Agenda packet — Foster City City Council, December 15, 2025 (part 2 of 3)

MEASURE K GRANT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND CITY OF FOSTER CITY-EMERGENCY

RENT RELIEF
This Agreement is entered into this 18th day of November 2025 by and between the County of San Mateo, a political subdivision of the state of California, hereinafter called “County,” and CITY OF FOSTER CITY-EMERGENCY RELIEF, hereinafter called “Grantee.” * * *
WHEREAS, the Grantee has applied to the County seeking a grant for the purpose of funding the matters set forth in its Project described in Exhibit A (the “Grant”); WHEREAS, the County has approved the grant of certain funds to Grantee pursuant to the terms set forth in this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by the parties to this Agreement as follows:

1. Exhibits and Attachments
The following exhibits and attachments are attached to this Agreement and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference:

Exhibit A—Project Description
Exhibit B—Reporting and Invoicing
Attachment I—Grantee Claiming Instructions

2. Grant
County hereby grants to Grantee a sum not to exceed TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($20,000.00) in consideration of and on the condition that the sum be expended for the sole purpose of carrying out the objectives of Grantee’s Project as identified in Exhibit A, and in no event shall the County’s total fiscal obligation under this Agreement exceed this amount. Grantee agrees to assume any obligation to secure and furnish any additional funds that may be necessary to carry out its Project.

Funds granted under this Agreement shall not be disbursed until execution of this Agreement by County and Grantee.

County shall disburse grant funds to Grantee 30 calendar days after receipt of a satisfactory invoice. Invoices should be accompanied by back-up documentation (e.g., receipts for professional services rendered, salary and benefits back up, etc.) and the submission of any required summary reports outlined in Exhibits A or B. The County reserves the right to change the disbursement method during the term of this Agreement.

The disbursement schedule is as follows:

Payment 1- Invoice for up to 50% of the grant ($10,000), upon submission of receipts/invoices showing expenditures and proof of performance measures, timesheets, and activity logs on items funded by the grant and listed in Exhibit A and/or B.

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Payment 2- Invoice for remainder of the grant ($10,000), upon submission of receipts/invoices showing expenditures and proof of performance measures, timesheets, and activity logs on items funded by the grant and listed in Exhibit A and/or B, including photographs and use of Measure K logo as approved by the County.

INVOICES: Requests for grant disbursement should be (1) on the organization’s official letterhead, (2) include date of invoice, amount requested, and Agreement number, and (3) submitted to the attention of:

County Executive’s Office
Cristal Pepin, Accountant II
500 County Center, 5thFloor
Redwood City, CA 94063
[email protected]
Phone: (650) 363-4170

3. Term & Termination
Subject to compliance with all terms and conditions, the term of this Agreement shall begin November 18, 2025, and continue through November 18, 2026. This Agreement will not automatically renew, nor shall it create any reliance on the possibility of future grants.

County may terminate this Agreement based upon the unavailability of Federal, State, or County funds by providing written notice to Grantee within a reasonable time after County learns of said unavailability of funding. Grantee acknowledges that this Agreement may be subject to approval of the Board of Supervisors and assumes all risk of possible non-appropriation and nonapproval of funds.

County may suspend and/or terminate this Agreement if Grantee fails to comply with the terms of this Agreement and may, in its sole discretion, withhold or cancel pending and future disbursements of grant funds and/or require Grantee to return some or all funds disbursed under this Agreement.

4. Relationship of Parties
Notwithstanding any publicity or other references to the County required to be made in connection with the Project as set forth in Exhibit A, Grantee understands and agrees that the Project performed under this Agreement is not performed by Grantee as an independent contractor of the County or as an employee of County and that neither Grantee nor its employees acquire any of the rights, privileges, powers, or advantages of County contractors or County employees. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that it is not, and will not hold itself out as, an agent, partner, or co-venturer of the County, and that this Agreement is not intended to and does not create an agency, partnership, or joint venture between the Parties.

5. Project Administration
The Parties agree that the Project as described in Exhibit A shall not be altered without a written amendment to this Agreement, signed by both the County and the Grantee. Grantee shall provide written reports to the County’s authorized representative in accordance with Exhibit B.

6. Hold Harmless

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Grantee shall indemnify and save harmless County and its officers, agents, employees, and servants from all claims, suits, or actions of every name, kind, and description resulting from this Agreement, the performance of any work or services performed of Grantee in furtherance of the Project under this Agreement, or payments made pursuant to this Agreement brought for, or on account of, any of the following:
(A) injuries to or death of any person, including Grantee or its employees/officers/agents/volunteers;
(B) damage to any property of any kind whatsoever and to whomsoever belonging; (C) any sanctions, penalties, or claims of damages resulting from Grantee’s failure to comply with any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations; or (D) any other loss or cost, including but not limited to that caused by the concurrent active or passive negligence of County and/or its officers, agents, employees, or servants. However, Grantee’s duty to indemnify and save harmless under this Section shall not apply to injuries or damage for which County has been found in a court of competent jurisdiction to be solely liable by reason of its own negligence or willful misconduct.

The duty of Grantee to indemnify and save harmless as set forth by this Section shall include the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code.

7. Insurance
a. General Requirements
Prior to its receipt of any funds pursuant to this Grant Agreement, Grantee shall obtain all insurance required under this Section and such insurance shall be subject to the approval by County’s Risk Management, and Grantee shall use diligence to obtain such insurance and to obtain such approval. Grantee shall furnish County with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage, and there shall be a specific contractual liability endorsement extending Grantee’s coverage to include the contractual liability assumed by Grantee pursuant to this Agreement. These certificates shall specify or be endorsed to provide that thirty (30) days’ notice must be given, in writing, to County of any pending change in the limits of liability or of any cancellation or modification of the policy.
b. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance Grantee shall have in effect during the entire term of this Agreement workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance providing full statutory coverage. In signing this Agreement, Grantee certifies, as required by Section 1861 of the California Labor Code, that (a) it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code, which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code, and (b) it will comply with such provisions before commencing or continuing the performance of Project work for which it would receive grant funds.
c. Liability Insurance
Grantee shall take out and maintain during the term of this Agreement such bodily injury liability and property damage liability insurance as shall protect Grantee and all of its

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employees/officers/agents while performing work covered by this Agreement from any and all claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as any and all claims for property damage which may arise from Grantee’s operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by Grantee, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them, or an agent of either of them. Such insurance shall be combined single limit bodily injury and property damage for each occurrence and shall not be less than the amounts specified below:

X Comprehensive General Liability… $1,000,000
(Applies to all agreements)
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance… $1,000,000
(To be checked if motor vehicle used in performing services) Professional Liability………………. $1,000,000
(To be checked if Grantee is a licensed professional)
County and its officers, agents, employees, and servants shall be named as additional insured on any such policies of insurance, which shall also contain a provision that (a) the insurance afforded thereby to County and its officers, agents, employees, and servants shall be primary insurance to the full limits of liability of the policy and (b) if the County or its officers, agents, employees, and servants have other insurance against the loss covered by such a policy, such other insurance shall be excess insurance only.

In the event of the breach of any provision of this Section, or in the event any notice is received which indicates any required insurance coverage will be diminished or canceled, County, at its option, may, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, immediately declare a material breach of this Agreement and suspend any further payment pursuant to this Agreement.

8. Assignability and Subcontracting
Grantee shall not assign this Agreement or any portion of it to a third party. Except as set forth in Exhibit A, Grantee shall not subcontract with a third party to perform the Project. Any such assignment or subcontract without County’s prior written consent shall give County the right to automatically and immediately terminate this Agreement without penalty or advance notice and the County shall have the right to a refund of all funds disbursed under this Agreement.

9. Compliance With Laws
All services to be performed by Grantee in connection with the Project shall be performed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations, including, but not limited to, any laws related to payment of prevailing wages pursuant to the California Labor Code. In connection with the Project, Grantee bears responsibility to obtain, at Grantee’s expense, any license, permit, or approval required from any agency.

The Grantee certifies and warrants that Grantee has fully complied, and will remain in full compliance, with all applicable requirements of the Levine Act in connection with this Agreement, including making any required disclosures of campaign contributions to County

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Officers, which includes but may not be limited to elected County Officers. Elected County Officers include members of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, as well as the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Tax Collector-Treasurer. Any campaign contribution required to be disclosed under the Levine Act in connection with this Agreement shall be disclosed on the County of San Mateo Levine Act Disclosure Form, a copy of which is available from the County upon request.

10. Merger Clause; Amendments
This Agreement, including Exhibits, constitutes the sole Agreement of the parties regarding the Grant, and correctly states the rights, duties, and obligations of each party as of this document’s date. In the event that any term, condition, provision, requirement, or specification set forth in the body of this Agreement conflicts with or is inconsistent with any term, condition, provision, requirement, or specification in any Exhibit and/or Attachment to this Agreement, the provisions of the body of the Agreement shall prevail. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations, or representations between the parties concerning the Grant that are not expressly stated in this document are not binding. All subsequent modifications or amendments shall be in writing and signed by the parties.

11. Controlling Law; Venue
The validity of this Agreement and of its terms, the rights and duties of the parties under this Agreement, the interpretation of this Agreement, the performance of this Agreement, and any other dispute of any nature arising out of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its choice of law or conflict of law rules. Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be venued either in the San Mateo County Superior Court or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

12. Notices
Any notice, request, demand, or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be deemed to be properly given when both: (1) transmitted via email to the email address listed below; and (2) sent to the physical address listed below by either being deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or deposited for overnight delivery, charges prepaid, with an established overnight courier that provides a tracking number showing confirmation of receipt.

In the case of County, to: In the case of Grantee, to:

County Executive’s Office
Jennifer Orellana, Administrative Assistant
500 County Center -5th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (650) 295-3679
City of Foster City
Stefan Chatwin
610 Foster City Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404
s [email protected]
Phone: 650-286-3288

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13. Electronic Signature
Both County and Contractor wish to permit this Agreement and future documents relating to this Agreement to be digitally signed in accordance with California law and County’s Electronic Signature Administrative Memo. Any party to this Agreement may revoke such agreement to permit electronic signatures at any time in relation to all future documents by providing notice pursuant to this Agreement.

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* * *
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES. NO FUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED UNTIL THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BY THE COUNTY’S AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE.

For Grantee:

City of Foster City
____________________________
(signature)
Authorized Representative
Grantee
Stefan Chatwin
____________________________ (please print name)
Authorized Representative
Grantee
_______________ Date_____________________________ Name of Grantee For County: __________________________ (Signature)
Authorized Designee
County of San Mateo
ROBERTO MANCHIA __________________________ (please print name) Authorized Designee
County of San Mateo
______________ Date

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
______________________________ Job Title (please print) 80125-6265 ______________________________ Budget Unit
BOSD2 ______________________________ Measure K JL Code
Resolution No. 081510
11/18/2025

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Exhibit A
The County and Grantee agree that the grant funds shall only be used to further the goals of the following Project, described below, and on November 18th, 2025, Board transmittal and resolution, incorporated herein by reference:

Grantee will use grant funds to provide emergency rent relief for Foster City residents.

Grantee will provide awards for rent and utilities in the form of rent credit paid directly to landlords with a maximum of $3,000 per award.

Awards are for one month of tenant’s rent and the cost of utilities (the greater of the approved utility allowance for the property and unit size or the total of actual utility bills submitted with the application) for those living in a BMR unit or the amount of the deposit as verified by the landlord (for those with approved applications for BMR housing).

In no event shall the County’s fiscal obligation under this Agreement exceed $20,000.

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Exhibit B
In accordance with the terms of this Grant Agreement, Grantee will provide or cause to be provided the services for the Project detailed in Exhibit A and will report back to the County regarding various performance measures including, but not limited to, those noted below. Such reporting data shall be delivered to the County no later than November 18, 2026. In addition, Grantee agrees to provide descriptive information about the Project funded by the Measure K grant upon reasonable request of the County, including, but not limited to, the County Executive’s Office, the County Communications Officer, or the Supervisorial District Office.

Performance Measure
Description Target
Provide rent relief awards to at least six (6) qualified households 100% Complete City staff will propose a line item of no less than $10,000 for emergency rent relief in the City’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
100% Complete
Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of an adequate invoice by the County Executive’s Office, Accounting Unit. County shall have the right to withhold payment if County determines the quantity and/or quality of the work performed is unacceptable.

The grantee shall provide County with a written itemized invoice that allows the County to reconcile the work performed. The grantee shall provide a description of monthly expenses, evidence of work performed, or of costs incurred, including, but not limited to, performance measures, timesheets, activity logs, copies of bills, and/or packing slips.

Grantee shall include a written certification that the costs were actually incurred for the Project and that the supporting documentation is true, correct and complete.

All invoices shall include the agreement number, project location, dates of service and specified work completed.

Pursuant to Section 2 of the Grant Agreement, the County’s fiscal obligation shall not exceed $20,000.

Remit invoices to:

County Executive’s Office
Cristal Pepin, Accountant II
500 County Center, 5th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (650) 363-4170

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Attachment I
Grantee Claiming Instructions
All Measure K Grants are on a reimbursable base. To prevent delays in claiming you’re the reimbursable grant, grantees are encouraged to adhere to the guidelines below. The claim for reimbursements should be submitted on a quarterly basis and at least 30 days prior to grant term expiration.

A grantee may request an agreement extension for time; however, the request will need to be made to your District team awarding the grant at least 30 days before the award term date.

Grantees are encouraged to contact your District team Aide for guidance.

Grantee’s Request for Reimbursement
Invoices must include:
1) Grantee/Organization’s business address and remit to address 2) Grantee/Organization’s contact information (main contact person, email, and phone) 3) Reference the Agreement Board Resolution Number
(located on the top right side of the signed agreement) 4) An invoice number such as “Invoice #1,” “Invoice #2,” etc. 5) Grantee shall include a written certification that the costs incurred for the Project, are true, correct, and complete.
6) State the specific time-period (which must be within the Grantee’s agreement term timeline) and supporting documentation.

Acceptable supporting documentation must be attached to an itemized invoice and include the following if applicable:
o Vendor receipts/invoices (bills) and packing slips showing expenditures, costs incurred, including but not limited to posted checks cleared by the bank/bank statements, credit card or debit card.
o Purchases need to be made WITHIN the contract dates.
o Time sheets and/or activity logs of items funded by the grant. o Description of expenses and/or evidence of work performed by dates of service and the specified work completed,
o Receipts shall be organized by date of the expense, category and properly labeled to reconcile with grant scope of work, service, or purchase of goods. o Online purchases must clearly show the organization’s address as the place of delivery.

All invoices and performance reports should be submitted to the attention of both parties below:

County of San Mateo
Attn: CEO Fiscal
500 County Center, 5th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Email: [email protected]

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AND
County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors
Attn: Sam Greenberg
500 County Center, 5th Floor
Redwood City CA 94063
Email: [email protected]

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2025 SUMMARY

F O S T E R C I T Y

E M E R G E N C Y R E N T

R E L I E F P R O G R A M
A P P L I CAT I O N S W E R E ACC E P T E D S TA R T I N G IN A P R I L 2 0 2 5 .

A L L F U N DI N G WAS AWA R D E D B Y J U LY 3 1 , 2 0 2 5 . 15 BMR*

HOUSEHOLDS
HELPED
$2,000

AVERAGE
AWARD
35 APPLICATIONS

RECEIVED
7 BMRPROPERTIES

RECEIVED AWARDS
$3,000

MAXIMUM
AWARD
8 SENIORS 1
VETERAN 5

FAMILIES

WITH MINOR

CHILDREN

HOUSEHOLD
INCOME <50% AMI

APPLICANTS MUST
HAVE <$10,000 IN
ASSETS

APPLICANTS MUST

LIVE IN A BMR UNIT

AND BE AT RISK OF

LOSING THEIR

HOUSING
Housing | Foster City California
[email protected]
1 PERSON WITH

ADISABILITY
D E M O G R A P H I C R E Q U I R E M E N T S :

AG E 6 2 O R O V E R • D I S A B L E D • A V E T E R A N O F T H E U S A R M E D F O R C E S • FA M I LY W I T H M I N O R C H I L D R E N $30,000

AWARDED TO

THOSE IN NEED
THOSE WE’VE HELPED:

PROGRAM RULES:

Funding coordinated with: For more information:
* BELOW MARKET RATE

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City of Foster City Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Eligibility Screening Form

APPLICANT NAME

DATE OF APPLICATION

APPLICATION NUMBER

BMR PROPERTY
BMR UNIT #

VERIFIED SIZE OF UNIT

VERIFIED RENTAL RATE
RENT, UTILITIES, BOTH, DEPOSIT Amt Requested
CATEGORY Senior, disabled, veteran, minor(s)

APPROVED FOR DEMOGRAPHICS YES/NO
BASIS FOR NEED CHOOSE 1-9
OTHER: DESCRIBE

DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED YES/NO

APPROVED FOR NEED YES/NO

EXPLANATION
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS BALANCE From Tenant statements

DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED YES/NO

APPROVED FOR ACCOUNT BALANCE YES/NO
HOUSEHOLD INCOME PER RECERT Last Recertification

DATE OF LAST RECERTIFICATION

MONTHLY INCOME
HOUSEHOLD SIZE Per lease
INCOME LIMIT FOR HH SIZE 50% AMI per HCD
UTILITY ALLOWANCE AMOUNT For Unit Size
INCOME <50% AMI APPROVED YES/NO

LEASE RECEIVED YES/NO/PENDING

DEPOSIT AMOUNT YES/NO/PENDING/N/A

IDENTIFICATION YES/NO/PENDING
UTILITY BILLS SUBMITTED Total bills submitted

LEDGER YES/NO/PENDING/N/A

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQ'D YES/NO/PENDING/N/A

APPROVED FOR DOCUMENTATION

VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS AND UTILITY BILLS SUBMITTED

TYPE OF REQUEST

HOUSEHOLD DEMOGRAPHICS

DEMONSTRATION OF NEED

ELIGIBILITY AND FUNDING AWARD

FOSTER CITY EMERGENCY RENT RELIEF PROGRAM FOR BMR TENANTS Must meet at least one demographic criteria. Documentation of veteran status is required. For disabilities, verification of the fact that the applicant is disabled. Do not ask or seek information about the nature of the disability. Age is verified by ID, Minor children are verified by the Income Certification.

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Must have a valid and verifiable need. Attach documentation. Examples include a letter or email from the employer, medical bills or documented evidence of medical issue or injury, paystubs, bank statements showing income reduction, or notarized affidavit.

Total balance must be less than $10,000. Checking, savings, stocks, digital wallet balance , etc. (but not 401K, IRA, Pension, Deferred Compensation).

Certified income/12; if job loss or income
reduction, use current income. If over 50% AMI
at recert, must verify reduction in income.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNT BALANCE <$10,000
INCOME VERIFICATION <50% AMI
Use HCD income limits and Utility Allowances for current year. City's income limits and UA take effect July 1 each year.

Must be based on current household size. Utility Allowance schedule is provided by the County and approved for each BMR property by the City. Recert must be less than 12 months old or income must be recertified. v.1 4/25

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City of Foster City Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Eligibility Screening Form income plus assets
Rent plus
Utilities
Income x 3 months $ - Rent $ -
Assets $ - Utilities + Exp.

Monthly income plus assets in bank x3
compared to rent $ -
Is household at risk in next 3 months? YES Y/N
RENT $ -
UTILITIES $ - Greater of UA or bills submitted
TOTAL $ -
AWARD AMOUNT $ - Max $3,000

NOTICE TO LANDLORD SENT YES/NO/PENDING
W9 RECEIVED YES/NO/PENDING

SDP COMPLETE YES/NO/PENDING

NOTICE SENT TO TENANT YES/NO/PENDING
Signature of Approver Title Date
Award Guidelines
Key for Basis of Need
See County Agreement, Resolution, and Board Memo for more information Income limits 50% AMI (Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) 1 person: $68,550, 2 people: 74,350, 3 people: $88,150, 4 people: $97,900, 5 people: $105,750 Notes:
a) if the applicant applied for rent and utilities, the award amount is the rent plus the greater of utility allowance or utility bills submitted, with a maximum of $3,000; b) if the applicant applied for rent only, the award amount is one month of rent up to $3,000; c) if the applicant applied for a deposit, the award amount is the amount of the deposit as specified by the landlord, up to $3,000. Attach W9 and this form to SPD. Maximum award is $3,000 total per household.

AWARD APPROVAL

RISK OF DISPLACEMENT OR HOMELESSNESS
1-Job loss 2 - pay reduction, 3- medical, 4-disability, 5-caregiver, 6-job loss/job hunting, 7- job loss/training program, 8- can't afford deposit, 9-other (describe)

SDP COMPLETE
v.1 4/25

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Click to Apply online starting
January 6, 2026
2026

FOSTERCITY

EMERGENCY

RENTRELIEF

PROGRAM
For Below Market Rate Tenants
A new pilot program sponsored
by the City of Foster City with
support from Measure K.

Questions?
Call (650) 286-3230
Email: [email protected]
Qualified
households can
receive up to $3,000
Do you need
help paying
your rent,
utilities, or a
security
deposit?
https://forms.office.com/g/imH9juzeUQt
or Apply in person at City Hall, Planning
Counter, 610 Foster City Boulevard

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Applicants must reside in a Below Market
Rate (BMR) unit at one of the following
properties in Foster City:
100 Grand Apartments, 100 Grand Way
The Pilgrim, 501 Pilgrim Drive
The Plaza, 1 Plaza View Lane
The Triton, 55 Triton Park Lane
Miramar Apartments, 1288 E. Hillsdale
Blvd.

Marlin Cove Apartments, 1060 Foster
City Blvd.

Alma Point Senior Apartments, 790
Alma Point Lane
Metro Center Senior Apartments, 100
Village Lane
Existing Unit Purchase Program Units
You must provide the required documents:

Lease or approved application
Identification
Income documentation
Financial documentation
Utility bills, if applicable
Other documents as required
Your household financial
assets must be less than
$10,000, excluding
retirement accounts and
pensions.

Eligibility
At least one household
member must be
aged 62 or over, or
disabled, or
a veteran of the US
Armed Forces, or
under age 18.

Eligibility will be verified by City staff. One application per household.

Additional rules and restrictions apply. Payments will be made directly to landlords for rent relief. Maximum award: $3,000 per household. Funding is limited and available to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is available until June 30, 2026 as long as funds are available.

You must have an
immediate need for
financial assistance due
to job loss or other
circumstances that put
your household at risk of
displacement within the
next 3 months.

Your current household
income must be under
50% of Area Median
Income.

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DATE: December 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director
Thai-Chau Le, Planning Manager
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. TWO (2) TO TASK ORDER (PLWS-2025-01) WITH PLACEWORKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,338 TO

CONTINUE PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND

DOCUMENTATION FOR GILEAD CHESS HATCH MASTER PLAN
LOCATED AT 1155, 1165, AND 1185 CHESS DRIVE, FOSTER
CITY (EA2025-0001)

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the original Task Order PLWS-2025-01 with PlaceWorks in the amount of $44,338 (Attachments 1 and 2), to provide next steps in their environmental review and documentation work for the proposed revisions to Gilead Chess Hatch Master Plan, including 800,000 square feet (SF) office use to 800,000 SF of biotechnology or research and development uses, located at multiple addresses (1155, 1157, 1159, 1161, 1163, 1165, 1167, 1169, 1175, 1181, and 1191 Chess Drive); and finding the authorization of the Task Order amendment exempt under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 19, 2025, the City Council approved City Resolution No. 2025-33 to authorize the Mayor to execute a Task Order (PLWS-2025-01) with PlaceWorks in the amount of $139,919 with a 5% contingency of $6,996 for the total of $146,915 to provide environmental review and documentation, specifically an Initial Study with associated

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technical studies, for the proposed Gilead Campus Expansion project (“project”). Since the approval of the original Task Order, PlaceWorks has completed multiple technical studies and attended multiple meetings with staff to discuss the next steps to environmental documentation and analysis.

At this time, based on the preliminary evaluation of the Initial Study, the subsequent path would be to complete an Addendum to the previously approved Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the original project. This work is beyond the original scope of work from PlaceWorks and therefore, subsequent funding is required.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The subject site was previously evaluated in an EIR that was certified in November 2009 (State Clearinghouse No. 2008122065) and subsequently amended with an Addendum in 2013. The Master Plan EIR analyzed the demolition of 190,000 SF of existing buildings and development of 800,000 SF of new office uses (including flexible space for retail and other amenities), for a net new development amount of 610,000 SF.

On September 3, 2013, the City Council approved a General Development Plan (GDP) to allow up to 800,000 SF of office, biotechnology, or research and development (R&D) on the Chess-Hatch property via City Ordinance No. 573, followed by Planning Commission approval of the Use Permit for the Project. However, the project was never built, and all associated entitlements expired.

On February 14, 2025, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (“applicant”) submitted a Preliminary Review (PR2025-0003) application for the project (“project”) on the subject site. On May 19, 2025, the City Council adopted a City Resolution No. 2025-33 and approved the Task Order (PLWS-2025-01) with PlaceWorks in the amount of $139,919 and authorizing a 5% contingency in the amount of $6,996 for a total of $146,915 to provide environmental review and documentation (Initial Study) for the Chess Hatch Redevelopment Project (Attachment 3).

Subsequently, on June 24, 2025, the applicant submitted formal applications for a GDP Amendment (RZ2025-0005) to facilitate 800,000 square feet of R&D, a Use Permit Application (UP2025-0012) for Phase I to include up to 200,00 square feet for R&D facility (“New Chess Facility, B1165 Building”) to support the R&D activities with ancillary office uses and new surface parking lot, followed by an application for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (RS2025-0002) to reconfigure three (3) lots.

The scope of the proposal with PlaceWorks included preparation of an Initial Study and various technical studies for the proposed project under CEQA. Subsequent to approval of the original Task Order PLWS-2025-01, the consultant has been working on a draft Initial Study and multiple technical studies (i.e. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Cultural Resource study, Transportation Vehicle-Miles-Travelled Study, Water Supply Assessment, and etc.) and has attended multiple meetings with staff to discuss next steps to environmental documentation and analysis. As part of the technical studies work,

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the City Manager authorized and approved the use of the full contingency amount in the original Task Order through Amendment No. 1 for additional peer review of technical studies required for the Initial Study.

Based on the preliminary evaluation of the Initial Study, it has been determined that the subsequent path for the CEQA document would be to prepare an Addendum to the previously approved EIR for the original project. An addendum to an EIR is a document that addresses technical changes to a project after the original EIR was certified and those changes do not create new significant environmental impacts or substantially increase the severity of previously identified ones, and therefore do not trigger the need for a subsequent or supplemental EIR. Since the task for preparation of an Addendum and other documentation was not included in the Original Task Order with the consultant, staff is recommending approval of Amendment No. 2 to the previously approved Task Order PLWS-2025-01 in the amount of $44,338 for the preparation of the Addendum. All costs associated with the review of development projects and CEQA analysis will be paid by the project applicant.

CEQA
The request for approval of the Task Order is exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
Development projects are 100% cost recovery paid for by the applicant through a passthrough agreement planning fee deposit account (EA2025-0001). Additionally, the City would charge the standard 15% administrative fees as established in the City’s Master Fee Schedule for managing the work performed by the consultant identified in this Task Order Amendment.

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

Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Task Order Amendment and Exhibit A (full scope) Attachment 3 – Resolution 2025-33 and Original Task Order PLWS-2025-01

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RESOLUTION NO._______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EXISTING TASK ORDER PLWS-2025-01 WITH PLACEWORKS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,338, FOR A TOTAL TASK ORDER AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $191,253, TO

CONTINUE PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND DOCUMENTATION FOR

THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO GILEAD CHESS HATCH MASTER PLAN, INCLUDING 800,000 SQUARE FEET (SF) OFFICE USE TO 800,000 SF OF BIOTECHNOLOGY OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT USES, LOCATED AT 1155, 1165, AND 1185 CHESS DRIVE; AND FINDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE TASK

ORDER EXEMPT UNDER CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2025, City Council approved City Resolution No. 2025-33 and approved the Task Order PLWS-2025-01 with PlaceWorks in the amount of $139,919 with a 5% contingency in the amount of $6,996 for a total of $146,915 to provide environmental review and documentation (Initial Study) for the Chess Hatch redevelopment project; and
WHEREAS, PlaceWorks has identified next step beyond the Initial Study work approved the original Task Order PLWS-2025-01 and request additional funding to continue to provide environmental review and documentation for the proposed project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City that the issuance of the Amendment to Task Order is exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute an Amendment No. 2 to Task Order PLWS-2025-01 with PlaceWorks, Inc. in the amount of $44,338, for a total Task Order amount not to exceed $191,253, to provide environmental review and documentation for the proposed revisions to Gilead Chess Master Plan, including 800,000 square feet (SF) office use to 800,000 SF of biotechnology or research and development uses, located at 1155, 1165, and 1185 Chess Drive.

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO TASK ORDER NO. PLWS-2025-01

TO MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND CONSULTING SERVICES
Based on mutual agreement, PlaceWorks, Inc. ("Consultant") and City/Estero Municipal Improvement District (“City/District”) agree to amend the original Task Order No. PLWS2025-01, dated May 19, 2025 (“Original Task Order”) pursuant to the master agreement entitled Master Professional Services Agreement For On-Call Environmental Review and Consulting Services ("Agreement") on September 19, 2023, to add additional work for specified amounts, which are identified as follows:

RECITAL
A. City/District and Consultant entered into an agreement entitled Master Professional Services Agreement For On-Call Environmental Review and Consulting Services ("Agreement") on September 19, 2023, by which the Consultant agreed to provide professional environmental review and consulting services on development applications and long-range projects and related services in accordance with Task Orders issued by the City.

B. City/District and Consultant entered into a Task Order No. PLWS-2025-01 (“Original Task Order”) on May 19, 2025 for services performed by Consultant in accordance with the Original Task Order for the amount of $139,919; C. City/District entered into a 5 percent contingency of $6,996.00 for a total amount not to exceed amount of $146,915.

D. The parties have determined that additional services are needed in the amount of $44,338, for the total revised Task Order amount of $191,253.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. This Task Order Amendment No. 2 hereby incorporates by reference all items and conditions set forth in the Agreement and Original Task Order .

2. SCOPE OF TASK ORDER. Consultant shall perform the amended services described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

3. PAYMENT. For services performed by Consultant in accordance with Original Task Order, as amended, the City will compensate Consultant in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $191,253.00 (including all hourly billings as well as reimbursable costs).

4. SIGNATURES. The individuals executing this Task Order Amendment No. 2 represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and

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authority to enter into and to execute this Task Order Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the respective legal entities of the Consultant and the City.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Consultant do hereby agree to the full performance of the terms set forth herein.

City of Foster City Consultant
_______________________________ _______________________________ By: Art Kiesel By: Randal W. Jackson
Title: Mayor Title: President
Date: __________________________ Date: ___________________________

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EXHIBIT A

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, PAYMENTS, PROJECTS, AND SCHEDULE,

PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND CONSULTING

SERVICES
TASK ORDER PLWS-2025-01
This is an Exhibit attached to and made a part of and incorporated by reference to the Master Professional Civil Engineering Services Agreement dated September 19, 2023 and to Resolution No. 2025-33 for Task Order PLWS-2025-01 approved on May 19, 2025, by and between PlaceWorks, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT" and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District, hereinafter referred to as "CITY/DISTRICT" providing for professional services.

See amendment and additional proposal to the original PLWS-2025-01 attached.

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April 4, 2025
Helen Gannon, Senior Planner
City of Foster City
610 Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, CA 94404
Subject: Gilead Chess Hatch Project Initial Study
Dear Helen Gannon:

Please accept this submittal as PlaceWorks’ proposal to prepare an Initial Study for the Gilead Chess Hatch Project for the City of Foster City.

PlaceWorks is a 100 percent employee-owned planning, design, and environmental consulting firm, with approximately 140 employees in six offices. Serving both public- and private-sector clients throughout the state, PlaceWorks provides environmental review, comprehensive planning, urban design, landscape architecture, community outreach, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services. Our talented, multidisciplinary team thrives on working with communities to tackle complex problems and develop workable solutions.

PlaceWorks is all about places and how they work geographically, environmentally, functionally, aesthetically, and culturally. We are also passionate about how we work with our clients. PlaceWorks brings together people from diverse practice areas, offering best-of-allworlds capability and connectivity. Just as each place we work is distinctly different, so is our thinking.

PlaceWorks has several recent and ongoing environmental review projects in the Foster City area and greater Peninsula, including for the Cities of San Mateo, Belmont, and San Carlos, and for San Mateo County. For this project, we have assembled a highly skilled team with Fehr & Peers (transportation), ECORP Consulting (biological and cultural resources), and Cathy Fitzgerald (utilities).

Understanding of the Project
Gilead Sciences seeks to redevelop the properties at 1155, 1165, and 1185 Chess Drive (project site). The project site lies between Chess Drive, Foster City Boulevard, State Route 92, and the Foster City Lagoon. The project site properties are currently developed with one- and two-story commercial/light and industrial buildings. The Chess Hatch Master Plan was evaluated in an environmental impact report (EIR) that was certified in November 2009 (State Clearinghouse No. 2008122065) and subsequently amended with an Addendum in 2013 (herein referred to as the Master Plan EIR). The Master Plan EIR analyzed demolition of 190,000 square feet of existing Docusign Envelope ID: D2756E1A-5F81-43AE-94AE-3BECF3E91474 WORK INCLUDED IN ORIGINAL TASK ORDER OF PLWS-2025-01

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buildings and development of 800,000 square feet of new office uses (including flexible space for retail and other amenities), for a net new development amount of 610,000 square feet. To date, no demolition or redevelopment has occurred on the project site.

The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Chess/Hatch Office Research, which allows commercial, office, industrial, biotechnology and other compatible uses. While the Master Plan EIR evaluated 800,000 square feet of office and accessory uses, the proposed project proposes biotechnology or research and development (R&D) uses. The proposed project would be developed in two phases. The table below summarizes the proposed project.

Activity/Use Phase One Phase Two Full Buildout
Demolition
Number of Buildings 8 buildings 4 buildings 12 buildings Square Footage 123,536 sq ft 67,971 sq ft 191,507 sq ft New Development 200,000 sq ft 600,000 sq ft 800,000 sq ft Land Use Biotechnology or R&D
(with surface parking)
Biotechnology or R&D
with parking garage
(surface parking to be
demolished)
Biotechnology or R&D
with parking garage
The City is seeking environmental review services for the preparation of an Initial Study to determine the appropriate review document for the proposed project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, when an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR or negative declaration shall be prepared for the project unless the lead agency determines that one or more of the following conditions are met:
» Substantial project changes are proposed that will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; » Substantial changes would occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken that require major revisions to the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
» New information of substantial importance that was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified or the negative declaration was adopted shows any of the following:

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• The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration.
• Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than identified in the previous EIR.
• Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives. • Mitigation measures or alternatives that are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives.

Where none of the conditions specified in Section 151621 are present, the lead agency must determine whether to prepare an Addendum or whether no further CEQA documentation is required (CEQA Guidelines Section 15162[b]). An Addendum is appropriate where some minor technical changes or additions to the previously certified EIR are necessary, but there are no new or substantially more severe significant impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15164).

For the proposed project, the Initial Study should be written to provide substantial evidence for making a determination pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.

Scope of Work
Task 1. Project Initiation and Management

1.1 Kick-off Meeting
PlaceWorks will organize the project kick-off meeting to collect available project information, identify data needs, define roles and responsibilities, set protocols for meetings and communication, and confirm project approach. During the kick-off meeting we will also discuss the significance criteria and baseline conditions to be used in the Initial Study. Fehr & Peers will also attend the project kick-off meeting.

Prior to the kick-off meeting, PlaceWorks will prepare an agenda and schedule for discussion.

After the meeting, PlaceWorks will submit meeting notes and finalize the project schedule. 1 See also Section 15163 of the State CEQA Guidelines, which applies the requirements of Section 15162 to supplemental EIRs.

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1.2 Check-in Meetings
Our project management team will attend and participate in up to five one-hour progress meetings (virtually) throughout the environmental process to discuss project details and issues, such as the project description, status updates, and technical studies. These progress meetings would be in addition to regular email and phone communication.

1.3 Project Management
PlaceWorks’ project management team will coordinate regularly with City staff to ensure that all CEQA documentation and associated technical documents are legally defensible, accurate, and useful to decision makers when considering the approval of the project. Project management responsibilities include task scheduling and assignment; internal coordination; cost and schedule monitoring; and coordination and communications with City staff.

1.4 Project Description and Project Data Spreadsheet
PlaceWorks will prepare a comprehensive project description defining the project boundaries and area of development, proposed improvements, and construction activities and phasing. The project description will be supported with figures and tables. The project description will also identify the required project approvals from the City and responsible agencies. We will submit the draft project description to staff for review. After receipt of comments, we will revise the project description, as needed, for inclusion in the administrative draft Initial Study.

Concurrent with preparation of the project description, PlaceWorks’ technical team will prepare a data needs spreadsheet and consult with the City and project applicant to identify the project data to be used for technical modeling.

Deliverable:
• Project schedule (within 10 days of contract execution), to be maintained throughout the project (Excel)
• Draft Project Description (Word)
• Project data spreadsheet (Excel)
Task 2. Draft Initial Study

2.1 Arborist Report Peer Review
An ECORP ISA-certified arborist will conduct a peer review of the Arborist Report prepared for the project applicant by Focal Hort Science Bartlett Consulting. ECORP will review the report with respect to the standards and requirements of Foster City’s Land Modification Requirements, and recommendations will be developed for further data collection, if needed, to assess impact significance and support the Landscape Modification application for the project. A report with the results of the review will be submitted to the City.

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2.2 Technical Analysis
The project team will prepare the following technical reports. The results of these analyses will be incorporated into the Initial Study, and supplemental material including modeling results will be included as appendices.
a. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy
i. Air Quality Analysis
Construction Phase. PlaceWorks will quantify short-term criteria air pollutant emissions from construction activities associated with the proposed project using the latest version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod). For the purposes of this scope and cost estimate, it is assumed that construction activities would be conducted in two phases. The construction regional emissions inventory will be based on the construction schedule for the project, activity durations, soil haul volumes (if applicable), and anticipated equipment for each construction activity, as provided by the City. Where information is unavailable, PlaceWorks will use CalEEMod defaults, as appropriate, and work with the City to develop the construction assumptions. The calculated project-related construction emissions will be compared to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) air quality significance thresholds for construction. Construction health risk impacts will be assessed utilizing the Air District’s projectlevel and cumulative health risk thresholds.

Operations Phase. PlaceWorks will also quantify the net increase in long-term criteria air pollutant emissions associated with operation of the proposed project. Project-related long-term emissions will be calculated using CalEEMod and assessed against the Air District’s air quality significance thresholds for operation. The air quality analysis will evaluate impacts from carbon monoxide (CO) hotspots related to operation of the proposed project. Based on the type of project proposed, and because the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin is classified as in Attainment for CO standards, a qualitative assessment of CO hotspots will be provided. This analysis will assume up to two pieces of stationary source equipment, such as a back-up generator and/or industrial boiler, are proposed as part of the project. Should additional stationary source equipment be added to the project at a later time, it is our understanding that this equipment would be reviewed and regulated by the Air District under their permit requirements to ensure associated impacts are less than significant. Furthermore, a qualitative assessment of potential odor generation to describe potential odor impacts in addition to a consistency evaluation of the project’s combined mass emissions to the Air District’s air quality management plans will be provided. In addition, PlaceWorks will provide a qualitative evaluation of potential health risk impacts from project operation.
ii. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis
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construction phasing and activities, vehicle trip generation, and building energy consumption.

PlaceWorks will analyze project emissions against the applicable Air District significance thresholds for GHG emissions.

PlaceWorks will also provide a discussion on the GHG reduction goals of Senate Bill (SB) 32, Assembly Bill (AB) 1279, and SB 375. The California Air Resources Board has prepared a Climate Change Scoping Plan that addresses the State’s GHG reduction goals. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Association of Bay Area Governments have prepared a Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) to address the region’s requirements to reduce passenger vehicle VMT and associated GHG emissions under SB 375.

PlaceWorks will review project consistency with these statewide and regional GHG emissions reduction strategies as well as with the City’s 2024 Climate Action Plan. iii. Construction Health Risk Assessment
PlaceWorks will prepare a quantitative construction Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to assess the health risk impacts experienced by nearby receptors from construction of the project. A project’s proximity to off-site sensitive receptors (e.g., residences) and non-sensitive receptors (e.g., employment centers) combined with the duration and intensity of construction activities have the potential to cause adverse health effects at those receptor locations. In 2015, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) updated their health risk assessment guidelines to recommend a health risk analysis for construction projects longer than two months.

As a result, PlaceWorks has seen an increase in the number of comment letters, including comment letters from labor organizations, that request a quantitative analysis of construction health risk. Based on aerial imagery of the project site, the closest sensitive receptor to the project would be the Foster City KinderCare facility, approximately 1,000 feet to the south of the project site; however, worker receptors are also found at employment centers surrounding the project site. The construction HRA will address potential health risk impacts at these and other receptor land uses within 1,000 feet of the project site and will include air dispersion modeling results, cancer risk calculations, and a discussion of the health factors and assumptions considered in the HRA. The results of the construction HRA will be compared to the Air District health risk impact criteria of no greater than 10 in one million cancer risk and no greater than 1.0 hazard index for non-cancer risks.
iv. Energy Impact Analysis
PlaceWorks will prepare an energy analysis to identify whether the proposed project would result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary use of energy resources in accordance with Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines. As part of this analysis, PlaceWorks will discuss the project’s increase in energy consumption (i.e., natural gas and electricity) based on the design of the proposed project.

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provide an overview and review of the project’s consistency with the applicable plans or policies adopted for the purposes of improving energy efficiency or promoting renewable energy use, such as the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program or the California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan.
b. Cultural Resources
ECORP will conduct a records search of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and literature review for the project site. ECORP will request a records search of the CHRIS from the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) at California State University, Sonoma. The CHRIS records search will identify the locations and extent of previous surveys conducted within

0.25 mile of the project site and will determine if there are any known cultural resources (i.e., precontact [prehistoric] or historic archaeological sites or historic-period features) within or near the project site. In addition, the records search will identify resources listed on or determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and/or the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) within or near the project area.

ECORP will also request a search of the Sacred Lands File from the NAHC. The Sacred Lands File search will identify any known sensitive or sacred Native American resources within or near the project site. It should be noted that the Sacred Lands File search will not constitute consultation in compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 18, Assembly Bill (AB) 52, or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). SB 18, AB 52, and Section 106 consultation are separate processes from cultural resources technical studies and are not included in this scope of work. However, PlaceWorks and ECORP can assist the City with tribal outreach and notification if requested, subject to a contract amendment.

Cultural Resources Inventory and Evaluation (Optional Task) As an optional task, ECORP can conduct a cultural resources inventory of the project site. The cultural resources inventory would be conducted under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for prehistoric and historic archaeology. This study would be conducted pursuant to CEQA and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

ECORP would complete an intensive field survey of the project site using pedestrian transect intervals spaced 10 to 15 meters apart, where possible. An ECORP archaeologist would closely examine the project site for surface evidence of cultural materials, including pre-contact and historic-period (i.e., over 50 years of age) cultural deposits and features. ECORP assumes no resources would be recorded within the project site as a result of the field survey. If any resources are identified in the project site, they would be documented and mapped in detail in accordance with the standards of the California Office of Historic Preservation.

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CEQA, ECORP would document and evaluate these structures for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources. Any archaeological resources encountered during the survey may require a change order to properly record and evaluate the resources.
c. Hydrology and Water Supply
SB 610 requires that the water purveyor of the public water system prepare a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) to be included in CEQA documentation of certain projects. The proposed project is subject to CEQA and also meets the definition of a project in Water Code Section 10912 as a commercial office building project that includes greater than 250,000 square feet of floor space. A WSA was prepared for the previous project in 2009 (Approved Project) and projected an increase of 36 acre-feet per year (AFY) in water demand over existing conditions. In 2023, a WSA was prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Element Update, in which the increase in water demand for the Approved Project was recalculated as 15 AFY.

An updated WSA will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of SB 610. Cathy Fitzgerald and PlaceWorks will prepare a WSA for review by Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID).

References used will include the City’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, the City’s latest General Plan and Housing and Safety Element, and EMID’s Water Neutrality Growth Ordinance.

Water demand factors will be determined through coordination with Maddeus Water Management and EMID. Cathy Fitzgerald and PlaceWorks have recent experience coordinating with EMID and the City of Foster City through our work with the City of San Mateo on the San Mateo General Plan 2040 EIR.

The WSA will include the following information:
» The availability of water supplies over a historical record of at least 20 years. » The quantification of existing and planned sources of water available to the City in 5-year increments for the 20-year projection.
» A quantification of the City’s past, current, and projected water demands. » A quantification of the water demands for the proposed project and an assessment of the water demand for proposed project as accounted for in the 2020 UWMP. » A discussion as to whether the public water system’s total projected water supplies available during normal, single dry, and multiple dry water years during a 20-year projection will meet the projected water demand of the proposed project in addition to the public water system’s existing and planned future uses. This will include the evaluation of drought impacts and consideration of variability in demand and supply based on hydrologic conditions. » The applicability of City’s water shortage contingency analysis prepared pursuant to Section 10632 of the Water Code that includes actions to be undertaken by the public water system in response to water supply shortages.

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d. Noise and Vibration
PlaceWorks will evaluate potential noise and vibration impacts for the construction and operational phases of the proposed project. The analysis will discuss relevant criteria for noise exposure based on applicable federal, State, and local standards and ordinances, including applicable standards from the Municipal Code and General Plan Noise Element.

Existing Conditions. The dominant noise source in the project area is State Route 92 and Foster City Boulevard traffic noise. PlaceWorks proposes to assess existing conditions and other environmental characteristics based on available data from General Plan noise contour, aerial photography, and traffic noise modeling. No ambient noise monitoring is proposed.

Transportation Noise. PlaceWorks will assess potential traffic noise levels along major arterials and highways. The analysis will identify areas along roadway segments that would either be exposed to noise levels above established criteria or result in an increase of more than 3 decibels (dBA).

Stationary Noise. Due to the proposed land use, noise impacts from non-transportation sources will be evaluated and assessed based on City noise standards. PlaceWorks will analyze noise impacts from non-transportation sources in terms of potential impacts to adjacent commercial receptors in the immediate vicinity and the noise limitations identified within the City’s Noise Ordinance.

Construction Phase. Project-related demolition and construction noise will temporarily elevate the ambient noise environment above existing conditions. PlaceWorks will evaluate noise and vibration impacts associated with site preparation and project construction activities using industry-standard analysis techniques and using scheduling, equipment mix, hauling, and truck trip information (as provided by the project applicant). Vibration impacts will be assessed using criteria in the Federal Transit Administration guidance document on noise and vibration impact assessment.
e. Shadow
PlaceWorks will prepare a shadow study that analyzes the potential projection of shadow from the proposed project over adjacent buildings and space. The shadow study will be done using SketchUp by geolocating a model of the project in 3D model space and using the program’s solar built-in Shadows feature to estimate shadow casting. This scope assumes the City or project applicant will provide a 3D model for insertion into SketchUp. PlaceWorks will prepare three topdown renders at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 3:00 pm for summer solstice, fall/spring equinox, and winter solstice, for a total of nine exhibits.

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f. Transportation
i. Existing Conditions
Fehr & Peers will document the existing condition of the transportation facilities within the study area by relying on available data, previous field observations, and our understanding of the study area. This will include roadway characteristics, observations of existing traffic operations, including queuing or potential conflicts, the frequency and locations served by transit service, and existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and potential hazards. This task does not include new data collection.
ii. Travel Demand Estimates
Fehr & Peers will develop trip generation estimates using the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th ed.). Fehr & Peers will review options for which land use code will be used, including office or life science type uses. Fehr & Peers will assess how project-generated vehicle trips access the site via the surrounding street network based on knowledge of existing local travel patterns and relative locations of complementary land uses.

