DATE: May 11, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
FROM: Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk DEPARTMENT: Communications/City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO A FULL TERM FROM
JUNE 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 31, 2030 ON THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council interview and by resolution, appoint one (1) member to a full term from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2030 on the Planning Commission.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Planning Commission was established in 1972 and members are appointed by the City Council. The purpose of the Planning Commission is to consider the overall site and architectural development, and redevelopment of properties of all commercial, industrial, and residential districts in Foster City. The Planning Commission is subject to the provisions of Chapter 2.28 of the Foster City Municipal Code. The Commission meets on the first and third Thursday of each month.
The Planning Commission consists of five (5) members and one (1) seat is expiring on May 31, 2026. The new appointment will be for a member to a full 4-year term from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2030.
A notice of vacancy to fill the full 4-year term on Planning Commission was advertised in the local newspaper, posted, and displayed on the City's website and FCTV posted six and a half (6.5) weeks. Typically, recruitment is open for about four (4) weeks, but
due to the cybersecurity incident, the application deadline was extended by two (2) weeks. The extension was advertised through social media channels, the City‘s newsletter, website, as well as the Marquee. Five (5) residents submitted their application by the established deadline, and one applicant withdrew their application prior to publication of this staff report.
The following residents (listed in alphabetical order) are being considered for appointment:
1. Jadesola Edwards
2. Antoine Hines
3. Raymond Juballa
4. Douglas Stoveland
All applicants have been invited to the 5:30 p.m. May 11 City Council special meeting for interview and consideration of appointment by the City Council.
California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this appointment.
CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
City Council Operations and Improved Community Engagement ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Press Release
Attachment 3 – Planning Commission Applications