Agenda packet — Foster City City Council, March 2, 2026

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.

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Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:

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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, March 02, 2026 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Brian Lee on His Retirement

4.2. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Jonathon Lee on His Retirement

5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.

Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.

6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.

This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026

6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Correction to the Previously Approved Appropriation From the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Reducing the Amount From $87,179 to $84,687 ($2,492 Decrease); Rescinding the Award for the purchase of the Explorer St (White) Vehicle From Towne Ford and Awarding to Serramonte Ford and Correcting the Bid Amount From $58,233 to $55,741; And Finding the Purchase Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing an Appropriation in the Amount of $45,000 From the Construction and Demolition Fund (129) to Account No. 1209324314251; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the County of San Mateo for the San Mateo County Compost for Climate Solutions Program (MOUs) From March 3, 2026 Through December 31, 2026; Authorizing the City Manager to Continue Participation in the Program Through Execution of Future MOUs in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000 Annually Through December 31, 2029; And Finding the MOU Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution

6.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of Funding in the Amount of $675,000 From the Workers Compensation Fund (Fund 510) to Account No. 51012304154262 to Pay for Claim Settlements and Invoices; Approve Transfer of $100,000 From the General Fund (Fund 001) to Fund 510
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of Funding in the Amount of $675,000 From the Workers Compensation Fund (Fund 510) to Account No. 51012304154262 to Pay for Claim Settlements and Invoices; Approve Transfer of $100,000 From the General Fund (Fund 001) to Fund 510 c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions

6.6. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Disbandment of Audit Committee
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Disbandment of Audit Committee c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions

6.7. By Minute Order, Appoint One Member to a Partial Term from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 on the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee
a) Staff Report

7. REPORTS

7.1. Youth Advisory Committee's 2025 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, And Goals For 2026
a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report and Provide Policy Direction

7.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

8. 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.

9. 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.

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1 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:

To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:

Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.

AGENDA
Monday, March 02, 2026 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Brian Lee on His Retirement

4.2. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Jonathon Lee on His Retirement

5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026

6.7. By Minute Order, Appoint One Member to a Partial Term from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 on the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee
a) Staff Report

7. REPORTS

7.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

9. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.

City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:

STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
https://www.youtube.com/@cityoffostercity

2 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:

To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:

Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.

AGENDA
Monday, March 02, 2026 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Brian Lee on His Retirement

4.2. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Jonathon Lee on His Retirement

5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026

6.7. By Minute Order, Appoint One Member to a Partial Term from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 on the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee
a) Staff Report

7. REPORTS

7.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

9. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.

City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:

STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
https://www.youtube.com/@cityoffostercity

3 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:

To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:

Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.

AGENDA
Monday, March 02, 2026 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Brian Lee on His Retirement

4.2. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Jonathon Lee on His Retirement

5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026

6.7. By Minute Order, Appoint One Member to a Partial Term from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 on the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee
a) Staff Report

7. REPORTS

7.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

9. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.

City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:

STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
https://www.youtube.com/@cityoffostercity

4 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:

To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:

Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.

AGENDA
Monday, March 02, 2026 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Brian Lee on His Retirement

4.2. A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Jonathon Lee on His Retirement

5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.

6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026

6.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026

6.7. By Minute Order, Appoint One Member to a Partial Term from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 on the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee
a) Staff Report

7. REPORTS

7.2. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 a) Staff Report
b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report

9. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.

City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:

STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
https://www.youtube.com/@cityoffostercity

5 4.1

4.1 Proclamation

6 4.2

4.2 Proclamation

7 CITY OF FOSTER CITY/

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2026

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The duly called and noticed Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Foster City, sitting as said Council and as ex officio the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), was called to order at 9:03 a.m. in the Council Chambers, 620 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, San Mateo County, California, by Mayor/President Art Kiesel.

This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.

ROLL CALL
The Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary called the roll:

PRESENT: Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel.

ABSENT: None.

STAFF PRESENT: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager; Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City/District Manager; Benjamin Stock, City
Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Denise Bazzano, Assistant City Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Cory Call, Police Chief; Nate Cruz, Finance Director; Waqas Hassan, Assistant Finance Director; Kitty Dandan, Financial Services Manager; Laura Galli, Engineering Manager; Zaheed Danish, Public Works Maintenance Manager; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Kevin Ortiz, Management Analyst; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications
Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.

PUBLIC
Diya Poojary addressed the City Council via email regarding sustainability as a 2026 strategic priority.

6.1 Minutes

8 STUDY SESSION
Mayor/President Kiesel recessed the meeting into study session for the City Council Annual Retreat.

Meeting recessed into study session at 9:05 a.m. and reconvened at 5:11 p.m.

By Consensus of the City Council, direction was provided to staff as follows:

1. Proceed with disbanding the Audit Committee and bringing back a resolution to disband the committee at a future Council meeting;

2. Update the committee application process, and change the application question from “Please state reasons and objectives for desiring to become a member of this committee/commission” to “Please state how your relevant skills, experience, and collaborative mindset make you a qualified member for this committee;”

3. Update the Committee appointment process to hold separate Council special meetings in the Emergency Operations Center with the full Council for applicant interviews;

4. Limit one follow-up question per Councilmember to be submitted to the City Clerk beforehand so applicants will have all the questions for committee interviews;

5. Require a sample proclamation to be provided on the proclamation request form;

6. Automatically schedule the following proclamations to be presented annually:

Black History Month, AAPI Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, and Juneteenth;

7. Amend the City’s flag policy to include the LBTQIA+ Pride Flag to the policy as approved so that a resolution does not need to be approved annually;

8. Reduce General Fund Reserves to closer to 50% of annual operating expenditures;

9. Make a payment of $20 million from the General Fund Reserves to CalPERS for the partial pay down of the City’s Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL);

10.Return during the next budget process with options and recommendations for creating different types of reserves; and

11.Transition to a biennial (two-year) budgeting model for the FY 2026-2027 budget cycle.

ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Kiesel adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

6.1 Minutes

9 CITY OF FOSTER CITY/

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 of the City Council of the City of Foster City, sitting as said Council and as ex officio the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 620 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, San Mateo County, California, by Mayor/President Art Kiesel.

This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.

ROLL CALL
The Deputy City Clerk/District Secretary called the roll:

PRESENT: Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel.

ABSENT: None.

STAFF PRESENT: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager; Benjamin Stock, City Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City/District Manager; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Cory Call, Police Chief; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Frank Fanara, Parks Manager; Yelena Capello, Principal Management Analyst; Michael Miller, Fleet Supervisor; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; and Katherine Estrada, Deputy City Clerk/District Secretary.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2026 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

Mayor Kiesel presented the Proclamation Recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month to Maurice Goodman, President of NAACP San Mateo County Branch, and Bill Stewart, representing the Foster City Association of Black Residents, who was in attendance via teleconference.

6.2 Minutes

10 PUBLIC
Tsing-tsai Tseng addressed the City Council via email regarding the Planning Commission Public Hearing and Study Session scheduled for February 19, 2026.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:

City/EMID Consent Calendar

1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2026;

2. City Resolution No. 2026-009, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing an Agreement in the Amount of $61,832 with Interactive Resources, Inc for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services for Phase 1 of the Renovate Elevators in City Buildings Project (CIP 301-708) and Finding the Project Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities; and

3. EMID Resolution No. 3834, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Execution of a Task Order with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in the Amount of $374,100 for CIP 455-710 Shell Bridge Force Main Replacement Project; and Finding the Approval Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3) and 15301(C)—Existing Facilities.”

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK SAFETY,

LLC FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF EIGHT ADDITIONAL AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READERS (ALPRS) FOR $24,000 ANNUALLY, TO BE USED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S ESTABLISHED ALPR PROGRAM AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAW. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010.

Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Kiesel removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Jimenez.

The following people addressed the City Council via teleconference:

1. Pablo; and

2. Katie Beglinger.

Discussion ensued.

6.2 Minutes

11 Motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, and carried 4- 1-0, Councilmember Venkat voted “no,” adopting City Resolution No. 2026-010, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Flock Safety, LLC for the Procurement of Eight Additional Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) for $24,000 Annually, to be Used in a Manner Consistent with the City’s Established ALPR Program and other Applicable Law.” AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION OF $87,179 FROM THE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND (501) TO ACCOUNT NO. 501-0560-431-4384, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIRTEEN (13) VEHICLES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $852,183; AND FINDING

THE PURCHASE EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) 15061(B)(3). CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 011.

Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Kiesel removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Jimenez.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2026-011, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing an Appropriation of $87,179 From the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384, Authorizing the Purchase of Thirteen (13) Vehicles for a Total Amount of $852,183; and Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3).”

NEW BUSINESS

2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND POLICY. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2061.

Assistant City Manager Subhashini introduced Dane Hutchings, representing California Public Policy Group (CPPG), who presented the report.

Yiming Luo addressed the City Council via email.

The following people addressed the City Council via teleconference:

1. Yiming Luo; and

2. Pablo.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2061, receiving and accepting the report with the following changes to the Legislative Platform:

6.2 Minutes

12 1. Amend the first legislative platform statement for Transportation to read as follows:
“Support legislation that would maximize the effectiveness of funding for local transportation projects throughout the City where appropriate, including programs or projects that facilitate transit, last-mile transit, enhanced pedestrian safety, and the implementation of the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan;”

2. Include language supporting legislation that strengthens and enhances driving- under-the-influence laws;

3. Include language supports alternatives to district elections; and

4. Collaborate with state agencies to improve public transit infrastructure.

REPORTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE'S 2025 YEAR END REPORT, REVIEW OF MISSION STATEMENT, AND GOALS FOR 2026. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2062.

Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart introduced former Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Raj Tiwari and current Vice Chair Lisa Fong, who presented the report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2062, receiving and accepting the Parks and Recreation Committee’s 2025 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and Goals for 2026.

CANADA GOOSE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2063.

Parks Manager Fanara and Dan Biteman, representing Wildlife Innovations, Inc., presented the report.

Yiming Luo addressed the City Council via teleconference.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Councilmember Venkat, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2063, receiving and accepting the report on the Canada Goose Management Plan implementation.

RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION

APPROVE THE COMMUNITY CENTER BUSINESS OPERATIONS PLAN AS A GUIDING FRAMEWORK. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-012.

Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart and Michael Svetz, representing Pros Consulting, Inc., presented the report.

6.2 Minutes

13 Discussion ensued.

Motion by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2026-012, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Community Center Business Operations Plan as a Guiding Framework.”

REVISE SALARY RANGES FOR VARIOUS MANAGEMENT POSITIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS; APPROVING A REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE FOR THE BUILDING/FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT; AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 013. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3835.

Administrative Services Director Pitman presented the staff report.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember/Director Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2026-013, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Revising Salary Ranges for Various Management Positions in Public Works; Approving a Revised Job Description Title for the Building/Fleet Maintenance Superintendent; and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026” and EMID Resolution No. 3835, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Revising Salary Ranges for Various Management Positions in Public Works; Approving a Revised Job Description Title for the Building/Fleet Maintenance Superintendent; and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.”

COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.

City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 29, 2026.

CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND

REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS

City/District Manager Chatwin reported that following direction from the Council/Board at the City Council Annual Retreat on February 10 to disband the Audit Committee, the item will be brought to the Council at a future meeting. He announced there is a vacant position in the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee, and he suggested having the appointment placed on the Consent Calendar at a future regular City Council meeting, as there is one applicant for the vacant position, rather than hold a special meeting for an interview.

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14 Councilmember/Director Venkat wished everyone a happy Lunar New Year and Ramadan. She stated she attended the Youth Advisory Committee meeting on February 4, and the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting on February 11, where they appointed a new Committee Chair and Vice Chair.

Councilmember/Director Jimenez stated she attended the C/CAG (City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County) Board meeting on February 12. She wished everyone a happy Lunar New Year, Ash Wednesday, and Ramadan.

Vice Mayor/Vice President Niederhofer stated she attended the SFO Roundtable meeting on February 4, and the Planning Commission meeting on February 5. On February 12, she attended a Local Officials Briefing hosted by the County of San Mateo, where they discussed the VLF (vehicle license fee) shortfall, the implementation of the H.R.1 bill, homelessness, and anti-human trafficking efforts.

Mayor Kiesel stated he attended the Local Officials Briefing hosted by San Mateo County on February 12.

ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Kiesel adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

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15 DATE: March 2, 2026

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager

FROM: Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director
Michael Miller, Fleet Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZING A CORRECTION TO THE PREVIOUSLY

APPROVED APPROPRIATION FROM THE VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT FUND (501) TO ACCOUNT NO. 501-0560-
431-4384, REDUCING THE AMOUNT FROM $87,179 TO
$84,687 ($2,492 DECREASE), AND RESCINDING THE

AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE EXPLORER ST
(WHITE) VEHICLE FROM TOWNE FORD AND

AWARDINGTO SERRAMONTE FORD AND CORRECTING
THE BID AMOUNT FROM $58,233 TO $55,741

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution to (1) Authorizing a correction to the previously approved appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384, reducing the amount from $87,179 to $84,687 ($2,492 decrease), and (2) Rescinding the award for the purchase of the Explorer ST (White) from Towne Ford and awarding to Serramonte Ford and correcting the bid amount from $58,233 to $55,741, consistent with the lowest responsible bidder. The purchase is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(b)(3) Common Sense Exemption because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

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At the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of thirteen (13) vehicles from the respective lowest responsible bidders. Following Council approval, during staff review of the vendor bid documentation, staff identified that the award information for the Explorer ST (White) needs to be updated. The correct lowest responsible bidder is Serramonte Ford in the amount of $55,741, replacing Towne Ford at $58,233. This update reduces the purchase price by $2,492 and lowers the previously approved appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384 from $87,179 to $84,687.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
At the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of thirteen (13) vehicles from the respective lowest responsible bidders. The purchase and associated equipment installation costs exceeded the budgeted amount for the thirteen (13) vehicles; therefore, an appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384 in the amount of $87,179 was necessary to complete the purchase.

Following Council approval, staff determined that the lowest responsible bidder for one of the vehicles, the Explorer ST (White), was incorrectly identified as Towne Ford with a bid amount of $58,233. The correct lowest responsible bidder is Serramonte Ford. Serramonte Ford’s bid amount was listed in two places on the submission – one printed and one handwritten. Staff mistakenly read the handwritten bid amount as $65,740.95; however, it was actually $55,740.95. This amount is lower than Towne Ford’s bid at $58,233. Staff is therefore requesting Council approval to correct the award to Serramonte Ford. The vehicle is intended for use by the Police Department. This correction reduces the purchase price by $2,492 and correspondingly reduces the required appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384 from $87,179 to $84,687. All other vehicle awards approved on February 17, 2026 remain unchanged.

CEQA
The purchase is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(b)(3) Common Sense Exemption because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of the correction of the purchase of the Explorer ST (White) is a decrease of $2,492 to the appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501- 0560-431-4384, reducing the amount from $87,179 to $84,687.

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

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7 RESOLUTION NO.____________

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

AUTHORIZING A CORRECTION TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
APPROPRIATION FROM THE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND (501) TO ACCOUNT NO. 501-0560-431-4384, REDUCING THE AMOUNT FROM $87,179 TO $84,687 ($2,492 DECREASE); RESCINDING THE AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE

EXPLORER ST (WHITE) VEHICLE FROM TOWNE FORD AND AWARDINGTO SERRAMONTE FORD AND CORRECTING THE BID AMOUNT FROM $58,233 TO $55,741; AND FINDING THE PURCHASE EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, At the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of thirteen (13) vehicles from the respective lowest responsible bidders; and
WHEREAS, the purchase and associated equipment installation costs exceeded the budgeted amount for the thirteen (13) vehicles; therefore, an appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384 in the amount of $87,179 was necessary to complete the purchase; and
WHEREAS, following approval, staff determined that the lowest responsible bidder for one of the vehicles, the Explorer ST (White), was incorrectly identified as Towne Ford in the amount of $58,233; and
WHEREAS, the correct lowest responsible bidder is Serramonte Ford in the amount of $55,741; and
WHEREAS, this correction lowers the purchase price by $2,492 and, therefore, reduces the required appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384 from $87,179 to $84,687 (a $2,492 decrease); and WHEREAS, All other vehicle awards approved on February 17, 2026 remain unchanged.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby:

1. Authorize a correction to the previously approved appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384, reducing the amount from $87,179 to $84,687 ($2,492 decrease);

2. Rescinding the award for the purchase of the Explorer ST (White) from Towne Ford and awarding to Serramonte Ford and correcting the bid amount from $58,233 to $55,741, consistent with the lowest responsible bidder; and

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7 3. Find that the purchase is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(b)(3) Common Sense Exemption because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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0 DATE: March 2, 2026

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager

FROM: Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF

SAN MATEO FOR THE SAN MATEO COUNTY COMPOST FOR

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution with the following actions:

1. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $45,000 from the Construction and Demolition Fund (129) to Account No. 129-0932-431-42-51;

2. Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Mateo for the San Mateo County Compost for Climate Solutions Program (CCSP) in the amount of $45,000 from March 3, 2026 through December 31, 2026;

3. Authorize the City Manager to continue participation in the program through execution of future MOUs up to the amount required by Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) in an amount not to exceed $75,000 in each year that the City participates in the program, through December 31, 2029; and

4. Find the MOU exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SB 1383 requires jurisdictions to procure recovered organic waste products such as compost and mulch. Foster City has participated in the San Mateo County Compost for Climate Program since 2022. Approval of the new MOU will ensure the City’s continued

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0 participation in the program and compliance with SB 1383 compost procurement requirements. For 2026, staff recommends a $45,000 program payment through a supplemental appropriation from the Construction and Demolition Fund (Fund 129), which will meet a portion of the City’s procurement target. The remaining portion is expected to be met through the Parks Division’s compost purchases for use throughout the City parks and landscapes. It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to continue participation for a three-year term through December 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 annually, to provide flexibility if the City’s procurement target increases.

BACKGROUND
Passed in September 2016, SB 1383 established statewide methane emissions reduction targets in an effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants. It includes statewide goals to reduce the disposal of organic waste and recover edible food for human consumption. Among the many regulations associated with SB 1383, all cities and counties must procure target amounts of recovered organic waste products such as compost, mulch, renewable energy from anaerobic digestion and electricity from biomass conversion. The most typical way for a city to achieve its target is through procurement of compost and mulch. Each jurisdiction, including Foster City, is assigned an annual procurement target by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). The San Mateo County Sustainability Department, the cities and towns of San Mateo County and the San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) developed a program to assist San Mateo County jurisdictions with meeting their annual SB 1383 procurement requirements by offering reduced-cost compost to San Mateo County farmers and ranchers. Between 2021 and 2025 the CCSP procured and applied more than 30,000 tons of compost to local farms and rangelands, contributing to countywide procurement targets while improving soil health and climate resilience along the county’s coastline.

The original agreement with the RCD, dated August 22, 2022, was executed under the authority of the City Manager. On March 4, 2024, the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement, extending the term for an additional two-year period, expiring in 2026.

Beginning in 2026, the County of San Mateo (County) will serve as the administrator of the Program and will enter into a single intergovernmental agreement with the RCD to implement compost procurement, delivery, application, and required SB1383 recordkeeping on behalf of participating jurisdictions. Under this structure, the City would enter into this MOU with the County and provide an annual payment to the CCSP. In return, the City of Foster City will receive SB1383 procurement credit in proportion to its contribution without the need to directly manage contracts, field activities, or carry out record keeping activities.

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0 ANALYSIS
Foster City’s procurement target for 2026 is 1,523 tons per year. For calendar year 2026, staff recommends contributing $45,000 via the MOU, which is anticipated to result in approximately 1,058 tons of recovered organic waste product procurement credit. This is a portion of the share of Foster City’s requirement of 1,523 tons. The remaining portion of the City’s requirement is expected to be purchased and used by the Parks Division throughout the City to enrich park soils, and support healthier turf, trees, and planting beds. The County will retain two to four percent for staff time required to manage and coordinate the Program on behalf of the City. The County will provide the City with procurement documentation and reporting information necessary for inclusion in the City’s Electronic Annual Report (EAR) to CalRecycle and will provide written program status updates.

The MOU is attached to this staff report as Attachment 2. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU with the County for an annual payment of $45,000 for calendar year 2026 and to continue participation in the Program to meet the City’s annual compost procurement requirement in an amount not to exceed $75,000 per year through December 31, 2029. Staff will return to City Council for continued approval at the end of the three-year term. Because CalRecycle sets the compost procurement target annually, the $75,000 not-to-exceed amount provides flexibility if Foster City’s target increases, supporting continued coordination and successful implementation of the Program with annual renewal options during the MOU term.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT QUALITY ACT
This Agreement is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of the proposed MOU is $45,000 for 2026 from a supplemental appropriation from the Construction and Demolition Fund (129) to Account No. 129- 0932-431-42-51. Established in FY 2005–2006 to support implementation of the City’s Construction and Demolition Ordinance (Foster City Municipal Code Chapter 15.44), the Construction and Demolition Fund is primarily funded by forfeited refundable deposits from projects that fail to document required waste diversion under CalGreen and the City’s ordinance, and it may be used for programs that promote environmental sustainability. For 2027 and 2028, the fiscal impact is not to exceed $75,000 in Fund 129 and will be budgeted accordingly.

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RESOLUTION NO._________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000 FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION FUND (129) TO ACCOUNT NO. 12-0932-431-42- 51; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FOR THE SAN

MATEO COUNTY COMPOST FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM (CCSP) FROM MARCH 3, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026; AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM THROUGH EXECUTION OF FUTURE MOUS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 ANNUALLY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029; AND FINDING THE MOU EXEMPT

FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) requires local jurisdictions to reduce organic waste disposal and annually procure recovered organic waste products (ROWPs), such as compost, to support greenhouse gas reduction and organic waste diversion goals; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has assigned the City of Foster City an annual ROWP procurement target pursuant to SB 1383 regulations; and
WHEREAS, since 2021, the San Mateo County Compost for Climate Solutions Program (CCSP) has delivered over 30,000 tons of compost to farms and ranches in San Mateo County, supporting soil health, carbon sequestration, and climate-resilient agricultural practices while contributing to the City of Foster City’s SB 1383 compliance; and
WHEREAS, beginning in 2026, the County of San Mateo will serve as CCSP administrator and will enter into a single intergovernmental agreement with the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to implement compost procurement, delivery, application, and required SB 1383 recordkeeping on behalf of participating jurisdictions WHEREAS, under this structure, participating cities will provide the County of San Mateo financial contribution to the CCSP in exchange for receiving SB 1383 procurement credit in proportion to their contribution and avoiding duplicative administrative effort; and WHEREAS, by participating in a County-administered program, City of Foster City avoids the cost and staff time associated with developing and managing separate contracts, conducting procurement processes, coordinating field activities, and

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establishing recordkeeping and reporting processes, resulting in a more cost-effective and administratively efficient approach to SB 1383 compliance; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the MOU as to form and substance and desires to enter into the agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby:

1. Authorizes an appropriation in the amount of $45,000 from the Construction and Demolition Fund (129) to account No. 129-0932-431-45-51; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Mateo for the San Mateo County Compost for Climate Solutions Program (CCSP) in the amount of $45,000 from March 3, 2026 through December 31,2026; and

3. Authorizes the City Manager to continue participation in the program through execution of future MOUs in an amount not to exceed $75,000, in each year that the City participates in the program, through December 31, 2029; and

4. Finds that the Agreement is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AND THE COUNTY OF SAN

MATEO FOR THE SAN MATEO COUNTY COMPOST FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

PROGRAM
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU), entered into on this 2nd day of March 2026, by and between the County of San Mateo, hereinafter called "the County" and the CITY OF FOSTER CITY, hereinafter called "the Jurisdiction";

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:

1. Services to be Performed by the County
A. Program Administration
a. The County shall serve as program administrator, overseeing the agreement with the San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) to ensure coordination and successful implementation of the Compost for Climate Solutions Program (CCSP), in accordance with SB 1383 requirements. In this role, the County shall provide contract management, fiscal oversight, and coordination with participating jurisdictions.
b. The County shall serve as the direct service provider and allocate procurement credits in proportion to the Jurisdiction’s contribution to the CCSP. c. The County shall execute an intergovernmental agreement with the RCD by March 31, 2026, to implement the CCSP and shall maintain the agreement for the duration of this MOU.

B. Program Funding
a. The County shall invoice the Jurisdiction for an initial contribution, set by the Jurisdiction, for an amount not to exceed $45,000, by March 31, 2026. The initial contribution will fund the CCSP for calendar year 2026. Invoices may be issued after this date or divided into multiple billings if necessary to align with the Jurisdiction’s fiscal schedule. Of the total invoiced amount, the County will retain between 2% and 4% of the total amount to offset staff time costs required to administer the program. The County will track all administrative costs associated with the program and will furnish data to the Jurisdiction justifying the final administrative rate that will be retained. The rate will not exceed 4% in the first year of implementation. The percentage of funding retained for County administrative costs will be adjusted in future years based on the total staff time required to administer this program.

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b. The County shall provide a CCSP Authorization Letter Template to the Jurisdiction, by September 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, for use in authorizing its continued participation in the CCSP for the next calendar year. In this letter, the Jurisdiction shall specify its total contribution, the anticipated tons of recovered organic waste products (ROWP) credit to be received, and the percent of its contribution that the County will retain to offset program administration costs. The letter shall be signed by an employee of the Jurisdiction who is authorized to commit and disburse funding to the CCSP.
c. The County shall invoice the Jurisdiction for its contribution to the CCSP as defined in the CCSP Authorization Letter no later than January 30, 2027, and annually thereafter. If no authorization letter is provided for a given calendar year, the County shall not invoice the Jurisdiction.
d. The County shall carry forward any unspent CCSP contribution for the Jurisdiction’s future use in the program.
e. Upon termination of this MOU, the County shall return any unspent contributions to the Jurisdiction within sixty (60) days.

C. Recordkeeping & Reporting
a. The County shall provide the Jurisdiction with access to an online database containing all information related to CCSP activities, in compliance with SB 1383 recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The database shall clearly identify the ROWP procurement completed by the County on the Jurisdiction’s behalf under this MOU.
b. The County shall provide the Jurisdiction with the information necessary to report procurement activities in its Electronic Annual Report (EAR) to CalRecycle. This information shall be provided no later than June 1 of each year. c. The County shall provide the Jurisdiction with written status reports twice per year on all CCSP activities.

D. Additional Work
a. With written approval, the County may invoice the Jurisdiction for supplemental contributions to the CCSP, to increase the Jurisdiction’s procurement credit. Such approval shall specify the total funding amount and the portion allocated to program activities and County administrative costs. Jurisdictions are not obliged to support additional work. A Jurisdiction choosing not to support additional work shall not be grounds for terminating this MOU. The Jurisdiction is not guaranteed any benefit from additional work for which it does not contribute.

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b. With written approval, the County may invoice the Jurisdiction for contributions to additional projects or agreements undertaken on the Jurisdiction’s behalf to increase procurement credit or reduce the Jurisdiction’s procurement target set by CalRecycle. Such approval shall specify the total funding amount and the portion allocated to program activities and County administrative costs.

2. Tasks to be Completed by the Jurisdiction
A. The Jurisdiction shall pay in full all invoices submitted by the County within forty-five (45) days of receipt.

B. The Jurisdiction shall provide the CCSP Authorization Letter to the County by November 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, to authorize its continued participation in the CCSP for the upcoming calendar year. The letter shall specify the total contribution, the anticipated tons of ROWP credit to be received, and the percentage of its contribution that the County will retain to offset program administration costs.

C. The Jurisdiction may authorize participation in the CCSP for one (1) year or for multiple consecutive calendar years, with mutual agreement from the County. A multi-year authorization shall specify the total annual contribution amount for each year covered and shall remain subject to annual adjustment of the County’s administrative cost percentage.

The Jurisdiction may revise or rescind its authorization for any future year by providing written notice to the County no later than November 1 preceding the year for which the change is requested.

D. The Jurisdiction shall be responsible for completing and submitting its EAR to CalRecycle, reporting the information provided by the County.

E. The Jurisdiction shall pay any additional invoices it has approved in writing, within forty- five (45) days of receipt, for supplemental contributions to the CCSP or for additional projects and agreements undertaken by the County on the Jurisdiction’s behalf.

3. Consideration
This MOU enables the continuation of the collaborative CCSP, jointly developed by the Jurisdiction, County, and RCD since 2021. By participating in this MOU, the Jurisdiction avoids the administrative and financial burden of creating and managing a separate contract or program and allocating staff time, allowing the County on behalf of all the cities in San Mateo County to leverage economies of scale to reduce countywide SB 1383 procurement compliance costs.

In return, the Jurisdiction contributes funding to the CCSP and receives procurement credit in proportion to its contribution. This CCSP advances shared countywide goals by strengthening local food system resiliency, improving soil health, reducing climate impacts, and supporting long-term economic and environmental benefits across San Mateo County.

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4. Relationship of Parties
It is expressly understood that this is an agreement between independent entities, the County and the Jurisdiction, and that no individual agency, employee, partnership, joint venture, or other relationship is established by this MOU. The intent of both the County and the Jurisdiction is to create an independent collaborative relationship.

5. Hold Harmless
A. It is agreed that the County shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Jurisdiction and its officers, employees, agents, and servants from any and all claims, suits, or actions of every name, kind, and description brought by a third party which arise out of the terms and conditions of this MOU and which result from the acts or omissions of the County and/or its officers, employees, agents, and servants.

B. It is agreed that Jurisdiction shall defend, save, hold harmless, and indemnify the County and its officers, employees, agents, and servants from any and all claims, suits, or actions of every name, kind, and description brought by a third party which arise out of the terms and conditions of this MOU and which result from the acts or omissions of Jurisdiction and/or their respective officers, employees, agents and servants.

C. County shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Jurisdiction from and against any and all claims for wages, salaries, benefits, taxes, and all other withholdings and charges payable to, or in respect to, County’s representatives for services provided under this MOU.