Fehr & Peers will compare the project’s trip generation and assignment at the four study intersections to those presented in the prior EIR for the site, if requested. Fehr & Peers will not quantitively assign the project trips to the local roadway network, or produce intersection turning movement volumes with the addition of project traffic.
iii. Preliminary VMT Screening
Fehr & Peers will conduct a preliminary vehicle miles traveled (VMT) screening analysis to determine wither the project is presumed to have a less-than-significant VMT impact using the C/CAG VMT screening tool and Fehr & Peers’ VMT+ tool. The purpose of the screening exercise is intended to understand whether a quantitative VMT analysis is warranted (e.g., running the C/CAG model with the project included). Fehr & Peers will review these screening results with the project team in combination with the proposed applicant’s TDM plan and in the context of the CEQA review pathway and determine the best subsequent VMT approach for the project upon completion of the VMT screening exercise, if/as necessary. iv. Site Plan Review
Fehr & Peers will review the proposed project’s preliminary plan documents for consistency with transportation circulation best practices, applicable requirements and codes, and Foster City’s General Plan Circulation Element goals and policies.

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» Connectivity to nearby bicycle facilities
» Reducing hazards for all modes
The site plan review will inform the discussion of plan compliance and hazards. v. Optional Tasks
Fehr & Peers can provide the following optional transportation planning services that might be needed to address mobility and design questions in support of the project and its approvals:
» Cumulative traffic forecasts
» Level of service (LOS) analysis or peer review of LOS analysis » Quantitative VMT analysis using the C/CAG travel model » Impact analysis for construction, VMT, safety hazards, or vehicle parking » Additional rounds of formal review and comments on site plan design changes » Additional rounds of revision for the technical memorandum » Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan

2.3 Administrative Draft Initial Study
PlaceWorks will prepare an Administrative Draft Initial Study using the significance criteria decided upon during the kick-off meeting. The IS will document existing conditions, project impacts (if any), as well as the resulting level of significance for potential impacts under each of the topical areas required under CEQA.

Based on the project location in an urban area and surrounded by development, it is expected that the same environmental topics “scoped out” of the Master Plan EIR will be identified as areas of no impact in the Initial Study—agricultural resources, biological resources, and mineral resources. These topics will be briefly addressed and dismissed from detailed analysis in the Initial Study. (Shade and shadow were scoped out of the Master Plan EIR but will be analyzed for the proposed project, as requested in the City’s Request for Proposals.) Deliverables:
• Administrative Draft Initial Study with technical analyses appended (PDF and Word) Task 3. Final Initial Study
Using one set of consolidated comments from the City and/or its legal counsel on the Draft Initial Study, PlaceWorks will prepare a Final Study. PlaceWorks assumes 40 hours for addressing comments from City staff on the Draft Initial Study.

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Task 4. CEQA Document Approach
Following the preparation of the Initial Study, PlaceWorks will consult with the City regarding options for the CEQA path for the proposed project. This task will be based on the considerations in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines. Generally speaking, if the proposed project would not result in new or worsened impacts compared to those identified in the Master Plan EIR, an Addendum would be an appropriate CEQA document for the proposed project; otherwise, a Supplemental or Subsequent EIR may be required. PlaceWorks will also provide additional CEQA options based on the conclusions in the Initial Study.

Proposed Schedule
PlaceWorks’ proposed schedule for completion of CEQA services for the proposed project is shown on Figure 1, Proposed Schedule. As shown in the schedule, we anticipate that the project can be completed within five months. We believe this schedule is in keeping with your needs, but we are happy to revise this schedule if necessary.

Cost Estimate
As shown in Table 1, Cost Estimate, the estimated cost to complete the scope of work described in this proposal is $139,919. We recommend a 5 percent contingency fund to cover any unforeseen, out-of-scope work that might be necessary to prepare the Initial Study. The contingency fee would not be applied without prior approval from the City. The grand total with the contingency would be $146,915. The PlaceWorks team will complete this scope of work for a fixed fee not to exceed this amount. PlaceWorks bills for its work on a time-and-materials basis with monthly invoices.

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Figure 1 Proposed Schedule
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Task 1. Project Initiation and Management

1.1 Kick-off Meeting (virtual) City/PlaceWorks
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1.3 Project Management (ongoing) PlaceWorks

1.2 Check-in Meetings (ongoing)

1.4 Project Description and Project Data Spreadsheet City/PlaceWorks Task 2. Draft Initial Study
ECORP Consulting
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2.2.b Cultural Resources

2.2.f Transportation

2.2.d Noise and Vibration

2.3 Administrative Draft Initial Study

2.1 Arborist Report Peer Review

2.2.a Air Quality/GHG/Energy

2.2.c Hydrology and Water Quality

2.2.e Shadow
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Task 3. Final Initial Study

3. Final Initial Study
Task 4. CEQA Document Approach

4. CEQA Document Approach City/PlaceWorks
Key:

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PlaceWorks
Subconsultant
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Table 1 Cost Estimate
Mena Miller Vermilion Park Parks Shields Lau Bush
El
Chammas
Gass
Garner Planners ECORP
Consulting
Fehr &
Peers
Cathy
Fitzgerald
Title Associate
Principal
Associate Principal Sr. Associate
II
Associate II Senior
Associate II
Associate Senior
Engineer II
Senior
Engineer II
Associate II Planners
Role: Principal in
Charge
Project
Manager
Technical
Services
Manager
AQ/GHG AQ/GHG Noise Urban
Designer -
Shadow
Hydro/
Utilities
Geo and
Hazards
Geo and
Hazards
Noise &
General
CEQA
GIS/
Graphics
Technical
Editing/
WP
Hourly Rate: $270 $155 $275 $245 $180 $255 $200 $225 $235 $190 $150 $145 $160 TASK 1. Project Initiation and Management

1.1 Kick-off Meeting 2 4 4 $1,760 0 0 0 $0 $1,760

1.2 Check-in Meetings 5 10 $2,900 0 0 0 $0 $2,900

1.3 Project Management 5 10 $2,900 0 0 0 $0 $2,900

1.4 Project Desc & Data Spreadsheet 4 8 4 2 12 4 $6,190 0 0 0 $0 $6,190 Task 1. Subtotal 16 32 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 16 4 0 $13,750 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,750 TASK 2. Draft Initial Study

2.1 Arborist Report Peer Review 1 2 $580 3,500 0 0 $350 $4,430

2.2 Technical Analysis 12 14 1 13 67 6 16 60 0 0 33 4 10 $46,290 6,500 32,035 3,000 $4,154 $91,979

2.3 Administrative Draft Initial Study 12 20 4 22 40 $17,460 0 0 0 $0 $17,460 Task 2. Subtotal 31 36 1 13 67 6 16 60 4 22 73 4 10 $64,330 $10,000 $32,035 $3,000 $4,504 $113,869 TASK 3. Final Initial Study

3.1 Final Initial Study 6 10 2 4 1 1 4 2 4 22 $10,265 0 0 0 $0 $10,265 Task 3. Subtotal 6 10 0 2 4 1 1 4 2 4 22 0 0 $10,265 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,265 TASK 4. CEQA Document Approach

4.1 CEQA Document Approach 4 6 $2,010 0 0 0 $0 $2,010
Task 4. Subtotal 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $2,010 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,010 Labor Hours Total 57 84 1 19 71 9 17 64 6 26 111 8 10
Labor Dollars Total $15,390 $13,020 $275 $4,655 $12,780 $2,295 $3,400 $14,400 $1,410 $4,940 $16,650 $1,160 $1,600 $90,355 $10,000 $32,035 $3,000 $139,894

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
PlaceWorks Reimbursable Expenses $25
Subconsultants' Reimbursable Expenses $0
EXPENSES TOTAL $25
GRAND TOTAL $139,919

PLACEWORKS
TOTAL
TASK
BUDGET
PLACEWORKS
TOTAL

SUBCONSULTANTS
Biological &
Cultural
Resources
Transportation Utilities
10%
Subconsultant
Markup
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Acknowledgement
We look forward to working with you to bring about the successful completion of this project. If you have any questions regarding the contents of this proposal, please feel free to contact me.

Respectfully submitted,
PlaceWorks
Alexis Mena
Associate Principal
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SERVICE AUTHORIZATION
AMENDMENT NO. Amendment No.1
PROJECT NO. COFC-03.0 DATE October 23, 2025
PROJECT NAME Gilead Chess Hatch Project
AGREEMENT BETWEEN:

CLIENT City of Foster City/ Estero Municipal
Improvement District CONSULTANT PlaceWorks
STREET ADDRESS 610 Foster City Boulevard STREET ADDRESS 3 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100 CITY STATE AND ZIP Foster City, CA 94404 CITY STATE AND ZIP Santa Ana, CA 92707 CONTACT Thai-Chau Le, Planning Manager CONTACT Alexis Mena, Associate Principal Hereinafter referred to as “Client.” Hereinafter referred to as “Consultant.” This Amendment No. 1 to an existing agreement for services is made and entered into effective as of the date of signature (“Effective Date”), by and between PlaceWorks (Consultant), a California Corporation, and City of Foster City/ Estero Municipal Improvement District (Client).

RECITAL
The Consultant desires to amend, modify and revise that certain Agreement (“Existing Agreement”) with the Client, entered into on May 20, 2025 to provide Services, as defined therein, and to now amend the Existing Agreement. Except as specifically amended by this document, all other terms and conditions of the Existing Agreement will remain in full force and effect, without modification.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the above facts and of the covenants and agreement contained herein, the parties hereto agree that:

Our contract amount under the Existing Agreement (Task Order No. PLWS-2025-01) is $139,919. On August 5, 2025, the City of Foster City (City) confirmed via email correspondence that a $6,996 contingency budget was approved by the City. This service authorization provides formal approval for PlaceWorks to use the $6,996 contingency budget for additional services requested by the City. The existing contract amount plus the contingency budget results in a total contract amount of $146,915.

Tasks
Existing
Contract
Amount
Amount of
Contingency
Funds
New Contract Amount
plus Contingency Funds
Peer review of Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
(Phase I ESA) and Phase I ESA Memorandum. $ 139,919 $ 6,996 $ 146,915 TOTAL: $ 139,919 $ 6,996 $ 146,915
WORK INCLUDED IN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PLWS-2025-01 FOR CONTINGENCY AMOUNT

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CONSULTANT:

CONSULTANT PlaceWorks
STREET ADDRESS 3 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100
CITY STATE AND ZIP Santa Ana, CA 92707

AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE Alexis Mena TITLE Associate Principal
10/24/2025
PlaceWork’s Authorized Representative Date
CLIENT:

CLIENT City of Foster City/ Estero Municipal Improvement District STREET ADDRESS 610 Foster City Boulevard
CITY STATE AND ZIP Foster City, CA 94404

AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE Thai-Chau Le TITLE Planning Manager
Client’s Authorized Representative Date
10/27/2025
WORK INCLUDED IN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PLWS-2025-01 FOR CONTINGENCY AMOUNT

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REQUEST TO USE CONTINGENCY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
DATE August 15, 2025
TO Thai-Chau Le
City of Foster City, Planning Manager
FROM Amber Sharpe
PlaceWorks received the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) for the Chess Hatch project from the City of Foster City (hereinafter referred to as the City) on July 28, 2025. The Phase I ESA was prepared by the project applicant’s consultant in November 2015. The City noted that the project applicant will work with a consultant to complete a Memorandum (Phase I ESA Memo) confirming there have been no significant changes to the site conditions since the preparation of the Phase I ESA.

On August 5, 2025, the City confirmed that PlaceWorks’ contingency budget for the project is $6,996, which is five percent of our contact amount (i.e., $139,919). On August 7, 2025, the City requested that PlaceWorks prepare a request to use contingency funds for the Phase I ESA and Phase I ESA Memo peer review, and on August 12, 2025, confirmed the approach to the peer review. PlaceWorks requests to use $3,958 of the project’s contingency budget for the peer review and coordination, as described in the table below.

Task/Amount Purpose
Task 2.2
$2,178 Phase I ESA and Phase I ESA Memo Peer Review: PlaceWorks’ hazardous materials subconsultant, Cathy Fitzgerald, P.E., will complete a third-party technical review of the 2015 Phase I ESA prepared for the project site by the project applicant’s consultant. Cathy Fitzgerald will review the Phase I ESA to determine the adequacy of the report in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and evaluate the findings in accordance with the 2015 ASTM Standards in place when the Phase I ESA was prepared. The findings of the third-party review will be summarized in a Peer Review Memorandum. The memorandum will include a statement noting the minor differences in the 2015 ASTM Standards and the current ASTM standards, which do not affect the Phase I ESA conclusions. The memorandum will also include a technical review of the project applicant consultant’s Phase I ESA Memo pertaining to the site conditions. This scope of work includes one round of review and revisions to the Peer Review Memorandum.
$1,780 PlaceWorks Review and Coordination: PlaceWorks will review the Peer Review Memorandum and coordinate with City staff and Cathy Fitzgerald regarding the City’s comments. PlaceWorks will incorporate the Phase I ESA , Phase I ESA Memo, and Peer Review Memorandum into the Initial Study currently in preparation.

Total Contingency Budget $6,996
Total Contingency Requested $3,958
Total Remaining Contingency after Request $3,038
WORK INCLUDED IN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PLWS-2025-01 FOR CONTINGENCY AMOUNT

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REQUEST TO USE CONTINGENCY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
DATE October 23, 2025
TO Thai-Chau Le
City of Foster City, Planning Manager
FROM Amber Sharpe
On August 5, 2025, City of Foster City (City) staff confirmed that PlaceWorks’ contingency budget for the project was $6,996, which is five percent of our contact amount (i.e., $139,919). On August 12, 2025, the City approved PlaceWorks use of $3,958 of the contingency funds for the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Phase I ESA Peer Review Memo. PlaceWorks is requesting to use the remainder of the contingency funds (i.e., $3,038), for the below tasks that were not assumed in our original scope of work.

Task/Amount Purpose
Task 4.0 CEQA Approach
$1,470 PlaceWorks Review and Coordination: On October 6, 2025, PlaceWorks attended a meeting with the City, the project applicant’s team, including the applicant’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) consultants and attorneys, regarding the applicant’s proposed changes to the project. In accordance with the information provided, PlaceWorks’ scope assumed that the Phase One project demolition would occur as a part of the proposed Gilead Chess Hatch project. Based on the October 6, 2025, meeting, the project applicant is now proposing that demolition at the project site, which was evaluated in the approved 2013 Addendum to the Chess Hatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report, may occur under the 2013 project entitlement. The project applicant’s CEQA consultant prepared a Memorandum that includes CEQA considerations given this change to the proposed project. The contingency funds would cover the time required to participate in two meetings to discuss the CEQA approach given the project change, review the CEQA Considerations Memorandum, review the example CEQA documents provided by the City and applicant’s team, and coordinate with the City and project applicant’s team regarding the project changes.

Task 2.2 Administrative Draft Initial Study
$1,493 Administrative Draft Initial Study Text Additions: The proposed changes to the project would require updates to the Initial Study text. Construction air quality and noise modeling were completed assuming that demolition would be included as a part of the proposed project. Text would be added to the Initial Study to qualitatively describe the project changes (i.e., removal of demolition component)..

Total Contingency Budget $6,996
Previously Approved use of Contingency Funds $3,958
Contingency Funds Available $3,038
Current Request for use of Contingency Funds $3,038
Remaining Contingency Funds (after approval of current request) $0 WORK INCLUDED IN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PLWS-2025-01 FOR CONTINGENCY AMOUNT

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SERVICE AUTHORIZATION
AMENDMENT NO. 02
PROJECT NO. COFC-03.0 DATE 11/25/2025
PROJECT NAME Foster City Gilead Chess Hatch Project Initial Study AGREEMENT BETWEEN:

CLIENT City of Foster City CONSULTANT PlaceWorks
STREET ADDRESS 610 Foster City Blvd. STREET ADDRESS 3 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100 CITY STATE AND ZIP Foster City, CA, 94404 CITY STATE AND ZIP Santa Ana, CA 92707 CONTACT Thai-Chau Le CONTACT Eric Cachua for Alexis Mena Hereinafter referred to as “Client.” Hereinafter referred to as “Consultant.” This Amendment No. 02 to an existing agreement for services is made and entered into effective as of the date of signature (“Effective Date”), by and between PlaceWorks (Consultant), a California Corporation, and City of Foster City (Client).

RECITAL
The Consultant desires to amend, modify and revise that certain Agreement (“Existing Agreement”) with the Client, entered into on 10/23/2025 to provide Services, as defined therein, and to now amend the Existing Agreement. Except as specifically amended by this document, all other terms and conditions of the Existing Agreement will remain in full force and effect, without modification.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the above facts and of the covenants and agreement contained herein, the parties hereto agree that:

Increased budget of $44,338 across existing tasks 1.2, 1.3, X. Includes additional new tasks 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1. New total contract budget of $191,253.

Tasks
Previous Task
Amount
Amount of this
Amendment New Task Amount
TASK 1.2 CHECK-IN MEETINGS $ 2,900 $ 3,525 $ 6,425
TASK 1.3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT $ 2,900 $ 4,140 $ 7,140
TASK 5.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT ADDENDUM - $ 11,730 $ 11,730 TASK 5.2 SCREENCHECK DRAFT ADDENDUM - $ 3,560 $ 3,560
TASK 5.3 FINAL ADDENDUM - $ 2,235 $ 2,235
TASK 6.1 DRAFT MMRP - $ 3,550 $ 3,550
TASK 6.2 FINAL MMRP - $ 1,445 $ 1,445
TASK 7.1 HEARINGS - $ 6,255 $ 6,255
TASK 7.2 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION - $ 925 $ 925
TASK 8.1 OTHER PROJECT COORDINATION - $ 6,873 $ 6,873
TASK X REIMBURSABLES $ 25 $ 100 $ 125
TOTAL: - $ 44,338 -
WORK INCLUDED IN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PLWS-2025-01 FOR INCREASE AMOUNT

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CONSULTANT:

CONSULTANT PlaceWorks
STREET ADDRESS 3 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100
CITY STATE AND ZIP Santa Ana, CA 92707

AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE Kara Kosel TITLE VP, Finance
PlaceWork’s Authorized Representative Date
CLIENT:

CLIENT City of Foster City
STREET ADDRESS 610 Foster City Blvd.

CITY STATE AND ZIP Foster City, CA, 94404

AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE Thai-Chau Le TITLE Planning Manager
Client’s Authorized Representative Date
WORK INCLUDED IN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PLWS-2025-01 FOR INCREASE AMOUNT

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES REQUEST
DATE November 25, 2025
TO Thai-Chau Le
City of Foster City, Planning Manager
FROM Amber Sharpe, Project Manager
PlaceWorks’ current scope of work includes preparation of an Initial Study and determination of an approach for documentation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on discussions with City of Foster City staff during the week of October 27, 2025, PlaceWorks will prepare an Addendum for the Gilead Chess Hatch Project through the following tasks. This document describes additional work to be performed under existing tasks, as well as additional tasks to be added to our scope of work.

Scope of Work Amendments
Task 1. Project Initiation and Management

1.1 Kick-off Meeting
No change (task complete).

1.2 Check-in Meetings
This scope amendment includes up to five 1-hour virtual check-in meetings with City staff and/or the project applicant team.

1.3 Project Management
This scope amendment includes hours for PlaceWorks staff to continue project management tasks such as task scheduling and assignment; internal coordination; cost and schedule monitoring; and day-to-day coordination and communications with City staff. Our budget allotment assumes project completion by the end of April 2026; a contract modification may be required to extend our project management budget in the event that the project is not completed in this timeframe.

1.4 Project Description and Project Data Spreadsheet
No change (task complete).

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Task 2. Draft Initial Study
No change (task complete; task funds used for preparation of the administrative draft initial study and additional work related to the CEQA approach).

Task 3. Final Initial Study
No change (task complete; task funds used for preliminary work on CEQA document).

Task 4. CEQA Document Approach
No change (task complete).

Task 5. EIR Addendum

5.1 Administrative Draft Addendum
PlaceWorks will utilize the Initial Study already drafted under our current scope of work to prepare an Addendum to the Chess-Hatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (certified EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2008122065). The Addendum will be organized based on Appendix G of the 2025 State CEQA Guidelines and will discuss each of the CEQA-required topical areas, referencing the conclusions in the certified EIR, wherever possible. The addendum will be written to provide comparative conclusions with the certified EIR as well as the necessary conclusions to demonstrate the project’s compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164. Where relevant, the addendum will identify mitigation measures from previous environmental documents that will apply to the proposed project, and mitigation measure will include revisions if necessary. In addition, our scope of work includes the additional time that is required to complete air quality remodeling based on the updates to the construction equipment/schedule provided by the project applicant.

PlaceWorks will submit the administrative draft Addendum electronically (in Word) for City review and comment. Our scope of work assumes that PlaceWorks will receive a single, internally reconciled set of comments as part of each review cycle.

5.2 Screencheck Draft Addendum
Following one round of review of the administrative draft Addendum by City staff, PlaceWorks will prepare a screencheck draft Addendum. PlaceWorks assumes that a minimal level of effort, not exceeding four hours, would be required to respond to any comments on the screencheck addendum.

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5.2 Final Addendum
Following the City’s review of the screencheck draft Addendum, PlaceWorks will prepare the final Addendum.

Deliverables:
• Administrative draft addendum in Word, with figures in PDF • Screencheck and final addendum in PDF
Task 6. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

6.1 Draft MMRP
PlaceWorks will prepare a draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) using the MMRP for the certified EIR as a model. The MMRP will be organized by project phase and will indicate the measures that are already complete for Phase One. PlaceWorks will submit the draft MMRP as a Word document along with submittal of the screencheck draft Addendum.

6.2 Final MMRP
Following one round of review by City staff, PlaceWorks will prepare the final MMRP.

Deliverables:
• Draft MMRP
• Final MMRP
Task 7. Approval

7.1 Hearings
Our scope of work includes PlaceWorks’ participation in up to three hearings on consideration of the approval of the proposed project and Addendum. This scope of work includes preparation and presentation of a brief PowerPoint presentation as part of our hearing preparation and attendance.

Deliverables:
• Approval hearing presentations (PPT)

7.2 Notice of Determination
Following the approval of the addendum and within five days of approval of the proposed project (if approved), PlaceWorks will prepare a Notice of Determination (NOD) for submittal to the County Clerk. Our scope of work assumes PlaceWorks will file the NOD (by overnight mail) with the County Clerk. We assume documentation of prior EIR filing fees will be provided to avoid future payment. PlaceWorks will also submit the NOD (electronically) to the State Clearinghouse.

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8.1 Other Project Coordination
Based on City staff’s request, PlaceWorks has included a budget for additional time required for CEQA-related coordination, meetings, or other related tasks. If use of the allocated funds for this task is necessary, we will only use the funds after receiving written authorization from the City.

Schedule
A proposed schedule for this scope of work is provided in Figure 1, Proposed Schedule. As shown in the schedule, we anticipate that this work can be completed by March 2026. We believe this schedule is in keeping with your needs, but we are happy to revise this schedule if necessary.

Cost
As shown in Table 1, Cost Estimate, the estimated cost to complete the scope of work described in this proposal is $39,338. As requested by City staff, this cost includes a 5-percent contingency.

Added to our current budget, this brings our total contract amount to $186,253.

WORK INCLUDED IN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PLWS-2025-01 FOR INCREASE AMOUNT

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Figure 1 Proposed Schedule
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Table 1 Cost Estimate
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TASK ORDER PLWS-2025-01 WITH PLACEWORKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 139,919, TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND DOCUMENTATION (INITIAL STUDY) FOR TO THE PROPOSED 800,000

SF OF BIOTECHNOLOGY OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT USES, LOCATED AT 1155, 1165, AND 1185 CHESS DRIVE (GILEAD CHESS HATCH MASTER PLAN); AUTHORIZING A 5 PERCENT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 6,996 AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY
AMENDMENTS TO THE TASK ORDER UP TO THAT AMOUNT; AND FINDING THE

AUTHORIZATION OF THE TASK ORDER EXEMPT UNDER CALIFORNIA

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

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Chess Hatch Master Plan was evaluated in an environmental impact report ( EIR) that was certified in November 2009 ( State Clearinghouse No. 2008122065) and subsequently amended with an Addendum in 2013 (herein referred to as the Master Plan EIR). The Master Plan EIR analyzed demolition of 190,000 SF of existing buildings and development of 800,000 SF of new office use (including flexible space for retail and other amenities), for a net new development amount of 610,000 SF; and
WHEREAS, the original project was never constructed and Gilead Sciences, Inc. has requested Environmental Assessment to replace the existing one and two-story commercial/ light industrial buildings (totaling approximately 191,500 square feet) and surface parking on this site with up to a maximum of 800,000 SF of biotechnology or research and development uses and a parking garage in two phases as an expansion of their existing biotechnology campus located at 1155, 1165, and 1185 Chess Drive (the Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City, in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines adopted by the Secretary of Resources, and the City of Foster City Environmental Review Guidelines, the project requires environmental review in order to assess the impacts of the proposed project (EA2025-0001); and
WHEREAS, an initial study is a preliminary analysis prepared by the lead agency usually the city or the county having primary jurisdiction over the project but may also be state agencies) to determine appropriate environmental review and documentation; and WHEREAS, for the proposed 800,000 SF of biotechnology or research and development uses in the Gilead Chess Hatch Master Plan, an Initial Study is required to prepare new and update several technical studies for CEQA review; and Docusign Envelope ID: 3EAA8D7E- D93A- 44E3-AAEC- D968C9D72810 5.7 Attachment 3 - City Resolution No. 2025-33 and Original Task Order PLWS-2025-01 201
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WHEREAS, on September 18, 2023, the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2023-90 approving the established list of 12 qualified environmental consultants to provide project-based professional on-call services for CEQA reviews for the Planning Division, authorizing the Mayor to execute a master professional services agreement with each consultant on the list with no compensation maximum for a term of five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, staff issued a Request for Quote (“RFQ”) to the list of 12 consultants on the Master Services Agreement, with a due date for responses by April 4, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City received a total of seven (7) responses from the consulting firms in response to the RFQ; and
WHEREAS, the seven ( 7) consultants selected and identified an extensive proposal, expressing a clear understanding of the scope of work and most closely aligned to the deliverables desired by the City for this position ; in addition to demonstrating its capabilities to meet the City’s expectations for such services; and WHEREAS, City staff selected PlaceWorks, Inc. as the qualified Environmental consultant to complete the required environmental review for the project; and WHEREAS, the City’s Purchasing Policy contemplates that the City Council will approve professional services over $50,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City that the issuance of the Task Order is exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute Task Order PLWS-2025-01 with PlaceWorks, Inc. in the amount of $139,919 to provide environmental review and documentation for the proposed 800,000 SF of biotechnology or research and development uses, located at 1155, 1165, and 1185 Chess Drive.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a 5 percent contingency in the amount of $6,996 is hereby approved and the City Manager or their designee is authorized to execute any necessary amendments to the Task Order, in a form approved by the City Attorney, up to that amount.

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City Resolution No. 2025-33
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 19th day of May 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Kiesel, Niederhofer, Sullivan, Venkat, and Mayor Jimenez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK
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TASK ORDER NO. PLWS-2025-01

TO MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND CONSULTING SERVICES
This Task Order No. PLWS-2025-01 ("Task Order") is made and entered into by and between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District (“City/District”) and PlaceWorks, Inc. ("Consultant").

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. This Task Order hereby incorporates by reference all items and conditions set forth in the Agreement.

2. SCOPE OF TASK ORDER. Consultant shall perform the services described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

3. PAYMENT. For services performed by Consultant in accordance with this Task Order, City will compensate Consultant in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $139,919 (including all hourly billings as well as reimbursable costs).

4. SIGNATURES. The individuals executing this Task Order represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into and to execute this Task Order on behalf of the respective legal entities of the Consultant and the City.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Consultant do hereby agree to the full performance of the terms set forth herein.

City of Foster City Consultant
_______________________________ _______________________________ By: Stacy Jimenez By: Randal W. Jackson
Title: Mayor Title: President
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EXHIBIT A

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, PAYMENTS, PROJECTS, AND SCHEDULE,

PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND CONSULTING

SERVICES
TASK ORDER PLWS-2025-01
This is an Exhibit attached to and made a part of and incorporated by reference to the Master Professional Civil Engineering Services Agreement dated September 19, 2023, by and between PlaceWorks, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT" and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District, hereinafter referred to as "CITY/DISTRICT" providing for professional services.

See attached proposal.

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Helen Gannon, Senior Planner
City of Foster City
610 Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, CA 94404
Subject: Gilead Chess Hatch Project Initial Study
Dear Helen Gannon:

Please accept this submittal as PlaceWorks’ proposal to prepare an Initial Study for the Gilead Chess Hatch Project for the City of Foster City.

Understanding of the Project
Gilead Sciences seeks to redevelop the properties at 1155, 1165, and 1185 Chess Drive (project site). The project site lies between Chess Drive, Foster City Boulevard, State Route 92, and the Foster City Lagoon. The project site properties are currently developed with one- and two-story commercial/light and industrial buildings. The Chess Hatch Master Plan was evaluated in an environmental impact report (EIR) that was certified in November 2009 (State Clearinghouse No. 2008122065) and subsequently amended with an Addendum in 2013 (herein referred to as the Master Plan EIR). The Master Plan EIR analyzed demolition of 190,000 square feet of existing Docusign Envelope ID: D2756E1A-5F81-43AE-94AE-3BECF3E91474 5.7 Attachment 3 - City Resolution No. 2025-33 and Original Task Order PLWS-2025-01 206
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buildings and development of 800,000 square feet of new office uses (including flexible space for retail and other amenities), for a net new development amount of 610,000 square feet. To date, no demolition or redevelopment has occurred on the project site.

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• The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration.
• Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than identified in the previous EIR.
• Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives. • Mitigation measures or alternatives that are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives.

For the proposed project, the Initial Study should be written to provide substantial evidence for making a determination pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.

Scope of Work
Task 1. Project Initiation and Management

Prior to the kick-off meeting, PlaceWorks will prepare an agenda and schedule for discussion.

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Operations Phase. PlaceWorks will also quantify the net increase in long-term criteria air pollutant emissions associated with operation of the proposed project. Project-related long-term emissions will be calculated using CalEEMod and assessed against the Air District’s air quality significance thresholds for operation. The air quality analysis will evaluate impacts from carbon monoxide (CO) hotspots related to operation of the proposed project. Based on the type of project proposed, and because the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin is classified as in Attainment for CO standards, a qualitative assessment of CO hotspots will be provided. This analysis will assume up to two pieces of stationary source equipment, such as a back-up generator and/or industrial boiler, are proposed as part of the project. Should additional stationary source equipment be added to the project at a later time, it is our understanding that this equipment would be reviewed and regulated by the Air District under their permit requirements to ensure associated impacts are less than significant. Furthermore, a qualitative assessment of potential odor generation to describe potential odor impacts in addition to a consistency evaluation of the project’s combined mass emissions to the Air District’s air quality management plans will be provided. In addition, PlaceWorks will provide a qualitative evaluation of potential health risk impacts from project operation.
ii. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis
PlaceWorks will identify greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sources from construction and operational activities associated with the project. The GHG emissions impact analysis will utilize the same modeling and analysis assumptions used for the air quality impact analysis, including Docusign Envelope ID: D2756E1A-5F81-43AE-94AE-3BECF3E91474 5.7 Attachment 3 - City Resolution No. 2025-33 and Original Task Order PLWS-2025-01 210
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construction phasing and activities, vehicle trip generation, and building energy consumption.

PlaceWorks will analyze project emissions against the applicable Air District significance thresholds for GHG emissions.

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provide an overview and review of the project’s consistency with the applicable plans or policies adopted for the purposes of improving energy efficiency or promoting renewable energy use, such as the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program or the California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan.
b. Cultural Resources
ECORP will conduct a records search of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and literature review for the project site. ECORP will request a records search of the CHRIS from the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) at California State University, Sonoma. The CHRIS records search will identify the locations and extent of previous surveys conducted within

Based on preliminary research, ECORP has identified four office structures within the southwestern portion of the project site that are over 50 years old. Pursuant to compliance with Docusign Envelope ID: D2756E1A-5F81-43AE-94AE-3BECF3E91474 5.7 Attachment 3 - City Resolution No. 2025-33 and Original Task Order PLWS-2025-01 212
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CEQA, ECORP would document and evaluate these structures for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources. Any archaeological resources encountered during the survey may require a change order to properly record and evaluate the resources.
c. Hydrology and Water Supply
SB 610 requires that the water purveyor of the public water system prepare a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) to be included in CEQA documentation of certain projects. The proposed project is subject to CEQA and also meets the definition of a project in Water Code Section 10912 as a commercial office building project that includes greater than 250,000 square feet of floor space. A WSA was prepared for the previous project in 2009 (Approved Project) and projected an increase of 36 acre-feet per year (AFY) in water demand over existing conditions. In 2023, a WSA was prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Element Update, in which the increase in water demand for the Approved Project was recalculated as 15 AFY.

An updated WSA will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of SB 610. Cathy Fitzgerald and PlaceWorks will prepare a WSA for review by Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID).

References used will include the City’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, the City’s latest General Plan and Housing and Safety Element, and EMID’s Water Neutrality Growth Ordinance.

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d. Noise and Vibration
PlaceWorks will evaluate potential noise and vibration impacts for the construction and operational phases of the proposed project. The analysis will discuss relevant criteria for noise exposure based on applicable federal, State, and local standards and ordinances, including applicable standards from the Municipal Code and General Plan Noise Element.

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f. Transportation
i. Existing Conditions
Fehr & Peers will document the existing condition of the transportation facilities within the study area by relying on available data, previous field observations, and our understanding of the study area. This will include roadway characteristics, observations of existing traffic operations, including queuing or potential conflicts, the frequency and locations served by transit service, and existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and potential hazards. This task does not include new data collection.
ii. Travel Demand Estimates
Fehr & Peers will develop trip generation estimates using the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th ed.). Fehr & Peers will review options for which land use code will be used, including office or life science type uses. Fehr & Peers will assess how project-generated vehicle trips access the site via the surrounding street network based on knowledge of existing local travel patterns and relative locations of complementary land uses.

Fehr & Peers’ review of the Proposed Project’s preliminary plan documents will include assessing and addressing the following topics:
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» Connectivity to nearby bicycle facilities
» Reducing hazards for all modes
The site plan review will inform the discussion of plan compliance and hazards. v. Optional Tasks
Fehr & Peers can provide the following optional transportation planning services that might be needed to address mobility and design questions in support of the project and its approvals:
» Cumulative traffic forecasts
» Level of service (LOS) analysis or peer review of LOS analysis » Quantitative VMT analysis using the C/CAG travel model » Impact analysis for construction, VMT, safety hazards, or vehicle parking » Additional rounds of formal review and comments on site plan design changes » Additional rounds of revision for the technical memorandum » Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan

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Task 4. CEQA Document Approach
Following the preparation of the Initial Study, PlaceWorks will consult with the City regarding options for the CEQA path for the proposed project. This task will be based on the considerations in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines. Generally speaking, if the proposed project would not result in new or worsened impacts compared to those identified in the Master Plan EIR, an Addendum would be an appropriate CEQA document for the proposed project; otherwise, a Supplemental or Subsequent EIR may be required. PlaceWorks will also provide additional CEQA options based on the conclusions in the Initial Study.

The proposed cost in Table 1 does not include the optional tasks:
» Cultural Resources Inventory and Evaluation (see Task 2.2.c) » Additional Transportation Services (see Task 2.2.f):
• Cumulative traffic forecasts
• Level of service (LOS) analysis or peer review of LOS analysis • Quantitative VMT analysis using the C/CAG travel model • Impact analysis for construction, VMT, safety hazards, or vehicle parking • Additional rounds of formal review and comments on site plan design changes • Additional rounds of revision for the technical memorandum • Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan
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Figure 1 Proposed Schedule
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Issue Notice to Proceed City
Task 1. Project Initiation and Management

1.1 Kick-off Meeting (virtual) City/PlaceWorks
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1.3 Project Management (ongoing) PlaceWorks

1.2 Check-in Meetings (ongoing)

2.2.b Cultural Resources

2.2.f Transportation

2.2.d Noise and Vibration

2.3 Administrative Draft Initial Study

2.1 Arborist Report Peer Review

2.2.a Air Quality/GHG/Energy

2.2.c Hydrology and Water Quality

2.2.e Shadow
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Task 3. Final Initial Study

3. Final Initial Study
Task 4. CEQA Document Approach

4. CEQA Document Approach City/PlaceWorks
Key:

City
PlaceWorks
Subconsultant
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Table 1 Cost Estimate
Mena Miller Vermilion Park Parks Shields Lau Bush
El
Chammas
Gass
Garner Planners ECORP
Consulting
Fehr &
Peers
Cathy
Fitzgerald
Title Associate
Principal
Associate Principal Sr. Associate
II
Associate II Senior
Associate II
Associate Senior
Engineer II
Senior
Engineer II
Associate II Planners
Role: Principal in
Charge
Project
Manager
Technical
Services
Manager
AQ/GHG AQ/GHG Noise Urban
Designer -
Shadow
Hydro/
Utilities
Geo and
Hazards
Geo and
Hazards
Noise &
General
CEQA
GIS/
Graphics
Technical
Editing/
WP
Hourly Rate: $270 $155 $275 $245 $180 $255 $200 $225 $235 $190 $150 $145 $160 TASK 1. Project Initiation and Management

1.1 Kick-off Meeting 2 4 4 $1,760 0 0 0 $0 $1,760

1.2 Check-in Meetings 5 10 $2,900 0 0 0 $0 $2,900

1.3 Project Management 5 10 $2,900 0 0 0 $0 $2,900

1.4 Project Desc & Data Spreadsheet 4 8 4 2 12 4 $6,190 0 0 0 $0 $6,190 Task 1. Subtotal 16 32 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 16 4 0 $13,750 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,750 TASK 2. Draft Initial Study

2.1 Arborist Report Peer Review 1 2 $580 3,500 0 0 $350 $4,430

2.2 Technical Analysis 12 14 1 13 67 6 16 60 0 0 33 4 10 $46,290 6,500 32,035 3,000 $4,154 $91,979

3.1 Final Initial Study 6 10 2 4 1 1 4 2 4 22 $10,265 0 0 0 $0 $10,265 Task 3. Subtotal 6 10 0 2 4 1 1 4 2 4 22 0 0 $10,265 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,265 TASK 4. CEQA Document Approach

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
PlaceWorks Reimbursable Expenses $25
Subconsultants' Reimbursable Expenses $0
EXPENSES TOTAL $25
GRAND TOTAL $139,919

PLACEWORKS
TOTAL
TASK
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PLACEWORKS
TOTAL

SUBCONSULTANTS
Biological &
Cultural
Resources
Transportation Utilities
10%
Subconsultant
Markup
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Acknowledgement
We look forward to working with you to bring about the successful completion of this project. If you have any questions regarding the contents of this proposal, please feel free to contact me.

Respectfully submitted,
PlaceWorks
Alexis Mena
Associate Principal
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DATE: December 15, 2025
TO:

Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager
FROM: Nate Cruz, Finance Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AND CAPACITY FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/EMID Board of Directors adopt the attached resolutions approving the annual development impact fee and capacity fee report (“Report”) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California Government Code Section 66000-66013 requires public agencies who assess development impact fees and capacity fees to provide an annual report at a public meeting. City staff prepared the Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Local agencies often charge a fee as a condition of approval for development projects to fund public improvements to compensate for the demands that the developments have on public resources. This fee is known as a development impact fee. In 1989, the State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1600 (AB 1600), which added Sections 66000 et seq. to the California Government Code known as the Mitigation Fee Act (MFA). The MFA applies to fees imposed on development projects to fund public facilities.

The City/District assesses two enterprise capacity fees – one for water and one for

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sewer. The purpose of the capacity fees is to ensure that development pays its fair share of the costs associated with expanding system capacity. The fee is charged at the time the building permit is issued. The fees collected enable the City/District to fund infrastructure construction costs that ratepayers have incurred to provide capacity for future connections.

The City/District also assesses the following development impact fees.

A) Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee – This fee is paid by developers of commercial development projects to mitigate the impacts that such developments have on the demand for affordable housing in the City/District.

B) Park Facilities Impact Fee – This fee is paid by developers for their share of the development of park and recreational facilities related to new development.

C) Public Safety Impact Fee – The purpose of the fee is to fund public safety facilities by providing adequate levels of police and fire facility improvements, vehicles, and other equipment necessary for adequate police and fire service provided to new development.

D) Transportation Impact Fee – The purpose of the fee is to fund the planning, design, development, and construction of transportation facilities related to new development and ensure that new development pays for its fair share of transportation facilities.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 66006(b)(1), the MFA requires local agencies to report the annual impact fees collected and their use within 180 days after the last day of the fiscal year. The report must contain:

1. A brief description of the type of fee.

2. The amount of the fee.

3. The fee beginning and ending balances for the fiscal year.

4. The amount of fee collected, and interest earned.

5. An identification of each expenditure from the account, including a brief description of the expenditure and the percentage of the total cost of the expenditure funded by the fee.

6. An approximate date when construction will begin if the agency determines it has sufficient funds to complete a public improvement project.

7. Identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report.

For a project identified in which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the previous report, the reason for the delay and a revised approximate date that the City will commence construction.

8. A description of any interfund transfer or loan made from the account.

9. The amount of any refunds made from the account.

Further, Government Code §66001 requires the following findings to be made every five years:

1. The purpose of the fee.

2. The reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose.

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3. The anticipated sources and amount of funding for planned projects.

4. The approximate date the funds will be spent on the planned project.

Failure to make the required findings subjects the City to a refunding procedure.

Government Code §66013 requires the following findings to be made annually within 180 days after the end of each fiscal year for Capacity fees:

1. A brief description of the fee.

2. The associated fund’s beginning and ending balances for the fiscal year.

3. The total amount of fees collected.

4. Identification of each public improvement on which capacity fees were expended and the amount of expenditure on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with capacity fees.

5. Identification of each public improvement funded by capacity fees that was completed during the fiscal year.

6. Identification of each public improvement that is anticipated to be funded by capacity fees.

7. A description of each interfund transfer and loan. In case of an interfund transfer, identify the public improvements the transferred money will finance. In case of an interfund loan, identify the repayment date and interest rate of the loan.

The attached report contains details to satisfy the requirements of Government Code sections 66006, 66001, & 66013 and is available to the public on the Financial Services page of the City’s website.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for the acceptance of this report.

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

Attachment 1 – City Resolution
Attachment 2 – EMID Resolution
Attachment 3 – Development Impact Fees and Capacity Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________

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

ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AND CAPACITY FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, local agencies often charge fees as a condition of approval for development projects to fund improvements to compensate for the demands that the developments have on public resources known as Development Impact Fee; and WHEREAS, in 1989, the State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1600 (AB 1600), which added Sections 66000 et seq. to the California Government Code known as Mitigation Fee Act (“MFA”); and
WHEREAS, City/District assesses four Development Impact Fees for Affordable Housing, Park Facilities, Public Safety, and Transportation– and two Capacity Fees for Water and Wastewater; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 66001 (d), 66006 (b)(1), and 66013 (d), MFA requires local agencies to report the Impact fees and Capacity fees collected and their use annually; and
WHEREAS, staff has completed the Annual Development Impact Fee and Capacity Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby accept the Annual Development Impact Fee and Capacity Fee Report for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the Regular Meeting held on the 15th day of December 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AND CAPACITY FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, local agencies often charge fees as a condition of approval for development projects to fund improvements to compensate for the demands that the developments have on public resources known as Development Impact Fee; and WHEREAS, in 1989, the State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1600 (AB 1600), which added Sections 66000 et seq. to the California Government Code known as Mitigation Fee Act (“MFA”); and
WHEREAS, City/District assesses four Development Impact Fees for Affordable Housing, Park Facilities, Public Safety, and Transportation– and two Capacity Fees for Water and Wastewater; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 66001 (d), 66006 (b)(1), and 66013 (d), MFA requires local agencies to report the Impact fees and Capacity fees collected and their use annually; and
WHEREAS, staff has completed the Annual Development Impact Fee and Capacity Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby accept the Annual Development Impact Fee and Capacity Fee Report for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the Regular Meeting held on the 15th day of December 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
__________________________________

ART KIESEL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
______________________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

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City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee and Capacity Fee Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
The California Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code Section 66000 et seq.) mandates procedures for administration of impact fee programs, including collection and accounting, reporting, and refunds. Regarding the reporting requirements, the Mitigation Fee Act requires annual reporting to provide information about each impact fee fund under Government Code Section 66006 (b), a separate reporting of five-year findings for any fee revenue that remains unexpended under Government Code Section 66001 (d), and capacity fee findings under 66013 (d).

Capacity Fee Findings
This capacity fee findings meets the City of Foster City and the Estero Municipal Improvement District’s (City/District) capacity fees reporting requirement. The City/District currently assesses two capacity fees: water connection fee and sewer connection fee.

Water Connection Fee
A Water Connection Fee is a type of capacity fee that public agencies may impose as a condition of development under the authority of California Government Code Section 66013. The purpose of the fee is to ensure that development pays its fair share of the costs associated with providing system capacity. The connection fee is charged at the time that building permit is issued, and it is based on the size of the service connection, which is a direct measure of the cost of the facilities and the capacity provided by those facilities. The fees collected will be used to pay for existing and future public facilities that provide water capacity, supply, and infrastructure to serve new connections.

The following table shows the revenues and expenditure activities of water connection fees and the capital projects funded by the fee.

Water Connection Fee
Meter Size Fees
¾ “ $12,504
1 “ $20,884
1 ½” $50,020
2 “ $66,654
3 “ $145,938
4 “ $262,613
6 “ $583,626
8 “ $1,000,433
Water Connection Fee Schedule
Fiscal Year 2024-2025

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Revenues and Expenditures Schedule
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30
Projects Funded by Water Connection Fee for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 In FY 2024-2025, there were no interfund transfers, loans, or refunds made from the fund, and the unexpended fund balance of the water connection fee revenue is $217,282. In FY 2024-2025, the City did not complete any projects. The fund balance and continued collection of water connection fees will be utilized to fund projects related to the water system improvements and ongoing maintenance of existing facilities. The City/District has planned to continue funding the Water Main Condition Assessment Project (CIP 405-723) through Water Connection Fees in the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget.

Sewer Connection Fee
A Sewer Connection Fee is a type of capacity fee that public agencies may impose as a condition of development under the authority of California Government Code Section 66013. The purpose Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ 678,698 $ 1,125,686 $ 1,206,901 $ 156,059 REVENUES:

Water Connection Fees 977,278 443,541 46,433 - 79,284
Interest Income 2,779 3,447 34,782 49,158 8,377
Total revenues 980,057 446,988 81,215 49,158 87,661
EXPENDITURES:

Capital Projects:

Two Natural Gas Powered Engines & Pumps
Replacement (CIP#651) - - - - -
Water Distribution System Master Plan Study
(CIP#668) - - - - -
Water System Improvements & Valve
Replacements (CIP#636) 159,287 - - - -
Water Tank Improvements Project (CIP#660) 142,072 - - 1,100,000 Water Main Condition Assessment (CIP#723) 26,438
Total expenditures 301,359 - - 1,100,000 26,438
REVENUES OVER(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 678,698 446,988 81,215 (1,050,842) 61,223 ENDING BALANCE $ 678,698 $ 1,125,686 $ 1,206,901 $ 156,059 $ 217,282 Project No. Project Name
FY 2024-2025
Total Expenditure
(All Funding Sources)
FY2024-2025
Connection Fee
Expended
% of Expenditures
Funded with
Connection Fee
Project
Completed?
(Y/N)
405-723 Water Main Condition Assessment $ 26,438 $ 26,438 100% N - in progress

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of the fee is to recover an equitable share of costs for capacity in facilities needed to provide sewer services. New development connecting to the City of Foster City’s sewer system is charged at the time of the building permit is issued. The connection fee is based on the reasonable cost of capacity per service connection. The reasonable cost is derived based on the value of facilities that provide capacity for growth. The sewer connection fees are charged based on per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU). The fees collected will be used by the City/District to pay for existing and future facilities that provide capacity to serve future connections.

