CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, November 03, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Presentation of Certificates to the 2025 Civics Academy Class
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Settle Workers Compensation Claims Under $50,000 Not Including Statutory Required Payments
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services to Move Dispatching Equipment to the Police Conference Room While the Dispatch Center is Remodeled in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,568.75;
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Xybix Systems Inc. To Purchase Furniture and Installation Labor for the Dispatch Center Remodel in an Amount Not to Exceed $105,083.68; and
c) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services for a Police Radio System Upgrade in an Amount Not to Exceed $396,002.00
d) Staff Report
e) Adopt Resolutions
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Existing Agreement With 4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) for Professional OnCall Building Services, to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Increase the Amount of Compensation by $500,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $825,000; Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $250,000 for Building Division Professional Services (Account No. 00108204244251) From the General Fund Reserves, and Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B) (3)
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Repealing and Replacing Chapter
10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Finding Ordinance Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones and Finding Action Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
8. REPORTS
8.1. 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
9.1. Consideration of Building Code Updates
A) Staff Report
b) Action An Ordinance Amending Section 1.01.010, “AdoptionSecondary 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 WildlandUrban 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
c) Action 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”, 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 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)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
d) Action – Setting the Required Public Hearing for November 17, 2025
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. Consideration of Adding New Job Description of Principal Accountant, Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Upgrade an Existing Budgeted Position of Senior Accountant to Principal Accountant, And Approve and Adopt the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding 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 20252026
c) Action – Adopt 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
11. COMMUNICATIONS
11.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on October 15, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
12. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9)
Juan Higareda, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ18486543
13.2. Report Out from Closed Session
14. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, November 03, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Presentation of Certificates to the 2025 Civics Academy Class
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Settle Workers Compensation Claims Under $50,000 Not Including Statutory Required Payments
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services to Move Dispatching Equipment to the Police Conference Room While the Dispatch Center is Remodeled in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,568.75;
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Xybix Systems Inc. To Purchase Furniture and Installation Labor for the Dispatch Center Remodel in an Amount Not to Exceed $105,083.68; and
c) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services for a Police Radio System Upgrade in an Amount Not to Exceed $396,002.00
d) Staff Report
e) Adopt Resolutions
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Existing Agreement With 4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) for Professional OnCall Building Services, to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Increase the Amount of Compensation by $500,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $825,000; Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $250,000 for Building Division Professional Services (Account No. 00108204244251) From the General Fund Reserves, and Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B) (3)
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Repealing and Replacing Chapter
10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Finding Ordinance Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones and Finding Action Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
8. REPORTS
8.1. 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
9.1. Consideration of Building Code Updates
A) Staff Report
b) Action An Ordinance Amending Section 1.01.010, “AdoptionSecondary 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 WildlandUrban 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
c) Action 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”, 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 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)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
d) Action – Setting the Required Public Hearing for November 17, 2025
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. Consideration of Adding New Job Description of Principal Accountant, Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Upgrade an Existing Budgeted Position of Senior Accountant to Principal Accountant, And Approve and Adopt the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding 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 20252026
c) Action – Adopt 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
11. COMMUNICATIONS
11.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on October 15, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
12. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9)
Juan Higareda, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ18486543
13.2. Report Out from Closed Session
14. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, November 03, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Presentation of Certificates to the 2025 Civics Academy Class
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Settle Workers Compensation Claims Under $50,000 Not Including Statutory Required Payments
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services to Move Dispatching Equipment to the Police Conference Room While the Dispatch Center is Remodeled in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,568.75;
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Xybix Systems Inc. To Purchase Furniture and Installation Labor for the Dispatch Center Remodel in an Amount Not to Exceed $105,083.68; and
c) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services for a Police Radio System Upgrade in an Amount Not to Exceed $396,002.00
d) Staff Report
e) Adopt Resolutions
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Existing Agreement With 4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) for Professional OnCall Building Services, to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Increase the Amount of Compensation by $500,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $825,000; Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $250,000 for Building Division Professional Services (Account No. 00108204244251) From the General Fund Reserves, and Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B) (3)
