 BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO BHM CO NSTRUCTION RETAINAGE PAYMENT APPLICATION #11
156226 BAN SERVICE COMPANY, INC. PEST CONTROL SERVICES 156227 BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY & CONSERVATION
AGENCY
FY25/26 2ND QUARTER ASSESSMENT
156228 BAY REPROGRAPHIC & SUPPLY INC PRINTER INKJETS
156229 BAYSIDE BUILDING MATERIALS MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS & SUPPLIES - STREET AND

PARKS PROGRAM
156230 BHM CONSTRUCTION LLC CIP678: RECR EATION CENTER REBUILD PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: SEPTEMBER 2025
156231 BKF ENGINEERS CIP635: MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS AT FOSTER CITY BLVD & CHESS DR - ENGINEERING SERVICES: JULY 28, 2025 -
AUGUST 24, 2025
156232 BLAN KINSHIP & ASSOCIATES, INC. WATER QUAL ITY CONSULTING SERVICES: SEPTEMBER 2025
156233 BLUE EMBER TECHNOLOGIES LLC ALUMINUM INSERTS
156234 BLUETRITON BRANDS INC 5 GALLON BOTTLED WATER
156235 BRE-BMR 4000 & 4100 EAST 3RD LLC CI P657: LEVEE PROTECTION PLANNING &

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - WETLAND SIGNAGE
156236 BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES: JULY & AUGUST 2025 156237 CALIFORNI A PUBLIC POLICY GROUP INC. LOBBYING SERVICES: SEPTEMBER 2025 156238 CINTAS CORPOR ATION UNIFORM/LAUNDRY SERVICES
156239 CITY OF SAN MATEO A RBITRAGE PAYMENT - 2021 REVENUE NOTES AND

WILLDAN'S ARBITRAGE REBATE SERVICES
156240 CLAR K PEST CONTROL OF STOCKTON INC PEST CONTROL SERVICES 156241 COMMUNICATION ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR FEE: CONFIDENT DEBATE 156242 CONSOR PMCM, INC CIP695: LIFT STATION 59 EFFLUENT LINE

IMPROVEMENTS - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT &
INSPECTION SERVICES: JULY & AUGUST 2025
156243 CONTRA CT SWEEPING SERVICES STREET SWEEPING SERVICES - AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2025
156244 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE INVESTIGATIVE AND OUTREACH SERVICES: JULY 1, 2025 - DECEMBER 31,
2025
156245 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO (BHRS) COMMUNITY WELLNESS, CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM (CWCRT) CLINICIAN COST
156246 CS NOW INC INS TRUCTOR FEE: MINECRAFT MODDING QUEST AND

PYTHON FOR AI
156247 CWEA CERTIFICATION RENEWAL FOR PUBLIC WORKS

EMPLOYEE
156248 CYGNET ENTERPRISES INC. POND DYE FOR LAGOON MANAGEMENT 156249 D AVID TURCH AND ASSOCIATES FEDERAL GO VERNMENT AFFAIRS CONSULTING SERVICES: SEPTEMBER 2025
156250 DAWUD BREWER EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: NAGDCA CONFERENCE 9/28/2025 - 10/1/2025
156251 DELL MARKETING L.P. M365 COPILOT SUBSCRIPTION ADD-ON 156252 D EPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION SMIP FOR 7/1/25-9/30/25 156253 DONALD BERRY SOLAR REBATE
10/15/2025 46,596.61
10/15/2025
1,794.80
10/15/2025 1,200.00
Check Date Check Amount
10/15/2025 374.58
10/15/2025 1,417.43
10/15/2025 15,630.75
10/15/2025 81,956.21
10/15/2025 1,250.00
10/15/2025 350.00
10/15/2025 1,071.98
10/15/2025 51.92
10/15/2025 1,557,168.07
10/15/2025 417.00
10/15/2025 3,700.25
10/15/2025 45,432.25
10/15/2025 518.48
10/15/2025 914.21
10/15/2025 108,845.75
10/15/2025 5,000.00
10/15/2025 1,014.18
10/15/2025 106.75
10/15/2025 459.04
10/15/2025 7,621.56
10/15/2025 6,292.00
10/15/2025 21,000.00
10/15/2025 5,000.00
10/15/2025 330,405.87
10/15/2025 224.00
10/15/2025 273.00
10/15/2025 5,441.41
10/15/2025 7,500.00
10/15/2025 1,143.56
10/15/2025 4,562.13
10/15/2025 346.50
10/15/2025 114.00
10/15/2025 1,246.72
10/15/2025 4,158.03
10/15/2025 1,000.00