The following table shows the revenues and expenditures activities of sewer connection fees and the capital projects funded by the fee.

Sewer Connection Fee
Revenues and Expenditures Schedule
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30
Customer Class Fees Unit
Single Family $8,866 Per Dwelling Unit
Multi Family $5,541 Per Dwelling Unit
$8,866 Per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (as calculated below ) Med. Strength EDUs = est. gpd ÷ 200 x 1.00
High Strength EDUs = est. gpd ÷ 200 x 2.84
Commercial
Sewer/Wastewater Connection Fee Schedule
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Low Strength EDUs = est. gpd ÷ 200 x 0.65
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ 147,971 $ 329,365 $ 347,530 $ 363,545 REVENUES:

Sewer Connection Fees 482,551 180,449 8,120 - 254,366
Interest Income 1,234 945 10,046 16,015 20,983
Total revenues 483,785 181,394 18,166 16,015 275,348
EXPENDITURES:

Capital Projects:

Sewer System Rehab-Force Main, Gravity
Mains & Manholes 2011/2012 (CIP#611) 146,590 - - - -
Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Improvement
Project Phase 5 (CIP#626) 83,089 - - - -
Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements
(CIP#695) 49,773 - - - -
Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
(CIP#696) 56,362 - - - -
Total expenditures 335,814 - - - -
REVENUES OVER(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 147,971 181,394 18,166 16,015 275,348 ENDING BALANCE $ 147,971 $ 329,365 $ 347,530 $ 363,545 $ 638,893

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In FY 2024-2025, there were no projects funded by sewer connection fees, and there were no interfund transfers, loans or refunds made from the fund, and the unexpended fund balance of the sewer connection is $638,893. The fund balance and continued collection of sewer connection fees will be utilized to fund the projects related to the sewer system improvements and ongoing maintenance and operations of existing facilities. In FY 2024-2025, the City completed Sanitary Sewer System Improvements project (CIP#696). The City/District does not have any capital improvement projects to be funded through Sewer Connection Fee in FY 2025-2026.

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Annual Findings
This annual development impact fee findings meets the City of Foster City and the Estero Municipal Improvement District’s (City/District) annual development impact fees reporting requirement. The City/District currently assesses four development impact fees: Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee, Park Facilities Impact Fee, Public Safety Impact Fee, and Transportation Impact Fee.

Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee
Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee is the fee paid by developers of commercial development projects to mitigate the impact that such developments have on the demand for affordable housing in the City/District. The purpose of the affordable housing linkage fee is to enhance the public welfare by imposing a fee whereby developers of commercial development projects will mitigate the impacts of their projects on the need for affordable housing by contribution to the supply of housing for households with very low, low, and moderate incomes.

The affordable housing fund will provide benefits to the community from new commercial development in the form of affordable housing, thereby helping to meet the needs of all socioeconomic elements of the community as provided in the housing element.

The following table shows the revenues and expenditures activities of commercial linkage fees.

Category
Fee per Square Foot of Net New Gross Floor Area
(effective starting 8/20/2022)
Office (including Medical Office) $30.78
Retail (including Restaurant and Services) $5.13
Industrial (including Research & Development) $30.78
Hotel (effective starting 8/20/2022) $10.26
Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee (Nonresidential Development Projects) Schedule Fiscal Year 2024-2025

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Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee
Revenues and Expenditures Schedule
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30
In FY 2023-2024, the City did not identify any incomplete housing programs that required additional reporting related to program timelines or status. In FY 2024-2025 there were no interfund transfers, loans, or refunds made from the fund, and the unexpended fund balance of the commercial linkage was $5,714,223. The fund balance and continued collection of commercial linkage fees will be used to provide housing to very low income, lower income, and moderateincome households in the City, consistent with the goals and policies contained in the City’s Housing Element and the purposes for which the fees were collected.

Park Facilities Impact Fee
The park facilities impact fee is a type of development fee that public agencies may impose as a condition of development under the authority of California Government Code Section 66000 et seq, the Mitigation Fee Act. The purpose of the fee is to fund the creation and improvement of park facilities, including, but not limited to, the planning, designing, developing, and improving of existing and newly acquired park facilities related to new development and ensure that new development pays for its share of park and recreational facilities.

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ 568,915 $ 571,506 $ 588,599 $ 5,467,174 REVENUES:

Commercial Linkage Fees 567,683 - - 4,789,410 -
Interest Income 1,232 2,591 17,093 99,074 247,049
Total revenues 568,915 2,591 17,093 4,888,484 247,049
EXPENDITURES:

Housing Projects Expenditures - - - 9,909 -
Total expenditures - - - 9,909 -
REVENUES OVER(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 568,915 2,591 17,093 4,878,575 247,049 ENDING BALANCE $ 568,915 $ 571,506 $ 588,599 $ 5,467,174 $ 5,714,223

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The following table shows the revenues and expenditures activities of parks facilities impact fee.

Park Facilities Impact Fee
Revenues and Expenditures Schedule
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30
Projects Funded by Park Facilities Impact Fee for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 In FY 2023-2024, the City did not identify any public improvement project funded by Park Facilities Impact Fee that required additional reporting relating to project timelines or status. In FY 2024– 2025, there were no interfund transfers, loans, or refunds made from the fund, and the unexpended fund balance of the park facilities impact fee was $20,134. The fund balance and Single Family Residential $15,314
Multifamily Residential $11,941
Office $6.40
Retail $2.41
Industrial $3.60
Hotel $2.19
Parks Facilities Impact Fee Schedule
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
(effective starting 8/20/2022)
Residential Development Projects (per unit)
Non-Residential Development Projects (per Sq. Ft.)
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 2025
BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ 568,798
REVENUES:

Park Facilities Impact Fees 560,361 -
Interest Income 8,437 11,636
Total revenues 568,798 11,636
EXPENDITURES:

Recreation Center Rebuild Project - 560,300
Total expenditures - 560,300
REVENUES OVER(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 568,798 (548,664)
ENDING BALANCE $ 568,798 $ 20,134
Project
No. Project Name
FY 2024-2025
Total
Expenditure
(All Funding
Sources)
FY2024-2025
Impact Fee
Expended
% of Expenditures
Funded with Impact
Fee
Project
Completed?
(Y/N)
301-678 Recreation Center Rebuild Project $ 13,583,213 $ 560,300 4% N - in progress

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continued collection of park facilities impact fees will be used to support projects that expand park capacity in Foster City, consistent with legal requirements. The City/District has programmed $467,000 in park facilities impact fees toward the Recreation Center Rebuild Project in the FY 2025–26 Capital Improvement Plan budget.

Public Safety Impact Fee
The public safety impact fee is a type of development fee that public agencies may impose as a condition of development under the authority of California Government Code Section 66000 et seq, the Mitigation Fee Act. The purpose of the fee is to fund public safety facilities by providing adequate levels of police and fire facility improvements, vehicles, and other equipment necessary for adequate police and fire service provision related to new development.

The following table shows the revenues and expenditures activities of public safety impact fee.

Public Safety Impact Fee
Revenues and Expenditures Schedule
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30
Single Family Residential $1,635
Multifamily Residential $1,275
Office $1.16
Retail $0.65
Industrial $0.38
Hotel $0.23
Public Safety Impact Fee Schedule
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
(effective starting 8/20/2022)
Residential Development Projects (per unit)
Non-Residential Development Projects (per Sq. Ft.)
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 2025
BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ 61,580
REVENUES:

Public Safety Impact Fees 60,666 -
Interest Income 914 2,784
Total revenues 61,580 2,784
EXPENDITURES:

Public Safety Expenditures - -
Total expenditures - -
REVENUES OVER(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 61,580 2,784
ENDING BALANCE $ 61,580 $ 64,364

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In FY 2023-2024, the City did not identify any project funded by Public Safety Impact Fee that required additional reporting relating to project timelines or status. In FY 2024-2025, there were no projects funded by public safety impact fees, and there were no interfund transfers, loans, or refunds made from the fund, and the unexpended fund balance of the public safety impact fee was $64,364. The fund balance and continued collection of public safety impact fee will be used to fund police capital facilities and equipment and vehicles necessary to accommodate growth.

The City/District has not programmed any projects to be funded through public safety impact fees.

Since the fees were collected starting FY 2023-2024, there is no requirement for five-year findings.

Transportation Impact Fee
The transportation impact fee is a type of development fee that public agencies may impose as a condition of development under the authority of California Government Code Section 66000 et seq, the Mitigation Fee Act. The purpose of the fee is to fund the planning, design, development, and construction of transportation facilities related to new development and ensure that new development pays for its fair share of transportation facilities.

The following table shows the revenues and expenditures activities of transportation impact fee.

Single Family Residential $2,178
Multifamily Residential $1,699
Office $3.71
Retail $2.06
Industrial $1.22
Hotel $0.73
Transportation Impact Fee Schedule
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
(effective starting 8/20/2022)
Residential Development Projects (per unit)
Non-Residential Development Projects (per Sq. Ft.)

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Transportation Impact Fee
Revenues and Expenditures Schedule
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30
In FY 2023-2024, the City did not identify any public improvement project funded by Transportation Impact Fee that required additional reporting relating to project timelines or status.

In FY 2024-2025, there were no projects funded by transportation impact fees, and there were no interfund transfers, loans, or refunds made from the fund, and the unexpended fund balance of the transportation impact fee was $201,558. The fund balance and continued collection of transportation impact fees will be used to fund transportation system capacity as allowed by law.

The City/District has identified a capital improvement project to be funded through transportation impact fees in the next five years.

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 2025
BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ 192,840
REVENUES:

Transportation Impact Fees 189,980 -
Interest Income 2,860 8,718
Total revenues 192,840 8,718
EXPENDITURES:

Transportation Expenditures - -
Total expenditures - -
REVENUES OVER(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 192,840 8,718
ENDING BALANCE $ 192,840 $ 201,558

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Five-Year Findings
The following section satisfies Government Code Section 66001(d) by making findings every fifth year with respect to that portion of each impact fee account that remains unexpended, whether encumbered to a specific project or remaining unencumbered in an impact fee fund. As of June 30, 2025, all impact fees listed below have unexpended balances. Therefore, the City/District is reporting the following findings relating to each of the impact fees.

Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee
• The purpose of the affordable housing linkage fee is to enhance the public welfare by imposing a fee whereby developers of commercial development projects will mitigate the impacts of their projects on the need for affordable housing by contribution to the supply of housing for households with very low, low, and moderate incomes. • There is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee and the purpose for which it is charged because the fee represents the City’s proportionate costs of mitigating the need of affordable housing caused by the new development and the fee revenues will be used for the purpose of mitigating the need of affordable housing caused by the new development. The affordable housing fund will provide benefits to the community from new commercial development in the form of affordable housing, thereby helping to meet the needs of all socio-economic elements of the community as provided in the housing element.
$5,714,233 from the Commercial Linkage Fee (Fund 137) is planned to be allocated to three (3) loan programs, two (2) grant programs, and Unit rehabilitation for supportive housing program over the next five (5) years to implement the Housing Element programs, including Below Market Rate (BMR) Multi-Family Rental Development Loan Program; Below Market Rate (BMR) Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program; Low-Income Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program; Nonprofit rehabilitation/maintenance assistance; and, emergency rent relief for below market rate tenants.

Program # Program Name
Estimated
transfer
date
% of Estimated
Expenditures
Funded with
Impact Fee
revenue
Estimated
Amount to be
Funded with
Impact Fee
Revenue
Estimated
Amount to
be Funded
by Other
Sources
H-A-5-e Developer Loan(s) FY 2025-26 100% $2,786,733 $0 H-D-4-b ADU Loans: FY 2025-26 100% $1,000,000 $0
H-B-2-a Rehabilitation Loans: FY 2025-26 100% $900,000 $0 H-B-2-b Nonprofit Repair Program FY 2025-26 100% $17,500 $0 N/A Emergency Rent Relief Program FY 2026-27 100% $10,000 $0 H-F-3-a Six City-Owned Units Transition
to Supportive Housing FY 2025-26 100% $1,000,000 $0

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Park Facilities Impact Fee
• The purpose of the fee is to fund the creation and improvement of Park Facilities, including, but not limited to, the planning, designing, developing, and improving of existing and newly acquired Park Facilities related to new development and ensure that new development pays for its share of park and recreational facilities. • There is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee and the purpose for which it is charged because the fee represents the City’s proportionate costs of constructing and improving park facilities to serve the new development and the fee revenues will be used for the purpose of constructing and improving park facilities to serve the new development. The fees collected will be used to fund the costs associated with increased demand for community and neighborhood parks and recreational facilities related by the new development.
• The City/District’s impact fee study reports identify a list of improvements for which the park facilities impact fees are to be used, as well as the portion of expenditure to be funded by impact fee revenues. Specific other sources and amounts of funding anticipated to be used are determined on a project-by-project basis and documented in the City/District’s annual budget adopted by the City Council/District Board. • The estimated timing and cost of the project are shown in the table below. To the extent a specific project cannot be fully funded with park facilities impact fees revenue, the balance of the costs is expected to be funded with other revenue sources.

Development Fee Project Identification: Parks
Public Safety Impact Fee
The City is not required to make Five-Year Findings because the City has not collected the Public Safety Impact Fee for five years.

Transportation Impact Fee
Project
No. Project Name
Start Year
(Estimated Dates
if not started yet)
Total Estimated
Project Cost
% of Estimated
Expenditures
Funded with Impact
Fee Revenue
Estimated
Amount to be
Funded with
Impact Fee
Revenue
Estimated Amount
to be Funded with
General Fund, Grant,
Park-in-Lieu, and
Building
Maintenance Fund
301-678 Recreation Center Rebuild Project 2017/2018 $ 61,501,770 2% $ 1,027,300 $ 60,474,470

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• The purpose of the fee is to fund the planning, design, development, and construction of Transportation Facilities related to New Development and ensure that New Development pays for its fair share of Transportation Facilities.
• There is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee and the purpose for which it is charged because the fee represents the City’s proportionate costs of constructing and developing streets and roads to mitigate the increased use due to the new development and the fee revenues will be used for the purpose of constructing and developing streets and roads to mitigate the increased use due to new development. The fees collected will be used to fund the costs associated with maintaining adequate street and transportation related to the new development.
• The City/District’s impact fee study reports identify a list of improvements for which the transportation impact fees are to be used, as well as the portion of improvements to be funded by impact fee revenues. Some of the projects include new signalized intersections to improve traffic flow and reducing conflicts for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians, upgraded signal infrastructure, and various pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements such as installing new bidirectional curb ramps, curb extensions, and crosswalk improvements.

Specific other sources and amounts of funding anticipated to be used to complete improvements are determined on a project-by-project basis and documented in the City’s annual Capital Improvement Plan adopted by the City Council/District Board. • The estimated timing and cost of the project are shown in the table below. To the extent a specific project cannot be fully funded with transportation impact fee revenue, the balance of the costs is expected to be funded with other revenue sources.

Development Fee Project Identification: Transportation
Project
No. Project Name
Start Year
(Estimated Dates
if not started
yet)
Total Estimated
Project Cost
% of Estimated
Expenditures
Funded with Impact
Fee Revenue
Estimated Amount
to be Funded with
Impact Fee Revenue
Estimated Amount
to be Funded with
General Fund,
Internal Service
Fund, Measure A,
Measure M , and
Measure W
301-698 Transportation Safety Signalization
Upgrades
2020/2021 7,825,000$ 6% 495,000$ 7,330,000$

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DATE: December 15, 2025
TO:

Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager
FROM: Diane Pitman, Administrative Service Director
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
SUBJECT: AMENDING THE CITY/DISTRICT PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors (herein referred to as "City Council") adopt resolutions amending the City/District Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, effective January 1, 2026.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The City/District approves a Pay Plan at a regularly scheduled meeting as part of the budget adoption process and amends the Pay Plan if there are changes during the fiscal year. The following changes are recommended for the City Council's consideration and approval.

Effective January 1, 2026, the new minimum wage for The City of Foster City will be $17.85 per hour for organizations that employ 26 or more employees.

Currently, there are four hourly/Part-Time/Seasonal positions (Building Service Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Recreation Leader I, and Department Intern) with Step 1 salaries that are below the new minimum wage. The salaries for these classifications will be adjusted to bring them into compliance with the established minimum wage, effective January 1, 2026.

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To meet CalPERS requirements under Government Code 20636 and CCR section 570.5, which requires public agencies to provide a publicly available pay schedule, staff is bringing this forward to ensure the City's pay schedule is updated with the newly approved pay rate. Staff requests approval of the resolutions to approve the new Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, which will be effective January 1, 2026. Upon approval, staff will publish the updated Pay Plan on the City's website for public access.

California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA General Rule Exemption

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no current employees impacted by this increase in the minimum wage, therefore there is no immediate fiscal impact. However, the increase could marginally impact the cost of future hires, depending on the step in the salary plan at which they are hired. This potential cost is de minimis and well within current budget capacity.

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

Attachment 1 – City Resolution
Attachment 2 – EMID Resolution
Attachment 3 – City/District Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Redlined Attachment 4 – City/District Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Final

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Pay Plan for the part-time classifications of the City to accommodate the new City of Foster City minimum wage rate of $17.85 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Foster City must amend the current Pay Plan in order for the pay ranges to become effective.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Foster City that the amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is hereby adopted effective January 1, 2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the Regular Meeting held on the 15th day of December 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to amend the Pay Plan for the part-time classifications of the District to accommodate the new City of Foster City minimum wage rate of $17.85 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District must amend the current Pay Plan in order for the pay ranges to become effective.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District that the amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is hereby adopted effective January 1, 2026.

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ART KIESEL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

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City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 229 Accountant I Other Management E Hourly $47.3245 $49.6907 $52.1752 $54.7840 $57.5232 Monthly $8,202.91 $8,613.05 $9,043.70 $9,495.89 $9,970.69 Yearly $98,434.96 $103,356.66 $108,524.42 $113,950.72 $119,648.26 923 Accountant II Other Management E Hourly $52.5805 $55.2095 $57.9700 $60.8685 $63.9119 Monthly $9,113.95 $9,569.65 $10,048.13 $10,550.54 $11,078.06 Yearly $109,367.44 $114,835.76 $120,577.60 $126,606.48 $132,936.75 516 Accounting Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $37.8250 $39.7163 $41.7021 $43.7872 $45.9766 Monthly $6,556.33 $6,884.16 $7,228.36 $7,589.78 $7,969.28 Yearly $78,676.00 $82,609.90 $86,740.37 $91,077.38 $95,631.33 264 Administrative Assistant I AFSCME NE Hourly $39.1136 $41.0693 $43.1228 $45.2789 $47.5428 Monthly $6,779.69 $7,118.68 $7,474.62 $7,848.34 $8,240.75 Yearly $81,356.29 $85,424.14 $89,695.42 $94,180.11 $98,889.02 263 Administrative Assistant II AFSCME NE Hourly $43.1228 $45.2789 $47.5428 $49.9199 $52.4159 Monthly $7,474.62 $7,848.34 $8,240.75 $8,652.78 $9,085.42 Yearly $89,695.42 $94,180.11 $98,889.02 $103,833.39 $109,025.07 114 Administrative Services Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 111 Assistant City Manager Executive Management E Hourly $121.2618 $127.3249 $133.6911 $140.3757 $147.3945 Monthly $21,018.71 $22,069.65 $23,173.12 $24,331.79 $25,548.38 Yearly $252,224.54 $264,835.79 $278,077.49 $291,981.46 $306,580.56 211 Assistant Engineer Other Management E Hourly $58.3810 $61.3000 $64.3650 $67.5833 $70.9625 Monthly $10,119.37 $10,625.33 $11,156.60 $11,714.44 $12,300.17 Yearly $121,432.48 $127,504.00 $133,879.20 $140,573.26 $147,602.00 225 Assistant Finance Director Other Management E Hourly $85.9297 $90.2262 $94.7375 $99.4744 $104.4481 Monthly $14,894.48 $15,639.21 $16,421.17 $17,242.23 $18,104.34 Yearly $178,733.78 $187,670.50 $197,054.00 $206,906.75 $217,252.05 220 Assistant Planner Other Management E Hourly $51.0417 $53.5938 $56.2735 $59.0872 $62.0416 Monthly $8,847.23 $9,289.59 $9,754.07 $10,241.78 $10,753.88 Yearly $106,166.74 $111,475.10 $117,048.88 $122,901.38 $129,046.53 207 Associate Civil Engineer Other Management E Hourly $64.8690 $68.1124 $71.5180 $75.0939 $78.8486 Monthly $11,243.96 $11,806.15 $12,396.45 $13,016.28 $13,667.09 Yearly $134,927.52 $141,673.79 $148,757.44 $156,195.31 $164,005.09 215 Associate Planner Other Management E Hourly $56.7154 $59.5512 $62.5288 $65.6552 $68.9380 Monthly $9,830.67 $10,322.21 $10,838.33 $11,380.23 $11,949.25 Yearly $117,968.03 $123,866.50 $130,059.90 $136,562.82 $143,391.04 507 Building Inspector AFSCME NE Hourly $53.0918 $55.7464 $58.5337 $61.4604 $64.5334 Monthly $9,202.58 $9,662.71 $10,145.84 $10,653.14 $11,185.79 Yearly $110,430.94 $115,952.51 $121,750.10 $127,837.63 $134,229.47 261 Building Lead Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2008 $46.4108 $48.7313 $51.1679 $53.7263 Monthly $7,661.47 $8,044.54 $8,446.76 $8,869.10 $9,312.56 Yearly $91,937.66 $96,534.46 $101,361.10 $106,429.23 $111,750.70 267 Building Maintenance Worker I AFSCME NE Hourly $37.7454 $39.6327 $41.6143 $43.6950 $45.8798 Monthly $6,542.54 $6,869.67 $7,213.15 $7,573.80 $7,952.50 Yearly $78,510.43 $82,436.02 $86,557.74 $90,885.60 $95,429.98 268 Building Maintenance Worker II AFSCME NE Hourly $41.8639 $43.9571 $46.1550 $48.4628 $50.8859 Monthly $7,256.41 $7,619.23 $8,000.20 $8,400.22 $8,820.22 Yearly $87,076.91 $91,430.77 $96,002.40 $100,802.62 $105,842.67 527 Building Permit Technician I AFSCME NE Hourly $39.1354 $41.0922 $43.1468 $45.3041 $47.5693 Monthly $6,783.47 $7,122.65 $7,478.78 $7,852.71 $8,245.35 Yearly $81,401.63 $85,471.78 $89,745.34 $94,232.53 $98,944.14 544 Building Permit Technician II AFSCME NE Hourly $43.5954 $45.7752 $48.0640 $50.4672 $52.9906 Monthly $7,556.54 $7,934.37 $8,331.09 $8,747.65 $9,185.04 Yearly $90,678.43 $95,212.42 $99,973.12 $104,971.78 $110,220.45 910 Building Serv. Assistant Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $17.39 $18.00 $18.63 $19.28 $19.96 $17.85 $18.47 $19.12 $19.79 $20.48
310 Building Services Coordinator AFSCME NE Hourly $37.7454 $39.6327 $41.6143 $43.6950 $45.8798

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5.9 Attachment 3 - CityDistrict Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Redline 244
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Monthly $6,542.54 $6,869.67 $7,213.15 $7,573.80 $7,952.50 Yearly $78,510.43 $82,436.02 $86,557.74 $90,885.60 $95,429.98 312 Building Services Coordinator Assistant Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $19.98 $20.68 $21.40 $22.15 $22.92 $20.48 $21.21 $21.96 $22.73 $23.52
309 Building/Fleet Maintance Manager Other Management E Hourly $69.8340 $73.3257 $76.9920 $80.8416 $84.8837 Monthly $12,104.56 $12,709.79 $13,345.28 $14,012.54 $14,713.17 Yearly $145,254.72 $152,517.46 $160,143.36 $168,150.53 $176,558.10 205 Chief Building Official Other Management E Hourly $82.3552 $86.4730 $90.7967 $95.3365 $100.1033 Monthly $14,274.90 $14,988.65 $15,738.09 $16,524.99 $17,351.24 Yearly $171,298.82 $179,863.84 $188,857.14 $198,299.92 $208,214.86 102 Chief of Police Executive Management E Hourly $121.2618 $127.3249 $133.6911 $140.3757 $147.3945 Monthly $21,018.71 $22,069.65 $23,173.12 $24,331.79 $25,548.38 Yearly $252,224.54 $264,835.79 $278,077.49 $291,981.46 $306,580.56 101 City Manager Executive Management E Hourly $162.4565 Monthly $28,159.13
Yearly $337,909.52
920 Clerical Assistant Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $17.39 $18.00 $18.63 $19.28 $19.96 255 Code Enforcement Officer I AFSCME NE Hourly $38.2162 $40.1270 $42.1333 $44.2400 $46.4520 Monthly $6,624.14 $6,955.35 $7,303.11 $7,668.27 $8,051.68 Yearly $79,489.70 $83,464.16 $87,637.26 $92,019.20 $96,620.16 256 Code Enforcement Officer II AFSCME NE Hourly $50.0121 $52.5127 $55.1383 $57.8952 $60.7900 Monthly $8,668.76 $9,102.20 $9,557.31 $10,035.17 $10,536.93 Yearly $104,025.17 $109,226.42 $114,687.66 $120,422.02 $126,443.20 110 Communications Director / City Clerk Executive Management E Hourly $103.6540 $108.8367 $114.2785 $119.9924 $125.9920 Monthly $17,966.69 $18,865.03 $19,808.27 $20,798.68 $21,838.61 Yearly $215,600.32 $226,380.34 $237,699.28 $249,584.19 $262,063.36 266 Communications Manager Other Management E Hourly $58.6402 $61.5722 $64.6508 $67.8833 $71.2775 Monthly $10,164.30 $10,672.51 $11,206.14 $11,766.44 $12,354.77 Yearly $121,971.62 $128,070.18 $134,473.66 $141,197.26 $148,257.20 106 Community Development Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 930 Cross-Connection Control Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $45.0221 $47.2732 $49.6369 $52.1187 $54.7246 Monthly $7,803.83 $8,194.02 $8,603.73 $9,033.91 $9,485.60 Yearly $93,645.97 $98,328.26 $103,244.75 $108,406.90 $113,827.17 913 Department Intern Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly* $17.39 $30.00 $17.85
234 Deputy City Clerk Other Management NE Hourly $46.9121 $49.2577 $51.7206 $54.3066 $57.0219 Monthly $8,131.43 $8,538.00 $8,964.90 $9,413.14 $9,883.80 Yearly $97,577.17 $102,456.02 $107,578.85 $112,957.73 $118,605.55 109 Deputy City Manager Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 104 Director of Public Works Executive Management E Hourly $111.2734 $116.8371 $122.6790 $128.8130 $135.2536 Monthly $19,287.39 $20,251.76 $21,264.36 $22,327.59 $23,443.96 Yearly $231,448.67 $243,021.17 $255,172.32 $267,931.04 $281,327.49 924 Economic Development Manager Other Management E Hourly $81.3665 $85.4348 $89.7065 $94.1918 $98.9014 Monthly $14,103.53 $14,808.70 $15,549.13 $16,326.58 $17,142.91 Yearly $169,242.32 $177,704.38 $186,589.52 $195,918.94 $205,714.91 512 Engineering Manager Other Management E Hourly $89.8479 $94.3403 $99.0573 $104.0102 $109.2107 Monthly $15,573.64 $16,352.32 $17,169.93 $18,028.43 $18,929.85 Yearly $186,883.63 $196,227.82 $206,039.18 $216,341.22 $227,158.26 503 Equipment Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $39.6296 $41.6111 $43.6917 $45.8763 $48.1701 Monthly $6,869.13 $7,212.59 $7,573.23 $7,951.89 $8,349.48 Yearly $82,429.57 $86,551.09 $90,878.74 $95,422.70 $100,193.81 107 Finance Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 300 Financial Services Manager Other Management E Hourly $74.9790 $78.7279 $82.6643 $86.7975 $91.1374 Monthly $12,996.36 $13,646.17 $14,328.48 $15,044.90 $15,797.15 Yearly $155,956.32 $163,754.03 $171,941.74 $180,538.80 $189,565.79 928 Fleet Supervisor Other Management E Hourly $53.9666 $56.6649 $59.4981 $62.4730 $65.5967 Monthly $9,354.21 $9,821.92 $10,313.00 $10,828.65 $11,370.09

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5.9 Attachment 3 - CityDistrict Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Redline 245
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Yearly $112,250.53 $117,862.99 $123,756.05 $129,943.84 $136,441.14 925 Housing Coordinator Other Management NE Hourly $58.2330 $61.1446 $64.2018 $67.4119 $70.7825 Monthly $10,093.72 $10,598.40 $11,128.31 $11,684.73 $12,268.97 Yearly $121,124.64 $127,180.77 $133,539.74 $140,216.75 $147,227.60 929 Housing & Sustainability Manager Other Management E Hourly $76.7247 $80.5609 $84.5889 $88.8183 $93.2592 Monthly $13,298.95 $13,963.89 $14,662.08 $15,395.17 $16,164.93 Yearly $159,587.38 $167,566.67 $175,944.91 $184,742.06 $193,979.14 404 Human Resources Analyst Other Management E Hourly $55.7214 $58.5075 $61.4329 $64.5045 $67.7297 Monthly $9,658.38 $10,141.30 $10,648.37 $11,180.78 $11,739.81 Yearly $115,900.51 $121,695.60 $127,780.43 $134,169.36 $140,877.78 252 Human Resources Manager Other Management E Hourly $81.3665 $85.4348 $89.7065 $94.1918 $98.9014 Monthly $14,103.53 $14,808.70 $15,549.13 $16,326.58 $17,142.91 Yearly $169,242.32 $177,704.38 $186,589.52 $195,918.94 $205,714.91 403 Human Resources Technician Other Management NE Hourly $43.7077 $45.8931 $48.1878 $50.5972 $53.1271 Monthly $7,576.00 $7,954.80 $8,352.55 $8,770.18 $9,208.70 Yearly $90,912.02 $95,457.65 $100,230.62 $105,242.18 $110,504.37 238 Information Technology Manager Other Management E Hourly $81.3665 $85.4348 $89.7065 $94.1918 $98.9014 Monthly $14,103.53 $14,808.70 $15,549.13 $16,326.58 $17,142.91 Yearly $169,242.32 $177,704.38 $186,589.52 $195,918.94 $205,714.91 926 Irrigation Technician AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2008 $46.4108 $48.7313 $51.1679 $53.7263 Monthly $7,661.47 $8,044.54 $8,446.76 $8,869.10 $9,312.56 Yearly $91,937.66 $96,534.46 $101,361.10 $106,429.23 $111,750.70 228 Management Analyst Other Management E Hourly $58.2330 $61.1446 $64.2018 $67.4119 $70.7825 Monthly $10,093.72 $10,598.40 $11,128.31 $11,684.73 $12,268.97 Yearly $121,124.64 $127,180.77 $133,539.74 $140,216.75 $147,227.60 233 Management Assistant Other Management E Hourly $39.8212 $41.8123 $43.9029 $46.0980 $48.4029 Monthly $6,902.34 $7,247.47 $7,609.84 $7,990.32 $8,389.84 Yearly $82,828.10 $86,969.58 $91,318.03 $95,883.84 $100,678.03 501 Mechanic I AFSCME NE Hourly $44.7839 $47.0231 $49.3743 $51.8430 $54.4352 Monthly $7,762.54 $8,150.67 $8,558.21 $8,986.12 $9,435.43 Yearly $93,150.51 $97,808.05 $102,698.54 $107,833.44 $113,225.22 520 Office Assistant I AFSCME NE Hourly $31.3595 $32.9275 Monthly $5,435.65 $5,707.43
Yearly $65,227.76 $68,489.20
519 Office Assistant II AFSCME NE Hourly $34.5738 $36.3025 $38.1176 $40.0235 $42.0247 Monthly $5,992.79 $6,292.43 $6,607.05 $6,937.41 $7,284.28 Yearly $71,913.50 $75,509.20 $79,284.61 $83,248.88 $87,411.38 108 Parks & Recreation Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 537 Parks Lead Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2008 $46.4108 $48.7313 $51.1679 $53.7263 Monthly $7,661.47 $8,044.54 $8,446.76 $8,869.10 $9,312.56 Yearly $91,937.66 $96,534.46 $101,361.10 $106,429.23 $111,750.70 308 Parks Maintenance Manager Other Management E Hourly $68.3641 $71.7823 $75.3714 $79.1400 $83.0970 Monthly $11,849.78 $12,442.27 $13,064.38 $13,717.60 $14,403.48 Yearly $142,197.33 $149,307.18 $156,772.51 $164,611.20 $172,841.76 927 Parks Maintenance Supervisor Other Management E Hourly $54.6110 $57.3415 $60.2086 $63.2190 $66.3800 Monthly $9,465.91 $9,939.19 $10,436.16 $10,957.96 $11,505.87 Yearly $113,590.88 $119,270.32 $125,233.89 $131,495.52 $138,070.40 533 Parks Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $32.9833 $34.6325 Monthly $5,717.11 $6,002.97
Yearly $68,605.26 $72,035.60
532 Parks Maintenance Worker I AFSCME NE Hourly $36.3640 $38.1822 $40.0913 $42.0959 $44.2007 Monthly $6,303.09 $6,618.25 $6,949.16 $7,296.62 $7,661.45 Yearly $75,637.12 $79,418.98 $83,389.90 $87,559.47 $91,937.46

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5.9 Attachment 3 - CityDistrict Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Redline 246
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 530 Parks Maintenance Worker II AFSCME NE Hourly $40.0913 $42.0959 $44.2007 $46.4107 $48.7312 Monthly $6,949.16 $7,296.62 $7,661.45 $8,044.52 $8,446.74 Yearly $83,389.90 $87,559.47 $91,937.46 $96,534.26 $101,360.90 227 Planning Manager Other Management E Hourly $79.5052 $83.4805 $87.6545 $92.0372 $96.6391 Monthly $13,780.90 $14,469.95 $15,193.45 $15,953.11 $16,750.78 Yearly $165,370.82 $173,639.44 $182,321.36 $191,437.38 $201,009.33 543 Plans Examiner AFSCME NE Hourly $64.5334 $67.7601 $71.1481 $74.7055 $78.4408 Monthly $11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 $12,948.95 $13,596.41 Yearly $134,229.47 $140,941.01 $147,988.05 $155,387.44 $163,156.86 201 Police Captain Other Management E Hourly $102.0676 $107.1710 $112.5296 $118.1561 $124.0639 Monthly $17,691.72 $18,576.31 $19,505.13 $20,480.39 $21,504.41 Yearly $212,300.61 $222,915.68 $234,061.57 $245,764.69 $258,052.91 602 Police Corporal FCPOA NE Hourly $66.5988 $69.9287 $73.4251 $77.0964 $80.9512 Monthly $11,543.79 $12,120.97 $12,727.02 $13,363.38 $14,031.54 Yearly $138,525.50 $145,451.70 $152,724.21 $160,360.51 $168,378.50 541 Police Dispatch Supervisor FCPOA NE Hourly $61.1698 $64.2283 $67.4397 $70.8117 $74.3523 Monthly $1,060.28 $1,113.29 $1,168.95 $1,227.40 $1,288.77 Yearly $12,723.32 $13,359.49 $14,027.46 $14,728.83 $15,465.28 535 Police Lead Dispatcher FCPOA NE Hourly $56.0323 $58.8339 $61.7756 $64.8644 $68.1076 Monthly $9,712.27 $10,197.88 $10,707.77 $11,243.16 $11,805.32 Yearly $116,547.18 $122,374.51 $128,493.25 $134,917.95 $141,663.81 206 Police Lieutenant Other Management E Hourly $88.7533 $93.1910 $97.8505 $102.7430 $107.8802 Monthly $15,383.91 $16,153.11 $16,960.75 $17,808.79 $18,699.23 Yearly $184,606.86 $193,837.28 $203,529.04 $213,705.44 $224,390.82 603 Police Officer FCPOA NE Hourly $60.1914 $63.2010 $66.3610 $69.6790 $73.1629 Monthly $10,433.18 $10,954.84 $11,502.57 $12,077.69 $12,681.57 Yearly $125,198.11 $131,458.08 $138,030.88 $144,932.32 $152,178.83 604 Police Officer Recruit FCPOA NE Hourly $54.5952 $57.3250 Monthly $9,463.17 $9,936.33
Yearly $113,558.02 $119,236.00
517 Police Records Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $38.4535 $40.3762 $42.3950 $44.5148 $46.7405 Monthly $6,665.27 $6,998.54 $7,348.47 $7,715.90 $8,101.69 Yearly $79,983.28 $83,982.50 $88,181.60 $92,590.78 $97,220.24 540 Police Records Supervisor Other Management NE Hourly $53.3208 $55.9868 $58.7861 $61.7254 $64.8117 Monthly $9,242.27 $9,704.38 $10,189.59 $10,699.07 $11,234.03 Yearly $110,907.26 $116,452.54 $122,275.09 $128,388.83 $134,808.34 601 Police Sergeant FCPOA NE Hourly $72.8894 $76.5339 $80.3606 $84.3786 $88.5975 Monthly $12,634.16 $13,265.88 $13,929.17 $14,625.62 $15,356.90 Yearly $151,609.95 $159,190.51 $167,150.05 $175,507.49 $184,282.80 511 Police/Fire Dispatcher FCPOA NE Hourly $50.8230 $53.3641 $56.0323 $58.8339 $61.7756 Monthly $8,809.32 $9,249.78 $9,712.27 $10,197.88 $10,707.77 Yearly $105,711.84 $110,997.33 $116,547.18 $122,374.51 $128,493.25 932 Principal Accountant Other Management E Hourly $70.0011 $73.5012 $77.1763 $81.0351 $85.0869 Monthly $12,133.52 $12,740.21 $13,377.22 $14,046.08 $14,748.39 Yearly $145,602.24 $152,882.52 $160,526.64 $168,552.96 $176,980.68 931 Principal Building Inspector AFSCME E Hourly $64.5334 $67.7601 $71.1481 $74.7055 $78.4408 Monthly $11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 $12,948.95 $13,596.41 Yearly $134,229.47 $140,941.01 $147,988.05 $155,387.44 $163,156.86 250 Principal Management Analyst Other Management E Hourly $77.0147 $80.8654 $84.9087 $89.1541 $93.6118 Monthly $13,349.21 $14,016.67 $14,717.51 $15,453.38 $16,226.05 Yearly $160,190.58 $168,200.03 $176,610.10 $185,440.53 $194,712.54 536 Public Works Lead Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $45.0221 $47.2732 $49.6369 $52.1187 $54.7246 Monthly $7,803.83 $8,194.02 $8,603.73 $9,033.91 $9,485.60 Yearly $93,645.97 $98,328.26 $103,244.75 $108,406.90 $113,827.17 202 Public Works Maintenance Manager Other Management E Hourly $73.5090 $77.1844 $81.0436 $85.0958 $89.3506 Monthly $12,741.56 $13,378.63 $14,047.56 $14,749.94 $15,487.44 Yearly $152,898.72 $160,543.55 $168,570.69 $176,999.26 $185,849.25 213 Public Works Maintenance Superintendent Other Management E Hourly $62.4790 $65.6029 $68.8830 $72.3271 $75.9435 Monthly $10,829.69 $11,371.17 $11,939.72 $12,536.70 $13,163.54 Yearly $129,956.32 $136,454.03 $143,276.64 $150,440.37 $157,962.48 534 Public Works Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $33.5963 $35.2761 Monthly $5,823.36 $6,114.52
Yearly $69,880.30 $73,374.29

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5.9 Attachment 3 - CityDistrict Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Redline 247
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 531 Public Works Maintenance Worker I AFSCME NE Hourly $37.0398 $38.8918 $40.8364 $42.8782 $45.0221 Monthly $6,420.23 $6,741.25 $7,078.31 $7,432.22 $7,803.83 Yearly $77,042.78 $80,894.94 $84,939.71 $89,186.66 $93,645.97 529 Public Works Maintenance Worker II AFSCME NE Hourly $40.8364 $42.8782 $45.0221 $47.2732 $49.6369 Monthly $7,078.31 $7,432.22 $7,803.83 $8,194.02 $8,603.73 Yearly $84,939.71 $89,186.66 $93,645.97 $98,328.26 $103,244.75 265 Recreation Coordinator I AFSCME NE Hourly $42.2057 $44.3160 $46.5318 $48.8584 $51.3013 Monthly $7,315.65 $7,681.44 $8,065.51 $8,468.79 $8,892.23 Yearly $87,787.86 $92,177.28 $96,786.14 $101,625.47 $106,706.70 262 Recreation Coordinator II AFSCME NE Hourly $46.5318 $48.8584 $51.3013 $53.8664 $56.5597 Monthly $8,065.51 $8,468.79 $8,892.23 $9,336.84 $9,803.68 Yearly $96,786.14 $101,625.47 $106,706.70 $112,042.11 $117,644.18 907 Recreation Leader I Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $17.39 $18.00 $18.63 $19.28 $19.96 $17.85 $18.47 $19.12 $19.79 $20.48
915 Recreation Leader II Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $18.64 $19.30 $19.96 $20.67 $21.40 $19.12 $19.79 $20.48 $21.21 $21.96
908 Recreation Leader III Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $19.98 $20.68 $21.40 $22.15 $22.92 $20.48 $21.21 $21.96 $22.73 $23.52
307 Recreation Manager Other Management E Hourly $67.2854 $70.6497 $74.1822 $77.8913 $81.7859 Monthly $11,662.80 $12,245.95 $12,858.25 $13,501.16 $14,176.22 Yearly $139,953.63 $146,951.38 $154,298.98 $162,013.90 $170,114.67 251 Senior Accountant Other Management E Hourly $60.4695 $63.4930 $66.6677 $70.0011 $73.5012 Monthly $10,481.38 $11,005.45 $11,555.73 $12,133.52 $12,740.21 Yearly $125,776.56 $132,065.44 $138,668.82 $145,602.29 $152,882.50 528 Senior Accounting Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $41.7021 $43.7872 $45.9766 $48.2754 $50.6892 Monthly $7,228.36 $7,589.78 $7,969.28 $8,367.74 $8,786.13 Yearly $86,740.37 $91,077.38 $95,631.33 $100,412.83 $105,433.54 204 Senior Civil Engineer Other Management E Hourly $74.5983 $78.3282 $82.2446 $86.3568 $90.6746 Monthly $12,930.37 $13,576.89 $14,255.73 $14,968.51 $15,716.93 Yearly $155,164.46 $162,922.66 $171,068.77 $179,622.14 $188,603.17 253 Senior Human Resources Analyst Other Management E Hourly $64.0810 $67.2851 $70.6494 $74.1819 $77.8910 Monthly $11,107.37 $11,662.75 $12,245.90 $12,858.20 $13,501.11 Yearly $133,288.48 $139,953.01 $146,950.75 $154,298.35 $162,013.28 245 Senior Management Analyst Other Management E Hourly $66.9682 $70.3166 $73.8324 $77.5240 $81.4002 Monthly $11,607.82 $12,188.21 $12,797.62 $13,437.49 $14,109.37 Yearly $139,293.86 $146,258.53 $153,571.39 $161,249.92 $169,312.42 219 Senior Planner Other Management E Hourly $65.2233 $68.4845 $71.9087 $75.5041 $79.2793 Monthly $11,305.37 $11,870.65 $12,464.17 $13,087.38 $13,741.75 Yearly $135,664.46 $142,447.76 $149,570.10 $157,048.53 $164,900.94 247 Social Media / Communication Assistant AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2399 $46.4519 $48.7745 $51.2132 $53.7739 Monthly $7,668.25 $8,051.66 $8,454.25 $8,876.95 $9,320.81 Yearly $92,018.99 $96,619.95 $101,450.96 $106,523.46 $111,849.71 525 Sr. Bldg Inspector AFSCME NE Hourly $58.5337 $61.4604 $64.5334 $67.7601 $71.1481 Monthly $10,145.84 $10,653.14 $11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 Yearly $121,750.10 $127,837.63 $134,229.47 $140,941.01 $147,988.05 518 Sr. Comm. Services Officer AFSCME NE Hourly $40.3180 $42.3339 $44.4506 $46.6731 $49.0068 Monthly $6,988.45 $7,337.88 $7,704.77 $8,090.00 $8,494.51 Yearly $83,861.44 $88,054.51 $92,457.25 $97,080.05 $101,934.14 509 Sr. Engineering Technician AFSCME NE Hourly $47.0983 $49.4532 $51.9259 $54.5222 $57.2483 Monthly $8,163.71 $8,571.89 $9,000.49 $9,450.51 $9,923.04 Yearly $97,964.46 $102,862.66 $108,005.87 $113,406.18 $119,076.46 216 Sr. Systems Analyst Other Management E Hourly $61.4999 $64.5749 $67.8036 $71.1938 $74.7535 Monthly $61.50 $64.57 $67.80 $71.19 $74.75
Yearly $127,919.79 $134,315.79 $141,031.49 $148,083.10 $155,487.28 921 Technology Analyst I Other Management E Hourly $47.8797 $50.2737 $52.7874 $55.4268 $58.1981 Monthly $8,299.15 $8,714.11 $9,149.82 $9,607.31 $10,087.67 Yearly $99,589.78 $104,569.30 $109,797.79 $115,287.74 $121,052.05 922 Technology Analyst II Other Management E Hourly $54.3625 $57.0806 $59.9346 $62.9313 $66.0779 Monthly $9,422.83 $9,893.97 $10,388.66 $10,908.09 $11,453.50 Yearly $113,074.00 $118,727.65 $124,663.97 $130,897.10 $137,442.03 248 Videographer Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly* $20.00 $30.00 Range*

