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City Council Regular Meeting met on 2026-01-20. The minutes confirm meeting proceedings and recorded actions, including 5 detected motion/action entries.
Roll call/proceedings: 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 - Public comment: PUBLIC The following people addressed the City Council via email: 1. Karl Hoffmann, regarding the draft Parks Master Plan; 2. Chinh Vo, regarding the draft Parks Master Plan; 3. Shilpi Goel, regarding the Pacific Beach Coalition; 4. Valar Asai, regarding the Harbor Cove Apartment fire; and 5. Maryam Shariati, regarding affordable housing programs. Mike Swire addressed the City Council via teleconference regarding a t
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CONSENT CALENDAR: motion by Councilmember/Director Jimenez, seconded by Vice Mayor/Vice President Niederhofer, 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 December 15, 2025; 2. City Ordinance No. 698, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by Adding a New Chapter 17.15 “Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards” and Finding the Amendments....
NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL LIAISONS LIST DATED JANUARY 20, 2026. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2055. D: motion by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember Venkat, carried unanimously, 5-0-0; adopting Minute Order No. 2055, approving the Foster City Council Liaisons List Dated January 20, 2026.
REPORTS FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2056. F: motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember/Director Venkat, carried unanimously, 5-0-0; adopting Minute Order No. 2056, receiving and accepting the report on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 1st Quarter Financial Update.
COMMUNITY CENTER REBUILD PROJECT (CIP 301-678) GENERAL UPDATE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2057. P: motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Vice Mayor Niederhofer, carried unanimously, 5-0-0; adopting Minute Order No. 2057, receiving and accepting the general update report on the Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678) formally known as the Recreation Center Rebuild Project.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION RATIFY AND APPROVE THE AUDITED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND OTHER AUDIT COMPLIANCE REPORTS AND THE...: motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember/Director Venkat, carried unanimously, 5-0-0; adopting City Resolution No. 2026-004, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Ratifying and Approving the Audited Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit Compliance.
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Fiscal update: FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2056. Finance Director Cruz presented the staff report. Discussion ensued. Motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember/Director Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2056, receiving and accepting the report on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 1st Qu - Community center: Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678);” 6. City Resolution No. 2026-003, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Street Rehabilitation Project (2025-2026) (CIP 301-726); and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California - Audit/ACFR: ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND OTHER AUDIT COMPLIANCE REPORTS AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 WARRANT REGISTERS IN THE FORM OF THAT ACFR. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-004. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3833. Finance Director Cruz presented the staff report. Discussion ensued. Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember/Director - Zoning/design standards: Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by Adding a New Chapter 17.15 “Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards” and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Element Update (SCH Number 2022010509) –
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Fiscal update: FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2056. Finance Director Cruz presented the staff report. Discussion ensued. Motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember/Director Venkat, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 2056, receiving and accepting the report on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 1st Qu - Community center: Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678);” 6. City Resolution No. 2026-003, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Street Rehabilitation Project (2025-2026) (CIP 301-726); and Finding That the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California - Audit/ACFR: ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND OTHER AUDIT COMPLIANCE REPORTS AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 WARRANT REGISTERS IN THE FORM OF THAT ACFR. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-004. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3833. Finance Director Cruz presented the staff report. Discussion ensued. Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Niederhofer, seconded by Councilmember/Director - Zoning/design standards: Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by Adding a New Chapter 17.15 “Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards” and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Element Update (SCH Number 2022010509) –
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ADJOURNMENT Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Kiesel adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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10.1
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on December 5, 2025, December 16, 2025, and December 30, 2025, and ACH were processed on December 5, 2025
Recommendation: a) Information Item Only b) No Action Required
COMMUNICATIONS: City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on December 5, 2025, December 16, 2025, and December 30, 2025, and ACH were processed on December 5, 2025
12.1
Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9)
CLOSED SESSION: Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9)
12.2
Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9) Daniel Strambi, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ12075922
CLOSED SESSION: Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9) Daniel Strambi, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ12075922
12.3
Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9) Kojo Williams, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ15543650
CLOSED SESSION: Conference With Legal Counsel—existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9) Kojo Williams, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ15543650
12.4
Report Out from Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION: Report Out from Closed Session
4.1
Presentation of Certificates to Foster City HIP Housing Calendar Winners
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Presentation of Certificates to Foster City HIP Housing Calendar Winners
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6.1
City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2025
CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR: City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2025
6.2
An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by Adding a New Chapter 17.15 “SingleFamily and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards” and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Prepared for the Foster City
Recommendation: a) Adopt Ordinance
CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR: An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by Adding a New Chapter 17.15 “SingleFamily and TwoFamily Objective Design and Development Standards” and Finding the Amendments W...
