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Foster City adopts budget and housing actions

Published Jul 31, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Foster City adopts budget and housing actions

The City Council/EMID Board unanimously adopted Foster City’s fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 budget, approved a parking agreement and zoning changes to advance the Gilead Campus Expansion Project, and updated accessory dwelling unit rules to align with state law.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Budget update and road projects approved

The City Council approved the preliminary FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 budget, along with street rehabilitation and bicycle/pedestrian improvement projects for 2026-27. Members also adopted a new police officers agreement, accepted the third-quarter financial update, and approved an amended city/district manager employment agreement.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Budget plan advanced for public hearing

The Council/EMID Board unanimously accepted the preliminary biennial budget and five-year financial plan and directed staff to prepare it for a June 1 public hearing and June 15 final adoption.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Fees updated for parks and recreation

Foster City and EMID approved updated parks and recreation fees for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28, with Mayor Kiesel voting no. The Council also approved a $153,815 engineering task order for new electric vehicle charging stations and a $154,523 OpenGov budgeting software subscription.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Planning Commission member appointed

Douglas Stoveland was appointed to a full four-year term on the Planning Commission by a unanimous 5-0-0 vote.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council approves housing, labor, and staffing actions

The City Council/EMID Board unanimously approved a $1,160,510 affordable ADU loan program, a $21,600 school crossing guard agreement, a project labor agreement for three public works projects, and reinstated the Deputy City Manager position.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Bike and pedestrian plan advances

The City Council accepted the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan update and directed staff to keep five projects moving forward for further development and cost estimates, while also adding a sixth corridor as a possible future project.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Fees, business study, and immigration resolution

The Council unanimously approved updated city and district fees for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028, advanced bicycle and pedestrian master plan funding, and adopted a resolution on responding to federal immigration enforcement actions that do not comply with state law and city policies.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Parks and recreation fees updated

The council unanimously approved policy direction for Foster City’s Parks and Recreation fee schedule for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028, including keeping a 25% non-resident price difference and using both bundled and hourly pricing for the Lagoon Event Hall.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Closed session meeting summary

The Council and EMID Board met in closed session to discuss a threat to public services or facilities and one potential litigation case; no action was taken.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council approves major budget actions

The City Council/EMID Board unanimously approved a large $13.8 million supplemental payment to CalPERS for the City’s unfunded pension liability, along with a $1.16 million payment for EMID.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Emergency response and budget direction

The City Council ratified a local emergency tied to a ransomware attack and gave policy direction for Foster City’s two-year budget and long-range capital plans, including major funding transfers for infrastructure and utility projects.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Street repairs and community center funding approved

The City Council approved a $1.29 million street rehabilitation contract, a $121,000 budget transfer for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and a $40,000 appropriation for the Community Center donor recognition wall. The council also directed staff to return with an updated $15 million CalPERS supplemental payment resolution.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council approves budget and committee changes

The City Council/EMID Board approved funding for compost program participation, workers’ compensation claims, and a vehicle purchase correction, and it voted to disband the Audit Committee.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Foster City reviews new planning laws

City Council and the Planning Commission heard presentations on Brown Act changes and new land use and planning laws for 2026, but took no action.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Foster City approves safety, vehicles, and pay changes

The City Council approved eight additional automatic license plate readers for $24,000 a year, authorized $852,183 to buy 13 vehicles, and updated pay ranges for several public works management jobs.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Retreat sets budget and policy direction

Council directed staff to disband the Audit Committee, lower General Fund reserves closer to 50% of annual operating spending, and make a $20 million payment to CalPERS to reduce pension debt.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council approves housing and emergency plans

Council unanimously adopted the 2026 Emergency Operations Base Plan, approved a $120,000 two-year amendment for state legislative advocacy and optional grant writing services, and moved forward on housing element implementation and a real estate market analysis.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Council approves housing and infrastructure items

The City Council and EMID Board unanimously approved zoning changes, funding and contract actions for community center, street, utility, and generator projects, and accepted the latest financial and audit reports.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Housing, parks, and mobility updates approved

The Council approved new housing design rules, adopted the Foster City Parks System Master Plan, and authorized $1,046,772 in furniture purchases for the Community Center rebuild project.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Council names new mayor and vice mayor

Art Kiesel was elected Mayor/President and Suzy Niederhofer was elected Vice Mayor/Vice President, both by unanimous 5-0 votes.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Foster City updates building codes and aid plans

The City Council adopted two major building code ordinances, filled committee seats, and directed staff to work with Samaritan House on food donation bins and resident resource information for people who may lose SNAP access.

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Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

Foster City approves speed and building updates

The City Council approved lower speed limits near schools, adopted updated parks and conservation elements for the General Plan, and extended on-call building services through June 30, 2027 with additional funding.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Council approves safety and maintenance items

The City Council approved a joint e-bike safety letter to the San Mateo-Foster City School District, renewed traffic signal and lighting maintenance contracts, and updated the sustainability advisory committee’s policy statement.

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