CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
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CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 825 9213 6594
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
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LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
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STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
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CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
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Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://FOSTERCITY ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82592136594 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/82592136594 To dialin via phone:
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AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
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REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
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City Council meetings ondemand:
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CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Week of June 1622, 2026 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month”
5. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
6. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
6.1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026
6.2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 1 and One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2; Requesting That the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo Consolidate the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and to Permit the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to Conduct Said Election, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Execute a Service Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Election Services
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Replacements for Police Patrol Cars in the Amount of $67,339.23
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing a Change to the Previously Approved Appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 50105604314384, Decreasing the Amount from $88,456 to $78,126 ($10,330 Decrease); Amending the Award for the 2026 Ford Expedition Max Active 4WD Vehicle by Changing Vehicle to the 2027 Ford Expedition XL SSV4 in the Amount of $62,664 and $8,000 for Equipment Installation for a Total of $70,664; And Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for Professional OnCall Building Services for an Additional Amount of $100,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, and to Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 and Finding the Request Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement Dated September 20, 2017, with the County of San Mateo, for Continued Participation in the County’s FederallyFunded Housing and Community Development Programs in Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 with an Automatic Renewal for Fiscal Years 2030, 2031, and 2032 a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the First Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC for Boat Rental Services, Extending the Agreement through September 30, 2026 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
6.8. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District and the San MateoFoster City School District, Extending the Agreement through August 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Board President to Execute the Amendment
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.9. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the New Job Description of Recreation Specialist and Approving Revised Job Descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.10. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting an Updated Investment Policy Dated June 15, 2026
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6.11. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving a OneYear Extension of the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) through June 30, 2027, and Unless Further Extended by the District Board, Will Automatically Sunset at the Conclusion of This Period; And Finding the Approval of the Extension Is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Gilead Campus Expansion Master Plan Project
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receiving Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City to Approve the Second Addendum and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the ChessHatch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (Sch #2008122065), and Addendum Thereto, for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc. EA20250001
f) Action An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for an Approximately 11.87Acre Land Known as Chess Hatch Master Plan Located at 11551159, 11611169, and 11751191 Chess Drive in the CM/PD (Commercial Mix/Planned Development Combining) District with an Amended GDP Removing Office as a Primary Use and Updating Associated Exhibits to Facilitate the Gilead Campus Expansion Project to Allow up to 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of Biotechnology or Research and Development (R&D) Uses with a Reduced Parking Ratio (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) Gilead Sciences, Inc RZ20250005
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Parking Agreement Between the City of Foster City and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Proposed Gilead Campus Expansion Project Up to 800,000 Square Feet of Research and Development (R&D) and Ancillary Uses, Located in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive Area (APNs: 094010500, 094010510, 094010100) – Gilead Sciences, Inc.
7.2. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Ensure Compliance with State Laws Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Proposed Amendments Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(B)(3), Common Sense Exemption and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 – RZ20260002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion, pass ordinance to second reading
7.3. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; And Finding the Approval Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15282(v)
7.4. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Fiscal Year 202627 Appropriations Limit of the City/District
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
f) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing the Fiscal Year 20262027 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution
7.5. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Report on the Foster City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Trends in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Hearing
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8. REPORTS
8.1. Presentation on San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization’s (DMO) New 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
8.2. Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Project Implementation Quarterly Report
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
9.1. Consideration of Approving the Fiscal Years 202627 and 202728 City/District Budget
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 202728 City Budget c) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Fiscal Year 202627 and 2027 28 District Budget
9.2. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. For Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status:
IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. for Continued Implementation of the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (CEQA Status: IS/MND Approved on December 2, 2024)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. City/District of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 28, 2026 a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
11. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:26cv04517
12.2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 26CIV03897
12.3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): County of San Mateo, et al. v. State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No.
CPF25519270 (VLF Litigation)
12.4. Report Out from Closed Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The City has a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility.
That procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation is available at the City Clerk’s Office. All meetings are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes