Larkspur City Council
Minutes of May 4, 2022
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
And Via Videoconference Per AB 361 (2021)
May 4, 2022
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REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Hillmer called the regular meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL PRESENT: Scot Candell, Kevin Haroff, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Dan Hillmer
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Assistant to the City Manager Shannon O’Hare, Administrative Services Director Cathy Orme, City Manager Dan Schwarz, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
Mayor Hillmer led the pledge of allegiance.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Council received public comment from:
• Frank Caiazzo, Left Bank
• Duncan McCandless
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
None
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Candell requested Item 4.6 be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Mayor Hillmer called for public comment and James Holmes requested Item 4.6 be removed from the Consent Calendar as well.
Upon motion by Councilmember Haroff, and seconded by Councilmember Way, the City Council approved the consent calendar, with the exception of Item 4.6, in one motion. The vote was unanimously in favor. The approved consent calendar consisted of the following items:
4.1 Approve warrants.
4.2 Approve minutes of the April 20, 2022, regular meeting.
4.3 Adopt Resolution 30/22 renewing the Clean Stormwater Activity Fee.
4.4 Adopt Ordinance 1054 approving amendments to the Rose Garden Precise Development Plant (TEXT AMEND #21-12; FILE: PPA/DR 08/54).
4.5 Adopt Resolution 31/22 to rescinding Resolution 80/17 due to a clerical error and authorizing the Director of Emergency Services (City Manager) to execute and file applications with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for federal financial assistance related to disaster relief and emergency assistance.
Larkspur City Council
Minutes of May 4, 2022
4.6 Adopt Resolution 32/22 authorizing the waiver of planning and building development fees for the Project Homekey development at 1251 S Eliseo Drive.
City Manager Schwarz provided a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
The Council received public comment from:
• Kevin Carroll
• James Holmes
The Council continued this item to a future meeting of the Larkspur City Council.
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
City Manager Schwarz gave his oral report.
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Haroff reported on the following items:
1. Larkspur Chamber of Commerce
Councilmember Way reported on the following items:
1. 1251 S Eliseo Drive Project Homekey Committees
Vice Mayor Paulson reported on the following items:
1. Housing Steering Committee
2. Larkspur-Corte Madera School District
Mayor Hillmer reported on the following items:
1. Larkspur Board & Commission Members Seeking Reappointment
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW, ASSUMPTIONS AND TRENDS Council to receive a presentation and provide feedback
City Manager Schwarz provided a presentation to the Council and City Manager Schwarz and Administrative Services Director Orme answered questions from the Council.
The Council received public comment from:
• James Holmes
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis
City Clerk