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Council approves budget and committee changes

Foster CityMar 3, 20263 min read

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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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The meeting mainly focused on routine approvals and a few organizational changes. Council members signed off on funding to keep participating in a county compost program, pay workers’ compensation claims, and correct a vehicle replacement purchase. They also ended the Audit Committee and appointed Akshay Lal to the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee. The council accepted the 2025 Housing Element progress report, which tracks how the city is meeting its housing planning obligations.

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Approved City Resolution No. 2026-014 to appropriate $45,000 for the San Mateo County Compost for Climate Solutions Program and authorize continued participation through future MOUs, up to $75,000 annually through December 31, 2029.
Approved City Resolution No. 2026-015 and EMID Resolution No. 3836 to appropriate $675,000 for workers’ compensation claim settlements and invoices, with a $100,000 transfer from the General Fund to Fund 510.
Adopted City Resolution No. 2026-016 to correct a vehicle replacement appropriation from $87,179 to $84,687 and reaward the Explorer ST vehicle purchase to Serramonte Ford at the corrected bid amount of $55,741.
Adopted City Resolution No. 2026-017 and EMID Resolution No. 3837 to disband the Audit Committee, with Mayor/President Kiesel voting no.
Appointed Akshay Lal to a partial term on the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee through August 31, 2027.
Received and accepted the Youth Advisory Committee’s 2025 Year End Report, mission statement review, and goals for 2026.
Received and accepted the General Plan and Housing Element Annual 2025 Progress Report.

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City Council Regular Meeting

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

Agenda

A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Brian Lee on His Retirement
4.1.
Decision: 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Jonathon Lee on His Retirement
4.2.
Decision: 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of February 10, 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.
City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026
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 a Correction to the Previously Approved Appropriation From the Vehicle Replacement Fund (501) to Account No. 501-0560-431-4384, Reducing the Amount From $87,179 to $84,687 ($2,492 Decrease); Rescinding the Award for the purchase of the Explorer St (White) Vehicle From Towne Ford and Awarding to Serramonte Ford and Correcting the Bid Amount From $58,233 to $55,741; And Finding the Purchase Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15061(B)(3) 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 in the Amount of $45,000 From the Construction and Demolition Fund (129) to Account No. 12-0932-431-42-51; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the County of San Mateo for the San Mateo County Compost for Climate Solutions Program (MOUs) From March 3, 2026 Through December 31, 2026; Authorizing the City Manager to Continue Participation in the Program Through Execution of Future MOUs in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000 Annually Through December 31, 2029; And Finding the MOU Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 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) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Appropriation of Funding in the Amount of $675,000 From the Workers Compensation Fund (Fund 510) to Account No. 510-1230-415-42-62 to Pay for Claim Settlements and Invoices; Approve Transfer of $100,000 From the General Fund (Fund 001) to Fund 510 b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Appropriation of Funding in the Amount of $675,000 From the Workers Compensation Fund (Fund 510) to Account No. 510-1230-415-42-62 to Pay for Claim Settlements and Invoices; Approve Transfer of $100,000 From the General Fund (Fund 001) to Fund 510 c) Staff Report d) Adopt Resolutions
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.
a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Disbandment of Audit Committee b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Disbandment of Audit Committee c) Staff Report d) Adopt Resolutions
6.6.
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.
By Minute Order, Appoint One Member to a Partial Term from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 on the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee a) Staff Report
6.7.
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.
Youth Advisory 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
7.1.
Decision: 7. REPORTS
General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 a) Staff Report b) Action – By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
7.2.
Decision: 7. REPORTS