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5.9 Attachment 3 - CityDistrict Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Redline 248
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 229 Accountant I Other Management E Hourly $47.3245 $49.6907 $52.1752 $54.7840 $57.5232 Monthly $8,202.91 $8,613.05 $9,043.70 $9,495.89 $9,970.69 Yearly $98,434.96 $103,356.66 $108,524.42 $113,950.72 $119,648.26 923 Accountant II Other Management E Hourly $52.5805 $55.2095 $57.9700 $60.8685 $63.9119 Monthly $9,113.95 $9,569.65 $10,048.13 $10,550.54 $11,078.06 Yearly $109,367.44 $114,835.76 $120,577.60 $126,606.48 $132,936.75 516 Accounting Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $37.8250 $39.7163 $41.7021 $43.7872 $45.9766 Monthly $6,556.33 $6,884.16 $7,228.36 $7,589.78 $7,969.28 Yearly $78,676.00 $82,609.90 $86,740.37 $91,077.38 $95,631.33 264 Administrative Assistant I AFSCME NE Hourly $39.1136 $41.0693 $43.1228 $45.2789 $47.5428 Monthly $6,779.69 $7,118.68 $7,474.62 $7,848.34 $8,240.75 Yearly $81,356.29 $85,424.14 $89,695.42 $94,180.11 $98,889.02 263 Administrative Assistant II AFSCME NE Hourly $43.1228 $45.2789 $47.5428 $49.9199 $52.4159 Monthly $7,474.62 $7,848.34 $8,240.75 $8,652.78 $9,085.42 Yearly $89,695.42 $94,180.11 $98,889.02 $103,833.39 $109,025.07 114 Administrative Services Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 111 Assistant City Manager Executive Management E Hourly $121.2618 $127.3249 $133.6911 $140.3757 $147.3945 Monthly $21,018.71 $22,069.65 $23,173.12 $24,331.79 $25,548.38 Yearly $252,224.54 $264,835.79 $278,077.49 $291,981.46 $306,580.56 211 Assistant Engineer Other Management E Hourly $58.3810 $61.3000 $64.3650 $67.5833 $70.9625 Monthly $10,119.37 $10,625.33 $11,156.60 $11,714.44 $12,300.17 Yearly $121,432.48 $127,504.00 $133,879.20 $140,573.26 $147,602.00 225 Assistant Finance Director Other Management E Hourly $85.9297 $90.2262 $94.7375 $99.4744 $104.4481 Monthly $14,894.48 $15,639.21 $16,421.17 $17,242.23 $18,104.34 Yearly $178,733.78 $187,670.50 $197,054.00 $206,906.75 $217,252.05 220 Assistant Planner Other Management E Hourly $51.0417 $53.5938 $56.2735 $59.0872 $62.0416 Monthly $8,847.23 $9,289.59 $9,754.07 $10,241.78 $10,753.88 Yearly $106,166.74 $111,475.10 $117,048.88 $122,901.38 $129,046.53 207 Associate Civil Engineer Other Management E Hourly $64.8690 $68.1124 $71.5180 $75.0939 $78.8486 Monthly $11,243.96 $11,806.15 $12,396.45 $13,016.28 $13,667.09 Yearly $134,927.52 $141,673.79 $148,757.44 $156,195.31 $164,005.09 215 Associate Planner Other Management E Hourly $56.7154 $59.5512 $62.5288 $65.6552 $68.9380 Monthly $9,830.67 $10,322.21 $10,838.33 $11,380.23 $11,949.25 Yearly $117,968.03 $123,866.50 $130,059.90 $136,562.82 $143,391.04 507 Building Inspector AFSCME NE Hourly $53.0918 $55.7464 $58.5337 $61.4604 $64.5334 Monthly $9,202.58 $9,662.71 $10,145.84 $10,653.14 $11,185.79 Yearly $110,430.94 $115,952.51 $121,750.10 $127,837.63 $134,229.47 261 Building Lead Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2008 $46.4108 $48.7313 $51.1679 $53.7263 Monthly $7,661.47 $8,044.54 $8,446.76 $8,869.10 $9,312.56 Yearly $91,937.66 $96,534.46 $101,361.10 $106,429.23 $111,750.70 267 Building Maintenance Worker I AFSCME NE Hourly $37.7454 $39.6327 $41.6143 $43.6950 $45.8798 Monthly $6,542.54 $6,869.67 $7,213.15 $7,573.80 $7,952.50 Yearly $78,510.43 $82,436.02 $86,557.74 $90,885.60 $95,429.98 268 Building Maintenance Worker II AFSCME NE Hourly $41.8639 $43.9571 $46.1550 $48.4628 $50.8859 Monthly $7,256.41 $7,619.23 $8,000.20 $8,400.22 $8,820.22 Yearly $87,076.91 $91,430.77 $96,002.40 $100,802.62 $105,842.67 527 Building Permit Technician I AFSCME NE Hourly $39.1354 $41.0922 $43.1468 $45.3041 $47.5693 Monthly $6,783.47 $7,122.65 $7,478.78 $7,852.71 $8,245.35 Yearly $81,401.63 $85,471.78 $89,745.34 $94,232.53 $98,944.14 544 Building Permit Technician II AFSCME NE Hourly $43.5954 $45.7752 $48.0640 $50.4672 $52.9906 Monthly $7,556.54 $7,934.37 $8,331.09 $8,747.65 $9,185.04 Yearly $90,678.43 $95,212.42 $99,973.12 $104,971.78 $110,220.45 910 Building Serv. Assistant Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $17.85 $18.47 $19.12 $19.79 $20.48 310 Building Services Coordinator AFSCME NE Hourly $37.7454 $39.6327 $41.6143 $43.6950 $45.8798

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5.9 Attachment 4 - CityDistrict Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Final 249
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Monthly $6,542.54 $6,869.67 $7,213.15 $7,573.80 $7,952.50 Yearly $78,510.43 $82,436.02 $86,557.74 $90,885.60 $95,429.98 312 Building Services Coordinator Assistant Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $20.48 $21.21 $21.96 $22.73 $23.52 309 Building/Fleet Maintance Manager Other Management E Hourly $69.8340 $73.3257 $76.9920 $80.8416 $84.8837 Monthly $12,104.56 $12,709.79 $13,345.28 $14,012.54 $14,713.17 Yearly $145,254.72 $152,517.46 $160,143.36 $168,150.53 $176,558.10 205 Chief Building Official Other Management E Hourly $82.3552 $86.4730 $90.7967 $95.3365 $100.1033 Monthly $14,274.90 $14,988.65 $15,738.09 $16,524.99 $17,351.24 Yearly $171,298.82 $179,863.84 $188,857.14 $198,299.92 $208,214.86 102 Chief of Police Executive Management E Hourly $121.2618 $127.3249 $133.6911 $140.3757 $147.3945 Monthly $21,018.71 $22,069.65 $23,173.12 $24,331.79 $25,548.38 Yearly $252,224.54 $264,835.79 $278,077.49 $291,981.46 $306,580.56 101 City Manager Executive Management E Hourly $162.4565 Monthly $28,159.13
Yearly $337,909.52
920 Clerical Assistant Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $17.85 $18.47 $19.12 $19.79 $20.48 255 Code Enforcement Officer I AFSCME NE Hourly $38.2162 $40.1270 $42.1333 $44.2400 $46.4520 Monthly $6,624.14 $6,955.35 $7,303.11 $7,668.27 $8,051.68 Yearly $79,489.70 $83,464.16 $87,637.26 $92,019.20 $96,620.16 256 Code Enforcement Officer II AFSCME NE Hourly $50.0121 $52.5127 $55.1383 $57.8952 $60.7900 Monthly $8,668.76 $9,102.20 $9,557.31 $10,035.17 $10,536.93 Yearly $104,025.17 $109,226.42 $114,687.66 $120,422.02 $126,443.20 110 Communications Director / City Clerk Executive Management E Hourly $103.6540 $108.8367 $114.2785 $119.9924 $125.9920 Monthly $17,966.69 $18,865.03 $19,808.27 $20,798.68 $21,838.61 Yearly $215,600.32 $226,380.34 $237,699.28 $249,584.19 $262,063.36 266 Communications Manager Other Management E Hourly $58.6402 $61.5722 $64.6508 $67.8833 $71.2775 Monthly $10,164.30 $10,672.51 $11,206.14 $11,766.44 $12,354.77 Yearly $121,971.62 $128,070.18 $134,473.66 $141,197.26 $148,257.20 106 Community Development Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 930 Cross-Connection Control Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $45.0221 $47.2732 $49.6369 $52.1187 $54.7246 Monthly $7,803.83 $8,194.02 $8,603.73 $9,033.91 $9,485.60 Yearly $93,645.97 $98,328.26 $103,244.75 $108,406.90 $113,827.17 913 Department Intern Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly* $17.85 $30.00 234 Deputy City Clerk Other Management NE Hourly $46.9121 $49.2577 $51.7206 $54.3066 $57.0219 Monthly $8,131.43 $8,538.00 $8,964.90 $9,413.14 $9,883.80 Yearly $97,577.17 $102,456.02 $107,578.85 $112,957.73 $118,605.55 109 Deputy City Manager Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 104 Director of Public Works Executive Management E Hourly $111.2734 $116.8371 $122.6790 $128.8130 $135.2536 Monthly $19,287.39 $20,251.76 $21,264.36 $22,327.59 $23,443.96 Yearly $231,448.67 $243,021.17 $255,172.32 $267,931.04 $281,327.49 924 Economic Development Manager Other Management E Hourly $81.3665 $85.4348 $89.7065 $94.1918 $98.9014 Monthly $14,103.53 $14,808.70 $15,549.13 $16,326.58 $17,142.91 Yearly $169,242.32 $177,704.38 $186,589.52 $195,918.94 $205,714.91 512 Engineering Manager Other Management E Hourly $89.8479 $94.3403 $99.0573 $104.0102 $109.2107 Monthly $15,573.64 $16,352.32 $17,169.93 $18,028.43 $18,929.85 Yearly $186,883.63 $196,227.82 $206,039.18 $216,341.22 $227,158.26 503 Equipment Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $39.6296 $41.6111 $43.6917 $45.8763 $48.1701 Monthly $6,869.13 $7,212.59 $7,573.23 $7,951.89 $8,349.48 Yearly $82,429.57 $86,551.09 $90,878.74 $95,422.70 $100,193.81 107 Finance Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 300 Financial Services Manager Other Management E Hourly $74.9790 $78.7279 $82.6643 $86.7975 $91.1374 Monthly $12,996.36 $13,646.17 $14,328.48 $15,044.90 $15,797.15 Yearly $155,956.32 $163,754.03 $171,941.74 $180,538.80 $189,565.79 928 Fleet Supervisor Other Management E Hourly $53.9666 $56.6649 $59.4981 $62.4730 $65.5967 Monthly $9,354.21 $9,821.92 $10,313.00 $10,828.65 $11,370.09 Page 2 of 5

5.9 Attachment 4 - CityDistrict Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Final 250
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Yearly $112,250.53 $117,862.99 $123,756.05 $129,943.84 $136,441.14 925 Housing Coordinator Other Management NE Hourly $58.2330 $61.1446 $64.2018 $67.4119 $70.7825 Monthly $10,093.72 $10,598.40 $11,128.31 $11,684.73 $12,268.97 Yearly $121,124.64 $127,180.77 $133,539.74 $140,216.75 $147,227.60 929 Housing & Sustainability Manager Other Management E Hourly $76.7247 $80.5609 $84.5889 $88.8183 $93.2592 Monthly $13,298.95 $13,963.89 $14,662.08 $15,395.17 $16,164.93 Yearly $159,587.38 $167,566.67 $175,944.91 $184,742.06 $193,979.14 404 Human Resources Analyst Other Management E Hourly $55.7214 $58.5075 $61.4329 $64.5045 $67.7297 Monthly $9,658.38 $10,141.30 $10,648.37 $11,180.78 $11,739.81 Yearly $115,900.51 $121,695.60 $127,780.43 $134,169.36 $140,877.78 252 Human Resources Manager Other Management E Hourly $81.3665 $85.4348 $89.7065 $94.1918 $98.9014 Monthly $14,103.53 $14,808.70 $15,549.13 $16,326.58 $17,142.91 Yearly $169,242.32 $177,704.38 $186,589.52 $195,918.94 $205,714.91 403 Human Resources Technician Other Management NE Hourly $43.7077 $45.8931 $48.1878 $50.5972 $53.1271 Monthly $7,576.00 $7,954.80 $8,352.55 $8,770.18 $9,208.70 Yearly $90,912.02 $95,457.65 $100,230.62 $105,242.18 $110,504.37 238 Information Technology Manager Other Management E Hourly $81.3665 $85.4348 $89.7065 $94.1918 $98.9014 Monthly $14,103.53 $14,808.70 $15,549.13 $16,326.58 $17,142.91 Yearly $169,242.32 $177,704.38 $186,589.52 $195,918.94 $205,714.91 926 Irrigation Technician AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2008 $46.4108 $48.7313 $51.1679 $53.7263 Monthly $7,661.47 $8,044.54 $8,446.76 $8,869.10 $9,312.56 Yearly $91,937.66 $96,534.46 $101,361.10 $106,429.23 $111,750.70 228 Management Analyst Other Management E Hourly $58.2330 $61.1446 $64.2018 $67.4119 $70.7825 Monthly $10,093.72 $10,598.40 $11,128.31 $11,684.73 $12,268.97 Yearly $121,124.64 $127,180.77 $133,539.74 $140,216.75 $147,227.60 233 Management Assistant Other Management E Hourly $39.8212 $41.8123 $43.9029 $46.0980 $48.4029 Monthly $6,902.34 $7,247.47 $7,609.84 $7,990.32 $8,389.84 Yearly $82,828.10 $86,969.58 $91,318.03 $95,883.84 $100,678.03 501 Mechanic I AFSCME NE Hourly $44.7839 $47.0231 $49.3743 $51.8430 $54.4352 Monthly $7,762.54 $8,150.67 $8,558.21 $8,986.12 $9,435.43 Yearly $93,150.51 $97,808.05 $102,698.54 $107,833.44 $113,225.22 520 Office Assistant I AFSCME NE Hourly $31.3595 $32.9275 Monthly $5,435.65 $5,707.43
Yearly $65,227.76 $68,489.20
519 Office Assistant II AFSCME NE Hourly $34.5738 $36.3025 $38.1176 $40.0235 $42.0247 Monthly $5,992.79 $6,292.43 $6,607.05 $6,937.41 $7,284.28 Yearly $71,913.50 $75,509.20 $79,284.61 $83,248.88 $87,411.38 108 Parks & Recreation Director Executive Management E Hourly $108.6190 $114.0500 $119.7525 $125.7401 $132.0271 Monthly $18,827.29 $19,768.67 $20,757.10 $21,794.95 $22,884.70 Yearly $225,927.52 $237,224.00 $249,085.20 $261,539.41 $274,616.37 537 Parks Lead Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2008 $46.4108 $48.7313 $51.1679 $53.7263 Monthly $7,661.47 $8,044.54 $8,446.76 $8,869.10 $9,312.56 Yearly $91,937.66 $96,534.46 $101,361.10 $106,429.23 $111,750.70 308 Parks Maintenance Manager Other Management E Hourly $68.3641 $71.7823 $75.3714 $79.1400 $83.0970 Monthly $11,849.78 $12,442.27 $13,064.38 $13,717.60 $14,403.48 Yearly $142,197.33 $149,307.18 $156,772.51 $164,611.20 $172,841.76 927 Parks Maintenance Supervisor Other Management E Hourly $54.6110 $57.3415 $60.2086 $63.2190 $66.3800 Monthly $9,465.91 $9,939.19 $10,436.16 $10,957.96 $11,505.87 Yearly $113,590.88 $119,270.32 $125,233.89 $131,495.52 $138,070.40 533 Parks Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $32.9833 $34.6325 Monthly $5,717.11 $6,002.97
Yearly $68,605.26 $72,035.60
532 Parks Maintenance Worker I AFSCME NE Hourly $36.3640 $38.1822 $40.0913 $42.0959 $44.2007 Monthly $6,303.09 $6,618.25 $6,949.16 $7,296.62 $7,661.45 Yearly $75,637.12 $79,418.98 $83,389.90 $87,559.47 $91,937.46

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5.9 Attachment 4 - CityDistrict Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026 Final 251
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 530 Parks Maintenance Worker II AFSCME NE Hourly $40.0913 $42.0959 $44.2007 $46.4107 $48.7312 Monthly $6,949.16 $7,296.62 $7,661.45 $8,044.52 $8,446.74 Yearly $83,389.90 $87,559.47 $91,937.46 $96,534.26 $101,360.90 227 Planning Manager Other Management E Hourly $79.5052 $83.4805 $87.6545 $92.0372 $96.6391 Monthly $13,780.90 $14,469.95 $15,193.45 $15,953.11 $16,750.78 Yearly $165,370.82 $173,639.44 $182,321.36 $191,437.38 $201,009.33 543 Plans Examiner AFSCME NE Hourly $64.5334 $67.7601 $71.1481 $74.7055 $78.4408 Monthly $11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 $12,948.95 $13,596.41 Yearly $134,229.47 $140,941.01 $147,988.05 $155,387.44 $163,156.86 201 Police Captain Other Management E Hourly $102.0676 $107.1710 $112.5296 $118.1561 $124.0639 Monthly $17,691.72 $18,576.31 $19,505.13 $20,480.39 $21,504.41 Yearly $212,300.61 $222,915.68 $234,061.57 $245,764.69 $258,052.91 602 Police Corporal FCPOA NE Hourly $66.5988 $69.9287 $73.4251 $77.0964 $80.9512 Monthly $11,543.79 $12,120.97 $12,727.02 $13,363.38 $14,031.54 Yearly $138,525.50 $145,451.70 $152,724.21 $160,360.51 $168,378.50 541 Police Dispatch Supervisor FCPOA NE Hourly $61.1698 $64.2283 $67.4397 $70.8117 $74.3523 Monthly $1,060.28 $1,113.29 $1,168.95 $1,227.40 $1,288.77 Yearly $12,723.32 $13,359.49 $14,027.46 $14,728.83 $15,465.28 535 Police Lead Dispatcher FCPOA NE Hourly $56.0323 $58.8339 $61.7756 $64.8644 $68.1076 Monthly $9,712.27 $10,197.88 $10,707.77 $11,243.16 $11,805.32 Yearly $116,547.18 $122,374.51 $128,493.25 $134,917.95 $141,663.81 206 Police Lieutenant Other Management E Hourly $88.7533 $93.1910 $97.8505 $102.7430 $107.8802 Monthly $15,383.91 $16,153.11 $16,960.75 $17,808.79 $18,699.23 Yearly $184,606.86 $193,837.28 $203,529.04 $213,705.44 $224,390.82 603 Police Officer FCPOA NE Hourly $60.1914 $63.2010 $66.3610 $69.6790 $73.1629 Monthly $10,433.18 $10,954.84 $11,502.57 $12,077.69 $12,681.57 Yearly $125,198.11 $131,458.08 $138,030.88 $144,932.32 $152,178.83 604 Police Officer Recruit FCPOA NE Hourly $54.5952 $57.3250 Monthly $9,463.17 $9,936.33
Yearly $113,558.02 $119,236.00
517 Police Records Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $38.4535 $40.3762 $42.3950 $44.5148 $46.7405 Monthly $6,665.27 $6,998.54 $7,348.47 $7,715.90 $8,101.69 Yearly $79,983.28 $83,982.50 $88,181.60 $92,590.78 $97,220.24 540 Police Records Supervisor Other Management NE Hourly $53.3208 $55.9868 $58.7861 $61.7254 $64.8117 Monthly $9,242.27 $9,704.38 $10,189.59 $10,699.07 $11,234.03 Yearly $110,907.26 $116,452.54 $122,275.09 $128,388.83 $134,808.34 601 Police Sergeant FCPOA NE Hourly $72.8894 $76.5339 $80.3606 $84.3786 $88.5975 Monthly $12,634.16 $13,265.88 $13,929.17 $14,625.62 $15,356.90 Yearly $151,609.95 $159,190.51 $167,150.05 $175,507.49 $184,282.80 511 Police/Fire Dispatcher FCPOA NE Hourly $50.8230 $53.3641 $56.0323 $58.8339 $61.7756 Monthly $8,809.32 $9,249.78 $9,712.27 $10,197.88 $10,707.77 Yearly $105,711.84 $110,997.33 $116,547.18 $122,374.51 $128,493.25 932 Principal Accountant Other Management E Hourly $70.0011 $73.5012 $77.1763 $81.0351 $85.0869 Monthly $12,133.52 $12,740.21 $13,377.22 $14,046.08 $14,748.39 Yearly $145,602.24 $152,882.52 $160,526.64 $168,552.96 $176,980.68 931 Principal Building Inspector AFSCME E Hourly $64.5334 $67.7601 $71.1481 $74.7055 $78.4408 Monthly $11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 $12,948.95 $13,596.41 Yearly $134,229.47 $140,941.01 $147,988.05 $155,387.44 $163,156.86 250 Principal Management Analyst Other Management E Hourly $77.0147 $80.8654 $84.9087 $89.1541 $93.6118 Monthly $13,349.21 $14,016.67 $14,717.51 $15,453.38 $16,226.05 Yearly $160,190.58 $168,200.03 $176,610.10 $185,440.53 $194,712.54 536 Public Works Lead Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $45.0221 $47.2732 $49.6369 $52.1187 $54.7246 Monthly $7,803.83 $8,194.02 $8,603.73 $9,033.91 $9,485.60 Yearly $93,645.97 $98,328.26 $103,244.75 $108,406.90 $113,827.17 202 Public Works Maintenance Manager Other Management E Hourly $73.5090 $77.1844 $81.0436 $85.0958 $89.3506 Monthly $12,741.56 $13,378.63 $14,047.56 $14,749.94 $15,487.44 Yearly $152,898.72 $160,543.55 $168,570.69 $176,999.26 $185,849.25 213 Public Works Maintenance Superintendent Other Management E Hourly $62.4790 $65.6029 $68.8830 $72.3271 $75.9435 Monthly $10,829.69 $11,371.17 $11,939.72 $12,536.70 $13,163.54 Yearly $129,956.32 $136,454.03 $143,276.64 $150,440.37 $157,962.48 534 Public Works Maintenance Worker AFSCME NE Hourly $33.5963 $35.2761 Monthly $5,823.36 $6,114.52
Yearly $69,880.30 $73,374.29

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City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2025-2026 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2026
Exhibit A
Code Classification Unit FLSA Salary Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 531 Public Works Maintenance Worker I AFSCME NE Hourly $37.0398 $38.8918 $40.8364 $42.8782 $45.0221 Monthly $6,420.23 $6,741.25 $7,078.31 $7,432.22 $7,803.83 Yearly $77,042.78 $80,894.94 $84,939.71 $89,186.66 $93,645.97 529 Public Works Maintenance Worker II AFSCME NE Hourly $40.8364 $42.8782 $45.0221 $47.2732 $49.6369 Monthly $7,078.31 $7,432.22 $7,803.83 $8,194.02 $8,603.73 Yearly $84,939.71 $89,186.66 $93,645.97 $98,328.26 $103,244.75 265 Recreation Coordinator I AFSCME NE Hourly $42.2057 $44.3160 $46.5318 $48.8584 $51.3013 Monthly $7,315.65 $7,681.44 $8,065.51 $8,468.79 $8,892.23 Yearly $87,787.86 $92,177.28 $96,786.14 $101,625.47 $106,706.70 262 Recreation Coordinator II AFSCME NE Hourly $46.5318 $48.8584 $51.3013 $53.8664 $56.5597 Monthly $8,065.51 $8,468.79 $8,892.23 $9,336.84 $9,803.68 Yearly $96,786.14 $101,625.47 $106,706.70 $112,042.11 $117,644.18 907 Recreation Leader I Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $17.85 $18.47 $19.12 $19.79 $20.48 $17.85 $18.47 $19.12 $19.79 $20.48
915 Recreation Leader II Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $19.12 $19.79 $20.48 $21.21 $21.96 $19.12 $19.79 $20.48 $21.21 $21.96
908 Recreation Leader III Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly $20.48 $21.21 $21.96 $22.73 $23.52 $20.48 $21.21 $21.96 $22.73 $23.52
307 Recreation Manager Other Management E Hourly $67.2854 $70.6497 $74.1822 $77.8913 $81.7859 Monthly $11,662.80 $12,245.95 $12,858.25 $13,501.16 $14,176.22 Yearly $139,953.63 $146,951.38 $154,298.98 $162,013.90 $170,114.67 251 Senior Accountant Other Management E Hourly $60.4695 $63.4930 $66.6677 $70.0011 $73.5012 Monthly $10,481.38 $11,005.45 $11,555.73 $12,133.52 $12,740.21 Yearly $125,776.56 $132,065.44 $138,668.82 $145,602.29 $152,882.50 528 Senior Accounting Specialist AFSCME NE Hourly $41.7021 $43.7872 $45.9766 $48.2754 $50.6892 Monthly $7,228.36 $7,589.78 $7,969.28 $8,367.74 $8,786.13 Yearly $86,740.37 $91,077.38 $95,631.33 $100,412.83 $105,433.54 204 Senior Civil Engineer Other Management E Hourly $74.5983 $78.3282 $82.2446 $86.3568 $90.6746 Monthly $12,930.37 $13,576.89 $14,255.73 $14,968.51 $15,716.93 Yearly $155,164.46 $162,922.66 $171,068.77 $179,622.14 $188,603.17 253 Senior Human Resources Analyst Other Management E Hourly $64.0810 $67.2851 $70.6494 $74.1819 $77.8910 Monthly $11,107.37 $11,662.75 $12,245.90 $12,858.20 $13,501.11 Yearly $133,288.48 $139,953.01 $146,950.75 $154,298.35 $162,013.28 245 Senior Management Analyst Other Management E Hourly $66.9682 $70.3166 $73.8324 $77.5240 $81.4002 Monthly $11,607.82 $12,188.21 $12,797.62 $13,437.49 $14,109.37 Yearly $139,293.86 $146,258.53 $153,571.39 $161,249.92 $169,312.42 219 Senior Planner Other Management E Hourly $65.2233 $68.4845 $71.9087 $75.5041 $79.2793 Monthly $11,305.37 $11,870.65 $12,464.17 $13,087.38 $13,741.75 Yearly $135,664.46 $142,447.76 $149,570.10 $157,048.53 $164,900.94 247 Social Media / Communication Assistant AFSCME NE Hourly $44.2399 $46.4519 $48.7745 $51.2132 $53.7739 Monthly $7,668.25 $8,051.66 $8,454.25 $8,876.95 $9,320.81 Yearly $92,018.99 $96,619.95 $101,450.96 $106,523.46 $111,849.71 525 Sr. Bldg Inspector AFSCME NE Hourly $58.5337 $61.4604 $64.5334 $67.7601 $71.1481 Monthly $10,145.84 $10,653.14 $11,185.79 $11,745.08 $12,332.34 Yearly $121,750.10 $127,837.63 $134,229.47 $140,941.01 $147,988.05 518 Sr. Comm. Services Officer AFSCME NE Hourly $40.3180 $42.3339 $44.4506 $46.6731 $49.0068 Monthly $6,988.45 $7,337.88 $7,704.77 $8,090.00 $8,494.51 Yearly $83,861.44 $88,054.51 $92,457.25 $97,080.05 $101,934.14 509 Sr. Engineering Technician AFSCME NE Hourly $47.0983 $49.4532 $51.9259 $54.5222 $57.2483 Monthly $8,163.71 $8,571.89 $9,000.49 $9,450.51 $9,923.04 Yearly $97,964.46 $102,862.66 $108,005.87 $113,406.18 $119,076.46 216 Sr. Systems Analyst Other Management E Hourly $61.4999 $64.5749 $67.8036 $71.1938 $74.7535 Monthly $61.50 $64.57 $67.80 $71.19 $74.75
Yearly $127,919.79 $134,315.79 $141,031.49 $148,083.10 $155,487.28 921 Technology Analyst I Other Management E Hourly $47.8797 $50.2737 $52.7874 $55.4268 $58.1981 Monthly $8,299.15 $8,714.11 $9,149.82 $9,607.31 $10,087.67 Yearly $99,589.78 $104,569.30 $109,797.79 $115,287.74 $121,052.05 922 Technology Analyst II Other Management E Hourly $54.3625 $57.0806 $59.9346 $62.9313 $66.0779 Monthly $9,422.83 $9,893.97 $10,388.66 $10,908.09 $11,453.50 Yearly $113,074.00 $118,727.65 $124,663.97 $130,897.10 $137,442.03 248 Videographer Hrly/PT/Seasonal NE Hourly* $20.00 $30.00 Range*

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DATE: December 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager
FROM: Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
SUBJECT: APPROVING THE FOSTER CITY POLICE OFFICER

ASSOCIATION (FCPOA) LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING AND

MANAGEMENT GROUP COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/EMID Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as “City Council”) adopt the attached resolutions approving a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with the Foster City Police Officer Association (FCPOA) and a revised Compensation and Benefits Plan for the unrepresented Management employees, effective January 1, 2026, adding Juneteenth as a recognized holiday and updating the holiday-in-lieu pay calculation to reflect the new holiday.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On April 7, 2025, the City Council approved a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) providing Juneteenth (June 19) as a recognized holiday every year. The Compensation and Benefits Plan (CBP) for the unrepresented Management Employees was updated on May 5, 2025 to include Juneteenth and also included a revised calculation for holiday-in-lieu pay for Police Captains and Lieutenants. Recently, management has reached a tentative agreement with the FCPOA through the attached LOU to provide a similar holiday benefit as negotiated with AFSCME and provided to unrepresented

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management. This required a revision to the current MOU to include Juneteenth retroactively to January 1, 2025. Instead of calculating a retroactive revision to the holiday-in-lieu pay, the attached FCPOA LOU provides a lump sum equivalent to the percentage increase for calendar year 2025 and a revision to the holiday-in-lieu pay calculation effective January 1, 2026. It also provides a retroactive premium pay for any Dispatchers that worked the Juneteenth holiday in 2025. This premium pay is already negotiated in the current MOU and will now include Juneteenth as an eligible holiday for Dispatchers. During negotiations with the FCPOA, it was determined that the holiday-inlieu pay in the CBP for Police Captains and Lieutenants was incorrect and is being updated effective January 1, 2026, to match the amount in the FCPOA.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The current FCPOA MOU is approved through June 30, 2026. Having consistent observed holidays across the City is a best practice and a goal of City Council. In April 2025, a new AFSCME MOU was approved by City Council granting a holiday for Juneteenth starting with June 19, 2025. In May 2025, the CBP was updated to also include Juneteenth as an observed holiday, starting in 2025, with a calculated amount of holiday-in-lieu pay for Police Captains and Lieutenants. Management approached the FCPOA to negotiate a LOU to provide the Juneteenth holiday to all FCPOA employees and also allow FCPOA employees to participate in the new CARES Leave pilot program. The attached LOU, once executed, will provide the following to the FCPOA:

Additional holiday: Employees within classifications represented by FCPOA shall be retroactively compensated for the Juneteenth holiday, June 19, 2025, in accordance with the terms of the MOU. Dispatchers that worked Juneteenth will receive the premium pay or comp time and Sworn Peace Officers will have their holiday in-lieu percentage revised to 5.85% retroactive to January 1, 2025. However, the parties agree to settle the retroactive payment by paying each actively employed sworn employee, as of August 1, 2025, $100 for each month the employee was in a paid status and eligible for the holiday in-lieu pay. Such payment will be made minus regular and customary withholdings.

CARES Pilot Program: Employees with classifications represented by FCPOA will be eligible to participate in the Foster City CARES leave two-year pilot program to provide salary continuation for employees with qualifying FMLA/CFRA leaves.

The current CBP for Management employees was approved on May 5, 2025. The revised CBP is recommended for City Council approval to update the holiday-in-lieu section of the CBP. In May 2025, the CBP was revised to add Juneteenth as an annual holiday. This equated to a revision of the holiday-in-lieu pay calculation for Police Captains and Lieutenants. It was determined that the percentage of compensation was incorrectly calculated at 5.78% and should’ve been in the amount of 5.85%. Once City Council approves the attached resolutions, Police Captains and Lieutenants will receive a 5.85% holiday-in-lieu pay effective January 1, 2026 and an adjustment retroactive to

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May 1, 2025 based on the incorrect calculation. Attached is an updated CBP which includes the recommended change.

The above revisions will help with consistency and parity with regards to holidays and the CARES Leave pilot program.

California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
The provisions proposed in the revised FCPOA LOU and CBP that impact FY 2025- 2026 are estimated at $36,000 which can be absorbed in the current FY 2025-2026 budget due to unspent salaries in the Police Department. The impact of future holidayin-lieu pay adjustments will be reflected in the budgets of their respective fiscal years.

No supplemental appropriation is needed at this time.

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

Attachment 1 – City Resolution
Attachment 2 – EMID Resolution
Attachment 3 – Foster City Police Officers Association Letter of Understanding Attachment 4 – Compensation and Benefits Plan for unrepresented Management Employees effective January 1, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________

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

APPROVING THE FOSTER CITY POLICE OFFICER ASSOCIATION (FCPOA) LETTER

OF UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City Council has a goal of consistent holidays for all City employees, and
WHEREAS, in April 2025 the American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees (AFSCME) negotiated Juneteenth (June 19) as an annual holiday and the Management Compensation and Benefits Plan was also updated to observe Juneteenth as an annual holiday; and
WHEREAS, a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with the Foster City Police Officer Association (FCPOA) agrees that employees represented by the FCPOA will also observe Juneteenth annually starting with June 19, 2025; and WHEREAS, employees in the FCPOA either receive holiday premium pay for working on a holiday or holiday-in-lieu pay and those eligible for holiday premium pay for working June 19, 2025 will receive retroactive compensation for working on that date; and WHEREAS, adding the Juneteenth holiday revised the holiday-in-lieu pay to equate to 5.85% of pay; and
WHEREAS, instead of calculating a retroactive amount of holiday-in-lieu pay for Police Officers an agreement has been reached to pay each officer $100 a month if they were working as of August 1, 2025, and still currently working with Foster City, to compensate for the Juneteenth holiday in calendar year 2025; and WHEREAS, starting with January 1, 2026, Police Officer pay will include holidayin-lieu pay equating to 5.85%; and WHEREAS, in May 2025 the Management Compensation and Benefits Plan was revised to provide Police Captains and Lieutenants with holiday-in-lieu pay at a rate of

5.78% which should have been 5.85%; and
WHEREAS, the Management Compensation and Benefits Plan will be revised effective May 1, 2025 to provide 5.85% holiday-in-lieu pay which includes the Juneteenth holiday; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal impact of these changes is estimated at $36,000 which can be absorbed in the current FY 2025-2026 budget due to unspent salaries in the Police

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Department and future costs will be reflected in the budgets of their respective fiscal years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby approve the LOU and revised Compensation and Benefits Plan for City of Foster City Management Employees, effective January 1, 2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the Regular Meeting held on the 15th day of December 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________________

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING THE FOSTER CITY POLICE OFFICER

ASSOCIATION (FCPOA) LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has a goal of consistent holidays for all City employees, and
WHEREAS, in April 2025 the American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees (AFSCME) negotiated Juneteenth (June 19) as an annual holiday and the Management Compensation and Benefits Plan was also updated to observe Juneteenth as an annual holiday; and
WHEREAS, a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with the Foster City Police Officer Association (FCPOA) agrees that employees represented by the FCPOA will also observe Juneteenth annually starting with June 19, 2025; and WHEREAS, employees in the FCPOA either receive holiday premium pay for working on a holiday or holiday-in-lieu pay and those eligible for holiday premium pay for working June 19, 2025 will receive retroactive compensation for working on that date; and WHEREAS, adding the Juneteenth holiday revised the holiday-in-lieu pay to equate to 5.85% of pay; and
WHEREAS, instead of calculating a retroactive amount of holiday-in-lieu pay for Police Officers an agreement has been reached to pay each officer $100 a month if they were working as of August 1, 2025, and still currently working with Foster City, to compensate for the Juneteenth holiday in calendar year 2025; and WHEREAS, starting with January 1, 2026, Police Officer pay will include holidayin-lieu pay equating to 5.85%; and WHEREAS, in May 2025 the Management Compensation and Benefits Plan was revised to provide Police Captains and Lieutenants with holiday-in-lieu pay at a rate of

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Department and future costs will be reflected in the budgets of their respective fiscal years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby approve the LOU and revised Compensation and Benefits Plan for Estero Municipal Improvement District Management Employees, effective January 1, 2026.

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________________

ART KIESEL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

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Re: Letter of Understanding – Holiday Day Pay

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December 7, 2025
Foster City Police Officers Association
1030 E. Hillsdale Boulevard
Foster City, CA 94404
Re: Letter of Understanding – Holiday Pay
Dear Mr. Parham:

This letter of understanding confirms the following agreement that the City of Foster City (“CITY”) and the Foster City Police Officers Association (“FCPOA”) have reached. The agreement is as follows:

Article 1, Section 5, Holiday Pay, of the current memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) states the following:

5.1 Sworn Peace Officers shall receive holiday in-lieu pay in the amount of 5.85% of their base pay in-lieu of thirteen (13) City/District recognized holidays. Officers wishing to take a holiday off will need to use available leaves.

5.2 Recruit Officers attending the police academy shall not receive holiday in-lieu pay and will not be required to work on the holidays. When a recruit officer begins the field-training program they shall be eligible for holiday in-lieu pay.

5.3 Dispatch Supervisor, Lead Police Dispatcher and Police Dispatchers, whose regular schedule requires them to work on a holiday shall receive holiday premium pay in the amount of one additional day of pay (8, 10, or 12 hours determined by the assigned shift) at time and one half for each holiday worked. If the holiday falls on a scheduled day off, the employee shall have the choice to be paid for one additional day of pay (8, 10, 12 hours determined by the assigned shift) of straight time at the regular rate, or can accrue comp time in lieu of straight time pay. Dispatch Supervisor, Lead Police Dispatcher and Police/Fire Dispatchers who work a holiday that is not part of their regular schedule shall receive overtime pay for the hours worked, in addition to holiday off pay as defined above.

Dispatch Supervisor, Lead Police Dispatcher and Police/Fire Dispatchers who request and are approved the day off on a regularly scheduled holiday may do so without use of accrued leave.

For purposes of determining eligibility for premium pay for work on a holiday, the authorized holiday shall be defined as the actual day of the holiday, they are as follows:

New Year's Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, third Monday in January
Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February
Memorial Day, last Monday in May

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Re: Letter of Understanding – Holiday Day Pay

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Juneteenth, June 19
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, first Monday in September
Veteran's Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving, fourth Friday in November
Christmas Eve, December 24
Christmas Day December 25
New Year’s Eve, December 31
Within thirty (30) days of finalizing this agreement, employees within classifications represented by FCPOA shall be retroactively compensated for the Juneteenth holiday, June 19, 2025, in accordance with the terms of the MOU. Dispatchers that worked Juneteenth will receive the premium pay or comp time and Sworn Peace Officers shall have their holiday in-lieu percentage revised to 5.85% retroactive to January 1, 2025. However, the parties agree to settle the retroactive payment by paying each actively employed sworn employee, as of August 1, 2025, $100 for each month the employee was in a paid status and eligible for the holiday in-lieu pay. Such payment will be made minus regular and customary withholdings.

This Agreement memorializes and constitutes the entire understanding between the parties as to all matters referred to or included herein and supersedes and replaces all prior negotiations, proposed discussion, whether written or oral.

The agreement in this case does not establish a precedent, nor does it interpret any employee rights under the language of the Agreement, the Rules and Regulations of the city or any applicable policies and procedures of the Police Department, Administrative Services Department, or the City of Foster City.

If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding, please indicate by dating and signing below.

Staff Representatives of the Representatives of the
City of Foster City/ Foster City Police Officers Association Estero Municipal Improvement District
Stefan Chatwin Date Isaac Parham Date
Cory Call Date Vuong Phan Date
Diane Pitman Date Jenna Grimaldi Date

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN
FOR

CITY OF FOSTER CITY/

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Effective May 1, 2025

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Section 1 - Wages..................................................................................................................................... 3 Section 2 - Retirement............................................................................................................................... 3 Section 3 - Probationary Period and Merit Increases................................................................................ 5 Section 4 - Public Safety Management Special Pay and Allowance ........................................................ 8 Section 5 - City Provided Vehicles and Vehicle Allowances..................................................................... 8 Section 6 - Sick Leave Payment ............................................................................................................... 8 Section 7 - Flexible Benefits Plan ............................................................................................................. 9 Section 8 - Long Term Disability ............................................................................................................. 10 Section 9 - Life Insurance ....................................................................................................................... 10 Section 10 – VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association) Program......................................... 11 Section 11 - Deferred Compensation Plan.............................................................................................. 13 Section 12 – 401(a)(h) Plan .................................................................................................................... 13 Section 13 - Pay for Temporary Assignment .......................................................................................... 14 Section 14 - Miscellaneous Pays and Allowances .................................................................................. 14 Section 15 – Longevity Recognition Plan................................................................................................ 15 ARTICLE II HOLIDAYS .............................................................................................................................. 17 Section 1 - Official City/District Holidays................................................................................................. 17 Section 2 – Holiday In-Lieu Pay .............................................................................................................. 18 ARTICLE III VACATION AND OTHER LEAVES ....................................................................................... 18 Section 1 - Vacation Accrual & Use ........................................................................................................ 19 Section 2 - Administrative Leave............................................................................................................. 21 Section 3 – Recognition Leaves.............................................................................................................. 21 Section 5 - Sick Leave Accrual & Use..................................................................................................... 22 Section 6 - Industrial Disability Leave ..................................................................................................... 23 Section 7 - Educational Release Time .................................................................................................... 23 EFFECTIVE DATE........................................................................................................18 ATTACHMENT A – FY 2024 – 2025 Pay Plan for Management Classifications................ 19

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2 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN
FOR

CITY OF FOSTER CITY/

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
(Unrepresented)
The City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District (hereinafter called "City/District") provides the following wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment to its Management Group (hereinafter called “Management Group,” “Management Employees”, or “Employees”) as described in this Compensation and Benefits Plan (hereinafter called the “Plan”).

Section 1 - Wages

ARTICLE I

WAGES AND BENEFITS

1.1 Effective July 1, 2025, an across-the-board increase to base salary for all management classifications of a percentage movement of the SF-Bay Area CPIU April 2024 to April 2025 (Urban) with a minimum of three percent (3.0%) and a maximum of five percent (5.0%)

1.2 Effective July 1, 2026, an across-the-board increase to base salary for all management classifications of a percentage movement of the SF-Bay Area CPIU April 2025 to April 2026 (Urban) with a minimum of three percent (3.0%) and a maximum of five percent (5.0%)

1.3 Effective July 1, 2027, an across-the-board increase to base salary for all management classifications of a percentage movement of the SF-Bay Area CPI-U April 2026 to April 2027 (Urban) with a minimum of three percent (3.0%) and a maximum of five percent (5.0%)

1.4 Effective July 1, 2028, an across-the-board increase to base salary for all management classifications of a percentage movement of the SF-Bay Area CPI-U April 2026 to April 2027 (Urban) with a minimum of three percent (3.0%) and a maximum of five percent (5.0%)
Section 2 - Retirement

2.1 The City/District contracted with the Public Employees Retirement System (P.E.R.S.) to provide the 2.7% @ 55 retirement plan for miscellaneous Employees effective October 1, 2007. Effective January 1, 2013, the City/District no longer offered the 2.7% @ 55 retirement benefit formula to new Employees. All miscellaneous Employees hired on or before December 31, 2012, will continue to be afforded the 2.7% @ 55 retirement benefit formula. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) requires new miscellaneous Employees to enroll in the 2% @ 62 retirement tier with pension calculated based

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3 on the average highest annual compensation over a consecutive 36-month period.

This new retirement tier applies only to a new member. A new member is (a) someone who has never been in P.E.R.S. or a reciprocal retirement system or (b) someone previously in P.E.R.S. or a reciprocal retirement system, but who has a gap of at least six (6) months since being covered by any of those pension systems. P.E.R.S. refers to employees hired before January 1, 2013, as classic members.

Miscellaneous Employees Hire Date
Retirement
Benefit Formula
On or before 12/31/2012 2.7% @ 55
"Classic Member" on or after 1/1/2013 2.7% @ 55
"New Member" on or after 1/1/2013 2.0% @ 62

2.2 Miscellaneous and public safety Management Employees P.E.R.S. contributions shall be administered in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 414(h)(2).

2.3 The City/District shall contract with P.E.R.S. to provide the 4th Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits.

2.4 The City/District contracted with P.E.R.S. to provide the enhanced Public Safety retirement benefit formula 3% @ 50 (Section 21362.2) effective July 1, 2002 for Police Safety Managers. All Police Safety Managers hired on or before December 31, 2011 will continue to be afforded the 3% @ 50 retirement benefit formula.

Effective January 1, 2012, the City/District no longer offered the 3% @ 50 benefit formula to new Police Safety Managers. All Police Safety Managers hired on or after January 1, 2012 were afforded a 2% @ 50 retirement benefit formula.

Effective January 1, 2013, PEPRA requires new Police Safety Managers to enroll in a 2.7% @ 57 retirement tier with pension calculated based on the average highest annual compensation over a consecutive 36-month period. This new retirement tier applies only to a new member as defined in Section 2.1 above.

Public Safety Managers Hire Date
Retirement Benefit
Formula
On or before 12/31/2011 3.0% @ 50
On or after 1/1/2012 and before 1/1/2013 2.0% @ 50
"Classic Member" on or after 1/1/2013 2.0% @ 50
"New Member" on or after 1/1/2013 2.7% @ 57

2.5 The City/District shall continue to contract with P.E.R.S. to provide the Military Service Credit.

2.6 Effective April 1, 2022, the parties agree that Classic employees designated by CalPERS as Misc Employees and Public Safety Members will pay/contribute 0.5% toward the Employer’s PERS contribution rate.

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4 Section 3 - Probationary Period and Merit Increases

3.1 Probationary Period - The initial probationary period for new hire Employees hired on or after May 1, 2025, shall be twelve (12) months of actual service.

The probationary period for a newly promoted employee shall be twelve (12) months of actual service.

Further provisions regarding probationary periods are found in the City/District Personnel Rules and Regulations (hereinafter called “City/District Personnel Rules”).

3.2 Merit Increases - Upon the satisfactory completion of six (6) months of the required probationary period, a merit increase to the next higher step in the salary range shall be granted to eligible Employees. Each twelve (12) months thereafter upon the anniversary of such first merit increase, and until the maximum pay range established for their job class has been reached, each Employee receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation shall receive a merit increase to the next higher step. Provided, however, that the Employee shall not receive annual merit increases beyond the maximum step of the salary range for the established job class.

Section 4 - Police Management Special Pay and Allowance

4.1 Uniform Allowance - The City/District shall provide an annual uniform purchase and maintenance allowance of $722 for each Public Safety Management Employee required to purchase and maintain a uniform. The City/District shall pay the uniform allowance in twenty-four (24) equal installments of thirty dollars and eight cents ($30.08) to eligible employees each payroll period.

Effective July 1, 2025, The City/District shall provide an annual uniform purchase and maintenance allowance of $900 for each Police Management Employee required to purchase and maintain a uniform. The City/District shall pay the uniform allowance in twenty-four (24) equal installments of thirty dollars and eight cents ($37.50) to eligible employees each payroll period.

4.2 Legal Defense Insurance - The City/District will provide annual legal defense coverage through the California Police Officers Association (CPOA) on a reimbursable basis. The cost of reimbursement for such coverage shall not exceed $250 per year.

4.3 Education Incentive Pay - Effective July 1, 2024, completion of the P.O.S.T.

Managerial Training curriculum or possession of a Master’s Degree shall qualify a Police Manager for a differential equivalent to seven percent (7%) of Police Sergeant base salary at top step. Pay shall commence upon approval of a request for incentive pay. Pay will not be retroactive to date of eligibility.

Section 5 - City Provided Vehicles and Vehicle Allowances

5.1 Employees in Executive Management classifications shall be provided with either a City vehicle or a vehicle allowance of $400 per month, as determined to be

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5 appropriate by the City/District Manager. Certain Employees in other Management classifications whose duties include response to emergencies outside the regular workday may also be assigned City vehicles or granted vehicle allowances at the discretion of the City/District Manager.

5.2 Employees using a City vehicle must sign a "Vehicle Use Declaration & Acknowledgement Form."
Section 6 - Sick Leave Payment

6.1 Employees who terminate their employment in good standing shall receive compensation for the prescribed value of unused sick leave at a rate of 25% of the prescribed value of unused sick leave upon termination.

6.2 Calculation of Unused Sick Leave Balance Values - The prescribed value of unused sick leave shall be calculated as follows:
a) Determine number of sick leave hours accrued upon separation. b) Calculate value of sick leave by multiplying the hours accrued at the Employee’s pay rate at separation by the percentage in section 8.1.

6.3 The rate of pay to be used for calculating the payment for sick leave shall be the rate of pay established in the City/District Personnel Rules.

6.4 When termination is caused by the death of the Employee, said pay for unused sick leave will be paid to the beneficiary the Employee has designated. In the event an Employee has not designated a beneficiary, the payment shall be made to the estate of the Employee.

Section 7 - Flexible Benefits Plan

7.1 Benefit eligible employees shall receive the city contribution toward their Flex Benefits when they have been in a paid status for each eligible paycheck on which the employee is paid for at least twenty (20) hours a week, or forty (40) hours, in the pay period. Employees who are paid less than the minimum number of hours in two consecutive eligible paychecks may continue their elected coverage limited to the city’s medical, dental, and vision plans for up to six (6) months or the period of time permitted by Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), whichever is greater, by personal remittance or other arrangement for payment of the full premiums of any insurance elected to be continued.

7.2 The City/District shall offer a Flexible Benefits Plan and make monthly contributions as an Employee benefits allowance for allocation to a health plan, dental plan, optional vision plan, health and/or dependent care flexible spending account, as follows:

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6 Employee and Family
Members enrolled in Medical
Plan Choice:

Monthly
Amount
Effective
1/1/2025
No Plan $1517
Employee Only $1845
Employee + One $2391
Employee + Two or more $2981
Effective January 1, of each year of the Compensation Benefits Plan, the Employer’s contribution toward the Flexible Benefit Plan will be increased by the percentage increase in the CalPERS Kaiser Basic Premium Region 1 Rate.

7.3 Employees who have any leftover flexible benefit allowance available after deducting all selected plan premium amounts will receive the funds as wages subject to applicable tax withholdings.

7.4 Flexible Benefit Plan participants shall assume the third-party administration costs of the plan. A plan participant is defined as any person for whom the thirdparty administrator charges a fee.

7.5 The City/District shall contribute the minimum amount required under the P.E.R.S. Health Care Plan (PEMCHA) for active and retired Employees' medical insurance premiums.

7.6 Employees who opt out of health plan coverage provided through the City/District must annually provide proof of group insurance coverage through either a spouse or state-registered domestic partner, parent or guardian in order to be eligible for the “no plan” contribution amount in Section 7.2 Section 8 - Long Term Disability

8.1 The City/District shall pay the full amount to provide Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance for Management Employees.

Section 9 - Life Insurance

9.1 The City/District shall contribute the full amount to provide a term life insurance policy equal to the Employee's annual salary with a minimum coverage of $50,000 and a maximum coverage of $150,000, plus the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance for each Employee.

Section 10 – VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association) Program

10.1 The purpose of the VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account) Trust is to provide Employees with the ability to plan for future as well as current health care expenses. Expenses such as long-term care, unreimbursed medical premiums, copayments and pharmacy charges are all eligible expenses under a VEBA Trust arrangement. Employees will realize a significant benefit since eligible contributions to a VEBA Trust are tax exempt and the reimbursed expenses from the VEBA Trust are also tax exempt.

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7 10.2 Eligibility Defined. Effective July 1, 2012, all eligible employees, who are members of the Management Group, may participate in the VEBA Trust. An eligible employee is an employee who is a member of the Management Group. Beginning July 1, 2012, all eligible employees had fifteen (15) days to “opt-in” or “opt-out” of the VEBA Trust. Elections to “opt-in” or “opt-out were irrevocable for the duration of the employee’s tenure within the Management Group. Participation is subject to and governed by all IRS requirements applicable to the VEBA Trust. Management Group Employees who elected to “opt-in” will make uniform monthly contributions and contributions upon separation as outlined below.

Employee Contributions. Participation in the VEBA Trust by an Employee who elects to “opt-in” requires a payroll deduction each pay period to fund the Employee’s account. The Management Group determined that contributions to the VEBA Trust are based on years of service in PERS or a reciprocal retirement plan and the contributions effective as of July 1, 2012, shall remain in effect for the duration of this Plan as follows:

Years of Service Contribution Amount Per Pay Period
0 to 5 $50.00
6 to 10 $100.00
11 to 15 $100.00
16 to 20 $150.00
21 to 25 $175.00
Over 25 years $225.00
Contributions made by an eligible Employee must be made through payroll deductions. Eligible Employees cannot make direct contributions to the VEBA Trust. Once separated from the City/District, the Employee can no longer make contributions to the VEBA Trust.

Leave Payout
Sick Leave – as of July 1, 2012, upon retirement/separation of employment, 100% of the Employee’s sick leave balance payout (25% of the total dollar value per Section 8 of the Plan) shall be contributed into the Employee’s VEBA account.

Safety Management Employees are entitled to convert their unused sick leave balance to service credit with P.E.R.S. at the time of retirement. After this election, 100% of the Employee’s available sick leave balance payout (25% of the remaining balance) will be contributed to their VEBA account.

Vacation Leave – as of July 1, 2012, upon retirement/separation of employment, the Management Group determined the following vacation leave payouts will be contributed to the Employee’s VEBA account:

Years of Service Contribution Amount
0 to 5 50%
6 to 10 75%

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8 11 to 15 75%
16 to 20 75%
21 to 25 100%
Over 25 years 100%
If an Employee elects to sell back any accrued vacation leave and/or contribute any accrued vacation leave to their 457 Plan account pursuant to Article III, Section

1.7, the VEBA vacation leave payout will be calculated by applying the contribution amount percentage shown in the table immediately above to the remaining balance of the Employee’s accrued vacation leave after the sell back and/or 457 Plan account contribution
Longevity Pay
100% of the longevity pay for those Public Safety Management Employees who participate in the VEBA Trust shall be contributed to their VEBA account.

Administrative Leave
100% of the balance shall be contributed into the Employee’s VEBA account.

New Employees or Newly Eligible Employees
Employees, whether new to the City/District or to the Management Group, who become eligible to participate in the VEBA Trust after July 1, 2012, will have fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of eligibility to elect whether they would like to “opt-in” or “opt-out” of the VEBA Trust. If a newly eligible Employee elects to “optin,” payroll deductions will begin in accordance with the Employee contribution amounts in this Plan. If a newly eligible Employee fails to make an election within fifteen (15) days from the date of plan eligibility, it will be deemed that the newly eligible Employee has elected to “opt-out.”
Participant Account
A separate account is maintained for each contributing eligible Employee which documents the Employee’s contributions and disbursements. Contributions to a VEBA Trust, as well as any disbursements to cover non-reimbursed post-tax medical care expenses, are both tax-free. Eligible benefits subject to reimbursement by the VEBA Trust shall be limited to long-term care expenses and non-reimbursed medical premiums, co-payments, prescribed drug expenses and other medical care costs as defined by internal Revenue Code Section 213.

An eligible Employee’s VEBA account is subject to a monthly administrative fee for expenses related to recordkeeping, claims processing and claims reimbursement.

The fee will be deducted from the eligible Employee’s individual account.

If the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concludes that the VEBA Trust does not qualify under the requirements of the Tax Code or no longer qualifies after initial qualification, the City/District shall meet with the Management Employees and discuss options to bring the VEBA Trust into compliance or to discontinue the VEBA Trust.

The Management Group may discuss with the City Manager and, if approved by a majority of the Management Group, implement a retirement health savings

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9 program. Participation in a retirement health savings program would be mandatory for all Management Group members with contributions determined by the Management Group per side letter in accordance with current law.

Section 11 - Deferred Compensation Plan

11.1 The City/District shall offer a voluntary deferred compensation plan available to all Management Employees in accordance with Internal Revenue Code section 457.

Information about the 457 Plan options is available on the City/District’s intranet.

The plan year for Employee contributions to the 457 Plan is the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. The maximum voluntary contribution to any Employee’s account shall be that amount established by law.

Section 12 – 401(a)(h) Plan

12.1 Effective July 1, 2002, the 401(a)(h) plan was discontinued and when it was discontinued, “side car” contributions could no longer be made to the 401(a)(h).

The “side car” program continued and “side car” sick leave reserve balances could only be used as sick leave. Effective July 1, 2013, any remaining “side car” sick leave reserve balances were paid out as specified in Section 8 to Employees with remaining balances. The City/District contributed the “side car” funds directly into the Employees’ VEBA account, and the “side car” program no longer exists.

12.2 All Management Employees may participate in a voluntary 401(a) plan. Only Miscellaneous (non-Public Safety) Management Employees who elect to participate and who contribute a minimum of 1% of salary shall receive a City/District contribution to their account of 4% of salary.

The maximum voluntary contribution to any Employee’s account shall be that amount established by law.

Section 13 - Pay for Temporary/Special Assignment

13.1 An Employee appointed to a higher paid classification on an acting basis shall be paid at the first step of the higher pay range or at the step which is not less than 5% more than their base rate of pay, provided the duration of the assignment is for five (5) days or more for purposes other than vacation relief and the duties of the higher paid class are performed.

13.2 An Employee who performs a substantial portion of specially assigned work that includes duties, including but not limited to, supervising staff, special projects, or other work which may be deemed to be working outside of one’s specified job classification, that is otherwise not considered to be working in a higher class as specified above, shall be eligible to receive up to a 10% differential above the employee’s base rate of pay, subject to the prior approval of the department head and the City/District Manager. The special assignment must be for a period of not less than two weeks.

Section 14 - Miscellaneous Pay and Allowances
The City/District will reimburse, upon presentation of the proper documentation as outlined below, up to $200 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30 of the following year)

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10 for the following items:

14.1 (a) Vision Care: appropriate receipts from a qualified optometrist and/or optician towards the cost of an Employee's eye examination, prescription eyeglasses, which may include sun/safety glasses, and/or contact lenses. To be eligible for the sun/safety eyewear benefit, employees must be employed in a classification where the primary duties are performed outdoors and using these items as protective eyewear for safety reasons to perform their job functions. (b) Corrective lens surgery (e.g., laser surgery) shall be reimbursable for a onetime reimbursement of $200. (c) Professional Development: appropriate receipts for professional development expenses which may include the following: the cost of certificate programs, seminars, workshops, conferences; professional, civic, or community organizations; management-related books, tapes, or training programs.

Reimbursement for such expenses must be approved in advance by the City/District Manager. These expenses must be career/job related and not provided through any other budgetary means such as the City-wide training fund or departmental travel/meeting funds.
(d) Fitness Club (Gym) Membership: appropriate receipts for fitness club (gym) membership expenses including membership fees and monthly dues, class fees or any other fees paid to the fitness club (gym) or any other provider.

Reimbursement of any fitness club (gym) expense under this section is subject to Federal, State and Medicare taxes in accordance with IRS regulations.

14.2 Employees who work in the classifications of Building/Fleet Maintenance Manager, Fleet Supervisor, Public Works Superintendent, Public Works Manager, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, and Parks Maintenance Manager shall be paid $300 effective July 1, 2025, and every other year thereafter, for the purchase of safetytoed footwear complying with the Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection and Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Foot Protection.

14.3 Employees who work in the classifications of Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Engineering Manager shall be paid $300 effective July 1, 2025, and every three years thereafter, for the purchase of safety-toed footwear complying with the Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection and Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Foot Protection.

14.4 Effective July 1, 2025, employees who work in the classifications of Building/Fleet Maintenance Manager, Fleet Supervisor, Public Works Superintendent, Public Works Manager, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, and Parks Maintenance Manager who possess and maintain a commercial class B or higher driver’s license shall be eligible for $200 a year certification pay for possessing such license. The city shall not be responsible for the payment of training, recertification, or medical examination to obtain, but will cover the cost of the medical examination to renew and maintain the license. However, an employee receiving this certification pay shall be subjected to the city’s commercial driver’s policy.

14.5 Effective July 1, 2025, employees who work in the classification of Parks Maintenance Supervisor and possess Certified Playground Safety Inspector

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11 (CPSI) certification and/or Pest Control Advisor license shall be eligible for a $300 year certification pay for possession of such certification or license.

14.6 Allowances provided in sections 14.1-14.5 are distributed as stated on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30 of the following year). The benefit shall be offered to new employees upon hire, and promotion if the employee has been promoted from a classification that was not provided the benefit. The employee will then receive the benefit as stated within the applicable section.

Section 15 – Longevity Recognition Plan

15.1 The City/District provided a Longevity Recognition Plan in recognition of an Employee’s length of service with the City/District and that the City/District does not otherwise provide retiree medical benefits prior to October 1, 2007.

15.2 Employees who retired from the City/District as defined by P.E.R.S., whether for a normal retirement or an industrial disability retirement prior to October 1, 2007, receive a monthly benefits payment as outlined in the table below starting at the beginning of the first calendar month following retirement:

Years of Service Upon Retirement Monthly Benefit
Day 1, Year 10 through Year 14 $125
Day 1, Year 15 through Year 19 $200
Day 1, Year 20 through Year 24 $275
Day 1, Year 25 and thereafter $350

15.3 The monthly benefit as described in Section 15.2 is payable to the Employee up until the Employee’s death. Benefits shall cease on the first day of the calendar month following the Employee’s death.

15.4 Prior to implementation of the Longevity Recognition Plan, the City/District determined a third-party administrator was not necessary to establish and administer the plan. If the City/District makes a determination to the contrary in the future, such decision will be discussed with Employees prior to implementation. If a third-party administrator is used, any recurring administrative fees associated with administering the plan shall be paid by the participating employees. The City/District shall also strive to implement the Longevity Recognition Plan in accordance with Internal Revenue Code statutes and in a manner that minimizes the tax liability of the Employee to the extent possible.

15.5 Effective October 1, 2007, upon implementation of the enhanced 2.7% @ 55 retirement formula for Miscellaneous Management Employees per Section 2.1, the Longevity Recognition Plan no longer applied to the Miscellaneous Management Employees except for Employees who retired prior to October 1, 2007. Future retirees forfeited any previously agreed to benefit under this provision which terminated one day prior to the implementation of the enhanced retirement formula.

15.6 On January 1, 2002, the City/District implemented a Longevity Recognition Plan for the Police Safety Managers. This plan was implemented in recognition of an

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12 employee’s length of service with the City/District and that the City/District does not otherwise provide retiree medical benefits. Effective January 1, 2012, this plan was eliminated for all newly hired Police Safety Managers. a. Police Safety Managers hired on or before December 31, 2011, who file for a P.E.R.S. retirement while employed with the City/District, whether for a normal retirement or an industrial disability retirement, shall receive a monthly benefit payment starting at the beginning of the first calendar month following retirement to be contributed, in whole or in part, at the discretion of the Employee, into the Employee’s VEBA account. The amount of entire benefit is dependent upon the Employee’s length of service, as follows:

Years of Service Upon Retirement % of
Maximum
Benefit
Monthly
Benefit
Amount
Day 1, Year 10 through Year 14 40% $140
Day 1, Year 15 through Year 19 60% $210
Day 1, Year 20 through Year 24 80% $275
Day 1, Year 25 and thereafter 100% $345
b. Police Safety Managers hired on or before December 31, 2011, before separation of employment, must opt for one of the following options for the proportion of their longevity pay to be contributed to the VEBA account:
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
If the Employee fails to make an election before the Employee’s last day of employment, the entire amount of the longevity pay will be contributed into the VEBA.
c. The monthly benefit as described in Section 15.6(a) is payable to the Police Safety Manager up until the Employee’s death. Benefits shall cease on the first day of the calendar month following the Employee’s death. d. Police Safety Managers hired on or after January 1, 2012, will not be eligible for the Longevity Recognition Plan.

ARTICLE II

HOLIDAYS
Section 1 - Official City/District Holidays

1.1 The following holidays are observed by the City/District:

New Year's Day, January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15th or its legal substitute (third Monday in January)
President’s Day, February 22nd or its legal substitute (third Monday in February) Memorial Day, May 31st or its legal substitute (last Monday in May) Juneteenth, June 19th

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13 Independence Day, July 4th
Labor Day, first Monday in September
Veteran's Day, November 11th
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving, fourth Friday in November
Christmas Eve, December 24th
Christmas Day, December 25th
New Years’ Eve, December 31st
When any day recognized as a holiday fall on a Sunday, the holiday shall be observed on the following Monday. When any day recognized as a holiday fall on a Saturday, the holiday shall be observed on the preceding Friday.

With regards to the holidays on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Years’ Eve (December 31) should either date fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the preceding Friday shall be observed. In the case where Christmas Day and/or New Years’ Day are observed on Friday, the corresponding Eve holiday shall be observed on Thursday.

For purposes of determining eligibility for premium pay for work on a holiday, the authorized holiday shall be defined as the day observed by the City/District as an official holiday in accordance with Article II Section 1.1, or as the actual date of the holiday, but not both.

Work on a Holiday – A non-FLSA exempt Employee who is required to work on an authorized holiday shall be compensated at their regular rate of one and one-half times the hours worked for the holiday.

Section 2 – Holiday In-Lieu Pay

2.1 Effective June 1, 2025, Police Lieutenants and Captains shall receive holiday inlieu pay in the amount of 5.85% of their base rate of pay in-lieu of thirteen (13) City/District recognized holidays. Police Lieutenants and Captains wishing to take a holiday off will need to use other available leave accruals.

ARTICLE III

VACATION AND OTHER LEAVES

1.1 Leave under this article, which are accrual base, shall be provided to employees who have been in a paid status for each eligible paycheck on which the employee is paid for at least twenty (20) hours a week, or forty (40) hours, in the pay period.

1.2 Section 1 - Vacation Accrual & Use Vacation Accrual for Executive Management shall be as follows:

Years of Service Hours per Pay
Period
Maximum Hours Days per Year
1 through 5 5.00 360 15 working days
Day 1, Year 6 5.33 384 16 working days
Day 1, Year 7 5.67 408 17 working days
Day 1, Year 8 6.00 432 18 working days

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14 Day 1, Year 9 6.33 456 19 working days
Day 1, Year 10 6.67 480 20 working days
Day 1, Year 11 to 15 7.00 504 21 working days
Day 1, Year 16 and
thereafter

7.67 552 23 working days
Vacation Accrual for Other Management Employees
Years of Service Hours per Pay
Period
Maximum Hours Days per Year
1 through 3 3.67 264 11 working days
Day 1, Year 4 4.00 288 12 working days
Day 1, Year 5 5.00 360 15 working days
Day 1, Year 6 5.33 384 16 working days
Day 1, Year 7 5.67 408 17 working days
Day 1, Year 8 6.00 432 18 working days
Day 1, Year 9 6.33 456 19 working days
Day 1, Year 10 6.67 480 20 working days
Day 1, Year 11 to
15 7.00 504 21 working days
Day 1, Year 16
and thereafter

7.67 552 23 working days

1.3 Employees shall accrue vacation leave only as it is earned. New Employees shall not be eligible to take any vacation leave until after completion of their initial six months of employment.

1.4 The City/District Manager may grant a new Management Employee a starting accrual rate that recognizes that individual’s professional service prior to becoming a Foster City Manager. This does not apply to promotional Employees.

1.5 Employees shall not accumulate more than the equivalent of three annual vacation accruals. An Employee who accumulates vacation in excess of three annual vacation accruals shall not accrue additional hours until the balance is below the maximum amount pursuant to this section. Employees may cash out up to a maximum of one hundred sixty (160) hours of accrued vacation leave once per calendar year in December. An Employee is eligible for this cash out option only if he/she has used at least forty-eight (48) hours of vacation leave in the previous twelve (12) month period, retains a minimum accrued vacation leave balance of eighty (80) hours after the requested cash out, and filed a vacation cash out request form with Human Resources no later than December 20th of the prior year.

Payroll records will be used to determine whether or not an Employee has taken the required forty-eight (48) hours of vacation leave. If an Employee has used twenty-four (24) hours of vacation leave in the previous six (6) month period, the Employee is eligible to cash out up to eighty (80) hours of accrued vacation leave once per calendar year in December. An employee is eligible for this cash out option only if he/she retains a minimum accrued vacation leave balance of eighty (80) hours after the requested cash out and filed a vacation cash out request form with Human Resources no later than December 20th of the prior year. Payroll

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15 records will be used to determine whether or not an Employee has taken the required twenty-four (24) hours of vacation leave.

1.6 Vacation use may be deferred by the written approval of the City/District Manager when in the best interests of City/District government and the Employee.

1.7 It is the responsibility of the Employee to review the vacation accrual balance printed on their paycheck stub to ensure that he/she uses their vacation within three accrual years unless deferment is requested and obtained from the City/District Manager as provided.

1.8 Employees may use accrued vacation in one (1) hour increments, subject to Department Head or designee (or City/District Manager in the case of Department Heads) approval.

1.9 Additional guidelines that clarify the use and administration of this provision may be found in the City/District Personnel Rules.

1.10 At least thirty (30) days prior to separation, Management Employees may elect to (a) sell back up to a maximum of 200 hours of accrued vacation leave or (b) contribute up to a maximum of 200 hours of accrued vacation leave to their 457 Plan account within applicable IRS limits. A total of 200 hours of accrued vacation leave is available for sell back, 457 Plan contribution or a combination thereof. The number of hours to be sold or contributed must be accrued at the time of sell back or contribution, and if the Employee elects to sell back any accrued vacation leave hours, the Employee shall receive a check for the hours sold prior to separation of employment. If an Employee elects vacation sell back and/or 457 Plan contribution and participates in VEBA, the VEBA contribution vacation leave payout in Article I, Section 12.2 will be calculated by applying the contribution amount percentage in the vacation leave table in Article I, Section 12.2 to the remaining balance of the Employee’s accrued vacation leave after the sell back or 457 Plan contribution.

Section 2 - Administrative Leave

2.1 FLSA exempt employees shall be credited with eighty (80) hours of administrative leave annually. FLSA non-exempt employees shall be credited with thirty-six (36) hours of administrative leave annually. Administrative leave will be credited on December 1 and shall not be carried over past November 30 of the following year.

FLSA exempt employees may receive pay in lieu of time off for up to eighty (80) hours of unused administrative leave as of November 30, to be paid in December.

FLSA non-exempt employees may receive pay in lieu of time off for up to thirty-six (36) hours of unused administrative leave as of November 30, to be paid in December.

2.2 Upon appointment, new Employees shall receive administrative leave on a prorated basis at the rate of 6.66 hours per month for exempt employees and 3 hours per month for non-exempt employees for the remaining months of the year.

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16 Department Head or designee for all other Management Employees.

Section 3 – Recognition Leaves
Performance Recognition Leave

3.1 Employees are eligible to receive a maximum of five (5) days of paid leave per fiscal year in recognition of exemplary performance.

3.2 Leave may be granted in any increment between one (1) day and five (5) days to individuals or to work teams for such reasons as a single outstanding achievement, consistently above standard job performance, or other extraordinary efforts on behalf of the City/District, as recommended by the Department Head and approved by the City/District Manager.

3.3 This leave must be taken as paid time off in the fiscal year in which it is granted.

This leave has no cash value and is not compensable upon termination of employment with the City/District.

Service Recognition Leave

3.4 In recognition of years of service, Employees who subsequently complete 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service with the City/District shall receive 40 hours of paid leave on their 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th anniversary of employment with the City/District on their anniversary date.

3.5 This leave must be taken as paid time off within one year of the date it is granted.

This leave has no cash value and is not compensable upon termination of employment with the City/District.

Section 4 - Funeral/Bereavement Leave

4.1 Regular and probationary Employees shall be entitled to up to five (5) working days of funeral/bereavement leave for each occurrence of death of an immediate family member. Up to three (3) working days shall be paid by the City. If requested, up to two (2) additional working days shall be unpaid or, at the option of the employee, paid from the employee’s accrued leave banks (sick, vacation, administrative, and compensatory). Request for any additional time must be approved by the Administrative Services Director or their designee. Immediate family shall mean spouse, state-registered domestic partner, child, foster child who resided with the employee at the time of their death, stepchild, mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother, stepbrother, sister, stepsister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandmother, grandfather, spouse’s grandmother, spouse’s grandfather, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, or grandchildren. Other relatives and significant persons may be included with the approval of the Administrative Services Director or designee.

Bereavement leave does not need to be taken consecutively and must be completed within three (3) months of the day of death of the family member.

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17 Section 5 - Sick Leave Accrual & Use

5.1 Management Group Employees shall accrue sick leave at a rate of five and two thirds (5.666) hours per calendar month for each month that the Employee has worked regularly scheduled hours. There shall be no maximum accumulation of sick leave.

5.2 Effective July 1, 2025, Management Group Employees shall accrue sick leave at a rate of eight and two thirds (8.666) hours per calendar month for each month that the Employee meets eligibility for such leave as defined in section 1.1 above. There shall be no maximum accumulation of sick leave.

5.3 Employees may utilize unused sick leave to care for members of the immediate family and/or household members who have suffered an illness or injury in accordance with State law.

Family sick leave may be taken and if taken, shall be charged to sick leave or, with the concurrence of the Department Head, to vacation or administrative leave where the presence of the employee elsewhere is essential because of illness, or disability of immediate members of their family. Immediate family member means parent, child, spouse, registered domestic partner, parent-in-law, sibling, grandparent or grandchild. No more than half of the Employee’s annual accrual may be granted for family sick leave in any one calendar year. Any additional absences due to family illness or for other family members shall be charged to discretionary leave balances (e.g., vacation, compensatory time off, etc.).

5.4 Employees may be entitled to request additional leave pursuant to Federal and State Family Leave laws.

5.5 The patterns of use, frequency of occurrence, total hours used, and hours available compared to hours accrued for each Employee will be periodically reviewed by the Department Head. Department standards will be communicated and applied to evaluate the individual use of this benefit. An improvement plan may be developed and implemented by the Department Head, considering factors such as Employee circumstances, the operational impact of unscheduled absences, the obligation to provide consistency within the department, and the responsibility of managers to set a good example for other employees of the City/District.

5.6 Employees covered by this Plan are eligible to participate in a catastrophic leave donation program in accordance with the City/District’s Catastrophic Leave Donation Policy.

Section 6 - Industrial Disability Leave

6.1 The City/District will provide full pay for the initial three (3) months to non-Public Safety Employees who suffer industrial disabilities and are on authorized disability leave. During this period, the Employee will accrue benefits and the City/District will continue to contribute to benefits as usual. The Employee shall pay their usual portion of the benefits. Worker's Compensation benefits will be integrated and checks endorsed to the City/District by the Employee. No use of sick leave will be required during the first three (3) months.

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18 6.2 After the first three (3) months of Industrial Disability Leave, until the Employee is determined to be able to return to work or permanent and stationary and unable to return to work, the Employee may integrate Worker's Compensation benefits with unused sick leave to assure no loss of compensation. The continuing eligibility for employee benefits will be determined in accordance with insurance contracts, State and Federal law, and City/District policy after the first three (3) months.

Section 7 - Educational Release Time

7.1 Employees shall be permitted to take job-related educational classes during onduty hours within reasonable limits, with the approval of the Department Head and the City/District Manager, or their designee, while considering employee performance and operational needs.

EFFECTIVE DATE
This Plan shall take effect on May 1, 2025, and will remain in effect until further revised or replaced by action of the City Council.

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Pay Plan for FY 2025-2026
Effective May 1, 2025, hourly wages for exempt classes represented by the Management Group shall be listed below:

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DATE: December 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director
Leslie Carmichael, Consultant Planner
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUBJECT: HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION - SINGLE FAMILY AND

TWO-FAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND STREAMLINE 100% AFFORDABLE

HOUSING

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and take the following actions:

1. Introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance (Attachment 1) amending Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 17.15 “SingleFamily and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards” and finding the amendments within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Element Update (SCH Number 2022010509) – RZ2024-0005

2. Introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance (Attachment 2) amending Title 17 “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by repealing and replacing chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses” and 17.54 “Yards”, and amending Chapters 17.04 “Definitions”, 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”, 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”, 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”, and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential Mixed Use Objective Design and Development Standards”, and finding the amendments are within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Element Update (SCH Number 2022010509)

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3. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 3) rescinding “Architectural and Solar Guidelines” and various city-wide policies, including Policy No. 2001-113 - Awnings; Policy No. 2-2000 Reroofing Policy; Policy No. 03-001 - Copper Gutters, Downspouts And Flashing Policy; Policy No. 18-10 Window Replacement Policy; Policy No. 01-02 - Bay/Bow/Garden And Greenhouse Window Policy; Policy No. 1-2000 - Solar Impacts; and Policy No. 2-2000 – Exterior Color Change Policy.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Housing Element is an integral part of the Foster City General Plan, which identifies the City’s housing needs, states the City's goals and objectives regarding housing production, rehabilitation, preservation, and conservation to meet those needs, and defines the policies and programs necessary to achieve them. The two (2) Housing Element Programs relevant to this staff report include:

1. H-B-4-a Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines for Single Family Homes Update the Architectural and Solar Guidelines to implement the City’s Architectural Review requirements contained in Chapter 17.58 of the Foster City Municipal Code to ensure that development preserves the architectural character and scale of the neighborhoods and community and is well designed.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines by December 2025

2. H-D-6-a Minimize Governmental Constraints.

The City will review the entire development process and remove any governmental and regulatory constraints to the production of affordable housing, including streamlining the preliminary review process and to allow more types of projects to be approved at the staff level. The City will: 1) engage with affordable housing developers to identify governmental constraints, 2) continue to evaluate and improve the streamlined processing system to facilitate residential development, and 3) streamline 100% affordable housing with a priority staff-level planning entitlement process.

Responsible Agencies: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Planning Commission, City Council
Timeframe: Engage with affordable housing developers by December 2024, amend zoning code to streamline processing system by December 2025; repeat in 2028 Government Code Section 65400 requires each jurisdiction to prepare an annual progress report (APR) on the jurisdiction’s status and progress in implementing its housing element.

Each jurisdiction’s APR must be submitted to California Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) (formerly Office of Planning and Research or OPR) by April 1 of each year (covering the previous calendar year). HCD also created the Housing Accountability Unit to enforce Housing Elements and ensure that jurisdictions follow through with their housing element commitments by implementing their goals, policies, and programs.

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For the implementation of the two (2) said programs, staff has prepared attached Ordinances, which includes adding a new draft Chapter 17.15 and amending Chapters

17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control And Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design And Development Standards” and repealing and replacing Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses”, and 17.54 “Yards” in Title 17, Zoning of FCMC. These were presented to the Planning Commission at a public hearing on November 20, 2025.

Prior to taking action at the November 20, 2025, meeting, the Planning Commission approved staff recommendation to revise references to C-U zoning district in the proposed Section 17.58.020(B)(3) to C-O, C-A, and to preserve Policy No. 1-2000 (Evaluating Room Additions for Waterfront Properties) and Policy No. 03-002 (Security Gates) until the design standards for waterfront properties and fences are considered in 2026. With those revisions, the Foster City Planning Commission voted 5-0-0-0 to approve and recommend the foregoing ordinances and the resolution to the City Council (see Attachment 4 for Planning Commission meeting minutes and 5 for Resolutions).

NOTICING/PUBLIC OUTREACH
• Ad in the Foster City Islander – December 03, 2025
• Foster City website at www.fostercity.org – December 03, 2025 • Posted on the City’s official posting locations – December 03, 2025 • Planning Listserv Email – December 03, 2025
• Housing Element Update Listserv Email – December 03, 2025 • HOAs Listserv Email and Regular Mail – December 03, 2025 • Affordable Housing Listserv Email – December 03, 2025

BACKGROUND

1. Housing Element program, H-B-4-a Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines for Single Family Homes
When reviewing applications for property improvements to single-family or two-family homes, staff rely on development standards, design guidelines, and policies outlined in various chapters of Foster City Municipal Code (FCMC) Title 17 Zoning, Architectural and Solar Guidelines (design guidelines), numerous city-wide policies, as well as Homeowners Association (HOAs) prototypes.

City’s existing design guidelines and policies aim for overall compatibility and a preferred aesthetic but involve subjective interpretations despite containing some objective standards. Additionally, the design guidelines and policies are intended to be considered “guidelines,” not performance standards or “rules.” As such, they depend on decision6.1

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makers' subjective judgments, which can lead to lengthy review periods and, occasionally, additional conditions of approval that may increase project costs.

The work on “objective design and development standards” for single-family and twofamily homes began in 2024, with a community survey and review of FCMC Chapters, design guidelines, city-wide policies, and design review process, with a focus on understanding community needs and translating them into clearly defined, objective development and design standards.

Design Guidelines Versus Design Standards
Objective design standards are defined under State law as “standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal” (California Government Code, Section 65913.4).

Why adopt objective design standards for single-family homes? Objective standards offer residents, property owners, and developers clear development and design standards for design, articulation, and massing expected within City neighborhoods. The standards convey clear expectations to homeowners/applicants, removing obstacles to residential permitting by shortening application timelines and clearly outlining requirements from the outset of the design phase.

Table 1: Typical Characteristics of Design Guidelines Versus Design Standards Table 2: Examples of Subjective Guidelines and Objective Standards

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To engage and solicit feedback from the community and Planning Commission in preparation of the draft Ordinances, there have been five (5) Planning Commission study sessions, one (1) Planning Commission Public Hearing, and several community outreach events as outlined below.

Table 3: Community Engagement
Type Location Objective of the EngagementDate
Land Use Subcommittee
Public MeetingCity Hall Discuss Housing Element
programs implementation
May 9, 2024 (Link)
Engagement Events
Community
Survey
Online
and inperson
Priorities of the community May 22 – September 2024
Pop-up EventStarbucks,
Foster
Square
Fill the community survey June 20, 2024
Pop-up EventOff the
Grid
Fill the community survey July 10, 2024
Pop-up EventFarmers
Market
Inform the public regarding
the initiative
June 14, 2025
Pop-up EventOff the
Grid
Inform the public regarding
the initiative
June 25, 2025

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Pop-up Event Off the
Grid
Inform the public regarding
upcoming webinars and open
house for draft regulations.

October 1, 2025
Webinar Zoom Review of draft regulations October 3, 2025 Webinar Zoom Review of draft regulations October 7, 2025 Pop-up Event Off the
Grid
Inform the public regarding
upcoming webinars and open
house for draft regulations.

October 8, 2025
Open House Council
Chambers
Review of draft regulations October 13, 2025
Open HouseCouncil
Chambers
Review of draft regulations October 21, 2025
Planning Commission
Study Session Council
Chambers
Review existing standards
and policies, and the results
of the community survey.

July 18, 2024 (Link)
Study Session Council
Chambers
Review of part 1 of draft
regulations, including
building design, site design
and accessory structures.

April 17, 2025 (Link)
Study Session Council
Chambers
Review of part 2 of draft
regulations for yards,
attached accessory
structures, wind screens,
landscaping and lighting,
fences, and Eichler homes.

June 5, 2025 (Link)
Study Session Council
Chambers
Discussion on architectural
review process and review of
draft regulations for singlefamily and two-family
objective design and
development
standards.

September 18, 2025 (Link)
Study Session Council
Chambers
Review of draft Ordinances
post community input and
peer review
November 6, 2025 (Link)
Public Hearing Council
Chambers
Review of final draft
Ordinances and adoption of
recommendations to City
Council
November 20, 2025
(Link)
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Chapters of Title, 17, Zoning, of FCMC, including Chapters 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control And Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential MixedUse Objective Design And Development Standards.” Subsequently, staff initiated a peer review of the draft Ordinances, focusing on the new Chapter 17.15, to ensure that the regulations are technically sound and consistent with best practices. The peer review was conducted by two Planning consulting firms - MGroup and Good City Company. Applicable comments from the peer reviews were then incorporated into the final draft Ordinances before their presentation to the Planning Commission at a public hearing on November 20, 2025.

2. Housing Element program, H-D-6-a Minimize Governmental Constraints.

The Housing Element program, H-D-6-a, requires the City to review the entire development process and remove any governmental and regulatory constraints to the production of affordable housing. Additionally, the program requires the City to streamline 100% affordable housing with a priority staff-level planning entitlement process.

Since the adoption of the Housing Element 2023-31, the City has undertaken many initiatives to remove constraints to the production of affordable housing, including the adoption of “Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design and Development Standards.”
Staff reviewed the various State laws pertaining to the streamlined ministerial process for affordable housing projects and major bills that identify a streamlined ministerial approval process for affordable housing projects, including 100% affordable housing (see Table 3).

Table 4: State Laws for Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process State Law Provision for Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process Senate Bill (SB) 4
(Amended by AB
130)
Provides a ministerial approval process for 100% affordable (see Note 1) projects located on land that was owned by an independent institution of higher education or religious institution on or before January 1, 2024. SB 4 expires on January 1, 2036.

Assembly Bill
(AB) 2162
AB-2162 amends Government Code Section 65583 and adds Code Section 65650 to require local entities to streamline the approval of housing development projects1 containing a minimum amount of Supportive Housing by providing a ministerial approval process, removing the requirement for CEQA analysis. 100% affordable housing projects with at least 25% (or 12 units, whichever is greater) set aside for supportive housing.

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SB 35 extended
by SB 423
Provides a streamlined and ministerial review path for projects in jurisdictions that are not meeting State housing goals (Regional Housing Need Allocation, or RHNA) at both lower-income and market-rate income levels.

A minimum of 50% of the total residential units will be dedicated to low-income households making at or below 80% of the area median income (prior to calculating density bonus).

AB 2011 A streamlined ministerial approval process for eligible residential developments in certain commercial zones. The bill creates separate site eligibility requirements, affordability requirements, and development standards for two types of housing developments — 100% Affordable Housing and Mixed-Income Housing (see Note 2).

AB 1490 Creates a ministerial, streamlined approval process for the adaptive reuse of buildings into 100 percent affordable housing. It defines “adaptive reuse” to mean the retrofitting and repurposing of an existing building to create new residential units.

SB 684/SB 1123 SB 684 simplifies the approval process for small lot subdivisions and housing developments by requiring local agencies to consider parcel maps or tentative and final maps ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing. It applies to projects with 10 or fewer parcels and housing developments with 10 or fewer residential units on urban infill sites under 5 acres, aiming to expedite the process and promote homeownership opportunities.

SB 1123 expands on SB 684 by allowing the streamlined approval process for small lot subdivisions to apply to vacant lots in single-family zones.

Note 1: See Government Code section 65913.16(c)(9): One hundred percent of the development project’s total units, exclusive of a manager’s unit or units, are for lower income households, as defined by Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, except that up to 20 percent of the total units in the development may be for moderate-income households, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, and 5 percent of the units may be for staff of the independent institution of higher education or religious institution that owns the land. Units in the development shall be offered at affordable housing cost, as defined in Section 50052.5 of the Health and Safety Code, or at affordable rent, as set in an amount consistent with the rent limits established by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. The rent or sales price for a moderate-income unit shall be affordable and shall not exceed 30 percent of income for a moderate-income household or homebuyer for a unit of similar size and bedroom count in the same ZIP Code in the city, county, or city and county in which the housing development is located.

Note 2: Government Code section 65583(g)(4) specifies that “housing development project,” for purposes of section 65583, means a project to construct residential units for which the project developer provides sufficient legal commitments to the appropriate local agency to ensure the continued availability and use of at least 49 percent of the housing units for very low, low-, and moderate-income households with an affordable housing cost or affordable rent, as defined in Section 50052.5 or 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, respectively, for the period required by the applicable financing.

Currently, there are standard application forms pertaining to these state laws on the City’s website, including SB 4, SB 423, and SB 330.

To further implement the Housing Element program H-D-6-a, staff reviewed FCMC Chapter 17.58, Architectural Control and Supervision, which includes procedures and criteria for reviewing proposed structures, buildings, and improvements in all zoning districts, including residential districts.

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reviewed by the Planning Commission. Additionally, specific language for 100% affordable housing projects is also included.

ANALYSIS
To implement the Housing Element programs, H-B-4-a and H-D-6-a, staff has prepared the following:

1. An Ordinance (Attachment 1) adding a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards.

2. An Ordinance (Attachment 2) repealing and replacing Chapters 17.50, Accessory Buildings and Uses, and 17.54 Yards; and amending Chapters 17.04 Definitions; 17.12 R-1 Single-Family Residence District; 17.14 R-2 Two-Family Residence District; Chapter 17.58 Architectural Control and Supervision, and 17.96 Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design and Development Standards.

3. A Resolution (Attachment 3) rescinding “Architectural and Solar Guidelines” and citywide policies, including Policy No. 2001-113 - Awnings; Policy No. 2- 2000 Reroofing Policy; Policy No. 03-001 - Copper Gutters, Downspouts And Flashing Policy; Policy No. 18-10 Window Replacement Policy; Policy No. 01-02 - Bay/Bow/Garden And Greenhouse Window Policy; Policy No. 1-2000 - Solar Impacts; and Policy No. 2-2000 – Exterior Color Change Policy.

These two (2) ordinances and one (1) resolution are discussed in more detail below.

1. An ordinance adding a NEW Chapter 17.15 “Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards” (Attachment #1, Exhibit A) As the title suggests, this draft Chapter includes objective design and development standards for reviewing the components of single-family and two-family homes, including site design, building design, and accessory structures.

The draft Chapter includes five (5) main sections:
• 17.15.010 Intent and purpose
• 17.15.020 Applicability
The section discusses the application of regulations to residential projects, including new, replaced, or modified buildings and/or structures, as well as other property improvements, in the R-1 Single-Family Residence District, R-1/PD Single-Family Residence District/Planned Development, R-2 Two-Family Residence District, and R-2/PD Two-Family Residence District/Planned Development.
• 17.15.030 Process

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The section states that the regulations shall be applied as part of the review process for applications. Additionally, to provide flexibility, the project applicant may request an exception(s) to any regulations of the Chapter. • 17.15.040 Design Standards
This is the main section of the Chapter that includes regulations for site and building design. The site design section includes standards for entry location and street orientation, curb cuts and driveways, landscaping and lighting, and mechanical equipment/utilities. The building design section includes standards for building articulation, roofs, garages, primary entry, balconies, and windows. • 17.15.050 Supplemental Design and Development Standards This section includes standards for accessory structures, awnings, decks and patios, windscreens, and yards.

See Attachment #1 for details.

2. An Ordinance for amendments to Title 17, Zoning, including repealing and replacing Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses” and 17.54 “Yards”; and amending Chapters 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design and Development Standards.” (Attachment #2, Exhibits A through F)
a. Repealing Chapters 17.50 Accessory Buildings and Uses and 17.54 Yards (Attachment #2, Exhibit A)
As part of this effort, staff reviewed existing FCMC Chapters pertaining to the review of single-family and two-family homes. Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses”, and 17.54 “Yards”, have been folded into the new Chapter 17.15 and are proposed to be repealed as stand-alone chapters in their entirety and replaced with the term “Reserved”, so that the Chapter numbers remain for future use. b. Amendments to Chapter 17.04 Definitions (Attachment #2, Exhibit B) Chapter 17.04 includes definitions for terms used in Title 17. As part of this process, certain definitions are proposed to be rescinded, and new definitions are added as follows:
• Rescinded and Replaced: Accessory Building; Façade; Garage; Lot; Lot Line. • New definitions: Access; Applicant; Architectural Feature; Awning; Balcony; Juliette Balcony; Main Building; Building Frontage; Construction; Courtyard; Deck; Driveway; Enclosed; Street Frontage; Light Fixture; Corner Lot; Flag Lot; Interior Lot; Lot Coverage; Lot Line Types; Modification; Primary Entry; Setback; Structure; Accessory Structure; Main Structure; Temporary Structure; Tandem parking; and Required Yard.

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c. Amendments to Chapter 17.12 R-1 Single-Family Residence District (Attachment #2, Exhibit C)
This Chapter includes specific regulations for the R-1 district, including permitted and conditional uses; area, bulk, and height regulations; and parking. The following are the proposed amendments to this Chapter:
• Amended Section 17.12.040, including a reference to the new Chapter 17.15, and added subsections B and C. Subsection B includes setback requirements related to primary entry on the side of the main building, and Subsection C includes exceptions to setback requirements for previously developed lots. Additional amendments include a requirement for a 10-foot street-side setback in Table A. • A new Section 17.12.060 noting that all new residential projects, modifications, or improvements to buildings and/or structures shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 17.15.
d. Amendments to Chapter 17.14, R-2 Two-Family Residence District (Attachment #2, Exhibit D)
This Chapter includes specific regulations for the R-2 district, including permitted and conditional uses; area, bulk, and height regulations; and parking. • The proposed amendments are similar to those proposed for Chapter 17.12, as discussed above.
e. Amendments to Chapter 17.58 Architectural Control and Supervision (Attachment #2, Exhibit E)
This Chapter includes procedures and criteria for reviewing proposed structures, buildings, and improvements in all zoning districts.

Amendments to the Chapter are as follows:
• Section 17.58.020 amended to provide information regarding the improvements that are subject to architectural review and the improvements exempt from architectural review. It shall be noted that many provisions have been kept from the current Ordinance.
• Section 17.58.030 amended to refer to Section 17.58.020. • Section 17.58.040 amended to streamline the process, including subsections for the following:
• Application: A list of application materials
• Review for Completeness and Compliance with Standards • Reviewing Authority, whether it is the Planning Commission or the administrative architectural review. This section also includes language pertaining to “One

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Hundred Percent Affordable Housing Project.”
• Notice of Decision
• Decision Not Effective Until Permittee Acknowledges Acceptance of Any Conditions.
• Appeals: Added reference to provisions of Appeals in Section 17.06.140 • Expirations, Extensions, and Revocations: Added reference to provisions of Chapter 17.06.
f. Amendments to Chapter 17.96 Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design and Development Standards (Attachment #2, Exhibit F) This Chapter includes objective design and development standards for multi-family residential projects, including the R-2 district. However, after going through the process, staff’s recommendation is to exclude R-2 and R-2/PD from Chapter 17.96.

It shall be noted that the R-2 zoning district allows single-family homes and twofamily residences or duplex structures. Thus, the regulations of the new Chapter

17.15 would be more appropriate.

The proposed amendments include:
• Section 17.96.020 amended to exclude R-2 and R-2/PD zoning district. • Section 17.96.030 amended to clarify that exception requests for design standards are reviewed by the Planning Commission.

3. Rescinding certain city-wide policies (Attachment #3) As part of this effort, staff reviewed existing policies and guidelines for the review of single-family and two-family homes, and some of their provisions have been incorporated into the new Chapter 17.15 as objective standards. Thus, staff recommend rescinding the design guidelines and a few city-wide policies.

Table 5 below lists the guidelines and policies being rescinded to streamline the review process.

Architectural and Solar Guidelines
(adopted 1989, last amended 1997 and reformatted 2001)
Rescind
Policy No. 2001-113 - Awnings
(adopted 1996, last amended 2001)
Rescind
Policy No. 2-2000 Reroofing Policy
(adopted 2000, last amended 2023)
Rescind
Policy No. 03-001 - Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy (adopted 2003)
Rescind
Policy No. 18-10 Window Replacement Policy Rescind

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(last amended 2010)
Policy No. 01-02 - Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy (adopted 2002)
Rescind
Policy No. 1-2000 - Solar Impacts
(adopted 2000)
Rescind
Policy No. 2-2000 – Exterior Color Change Policy
(adopted 2000)
Rescind
Tabled Items for 2026
There are a few components pertaining to single-family and two-family homes that staff have tabled for 2026, as there was not enough time to conduct targeted outreach and draft regulations. These components are as follows:

1. Eichler Homes

2. Waterfront properties

3. HOA prototypes.

Staff will begin working on these regulations at the beginning of next year. This will provide staff with time to conduct outreach to the property owners in these unique categories before formulating regulations. Meanwhile, the properties in these categories will continue to be reviewed against applicable new and existing standards and policies that have not been changed or rescinded.

California Environmental Quality Act
This action is within the scope of the environmental impact report prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Element Update (SCH 2022020509) and no further environmental review is necessary.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City related to adopting these regulations.

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

Attachment 1 – Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 17.15
Exhibit A - Draft New Chapter 17.15
Attachment 2 – Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapters 17.50 and 17.54 and

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amending Chapters 17.04, 17.12, 17.14, 17.58, and 17.96 Exhibits A-F Other Chapters
Attachment 3 – Resolution rescinding various policies
Attachment 4 – Planning Commission minutes of November 20, 2025 Attachment 5 – Planning Commission Resolutions

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ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AMENDING TITLE 17, “ZONING” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 17.15 “SINGLEFAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS” AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE FOSTER CITY HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (SCH NUMBER 2022010509) – RZ2024- 0005

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is an integral part of the Foster City General Plan that identifies the community’s housing needs, states the community’s goals and objectives regarding housing production, rehabilitation, preservation, and conservation to meet those needs, and defines the policies and programs; and WHEREAS, Chapter 8, Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs of the Housing Element, forms the housing policy roadmap for the city and describes the implementation measures that the City needs to undertake in the planning period 2023-31; and WHEREAS, these goals, policies, and programs aim to provide additional housing in a way that is balanced with the community’s desires to retain the aspects of Foster City that make it a great place to live, work, and play; and WHEREAS, the Housing Element Programs include the City’s commitment to timeframes for implementation and the Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), due by April 1 of each year, reports on progress in implementation of these Programs; and WHEREAS, amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code to establish single- and two-family objective design standards and provide a streamlined review process for affordable housing projects are required by Housing Element Implementation Programs, including, H-B-4-a Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines for Single Family Homes and H-D-6-a Minimize Governmental Constraints; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to implement programs contained in the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Planning Period are within the scope of the environmental impact report prepared for the Foster City Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH# 2022010509); and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, a Land Use Subcommittee meeting and on September 19, 2024, a Planning Commission study session were held to discuss the implementation of the Housing Element programs; and

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WHEREAS, staff reviewed existing policies, guidelines and other Chapters of the Municipal Code pertaining to the review of single-family and two-family homes; and WHEREAS, staff drafted a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards and amendments to various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design and Development Standards, in order to implement the Housing Element programs H-B-4-a and H-D-6-a; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, at Study Sessions on July 18, 2024, April 17, 2025, June 5, 2025, September 18, 2025, and November 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly and properly noticed public hearing to take public testimony and consider proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code, adding a new Chapter

17.15, Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design And Development Standards, and finding that the amendments are within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH#2022010509); and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, Planning Commission voted 5-0-0-0 approving Resolution P-14-25 recommending that the City Council amend Title 17, Zoning of the Foster City Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards and finding the amendments within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Foster City Housing And Safety Element Update (SCH NUMBER 2022010509); and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted for consideration of the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code, adding a new Chapter 17.15, Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards, and the related CEQA finding, for the City Council public hearing on December 15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing where it carefully reviewed and considered the staff report and all attachments thereto presented as part of the agenda for the public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code, adding a new Chapter

17.15, Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design And Development Standards, as referenced above, as well as the proposed CEQA finding, including any and all timely submitted correspondence, all information submitted at or prior to the public hearing, and all public comment and testimony presented at the public hearing (collectively, the “Record”).

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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine based upon the aforementioned Record as follows:

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

2. The proposed amendments are internally consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan and do not conflict with any of the previously adopted goals, policies, or programs of the General Plan.

3. The proposed amendments will not be detrimental to the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the City.

4. The proposed amendments to implement programs contained in the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Planning Period are within the scope of the environmental impact report prepared for the Foster City Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH# 2022010509), and no further environmental review is necessary.

Section 2. The City Council does hereby amend Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 17.15, “Single-Family And Two-Family Objective Design And Development Standards” as set forth in the attached Exhibit A and attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council does hereby declare that it should have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 3. Taking Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.

Section 4. Posting. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall have it posted in three (3) public places designated by the City Council.

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This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 15th day of December 2025, and passed and adopted on the__ day of _____, 20xx, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_______________________________

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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Exhibit A
Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards
Sections
Chapter 17.15...................................................................................................................1

17.15.010 Intent and purpose...........................................................................................1

17.15.020 Applicability......................................................................................................1

17.15.030 Process............................................................................................................2

17.15.040 Design Standards ............................................................................................2

17.15.050 Supplemental Design and Development Standards......................................17

17.15.010 Intent and purpose
A. It is the intent of the city council in enacting this chapter to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the city by maintaining the high standards of architectural design that have distinguished Foster City as a thriving master planned City in California.

B. This chapter establishes design and development standards to meet the following objectives:

1. Maintain the integrity and high-quality living environment of the City's residential neighborhoods.

2. Achieve a high-quality baseline for the design of applicable single-family and twofamily residential projects (“dwelling units”) that are integrated with the existing surroundings and neighborhoods and provide attractive and desirable living environments.

3. Establish clear expectations for community members, decision-makers, and applicants prior to the submittal and approval of applicable new and modified single-family and two-family dwelling units.

C. This chapter is intended to supplement, not replace, regulations in other titles and chapters of the Foster City Municipal Code and any other relevant state or federal regulations applicable to single-family and two-family dwelling units, including but not limited to the California Building Code. Where there are any conflicts, the most restrictive regulations shall govern.

17.15.020 Applicability
A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to applications for planning approval of residential projects such as new, replaced, or modifications to buildings and/or structures and other property improvements in the R-1 Single-Family Residence

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District, R-1/PD Single-Family Residence District/ Planned Development, R-2 TwoFamily Residence District and R-2/PD Two-Family Residence District/Planned Development.

B. Effective Date. This chapter shall apply to applications for planning approval of residential projects identified in subsection A, submitted on or after the date this chapter becomes effective.

17.15.030 Process
A. The standards contained in this chapter shall be applied as part of the review of any required application(s) for planning approval for all residential projects in zoning districts identified in 17.15.020(A).

B. As an alternative to a variance as provided in Section 17.06.080, a project applicant may request Planning Commission approval of an exception or exceptions to the design standards, as part of the required review process, use permit, or architectural review, as follows:

1. The request shall be in writing, in conjunction with a planning application.

2. The request shall include: (a) the standard that is requested to be waived, (b) how the unique circumstances of the project and/or physical constraints of the project site make application of the standard infeasible, and (c) how the requested exception meets the intent of the standard.

3. The planning commission shall approve an exception if all of the following findings are made:
a. Approving the exception will not create a safety hazard; and b. The proposed project meets the intent of the standard under consideration to the extent feasible.

17.15.040 Design Standards
A. Site Design.

1. Entry location and street orientation. These standards shall apply to new dwelling unit(s).
a. The primary entry for a proposed new dwelling unit shall comply with one (1) of the following:
i. Be located and oriented to face the public or private street.

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ii. Be located inside an entry courtyard.
iii. Be located on the side of the dwelling unit, with a side setback of no less than 10 feet from the side property line in the area between the front property line and furthest extent of the primary entry.

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b. For corner lots, the primary entry may be oriented toward either street. c. A walkway measuring a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches in width shall be provided from the driveway or sidewalk to the primary entry. d. The design of the primary entry shall be in conformance with Section

17.15.040(B)(5).

2. Curb Cuts and Driveways. These standards shall apply to new or modifications to existing curb cuts or driveways.
a. Curb cut standards.
i. Curb cuts shall be permitted only to provide access to garages, carports, and parking spaces approved pursuant to a building permit or Chapter

17.64. ii. Curb cut widths.
(a) Single or tandem parking. The width of a curb cut serving one (1) parking space or two (2) parking spaces in a tandem configuration shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet and a maximum of twelve (12) feet, excluding aprons.

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(b) Side-by-side or two-car parking. The width of a curb cut serving two (2) or more parking spaces in a side-by-side configuration shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet and a maximum of twenty (20) feet, excluding aprons.
iii. The nearest edge of a driveway curb cut shall be at least three (3) feet from the centerline of a fire hydrant, light standard, traffic signal, utility pole, water meter, crosswalk, curb inlet, or other similar facility. iv. Curb cuts shall conform to the latest City Standard Detail. b. Street-Facing Garage/Carport Driveway.
i. A driveway serving two (2) or more parking spaces in a side-by-side configuration shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in depth and a minimum of sixteen (16) feet in width.
ii. A driveway serving one (1) parking space or two (2) parking spaces in a tandem configuration shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in depth and a minimum of ten (10) feet in width.
iii. Driveways on corner lots shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from the property lines at the intersection of the corner or pedestrian crosswalk. iv. Driveways abutting a side property line shall include a landscape buffer that is a minimum two (2) feet in width between the property line and the driveway.

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c. Side-Entry Garage/Carport Driveway.
i. A landscape buffer that is minimum of two (2) feet in depth shall be provided between the driveway and the primary building.
ii. A minimum distance of at least twenty-four (24) feet shall be required between the garage face and the opposite edge of the driveway for any garage/carport that does not directly face the street.

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d. Shared driveways.
i. Shared driveways between two (2) separately owned properties shall provide a minimum distance of fifty-two (52) feet between the faces of garage doors that face each other across a shared driveway. A recorded reciprocal easement shall be provided to ensure shared access.

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ii. If there is a shared driveway between two (2) properties, and one (1) of the property owners wishes to separate the driveway, the property owner shall ensure that both driveways, upon separation, meet the requirements of this Chapter.
e. Street Corner and Driveway Visibility Requirements.
i. No accessory structure, or other obstruction, more than 40 inches in height, shall be located within visibility triangles required by Section 17.52.030.

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3. Landscaping and Lighting. These standards shall apply to new or modifications to dwelling unit(s).
a. Front Yard Landscaping. All portions of the front yard, except walkways, driveways, and approved parking areas, shall be landscaped according to the following standards:
i. The ground area shall be covered with plantings, mulch, or inorganic ground cover.
b. Front Yard Paving.
i. Where the garage or carport entry faces the street, paving in the front yard, including the driveways, shall not exceed sixty-five percent (65%) of the front yard.
ii. For side entry garages or carports, the paved area (if any) between the side of the garage or carport facing the street and the front property line parallel to the street shall not exceed fifty percent (50%).
iii. Front yard paving shall maintain a minimum setback of two (2) feet from any side property line.
c. Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be subject to the following restrictions:
i. Wall fixtures shall be mounted below the roof eave.
ii. All light fixtures mounted more than four (4) feet from grade shall be directed downward and shielded.
iii. A motion-activated light shall be directed downwards to prevent the light from reaching adjacent properties.
iv. No permanently installed outdoor lights that blink, revolve, flash, or change intensity shall be permitted.

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v. Uplighting of architectural and landscape features is permitted if the fixture is fully shielded and aimed upwards to illuminate only the intended surface. vi. Uplighting of glass, reflective, or polished surfaces is prohibited.

4. Mechanical Equipment/Utilities.
a. Conduits or ducts for mechanical equipment/utilities shall be painted to match the surrounding surface color.
b. Mechanical equipment/utilities in front yards. Mechanical equipment shall not be located in front yards. Notwithstanding the foregoing, one (1) electric vehicle (EV) charger up to two (2) square feet in size, shall be exempt from this requirement.
c. Mechanical equipment/utilities in the side and rear yards. Mechanical equipment may be located in the side or rear yards when all the requirements below are met:
i. The equipment is located behind and lower than a fence or wall; and ii. The equipment shall maintain a setback of at least three (3) feet from the side property line; and
iii. The noise levels produced by the Mechanical equipment/utilities do not exceed those levels identified in subsection B, Noise Limits (Table 1) of Section 17.68.030, Noise, of Chapter 17.68, General Performance Standards.
d. Mechanical equipment/utilities on the roof
i. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment/utilities, except solar panels, shall be screened or incorporated into the design of the building(s) so as not to be visible from private street or public right-of-way.
ii. All vents/flues/termination/exhausts shall not extend above the roof except as required by the California Building Code and shall be painted to match the adjacent surface.

B. Building Design.

1. Building Massing. These standards shall apply to new two-story home(s) or second-story additions to existing dwelling unit(s):
a. If the addition will cause any loss of sunlight to any window of an adjacent house, the applicant shall provide a shading impact study with the permit application to demonstrate compliance with this section. b. No new two-story home(s) or second-story addition shall:
i. Eliminate all direct sunlight to any living/family room, dining room, or kitchen in an adjacent house.
ii. Reduce more than 2 hours of direct sunlight to a living/family room or kitchen in an adjacent house, or more than 4 hours of direct sunlight to a bedroom in an adjacent house.

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iii. Reduce the amount of time that an adjacent house's window receives direct sunlight by more than 50% at any season where an impact occurs (requires a comparison of the hours that a window receives direct sunlight in an existing and proposed condition).
c. If a living/family room, dining room, or kitchen in the adjacent house has multiple windows, the solar impact will be based on the aggregate impact.

2. Building Articulation. These standards shall apply to new dwelling unit(s). a. Front and Street Side Articulation. Any front or street-side elevation shall contain at least two (2) of the following treatments, compliant with associated standards or regulations:
i. A primary entry designed in conformance with Section 17.15.040(B)(5). ii. Change in material, texture, or color in conformance with Section

17.15.040(B)(2)(c).
iii. Window(s) designed in conformance with Section 17.15.040(B)(7). iv. A recess or projection on the lower or upper floor that is at least two (2) feet in depth and four (4) feet in width.
v. An attached trellis or pergola in conformance with Sections 17.15.050(A)(2) or 17.15.050(D)(2) as applicable.
b. Rear Elevation Articulation. Any rear elevation shall provide at least two (2) of the following treatments:
i. Change in material, texture, or color in conformance with Section

17.15.040(B)(2)(c).
ii. Window(s) designed in conformance with Section 17.15.040(B)(7). iii. Entry door.
iv. A deck or balcony.
v. An attached trellis or pergola in conformance with Sections 17.15.050(A)(2) or 17.15.050(D)(2) as applicable.
vi. A recess or projection of at least two (2) feet in depth and four (4) feet in width.
c. Prohibited Building Materials and Colors.
i. The applicant shall refer to the list of prohibited building materials established by the Community Development Department for use on building exteriors and available on the Department’s website. Any items on the Prohibited Building Materials list are prohibited on building exteriors. The list may be amended from time to time to accommodate new materials and colors.
ii. Color. See Section 17.58.020(C).

3. Building Roofs.
a. Articulation. These standards shall apply to roof(s) for new dwelling unit(s).

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i. Continuous rooflines that face a public or private street shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in length and shall be vertically articulated with at least one (1) of the following treatments, compliant with the associated standards or regulations:
(a) A change in height of at least four (4) feet.
(b) A roof dormer
(c) A change in roof orientation
(d) A change in roof form that projects at least two (2) feet above the main roofline.
(e) Openings in the roof, such as openings with exposed rafters. b. Roof Pitch. These standards shall apply to roof(s) for new dwelling unit(s). i. The roof pitch shall be consistent on all pitched roof sections. c. Materials and colors. These standards shall apply to roof(s) for new dwelling unit(s) and modifications to existing dwelling unit(s). i. The Community Development Department shall establish a list of approved roof materials and colors and make it available on the Department’s website. The list may be amended from time to time to accommodate new materials and colors.
ii. The roof material on a single structure shall be the same material on all sides.

4. Garage. These standards shall apply to new or replaced garage(s) and not modifications or improvements to existing garages(s).
a. Garage Frontage.
i. Street-Facing Garages.
(a) For lots with a width between fifty (50) and sixty (60) feet, the garage frontage, including the door width and space between multiple doors, shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the front façade of the dwelling unit.
(b) For lots wider than sixty (60) feet, the garage frontage, the garage frontage, including the door width and space between multiple doors, shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the front facade of the dwelling unit.

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b. Garage Interior Size.
i. Garage interiors shall be the minimum size required by Section

17.62.050(B)(1).
(a) Exception. Certain mechanical systems and electrical storage batteries may extend up to three (3) feet into the required unobstructed area, provided that they are placed at a height of forty-two (42) inches above the floor.
c. Garage Location.
i. A street-facing garage must be setback at least twenty (20) feet from the front property line unless otherwise permitted within a planned development (PD) district.
ii. Side-entry garage shall have driveway consistent with Section 17.15.040( A)(2).
d. Garage Door Opening Size. The primary garage entry/doors shall be sized as follows:
i. Single car or tandem garage shall have a minimum opening width of eight (8) feet and a maximum opening width of nine (9) feet.
ii. Two-car (side-by-side) garage shall have a minimum opening width of sixteen (16) feet and a maximum opening width of eighteen (18) feet. e. Garage Articulation.
i. Front-facing garages shall incorporate either a recess of at least five (5) inches from the surrounding wall plane or an overhang at least twelve (12) inches in depth.

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ii. Side entry garages shall incorporate at least one (1) of the following along the street frontage facade:
(a) Window(s) designed in conformance with Section 17.15.040.B.7. (b) Decorative trellis minimum eight (8) feet in width. f. Style. All garages, either attached or detached, front or side entry, shall have the same architectural style as the primary residence, including but not limited to roof pitch, color, and materials.

5. Primary Entry. These standards shall apply only to new dwelling unit(s). A primary entry shall be defined by at least one (1) of the following elements:
a. Articulated with a roof form that projects from the front elevation at least three (3) feet.
b. A covered porch with a minimum of three (3) feet in depth and four (4) feet in width.
c. Recessed entry of at least three (3) feet in depth and four (4) feet in width that creates a covered landing area.

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d. Any Architectural feature associated with a primary entry that projects into yards shall comply with the requirements of Section 17.15.050(E)(2).

6. Balconies. These standards shall apply to new dwelling unit(s) and modifications/improvements to existing dwelling unit(s) that are adding new balconies.
a. Balconies shall not be located on any elevation facing a side yard unless there is a separation from the edge of the balcony to the nearest wall plane of the adjacent dwelling unit of at least twenty five (25) feet. i. Exceptions. Juliette balconies on a side elevation are allowed to extend six (6) inches into the side setback.
b. The outer edge of projecting balconies located on rear elevations shall not be closer than fifteen (15) feet to the property line which it faces.

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7. Windows. These standards shall apply to new dwelling unit(s) and modifications/improvements to existing dwelling unit(s) that are adding, replacing, or modifying windows, as follows:
a. Frame color, window type, and style.
i. On the front elevation and street side elevation, all windows shall have the same frame color, frame width, trim width, window type, and style, except for side lite windows adjacent to the primary entry door(s). (a) For the purposes of this section, window styles with the same exterior appearance, including casement, fixed, and awning window styles are considered the same style.
ii. On side (not street-facing) and rear elevations, the frames of all windows shall be the same color.
iii. Shutters. If shutters are provided, they shall be sized to cover one hundred percent (100%) of the window and match the exact window shape. b. Window projections. Windows that project from the wall plane of any elevation are subject to the following standards:
i. Window projection(s) that extend to the ground shall count towards lot coverage and shall not extend into the required setback. ii. Window projection(s) that do not extend to the ground shall be considered an architectural feature and may extend into the required setback in conformance with Section 17.15.040(E)(2).
c. Windows exempt from Architectural Review pursuant to Section

17.58.020(B)(11) shall provide the same frame color.

17.15.050 Supplemental Design and Development Standards A. Accessory Structures.

This section shall apply to all new detached or attached accessory structures, including but not limited to carports, sheds, workshops, gazebos, trellises, and covered patios that are six (6) feet or taller in height.

1. Detached Accessory Structures.
a) Location. Detached accessory structures shall be located in the rear half of the lot. Trellises and pergolas can be located in the front yard as long as they are no larger than 50 square feet in size and open on all sides. (i) For waterfront properties, the rear one-half of the lot shall be determined by: (a) measuring from the front property line to the water side of the bulkhead; or (b) in the case where there is no bulkhead, the rear one-half of a waterfront lot shall be determined by taking the total lot depth of the lot excluding any easement that the city has been granted to maintain the

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lagoon for waterfront properties; or (c) in the case where there is no bulkhead or no maintenance easement, the rear one-half of a waterfront lot shall be determined by measuring from the front property line to the highest water line. b) Setbacks. Accessory structures taller than six (6) feet in height shall be set back:
(i) A minimum of four (4) feet from any rear or non-street side property line. (ii) A minimum of ten (10) feet from a street-side property line. (iii) A minimum of five (5) feet from the primary dwelling. (iv)A minimum of ten (10) feet from the lagoon bulkhead, rip-rap, or water’s edge if a waterfront property.

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c) Height. The maximum allowable height of detached accessory structures is ten (10) feet measured from grade to the highest point of the structure. d) Lot Coverage. Detached accessory structures, six (6) feet or taller, shall be included in the calculation of the maximum lot coverage of 50%.

2. Attached Accessory Structures.
a) Accessory structures are considered “attached” when any portion is located within twelve (12) inches of the main building.
b) Setbacks. Attached accessory structures taller than six (6) feet in height shall comply with setback requirements for the main building. c) Height. The maximum allowable height of attached accessory structures is ten (10) feet measured from grade to the highest point.
d) Lot Coverage. Attached accessory structures taller than six (6) feet shall be included in the calculation of maximum fifty percent (50%) lot coverage. - e) Exception. A patio cover unenclosed on at least two (2) sides to serve the ground floor shall be allowed to extend into the rear yard area, provided that:
(i) The patio cover shall not extend more than twenty (20) feet from the rear of the main structure and shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the rear yard area; and
(ii) The patio cover shall maintain a minimum setback of five (5) feet from the rear property line.

3. Other regulations.
a) Plumbing to accessory structures shall be limited to cold water, hot water, and gas in conformance with Building Code requirements.
b) No use of any attached accessory structure extending into any yard area shall be permitted above the first floor.
c) No attached accessory structure shall be enclosed to form a living or storage area unless it complies with all requirements and standards for a room addition.

B. Decks and Patios. These standards shall apply to new decks and modifications to existing decks and patios.

1. Setbacks.
a) Any deck which is raised more than six (6) inches above grade shall maintain a minimum setback of two (2) feet from any property line(s). b) Decks and patios raised three (3) feet and higher shall require a minimum five (5) foot setback from any property line(s).
c) For waterfront properties, decks shall be three (3) feet from the inside edge of the bulkhead or top of the rip-rap.

2. Screening. Decks and patios taller than twelve (12) inches from grade shall provide skirting to screen off-site views of the underside of the structure unless located within a yard fully enclosed by a fence at least six (6) feet in height.

C. Windscreens.

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1. Windscreens in Side and Rear Yards. Windscreens shall be allowed in a side or rear yard, subject to the following:
a) Windscreens shall be permitted at grade or on decks no higher than five (5) feet above grade.
b) Windscreens shall be constructed of clear tempered glass or other clear rigid material.
c) Windscreens may include a frame not to exceed six (6) inches in width. d) Maximum height shall be ten (10) feet, measured from grade or from the top of a first-floor deck, whichever is higher.
e) Windscreens shall maintain a setback of at least five (5) feet from any property line or public walkway easement.
f) For waterfront properties, windscreens shall be three (3) feet from the inside edge of the bulkhead or top of the rip-rap.
g) Windscreens shall not be used to enclose space to form a living or storage area.

D. Yards.

1. Yards on irregular (non-rectangular) lots.
a) Front Yard. The front yard setback shall be 20 feet or the length of the narrow portion of the lot, whichever is greater.
b) Rear Yard. The rear yard is the yard farthest from the street. c) Other Yards. All yards other than the front and rear yards shall be considered side yards unless shown to be otherwise on the original building permit plans.

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2. Projections into yards.
a) Architectural features. Architectural features on the main building, such as bay windows, cornices, and eaves, may extend into the required yard subject to the following:
(i) Architectural features may extend a maximum of two (2) feet into any required side yard and five (5) feet into any required front or rear yard, except as provided below:
(A)Awnings.
(1) Placement
(a) Awnings are prohibited in front yards.
(b) Awnings shall only be located in the side and rear yards and may not extend more than three (3) feet from the primary dwelling. (2) Materials.
(a) Awnings shall be flush-mounted on a wall and painted to match the wall color, or flush-mounted low on the first-floor roof near the roof edge, or along the first-floor eave.
(b) Awning materials shall be non-glare and conform to requirements of the Fire Code.
(c) Awnings shall have no stripes or patterns, lettering, symbols, graphics, or logos.
(B)Patio covers as provided in Section 17.15.050(A)(2).

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ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AMENDING TITLE 17, “ZONING” OF

THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTERS

17.50 “ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES” AND 17.54 “YARDS”; AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04 “DEFINITIONS”; 17.12 “R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT”; 17.14 “R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT”; 17.58 “ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL AND SUPERVISION”; AND 17.96 “MULTIFAMILY AND

RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS”; AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE FOSTER CITY HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (SCH NUMBER 2022010509)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is an integral part of the Foster City General Plan that identifies the community’s housing needs, states the community’s goals and objectives regarding housing production, rehabilitation, preservation, and conservation to meet those needs, and defines the policies and programs; and WHEREAS, Chapter 8, Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs of the Housing Element, forms the housing policy roadmap for the city and describes the implementation measures that the city needs to undertake in the planning period 2023-31; and WHEREAS, these goals, policies, and programs aim to provide additional housing in a way that is balanced with the community’s desires to retain the aspects of Foster City that make it a great place to live, work, and play; and WHEREAS, the Housing Element Programs include the City’s commitment to timeframes for implementation and the Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), due by April 1 of each year, reports on progress in implementation of these Programs; and WHEREAS, amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code to establish single- and two-family objective design standards and provide a streamlined review process for affordable housing projects are required by Housing Element Implementation Programs, including H-B-4-a Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines for Single Family Homes and H-D-6-a Minimize Governmental Constraints; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to implement programs contained in the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Planning Period are within the scope of the environmental impact report prepared for the Foster City Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH# 2022010509); and

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WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, a Land Use Subcommittee meeting and on September 19, 2024, a Planning Commission study session were held to discuss the implementation of the Housing Element programs; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed existing policies, guidelines, and other Chapters of the Municipal Code pertaining to the review of single-family and two-family homes; and WHEREAS, staff drafted a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-family Objective Design and Development Standards and amendments to various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control And Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily And Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design And Development Standards, in order to implement the Housing Element programs H-B-4-a and H-D-6-a; and
WHEREAS, staff is also recommending rescinding Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses” And 17.54 “Yards” from Title 17, Zoning; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, at Study Sessions on July 18, 2024, April 17, 2025, June 5, 2025, September 18, 2025, and November 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly and properly noticed public hearing to take public testimony and consider proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code, amending various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control And Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily And Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design And Development Standards, and finding that the amendments are within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH#2022010509); and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, Planning Commission voted 5-0-0-0 approving Resolution P-15-25 recommending that the City Council amend Title 17, Zoning of the Foster City Municipal Code amending various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design and Development Standards”, and finding the amendments within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Foster City Housing And Safety Element Update (SCH NUMBER 2022010509); and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted for consideration of the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code, amending various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04

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“Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design and Development Standards, and the related CEQA finding, for the City Council public hearing on December 15, 2025; and WHEREAS, on December 15, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing where it carefully reviewed and considered the staff report and all attachments thereto presented as part of the agenda for the public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code, amending various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control And Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily And Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design And Development Standards, as referenced above, as well as the proposed CEQA finding, including any and all timely submitted correspondence, all information submitted at or prior to the public hearing, and all public comment and testimony presented at the public hearing (collectively, the “Record”).

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

3. The proposed amendments will not be detrimental to the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the City.

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

Section 2. Repeal and Replace. Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses” and

17.54 “Yards” within Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code shall be repealed in their entirety with the term “Reserved”. So that the Chapter numbers remain for future use, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Section 3. Amendment. The City Council does hereby amend the specified Chapters in Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code as presented in the attached Exhibits B through F, with additions identified by underline and deletions in strikethrough, as listed below and attached hereto and incorporated herein:

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• Exhibit B: Chapter 17.04 “Definitions”
• Exhibit C: Chapter 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District” • Exhibit D Chapter 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District” • Exhibit E: Chapter 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision” • Exhibit F: Chapter 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Design and Development Standards”
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council does hereby declare that it should have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 5. Taking Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.

Section 6. Posting. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall have it posted in three (3) public places designated by the City Council.

This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 15th day of December 2025, and passed and adopted on the ____ day of _______, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_______________________________

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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EXHIBIT A
CHAPTERS 17.50 “ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES” AND 17.54 “YARDS” WITHIN TITLE 17, “ZONING” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SHALL BE REPEALED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE TERM “RESERVED”.

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EXHIBIT B
AMENDMENT. CHAPTER 17.04 DEFINITIONS, IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS (additions are in single-underline italics):
• The following definitions are rescinded and replaced:

Accessory Building; Façade; Garage; Lot; Lot Line.
• The following definitions are hereby added:
“Access” means the place or way through which pedestrians and/or vehicles must have safe, adequate, and usable ingress and egress to a property.

Accessory Building. See Building, Accessory.

Accessory Structure. See Structure, Accessory.

Accessory Use. See Use, Accessory.
“Applicant” means the person, partnership, corporation, or state or local government agency applying for a permit, or other entitlement.
“Architectural Feature” means as exterior building feature, including recesses or projections, exterior articulation or walls, and other building surfaces. “Awning” means an architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, or decoration, and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. “Balcony” means a platform that projects from the wall of a building 30 inches or more above grade that is accessible from the building’s interior, is not accessible from the ground, and is not enclosed by walls on more than three sides. “Juliette balcony” means a decorative railing or guard on the outer plane of a floor-toceiling window or door opening, providing the appearance of a balcony, but not extending a platform from the wall of the building.
“Building” means any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any individual, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials.

Building, accessory. "Accessory building" or accessory structure means a building on the same property as the main building, but its use is secondary and incidental to the use of the main building.

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Building, main. "Main building" means the building containing the primary use of the lot and is not an accessory building.
“Building Frontage” means the lineal dimension, parallel to the ground, of a building abutting on a public street, or a parking lot accessory to that business, even though another business may also have entitlement to that parking lot. “Construction” means construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, conversion, or movement of any building, structures, or land, together with any scientific surveys associated therewith.
“Courtyard” means any usable open space which is clear from the ground to the sky and surrounded by at least two (2) walls of a building, with the remaining sides enclosed by a wall or solid fence at least five (5) feet in height.
“Deck” means a platform, either freestanding or attached to a building, that is supported by pillars or posts.
“Driveway” means an accessway that provides direct vehicular access for vehicles between a street and the parking or loading facilities located on an adjacent property. “Enclosed” means a space closed in by a roof and by four or more connected floor-toceiling walls with appropriate openings for ingress and egress. “Façade” means the exterior wall of a building exposed to public view or that wall viewed by persons not within the building. The portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending vertically from the grade to the top of a parapet wall or eave, and horizontally across the entire width of the building elevation.

Frontage, Street. “Street frontage” means that portion of a lot or parcel of land that borders a public street. Street frontage shall be measured along the common lot line separating said lot or parcel of land from the public street, highway, or parkway. “Garage” means an accessory structure or portion of a main structure, containing accessible and usable completely enclosed space designed, constructed, and maintained for the parking and storage of one or more motor vehicles. “Light Fixture” means the assembly that holds a lamp and may include an assembly housing, a mounting bracket or pole socket, a lamp holder, a ballast, a reflector or mirrors, and a refractor or lens.
“Lot” means a parcel, tract, or area of land whose boundaries have been established by a legal instrument, such as a deed or map recorded with the San Mateo County, and

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which is recognized as a separate legal area for purposes of transfer of title, except easements or rights-of-way.

Lot, corner. “Corner lot means a lot or parcel bounded by two or more adjacent street lines.

Log, flag. “Flag lot” means a lot having access to a street by means of a private driveway, access easement or parcel of land with the access corridor not meeting the requirements of the residential zone for lot width.

Lot, interior. “Interior lot” means a lot bounded on one side by a street line and on all other sides by lot lines between adjacent lots; a lot other than a corner lot. “Lot Coverage” means the portion of a lot that is covered by structures more than six (6) feet in height, including main and accessory buildings, garages, and roofed porches, but not including unenclosed and unroofed decks, landings, or balconies. “Lot Line” means the boundary between a lot and other property or the public or private street.

Lot Line Types:

Front Lot Line. On an interior lot, the line separating the lot from public or private street. On a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting public right-of-way or private street. On a through lot, the lot line abutting the public or private street providing the primary entry to the lot. On a flag lot, the interior lot line most parallel to and nearest public or private street from which access is obtained.

Interior Lot Line. Any lot line that is not adjacent to a public or private street.

Rear Lot Line. The lot line that is opposite and most distant from the front lot line.

Side Lot Line. Any lot line that is not a front or rear lot line.

Street Side Lot Line. A side lot line of a corner lot that is adjacent to a public or private street.
“Modification” means alterations, additions, or changes to the outside of a building or its site that change its architectural appearance, materials, size, location, or physical characteristics, including construction, demolition, remodels, and changes to visible surfaces or appurtenances like roofing, siding, or balconies. These modifications are distinct from ordinary maintenance and repairs, which involve routine upkeep without altering the structure’s fundamental features.

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“Primary Entry” means a principal entrance used to enter a building or residential dwelling unit.

Property Line. see “Lot Line”.
“Setback” means the distance between a property line and a building or structure that must be kept clear or open. Also, see “Yard”.
“Structure” means anything constructed or erected which requires a location on the ground.

Structure, Accessory. “Accessory structure” means a detached subordinate structure used only as incidental to the main structure or use on the same lot.

Structure, Main. “Main structure” means a structure housing the primary use of a lot or functioning as the primary use.

Structure, Temporary. “Temporary structure” means a structure without any foundation or footings, and which is intended to be removed when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure was erected has ceased. “Tandem Parking” refers to two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.
"Required Yard" means the minimum area or setback between a lot line and a building, which is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward.

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EXHIBIT C
AMENDMENT. SECTION 17.12.040 IS HEREBY AMENDED AND A NEW SECTION

17.12.060 ADDED OF CHAPTER 17.12 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT , AS FOLLOWS (additions are in single-underline italics and deletions are in strikethrough italics):

17.12.040 Area, bulk, yard and height regulations.

A. The following area, bulk, yard and height regulations shall apply in the R-1 district, except as modified by Chapter 17.54, Yards: Chapter 17.15 and subsections B and C below.

Minimum Building
Site Required
Maximum
Density
permitted
Minimum Yards Required
Maximum Height
permitted
Maximum
Coverage
permitted
Minimum
Width (ft.)
Minimum
Area
(sq. ft.)
(Units per
Acre) Front (ft.) Side* (ft.) Street
Side (ft.)
Rear (ft.) Stories Ft. (%)
40 5,000 8 20 5 10 20 2 25 50
B. See section 17.15.050(A)(1) for setback requirements related to primary entry on the side of the main building.

C. Exceptions to setback requirements for previously developed lots. Where a lot was improved with a building at the time of the passage of the ordinance codified in this title (not including accessory buildings) with a setback less than the stated requirements of the district, it may be reconstructed with the same setback on the ground floor with a maximum height of sixteen (16) feet. Any second story shall comply with the setback requirements pursuant to Section 15.12.040.

17.12.060 Design and Development Standards
All new residential projects and modifications or improvements to buildings and/or structures shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 17.15.

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EXHIBIT D
AMENDMENT. SECTION 17.14.040 IS HEREBY AMENDED AND A NEW SECTION

17.124.060 ADDED OF CHAPTER 17.14, R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS (additions are in single-underline italics and deletions are in strikethrough italics):

Sections:

17.14.040 Area, bulk, yard, and height regulations.

A. The following area, bulk, yard, and height regulations shall apply in the R-2 districts, except as modified by Chapter 17.15 and subsections B and C below:

Minimum Building
Site Required
Maximum
Density
permitted
Minimum Yards Required
Maximum Height
permitted
Maximum
Coverage
permitted
Minimum
Width (ft.)
Minimum
Area
(sq. ft.)
(Units per
Acre) Front (ft.) Side* (ft.) Street
Side (ft.)
Rear (ft.) Stories Ft. (%)
40 5,000 13 20 5 10 20 2 25 50
B. See section 17.15.050(A)(1) for setback requirements related to primary entry on the side of the main building.

17.14.060 Design and Development Standards
All new residential projects and modifications or improvements to buildings and/or structures shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 17.15.

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EXHIBIT E
AMDNEMENT. SECTIONS 17.58.020 AND 17.58.040 REPEALED AND REPLACED AND SECTION 17.58.030 AMENDED OF CHAPTER 17.58 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL AND SUPERVISION, AS FOLLOWS WITH (additions in underline and deletions in strikethrough).

Sections:

17.58.020 Improvements subject to architectural review.

A. Each improvement as defined in Section 17.04.020 which is not otherwise declared exempt below shall be subject to architectural review as provided in this chapter, including the following:

1. Improvements in any zoning district subject to architectural review include:
a. New buildings, structures, reconstruction, or additions to existing structures; b. Modifications to the exterior of a structure;
c. Modifications to the site, including landscaping (except as exempted below) or addition of paved area to a front yard except for walkways; d. Accessory structures taller than six (6) feet in height and decks higher than eighteen (18) inches above grade, except as exempted below. e. All improvements which the community development director deems similar to those listed in subsections a through d, above;

2. In addition to the above, improvements in any residential zoning district subject to architectural review include:
a. Exterior storage of recreational vehicles, recreational vehicle equipment, boats, boat trailers, campers and camper shells pursuant to Chapter 17.64; b. Elimination of the setback requirement between a spa or hot tub and a common area property line in the RT/PD, C-2/PD, or R-3/PD districts upon securing architectural review approval by the planning commission in each planned development;
c. All improvements which the community development director deems similar to those listed in subsections a and b, above;
B. Improvements Exempt from Architectural Review. The following improvements shall be exempt from architectural review in all zoning districts unless otherwise specified below:

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1. Modifications to the interior of a structure;

2. Except as prohibited in Subsection C, Repainting or restaining of buildings or structures on properties in R districts that are not in a PD (planned development) district;

3. Except as prohibited in Subsection C, Repainting or restaining of buildings or structures on properties in C-O, C-I, C-2, C-M, C-A, M-I, PF, OSC or any PD (planned development) district, provided the new color is within the project color palette previously approved by the city with the specific development plan for the project.

4. Exterior landscaping of single family and two-family dwelling units unless required as a condition of approval of use permit or architectural review;

5. For properties where landscaping is required as a condition of approval of use permit or architectural review, replacement of landscape materials with the same species of plant;

6. Like-for like replacement of portions of the exterior of structures or improvements using materials of the same dimensions, type and color;

7. Improvements which are otherwise subject to use permit;

8. Storage sheds and other accessory structures lower than the fence line in a side or rear yard, except that accessory structures on waterfront property which are visible from public waterways shall require architectural review approval;

9. Flagpoles which are fifteen feet or less in height in an R district or less than twentyfive feet in height in a C or M district or in multifamily common areas;

10.Decks less than eighteen inches above grade at any point which are also a minimum of five feet from any property line;

11.Replacement of existing windows that comply with the requirements of Chapter

17.15 or 17.96 as applicable, including expansion of windows to meet California Building Code requirements and new windows of three (3) square feet or less that are not facing a public right-of-way.

12.Replacement of existing doors, including garage doors;

13.Fences on nonwaterfront property which do not face a public right-of-way;

14.Exterior spas, hot tubs or swimming pools, whether portable, temporary or permanent, that comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.66, including but not limited to setbacks of the spa, hot tub, or swimming pool and associated equipment;

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15.Replacement of exterior siding in the R-1 district with stucco, wood, wood shingle, or fiber cement siding, except that changes of siding on Eichler style houses as determined by the community development director shall require an architectural review permit;

16.Tubular style skylights;

17.Children’s play structures located in a side or rear yard, with a maximum height of eight feet, set back a minimum of five feet from any property line and located behind a minimum five-foot-tall fence with no electrical outlets or lights;

18.Basketball standards or similar equipment as determined by the community development director.

19.Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units pursuant to Chapter

17.78. C. Improvements Which Are Prohibited. The following types of improvements are prohibited:

1. Repainting or restaining which uses a bright pastel, fluorescent, or a primary color.

2. Repainting or restaining which uses murals, multi-colored patterns, or similar features.
a. Exception – Murals of landscapes, hardscapes or foliage may be displayed on the interior side of fence and walls.

17.58.030 Architectural review approval required prior to construction or improvement.

Prior to the issuance of any building permit or construction of any improvement for any of the items listed in Section 17.58.020(A) and not exempt pursuant to Section

17.58.020(B), architectural review approval shall be obtained as required by this chapter.

17.58.040 Architectural review procedures.

A. Application. To obtain architectural review approval, the applicant shall submit application materials to the community development director or their authorized representative, including the following:

1. Application Forms. Completed Application forms as prescribed by the Community Development Department

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2. Checklist Requirements: All information/documents as outlined in the Community Development Department Application Requirements checklists;

3. Plans. Scaled and accurate plans to include required applicable information as outlined in the Community Development Department Application Requirements checklists;

4. Fees. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees as set forth in the master fee and service charges schedule, as adopted by resolution of the City Council.

B. Review for Completeness and Compliance with Standards.

1. The community development department shall review the request for completeness and compliance with the standards and requirements of this title and any other relevant requirements set forth in the Foster City Municipal Code and respond within 30 calendar days of receipt, unless both parties agree upon an extension, and either deem the application complete or provide a comprehensive list of all remaining items necessary for the application to be complete.

2. The community development director shall have the authority to determine which type of application(s) are required for proposed project(s); to administer the Architectural Review process; to establish submittal and review requirements; and to determine the completeness of applications for any actions allowed or required under the provisions of this chapter.

3. The community development director may refer any Architectural Review permit application to the planning commission for comment or final action.

C. Reviewing Authority.

1. Planning Commission Architectural Review. The planning commission shall either approve, approve with conditions or deny the application in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable requirements of federal, state or local law for all architectural review applications pertaining to:
a. Major improvements on properties in any district including but not limited to the following improvements to property in R districts:
i. The applicant requesting an exception or exceptions to any standard or requirement of chapters 17.15 or 17.96.
ii. For waterfront properties, room additions on the second floor or additions on the ground floor that are more than four hundred (400) square feet or are visible from the waterfront;

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b. In districts other than R districts, the planning commission shall review modifications which result in an increase in floor area or a substantial change in the appearance of the building as determined by the community development director, including but not limited to use of lighting to outline features of a building, or any other item as determined by the community development director.
c. The planning commission shall review proposed changes to shopping center building colors in a legally noticed public hearing for the following neighborhood business or commercial mix districts: Charter Square Shopping Center/APN 094-473-010, 094-473-020 and 094-473-030; Beach Park Plaza Shopping Center/APN 094-261-330 and 094-261-270; The Market Place at Metro Center/APN 094-522-190; Edgewater Place Shopping Center/APN 094-541- 070 and Marlin Cove Shopping Center/APN 094-330-150.
d. Any improvement deemed by the community development director to be similar in nature to subsections (C)(1)(a)-(c).

2. Administrative Architectural Review.
a. For all architectural review applications other than those requiring planning commission action pursuant to subsection (C)(1) of this section, the community development director shall either approve, approve with conditions or deny the application in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable requirements of federal, state or local law. (i) The community development director may refer the application to the planning commission for comment or final action.
b. A One Hundred Percent Affordable Housing Project, or other affordability requirement as specified by applicable State Law, which requires ministerial review and complies with the objective design and development standards included in Title 17, shall be ministerially reviewed pursuant to administrative architectural review.

D. Notice of Decision.

1. A written notice of the decision or planning commission resolution shall be provided to the applicant and owner within five calendar days after the decision is rendered.

2. The notice of decision and/or planning commission resolution shall clearly state any conditions of approval.

E. Decision Not Effective Until Permittee Acknowledges Acceptance of Any Conditions.

Any architectural review decisions shall not be effective until the permittee

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acknowledges acceptance of any conditions of approval and any appeal period has lapsed or if there is an appeal until a final decision has been made on the appeal.

F. Appeals.

1. The appeal period as prescribed in Section 17.06.140 shall begin on the date of planning commission decision or the notice of decision was issued.

2. Any decision on an architectural review application shall not be effective until the appeal period prescribed in Section 17.06.140 has lapsed or, if there is an appeal, until a final decision has been made on the appeal or upon the preparation of a notice of decision if the appeal period is waived pursuant to this section.

G. Expiration, extensions, and revocations. Architectural Review approval granted shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.06.180-17.06.200 for expiration, extensions, and revocations.

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EXHIBIT F
AMENDMENT. SECTIONS 17.96.020 AND 17.96.030 OF CHAPTER

17.96 MULTIFAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, ARE HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS AS FOLLOWS (additions are in single-underline italics and deletions are in strikethrough italics):

Sections:

17.96.020 Applicability.

A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all multifamily residential projects that include new or replaced dwelling units, including mixed-use residential/commercial developments, except:

1. Residential projects in the R-1, or R-1/PD, R-2, or R-2/PD zoning districts, including dwelling units developed under Government Code
Section 65852.21 or 66411.7 (SB 9, 2021);

2. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.

17.96.030 Process.

A. The standards contained in this chapter shall be applied as part of the review of any required applications for development.

B. As an alternative to a variance as provided in Section 17.06.080, a project applicant may request planning commission approval of an exception or exceptions to the design standards, as part of the required review process, use permit or architectural review, as follows:

1. The request shall be in writing, in conjunction with a planning application.

3. The decision-making body shall approve an exception if all of the following findings are made:
a. Approving the exception will not create a safety hazard; and b. The proposed project meets the intent of the standard under consideration to the extent feasible.

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RESOLUTION NO. _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY RESCINDING ARCHITECTURAL AND SOLAR GUIDELINES; AND VARIOUS

POLICIES PERTAINING TO REVIEW OF SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY HOMES, INCLUDING POLICY NO. 2001-113 - AWNINGS; POLICY NO. 2-2000 REROOFING POLICY; POLICY NO. 03-001 - COPPER GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS AND FLASHING POLICY; POLICY NO. 18-10 WINDOW REPLACEMENT POLICY; POLICY NO. 01-02 - BAY/BOW/GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE WINDOW POLICY; POLICY NO. 1-2000 - SOLAR IMPACTS; AND POLICY NO. 2-2000 – EXTERIOR COLOR CHANGE POLICY; AND FINDING THE REQUEST WITHIN THE SCOPE OF

THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE FOSTER CITY HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (SCH NUMBER 2022010509)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is an integral part of the Foster City General Plan that identifies the community’s housing needs, states the community’s goals and objectives regarding housing production, rehabilitation, preservation, and conservation to meet those needs, and defines the policies and programs; and WHEREAS, Chapter 8, Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs of the Housing Element, forms the housing policy roadmap for the city and describes the implementation measures that the city needs to undertake in the planning period 2023-31; and WHEREAS, these goals, policies, and programs aim to provide additional housing in a way that is balanced with the community’s desires to retain the aspects of Foster City that make it a great place to live, work, and play; and WHEREAS, the Housing Element Programs include the City’s commitment to timeframes for implementation and the Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), due by April 1 of each year, reports on progress in implementation of these Programs; and WHEREAS, amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code to establish single- and two-family objective design standards and provide a streamlined review process for affordable housing projects are required by Housing Element Implementation Programs, including, H-B-4-a Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines for Single Family Homes and H-D-6-a Minimize Governmental Constraints; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to implement programs contained in the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Planning Period are within the scope of the environmental impact report prepared for the Foster City Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH# 2022010509); and

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WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, a Land Use Subcommittee meeting and on September 19, 2024, a Planning Commission study session was held to discuss the implementation of the Housing Element programs; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed existing policies, guidelines and other Chapters of the Municipal Code pertaining to the review of single-family and two-family homes; and WHEREAS, staff drafted a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-family Objective Design and Development Standards and amendments to various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; And 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design and Development Standards, in order to implement the Housing Element programs H-B-4-a and H-D-6-a; and
WHEREAS, staff is also recommending rescinding Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses” and 17.54 “Yards” from Title 17, Zoning; and WHEREAS, staff is also recommending rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines, and various Planning Commission and City Council policies related to the review of single-family and two-family homes; and:

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning and request to rescind various policies, at Study Sessions on July 18, 2024, April 17, 2025, June 5, 2025, September 18, 2025, and November 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly and properly noticed public hearing to take public testimony and consider proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code and including rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines and various policies pertaining to review of the single-family and two-family homes, and finding that the amendments are within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH#2022010509); and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, Planning Commission voted 5-0-0-0 approving Resolution P-16-25 recommending that the City Council rescind Architectural and Solar Guidelines and various policies pertaining to review of the single-family and two-family homes, and finding the amendments within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Foster City Housing And Safety Element Update (SCH NUMBER 2022010509); and
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family homes and the related CEQA finding, for the City Council public hearing on December 15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing where it carefully reviewed and considered the staff report and all attachments thereto presented as part of the agenda for the public hearing regarding rescinding various policies, as referenced above, as well as the proposed CEQA finding, including any and all timely submitted correspondence, all information submitted at or prior to the public hearing, and all public comment and testimony presented at the public hearing (collectively, the “Record”).

