CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 15, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025
5.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.3. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Replacement Mobile Radios for Police Department Vehicles and Motorcycles from Metro Mobile Communications in the Amount of $73,463.58
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement With Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (HGSF), for the Home Rehabilitation Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $861,750, to Issue Loans and Provide Construction Services for Lower Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2a of the 20232031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $861,750 From Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt From the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301; and
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula, for the Home Minor Repair Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,500, to Manage Construction and Administer Grants for Minor Home Repairs for Very Low Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2b of the 2023 2031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $17,500 from Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt from the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 to Account No. 12408324634297 for the Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Program (“Program”); (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Funds for Reimbursement of Program Expenditures From the County; (3) Authorizing the City Manager to Include Funds in the Amount of $10,000 in the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2627 for the Program; and (4) Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.7. 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 Plws202501 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) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.8. a) 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 20242025; and
b) 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 20242025
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.10. a) 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; and
b) 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
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolution
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Housing Element Implementation of Single Family and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – 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 TwoFamily 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) – Rz20240005 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action 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 “R1 SingleFamily Residence District”;
17.14 “R2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential MixedUse 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines; and Various Policies Pertaining to Review of SingleFamily and TwoFamily Homes, Including Policy No. 2001113 Awnings; Policy No. 22000 Reroofing Policy; Policy No. 03001 Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy; Policy No. 1810 Window Replacement Policy; Policy No. 0102 Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy; Policy No. 12000 Solar Impacts; and Policy No. 22000 – 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)
7. REPORTS
7.1. EBike & EScooter Data and Information
a) Staff Report
b) Information Item Only No Action Required
7.2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (CIP 301682)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
8.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Full Cost of Purchases for Public and Park Site Furniture in the Amount of $1,046,772, Which Includes a Sole Source Purchase of $67,508 from MMCITE, for the Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) and Appropriating $53,900 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 502) for Ceramic Kilns
a) Staff Report
b) Action Adopt Resolution
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 13, 2025 and November 25, 2025, and ACH were processed on November 5, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 15, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025
5.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.3. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Replacement Mobile Radios for Police Department Vehicles and Motorcycles from Metro Mobile Communications in the Amount of $73,463.58
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement With Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (HGSF), for the Home Rehabilitation Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $861,750, to Issue Loans and Provide Construction Services for Lower Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2a of the 20232031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $861,750 From Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt From the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301; and
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula, for the Home Minor Repair Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,500, to Manage Construction and Administer Grants for Minor Home Repairs for Very Low Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2b of the 2023 2031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $17,500 from Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt from the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 to Account No. 12408324634297 for the Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Program (“Program”); (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Funds for Reimbursement of Program Expenditures From the County; (3) Authorizing the City Manager to Include Funds in the Amount of $10,000 in the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2627 for the Program; and (4) Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.7. 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 Plws202501 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) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.8. a) 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 20242025; and
b) 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 20242025
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.10. a) 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; and
b) 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
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolution
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Housing Element Implementation of Single Family and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – 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 TwoFamily 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) – Rz20240005 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action 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 “R1 SingleFamily Residence District”;
17.14 “R2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential MixedUse 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines; and Various Policies Pertaining to Review of SingleFamily and TwoFamily Homes, Including Policy No. 2001113 Awnings; Policy No. 22000 Reroofing Policy; Policy No. 03001 Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy; Policy No. 1810 Window Replacement Policy; Policy No. 0102 Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy; Policy No. 12000 Solar Impacts; and Policy No. 22000 – 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)
7. REPORTS
7.1. EBike & EScooter Data and Information
a) Staff Report
b) Information Item Only No Action Required
7.2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (CIP 301682)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
8.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Full Cost of Purchases for Public and Park Site Furniture in the Amount of $1,046,772, Which Includes a Sole Source Purchase of $67,508 from MMCITE, for the Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) and Appropriating $53,900 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 502) for Ceramic Kilns
a) Staff Report
b) Action Adopt Resolution
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 13, 2025 and November 25, 2025, and ACH were processed on November 5, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 15, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025
5.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.3. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Replacement Mobile Radios for Police Department Vehicles and Motorcycles from Metro Mobile Communications in the Amount of $73,463.58
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement With Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (HGSF), for the Home Rehabilitation Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $861,750, to Issue Loans and Provide Construction Services for Lower Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2a of the 20232031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $861,750 From Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt From the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301; and
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula, for the Home Minor Repair Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,500, to Manage Construction and Administer Grants for Minor Home Repairs for Very Low Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2b of the 2023 2031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $17,500 from Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt from the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 to Account No. 12408324634297 for the Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Program (“Program”); (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Funds for Reimbursement of Program Expenditures From the County; (3) Authorizing the City Manager to Include Funds in the Amount of $10,000 in the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2627 for the Program; and (4) Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.7. 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 Plws202501 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) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.8. a) 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 20242025; and