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Accounts Payable Check Register

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Accounting Period 2026/4
Report Number 12
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 156254 EFUEL, LLC FUEL POLISHING FOR LIFT STATIONS
156255 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS MISCELLANEOU S MATERIALS & IRRIGATION SUPPLIES -

PARKS PROGRAM
156256 EXTR A CLEANERS CEILING REPAIR - 833 COMET
156257 FLOWERS ELECTRIC & SERVICE CO. INC. AIR COMPRESSOR SERVICES 156258 FOLGERGRAPHICS ACTIVITY GUIDE - WINTER 2026
156259 FORELAND PARTS INC. AUTO PARTS
156260 FREYER & LAURETA, INC. CIP705: EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT - ENGINEERING SERVICES: AUGUST 2025
156261 GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPMENT MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - VEHICLE PROGRAM 156262 GAWFCO ENTE RPRISES INC CARWASH SER VICES - SEPTEMBER 2025 156263 GP CRANE & HOIST SERVICES CAL/OSHA CRANES SERVICES 156264 GRAINGER MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - WATER PROGRAM
156265 GRANICUS LLC ENGAGEMENT HQ ANNUAL LICENSE: 9/16/2025 - 9/15/2026
156266 GRANITE ROCK COMPANY MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - WATER PROGRAM 156267 GREENTECH LA NDSCAPE SERVICES LANDSCAPE SERVI CES: AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2025 156268 HIP HOUSING AFFORDABLE VENTURES INC HIP MANAGEMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FEE:

OCTOBER 2025; LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR 501
PILGRIM; MAINTENANCE WORK - 631 COMET AND 833
GULL
156269 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - PARKS, WATER, STREET, SEWER, BUILDING, VEHICLE PROGRAM; CIP711: POLICE

DEPARTMENT KITCHEN REMODEL PROJECT
156270 IEDA LABOR RELATION SERVICES: OCTOBER 2025
156271 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTROL PRODUCTS TEMP NO PARKING SIGN 156272 IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR PARKS EMPLOYEE 156273 IT'S PERSONNEL P.C. HR SUPPORT & INVEST IGATION SERVICES: AUGUST 2025
156274 J & C DOOR EXPERTS INC. DOORS ADJUSTMENT & INSTALLATION AT POLICE

DEPARTMENT
156275 JUNIOR CHEF ST ARS INSTRUCTOR FEE: COOKING
156276 KAY KHIN EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: OFFICE CHAIR
156277 KIRK ABAYAN RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND
156278 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES LANGUAGE LINE TRANSLATION SERVICES 156279 LAWREN WU SOLAR REBATE
156280 LOCKWORKS UNLIMITED LOCKS & KEYS
156281 LOPEZ FENCE LLC FENCE REPAIRS AT CATAMARAN AND EDGEWATER PARK
156282 LORAL LANDSC APING INC. LANDSCAPE, MEDIANS AND EASEMENTS MAINTENANCE FEE: OCTOBER 2025
156283 LOUIS MEDINA POST TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT
156284 LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS INC WORKER'S COMP TRUST ACCOUNT REPLENISHMENT - SEPTEMBER 2025
156285 MC MECHANI CALS BATHROOM LIGHT FIXTURE REPAIR - 633 COMET 156286 MICHAEL MILLER EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT
156287 MISSION CLO UD SERVICES, INC CAL OPPS SUPPORT - AMAZON WEB SERVICES:

SEPTEMBER 2025 AND CALOPPS SUPPORT SERVICES:

OCTOBER 2025
156288 MISSION HOSPICE & HOME CARE, INC. FY25/26 NON-PROFIT FUNDING CONTRIBUTION 156289 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY- UNIFORM LAUNDRY SERVICES
156290 MOESCHO ART LLC INSTRUCTOR FEE: VOLLEYBALL
156291 N AVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. PARTICIPANT FEE: SEPTEMBER 2025 156292 NWESTCO LLC O PERATOR INSPECTION FOR LIFT STATION #29 AND

FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION
156293 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES
156294 PAC IFIC AUXILIARY FIRE ALARM CO FIRE ALARM INSPECTIONS 10/15/2025 12,044.50
10/15/2025 919.89
10/15/2025 700.00
10/15/2025 20,087.75
10/15/2025 1,310.85
10/15/2025 439.71
10/15/2025 847.33
10/15/2025 2,767.19
10/15/2025 182.56
10/15/2025
1,101.58
10/15/2025 2,500.00
10/15/2025 6,705.96
10/15/2025 424.95
10/15/2025 810.61
10/15/2025 22,451.28
10/15/2025 215.00
10/15/2025 4,210.00
10/15/2025 780.00
10/15/2025 8,695.07
10/15/2025 3,910.77
10/15/2025 273.44
10/15/2025 927.78
10/15/2025 1,000.00
10/15/2025 13.10
10/15/2025 1,560.00
10/15/2025 630.34
10/15/2025 500.00
10/15/2025 36,493.17
10/15/2025 150.00
10/15/2025 640.00
10/15/2025 1,130.00
10/15/2025 19,032.62
10/15/2025 50.96
10/15/2025 7,469.58
10/15/2025 200.00
10/15/2025 500.00
10/15/2025 8,050.50
10/15/2025 6,500.00
10/15/2025 704.64
10/15/2025 145.11
10/15/2025 492.00

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Accounts Payable Check Register

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Accounting Period 2026/4
Report Number 12
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 156295 PAC IFIC BEACH COALITION FY25/26 NON-PROFIT FUNDING CONTRIBUTION 156296 PACIFIC COAST POLYGRAPH AND

INVESTIGATIONS

PRE-EMPLOYMENT EXAM
156297 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRICITY
156298 PAC IFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION, INC COPIE R USAGE CHARGES AND LARGE CAPACITY

CASSETTE
156299 PACKET FUSION ZOOM PHONE OVERAGE CHARGE
156300 PARTNERS IN RECOGNITION VETERAN HONOR PLAQUE
156301 PENINSULA GYMNASTICS INSTRUCT OR FEE: CIRCUS ON STAGE 156302 PENINSULA UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT,INC. POLICE UNIFORM FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

VOLUNTEER
156303 PIPE DOWN LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ALL IN ONE ENFORCEMENT KIT 156304 PLACEWORKS EA2025-0001 GI LEAD/CHESS HATCH INITIAL STUDY: MAY- AUGUST 2025
156305 PR EFERRED ALLIANCE "DOT" COMP LIANCE EXPENSES - SEPTEMBER 2025 156306 PRUDENTIAL CLEANROOM SERVICES T OWEL/UNIFORM LAUNDRY SERVICES 156307 R.E.P.NUT N BOLT GUY MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - WATER PROGRAM 156308 RECOLOGY SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMERCIAL WASTE & ORGANICS 156309 ROGER KARIYA SYNTHETIC TURF REBATE
156310 SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC AUTOMOTIVE FLUID WASTE 156311 SAM UEL NAKHIMOVSKY SMART CONTROLLER REBATE
156312 SAN JO SE BMW MOTORCYCLE REPAIR
156313 SAN MATEO CO HEALTH DEPT PORTABLE WATER LAB TEST 156314 SAN MATEO COUNTY DEM PARTICIPATION IN FY25/26 DEPARTMENT OF

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS

AGREEMENT
156315 SAN MATEO LAWN MOWER SHOP MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - PARKS AND VEHICLE

PROGRAM
156316 SAN MATEO LOCK WORKS INC. LOCKS AND KEYS
156317 SER VICE PRESS INC. BUSINESS CARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE 156318 SH APE INCORPORATED 6" FLYGT PUMP
156319 SLON, INC. DOWNSPOUT CLEANING - 501 PILGRIM
156320 SMCCMA 2025 SAN MATEO COUNTY CITY MANAGERS

ASSOCIATION (SMCCMA) MEMBERSHIP DUES
156321 SOLUTIONS II INC. PTF UPDAT ES - SEPTEMBER 2025
156322 SST CONSULTING & INSURANCE SERVICES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES 156323 STA NDARD INSURANCE COMPANY GROUP LIFE AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE:

