Public comment information
From:Walter Koch
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:Comment regarding County proposal to build a warehouse on Hillsdale
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 3:37:08 PM
To the Foster City Council,
I have been a resident of Foster City for 28 years, and would like to register my strong opposition to the
proposal to purchase of the property at 1065 E Hillsdale Blvd for the construction of a warehouse, to be
discussed at the July 20, 2026 Council meeting.
My opposition is based firstly that the 1065 E Hillsdale Blvd property is zoned for commercial use, NOT
industrial/warehouse use. There are properties on the north side of Hwy 92 that are zoned for warehouse
use, including for example a warehouse with office space currently for sale at 330 Hatch Drive.
Secondly, a warehouse located at the 1065 E Hillsdale Blvd property would lead to a further increase in the
traffic at the intersection of Foster City Blvd and E Hillsdale Blvd. This is already the intersection most
heavily impacted by traffic in Foster City. Additional congestion would not only affect commuters that
use Hwy 92 entrance ramps at Metro Center Blvd leading to the San Mateo Bridge, but also all Foster City
residents! This includes traffic to and from several schools (Audubon Elementary, Kids Connection,
Odyssey), Healthcare facilities (Quest Diagnostics, Foster City Professional Plaza and others), shopping
(Costco and the Foster City Farmer’s market) and additionally, several of the critical city facilities located
near that intersection would also be impacted (eg the Fire and Police Stations, City Hall, Library, and Post
Office).
Respectfully,
Walter Koch, Ph.D.
301 Dolphin Isle
Foster City CA 94404
From:Joe Beckner
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:Agenda Item 6.2, City Council meeting July 20, 2026
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 2:13:38 PM
Regarding Agenda Item 6.2
I am fully in favor of the County plan to purchase the building at 1065 E. Hillsdale.
I fully support the plan to move the San Mateo County Human Services Agency’s
Operations to this location.
I have been a Foster City resident since 1982.
Regards,
Joe Beckner
(650) 278-6367
From:Kathryn Holper
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:Opposition to San Mateo County’s Proposed Acquisition of 1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 1:06:08 PM
Dear Council,
As a local resident and active community member, I am writing to urge the City Council to
oppose San Mateo County’s proposed acquisition and redevelopment of 1065 East Hillsdale
Blvd.
As someone whose family has used similar services, I fully support the mission of the
County's Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) program. However, the proposed site is
entirely inappropriate for a warehouse and industrial operation.
My opposition is tied to several critical concerns for Foster City's families and infrastructure:
1) Increased Traffic on an Already Gridlocked Corridor: The intersection of East Hillsdale
Blvd and Foster City Blvd is already heavily congested, particularly during weekday afternoon
commute hours when families are traveling home and navigating local streets. Introducing
large delivery trucks and a high volume of warehouse-related transit would make the already
unacceptable traffic load worse.
2) Influx of Non-City Transit: Our local streets and intersections are simply not designed to
handle the additional outside commuter and industrial traffic that a county-wide service hub
requires. We only two ways in and out of Foster City, which is not enough. With the continued
edition of new housing in conjunction with this project, our infrastructure simply cannot
handle this traffic in any capacity.
3) Safety Risks for Local Kids and Families: This location is right in the center of our
community, where local children and families walk, bike, and commute to nearby schools,
parks, and recreational activities. We are already having severe issues with traffic incidents
with kids on e-bikes and scooters, and the increased amount of car crashes within our city.
Adding additional traffic without addressing these concerns would be incredibly dangerous for
our local youth.
4) Severe Zoning Incompatibility: The site is zoned Town Center Commercial (C-2/PD),
intended for offices, retail, and restaurants—not light industrial warehouse usage. Allowing
this project to move forward sets a damaging precedent for our local land-use policies.
My family has been residents of Foster City for the past 35 years. We have been an active part
of our community, through volunteering for AYSO FC for decades, as well as our local Girl
Scout community, our local schools, and so much more. Please move to keep our community
safe and family friendly
Sincerely,
Kathryn Holper
868 Polaris Avenue, Foster City CA 94404
From:Leon d"Aquino
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Leon d"Aquino; Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:PROPOSED PLAN FOR VRS IN FOSTER CITY_1065 E Hillsdale Blvd_Foster City
Date:Friday, July 17, 2026 1:20:47 PM
Dear Mayor and Members of the Foster City City Council,
I am writing as a concerned Foster City resident to express my strong opposition to the
proposed sale of the property located at 1065 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA (APN
094-524-180) to the County of San Mateo for the development of a Vocational Rehabilitation
Services (VRS) facility.
Based on my understanding, the City's current Master Plan and zoning designation for this site
do not permit light industrial uses. Proceeding with this proposal would require amendments
to both the Master Plan and the zoning designation to accommodate a development that is
inconsistent with Foster City's long-term vision and planning objectives.
