Summary

Foster City approves safety, vehicles, and pay changes

Foster CityFeb 18, 20263 min read

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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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City Council/EMID

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LaborTransportationPublic SafetyEnvironmental

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What this means

Residents will see Foster City move ahead with more license plate readers, a new vehicle purchase, and updated pay rules for some public works management positions. The council also adopted its 2026 state legislative platform with added support for safer transportation, stronger DUI laws, alternatives to district elections, and better public transit infrastructure. It also approved a community center business operations plan and accepted reports on parks planning and Canada goose management.

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Approved an agreement with Flock Safety, LLC for eight additional automatic license plate readers at $24,000 annually, with a 4-1 vote.
Authorized an appropriation of $87,179 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund to help purchase 13 vehicles for a total of $852,183.
Adopted the 2026 state legislative platform and policy with changes focused on transportation, DUI laws, district election alternatives, and public transit.
Accepted the Parks and Recreation Committee's 2025 year-end report and 2026 goals.
Accepted the Canada Goose Management Plan implementation update.
Approved the Community Center Business Operations Plan as a guiding framework.
Revised salary ranges for various management positions in Public Works, updated a job title, and adopted the amended pay plan for fiscal year 2025-2026.

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City Council Regular Meeting

Feb 18, 2026, 2:30 AMCITY OF FOSTER CITY/, ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARDcompleted

Agenda

A Proclamation Recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month
4.1.
Decision: 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2026
6.1.
Decision: 6. 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 an Agreement with Flock Safety, LLC for the Procurement of Eight Additional Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) for $24,000 Annually, to be Used in a Manner Consistent with the City’s Established ALPR Program and other Applicable Law a) Staff Report b) Adopt Resolution
6.2.
Decision: 6. 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 an Agreement in the Amount of $61,832 with Interactive Resources, Inc for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services for Phase 1 of the Renovate Elevators in City Buildings Project (CIP 301-708) and Finding the Project Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Section 15301(B) – Existing Facilities a) Staff Report b) Adopt Resolution
6.3.
Decision: 6. 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 an Appropriation of $87,179 From the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384, Authorizing the Purchase of Thirteen (13) Vehicles for a Total Amount of $852,183; and Finding the Purchase Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) a) Staff Report b) Adopt Resolution
6.4.
Decision: 6. 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 Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Execution of a Task Order with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in the Amount of $374,100 for CIP 455-710 Shell Bridge Force Main Replacement Project; and Finding the Approval Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3) and 15301(C)—Existing Facilities a) Staff Report b) Adopt Resolution
6.5.
Decision: 6. 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.
2026 State Legislative Platform and Policy a) Staff Report b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
7.1.
Decision: 7. NEW BUSINESS
Parks And Recreation Committee's 2025 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, And Goals For 2026 a) Staff Report b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report and Provide Policy Direction
8.1.
Decision: 8. REPORTS
Canada Goose Management Plan Update a) Staff Report b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
8.2.
Decision: 8. REPORTS
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Community Center Business Operations Plan as a Guiding Framework a) Staff Report b) Action – Adopt Resolution
9.1.
Decision: 9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
Consideration of Revising Salary Ranges for Various Management Positions in Public Works; Approving a Revised Job Description Title for the Building/Fleet Maintenance Superintendent; and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 a) Staff Report b) Action - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Revising Salary Ranges for Various Management Positions in Public Works; Approving a Revised Job Description Title for the Building/Fleet Maintenance Superintendent; and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 c) Action - A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Revising Salary Ranges for Various Management Positions in Public Works; Approving a Revised Job Description Title for the Building/Fleet Maintenance Superintendent; and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
9.2.
Decision: 9. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 29, 2026 a) Information Item Only b) No Action Required
10.1.
Decision: 10. COMMUNICATIONS