D. Jurisdiction shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify County from and against any and all claims for wages, salaries, benefits, taxes, and all other withholdings and charges payable to, or in respect to, Jurisdiction’s representatives for services provided under this MOU.

E. The duty of each party to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the other as set forth herein shall include the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code.

F. In the event of concurrent negligence (or intentional/reckless acts) of Jurisdiction and/or their respective officers and employees, on the one hand, and the County and/or its officers, employees, agents, and servants, on the other hand, then the liability for any and all claims for injuries or damage to persons and/or property which arise out of the terms and conditions of this MOU shall be apportioned according to the California theory of comparative fault.

6. Amendment of MOU and Merger Clause
This MOU constitutes the sole MOU of the parties hereto and correctly states the rights, duties, and obligations of each party as of this document's date. In the event that any term, condition, provision, requirement or specification set forth in the body of this MOU conflicts with or is inconsistent with any term, condition, provision, requirement, or specification in any exhibit and/or attachment to this MOU, the provisions of this body of the MOU shall prevail. Any prior MOU, promises, negotiations, or representations between the parties not expressly stated in this document are not binding. Either party may request a modification to this MOU at any time. All

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subsequent modifications shall be in writing and will become effective when signed by all parties.

7. Records
The County shall maintain and preserve all records relating to this MOU in its possession and those of any third-party performing work related to this MOU for a period of five (5) years from the termination of this MOU.

8. Assignability
The County shall have the right to assign this MOU or any portion thereof to a third party or subcontract with a third party to perform any work required under this MOU. The County shall notify the Jurisdiction of any assignments made in advance.

9. Notices
Any written notice, request, demand, or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed to be properly given when deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, or when transmitted by email communication, addressed:

In the case of the County, to:

Jasneet W. Sharma, Director
County of San Mateo Sustainability Department
455 County Center, 4th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Email: [email protected]
In the case of the City of Foster City, to:

Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director/City Engineer
610 Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, CA 94404
Email: [email protected]

10. Controlling Law and Venue
The validity of this MOU, the interpretation of its terms and conditions, and the performance of the parties hereto shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any action brought to enforce this MOU must be brought in the Superior Court of California in and for the County of San Mateo.

11. Term and Termination
Subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the MOU, the term of this MOU shall commence on March 2, 2026, and shall be renewed, with written approval by the Jurisdiction, annually under the same terms and conditions. This MOU may be terminated without cause by

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the Jurisdiction or the County at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party.

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

13. Authority
The parties warrant that the signatories to the MOU have the authority to bind their respective entities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have affixed their hands.

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
By:____________________________ Date: __________________________ Jasneet W. Sharma
Director, Sustainability Department

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
By:____________________________ Date: __________________________ Stefan Chatwin
City Manager

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1 DATE: March 2, 2026

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager

FROM: Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services, Finance
SUBJECT: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $675,000 FROM THE WORKERS COMPENSATON FUND (FUND 510) TO
ACCOUNT NO. 510-1230-415-42-62 TO PAY FOR CLAIM
SETTLEMENTS AND INVOICES; APPROVE TRANSFER OF
$100,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (FUND 001) TO FUND
510

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions authorizing:
a) the appropriation of funding in the amount of $675,000 from Fund 510 to Account No. 510-1230-415-42-62 to pay for claim settlements and invoices; and b) the transfer of $100,000 from Fund 001 to Fund 510.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 1, 2025, workers compensation claim administration was transferred from Cities Group Joint Powers Authority (Cities Group) to the City as a self-insured employer. After 6 months of claims administration, staff has analyzed regular and ongoing costs and determined additional appropriation and funding is required to continue claims administration until the end of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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1 BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On June 16, 2025, the City Council approved a resolution assuming any and all workers’ compensation liabilities as a Self-Insured employer. As a part of that transition, during the FY 2025-2026 budget process, a Workers Compensation fund (Fund 510) was created to pay for claims costs, excess workers’ compensation insurance, third-party administration services from LWP Solutions (LWP) and any potential claim settlements.

Since the transition of claims administration to LWP was not finalized until after the budget was approved, estimates for third-party administration services, claims costs and excess workers’ compensation insurance were set at a total of $1,180,000. The City has been administering workers’ compensation claims for a little over 6 months.

Working closely with LWP, and outside attorneys on those claims that are litigated, there is a better understanding of regular claims costs based on new and existing claims. It is estimated that the annual cost of administering workers’ compensation claims is $1,215,000, pending any insurance increases or potential claim settlements.

As part of the transition process and review of litigated claims, the City Council has authorized several worker’s compensation settlements that require additional appropriation. In addition, the City has received notice of unpaid benefits and medical costs that were not processed by Cities Group prior to the transition to LWP. To ensure all estimated costs can be paid, including settlements, invoices and potential future settlements, staff is requesting an additional $675,000 be appropriated to the Workers Compensation Fund for FY 2025-2026. Unless an unexpected claim or expense arises, this should be sufficient funding for the remainder of the fiscal year. Any future settlements over the City Manager’s authority will be discussed with City Council in future closed session meetings.

The initial funding goal of the Workers Compensation fund was set using the previous amount paid to Cities Group on an annual basis, which was $1,500,000. This amount was applied to all Department budgets as an expense to help fund the Workers Compensation fund. The expense is calculated as a percentage of payroll which means the actual funding will vary depending on vacancies within the City and the various Departments. With the expenses described above, and the number of vacancies within the City, the Workers Compensation Fund needs $100,000 transferred into the fund to be able to pay the anticipated expenses. This fund is structured to grow over time, and have funds in reserve, as Departments provide funding and expenses decrease based on settling workers’ compensation claims. Finally, the City’s previous reserve balance, estimated at $790,257 effective March 31, 2025, is currently held by Cities Group and is anticipated to be transferred to the City according to the termination agreement with Cities Group around December 2026.

California Environmental Quality Act

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FISCAL IMPACT
An appropriation of funding in the amount of $675,000 from Fund 510 to Account No. 510-1230-415-42-62 is necessary to pay for claim settlements and invoices. To have sufficient reserve balance in Fund 510 at the end of the current fiscal year 2025-2026, staff is also requesting to transfer $100,000 from Fund 001 to Fund 510. Currently, Fund 001 has a fund balance of approximately $40 million and can easily absorb this transfer.

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

Attachment 1 – City Resolution
Attachment 2 – EMID Resolution

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58 RESOLUTION NO.____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $675,000 FROM THE WORKERS COMPENSATON FUND (FUND 510) TO ACCOUNT NO. 510- 1230-415-42-62 TO PAY FOR CLAIM SETTLEMENTS AND INVOICES; APPROVE TRANSFER OF $100,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (FUND 001) TO FUND 510

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2025, workers compensation claim administration was transferred from Cities Group Joint Powers Authority (Cities Group) to the City as a self- insured employer; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation of funding is necessary to pay for claim settlements and invoices; and
WHEREAS, to have sufficient reserve balance in Fund 510 at the end of the current fiscal year 2025-2026, transfer of $100,000 from Fund 001 to Fund 510 is also requested.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize the appropriation of funding in the amount of $675,000 from Fund 510 to Account No. 510-1230-415-42-62 to pay for claim settlements and invoices and also authorize the transfer of $100,000 from Fund 001 to Fund 510.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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6 RESOLUTION NO.____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $675,000 FROM THE WORKERS COMPENSATON FUND (FUND 510) TO ACCOUNT NO. 510-1230-415-42-62 TO PAY FOR CLAIM SETTLEMENTS AND INVOICES; APPROVE TRANSFER OF $100,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (FUND 001) TO FUND 510

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2025, workers compensation claim administration was transferred from Cities Group Joint Powers Authority (Cities Group) to the City/District as a self-insured employer; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation of funding is necessary to pay for the claim settlements and the invoices; and
WHEREAS, to have sufficient reserve balance in Fund 510 at the end of the current fiscal year 2025-2026, transfer of $100,000 from Fund 001 to Fund 510 is also requested.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby authorize the appropriation of funding in the amount of $675,000 from Fund 510 to Account No. 510-1230-415-42-62 to pay for claim settlements and invoices and also authorize the transfer of $100,000 from Fund 001 to Fund 510.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ART KIESEL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

6.5 Attachment 2 - EMID Resolution

60 DATE: March 2, 2026

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager

FROM: Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk Nate Cruz, Finance Director
DEPARTMENT: Communications/City Clerk
Finance
SUBJECT: DISBANDMENT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/EMID Board of Directors approve the attached resolutions authorizing the disbandment of the Audit Committee.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the February 10, 2026, City Council Annual Retreat, City Council/EMID Board of Directors reviewed the existing Citizens Advisory Committees and provided policy direction to authorize the disbandment of the Audit Committee.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Audit Committee was first created in 1977 with the purpose to advise and assist the City Council/District Board regarding tax, finance, and audit procedures, as well as the data processing guidelines for the City/District. Additionally, the Committee would act in an advisory capacity on other financial matters as requested by the Council/Board. The committee was disbanded on October 4, 2016 via City Resolution No. 2016-70 and EMID Resolution No.3358 and re-established in 2017 with an updated policy statement and membership.

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61 At the February 10, 2026, City Council Annual Retreat, City Council reviewed the existing Citizens Advisory Committees to assess whether committees aligned with Council priorities and their effectiveness. The presentation included review of the Audit Committee’s purpose and staff time needed to administer the committee. The Audit Committee’s purpose is to “advise the City Council regarding the selection of the independent auditor(s), the review of the annual audit process and financial statements, and other financial matters as requested by the City Council.” In the review of the purpose, the Council found that the committee’s value did not justify the staff time. The committee meets twice a year in April and November and in recent years, there have been attendance issues with at least one committee member absent from each meeting. Staff analyzed the number of staff hours to prepare, notice, and hold the committee meetings and determined 40-44 hours of staff time per year is needed.

Following review of the committees, City Council provided policy direction to staff to proceed with disbanding the Audit Committee. Selection of the auditors occurs once every five years, and the City Council may create an ad hoc committee for that purpose or provide other independent input into the auditor selection process.

California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
City Council Operations
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – City Resolution
Attachment 2 – EMID Resolution

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62 RESOLUTION NO. __________

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

AUTHORIZING THE DISBANDMENT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Audit Committee was established and appointed by the City Council on June 20, 1977 and its purpose was to advise the City Council regarding the selection of the independent auditor(s), the review of the annual audit process and financial statements, and other financial matters as requested by the City Council; and WHEREAS, at the February 10, 2026 City Council Annual Retreat, City Council reviewed the existing Citizens Advisory Committees to assess whether committees aligned with Council priorities and their effectiveness; and WHEREAS, the selection of auditors occurs once every five years, and the City Council may create an ad hoc committee for that purpose or provide other independent input into the auditor selection process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council provided direction to staff to proceed with disbanding the Audit committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize the disbandment of the Audit Committee.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

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63 RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE DISBANDMENT OF THE AUDIT

COMMITTEE

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Audit Committee was established and appointed by the EMID Board of Directors on June 20, 1977 and its purpose was to advise the EMID Board regarding the selection of the independent auditor(s), the review of the annual audit process and financial statements, and other financial matters as requested by the EMID Board; and
WHEREAS, at the February 10, 2026 City Council/ EMID Board Annual Retreat, EMID Board reviewed the existing Citizens Advisory Committees to assess whether committees aligned with Council priorities and their effectiveness; and WHEREAS, the selection of auditors occurs once every five years, and the EMID Board may create an ad hoc committee for that purpose or provide other independent input into the auditor selection process; and
WHEREAS, the EMID Board provided direction to staff to proceed with disbanding the Audit committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby authorize the disbandment of the Audit Committee.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ART KIESEL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

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64 DATE: March 2, 2026

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager

FROM: Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk DEPARTMENT: Communications/City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO A PARTIAL TERM ON

THE CITIZENS SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council by Minute Order, appoint one (1) member to a partial term from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 on the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC).

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
CSAC is a seven-member committee that focuses on sustainability issues facing Foster City regarding environmental, economic, or social sustainability. On November 4, 2025, staff received a resignation notice from one member.

A Notice of Vacancy to fill the partial term on CSAC was advertised in the local newspapers, posted, and displayed on the City's website and FCTV for five (5) weeks.

Resident Akshay Lal (youth applicant) submitted an application to the CSAC by the established deadline. Interviews and appointments to the committee were put on hold until after a discussion of Citizen Advisory Committees at the 2026 City Council Annual Retreat.

At the February 10, 2026, City Council Annual Retreat, City Council reviewed the current committee appointment process and agreed to hold a Special Meeting for committee interviews moving forward instead of holding committee interviews during a Regular City Council meeting. However, given that there is only one applicant for one

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65 CSAC vacancy, it is recommended that the City Council appoint Akshay Lal to the CSAC without conducting the interview. The City Manager proposed this option to the Council during City Manager updates at the February 17 Council meeting, and asked City Councilmember to let him know if they had any issues with this process. With this appointment, the committee will have a full complement.

California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with these committee appointments.

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

Attachment 1 – Press Release
Attachment 2 – Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Application

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66 NEWS RELEASE
The City of Foster City
Priscilla Schaus, Public Information Officer
[email protected]; (650) 286-3250

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Release #120125-01
Serve Your Community – Join a Citizens Advisory Committee Contact: Contact: Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk, (650) 286- 3250, [email protected]
Foster City, CA: December 1, 2025 – Want to make a positive impact in Foster City? Joining a Committee is a great opportunity for you to participate in local government and serve your community. The City of Foster City is currently accepting applications for the following Committees:
Audit Committee: One member for a partial term (Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2028). Meetings are typically held twice per year in April and November in Conference Room 1A in City Hall, 610 Foster City Blvd. Visit https://www.fostercity.org/bc-audit for more information about the Audit Committee.

The Audit Committee advises the City Council/District Board regarding the selection of the independent auditor(s), the review of the annual audit process and financial statements, and other financial matters as requested by the City Council/District Board. All members shall have experience and expertise in the field of finance, accounting, law, or information technology.
Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC): One member for a partial term (September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027). Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 620 Foster City Blvd. Visit http://www.fostercity.org/bc-csac for more information about CSAC.

CSAC serves in an advisory capacity at the pleasure of the City Council, providing feedback and comments on issues facing Foster City regarding environmental, economic,

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67 or social sustainability. Additionally, CSAC can research, review, and provide comments on proposed sustainability programs and initiatives.

Applications will be accepted electronically via Netfile. Applicants are encouraged to sign up for an account and apply at https://netfile.com/bac/public/#/FOS/. Those interested in applying should review the City’s committee attendance policy, which prohibits committee members from missing three consecutive meetings (two for Audit Committee) or five meetings per 12-month period.

Additionally, those ultimately selected to join a committee will be expected to complete mandatory ethics training within 30 days of their appointment.

Community members are invited to submit applications by 5 p.m. on January 8, 2026. Applicants are required to attend the January 20, 2026, City Council meeting for an interview and consideration of official appointment. If an applicant can not submit using Netfile, applications can be submitted in person at City Hall, 610 Foster City Blvd., or via email to [email protected].

Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted. ###

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Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Application
Personal Information
First Name
Akshay
Middle Name
Kumar
Last Name
Lal
Street Address Apt, Suite #
City
Foster City
State
CA
Zip
94404
Email Cell Phone Home Phone
How long have you lived in Foster City?
15 years (my entire life)
Employment
What is your Occupation/Present Position?
Sophmore at San Mateo High School
Employer's Name
N/A - Student
Employer's Address
N/A
Apt, Suite #
City
N/A
State
N/A
Zip
N/A
Length of Employment
N/A
Self Employment
Name and Description of Business
Address Apt, Suite #
E-Filed
01/01/2026
21:51:04
Filing ID:
12753

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69 2/5
City State Zip
Phone Length of Ownership
Service
Have you ever served on a public board, committee, or commission? Yes
If yes, please explain
I was accepted to and am serving on this years cohort of San Mateo County Youth Climate Ambassadors.

Do you have any relatives employed in the city or serving in any official capacity? No
If yes, please give name(s) and relationship
Community Organizations or Activities
Community Organizations or Activities
Youth Climate
Ambassadors
Leadership Program
Learn about climate
change and
enviormental justice,
planning and will
initiate impact project
Member of cohort. September 23, 2025 -
Present
Counselor in Training
for Foster City
Summer Camps
Led campers in
games and activities,
helped plan events.

Counselor in Training
(CIT)
Summer (two weeks)
of 2024 and 2025
Freshman Student
Council at San Mateo
High School
Responsible for
managing budget of
San Mateo High
school. Organized
fund raisers and other
activitie
Treasurer Aug 2024-May 2025
Science and
Innovation Club
Hold weekly club
meetings to discuss
science and it's
impact on society and
climate
President Aug 2025-May 2026

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References
Fannie Hsieh
Drive Redwood City,
CA 94065
Sustainability Analyst,
San Mateo County
Veronica Gasco
Street, San Mateo, CA
San Mateo High
School Sophomore
Class Counselor
Asif Rahman
San Mateo, CA
Chemistry Teacher/
Club Advisor
Objectives
Please state reasons and objectives for desiring to become a member of this committee/commission

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When I was a Freshman, I attended the Youth Climate Ambassador Summit, where I was inspired by discussions and activities centered on building stronger communities through environmental action. That led me to applying to the Youth Climate Ambassador Leadership (YCA) Program as a sophomore so that I could use that opportunity to turn my sustainability ideas into action, learn from like-minded peers, collaborate in teams, and further develop my leadership skills. I was accepted into the program and that has led to a deepening of my passion for learning and developing sustainable systems that can create impact in my community.

My passion for sustainability comes from seeing how both personal choices and broader climate changes affect daily life. In middle school, I researched food insecurity and was surprised by the fact that while 40% of U.S. food is wasted, over 10% of households are food insecure. That experience pushed me to change my habits and reduce waste.

Later, I saw the same theme of environmental impact play out on a larger scale when Foster City invested heavily in levee construction to combat rising water levels.

Researching the issue made me realize how climate change and global warming drives such costs, as those resources could have gone to other community priorities had we not faced the risk.

So far in YCA, I have learned about the key contributors to climate change such as the burning of fossil fuels for energy, emissions from vehicles for transportation, and methane from livestock like cows. We have also learned about important moments in environmental justice like Earth Day in 1970, where around 10 percent of Americans participated in the largest demonstration in United States history to protest against environmental destruction. As part of YCA I have also researched solutions to climate change issues that individuals can do in their own lives, such as using electricity based heat pumps instead of fossil fuel based heating systems and keeping gardens with plants that don’t need as much water. I am also looking forward to working with a team on a capstone project centered on sustainability and environment issues.

I would like to use what I have learned thus far in YCA as well as continue to develop and grow my personal goals and passion to promote sustainability in Foster City. Born and raised in Foster City, I have a deep love and admiration for the city and would like to contribute to making this city more sustainable, eco friendly and greener. This experience would also be valuable for me to build leadership and project management skills. I would be grateful for the opportunity to serve in the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee.

Have you attended a meeting of the Committee/Commission you are applying to? I plan to attend a meeting before the interview
If Yes, enter the date of the meeting you attended.

Verification

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If appointed, I agree to take the City mandated 2-hour ethics training prior to the first committee meeting date.

X Yes, I Agree
If appointed, I acknowledge the committee’s attendance policy that missing 3 consecutive regular committee meetings or missing 5 regular or special meetings in a 12-month period will constitute an automatic resignation (FCMC 2.36.200).

X Yes, I Agree
Signature Signature Date
01/01/2026

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73 DATE: March 2, 2026

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager

FROM: Derek Schweighart, Parks and Recreation Director
Tiffany Oren, Recreation Manager
Madeline Koval, Recreation Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S 2025 YEAR END REPORT, REVIEW OF MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS FOR 2026

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council by Minute Order, accept the Youth Advisory Committee’s 2025 Year-End Report; approve amendments to the Mission Statement; accept the Goals for 2026; and provide direction to the committee on other Council initiatives or priorities for the upcoming year.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Minute Order No. 802, each citizen-advisory committee must prepare a written year-end report, review its mission statement, and prepare a written annual goals/work program for the upcoming year for presentation to the City Council at a City Council meeting in the first quarter of 2026.

At its regular meeting on February 4, 2026, the Youth Advisory Committee approved the following:

1. 2025 Year-End Report

2. Updated Mission Statement
Mission Statement: The Foster City Youth Advisory Committee shall exist as a

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74 citizens’ group to advise and respond to the City Council on all matters related to the needs of youth in Foster City and to promote teen involvement in the community.

3. Goals for 2026
California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

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

Attachment 1 – 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Year-End Report Attachment 2 – Mission Statement and Goals for 2026

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75 Foster City Youth Advisory Committee
2025 Year-End Report
Goal: To continue to be leaders for the teens in the community.

Accomplishments:
Attended a teambuilding event to build team camaraderie, learn effective ways to work as a team, and how to set an example for other teens in the community
Established subcommittees in which each member had the opportunity to play a leadership role.

Goal: To enhance individual member’s personal skills in leadership and in service.

Accomplishments:
Members practiced parliamentary procedure to conduct meetings in a fair and organized manner.
Required each member to serve on the established sub-committees and gave each the opportunity to be the Chairperson for at least one event/activity.

Goal: To continue to serve charitable or community organizations.

Accomplishments:
Made monetary contributions via the Halloween Festival, and the Egg Hunt to the Foster City Youth and Teen Foundation. The members of the Youth Advisory Committee volunteered at these events.

Goal: To host a Stress Buster event to reduce anxiety during finals season and foster a sense of community among local high school students.

Accomplishments:
To support students during finals season, the Youth Advisory Committee successfully hosted a Stress Buster event in May 2025 at The Vibe. High school students were invited to relax after school and participate in engaging, stress-relieving activities that encouraged connection and community. Allcove San Mateo, a youth-designed wellness center, facilitated a vision board activity, TPUMPS generously donated beverages, and approximately 40 students attended the event.

Goal: Organize a special event for individuals with special needs to promote a sense of inclusion and belonging.

Accomplishments:
In support of promoting inclusion and belonging, the Youth Advisory Committee partnered with the Recreation Department to enhance the

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76 existing Sensory Santa event. YAC organized and facilitated sensory-friendly activities for participants while they waited to meet Santa, creating a welcoming and engaging experience. Approximately 25 pre-registered families attended the event.

Approved by the Foster City Youth Advisory Committee at its regular meeting of February 4, 2026.

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77 Foster City Youth Advisory Committee
Mission Statement
And
Goals for 2026
Mission Statement: The Foster City Youth Advisory Committee shall exist as a citizens’ group to advise and respond to the City Council in all matters related to the needs of the youth in Foster City and to promote teen involvement in the community.

Our Goals for 2026 are:
To continue to be leaders for the teens in the community To enhance individual members’ personal skills in leadership and in service
To continue to serve charitable organizations
To organize a resource fair for teens in Foster City to drive youth engagement through local volunteer and learning opportunities To collaborate with nonprofit organizations and local businesses to amplify and build off existing food insecurity measures

7.1 Attachment 2 - Mission Statement and Goals for 2026

78 DATE: March 2, 2026

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager

FROM: Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director
Thai-Chau Le, Planning Manager
Helen Telfer, Senior Planner
Maira Blanco, Senior Planner
Nori Jabba, Housing and Sustainability Manager
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2025

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by Minute Order, accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) and Housing Element APR for 2025, authorize its transmittal to the California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and find the report exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guideline section 15061(b)(3).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California Government Code 65400 requires each jurisdiction to prepare an annual report on the status of the General Plan progress and provide information regarding the implementation of the General Plan for their city or county, including the Housing Element. The APR includes information for decision-makers to assess how the General Plan was implemented during the 12-month reporting period.

On February 19, 2025, the Planning Commission received the General Plan APR and

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79 Housing Element APR and recommended the City Council’s acceptance of the APR by Resolution No. P-01-26 through a 4-0-0-1 (1 absent) vote. Following Council’s acceptance of the APR, the report will be filed with LCI and HCD before April 1, 2026.

BACKGROUND
California Government Code 65400 requires that after the legislative body (City Council) has adopted all or part of a General Plan, the planning agency (Planning Commission) shall review an annual report on the status of the General Plan progress and its implementation and provide the report to the legislative body. The APR is then forwarded to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), previously known as Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1 of each year. The Government Code also includes specific requirements for information about the status of Housing Element programs and progress in meeting its share of the Regional Housing Need Allocations (RHNA) issued by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).

On February 19, 2026, Staff presented the General Plan and Housing Element APRs for 2025 to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission voted 4-0-0-1 (1 absent) adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. P-01-26 (Attachment 1) recommending the City Council’s acceptance of the General Plan APR and Housing Element APR for 2025 (see Staff Report link). Some of the comments from the meeting are included below:
Planning Commission discussed challenges related to residential electrification, including the cost and lengthy timelines for electrical meter and service upgrades requiring coordination with PG&E, noting that Foster City’s underground utilities exacerbate these issues. Planning Commission further requested that staff continue engagement with PG&E to explore ways to streamline upgrades, support homeowners, and assess whether partnerships or advocacy with policymakers may be warranted given upcoming state and regional appliance electrification timelines. Staff noted ongoing coordination with PG&E and recent public outreach on electrical panel upgrades.
Commissioners acknowledged progress on Housing Element implementation but expressed concern about remaining RHNA obligations, limited vacant land, and redevelopment feasibility. Staff reported that all required rezonings and environmental review have been completed, no housing applications have been denied, and outreach to property owners and developers is ongoing. It was noted that Foster City’s reliance on redevelopment of existing residential properties presents unique constraints compared to neighboring jurisdictions. Questions were raised regarding potential exposure to Builder’s Remedy. Legal counsel clarified that the City has a certified Housing Element and is not subject to it, and that any action by HCD to rescind certification would be an extreme and unlikely measure.
One of the Commissioners shared that neighboring jurisdictions have seen housing production due to retail to mixed-use redevelopment and property

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80 turnover. It was suggested that City might want to further reevaluate retail sites for potential mixed-use redevelopment.
Staff reported an increased interest in multifamily Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), with multiple Interdepartmental Evaluation Committee (IDEC) meetings held with applicants/property owners.
A question regarding the relevance of the City’s objection to the Letter of Objection regarding Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for SFO Recommended Airport Development Plan (RADP) was noted, with staff noting it fell outside the current reporting period for the Noise Element.

ANALYSIS
All cities in California are required to prepare and adopt a General Plan. The General Plan identifies policies and programs addressing the development and redevelopment of land, preservation of parks and open spaces, provision of housing for current and future residents, conservation of natural resources, improvement of the circulation and transportation system, control of noise and protection of life and property from hazards.

The purpose of the APR is to provide local legislative bodies (City Council) and the public with information regarding the implementation of the General Plan for their city or county, including the Housing Element. APRs also inform the public of the progress in meeting the community’s goals. APRs must be presented to the local legislative body for its review and acceptance. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400(a)(2)(B)(ii), the housing element portion of the report shall be considered at a public meeting before the legislative body where members of the public shall be allowed to provide oral testimony and written comments. The APR should provide enough information for decision makers to assess how the General Plan was implemented during the 12-month reporting period. More specifically, APRs should explain how land use decisions relate to adopted goals, policies, and implementation measures of the General Plan.

As discussed above, the General Plan and Housing Element APR is due to HCD by April 1 of each year. This year’s APR evaluates the status of the implementation programs and housing production for the time period between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

The attached Tables (see Attachment 2 and 3) comprise the General Plan APR and provides a brief summary of the status of the General Plan and the implementation programs contained in each General Plan Element. The table in Attachment 2 includes all General Plan Elements except the Housing Element. The status of the Housing Element implementation is part of the General Plan Annual Report reported in the table format required by HCD (see Attachment 3).

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81 Highlights of accomplishments in the implementation of General Plan programs in 2025 are included below with the corresponding references to the General Plan Element Implementation Program:
 Land Use & Circulation Element
In 2025, the City launched a number of initiatives to address land use & circulation.
oPeriodic Monitoring of Land Uses Throughout the City - In June 2025, the City received a formal application for the approval of 174,785 square feet of new Research and Development (R&D) within a larger 800,000 R&D campus located at 1155-1159, 1161-1169, 1175-1191 Chess Drive. In July 2025, the City approved an application to construct a new R&D building on the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan located at 335 Lakeside Drive. (LUC-C-12-a)
oGreen Building Guidelines and Incentives – In 2025, a total of 101 solar permits were issued, 35 Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging electrical permits were issued, and a total of 11 solar rebates were issued. (LUC-H-1-a) oClimate Action Plan (CAP) – The Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024 Update was approved by City Council on November 18, 2024. Most year one implementation activities were completed in 2025, including several education campaigns, the development of a community sustainability living guide, and an increase in the number of EV charging station permits applied for (52 permits applied for with a total of 393 charging stations). (LUC-H-2-a)
oWastewater Systems Improvement – Foster City is working with the City of San Mateo to construct improvements at the jointly owned wastewater treatment plant. The startup and commissioning of new treatment facilities is targeted to be completed by March 2026, with final completion by late 2026. (LUC-L-13-a)
oStreet Network/Connectivity – On March 17, 2025, City Council awarded a contract to Fehr & Peers for the development of the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to address bicycle and pedestrian safety and needs throughout the city. The plan is in development and adoption is expected in Spring 2026. (LUC-E-2-b)
oPeriodically Monitoring Traffic Conditions – Transportation Safety Signalization Upgrades – CIP 301-698 has begun preliminary stages which will allow visual monitoring and more data collection. (LUC-F-1-c) Parks and Open Space Element
On December 2, 2024, City Council approved an agreement to update the Parks and Open Space Element. The updated Parks and Open Space Element was adopted by the City Council on November 3, 2025. (Note: the programs below are from 2009 Parks and Open Space Element. For 2026 APR, staff will be

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82 reporting on the programs from 2025 Parks and Open Space Element). oSpecial Events – In 2025, the City hosted special events, including the Fourth of July Celebration, Summer Concert Series, Halloween Festival, and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Summer Days also returned as a three-day festival featuring carnival rides, live music, food trucks, and a car show.

