Public Services

What's happening

• City Council will approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 City/EMID meeting.
• Approved minutes become part of the official public record.

Why it matters

Approving minutes ensures the council’s actions are documented and transparent for residents.

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• The City Council will authorize the city manager to execute a $35,000 amendment with Apex Testing Laboratories for testing and inspection services on the Community Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678).

Why it matters

The testing services help ensure the rebuild project meets quality and safety standards.

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• The commission will vote to approve the minutes of its June 15, 2026 meeting.

Why it matters

Approving minutes officially records the commission’s decisions and makes them public.

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• Staff will present recent statistics and updates from the Library and Community Services Department.

Why it matters

Updates show how library services are performing and meeting community needs.

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• The City Council will authorize the mayor to execute master professional service agreements with 28 selected consulting firms for on‑call civil, construction, engineering, and related services.

Why it matters

These agreements give the city ready access to expert services for future projects, affecting infrastructure development and fiscal planning.

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• The meeting will be formally adjourned.
• Attendees with disability accommodations can contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 286-3250 or clerk@fostercity.org.

Why it matters

Ends the council session and provides information on how to request accommodations.

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• City/District Manager reports on assignments.
• Council/EMID Board members report on liaison roles and request scheduling future items.

Why it matters

Provides residents with updates on city management and upcoming council agenda items.

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• The Planning Code will be amended to list the Richard Spreckels Mansion / Buena Vista Studios at 737 Buena Vista Avenue West as a landmark.
• The designation follows the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public welfare findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the building’s historic character and guides any future changes.

Who is affected

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• The Planning Code will be amended to list the William Shaughnessy Home at 394 Fair Oaks Street as a landmark.
• The designation follows the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public welfare findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the building’s historic character and guides any future changes.

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• The Planning Code will be amended to list the Tietz-Beneke House at 657 Chenery Street as a landmark.
• The designation follows the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public welfare findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the building’s historic character and guides any future changes.

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• The Planning Code will be amended to list the Phoenix Brewery at 552 Noe Street as a landmark.
• The designation follows the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public welfare findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the building’s historic character and guides any future changes.

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• The Planning Code will be amended to list the Second Church of Christ Scientist at 651 Dolores Street as a landmark.
• The designation follows the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public welfare findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the building’s historic character and guides any future changes.

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• The motion to reappoint Robin Abad Ocubillo to the Board of Appeals passed.
• Her term runs until July 1, 2030.

Why it matters

The Board of Appeals handles land‑use decisions that shape local neighborhoods.

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• The motion to reappoint Eleanor Blume to the Public Works Commission passed.
• Her term runs until July 2, 2030.

Why it matters

Reappointment ensures continuity in overseeing city infrastructure and services.

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• The motion to reappoint John Trasvina to the Board of Appeals passed.
• His term runs until July 1, 2030.

Why it matters

The Board of Appeals decides land‑use cases that affect neighborhoods and development.

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