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The council will adopt a resolution to remove janitorial services for the temporary modular recreation center facilities.
The Council will approve multiple routine items (minutes, ordinances, resolutions) with a single motion.
The Council will approve by Minute Order a Memorandum of Understanding with San Mateo County concerning the property at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard.
The City Council will adopt all items listed on the consent calendar with a single motion.
All routine matters listed under this item will be approved with a single motion.
Council will approve all items on the consent calendar with a single motion.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approves routine city business without separate discussion, keeping government operations efficient.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 620 Foster City Boulevard or via Zoom link https://fostercity-org.zoom.us/j/82592136594.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Email comments to [email protected] at least two hours before the meeting.
Decision update
The council voted unanimously to approve the consent calendar items, including the August 3 and August 10 EMID meeting minutes and Resolution 2026‑081 authorizing the joint‑use agreement with the San Mateo‑Foster City School District. Resolution 2026‑082 was removed from the calendar by the mayor without objection.
Decided Aug 17, 2026.
The Council will vote to approve all items on the Consent Calendar in one motion.
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.
What's happening
Why it matters
Maintaining heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning systems keeps city buildings safe and functional for residents and staff.
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 unanimously authorized the Mayor to execute a $50,000 amendment to the contract with Thermal Mechanical Inc. for citywide HVAC system repair, with total annual spending not to exceed $200,000, and found the project CEQA exempt. This action is final.
Decided Jul 20, 2026.
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).
What's happening
Why it matters
The testing services help ensure the rebuild project meets quality and safety standards.
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 unanimously authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 for $35,000 with Apex Testing Laboratories for testing and inspection services on the Community Rebuild Project. This action is final.
Decided Jul 20, 2026.
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.
What's happening
Why it matters
These agreements give the city ready access to expert services for future projects, affecting infrastructure development and fiscal planning.
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 unanimously authorized the Mayor to execute master professional service agreements with 28 selected consultants for on‑call civil, construction, engineering, and related services, and similarly authorized the EMID President to do the same. This action is final.
Decided Jul 20, 2026.
The council will vote to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting.
Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. to continue the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan.
Council adopted a new job description for a Recreation Specialist and updated the descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector positions.
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.
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 item “Approve amendment to animal control services agreement” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
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 item “Adopt amended and restated City Manager employment agreement” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