Due to ongoing construction, event layouts were modified as needed. (PC-y)
oParks Facilities Plan and Improve Facilities –
New Foster City Community Center: On January 16, 2024, the City Council provided direction to allocate an additional approximately $9.49 million to finance the construction of the Foster City Recreation Center rebuild project. On September 3, 2024, the City Council, by unanimous decision, awarded the construction contract to BHM Construction. On September 16, 2024, the Recreation Center was closed to the public, and all services and classes were moved to the VIBE Teen Center and Community Center. On
November 18, 2024, the old Recreation Center building was demolished. On December 18, 2024, the community was invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at Leo J. Ryan Park to celebrate the construction of a new Foster City Community Center. Notable 2025 Community Center highlights include completion of structural steel construction, which included bolting and field welding; construction of metal decking on the second floor; completion of the concrete pour for the second floor and lower roof deck; and completion of the fire water and sewer lateral trenching.
Parks Master Plan: In 2025, as part of Parks System Master Plan, city staff and the consultant, Wallace Roberts & Todd Design, LLC (WRT) completed a full parks system inventory and park conditions assessment through community surveys and multiple workshops and popups, engaging more than 1,600 participants. The Parks System Master Plan was completed and adopted by the City Council on December 15, 2025, and will serve as the City’s primary framework for park-related decision-making moving forward. (LUC-L-5-a & PC-d)
 Safety Element
oMaintain and enhance the City’s levees and lagoon system for flood protection – Lagoon Pump Station Rehabilitation and Capacity Enhancement (CIP 717) is in progress and will address adding a third and possibly fourth lagoon pump to provide redundancy and add capacity to meet stronger weather events. (S-3.4)
oEducate the Public about Crime Prevention – In 2025, the Police Department (PD) continued to provide a variety of crime prevention programs to educate and involve the community. (S-1.10) oSocial Media - In 2025, social media was utilized to deliver timely crime

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83 alerts, crime prevention tips, traffic updates, and general safety information to the community.
oResidential and commercial crime prevention surveys were conducted. oThe City’s Mental Health Clinician supported community members during various calls throughout 2025.
oDrake, the community service dog, and his handler attended 89 events throughout 2025, offering comfort and a calming presence to those in need, while also engaging with the public.
oPD attended the Foster City 4th of July Celebration and the Summer Days Event.
oThroughout the year, PD also performed routine school safety checks during school days.
oMandated reporter training was provided to Foster City Parks and Recreation summer camp counselors.
oIn collaboration with civic and community partners, the PD hosted the annual National Night Out Event at Leo J. Ryan Park on August 5, 2025. oOn October 1, 2025, PD presented at the Foster City Civics Academy, providing an overview of the department, its services, and a tour of the Police Station.
oOn October 11, 2025, the annual Foster City Open House was held, offering tours of the Police Department and highlighting the various functions and specialties within the agency.
oPD offered tours of the Department for student groups and “Meet the Mayor” groups.
Conservation Element
On December 2, 2024, City Council approved an agreement to update the Conservation Element. The updated Conservation Element was adopted by the City Council on November 3, 2025. (Note: the programs below are from 2009 Parks and Open Space Element. For 2026 APR, staff will be reporting on the programs from 2025 Parks and Open Space Element).
oWater Conservation Plan – The City Council approved an Agreement with EKI Environment & Water to prepare the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan on October 20, 2025, which is scheduled for adoption by July 1, 2026. (C-d)
oReduction in Automobile Trips – The Climate Action Plan 2024 Update included measures and actions to reduce vehicle miles travelled commuting to work by encouraging alternate means of transportation beyond Single-Occupancy Vehicles. Year one (2025) implementation efforts included resources and education materials added to the City’s sustainability website (https://sustainable.fostercity.org/). (C-m)

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84 oSolar Heating and Cooling: In 2025, 101 solar permits and 35 EV charging station permits were issued. (C-p)
 Housing Element
oLower-Income Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans: The Home
Rehabilitation program requires the City to provide or partner with a regional program provider to offer home rehabilitation loans for low and very-low income homeowners. On September 15, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the administration of the Home Rehabilitation Program. Subsequently, the Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The program provides no-interest loans from $25,000 to $75,000 and construction services for up to 18 eligible low and very low income homeowners. (H-B-2-a) oFacilitate Non-Profit Rehabilitation/Maintenance Assistance: The program is designed for very low-income homeowners (those earning less than 50% of Area Median Income) to keep their homes in good condition by providing funding and minor home repair services of up to $5,000 per home through a nonprofit organization. Similar to H-B-2-b, the City issued an RFP on September 15, 2025 and the Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula was approved by the City Council on December 15, 2025. The program provides funding to Rebuilding Together Peninsula to provide grants and repair services for up to six (6) eligible homeowners (H-B-2-b)
oADU/JADU Financial Incentive Program: The program requires the City to provide or partner with another organization to provide a financial incentive program for single-family homeowners to construct an ADU/JADU that is restricted for lower-income households for 10-15 years and additional financial incentives for units for special needs people. On December 30, 2025, City Staff issued a RFP seeking proposals from qualified firms for administering the loan program.

Proposals are due February 20, 2026. (H-D-4-b)
oEmergency Housing Assistance: The program requires the City to allocate funds for County and non-profit programs providing emergency shelter and related counseling services.
• On August 11, 2025, City Council allocated the final nonprofit agency funding for FY 2025-2026 for the following agencies:

CALL Primrose, MELP, Mission Hospice and Home Care,
PARCA, Peninsula Volunteers, Samaritan House, AgeUp, and others.
• In 2025, the City received a $35,000 grant from the County of San Mateo’s Measure K Program for an emergency rent relief

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85 program for BMR tenants at risk of displacement. The program helped 15 very low-income tenants to stay in their homes. Subsequently, staff applied for additional funding and was awarded $20,000 in November 2025 for use in 2026. (H-F-2-a)
oArchitectural and Solar Guidelines for Single-Family Homes: In 2024, the City launched a Citywide initiative to engage the community in an endeavor to modernize and ultimately, replace the City’s Architectural and Solar Guidelines, policies, and applicable zoning code regulations for single-family residence into one comprehensive document. In 2025, four (4) Planning Commission Study Sessions were held, including on April 17, 2025, June 5, 2025, September 18, 2025, and November 6, 2025, followed by a public hearing on November 20, 2025, to discuss various components of objective design standards for single- and two- family homes within the City. The first reading of the Ordinance adding a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards, to Title 17 of Foster City Municipal Code (FCMC) was held on December 15, 2025. The second reading took place on January 20, 2026, and the ODDS became effective on February 19, 2026. (H-B-4-a)
oRental Registry: On June 2, 2025, the City Council approved a two- year agreement with Tolemi for registry of below market rate (BMR) units. Subsequently, staff is working with the property managers on entering the data into the registry software. Registrations are due annually beginning June 30, 2026. (H-G-2-e)
oAnti-Displacement Strategy: The program requires the City to develop an Anti-Displacement Strategy, including assessment of a variety of tenant protection measures. On May 5, 2025, the City revised Municipal Code Chapter 17.90 via Ordinance No. 690 , adding new sections for “No Fault” Evictions for BMR units (FCMC Section

17.90.130), and Tenant relocation assistance for BMR units (FCMC Section17.90.140). (H-C-3-b)
oAccessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): On September 18, 2023, the City Council approved updates to Chapter 17.78 of the Municipal Code to comply with 2023 State laws. On December 2, 2024, City Council adopted Ordinance 684, amending Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units, to include objective design standards for ADUs. On August 18, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance 692, further amending Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units to further clarify and align with adopted state laws, including multi-family dwelling ADUs. (H-D-4-a) oImproved Public Information on ADUs: Staff continued to conduct outreach and update public-facing platforms such as the City’s webpages to ensure residents and applicants are aware of ADU laws.

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86 • On October 17, 2025, Planning staff mailed out a letter with ADU information, appointment scheduler, and webinar dates to all religious/school site property owners. The webinars were advertised as Zoom webinars for an overview of ADU
opportunities on religious/school/non-profit properties and question-and-answer segment following the presentation. The first webinar was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., and second webinar was held on
December 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (H-D-4-j) • The Planning Division also added exclusive ADU office hours, accessible directly from the ADU webpage, on Mondays and Thursdays from October 17, 2025 (options for virtual or in- person) through December 18, 2025. (H-D-4-d)
oMinimize Governmental Constraints: The program requires the City to review the development process and, among various tasks, streamline 100% affordable housing with a priority staff-level planning entitlement process.
• Planning staff published checklists and application forms for streamlined development under SB 423, AB 2142, and SB 4 on December 13, 2024, and October 13, 2025.
• On December 15, 2025, the City Council approved an
Ordinance amending Section 17.58.040 of FCMC adding
language that one hundred percent affordable housing
projects, or such other affordability requirement as specified by applicable State Law, which requires ministerial review and complies with the objective design and development standards included in Title 17, shall be ministerially reviewed pursuant to administrative architectural review.
• On May 05, 2025, staff participated in the joint San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Developer Forum aimed at understanding barriers/challenges to nonprofit affordable housing development, local development
opportunities and incentives, and building meaningful
relationships between local housing staff and developers. (H- A-3-a; H-D-6-a)
oAnnual Tracking of Housing Activity – In 2025, City issued building permits for 24 ADUs and Certificates of Occupancy (or temporary certificates) for two (2) new housing units. As of July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025, a total of 69 new housing units were completed and counted towards the RHNA 2023-2031. (H-A-1-a)

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87 Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Legislation, such as Senate Bill 35 (SB 35), Assembly Bill 73 (AB 73), and Senate Bill 570 (SB 570) adopted in 2017, has provided penalties and incentives related to making progress toward meeting the RHNA for each Planning Period. SB 35 which added Section 65913.4 to the Government Code was set to sunset on January 1, 2026.

However, SB 423, which went into effect on January 1, 2024, extended the expiration date to January 1, 2036. SB 423 creates an opt-in program for developers that allows a streamlined approval process for developments in local jurisdictions that have not yet met their housing targets, provided that the development is on an infill site and complies with existing residential and mixed-use zoning. The projects must provide at least 10 percent of units for lower-income families. All projects over 10 units must be prevailing wage and larger projects must provide skilled and trained labor.

A summary of housing development permits issued showing progress toward meeting the RHNA is shown below. Once a building permit has been issued (Table 1), the unit counts toward determining RHNA progress.

Table 1 reports how many permits were issued each year. Table 2 reports RHNA progress of all permits completed (built and occupied) by affordability in all years pertaining to the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The difference in the numbers provided in the two (2) tables below (35 units) is a result of units that were either permitted prior to 2023 or have been approved but not yet occupied as of December 31, 2025. See attached Table A2 of Attachment 3 for more detailed information.

Table 1. Planning Period Permits Issued (Approved) by Affordability for RHNA 2023- 2031

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88 Table 2. Units Completed (Occupied) for RHNA 2023-2031 *There were two (2) above moderate units that were omitted from the inventory presented in the 2023 APR Staff Report.
**There were two (2) additional Above-Moderate units that were omitted from the inventory presented in the 2024 APR Staff Report.

Staff would like to note that APRs are subject to refinements/adjustments as additional or corrected information becomes available, as a result some figures may differ from prior reports.

Housing Element Program Implementation
The adopted Housing Element 2023-31 includes several programs to ensure that adequate housing sites are available during the planning period to make it possible to produce the number and type of housing units in the RHNA.

Foster City’s Housing Element includes seven (7) goals as follows:
H-A: Reinforce the City’s commitment to meeting housing needs. H-B: Protect existing housing, waterfront character, and resources. H-C: Protect the supply and affordability of rental housing. H-D: Pursue public and private redevelopment opportunities to increase the supply of housing.
H-E: Address affordable housing needs.
H-F: Address housing for special needs populations.
H-G: Affirmatively further fair housing.

The plan provides for a variety of housing types and sizes, a mixture of rental and ownership housing, and housing that supports special needs populations. The policies and programs contained in the Housing Element support these goals while also ensuring that the City will meet its statutory obligations to affirmatively further fair housing and facilitate housing production at all income levels. Please refer to Table D in

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89 Attachment 3 for Housing Element - Program Implementation Status. Some of the programs that were implemented in 2025 have been discussed in detail above.

Assembly Bill (AB) 1743 Compliance: AB 1743 (Govt Code Sectio 65400.a.2.C) requires local planning agencies to include in their APR whether housing development applications are subject to a ministerial or discretionary approval process. The reporting only pertains to development applications that result in new units and not applications that are remodeling of existing homes or additions to existing homes. In 2025, four (4) housing development applications were received that would result in new units. All four (4) projects required ministerial action (because they were ADUs). More detailed information pertaining to Building permit issuance is available in Table A2 of Attachment

3. AB 2094 Compliance: AB 2094 requires local planning agencies to include in their APR its progress towards meeting its share of regional housing needs for extremely low- income households. There were no extremely low-income units completed in 2025. It also requires reporting associated with the Affordable Housing and High Roads Jobs Act of 2022 (AB 2011), including: (1) the location of the project; (2) the status of the project; (3) total number of units of the project; (4) number of units in the project that are rental housing; (5) number of units in the project that are for-sale housing; and (6) household income category of the units. AB 2094 also requires reporting of data from all projects approved to receive a density bonus. The City did not receive any applications for density bonus for any housing development in 2025. The City did not receive any applications under the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022.

General Plan Element Updates
California law requires that General Plans be updated periodically. Except for the Housing Element, which must be updated every eight years, State law does not establish a specific schedule for updating other General Plan elements. LCI recommends that jurisdictions complete a comprehensive General Plan update every 10 to 15 years to reflect changes in community values, economic conditions, and emerging issues. In 2025, the City updated two (2) Elements of the General Plan, including the Parks and Open Space Element and the Conservation Element.

In the 2021-2022 state legislative session, Senate Bill (SB) 1425 was passed and signed into law. This bill requires that the Open Space Element of the General Plan be updated by January 1, 2026, with expanded requirements, including:
oAccess to open space for all residents in a manner that considers social, economic, and racial equity, correlated with the environmental justice element or environmental justice policies in the general plan, as applicable. oClimate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, correlated with the safety element.
oRewilding opportunities, correlated with the land use element.

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90 analyze the effects of development on wildlife movement and habitat connectivity.

Beginning with the next General Plan update, which occurs on or after January 1, 2028, jurisdictions must identify and evaluate connectivity areas, permeability, and natural landscapes within their boundaries. They must also analyze existing and planned wildlife passage features and assess the impacts and barriers caused by development on wildlife and habitat connectivity.

To ensure compliance with SB 1425 and AB 1889, the City has prepared updates to the Parks and Open Space Element and the Conservation Element of its General Plan.

1. Parks and Open Space Element: The 2025 Parks and Open Space Element fulfills State requirements for an Open Space Element and establishes Foster City’s vision for how recreational and natural areas, including parks, open space, facilities, and recreation programs, are developed, maintained, and enhanced.

The Element recognizes parks and open space as essential to community health, social connection, and environmental stewardship, while also contributing to climate resilience by addressing flooding, extreme heat, and other natural hazards.

2. Conservation Element: The 2025 Conservation Element of the General Plan fulfills State requirements and establishes Foster City’s long-term vision for conserving and managing its natural and cultural resources. The Element emphasizes environmental sustainability, community well-being, and climate resilience as key priorities for the City’s resource management. It guides the protection and enhancement of biological habitats, the urban forest, surface and groundwater, and historic, cultural, and tribal resources, while supporting efforts to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with State mandates.

Submittal to HCD and LCI
Government Code Section 65400 requires the local planning agency to provide the APRs to the legislative body (i.e., City Council), HCD, and LCI by April 1st of each year for the prior calendar year reporting period. In order to ensure that the City remains in compliance with State law, staff must submit the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element APRs (Attachments 2 and 3) to HCD and LCI by April 1, 2026.

Housing Element Implementation 2026
While this report focuses on the APR for 2025, staff would like to note several key Housing Element programs scheduled for implementation in 2026. Staff will begin advancing these initiatives including research, next steps, and draft policy development, as applicable. Certain programs require review and recommendation by the Planning Commission and final consideration and approval by the City Council. Some of the programs are included below:

1. H-D-1-a Selection of Housing Opportunity Areas.

The City will use the following criteria in selecting Housing Opportunity sites or areas for the Housing Sites Inventory:

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91 (1) Housing on the site will help affirmatively further fair housing by expanding the distribution and variety of housing types and sizes in the City. (2) Potential for adequate and safe internal and external vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including emergency evacuation.
(3) Convenient access to existing public transportation or the potential for such access as public transportation systems are expanded.
(4) Convenient access to typical neighborhood services and amenities typically required by residents.
(5) Convenient access to typical neighborhood recreation amenities or designed to provide adequate recreation amenities on-site.
(6) Cost effective mitigation of physical site constraints (including geologic hazards, flooding, drainage, soils constraints, wetland limitations, etc.) (7) Cost effective provision by the City/EMID of typical residential services and adequate utilities to the site.
(8) Ability to meet internal residential noise standards. (9) Adequate size to provide required parking; parking requirements should be flexible based on the expected needs of the project’s prospective residents. (10)The development of a specific project on the site will not result in significant adverse individual or cumulative environmental impacts on other properties in the neighborhood or area, unless the City/District adopts a Statement of Overriding Considerations as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Responsible Agency: City Council, Planning Commission, Community Development Department
Timeframe: Use criteria to evaluate applications as they are submitted; use to evaluate new sites as part of mid-cycle review of RHNA progress by December 2026.

Staff Comments: Under this program, the City is required to conduct a mid-cycle review of RHNA progress by December 2026, including progress toward meeting the number of housing units by income category and determine whether the existing Housing Sites Inventory remains adequate to accommodate the remaining RHNA. If additional sites are necessary, staff will apply the adopted Housing Opportunity Area selection criteria to ensure consistency with fair housing objectives, infrastructure capacity, environmental considerations, and access to services and amenities.

Any recommended updates to the Housing Sites Inventory will be presented to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation and to the City Council for consideration and action, as required.

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92 2. H-D-2-a Potential Re-Use of Commercial Sites.

The City will reevaluate the land use designations for the City's neighborhood shopping centers or other commercial sites biannually beginning in 2026 or 1) if approvals of a development trigger the “no net loss” requirements; 2) if the owner initiates redevelopment of a commercial site, or 3) any of the commercial activities become not viable. If residential or mixed-use developments are considered, criteria for determining the appropriate housing types include:
(1) The type of street (major, collector, etc.) which would provide access to the site and levels of service on the street in the morning and afternoon peak hours. (2) Availability of public services and facilities such as infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.), school capacity, parks and open space.
(3) The ability of the project to provide landscaping for parking areas, facade modulation and orientation of buildings which would ensure privacy for, and minimize impacts on, any adjacent single-family homes, and reduce the perception of density in a multi-family project.
(4) Potential to provide housing for employees.
(5) The ability of the project to provide neighborhood serving commercial uses. (6) Potential to provide waterfront amenities and/or waterfront commercial uses. (7) Maintaining a Sites Inventory that can accommodate the RHNA.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning Commission, City Council
Timeframe: Rezone 1010 Metro Center Boulevard by December 2023; Biannual review and report to Planning Commission and City Council with first report and adoption of accompanying general plan amendments and/or zoning actions by July 2026, or sooner if circumstances require as outlined above.

Staff Comments: 1010 Metro Center Boulevard was rezoned from C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District to a C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District with an amended General Plan Development Plan to allow Commercial or Mixed Commercial/Residential Use up to 222 dwelling units pursuant to Ordinance No. 665 adopted on May 22, 2023 and passed on June 5, 2023.

In 2026, under this program, the City is required to conduct its first biannual review of land use designations for neighborhood shopping centers and other commercial sites and to present a report to the Planning Commission and City Council. As part of that review, the City must adopt any necessary General Plan amendments and/or zoning changes to ensure compliance with the program’s requirements, including maintaining adequate site capacity to meet its RHNA obligations. This review and any accompanying legislative actions must occur by July 2026, unless triggered earlier by the specified conditions- which has not occurred to date. It should be noted that the City is currently working on Real

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3. H-D-3-a Update Planned Development Process.

Amend the zoning regulations for the Planned Development Combining District, Chapter 17.36, to align with requirements for objective standards and retain the ability to provide flexibility and incentives including but not limited to address special housing needs and a diversity of housing choices.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning Commission, City Council
Timeframe: Implement program by December 2026
Staff Comments: This program requires the City to amend FCMC Chapter 17.36, which governs the Planned Development (PD) Combining District, to ensure the district complies with current State law requiring objective development standards. The updated ordinance must continue to allow the City to offer regulatory flexibility and incentives—such as modified development standards, density accommodation, or design alternatives—to facilitate special housing needs (e.g., affordable housing, supportive housing, senior housing) and promote a diverse range of housing types.

CEQA
The General Plan and Housing Element APRs do not qualify as a project as defined in the California Code of Regulations Section 15378(a). The reports are administrative activities conducted by the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Further, the APRs are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 15601(b)(3). The activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with City Council review and City submittal of these annual reports with HCD and LCI.

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

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Attachment 1 – Planning Commission Resolution No. P-01-26 Attachment 2 – Table of General Plan Programs - General Plan Annual Report for 2025 Attachment 3 – APR Reporting Tables A, A2, B, D, K

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RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY

RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR) AND HOUSING ELEMENT APR FOR 2025 AND FIND THE

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

CITY OF FOSTER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 requires each governing body to prepare an annual report on the status and progress on implementation of its General Plan including its progress on implementation of the Housing Element; and

WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires that an annual report on the status of the City’s General Plan and progress made towards its implementation be provided to the legislative body and submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) by April 1 of each year, covering the previous calendar year; and

WHEREAS, the 202 5 General Plan Annual Progress Report includes major implementation activities that occurred during the calendar year; and

WHEREAS, the 202 5 General Plan Annual Progress Report includes reporting for progress pertaining to the City’s Housing Element 2023-31, which is one of nine required general plan elements; and

WHEREAS, the City has made significant progress in implementing the programs contained in the City’s General Plan, including the following significant accomplishments in 2025:

• Land Use & Circulation Element
In 2025, the City launched a number of initiatives to address land use & circulation. • Periodic Monitoring of Land Uses Throughout the City - In June 2025, the City received a formal application for the approval of 174,785 square feet of new Research and Development (R&D) within a larger 800,000 R&D campus located at 1155 -1159, 1161 -1169, 1175- 1191 Chess Drive. In July 2025, the City approved an application to construct a new R&D building on the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan located at 335 Lakeside Drive. (LUC-C-12-a) • Green Building Guidelines and Incentives – In 2025, a total of 101 solar permits were issued, 35 Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging electrical permits were issued, and a total of 11 solar rebates were issued. (LUC-H-1-a) • Climate Action Plan (CAP) – The Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024 Update was approved by City Council on November 18, 2024. Most year one implementation activities were completed in 2025, including several education campaigns, the development of a community sustainability living guide, and an increase in the number of EV charging station permits applied for (52 permits applied for with a total of 393 charging stations). (LUC-H-2-a)
• Wastewater Systems Improvement – Foster City is working with the City of San

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Mateo to construct improvements at the jointly owned wastewater treatment plant. The startup and commissioning of new treatment facilities is targeted to be completed by March 2026, with final completion by May 2026. (LUC -L-13- a)
• Street Network/Connectivity – On March 17, 2025, City Council awarded a contract to Fehr & Peers for the development of the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to address bicycle and pedestrian safety and needs throughout the city . The plan is in development and adoption is expected in Spring 2026. (LUC-E-2-b)
• Periodically Monitoring Traffic Conditions – Transportation Safety Signalization Upgrades – CIP 301-698 has begun preliminary stages which will allow visual monitoring and more data collection. (LUC-F-1-c)
• Parks and Open Space Element
On December 2, 2024, City Council approved an agreement to update the Parks and Open Space Element. The updated Parks and Open Space Element was adopted by the City Council on November 3, 2025. (Note: the programs below are from 2009 Parks and Open Space Element. For 2026 APR, staff will be reporting on the programs from 2025 Parks and Open Space Element.)
• Special Events – In 2025, the City hosted special events, including the Fourth of July Celebration, Summer Concert Series, Halloween Festival, and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Summer Days also returned as a three- day festival featuring carnival rides, live music, food trucks, and a car show. Due to ongoing construction, event layouts were modified as needed. (PC-y) • Parks Facilities Plan and Improve Facilities –
• New Foster City Community Center : On January 16, 2024, the City Council provided direction to allocate an additional approximately $9.49 million to finance the construction of the Foster City Recreation Center rebuild project. On September 3, 2024 , the City Council, by unanimous decision, awarded the construction contract to BHM Construction. On September 16, 2024, the Recreation Center was closed to the public, and all services and classes were moved to the VIBE Teen Center and Community Center. O n November 18, 2024, the old Recreation Center building was demolished. On December 18, 2024, the community was invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at Leo J. Ryan Park to celebrate the construction of a new Foster City Community Center. Notable 2025 Community Center highlights include completion of structural steel construction, which included bolting and field welding; construction of metal decking on the second floor; completion of the concrete pour for the second floor and lower roof deck; and completion of the fire water and sewer lateral trenching. • Parks Master Plan: In 2025, as part of Parks System Masterplan, city staff and the consultant, Wallace Roberts & Todd Design, LLC (WRT) completed a full parks system inventory and park conditions assessment through community surveys and multiple workshops and popups, engaging more than 1,600 participants. The Parks System Master Plan was completed and adopted by the City Council on

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December 15, 2025, and will serve as the City’s primary framework for park-related decision-making moving forward. (LUC-L-5-a & PC- d)
• Safety Element
• Maintain and enhance the City’s levees and lagoon system for flood protection – Lagoon Pump Station Rehabilitation and Capacity Enhancement (CIP 717) is in progress and will address adding a third and possibly fourth lagoon pump to provide redundancy and add capacity to meet stronger weather events. (S -

3.4)
• Educate the Public about Crime Prevention – In 2025, the Police Department (PD) continued to provide a variety of crime prevention programs to educate and involve the community. (S-1.10)
• Social Media - In 2025, social media was utilized to deliver timely crime alerts, crime prevention tips, traffic updates, and general safety information to the community.
• Residential and commercial crime prevention surveys were conducted. • The City’s Mental Health Clinician supported community members during various calls throughout 2025.
• Drake, the community service dog, and his handler attended 89 events throughout 2025, offering comfort and a calming presence to those in need, while also engaging with the public.
• PD attended the Foster City 4th of July Celebration and the Summer Days Event.
• Throughout the year, PD also performed routine school safety checks during school days.
• Mandated reporter training was provided to Foster City Parks and Recreation summer camp counselors.
• In collaboration with civic and community partners, the PD hosted the annual National Night Out Event at Leo J. Ryan Park on August 5, 2025. • On October 1, 2025, PD presented at the Foster City Civics Academy, providing an overview of the department, its services, and a tour of the Police Station.
• On October 11, 2025, the annual Foster City Open House was held, offering tours of the Police Department and highlighting the various functions and specialties within the agency.
• PD offered tours of the Department for student groups and “Meet the Mayor” groups.
• Conservation Element
On December 2, 2024, City Council approved an agreement to update the Conservation Element. The updated Conservation Element was adopted by the City Council on November 3, 2025. (Note: the programs below are from 2009 Parks and Open Space

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Element. For 2026 APR, staff will be reporting on the programs from 2025 Parks and Open Space Element.)
• Water Conservation Plan – The City Council approved an Agreement with EKI Environment & Water to prepare the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan on October 20, 2025, which is scheduled for adoption by July 1, 2026. (C-d) • Reduction in Automobile Trips – The Climate Action Plan 2024 Update included measures and actions to reduce vehicle miles travelled commuting to work by encouraging alternate means of transportation beyond Single- Occupancy Vehicles. Year one (2025) implementation efforts included resources and education materials added to the City’s sustainability website (https://sustainable.fostercity.org/). (C-m)
• Solar Heating and Cooling: In 2025, 101 solar permits and 35 EV charging station permits were issued. (C-p)

• Housing Element

• Lower-Income Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans : The Home Rehabilitation program requires the City to provide or partner with a regional program provider to offer home rehabilitation loans for low and very-low income homeowners. On September 15, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the administration of the Home Rehabilitation Program. Subsequently, the Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The program provides no -interest loans from $25,000 to $75,000 and construction services for up to 18 eligible low and very low income homeowners. (H-B-2-a)
• Facilitate Non- Profit Rehabilitation/Maintenance Assistance: The program is designed for very low-income homeowners (those earning less than 50% of Area Median Income) to keep their homes in good condition by providing funding and minor home repair services of up to $5,000 per home through a nonprofit organization. Similar to H -B-2-b, the City issued an RFP on September 15, 2025 and the Agreement with Rebuilding Together Pennisula was approved by the City Council on December 15, 2025. The program provides funding to Rebuilding Together Peninsula to provide grants and repair services for up to six (6) eligible homeowners (H-B-2-b) • ADU/JADU Financial Incentive Program : The program requires the City to provide or partner with another organization to provide a financial incentive program for single- family homeowners to construct an ADU/JADU that is restricted for lower-income households for 10-15 years and additional financial incentives for units for special needs people. On December 30, 2025, City Staff issued a RFP to seeking proposals from qualified firms for administering the loan program. Proposals are due February 20, 2026. (H-D-4-b) • Emergency Housing Assistance: The program requires the City to allocate funds for County and non- profit programs providing emergency shelter and related counseling services.
• On August 11, 2025, City Council allocated the final nonprofit agency funding for FY 2025-2026 for the following agencies: CALL Primrose,

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MELP, Mission Hospice and Home Care, PARCA, Peninsula
Volunteers, Samaritan House, AgeUp, and others.
• In 2025, city was granted $35,000 from the County of San Mateo’s Measure K Program for an emergency rent relief program for BMR tenants at risk of displacement. The program helped 15 very low - income tenants to stay in their homes. Subsequently, staff applied for additional funding and was awarded $20,000 in November 2025 for use in 2026. (H-F-2-a)
• Architectural and Solar Guidelines for Single-Family Homes: In 2024, the City launched a Citywide initiative to engage the community in an endeavor to modernize and ultimately, replace the City’s Architectural and Solar Guidelines, polies, and applicable zoning code regulations for single- family residence into one comprehensive document. Three (3) Planning Commission Study Sessions were held, including on April 17, 2025, June 5, 2025, September 18, 2025, followed by a public hearing on November 6, 2025, to discuss various components of objective design standards for single- and two-family homes within the City. The first reading of the Ordinance adding a new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards, to Title 17 of Foster City Municipal Code was held on December 15, 2025. The second reading took place on January 20, 2026, and the ODDS will become effective by February 19, 2026. (H-B-4-a)
• Rental Registry : On June 2, 2025, the City Council approved a two- year agreement with Tolemi for registry of below market rate (BMR) units.

