SECTION 1: Community Profile

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The Community Profile contains background information about the City of Foster City and is TABLE 1-1: a comprehensive look at population, housing, TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS land use, economic and transportation trends and information since incorporation. The Purpose City Clerk 650-286-3251 of the Community Profile is to provide statistical City Manager information gathered from a variety of sources in a 650-286-3220 single publication. Intended users are any person, Community Development business or agency in need of socioeconomic data 650-286-3225 regarding Foster City. Corporation Yard* 650-286-8140 The source information for the graphs and charts in the Community Profile Financial Services is available at the Community Development Department, City Hall, 610 650-286-3260 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404. In order to make the source Fire information easier to use, a Technical Appendix to the Community Profile 650-286-3350 is available which contains the source information and some additional Human Resources demographic information in spreadsheet format. 650-286-3205

Additional specific information is also available from the various City Parks and Recreation 650-286-3380 Departments, as listed in Table 1-1 and on the City’s web site at www.fostercity.org. Police 650-286-3300 Public Works/Engineering 650-286-3270

* Corporation Yard houses employees and services from both Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments

COMMUNITY PROFILE [] Location

Foster City is located midway between San Francisco and San Jose on the western shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, east of U.S. 101, which provides convenient access to San Francisco and the San Francisco Airport to the north, and Santa Clara County and San Jose Airport to the south. The City is bisected by State Route 92 (the J. Arthur Younger Freeway), which runs between Half Moon Bay to the west and to Hayward and Highway 880 to the east via the San Mateo- Hayward Bridge. State Route 92 provides convenient access to the East Bay.

The City encompasses 12,345 acres, of which 9,726 acres are part of San Francisco Bay and Belmont Slough, and 2,619 acres are reclaimed marshland. This equates to approximately 4 square miles of land area. Figure 1-1 shows the regional location of Foster City. Table 1-2 indicates the Community Profile travel time from Foster City to various points of interest.

Location Foster City is located midway between San Francisco and San Jose on the western shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, east of U.S. 101, which provides convenient access to San Francisco and the San Francisco Airport to the north, and Santa Clara County and San Jose Airport to the south. The City is bisected by State Route 92 (the J.Arthur Younger Freeway), which runs between Half Moon Bay to the west and to Hayward and Highway 880 to the east via the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge. State Route 92 provides convenient access to the East Bay.

Figure 1 shows the regional location of Foster City. Table 2 indicates the travel time from Foster City to various points of interest.

FIGURE 1-1: Regional Location Map Figure 01: Regional Location Map

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TABLE 1-2: Travel Time from Foster City to Points of Interest

Cities Transportation Shopping Recreation Higher Hospitals Education Redwood City* San Francisco Airport Bridgepointe Crystal Springs College of San Mills Hospital (*County Seat) CalTrain San Mateo Hillsdale Mall Reservoir Mateo San Mateo Co. Millbrae BART Tanforan Coyote Point Park Canada College General Hospital San Carlos Airport Serramonte SF State Fish & Peninsula Hospital Game Refuge Kaiser-Redwood 15 Minutes Colma Metro Center San Mateo Co. City Fairgrounds San Francisco Oakland International Stanford Pacific Ocean Menlo College Stanford Medical Oakland Airport Shopping Center Candlestick Park College of Notre Center San Jose Hayward BART Union Square-SF Oakland Coliseum Dame Kaiser-Hayward Half Moon Bay San Jose International Stonestown Cow Palace San Francisco State Kaiser-South S.F. Airport University Vallco Park Midpeninsula Kaiser Santa Clara Bayfair Open Space Stanford University Golden Gate Nat’l Cal State East Bay

30 Minutes Rec. Area DeAnza College Great America Foothill College Shoreline Santa Clara Amphitheater University AT&T Park Valley Fair Golden Gate Fields San Jose State UCSF Medical Great Mall Racetrack University Center Santana Row University of S.F. Kaiser – S.F. Mills College 45 Minutes UC Berkeley Santa Cruz Mt. Diablo State St. Mary’s College Sacramento Park UC Santa Cruz Napa/Sonoma Big Basin UC Davis Redwoods St. Park Alcatraz/Angel Island Sacramento Delta

1-2 Hours Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore Mt. Tamalpais State Park Six Flags Marine World Monterey/ Monterey Bay Cal Poly San Luis Carmel Aquarium Obispo Mendocino Pinnacles Nat’l Lake Tahoe/Reno Monument San Luis Obispo Clear Lake/Lake 2-4 Hours Berryessa Yosemite Nat’l Park

COMMUNITY PROFILE [] History

Foster City had its beginnings as reclaimed marshlands devoted to dairy farming and evaporation ponds. At the turn of the century, the approximately 2,600 acres of tidal marshlands now occupied by Foster City were owned by Frank Brewer, and the land was called Brewer Island. Brewer eventually sold his land to the Leslie Salt Company and Schilling Estate Company.

During the late 1950s, T. Jack Foster, in association with Bay Area developer Richard Grant, purchased an option to acquire Brewer Island for the development of a complete community. In 1960, the California Legislature created the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), the state’s first such public agency. The District was granted most of the governing powers associated with an incorporated municipality, except the powers to zone and approve development, and certain police powers. The District was governed by a board of three directors representing the two landowners.

Because San Mateo County retained the authority to approve development permits, T. Jack Foster prepared a master plan for the development of Brewer Island (Foster City) and submitted it to the County in 1961. The plan envisioned a self-contained community with a variety of housing types, waterfront lots and parks, an internal lagoon for public recreation, marinas, offices, stores, industry, and public services. The City was to be developed as a cluster of nine residential neighborhoods (Areas 1-9 in Figure 1-2), a Town Center (Area TC in Figure 1-2), and an industrial area (Areas VP, C, L and PT in Figure 1-2). Most of the neighborhoods were planned for a variety of housing, from single-family homes on individual lots to high-density apartments. The Town Center was to be focused on an interior lake, and include a combination of community and regional commercial services, offices, entertainment establishments, and parks.

One of the more difficult aspects of the plan for the City was howto handle drainage in an area that was basically flat and at sea level. The engineering firm of Wilsey Ham developed a plan to raise the surface level of the island four to five feet and to dig a central drainage basin area that also would serve as a runoff storage area. This drainage basin is the Foster City Lagoon.

The County Board of Supervisors approved the Foster City plan and ground breaking for the first reclamation and development projects took place in August 1961. Due to the extensive fill, compaction, and construction of facilities that had to precede any building construction, three years passed before the first homes were completed.

[] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK The Estero Municipal Improvement District was authorized to issue over $85.5 million in bonds in order to finance the improvements necessary for development of Brewer Island (the full $85.5 million was not issued). The bonds provided enough funding to build the lagoon, water systems, sewer system, roads, bridges, and other necessary improvements.

At the end of 1964, 200 families had moved into Foster City. By 1966, the community had grown to 5,000 residents. As the City developed, residents came to realize that their lack of representation on the EMlD Board made it difficult to affect Board decisions on development and taxation issues. In early 1967, residents reached a compromise with T. Jack Foster and Sons to introduce legislation increasing the Board’s size from three to five. The two new directors would be elected by Foster City residents. The legislation also contained a provision for eventual transition of the Board to a full citizen representation by 1971. However, T. Jack Foster and Sons relinquished complete control of the Board to residents in 1970, a year prior to the statutory deadline. At that time, the EMlD Board began incorporation proceedings.

Foster City was incorporated in April 1971, with the newly elected City Council assuming the powers of the EMlD Board. Nearly seven years after the first families moved to Foster City, residents gained full control over municipal governance. Shortly after incorporation, Foster City’s Master Plan was amended and adopted as the City’s General Plan. New elements and amendments have periodically been approved over the years, however the basic concepts of the original plan have been maintained.

In 1972, the City opened a new City Hall. In 1974, the Recreation Center opened at Central Park on the shores of the Lagoon. In 1976, the fourth and last of the bridges crossing the Foster City lagoon system was completed and it was named the Bicentennial Bridge. A new Police Station located at 10301030 East Hillsdale Boulevard was dedicated in March 1985.

Note: A photo/text history of Foster City entitled, “A New Town Comes of Age: Foster City, California” was published in 1985. This 96-page book can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office, 1031 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Suite F, Foster City, 94404.

COMMUNITY PROFILE [7][] Neighborhoods TABLE 1-3: FOSTER CITY NEIGHBORHOODS The original plan for Foster City included nine neighborhoods, a “Town Center” area and an “Industrial” area. Almost all residential neighborhoods Neighborhood 1 contain some mixture of single-family homes, two-story townhomes, and Famous Ships two- and three-story condominiums and apartments. Neighborhood 2 Birds In early 1990, some minor modifications were made to neighborhood Neighborhood 3 boundaries and the “Industrial” and “Town Center” neighborhoods were Fish divided into smaller areas, resulting in fourteen neighborhoods. Neighborhood 4 Boats and Boat Parts Each residential neighborhood in Foster City is distinguished by street names found within the neighborhood. Most of the street names are derived Neighborhood 5 Explorers from the marine nature of the City. Table 1-3 lists each neighborhood and its associated street theme (if applicable). The neighborhood boundaries Neighborhood 6 Communityare shown in Figure 1-2. Profile Admirals Neighborhood 7 Islands History Neighborhood 8 Foster City had its beginnings as reclaimed marshlands devoted to dairy farming and evaporation ponds. At the turn of the century, the Neighborhood Bays approximately 2,600 acres of tidal marshlands now occupied by Foster Neighborhood 9 City were owned by Frank Brewer, and the land was called Brewer Constellations and Stars Island. Brewer eventually sold his land to the Leslie Salt Company and Schilling Estate Company. Town Center (TC) No Theme During the late 1950's, T. Jack Foster, in association with Bay Area Pilgrim/Triton (PT) developer Richard Grant, purchased an option to acquire Brewer Island for the development of a complete community. In 1960, the No Theme California Legislature created the Estero Municipal Improvement Vintage Park (VP) District (EMID), the state's first such public agency. The District was No Theme granted most of the governing powers associated with an incorporated municipality, except the powers to zone and approve development and Chess (C) certain police powers. The District was governed by a board of three No Theme directors representing the two landowners.

Lincoln (L) Because San Mateo County retained the authority to approve No Theme development permits, T. Jack Foster prepared a master plan for the development of Brewer Island (Foster City) and submitted it to the County in 1961. The plan envisioned a self-contained community with a variety of housing types, waterfront lots and parks, an internal lagoon for public recreation, marinas, offices, stores, industry, and public services. The City was to be developed as a cluster of nine residential neighborhoods (Areas 1-9 in Figure 02), a Town Center (Area TC in Figure 02), and an industrial area (Areas VP, C, L and PT in Figure 02). Most of the neighborhoods were planned for a variety of housing, from single-family homes on individual lots to high-density apartments. The Town Center was to be focused on an interior lake, and include a combination of community and regional commercial services, offices, entertainment establishments, and parks. FIGURE 1-2: Neighborhood Map of Foster City Figure 02: Neighborhood Map of Foster City

Page 4 [] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Religious Institutions

Foster City is served by a wide range of religious institutions, as listed in the table below:

TABLE 1-4: RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS

Bayside Community Church (650) 345-8992 1401 Beach Park Boulevard www.baysidechurch.com Central Peninsula Church (650) 349-1132 1005 Shell Boulevard www.cpcfc.org Church of Jesus Christ (650) 341-4374 of Latter Day Saints www.mormon.org 1000 Shell Boulevard www.lds.org Island United Church (650) 349-3544 1130 Balclutha Drive www.iucfc.org Peninsula Sinai Congregation (650) 349-2816 499 Boothbay Avenue www.peninsulasinai.org St. Ambrose Episcopal Church (650) 574-1369 900 Edgewater Boulevard www.stambrosefostercity.org St. Luke Catholic Church (650) 345-6660 1111 Beach Park Boulevard www.saintlukefc.org

COMMUNITY PROFILE [] Cultural

Arts and Culture Committee is a citizen advisory committee to promote art and culture in the community. Activities include workshops, contests, concerts, and monthly showings in the Museum Gallery located in the Recreation Center at 650 Shell Boulevard.

Foster City Band is comprised of people with diverse backgrounds who share the same love for music. For more information, contact (650) 345-3033.

Foster City Community Chorus is a mixed-voice group offering a variety of musical literature, which also includes folk and popular songs. For more information, contact (650) 513-5522 or [email protected].

Foster City Public Library is located at the corner of 1000 E. Hillsdale and Shell Boulevards in the Library and Community Center. The Library is a branch of the San Mateo County Library. For library hours and library services, contact (650) 574-4842 or www.pls.lib.ca.us.

Hillbarn Theatre located at 1285 East Hillsdale Boulevard presents a variety of community theater productions including musicals, comedies, and dramas. For information, contact (650) 349-6411 or www.hillbarntheatre.org.

Peninsula Jewish Community Center located at 800 Foster City Boulevard offers high-quality, multi-disciplinary arts programming and cultural opportunities. Intimate performances, lectures, art exhibits and workshops, featuring emerging and established artists and thinkers, strive to entertain, educate and enlighten. For more information, contact (650) 212-PJCC or www.pjcc.org.