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Repealing and Replacing Chapter
10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Finding Ordinance Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones and Finding Action Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
8. REPORTS
8.1. 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
9.1. Consideration of Building Code Updates
A) Staff Report
b) Action An Ordinance Amending Section 1.01.010, “AdoptionSecondary 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 WildlandUrban 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
c) Action 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”, 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 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)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
d) Action – Setting the Required Public Hearing for November 17, 2025
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. Consideration of Adding New Job Description of Principal Accountant, Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Upgrade an Existing Budgeted Position of Senior Accountant to Principal Accountant, And Approve and Adopt the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding 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 20252026
c) Action – Adopt 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
11. COMMUNICATIONS
11.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on October 15, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
12. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9)
Juan Higareda, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ18486543
13.2. Report Out from Closed Session
14. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, November 03, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Presentation of Certificates to the 2025 Civics Academy Class
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Settle Workers Compensation Claims Under $50,000 Not Including Statutory Required Payments
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services to Move Dispatching Equipment to the Police Conference Room While the Dispatch Center is Remodeled in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,568.75;
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Xybix Systems Inc. To Purchase Furniture and Installation Labor for the Dispatch Center Remodel in an Amount Not to Exceed $105,083.68; and
c) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services for a Police Radio System Upgrade in an Amount Not to Exceed $396,002.00
d) Staff Report
e) Adopt Resolutions
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Existing Agreement With 4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) for Professional OnCall Building Services, to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Increase the Amount of Compensation by $500,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $825,000; Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $250,000 for Building Division Professional Services (Account No. 00108204244251) From the General Fund Reserves, and Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B) (3)
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Repealing and Replacing Chapter
10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Finding Ordinance Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones and Finding Action Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
8. REPORTS
8.1. 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
9.1. Consideration of Building Code Updates
A) Staff Report
b) Action An Ordinance Amending Section 1.01.010, “AdoptionSecondary 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 WildlandUrban 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
c) Action 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”, 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 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)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
d) Action – Setting the Required Public Hearing for November 17, 2025
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. Consideration of Adding New Job Description of Principal Accountant, Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Upgrade an Existing Budgeted Position of Senior Accountant to Principal Accountant, And Approve and Adopt the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding 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 20252026
c) Action – Adopt 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
11. COMMUNICATIONS
11.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on October 15, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
12. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9)
Juan Higareda, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ18486543
13.2. Report Out from Closed Session
14. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, November 03, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Presentation of Certificates to the 2025 Civics Academy Class
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Settle Workers Compensation Claims Under $50,000 Not Including Statutory Required Payments
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services to Move Dispatching Equipment to the Police Conference Room While the Dispatch Center is Remodeled in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,568.75;
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Xybix Systems Inc. To Purchase Furniture and Installation Labor for the Dispatch Center Remodel in an Amount Not to Exceed $105,083.68; and
c) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services for a Police Radio System Upgrade in an Amount Not to Exceed $396,002.00
d) Staff Report
e) Adopt Resolutions
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Existing Agreement With 4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) for Professional OnCall Building Services, to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Increase the Amount of Compensation by $500,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $825,000; Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $250,000 for Building Division Professional Services (Account No. 00108204244251) From the General Fund Reserves, and Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B) (3)
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Repealing and Replacing Chapter
10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Finding Ordinance Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones and Finding Action Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
8. REPORTS
8.1. 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
9.1. Consideration of Building Code Updates
A) Staff Report
b) Action An Ordinance Amending Section 1.01.010, “AdoptionSecondary 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 WildlandUrban 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
c) Action 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”, 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 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)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
d) Action – Setting the Required Public Hearing for November 17, 2025
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. Consideration of Adding New Job Description of Principal Accountant, Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Upgrade an Existing Budgeted Position of Senior Accountant to Principal Accountant, And Approve and Adopt the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding 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 20252026