An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by Repealing and Replacing Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses” and 17.54 “Yards”; and Amending Chapters 17.04 “Definitions”; 17.12 “R1 Singlefamily Residence District”; 17.14 “R2 Twofamily Residence
Recommendation: a) Adopt Ordinance
CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR: An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code by Repealing and Replacing Chapters 17.50 “Accessory Buildings and Uses” and 17.54 “Yards”; and Amending Chapters 17.04 “Definitio...
6.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Pen Media for Video Technician Services from May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 for an Initial Contract Term of Three (3) Years, with the Option to Extend the Agreement for an Additional Four Years in Amounts
Recommendation: b) Adopt Resolution
CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Pen Media for Video Technician Services from May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 for an Initial Contract Term of Three (3) Y...
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a $50,000 Sponsorship Agreement with Senior Care Action Network (SCAN) Health Plan for Senior Lounge Furniture and Amenities at the New Foster City Community Center and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; Record the Sponsorship
Recommendation: b) Adopt Resolution
CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a $50,000 Sponsorship Agreement with Senior Care Action Network (SCAN) Health Plan for Senior Lounge Furniture and Amenities at the New Foster City Community Cent...
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Street $50,000 Sponsorship Agreement with Senior Care Action Network (SCAN) Health Plan for Senior Lounge Furniture and Amenities at the New Foster City Community Center and
Recommendation: b) Adopt Resolution
CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Street $50,000 Sponsorship Agreement with Senior Care Action Network (SCAN) Health Plan for...
A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing (1) the Award of a Construction Contract to Patriot Environmental Services in the Amount of $162,227 for the Removal of the Underground Storage Tank That Fuels the Backup Generator at Lift Station 29 as Part of the
Recommendation: b) Adopt Resolution
CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing (1) the Award of a Construction Contract to Patriot Environmental Services in the Amount of $162,227 for the Removal of the Underground...
A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the President to Execute an Agreement with CD & Power in the Amount of $635,351.13 for the Purchase of Seven (7) Emergency Generator Systems, Automatic Transfer Switches and Associated Equipment for the Emergency Generator
Recommendation: b) Adopt Resolution
CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the President to Execute an Agreement with CD & Power in the Amount of $635,351.13 for the Purchase of Seven (7) Emergency Generator Sys...
A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Four (4) Flygt Pumps from Shape Inc. In the Amount of $243,820.94 for Lift Stations No.10 and No. 22 and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under CEQA
Recommendation: b) Adopt Resolution
CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Four (4) Flygt Pumps from Shape Inc. In the Amount of $243,820.94 for Lift Stations No.10 and No. 22 and Fin...
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8.2
Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) General Update
Recommendation: b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
REPORTS: Community Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301678) General Update
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9.1
Consideration of Ratifying and Approving the Audited Fiscal Year 202425 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit Compliance Reports and the Fiscal Year 202425 Warrant Registers in the Form of That ACFR
Recommendation: b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Ratifying and Approving the Audited Fiscal Year 202425 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit Compliance Reports and the Fiscal...
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: Consideration of Ratifying and Approving the Audited Fiscal Year 202425 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Other Audit Compliance Reports and the Fiscal Year 202425 Warrant Registers in the Form of That ACFR