OCTOBER 2025
156324 T-MOBILE TELEPHONE LINE - BUILDING ENTRY AND MONTHLY

CELLULAR SERVICE
156325 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO PAINT
156326 THERMAL MECHA NICAL INC. HVAC SYSTEM PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & PARTS
156327 TIFCO INDUSTRIES MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - VEHICLE PROGRAM 156328 TOLEMI STATE RENTAL REGISTRY
156329 TOWNE FORD SALES AUTO PARTS
156330 UNDERGRO UND REPUBLIC WATER WORKS MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - WATER PROGRAM; CIP723:

WATER MAIN CONDITION ASSESS - PARTS
156331 UR BAN INSIGHT, INC. CALOPPS TECH SUPPORT SERVICES: SEPTEMBER 2025 156332 UR BAN PLANNING PARTNERS INC. HOUSING EL EMENT IMPLEMENTATION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: AUGUST 2025; OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARD - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: MAY 2025
156333 UTILITY TELECOM GROUP, LLC TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 156334 VALLEY OIL CO MPANY GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL
156335 VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
10/15/2025 850.00
10/15/2025 1,325.33
10/15/2025 4,269.47
10/15/2025 5,000.00
10/15/2025 116.24
10/15/2025 873.50
10/15/2025 50,956.10
10/15/2025 16.30
10/15/2025 66.20
10/15/2025 1,440.00
10/15/2025 622.46
10/15/2025 3,984.00
10/15/2025 37.00
10/15/2025 295.00
10/15/2025 527.94
10/15/2025 596.62
10/15/2025 83,482.00
10/15/2025 540.96
10/15/2025 42.75
10/15/2025 217.66
10/15/2025 210.00
10/15/2025 2,342.00
10/15/2025 500.00
10/15/2025 1,125.00
10/15/2025 10,000.00
10/15/2025 38.65
10/15/2025 33,236.88
10/15/2025 1,300.00
10/15/2025 58,187.32
10/15/2025 760.43
10/15/2025 22,000.00
10/15/2025 8,309.03
10/15/2025 5,069.46
10/15/2025 236.19
10/15/2025 15,900.00
10/15/2025 3,241.14
10/15/2025 11,602.99
10/15/2025 123.96
10/15/2025 11,686.60
10/15/2025 2,750.00
10/15/2025 2,829.04

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Accounts Payable Check Register

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Accounting Period 2026/4
Report Number 12
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 156336 VERMONT SYSTEMS INC RECTRAC SOFTWARE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE: 10/1/25 - 9/30/26
156337 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA) VISION PREMIUM: OCTOBER 2025 156338 WAQAS HASSAN EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMEN T: NAGDCA CONFERENCE 9/28/2025 - 10/1/2025
156339 WARMAN SECURITY CIP700: FUEL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS - NEW CARD

READER INSTALLATION AT CORP YARD
156340 WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC PLAN REVIEW SERVICES: AUGUST 2025 156341 WEST STAR ENVIRONMENTAL, INC CIP700: FUEL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: AUGUST 2025
156342 WILLIAM JAY CATE RING, INC. LUNCH ORDER ON 8/21/25 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT 156343 WINZER CORPORATION LIFT STATION DEGREASER
156344 WORLD CUP SO CCER CAMPS & CLINICS INSTRUCTOR FEE: SOCCER 156345 WRT CIP682: PARKS SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - CONSULTING SERVICES: JULY & AUGUST 2025
156346 4LEAF, INC. BUILDING OFFICIAL, SENIOR COMBINATION INSPECTOR, AND PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES: AUGUST 2025
2,926,934.80
10/15/2025 1,853.38
10/15/2025 2,036.16
10/15/2025 2,480.00
10/15/2025 8,930.74
10/15/2025 1,660.98
Submitted for Information:
____________________________________________
Nate Cruz, Finance Director/City Treasurer
CHECKS ON THIS REGISTER PROCESSED AND MAILED ON OCTOBER 15, 2025 10/15/2025 374.40
10/15/2025 33,974.36
10/15/2025 32,016.92
10/15/2025 40,612.50
10/15/2025 199.52
10/15/2025 6,920.34

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Foster City City Council
November 3, 2025