b) 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 20242025
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.10. a) 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; and
b) 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
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolution
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Housing Element Implementation of Single Family and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – 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 TwoFamily 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) – Rz20240005 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action 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 “R1 SingleFamily Residence District”;
17.14 “R2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential MixedUse 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines; and Various Policies Pertaining to Review of SingleFamily and TwoFamily Homes, Including Policy No. 2001113 Awnings; Policy No. 22000 Reroofing Policy; Policy No. 03001 Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy; Policy No. 1810 Window Replacement Policy; Policy No. 0102 Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy; Policy No. 12000 Solar Impacts; and Policy No. 22000 – 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)
7. REPORTS
7.1. EBike & EScooter Data and Information
a) Staff Report
b) Information Item Only No Action Required
7.2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (CIP 301682)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
8.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Full Cost of Purchases for Public and Park Site Furniture in the Amount of $1,046,772, Which Includes a Sole Source Purchase of $67,508 from MMCITE, for the Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) and Appropriating $53,900 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 502) for Ceramic Kilns
a) Staff Report
b) Action Adopt Resolution
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 13, 2025 and November 25, 2025, and ACH were processed on November 5, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 15, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025
5.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.3. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Replacement Mobile Radios for Police Department Vehicles and Motorcycles from Metro Mobile Communications in the Amount of $73,463.58
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement With Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (HGSF), for the Home Rehabilitation Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $861,750, to Issue Loans and Provide Construction Services for Lower Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2a of the 20232031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $861,750 From Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt From the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301; and
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula, for the Home Minor Repair Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,500, to Manage Construction and Administer Grants for Minor Home Repairs for Very Low Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2b of the 2023 2031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $17,500 from Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt from the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 to Account No. 12408324634297 for the Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Program (“Program”); (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Funds for Reimbursement of Program Expenditures From the County; (3) Authorizing the City Manager to Include Funds in the Amount of $10,000 in the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2627 for the Program; and (4) Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.7. 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 Plws202501 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) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.8. a) 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 20242025; and
b) 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 20242025
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.10. a) 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; and
b) 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
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolution
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Housing Element Implementation of Single Family and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – 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 TwoFamily 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) – Rz20240005 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action 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 “R1 SingleFamily Residence District”;
17.14 “R2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential MixedUse 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines; and Various Policies Pertaining to Review of SingleFamily and TwoFamily Homes, Including Policy No. 2001113 Awnings; Policy No. 22000 Reroofing Policy; Policy No. 03001 Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy; Policy No. 1810 Window Replacement Policy; Policy No. 0102 Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy; Policy No. 12000 Solar Impacts; and Policy No. 22000 – 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)
7. REPORTS
7.1. EBike & EScooter Data and Information
a) Staff Report
b) Information Item Only No Action Required
7.2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (CIP 301682)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
8.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Full Cost of Purchases for Public and Park Site Furniture in the Amount of $1,046,772, Which Includes a Sole Source Purchase of $67,508 from MMCITE, for the Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) and Appropriating $53,900 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 502) for Ceramic Kilns
a) Staff Report
b) Action Adopt Resolution
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 13, 2025 and November 25, 2025, and ACH were processed on November 5, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 15, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025
5.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.3. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Replacement Mobile Radios for Police Department Vehicles and Motorcycles from Metro Mobile Communications in the Amount of $73,463.58
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement With Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (HGSF), for the Home Rehabilitation Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $861,750, to Issue Loans and Provide Construction Services for Lower Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2a of the 20232031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $861,750 From Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt From the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301; and
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula, for the Home Minor Repair Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,500, to Manage Construction and Administer Grants for Minor Home Repairs for Very Low Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2b of the 2023 2031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $17,500 from Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt from the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 to Account No. 12408324634297 for the Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Program (“Program”); (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Funds for Reimbursement of Program Expenditures From the County; (3) Authorizing the City Manager to Include Funds in the Amount of $10,000 in the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2627 for the Program; and (4) Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.7. 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 Plws202501 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) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.8. a) 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 20242025; and
b) 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 20242025
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.10. a) 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; and
b) 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
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolution
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Housing Element Implementation of Single Family and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – 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 TwoFamily 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) – Rz20240005 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action 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 “R1 SingleFamily Residence District”;
17.14 “R2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential MixedUse 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines; and Various Policies Pertaining to Review of SingleFamily and TwoFamily Homes, Including Policy No. 2001113 Awnings; Policy No. 22000 Reroofing Policy; Policy No. 03001 Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy; Policy No. 1810 Window Replacement Policy; Policy No. 0102 Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy; Policy No. 12000 Solar Impacts; and Policy No. 22000 – 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)