Viva La Musica! Is a vibrant, 50-voice mixed choir with a classical and multicultural repertoire. The mission of the choir is to provide a vehicle that allows the member participants to strive for and achieve personal musical excellence, and that challenges and delights the audience with a high quality, diverse concert experience. For more information, contact (650) 349-9918 or [email protected].

[10] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Annual Community Events

The City is one of the sponsors of two annual community events: the Fourth of July Celebration and the City Birthday Party. The Fourth of July Celebration is an all day event co-sponsored by the Lion’s Club and includes fireworks, carnival rides, midway games, demonstrations, and other activities.

The City Birthday Party is held the first weekend in June and is co-sponsored by the Foster City Chamber of Commerce. The Birthday Party includes the Foster City Art and Wine Festival, carnival, midway games, demonstrations, and arts and crafts.

The Parks and Recreation Department offers many other events, classes and activities. During the summer, the Summer Concert Series offers free live music on Friday nights. The Family Fun Series typically includes a Family Fun Concert, a Family Overnighter in one of the City’s parks, a Community Bike Ride, a Halloween Celebration and a Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The Community Bike Ride takes place annually on a Sunday in mid-September. The ride consists of three components: a long ride (approximately 11 miles), a short ride (approximately 2.5 miles) and a tot tricycle ride. On average, the bike ride has 175-225 participants each year.

The Halloween Festival is a one-day event held at the Recreation Center with a haunted house available to tour at The VIBE. The Halloween Festival includes games, face painting, arts and crafts, a costume parade with awards, a magic show and food sales. The recreation center is fully decorated for the event.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony occurs annually on the first Wednesday in December to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. The event takes place at the Recreation Center and includes holiday music performed by a chorus, lighting of a tree on the lagoon, a craft project and visits with Santa for children.

Lagoon events are done in spring, summer and fall seasons. Regular events include the Flight of the Bulls sailing event at the beginning of May and the Head of the Lagoon rowing regatta put on by the Peninsula Aquatics Center Jr. Crew in November.

There are many more community events sponsored by the City. See www.fostercity.org and the Leisure Update for more information.

COMMUNITY PROFILE [11] Climate

Foster City enjoys a marine-like climate characterized The summer weather is dominated by a cool sea breeze. by mild and moderately wet winters and by Chapter dry, cool Low overcastTwo: often General occurs for a few Information hours in the morning. summers. The daily and annual range in temperature Summer nights are comfortably cool, with minimum Climate is small. A few frosty mornings occur during the winter. temperatures averaging in the fifties. The average minimum Foster City enjoys a marine-like climate characterized by mild The summer weather is dominated by a cool sea breeze. Low Winterand moderatelytemperatures wet normally winters and rise by to dry, the cool high summers. fifties in The the andovercast maximum often temperature occurs for a few range hours is in 47.1°F the morning. to 71.1°F. Summer earlydaily afternoon. and annual range in temperature is small. A few frosty nights are comfortably cool, with minimum temperatures mornings occur during the winter. Winter temperatures averaging in the fifties. The average minimum and maximum temperature range is 47.1°F to 71.1°F. FIGUREnormally 1-3: rise Temperatureto the high fifties Averages in the early in afternoon. Degrees Farenheit (1906-2009 Average)

90.0 82.4 81.9 79.6 80.7 80.0 74.7 74.5 70.0 70.0 65.5 65.4 61.7 58.0 58.7 54.6 60.0 52.2 54.3 52.9 48.7 48.8 45.2 50.0 41.9 43.6 43.4 39.3 39.9 40.0 Degrees 30.0

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AVERAGE MAXIMUM AVERAGE MINIMUM Community Profile Source:Source: Western Western Regional Regional Climate Climate Center, Center, 2010 2010

FigureThe average 03: Temperature rainfall is AverageslessThe than average in20 Degrees inches rainfall perFahrenheit year is less with (1906-2009 than the greatest 20 Average) inches amount per year occurring with thein December Education through February. Wind is from the west-northwestgreatest with amount an average occurring speed in December-February. of 10.5 miles per hour. Wind is from the west-northwest with an average speed of 10.5 miles per hour. There are currently four public schools in Foster City which are under the jurisdiction of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. FIGURE 1-4: Precipitation Normals in Inches (1906-2009 Average) Foster City is alsoPage within 9 the San Mateo Union High School District. Foster City students primarily attend either San Mateo or Hillsdale 5.00 High Schools located in San Mateo. 4.42 4.50

4.00 Elementary and Middle Schools – Public 3.56 3.51 3.50 Audubon School 3.00 841 Gull Avenue 2.63 650-312-7500 2.50 www.smfc.k12.ca.us/audubon/home.htm 2.11 Inches 2.00 Bowditch Middle School 1450 Tarpon Street 1.50 1.16 650-312-7680 0.96 1.00 www.smfc.k12.ca.us/bowditch/

0.44 0.50 0.18 Brewer Island Elementary School 0.13 0.02 0.05 1151 Polynesia Drive 0.00 650-312-7532 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC www.smfc.k12.ca.us/brewer_island/index.htm

Months Foster City Elementary School Source: Western Western Regional Regional Climate Climate Center, Center, 2010 2010 461 Beach Park Boulevard 650-312-7522 www.smfc.k12.ca.us/fostercity/ [12] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Figure 04: Precipitation Normals in Inches (1906-2009 Average)

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Education

There are currently four public schools in Foster City Mateo Union High School District. Foster City High School which are under the jurisdiction of the San Mateo-Foster students primarily attend either San Mateo or Hillsdale City School District. Foster City is also within the San High Schools located in San Mateo.

TABLE 1-5: ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS — PUBLIC

Audubon School Brewer Island Elementary School 841 Gull Avenue 1151 Polynesia Drive 650-312-7500 650-312-7532 www.smfc.k12.ca.us/audubon/home.htm www.smfc.k12.ca.us/brewer_island/index.htm

Bowditch Middle School Foster City Elementary School 1450 Tarpon Street 461 Beach Park Boulevard 650-312-7680 650-312-7522 www.smfc.k12.ca.us/bowditch/ www.smfc.k12.ca.us/fostercity/

Public School Enrollment Total public school enrollment has grown steadily over the past ten years, ranging from 2,607 in 2000-01 to 3,028 in 2009-10. Chapter Two: General Information

TotalFIGURE public 1-5:school Grades enrollment 1-8 Publichas grown School steadily Enrollment over the past (2000-01 ten years, through ranging from2009-10) 2,607 in 2000-01 to 3,028 in 2009-10.

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Audubon Brewer Island Foster City Elem. Bowditch

Source: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District, 2010 Source: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District, 2010

Figure 05: Grades 1-8 Public School Enrollment (2000-01 through 2009-10)

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School Test Results

The Academic Performance Index (API) is the cornerstone The information that forms the basis for calculating the API of California’s Public Schools Accountability Act. The comes from the results of the Standardized Testing and purpose of API is to measure the academic performance Reporting (STAR) Program and the California High School and growth of schools. It is a numeric index (or scale) that Exit Examination. ranges from a low of 200 to a high of 1000. More information is available on the API at: The API is calculated by converting a student’s performance www.cde.ca.gov. on statewide assessments across multiple content areas into points on the API scale. These points are then averaged Academic Performance lndex (API) across all students and all tests. The result is the API. An API The chart below includes the API Base Scores for the four is calculated for schools, local educational agencies (such public schools in Foster City. For 2010, the District-wide as school districts), and for each numerically significantChapter median Two: score was General 846; the statewide Information median score for subgroup of students at a school or a local educational grades 2-6 was 800; and the statewide median score for Academicagency. Performance lndex (API) grades 7-8 was 765. The chart below includes the API Base Scores for the four public schools in Foster City. For 2010, the District-wide median score is 846; the statewide median score for grades 2-6 is 800; and the statewide median score for grades 7-8 is 765. FIGURE 1-6: API - Academic Performance Index Base Scores (2006-2010)

952 960 949 952 937 939 940 933 932 912 919 919 920 908 910 900 898 900 890 880 880 873 880 872 861 860

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Source: California Department of Education, Policy and Evaluation Division, 2010 Source: California Department of Education, Policy and Evaluation Division, 2010 Figure 06: API-Academic Performance Index Base Scores (2006-2010) TABLE 1-6: ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS — PRIVATE

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Kids Connection (K-5th grade) There are a multitude of after-school programs for 1998 Beach Park Boulevard elementary, middle school and high school children 650-578-6690 www.kc4us.com provided by the City, the School District or by private program providers. Jewish Day School of the North Peninsula (K-8th grade) 800 Foster City Boulevard 650-591-4438 www.wornickjds.org

[14] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Child Care Centers TABLE 1-7: CHILDREN’S DAY CARE FACILITIES

A wide variety of child care services are available, including ALL ARE FRIENDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL family-size day care providers located throughout the City 1130 Balclutha Drive www.allarefriends.org in residential areas, after school programs, and part- or 650-266-8843 full-time day care facilities. The largest day care facilities are listed in Table 1-7. In addition to these facilities, there CHAI PRESCHOOL are 16 licensed large (for 12 or more children) family day 499 Boothbay Avenue care providers in Foster City as of August 2010. More www.chaischool.com information is available from the Child Care Coordinating 650-345-2424 Council of San Mateo County at www.sanmateo4cs.org or (650) 655-6770. Information regarding state licensing CHALLENGE SCHOOL 558 Pilgrim Drive, Suite A of day care providers is available from the California www.challengeschool.us Department of Social Services. For more information, 650-574-6878 contact: FOSTER CITY PRE-SCHOOL California Department of Social Services 1064-F Shell Boulevard Community Care Licensing Division www.fostercitypreschool.com Child Care Program Office 650-341-2041 801 Traeger Avenue Suite 100 San Bruno, CA 94066 KIDS CONNECTION 1970 Beach Park Boulevard Phone: (650) 266-8843 www.kc4us.com www.ccld.ca.gov 650-578-9697

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS, INC. 1006 Metro Center Boulevard www.kindercare.com 650-573-6023

LAKEVIEW MONTESSORI 1950 Beach Park Boulevard www.lakeviewmontessori.com 650-578-9532

MARIN DAY SCHOOL-EFI CAMPUS 301 Velocity Way www.marindayschools.org 650-357-4250

PENINSULA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER PRESCHOOL 800 Foster City Boulvevard www.pjcc.org/family/ece/ece-preschool.html 650-378-2670

SEA BREEZE SCHOOL 900 Edgewater Boulevard www.seabreezeschool.com 650-574-5437

COMMUNITY PROFILE [15] Governmental Services

The City Council has appointed The following sections describe the principal governmental agencies one commission and several providing services to Foster City: the Estero Municipal Improvement District, committees to advise it on matters the City of Foster City, and the Foster City Community Development Agency. of special interest, as listed below: The members of the City Council serve as a policy-making body for all three governmental agencies. City voters elect council members to staggered • Planning Commission terms of four years each. The City Council consists of five members, one of • Ad-Hoc Environmental whom is elected by other council members in November each year to serve Sustainability Task Force as Mayor for a one-year term. More information about the City Council, including City Council members, agendas and minutes is available at http:// • Audit Committee www.fostercity.org/city_hall/council/.

• Information Technology The City Council of Foster City meets on the first and third Monday evenings Advisory Committee of each month at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at 620 Foster City • Parks and Recreation Committee Boulevard. These meetings are televised on local cable television, Comcast Channel 27, AT&T Channel 99 or live streaming at www.fostercitytelevision. • Senior Citizen Advisory com. All meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, and any Committee Committees are open to the public except when certain confidential personnel matters and legal items are discussed. • Traffic Review Committee

• Youth Advisory Committee As the legislative branch of local government, the City Council makes final decisions on all major City policy matters. The Council adopts the ordinances For additional information and resolutions necessary for efficient governmental operations, approves regarding each advisory the budget and acts as a board of appeals. The administrative responsibility committee, call the City Clerk at of the City rests with the City Manager who is appointed by the City (650) 286-3250, Council. e-mail [email protected], or visit www.fostercity.org. Estero Municipal Improvement District The Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) was created in 1960 with a Board of Directors. The three original members of this Board were elected on the basis of “one vote per one dollar of assessed valuation” of land in the District. In other words, the more land owned, the larger the voting power, (such an arrangement was necessary because the “City” had no residents at the time).

EMlD sold bonds to finance the major improvements needed for development of the City. The bonds were to be paid back through the levying of assessments on property based upon future development. EMlD continues to provide water and sewer service to Foster City and water service to Mariner’s Island and is a separate legal entity with the City Council serving as its Board of Directors.

City and EMlD Budget Each year the City and EMlD prepare and adopt a joint budget. A summary of the estimated revenues and expenditures are contained in Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8, respectively.

