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New Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) Take Effect on February 19
Foster City has adopted new Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) for single- and two-family homes to make the permitting process clearer. Applications submitted before February 19 will be reviewed under the current municipal code and policies, while applications submitted on or after February 19 must comply with the new standards. Learn more. 
ODDS February 19 Update

Calendar and Projects

Fri, Feb 20
Second Harvest Food Bank Free Grocery Program
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Fri, Mar 06
Second Harvest Food Bank Free Grocery Program
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Sat, Mar 14
Compost Giveaway
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Sat, Mar 14
2026 Sports Wall of Fame Induction at Sea Cloud Park
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Fri, Mar 20
Second Harvest Food Bank Free Grocery Program
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Sun, Mar 22
Teen Fair Hosted by YAC
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Fri, Apr 03
Second Harvest Food Bank Free Grocery Program
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Sat, Apr 04
Egg Hunt 2026
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Fri, Apr 17
Second Harvest Food Bank Free Grocery Program
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Council Chambers
Agendas and Minutes
Tue, Feb 10
City Council Annual Retreat
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Wed, Feb 11
Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) Meeting
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Mon, Feb 16
City Hall Closed - Presidents' Day
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Tue, Feb 17
City Council Regular Meeting
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Thu, Feb 19
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
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Thu, Feb 26
Traffic Review Committee Regular Meeting
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Mon, Mar 02
City Council Regular Meeting
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Tue, Mar 03
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
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Thu, Mar 05
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
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Recreation Center Master Plan Project
Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678)
Add Third/Fourth Lagoon Pump and related Infrastructure & Lagoon Pump Station Building Rehab Study (CIP 301-717 and CIP 301-718)
Emergency Generator Replacement (CIP 455-705)
Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Fuel Systems Improvements (CIP 301-700)
Large Water Meter Replacements (CIP 405-704)
Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455-695)
Parks and Open Space Element and Conservation Element General Plan Updates
Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678)
Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Improvements – Phase 6 (CIP 455-719)
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Foster City Spotlight

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Community Center Construction Newsletter
As construction crews work to complete Foster City's new Community Center (formerly Recreation Center), the City wants to be transparent on the progress of the project and keep the community updated through a monthly newsletter. Sign up today!
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winter storm prep
BE PREPARED FOR WINTER STORMS
Ensure your home or business is prepared for winter storms by keeping rain gutters clean, restocking emergency supplies, and taking advantage of the City's free sandbag station. Find more tips and local resources on our dedicated Storm Preparedness page.
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food resources
FOOD RESOURCES & DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
If you or someone you know is in need of food resources, or if you're interested in making a donation, check out our resource page with links to various local organizations that can help.
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YOUTUBE SERIES: FOSTER CITY AT WORK
Check out our video series, Foster City at Work, where in each episode City Manager Stefan Chatwin meets with a different City department to learn about their daily tasks and how they serve the Foster City community. Catch up with the series, available now on YouTube.
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goose management
Canada Goose Population Management
With the rising population of Canada Geese residing in Foster City posing a continued health risk to our residents, the City is dedicated to addressing this issue with full transparency and concern. Get accurate information on our efforts, what we're planning, and why: Learn more
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coyote video series
Coyote Awareness Video Series
Watch our Coyote Awareness video series for tips on what to do if you encounter a coyote while out in Foster City's parks and open spaces. Watch on YouTube
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become a sponsor
SPONSOR OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS
Build your business and help provide to a good cause by becoming a sponsor of Foster City’s community events. There is a diverse range of events coming to Foster City in 2026, including the Summer Concert Series, Summer Days festival, and more that you can be a part of. Learn more about all the City’s sponsorship opportunities.
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Foster City Community Center Construction Project
The new Foster City Community Center is being built and we encourage the community to keep up with the project by signing up for update emails and by visiting the dedicated website, where you'll find a project timeline, FAQ's, photos, and more. View the website.
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Districting Foster City
Foster City transitioned to district elections by adopting a district map and finalizing the sequencing of districts for elections. District boundaries are defined in Final Map (Map B2 Live Edits). Sequencing of the elections for Council seats shall be as follows: districts 1 and 2 in 2026 and districts 3, 4 and 5 in 2028.
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