Subsequently, staff is working with the property managers on entering the data into the registry software. Registrations are due annually beginning Juen 30, 2026. (H-G-2-e)
• Anti-Displacement Strategy: The program requires the City to develop an Anti- Displacement Strategy, including assessment of a variety of tenant protection measures. On May 5, 2025, the City revised Municipal Code Chapter 17.90 via Ordinance No. 690 , adding new sections for “No Fault” Evictions for BMR units (17.90.130), and Tenant relocation assistance for BMR units (17.90.140). (H- C-3-b)
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): On September 18, 2023, the City Council approved updates to Chapter 17.78 of the Municipal Code to comply with 2023 State laws. On December 2, 2024, City Council adopted Ordinance 684, amending Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units, to include objective design standards for ADUs. On August 18, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance 692, further amending Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units to further clarify and align with adopted state laws, including multi-family dwelling ADUs. (H-D- 4-a)

• Improved Public Information on ADUs. Staff continued to conduct outreach and update public-facing platforms such as the City’s webpages to ensure residents and applicants are aware of ADU laws.
• On October 17, 2025, Planning staff mailed out a letter with ADU

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information, appointment scheduler, and webinar dates to all religious/school site property owners. The webinars were advertised as Zoom webinars for an overview of ADU opportunities on religious/school/non-profit properties and question- and-answer segment following the presentation. The first webinar was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., and second webinar was held on December 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (H-D-4-j)
• The Planning Division also added exclusive ADU office hours, accessible directly from the ADU webpage, on Mondays and Thursdays from October 17, 2025 (options for virtual or in- person) through December 18, 2025. (H-D-4-d)
• Minimize Governmental Constraints: The program requires the City to review the development process and among various tasks streamline 100% affordable housing with a priority staff-level planning entitlement process. • Planning staff published checklists and application forms for streamlined development under SB 423, AB 2142, and SB 4 on December 13, 2024, and October 13, 2025.
• On December 15, 2025 , the City Council approved an Ordinance amending Section 17.58.040 of FCMC adding language that one hundred percent affordable housing projects, or such other affordability requirement as specified by applicable State Law, which requires ministerial review and complies with the objective design and development standards included in Title 17, shall be ministerially reviewed pursuant to administrative architectural review. • On May 05, 2025, staff participated in the joint San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Developer Forum aimed at understanding barriers/challenges to nonprofit affordable housing development, local development opportunities and incentives, and building meaningful relationships between local housing staff and developers. (H-A-3-a; H-D-6-a)
• Annual Tracking of Housing Activity – In 2025, City issued building permits for 24 ADUs and Certificates of Occupancy (or temporary certificates) for two (2) new housing units. As of July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025, a total of 69 new housing units were completed and count ed towards the RHNA 2023- 2031. (H-A-1-a)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that preparation of the General Plan APR and Housing Element APR is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, and is also exempt from CEQA under the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered and reviewed the General Plan APR and Housing Element APR at the Planning Commission Regular Meeting on February 19, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City, has reviewed the General Plan APR and Housing Element APR in conformance with Government Code Section 65400(a) and based on facts and analysis in the Staff Report, written

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and oral testimony, and exhibits presented recommends that the City Council accept the Annual Progress Report on the General Plan and Housing Element for 2025 as attached hereto.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City of Foster City Planning Commission at the Regular Meeting thereof held on February 19, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES, COMMISSIONERS: Jagtiani, Kenkre, Stoveland, and Chair Pedro NOES, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSENT, COMMISSIONERS: Haddad
ABSTAIN, COMMISSIONERS:
__________________________________

ROBERT PEDRO, CHAIR
ATTEST:

_____________________________

SOFIA MANGALAM, SECRETARY

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GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT – 2025
Introduction
State law requires all cities and counties in California to adopt a General Plan, comprised of a minimum of seven mandated “Elements,” that addresses physical development within its jurisdiction.

The table below shows the State-mandated elements and their counterparts in the Foster City General Plan.

State-Mandated Elements Corresponding Foster City General Plan Elements
Last Updated
Land Use
Circulation
Land Use and Circulation Element Full adoption February 1, 2016.

Updated some policies to be consistent with the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit related to green
infrastructure on September 3, 2019.

Housing Housing Adopted May 22, 2023.

Revised March 20, 2024.

Open Space Parks and Open Space September 2009. Updated November 3, 2025.* *The annual update in this report will continue to
focus on programs and policies of the previously
approved Element.

Conservation Conservation Full adoption in September 2009. Updated November 3, 2025.*
Updated some policies to be consistent with the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit related to green
infrastructure on September 3, 2019.
*The annual update in this report will continue to
focus on programs and policies of the previously
approved Element.

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Safety Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and
Safety Element Update
LHMP on December 13, 2021.

Safety Element was updated and adopted in
August 2023.

Noise Noise May 1993.

General Plan Implementation
This Annual Progress Report was presented to the Planning Commission on February 19, 2026, and City Council on March 16, 2026.

Community Development Department staff worked with other City departments in assessing the programs of the different Elements of the General Plan and prepared this General Plan Annual Progress Report. The table below includes measures associated with the implementation of the General Plan with specific reference to individual elements of the General Plan:

PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT CHAPTER 3: LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT-ADOPTED FEBRUARY 1, 2016 LUC-A-3-a
Continue Code Enforcement Program. The City will continue its code enforcement program to ensure that residential, commercial and industrial properties are maintained. This responsibility will include, but not be limited to, periodic spot checks of property throughout the City and follow-up investigation of property maintenance complaints.

Property maintenance standards shall be enforced, including weed abatement, painting/staining of buildings, trash and debris removal from yards, and planting and maintenance of landscaping.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeframe: Current and ongoing.

The City initiated the “See-Click-Fix”
program in 2016 to more efficiently
handle complaints and enforcement.

Code enforcement of property
maintenance standards is an ongoing
responsibility of the Community
Development Department.

In 2025, the City received 1,523 See-
Click-Fix requests for all departments
and 1,502 of the requests were closed.

Promotion in 2025 of See-Click-Fix was
shared via:
●Dedicated social media posts
in January, June, and
November
●Recognition in the City’s
newsletter in January and
August
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT ●Recognition in the 2025
Community Annual Report
LUC-C-12-a
Periodic Monitoring of Land Uses Throughout the City.

Periodically monitor land uses throughout the City to determine when changes in land use may be appropriate, actual land use practices, economic practicality of maintaining current land uses and level of property maintenance. Specific future actions might include:
a. Revitalization of older neighborhood retail centers. b. Changes in land use designations and zoning where necessary to respond to changes in economic conditions and/or City needs.
c. Meeting with property owners to discuss possible
redevelopment opportunities and constraints, especially in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive area and along the northeast side of Foster City Boulevard.

Responsibility: Planning and Code Enforcement Division and Planning Commission.

Timeframe: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing.

In June 2025, the City received a formal
application for the approval of
approximately 200,000 square feet of
new Research and Development (R&D)
within a larger 800,000 R&D campus
located at 1155-1159, 1161-1169,
1175-1191 Chess Drive.

In July 2025, the City approved an
application to construct a new R&D
building on the Gilead Sciences
Integrated Campus Master Plan located
at 335 Lakeside Drive.

CDD-CM
LUC-E-2-a
Plan Consultation and Consistency. Maintenance, planning, and design of projects affecting the transportation system shall be consistent with local bicycle, pedestrian, transit, multimodal, and other relevant plans, except that where such consistency cannot be achieved without negative consequences, consistency shall not be required if the head of the relevant department provides written approval explaining the basis of such deviation.

Responsibility: Community Development Department and Public Works Department
Ongoing. All City projects proposed in
the Capital Improvement Program each
Fiscal Year are developed consistent
with the General Plan and also reviewed
by the Planning Commission for
consistency.

On March 17, 2025, the Council awarded
a contract to Fehr & Peers for the
development of the Foster City Bicycle
and Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan is
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Timeframe: Current and Ongoing in development and adoption is expected in Spring 2026.

LUC-E-2-b
Street Network/Connectivity. As feasible, Foster City shall incorporate Complete Streets infrastructure into existing streets to improve the safety and convenience of users and to create employment, with the particular goal of creating a connected network of facilities accommodating each category of users and increasing connectivity across jurisdictional boundaries and for existing and anticipated future areas of travel origination or destination.

Responsibility: Community Development Department and Public Works Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing
Ongoing. All City and development
projects incorporate, where feasible,
Complete Streets infrastructure.

The City Council approved the
installation of sharrows on Class III bike
routes to be installed as streets have
pavement rehabilitation.

In September 2024, CIP 716 refreshed
bike lane striping and symbols along
Edgewater Blvd. from Beach Park Blvd.
to Baffin St.

In August 2025, CIP 722 re-constructed
concrete sidewalk and curb ramps in
Neighborhood 5 and at the intersection
of Boothbay Avenue and Galveston
Street to improve connectivity.

On March 17, 2025, City Council
awarded a contract to Fehr & Peers for
the development of the Foster City
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The
plan is in development and adoption is
expected in Spring 2026.

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LUC-E-2-c
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Consultation. Transportation projects shall be reviewed by the Traffic Review Committee early in the planning and design stage, to provide comments and recommendations regarding Complete Streets features to be incorporated into the project.

Ongoing. Traffic related items (traffic
improvement requests, relevant CIP
projects, etc.) are taken to the Traffic
Review Committee for
recommendation to the City Council
prior to approval.

The Traffic Review Committee has
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT been and will continue to be included
in the Foster City Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan process to
review deliverables and provide input
at project milestones.

LUC-E-2-d
Evaluation. All relevant agencies or departments shall perform evaluations of how well the streets and transportation network of Foster City are serving each category of users by collecting baseline data and collecting follow-up data on a regular basis.

The Metropolitan Transportation
Commission’s Pavement Management
Technical Assistance Program (P-
TAP) provides the City with various
resources to understand its pavement
condition. Through P-TAP, pavement
consultants are hired to inspect City
streets and update the PMP database
every two to three years. The program
helps determine the most cost-
effective treatment to extend the life of
the roadways. The City was awarded
a PTAP grant for FY25-26. The
pavement assessment is planned for
Spring 2026.

PW
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LUC-E-2-e
Leadership Approval for Exemptions. Projects that seek Complete Streets and/or Green Streets exemptions must provide written finding of why accommodations for all modes that were not included in the project and signed off by the Public Works Director or equivalent high level staff person. Projects that are granted exceptions must be made publicly available for review. Federal guidance on exceptions can be found from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/guidance/desi gn_guidance/design.cfm
No requests for exemption from
Complete Streets requirements were
received in 2025.

PW
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LUC-E-7-a
Transit System Infrastructure. The City will work with transit providers to facilitate the maintenance and upgrade of the transit system infrastructure to enhance public use, including:

In 2024 Staff participated in SamTrans
Bus Stop Improvement Plan (BSIP)
Public Agency Working Group meetings
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT a. Transit stops and bus lanes that are safe, convenient, clean and efficient;
b. Accessible transit stops that have clearly marked street- level designation;
c. Transit stops that are safe, sheltered, clean, and well lit; d. Transit stops that are located along corridors within mixed-use or transit-oriented development areas.
e. Use of Green Infrastructure and Green Streets features where applicable.
and reviewed Draft Bus Stop Design
Guidelines.

In December 2025, staff started
participation in the Peninsula Shuttle
Program Optimization and Funding
Strategy, a collaborative effort with
Commute.org, SamTrans and C/CAG to
shape the future of shuttle service in San
Mateo County.

LUC-E-7-b
Public Transit Information. The City will provide information regarding public transit at City Hall, the Recreation Center, the City’s web site, and other locations to promote the use of public transit.

Public transit information is provided at
City buildings and on the City’s website.

CDD
CM
LUC-E-7-b
Designation of New Bus Routes. The City will work with transit providers to designate new bus routes, provide curbside space for bus stops, and require major commercial/industrial developments along bus routes to accommodate buses in their circulation plans.

Bus turnouts or shelters will also be required to be provided by the development.

In August 2023, Staff attended
SamTrans Bus Stop Improvement Plan
(BSIP) Public Agency Working Group
meetings and reviewed Draft Bus Stop
Design Guidelines.

A red curb was added at Bowditch
Middle School along Tarpon Street to
allow for curb space at an existing
SamTrans Bus stop.

PW
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CDD
LUC-E-8-a
Bicycle and Pedestrian Access. Make it a condition of approval that new, large-scale developments address transit, biking and walking access to the site.

Ongoing as a part of development
review.

CDD
LUC-E-8-b
Development Standards for Bicycles. The City will establish standards for new development and redevelopment projects to support bicycle use, including:
a. Develop standards for safe pedestrian and
Development of standards is included
in the Bicycle, Pedestrian and
Intersection Evaluation Study prepared
in 2017 and adopted by the City
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT bicyclist accommodations, including:
i. “Complete Streets” policies that foster equal access by all users in the roadway design;
“Green Streets” policies that serve to treat stormwater and include additional environmental benefits;
iii. Bicycle and pedestrian access internally and in connection to other areas through easements;
iv. Safe access to public transportation and other non- motorized uses through construction of dedicated paths; v. Safe road crossings at major intersections.

Council on February 5, 2018.

On March 17, 2025, the City Council
awarded a contract to Fehr & Peers to
develop the Foster City Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan is in
development and adoption is expected
in Spring 2026.

The City Council approved the
installation of sharrows on Class III
bike routes to be installed as streets
have pavement rehabilitation.

In 2025 the Police Department
disseminated information on bike and
e-bike safety to the public.

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LUC-E-9-a
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety. Provide safe and convenient access for pedestrians and bicyclists to, across, and along major roadways. The City shall conduct a study of all intersections in the City from a comprehensive perspective which would consider the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. The study will include an examination of potential options to address not only current conditions but also conditions anticipated by future development, including enforcement of traffic laws applicable to pedestrians and bicycles. The City will also prepare a study that reviews highly used intersections by pedestrians that are going to Foster City schools and recreational amenities such as the levee and parks and identify ways to increase pedestrian safety at those intersections.

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Study was prepared in 2017 and
adopted by the City Council on
February 5, 2018. The City continues
to implement improvements as
recommended from the Study.

The City Council approved the
installation of sharrows on Class III bike
routes to be installed as streets have
pavement rehabilitation.

On March 17, 2025, the City Council
awarded a contract to Fehr & Peers to
develop the Foster City Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan is in
development and adoption is expected
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT in Spring 2026.

LUC-E-9-b
Bicycle Route and Pedestrian Path Improvement Program. The City shall conduct a study with the following goals: 1) identify bike routes that may need enhancements that would increase cyclist safety going to schools, parks, shopping center or civic areas; and 2) identify major thoroughfares and any enhancements to those roadways that would allow cyclists to get to the levee and other common destinations safely. The purpose of the bicycle route system is to connect major work, shopping, school, civic, and recreational destinations throughout the City, while avoiding as many of the most heavily used street segments as possible.

A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Intersection
improvement Study was prepared in
2017 and adopted by the City Council
on February 5, 2018. The City
continues to implement improvements
as recommended by the Study.

The City Council approved the
installation of sharrows on Class III bike
routes to be installed as streets have
pavement rehabilitation.

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LUC-F-1-a
System Monitoring. The City will monitor traffic and congestion to determine when and where the City needs new transportation or circulation facilities in order to increase access and efficiency.

Ongoing.

CIP 301-681 – Construction of the Traffic
Signals at various Intersections was
completed and Notice of Completion was
accepted in February 2024.

CIP 301-698 – Transportation Safety
Signalization Upgrades, has begun
preliminary stages which will help with
monitoring and address congestion.

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LUC-F-1-b
Signal Synchronization. The City will review signal timing programs to enhance traffic flow and efficiency and determine where emissions reduction benefits can be demonstrated, including maintenance of the synchronization system, and will coordinate with adjoining jurisdictions Ongoing
CIP 301-698 – Transportation Safety
Signalization Upgrades, will improve
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT as needed to optimize transit operation while maintaining a free flow of traffic.
both hardware and software for
enhanced signal timing.

LUC-F-1-c
Periodically Monitor Traffic Conditions. The City will periodically monitor traffic conditions on arterial and selected collector streets to determine levels of service and safety conditions. Traffic counts will be updated and visual monitoring performed regularly at all major street intersections to determine levels of service, safety conditions, and if additional traffic control measures are warranted or if changes in the sequence of traffic signal cycles are necessary.

Ongoing
CIP 301-681 – Construction of the Traffic
Signals at various Intersections was
completed and a Notice of Completion
was accepted in February 2024.

CIP 301-698 – Transportation Safety
Signalization Upgrades, has begun
preliminary stages which will allow visual
monitoring and more data collection.

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LUC-F-1-d
Traffic Calming. Develop guidelines for traffic calming techniques, as needed, including incorporation of Green Infrastructure (including Green Streets features).

Speed Survey (E&TS) conducted in
November of 2023 to evaluate existing
speed limits. On December 18, 2023, the
City Council adopted the speed limits in
the 2023 E&TS.

The City has been working in
conjunction with the San Mateo County
Transportation Authority (SMCTA),
City/County Association of
Governments (C/CAG), Caltrans, and
the City of San Mateo on the US
101/SR 92 Interchange Area
Improvement Project (Short-Term
project) and the US-101/SR-92 Direct
Connector (Long-Term project).

The City Council approved the
installation of sharrows on Class III bike
routes to be installed as streets have
pavement rehabilitation.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Study was prepared in 2017 and adopted
by the City Council on February 5, 2018.

On March 17, 2025, The City Council
awarded a contract to Fehr & Peers for
the development of the Foster City
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

The plan is in development and adoption
is expected in Spring 2026.

On November 17, 2025, the City Council
adopted an ordinance lowering speed
limits for qualifying streets near schools
to 15mph when children are present.

LUC-F-2-a
Implementation of Traffic Reduction Programs.

As appropriate, require new non-residential developments to include a traffic reduction strategy with a variety of methods to reduce single- occupancy vehicles, provided programs exist.

Transportation Demand Management
programs are required in all new non-
residential developments.

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LUC-F-3-a
Employer Shuttle Fair-Share. Include as a condition of approval that employers shall fund, at a level commensurate with the transit demand, new or expanded employee shuttle services to transit hubs on the Peninsula and, if applicable, in the East Bay.

Responsibility: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Upon adoption of the Land Use and Circulation Element Ongoing as part of development review. CDD
LUC-F-3-b
Vintage Park Transit Service. As areas are redeveloped, the City shall encourage transit providers to re-route bus lines or designate a new bus line to serve employees of this development, as appropriate.

The City has provided some existing curbside areas for bus stops, and new ones shall be provided by the developer as needed. The City shall consult with SamTrans and AC Transit to determine the optimum routes for a new bus line(s).

Responsibility: Community Development Department and Public Works Department.

Timeframe: Prior to completion of Vintage Park.

Gilead Sciences has instituted a robust
Transportation Demand Management
program, including the launch of the
Gilead Commuter Bus Program on
December 1, 2016. Every year CDD staff
reviews TDM monitoring letters sent by
Gilead to ensure that the project is well
below the vehicle trip threshold as stated
in the TDM plan.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT LUC-G-1-a
Parking Requirements. Re-evaluate parking requirements in the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that they are adequate but not excessive, in order to ensure that they do not unnecessarily increase the cost of developments or promote a surplus of parking.

Responsibility: Planning and Code Enforcement Division
Timeframe: Upon completion of the Land Use and Circulation Element Update.

Parking requirements were amended in
January 2024 by Ordinance 674 to
reduce guest parking by 50%.

On December 2, 2024, the City Council
adopted Ordinance 684 amending
Chapter 17.62 to provide appropriate
parking requirements for special needs
populations.

No other changes were made in 2025.

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LUC-G-2-a
Low Emission Vehicles. The City will support and promote the use of low-emission vehicles, by:
a. Encouraging the necessary infrastructure to encourage the use of low-emission vehicles (LEV) and clean alternative fuels, such as development of electric vehicle charging facilities and conveniently located alternative fueling stations;
b. Encouraging new construction to include vehicle access to properly wired outdoor receptacles to accommodate LEV and/or plug in electric hybrids (PHEV);
c. Encouraging transportation fleet standards to achieve the lowest emissions possible.

Responsibility: City Manager’s Office, Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department and other fleet operators
Timeframe: As appropriate with new or modified development.

Private EV charging initiatives have
been included as eligible projects for
Community Benefit funding.

The City is working with PG&E on the
Rule 29 application to help with
installing electric vehicle charging
stations at the City’s Corporation Yard.

In 2025, 101 solar permits and 35 EV
charging station permits were issued –
34 in private homes and 1 at a
commercial location.

The City reviews the requirements for all
new vehicles purchased for its own fleet
to determine whether there is an EV or
hybrid option for the type of use needed.

The Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024
Update includes measures related to
decarbonizing transportation in Foster
City, specifically increasing the share of
ZEV passenger vehicles to 31% and
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT commercial ZEV adoption to 25% by
2030. Additionally, the CAP includes
encouragement for bicycling and
micromobility as an alternative to
vehicle travel, further decreasing
vehicle emissions, with the goal of
increasing the community’s active
transportation mode share to 4% by
2030. Based on DMV data, the
percentage of EV drivers increased by
almost 26% and plug-in hybrid vehicles
increased by 2.61%.

LUC-H-1-a
Green Building Guidelines and Incentives. The City will support the use of green building practices by:
a. Providing information, marketing, training, and technical assistance about green building practices;
b. Considering guidelines for green building practices in residential and commercial development; and
c. Implementing sustainable practices where feasible in public buildings and spaces.

Responsibility: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Upon completion of the Land Use and Circulation Element Update
In 2025, a total of 101 Solar permits
were issued, 35 EV Charging electrical
permits were issued, and a total of 11
solar rebates were issued.

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LUC-H-2-a
Climate Action Plan. The City will prepare, adopt and implement a comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CAP) to achieve its fair share of statewide emissions reductions for the 2020 timeframe consistent with AB32. The CAP will specify the strategies, measures and actions to be taken for each inventory sector (transportation, electricity, solid waste, etc.) to achieve the overall emission reduction target, and include an adaptive management process that can incorporate new technology and The Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024
Update was approved by City Council on
November 18, 2024. Most year one
implementation activities were completed
in 2025, including several education
campaigns, the development of a
community sustainability living guide,
and an increase in EV charging station
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT respond when goals are not being met.

Responsibility: City Manager’s Office and Community Development Department
Timeframe: Upon completion of the Land Use and Circulation Element Update
permits applied for (52 permits applied
for with a total of 393 charging stations).

LUC-H-2-b
Vehicle Idling. The City will enforce State idling laws for commercial vehicles, including delivery and construction vehicles.

Responsibility: Police Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing
Ongoing – largely complaint driven. POLICE
LUC-H-5-a
Tree and Landscape Program. Include requirements for tree and landscape planting in all new developments and redevelopment in design review and landscape guidelines.

Responsibility: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Upon completion of the Land Use and Circulation Element Update
Ongoing during development review. CDD
LUC-I-1-a
Enhance existing retail centers & opportunities. Promote retail opportunities through coordinated sign guidelines and way-finding programs to create a “sense of place” in older shopping centers.

Responsibility: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Upon completion of the Land Use and Circulation Element Sign Guidelines for various shopping
centers have been amended to enhance
retail opportunities, including a review of
guidelines for;
Marketplace in 2017-18:

Edgewater Place: 1/15/2015
Marlin Cove: 8/16/01
Parkside Towers: 6/3/2015
Pilgrim Triton: 3/31/2016
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Foster Square: 11/3/2016
Marketplace: 1/11/18
Illumina: 11/1/18
Beach Park Plaza 1/17/19
Metro Center: 11/4/2021
LUC-K-1-a
Monitor Neighborhood Retail Centers. To determine the viability of existing neighborhood retail centers, the City will monitor vacancies and the physical condition of these centers. A General Plan amendment would be necessary at the time conversion to any other use is considered.

Responsibility: Planning and Code Enforcement Division.

Timeframe: Current and ongoing.

In 2025 CDD staff continued to
proactively monitor, respond to
complaints, and work closely with the
property managers of each of the 9 retail
centers located in Foster City.

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LUC-L-5-a
Parks Facilities Plan. The City shall adopt and regularly review a Parks Facilities Plan which addresses the need for new, and maintenance of existing, park facilities. This plan will be used as a basis for establishing needed park in-lieu fees and review of the City’s adopted Capital Improvements Program.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department and City Council.

Timeframe: Current and ongoing.

On January 16, 2024, the City Council
provided direction to allocate an
additional approximately $9.49 million
to finance construction of the Foster
City Recreation Center rebuild project.

On September 3, 2024, the City
Council, by unanimous decision,
awarded the construction contract to
BHM Construction. On September 16,
2024, the Recreation Center closed to
the public and all services and classes
were moved to the VIBE Teen Center
and Community Center. On November
18, 2024 the old Recreation Center
building was demolished and on
December 18, 2024, the community
was invited to a groundbreaking
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT ceremony in Leo J. Ryan Park to
celebrate the construction of a new
Foster City Community Center.

Notable 2025 Community Center
highlights include completion of
structural steel construction, which
included bolting and field welding;
construction of metal decking on the
second floor; completion of the
concrete pour for the second floor and
lower roof deck; and completion of the
fire water and sewer lateral trenching.

The City Council awarded a
Professional Services Agreement to
Wallace Roberts & Todd Design, LLC
(WRT) on May 6, 2024, to provide
professional planning and consultant
support services for the Parks Master
Plan Project.

The Parks System Master Plan is a
comprehensive, citywide planning effort
that guides the future planning,
investment, and management of Foster
City’s parks and recreation system over
the next 10-20 years. Developed
through an extensive community
engagement and technical analysis
process, the Plan establishes a clear
vision, guiding principles, and prioritized
recommendations for park
improvements, programming,
sustainability, and operations. In 2025,
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT parks system inventory and park
conditions assessment through
community surveys and multiple
workshops and popups, engaging more
than 1,600 participants.

The Parks System Master Plan was
completed and adopted by the City
Council on December 15, 2025, and will
serve as the City’s primary framework
for park-related decision-making
moving forward.

LUC-L-9-a
Child Care Facility Regulations. Amend Title 17, Zoning, to require a Use Permit for large family day care homes providing care for nine to 14 children and day care centers providing care to over 14 children.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeframe: Begin amendment after update of Land Use and Circulation Element.

Completed CDD
LUC-L-10-a
Fire Department Annual Inspections. The Fire Department shall perform annual inspections and review new business license applications of all businesses in Foster City. The inspections should ensure, among other things, that all hazardous materials are handled properly and pertinent information regarding the materials is provided to the City.

Responsibility: Fire Department.

Timeframe: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing. In 2025, SMC Fire had 4
inspections for new businesses across
San Mateo, Foster City, and Belmont. For
Foster City, SMC Fire reviewed 404 plans
and conducted 236 construction
inspections.

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LUC-L-11-a
Water System Improvements. Evaluate the condition and capacity of the water system each year to determine whether to include improvements to the water system in the Capital Improvement Program.

Ongoing. Projects are added to the
Capital Improvement Program as
needed.

A Potable Water System Risk and
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Responsibility: District Board, Public Works Department.

Timeframe: During annual Capital Improvement Program review.

Resilience Assessment and updated
Emergency Response Plan were
certified to the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) in June and
December 2021 respectively. A
Tabletop Exercise of the Emergency
Response Plan was conducted in
October 2023 and an “After Action”
report was developed to guide future
improvement activities.

On March 3, 2025, the District Board
awarded a contract to Kayuga Solution
for the Water Main Condition
Assessment, which will provide
information about the health of the 24-
inch transmission main and recommend
improvements. An assessment report is
anticipated to be finalized by Spring
2026.

LUC-L-13-a
Wastewater System Improvements. Evaluate the condition and capacity of the wastewater system each year to determine whether to include improvements to the wastewater system in the Capital Improvement Program.

Responsibility: District Board, Public Works Department.

Timeframe: During annual Capital Improvement Program review.

Ongoing. The Wastewater Collection
System Master plan was completed
and accepted by the City Council in
May 2020. The study addresses
repairs and improvements over the
next 20-year period. Implementation of
the projects into the budget is ongoing.

Foster City is working with the City of
San Mateo to construct improvements
at the jointly owned wastewater
treatment plant. The startup and
commissioning of new treatment
facilities is targeted to be completed by
March 2026, with final completion by
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT May 2026.

CHAPTER 4: HOUSING ELEMENT – ADOPTED MAY 2023, REVIEW TABLE D OF THE APR FOR ALL HE PROGRAMS CHAPTER 5: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT – ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 2009 On December 2, 2024, City Council approved an agreement to update the Parks and Open Space Element. The updated Parks and Open Space Element was adopted by the City Council on November 3, 2025.

PC-a Periodic Recreation User Surveys. Encourage feedback from recreation program participants, facility users and the general community with periodic surveys.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

In June and July 2025, feedback was
gathered from program participants as
part of the Parks Master Plan process
through workshops, popup events, and a
community survey. This input helped
refine the Plan’s guidelines, park
standards, and recommended
improvements.