In contrast, a County-owned facility and warehouse would remove this valuable property from
the City's tax base while limiting Foster City's control over its future use. Once owned by the
County, the City would have significantly less influence over future development decisions.
Locating a warehouse or light industrial facility at one of Foster City's primary gateways could
negatively impact the City's character, attractiveness, and long-term economic vitality.
Many residents share these concerns. A community petition is currently being circulated that
reflects significant opposition to the County's proposal and to any amendments to the Master
Plan or zoning that would permit this type of development.
I respectfully urge the City Council to:
Oppose the sale of this property to the County of San Mateo.
Preserve the existing Master Plan and zoning designation for this site.
Reject any amendments that would allow light industrial or warehouse uses.
Prioritize this property for future mixed-use residential development that helps Foster
City meet its RHNA obligations while strengthening the City's economic future.
Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of this important
issue. I respectfully ask that you preserve this site for housing and commercial uses that align
with Foster City's Master Plan and reflect the long-term interests of our residents.
Sincerely,
Leon d'Aquino
Foster City Resident
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From:Angela L.Y. Lee
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:Fwd: 1065 Hillsdale
Date:Thursday, July 16, 2026 10:15:21 AM
Cheers,
Angela L.Y. Lee
alee1991@yahoo.com
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From: "Angela L.Y. Lee" <alee1991@yahoo.com>
Subject: 1065 Hillsdale
Date: July 15, 2026 at 9:51:22 PM PDT
To: "council@fostercity.org" <council@fostercity.org>
Hi FC Council
My biggest concerns are:
• Public safety and additional demands on police and City services
• Increased traffic, truck activity, and congestion
• Limited public transportation to support a regional Human Services
campus
• Loss of business tax revenue and City finances
• Warehouse operations in the heart of our city
• Impacts on our senior community, Recreation Center, neighborhoods, and
local businesses
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Cheers,
Angela L. Y Lee
From:Monica Nazareno
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:Concerns Regarding Proposed County Human Services Campus at 1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Date:Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:24:49 PM
Dear Members of the Foster City Council,
I am writing to share my concerns regarding the County’s proposal to transform the 1065 E.
Hillsdale Blvd. property into a regional Human Services campus.
As a resident of Foster City for over 15 years, I am disappointed by the lack of transparency
and planning shown thus far. This project appears inconsistent with our current zoning and
long-term General Plan, yet the community has been provided with very few details on the
operational specifics, security measures, and potential impacts on our city finances, traffic
patterns, and local businesses.
I urge the City Council to demand a more robust analysis of this project and to advocate for
the needs and concerns of Foster City residents. Please ensure that our community’s voice is
heard and that we are provided with the transparent, comprehensive information required to
understand the long-term implications of this proposed site.
Sincerely,
Monica F. Nazareno
Foster City Resident (owner at Marina Point)
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Monica F. Nazareno
mcrferrer@gmail.com
From:J. Mi
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:Fwd: Concerning county"s proposal to purchase the property at 1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd
Date:Wednesday, July 15, 2026 3:32:57 PM
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From: J. Mi <jmi258@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Subject: Concerning county's proposal to purchase the property at 1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd
To: <boardfeedback@smcgov.org>, <council@fostercity.org>
Dear county staff,
I truly believe that the county's proposal to purchase the property at 1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd,
Foster City is completely inconsistent with the city's residential and business' visions due to its
potential use of it. I'm against it. The potential use of it simply doesn't fit the community.
Please revoke the proposal which doesn't have my vote as well as all the people I know of.
Regards,
Jason
From:Shrirang Ranade
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:About SMC buying 1066 E Hillsdale
Date:Monday, July 13, 2026 1:06:09 PM
Dear Council members,
I’m completely opposed to SMC acquisition of 1065 E Hillsdale in foster city and re zoning
it.
I’m opposed to putting a warehouse operation in a location that isn't zoned for it, at the cost of
city revenue, and safe streets.
What We're Asking Our City Leaders to Do
Find this project inconsistent with the General Plan and zoning as proposed.
Refuse any General Plan Amendment or rezoning that would allow warehouse/industrial uses
at this site.
Work with the County to find an alternative appropriately zoned, industrially-designated site
for its warehouse operations — just as its current San Carlos facility is zoned Light Industrial.
Thank you for your attention.
Shrirang Ranade
From:Annonomus FCResident
To:Foster City Public Comment; cshaker@smcgov.org
Cc:Foster City City Manager"s Office; jnibbelin@smcgov.org; Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus;
Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:Request Recusal from upcoming Public Hearing. 7/16/2026 items 6.2 & 8.1
Date:Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00:04 PM
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Dear Foster City Attorney via City Manager and interested parties,
On 7/13/2026 Planning Commission Vice Chair Shankar Kenkre made a Facebook post in
which he has made a public determination, of something that is currently agenized before him
to make a decision on, before the public hearing has taken place regarding San Mateo
County's inquiry into 1065 East Hillsdale Blvd Foster City, CA 94404 [APN: 094-524-180].