[16] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Community Profile Community Development Agency Foster City’sEstero Community Municipal Development Improvement Agency was District formed in 1981 to sewer service to Foster City and water service to Mariner's eliminate blight conditions that had become barriers to the City’s full Island and is a separate legal entity with the City Council The Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) was development. The redevelopment concept originated after World War II serving as its Board of Directors. created in 1960 with a Board of Directors. The three original when publicmembers officials of this at theBoard federal, were state elected and onlocal the level basis were of "oneconcerned vote City and EMlD Budget with: per one dollar of assessed valuation" of land in the District. In Each year the City and EMlD prepare and adopt a joint • The othercondition words, of existing the more housing land owned, stock; the larger the voting power, budget. A summary of the estimated revenues and (such an arrangement was necessary because the "City" had • The lack of affordable housing for returning soldiers; and expenditures are contained in Figure 7 and Figure 8, no residents at the time). • Blight and slums that had spread over an estimated one-fourth of urban respectively. EMlD sold bonds to finance the major improvements needed America. for development of the City. The bonds were to be paid back through the levying of assessments on property based upon FIGUREfuture 1-7: City development. and EMID Revenues EMlD continues (FY 2010-11) to provide water and

Internal Special Capital Special Service Revenue Projects Internal Revenue Funds Funds Fund Service Funds 11.0% 3.0% 0.2% Funds 2% Community Profile 10% General Estero Municipal Improvement District sewer service to Foster City and water service to Mariner's Funds Island and is a separate legal entity with the City Council 59% The Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) was serving as its Board of Directors. General Funds created in 1960 with a Board of Directors. The three original Enterprise 53.2% members of this Board were elected on the basis of "one vote City and EMlD Budget Funds per one dollar of assessed valuation" of land in the District. In 29% Each year Enterprise the City and EMlD prepare and adopt a joint other words, the more land owned, the larger the voting power, budget. A Funds summary of the estimated revenues and (such an arrangement was necessary because the "City" had expenditures 32.6% are contained in Figure 7 and Figure 8, no residents at the time). respectively. EMlD sold bonds to finance the major improvements needed Source: City of Foster City/EMID Revenues (FY 2010-11) for development of the City. The bonds were to be paid back Source: City of Foster City/EMID 2010-11 Annual Budget Source: City of Foster City/EMID 2010-11 Annual Budget through the levying of assessments on property based upon future development. EMlD continues to provide water and FIGUREFigure 1-8: City 07: and City EMID and Expenditures EMID Revenues (FY 2010-11) (FY 2010-11) Figure 08: City and EMID Expenditures (FY 2010-11)

Internal Special Capital Special Service Revenue Projects Page 16 Internal Revenue Funds Funds Fund Service Funds 11.0% 3.0% 0.2% Funds 2% 10% General Funds 59% General Funds Enterprise 53.2% Funds Enterprise 29% Funds 32.6%

Source: City of Foster City/EMID Revenues (FY 2010-11) Source: City of Foster City/EMID 2010-11 Annual Budget Source: City of Foster City/EMID 2010-11 Annual Budget

Figure 07: City and EMID Revenues (FY 2010-11) Figure 08: City and EMID Expenditures (FY 2010-11) COMMUNITY PROFILE [17]

Page 16 The federal Community Redevelopment Act, adopted in 1945, gave cities and counties the authority to establish redevelopment agencies, to initiate urban renewal programs, and enabled the agencies to apply for federal grants and loans, which were primarily a result of the Federal Housing Act of 1949.

Foster City developed initially as a residential community; its commercial area development was delayed because of high land and construction costs. The City therefore relied heavily on property taxes to fund necessary community services. City officials recognized the need to expand and diversify the City’s financial base, such as with increased sales tax. This became particularly important after Proposition 13 was adopted in 1978, restricting property tax revenue.

The Community Development Agency receives its funding from tax increment. The tax increment is the increase in property taxes after the “base year” - the year the Project Area was established. The tax increment is distributed to the Community Development Agency and other agencies, subject to negotiated agreements or pass through payments mandated by State Law. The Community Development Agency uses the funds to stimulate growth that would not otherwise occur, primarily through capital improvement projects such as street improvements, wastewater treatment, and lagoon- levee improvements. The agency is also obligated to spend a minimum of 20 percent of the tax increment funds it receives on low and moderate income housing.

Prior to the adoption of the first redevelopment agency project area in 1981 and the second and third project areas in 1999, underdeveloped land had inhibited economic growth and if allowed to continue would have potentially constituted a substantial financial drain on the community.

The second and third Project Areas established were the Marlin Cove Shopping Center and the Port O’Call Shopping Center (now the Miramar Apartments). Both shopping centers were failing with many vacancies, deteriorating buildings and site improvements and were having a negative effect on property values in their neighborhoods. Both shopping centers have been successfully redeveloped with attractive apartments, and in Marlin Cove, also retail and office.

The original Project Area is expected to reach its revenue cap in FY 2010- 11, at which time the Community Development Agency will stop receiving tax increment from this large project area and the property taxes will be distributed as they are for property outside of any redevelopment project area. Revitalization of these underutilized areas has helped to relieve the tax burden the other areas of the community had previously shouldered.

To obtain more information about the Community Development Agency, please call (650) 286-3246 or email [email protected]. Information is also available on the City’s website www.fostercity.org.

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FIGURE 1-8: Map of Community Development Project Areas Figure 09: Map of Community Development Project Areas City Departments and Services Page 18 Foster City is a general law city as established by the California Government Code Section 34102 (rather than a charter city), and uses the council-manager form of government. A City Manager is appointed by and responsible to the City Council to serve as chief administrative officer overseeing personnel, development of the budget, proposing policy objectives, and general implementation of policies and programs adopted by the City Council.

Eight departments report to the City Manager, which include: • The five line departments, so-called because they serve specifically to meet the needs of the citizens: Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Development, and Parks and Recreation; and • The three support departments, which primarily serve to support the efforts of the line departments: City Clerk, Financial Services and Human Resources.

City departments are primarily funded from the General Fund as opposed to other special purpose funds. Figure 1-9 indicates the sources of revenues for

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FIGURE 1-9: General Fund Revenues (FY 2010-11) City Clerk Community 0.9% City Manager Development Investment Special City Attorney 2.8% and Rent Recreation 0.8% 5.0% 4% 5% Sales Taxes 13% Public Works Council- Charges for Transit 6.1% Board Services Occupancy 0.8% Tax 2% Property Tax Financial 4% Admin Services 0.4% 1.8% Franchise Taxes Police 4% 30.9% Licenses Fire and Permits 25.7% 5%

Property Motor Taxes Vehicle in- Human (EMID) lieu Resources 51% 10% 1.8% Other Library Parks & Revenues Services Recreation Community Profile 2% 0.8% 22.3% Source: City of Foster City/EMID 2010-11 Annual Budget Source: City of Foster City/EMID 2010-11 Annual Budget Source: City of Foster City/EMID 2010-11 Annual Budget

FIGURE 1-10: General Fund Expenditures (FY 2010-11)

City Clerk Figure 10: General Fund Revenues (FY 2010-11)Community Figure 11: General Fund Expenditures (FY 2010-11) 0.9% City Manager Development Investment Special City Attorney 2.8% and Rent Recreation 0.8% 5.0% 4% 5% Sales Taxes 13% Public Works Council- Charges for Transit Page 20 6.1% Board Services Occupancy 0.8% Tax 2% Property Tax Financial 4% Admin Services 0.4% 1.8% Franchise Taxes Police 4% 30.9% Licenses Fire and Permits 25.7% 5%

Property Motor Taxes Vehicle in- Human (EMID) lieu Resources 51% 10% 1.8% Other Library Parks & Revenues Services Recreation 2% 0.8% 22.3%

Source: City of Foster City/EMID 2010-11 Annual Budget Source:Source: City of City Foster of Foster City/EMID City/EMID 2010-11 2010 Annual-11 Annual Budget Budget

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FIGURE 1-11: Foster City Organization Chart

the General Fund. For Fiscal Year 2010-11 the estimated during normal operations as well as emergency situations. FigureGeneral 12: Foster Fund City RevenuesOrganization total Chart $27.7 Million. Figure 1- The City Manager is also responsible for public information, 10 indicates each department’s share of General Fund community relations, special projects and HR. For more expenditures. For Fiscal Year 2010-11, total General Fund information contact the City Manager at (650)Page 286- 21 3220 or Expenditures totaled $30.8 Million. through email at [email protected].

The City prepares a Five-Year Financial Plan as well as City Clerk an Annual Budget. The Five-Year Financial Plan is based The City Clerk is responsible for Foster City’s legislative upon the strategies and Policy Calendar adopted by the history, official records, archives, Council Meeting agendas City Council each year. The annual budget results in the and minutes, municipal code book, and municipal elections. actual appropriation of funds. The budget is the primary Additionally, the City Clerk is responsible for providing policy document adopted by the City Council each year. support services to the City Council, recording official It describes the City’s goals and details how resources are records, and administering the appointing of members allocated to achieve these goals. In addition, the budget to the Citizen Advisory Committees and the Planning serves as the annual financial plan, an operational guide Commission. and a communications tool. For more information, see www.fostercity.org. In addition, the City Clerk administers campaign financing and conflict of interest laws, and implements changes in The following sections describe each City department and State election laws. For more information contact the City their responsibilities. Clerk at (650) 286-3250 or through email at [email protected]. City Manager The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of Financial Services Department the City and is responsible for providing direction and The Financial Services Department is responsible for reviewing all phases of City/District operations. The City managing the City’s funding. Its primary goal is to assure Manager is also responsible for ensuring that Council necessary and appropriate custody, control, use and policy and established administrative practices are reporting of city/district assets. The department also efficiently and effectively carried out within the fiscal and issues business licenses and manages the billing for utility physical abilities of the various City/District departments services in the City/EMID.

COMMUNITY PROFILE [21] In addition, the Financial Services Department monitors a prudent cash investment program in accordance with the City/District Investment Policy and State Law. The primary objectives for all city investments in priority order are safety, liquidity and return on investment. Investments are made with judgment and care considering the safety of our capital as well as the probable income to be derived.

For more information contact the Financial Services Department at (650) 286-3212 or through email at [email protected]. For Accounts Receivable and Business Licenses, contact (650) 286-3262. For Utilities, contact (650) 286-3260.

Human Resources Department The City of Foster City maintains a workforce of 190 full-time and approximately 40 part-time employees in 79 different classifications. Services provided by the Human Resources Department include employee benefits, classification and compensation, workers compensation, recruitment and selection, labor and employee relations, employee training and development, and personnel record keeping. The department analyzes employee benefit programs to ensure that City sponsored benefits meet the needs of the workforce, and develops a comprehensive approach to employee recruitment with an emphasis on retention.

For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 286-3205 or through email at [email protected]. The City also has a Job Hotline which may be accessed at www.fostercity.org. or at (650) 286-3562.

Fire Department The Fire Department protects lives, property and the environment from fire and exposure to hazardous materials, offers programs which prepare our citizens for emergencies and provides nonemergency services, including fire prevention and related code enforcement, to residents and visitors of Foster City.

From one centrally located station, the Fire Department maintains an average response time of three to five minutes in the City. The Foster City Fire Department has been rated as a fire safety “Class 2” by the Insurance Services Office. Fire Protection ratings range from Class 10 (least desirable) to Class 1 (best).

The Fire Department employs 38 full-time personnel including Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, Battalion Chiefs, Captains, Firefighters and administrative personnel. The Fire Chief position was combined as a contract position with the Fire Chief for the City of San Mateo, effective on July 1, 2010.

The Fire Department responds to more medical calls than all other emergency responses combined. For that reason, Foster City Fire Department participates with other Fire Agencies to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) with a paramedic assigned to every fire engine. In addition, the Department participates in combined county-wide dispatching so that the closest engine will respond to

[22] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK an emergency call, regardless of City boundaries. Engine- to the City Council. Operations Division personnel, trained based paramedics ensure that ALS service is available in the most current and modern firefighting and medical faster than ever. A private ambulance transports patients techniques, respond to fire, medical, rescue, hazardous to local hospitals. materials and citizen assist calls.

All Captains and Firefighters are trained as emergency The Fire Department provides the following services for medical technicians and every engine is staffed with at least the City: one paramedic daily, ensuring that the citizens of Foster • Fire Prevention and Suppression City receive excellent ALS services by Fire Department • Engine-Based Paramedic Program paramedics. • Certified Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians The Fire Department provides safety education to the • Heart Defibrillation Program public including classes in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation • Hazardous Material Spills Response & Containment (CPR) and disaster preparedness. School programs and • Home Inspections (upon request) tours of the fire station make students aware of fire danger • Commercial/lndustrial Inspection (by law) in the home. Evacuation and disaster training is provided • CPR Training for the Public to businesses upon request. • Home Fire Safety and Earthquake Safety classes • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) The Department’s divisions work in tandem to provide training service to the community. The Administration Division, which includes the Office of the Fire Chief, provides program For more information, contact the Fire Department at direction to all divisions and budget oversight for the (650) 286-3350 or through email at [email protected]. Department. The Fire Prevention Division works to reduce the factors which contribute to the Chaptercause and spread Three: of Governmental Services fireFire Departmentby consulting with the public, issuing permits, checking From one centrally located station, the Fire Department plans, inspecting for fire code compliance and developing maintains an average response time of three to five minutes in The Fire Department protects lives, property and the the City. The Foster City Fire Department has been rated as a andenvironment recommending from fire andnew exposure or modification to hazardous to existing materials, codes fire safety "Class 2" by the Insurance Services Office. Fire offers programs which prepare our citizens for emergencies Protection ratings range from Class 10 (least desirable) to and provides nonemergency services, including fire prevention Class 1 (best). andFIGURE related 1-12: code Fire enforcement, Department to residents Calls (2004-2009) and visitors of Foster City. 1800 52 43 60 1600 89 73 41 92 54 66 73 1400 71 242 124 248 270 259 1200 272 217 348 268 320 1000 257 285 262

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COMMUNITY PROFILE [23] Page 23 Police Department analysis and maintenance, radio communications and The Police Department organization consists of the Office dispatch services for the Police Department. of the Chief of Police, which commands the Administration and Field Operations Divisions. There are currently 36 The Field Operations Division consists of the uniformed sworn officers, 15 full time support employees and five officers who respond to calls for service and preliminary volunteer reserve police officers. investigations. The division includes the traffic unit, the canine unit, the bicycle unit, field training officers, evidence Foster City has a very low crime rate and, year after year, is technicians and community service officers. ranked one of the safest cities in California in which to live and work. Figure 1-13 compares crime rates in Foster City Foster City consistently maintains one of the lowest crime to San Mateo County and the State of California for 2008. rates in California.