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PC-b Respond to Changing Recreation Needs. Expand and diversify classes and activities to address new recreation trends and changing community needs.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-c Implement the City of Foster City Bikeway System Report.

Implement the City of Foster City Bikeway System Report, adopted by the City Council on January 7, 1991.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

A Bicycle, Pedestrian and Intersection
Study was prepared in 2017 and
adopted by the City Council on
February 5, 2018. Implementation of
improvements is ongoing.

The City Council approved the
installation of sharrows on Class III bike
routes to be installed as streets have
pavement rehabilitation.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT The San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury
released a report on July 10, 2023,
recommending that all Cities update or
generate a new Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan consistent with the C/CAG
San Mateo County Comprehensive
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. In its
response to the Civil Grand Jury, Foster
City committed to do so by June 30,
2025.

On March 17, 2025, the City Council
awarded a contract to Fehr & Peers for
the development of the Foster City
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

The plan is in development and adoption
is expected in Spring 2026.

PC-d Improve Facilities. Perform maintenance and specific improvements to parks and recreation facilities as identified in the Capital Improvement Program Five Year Plan.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department, Parks and Recreation Committee.

Timeline: Current and Ongoing, Long-term
The Recreation Center Rebuild Project
(RCRP) completed the Design
Development Phase on December 18,
2023, when the City Council approved
the final design and affirmed the project
budget. Per City Council direction, staff
is preparing to bring back the Project
budget for the City Council to consider
funding options to address the budget
shortage. A Temporary Facilities Plan
went to City Council on November 6,
2023, for review and was accepted by
the City Council. Staff will prepare a
Final Temporary Facilities Plan for a City
Council meeting in February 2024 for the
City Council to approve a Request for
Proposal (RFP) for modular units. The
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT current Recreation Center closed at the
end of August 2024 and operations
transferred to alternate buildings for the
two-year closure. The opening of the
new Recreation Center is anticipated to
be in the summer of 2026.

The Parks System Master Plan is a
comprehensive, citywide planning effort
that guides the future planning,
investment, and management of Foster
City’s parks and recreation system over
the next 10-20 years. Developed through
an extensive community engagement
and technical analysis process, the Plan
establishes a clear vision, guiding
principles, and prioritizes
recommendations for park
improvements, programming,
sustainability, and operations. The Parks
System Master Plan was completed and
adopted by the City Council on
December 15, 2025, and will serve as
the City’s primary framework for park-
related decision-making moving forward.

PC-e Park Inspections. Perform and document monthly inspections of park amenities and infrastructure.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-f Playfield Inspections. Inspect playfields during weekly maintenance.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Timeline: Current and ongoing.

PC-g Levee Pedway Maintenance. Maintain the levee pedway, repairing and resurfacing when necessary.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Construction of the Levee Protection
Planning and Improvements Project (CIP
327-657) was completed in February
2024. Quarterly inspections and
landscape maintenance have resumed.

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PC-h Existing Pedway Enhancement. Enhance the existing pedway system by providing observation points, water fountains, additional and replacement landscaping, trash cans, additional paved access points with hand rails and additional benches along the pathways.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department.

Timeline: Financing is undetermined, long-term.

Construction of the Levee Protection
Planning and Improvements Project CIP
327-657 was completed in February
2024. The completed 6.5-mile pathway
ranges from 14-18 feet in width and
includes separate pedestrian and bicycle
lanes in each direction. New signage,
trash, recycling containers, observation
points benches, picnic tables,
interpretive signage, and bicycle fix-it
stations are installed along the
completed pathway.

The Parks and Public Works
Departments maintain the levee’s key
features, including the asphalt path,
concrete cap, DG pathway, trash
management, and signage to ensure its
functionality and cleanliness.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT PC-i Senior Activities. Maintain the existing senior center and continue to provide programs, activities and services to seniors at this facility.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

While the previous senior center is
closed, programs, activities, and services
for seniors have continued at the City’s
VIBE facility.

PC-j Special Needs. Require that any improvements to open space lands be designed to accommodate people with special needs.

Responsibility: Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

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PC-k Public Access. Require dedication of open space lands or public access easements as a part of new development or redevelopment along the Bay or the Belmont Slough.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

Ongoing CDD
PC-l Wetlands Enhancement. Improve wetland areas in accordance with state and federal regulations to enhance the natural characteristics of the wetlands.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

Assembly Bill (AB) 1889, signed into law
on September 10, 2024, requires the
Conservation Element to consider the
effect of development within the
jurisdiction on the movement of wildlife
and habitat connectivity. The updated
Conservation Element was approved on
November 3, 2025, and included new
policies to reflect AB 1889.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT PC-m Median Strip Planting. Continue to maintain median strip planting along major roadways and bridges in Metro Center, residential neighborhoods, and industrial areas in accordance with the Median Development Master Plan.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department.

Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-n Architectural Review. Review all new development or improvement proposals through the City of Foster City’s architectural review process for: (1) Impacts on access to sunlight on public areas; (2) provision of street furniture and attractive landscaping in public open spaces; and (3) impacts on waterfront views.

Responsibility: Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Planning Commission and City Council.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

Ongoing CDD
PC-o Youth and Teen Activities. Continue to evaluate classes, services and programs for youth and teens and make changes when necessary to meet the changing recreational needs of these age groups.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

In 2025, seasonal camp capacities
increased by 5-10 kids in each camp per
week. The Wednesday enrichment
program continues to be popular at
elementary schools and two new classes
have been added: Coding and Clay
Modeling. Overall attendance remains
strong with an increase from last school
year.

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PC-p Youth Advisory Committee. Use the Youth Advisory Committee to promote meaningful involvement of the City of Foster City’s youth in evaluating park and recreation facilities and services.

Responsibility: City Council, Parks and Recreation Department Timeframe: Current and Ongoing
The Committee’s 2025 goals included: 1)
Introduce the community to new cultures
through food. This goal was achieved by
assisting with the Bowditch Middle School
International Food Fair where Youth
Advisory Committee (YAC) members
reached out to businesses to donate and
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT pass out food at the fair; and 2) Help
students with the social transition from 8th
grade to high school. To achieve this
goal, YAC members are creating a
presentation of each high school and
presenting to all 8th grade students at
Bowditch Middle School.

PC-r Parks and Recreation Committee. Use the Parks and Recreation Committee to advise the City of Foster City and the Parks and Recreation Department on proposed park projects and recreational programs.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-s Shoreline Band. Work with the Bay Conservation Development Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments to protect and enhance the 100-foot shoreline band for conservation and recreation.

Responsibility: Community Development Department and the Parks and Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and Ongoing.

Bay Conservation Development
Commission requirements have been
conducted as part of the development of
the plans for the Levee Improvement
project.

CDD
PARKS
PC-t Court Resurfacing. Resurface and paint tennis and basketball courts every five years or as necessary in conjunction with the CIP Five Year plan.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department
Timeline: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-v Bay Trail. Work with the Bay Conservation Development Commission and all other applicable agencies to develop a Bay Trail System.

Ongoing PARKS-
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Responsibility: Community Development Department and the Parks and Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

PC-x Cultural Arts. Seek to provide a wide variety of cultural arts in the City of Foster City through classes, concerts, and special events.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing
The City continues to offer enriching
classes and supports cultural events
through the Interdepartmental Evaluation
Committee (IDEC) process.

In 2025, the City launched a pilot Utility
Box Art program to enhance the beauty
and vibrancy of Foster City. Selected
through an application-based process.

Four (4) boxes were selected and
adorned with artwork by local artists.

PARKS
PC-y Special Events. Work with organizations to hold a wide variety of special events in the City of Foster City including the Art and Wine Festival, Fourth of July Celebration, Concert in the Park Series and other special events.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department and City Council.

Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing
City staff continue to work with
partnering organizations to support City-
sponsored and non-City sponsored
programming through the City’s
interdepartmental Evaluation Committee
(IDEC) process.

In 2025, the City hosted special events
including the Fourth of July Celebration,
Summer Concert Series, Halloween
Festival, and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Summer Days also returned as a three-
day festival featuring carnival rides, live
music, food trucks, and a car show. Due
to ongoing construction, event layouts
were modified as needed.

PARKS

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT PC-z Recreation Programs and Services Outreach. Provide information on the available classes and programs offered through the City of Foster City by using The Guide, handouts at City Hall and the Recreation Center and by posting information on the City of Foster City’s web page.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing PARKS
PC-qq Lagoons and Waterways: Recreational Opportunities. Promote the use of the lagoon for recreational purposes by allowing special events to occur on the lagoon, maintaining public beaches and boat ramps for access to the lagoon and maintaining the lagoon for use by boaters and windsurfers.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing.

Ongoing. The City continues to prioritize
lagoon safety messaging through a
targeted “Be Aware and Share” public
education campaign to promote
awareness of all recreational lagoon
users – swimmers and boaters.

PARKS
PC-bb Shared Use Facilities. Continue to work with the San Mateo-Foster City School District to share facilities with the school district and provide activities and programs at schools within the City of Foster City.

Responsibility: Parks and Recreation Department
Timeframe: Current and Ongoing
Ongoing. The Joint Use Agreement (JUA)
between SMFC School District and the
City of Foster City was executed on May
1, 2023, and expires in April 2026.

Quarterly check-ins between city staff and
school district staff are scheduled to
ensure communication lines are open.

PARKS
PC-cc Maintenance of Lagoon Pathways. Develop a program to identify which parties are responsible for maintenance of the areas adjacent to the lagoon.

Responsibility: Public Works/Engineering Department; Parks and Recreation Department, and the Community Development Department Timing: Long-term
Ongoing PARKS
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT CHAPTER 6: NOISE ELEMENT – ADOPTED MAY 1993
N-a Noise Ordinance and Vehicular Noise Abatement Publicity and Staff Training. Provide publicity regarding the Noise Ordinance and train Police, Public Works and Community Development Department personnel as needed in the use of noise measurement equipment to enforce the Noise Ordinance and vehicular noise standards, and to monitor noise levels throughout the City.

Responsibility: Police Department, Community Development Department and Public Works Department.

Timeline: Ongoing
Ongoing POLICE
N-c Purchase of City Vehicles and Equipment. The City will consider noise criteria in the purchase of new vehicles, their components and other equipment.

Responsibility: City Manager’s Department.

Timeline: Ongoing
Ongoing CM
PARKS
N-d Regulation of Special Events. The City will evaluate and improve control mechanisms to minimize the noise impacts of special events, including:
a. Planning for overflow potential (parking, crowds).
b. Establishment of citation mechanism.
c. Establishment of a formal review of past performance. d. Informing neighborhood residents about events.

Responsibility: Community Development Department, Police and Public Works Departments.

Timeline: 1993 and ongoing.

Ongoing. Special events are vetted
through IDEC to ensure minimal
community disruption and sufficient
notification is provided to the community.

The City’s Security Policy and ordinance
was updated by the Police Department.

CDD
POLICE
N-e Coordination of Complaint Information and Enforcement. The City will establish improved coordination of complaint information between The City initiated the Foster City
Access “See-Click-Fix” program in
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT the Planning, Police and Public Works Departments and will continue code enforcement programs.

Responsibility: Community Development Department, Police Department and Public Works Department.

Timeline: Ongoing
2016 to more efficiently handle
complaints and enforcement. Code
enforcement of property maintenance
standards is an ongoing responsibility
of the Community Development
Department.

In 2025, the City received 1,523 See-
Click-Fix requests for all departments
and 1,502 of the requests were closed.

The Police Department continues to
respond to See-Click- Fix requests for
graffiti, parking complaints, and traffic-
related complaints. Complaints received
via email are vetted and routed to the
appropriate point of contact.

POLICE
N-f Recology Contract. The City will review the hours of refuse collection operation for Recology and will establish and enforce performance standards as appropriate.

Responsibility: City Manager’s Department and City Council Timeline: Annually
In 2017, the City Council approved an
Amended and Restated Franchise
Agreement with Recology from January
1, 2021, to December 31, 2035, which
continues existing regulation of collection
hours. Staff continues to ensure that
collection is maintained within allowable
hours.

PW
N-g Airport Noise Mitigation. The City will work with the relevant agencies to minimize adverse noise impacts associated with expansion and ongoing operations at the San Francisco International Airport.

Responsibility: City Council
Timeline: Ongoing.

State law requires that once an airport
land use commission has adopted or
amended an ALUCP, local agencies
amend their general plans and any
applicable specific plans, as necessary,
in order to be consistent with the
ALUCP. Thus, staff included language
regarding ALUCP in the Safety Element
which was adopted on August 21, 2023.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT ALUCP identifies portions of Foster City
within Airport Influence Areas A and B.

As described in the ALUCP, for Area A,
a real estate disclosure is required. For
areas of the city within Area B the Airport
Land Use Commission (the C/CAG
Board) would exercise its statutory duties
to review proposed land use policy
actions, including land development
proposals. The real estate disclosure
requirements would also be required.

All new residential development projects,
other than additions and accessory
dwelling units (ADUs), within the
Overflight Notification Zone 2 shall
incorporate a recorded overflight
notification requirement as a condition of
approval to provide a permanent form of
overflight notification to all future
property owners.

These requirements were incorporated
into FCMC Section 17.68.120 by
Ordinance 677 adopted on April 1, 2024.

No new applications for non-exempt
residential development projects in the
Overflight Notification Zone 2 were
received in 2025.

CHAPTER 7: SAFETY ELEMENT – ADOPTED AUGUST 2023
S-1.1 Ensure effective emergency response through established procedures, ongoing training programs, periodic exercises of the A Potable Water System Risk and
Resilience Assessment and updated
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT City's Emergency Operations Plan, and mutual aid agreements. a. Maintain the City's Emergency Operations Plan, indicating responsibilities and procedures for responding to an emergency. b. Participate in general mutual-aid agreements and agreements with adjoining jurisdictions for cooperative response to fires, floods, earthquakes, and other disasters.

Emergency Response Plan were
certified to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) in June and December
2021. A Tabletop Exercise of the
Emergency Response Plan was
conducted in October 2023 and an “After
Action” report was developed to guide
future activities.

In 2024, as a part of the Water Tanks
and Facilities Improvements Project (CIP
405-660), a gravity-fed discharge was
added to Tank 3 to allow the Fire
Department to utilize stored water for
firefighting operations.

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
familiarization training, EOC action
planning, a tabletop exercise for an
earthquake, and SMC Alert Introduction
training was completed in 2025.

Additionally, the final draft of the updated
Emergency Operations Plan was
completed and is scheduled to go to the
City Council in early 2026.

CDD
S-1.2 Plan for and provide facilities and materials anticipated to be needed to respond to emergencies.

Maintain the local government's emergency operations center in a full functional state of readiness.

As an infrastructure operator, designate a backup Emergency Operations Center with redundant communications systems.

Generators and pumps are inspected
and maintained year-round, and funding
is set aside in the Equipment
Replacement Fund for proactive
replacement to ensure that equipment is
always ready to be deployed. In place
generators provide back-up power for
key lift stations to ensure operations in
the event of power failure.

FIRE
POLICE
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Pre-position emergency power generation capacity (or have generation rental/lease agreement for these generators) in critical buildings to maintain continuity of government and services.

Ensure that critical intersection lights function following a loss of power by installing and maintaining battery back-ups and emergency generators.

Develop a plan for speeding the repair and functional restoration of water and wastewater systems through stockpiling of shoring materials, temporary pumps, surface pipelines, portable hydrants, and other supplies.

Provide emergency power at critical City facilities such as major sewer lift stations and lagoon pumps.

In 2025, standard operating procedures
for winter storm preparation were
reviewed and refined to ensure that the
City’s infrastructure is prepared for the
Winter Storm season.

CIP 723 – Water Main Condition
Assessment consists of the condition
assessment of the City’s 24-inch mortar
lined and cement coated steel
transmission main, via performing
various nondestructive inspections to
assess the main, followed by
recommendations for repair and
rehabilitation. The District Board
awarded a contract to Kayuga Solution
on March 3, 2025. The project is ongoing
and anticipated to be completed by
Spring 2026.

The Foster City Parks Department
established an MOU with the Peninsula
Jewish Community Center (PJCC) and
the Red Cross. SMCFD OES assessed
the PJCC’s capabilities as a temporary
shelter. It was determined to serve as a
temporary shelter in the event of a
disaster, while the Foster City
Community Center is being built.

S-1.3 Provide police services necessary to maintain community order and public safety.

Provide adequate personnel, training, and equipment to support the provision of police services.

Ongoing POLICE

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Review proposals for new and modified buildings for compliance with crime prevention requirements.

S-1.4 Prepare a recovery framework (prior to a disaster event) to help guide actions and priorities during and after a disaster event occurs.

Prepare a recovery framework (prior to a disaster event) to help guide actions and priorities during and after a disaster event occurs.

Consider and adopt regulations to guide response and recovery of City operations following a disaster event.

A Potable Water System Risk and
Resilience Assessment and an updated
Emergency Response Plan were
certified to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) in June and December
2021. A Tabletop Exercise of the
Emergency Response Plan was
conducted in October 2023 and an “After
Action” report was developed to guide
future activities.

The updated draft EOP provides a
recovery framework that is scheduled to
be brought to the City Council in early
2026.

FIRE
POLICE
CM
S-1.5 Anticipate the potential for disasters and ensure the ability to respond promptly, efficiently, and effectively, to provide continuity of services during and after an emergency.

Ongoing ALL
S-1.6 Minimize risks of potential hazards in the vicinity of SFO and San Carlos Airports.

Comply with the project referral, airspace protection, real estate transaction disclosure and overflight notification policies of the SFO and San Carlos ALUCPs
State law requires that once an airport
land use commission has adopted or
amended an ALUCP, local agencies
amend their general plans and any
applicable specific plans, as necessary,
in order to be consistent with the
ALUCP. Thus, staff included language
regarding ALUCP in the Safety Element
which was adopted on August 21, 2023.

ALUCP identifies portions of Foster City
within Airport Influence Areas A and B.

As described in the ALUCP, for Area A,
a real estate disclosure is required. For
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT areas of the city within Area B the Airport
Land Use Commission (the C/CAG
Board) would exercise its statutory duties
to review proposed land use policy
actions, including land development
proposals. The real estate disclosure
requirements would also be required.

These requirements were incorporated
into FCMC Section 17.68.120 by
Ordinance 677 adopted on April 1, 2024.

No new applications for non-exempt
residential development projects in the
Overflight Notification Zone 2 were
received in 2025.

S-1.7 Offer information and programs regarding emergency preparedness.

Continue to provide emergency preparedness classes and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.

Continue educating the public about emergency preparedness, including schools, businesses, and community groups.

Ongoing
Fire conducted a CERT Academy in
August and September 2025 in Foster
City with more than 30 graduating
students.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT S-1.8 Offer information and programs regarding seismic and geologic hazards, potential effects on buildings, and ways to mitigate these risks.

Include seismic safety education in City public education programs.

Assess non-structural seismic hazards as part of annual inspections of businesses.

Work with homeowners' associations to educate the need for earthquake-resistant connections when pipes enter and exit bridges and encourage the retrofit of these facilities.

Maintain a geotechnical report library at City Hall.

In 2025, SMC Fire continued to conduct
annual vegetation maintenance
inspections of single-family homes in
Wildland Urban Interface areas.

SMC Fire provided earthquake safety
messages to the public via social media,
public events like Open Houses, the
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, and
other special presentations throughout
2025.

CDD
FIRE
S-1.9 Educate the Public about Fire Hazards.

Provide fire education/prevention programs to the public, including schools, businesses, and community groups, through publications, training classes, and other means.

Ongoing FIRE
S-1.10 Educate the Public about Crime Prevention
Provide crime prevention programs to educate and involve the community, including but not limited to Security Surveys, Community Education, Social Media Outreach, and through the FC Civics Academy and FCPD Community Academy.

In 2025, the Police Department (PD)
engaged with the Foster City community
through the following education and
involvement activities:

Social media was utilized to deliver
timely crime alerts, crime prevention tips,
traffic updates, and general safety
information to the community.

Residential and commercial crime
prevention surveys were conducted.

The City’s Mental Health Clinician
supported community members during
various calls throughout 2025.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Drake, the community service dog, and
his handler attended 89 events
throughout 2025, offering comfort and a
calming presence to those in need, while
also engaging with the public.

PD attended the Foster City 4th of July
Celebration and the Summer Days
Event.

Throughout the year, PD performed
routine school safety checks during
school days.

Mandated reporter training was provided
to Foster City Parks and Recreation
summer camp counselors.

In collaboration with civic and community
partners, the Police Department hosted
the annual National Night Out Event at
Leo J. Ryan Park on August 5, 2025.

On October 1, 2025, PD presented at the
Foster City Civics Academy, providing an
overview of the department, its services,
and a tour of the Police Station.

On October 11, 2025, the annual Foster
City Open House was held, offering tours
of the Police Department and
highlighting the various functions and
specialties within the agency.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT PD offered tours of the Department for
student groups and “Meet the Mayor”
groups.

S-1.11 All new residential development projects other than additions and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within Overflight Notification Zone 2 for the San Carlos Airport shall incorporate a recorded overflight notification requirement as a condition of approval pursuant to the San Carlos Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for Environs of San Carlos Airport (San Carlos Airport Final ALUCP).

ALUCP identifies portions of Foster City
within Airport Influence Areas A and B.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT These requirements were incorporated
into FCMC Section 17.68.120 by
Ordinance 677 adopted on April 1, 2024.

No new applications for non-exempt
residential development projects in the
Overflight Notification Zone 2 were
received in 2025.

S-1.12 Ensure adequate evacuation capacity and infrastructure is available for existing and new development.

Develop an Evacuation Master Plan that identifies routes, potential hazard incidents, and criteria regarding capacity, safety, and viability.

Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

Zonehaven is a planning app that allows
for the zoning of an area to create
evacuation routes. The app allows for
the identification of strategically
important facilities and locations that will
facilitate an evacuation is needed. The
plans have been created, locations
identified, and routes plotted and are
available to the Police Department and
Fire Department. Plans are revisited
periodically.

PW
FIRE
S-1.13 In areas with inadequate access or without at least two evacuation routes, provide adequate mitigation actions to address the deficiencies required by the Fire Code and State law.

Identify existing and planned residential developments in hazard areas that do not have at least two emergency evacuation routes.

Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Fire Department. Plans are revisited
periodically.

S-1.14 Identify and map evacuation routes (primary and secondary), evacuation zones, and key constraints for use by emergency management staff and first responders.

Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

FIRE
POLICE
S-1.15 Coordinate with Caltrans and the County of San Mateo regarding transportation-related projects that can address potential roadway network issues and constraints.

Ongoing. Staff discussions occur
monthly through C/CAG meetings.

PW
CM
S-1.16 Prioritize roadway and storm drain infrastructure retrofitting and enhancement projects along primary evacuation routes.

Ongoing PW
S-1.17 Ensure all new development and redevelopment provides adequate ingress/egress for emergency access and evacuation.

Ongoing. Achieved through plan check
review process.

CDD
FIRE
S-1.18 Ensure all new developments and redevelopments include multiple points of ingress/egress.

Ongoing. Achieved through plan check
review process.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT S-1.19 Identify and construct additional evacuation routes in areas of high hazard concern or limited mobility.

Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

FIRE
CDD
S-1.20 Monitor changes to hazard conditions and vulnerabilities to ensure the accessibility or viability of evacuation routes in the future.

Ongoing initiative with the Police
Department through the
Genasys/Zonehaven software.

FIRE
POLICE
S-1.22 Develop an education and outreach program on the potential evacuation scenarios and activities that residents and businesses can do to better prepare for these events.

SMC Fire in conjunction with San Mateo
County Department of Emergency
Management is developing such a
project.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT S-1.24 Explore the feasibility of creating alternate or secondary routes out of the city in the event of an emergency evacuation becomes necessary.

Identify potential emergency access connections along the city's southern portions and determine the need for reciprocating access agreements with property owners, homeowner associations, neighboring jurisdictions, and resource agencies to ensure emergency access connections can expand in these areas.

Fire continues to monitor alternate or
secondary routes through the plan check
development review process.

PD will continue to work with Fire/PW on
the identification and possible use of
alternate routes out of the city.

Public Works continues to maintain high
quality of roads in the City. As part of the
levee project, two bridge crossings to
Belmont were constructed over O’Neill
Slough (at Baffin Street and at Rock
Harbor Lane).

PD
FIRE
PW
S-2.1 Protect the City's infrastructure and facilities from damage due to seismic and geologic hazards through proper design and
retrofitting of older facilities to current standards.
a. Conduct assessments of key critical facilities (Police Department, Recreation Center, City Hall) and their use related to an earthquake to identify strategies to improve facility resilience, including determining the feasibility of retrofitting/ replacing the building.
b. Implement recommendations for seismic upgrades to key critical infrastructure (pump stations, water storage tanks, etc.) c. Install specially engineered pipelines in areas subject to faulting, liquefaction, or other seismic/geologic hazards.
d. Facilitate biannual inspections by the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) of City-owned bridges (Bicentennial, Foster City Boulevard, Rainbow, and Shell Boulevard) and incorporate needed improvements into the capital improvement program.
a. In 2024, demolition and rebuilding of
the Recreation Center began. Roof
replacements have been completed on
several buildings and are planned in the
15-year CIP.
b. Two projects were completed in
summer 2025 that seismically upgraded
the following key facilities:
Water Booster Pump Station
(660) – anchored lockers,
installed fiber glass reinforced
polymer (FRP) system on north
wall, installed pump anchoring,
installed new grating anchoring,
and anchored electrical
equipment
Lagoon Pump Station (690) –
anchored shelving and electrical
equipment, installed expansion
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT joint on northside walkway
between walkway and aft bay
channel walls
Additionally, the following pipeline
improvements were also constructed:
3-Steel Water Tanks (660) –
drains were retrofitted to be
seismically isolated from
foundation and adjacent earth by
installing the outfall piping above
grade
Water Booster Pump Station
(660) – retrofitted natural gas
supply line to building with
expansion fitting, retrofitted
propane gas supply line to
building with expansion fitting,
installed two 20-inch flexible
expansion joints on discharge
side of the station
Lagoon Pump Station Building
(690) – retrofitted diesel fuel lines
for both lagoon pump stations
with expansion fittings, retrofitted
diesel fuel line coming from
Lagoon Pump Station into the
ground for emergency generator
with expansion fittings
c. In 2024, the preliminary design report
was completed for CIP 301-717 to make
recommendations for repair and
rehabilitation of the City’s Lagoon Pump
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT and is expected to make seismic
improvements to the building structure.
d. Ongoing and routine. This project is
included in the 5-year CIP to address
findings found as a result of the Caltrans
inspections.

S-2.2 Minimize injury, loss of life, property damage, and economic and social disruption caused by seismic and geologic hazards.

Ongoing, reviewed at plan check. A
geotechnical investigation is mandatory
for all new structures and certain
additions to existing structures, to assess
soil stability and seismic risks.

In 2025, Fire continued all public
education programs to educate the
public on safety measures during
emergency situations.

CDD
FIRE
S-2.3 Require that new development be designed and built per the most recent California Building Code, with additional local requirements, as necessary, tailored to Foster City.
a. Develop an inventory of seismically vulnerable structures (unreinforced masonry, soft story construction, and non-ductile concrete).
b. Require site-specific geotechnical and engineering reports (that include liquefaction analysis) for new structures, redevelopments, and major remodels.
c. Develop a retrofit program and potential funding sources for seismically vulnerable structures.
d. Adopt and enforce the most current uniform codes with additional local requirements as necessary tailored to Foster City.

Ongoing, reviewed at plan check. The
City continues to enforce the most recent
California Building Code standards. The
Triannual Code Update was adopted in
2025; however, due to AB130, there
were imposed limitations on the
Residential Codes.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT S-2.4 Encourage utility service providers to continue upgrading their facilities and infrastructure throughout the City to improve seismic/geologic resilience and survivability.

Ongoing. Staff continues to work with
PG&E annually in order to implement
gas replacement projects throughout
Foster City neighborhoods.

PW
S-2.6 Ensure planning, preparedness, and emergency response capabilities accommodate tsunami hazard events.

Emergency crews continuously plan and
prepare for all flooding incidents,
including tsunamis. An Incident
Response Guide (IRG), also referred to
as an “Annex” was drafted in 2025 for
flooding events. A specific tsunami IRG
is on the list of future plans if it is
determined the flooding IRG is not
sufficient.

PW
PD
FIRE
S-3.1 Locate new essential public/critical facilities outside of FEMA flood hazard zones and dam inundation zones to the greatest extent feasible.
a. Evaluate proposed development within special flood hazard areas for conformance with the City's flood plain regulations as contained in Chapter 15.36 of the Foster City Municipal Code.

Ongoing PW
CDD
S-3.2 Continue participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program for affected properties.
a. Update the local floodplain management ordinance as necessary to ensure compliance with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements pursuant to Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Ongoing. In February 2024, the City
submitted documentation in support of a
letter of map revision to FEMA to certify
that the constructed Levee
improvements, completed as part of CIP
327-657, meet NFIP standards and
provide the necessary protection to
remove the temporary seclusion
designation and continue mapping
Foster City and part of San Mateo as
Zone X. The documentation is still under
review by FEMA.

PW
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT S-3.3 Protect and preserve natural features such as wetlands that serve as natural mitigation against the impacts of flooding.

New policies addressing protecting and
preserving wetlands were included in the
updated Parks/Open Space and
Conservation Elements, which was
approved by City Council on November
3, 2025.

CDD
PW
S-3.4 Maintain and enhance the City's levees and lagoon system for flood protection.
a. Complete the Levee Improvements Project and continue to work with FEMA to maintain FEMA accreditation and protect the City against sea level rise. b. Maintain the City's levees and lagoon for flood protection pursuant to the "Operation and Maintenance Manual, Foster City Levees and Pump Station" and the "Lagoon Management Plan."
Construction of the Levee Improvements
Project (CIP 327-657) was completed in
February 2024. Based on current
projections, the project meets sea level
rise resiliency to the year 2100.