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, based on facts and analysis in the staff report, written and oral testimony, and exhibits presented, finds that:

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

3. The proposed amendments will not be detrimental to the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the City.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby rescind the various guidelines and policies listed below:
• Architectural and Solar Guidelines
• Policy No. 2001-113 Awnings
• Policy No. 2-2000 Reroofing Policy
• Policy No. 03-001 Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy • Policy No. 18-10 Window Replacement Policy
• Policy No. 01-02 Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy • Policy No. 1-2000 Solar Impacts
• Policy No. 2-2000 Exterior Color Change Policy

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________________

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FOSTER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers – 620 Foster City Boulevard – Foster City

R E V I S E D

M I N U T E S
November 20, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:00 p.m. by Chair Pedro
All votes will be by roll call due to Commissioner Kenkre participating remotely from 5811 Foxglove Ln, Dallas, TX 75249 under the traditional Brown Act requirements for teleconferencing.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Commissioners Haddad, Jagtiani, Kenkre, Stoveland and Chair Pedro
Staff Present: Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Leslie Carmichael, Consultant Planner; Denise Bazzano, Assistant City Attorney

3. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

1. None

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. NOVEMBER 6, 2025 REGULAR MEETING AND STUDY SESSION MINUTES ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Stoveland, seconded by Commissioner Jagtiani to approve the Minutes of November 6, 2025, passed by roll call 5-0-0-0.

5. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

1. None

6. NEW PUBLIC HEARING

1. SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IS A CITYWIDE INITIATIVE TO MODERNIZE THE CITY’S DESIGN

GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND APPLICABLE ZONING CODE REGULATIONS INTO

ONE COMPREHENSIVE ORDINANCE, AS WELL AS STREAMLINE THE PERMITTING PROCESS FOR THE HOMEOWNERS.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2025

1. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND TITLE 17, “ZONING” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 17.15 “SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS” AND FINDING THE

AMENDMENTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE FOSTER CITY HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (SCH NUMBER 2022010509).

2. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND TITLE 17, “ZONING” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY RESCINDING CHAPTERS 17.50 “ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES” AND 17.54 “YARDS”; AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04 “DEFINITIONS”; 17.12 “R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT”; 17.14 “R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT”; 17.58 “ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL AND SUPERVISION”; AND 17.96 “MULTIFAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS”; AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS WITHIN THE

SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE

FOSTER CITY HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (SCH NUMBER 2022010509).

3. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RESCIND ARCHITECTURAL AND SOLAR GUIDELINES; AND

VARIOUS POLICIES PERTAINING TO REVIEW OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, INCLUDING POLICY NO. 2001-113 - AWNINGS; POLICY NO. 1-2000 - EVALUATING ROOM ADDITIONS; POLICY NO. 2-2000 REROOFING POLICY; POLICY NO. 03-001 - COPPER GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS AND FLASHING POLICY; POLICY NO. 18-10 WINDOW REPLACEMENT POLICY; POLICY NO. 01-02 - BAY/BOW/GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE WINDOW POLICY; POLICY NO. 1-2000 - SOLAR IMPACTS; POLICY NO. 03-002 – SECURITY GATES; AND POLICY NO. 2-2000 – EXTERIOR COLOR CHANGE POLICY; AND FINDING THE REQUEST WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE FOSTER CITY HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (SCH NUMBER 2022010509).

ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Stoveland, seconded by Commissioner Haddad, to adopt Resolution No. P-14-25, recommending City Council to adopt a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards, passed by roll call 5-0-0-0;
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Haddad, seconded by Commissioner Jagtiani, to adopt Resolution No. P-15-25, recommending City Council to adopt an ordinance amending Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code and revise references to CU zoning district in the proposed section 17.58.020(B)(3) to C-O, C-A, passed by roll call 5-0-0-0;
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Stoveland, seconded by Commissioner Jagtiani, to adopt Resolution No. P-16-25, recommending City Council to rescind the Architectural and Solar Guidelines and various city-wide policies and preserve Policy No. 1-2000 (Evaluating Room Additions for Waterfront Properties) and Policy No. 03-002 (Security Gates) until the design standards for waterfront properties and fences are considered in 2026, passed by roll call 5-0-0-0.

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7. OLD BUSINESS

1. None

8. NEW BUSINESS

1. None

9. STUDY SESSION

1. None

10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REPORT

1. Community Development Director Mangalam wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

11. STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS

1. Commissioner Haddad thanked staff for the report and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

2. Commissioner Jagtiani wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. He noted that he may be traveling to India and therefore extended an early Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

3. Commissioner Kenkre thanked staff for the report and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

4. Commissioner Stoveland wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and thanked the team for their heavy lifting in getting the project to this point and for preparing it for the City Council vote.

5. Chair Pedro thanked staff for the report, he acknowledged that the topic has been discussed several times and expressed that it was a great process. He shared that BayREN hosted a forum regarding the decarbonization of residential housing and the newly adopted requirements concerning water heater replacements after 2027 and furnaces after 2029. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

12. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:29 p.m. to a Regular Meeting, December 4, 2025, Council Chambers, 620 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, California.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2025
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City at a Regular Meeting thereof held on December 4, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES, COMMISSIONERS: Haddad, Jagtiani, Kenkre, Stoveland and Chair Pedro NOES, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSTAIN, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSENT, COMMISSIONERS:
_____________________________

ROBERT PEDRO, CHAIR
ATTEST:
____________________________

SOFIA MANGALAM, SECRETARY
Robert A. Pedro (Dec 10, 2025 13:51:13 PST)
Robert A. Pedro

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RESOLUTION NO. P-14-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND TITLE 17, “ZONING” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 17.15 “SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS” AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF

THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE FOSTER CITY HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (SCH NUMBER 2022010509)– RZ2024-0005

CITY OF FOSTER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is an integral part of the Foster City General Plan that identifies the community’s housing needs, states the community’s goals and objectives regarding housing production, rehabilitation, preservation, and conservation to meet those needs, and defines the policies and programs; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8, Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs of the Housing Element, forms the housing policy roadmap for the city and describes the implementation measures that the city needs to undertake in the planning period 2023-31; and WHEREAS, these goals, policies, and programs aim to provide additional housing in a way that is balanced with the community’s desires to retain the aspects of Foster City that make it a great place to live, work, and play; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element Programs include the City’s commitment to timeframes for implementation and the Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), due by April 1 of each year, reports on progress in implementation of these Programs; and
WHEREAS, amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code to establish single- and two-family objective design standards and provide a streamlined review process for affordable housing projects are required by Housing Element Implementation Programs, including H-B-4-a Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines for Single Family Homes and H-D-6-a Minimize Governmental Constraints; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, a Land Use Subcommittee meeting and on September 19, 2024, a Planning Commission study session were held to discuss the implementation of the Housing Element programs; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to implement programs contained in the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Planning Period are within the scope of the environmental impact report prepared for the Foster City Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH# 2022010509); and

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Resolution No. P-14-25
RZ2024-0005
WHEREAS, staff reviewed existing policies, guidelines, and other Chapters of the Municipal Code pertaining to the review of single-family and two-family homes; and WHEREAS, staff drafted a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-family Objective Design and Development Standards and amendments to various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control And Supervision”; And 17.96 “Multifamily And Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design And Development Standards, in order to implement the Housing Element programs H-B-4-a and H-D-6-a; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, at Study Sessions on July 18, 2024, April 17, 2025, June 5, 2025, September 18, 2025, and November 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted for consideration of the amendments to Title 17, Zoning, adding a new Chapter 17.15, at the Planning Commission Meeting on November 20, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the draft regulations in the new Chapter

17.15 Single-Family and Two-family Objective Design and Development Standards in Title 17, Zoning, at a noticed Planning Commission public hearing on November 20, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City has carefully reviewed and considered the staff report and all attachments thereto presented as part of the agenda for the public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code, adding a new Chapter 17.15, Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design And Development Standards, as referenced above, as well as the proposed CEQA finding, including any and all timely submitted correspondence, all information submitted at or prior to the public hearing, and all public comment and testimony presented at the public hearing (collectively, the “Record”).

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on facts and analysis in the staff report, written and oral testimony, and exhibits presented, finds that:

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

3. The proposed amendments will not be detrimental to the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the City.

4. The proposed amendments to implement programs contained in the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Planning Period are within the scope of the environmental

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Resolution No. P-14-25
RZ2024-0005
impact report prepared for the Foster City Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH# 2022010509), and no further environmental review is necessary.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City does hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, adding a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards, contained in the attached Exhibit A as listed below and attached hereto and incorporated herein.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City at a Regular Meeting thereof held on November 20, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSTAIN, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSENT, COMMISSIONERS: ______________________________________ ROBERT PEDRO, CHAIR ATTEST: ________________________________ SOFIA MANGALAM, SECRETARY

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Exhibit A
Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards
Sections
Chapter 17.15 ................................................................................................................. 1

17.15.010 Intent and purpose ......................................................................................... 1

17.15.020 Applicability .................................................................................................... 1

17.15.030 Process .......................................................................................................... 2

17.15.040 Design Standards ........................................................................................... 2

17.15.050 Supplemental Design and Development Standards ..................................... 17

B. This chapter establishes design and development standards to meet the following objectives:

1. Maintain the integrity and high-quality living environment of the City's residential neighborhoods.

3. Establish clear expectations for community members, decision-makers, and applicants prior to the submittal and approval of applicable new and modified single-family and two-family dwelling units.

17.15.020 Applicability
A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to applications for planning approval of Residential projects such as new, replaced, or modifications to buildings and/or structures and other property improvements in the R-1 Single-Family Residence

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District, R-1/PD Single-Family Residence District/ Planned Development, R-2 TwoFamily Residence District and R-2/PD Two-Family Residence District/Planned Development.

B. Effective Date. This chapter shall apply to applications for planning approval of residential projects identified in subsection A, submitted on or after the date this chapter becomes effective.

1. The request shall be in writing, in conjunction with a planning application.

17.15.040 Design Standards
A. Site Design.

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ii. Be located inside an entry courtyard.
iii. Be located on the side of the dwelling unit, with a side setback of no less than 10 feet from the side property line in the area between the front property line and furthest extent of the primary entry.

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b. For corner lots, the primary entry may be oriented toward either street. c. A walkway measuring a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches in width shall be provided from the driveway or sidewalk to the primary entry. d. The design of the primary entry shall be in conformance with Section

17.15.040(B)(5).

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(b) Side-by-side or two-car parking. The width of a curb cut serving two (2) or more parking spaces in a side-by-side configuration shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet and a maximum of twenty (20) feet, excluding aprons.
iii. The nearest edge of a driveway curb cut shall be at least three (3) feet from the centerline of a fire hydrant, light standard, traffic signal, utility pole, water meter, crosswalk, curb inlet, or other similar facility. iv. Curb cuts shall conform to the latest City Standard Detail. b. Street-Facing Garage/Carport Driveway.
i. A driveway serving two (2) or more parking spaces in a side-by-side configuration shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in depth and a minimum of sixteen (16) feet in width.
ii. A driveway serving one (1) parking space or two (2) parking spaces in a tandem configuration shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in depth and a minimum of ten (10) feet in width.
iii. Driveways on corner lots shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from the property lines at the intersection of the corner or pedestrian crosswalk. iv. Driveways abutting a side property line shall include a landscape buffer that is a minimum two (2) feet in width between the property line and the driveway.

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c. Side-Entry Garage/Carport Driveway.
i. A landscape buffer that is minimum of two (2) feet in depth shall be provided between the driveway and the primary building.
ii. A minimum distance of at least twenty-four (24) feet shall be required between the garage face and the opposite edge of the driveway for any garage/carport that does not directly face the street.

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d. Shared driveways.
i. Shared driveways between two (2) separately owned properties shall provide a minimum distance of fifty-two (52) feet between the faces of garage doors that face each other across a shared driveway. A recorded reciprocal easement shall be provided to ensure shared access.

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ii. If there is a shared driveway between two (2) properties, and one (1) of the property owners wishes to separate the driveway, the property owner shall ensure that both driveways, upon separation, meet the requirements of this Chapter.
e. Street Corner and Driveway Visibility Requirements.
i. No accessory structure, or other obstruction, more than 40 inches in height, shall be located within visibility triangles required by Section 17.52.030.

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v. Uplighting of architectural and landscape features is permitted if the fixture is fully shielded and aimed upwards to illuminate only the intended surface. vi. Uplighting of glass, reflective, or polished surfaces is prohibited.

B. Building Design.

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iii. Reduce the amount of time that an adjacent house's window receives direct sunlight by more than 50% at any season where an impact occurs (requires a comparison of the hours that a window receives direct sunlight in an existing and proposed condition).
c. If a living/family room, dining room, or kitchen in the adjacent house has multiple windows, the solar impact will be based on the aggregate impact.

3. Building Roofs.
a. Articulation. These standards shall apply to roof(s) for new dwelling unit(s).

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i. Continuous rooflines that face a public or private street shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in length and shall be vertically articulated with at least one (1) of the following treatments, compliant with the associated standards or regulations:
(a) A change in height of at least four (4) feet.
(b) A roof dormer
(c) A change in roof orientation
(d) A change in roof form that projects at least two (2) feet above the main roofline.
(e) Openings in the roof, such as openings with exposed rafters. b. Roof Pitch. These standards shall apply to roof(s) for new dwelling unit(s). i. The roof pitch shall be consistent on all pitched roof sections. c. Materials and colors. These standards shall apply to roof(s) for new dwelling unit(s) and modifications to existing dwelling unit(s). i. The Community Development Department shall establish a list of approved roof materials and colors and make it available on the Department’s website. The list may be amended from time to time to accommodate new materials and colors.
ii. The roof material on a single structure shall be the same material on all sides.

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b. Garage Interior Size.
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ii. Side entry garages shall incorporate at least one (1) of the following along the street frontage facade:
(a) Window(s) designed in conformance with Section 17.15.040.B.7. (b) Decorative trellis minimum eight (8) feet in width. f. Style. All garages, either attached or detached, front or side entry, shall have the same architectural style as the primary residence, including but not limited to roof pitch, color, and materials.

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d. Any Architectural feature associated with a primary entry that projects into yards shall comply with the requirements of Section 17.15.050(E)(2).

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17.58.020(B)(11) shall provide the same frame color.

17.15.050 Supplemental Design and Development Standards A. Accessory Structures.

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lagoon for waterfront properties; or (c) in the case where there is no bulkhead or no maintenance easement, the rear one-half of a waterfront lot shall be determined by measuring from the front property line to the highest water line.
b) Setbacks. Accessory structures taller than six (6) feet in height shall be set back:
(i) A minimum of four (4) feet from any rear or non-street side property line. (ii) A minimum of ten (10) feet from a street-side property line. (iii) A minimum of five (5) feet from the primary dwelling. (iv)A minimum of ten (10) feet from the lagoon bulkhead, rip-rap, or water’s edge if a waterfront property.

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c) Height. The maximum allowable height of detached accessory structures is ten (10) feet measured from grade to the highest point of the structure. d) Lot Coverage. Detached accessory structures, six (6) feet or taller, shall be included in the calculation of the maximum lot coverage of 50%.

B. Decks and Patios. These standards shall apply to new decks and modifications to existing decks and patios.

C. Windscreens.

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D. Yards.

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RESOLUTION NO. P-15-25

RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND TITLE 17, “ZONING” OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTERS 17.50 “ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES” AND 17.54 “YARDS”; AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04 “DEFINITIONS”; 17.12 “R-1 SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT”; 17.14 “R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT”; 17.58 “ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL AND SUPERVISION”; AND 17.96 “MULTIFAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS” AND

FINDING THE AMENDMENTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE FOSTER CITY HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (SCH NUMBER 2022010509)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is an integral part of the Foster City General Plan that identifies the community’s housing needs, states the community’s goals and objectives regarding housing production, rehabilitation, preservation, and conservation to meet those needs, and defines the policies and programs; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8, Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs of the Housing Element, forms the housing policy roadmap for the city and describes the implementation measures that the city needs to undertake in the planning period 2023-31; and WHEREAS, these goals, policies, and programs aim to provide additional housing in a way that is balanced with the community’s desires to retain the aspects of Foster City that make it a great place to live, work, and play; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element Programs include the City’s commitment to timeframes for implementation and the Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), due by April 1 of each year, reports on progress in implementation of these Programs; and
WHEREAS, amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code to establish single- and two-family objective design standards and provide a streamlined review process for affordable housing projects are required by Housing Element Implementation Programs, including H-B-4-a Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines for Single Family Homes and H-D-6-a Minimize Governmental Constraints; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to implement programs contained in the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Planning Period are within the scope of the environmental impact report prepared for the Foster City Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH# 2022010509); and

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Resolution No. P-15-25
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WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, a Land Use Subcommittee meeting and on September 19, 2024, a Planning Commission study session were held to discuss the implementation of the Housing Element programs; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed existing policies, guidelines, and other Chapters of the Municipal Code pertaining to the review of single-family and two-family homes; and WHEREAS, staff drafted a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-family Objective Design and Development Standards and amendments to various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control And Supervision”; And 17.96 “Multifamily And Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design And Development Standards, in order to implement the Housing Element programs H-B-4-a and H-D-6-a; and
WHEREAS, staff is also recommending repealing and replacing Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings And Uses” and 17.54 “Yards” with the term “Reserved”. So that the Chapter numbers remain for future use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, at Study Sessions on July 18, 2024, April 17, 2025, June 5, 2025, September 18, 2025, and November 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending rescinding Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings And Uses” And 17.54 “Yards”; And Amending Chapters 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control And Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily And Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design And Development Standards”; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted for consideration of the amendments to Title 17, Zoning, adding a new Chapter 17.15, at the Planning Commission Meeting on November 20, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the proposed amendments to various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 Two-Family Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily And Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design And Development Standards” of Title 17, Zoning, at a noticed Planning Commission public hearing on November 20, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City has carefully reviewed and considered the staff report and all attachments thereto presented as part of the agenda for the public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to Title 17 Zoning of the Foster City Municipal Code, adding a new Chapter 17.15, Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards, as referenced above, as well as the proposed CEQA finding,

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Resolution No. P-15-25
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including any and all timely submitted correspondence, all information submitted at or prior to the public hearing, and all public comment and testimony presented at the public hearing (collectively, the “Record”).

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on facts and analysis in the staff report, written and oral testimony, and exhibits presented, finds that:

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

3. The proposed amendments will not be detrimental to the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the City.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City does hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to Title 17, Zoning, contained in Exhibits A – F, attached hereto.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City at a Regular Meeting thereof held on November 20, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES, COMMISSIONERS: Haddad, Jagtiani, Kenkre, Stoveland, and Chair Pedro ABSTAIN, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSENT, COMMISSIONERS: ___________________________________ ROBERT PEDRO, CHAIR ATTEST: ________________________________ SOFIA MANGALAM, SECRETARY

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EXHIBIT B
AMENDMENT. CHAPTER 17.04 DEFINITIONS, IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS (additions are in single-underline italics):

The following definitions are rescinded and replaced:

Accessory Building; Façade; Garage; Lot; Lot Line.

The following definitions are hereby added: “Access” means the place or way through which pedestrians and/or vehicles must have safe, adequate, and usable ingress and egress to a property.

Accessory Building. See Building, Accessory.

Accessory Structure. See Structure, Accessory.

Accessory Use. See Use, Accessory. “Applicant” means the person, partnership, corporation, or state or local government agency applying for a permit, or other entitlement. “Architectural Feature” means as exterior building feature, including recesses or projections, exterior articulation or walls, and other building surfaces. “Awning” means an architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, or decoration, and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. “Balcony” means a platform that projects from the wall of a building 30 inches or more above grade that is accessible from the building’s interior, is not accessible from the ground, and is not enclosed by walls on more than three sides. “Juliette balcony” means a decorative railing or guard on the outer plane of a floor-toceiling window or door opening, providing the appearance of a balcony, but not extending a platform from the wall of the building. “Building” means any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any individual, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials.

Building, accessory. "Accessory building" or accessory structure means a building on the same property as the main building, but its use is secondary and incidental to the use of the main building.

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Building, main. "Main building" means the building containing the primary use of the lot and is not an accessory building. “Building Frontage” means the lineal dimension, parallel to the ground, of a building abutting on a public street, or a parking lot accessory to that business, even though another business may also have entitlement to that parking lot. “Construction” means construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, conversion, or movement of any building, structures, or land, together with any scientific surveys associated therewith. “Courtyard” means any usable open space which is clear from the ground to the sky and surrounded by at least two (2) walls of a building, with the remaining sides enclosed by a wall or solid fence at least five (5) feet in height. “Deck” means a platform, either freestanding or attached to a building, that is supported by pillars or posts. “Driveway” means an accessway that provides direct vehicular access for vehicles between a street and the parking or loading facilities located on an adjacent property. “Enclosed” means a space closed in by a roof and by four or more connected floor-toceiling walls with appropriate openings for ingress and egress. “Façade” means the exterior wall of a building exposed to public view or that wall viewed by persons not within the building. The portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending vertically from the grade to the top of a parapet wall or eave, and horizontally across the entire width of the building elevation.

Frontage, Street. “Street frontage” means that portion of a lot or parcel of land that borders a public street. Street frontage shall be measured along the common lot line separating said lot or parcel of land from the public street, highway, or parkway. “Garage” means an accessory structure or portion of a main structure, containing accessible and usable completely enclosed space designed, constructed, and maintained for the parking and storage of one or more motor vehicles. “Light Fixture” means the assembly that holds a lamp and may include an assembly housing, a mounting bracket or pole socket, a lamp holder, a ballast, a reflector or mirrors, and a refractor or lens. “Lot” means a parcel, tract, or area of land whose boundaries have been established by a legal instrument, such as a deed or map recorded with the San Mateo County, and

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which is recognized as a separate legal area for purposes of transfer of title, except easements or rights-of-way.

Lot, corner. “Corner lot means a lot or parcel bounded by two or more adjacent street lines.

Lot Line Types:

Interior Lot Line. Any lot line that is not adjacent to a public or private street.

Rear Lot Line. The lot line that is opposite and most distant from the front lot line.

Side Lot Line. Any lot line that is not a front or rear lot line.

Street Side Lot Line. A side lot line of a corner lot that is adjacent to a public or private street. “Modification” means alterations, additions, or changes to the outside of a building or its site that change its architectural appearance, materials, size, location, or physical characteristics, including construction, demolition, remodels, and changes to visible surfaces or appurtenances like roofing, siding, or balconies. These modifications are distinct from ordinary maintenance and repairs, which involve routine upkeep without altering the structure’s fundamental features.

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“Primary Entry” means a principal entrance used to enter a building or residential dwelling unit.

Property Line. see “Lot Line”. “Setback” means the distance between a property line and a building or structure that must be kept clear or open. Also, see “Yard”. “Structure” means anything constructed or erected which requires a location on the ground.

Structure, Accessory. “Accessory structure” means a detached subordinate structure used only as incidental to the main structure or use on the same lot.

Structure, Main. “Main structure” means a structure housing the primary use of a lot or functioning as the primary use.

Structure, Temporary. “Temporary structure” means a structure without any foundation or footings, and which is intended to be removed when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure was erected has ceased. “Tandem Parking” refers to two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another. "Required Yard" means the minimum area or setback between a lot line and a building, which is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward.

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EXHIBIT C
AMENDMENT. SECTION 17.12.040 IS HEREBY AMENDED AND A NEW SECTION

17.12.060 ADDED OF CHAPTER 17.12 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT , AS FOLLOWS (additions are in single-underline italics and deletions are in strikethrough italics):

17.12.040 Area, bulk, yard and height regulations.

A. The following area, bulk, yard and height regulations shall apply in the R-1 district, except as modified by Chapter 17.54, Yards: Chapter 17.15 and subsections B and C below.

Minimum Building
Site Required
Maximum
Density
permitted
Minimum Yards Required Maximum Height
permitted
Maximum
Coverage
permitted
Minimum
Width (ft.)
Minimum
Area
(sq. ft.)
(Units per
Acre) Front (ft.) Side* (ft.) Street
Side (ft.)
Rear (ft.) Stories Ft. (%)
40 5,000 8 20 5 10 20 2 25 50
B. See section 17.15.050(A)(1) for setback requirements related to primary entry on the side of the main building.

17.12.060 Design and Development Standards
All new residential projects and modifications or improvements to buildings and/or structures shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 17.15.

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EXHIBIT D
AMENDMENT. SECTION 17.14.040 IS HEREBY AMENDED AND A NEW SECTION

17.124.060 ADDED OF CHAPTER 17.14, R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS (additions are in single-underline italics and deletions are in strikethrough italics):

Sections:

17.14.040 Area, bulk, yard, and height regulations.

A. The following area, bulk, yard, and height regulations shall apply in the R-2 districts, except as modified by Chapter 17.15 and subsections B and C below:

Minimum Building
Site Required
Maximum
Density
permitted
Minimum Yards Required Maximum Height
permitted
Maximum
Coverage
permitted
Minimum
Width (ft.)
Minimum
Area
(sq. ft.)
(Units per
Acre) Front (ft.) Side* (ft.) Street
Side (ft.)
Rear (ft.) Stories Ft. (%)
40 5,000 13 20 5 10 20 2 25 50
B. See section 17.15.050(A)(1) for setback requirements related to primary entry on the side of the main building.

17.14.060 Design and Development Standards
All new residential projects and modifications or improvements to buildings and/or structures shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 17.15.

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Sections:

17.58.020 Improvements subject to architectural review.

A. Each improvement as defined in Section 17.04.020 which is not otherwise declared exempt below shall be subject to architectural review as provided in this chapter, including the following:

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1. Modifications to the interior of a structure;

2. Except as prohibited in Subsection C, Repainting or restaining of buildings or structures on properties in R districts that are not in a PD (planned development) district;

4. Exterior landscaping of single family and two-family dwelling units unless required as a condition of approval of use permit or architectural review;

5. For properties where landscaping is required as a condition of approval of use permit or architectural review, replacement of landscape materials with the same species of plant;

6. Like-for like replacement of portions of the exterior of structures or improvements using materials of the same dimensions, type and color;

7. Improvements which are otherwise subject to use permit;

9. Flagpoles which are fifteen feet or less in height in an R district or less than twentyfive feet in height in a C or M district or in multifamily common areas;

10.Decks less than eighteen inches above grade at any point which are also a minimum of five feet from any property line;

11. Replacement of existing windows that comply with the requirements of Chapter

17.15 or 17.96 as applicable, including expansion of windows to meet California Building Code requirements and new windows of three (3) square feet or less that are not facing a public right-of-way.

12. Replacement of existing doors, including garage doors;

13. Fences on nonwaterfront property which do not face a public right-of-way;

14. Exterior spas, hot tubs or swimming pools, whether portable, temporary or permanent, that comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.66, including but not limited to setbacks of the spa, hot tub, or swimming pool and associated equipment;

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16. Tubular style skylights;

17. Children’s play structures located in a side or rear yard, with a maximum height of eight feet, set back a minimum of five feet from any property line and located behind a minimum five-foot-tall fence with no electrical outlets or lights;

18.Basketball standards or similar equipment as determined by the community development director.

19. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units pursuant to Chapter

17.78. C. Improvements Which Are Prohibited. The following types of improvements are prohibited:

1. Repainting or restaining which uses a bright pastel, fluorescent, or a primary color.

17.58.030 Architectural review approval required prior to construction or improvement.

Prior to the issuance of any building permit or construction of any improvement for any of the items listed in Section 17.58.020(A) and not exempt pursuant to Section

17.58.020(B), architectural review approval shall be obtained as required by this chapter.

17.58.040 Architectural review procedures.

1. Application Forms. Completed Application forms as prescribed by the Community Development Department

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2. Checklist Requirements: All information/documents as outlined in the Community Development Department Application Requirements checklists;

3. Plans. Scaled and accurate plans to include required applicable information as outlined in the Community Development Department Application Requirements checklists;

4. Fees. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees as set forth in the master fee and service charges schedule, as adopted by resolution of the City Council.

B. Review for Completeness and Compliance with Standards.

3. The community development director may refer any Architectural Review permit application to the planning commission for comment or final action.

C. Reviewing Authority.

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b. In districts other than R districts, the planning commission shall review modifications which result in an increase in floor area or a substantial change in the appearance of the building as determined by the community development director, including but not limited to use of lighting to outline features of a building, or any other item as determined by the community development director.
c. The planning commission shall review proposed changes to shopping center building colors in a legally noticed public hearing for the following neighborhood business or commercial mix districts: Charter Square Shopping Center/APN 094-473-010, 094-473-020 and 094-473-030; Beach Park Plaza Shopping Center/APN 094-261-330 and 094-261-270; The Market Place at Metro Center/APN 094-522-190; Edgewater Place Shopping Center/APN 094-541- 070 and Marlin Cove Shopping Center/APN 094-330-150.
d. Any improvement deemed by the community development director to be similar in nature to subsections (C)(1)(a)-(c).

D. Notice of Decision.

1. A written notice of the decision or planning commission resolution shall be provided to the applicant and owner within five calendar days after the decision is rendered.

2. The notice of decision and/or planning commission resolution shall clearly state any conditions of approval.

E. Decision Not Effective Until Permittee Acknowledges Acceptance of Any Conditions.

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acknowledges acceptance of any conditions of approval and any appeal period has lapsed or if there is an appeal until a final decision has been made on the appeal.

F. Appeals.

1. The appeal period as prescribed in Section 17.06.140 shall begin on the date of planning commission decision or the notice of decision was issued.

G. Expiration, extensions, and revocations. Architectural Review approval granted shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.06.180-17.06.200 for expiration, extensions, and revocations.

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EXHIBIT F
AMENDMENT. SECTIONS 17.96.020 AND 17.96.030 OF CHAPTER

17.96 MULTIFAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, ARE HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS AS FOLLOWS (additions are in single-underline italics and deletions are in strikethrough italics):

Sections:

17.96.020 Applicability.

A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all multifamily residential projects that include new or replaced dwelling units, including mixed-use residential/commercial developments, except:

1. Residential projects in the R-1, or R-1/PD, R-2, or R-2/PD zoning districts, including dwelling units developed under Government Code
Section 65852.21 or 66411.7 (SB 9, 2021);

2. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.

17.96.030 Process.

A. The standards contained in this chapter shall be applied as part of the review of any required applications for development.

1. The request shall be in writing, in conjunction with a planning application.

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RESOLUTION NO. P-16-25

RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RESCIND ARCHITECTURAL AND SOLAR GUIDELINES; AND VARIOUS POLICIES

PERTAINING TO REVIEW OF SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY HOMES, INCLUDING POLICY NO. 2001-113 - AWNINGS; POLICY NO. 2-2000 REROOFING POLICY; POLICY NO. 03-001 - COPPER GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS AND FLASHING POLICY; POLICY NO. 18-10 WINDOW REPLACEMENT POLICY; POLICY NO. 01-02 - BAY/BOW/GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE WINDOW POLICY; POLICY NO. 1-2000 - SOLAR IMPACTS; AND POLICY NO. 2-2000 – EXTERIOR COLOR CHANGE POLICY; AND FINDING THE REQUEST WITHIN THE

SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE FOSTER CITY HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (SCH NUMBER 2022010509).

CITY OF FOSTER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is an integral part of the Foster City General Plan that identifies the community’s housing needs, states the community’s goals and objectives regarding housing production, rehabilitation, preservation, and conservation to meet those needs, and defines the policies and programs; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8, Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs of the Housing Element, forms the housing policy roadmap for the city and describes the implementation measures that the city needs to undertake in the planning period 2023-31; and WHEREAS, these goals, policies, and programs aim to provide additional housing in a way that is balanced with the community’s desires to retain the aspects of Foster City that make it a great place to live, work, and play; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element Programs include the City’s commitment to timeframes for implementation and the Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), due by April 1 of each year, reports on progress in implementation of these Programs; and
WHEREAS, amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code to establish single- and two-family objective design standards and provide a streamlined review process for affordable housing projects are required by Housing Element Implementation Programs, including, H-B-4-a Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines for Single Family Homes and H-D-6-a Minimize Governmental Constraints; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to implement programs contained in the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Planning Period are within the scope of the environmental impact report prepared for the Foster City Housing Element and Safety Element Update (SCH# 2022010509); and

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Resolution No. P-16-25
RZ2024-0005
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, a Land Use Subcommittee meeting and on September 19, 2024, a Planning Commission study session was held to discuss the implementation of the Housing Element programs; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed existing policies, guidelines and other Chapters of the Municipal Code pertaining to the review of single-family and two-family homes; and WHEREAS, staff drafted a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-family Objective Design and Development Standards and amendments to various Chapters of Title 17, Zoning, including, 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R-1 Single-Family Residence District”; 17.14 “R-2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; And 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential Mixed-Use Objective Design and Development Standards, in order to implement the Housing Element programs H-B-4-a and H-D-6-a; and
WHEREAS, staff is also recommending rescinding Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses” and 17.54 “Yards” from Title 17, Zoning; and
WHEREAS, staff is also recommending rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines, and various Planning Commission and City Council policies related to the review of single-family and two-family homes; and:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on facts and analysis in the staff report, written and oral testimony, and exhibits presented, finds that:

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Resolution No. P-16-25
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1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference into this action.

3. The proposed amendments will not be detrimental to the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the City.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City does hereby recommends that the City Council rescind Architectural and Solar Guidelines and various policies listed below:

Architectural and Solar Guidelines
Policy No. 2001-113 Awnings
Policy No. 2-2000 Reroofing Policy
Policy No. 03-001 Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy Policy No. 18-10 Window Replacement Policy
Policy No. 01-02 Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy Policy No. 1-2000 Solar Impacts
Policy No. 2-2000 Exterior Color Change Policy

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Resolution No. P-16-25
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City at a Regular Meeting thereof held on November 20, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES, COMMISSIONERS: Haddad, Jagtiani, Kenkre, Stoveland, and Chair Pedro ABSTAIN, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSENT, COMMISSIONERS: ___________________________________ ROBERT PEDRO, CHAIR ATTEST: ________________________________ SOFIA MANGALAM, SECRETARY

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DATE: December 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
FROM: Cory Call, Police Chief
DEPARTMENT: Police
SUBJECT: E-BIKE & E-SCOOTER DATA AND INFORMATION

RECOMMENDATION
Receive an informational presentation concerning the use of e-bikes and e-scooters within the City.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This informational item is being presented to City Council to inform them of Foster City specific data concerning e-bike and e-scooter involved collisions, City Council’s legal authority to regulate the use of e-bikes and e-scooters within the City, and clarity surrounding the classes of e-bikes and the laws specific to operating e-bikes and escooters.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The use of e-bikes and e-scooters has steadily increased year to year within Foster City, resulting in increased concerns surrounding the operation and potential dangers associated with these methods of transportation. Minimal background information exists specific to this issue in Foster City; however, national studies and data support further evaluation and regulations of the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the areas of public safety and quality of life. Refer to the attached presentation (Attachment 1) for complete background and information.

California Environmental Quality Act

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This item is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378 as this is not a “project” that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is associated with the review of this information.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Public Safety and Social Equity
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – E-Bike & E-Scooter PowerPoint Presentation

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Collisions by Vehicle Type
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Collisions by Vehicle Type & Age Group
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Injury Severity (2021-2025)
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Collision Types (2021-2025)
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DATE: December 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the Foster City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director
Laura Galli, Engineering Manager
Francine Magno, Senior Civil Engineer
Claire McWilliams, Assistant Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN PROJECT
UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by Minute Order, receive and accept this status update on the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) and provide general policy direction on the preliminary plan goals, policies, and prioritization methodology.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The BPMP Project (“Project”) is the City’s first unified effort to create a comprehensive plan to improve the way people walk, bike, and roll throughout Foster City. In March 2025, Fehr and Peers was selected to develop the BPMP through a qualification-based selection process.

The Project kicked off in April 2025 and established the present conditions, challenges, and opportunities of Foster City’s existing bicycle and pedestrian network. Based on data gathered from the public through various outreach events and community feedback, a proposed network was developed to serve all ages and abilities and connect users to high use destinations. The Project has advanced to the Goal & Policy

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Development and Recommendations & Implementation Strategy tasks, where the Project team has begun to outline how to achieve the goals of the plan through both infrastructure improvement projects and potential policies and programs. Over the next few months, the priority projects, implementation matrix, and goals and policies will be further refined then shared for public feedback in the draft BPMP before being brought back to the City Council. The project team will provide a presentation of the project activities to-date and upcoming project milestones.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The BPMP was created in response to the July 2023 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury report entitled “Bike Safety in San Mateo County,” which recommended “each city, town, and unincorporated county should update or generate a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan if their current plan is older than five years.” In November 2023, staff applied for grant funding in the amount of $80,000 from the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) and was approved to receive an allocation of TDA funds for the BPMP Project in August 2024, offsetting half of the City’s currently budgeted funds.

On November 4, 2024, the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2024-116, approving the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the BPMP and authorizing staff to begin consultant selection. On March 3, 2025, the Council awarded the contract to Fehr and Peers, a transportation engineering and planning firm, which has a strong familiarity with Foster City due to their work in the past on various projects and studies.

Fehr and Peers initially prepared a work plan that provided an overview of the objectives of the BPMP, a meeting and presentation schedule that targeted key stakeholders including City staff, City Council, the Traffic Review Committee and other public meetings to encourage community participation, and established communication channels with other departments, local and regional bicycle/pedestrian committees, and the general public.

Public outreach is an important component of the City’s BPMP and concurrent with several tasks in the scope of work. Outreach aims to include the community throughout the plan development process, ensuring that the Final BPMP will be based on community priorities, opinions, and feedback. To guide public engagement, the public engagement plan outlined touchpoints for collaboration and feedback with the public citywide including the City Council and the Traffic Review Committee (TRC). The TRC acts as the project’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, as required by the grant from C/CAG, and will ultimately endorse the plan for adoption by City Council. Public outreach occurs over all three phases of the project.

Phase 1: Existing Conditions
Data Collection

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Fehr and Peers conducted a detailed review of previous City studies, the General Plan, and other relevant City, local, and regional documents to outline the current state of the bicycle and pedestrian network within Foster City, including challenges and opportunities for the City. Outreach performed during this phase collected feedback related to existing needs and barriers to walking and biking.

Key takeaways from the existing conditions data are listed below:
• Pedestrian collisions often occur near key community destinations (parks, commercial areas, etc.)
• Bicycle collisions occur primarily at intersections and on arterials • Foster City has nearly 30 miles of existing bicycle facilities • The highest stress and highest connectivity roadways and intersections are typically located on the boulevards within Foster City
Infrastructure Needs and Demands
Incorporating information from the data collection review process and public outreach activities, Fehr and Peers performed various analyses to better understand network demands, connectivity gaps, and relative comfort and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The analyses considered multiple factors such as speed limits, collision data, existing crossing controls, connectivity to key destinations within the City, and level of stress (LTS). LTS is the level of stress experienced by users based on vehicle volumes, speed limits, and existing infrastructure protections.

These inputs led to the identification of high stress and high connectivity roadways and intersections. The identification of these areas is important to the project as these are the biggest obstacles which prohibit bicycle and pedestrian network users from getting to everyday destinations on wheels or on foot. If the City improved these areas, more users could rely on the bicycle and pedestrian networks, instead of cars, as a means to get around Foster City. Phase 1 was completed in July 2025.

Phase 2: Draft Projects and Programs
Phase 2 is ongoing and started in September 2025. This phase includes the development of recommended bicycle and pedestrian network improvements that ultimately result in specific prioritized projects to implement. The first deliverables for Phase 2 were the proposed future bicycle and pedestrian network maps (see Attachment 1). These networks are a culmination of both qualitative (public feedback) and quantitative (safety considerations and connectivity) analysis and input, incorporating findings from Phase 1 and applying industry best practices. The maps identify recommended improvements for bicycle facilities and pedestrian crossings or intersections, building on the high stress/high connectivity pedestrian and bicycle facilities identified in Phase 1. For more information on the different types of bicycle facilities, see Attachment 2. Public feedback (including Citywide public, the School District, the Parks and Recreation committee, and the TRC) for both the pedestrian and bicycle proposed future networks was solicited as part of Phase 2 engagement. An overview of the proposed future bicycle and pedestrian network maps will be provided to the City Council as part of the presentation.

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Phase 2 also includes a scoring approach that translates the project goals into tangible project priorities. This approach helps staff evaluate and rank projects that are identified in the proposed future networks, improving the bicycle and pedestrian system. The presentation will provide additional detail on the scoring system, including the inputs used to rank project priorities. More information on the prioritization methodology will be included in the presentation.

The finalized future network and prioritization methodology will inform the list of projects and implementation suggestions in the Draft BPMP.

A summary table of public engagement is below and represents a total of 7,000+ community members reached across Phases 1 and 2:

Date Phase Outreach Type Location / Platform Topic
4/21/2025 Phase 1 TRC Meeting Council Chambers
Conference Room
Internal Kickoff/Project Briefing
5/29/2025 Phase 1 TRC Meeting Council Chambers
Conference Room
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7/18/2025
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Opportunities and Needs
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Leo J. Ryan Park
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Flyers
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Vibe, Foster City PD,
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Conference Room
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9/11/2025 Phase 2 Messaging FC Marquee Link to project website 9/17/2025 Phase 2 Email Blast Email to Mailing List Phase 2 Event Reminder 9/17/2025 Phase 2 Social Media Facebook Phase 2 Survey Reminder 9/18/2025 -
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9/25/2025 Phase 2 TRC Meeting Council Chambers
Conference Room
Draft Pedestrian and Bicycle
Networks
10/2/2025 Phase 2 Press Release Online Phase 2 Survey Reminder 10/7/2025 Phase 2 PRC Meeting Council Chambers
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Networks
10/7/2025 Phase 2 Social Media Facebook Phase 2 Survey Reminder 10/13/2025 Phase 2 Social Media Facebook Phase 2 Survey Reminder 10/15/2025 Phase 2 IDEC Meeting Council Chambers
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Goals and Policies
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11/20/2025 Phase 2 TRC Meeting Council Chambers
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12/15/2025 Phase 2 City Council
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Phase 3: Draft Plan
Over the next several months, the pedestrian and bicyclist networks will be finalized, and an Implementation Plan will be developed to advance the improvements outlined in Phase 2. Alongside the Implementation Plan, the high-level vision for the plan will be refined through feedback on its potential goals and policies.

Draft BPMP Goals and Policies
As the draft bicycle and pedestrian networks were developed, the project team worked in parallel to draft goals and policies for consideration by City Council. While the draft bicycle and pedestrian networks provide general guidance for the physical infrastructure improvements of the bicycle and pedestrian networks, the goals and policies shape the long-term vision of possible policy and programmatic changes to complement the proposed physical improvements.

These draft goals and policies were developed based on public feedback, industry best practices, and considered previous studies, City policy, and existing practices. The goals and policies are comprised of three overarching goals - Safety, Connectivity, and Compatibility. Each goal is supported by policies, which are supported by strategies designed to achieve that goal. Please see Attachment 3 for a complete list of draft BPMP goals, policies, and strategies for discussion.

Following the development of the final bicycle and pedestrian networks, goals and policies, and implementation plan, the final step in Phase 3 will be to gather public feedback on the draft BPMP plan. Staff anticipate bringing the plan for a public hearing and adoption in Spring 2026.

California Environmental Quality Act

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This agenda item is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378 as this is not a "project" that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment.

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

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Infrastructure and Facilities; Innovation and Sustainability ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Maps Attachment 2 – Bicycle Facility Types
Attachment 3 – Draft BPMP Goals and Policies

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DATE: December 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director
Frank Fanara, Parks Maintenance Manager
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: APPROVING THE PARKS SYSTEM MASTER PLAN

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (Plan) to be used as the guiding document for future planning, development, and reinvestment in the City’s parks and recreation system.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Plan serves as a strategic roadmap and establishes a clear vision and framework to guide City decision-makers in the development, rehabilitation, maintenance, and funding of Foster City’s parks over the next 10–20 years. The Plan reflects a comprehensive, 18-month planning process grounded in extensive community engagement to define the long-term direction of the City’s parks and recreation system.

City staff partnered with Wallace Roberts & Todd (WRT), a consultant team with significant expertise in parks and recreation planning, master plan development, project management, and public participation, to develop the plan.

The overall scope of services included the following:

1. Develop proposed Plan vision, goals, and objectives.

2. Conduct existing conditions assessment and facilities study.

3. Develop and conduct a robust outreach and public participation plan.

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4. Conduct a needs assessment including conducting a comparative analysis of neighboring cities, identifying emerging local and regional trends that will inform the Plan.

5. Provide recommendations that include a prioritization matrix that will inform the implementation action plan.

6. Develop an implementation plan with adequate details on costs and potential funding sources.

The completed plan reflects a robust, comprehensive planning effort. Adoption of the Plan will provide a consistent framework for decision-making, capital investment, and grant funding applications. It also positions the City to strengthen maintenance and sustainability practices, enhance recreational access and equity, and ensure that future park development reflects community values.

BACKGROUND
Since its implementation in 1989, the City’s Parks System Master Plan has provided strategic guidance for the development and maintenance of park facilities. Periodic reviews and updates to the Plan are necessary to align with evolving community needs and the City’s fiscal capacity.

On December 18, 2023, the City Council authorized the release of a Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) to prepare a comprehensive Parks System Master Plan. On May 6, 2024, the Council approved a professional services agreement with WRT to help develop the plan. The process formally began in mid-2024 with Council adoption of a robust Public Participation Plan outlining a multi-phase community engagement strategy. More than 1,600 community members participated in the Plan process through surveys, public meetings, focus groups, pop-ups, and online tools.

Feedback directly shaped the Plan’s goals, policies, and improvement recommendations. Common community themes included desires for greater comfort and shade, improved water access, additional pickleball and multi-use courts, and enhanced opportunities for social gathering and events.

Beginning in July 2024 and continuing through 2025, the project team, comprised of City staff and WRT, completed the following:

1. A full park system inventory and park condition assessment.

2. A statistically valid community survey, three online surveys, multiple workshops and pop-ups engaging more than 1,600 participants.

3. Analysis of access, programming, and operational needs.

4. Draft system-wide policies and park specific improvement recommendations.

5. The final document, the Foster City Parks Master Plan which serves as a strategic roadmap to guide the next generation of park investments and management decisions.

ANALYSIS

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The Plan, developed in collaboration with WRT, reflects a comprehensive 18-month community planning effort. The Plan sets priorities, policies, and phased strategies to guide park system improvements for the next 10 to 20 years. The Plan documents the broad community input that was received throughout the process, provides a detailed overview of the City’s existing park system, and phased recommendations.

The six (6) guiding principles serve as the Plan’s foundation:

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

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

3. The lagoon and bay are active and well-integrated within the community.

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

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

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

Each of the overarching guidelines is supported by specific policies and actions that establish clear objectives for implementation. These can be found in Chapter 4 of the Plan document entitled “Our Vision”. In addition, the Plan sets forth park standards for the various park types that have been identified in the Plan – Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Mini Parks, Special Use Parks, and Trails & Pathways. The standards establish clear guidelines for the planning, design, and evolution of parks in Foster City.