The Administration Division is responsible for criminal The Police Department is located at 1030 Foster City Blvd. investigations, crime prevention, youth services, For more information, please call the Police Department at crime analysis, evidence and property control, budget (650) 286-3300 or email at [email protected]. Additional preparation, press and communityChapter relations. It is Three: also information Governmental is also available on the ServicesCity’s website responsible for records processing and storage, computer www.fostercity.org. Police Department The Police Department organization consists of the Office of Foster City has a very low crime rate and, year after year, is the Chief of Police, which commands the Administration and ranked one of the safest cities in California in which to live and Field Operations Divisions. There are currently 36 sworn work. The figure below compares crime rates in Foster City to officers, 15 full time support employees and 5 volunteer San Mateo County and the State of California for 2008. FIGURE 1-13: Comparison of Crime Rates in California, San Mateo County & Foster City (2008) reserve police officers.

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Figure 14: Comparison of Crime Rates in California, San Mateo County & Foster City (2008)

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The Administration Division is responsible for criminal records processing and storage, computer analysis and investigations, crime prevention, youth services, crime maintenance, radio communications and dispatch services for analysis, evidence and property control, budget preparation, the Police Department. press and community relations. It is also responsible for FIGURE 1-14: Major Crimes in Foster City (2004-2009) 450 420

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100 77 80 66 68 62 50 29 22 18 9 13 15 13 9 5 3 2 4 8 4 4 6 6 5 0 Chapter Three: Governmental Services 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 The Field Operations Division consists of the uniformed The Police Department is located at 1030 Foster City Blvd. For Arson Murder, Rape, Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Theft officers who respond to calls for service and preliminary more information, please call the Police Department at (650) investigations. The division includes the traffic unit, the canine 286-3300 or email at [email protected]. Additional Source:Source: Foster Foster City City Police Police Department Department unit, the bicycle unit, field training officers, evidence information is also available on the City's website technicians and community service officers. www.fostercity.org. Figure 15: Major Crimes in Foster City (2004-2009) Foster City consistently maintains one of the lowest crime ratesFIGURE in California. 1-15: Arrests in Foster City (2004-2009)

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COMMUNITY PROFILE [25] TABLE 1-8: FOSTER CITY PARKS Parks and Recreation Department The Parks and Recreation Department is located in the Park Location Acres Recreation Center at 650 Shell Boulevard. The northern Arcturus Park Arcturus Circle off of 0.75 Polaris Ave. portion of the building includes the Foster City Senior Boat Park/Dog Park Bounty Dr. and Foster City 3.18 Wing. Blvd. Boothbay Park Boothbay Ave. and 11.21 The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to Edgewater Blvd. create community through people, parks and programs. Catamaran Park Catamaran St. and Shell 5.88 The Department consists of four divisions: Parks, Recreation, Blvd. Buildings, and Vehicles. The Department’s programs Edgewater Park Edgewater Blvd. And 8.53 Regulus St. protect and monitor the environmental and economic Erckenbrack Park Niantic Drive 3.48 resources, facilitate community problem solving and build Farragut Park Farragut Blvd. & Beach Park 3.86 upon community pride while providing a variety of parks Blvd. and recreation services in the community. Gateshead Park Baffin St. betw. Pitcairn & 0.012 Edgewater Foster City boasts of more than 100 acres of park and Gull Park Gull Ave. betw. Mallard & 3.14 open space land including bike paths, dog exercise Plover St. areas, a lighted softball field, numerous soccer and youth Ketch Park Betw. Schooner St. & 1.60 baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, bocce ball Catamaran St. courts, picnic facilities, par courses, and a wildlife refuge. Killdeer Park Killdeer Ct. off of Gull Ave. 1.53 In addition to the 102.72 acres of parks listed in Table 1-8, Leo J Ryan Park E. Hillsdale Blvd. & Shell 20.73 Blvd. the City also has a pedway system that is located on the Leo Park Leo Drive 0.015 periphery of Foster City along the Belmont Slough and Marlin Park Marlin Dr. across from 3.13 San Francisco Bay. The pedway is seven linear miles from Pompano Cir, start to finish. Pompano Park Pompano Circle 0.56 Port Royal Park South end of Port Royal 3.98 The City’s Teen Center, The Vibe, is located at 670 Shell Ave. Boulevard, at the south end of the Recreation Center Sea Cloud Park Pitcairn & Sea Cloud Way 23.90 parking lot. It includes drop in hours as well as programmed Shad Park Between Shad Ct. & 2.16 activities. The Skate Park is located adjacent to The Vibe. Bluefish Ct. Sunfish Park Between Mullet & Sunfish 2.41 For more information, please contact the Recreation Center Turnstone Park Turnstone Court 1.53 at (650) 286-3380 or the Senior Wing at (650) 286-2585 or TOTAL 102.72 through email at [email protected].

The Parks and Recreation Department also has information on parks and classes offered through the Recreation Department on the City’s website at www.fostercity.org.

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0 Original Design: Reineck &Reineck, San Francisco 2005 www.reineckandreineck.com- RevisedSMCTD/RJC - 02-2010 - RevisedSMCTD/RJC www.reineckandreineck.com- 2005 Francisco San &Reineck, Reineck Design: Original Community Development Department The Community Development Department serves to The Planning / Code Enforcement Division is responsible guide the physical development and redevelopment of for long term planning regarding growth and development the City while protecting and maintaining the quality of of the City, for reviewing and processing applications its physical environment. The department is located in the for all development proposals, and for maintaining the City Hall building and is organized into two divisions: the appearance of the community. Planning / Code Enforcement Division and the Building Inspection Division. The Planning / Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement program ensures that the standards Division also manages the affordable housing programs and laws of the City are enforced to assure that the City’s of the Community Development Agency. safety, health, welfare and aesthetic values are observed.

CommunityThe Building Inspection Profile Division is responsible for For more information, please contact the Community ensuring that all construction projects permitted within Development Department at (650) 286-3225 or through

the City comply with the Uniform Building Codes, the email at [email protected]. Permits, forms and additional Community Development Department The Planning/Code Enforcement Division also manages the Foster City Municipal Code and all other applicable codes affordableinformation housing are available programs on of the CommunityCity’s website Development at Theand Community regulations. Development Department serves to guide the Agency.www.fostercity.org. physical development and redevelopment of the City while The Building Inspection Division is responsible for ensuring protecting and maintaining the quality of its physical that all construction projects permitted within the City comply environment. The department is located in the City Hall building and is organized into two divisions: the Planning/Code with the Uniform Building Codes, the Foster City Municipal Code and all other applicable codes and regulations. EnforcementFIGURE 1-17: Division Building and the Permits Building Issued Inspection (FY 2004-05 Division. to 2009-10)

2500

1907 2000 1875 1680 1550 1615 1604 1500

1000 No. of Permits No. Issued 600 666 597 500 384 398 317

0 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Commercial Residential

Source:Source: Foster City City Building Building Inspection Inspection Division Division

Figure 18: Building Permits Issued (FY 2004-05 - 2009-10)

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45,000,000

40,000,000 $38,368,454

35,000,000 $30,030,118 30,000,000 $28,578,933 $28,948,003 $26,684,497

25,000,000 $21,215,372 $19,427,569 20,000,000 Dollar Value $15,508,852 $15,127,232 $14,114,967 15,000,000 $13,241,910 $11,577,896

10,000,000

5,000,000 Community Profile 0 The Planning/Code Enforcement2004-05 Division is2005 responsible-06 for 2006-07 For more2007 information-08 please2008-09 contact the2009 - Community10 long term planning regarding growth and development of the Development Department at (650) 286-3225 or through email City, for reviewing and processing applications for all Commercialat [email protected]. Permits, forms and additional development proposals, and for maintaining the appearance of information are available on the City’s website at Source:theSource: community. Foster Foster City City BuildingBuilding Inspection Inspection Division Division www.fostercity.org.

The Code Enforcement program ensures that the standards FigureFIGUREand laws 19: 1-19: Building of the Planning/Code City Permit are Valuation enforced Enforcement to(FY assure 2004-05 that Division - 2009-10) the City's Permits Processed (2004-09) safety, health, welfare and aesthetic values are observed.

600

8 Page 31 500 9 7 9 66 11 73 13 400 15 66 12 66 15 8 73 61 8 25 300 54 15 77 69 53 8 Permits 54 10 6 51 56 200 44 13 54 64 34 279 10 237 35 100 197 184 161 108 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Architectural Review & AR Modifications Preliminary Review Use Permit Use Permit Modification Sign Review & SR Modifications Temporary Use Permit All Other Types

Source: Foster City Community Development Department Source: Foster City Community Development Department

Figure 20: Planning/Code Enforcement Division Permits Processed (2004-2009)

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COMMUNITY PROFILE [29] Population

Foster City was virtually undeveloped in 1961, experienced 6.7 percentChapter in population, Four: consistent Population with the 6.7 percent significant population growth in the 1970s and 1980s, growthpresent. in Between San Mateo 2000-2010, County, the but City at hasa slower grown rate about than 6.7% the then grew at a much slower pace during the 1990s and 14.1in population, percent growth consistent in withCalifornia. the 6.7% As growthof the in 2010 San MateoCensus, Population County, but at a slower rate than the 14.1% growth in to the present. Between 2000-2010, the City grew about the population of Foster City was 30,567. Foster City was virtually undeveloped in 1961, experienced California. As of January 1, 2010, the population of Foster City significant population growth in the 1970's and 1980s, then was 30,719. grew at a much slower pace during the 1990's and to the FIGURE 1-20: U.S. Census - Foster City Population Growth (1970-2008)

35,000 30,567 28,176 28,803 30,000

23,287 25,000 20,436

20,000

15,000 Population 9,522 10,000

5,000

0 1970 1976 1980 1990 2000 2008 Source:Source: U.S. U.S. Census, 19701970-2010-2000; U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008

Figure 21: U.S. Census-Foster City Population Growth (1970-2008) Ethnicity Page 35 Over the years, the population of Foster City has become As indicated in Figures 1-22 and 1-23, the largest increase increasingly diverse. The white population declined from since 1990 was of people identifying themselves as Asian. approximately 73.5 percent in 1990 to 50.5 percent in The total Asian population has grown from 22.0 percent 2008. This compares to the 2008 figures of 61.3 percent in 1990 to 42.3 percent in 2008. Specifically, between 1990 white in San Mateo County and 56.4 percent white in the and 2008, the Chinese population has grown from 11.4 nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. percent to 16.8 percent, Asian Indian from 1.0 percent to 8.6 percent, Filipino from 3.4 percent to 6.9 percent and Korean from 0.9 percent to 2.6 percent.

Note about the Census Data: As of this writing, detailed data from the 2010 Census has not been released. The U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008 remains the most detailed data source at this time.