CIP 717 – Lagoon Pump Station
Rehabilitation and Capacity
Enhancement is in progress and will
address adding a third and possibly
fourth lagoon pump to provide
redundancy and add capacity to meet
stronger weather events.

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S-3.5 Ensure data and information for flood hazards are readily available and up to date.
a. Monitor and periodically evaluate the community flood protection and evacuation plans to assist persons and property owners and protect properties from 100-year flood threats and dam inundation. b. Monitor and periodically update as required the following mapping and plans to maintain flood and dam inundation hazard resilience within the City:
• Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) prepared by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
a. Levee Improvements Project (CIP
327-657) completed construction in
February 2024 with resiliency to sea
level rise to the year 2100.
b. The City submitted a letter of map
revision in February 2024 to FEMA in
order to certify that the Levee
Improvements meet NFIP standards and
provide the protection to revert Foster
City back to the Zone X “protected by
levee” designation. The documentation is
still under review by FEMA.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT • Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to include accurate information and data for all potential Flood Hazards.
• Local maps showing areas that are subject to flooding and areas with a history of repeated flood damage.

Fire continues to communicate with the
San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission and will include flood
hazard data in the Foster City Flood IRG.

The LHMP will be updated to include all
accurate information and is set to be
completed by the end of 2026.

S-4.1 Minimize loss of life, injuries, and property damage due to fires by reviewing development proposals, public education, and
maintenance of well-trained fire suppression personnel. a. Review proposals for new and modified buildings to ensure that fire safety provisions are included as required by the most current uniform codes and local regulations.
b. Conduct annual inspections of businesses and multi-family dwellings in order to ensure compliance with fire safety and hazardous materials requirements.
c. Continue to provide inspections of residential care facilities at the request of the Department of Social Services.
d. Require fire sprinklers in all new or substantially remodeled housing, regardless of distance from a fire station, to the extent allowed by State law.
e. Establish ongoing maintenance and funding for vegetation management and brush clearance along city-maintained roads, open space areas, and waterways.

Ongoing. Fire continues to conduct
annual inspections and reviews
development proposals to ensure
adequate fire protection regulations are
met.

In 2025, Fire continued all public
education programs and increased
Social Media public education in an effort
to better educate the public on safety
measures during emergency situations.

FIRE
S-4.2 Design community spaces to minimize pockets, peninsulas, or islands of flammable vegetation to reduce fire susceptibility.

Ongoing. At time of plan check review,
landscape plans are reviewed to ensure
proposed vegetation reduces fire
susceptibility.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT S-4.3 Require all redevelopment after a fire to meet current Fire Prevention Code Standards.

The City continues to enforce the most
recent fire and building standards. New
Fire Prevention Code Standards were
adopted in 2025; however, due to
AB130, there were imposed limitations
on the Residential Codes.

CDD
S-4.4 Maintain access (ingress and egress) for fire apparatus vehicles along public streets for emergency equipment and evacuation.

Ongoing, reviewed through plan check. FIRE
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S-4.5 Provide an adequate supply of water for daily use and emergency situations.
a. Maintain a water supply and delivery system that can meet potential firefighting demands through the annual exercise of fire hydrants and periodic review of storage needs.
b. Study the adequacy of water storage and/or supply facilities. c. Ensure the adequacy of the water delivery system through periodic testing, flushing, and replacement of parts as needed.
d. Continue to evaluate critical water supply transmission mains on an ongoing basis.
e. Continue to evaluate the water pressure-reducing stations that reduce SFPUC's supply pressure to EMID system pressure.
f. Provide and maintain consolidated remote monitoring capabilities for the water distribution, wastewater collection, and lagoon management systems that can be monitored 24 hours a day.
a. Ongoing.
b. Ongoing.
c. Continuing annually.
d. CIP 723 – Water Main Condition
Assessment consists of the condition
assessment of the City’s 24-inch mortar
lined and cement coated steel
transmission main, via performing
various nondestructive inspections to
assess the main, followed by
recommendations for repair and
rehabilitation. The District Board
awarded a contract to Kayuga Solution
on Marh 3, 2025. The project is ongoing
and anticipated to be completed by
Spring 2026.
e. Ongoing.
f. Continuous daily monitoring through
SCADA.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT S-5.3 Restrict the transport of hazardous materials to identified truck routes throughout the City.

Ongoing. Public Works checks to the
extent possible through the
transportation permit process.

FIRE
CDD
PW
S-5.4 Commercial and industrial facilities shall be required to participate in a hazardous material and waste mitigation and response program.

Ongoing. FIRE
CDD
S-5.5 Control the development of uses that store, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials pursuant to Chapter 8.07 of the Municipal Code.
a. Participate in San Mateo County hazardous waste reduction programs consistent with the San Mateo County Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

Ongoing. The City actively promotes
proper disposal of Household Hazardous
Waste through social media and on the
annual Green Events flyer.

FIRE
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S-6.1 Prepare adaptation strategies that address sea level rise and other climate change-induced events.
a. Incorporate consideration of sea level rise into the development review and infrastructure planning processes, including response strategies that increase resilience to mid-century sea level rise risks for both new and existing development.

Climate resiliency is built into the Climate
Action Plan 2024 Update. Year one
implementation actions addressed
resiliency by marketing sustainability
programs and education to the whole
community, including hard-to-reach
populations.

As part of the Levee Improvements
Project (CIP 327-657), a Risk
Assessment and Adaptive Management
Plan for Future Sea Level Rise was
developed by the City and approved by
Bay Conservation and Development
Commission (BCDC). The plan
summarizes adaptation strategies based
on risk assessment of future sea level
rise in 2050 and 2100.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT The Levee Improvements Project (CIP
327-657) was completed in February
2024. Based on current projections, the
project meets sea level rise resiliency to
the year 2100.

S-6.2 Collaborate with local, regional, state, and/or federal jurisdictions and agencies on climate resiliency and adaptation strategies. a. Develop a climate resiliency plan that integrates and builds upon the strategies identified in City, County, and regional climate action/adaptation efforts.
b. Monitor climate change-related effects with local, regional, state, and/or federal partners to provide information about the effectiveness of existing infrastructure and programs.
c. Coordinate with regional, state, and federal agencies to monitor the indicators and impacts of climate change.
d. Monitor and integrate the findings of the following plans into the General Plan to maintain up-to-date information on climate adaptation resiliency:
• The San Mateo County Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment • The San Mateo County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan • The San Mateo County Climate Action Plan – Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
• The Foster City Climate Action Plan
A climate resiliency plan has not yet
been developed.

The City collaborates with OneShoreline,
an independent government agency that
works across San Mateo County to plan
public infrastructure for future climate-
driven conditions in coordination with
regional resilience projects.

The Foster City Climate Action Plan
2024 Update included actions to
collaborate between jurisdictions.

Public Works continued working with
PG&E on the build-out of charging
stations in preparation to power the
City’s electric vehicle fleet.

CDD
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CHAPTER 8: CONSERVATION ELEMENT – ADOPTED MAY 2003 and UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2009

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT On December 2, 2024, City Council approved an agreement to update the Conservation Element. The updated Conservation Element was adopted by the City Council on November 3, 2025.

C-a Water Saving Landscaping and Irrigation. Promote the use of low- water-use landscaping and irrigation devices in parks, and during review of new projects and modifications to existing developments.

Responsibility: Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing
●Green infrastructure plan has
been developed to guide
construction of green
infrastructure as part of new
development
●Outdoor water use ordinance in
place
●Conservation-based water rates
●Water conservation rebates
●Free water use audits
●Outdoor Water Use checklists
for new development
●City website
●AMI system to generate water
consumption reports
●By January 2027, EMID will
adopt regulations required by AB
1572, prohibiting use of potable
water on nonfunctional turf.

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C-b Property Owner Water Saving Techniques. Encourage all property owners to implement the following conservation techniques: utilize drought tolerant plant materials, limit turf areas to 25% of landscaping, limit hours of the day for watering, retrofit with water-conserving fixtures, retrofit existing bathrooms and install new bathrooms with ultra low-flow toilets and water-conserving shower heads, and incorporate Green Infrastructure measures and design features in all applicable projects (including modifications to existing facilities) and processes whenever possible.

Responsibility: Community Development Department, Public Works Department.

Ongoing
●Review of landscape plans
●Conservation-based water rates
●Indoor Water Use checklist
●Outdoor Water Use checklist
●Rebates for replacement of turf
and purchase of low water use
appliances
●City website
Water conservation and rebate
information is available on both
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Timeline: During Plan Review/prepare brochure following adoption of this Element
fostercity.org and
sustainable.fostercity.org. Water
conservation information was also
included in the Foster City’s Sustainable
Living Guide.

C-c Water Emergencies. Declare a state of water emergency when mandatory water conservation and/or water rationing is necessary and prepare newsletter articles and brochures to educate customers about water conservation.

Responsibility: District Board, City Manager’s Department, Public Works Department.

Timeline: As needed.

The District Board declared a water
shortage emergency condition in June
2022 and receded the declaration in July
2023 in response to the respective
declaration by the California State Water
Resources Control Board.

EMID participated in the Bay Area Water
Supply & Conservation Agency’s
negotiation for a drought implementation
plan to allocate water among San
Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s
wholesale water customers (also called a
Tier 2 plan) and the EMID Board
adopted an updated plan in September
2025.

C-d Water Conservation Plan. Update the City’s Water Conservation Plan.

This plan describes the water system, and water supply and demand within the District service area.

Responsibility: Public Works Department.

Timeline: 1993.

On January 21, 2025 the City entered
into an agreement with EKI for
preparation of the updated Urban Water
Management Plan. The Urban Water
Management Plan will be revised and is
scheduled for adoption by July 1, 2026.

The Climate Action Plan 2024 Update
includes the target to reduce water
consumption by 5% by 2030.

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C-e Water Quality. Continue existing programs to conserve and protect water quality in accordance with accepted standards and applicable law, permits, policy, and plans (including the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in 2019) including the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit Ongoing
In 2024, as part of CIP 405-660 – Water
Tanks and Facilities Improvements
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT (MRP) and associated regulations, as may be amended or succeeded.

Foster incorporation of Green Infrastructure and Green Streets design and measures whenever possible to maintain and improve water quality.

Responsibility: Public Works Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Project, mixers were installed in each of
the three 4-million gallon steel water
tanks to stabilize water quality and
temperatures inside tanks, reducing the
rate of degradation of the chlorine
residual, to deliver more consistent water
quality.

C-f Lagoon Water Quality. Continue to implement the Lagoon Management Plan in order to conserve and protect lagoon water quality by exchanging water with the Bay, with additional water quality testing sites and monitoring bacteria levels throughout the lagoon system.

Responsibility: Public Works Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing PW
C-g Lagoon Views and Recreational Opportunities. Conserve and protect the Foster City Lagoon System by maintaining accessibility for views and recreational opportunities.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing CDD
C-h Public Information. Conserve and protect the Foster City Lagoon System by educating the public about problems caused by disposal of toxic wastes into the storm water system and the problems which result from feeding waterfowl.

Responsibility: Public Works Department, Community Development Department.

Timeline: Prepare brochure following adoption of this Element Ongoing
Water conservation and rebate
information is available on both
fostercity.org and
sustainable.fostercity.org. Water
conservation information was also
included in the Foster City’s Sustainable
Living Guide.

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C-i Water Quality Discharge. Conserve and protect the quality of the water that is discharged into the San Francisco Bay through implementation of the Lagoon Management Plan. Ensure compliance Ongoing PW

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT with all requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP) and associated regulations, as may be amended or succeeded.

Integrate Green Infrastructure features wherever practicable, consistent with the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in 2019, for treatment of stormwater prior to entry to San Francisco Bay.

Responsibility: Public Works Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing
C-j Air Quality Impacts. Review proposed projects for their potential to affect air quality conditions.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing for each development project. CDD
C-k Air Pollution Sensitive Land Uses. To the extent feasible, separate air pollution sensitive land uses from sources of air pollution.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing for each development project. CDD
C-l TSM Ordinance Enforcement. Enforce the City’s Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Ordinance for existing and proposed businesses with more than 25 employees to promote use of SamTrans, vanpools, carpools and flextime working hours for employees.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing
Ongoing. Included in the Climate Action
Plan. Various developments are required
to submit annual TDM progress reports
per their previously approved
development permits.

CDD
C-m Reduction in Automobile Trips. Encourage Foster City residents and employees to consolidate and/or eliminate motor vehicle trips as often as possible.

Responsibility: Community Development Agency, Planning Division.

The City continues to promote regional
events such as the Great Race for
Clean Air and Bike to Work Day as well
as promoting Commute.org.

New projects are reviewed for progress
CDD

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Timeline: Prepare brochure following adoption of this Element in meeting the goals of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs
currently in place; new development
project applications (such as a
proposed new hotel), are reviewed for
their capacity to incorporate new TDM
programs.

The Climate Action Plan 2024 Update
included measures and actions to reduce
vehicle miles travelled commuting to work
by encouraging alternate means of
transportation beyond Single-Occupancy
Vehicles. Year one implementation efforts
included resources and education
materials added to the City’s sustainability
website (sustainable.fostercity.org).

C-n Coordination with Other Agencies in Air Quality Improvements.

Coordinate review of large projects with local, regional and state agencies to improve air quality.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing.

Actions taken to reduce auto-oriented
design, such as providing flexibility in
parking requirements in the Planned
Development combining district, in
addition to encouraged of preparation of
TDM programs, which both encourage
use of alternatives to transportation by
private vehicle and therefore reduce
environmental impacts related to air
pollution.

CDD
C-o Title 24. Construct new buildings and additions to energy efficiency standards according to Title 24 of the California State Model Code.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Ongoing implementation of the energy
conservation requirements in
conformance with the California Energy
Code and CALGreen continued.

CDD

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Timeline: During Plan Review Included in Climate Action Plan.

C-p Solar Heating and Cooling. Encourage installation of solar panels for heating and cooling with solar energy.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review
Ongoing. The City offers “Express Plan
Checks” for Solar and EV Charging
station permits. In 2025, 101 solar
permits and 35 EV charging station
permits were issued.

The CAP 2024 Update included the goal
to decarbonize existing and commercial
buildings with a target to increase
residential and commercial solar
installations. Additionally, the CAP
Update included a target to continue
providing carbon-free electricity options
to the community and maintain
Peninsula Clean Energy opt-out rates of
less than 2% by 2030. Year one
implementation activities included a
targeted marketing campaign to existing
solar owners on the electrification
incentives, rebates and adding battery
storage.

The City joined Peninsula Clean
Energy to provide an opportunity for all
energy customers to purchase power
from renewable sources and enrolled
all City facilities in the ECO-100 100%
renewable and carbon-free energy
option.

CDD
C-q Solar Heating for Pools. Encourage property owners to heat all new and existing spas and swimming pools with solar energy.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Ongoing CDD

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Timeline: During Plan Review
C-r Energy Information and Outreach. Continue to expand and monitor information about energy conservation and establish a public outreach program to inform Foster City residents and businesses about the availability and importance of the information.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: Prepare brochure following adoption of this Element The City continued to participate in
Energy Upgrade California, publicizing
the availability of rebates and public
information meetings about the
program through its Social Media
accounts.

The City continues to authorize several
PACE financing options for residential
and non-residential buildings.

The CAP 2024 Update included goals
and measures related to community
outreach and energy conservation.

Year one implementation activities
included adding an extensive resource
list on energy conservation measures
to sustainable.fosercity.org.

Additionally, energy conservation
information was made available during
the Earth Day event, which had over
400 attendees, from different vendors.

The City partners with Peninsula Clean
Energy (PCE) to encourage residents
to “opt-up” to PCE’s ECO-100, their
100% renewable energy product.

The City annually participates in the
SunShares program to educate the
public on rooftop solar and zero-
emission vehicle discounts.

The City has offered a Solar Rebate
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Program for single-family residences
since 2016.

C-s Citywide Recycling Program. Continue the citywide residential recycling program for single stream recycling of glass, aluminum and newspaper and establish a citywide commercial recycling program for white paper and cardboard.

Responsibility: City Manager’s Department, Community Development Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing
Ongoing programs. PW
C-t Source Reduction and Recycling Element. Implement Source Reduction and Recycling Element in accordance with State regulations.

The City meets current state established
targets for waste reduction and
diversion. The City partnered with
Recology and RethinkWaste to provide a
robust education and outreach campaign
to all customers and especially
customers who were not in compliance
with new cart requirements, regarding
new organics recycling requirements of
SB 1383.

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C-u Recycling Information. Inform all Foster City residents and businesses about recycling opportunities.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing
Ongoing programs.

Annually, green events are promoted
and widely used by the community. In
2025, two document destruction
(shred), one e-waste and household
item collection, six compost
giveaways, and the annual coats for
kids’ events were held, as well as
promotion of Citywide Yard Sale to
encourage re-use opportunities and
promotion of the County’s Household
Hazardous Waste Collection events to
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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT encourage proper diversion or disposal
of hazardous materials. The City
continued to provide recycling
education through its website, direct
mail, social media and contacts from its
franchised hauler, JPA administrator
and contract staff.

Community outreach is a central
component to encouraging residents
and businesses.

C-v Recycling Bins Incentives. Waive fees and simplify the review process for trash enclosures around recycling bins.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Ongoing programs. PW
C-w City Procurement. Prepare a City-wide procurement policy for the purchase of recycled products.

Responsibility: City Manager's Department.

Timeline: December 1993.

Ongoing programs. Included in Climate
Action Plan.

CM
C-x Public Viewing Areas. Expand public opportunities to learn about wetland areas and endangered species by creating public viewing areas with exhibits.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: Within three years following Element Adoption Ongoing CDD
C-y Wetland Habitat. Protect wetland habitat from human disturbance by posting signs prohibiting trespassing on vegetation typical of wetland areas.

Ongoing CDD

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Responsibility: Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation Department.

Timeline: Within one year following Element Adoption.

Policies regarding the protection of
wetland habitats were included in the
updated 2025 Conservation Element.

C-z 57 Acre Wildlife Refuge. Prohibit development within 57 acre wildlife refuge.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

Ongoing
Policies regarding habitat protection and
biodiversity were included in the updated
2025 Conservation Element.

CDD
C-aa Projects in the Vicinity of Shoreline Band. Strictly control development proposals in the vicinity of the shoreline band.

Responsibility: Community Development Department.

Timeline: During Plan Review.

Ongoing CDD
C-bb National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Management Plan. Continue working with the county- wide task force to develop and implement a stormwater management plan to satisfy NPDES requirements. Review all new development and redevelopment, significant building and/or site modifications, and any projects which require right-of-way improvement or dedication for opportunity of incorporation of Green Infrastructure (Including Green Streets) design, features, and measures. Green Infrastructure and Green Streets design shall be incorporated to the maximum extent practicable in conformance with the City’s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in 2019 and for consistency and compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP) and as directed by the State Water Resources Board; the Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region; the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program; the Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency Agency, once formed; and standards of any relevant policymaking organization.

Ongoing
The City has adopted a Green
Infrastructure Program and has
amended its General Plan to include
goals, policies, and objectives which
encourage use of environmentally-
friendly methods for treatment of
stormwater; the Green Infrastructure
Plan provides conformance with the
requirements of the Municipal Regional
Stormwater Permit through NPDES.

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PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS/PROGRESS IN 2025 DEPT Responsibility: Public Works Department.

Timeline: Current and ongoing.

Additional Content:

Other related efforts and actions completed in 2025 that illustrate planning and development activity within the City are listed below:
Interagency or Intergovernmental Coordination
oRICAPS - Foster City has participated in this San Mateo County Intergovernmental Coordination group for environmental sustainability.
oBAWSCA – Foster City has participated in this Intergovernmental group on water sustainability planning. o21 Elements – Foster City participated in this Intergovernmental group in San Mateo County to collaborate on the Housing Element and housing issues.
oALUC – Foster City coordinated the Safety Element policies to provide required overflight notification.

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Jurisdiction Foster City ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation
Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Historic Sites Application
Status Project Type Notes
2 34 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Acutely Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Acutely Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Extremely Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total

PROPOSED
Units by
Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by
project
Total

DISAPPROVE
D Units by
Project
Please select
state
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.

Is this project
located on a
site with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported on
Table L?
Did the
housing
development
application
seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Were
incentives or
concessions
requested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915
approved?
Please
indicate the
status of the
application.

Is the project
considered a
ministerial
project or
discretionary
project?
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0004 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 094-913-170
1413

DOMINICA LN
BLDG2025-
0206
ADU
4/16/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Pending Ministerial Convert the existing attached garage into an
ADU; Owner reported
zero rent for famil
y use
094-020-560
604 MATSONIA
DR
BLDG2025-
0313
ADU
5/29/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Pending Ministerial CREATING
SECONDARY UNIT.

INSTALLING
KITCHENETTE; Owner
reported zero rent for
famil
y use
094-171-010 799 WIDGEON
ST A
BLDG2025-
0319
ADU
5/30/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Pending Ministerial New 511 SF Detached ADU; Owner reported
zero rent for famil
y use
094-363-190
141 TRIMARAN
CT
BLDG2025-
0592
ADU
10/7/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Pending Ministerial CONST 596 SF (N)
DETACHED ADU; Owner
reported zero rent for
famil
y use
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
51 Project Identifier Unit Types Density Bonus Law
Applications
11 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes

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Jurisdiction Foster City ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Streamlining Historic Sites Infill
Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
23 56 89 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(SFA,SFD,2
to
4,5+,ADU,MH
)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Acutely Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Acutely Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Entitlement
Date Approved
# of Units
issued
Entitlements
Acutely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Acutely
Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Building
Permits Date
Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Acutely Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Acutely Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates
of
Occupancy
or other
forms of
readiness
Please select
the state
streamlining
provision the
project was

APPROVED
pursuant to.
(may select
multiple)
Is this project
located on a site
with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported on
Table L?
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance
Programs for Each
Development
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable
without financial
assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how
the locality determined
the units were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable
in perpetuity enter
1000)
+
Number of
Demolished/Destro
yed Units
Demolished
or Destroyed
Units
Demolished/
Destroyed
Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus
Applied to the Project
(Percentage Increase in
Total Allowable Units or
Total Maximum Allowable
Residential Gross Floor
Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications
Given to the
Project (Excluding
Parking Waivers or
Parking
Reductions)
List the
incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding
Parking Waivers
or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project
receive a reduction
or waiver of parking
standards? (Y/N)
Notes
+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 000000 00 000 000000 50 2 0 0 0 0 2 100000 1010 3 0 5 0 094-472-010 699 BOUNTY DR
UNIT A BLDG2023-0274 ADU
0 1 11/21/2024 1 1 8/5/2025 1 NONE No Y
484.7 SF 1-bedroom ADU
conversion; Owner approximates
$2800-3200/month in rent
0 094-341-010 1139 FOSTER
CITY BLVD BLDG2024-0027 ADU
0 4 7/10/2025 4 0N O N E N o Y
300-602 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU conversion; Property
manager indicates approximate
$2,100/month
0 094-341-010 762 MARLIN AVE BLDG2024-0039 ADU
0 4 12/1/2025 4 0N O N E N o Y
346-571 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU Conversion; Owner has
approximated rent to be $2100
0 094-341-010 764 MARLIN AVE BLDG2024-0040 ADU
0 4 12/1/2025 0 0N O N E N o Y
346-571 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU Conversion; Owner has
approximated rent to be $2100
0 094-341-010 1113 FOSTER
CITY BLVD BLDG2024-0041 ADU
0 4 12/1/2025 4 0N O N E N o Y
346-571 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU Conversion; Owner has
approximated rent to be $2100
0 094-341-010 1189 FOSTER
CITY BLVD BLDG2024-0042 ADU
0 4 12/1/2025 4 0N O N E N o Y
346-571 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU Conversion; Owner has
approximated rent to be $2100
0 094-080-100
844

CONSTITUTION
DR
BLDG2024-0247 ADU
0 1 2/6/2025 1 0N O N E N o Y
367 SF Studio ADU Conversion;
Owner has indicated zero rent for
family use
0 094-156-610 208 PUFFIN CT A BLDG2024-0282 ADU
0 1 1/28/2025 1 0N O N E N o Y
749 SF 2-bedroom detached
ADU; Owner reported zero rent
for family use
0 094-080-240 107 ELIZA CT BLDG2024-0587 ADU
0 1 4/8/2025 1 0N O N E N o Y
589 SF 1-bedroom ADU
Conversion; Owner reported zero
rent for family use
0 094-472-010 799 BOUNTY DR
UNIT A BLDG2024-0606 ADU
0 1 11/21/2024 1 1 8/5/2025 1 NONE No Y
484.7 SF 1-bedroom ADU
conversion; Owner approximates
$2800-3200/month in rent
0 094-462-010 460 BEACH PARK
BLVD #A BLDG2024-0673 ADU
0 1 4/21/2025 1 1 10/15/2025 1 NONE No Y
465 SF Studio ADU
Conversion;Owner reported zero
rent for family use
0 094-171-010 799 WIDGEON ST
A BLDG2025-0319 ADU
0 1 8/22/2025 1 0N O N E N o Y
New 511 SF Detached ADU;
Owner reported zero rent for
family use
0 094-043-130 675 Harvester
Drive BLDG2023-0041 ADU 0 0 1 2/21/2025 1 NONE No Y 624 1 BR/1BA; 0 094-154-020 233 Sandpiper
Court BLDG2021-0575 ADU
0 1 10/17/2023 1 1 5/7/2025 1 NONE No Y
447 SF 1-bedroom detached
ADU; Owner did not wish to share
total rent amount but indicated unit
will be rented for low-income
0 0 0 0
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed UnitsProject Identifier Density Bonus 1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10

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Jurisdiction Foster City ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
1 Projection
Period 34
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2022-
01/30/2023
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Units
to Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - 4 - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - 1 - 5 - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 1 1 - 20 - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 2 2 3 - - - - - - - Above Moderate 777 3 2 - - - - - - - - 5 772 1,896
6 6 7 25 - - - - - - 44 1,852 Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].

Acutely Low - - *For years prior to 2025, data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units. If you wish to edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions about the data, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].

Total Units
*For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
- You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets, therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "0" - If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at [email protected]. - All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress 293
Total RHNA
-
277 Low
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.

Extremely Low -
7 Moderate
520
299
300
22 10
Income Level
Very Low
4 -
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.

Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
510

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9 10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18

A B CD E F G H I
1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
H-A-1-a Annual
Tracking of Housing
Activity
The City will provide a statistical summary of residential building activity tied to various types of housing, household need, income and Housing Element program targets.

Provide information annually by April 1 as part
of the General Plan Annual Progress Report 6th Cycle Continuous General Plan APR
Other 1
See Tables A, A2, B
H-A-1-b No Net
Loss/Development
Pipeline Monitoring
Evaluate residential development proposals for consistency with the 2023-2031 Housing Element Sites Inventory. If a development approval will cause the Sites Inventory to be unable to accommodate all income levels of the RHNA, then additional site(s) shall be added pursuant to Government Code Section 65863(b)(1). No later than December 2023, the City will develop a procedure to monitor the development of proposed projects and vacant and non-vacant sites in the Sites Inventory and ensure that adequate sites are available throughout the 6th Cycle Planning Period to meet the remaining RHNA by income category to implement “no net loss” requirements. The City will monitor and report on the “no net loss” requirement on an annual basis with the Annual Progress Report. The procedure will monitor:
1) Unit count and income/affordability assumed on parcels included in the sites inventory as proposed projects, vacant, and underutilized sites. 2) Actual units constructed and income/affordability when parcels are developed.
3) Net change in capacity and income/affordability and a summary of remaining capacity and income/affordability in meeting the City’s remaining RHNA.
4) Within one year of report on the “no net loss”, if necessary, make adjustments (e.g., incentives, rezonings, etc.) or identify additional sites. 5) In 2027 conduct a mid-term evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies in promoting housing opportunities throughout the City, including but not limited to programs geographically targeted in single-family areas, and make adjustments to achieve the quantified objectives by 2031 as called for in H-E-10-a.

Develop procedure for monitoring by
December 2023 and provide information
annually by April 1 as part of the General Plan
Annual Progress Report; 2027 mid-term
evaluation
Performance Metric(s): Maintenance of Sites
Inventory sufficient to accommodate the
RHNA
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On December 18, 2024, a memorandum directing the review of development proposals to ensure no net loss was published. Since the memo was issued, no development proposals that would reduce the identified development potential or adjust the income categories of units proposed on any of the sites in the Sites Inventory during the Planning Period (2023-2031), was received. Therefore, there was no impact to the Sites Inventory List.

In 2025, staff did not receive any major residential development proposals except for applications for ADUs/JADUs. In 2025, 25 ADUs/JADUs were issued building permits. Out of the 25 ADUs/JADUs, 20 are Low and 5 are Very Low. The City did not receive any development applications that triggered no net loss. Other 1 Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
Refer to Table A2 of 2025 APR form.

H-A-1-c Future Housing
Element Update
The City will update its Housing Element, consistent with State Law requirements. Provide the next update by January 2031 7th Cycle In Progress
On track to implement program by January 2031.

Other
None
H-A-1-d Evaluate
General Plan
Amendments for
Consistency with
Housing Element
Any future amendments to the General Plan will be evaluated for consistency with the Housing Element. Ongoing 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, Staff worked on updates to two General Plan elements, including the Parks and Open Space Element and Conservation Element. The Elements were evaluated for consistency with the Housing Element.

The Elements went before the Planning Commission on October 2, 2025 and to City Council for adoption on November 3, 2025. POS-g prgram in Parks and Open Space Element was added "Determine an appropriate LOS that balances future housing and community preference and make necessary edits to Chapter 16.36 Parks and Recreation Facilities of Foster City Municipal Code."
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/community/
page/parks-and-open-space-element-
and-conservation-element-update
H-A-2-a Community
Outreach
The City will build on the success of “Home is Foster City” and “Community Dialogue Series” outreach programs to improve citizen awareness of housing needs, rehabilitation and disaster assistance loan subsidy programs, code enforcement, energy conservation programs, fair housing laws and affordable housing resources by:
(1) having printed housing information available at City Hall, library, and other key locations;
(2) providing public information through articles in the local newspaper, on the City’s website, the digital marquee, social media, and with cable TV public service announcements;
(3) using additional methods to reach underserved and/or often underrepresented members of the community, including but not limited to low-income households, renters, and persons with disabilities.