Parks System-Citywide Findings
The City’s parkland level of service remains strong at 3.2 acres per 1,000 residents, reflecting a well-distributed and well-maintained system that serves the community effectively today. Through the assessment process, several priorities emerged to ensure continued alignment with community expectations and demographic trends, including:
• Park Comfort: Need for more shade, seating, and improved or expanded restrooms.
• New Park Experiences: Residents want new experiences and more passive spaces like walking paths, picnic areas, and natural areas. • Geese & Water Quality: Geese and water quality issues deter use; desire for more waterfront access and activation.
• Community Events & Programs: Desire for more diverse programs and events, especially fitness, outdoor recreation, and activities for seniors. • Indoor Recreation & Swimming: Need for increased indoor recreation and access to swimming opportunities.
• Trails & Connectivity: Residents value trails and want more connections and safety improvements.

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Park-Specific Recommendations
The Plan outlines capital improvement recommendations for each park within the City.

These recommendations reflect a thorough assessment and review of every park, building on the community’s priorities for greater activation, comfort, and overall park experience. For five key parks-Leo J. Ryan, Boothbay, Edgewater, Sea Cloud, and Gull (the Beach Parks), recommendations are supported by conceptual designs which illustrate opportunities to enhance recreation amenities, comfort, and ecological function while preserving Foster City’s distinctive character.

Both system-wide and park-specific recommendations can be found in Chapter 4 of the Plan document entitled “Our Vision”.

Implementing Park Improvements
Implementing Foster City’s planned park improvements will require significant investment, making a clear phasing strategy essential. Phasing helps prioritize projects, align them with available funding, and deliver improvements in manageable, realistic stages. Projects are organized into clear project packages and assigned to one of three timeframes: 0–5 years, 6–10 years, and 11+ years, with a fourth category “Other Projects to Consider” for lower-priority or high-cost projects pursued as opportunities arise.

Phasing decisions are guided by three key factors:
• Prioritization: The degree to which each proposed project aligns with the established evaluation criteria.
• Cost: Overall affordability of each project that includes long-term operations and maintenance implications.

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• Efficiency: The potential to combine projects to reduce repeated disruptions, and leverage economies of scale.

More than 200 improvements were evaluated through a structured prioritization framework. High-ranking improvements commonly included comfort amenities, shade, upgraded landscaping, restrooms, and walking loops, while more specialized features tended to rank lower.

Cost considerations reflect both capital construction and ongoing maintenance needs, ensuring the City can support new facilities once implemented. Efficiency is improved by coordinating work within each park and grouping parks with similar needs to streamline project delivery.

Funding Strategies
The Plan outlines current funding sources available for Parks and Recreation projects including General Fund sources (Capital Investment, Equipment Replacement), Developer Contributions (Park Facilities Impact Fee, Park-in-Lieu), state and local grants, and private and regional partnerships. In addition, the Plan outlines potential funding strategies to expand the City’s funding toolbox beyond traditional sources.

These vary in terms of their applicability and benefit and include such things as assessment districts, naming and corporate sponsorships, a Parks and Recreation Foundation, and various bonding tools that the City has at its disposal. Adoption of the Plan enhances eligibility for programs such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund, California State Parks grants, and the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority.

CEQA
This agenda item which is intended to provide a plan report to the Council is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs.

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§§ 15000 et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378 as this is not a "project" that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment as adoption of the Plan does not have any legally binding effect on later activities and does not involve approval of any specific project that may have a significant effect on the environment. Each project will be evaluated, and, as applicable, the appropriate level of environmental analysis conducted in accordance with CEQA.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with adoption of the Plan. Individual projects and recommendations will be fully scoped and vetted through the City’s annual budget process and the Capital Improvement Plan development. Implementation of recommendations will occur as funding becomes available and upon review and approval by the City Council.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Facilities and Infrastructure; Community Engagement; Sustainability ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Foster City Parks Master Plan Draft
Attachment 3 – Parks Master Plan Presentation
LINKS:

Foster City Parks Master Plan Appendices Draft

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RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY APPROVING THE FOSTER CITY PARKS SYSTEM MASTER PLAN (CIP 301-682)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (PSMP) was developed to establish a clear vision and framework to guide City decision-makers in the development, rehabilitation, maintenance, and funding of Foster City’s parks over the next 10–20 years; and
WHEREAS, the Parks System Master Plan reflects a comprehensive, 18-month planning process grounded in extensive community engagement to define the long-term direction of the City’s parks and recreation system; and WHEREAS, the completed Parks System Master Plan represents a robust, comprehensive effort that will provide a consistent framework for future decision-making, capital investment planning, and applications for grant funding; and WHEREAS, adoption of the Plan will position the City to strengthen maintenance and sustainability practices, enhance recreational access and equity, and ensure that future park development reflects community values and long-term needs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City hereby approves the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (CIP 301-682); and that the City Council authorizes City staff to use the Plan as the guiding document for future planning, development, and reinvestment in the City’s parks and recreation system.

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
__________________________

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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Acknowledgments

CITY COUNCIL
Stacy Jimenez, Mayor
Art Kiesel, Vice Mayor
Suzy Niederhofer, Councilmember
Patrick Sullivan, Councilmember
Phoebe Venkat, Councilmember

CITY STAFF
Derek Schweigart, Director of Parks and
Recreation
Frank Fanara, Parks Maintenance Manager
Tiffany Oren, Recreation Manager
Estelle Gobrera, Management Analyst
Austin Walsh, Communications Manager

PARKS & RECREATION

COMMITTEE
Fred Baer
Eric Corpuz
Raj Tiwari
Doris Duncan
Lisa Fong
Sirish Bindal
Yvonne Ryzak

TASK FORCE
Latisa Brooks
Jeff Brown
TJ Consunji
Eric Corpuz
Tracy Delmonico
Tamra Donovan
Pam Frisella
Kenneth Huo
Ravi Jagtiani
Isha Misra
Steve Okamoto
Meilin Rife
Yvonne Ryzak
David Saito
Michael Terner
Jason Tran
Emmie Yang

CONSULTANTS
PROS Consulting
ETC Institute
Mack5
RMA Irrigation

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Table of Contents
Executive Summary | 06
Why Do a Parks Master Plan?
About this Plan
The Planning Process
Guidelines for the Future
Key Outcomes
Our Recreation Needs | 38
The Needs Assessment Process
Existing Conditions Analysis
Community Engagement
Guiding Themes
Our Community Today | 14
Community Context
Building on Other Plans
Parks and Recreation System Overview

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Our Vision | 74
Guidelines, Objectives & Actions
Park Standards
Park-Specific Recommendations
Realizing Our Vision | 140
Implementing Park Improvements
Implementing System-Wide Recommendations
Funding
Call to Action

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EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY

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WHY DO A PARKS
MASTER PLAN?
A vibrant parks and recreation system is a
cornerstone of a city’s quality of life. Parks
promote active living, strengthen community
bonds, and reflect a city’s unique character.

Anchored by its lagoon and waterfront
setting, Foster City offers a diverse array of
park facilities and recreational programs
that enhance residents’ health, well-being,
and cultural enrichment. Looking ahead, the
continued improvement and expansion of
these spaces and programs will be essential to
ensuring Foster City remains a distinctive and
vibrant place to live.

Introduction
The Parks Master Plan establishes a vision for
the City’s park and recreation system based
on an assessment of existing assets and an
understanding of community needs and
priorities. It establishes goals and strategies
to meet needs and provides a road map for
implementation.

Rooted in the community’s vision, the
recommendations in this plan will guide
the City toward a vibrant and sustainable
recreational landscape for generations to
come.

Understand
community
priorities
Meet today
and tomorrow’s
recreational
needs
Set priorities
for how we use
resources
Evaluate our
parks, facilities,
and programs
A Parks Master Plan process allows us to...
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NAVIGATING THIS PLAN
The Foster City Parks Master Plan weaves
together a strategic approach encompassing
system-wide considerations and site-specific
nuances. The plan seeks to foster collaboration
and alignment among stakeholders through an
easy-to-understand framework, as follows:

Introduction & Executive Summary
Chapter 1 introduces the Parks Master Plan and highlights its key findings and recommendations.

Our Community Today
Foster City has a unique park and recreation system set within a scenic waterfront environment. Chapter 2 gives an overview of the City’s parks and recreation facilities and programs and provides important demographic, historical, and policy context.

Our Recreation Needs
As the City evolves, its parks and recreation system must evolve as well. Chapter 3 describes community need based on existing conditions and community engagement.

Our Vision
Through strategic investments, Foster City parks and programs can more effectively serve the community. Chapter 4 proposes strategic recommendations that will guide Foster City’s park system into the future.

Realizing Our Vision
Implementing the Parks Master Plan requires a multi-faceted approach. Chapter 5 details implementation costs and identifies an approach to prioritization and funding to help translate the City’s vision into reality.

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Draft Plan
Recommendations

THE PLANNING PROCESS
The City of Foster City and its consultant
team developed the Parks Master Plan over
a 16-month period. As shown in Figure 1.1,
the process began in Summer 2024 and
culminated with the Plan’s adoption in [month]
[year]. The process included extensive public
engagement, which is described in detail in
Chapter 3: Our Recreation Needs.

FIGURE 1.1 | Planning Process Timeline
Project Initiation
Needs Assessment
Final Parks Master Plan
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Pop-up Events
Task Force Meeting
Public Workshop #1
Focus Groups
Survey
Task Force Meeting
City Council
Task Force Meeting
Public Workshop #2
City Council
City Council
Task Force Meeting
Pop-up events at the initial stages of the process
engaged residents about what they would like to
see in their parks.

City Council
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GUIDELINES FOR THE
FUTURE
The following guidelines serve as the foundation
for the Parks Master Plan and are essential for
realizing the community’s vision. The policies and
actions supporting each guideline can be found in
Chapter 4: Our Vision.

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

The lagoon and bay are active and well-integrated within the community.

Foster City has lively and inclusive events and programs.

Foster City’s parks and programs are environmentally sustainable.

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

Operational efficiency and economic feasibility are core to park and recreation management in Foster City.
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KEY OUTCOMES
These key outcomes reflect the core themes
and priority actions identified throughout the
Master Plan and represent the most impactful
strategies to advance Foster City’s parks,
programs, and waterfront assets over the
coming decades.

1. Expanded Park Experiences
The City will breathe new life into parks with
engaging amenities for residents of all ages
and abilities.
• Expand inclusive and nature based play,
including all abilities playgrounds at
Boothbay and Leo J. Ryan.
• Upgrade picnic and gathering areas, with
enhanced reservable sites at Boothbay,
Catamaran, and Port Royal.
• Add walking loops and paths at key
parks such as Edgewater, Sea Cloud, and
Boothbay.

Improving lagoon beach parks could unlock activation opportunities, and further strengthen Foster City’s identity as a waterfront community.

2. More Shade and Park Comfort
Parks will have improved comfort features that
encourage longer visits and support a wider
range of activities.
• Increase shade through tree planting and
shade structures.
• Provide more seating, rest nodes, and social
spaces.
• Improve restrooms, lighting, fountains, and
everyday conveniences.

3. Waterfront Improvements and LagoonAdjacent Parks
Foster City’s identity as a waterfront community
will be strengthened through expanded
opportunities to connect with the Lagoon / Bay.
• Expand waterfront access through trails,
seating, viewing areas, and docks.
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• Revitalize lagoon beach parks (Gull, Marlin,
Erckenbrack) with habitat improvements,
shade, seating, and playful water-edge
experiences.

4. Conserve Water & Manage Wildlife
Park landscapes will be enhanced to conserve
water, support biodiversity, and deter geese in
key waterfront parks.
• Convert select non-active turf areas to
drought-tolerant and native landscapes.
• Modernize irrigation systems.
• Use planting and site design to manage
geese and protect beaches.

5. Improve Events & Leverage Cost Recovery
Foster City’s successful events, programs, and
rental facilities will strengthen community
life while supporting longterm financial
sustainability.
• Support and enhance signature events like
Fourth of July and Summer Days.
• Improve rentals and user experience for
picnic areas, sports fields, and waterfront
spaces.
• Align pricing and policies at high demand
sites (Baywinds, Sea Cloud, Boothbay) to
support cost recovery while prioritizing
residents.

6. Restore Sea Cloud II
The undeveloped site next to Sea Cloud Park
will be explored for potential enhancement as
a signature nature and recreation destination.
• Study ecological conditions and explore
opportunities for restoration, public access,
and recreational experiences.
• Coordinate with lagoon dredge and longterm ecological needs.

The wetland nestled between the Levee Pedway and Sea Cloud Park could be restored for greater ecological function and recreational value.

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OUR

COMMUNITY
TODAY

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Community Context
This section provides insight into Foster City’s
parks and recreation system and the City’s
history, demographics, relevant plans and
policies.

FOSTER CITY’S ORIGINS
Located on a peninsula in the San Francisco
Bay Area, Foster City is a vibrant community
with a distinctive history. Once marshland on
the edge of the bay, it was developed in the
1960s as a planned community built entirely
from scratch. The lagoon was a defining
feature, offering residents waterfront views and
recreational opportunities while shaping Foster
City’s identity as a water-oriented community.

Baylands were filled to create the City we know today. Images from original Foster City Master Plan (1960).

At its incorporation in 1971, the City had
nearly 10,000 residents; today, it is home
to approximately 35,000 people. Major
companies have also established a presence
here, making Foster City not only a desirable
residential community but a thriving regional
business hub.
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The Foster City Master Plan envisioned a city shaped around a lagoon (top). The zoning for Foster City originally included a mix of residential and commercial uses, with parks, schools, and recreation occupying a large land area in the City (bottom).

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CURRENT CHALLENGES
Foster City has a well-established parks
and recreation system that is beloved by its
residents. Yet, the system faces challenges that
require thoughtful planning and management
to ensure it continues to serve the community.

Climate Change & Sea Level Rise
Situated on former marshland along the San
Francisco Bay, Foster City is vulnerable to
sea level rise. In response, the City recently
built a levee to provide protection while
also upgrading the Levee Pedway—a key
recreational feature highly valued by residents.

Despite these efforts, rising groundwater and
stormwater pose flooding risks in low-lying
areas.

Water Conservation
Ongoing statewide drought conditions and
climate change have increased the need
for water conservation. Public landscapes
represent a significant opportunity for water
savings. Recent state policies encouraging
the reduction of non-functional turf have
prompted a shift toward more sustainable park
landscaping, incorporating a diverse palette of
drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plants.

Aging Infrastructure
Foster City’s parks were a core part of the
City’s original master plan, resulting in a
well-distributed system of parks across
the community. Today, much of the park
infrastructure is over 50 years old. While these
spaces remain well-loved, many require
upgrades to remain functional, safe, and
relevant for current and future generations.

Foster City’s levee has provided critical protection
against sea level rise, but challenges remain (top).

The State has required public agencies to phase
out water-intensive grass where it is not needed
(bottom).
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Wildlife Management
Foster City is home to a large population of
Canada geese, which inhabit parks, open
spaces, and the lagoon. Their presence has
contributed to water quality concerns and
park maintenance challenges. Addressing this
issue has been a priority for the City, which
has developed and begun implementing a
Canada Goose Adaptive Management Plan
to mitigate impacts while balancing ecological
considerations.

Geese are a major presence in Foster City parks, create challenges in terms of maintaining a clean and attractive environment.

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DEMOGRAPHICS
Demographic patterns offer insight into how
parks and recreational resources can best
serve the community.

FIGURE 2.1 | Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2010, 2020). Decennial Census, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Slow Population Growth
Foster City’s population is projected to grow
modestly over the next 15 years, from 35,000
in 2024 to approximately 39,070 by 2040.1
This equates to an average increase of 375
residents per year. Given this steady but
limited growth, Foster City’s parks resources
can primarily be directed toward improving
existing parks and facilities.
30,567
33,805 35,004 35,724
37,485 39,070
2040
Projection
2034
Projection
2029
Projection
2024
Estimate
2020
Census
2010
Census
(1) City of Foster City Housing Element 2022, HE-14. URL: foster_city_he_rev_3.20.2024.pdf 10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
Population
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Balanced Age Distribution
Foster City’s population is broadly distributed
across all age groups, with the largest share
(about one-third) in the 35–54 age range,
followed by significant portions in both younger
families (0–12 and 13–17) and older adults (55+).

This balanced mix highlights the importance
of maintaining a diverse parks and recreation
system that serves all generations— such as
play areas and youth programs for children,
active recreation and sports for working-age
adults, and walking paths, fitness, and social
spaces for older residents. The relatively even
distribution suggests that no single age group
dominates, reinforcing the need for a wellrounded system that offers something for everyone.

FIGURE 2.2 | Population by Age Segment
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2010, 2020). Decennial Census, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) 14%
6%
16%
35%
10%
8%
11%
16%
6%
16%
34%
10%
8%
10%
16%
7%
15%
34%
11%
8%
9%
19%
6%
16%
34%
10%
8%
8%
19%
6%
16%
34%
10%
8%
8%
23%
6%
14%
32%
12%
8%
5%
2010
Census
2020
Census
2024
Estimate
2029
Projection
2034
Projection
2039
Projection
0 - 12 13 - 17 18 - 34 35 - 54 55 - 64 64 - 75 75+
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FIGURE 2.3 | Race & Ethnicity Estimates & Projections
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2010, 2020). Decennial Census, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Diverse Community
Foster City is a diverse community, with a
majority Asian population that is expected
to continue growing, alongside significant
White and multiracial groups. This diversity
underscores the importance of culturally
inclusive parks and recreation programming—
such as festivals, activities, and amenities—that
celebrate the community’s many backgrounds
while ensuring all residents feel welcome and
represented in public spaces.
19%
65%
3%
10%
23%
63%
3%
9%
28%
1%
3%
9%
30%
1%
3%
8%
2%
56%
33%
53%
3%
8%
46%
45%
5%
2010
Census
2020
Census
2024
Estimate
2029
Projection
2034
Projection
2039
Projection
Two or More Races White Alone Black or African American Alone Asian Alone Some Other Race 2%
2%
59%
1%
1%
Since 2010, Foster City has grown more diverse
and is projected to continue this trend well into the
future.
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RECREATION TRENDS
National recreation trends show how
needs and demands may evolve in
Foster City over time. The key trends most
relevant to Foster City are highlighted
below, with Figure 2.4 showing how
participation in various recreational
activities has shifted over the past five
years.
• Activities like Pilates, yoga, rowing, and
trail running show substantial positive
trends, reflecting a sustained interest in
health and wellness.
• Water-based sports, such as kayaking
and canoeing, have seen notable gains.
• Tennis and, in particular, pickleball have
experienced significant growth in recent
years.
• Baseball continues to be well
represented in our parks; however, the
sport is experiencing relatively slow
growth nationwide.
• Swimming and aquatic exercise
maintain steady participation,
suggesting continued relevance for
multi-generational users.

FIGURE 2.4 | National Recreation Trends
Source: Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA), National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI). -10% 10%
General Fitness Outdoor/Adventure
Aquatics General Sports
High
Participation
Levels
0 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Water Sports
Low
Participation
Levels
Walking for fitness
Running/jogging
Bicycling (road)
Yoga
Basketball
Swimming (fitness)
Golf
Dance exercise
Tennis
High impact/
intensity training
Wildlife viewing
Baseball
Camping
Birdwatching
Fishing
Trail running
Kayaking
Soccer
Pickleball
Rowing Machine
Pilates training
Aquatic Exercise
Canoeing
5-year % Change

2.7%
-2.3%

8.2%

19.1%

22.7%

2.2%

9.6%

17.2%

33.6%

0.9%

2.7%

4.9%

3.2%

33.0%

17.2%

48.2%

33.7%

23.4%
311.5%

5.6%

30.6%

7.5%

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BUILDING ON OTHER
PLANS
Integrating Foster City’s previous planning
efforts ensures the parks and recreation system
aligns with broader community goals. This
Master Plan builds on and advances adopted
strategies to support a cohesive citywide vision.

An overview of related efforts follows:

Foster City General Plan
The Parks and Open Space Element of the
General Plan establishes a citywide vision and
high-level framework to guide the planning,
development, and stewardship of Foster City’s
parks, recreational facilities, and open space
resources. This Master Plan was developed
alongside the most recent Open Space and
Conservation Element update, allowing for
strong alignment and integration.

The General Plan’s other elements are also
applicable to the Parks Master Plan, including
the Conservation Element which proposes
sustainability policies related to climate
resilience and habitat restoration, and the
Safety Element, which protects and preserves
natural features such as wetlands that serve
as natural mitigation against the impacts of
flooding.

Canada Goose Adaptive
Management Plan
Adopted in 2024, the Canada Goose Adaptive
Management Plan proposes mitigation and
management techniques to address the
increasing goose population in Foster City.

The presence of geese significantly impacts
the overall recreational experience at Foster
City parks, and successful management of
goose populations will likely continue to be a
key objective for the City for years to come.

The Parks Master Plan considers how these
mitigation techniques can be integrated while
minimizing impacts on park user experience.

Lagoon Management Plan
The Foster City Lagoon is a unique recreational
asset and is vital to the City’s identity. Updated
in July 2022, the Lagoon Management Plan
guides the management and operation of the
lagoon, while reducing reliance on chemicals
to treat the lagoon’s waters. Managing lagoon
water quality is essential to preserving—
and potentially restoring—it as a valued
recreational asset.

Leo J. Ryan Park Waterfront Master
Plan
The Leo J. Ryan Park Waterfront Master
Plan outlines a vision for re-imagining and
activating the park’s edge along the lagoon.

Completed in 2024, the plan introduces
activation concepts such as a boardwalk
overlook, watercraft dock, and water terraces.

The proposed concepts reflect public input,
with many respondents expressing a desire for
places to walk, sit, enjoy views of the water, and
participate in water activities such as kayaking.

The recommended improvements within the
Parks Master Plan incorporate these key ideas
for Leo J Ryan Park.
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Park Accessibility Report
The report provides a detailed inventory of
ADA compliance in Foster City parks with
identified improvements and estimated costs
to meet ADA standards. As of 2022, it would
require $5.5 million to bring all City of Foster
City parks to ADA standards. These accessibility
issues should be taken into consideration when
designing and implementing individual park
improvements.

Age Friendly City Initiative
In 2020, Foster City applied to join AARP’s/
WHO’s network of Age-Friendly States and
Communities. The application summarized
existing and planned policies, programs, and
services the City provides for its older residents.

The City’s application was accepted by AARP/
WHO in December 2020 and the Action Plan
was submitted in 2024. The strategies identified
in the action plan are all related to the City’s
recreational programming and services. The
recommendations in this Master Plan aim to
reinforce the identified projects to ensure Foster
City can continue to be more age friendly.

Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan
The Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan, underway
as of this writing, is the first of its kind in
Foster City and will help make multi-modal
transportation in Foster City safer, more
convenient, and accessible for residents. The
plan will identify new bike and pedestrian
connections that expand recreation trail
opportunities and improve access to parks and
recreation facilities across the City.

PAST PARK PLANNING
Planning for Foster City’s parks began
with the community’s conception and has
continue since. The following are key park
planning efforts which this Master Plan
builds on.
1965 Recreation and Parks Master Plan:

This plan established the foundational
park system framework: original concepts,
sizes, functions, and the siting pattern
that set today’s parks and school sites. It
created the baseline classifications and
service areas that later plans would refine.
1968 Master Plan for Recreation & Parks:

Prepared by Ellis, Arndt, & Truesdell, Inc,
the 1968 Plan builds on the work of the
1965 plan, converting its framework into
more actionable guidance with clearer
programming, design direction, and early
phasing/costing for a growing city. It
largely confirmed the park system while
tightening standards and implementation
steps based on early experience.
1990 Parks & Recreation Master Plan:

This plan shifted emphasis from system
build-out to reinvestment—renovations,
accessibility, lifecycle replacement, and
evolving recreation needs in a maturing
community. It built on earlier plans by
prioritizing upgrades, joint use with
schools, and practical funding/operations
strategies.
2019 Assessment: The 2019 assessment
took inventory of existing parks and open
spaces in Foster City. The assessment
assessed availability of park amenities,
park accessibility, existing recreation
facilities and recreation programs.

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As shown in Figure 2.5 and detailed in Table

2.1, Foster City has an expansive parks and
recreation system that includes 24 parks,
three community centers, the 8-mile Levee
Pedway trail, and local pathways that connect
neighborhoods and enhance opportunities
for walking, jogging, and biking. The following
section provides a more detailed overview of
Foster City’s park and recreation system.

Parks & Recreation System
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LEGEND
City of Foster City Park
Publicly Accessible
Private Park
Golf Course
Open Space & Reserve
School
Water
San Francisco Bay Trail
Bay Trail/Levee Pedway
Local Trail
FIGURE 2.5 | Foster City Parks System
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Community Parks 64.7
Boothbay Park 11.2 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1
Edgewater Park 8.5 1 1 1 1 5 1 1
Leo J. Ryan Park 20.7 1 1 6 4 2 1 1
Sea Cloud Park 24 1 8 8 1 1
Neighborhood Parks 36
Catamaran Park 5.9 1 1 1 2 1 1
Erckenbrack Park 3.5 1 1 1
Farragut Park 3.9 1 1
Gull Park 3.1 1 1 1
Ketch Park 1.6 1 0.5
Killdeer Park 2.4 1
Marlin Park 3.1 1 1 1
Pilgrim Triton Park 1.1 1 1
Port Royal Park 4.0 1 0.5 1 1
Shad Park 2.1 1 1
Shorebird Park 3.5 1
Sunfish Park 2.4 1 1
Turnstone Park 1.5 1 1
Mini Parks 6.9
Arcturus Park 0.75 1
Gateshead Park 0.1
Leo Park 0.015
Pompano Park 0.5
Town Center Park 1.2
Special Use Parks 7.7
Bridgeview Park 3.2 1
Baywinds Park 1.3 1 1
Boat/Dog Park 3.2 1 1 1
Parks 113.6 15 10 8 6 4 12 13 2 13 3 2 3 2 1
TABLE 2.1 | Foster City Parks, Open Spaces, & Recreation Amenities

PARK OR FACILITY

NAME AREA (ACRES)

PLAYGROUND

BALLFIELD

BASKETBALL
COURTS

PICKLEBALL

COUIRTS

BOCCE BALL

COUIRTS

SOCCER/

MULTIPURPOSE
FIELDS

TENNIS COURTS

VOLLEYBALL
COURTS

RESTROOM
PICNIC

SHELTERS
BBQ
BEACH

BOAT LAUNCH

DOG PARK
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FACILITY NAME AREA
(ACRES)
Trails & Pathways 45.2
Levee Pedway 43.3
Arcturus Pathway 0.9
Constitution Pathway (North) 0.2
Constitution Pathway (South) 0.7
Pilgrim (East) 0.2
Pilgrim (West) 0.7
Open Space 63
Publicly Accessible 22
Restricted Access 41
Golf Courses 24
Mariners Point 24
Community Centers 2
Community Center Annex 1
The Vibe Teen Center 0.5
New Community Center 1
Waterbodies 218
San Francisco Bay
Lagoon 218
Grand Total 352
TABLE 2.2 | Foster City Non-Park Recreation Facilities
Beyond its parks, Foster City features a range of non-park spaces for recreation, including trails and pathways (top) and water bodies such as the lagoon (bottom)
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PARKS
Foster City has 113 acres of public parkland
featuring a wide array of amenities. The
system is anchored by four large community
parks – Leo J. Ryan Park, Sea Cloud Park,
Boothbay Park, and Edgewater Park – which
offer sports fields and courts, playgrounds,
group picnic areas, and other special amenities
that attract diverse users from across the
community.

In addition, Foster City is home to a network
of smaller neighborhood and mini parks
nestled within residential areas. These parks
provide everyday recreational opportunities
and are designed to meet the specific needs
of nearby residents. The City also includes
three special-use parks dedicated to unique
recreational activities, including windsurfing,
boat launching, and dog play.
24 Parks
113
Acres Foster City’s park system include lagoon adjacent parks such as Boat/Dog (top) and the Levee
Pedway, which runs past several parks (bottom).
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2 BOAT

LAUNCHES
2 BBQ
AREAS
10 BALLFIELDS
12 MULTIPURPOSE
FIELDS
13 TENNIS
COURTS
4 BEACHES
6 BOCCE

BALL COURTS
8 BASKETBALL
COURTS
1 DOG
PARK
15 PLAYGROUNDS 13 RESTROOMS
3 PICNIC

SHELTERS
6 PICKLEBALL
COURTS
2 VOLLEYBALL
COURTS
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INDOOR RECREATION

FACILITIES
Foster City’s indoor recreation facilities serve
as community gathering spaces and provide
a wide range of activities that serve all
demographic groups, including children, teens,
and seniors. The facilities also provide spaces
that can be rented by residents for birthday
parties, meetings, and other special events.

New Community Center
Located within Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City’s
future community center will offer expanded
event space and more programmatic
opportunities for Foster City residents. It
will include dedicated spaces for seniors,
early learning classroom/space, a ceramic
studio, and fitness rooms. The new facility
will also incorporate sustainable design
strategies related to water efficiency, energy
conservation, and waste management,
achieving a minimum of LEED Silver1. The
project is expected to be completed by
Summer 2026.

Community Center Annex
Co-located with the Foster City Library, the
Community Center Annex sits across Shell
Boulevard from Leo J. Ryan Park. This space
has four multipurpose rooms of various
sizes used for community programming and
available to rent for parties, meetings, classes,
and more. Additionally, the building features
an outdoor patio on the second floor and an
outdoor garden facing Shell Boulevard.

The Vibe Teen Center offers direct views of the
lagoon.

The Vibe Teen Center
Located within Leo J. Ryan Park, the Vibe Teen
Center features a multipurpose room, kitchen,
patio, and game room, and functions as a
hub for drop-in and after-school programs. In
addition to youth programming, the Vibe Teen
Center is also available for public rentals and
serves as a gathering space for the broader
community.
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PRIVATE PARKS &

RECREATION FACILITIES
Foster City is home to a variety of private
recreation facilities, including those provided
by local homeowners’ associations (HOAs)
and the Peninsula Jewish Community Center
(PJCC). HOA facilities range from small
playgrounds and sports courts to swimming
pools, pathways, and trails. The PJCC offers
expansive amenities such as fitness spaces,
indoor and outdoor pools, group exercise
studios, a gymnasium, sports courts, and
programs including childcare, preschool, fitness
classes, events, and outdoor recreation.

While these facilities play a role in meeting
residents’ recreational needs, access is limited.

HOA amenities are generally restricted to
its members, and PJCC programs require
membership, which can be cost-prohibitive for
some households.

The City uses the multi-purpose room at Beach Park
Elementary and has access to other multi-purpose
rooms within the school district.

The Peninsula Jewish Community Center includes a
lap-swimming pool and other recreation features.

JOINT USE FACILITIES
Multiple school facilities are available for City
programming and are essential to meeting
indoor recreation needs. The City maintains
an agreement with the San Mateo-Foster City
School District for joint use of the following
facilities:
• Multi-purpose rooms at Foster City, Audubon,
and Beach Park Elementary
• Gymnasium at Brewer Island Elementary
These facilities are available for the City to use
after school, on weekends, and during school
breaks. Looking ahead, the agreement could
be strengthened to provide greater access.

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OPEN SPACE & TRAILS
Foster City contains a diverse range of open
spaces that offer both recreational and
ecological value. In addition to parks, the City
includes approximately 22 acres of publicly
accessible open space along trails, as well
as 41 acres of restricted-access open space,
primarily along the Bay shore and Belmont
Slough. The shoreline along Belmont Slough
is part of the Redwood Shores Ecological
Reserve, where the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) oversees habitat
conservation and wildlife protection. Natural
areas like the slough provide scenic trails and
serve as important refuges for native species.

Wrapping around the perimeter of Foster City’s
waterfront edge is the Levee Pedway. This
eight-mile multi-use pathway is a segment of
the San Francisco Bay Trail, and serves as a
recreational asset for walking, jogging, and
biking. In addition to the Levee Pedway, three
miles of neighborhood trails provide short local
connections to the City’s schools, parks, and
neighborhoods.

In addition to parks, Foster City has open space along the Bay that provides ecological value and reinforces its natural setting.

MARINERS POINT GOLF
CENTER
Mariners Point Golf Center is a City-owned
property that is leased to a private operator
and offers a variety of golf amenities, including
a driving range, short course, practice areas,
and instruction programs. The facility provides
an important outlet for golf in the community
and attracts both local users and visitors.

However, as a pay-to-play venue, recreational
access is more limited compared to the City’s
publicly available parks and open spaces.
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THE LAGOON
The Foster City Lagoon is a major recreational
and ecological feature and is central to the
community’s identity. The Lagoon covers
approximately 218 acres and winds through
Foster City’s neighborhoods, fronting several of
the City’s parks. Residents and visitors engage
in water-based recreation on the lagoon,
including kayaking, paddling, and boating,
and the Lagoon is central to many Foster City
community events.

An abundant Canadian Goose population
has created maintenance and operations
challenges for the City, and water quality
concerns have discouraged recreational use of
the Lagoon and its beaches over time.

THE BAY
Just as important, the San Francisco Bay
creates an enhanced experience for people
using the Levee Pedway and Bay-adjacent
parks such as Baywinds, Gateshead, Shorebird,
and Bridgeview. San Francisco Bay is the
largest estuary on the West Coast, supporting
a rich diversity of wildlife and plant species. It
provides a critical habitat for migratory birds,
fish nurseries, and endangered species such
as the Ridgway’s rail and salt marsh harvest
mouse. The Bay also offers a wide range of
recreational opportunities, including kayaking,
sailing, and birdwatching, making it a vital
natural and cultural resource that connects
communities to the region’s environmental
heritage while promoting outdoor access and
stewardship.

The lagoon sets Foster City apart, giving our community a strong identity.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Programming and events are key elements
of the Foster City parks and recreation
system. The City offers a variety of programs
and services that fall into the following core
program areas:
• Afterschool Programs: Foster City offers
a range of youth programs, such as the
Wednesday Enrichment Program, a seasonal
program that offers classes for 1st through
5th graders at Audubon, Beach Park, and
Foster City Elementary Schools. The VIBE
Teen Center also offers a drop-in afterschool
program for kids 6th through 12th grade.
• Athletics: Sports play an important role in
recreational life in Foster City. From pickleball
to softball, there are opportunities for all ages
to stay active through organized leagues and
community-based competitions.
• Camps: Foster City offers seasonal camps for
kids aged 4 to 13 during summer, fall, winter,
and spring breaks. Activities include sports,
arts and crafts, and group games. Camps
are held at the Vibe Teen Center and other
local recreation facilities and parks.
• Lifelong Learning and Wellness: Foster City
offers year-round classes, supporting a
range of interests from education to health
and wellness that help residents stay active,
engaged, and connected.
• Reservations and Rentals: Foster City’s
recreation facilities offer a variety of rentable
spaces for residents to host events, meetings,
and parties. Eight parks feature reservable
picnic areas and select park spaces are
available for gatherings of all kinds. People
can also reserve baseball diamonds
and tennis courts for tournaments and
competitions.

Many parks in Foster City offer spaces to play team
sports, such as soccer, baseball, and pickleball.
• Community Events: Foster City hosts a variety
of community events throughout the year that
offer opportunities for celebration, recreation,
and connection for residents of all ages.
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Fourth of July Celebration: Day-long
community celebration with parades, games,
live entertainment, and food; free admission.

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN FOSTER CITY
Summer Concert Series: Free Friday evening
concerts in July and August at the Leo J. Ryan
Amphitheater.

Off the Grid Food Trucks: Seasonal food truck
event offering diverse cuisine, live music, and
a casual outdoor dining experience at Leo J.

Ryan Park from April to October.

Family Overnighter: Overnight family camping
at various parks with games, songs, and
campfire activities; registration required.

Halloween Festival: Seasonal event with trickor-treating, costume and pumpkin contests for preschool–5th grade.

Holiday Tree Lighting: Annual tree lighting
with music, crafts, refreshments, and visit from
Santa; food donations encouraged.

Letters to Santa: Mail-in program for children
to send letters and receive replies from Santa
via the North Pole.

Summer Days: Multi-day August festival with
rides, music, food, beer tasting, car show, and
rubber ducky races.

Community Bike Ride: Self-guided bike
scavenger hunt along the Bay Trail for
individuals and families; free participation.

Programs and events make Foster City parks come
alive such as the Halloween festival (top) and the
Fourth of July Celebration (bottom).

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Chapter 3
Farragut Park

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OUR

RECREATION
NEEDS

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Understanding community needs is a critical
first step in parks master planning. A twopronged approach was used, combining an analysis of existing conditions with robust
community engagement, as shown in Figure

3.1. This chapter describes that approach
and presents the parks and recreation needs
identified during the process. These findings
form the foundation for the recommendations
in Chapter 4, which are intended to guide
future investments and ensure the park system
continues to meet the evolving needs of the
community.

Existing Conditions Community Engagement

NEEDS ASSESSMENT
+
Existing Plans + Policies
Park Inventory + Assessment
Park System Mapping
Park Usage
Demographics + Recreation
Demand
Maintenance + Operations
Recreation Programming
Level of Service
Pop Ups
Task Force
Focus Groups
Specific Park feedback survey
Statistically Valid Survey
Workshops
FIGURE 3.1 | Needs Assessment Overview
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PARK ASSESSMENT
The Park Assessment offers a thorough
evaluation of the City’s parks, highlighting both
their strengths and areas for improvement. In
Summer 2024, each City park was evaluated
using criteria organized into four categories:

Access and Connectivity, Comfort and Safety,
Functionality, and Condition.

FIGURE 3.2 | Park Assessment Criteria
• Edge Permeability
• Signage, maps + city
branding Internal
path connectivity
• Pedestrian
connectivity to trails/
paths
• Safe pedestrian
crossings
• Bicycle connectivity
& amenities
• Parking
• Availability of Shade
• Availability of
comfort amenities
• Availability of
Restrooms
• Mitigation of
views/noise from
surrounding land
uses
• No Signs of
Unauthorized activity
• Line of sight/
openness
• Presence and/or
diversity of activities/
amenities
• Appropriate amenity
adjacencies
• Diversity and
appropriateness of
vegetation
• Absence of visible
drainage issues or
erosion
• Compatibility with
neighbors
• Paving condition
• Vegetation condition
• Tree canopy
condition
• Playground condition
• Sports field condition
• Sports court
condition
• Restroom facilities
condition
• Comfort amenities
condition
• Lighting condition
Access &
Connectivity
Comfort &
Safety
Functionality Condition
Existing Conditions
Parks were scored on a 1–10 scale, with scores
corresponding to the following qualitative
ratings:
• Poor (0 – 4.0)
• Fair (4.1 – 6.0)
• Good (6.1 – 8.0)
• Great (8.1 – 10)
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Figure 3.3 illustrates the overall score for each
park, underscoring that Foster City has a highquality park system, though some targeted enhancements are needed to improve the
user experience. Figure 3.4 highlights common
strengths and challenges across the park
system.

FIGURE 3.3 | Overall Park Assessment Scores
Leo J Ryan Park
Sea Cloud Park
Boothbay Park
Edgewater Park
Gull Park
Leo Park
Pompano Park
Ketch Park
Killdeer Park
Gateshead Park
Marlin Park
Shorebird Park
Erckenbrack Park
Farragut Park
Sunfish Park
Catamaran Park
Boat/Dog Park
Shad Park
Arcturus Park
Bridgeview Park
Turnstone Park
Baywinds Park

8.2 7.1

7.1 6.9

8.1 8.0

7.4 7.2

7.1 7.1

6.8 7.7

7.1 6.9

6.8 6.8

6.7 6.7

6.4 5.1

7.2 6.0

6.0 0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0
Port Royal Park

1.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 10.0
Community Parks Neighborhood Parks Mini Parks Special Use Parks Park Score
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FIGURE 3.4 | Foster City Parks Strengths &
Challenges
Diverse Activities in Large
Parks
Large parks like Boothbay and
Sea Cloud offer a variety of
amenities.

Safe and Maintained
Environments
Most parks are wellmaintained, with minimal
vandalism or safety concerns.

Scenic Waterfront Locations
Parks like Leo J. Ryan and
Marlin offer stunning views and
access to the lagoon.

Lack of Signage and Pathways
Parks like Edgewater and
Pompano are harder to
navigate due to unclear
signage and limited pathways.

Limited Comfort Amenities
Many parks lack sufficient
shade, seating, and lighting.

Cleanliness Issues
Waterfront parks, such as
Marlin and Erckenbrack, are
impacted by goose droppings.

STRENGTHS

CHALLENGES
Foster City parks are well maintained and offer a
variety of amenities (top), but a lack of signage on
pathways (bottom) remain issues.

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PARK LEVEL OF SERVICE
Park acreage level of service (LOS) measures
the availability of parks and recreational
facilities relative to a community’s population,
helping ensure equitable access and adequate
resources. Foster City currently offers 3.2 acres
of developed park land per 1,000 residents,
which is higher than the average of similar
local communities.

Given Foster City residents’ strong park access
and general satisfaction with the overall
amount of parkland, the Parks and Open
Space Element of the Foster City General Plan
recommends the City focus on maintaining
its existing park acreage into the future,
maintaining minimum standard of 2.9 acres
per 1,000 residents. Although the City is largely
built out, there remain a few opportunities to
expand parkland near Sea Cloud Park and
Baywinds Park. While additional acreage
is not necessary to meet the City’s level of
service standard, the City may wish to pursue
these opportunities to diversify recreation
experiences, particularly through the addition
of natural open space areas. These sites are
further described on the following pages.

PARK ACCESS
Walkable access to parks and open spaces
is essential for promoting physical activity,
fostering community interaction, and
supporting overall well-being. As shown
in Figure 3.5, all of Foster City’s residential
neighborhoods are within a 10-minute walk
of a park – an aspirational standard that
many cities struggle to achieve. While there
are portions of the City that are beyond
a 10-minute walk from a park, these are
primarily employment areas, including
campuses with their own landscape amenities.

All parks in Foster City are within a 10-minute walk, allowing most residents convenient access to a diverse range of recreational spaces.
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FIGURE 3.5 | Park Access within 10-Minute Walk

R E DWOOD C I TY

SAN MATEO
Edgewater Blvd
Shell Blvd
Metro Center Blvd Vintage
E Hillsdale Blvd
Foster City Blvd
E 3rd Ave
Beach Park Blvd
Park Dr
Beach Park Blvd
Gull Ave
Marlin Ave
Beach Park Blvd
Park Royal Ave
Golf Course
Shad Park
Arcturus Park
Marlin Park
Boat/Dog Park
Catamaran Park
Edgewater Park
Boothbay Park
Sea Cloud Park
Leo J. Ryan Park
Baywinds Park
Pompano Park
Turnstone Park
Killdeer Park
Erckenbrack Park
Port Royal Park
Ketch Park
Farragut Park
Gull Park
Sunfish Park
Bridgeview Park
Shorebird Park
Gateshead Park
Leo Park
SF BAY
TRAIL
82 101
92 irbus,USGS,NGA,NASA,CGIAR,NCEAS,NLS,OS,NMA,Geodatastyrelsen,GSA,GSI and the GIS User Community ¯ 0 0.2 0.4 0.8 Miles
P i l g r im Tr iton Pa rk
Town Cen te r Pa rk Com m u n ity Cen te r An n ex
Fu tu re Com m u n ity Cen te r
Vib e Teen Cen te r
LEGEND
Walkshed
City of Foster City Park
Publicly Accessible
Private Park
Golf Course
Open Space & Reserve
School
Water
San Francisco Bay Trail
Bay Trail/Levee Pedway
Local Trail
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADDITIONAL PARKLAND
Two sites near Sea Cloud and Baywinds Parks present rare opportunities for expanded public parkland with both recreational and ecological benefits.

SEA CLOUD II
Sea Cloud II is a 21-acre City-owned
open space between Sea Cloud Park
and the San Francisco Bay Trail. Once
ecologically rich marshland, the site was
filled with dredged material during the
creation and maintenance of the Foster
City Lagoon and has since become a
seasonal wetland supporting a mix of
native and invasive vegetation, with
protected bird species observed nesting.

Despite its scenic value, the area is
currently fenced off and inaccessible
to the public. The site presents an
opportunity to expand parkland,
create new nature-based recreational
experiences, and enhance wildlife habitat.

Due to the potential presence of wetland
and sensitive habitat areas, further study
is needed to assess the site’s ecological
constraints and recreational potential,
as well as its suitability for future dredge
disposal from the Foster City Lagoon,
which is scheduled for upcoming
maintenance.

FIGURE 3.6 | Sea Cloud II Existing Conditions
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BAYWINDS PARK
Baywinds Park is a 1.3-acre City-owned park
located along the northwestern edge of Foster
City, popular for windsurfing and attracting
visitors from across the region. The park sits
adjacent to extensive wetlands, open space,
and recreational assets, including the 25-acre
Mariners Point Golf Center and approximately
25 acres of Caltrans-owned undeveloped
land. Together, these sites present a unique
opportunity to create a more integrated
ecological and recreational destination.

The Mariners Point Golf Center is a valued
recreational amenity, currently leased by the
City to a private operator. While the long-term
vision for the site has yet to be determined,
its future use could pose opportunities for
additional parkland, restored natural habitat,
or other recreational facilities. Similarly,
the Caltrans parcels could offer similar
opportunities through partnership or land
acquisition.

FIGURE 3.7 | Existing Conditions for Baywinds Park
The golf course lies dirceclty adjacent to Baywinds
Park.

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AMENITY LEVEL OF

SERVICE
Recreation amenity standards have been
developed based on local and national trends
tailored to Foster City’s unique needs. Table 3.1
applies these standards to the City’s projected
population, revealing which amenities may be
needed in the future. The analysis shows that
Foster City offers a high level of service (LOS)
for most major amenities—especially multiuse fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and playgrounds. By 2040, however, meeting
projected demand will require at least four
pickleball courts, one volleyball court, and
four reservable picnic shelters.

This analysis focuses on traditional park
amenities commonly tracked by the National
Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

However, it does not capture other important
community needs, such as trails, shade trees,
walking paths within parks, community
gardens, and more, which were highlighted
through community engagement (see
Community Engagement, pages 63-64).

TABLE 3.1 | Amenity Level of Service Standards and Needs

AMENITY INVENTORY

CURRENT

LEVEL OF

SERVICE
(LOS)
LOCAL

AVERAGE
LOS 1

NATIONAL

AVERAGE
LOS 2

PRIORITY

INVESTMENT
RATING 3
LOS

STANDARD
2040

ADDITIONAL
NEEDED
Diamond Field 10 3,500 4,878 3,007 Low 4,000 0
Soccer
Multipurpose Field
12 2,917 8,212 3,333 Low 4,000 0
Basketball Court 8 4,376 7,294 7,501 Low 7,000 0
Tennis Court 13 2,693 6,151 5,461 Medium 4,000 0
Pickleball Court 6 5,834 9,124 7,737 Medium 4,000 4
Bocce Ball Court 4 8,751 N/A N/A Low 9,000 0
Volleyball Court 2 17,502 N/A 14,280 Medium 15,000 1
Dog Park 1 35,004 31,087 27,508 Medium 30,000 0
Playgrounds 15 2,334 3,973 3,105 Low 3,500 0
Reservable Picnic
Tables
3 11,668 6,572 N/A Medium/High 6,000 4
(1) Average level of service for comparable Bay Area communities (Belmont, Burlingame, Menlo Park, Millbrae, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco). Source: PROS Consulting, 2024.
(2) For agencies serving communities of between 20,000 and 49,999 residents. Source: National Recreation and Park Association, 2024. (3) Priority Investment Rating is an index score based on residents’ level of unmet need and level of importance for each amenity. Source: ETC Institute, 2024 48 OUR RECREATION NEEDS DRAFT

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PARK USE
Understanding how Foster City’s parks are
used is essential for planning improvements
that reflect community needs. Placer.ai data
reveals visitation patterns—showing which
parks are most popular, when they are most
used, and who is visiting. The following section
highlights key takeaways.

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