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Ethnicity As indicated in Figures 22 and 23, the largest increase since 1990 was of people identifying themselves as Asian. The total Foster City has a relatively split demographic with a Asian population has grown from 22.0% in 1990 to 42.3% in decreasing percentage of white population and a growing 2008. Specifically, between 1990 and 2008, the Chinese percentage of minorities. The white population declined from population has grown from 11.4% to 16.8%, Asian Indian from approximately 73.5% in 1990 to 50.5% in 2008. This compares 1.0% to 8.6%, Filipino from 3.4% to 6.9%, and Korean from to 2008 figures of 61.3% white in San Mateo County and 0.9% to 2.6%. 56.4% white in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area FIGURE 1-21: Persons by Race (1990)

Native American Black Hawaiian or Indian or Native American Some Two or No Black 3.2% Pacific Alaska Hawaiian Indian or other more Islander Native Response/ 1.8% or Pacific Alaska race* races* Other Asian 0.6% 0.2% Other Islander Native 0.9% 4.2% 0.8% 1.1% 1.0% 0.4% Korean Other Asian 0.9% 2.5% Korean Japanese 2.6% 4.0% Japanese 3.9% Filipino 3.4% Filipino 6.9% Asian Indian White White 8.6% 50.5% Asian 73.5% Community Profile Indian 1.0% Ethnicity As indicatedChinese in Figures 22 and 23, the largest increase since 1990 was11.4% of people identifying themselves as Asian. The total Chinese Foster City has a relatively split demographic with a Asian population has grown from 22.0% in 1990 to 42.3% in 16.8% decreasing percentage of white population and a growing 2008. Specifically, between 1990 and 2008, the Chinese percentage of minorities. The white population declined from Source:population U.S. Census, has 1990 grown from 11.4% to 16.8%, Asian Indian from approximately 73.5% in 1990 to 50.5% in 2008. This compares 1.0%Source: to 8.6%, U.S. FilipinoCensus, 19 from90 3.4% to 6.9%, and Korean from Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008 to 2008 figures of 61.3% white in San Mateo County and 0.9% to 2.6%. 56.4% white in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area FIGURE 1-22: Persons by Race (2008) Figure 22: Persons by Race (1990) Figure 23: Persons by Race (2008) Native American Black Hawaiian or Indian or Page 36 Native American Some Two or Pacific Alaska No Black 3.2% Hawaiian Indian or other more Islander Native Response/ 1.8% or Pacific Alaska race* races* Other Asian 0.6% 0.2% Other Islander Native 0.9% 4.2% 0.8% 1.1% 1.0% 0.4% Korean Other Asian 0.9% 2.5% Korean Japanese 2.6% 4.0% Japanese 3.9% Filipino 3.4% Filipino 6.9% Asian Indian White White 8.6% 50.5% Asian 73.5% Indian 1.0% Chinese 11.4% Chinese 16.8%

Source: U.S. Census, 1990 Source:Source: U.S. Census U.S. Census American American Community Community Survey, 2008 Survey, 2008

Figure 22: Persons by Race (1990) Figure 23: Persons by Race (2008) COMMUNITY PROFILE [31] Page 36

TABLE 1-9: PerCENTAGE OF PERSONS BY RACE (1990-2008) 1990 2000 2008 White 73.5% 59.3% 50.5% Black 3.2% 2.1% 1.8% Chinese 11.4% 16.3% 16.8% Asian Indian 1.0% 5.7% 8.6% Filipino 3.4% 3.3% 6.9% Japanese 4.0% 4.6% 3.9% Korean 0.9% 1.2% 2.6% Other Asian 0.8% 1.4% 2.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6% 0.6% 1.0% American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2% 0.1% 0.4% Some other race (category added 1.2% 0.9% in 2000)

Two or more races (category 4.1% 4.2% added in 2000) No Response/Other 1.1% Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.1% Source: U.S. Census, 1970-2000; U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008

Household Size The household size in Foster City declined up to 2000 and then showed an increase between 2000 and 2008. This echoes trends in the County and Bay Area toward larger household sizes. Foster City’s household size declined from 2.50 in 1990 to 2.47 in 2000, then increased to 2.57 in 2008. The household size for San Mateo County increased from 2.63 to 2.74 for 2000 and 2008. The household size for the Bay Area increased from 2.61 in 1990 to 2.69 in 2000 to 2.72 in 2008.

Household Types The U.S. Census Bureau has two major categories of households: family and non-family. A family household consists of the householder and other people related through marriage, birth, or adoption. A non-family household consists of a householder who either lives alone or exclusively with persons unrelated to the householder.

The percentage of families with children stayed fairly constant between 1990 and 2000 at approximately 30 percent and then increased to 35.3 percent in 2008. The percentage of families without children did increase from 35.5 percent in 1990 to 37.7 percent in 2000 and then declined to 33.4 percent in 2008. The percentage of non-families declined from 34.2 percent in 1990 to approximately 31 percent in 2000 and 2008.

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Household Size 2.50 in 1990 to 2.47 in 2000, then increased to 2.57 in 2008. The household size for San Mateo County increased from 2.63 The household size in Foster City declined up to 2000 and to 2.74 for 2000 and 2008. The household size for the Bay then showed an increase between 2000 and 2008. This Area increased from 2.61 in 1990 to 2.69 in 2000 to 2.72 in echoes trends in the County and Bay Area toward larger 2008. household sizes. Foster City's household size declined from FIGURE 1-23: Persons per Household (1990-2008)

2.80 2.74 2.74 2.75 2.72 2.70 2.69 2.63 2.65 2.60 2.61 2.57 2.55 2.50 2.50 2.47

Population Per Household Per Population 2.45 2.40 2.35 Chapter Four: Population 2.30 Household Types 1990 The2000 percentage of families with children2008 stayed fairly constant between 1990 and 2000 at approximately 30% and then The U.S. Census Bureau has two major categories of increased to 35.3% in 2008. The percentage of families households: family and non-family.Foster City A family householdSan Mateo Countywithout children did increasedSan Francisco from 35.5% Bay inArea 1990 to 37.7% in consists of the householder and other people related through 2000 and then declined to 33.4% in 2008. The percentage of Source: U.S. Census 1990-2000; U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008 marriage,Source: birth,U.S. Census, or adoption. 1970-2000; A non-family U.S. Census household American consists Community Survey,non-families 2008 declined from 34.2% in 1990 to approximately of a householder who either lives alone or exclusively with 31% in 2000 and 2008. persons unrelated to the householder. FIGURE 1-24: Household Types (1990-2008) Figure 24: Persons per Household (1990-2008) 100%

31.7% 31.2% Page 3880% 34.2%

60% 33.4% 35.5% 37.7% 40%

20% 30.4% 30.5% 35.3%

0% 1990 2000 2008

Families with Children Families without Children Non-families

Source: U.S. Census, 1970-2000; U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008 Source: U.S. Census 1990-2000, U.S. Census American Community Survey 2008

Figure 25: Percentage of Households by Type (1990-2008)

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Family Types 1990 to 84.5% in 2000 and 85.9% in 2008. The proportion of female-headed families decreased from 11.5% in 1990 to 11.2% in The Census Bureau classifies families into three categories: 2000 and 10.2% in 2008. The proportion of families headed by a Husband-wife married couple, female householder with no male with no wife present decreased from 4.6% in 1990 to 4.3% in husband present, and male householder with no wife present. 2000 to 3.9% in 2008. Compared to the total number of families, the proportion of

husband-wifeFIGURE (or 1-25: married Percentage couple) families of Families increased by from Type 83.9% (1990-2008) in

100% 4.6% 4.3% 3.9% 11.5% 11.2% 10.2% 80%

60%

85.9% 40% 83.9% 84.5%

20%

0% 1990 2000 2008 Husband and Wife Female Head Male Head

CommunitySource:Source: U.S. Census U.S. Census, 199 0Profile-2000, 1970-2000; U.S. Census U.S. American Census Community American Survey Community 2008 Survey, 2008 Figure 26: Percentage of Families by Type (1980-2008) FIGURE 1-26: Population by Age (1990-2008)

Page 40 12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000 Population

4,000

2,000

- 1990 2000 2008

0-19 Years 20-34 Years 35-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years

Source: U.S. Census, 1970-2000; U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008 Source: U.S. Census 1990-2000, U.S. Census American Community Survey 2008

Figure 28: Population by Age (1990-2008)

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[34] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Family Types The Census Bureau classifies families into three categories: husband-wife married couple, female householder with no husband present, and male householder with no wife present. Compared to the total number of families, the proportion of husband-wife (or married couple) families increased from 83.9 percent in 1990, to 84.5 percent in 2000 and 85.9 percent in 2008. The proportion of female-headed families decreased from 11.5 percent in 1990, to 11.2 percent in 2000 and 10.2 percent in 2008. The proportion of families headed by a male with no wife present decreased from 4.6 percent in 1990, to 4.3 percent in 2000 to 3.9 percent in 2008.

Population by Age In 2008, the largest age group was people ages 35 to 44 years old, followed by 45 to 54 years old and then the 0 to 9 year old group.

The most dramatic shifts since 1990 were a significant increase in the 0-9 year old group from 22.8 percent to 26.3 percent of the population and a decline in the 20-34 year old group from 26.6 percent to 16.4 percent. The 35-54 year old group remained nearly constant at about 34 percent. The 55-64 year old group increased from 8.9 percent in 1990 to 11.4 percent in 2000 and 11.7 percent in 2008. The 65+ group increased from 7.0 percent in 1990 to 10.1 percent in 2000 and 11.2 percent in 2008.

FIGURE 1-27:Chapter Population by Four: Age (2008) Population

Population by Age 75 + years 1,582 In 2008, the largest age group is people ages 35 to 44 years old, followed by 45 to 54 years old and then the 0 to 9 year old group. 65 to 74 … 1,864 The most dramatic shifts since 1990 are a significant increase in the 0-9 year old group from 22.8% to 26.3% of the population and a 60 to 64 … 1,719 decline in the 20-34 year old group from 26.6% to 16.4%. The 35- 54 year old group remained nearly constant at about 34%. The 55- 55 to 59 … 1,881 64 year old group increased from 8.9% in 1990 to 11.4% in 2000 and 11.7% in 2008. The 65+ group increased from 7.0% in 1990 to 45 to 54 … 4,463 10.1% in 2000 and 11.2% in 2008. 35 to 44 … 6,160

Age 25 to 34 … 3,780

20 to 24 … 1,262

15 to 19 … 1,725

10 to 14 … 2,032

0 to 9 … 4,368

0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000

Number of Persons

Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2008 Source: U.S. Census, 1970-2000; U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008

Figure 27: Population by Age (2008)

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Educational Attainment The highest educational level attained has grown steadily. increased to 60 percent and to 61 percent in 2008. This In 1990, 47 percent of all Foster City residents over the percentage is much higher than San Mateo County where ageCommunity of 25 had a bachelor’s Profile degree or higher. In 2000, this 43 percent of the population has obtained a Bachelors degree or higher in 2008. Educational Attainment degree or higher. In 2000, this increased to 60% and to 61% in 2008. This percentage is much higher than San Mateo County The highest educational level attained has grown steadily. In 1990, where 43% of the population has obtained a Bachelors degree or 47%FIGURE of all Foster1-28: CityEducational residents over Attainment, the age of 25 25 had years a bachelor’s or older (1990-2008)higher in 2008.

2008 10% 17% 8% 34% 27%

1% Less than 9th Grade 2000 11% 18% 8% 36% 24% 9th to 12th Grade, no diploma

3% High School Graduate (includes equivalency) Some College

2% Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree 1990 14% 24% 10% 30% 17% Graduate or Professional Degree 3%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Percent of Population 25 Years or Older Source: U.S. Census 1990-2000, U.S. Census American Community Survey 2008 Source: U.S. Census, 1970-2000; U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008

Figure 30: Educational Attainment, 25 years or older (1990-2008) Language Spoken at Home ThePage primary 44 language spoken at home has shifted since Figure 1-31 shows, for 2008, the percentage of the 1990. Of the people 5 years and older, 74.6 percent spoke population (5 years and older) by their language spoken English at home in 1990 compared to 57.6 percent in 2008, at home for people who speak English less than “very with the largest increase in Asian languages from 14.7 well” in both Foster City and San Mateo County. In Foster percent in 1990 to 25.8 percent in 2008. The percentage City, the largest group who speak English less than very of those who speak English less than “very well” increased well includes 9.2 percent who speak an Asian language at from 9.1 percent in 1990 to 14.0 percent in 2000 and then home. In San Mateo County, the largest group who speak dropped to 13.3 percent in 2008. English less than very well includes 8.9 percent who speak Spanish at home. Overall, 13.3 percent of the population Figure 1-30 shows the number of people 5 years and older over 5 years old in Foster City speak English less than very who speak various languages at home for 1990, 2000 and well, compared to 18.0 percent in San Mateo County. 2008.