Update website and print materials by
December 2023;
update social media and local newspaper
articles at least once per year
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Starting in 2024, printed material regarding housing needs, rehabilitation and disaster assistance loan subsidy programs, code enforcement, energy conservation programs, and fair housing laws was made available at City Hall and articles have appeared in the City's e-newsletter. Outreach also included the Mayoral Moment on Instagram advertising the Housing Workshop covering affordable and fair housing topics on September 24, 2025. Information about energy conservation appears on the City's Sustainability Website (sustainable.fostercity.org). In 2025, the Citizen Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) continued to conduct public outreach about energy conservation and other sustainability topics during in-person events like Earth Day and the City's Summer Days event. Multiple articled were published in City's E-Newsletter - November 13, 2025 - Foster City Housing Resources ; October 23, 2025- Housing Stability is San Mateo County survey; September 11, 2025- announcement for Fair Housing Workshop; July 24, 2025 - Make a Difference with HIP Housing's Home Sharing Program announcement; April 10, 2025 - Foster City Emergency Rent Relief Pilot Program information; Feb 27, 2025- Renting Your ADU Webinar information;
Other 1
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOt2
OW6khbL/
https://www.fostercity.org/cityclerk/pa
ge/foster-city-current
sustainable.fostercity.org
H-A-3-a Technical
Assistance to Non-
Profits
The City will update the City’s BMR Administrative Guidelines to provide technical assistance, such as information on applicable regulations and policies and how to coordinate various programs, to non-profit groups organized to encourage provision of affordable housing and sponsors of affordable housing projects and programs. The City will facilitate provision of affordable housing by p roviding
technical assistance in a liaison role with non-profit housing groups and managers of affordable housing units in the City.

Update City’s BMR Administrative Guidelines
and post on the City’s website by December
2023;
hold annual roundtable meetings and/or
trainings with non-profit housing groups and
managers of affordable housing units
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. BMR Guidelines were updated in 2023 and effective starting January 1, 2024. On June 26, 2024, staff met with non-profit developers to discuss barriers and challenges to development and explore opportunities. Staff created a flyer which was emailed, included in the City’s e-newsletter, and promoted on social media platforms (see flyer in 2025 APR supporting document). Staff received responses from HIP Housing, Prometheus, Alta Housing, Bridge Housing, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, Summerhill, and MidPen Housing. The event had 11 attendees. In addition, staff holds periodic meetings with BMR property managers to provide training and assistance. In 2025, staff held trainings on March 20, June 26, August 18, August 20, September 24, September 25, December 11, and December 17. In 2024, meetings were held on April 24, July 25, and October 30. On May 05, 2025, staff participated in the joint San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Developer Forum aimed at understanding barriers/challenges to nonprofit affordable housing development, local development opportunities and incentives, and building meaningful relationships between local housing staff and developers.

Meetings 9
BMR Guidelines and Program:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-
programs
Meeting:
https://21elements.org/calendar-
listings/21-elements-meeting-050525/
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-A-4-a Adequate
Water Supply
Work with EMID to develop water conservation requirements and/or increased water supply that will ensure sufficient water capacity to accommodate the RHNA, such as the potential use of water demand offset policies, require new and renovated developments to have “net neutral” water demand, or use of recycled water for irrigation.

Prior to or concurrent with adoption of
Housing Element
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On May 1, 2023, the EMID Board added Chapter 8.90, Water Neutrality Growth, to the EMID Municipal Code and in 2024 developed guidelines for implementation of the ordinance. The Guidebook can be found on the website. EMID has water conservation ordinances and offers water conservation rebates to all water customers (residential and commercial) and actively promotes rebates. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/water-neutrality-guidebook
Housing Programs Progress Report

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11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 H-A-4-b Housing
Element Transmittal to
EMID
Upon adoption of the Housing Element, provide a copy to EMID in compliance with California Government Code Section 65589.7 Withi n five (5) days of adoption 6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On March 20, 2024, the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2024- 17 adopting minor revisions to the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update following adoption by the Planning Commission of Resolution P-2-24 recommending approval.

A copy of the Housing Element was made available to EMID within five days of City Council adoption. Other 1

https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/3431/p-2-24.pdf
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-A-4-c Update Urban
Water Management
Plan
Work with EMID on updates to the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and other policies and procedures to ensure implementation of the required priority for water and sewer service for developments with units affordable to lower-income households, as required by California Government Code 65589.7.

Assist with update of next UWMP by 2025
6th Cycle In Progress
On track. Urban Water Management Plans are required per the California Water Code §10610-10656 and §10608 to be prepared every 5 years to support long-term resource planning to ensure that adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water needs. The information collected from the plans is useful for local, regional, and statewide water planning. The 2020 UWMP for EMID was published July 2021. On January 21, 2025 the City entered into an agreement with EKI for preparation of the updated Urban Water Management Plan. The 2025 UWMP will be completed by the July 1, 2026 deadline.

Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/community/
page/estero-municipal-improvement-
district-updates-urban-
water%C2%A0management-plan-and-
water
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=194854&repo=r-
0ff32e1a&searchid=f77fb233-b5ce-
46ae-b86b-bbb9dde0a7ee
H-A-4-d Water
Conservation
Work with EMID to develop, promote, and implement water conservation methods and programs for new and existing developments, such as low flow fixtures, rebate programs, “lawn begone”, etc. Improve promotion by providing information on conservation programs to building permit applicants.

Improve Building Division website and
handout information on conservation
programs by December 2023
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Water Conservation Rebate Programs were added to the City’s Public Works Rebate Programs webpage. The water conservation program was also expanded to promote sustainable, water-efficient landscapes. A Rain Barrel rebate was added to support the use of rain barrels, which collect and store rooftop rainwater for irrigation—reducing potable water use and managing stormwater runoff.

A Rain Garden rebate was also added as part of the existing Lawn Be Gone program. Rain gardens are shallow, planted areas that absorb rainwater runoff from hard surfaces. They reduce stormwater pollution, support drought-tolerant landscaping, and enhance the overall impact of the Lawn Be Gone rebate. Many programs pertaining to water conservation added to 2025 Conservation Element.

Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/water-neutrality-guidebook
https://www.fostercity.org/publicworks/
page/water-conservation-rebate-
programs. Building permit applicants
are advised of potential rebates with a
link to the Rebate Programs webpage:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/building-permits
H-A-5-a Commercial
Linkage Fee
Continue to implement the City’s commercial linkage fee on new commercial development as a way to require new commercial development to contribute to the supply of affordable housing and to provide funding for affordable housing programs, including periodic review and update of the fee every five to seven years following the update in 2022.

Community Development Department, City
Council Timeframe: Review and update by
2028; review and update every five to seven
years thereafter
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On October 3, 2025, the City received $4.8 million in commercial linkage fee revenue for the Gilead Sciences New Research Center at 335 Lakeside Drive.

This was included in the Housing Element Implementation Roadmap to be used together with other funds as matching funds to implement various Housing Element programs. The Commercial Linkage Fee is codified in FCMC Chapter 17.88 and would be applied to any future commercial or mixed-use development.

Other 1
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1788.html#17.88
H-A-5-b Local, State
and Federal Funding
for Affordable Housing
Monitor the availability of and apply for local, state or federal funding sources that could be used to provide funding for affordable housing programs.

Report on funding applications to City Council
annually in the General Plan Annual Report;
Apply for at least one funding opportunity per
year 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Staff continued to look for funding opportunities for 2025 and applied for the County NOFO for Measure K for Emergency Rent Relief. The recommended funding of $35,000 was approved by the County Board of Supervisors in early 2025. The program
helped 15 very low-income tenants stay in their homes. An additional $20,000 was allocated in November 2025.

Other 2
San Mateo County D2 Measure
Grants:
https://www.smcgov.org/district-2/d2-
measure-k-grants
H-A-5-c Expand
Sources of Funds for
City Affordable Housing
Fund
Provide the necessary legal framework to be able to accept grants and donations to the City Affordable Housing Fund as a qualified trust fund from County, State, or Federal programs; employers; organizations; and individual donors. Evaluate potential sources of reliable funding for affordable housing programs.

Recommend legal framework to City Council
by December 2023
6th Cycle Completed
Ongoing. The Local Housing Trust Fund was established in December 2023 and passed and adopted by Resolution No 2024-9 on February 20, 2024. Funds have been allocated to the fund and staff applied for State Local Housing Trust Fund NOFA for matching funds in 2024 but funding was not awarded. Staff plans to apply for funding again in a future year when the state NOFA is issued. Other 1 Resolution 2024-9:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=192966&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-A-5-c Expand
Sources of Funds for
City Affordable Housing
Fund
Provide the necessary legal framework to be able to accept grants and donations to the City Affordable Housing Fund as a qualified trust fund from County, State, or Federal programs; employers; organizations; and individual donors. Evaluate potential sources of reliable funding for affordable housing programs.

Recommend legal framework to City Council
by December 2023
6th Cycle Continuous
Staff applied for State Local Housing
Trust Fund NOFA for matching funds in 2024
but funding was not awarded. Staff plans to apply for
funding again in a future year when the state NOFA is
issued.

Other 1
HCD LHTF Program NOFA - July
9,2024:
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/fil
es/docs/grants-and-funding/lhtf/lhtf-
awards.pdf
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
As part of the annual budget, allocate funds from the City Affordable Housing Fund or other sources to fund programs to address housing needs identified in the Housing Element and based on timing commitments specified for each program, that may include but are not limited to:
(1) Staffing and other resources to administer housing programs. (2) H-B-2-a: Lower Income Homeowner Rehabilitation.
(3) H-B-2-b: Facilitate Non-Profit Rehabilitation and Maintenance Assistance. (4) H-D-4-b: ADU Financial Incentive Program.
(5) H-F-2-a: Emergency Housing Assistance.
(6) H-G-2-b: Fair Housing Training for Landlords and Tenants Implement funding for programs as part of the
annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
On September 3, 2024, staff presented Housing Element 2023-31 Implementation Roadmap to the City Council. The roadmap's aim was to manage priorities for implementation and inculded financial analysis, and recommendations for the use of the City’s limited available housing funds. in 2025, Funding for listed programs has been allocated as part of
the annual budget process. Other 1

Final Budget FY 2025-26: Final
Budget FY 2025-26:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/financial_service
s/page/3521/fy_2025-
2026_final_budget.pdf
https://fostercity.primegov.com/api/co
mpilemeetingattachmenthistory/histor
yattachment/?historyId=8e3d9ca9-
84b8-44e6-96db-c6f32e2086d4
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(1) Staffing and other resources to administer housing programs. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City has a full-time employee that serves as the Housing & Sustainability Manager within the Community Development Department. The Housing & Sustainability Manager administers the housing programs and researches and applies for additional housing resources.

Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(2) H-B-2-a: Lower Income Homeowner Rehabilitation. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On September 15, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Home Rehabilitation Program. Subsequently, the Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The program will offer rehab loans to lower income homeowners, up to $75K. Other 1 December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(3) H-B-2-b: Facilitate Non-Profit Rehabilitation and Maintenance Assistance. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The program is designed for low-income homeowners (those earning less than 50% of Area Median Income) to keep their homes in good condition by providing funding and minor home repair services of up to $5,000 per home through a nonprofit organization. Similar to H-B-2-b, the City issued an RFP and the Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by the City Council on December 15, 2025.

Other 1
December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps

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167

11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
30 31
32 33
34 35
36 37
38 H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(4) H-D-4-b: ADU Financial Incentive Program. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. City staff is researching best practices for Program 4 and issued the RFP on December 30, 2025 seeking proposals from qualified firms for administering the loan program Other
Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(5) H-F-2-a: Emergency Housing Assistance. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Program 5 was established through Measure K funding at $35,000 in 2025.

The program helped 15 very low-income tenants stay in their homes. For 2026, staff received approval by the County Board of Supervisors for an additional $20,000 for 2026. Additionally, City Cocunil also approved $10,000 in the 2026-27 Budget for the program.

Other 1
San Mateo County District 2 Measure
K Grant Recipients List:
https://www.smcgov.org/district-2/d2-
measure-k-grants
https://fostercity.primegov.com/api/co
mpilemeetingattachmenthistory/histor
yattachment/?historyId=0c7cb72a-
dbc8-46aa-8911-fd8ac4086ed9
https://fostercity.primegov.com/api/co
mpilemeetingattachmenthistory/histor
yattachment/?historyId=0198f570-
f30c-451d-895c-bcf5dcff2445
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(6) H-G-2-b: Fair Housing Training for Landlords and Tenants Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Project Sentinel provides this service at no cost so the City did not appropriate funds for FY 25-26.

Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/fair-housing-
events#:~:text=Foster%20City%20Re
nters%20and%20Landlords,org%20or
%20completing%20this%20form.&text
=This%20workshop%20is%20conduc
ted%20as,read%20the%20Housing%
20Element%20here.
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/7941/fair_housing_work
shop_9.24.2025.pdf
H-A-5-e NOFAs for
Affordable Housing
Develop a funding program and outline criteria and objectives for affordable housing developers to apply for Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) funded by the City’s Affordable Housing Funds.

Biannually beginning in 2024
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City will issue a multifamily developer NOFA in early 2026. The NOFA is currently being prepared. Developers can subscribe to be notified when it is issued.The timing for this program was pushed back so the City could submit an application to HCD for the Housing Trust Fund. Other 1
Housing & Sustainability Division
Announcements:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing
H-A-6-a Local Labor
Program List
Establish and post a list of local labor unions and apprenticeship programs on City’s website and encourage the developers and contractors to hire local labor.

Establish the list by December 2023. Bi-
annually update the list or upon requests from
the local unions to be added to the list. 6th Cycle Completed Completed. The local labor union contacts is available on City’s website.

Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/planning-resources
H-B-1-a Continue Code
Enforcement
Continue the existing Zoning and Building Code Enforcement and Property Maintenance programs. In addition, continue the mandatory fire code inspection program. Provide referrals to assistance programs in cases where owner is eligible per H-B-2-b.

Continue to implement program
Performance metric: Close 90% of code
enforcement cases within 90 days
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, a total of 199 of cases were opened; 146 were closed (32 Stop Work Orders). 309 See Click Fix complaints were received and 306 closed within 90 days. Therefore 452 of 508 cases were closed, achieving a 88% closure rate.

Other 88
Code Enforcement:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/code-enforcement
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-B-2-a Lower-Income
Homeowner
Rehabilitation Loans
The City will provide or partner with a regional program to provide rehabilitation loans, energy improvement such as weatherization or solar, disaster assistance programs, and proactive outreach to lower-income homeowners.

Implement program by December 2024
Quantified Objective: 18 new loans by 2031
or 3 per year, half of which being very low
income and half of which being low income
6th Cycle In Progress
On track.

On September 3, 2024, the City Council approved Program Guidelines for Lower Income Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans as well as the City’s application to the HCD Local Housing Trust Fund NOFA, to which the City submitted an application on September 8, 2024. On February 10, 2025, the City received a notice of denial from HCD. The City submitted an appeal on February 18, 2025, and received notice of acceptance of the appeal on March 17, 2025; HCD issued a point score of 80 to the City of Foster City. Between July 30, 2025 and August 8, 2025, staff exchanged emails and had telephone conversations with various jurisdictions and entities, including HEART of San Mateo County, AmeriNat, City of East Palo Alto, City of Daly City, City of Redwood City, and the County of San Mateo , to explore opportunities for program administration. On July 30, 2025, staff had a call with Pamela Dorr of Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco to discuss potential opportunities for program implementation. In September 2025, the City learned that it was not awarded funding through the LHTF NOFA 2024 funding round and subsequently issued an RFP for this program on September 16, 2025 with a due date of October 15, 2025. Staff selected a vendor to manage the program and provide construction services. The Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025.  The program includes loans from $25,000 to $75,000 at no interest for a term of up to 30 years for low and very low income homeowners.

Other 1
December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
H-B-2-a Lower-Income
Homeowner
Rehabilitation Loans
The City will provide or partner with a regional program to provide rehabilitation loans, energy improvement such as weatherization or solar, disaster assistance programs, and proactive outreach to lower-income homeowners.

Quantified Objective: 18 new loans by 2031
or 3 per year, half of which being very low
income and half of which being low income 6th Cycle Not Yet Started On track. The Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The first program will offer rehab loans to lower income homeowners, up to $75K. Other
December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
H-B-2-b Facilitate Non-
Profit
Rehabilitation/Maintena
nce Assistance
The City will initiate a rebate program to provide up to $5,000 in funding to very low-income homeowners who cannot otherwise afford the repairs. Eligible repairs include weatherization of doors and windows, broken windows and doors, installation of smoke detectors, water- heater replacement, electrical/mechanical work, plumbing repairs, solar photovoltaic, and accessibility improvements. The City will identify possible non-profit organizations (such as Rebuilding Together Peninsula, churches, service clubs, or Girl or Boy Scouts) that can provide assistance/proactive outreach and will provide information on the City’s website and handouts at City Hall.

Implement program by December 2024
Quantified Objectives: 6 units improved with
assistance by 2031 or one very low-income
owner unit improved with assistance per year
6th Cycle Continuous
On July 14, 2025, the City held a meeting with Rebuilding Together Peninsula to explore opportunities for managing the program. On September 16, 2025, the City issued an RFP for this program in 2025 and subsequently selected a vendor to manage the program and provide construction services. The Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025.  The program includes funding for up to $5,000 per home for very low income homeowners and construction services at no cost to the very low income homeowner.

Units
December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717

7.2 Attachment 3 - Housing Element APR Reporting Tables A, A2, B, D, K

168

11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
H-B-3-a Encourage
Energy Conservation
The City will continue to encourage Energy Conservation measures by enforcing CALGreen Energy requirements and continue to waive building permit fees for solar permits (photovoltaic panels). The City will continue the solar photovoltaic $1000 rebate program as long as funds are available.

Continue to implement program
Quantified Objectives: Issue 15 electric
vehicle charging and 50 photovoltaic permits
per year 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The Solar PV rebate program was ongoing in 2025. A total of 35 EV Charging electrical permits and 11 solar rebates were issued in 2025. Information on the Solar Rebate Program can be found on the City’s website at:
https://www.fostercity.org/publicworks/page/solar-rebate-program.

The Foster City Climate Action Plan 2024 Update includes multiple strategies to encourage energy conservation and electrification.

Other 35
https://www.fostercity.org/publicworks/
page/solar-rebate-program.
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/climat
e-action-plan-update/
H-B-3-a Encourage
Energy Conservation
The City will continue to encourage Energy Conservation measures by enforcing CALGreen Energy requirements and continue to waive building permit fees for solar permits (photovoltaic panels). The City will continue the solar photovoltaic $1000 rebate program as long as funds are available.

Continue to implement program
Quantified Objectives: Issue 15 electric
vehicle charging and 50 photovoltaic permits
per year
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The Solar PV rebate program was ongoing in 2025. A total of 101 Photovoltaic permits and 11 solar rebates were issued in 2025. Information on the Solar Rebate Program can be found on the City’s website at:
https://www.fostercity.org/publicworks/page/solar-rebate-program.

The Foster City Climate Action Plan 2024 Update includes multiple strategies to encourage energy conservation and electrification.

Other 101
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/climat
e-action-plan-update/
H-B-3-b Expedited
Energy Conservation
Permits
Continue to streamline permit processes for expedited review of solar permits and Electric Vehicle charging stations permits. Co ntinue to implement program Objectives: First review 80% of expedited
permits in 10 business days 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Continued to implement Express Plan Check for solar and EV Charging permits in 2025.
99% of PVT Permits were reviewed within 10 business days. 99% of EV Permits were reviewed within 10 business days.

Other 99
Automated Solar Permitting:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/solar-permitting
H-B-3-c Increase
Awareness Regarding
Energy Conservation
The City will continue to partner with regional agencies, such as Peninsula Clean Energy, RICAPS, and BAYREN. Update the City’s website to make information easy to find and promote energy conservation resources, programs, and rebates Update website by December 2023 and
annually thereafter
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The Foster City Climate Action Plan 2024 Update includes a target to reduce energy emissions by 49% compared to 2005. Measures to reach this goal include promotion and expansion of participation in residential and commercial energy efficiency programs and actions to develop a robust energy conservation and electrification education and outreach program.

On December 5, 2025, City in partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy hosted an informative session regarding rebates/incentives, how to go electric etc Other 1
The City's webpage includes
community resources and are located
here:
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/envir
onmental-sustainability/resources-2/.

Energy conservation resources
appear on sustainable.fostercity.org,
the City's sustainability website.

H-B-3-d Climate Action
plan
Implement recommended energy conservation measures for housing upon completion of the 2023 Climate Action Plan update. Adopt CAP implementation programs by the end of 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Foster City adopted its Climate Action Plan 2024 Update in November 2024. The five-year plan includes measures and actions to help the City reach a 49% decrease in GHG emissions below 2005 levels. To stay on track, staff has implemented CAP Action Implementation Dashboard. Other 1 CAP website:
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/climat
e-action-plan-update/
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/cap-
dashboard/
H-B-4-a Update
Architectural and Solar
Guidelines for Single
Family Homes
Update the Architectural and Solar Guidelines to implement the City’s Architectural Review requirements contained in Chapter 17.58 of the Foster City Municipal Code to ensure that development preserves the architectural character and scale of the neighborhoods and community and is well designed.

Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines by
December 2025
6th Cycle In Progress
On track. The City launched a Citywide initiative in 2024 to engage the community in an endeavor to modernize and ultimately, replace the City’s Architectural and Solar Guidelines, policies, and applicable zoning code regulations for single-family residences into one comprehensive document. Three Planning Commission Study Sessions were held, including April 17, 2025, June 5, 2025, September 18, 2025, and a public hearing on November 6, 2025 to discuss various components of objective design standards for single- and two-family homes within the City. The new Objective Design and Development Standards were added as a new chapter in the FCMC (Zoning Ordinance) - Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards - per City Council first reading on December 15, 2025. The second reading was January 20, 2026. In mid-February 2026 and the ODDS will be formally effective. See Ordinances 698 and 699. Other 1 https://engagefostercity.org/single-
family-objective-design-and-
development-standards
FCMC:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/?FosterCity17/FosterCity17.
html
December 15, 2025 City Council
hearing:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
Ordinance 698:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197360&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 699:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197361&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-B-5-a Air Quality
Impacts
When site-specific development is proposed and/or a Rezoning application is processed, potential air quality impacts from project traffic and other significant sources shall be studied, and mitigation measures to ensure compliance with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District standards in effect at the time shall be recommended if necessary.

Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, no rezoning projects for the purpose of housing were approved where CEQA was applicable.

Discretionary projects will continue to be reviewed for air quality impacts; Bay Area Air District, formerly Bay Area Air Quality Management District, thresholds and recommendations will be applied as conditions or mitigation measures (as needed).

The Climate Action Plan Development Checklist is also required as a supplemental document to development proposal applications. The Checklist incorporates BAAQMD thresholds for land use projects.

Other 1
Community Development
(Residential) Application and
Supplemental Documents:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/residential-single-family-multi-
family-mixed-use
Climate Action Plan Development
Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/cap_development
_checklist.pdf
H-B-5-b Geotechnical
Studies
Prior to any residential construction on the project sites, geotechnical studies would be required by the City unless a site-specific geotechnical study is already on file with the City.

Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, all new construction projects and/or additions for habitable spaces required a geotechnical study.

Other 1
Buiding Permit Application:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/37881/building_permit_
application_fillable_05-2025.pdf
H-B-5-c Seismic
Hazards
Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the latest adopted edition of the California Building Standards Code to reduce potential seismic-related hazards.

Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. All building permits are reviewed for conformance with the latest adopted codes. All construction and development projects submitted to the City on or after January 1, 2026, will be required to comply with 2025 CA Building Standards Code and City of Foster City Municode.

Other 1
Building Permits:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/building-permits
H-B-5-d Environmental
Site Assessment
When a site-specific development is proposed for housing on a site that was previously used for commercial or industrial uses, a Phase I and II Site Assessment shall be conducted to identify the extent of contamination and the clean-up measures necessary to meet the requirements of the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, no residential developments were proposed on former commercial or industrial lands; therefore, no Phase 1 or Phase II assessments were required.

The program will be implemented, as applicable, to these type of conversion development applications. Other 1
Environmental Assessment Form:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/environmental_a
ssessment_form_-_2007.pdf

7.2 Attachment 3 - Housing Element APR Reporting Tables A, A2, B, D, K

169

11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 H-B-5-e NPDES
Requirements
All National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements will be met or required as mitigation measures for applicable housing projects.

Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The program is implemented, as applicable, as development applications are received.

Other 1
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Project
Application Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/multi-
family mixed -use checklist.pdf
H-B-5-f Noise Studies Noise studies shall be undertaken for each site when a site-specific housing development is proposed. Thes e studies will identify needed mitigation measures to reduce noise levels to an acceptable level for residential uses of the sites as identified in the Noise Element of the Foster City General Plan.

Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Housing projects are reviewed as proposed. Noise studies will be required as necessary.

Other 1
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Project
Application Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/multi-
family mixed -use checklist.pdf
H-B-5-g Traffic Impacts Traffic impacts shall be evaluated for housing development pursuant to the threshold requirements for CE QA analysis of traffic impacts.

Each site-specific evaluation will consider Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), intersection and freeway impacts, TDM measures incorporated into the project, parking, transit, pedestrian/bicycle safety, and potential impacts on neighborhood streets and evacuation.

Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, no major residential developments were proposed. Traffic studies will be required as necessary for proposed projects.

Other 1
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Project
Application Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/multi-
family mixed -use checklist.pdf
H-B-5-h Water Supply
Assessment
A Water Supply Assessment (WSA) shall be performed for housing development proposals not previously analyzed pursuant to the threshold requirements for WSAs contained in California Water Code Section 10910 et seq. and California Government Code Section 66473.7.

Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, no major residential developments were proposed. A water supply assessment will be required as necessary.

Other 1
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Project
Application Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/multi-
family mixed -use checklist.pdf
H-C-1-a Condominium
Conversion Regulation
Continue implementation of the condominium conversion ordinance linking any conversions to the development of additional rental housing within the city. The ordinance provides for lifetime leases for seniors and handicapped tenants. Continue the requirement for deed restrictions on resale (unless financing is impossible), or 1% of gross sales must be contributed to the City, and comparable rental housing must be available in the Housing Market Area.

Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On December 2, 2024, The City Council adopted Ordinance 684, amending Chapter 17.76 Conversion Regulations, to provide objective standards for conversions. There were no conversion projects proposed in 2025.

Other 1
Chapter 17.76:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1776.html
Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-C-1-b Amend
Percentage of BMR
Units in Conversions
Review the existing conversion regulations in Chapter 17.76 of the Municipal Code to ensure conformance with applicable state law pertaining to the percentage of converted units required to be set aside for qualified lower- and moderate-income owners.

Report to City Council regarding conformance
by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On December 2, 2024, The City Council adopted Ordinance 684, amending Section 17.76.040 to include the requirement that moderate-income housing be provided as per the requirements set in Chapter 17.90.

Meetings 1
FCMC:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1776.html#17.76.040
Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-C-2-a Monitor
Affordable Housing
Regulatory Agreements
The City will continue to monitor and enforce existing affordable housing regulatory agreements, including but not limited to exploration of ways to improve the efficiency of the process, and updating the City’s BMR Administrative Guidelines to incorporate procedures for investigating complaints.

Adopt efficiency improvements and update
the BMR Administrative Guidelines by
December 2024 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City updated the BMR Administrative Guidelines on December 20, 2023. The City continues to monitor and enforce affordable housing regulatory agreements. All 426 below market rate units remain deed-restricted. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-
programs
H-C-2-a Monitor
Affordable Housing
Regulatory Agreements
The City will continue to monitor and enforce existing affordable housing regulatory agreements, including but not limited to exploration of ways to improve the efficiency of the process, and updating the City’s BMR Administrative Guidelines to incorporate procedures for investigating complaints.

Quantified Objectives: Retain 426 existing
and any new deed restricted affordable rental
units 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City updated the BMR Administrative Guidelines on December 20, 2023 and provided to the public January 17, 2024. The City continues to monitor and enforce affordable housing regulatory agreements. All 426 below market rate units remain deed-restricted.

Units 426
BMR Housing Programs:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-
programs
H-C-2-b Continue to
Monitor Expiration of
Affordability
Convenants
Monitor affordable rental housing developments that are at risk of conversion to market rate (there are none in this 2023-2031 planning period). Work with landlords, tenants, and other agencies at least five years prior to the expiration date of affordability covenants to minimize the impacts of the expiration of affordability covenants as follows:
- Proactively reach out to owners to ascertain their intentions and discuss alternatives;
- Work with owners and property managers to evaluate preservation options in exchange for extensions of affordability covenants; -Hold public hearings upon receipt of any Notice of Intent to Sell or Notice of Intent to Convert to Market Rate Housing pursuant to Section 65863.10 of the Government Code and provide tenant education on housing rights.

Include information in General Plan Annual
Report listing any expiration dates within ten
years; reach out to owners at least five years
prior to expiration
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Staff reviewed the expiration dates for all rental affordability covenants and none will expire within the next 5 years; however, one property will no longer receive a subsidy from the City for the affordable units (representing 84 units) beginning in 2029 . The units at this property will still be deed-restricted for affordable rents. For below market rate housing, seven (7) ownership units in Emerald Bay will expire in 2026. CIty staff reviews expiration dates every year and sends reminder notices. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-
programs
H-C-2-c Replacement
Unit Requirements
The City shall not approve a housing development project that will include the demolition of existing housing units unless provisions are included to demonstrate compliance with California Government Code Sections 65915(c)(3) and 66300(d), requiring replacement units to be restricted to lower-income households to match the percentage of lower-income tenants, as provided in Chapter 17.55, Replacement Units, adopted in January 2023. The City shall include the necessary information in the planning application submittal requirements.