7. REPORTS
7.1. EBike & EScooter Data and Information
a) Staff Report
b) Information Item Only No Action Required
7.2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (CIP 301682)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
8.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Full Cost of Purchases for Public and Park Site Furniture in the Amount of $1,046,772, Which Includes a Sole Source Purchase of $67,508 from MMCITE, for the Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) and Appropriating $53,900 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 502) for Ceramic Kilns
a) Staff Report
b) Action Adopt Resolution
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 13, 2025 and November 25, 2025, and ACH were processed on November 5, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 15, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025
5.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.3. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Replacement Mobile Radios for Police Department Vehicles and Motorcycles from Metro Mobile Communications in the Amount of $73,463.58
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement With Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (HGSF), for the Home Rehabilitation Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $861,750, to Issue Loans and Provide Construction Services for Lower Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2a of the 20232031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $861,750 From Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt From the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301; and
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula, for the Home Minor Repair Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,500, to Manage Construction and Administer Grants for Minor Home Repairs for Very Low Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2b of the 2023 2031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $17,500 from Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt from the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 to Account No. 12408324634297 for the Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Program (“Program”); (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Funds for Reimbursement of Program Expenditures From the County; (3) Authorizing the City Manager to Include Funds in the Amount of $10,000 in the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2627 for the Program; and (4) Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.7. 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 Plws202501 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) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.8. a) 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 20242025; and
b) 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 20242025
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.10. a) 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; and
b) 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
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolution
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Housing Element Implementation of Single Family and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – 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 TwoFamily 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) – Rz20240005 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action 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 “R1 SingleFamily Residence District”;
17.14 “R2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential MixedUse 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines; and Various Policies Pertaining to Review of SingleFamily and TwoFamily Homes, Including Policy No. 2001113 Awnings; Policy No. 22000 Reroofing Policy; Policy No. 03001 Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy; Policy No. 1810 Window Replacement Policy; Policy No. 0102 Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy; Policy No. 12000 Solar Impacts; and Policy No. 22000 – 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)
7. REPORTS
7.1. EBike & EScooter Data and Information
a) Staff Report
b) Information Item Only No Action Required
7.2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (CIP 301682)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
8.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Full Cost of Purchases for Public and Park Site Furniture in the Amount of $1,046,772, Which Includes a Sole Source Purchase of $67,508 from MMCITE, for the Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) and Appropriating $53,900 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 502) for Ceramic Kilns
a) Staff Report
b) Action Adopt Resolution
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 13, 2025 and November 25, 2025, and ACH were processed on November 5, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 15, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025
5.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.3. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025
5.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Replacement Mobile Radios for Police Department Vehicles and Motorcycles from Metro Mobile Communications in the Amount of $73,463.58
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement With Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (HGSF), for the Home Rehabilitation Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $861,750, to Issue Loans and Provide Construction Services for Lower Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2a of the 20232031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $861,750 From Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt From the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301; and
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula, for the Home Minor Repair Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,500, to Manage Construction and Administer Grants for Minor Home Repairs for Very Low Income Homeowners to Implement Program Hb2b of the 2023 2031 Housing Element; Approving an Appropriation of $17,500 from Commercial Linkage Fee Fund (Fund 137) to Account Number 1370847 4194251; and Find Approval of the Program Exempt from the CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15301
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 to Account No. 12408324634297 for the Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Program (“Program”); (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Funds for Reimbursement of Program Expenditures From the County; (3) Authorizing the City Manager to Include Funds in the Amount of $10,000 in the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2627 for the Program; and (4) Finding the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.7. 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 Plws202501 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) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.8. a) 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 20242025; and
b) 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 20242025
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20252026, Effective January 1, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.10. a) 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; and
b) 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
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolution
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Housing Element Implementation of Single Family and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – 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 TwoFamily 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) – Rz20240005 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
f) Action 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 “R1 SingleFamily Residence District”;
17.14 “R2 TwoFamily Residence District”; 17.58 “Architectural Control and Supervision”; and 17.96 “Multifamily and Residential MixedUse 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) i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Rescinding Architectural and Solar Guidelines; and Various Policies Pertaining to Review of SingleFamily and TwoFamily Homes, Including Policy No. 2001113 Awnings; Policy No. 22000 Reroofing Policy; Policy No. 03001 Copper Gutters, Downspouts and Flashing Policy; Policy No. 1810 Window Replacement Policy; Policy No. 0102 Bay/Bow/Garden and Greenhouse Window Policy; Policy No. 12000 Solar Impacts; and Policy No. 22000 – 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)
7. REPORTS
7.1. EBike & EScooter Data and Information
a) Staff Report
b) Information Item Only No Action Required
7.2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project Update
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
8.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Foster City Parks System Master Plan (CIP 301682)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
8.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing Full Cost of Purchases for Public and Park Site Furniture in the Amount of $1,046,772, Which Includes a Sole Source Purchase of $67,508 from MMCITE, for the Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) and Appropriating $53,900 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 502) for Ceramic Kilns
a) Staff Report
b) Action Adopt Resolution
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 13, 2025 and November 25, 2025, and ACH were processed on November 5, 2025
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
10. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes