Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
The Estero Municipal Improvement District Board is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the President to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 with CD & Power for $26,484.18.
Staff provided a general update on the Community Center rebuild project.
Staff showed design concepts for landscaping around City Hall, the Police Station, and the Fire Station.
The commission reviewed a resolution about San Mateo County’s purchase of 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard.
The Traffic Review Committee will review the draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and its priority projects. The discussion is part of the special meeting agenda.
Show the design for the Summer Days event booth.
The committee will discuss continuing water conservation programs and incentives.
Host a Housing Resource Fair.
Provide an overview of the planned tour of the new recreation center.
Invite community members to volunteer for July staffing.
Committee members will discuss continuing the Community‑Based Social Marketing Pilot to promote water conservation programs and incentives under CAP Action E‑W.3.1.1.
Committee member Kenneth Huo presented the talk “Nothing We Do Is Sustainable.”
The committee discussed the Community‑Based Social Marketing Pilot, specifically continuing the water‑conservation promotion actions outlined in CAP Action E‑W.3.1.1.
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee that was scheduled for the 7th day of July 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Foster City Council Chambers Conference Room has been cancelled.
The commission considered a resolution to amend the Edgewater Place Master Sign Program for the shopping center at 901‑999 Edgewater Blvd and to find the project exempt from CEQA.
What's happening
Why it matters
Changing sign rules can affect the appearance of the shopping center and may speed up development by bypassing environmental review.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 620 Foster City Blvd or join via Zoom link provided.
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Written comments can be emailed by 4:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026.
Decision update
The item “Approve Edgewater Place sign program amendment” passed (5–0–0).
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The council will add a new Recreation Specialist position and approve revised job descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector.
The council will approve the first amendment to the concession agreement, extending the boat rental services contract through September 30, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Continues a recreational boating option for residents and visitors.
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 amending the concession agreement with Edgewater Marine LLC, extending the boat‑rental services agreement through September 30, 2026 and authorizing the mayor to execute the amendment.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The Estero Municipal Improvement District Board adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
The council will issue a proclamation declaring June 16‑22, 2026 as National Mosquito Control Awareness Week.
The council will issue a proclamation naming July as Parks and Recreation Month.
Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. to continue the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan.
Council held a public hearing to consider the Gilead Campus Expansion master plan, including a second addendum, mitigation monitoring, a zoning map amendment to allow biotech R&D uses, and a parking agreement with Gilead Sciences.
What's happening
Why it matters
The project would bring new biotechnology research facilities, jobs, and changes to land use and parking in the Chess Drive area.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Written comments can be emailed by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting
Decision update
The City Council approved a series of actions to advance the Gilead Campus Expansion, including adopting a resolution approving the second addendum and mitigation monitoring program, waiving further reading to pass an ordinance amending the zoning map for the Chess‑Hatch area to allow up to 800,000 sf of R&D uses, and authorizing the mayor to execute a parking agreement with Gilead Sciences.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The committee will discuss outcomes from the Off the Grid World Environment Day event.
A presentation will provide an overview of the Foster City Climate Action Plan.
A presentation on the Urban Water Management Plan and California AB 1572 will be given by Public Works Management Analyst Yelena Cappello.
The Parks and Recreation Department will give an update.
An update on the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan will be provided.
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.
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.
The Planning Commission heard public testimony and adopted several resolutions recommending city council approval of a master‑plan environmental impact report, a zoning map amendment, a specific development plan for Phase 1, a parcel map change, and a parking agreement for Gilead’s proposed 800,000‑sq‑ft research campus. The items were presented as a combined public hearing.