c) Action – Adopt 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
11. COMMUNICATIONS
11.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on October 15, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
12. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9)
Juan Higareda, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ18486543
13.2. Report Out from Closed Session
14. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
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STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
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CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, November 03, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Presentation of Certificates to the 2025 Civics Academy Class
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Settle Workers Compensation Claims Under $50,000 Not Including Statutory Required Payments
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services to Move Dispatching Equipment to the Police Conference Room While the Dispatch Center is Remodeled in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,568.75;
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Xybix Systems Inc. To Purchase Furniture and Installation Labor for the Dispatch Center Remodel in an Amount Not to Exceed $105,083.68; and
c) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services for a Police Radio System Upgrade in an Amount Not to Exceed $396,002.00
d) Staff Report
e) Adopt Resolutions
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Existing Agreement With 4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) for Professional OnCall Building Services, to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Increase the Amount of Compensation by $500,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $825,000; Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $250,000 for Building Division Professional Services (Account No. 00108204244251) From the General Fund Reserves, and Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B) (3)
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Repealing and Replacing Chapter
10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Finding Ordinance Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones and Finding Action Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
8. REPORTS
8.1. 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
9.1. Consideration of Building Code Updates
A) Staff Report
b) Action An Ordinance Amending Section 1.01.010, “AdoptionSecondary 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 WildlandUrban 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
c) Action 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”, 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 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)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
d) Action – Setting the Required Public Hearing for November 17, 2025
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. Consideration of Adding New Job Description of Principal Accountant, Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Upgrade an Existing Budgeted Position of Senior Accountant to Principal Accountant, And Approve and Adopt the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding 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 20252026
c) Action – Adopt 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
11. COMMUNICATIONS
11.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on October 15, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
12. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9)
Juan Higareda, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ18486543
13.2. Report Out from Closed Session
14. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, November 03, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Art Kiesel, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Presentation of Certificates to the 2025 Civics Academy Class
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Settle Workers Compensation Claims Under $50,000 Not Including Statutory Required Payments
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services to Move Dispatching Equipment to the Police Conference Room While the Dispatch Center is Remodeled in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,568.75;
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Xybix Systems Inc. To Purchase Furniture and Installation Labor for the Dispatch Center Remodel in an Amount Not to Exceed $105,083.68; and
c) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc., Dba Telecommunications Engineering Associates to Purchase Hardware and Installation Services for a Police Radio System Upgrade in an Amount Not to Exceed $396,002.00
d) Staff Report
e) Adopt Resolutions
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Existing Agreement With 4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) for Professional OnCall Building Services, to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Increase the Amount of Compensation by $500,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $825,000; Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $250,000 for Building Division Professional Services (Account No. 00108204244251) From the General Fund Reserves, and Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B) (3)
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing the 2003 Conservation Element and Amending the General Plan by Adopting the 2025 Conservation Element and Finding That the Adoption of the Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3)
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Repealing and Replacing Chapter
10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10.24 (Regarding Speed Limits in the City of Foster City) to Add Definitions, Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits and Establish 15 Mph Speed Limits on Certain Streets Near Schools, and Other Administrative Changes; and Finding Ordinance Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Signage Plan for School Speed Limit Zones and Finding Action Exempt From Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3)
8. REPORTS
8.1. 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 202425 Financial Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
9.1. Consideration of Building Code Updates
A) Staff Report
b) Action An Ordinance Amending Section 1.01.010, “AdoptionSecondary 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 WildlandUrban 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
c) Action 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”, 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 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)
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
d) Action – Setting the Required Public Hearing for November 17, 2025
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. Consideration of Adding New Job Description of Principal Accountant, Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to Upgrade an Existing Budgeted Position of Senior Accountant to Principal Accountant, And Approve and Adopt the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding 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 20252026
c) Action – Adopt 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
11. COMMUNICATIONS
11.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on October 15, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
12. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9)
Juan Higareda, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ18486543
13.2. Report Out from Closed Session
14. ADJOURNMENT
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