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Language Spoken at Home 1990 compared to 57.6% in 2008, with the largest increase in Asian languages from 14.7% in 1990 to 25.8% in 2008. The The primary language spoken at home has shifted since 1990. Of percent who speak English “less than very well” has increased from the people 5 years and older, 74.6% spoke English at home in 9.1% in 1990 to 14.0% in 2000 and then dropped to 13.3% in 2008. FIGURE 1-29: Language Spoken at Home for Percent of Poulation 5 Years and Over (1990-2008)

100% 6.7% 12.8% 12.2% 90% 14.7% 80% 4.0% 23.0% 25.8% 70% 3.9% 60% 4.3%

50%

40% 74.6% 30% 60.3% 57.6% 20%

10% Percent Percent of Population 5 Years and Older 0% 1990 2000 2008

Community ProfileEnglish only Spanish Asian and Pacific Islander languages Other languages

Source: U.S. Census 1990-2008, U.S. Census American Community Survey 2008 TheFIGURE figure below 1-30: shows Language the number Spoken of people at 5 yearsHome and for older Persons who speak 5 various Years languages and Over at home (1990-2008) for 1990, 2000 and 2008. Figure 31: Language Spoken at Home for Persons 5 Years and Over (1990-2008) 25,000

Page 45 19,924 20,000

16,380 16,305

15,000

10,000 7,295 6,248 Persons Persons 5 Years and Older

5,000 3,915 3,045 2,843 1,781 1,081 1,063 1,225 Chapter413 Four: Population632 0 1990 2000 2008

The figureEnglish below only shows, forAsian 2008, and the Pacific percentage Islander of languages the populationOther (5 years Indo and-European older) bylanguages their languageSpanish spoken at homeOther for languages people who speak English less than “very well” in both Foster City and San Mateo County. In Foster City, the largest group who speak English less than very well includes 9.2% who speak an Asian language at home. In San Mateo County, the largest group who speak English less than very well includesSource: U.S.8.9% Census, who speak 1990, 2000; Spanish U.S. Censusat home. American Overall, Community 13.3% Survey,of the population2008 over 5 years old in Foster City speak English less than very well,

comparedFIGURE to 1-31: 18.0% Language in San Mateo SpokenCounty. at Home for Persons 5 Years and Over Who Speak English Less than Figure “Very 32: Well” Language (2008) Spoken at Home for Persons 5 Years and Over (1990-2008)

20.0% Page 46 Source:18.0% U.S. Census, 1970-2000; U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2008 0.4%

16.0%

14.0% 0.8% 8.9% 12.0% 1.1%

10.0% 2.2%

8.0% 1.6% 6.0% 9.2% 4.0% 7.1% 2.0%

0.0% Foster City San Mateo County Asian and Pacific Islander languages Other Indo-European languages Spanish Other languages

Source:Source: U.S. U.S. Census,Census, 1990, 1970-2000; 2000; U.S. Census U.S. Census American CommunityAmerican Survey, Community 2008 Survey, 2008

Figure 33: Language Spoken at Home by Persons 5 Years and Over Who Speak English Less than "Very Well" (2008) COMMUNITY PROFILE [37] Page 47

Chapter Five: Housing

Age of Housing HousingHousing The age of Foster City's housing is illustrated in the chart The following sections describe various characteristics of below, with 57% of the homes between 30-50 years old. The first homes in Foster City were completed in 1963. HousingFoster Unit City's Growth housing stock. Housing unit growth from 1970 to 1990 was rapid, compared to growth from Housing Unit Growth 1990 to 2008. Growth averaged 314 units per year between 1970 and 1990 withHousing an average unit ofgrowth 25 units from per 1970 year tobetween 1990 was1990 rapid, and 2000. compared Additional housingto growth unit growthfrom 1990 is projected to 2008. as Growth the City averaged endeavors 314 to provideunits per its fair 5-10 Years year between 1970 and 1990 with an average of 25 units per 6% share of the housing needs in the region, as calculated by the Association of year between 1990 and 2000. Additional housing unit growth 771 Units Bayis Area projected Governments, as the consistent City endeavors with State to providerequirements. its fair share of the housing needs in the region, as calculated by the 30-50 Years 10-15 Years Association of Bay Area Governments, consistent with State 2% FIGURE 1-32: Housing Unit Growth (1970-2008) 57% requirements. 7,198 Units 190 Units 14,000 12,053 12,525 11,600 11,814 12,000 15-20 Years 9,544 17% 10,000 9,178 2,140 Units 7,518 8,000 5,514 6,000 20-25 Years 3% 4,000 366 Units

Housing Units Housing 25-30 Years 2,000 15% 1,860 Units 0 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2008

Source: CommunityChapter Development Department Five: Housing Figure 35: Age of Housing (2008) Source: Community Development Department

AgeFigure ofAge Housing of34: Housing Housing Unit Growth (1970-2008) Housing The ageThe of age Foster of Foster City’s housing City's housing is illustrated is illustrated in the in chart the below, chart with 57 The following sections describe various characteristics of percentbelow, of the with homes 57% betweenof the homes 30-50 between years old. 30-50 The firstyears homes old. The in Foster City first homes in Foster City were completed in 1963. Foster City's housing stock. were completed in 1963. Page 49

Housing Unit Growth FIGURE 1-33: Age of Housing (2008) Housing unit growth from 1970 to 1990 was rapid, compared to growth from 1990 to 2008. Growth averaged 314 units per 5-10 Years year between 1970 and 1990 with an average of 25 units per 6% year between 1990 and 2000. Additional housing unit growth 771 Units is projected as the City endeavors to provide its fair share of the housing needs in the region, as calculated by the 30-50 Years 10-15 Years Association of Bay Area Governments, consistent with State 57% 2% requirements. 7,198 Units 190 Units 14,000 12,053 12,525 11,600 11,814 12,000 15-20 Years 9,544 17% 10,000 9,178 2,140 Units 7,518 8,000 5,514 6,000 20-25 Years 3% 4,000 366 Units

Housing Units Housing 25-30 Years 2,000 15% 1,860 Units 0 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2008 [38] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Figure 35: Age of Housing (2008) Source: Community Development Department

Figure 34: Housing Unit Growth (1970-2008)

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Housing Mix The diversity of housing types and sizes in the City provides a mix and range of choices. The original plan for Foster City included a mix of housing types. The projected amount of single-family housing was largely built prior to 1980, with the proportion of multifamily housing continuing to grow after 1980, consistent with the original Foster City Master Plan. Community Profile Of the total 12,525 housing units in 2010, single-family detached housing comprisesHousing the largest Mix single type of housing in the City with 4,571 units or 36.5 percent. Multi-family comprises 63.5 percent of the housing in Foster The diversity of housing types and sizes in the City provides a Of the total 12,525 housing units in 2010, single-family City, including 3,793 apartments, 2,205 townhouses, 1,916 condominiums mix and range of choices. The original plan for Foster City detached housing comprises the largest single type of housing and included40 duplex aunits. mix of housing types. The projected amount of in the City with 4,571 units or 36.5%. Multi-family comprises single-family housing was largely built prior to 1980, with the 63.5% of the housing in Foster City, including 3,793 proportion of multifamily housing continuing to grow after apartments, 2,205 townhouses, 1,916 condominiums and 40 FIGURE1980, 1-34:consistent Housing with Mix the (1990-2010) original Foster City Master Plan. duplex units.

14,000 Duplex Condominium 0.3% 40 12,000 40 40 15.3% 1,916 1,548 1,885 10,000 2,205 Single Family 2,073 2,205 36.5% 8,000

Townhouse 3,501 3,793 6,000 3,354 17.6% Housing Units

4,000

2,000 4,565 4,569 4,571

0 1990 2000 2010 Apartment 30.3% Single Family Apartment Townhouse Condominium Duplex

Source: Community Development Department Source:Source: Community Community Development Development Department Department

Figure 36: Housing Mix (1990-2010) Figure 37: Housing Mix (2010)

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COMMUNITY PROFILE [39] Renter / Owner Occupancies The number of renter and owner occupied housing units is shown in Figure Chapter Five: Housing 1-35. The percentage of owner and renter occupied housing has remained almostRenter/Owner constant from 1990 Occupancies to 2008 with 60 percent to 62 percent owner- Rental Housing occupiedThe number housing. of renter and owner occupied housing units is A measure of housing availability is the vacancy rate. The shown in the figure below. The percentage of owner and generally accepted ideal vacancy rate is 4.5% to 5.0%, which renter occupied housing has remained almost constant from indicates a good balance between supply and demand in the FIGURE1990 to 1-35: 2008 Owner with 60-62% and Renter owner-occupied Occupied Housing housing. (1990-2008) housing market to allow normal turnover among households. As indicated in Figure 39, the rental vacancy rate in Foster 8,000 City rose from 0.4% in 2000 to 5.4% in 2003 but has decreased since then to 0.7% in 2009. 7,145 7,047 7,000 6,740

6.0% 5.4% 6,000 5.1% 5.0% 4,931 5,000 4,470 4,468 3.8% 4.0% 3.4% 4,000 3.0%

Housing Units 3,000 2.0% 1.7% 1.4% 1.4% 1.3% 2,000 0.7% 1.0% 0.4% 1,000 0.0% 0 2000 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 1990 2000 2008

Owner Occupied Renter Occupied Source: RealFacts

Source: U.S. Census (1990-2000), U.S. Census American Community Survey (2008) Figure 38: Owner and Renter Occupied Housing (1990- Figure 39: Rental Vacancy Rates (2000-2009) 2008)

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[40] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Chapter Five: Housing Rental Housing Renter/Owner Occupancies RentalA measure Housing of housing availability is the vacancy rate. The generally accepted The number of renter and owner occupied housing units is Aideal measure vacancy of rate housing is 4.5 availabilitypercent to 5.0 is the percent, vacancy which rate. indicates The a good shown in the figure below. The percentage of owner and generallybalance between accepted supply ideal and vacancy demand rate in the is housing 4.5% to market 5.0%, to which allow normal renter occupied housing has remained almost constant from indicatesturnover among a good households. balance between As indicated supply in Figure and demand 1-36, the inrental the vacancy 1990 to 2008 with 60-62% owner-occupied housing. housing market to allow normal turnover among households. rate in Foster City rose from 0.4 percent in 2000 to 5.4 percent in 2003 but As indicated in Figure 39, the rental vacancy rate in Foster has decreased since then to 0.7 percent in 2009. 8,000 City rose from 0.4% in 2000 to 5.4% in 2003 but has decreased since then to 0.7% in 2009. 7,145 7,047 FIGURE 1-36: Rental Vacancy Rates (2000-2009) 7,000 6,740

6.0% 5.4% 6,000 5.1% 5.0% 4,931 5,000 4,470 4,468 3.8% 4.0% 3.4% 4,000 3.0%

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Owner Occupied Renter Occupied Source: RealFacts Rents dropped between 2002 to 2004 and then rose gradually to 2008, followed by a drop in 2009. In 2009, the average rent for a two-bedroom Figure 39: Rental Vacancy Rates (2000-2009) Figure 38: Owner and Renter Occupied Housing (1990- apartment was $1,438. 2008) Community Profile FIGURERents 1-37: dropped Average between Apartment 2002 to 2004 and Rents then rose (2000-2009) gradually to 2008, followed by a drop in 2009. In 2009, the average rent for a two- bedroom apartment was $1,438. Page 51 $2,000 $1,836 $1,781 $1,800 $1,640 $1,655 $1,655 $1,581 $1,593 $1,600 $1,510 $1,442 $1,455 $1,431 $1,438 $1,383 $1,420 $1,307 $1,578 $1,400 $1,274 $1,504 $1,200 $1,337 $1,346 $1,348 $1,287 $1,255 $1,000 $1,164

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Ownership Housing house prices did not decline as much as the prices in San Mateo County. In 2009, the average sales price for a single family home SalesFIGURE prices 1-38: for ownership Average housing Housing increased Sales between Prices 2005-2007(2005-2009) in Foster City was $1,010,108 and for a condominium/townhouse but then declined between 2007-2009, although single-family was $577,266.

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Figure 41: Average Housing Sales Prices (2005-2009) Ownership Housing Sales prices for ownership housing increased between and moderate-income households. Affordable housingPage 53 is 2005-2007 but then declined between 2007-2009, although defined as housing that costs no more than 30 percent single-family house prices did not decline as much as the of the household’s gross income. The income limits for prices in San Mateo County. In 2009, the average sales price households in the very low, low and moderate income for a single family home in Foster City was $1,010,108 and categories are based on the median income for the County for a condominium/townhouse was $577,266. and are contained in Table 1-10. As of 2010, the City has 293 affordable units in affordable housing programs. Affordable Housing The four basic affordable housing programs are: new Every city and county in California is required to have a unit construction, existing unit purchase, rehabilitation, Housing Element that contains the jurisdiction’s policies and first-time homebuyer. For more information about and programs related to housing for its citizens. The eligibility for affordable housing, contact the Community original Master Plan, on which the City’s General Plan is Development Department at 650-286-3225 or based, included provisions for a variety of housing types [email protected]. Information on affordable housing and prices. State law also requires each jurisdiction to programs is also available on the City’s website at include provisions for housing that is affordable to low- www.fostercity.org.

TABLE 1-10: Affordable Housing Income Limits (2010) Household Size (Number of Persons) Income Category 8 or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 more Extremely Low $22,600 $25,800 $29,050 $32,250 $34,850 $37,450 $40,000 $42,600 Very Low Income $37,650 $43,000 $48,400 $53,750 $58,050 $62,350 $66,650 $70,950 Lower Income $60,200 $68,800 $77,400 $86,000 $92,900 $99,800 $106,650 $113,550 Moderate Income $83,500 $95,450 $107,350 $119,300 $128,850 $138,400 $147,950 $157,500 Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development

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[44] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Commercial and Industrial Land Use Foster City’s commercial and industrial lands are nearly The primary industrial/research and development lands built out and, at the same time, some are undergoing are in Vintage Park, Chess-Hatch and Lincoln Centre. In redevelopment. The primary office area is Metro Vintage Park, Gilead Sciences has received approval to Center, which hosts the 22-story Metro Tower, as well as expand its existing campus by removing some buildings buildings hosting VISA International and Sony Computer and adding larger buildings. Entertainment. Nearby on East Hillsdale Boulevard is the eight-story Parkside Towers. In the Pilgrim-Triton area, currently an industrial/research and development area, plans have been approved for removal of the single-story office / industrial buildings and construction of a mixed use commercial/residential development. The first phase is under construction.

TABLE 1-11: Existing, Approved and Projected Commercial and Industrial Square

Industrial/ Office Research & Commercial Hotel Total Development Existing 3,531,558 1,987,588 626,345 320,513 6,466,430 Approved* 266,000 303,430 30,000 0 599,430 Projected 601,000 0 98,300 0 699,300 Total 4,398,558 2,291,018 754,645 320,513 7,764,734 *Includes developments that have received General Development Plan approval, but may not have received Use Permit approval.

Source: Foster City Community Development Department

COMMUNITY PROFILE [45] Shopping Centers The five existing neighborhood commercial centers are Foster City currently has six retail shopping areas: five located throughout the residential neighborhoods. The neighborhood commercial centers and a more regional- centers areChapter intended to provide Six: every Land City resident Use with serving retail area along Metro Center Boulevard that convenience and close access to retail shopping which Shopping Centers The five existing neighborhood commercial centers are located includes a Costco Wholesale and Orchard Supply Hardware providesthroughout goods the residential and services neighborhoods. meeting The their centers everyday are Store.Foster City currently has six retail shopping areas: five needs.intended to provide every City resident with convenience and neighborhood commercial centers and a more regional-serving close access to retail shopping which provides goods and retail area along Metro Center Boulevard that includes a services meeting their everyday needs. Costco WholesaleFIGURE and Orchard1-41: Size Supply Comparison Hardware Store. of Shopping Centers in Foster City by Square Feet (2010)

Costco and Orchard Supply 181,986

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Economic Profile

Foster City is recognized for its close proximity to major transportation centers in the Bay Area such as the San Mateo Bridge, State Route 92, Highway 101, and the San Francisco Airport.

Foster City is attractive to businesses due to its location, amenities, strong economy, and skilled labor force. Several major corporations are located within Foster City, including Gilead Sciences, Applied Biosystems (part of Life Techologies), Electronics for Imaging, VISA International, Innovant, Sony Computer Entertainment and Quinstreet.

lncome The median household income in Foster City in 2008 was $107,448, compared to $84,684 for San Mateo County. The distribution of household income by income category is shown in Figure 1-43. More than half of the households (54.9%) in Foster City had an income over $100,000, compared to 42.3 percent in San Mateo County.

Foster City is projected to maintain a relatively high household income compared to San Mateo County and the Bay Area, as shown in Figure 1-44. Chapter Seven: Economic Profile

FIGURE 1-43: Percentage of Households per Income Category (2008) Economic Profile 100% Foster City is recognized for its close proximity to major 13.7% transportation centers in the Bay Area; such as the San Mateo 90% 16.4% Bridge, State Route 92, Highway 101, and the San Francisco Airport. 80% 10.0% 15.5% Foster City is attractive to businesses due to its location, 70% amenities, strong economy, and skilled labor force. Foster City 18.6% Several major corporations are located within Foster City, 60% including Gilead Sciences, Applied Biosystems (part of Life 23.0% Techologies), Electronics for Imaging, VISA International, 50% 13.7% Innovant, Sony Computer Entertainment and Quinstreet. 40% lncome 16.7% The median household income in Foster City in 2008 was 30% 26.2% $107,448, compared to $84,684 for San Mateo County. The distribution of household income by income category is shown 20% 18.0% in Figure 48. More than half of the households (54.9%) in Foster City had an income over $100,000, compared to 42.3% 10% 11.9% 5.8% in San Mateo County. 4.6% 5.9% 0% Foster City is projected to maintain a relatively high household income compared to San Mateo County and the Bay Area, as Foster City San Mateo County shown in Figure 47. Less than $15,000 $15,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to 74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 or Greater

Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2008 Figure 46: Percentage of Households per Income Category (1999 & 2008) COMMUNITY PROFILE [47] Page 59 Community Profile

FIGURE 1-44: Projected Mean Household Income (2000-2035)

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employment centers are located in the northern and Jobs northeastern portions of the city. During the initial stages of Foster City's growth, development The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) has was primarily residential. However, starting in 1980 several projected that the number of jobs in Foster City will increase industrial and office complexes began construction. The from 14,230 in 2005 to 19,140 in 2035, with most of the growth original Foster City Master Plan called for office and industrial in the Financial and Professional Service Jobs sector. developmentFIGURE 1-46:north ofProjected East Hillsdale Jobs Boulevard. (2000-2035) The context of the original master plan has been followed and most of the 25,000

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FigureLabor 49: Force Projected Jobs (2000-2035) PageThe 62resident labor force is defined as the population sixteen years of age or older, having the potential for active work for wages. The labor force declined since 2000 to a low of 15,900 in 2004-2005, then increased to 16,500 in 2008 but dropped to 16,300 in 2009.

Jobs During the initial stages of Foster City’s growth, development was primarily residential. However, starting in 1980 several industrial and office complexes began construction. The original Foster City Master Plan called for office and industrial development north of East Hillsdale Boulevard. The context of the original master plan has been followed and most of the employment centers are located in the northern and northeastern portions of the city. The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) has projected that the number of jobs in Foster City will increase from 14,230 in 2005 to 19,140 in 2035, with most of the growth in the Financial and Professional Service Jobs sector.

COMMUNITY PROFILE [49] Jobs and Occupations by Sector Chapter Seven: Economic Profile The largest jobs sector in Foster City jobs is the Financial and Professional ServiceJobs Sector and at Occupations 47 percent. This by is Sector followed by Manufacturing, Wholesale For Foster City residents. The largest percentage is and Transportation sector with 16 percent of jobs, then Health, Education occupations is in the management, professional and related The largest jobs sector in Foster City jobs is the Financial and and Recreational Service sector with 14 percent of jobs. category at 59.3%. Professional Service Sector at 47%. This is followed by Manufacturing, Wholesale and Transportation sector with 16% For Fosterof jobs, City thenresidents, Health, the largest Education percentage and Recreational in occupations Service is in the managemensector twith, professional 14% of jobs. and related category at 59.3 percent.

FIGURE 1-47: Jobs by Sector (2010)

Financial and Service, 8.3% Professional Service Jobs, 47% Sales & Office, 25.0%

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Management, Construction, Maintenance & Chapter Seven:Manufacturing Economic Profile Professional & Wholesale Health, Related, 59.3% Repair, 3.7% and Educational Jobs and Occupations by Sector For FosterTransportation City residents. The largest percentageand is occupationsJobs, is 16% in the management, professional and Recreational related Production & Service Jobs, Transport., The largest jobs sector in Foster City jobs is the Financial and category at 59.3%. Other Jobs, 14% 3.5% Professional Service Sector at 47%. This is followed by 13%

Manufacturing, Wholesale and Transportation sector with 16% Source: Association of Bay Area Governments, Projections and Priorities: Building of jobs, then Health, Education and Recreational Service Momentum, 2009. sector with 14% of jobs. Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2006-2008 Source: Association of Bay Area Governments, Projections and Priorities: Building Momentum, 2009. FIGURE 1-48: Occupations of Foster City Residents (2008) Figure 50: Jobs by Sector (2010) Figure 51: Occupations of Foster City Residents (2008) Financial and Service, 8.3% Professional Service Jobs, Page 63 47% Sales & Office, 25.0%

Retail Jobs, 10% Farming, Fishing & Forestry, 0.2%

Management, Construction, Maintenance & Manufacturing Professional & Wholesale Health, Related, 59.3% Repair, 3.7% and Educational Transportation and Jobs, 16% Recreational Production & Service Jobs, Transport., Other Jobs, 14% 3.5% 13% Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2006-2008

Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2006-2008 Source: Association of Bay Area [50]Governments, SNAPSHOT Projections WORKBOOK and Priorities: Building Momentum, 2009.

Figure 50: Jobs by Sector (2010) Figure 51: Occupations of Foster City Residents (2008)

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Unemployment Rate 1999, with Foster City’s unemployment rate at 1.6% and San Mateo County’s at 2.0%. The State’s rate was at its lowest in The unemployment rate for Foster City residents has been 2000 and 2006 at 4.9%. The highest unemployment rates historically lower than the unemployment rate for the State of were in 2009 with Foster City at 6.3%, San Mateo County at California and San Mateo County. The lowest rates were in 8.6% and the State at 11.4%. FIGURE 1-49: Unemployment Rate (1992-2009)

12% 11.4%

10% 9.3% 9.3% 8.6% 7.8% 8.6% 8% 7.2% 7.2% 6.7% 6.8% 6.3% 6.2% 5.9% 6% 5.2% 5.4% 5.4% 5.3% 4.9% 5.7% 5.8% 4.9% 6.3% 5.1% 5.0% 4.7% 4.9% 4.8% 4.2% 4.3% 4% 3.8% 3.7% 3.8% 4.2% 4.1% 3.4% 4.2% 4.3% 3.8% 3.4% 2.7% 2.9% 3.6% 3.5% 2.4% 3.1% 2% 2.7% 2.0% 2.8% 2.7% 2.8% 2.2% 2.0% 2.1% 1.6% 0% 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

California San Mateo County Foster City

Source:Source: California California Employment Employment Development Development Department Department

FigureUnemployment 52: Unemployment Rate Rate (1992-2009) The unemployment rate for Foster City residents has been historically lower Page 64 than the unemployment rate for the State of California and San Mateo

County. The lowest rates were in 1999, with Foster City’s unemployment rate at 1.6 percent and San Mateo County’s at 2.0 percent. The State’s rate was at its lowest in 2000 and 2006 at 4.9 percent. The highest unemployment rates were in 2009 with Foster City at 6.3 percent, San Mateo County at 8.6 percent and the State at 11.4 percent.

COMMUNITY PROFILE [51] Businesses in Foster City

Major Employers in Foster City The largest employer in Foster City is Gilead Sciences, a bio-pharmaceutical company with 3,447 employees in 2009. The second largest employer in Foster City is Applied Biosystems (now owned by Life Technologies), a biotechnology company, which employs approximately 1,675 people.

Foster City Businesses with Business Licenses In 2010, there were 1,187 businesses in Foster City with active business licenses, including home occupations. The largest percentage of businesses, 18 percent, are in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services category. These businesses include lawyers, accountants, architects and professions where a high level of knowledge and training is required.

The second largest category is the Administrative, Support, and Waste Management and Remediation Services category, with 12.9 percent of the City’s businesses. Businesses within this category include employment centers, consulting firms, and any business that provides support to another business.

Figure 1-50 illustrates the percentage of businesses in each classification. These classifications are defined by the North American Industry Class System (NAICS). This system is used by the United States, Canada, and Mexico as an index for statistical reporting of all economic activities.

Figure 1-51 shows the percentage of employees reported in each of the classifications. Here, the largest percentage of employees, 27 percent is in Retail Trade. The second largest percentage is in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with 16 percent of the employees.

TABLE 1-12: Major Employers in Foster City (2009)

Number of Business Products Employees Gilead Sciences, Inc. 3,447 Corporate Headquarters/ Biopharmaceuticals Applied Biosystems, LLC 1,645 Instruments and Software for Genetic and Biological Purposes Electronics for Imaging, Inc. 1,361 Designs and Markets Printing Products VISA U.S.A. Inc. 1,233 VISA Company Headquarters Innovant LLC 1,020 Furniture systems for offices Sony Computer 734 Computer Games Entertainment Quinstreet, Inc. 537 Online marketing services and technology IBM Corporation 298 Computer technology and information technology consulting Source: Foster City Business License Data, 2010

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FIGURE 1-50: Foster City Businesses by North American Industry Class System (NAICS) Code

Other , 6.7% Construction, 4.6% Manufacturing, 2.4% Wholesale Trade, 2.9% Other Services, 8.0%

Accommodation & Food Retail Trade, 9.2% Services, 4.3%

Arts, Entertainment & Transportation & Recreation, 1.3% Warehousing, 1.2%

Health Care & Social Assistance, 6.2% Information, 10.0%

Educational Services, 2.8%

Finance & Insurance, 4.3%

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Real Estate & Rental & Services, 12.9% Leasing, 5.1%

Prof. Scientific & Techincial Services, 18.0%

Source: Foster City Financial Services Department, 2010 FigureCommunity 53: Foster City Profile Businesses by North American Industry Class System (NAICS) Code (2010)

FIGURE 1-51: Foster City Employees by North American Industry Class System (NAICS) Code Page 67 (2010) Accommodation & Food Other Services, 3.0% Services, 5.6% Other , 4.7% Construction, 1.7%

Manufacturing, 12.6% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, 0.3%

Wholesale Trade, 1.0% Health Care & Social Assistance, 2.1%

Educational Services, 1.4%

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Retail Trade, 27.0% Services, 12.6%

Prof. Scientific & Techincial Services, 16.0%

Transportation & Warehousing, 0.6% Real Estate & Rental & Leasing, 1.9% Finance & Insurance, 1.4% Information, 8.1%

Source:Source: Foster Foster City Financial Financial Services Services Department, Department, 2010 2010

Figure 54: Foster City Employees by North American Industry Class System (NAICS) Code (2010)

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Major Office and R&D Centers in Foster City The largest office center in Foster City is VISA with about 940,000 square feet and the second largest office / Research and Development (R&D) center is Vintage Park. Vintage Park is home to Gilead Sciences and Electronics for Imaging and has approximately 750,000 square feet of light industrial and office space.