The meeting is scheduled for 7/16/2026.
Note Vice Chair Kenkre states the use "is not consistent with Foster City's General Plan or
current zoning" ; a photo of his statement is attached.
In his role on a planning commission, a quasi judicial legal body in the State of California, the
Vice Chair should now be required to recuse himself from the publicly agendized upcoming
hearing item 6.2 Thursday, July 16, 2026 and potentially item 8.1 also in that 1065 E Hillsdale
is also discussed in that item's staff report.
This is a violation of the applicants Constitutional Procedural Due Process (governing fair
hearings). The above statement constitutes legal precommitment. California courts look for an
"unacceptable probability of actual bias." If a commissioner shows they have closed their
mind to any other possibility before the public hearing, they are disqualified from
participating. ref: Nasha v. City of Los Angeles (2004) & Woody’s Group, Inc. v. City of
Newport Beach (2015).
There is also a question as to the Brown Act in that Vice Chair Kenkre is also running a
change.org petition (ref: https://www.change.org/p/say-no-to-san-mateo-county-s-acquisition-
of-1065-east-hillsdale-blvd-in-foster-city). Within that petition, there can be a private
discussion on an item agendized before him. There is no way to view the, as of 7/13/2026, 84
'verified signatures' of the petition any one of which could create a Brown Act Conflict with
Vice Chair Kenkre should one have communicated or one is perhaps another member of the
commission.
The change.org petition contains extensive, written text outlining the commissioner's specific
policy arguments, legal interpretations, & evidence against the agendized item. As other
commissioners read it, the authoring commissioner has essentially delivered a non-agendized,
one-way argument to the rest of the body to influence their vote before the public hearing.
If the Vice Chair refuses to recuse himself, he must, at a bare minimum, enter the entire
petition, its comments, and its signature count into the public record as an ex parte
communication, so to open the discussion to open cross-examination in the public meeting.
Should the vice chair not recuse himself, the entire decision made by the Planning
Commission is now legally tainted. The applicant can sue the city, and a judge will likely
invalidate the vote, forcing the city to pay attorney's fees and start the process completely
over.
All ex parte communication between commissioners, commissioners and council members
and especially anything behind the change.org account & petition that the Vice Chair controls
should be disclosed into the public record.
Recusal is appropriate.
Signed,
Anonymous
From:Isabelle Bushman
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:Fw: Major concerns about E Hillsdale property purchase
Date:Monday, July 13, 2026 12:33:09 PM
Isabelle
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From: Isabelle Bushman <ibushman@sbcglobal.net>
To: council@fostercity.org <council@fostercity.org>; boardfeedback@smcgov.org
<boardfeedback@smcgov.org>; Isabelle Bushman <ibushman@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 at 09:41:38 AM PDT
Subject: Major concerns about E Hillsdale property purchase
Dear San Mateo County Supervisors and Foster City Council Members,
I am writing as 28 year resident of Foster City to express my concerns about the County's proposed
purchase of the property on E Hillsdale Blvd at Foster City Blvd.
Foster City is already a cut through for traffic to bypass the 92/101 interchange to get to the San Mateo
Bridge. The traffic can be horrendous on E. Hillsdale Blvd and Foster City Blvd. There have been several
times where traveling from the PJCC to get into San Mateo has taken over 45 minutes. One time taking
an hour and a half! Adding a warehouse with trucks entering and exiting the parking lot will only
exacerbate this traffic. There is also a bus stop right in front of this property with a lot of foot traffic, I'm
concerned about the safety.
Beyond the traffic concerns, this use does not conform to zoning requirements. And this will have an
economic impact on Foster City with the loss of property tax revenue.
I have major concerns about how this project impacts our neighborhood and quality of life. Please do not
proceed with this purchase.
Thank you,
Isabelle Bushman
From:Shilpa Badadare
To:Foster City Public Comment
Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi; Alexis Garcia-Dawson
Subject:NO warehouse in Foster City
Date:Monday, July 13, 2026 11:58:38 AM
Dear Council and Board members,
I’m completely opposed to SMC acquisition of 1065 E Hillsdale in foster city and re zoning it.
I’m opposed to putting a warehouse operation in a location that isn't zoned for it, at the cost of city revenue, and safe
streets.
What We're Asking Our City Leaders to Do
Find this project inconsistent with the General Plan and zoning as proposed.
Refuse any General Plan Amendment or rezoning that would allow warehouse/industrial uses at this site.
Work with the County to find an alternative appropriately zoned, industrially-designated site for its warehouse
operations — just as its current San Carlos facility is zoned Light Industrial.
Thank you for your attention.
Shilpa Badadare
Sent from my iPhone
