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Council approves housing and emergency plans

Foster CityFeb 3, 20262 min read

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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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Residents can expect the city to use an updated emergency response plan and continue work on housing element programs. The council also approved a new two-year contract amendment for legislative advocacy and possible grant writing, plus a real estate market analysis capped at $125,000. In a separate action, the council approved a letter objecting to the final environmental review for SFO’s Recommended Airport Development Plan and directed staff to submit it to a February 3 hearing.

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Adopted the 2026 Emergency Operations Base Plan.
Approved a fourth amendment with California Public Law Group for $120,000 over two years, with a $10,000 travel budget and $18,000 contingency.
Accepted staff’s report on supportive housing in the city’s Existing Unit Purchase Program units and confirmed the approach for Housing Element implementation.
Authorized an agreement with Kosmont Companies for a real estate economic market analysis not to exceed $125,000, with a $15,000 contingency.
Approved a Letter of Objection regarding certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for SFO’s Recommended Airport Development Plan and directed staff to submit it to the February 3 hearing.
Received and accepted the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee 2025 year-end report, mission statement review, and 2026 goals.

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City Council Regular Meeting

Feb 3, 2026, 2:30 AMCITY OF FOSTER CITY/, ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARDcompleted

Agenda

City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026
5.1.
Decision: 5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting the 2026 Emergency Operations Base Plan (EOP) a) Staff Report b) Adopt Resolution
5.2.
Decision: 5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with California Public Law Group in the Amount of $120,000 for an Extended Two-Year Term, for State Legislative Advocacy Services and Optional Grant Writing Services, and Authorizing Establishment of an as Needed In-Person Travel Budget in the Amount of $10,000 and a Contingency in the Amount of $18,000 with Authorization Given to the City Manager to Execute Any Contract Amendments Necessary for Grant Writing Services Up to the Contingency Amount a) Staff Report b) Adopt Resolution
5.3.
Decision: 5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Three-Year Agreement with Info-tech Research Group Inc. For IT Research and Advisory Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $224,847.06 a) Staff Report b) Adopt Resolution
5.4.
Decision: 5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
Implementation of Housing Element Programs: Supportive Housing in the City’s Existing Unit Purchase Program (EUPP) Units a) Staff Report b) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
6.1.
Decision: 6. NEW BUSINESS
Consideration of an Agreement with Kosmont Companies to Conduct a Real Estate Economic Market Analysis a) Staff Report b) Action - Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Kosmont Companies to Conduct a Real Estate Economic Market Analysis With an Amount Not to Exceed $125,000, Approve a Project Contingency in the Amount of $15,000 With Authority Given to the City Manager to Execute Amendments Up to the Contingency Amount, if Necessary; and Find the Request Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)
6.2.
Decision: 6. NEW BUSINESS
Consideration of Submitting Letter of Objection regarding Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for SFO Recommended Airport Development Plan (RADP) a) Action – By Minute Order, Provide Policy Direction
6.3.
Decision: 6. NEW BUSINESS
Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) 2025 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and Goals for 2026 a) Staff Report b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
7.1.
Decision: 7. REPORTS
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 5, 2026, January 15, 2026, and ACH were processed on January 5, 2026 a) Information Item Only b) No Action Required
8.1.
Decision: 8. COMMUNICATIONS