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From:Noelia Corzo To:City Council; Foster City Public Comment Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi Subject:Item 9.1 Letter of Support Date:Monday, April 20, 2026 4:03:43 PM Attachments:2026.04.20 Item 9.1 Letter of Support--Corzo.pdf Dear Councilmembers, Please see attached letter in support of Item 9.1 on tonight's City Council Meeting Agenda. Sincerely, Noelia Corzo Supervisor Noelia Corzo, District Two 400 County Center, 1 st Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 650 363 4568 (Main) County Government Center 500 County Center, 5th Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 650 363 4569 ncorzo@smcgov.org City of Foster City Council 620 Foster City Blvd Foster City, CA 94404 April 20, 2026 RE: SUPPORT for Agenda Item 9.1 Dear Mayor Kiesel and Foster City Council, As President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and Supervisor of District 2 representing Foster City, I am writing in strong support of Item 9.1 on the April 20 Council Meeting Agenda. Foster City is home to a vibrant and diverse population, with nearly half of its residents being foreign-born. Public safety depends on trust that residents can seek help, access services, and participate in civic life without fear. When that trust is compromised, it affects the health and safety of the entire community. Last November, I worked with the San Mateo County Coalition for Immigrant Rights (SMCCIR) to strengthen our County’s non-cooperation with federal ICE officers policies. These policies are a critical step forward in protecting every person in our community and setting a clear standard for transparency and trust. Aligning City and County policies creates consistency and strengthens our support for our immigrant communities. This resolution reflects the same values we have advanced at the County level, including establishing clear boundaries around the use of public facilities and ensuring accountability and transparency in any interactions with federal immigration authorities. By prohibiting the use of city property as staging grounds for immigration enforcement and requiring proper identification and compliance with state law, this resolution helps ensure that local government remains a place of safety, not fear. I urge you to adopt this resolution and help us ensure that all residents in Foster City can feel safe in our community. Sincerely, Noelia Corzo From:Seona Srivastava To:Foster City Public Comment Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi Subject:Written Public Comment – Agenda Item 9.1, Seona Srivastava, 1174 Polynesia Drive, Foster City, CA Date:Monday, April 20, 2026 3:55:26 PM Name: Seona Srivastava Address: 1174 Polynesia Drive, Foster City, CA Agenda Item: 9.1 — Resolution to Prevent Federal Immigration Authorities from Using City- Owned Facilities Public Comment: Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the Foster City City Council, My name is Seona Srivastava, and I am a Foster City resident and a senior at Aragon High School. There is a poem — "First They Came" — written by Pastor Martin Niemöller, reflecting on his own silence during the rise of Nazi Germany. He wrote: They came for the socialists, and I did not speak out. They came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out. They came for the Jews, and I did not speak out. Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak out. I think about that poem a lot right now, because what we are witnessing at the federal level is not targeting one kind of person. It is not limited to undocumented immigrants. It is not limited to people of color. We are seeing American citizens stopped and questioned. We are seeing legal permanent residents -- people who have built their lives here, who have paid taxes, who have raised children who go to our schools -- treated as suspects. The chilling effect of this enforcement is broad, and it is real. I am one of those children. My parents are immigrants. They are lawful permanent residents of this country. They are not citizens, but they are here: legally, proudly, and as contributing members of this community. When I leave for college on the East Coast this fall, I will be leaving behind family members who have no one over the age of 18 to advocate for them if something goes wrong. That is not an abstract fear but the reality I carry into every conversation about federal immigration enforcement. And I know I am not alone. Many of my peers share this exact feeling, a quiet dread they feel underneath the ordinary milestones of senior year. Resolution 9.1 is a measured, constitutional exercise of local autonomy. It simply says: city- owned facilities will not be used as instruments of federal immigration enforcement without community oversight and transparency. It acknowledges that when people fear the library, the rec center, or City Hall itself, they stop using those spaces. And when they stop using those spaces, the community loses something irreplaceable. We spend significant public funds on the parks, recreation centers, and civic infrastructure that make Foster City what it is. But infrastructure exists to serve people. If the people who use those spaces -- the children in swim lessons, the seniors in fitness classes, the families at the park -- live in fear of those very spaces, then we have built something hollow. Pastor Niemöller's lesson was about the cost of silence. He did not speak up for others, and when his own turn came, there was no one left. Solidarity is both a moral value and a practical one. We protect each other by protecting anyone. I am asking this Council to adopt Resolution 9.1 not as a partisan statement, not as a rebuke of any particular administration, but as a reaffirmation that Foster City is a place where every resident can access public life without fear. That is not a political position I hold. That is a basic condition of community, of humanity. Thank you. Sincerely, Seona Srivastava From:Linda Adler