Parks and Recreation CommitteeFoster City
Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan update
The committee received an update on the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan.
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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
The committee received an update on the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan.
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 receive the final analysis of the city’s decarbonization goal.
The committee will receive an update on progress of Sustainability Action Plan 4.
Board adopted a resolution to settle the claim for $2,434,348.
What's happening
Why it matters
The city will pay the settlement, affecting taxpayers and city finances.
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 item “Settlement of $2,434,348 claim with The Market of Insurance Carriers” was adopted.
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution to settle the claim for $67,572.61.
What's happening
Why it matters
The city will pay $67,572.61, funded by taxpayers, to resolve a liability for water‑main related flooding damage.
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 item “Warren Guan water‑main flood claim settlement – $67,572.61” was adopted.
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
Board adopted a resolution to settle the claim for $31,095.31.
What's happening
Why it matters
The payment uses city funds, impacting taxpayers.
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 item “Settlement of $31,095 claim with Charles Reiter” was adopted.
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution to settle the claim for $80,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
The city will pay $80,000, funded by taxpayers, to resolve a liability for water‑main related flooding damage.
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 item “Amy Yanyu Chen water‑main flood claim settlement – $80,000” was adopted.
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
The board will adopt a resolution delegating to the County Executive the power to negotiate, execute, amend, and terminate storm‑water BMP operation and maintenance agreements with property owners.
What's happening
Why it matters
Delegating authority speeds up storm‑water management agreements, helping protect water quality and comply with environmental regulations.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via the Zoom link provided.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Delegate authority for storm‑water BMP agreements” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
Staff presented the Downtown Committee Work Plan for fiscal year 2026-27 and recommended its adoption per City Council Policy A-23. The committee was asked to vote on the recommendation.
Approve an agreement for $415,260 total over five years with Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. for downtown landscaping maintenance.
What's happening
Why it matters
Maintaining downtown landscaping keeps public spaces clean and attractive, supporting businesses, tourism, and community pride.
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 council voted 5‑0 to approve a five‑year $415,260 agreement with Brightview Landscaping Services for downtown landscape maintenance, including a 5 % contingency, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, change orders, and extensions.
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Council will approve an amendment to the CSG Consultants on‑call design services agreement, increasing its total amount to $1,850,000 and extending the term to February 2029.
What's happening
Why it matters
The changes let the city continue needed sewer rehabilitation work with updated funding and longer contract terms, ensuring infrastructure repairs stay on schedule.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or join via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period in person or remotely via Zoom.
Decision update
The council voted 5‑0 to approve amendments to three on‑call design service agreements—CSG Consultants, Wilsey Ham dba WHB Engineers, Inc., and Freyer & Laureta, Inc.—increasing the total contract amounts and extending the terms to February 2029, and authorized the Public Works Director to execute the amendments and issue task orders.
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Approve a one‑year agreement with Thor Audio Solutions for up to $108,940.
What's happening
Why it matters
The agreement provides audio support for city special events, ensuring quality sound for community gatherings and creating local vendor work.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (ID 835 1709 7615).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit comments in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom chat as instructed at the end of the agenda.
Decision update
The item “Approve Thor Audio Services Agreement” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Approve a one-year agreement up to $108,940 with Perry Thorwaldson for event support.
Increase CSG Consultants agreement by $350,000 to a total of $1,850,000 and extend term to Feb 2029.
Council will adopt a resolution funding the Street Rehabilitation Project and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project for FY 2026‑27, using SB 1 road‑repair funds.
Pathway Run event is scheduled.
Pathway Run 2026 debriefed and ideas for next year were shared.
Council will receive a progress report on the City’s Climate Action Plan implementation.
What's happening
Why it matters
Shows how climate initiatives are advancing, impacting community health and sustainability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom chat as instructed.
Decision update
The City Council discussed progress on solar installations, electric leaf blower outreach, sea‑level rise adaptation, electrification education, and measurement of emissions and vehicle miles traveled, and it continued work on the Climate Action Plan without taking any formal action.
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Staff will present a review of the Spring Fling event and discuss lessons learned.
Staff will share flyers for the Ice Cream Party Meet‑Up, Family Fun Day, and Childcare Subsidy Program.
The agenda lists a Spring Fling event under the senior commission agenda. No further description is provided.
Staff will present a debrief of the recent Spring Fling event and ask the commission for feedback to guide future senior activities.
The committee will discuss plans for a community picnic.