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Public comment period for City Council meeting
Residents may speak in person or via Zoom during the public comment segment of the meeting.
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Residents may speak in person or via Zoom during the public comment segment of the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned.
A report summarizing the closed‑session discussion was presented.
The City provides live streams of council meetings every 1st and 3rd Monday and offers replay videos the next day and on Saturdays.
Council members will allow members of the public to speak after being recognized.
County officials will present information about their plan to buy the 1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd site and move a human services agency there.
The City Council will approve the mayor to execute a $50,000 amendment to the contract with Thermal Mechanical Inc. for citywide HVAC repairs up to $200,000 annually.
The City Council will approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 City/EMID regular meeting.
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).
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.
The council will vote to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting.
The meeting will be formally adjourned.
City/District Manager reports on assignments.
Discussion with Chief of Police Cory Call and attorneys Caitlin Smith and Pasha Sternberg about threats to public services or facilities.
The agenda explains that the public may address the council after being recognized, with a three‑minute limit.
The commission approved the minutes from the June 18, 2026 regular meeting.
The committee will consider the minutes from the April 30, 2026 regular meeting.
The committee opened a public forum where anyone can address the committee about any city matter on the agenda.
Subcommittee reports will be presented to the committee.
The committee will consider approving the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes.
Subcommittees will present their recent activities and updates. Reports cover various sustainability projects.
Committee members will share reports on events they attended and relevant news items. These updates provide context on sustainability efforts.
Residents can submit live verbal comments during the Zoom or in‑person meeting and can also send written comments by email. Written comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 8, 2026 and will be added to the meeting record.
Members of the public can speak in person or via Zoom. Written comments can be emailed before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
The committee will open a public comment segment where anyone can address the committee on any topic not on the agenda. Comments can be spoken live in person or via Zoom, or submitted in writing by email before the meeting.
The City Council meeting that was set for July 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM will not take place. No agenda items will be discussed or voted on at this time.
The regular Planning Commission meeting set for July 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next meeting is now scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, with hybrid (Zoom and in‑person) participation.
Residents can send written comments to the commission by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting (June 18, 2026).
The commission will vote to adopt the minutes from its June 4, 2026 meeting as a consent calendar item.
The Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss the existing litigation in the case Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City.
The Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss the existing litigation in the case Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City.
A report will be given on matters discussed in the closed session.
The meeting will adjourn, and attendees can request special accommodations by contacting the City Clerk’s Department.
The council will approve the minutes from the June 1, 2026 regular meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Officially records decisions made on June 1, providing transparency.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council approved the minutes of the June 1, 2026 regular meeting.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The agenda explains how members of the public can address the council, including name, address, and a three‑minute limit.
The council will adopt a resolution calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026 to elect two council members.
What's happening
Why it matters
Sets the date for voters to elect new council members and aligns the local election with the statewide ballot.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council approved a resolution calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026, requesting consolidation with the statewide election and authorizing the city clerk to execute a service agreement with San Mateo County for election services.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
City staff will meet with legal counsel to discuss the County of San Mateo v. State of California case.
Residents may comment in person, via Zoom, or by email. Written comments must be emailed by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and will be added to the public record.
Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. to continue the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan.
Council held closed‑session conferences with legal counsel regarding three lawsuits: Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City, Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, and County of San Mateo et al. v. State of California.
Council adopted a new job description for a Recreation Specialist and updated the descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector positions.
Council received and accepted a staff report on workforce vacancies and recruitment trends in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561.
Residents can speak in person or via Zoom, or submit written comments by email before 4:00 p.m. on June 15. Written comments must identify the agenda item number or be marked “Public.”
Council and the EMID Board will vote to approve the fiscal years 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 budgets for the city and the improvement district.
Council will move $10,330 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund, decreasing the fund balance and reallocating $70,664 for a 2027 Ford Expedition XL and equipment installation.
The council will authorize the mayor to amend the contract with West Coast Code Consultants, adding $100,000 and extending the term to June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures the city has on‑call building expertise for emergencies and projects.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with West Coast Code Consultants, adding $100,000 to the on‑call building services contract and extending its term to June 30, 2027, with the amendment exempt from CEQA.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The agenda item is the May 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
The committee will address the composition of subcommittee members.
The committee will share communications updates and news items.
Subcommittees will present their recent reports to the full committee.
Members will report on events they attended and share relevant news.
Residents can speak during the live public comment period or submit written comments by email. Comments are accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email before the deadline.
The scheduled meeting on June 4, 2026 has been cancelled.
The commission will consider a reorganization of the planning commission.
The Planning Commission meeting set for Jun 04, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or voted on. The cancellation is noted in the agenda document.
Committee and council members will provide their reports.
The entire parking lot at the Foster City Community Center and the Vibe will be closed while contractors resurface and re‑stripe the lot. Half of the lot is expected to reopen on June 15.
The Committee will consider appointing a subcommittee to support the donor wall outreach campaign for the Foster City Community Center.
Council will adopt a resolution amending the agreement with San Mateo County for animal control services for a three‑year term starting July 1, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
The amendment continues city‑wide animal control, affecting public safety and animal welfare services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Email comments to publiccomment@fostercity.org before the meeting.
Decision update
The City Council approved a first amendment to the animal control services agreement with San Mateo County, extending the service term from July 1 2026 through June 30 2029, and authorized the City Manager to execute the amended agreement.
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
The City provides in‑person, Zoom, and written options for public comment. Written comments must be emailed by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Council will vote to approve the amended and restated employment agreement for City Manager Stefan Chatwin.
What's happening
Why it matters
The agreement defines the manager’s compensation and duties, affecting city leadership and payroll.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the council meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Send written comments to publiccomment@fostercity.org before the meeting.
Decision update
The City Council and the EMID Board adopted resolutions approving the amended and restated employment agreements for City Manager Stefan Chatwin and District Manager, respectively.
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
The regular meeting of the Traffic Review Committee set for May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered on that date.