To:Foster City Public Comment Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi Subject:Input on Agenda item 9.1 Date:Monday, April 20, 2026 3:41:24 PM I fully support the resolution to ban the use of city property for use by federal immigration authorities. Furthermore I support the requirement that federal agents must identify themselves. Please don't let our local property to further suffering of our local residents. www.lindaadler.com 650-743-3456 From:Janet Kwan To:Foster City Public Comment Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi Subject:Item 9.1 Date:Monday, April 20, 2026 12:02:37 PM I support Item 9.1, the immigration enforcement resolution. As an educator, I see firsthand how a sense of safety and stability impacts students and their ability to learn. When families feel secure interacting with local services, it creates a stronger environment for students to thrive. This resolution supports that stability and helps Foster City remain a welcoming and supportive community for all families. Thank you, Janet Kwan From:Maxwell Kwan To:Foster City Public Comment Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Priscilla Schaus; Sandy Loi Subject:Public Comment in Support of Item 9.1 – Immigration Enforcement Resolution Date:Monday, April 20, 2026 9:40:41 AM Dear Mayor Kiesel and Members of the Foster City Council, I am writing in strong support of Item 9.1, the resolution clarifying the City's response to federal immigration enforcement actions on City property. Foster City is one of the most diverse communities in the Bay Area. Nearly half of our residents were born outside the United States, almost double California's statewide average. That diversity is a core part of what makes this city such a vibrant and welcoming place to live. This resolution sends a clear signal that all community members, regardless of immigration status, can access City facilities and public services without fear. This resolution is not a radical departure from existing practice. As the staff report makes clear, the Foster City Police Department already does not enforce civil immigration law, and City property is not currently authorized for federal immigration enforcement. What this resolution does is codify and communicate those existing commitments, bringing Foster City in line with San Mateo County and dozens of other California jurisdictions that have taken similar steps. The transparency provisions are particularly important. By committing to document and publicly report any unauthorized use of City property by federal immigration authorities, the resolution ensures residents will know what is happening in their community and that the City is acting on their behalf. I urge the Council to adopt this resolution unanimously. It reflects the values of accountability, inclusivity, and community trust that Foster City residents expect from their local government. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, Maxwell Kwan Maxwell J. Kwan "A society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable members." From:Taylor Kwan To:Foster City Public Comment Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Katherine Estrada; Priscilla Schaus Subject:Ban Federal Immigration Authorities Date:Sunday, April 19, 2026 11:50:32 PM Dear Foster City Council, I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed resolution by Phoebe Shin Venkat regarding the use of city property in relation to federal immigration enforcement. Foster City s population is nearly half foreign-born, making it essential that all residents feel safe engaging with local services and institutions. By prohibiting the use of city property as staging areas and restricting access to private areas, this resolution helps maintain clear boundaries that protect community trust and ensure that public safety efforts are not undermined by fear or uncertainty. I also appreciate the resolution s focus on transparency and accountability. Upholding state laws requiring federal agents to identify themselves, and committing to document and publicly communicate any instances of noncompliance, reinforces responsible governance and respect for civil liberties. These measures align Foster City with broader regional efforts and demonstrate a commitment to fairness, openness, and the well-being of all residents. I respectfully urge you to support this resolution. Sincerely, Taylor From:Nancy Goodban To:Foster City Public Comment Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Katherine Estrada; Priscilla Schaus Subject:Please vote yes on Agenda Item: 9.1, safe ICE free spaces Date:Sunday, April 19, 2026 8:51:03 PM Please vote yes on Agenda Item 9.1 With the public safety risks we all suffer due to the illegal actions of federal ICE agents - which have resulted in deportations and deaths of American citizens as well as law abiding immigrants - I urge you to do what you can to keep our communities and neighborhoods safe. This resolution is a small but important step in that direction, and as you know it is consistent with the county ordinance and those of other cities as well. I live in Redwood City, but I am often in Foster City to shop or eat or visit friends, so this affects me also. Our cities are so connected, and so are our communities. Thank you in advance for your leadership. Nancy Nancy Goodban nancy.goodban@gmail.com 650-787-9859 From:Ken Bauco To:Foster City Public Comment Cc:Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh; Katherine Estrada; Priscilla Schaus Subject:Reserved: Complimentary Pass for Infraday California (April 22–23, Los Angeles) Date:Monday, April 13, 2026 6:33:04 AM Greetings: I wanted to invite you to join us at the 8th Infraday California, taking place April 22–23 in Los Angeles: www.infraday.com/california We’re bringing together public agencies, utilities, cities, and private sector leaders to focus on how infrastructure is actually being planned, funded, and delivered across California. 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