Attachment 2 - Table of General Plan Programs - General Plan Annual Report for 2025

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.

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
CDD
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

A Bicycle, Pedestrian and Intersection
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.

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.

A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Intersection
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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.

CDD
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.

CDD
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.

CDD
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,
City staff and WRT completed a full
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.

FIRE
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.

PW
PARKS
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
PARKS
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.

Ongoing PARKS
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.

PARKS
PW
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.

PARKS
PW
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.

Ongoing PARKS
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.

Ongoing PARKS
CDD
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.

CDD
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.

PARKS
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
PARKS
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-
CDD
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
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
PW
CDD
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
CDD
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.

CM
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
FIRE
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
PW
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
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
CDD
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.

FIRE
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.

POLICE
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.

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.

CDD
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.

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.

CDD
FIRE
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.

FIRE
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
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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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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
Station. The project is currently in design
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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
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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.

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

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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
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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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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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.

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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.

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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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Timeline: Current and ongoing.

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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.

Foster City City CouncilMarch 2, 2026

Foster City City Council
March 2, 2026