Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
A closed‑session consultation was held with the police chief and legal counsel about potential threats to city services.
The City Council will adopt a resolution ending the emergency proclamation related to a cybersecurity event.
The Estero Municipal Improvement District Board adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency 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.
The council will authorize the mayor to contract with CDW Government LLC to buy mobile data computers for police patrol cars, costing $67,339.23.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides police with updated technology to improve public safety and response efficiency.
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 an agreement with CDW Government LLC to purchase mobile data computers for police patrol cars for $67,339.23.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
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.
Council will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 17.78 of the zoning code to align local ADU rules with state law.
Legal counsel will discuss three ongoing lawsuits involving the city, including federal and state cases.
What's happening
Why it matters
Litigation can affect city finances and policy decisions, though details are not public.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not open to public; summary may be released later.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not applicable.
Decision update
The City Council adopted a closed‑session agenda to discuss ongoing litigation matters, including several court cases listed in the agenda.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The Estero Municipal Improvement District will approve a one‑year extension of its rate‑assistance program for water and wastewater customers, ending June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
Continues financial help for qualifying water customers, preventing higher bills.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Zoom or in‑person meeting attendance.
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments referencing the agenda item before the meeting.
Decision update
The Estero Municipal Improvement District board approved a resolution extending the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program through June 30, 2027, with the extension exempt from CEQA review.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The meeting includes a public forum where anyone can address the Committee on any City matter not on the agenda.
Council will adopt a resolution temporarily closing sections of Shell Boulevard and Balclutha Drive for the Fourth of July event.
Council and the EMID Board will adopt resolutions approving a MOU with the Foster City Police Officers Association effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
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.
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.