TABLE 1-13: Major Office and R&D Centers in Foster City

Commercial Center Address Total Sq Ft Visa I-IV 800-900 Metro Center Blvd. 940,000 Vintage Park Various 750,000 Metro Tower 950 Tower Lane 526,264 Parkside Towers 1015 E. Hillsdale Blvd. 386,181 Lincoln Centre 200-800 Lincoln Centre Drive 369,774 Bayside Towers 4000 and 4100 E. Third Ave. 279,396 Metro Center 919 & 989 E. Hillsdale Blvd. 278,436 R & B Commerce Park 551 Pilgrim & 1151 Triton Drive 229,000 Century Plaza 1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd. 115,511 Lincoln Center 101 Lincoln Centre Dr. 105,112 Foster City Executive Park 1125 E. Hillsdale, 61,500 551 Foster City Blvd., 550 & 558 Pilgrim Drive Source: Foster City Community Development Department, 2010

[54] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Taxable Sales In the second quarter of 2009, the largest category for taxable retail sales in Foster City was “other retail” business. The next highest sales tax revenues were generated from restaurants located within the City. As indicated in Figure 1- 53, Foster City’s total taxable sales has remained relatively constant when compared to San Mateo County, which decreased from 14.04 million in 2000 to 11.4 million in 2004 and then increased to 13,326,306 in 2008.

Community Profile FIGURE 1-52: Retail Taxable Sales by Category: 2nd Quarter 2009

Apparel Taxable Sales Food Stores, Stores, In the second quarter of 2009, the largest category for taxable $124,000 $6,751,000 retail sales in Foster City was “other retail” business. The next 0.24% 12.84% highest sales tax revenues were generated from restaurants Eating and located within the City. As indicated in Figure 56, Foster City’s Other Retail Drinking total taxable sales has remained relatively constant when Stores, Places, compared to San Mateo County, which decreased from 14.04 $27,464,000 $10,004,000 Million in 2000 to 11.4 Million in 2004 and then increased to 52.23% 19.03% 13,326,306 in 2008.

Home Furnishings and Appliances, $1,795,000 Service 3.41% Stations, $6,443,000 12.25%

Source:Source: California California State State Board Board of Equalization of Equalization

Figure 55: Retail Taxable Sales by Category: 2nd Quarter 2009

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COMMUNITY PROFILE [55] FIGURE 1-53: Total Taxable Sales: Foster City andChapter San Mateo County Seven: (2000-2009) Economic Profile

16,000,000

14,044,016 14,000,000 13,326,306 13,137,913 12,859,589 12,900,391 12,451,350 11,614,809 11,808,074 12,000,000 11,358,439

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8,000,000

6,000,000

4,000,000

2,000,000 452,036 401,615 376,171 341,187 356,328 360,843 414,467 438,030 422,210 0 Community2000 Profile2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Assessed Valuation Foster City Total Taxable Sales priorSan to incorporation Mateo County of Total the City, Taxable collects Sales the "city's" share of the property taxes. Property tax is based on the assessed value of a property, as Source: California State Board of Equalization Foster City has had a steady increase in assessed valuation determinedSource: California by the CountyState Board Assessor. of Equalization The City of Foster City despite the recession in recent years. does not collect property taxes from the residents. Instead, the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), established FIGURE 1-54: EMID Assessed Valuation (Fiscal Year 2000-01 to 2009-10) Figure 56: Total Taxable Sales: Foster City and San Mateo County (2000-2009)

$8,000,000 Page 71 $7,000,000 $6,696,523 $6,502,538 $6,203,859 $6,000,000 $5,937,311 $5,493,371 $5,000,000 $5,109,513

$4,331,313 $4,463,504 $4,000,000 $4,049,884 $3,692,730

$3,000,000 Millions of Dollars Millions

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$0 2000/2001 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10

Source: Foster City Financial Services Department, 2010 Source: Foster City Financial Services Department, 2010

Figure 57: EMID Assessed Valuation (Fiscal Year 2000-01 - 2009-10)

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Transient Occupancy Tax The transient occupancy tax is a tax assessed on the rent paid for a hotel room. The current rate charged is eight percent of Currently, there are two hotels in Foster City. The Crowne the rent charged for the hotel room. The transient occupancy Plaza is located at 1221 Chess Dr. and the Courtyard by tax was adopted in 1983 by the City Council prior to the Marriott is located at 1050 Shell Blvd. The Crowne Plaza has construction of hotels in Foster City. The transient occupancy 350 rooms and employs approximately 300 people. The tax generates revenue for the City's General Fund. Courtyard by Marriott has 147 rooms and employs approximately 50 people. FIGURE 1-55: Transient Occupancy Tax Revenues (Fiscal Year 2000-01 - 2009-10)

$1,800,000 $1,690,001

$1,600,000 $1,415,371 $1,400,000 $1,237,843 $1,263,128 $1,162,371 $1,200,000 $1,045,722 $1,080,936

$1,000,000 $887,936 $853,163 $845,772 $800,000

$600,000

$400,000

$200,000

$0 2000/2001 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10

Source:Source: Foster Foster City City Financial Services Services Department Department,, 2010 2010

Figure 58: Transient Occupancy Tax Revenues (Fiscal Year 2000-01 - 2009-10) Assessed Valuation Property tax is based on the assessed value of a property, as determined by Page 73 the County Assessor. The City of Foster City does not collect property taxes from the residents. Instead, the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), established prior to incorporation of the City, collects the “city’s” share of the property taxes.

Foster City has had a steady increase in assessed valuation despite the recession in recent years.

Transient Occupancy Tax Currently, there are two hotels in Foster City. The Crowne Plaza is located at 1221 Chess Dr. and the Courtyard by Marriott is located at 1050 Shell Blvd. The Crowne Plaza has 350 rooms and employs approximately 300 people. The Courtyard by Marriott has 147 rooms and employs approximately 50 people.

The transient occupancy tax is a tax assessed on the rent paid for a hotel room. The transient occupancy tax was adopted in 1983 by the City Council prior to the construction of hotels in Foster City. The transient occupancy tax generates revenue for the City’s General Fund. The current rate is eight percent of the rent charged for the hotel room.

COMMUNITY PROFILE [57] Transportation

City Shuttle Services In order to provide an alternate form of transportation to Foster City residents and employees, the City has started several shuttles to serve the population. These shuttles provide transportation around town and connect to major transportation hubs in the Bay Area.

Foster City Connections Shuttle The City, working with the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance, provides the Foster City Connections Shuttle to Foster City Residents and employees. The shuttle provides service in Foster City and to the Hillsdale Shopping Center and the Bridgepointe Shopping Center in San Mateo. The Foster City Connections Shuttle operates Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The shuttle operates two routes, the Red Line and the Blue Line.

The Blue Line serves the western portion of the City and the Bridgepointe Shopping Center. Route stops include: Recreation Center, Charter Square Shopping Center, Edgewater Place Shopping Center, Sea Cloud Park, Harbor Cove Apartments, and the Bridgepointe Shopping Center.

The Red Line shuttle stops are the same as the SamTrans Route 251 bus stops, although as of 2010 the Red Line provides service in the eastbound direction only. The Red Line and SamTrans Route 251 provide connections to the Hillsdale Caltrain Station. Route stops include: Library/Community Center, Beach Park Plaza Shopping Center, Marlin Cove Shopping Center, Bridgepointe Shopping Center, Foster City Recreation Center, Edgewater Place Shopping Center, and the Hillsdale Shopping Center.

For more information on routes and schedules for the Connections Shuttle, go to www.fostercity.org/transportation.

North Foster City (Millbrae) BART Shuttle The Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance; in conjunction with several employers, provides shuttle service to the Millbrae lntermodal (BART and Caltrain) Station Monday through Friday during commute hours. For more information on the BART connection shuttles, please go to the City’s website at www.fostercity.org/transportation.

[58] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Figure 1-56: Foster City Local Transportation Guide Route Map (2010)

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Employer Shuttles Several Foster City employers operate a shuttle service to and from the Caltrain Station in San Mateo. The shuttles are available Monday through Friday during the commute hours only.

For more information on the employer shuttles, please go to the City’s website at www.fostercity.org/transportation.

Senior Express The Senior Express Shuttle is an on-demand service for Foster City residents who are age 55 and older. The service includes a pick-up at the residence and drop off at a designated stop. For fee information and reservations, please call the Senior Wing at the Parks and Recreation Department at 650-286-2585.

COMMUNITY PROFILE [59] Alternate Modes of Transportation In addition to the City Shuttles, there are other transportation options available. These options include SamTrans, Caltrain, AC Transit and BART.

SamTrans SamTrans operates a bus service throughout Foster City and the San Francisco Peninsula, interconnecting with virtually all other public transit agencies in the Bay Area. SamTrans runs three routes in Foster City. The three routes are Route 54, Route 251, and Route 359. For more information on the routes and schedule, please go to www.samtrans.com.

Caltrain Caltrain provides commuter rail service between San Francisco and Gilroy along the San Francisco Peninsula. The closest Caltrain station is located 3 miles from Foster City on Hillsdale Blvd. and El Camino Real in San Mateo. Foster City residents and employees can connect to the Caltrain station by car or by SamTrans Route 251, employer shuttles, the Foster City Connections Shuttle, or the Senior Express Shuttle.

For more information on Caltrain schedules or connection options, please go to www.caltrain.com.

AC Transit Line M The transbay service links the transit center at the Hayward BART Station with the Hillsdale Caltrain Station in San Mateo and Redwood Shores. Line M operates via Highway 92 (the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge) to serve commercial/ business centers at Bridgepointe and Metro Center, the Foster City Library/ City Hall, and via East Hillsdale Boulevard, the Hillsdale Caltrain station and Hillsdale Mall.

In the East Bay, the schedule was revised in late 2010 to eliminate non-peak direction trips to Redwood Shores. For more information on the routes and schedule, please go to www.actransit.org.

BART The nearest BART station is the Millbrae Station, which also provides a connection to Caltrain. Access to the Millbrae Station is provided by the North Foster City Shuttle, SamTrans Route 359, or by transferring from Caltrain. BART provides access to San Francisco Airport, Downtown San Francisco and the East Bay.

[60] SNAPSHOT WORKBOOK Community Profile Transportation to Work - Mode In Transportation 2008, 77 percent of Fosterto Work City residents- Mode drove alone to work and 8% carpooled. Compared to 2000, the percentage carpooling has decreased In 2008, 77% of Foster City residents drove alone to work and slightly from nine percent to eight percent; the percentage taking public 8% carpooled. Compared to 2000, the percentage carpooling transportationhas decreased has stayedslightly the from same 9% at to four 8%, percent the percentage and the percentage taking who

walkedpublic has transportation increased from hasone percent stayed to the three same percent. at 4% and the percentage who walked has increased from 1% to 3%. FIGURE 1-57: Transportation Mode to Work (2000) Carpooled 8%

Public Transportation 4% Carpooled 9% Walked 3% Other Public Transportation 2% 4% Worked at Walked Drove Alone Home Drove Alone 1% 77% 6% 85% Other Community Profile 1%

Transportation to Work - Mode In 2008, 77% of Foster City residents drove alone to work and 8% carpooled. Compared to 2000, the percentage carpooling has decreased slightly from 9% to 8%, the percentage taking Source: U.S. Census, 2000 public transportation has stayed the same at 4% and the Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2008 percentage who walked has increased from 1% to 3%. Source: U.S. Census, 2000 FIGURE 1-58: Transportation Mode to Work (2008)

Carpooled Figure 60: Transportation Mode to Work: 2000 8% Figure 61: Transportation Mode to Work: 2008

Public Transportation 4% Carpooled Page 78 9% Walked 3% Other Public Transportation 2% 4% Worked at Walked Drove Alone Home Drove Alone 1% 77% 6% 85% Other 1%

Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2008

Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2008 Source: U.S. Census, 2000

Figure 60: Transportation Mode to Work: 2000 Figure 61: Transportation Mode to Work: 2008 COMMUNITY PROFILE [61]

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Travel Time to Work In 2008 the mean travel time to work for Foster City workers minutes. But less than the Bay Area average of 28.7 minutes. was 26.0 minutes. This number was slightly more than San Travel times increased between 1990 and 2000 but have Mateo County as a whole which had a mean travel time of 25 decreased slightly since 2000. FIGURE 1-59: Mean Travel Time to Work (1990-2008)

35.0

29.4 30.0 28.7 27.3 27.0 26.3 26.0 25.6 25.0 25.0 24.0

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0.0 1990 2000 2008 Foster City San Mateo County Bay Area

Source:Source: U.S. U.S. Census Census 1980-2000,1980-2000, U.S. U.S. Census Census American American Community Community Survey 2008 Survey 2008

TravelFigure Time 62: Meanto Work Travel Time to Work (1990-2008) Residents’ Place of Work In 2008, the mean travel time to work for Foster City workers The percentage of residents who work within San Mateo Page 79 was 26.0 minutes. This number was slightly more than San County has increased from 64 percent in 1990 to 74 percent

Mateo County as a whole (which had a mean travel time in 2000. In 2000, the percentage of residents who traveled of 25 minutes) but less than the Bay Area average of 28.7 outside of San Mateo County for work declined from 36 minutes.Community Travel times increased Profile between 1990 and 2000 percent to 26 percent. The percentage of residents who but have decreased slightly since 2000. work outside the state remained constant at one percent. Residents’ Place of Work 2000, the percentage of residents who traveled outside of San Mateo County for work declined from 36% to 26%. The The percentage of residents who work inside San Mateo percentage of residents who work outside the state remained County has increased from 64% in 1990 to 74% in 2000. In constant at 1%. FIGURE 1-60: Foster City Labor Force by Place of Work (1990-2000)

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Source:Source: U.S. U.S. Census Census 1990-2000 1990-2000

Figure 63: Foster City Labor Force by Place of Work (1990-2000)

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