Summary

Emergency response and budget direction

Foster CityMar 24, 20262 min read

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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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What this means

The Council formally backed the City Manager’s declaration of a local emergency after a ransomware attack. It also moved forward with planning for the next two fiscal years, including capital projects, vehicle and facility replacement, technology spending, and fee updates. The budget direction includes annual transfers starting at $5.65 million from the General Fund to the City capital fund, plus planned water and wastewater capital funding over the next 15 years. The meeting ended with no action taken in closed session.

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Adopted City Resolution No. 2026-025 ratifying the proclamation of a local emergency related to a ransomware attack.
Adopted Minute Order No. 2070 and confirmed policy direction for preparation of the FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028 biennial budget and five-year financial plan.
Authorized staff to include the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program in the FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028 budget.
Directed annual transfers starting at $5.65 million from the General Fund to the City CIP Fund.
Directed water CIP transfers of $2.6 million in years 1-3, $1.8 million in year 4, then $1.5 million for the rest of the 15-year plan.
Directed wastewater CIP transfers of $9.8 million in year 1, $3.6 million for the next 5 years, then $2.5 million for the rest of the 15-year plan.
Approved an assessment holiday in FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 for the Longevity Benefits and PEMHCA internal service funds due to high reserve levels.
Directed staff to proceed with updates to the Master Fees and Service Charges Schedule for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28.
No action was taken in closed session.

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City Council Special Meeting

Mar 24, 2026, 1:30 AMCITY OF FOSTER CITY/, ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARDcompleted

Agenda

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Ratifying the Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency By the City Manager of the City of Foster City Related to Ransomware Attack a) Staff Report b) Adopt Resolution
4.1.
Decision: 4. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
Budget Overview and Schedule for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28
5.1.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction
Five Year Capital Improvement Program – FY 2026-2027 to FY 2030-2031
5.2.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction
Fifteen Year General Fund Capital Improvement Projects Program and Funding Plan for Preparation of the City’s FY 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
5.3.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction
Fifteen Year Water and Wastewater Funds Capital Improvement Projects Program and Funding Plan for Preparation of the District’s FY 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
5.4.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction
Vehicle Replacement Fund Overview and Internal Service Fund Allocations for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028
5.5.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction
Building Maintenance Fund Budget and Internal Service Charges for FY 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
5.6.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction
Equipment Replacement Fund Budget and Internal Services Changes for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028
5.7.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction
Information Technology Internal Service Fund Budget for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028
5.8.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction
Internal Service Funds (Administrative) for FY 2026-27 and FY2027-28: Compensated Absences, PEMHCA, Longevity, Workers Compensation, and Self-Insurance
5.9.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction
Updates to Master Fees and Service Charges Schedule for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28
5.10.
Decision: 5. STUDY SESSION a) Staff Reports b) Action – By Minute Order Receive and Accept the Report and Provide Policy Direction