Amend submittal requirements by December
2023
Consistent with state law, confirm that no
housing development project will demolish
residential dwelling units regardless of
whether the parcel was listed in the Sites
Inventory unless a) the project will create at
least as many residential dwelling units as will
be demolished, and b) certain affordability
criteria are met
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, there were no housing development projects that included demolition of existing housing units. The City published the SB 330 Submittal Checklist in 2024 and the Replacement Unit Determination (RUD) form on the Planning Division website on October 13, 2025.

Other 1
SB 330 Submittal Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/sb330_prelimina
ry_application_checklist_final.pdf
Replacement Unit Determination
(RUD) Form:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/replacement_uni
t_form.pdf
H-C-3-a Anti-
Displacement Plan for
Redevelopment of
Existing Multifamily
Developments
If an existing multifamily apartment development is repaired or redeveloped including the displacement of one or more tenants, the application submitted for repairs or redevelopment including displacement of any tenants shall include a plan that demonstrates how impacts to existing tenants that are being displaced are minimized through such means as phasing, financial assistance, and relocation services. Such plan shall also include a robust outreach plan to affected tenants.

Amend submittal requirements by December
2023
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, there were no housing development projects that included demolition of existing housing units. In addition, no major repairs or renovations occurred for the City-owned multi-family residential property. However, on December 30, 2025, a fire incident affecting 34 units at Harbor Cove Apartments occurred. The Habor Cove team indicated that some of the following initiatives were taken to assist residents last month:
- Immediately set up hotel stay for the residents but indicated that many people were out of town for the holidays so only a few residents took up that offer. - Prorated rent for the period December 20th-31st.
- Relocated some residents to other available units within their property but indicated that many residents have decided to relocate to other apartments completely.

Other 1
Replaement Unit Determination
(RUD) Form:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/replacement_uni
t_form.pdf

7.2 Attachment 3 - Housing Element APR Reporting Tables A, A2, B, D, K

170

11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 H-C-3-b Anti-
Displacement Strategy
Develop an Anti-Displacement Strategy, including assessment of a variety of tenant protection measures to determine if appropriate for Foster City, including but not limited to:
a) expansion of relocation benefits beyond those required by California law for landlords to pay to lower-income tenants to also apply to moderate-income- tenants;
b) expansion of the amount of relocation benefits beyond those required by California law for lower-income tenants; c) minimum lease terms;
d) required notifications to tenants and landlords of legal requirements; and e) expansion of any other relocation/anti-displacement provisions.

Implement program by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. To research anti-displacement, staff participated in multiple meetings, workshops, and discussions through 21 Elements, including on January 13, 2024, April 22, 2024, September 9, 2024, and November 4, 2024. On September 16, 2024, the City Council held a study session on an anti-displacement strategy and directed staff to draft revisions to the Municipal Code, Chapter 17.90 to include no-fault evictions, tenant relocation assistance for BMR units, and annual registration requirements for BMR units. In addition, Council directed staff to hold annual training sessions on fair housing and anti-displacement for tenants and landlords. On March 6, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on revisions to Municipal Code, Chapter 17.90, and on May 5, 2025, the City revised Municipal Code, Chapter

17.90 via Ordinance No. 690 to include anti-displacement strategies, including new sections for “No Fault” Evictions for BMR units (17.90.130), and Tenant relocation assistance for BMR units (17.90.140).

Other 1

https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1790.html#17.90
Ordinance 690:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=181584&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-C-3-c Facilitate
Resolution of Rental
Disputes
Continue working with the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center and the Tri-County Apartment Association as vehicles to moderate rent increases and minimize displacements in the City and to resolve rental disputes between renters and property owners.

Update website by December 2023
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City refers tenants needing assistance with rental disputes to the Pensinula Conflict Resolution Center, the Legal Aide Society, and Project Sentinel.

Available resources are also posted on the City's Housing webpage. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing-resources-renters-and-
homeowners
H-C-3-d Facilitate
Tenant Protection Act
of 2019 (AB1482)
In coordination with programs promoting fair housing under H-G, provide information on laws regarding maximum annual rent increases, just cause evictions, and financial compensation requirements.

Update website by December 2023; Provide
at least one information session per year
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2023, the website was updated to add information for both landlords and tenants. This information is also provided in printed material at City Hall at a publicly accessible kiosk. In addition, this information is provided to the public annually at the Fair Housing Workshop. The 2025 Workshop took place on 9/24/2025. Meetings 1

https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/landlordproperty-manager-
resources
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/16212/fc_tenant_info_s
heet pdf
H-C-4-a Rental
Housing Assistance
Information
Encourage the use of federal, State and local rental housing programs by providing information on the City’s website. Continue to publicize and promote programs offered by the San Mateo County Housing Authority through proactive public outreach including but not limited to the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, landlord incentive programs (such as Landlord Continuity Bonus, New Landlord Bonus, and Landlord “No Loss” Bonus) programs for landlords to rent to holders of Housing Choice or HUD-VASH (Veteran) Vouchers.

Update website by December 2023 and then
annually
Quantified objectives: Increase the number of
voucher holders by 2 per year
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2023, multiple webpages were created with relevant information and resources. This information is on the City's website and also provided to those seeking housing via email. For BMR units, there are 68 Below Market Rate voucher holders out of the 426 units. Metro Center is a project-based property with 60 units which means all of these units are for voucher holders. The City is not in control of the waitlist for Section 8 vouchers and can only refer interested housing seekers to the County Housing Authority website. The City provides links to the Housing Authority's website to those who inquire about the program or are seeking information about affordable housing.

Other 1

https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing-resources-renters-and-
homeowners
H-C-4-a Rental
Housing Assistance
Information
Encourage the use of federal, State and local rental housing programs by providing information on the City’s website. Continue to publicize and promote programs offered by the San Mateo County Housing Authority through proactive public outreach including but not limited to the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, landlord incentive programs (such as Landlord Continuity Bonus, New Landlord Bonus, and Landlord “No Loss” Bonus) programs for landlords to rent to holders of Housing Choice or HUD-VASH (Veteran) Vouchers.

Update website by December 2023 and then
annually
Quantified objectives: Increase the number of
voucher holders by 2 per year 6th Cycle Continuous
According to discussion with the County, there are 22 new vouchers in the City in 2025 total. In discusison and reporting from BMR property managers for developments within the City, there four (4) of these vouches are only for BMR units in 2025. Units 22

https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-D-1-a Selection of
Housing Opportunity
Areas
The City will use the following criteria in selecting Housing Opportunity sites or areas for the Housing Sites Inventory:(1) Housing on the site will help affirmatively further fair housing by expanding the distribution and variety of housing types and sizes in the City. (2) Potential for adequate and safe internal and external vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including emergency evacuation. (3) Convenient access to existing public transportation or the potential for such access as public transportation systems are expanded.
(4) Convenient access to typical neighborhood services and amenities typically required by residents. (5) Convenient access to typical neighborhood recreation amenities or designed to provide adequate recreation amenities on-site. (6) Cost effective mitigation of physical site constraints (including geologic hazards, flooding, drainage, soils constraints, wetland limitations, etc.) (7) Cost effective provision by the City/EMID of typical residential services and adequate utilities to the site.
(8) Ability to meet internal residential noise standards. (9) Adequate size to provide required parking; parking requirements should be flexible based on the expected needs of the project’s prospective residents. (10)The development of a specific project on the site will not result in significant adverse individual or cumulative environmental impacts on other properties in the neighborhood or area, unless the City/District adopts a Statement of Overriding Considerations as defined by the California Q
Use criteria to evaluate applications as they
are submitted; use to evaluate new sites as
part of mid-cycle review of RHNA progress by
December 2026.
6th Cycle In Progress
On track. Selection of housing opportunity sites using criteria is on track for mid-cycle review of RHNA progress by December 2026. On September 22, 2025, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants to conduct an independent professional Real Estate Economic Market Analysis. The study will help identify underutilized parcels, and will research commercial and residential land values to inform assessment of redevelopment potential. On February 2, 2026, the City Council finalized the consultant.

Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/real-estate-economic-analysis
H-D-1-a Selection of
Housing Opportunity
Areas
The City will use the following criteria in selecting Housing Opportunity sites or areas for the Housing Sites Inventory:(1) Housing on the site will help affirmatively further fair housing by expanding the distribution and variety of housing types and sizes in the City. (2) Potential for adequate and safe internal and external vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including emergency evacuation. (3) Convenient access to existing public transportation or the potential for such access as public transportation systems are expanded.
(4) Convenient access to typical neighborhood services and amenities typically required by residents.
(5) Convenient access to typical neighborhood recreation amenities or designed to provide adequate recreation amenities on-site. (6) Cost effective mitigation of physical site constraints (including geologic hazards, flooding, drainage, soils constraints, wetland limitations, etc.) (7) Cost effective provision by the City/EMID of typical residential services and adequate utilities to the site.
(8) Ability to meet internal residential noise standards. (9) Adequate size to provide required parking; parking requirements should be flexible based on the expected needs of the project’s prospective residents. (10)The development of a specific project on the site will not result in significant adverse individual or cumulative environmental impacts on other properties in the neighborhood or area, unless the City/District adopts a Statement of Overriding Considerations as defined by the California Use criteria to evaluate applications as they
are submitted; use to evaluate new sites as
part of mid-cycle review of RHNA progress by
December 2026.
6th Cycle In Progress
Mid-cycle review is in progress.

Other 1
None

7.2 Attachment 3 - Housing Element APR Reporting Tables A, A2, B, D, K

171

11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
67 68
69 70
71 72
73 74
75 H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
Concurrent with or prior to adoption of the Housing Element, adopt the following General Plan and zoning amendments:(1)Rezone R-3 RHNA 5 sites to R-4. These sites include Harbor Cove, Franciscan, Sand Cove, and The Lagoons. (Adopted January 2023) (2)Rezone R-4 RHNA 5 sites to allow by right development for projects with 20% or more lower-income units. These sites include Beach Cove and Shadow Cove. (Adopted January 2023)
(3)Amend R-3 (Chapter 17.18) and R-4 (Chapter 17.20) for consistency with General Plan minimum and maximum densities. (Adopted January 2023)
(4)Rezone Commercial Housing Opportunity Site to Allow Mixed-Use. Concurrent with adoption of this Housing Element, rezone the Housing Opportunity Site currently developed with commercial uses to allow either commercial or mixed-use of commercial and residential. This includes the 1010 Metro Center Boulevard site. (5)Mixed-Use Densities. The City will amend the Zoning regulations for the C-2 District, and others as necessary, and General Plan Land Use Designations for Town Center Commercial, Civic Center Mixed Use, and other land use designations as appropriate, to establish allowed densities in mixed use zoning districts. (6)Rezone Foster’s Landing from R-3/PD to CM/PD and amend General Plan from Apartment Residential to Civic Center Mixed Use.

Concurrent with adoption of this Housing Element, rezone this site to allow higher density housing/mixed use. (7)Eaves from R-3 to R-4/PD. The City will amend the zoning for this centrally located site to facilitate redevelopment. (8)Rezone 1601 Beach Park Boulevard from PF to R-2 and amend General Plan from Public/Semi-Public to Two-Family Residential.

Concurrent with adoption of this Housing Element, rezone this site to allow residential use.

General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Sites were rezoned in 2023 by Ordinances 658, 664, and 665. Land Use Plan Designations were amended by Resolution 2023-49.

Other 1
Ordinance 658:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167210&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 664:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173639&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 665:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173640&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(1) Rezone R-3 RHNA 5 sites to R-4. These sites include Harbor Cove, Franciscan, Sand Cove, and The Lagoons. (Adopted January 2023)
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Sites were rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 658.

Other 1
Ordinance 658:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167210&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(2) Rezone R-4 RHNA 5 sites to allow by
right development for projects with 20% or
more lower-income units. These sites include
Beach Cove and Shadow Cove. (Adopted January 2023)
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Sites were rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 658.

Other 1
Ordinance 658:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167210&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(3) Amend R-3 (Chapter 17.18) and R-4
(Chapter 17.20) for consistency with General
Plan minimum and maximum densities.
(Adopted January 2023)
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. R-3 and R-4 were amended by Ordinance 657.

Other 1
Ordinance 657:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167209&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(4) Rezone Commercial Housing Opportunity
Site to Allow Mixed-Use. Concurrent with
adoption of this Housing Element, rezone the Housing Opportunity Site currently developed with commercial uses to allow
either commercial or mixed-use of
commercial and residential. This includes the
1010 Metro Center Boulevard site.

General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. The site at 1010 Metro Center Boulveard was rezoned by Ordinance 665.

Other 1
Ordinance 665:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173640&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(5) Mixed-Use Densities. The City will amend
the Zoning regulations for the C-2 District,
and others as necessary, and General Plan
Land Use Designations for Town Center
Commercial, Civic Center Mixed Use, and
other land use designations as appropriate,
to establish allowed densities in mixed use
zoning districts.

General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Mixed use zoning designations werw amended by Ordinance 657. Land Use Plan Designations were amended by Resolution 2023-49.

Other 1
Ordinance
657:https://portal.laserfiche.com/Porta
l/DocView.aspx?id=167209&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(6) Rezone Foster’s Landing from R-3/PD to
CM/PD and amend General Plan from
Apartment Residential to Civic Center Mixed
Use. Concurrent with adoption of this
Housing Element, rezone this site to allow
higher density housing/mixed use.

General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Foster's Landing was rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 664. Land Use Plan Designations were amended by Resolution 2023-49.

Other 1
Ordinance 664:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173639&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(7) Eaves from R-3 to R-4/PD. The City will
amend the zoning for this centrally located
site to facilitate redevelopment.

General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Sites were rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 664.

Other 1
Ordinance 664:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173639&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(8) Rezone 1601 Beach Park Boulevard from
PF to R-2 and amend General Plan from
Public/Semi-Public to Two-Family Residential.

Concurrent with adoption of this Housing
Element, rezone this site to allow residential
use.

General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. 1601 Beach Park Blvd. was rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 664. Land Use Plan Designations were amended by Resolution 2023-49.

Other 1
Ordinance 664:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173639&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a

7.2 Attachment 3 - Housing Element APR Reporting Tables A, A2, B, D, K

172

11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
76 77
78 79
H-D-2-a Potential Re-
Use of Commercial
Sites
The City will reevaluate the land use designations for the City's neighborhood shopping centers or other commercial sites biannually beginning in 2026 or
1) if approvals of a development trigger the “no net loss” requirements; 2) if the owner initiates redevelopment of a commercial site, or 3) any of the commercial activities become not viable. If residential or mixed-use developments are considered, criteria for determining the appropriate housing types include:
(1) The type of street (major, collector, etc.) which would provide access to the site and levels of service on the street in the morning and afternoon peak hours. (2) Availability of public services and facilities such as infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.), school capacity, parks and open space.
(3) The ability of the project to provide landscaping for parking areas, facade modulation and orientation of buildings which would ensure privacy for, and minimize impacts on, any adjacent single-family homes, and reduce the perception of density in a multi-family project. (4) Potential to provide housing for employees.
(5) The ability of the project to provide neighborhood serving commercial uses. (6) Potential to provide waterfront amenities and/or waterfront commercial uses. (7) Maintaining a Sites Inventory that can accommodate the RHNA.

Rezone 1010 Metro Center Boulevard by
December 2023;
6th Cycle Completed
Rezoning of 1010 Metro was completed in 2023 with Ordinance 665. Meeting with Hudson Pacific Properties resulted in Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R) Amendment, adopted by City Council on November 17, 2025. Additional outreach was conducted on November 7, 2025 with Visa stakeholder re: 1.37-acre site zoned for hotel use. On September 22, 2025, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants to conduct an independent professional Real Estate Economic Market Analysis. The study will help identify underutilized parcels, and will research commercial and residential land values to inform assessment of redevelopment potential. On February 2, 2026, the City Council finalized the consultant.

In 2025, the City did not receive any development proposal that triggered no-net-loss.

However, representatives of Hudson Pacific Properties, which manages the Metro Center, approached the Community Development Department with the Third Amendment to the CC&Rs to expand the list of permitted uses to include non- transient residential uses at the Metro Center development. On November 17, 2025, the City Council approved resolutions to approve this 3rd amendment to the CC&Rs to allow this action. This 3rd amendment and change would expand authorization of non-transient residential use to all parcels (subject to Planning entitlements). While no formal development proposal have been received since then, this action and approval would provide flexibility for future potential development.

Other 1
Ordinance 665:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173640&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Real estate RFP:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/real-estate-economic-analysis
November 17, 2025 City Council
Meeting:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6705
H-D-2-a Potential Re-
Use of Commercial
Sites
The City will reevaluate the land use designations for the City's neighborhood shopping centers or other commercial sites biannually beginning in 2026 or
1) if approvals of a development trigger the “no net loss” requirements; 2) if the owner initiates redevelopment of a commercial site, or 3) any of the commercial activities become not viable. If residential or mixed-use developments are considered, criteria for determining the appropriate housing types include:
(1) The type of street (major, collector, etc.) which would provide access to the site and levels of service on the street in the morning and afternoon peak hours. (2) Availability of public services and facilities such as infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.), school capacity, parks and open space.
(3) The ability of the project to provide landscaping for parking areas, facade modulation and orientation of buildings which would ensure privacy for, and minimize impacts on, any adjacent single-family homes, and reduce the perception of density in a multi-family project. (4) Potential to provide housing for employees.
(5) The ability of the project to provide neighborhood serving commercial uses. (6) Potential to provide waterfront amenities and/or waterfront commercial uses. (7) Maintaining a Sites Inventory that can accommodate the RHNA.

Biannual review and report to Planning
Commission and City Council with first report
and adoption of accompanying general plan
amendments and/or zoning actions by July
2026, or sooner if circumstances require as
outlined above.
6th Cycle In Progress
Bi-annual review and report is in progress.

Other
None
H-D-2-a Potential Re-
Use of Commercial
Sites
The City will reevaluate the land use designations for the City's neighborhood shopping centers or other commercial sites biannually beginning in 2026 or
1) if approvals of a development trigger the “no net loss” requirements; 2) if the owner initiates redevelopment of a commercial site, or 3) any of the commercial activities become not viable. If residential or mixed-use developments are considered, criteria for determining the appropriate housing types include:
(1) The type of street (major, collector, etc.) which would provide access to the site and levels of service on the street in the morning and afternoon peak hours. (2) Availability of public services and facilities such as infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.), school capacity, parks and open space.
(3) The ability of the project to provide landscaping for parking areas, facade modulation and orientation of buildings which would ensure privacy for, and minimize impacts on, any adjacent single-family homes, and reduce the perception of density in a multi-family project. (4) Potential to provide housing for employees.
(5) The ability of the project to provide neighborhood serving commercial uses. (6) Potential to provide waterfront amenities and/or waterfront commercial uses. (7) Maintaining a Sites Inventory that can accommodate the RHNA.

Proactively reach out to at least two
commercial site owners per year to discuss
options to add or redevelop with housing
6th Cycle Completed
Two (2) meetings/engagements with commercial site owners in 2025. Multiple meetings with Chris Pearson from Hudson Pacific Properties regarding Metro Center; and Meeting with Lance Sorenson from MPQ Foster City Metro Center regarding vacant parcel on May 30, 2025.

Persons 2
None
H-D-3-a Update
Planned Development
Process
Amend the zoning regulations for the Planned Development Combining District, Chapter 17.36, to align with requirements for obje ctive
standards and retain the ability to provide flexibility and incentives including but not limited to address special housing needs and a diversity of housing choices.

Implement program by December 2026
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Chapter 17.36 in the Foster City Municipal Code was amended by Ordinance 674 in January 2024 to reference objective standards and remove the previous subjective language. The amended Code gives developers more flexibility regarding housing development. Staff will review Chapter 17.36 further.

In 2025, the new Objective Design and Development Standards were added as a new chapter in the FCMC (Zoning Ordinance) - Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards - per City Council first reading on December 15, 2025. The second reading was January 20, 2026. In mid- February 2026 and the ODDS will be formally effective. See Ordinances 698 and 699.

This new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards is applicable to all Single Family Residence District (R-1), Two-Family Residence District (R-2), Single Family Residence District/ Planned Development (R-1/PD), and Two-Family Residence District/Planned Development (R- 2/PD). With this approval, many Municipal Code Chapters and citywide policies for single-family exterior modifications have been replaced, rescinded, and/or repealed to streamline processes for residents and ensure objective standards of review  for new projects. The City is continuing its efforts in 2026 to reexamine other chapters in the Municipal Code that would be applicable to provide more objective standards for R-1, R-2, R-1/PD, and R-2/PD developments.

Other 1
Ordinance 674:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46293/city_council_ordi
nance_no._674.pdf
Ordinance 698:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197360&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 699:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197361&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
FCMC:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/?FosterCity17/FosterCity17.
html

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11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
80 81
82 83
84 85
H-D-4-a ADUs Continue implementati on of Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units. Update the City’s ADU ordinance to comply with State laws by December 2023 and subsequently update the City’s regulations to comply with new state laws within six months of being effective.

Update Chapter 17.78 to comply with 2023
State laws by December 2023 and update the
City’s regulations to comply with subsequent
new State laws within 6 months of being
effective
Quantifiable Objectives: 24 ADUs by 2031
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, 25 ADUs were issued a Building Permit and five (5) were constructed (and given occupancy).

Since 2023, 14 ADUs have been constructed and occupied which is 58% of total ADUs proposed.

On August 17, 2023, Planning Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. P-11 -
23 to make various text amendments to Chapter 17.78 consistent with State law.

Since January 2025, State law required further updates to ADU regulations and added a new category of state-exempt ADUs. This category, along with other amendments to Chapter 17.78, were presented to Planning Commission on July 17, 2025 and on August 18, 2025, City Council adopted Ordinace No. 692. The Municipal Code was updated to reflect the amendments in October 2025. The ADU webpage was also updated to reflect the latest.

On October 29, 2025, City staff met with representatives of Beach Cove Apartments to review proposal to convert existing carports and laundry rooms into ADUs (total of 32-34). On November 5, 2025, Staff met with representatives from 700 Bounty Drive for multi-family ADUs (total of 36 units) review and request. Lastly, on December 17, 2025, staff met with Schooner Bay representatives for multifamily ADUs (total of –16 units) review and request. Subsequent to each meeting, staff provide formal written guidance to identify submittal requirements, response to specific questions from each representatives, and provide resources for next path forward.

Other 1
Ordinance 669:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=174077&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 692:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
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H-D-4-a ADUs Continue implementati on of Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units. Update the City’s ADU ordinance to comply with State laws by December 2023 and subsequently update the City’s regulations to comply with new state laws within six months of being effective.

Quantifiable Objectives: 24 ADUs by 2031
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, 25 ADUs were issued a Building Permit and five (5) were constructed (and given occupancy). Since 2023, 14 ADUs have been constructed and occupied which is 58% of total ADUs proposed by 2031. Units 3 Reference Table A and A2 of APR, by
year.

H-D-4-b ADU/JADU
Financial Incentive
Program
Provide or partner with another organization to provide a financial incentive program for single-family homeowners to construct an ADU/JADU that is restricted for lower-income households for 10-15 years, with an additional incentive amount for units subject to a preference for identified categories of special needs people who would benefit from coordinated onsite services, including but not limited to people with developmental disabilities.

Implement program by December 2024
Quantifiable Objectives: 8 income-restricted
ADU units to be financed by 2031
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The program requires the City to provide or partner with another organization to provide a financial incentive program for single-family homeowners to construct ADU/JADU that is restricted for lower-income households for 10-15 years and additional financial incentives for units for special needs people. On December 30, 2025, City Staff issued a RFP to seeking proposals from qualified firms for administering the loan program.

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Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps
H-D-4-b ADU/JADU
Financial Incentive
Program
Provide or partner with another organization to provide a financial incentive program for single-family homeowners to construct an ADU/JADU that is restricted for lower-income households for 10-15 years, with an additional incentive amount for units subject to a preference for identified categories of special needs people who would benefit from coordinated onsite services, including but not limited to people with developmental disabilities.

Implement program by December 2024
Quantifiable Objectives: 8 income-restricted
ADU units to be financed by 2031
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Starting on May 21, 2024, staff served on the steering committee for the 21 Elements ADU Resource Center to find a center director to launch various support programs for ADUs in San Mateo County, including an affordable ADU program. The committee selected a director in July 2024. The Center, operational since summer 2024, provides reviewed plans and assistance but has not yet launched an affordable ADU incentive program. Staff developed Program Guidelines for an affordable ADU incentive program and on September 3, 2024, the City Council approved Program Guidelines. Staff then applied for funding through HCD’s LHTF NOFA on September 8, 2024. On February 10, 2025, the City received a notice of denial from HCD. The City submitted an appeal on February 18, 2025, and received notice of acceptance of the appeal on March 17, 2025; HCD issued a point score of 80 to the City of Foster City. On July 31, 2025, staff had a telephone conversation with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco to explore opportunities for administering the program. On August 20, 2024, staff emailed and followed up with a telephone call with HEART of San Mateo County to explore opportunities for program administration. In August through December 2025, staff further revised program guidelines to create a feasible program with attractive incentives for homeowners. In September 2025, the City learned that it was not awarded funding through the LHTF NOFA 2024 funding round. On December 23, 2025, staff issued an RFP for program administration, with proposals due February 20, 2026. The proposed program includes no-interest loans of up to $100,000 and deferred payments for eligible homeowners that agree to rent the ADU at low-income rental rates for period of ten years."
Units
Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps
ADU Resource Center:
https://smcadu.org/
H-D-4-c
Adopt preapproved ADU/JADU designs/plans to streamline the review process, facilitate reduced applicant cost and expedited review for ADUs/JADUs. Work with homeowners’ associations to incorporate their input on preapproved designs that are appropriate for their development and encourage them to adopt prototypical designs for ADUs/JADUs. Ensure preapproved designs/plans provide choices and diversity in size to accommodate a variety of household sizes and types.

Implement program by December 2024
Performance Metric(s): Number of
preapproved ADU/JADU designs/plans
adopted
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On August 5, 2024, City Council approved Resolution 2024-80 adopting the four (4) Green and Livable Accessible Dwelling Unit Resource (GLADUR) Pre- reviewed designs for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) prepared by the Housing Endowment And Regional Trust of San Mateo County (HEART) and finding the pre-reviewed designs within the scope of the environmental impact report (SCH No. 2022010509) prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Elements Update.

In addition, pursuant to AB1332, the City established a program for preapproval of ADU designs. Property owners have four options to choose from and can download plans free of charge. A Pre-Reviewed ADU Submittal Checklist is also available on the same dedicated webpage.

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Resolution 2024-80:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
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Pre-reviewed Plans:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/gladur-pre-reviewed-plans
HEART of SMC:
https://www.heartofsmc.org/
H-D-4-c
Adopt preapproved ADU/JADU designs/plans to streamline the review process, facilitate reduced applicant cost and expedited review for ADUs/JADUs. Work with homeowners’ associations to incorporate their input on preapproved designs that are appropriate for their development and encourage them to adopt prototypical designs for ADUs/JADUs. Ensure preapproved designs/plans provide choices and diversity in size to accommodate a variety of household sizes and types.

Implement program by December 2024
Performance Metric(s): Number of
preapproved ADU/JADU designs/plans
adopted
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On August 5, 2024, City Council approved Resolution 2024-80 adopting the four (4) Green and Livable Accessible Dwelling Unit Resource (GLADUR) Pre- reviewed designs for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) prepared by the Housing Endowment And Regional Trust of San Mateo County (HEART) Other 4
Resolution 2024-80:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=177397&repo=r-
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Pre-reviewed Plans:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/gladur-pre-reviewed-plans
HEART of SMC:
https://www heartofsmc org/

7.2 Attachment 3 - Housing Element APR Reporting Tables A, A2, B, D, K

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11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:

Category
Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
86 87
88 89
90 91
92 H-D-4-d Improved
Public Information on
ADUs
Promote information and tools available to facilitate ADU construction and encourage desirable features such as energy conservation and universal design for accessibility. Provide easily accessible information on the City’s website and at the public counter.

Improve website and counter information by
December 2023
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. An ADU page was created on the City's website and in 2025, the webpage was updated to reflect current ADU regulations and to provide a more user -
friendly experience. The Planning Division also added exclusive ADU office hours (Mondays and Thursdays).

Two virtual webinars were held via Zoom on the topic of by-right ADUs on residential, school, and religious/nonprofit sites on November 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., and December 2, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Both webinars were advertised via post to individual property owners and on the ADU website.

The GLADUR page continues to be linked on the ADU page.

In addition, Planning staff also created an ADU Handbook on the City's ADU webpage to have a digestible and handy resource for interested community members regarding ADU construction. The Handbook will be published early 2026.

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Link:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
H-D-4-e Amnesty
Program for Existing
Unapproved ADUs
Develop a program to provide property owners with the opportunity to formally legalize existing unpermitted ADUs of any size. I mplement program by December 2025 6th Cycle Completed
Completed. The ADU Amenesty Program was implemented in 2024 for unpermitted ADUs and information for legalization process was posted on the Community Development website and on the ADU webpage in 2025. The website reflects updates from AB 2533 (effective January 1, 2025) which expands the amnesty program for legalizing unpermitted ADUs and JADUs. To date, no applicant have utilized this program.

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Link:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/unpermitted-adus-and-ab-2533-
applicability
H-D-4-f Objective
Design Standards for
ADUs
Develop and adopt objective design standards for ADUs. Adopt Standards by December 2024 6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On December 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 684 amending Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units to include objective design standards for ADUs.

Since January 2025, State law required further updates to ADU regulations and added a new category of state-exempt ADUs. This category, along with other amendments to Chapter 17.78, were presented to Planning Commission on July 17, 2025 and on August 18, 2025, City Council adopted the ordinance. The online Municipal Code was updated to reflect the amendments in October 2025. The ADU webpage was also updated to reflect the latest.

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