CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of September 21, 2026 of the City Council of the City of Foster City, sitting as said Council and as ex officio the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 620 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, San Mateo County, California, by Mayor/President Art Kiesel.
This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
The Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary called the roll:
PRESENT: Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Stacy Jimenez, Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, Phoebe Venkat, and Mayor/President Art Kiesel.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager; Benjamin Stock, City Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City/District Manager; Sofia Mangalam, Deputy City Manager; Diane Pitman, Administrative Services Director; Thai-Chau Le, Interim Community Development Director; Nate Cruz, Finance Director; Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director; Cory Call, Police Chief; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Tiffany Oren, Recreation Manager; Frank Fanara, Parks Manager; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Alexis Garcia-Dawson, Deputy City Clerk; Ryan
Michelsen, Video Technician; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.
PUBLIC
The following people addressed the City Council in person:
1. Lois Freid, poet, shared a poem for Spinnaker Cove;
2. Stan Shimizu, regarding an environmental impact assessment for 815 Sea Spray Lane; and
3. Jack Williams, representing the U.S Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery, regarding disaster assistance to those affected by the Sea Spray Lane fire.
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT OF FIFTEEN MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-091. TAKEN OUT OF AGENDA ORDER.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Kiesel took this item out of agenda order.
Recreation Coordinator Koval Dietzman presented the staff report and introduced the members of the Youth Advisory Committee.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2026-091, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Appointment of Fifteen Members to the Youth Advisory Committee.”
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember/Director Jimenez, seconded by Vice Mayor/Vice President Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:
City/EMID Consent Calendar
1. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2026;
2. City Resolution No. 2026-092, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Established List of Five (5) Qualified Consultants to Provide Economic and Fiscal Analysis for Professional On-Call Services for Planning Division of the Community Development Department (CDD), Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Master Professional Services Agreement With Each Consultant on the List (DTA, Willdan Financial Services, BAE Urban Economics, Harris and Associates, and Economic and Planning Systems) With No Compensation Maximum for a Term of Five (5) Years, and Finding the Approval of the On-Call List and Master Professional Services Agreements Exempt Under CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3);”
3. City Resolution No. 2026-093, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Vendor Services Agreement With Julio’s Cleaning and Maintenance Services, Dated September 3, 2024, to Remove Janitorial Services for the Temporary Modular Recreation Center Facilities From the Scope of Work, Reducing the Annual Contract Amount by $16,686, From $306,347 to $289,661; And Finding That Approval of the Amendment Is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3);”
4. City Resolution No. 2026-094, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, Effective September 9, 2026;”
5. EMID Resolution No. 3867, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Effective September 9, 2026;”
6. City Resolution No. 2026-095,”A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Appendix Dated September 21, 2026 to Update the Designated Positions in the Conflict of Interest Code and to Confirm the Designated Positions Required to Participate in AB 1234 Ethics Training;”
7. EMID Resolution No. 3868, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Appendix Dated September 21, 2026 to Update the Designated Positions in the Conflict of Interest Code and to Confirm the Designated Positions Required to Participate in AB 1234 Ethics Training”; and
8. EMID Resolution No. 3869, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Work by Patriot Environmental Services for the Removal of the Underground Storage Tank as Part of the Emergency Generator Replacement Project (CIP 455-705) and Directing the District Secretary to File the Notice of Completion.”
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY (ASA) BUS PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AND THE SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,478 FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-096.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Kiesel removed this item from the Consent Calendar for public comment.
Fred Baer addressed the City Council in person.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Venkat, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2026-096, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the After School Activity (ASA) Bus Program Funding Agreement Between the City of Foster City and the San Mateo Union High School District for a Contribution in the Amount of $23,478 to Fund the ASA Bus Program for the 2026-2027 School Year, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Funding Agreement, and Authorizing an Appropriation in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $23,478 to the Community Benefits Program Fund, Account No. 005-0110-413-4251, to Fund the Contribution.”
LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES, CERAMICS STUDIO OPERATIONS, AND CAFÉ OPERATIONS AT THE FOSTER CITY COMMUNITY CENTER. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-097. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-098. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-099.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Kiesel removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of staff.
Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart and Recreation Manager Oren presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2026-097, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement With Bright Minds Collective LLC Dba Bright Horizon Chinese School for Early Education Services at the Foster City Community Center,” City Resolution No. 2026-098, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement With Clayroom San Mateo LLC for Ceramics Studio Operations at the Foster City Community Center,” and City Resolution No. 2026-099, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement With Kaizen Commons, LLC Dba Kaizen & Coffee for Café Operations at the Foster City Community Center,” with revisions to change the name of the vendor to “Kaizen Commons, LLC dba Kaizen & Coffee” and include that at the beginning on the first anniversary of the Commencement Date of the agreement and annually thereafter, the monthly minimum License Fee shall increase by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area.
REPORTS
DRAFT REPORT FOR REAL ESTATE ECONOMIC MARKET ANALYSIS. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2092.
Deputy City Manager Mangalam introduced Ken Hira, President of Kosmont Companies, who presented the report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2092, receiving and accepting the Draft report for Real Estate Economic Market Analysis.
INTEGRATED ADAPTIVE CANADA GOOSE MANAGEMENT PLAN – FIRST YEAR IMPLEMENTATION ANNUAL REPORT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2093.
Parks Manager Fanara introduced Dan Biteman, representing Wildlife Innovations, Inc., who presented the report.
Andrew Roy addressed the City Council via email.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2093, receiving and accepting the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan – First Year Implementation Annual Report.
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION
PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY BY THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY RELATED TO THE 815 SEA SPRAY LANE STRUCTURE FIRE. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100.
City Manager Chatwin presented the staff report.
Bridget Michelsen addressed the City Council in person.
Meenakshi Tripathi addressed the City Council via teleconference.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Venkat, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2026-100, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Ratifying the Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency by the City Manager of the City of Foster City Related to the 815 Sea Spray Lane Structure Fire.”
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrant of Demands were Processed and Issued on August 27, 2026.
CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND
REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager Chatwin shared that staff is preparing a report on the upcoming 2026-2027 winter storm season, and the item will be brought forth to Council at the October 5, 2026 meeting. He encouraged residents to visit the www.fostercity.org/winterstorm to learn more about winter storm preparation.
Councilmember/Director Jimenez thanked staff for organizing the Donor Appreciation Event on September 17 and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 19 for the new Community Center. She attended the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Board meeting on September 16. On September 20, she attended the Annual Community Bike Ride.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Niederhofer thanked staff for installing curb extensions along Beach Park Boulevard near Bowditch Middle School. On September 15, she attended the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Badge Pinning Ceremony and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the opening of the Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School’s renovated spaces. She expressed appreciation to staff for organizing the Donor Appreciation and Ribbon Cutting events for the new Community Center.
Councilmember/Director Sullivan shared he will be attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference from September 22-25.
Councilmember/Director Venkat stated she attended the San Mateo Consolidated Firefighters’ Association annual Chili Cook Off event on September 12. She attended the Commute.org Board meeting on September 17. She wished everyone a Happy International Day of Peace and Yom Kippur.
Mayor/President Kiesel stated he attended the San Mateo County Library Joint Powers Authority Governing Board meeting on September 14, where they approved the final FY 2026-2027 budget. He attended the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Badge Pinning Ceremony and the Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 15. On September 17, he attended the Donor Appreciation Event and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Community Center on September 19. He announced he will be attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference from September 22-25.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Kiesel adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.