Larkspur City Council
Minutes of April 3, 2024
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
April 3, 2024
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REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Candell called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Scot Candell
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Assistant City Manager Shannon O’Hare, City Manager Dan Schwarz, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
Mayor Candell led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Candell announced the passing of Councilmember Kevin Carroll on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The Council expressed their thoughts and condolences to Councilmember Carroll’s family and loved ones.
Mayor Candell requested that Business Items 8.1 and 8.2 be heard next.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 5, 2024
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 15/24.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Way, and seconded by Councilmember Paulson, the City Council approved Resolution 15/24 reciting the facts of the consolidated Special Municipal Election held on March 5, 2024, declaring the results, and such other matters as provided by law. The vote was unanimously in favor.
8.2 SWEAR IN NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER TO A SHORT TERM Recommendation: Administer oath of office to Stephanie Andre.
City Clerk Foulis administered the oath of office to newly elected Councilmember Stephanie Andre. Councilmember Andre took her seat at the dais.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments from the public.
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
None
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Andre, the City Council approved the consent calendar in one motion. The vote was unanimously in favor. The approved consent calendar consisted of the following items:
Larkspur City Council
Minutes of April 3, 2024
4.1 Approve warrants.
4.2 Approve minutes of the March 20, 2024, regular meeting.
4.3 Adopt a proclamation acknowledging April 2024 as Fair Housing Month.
4.4 Authorize the City Manager to revise and renew the permit conditions for the Marin Rowing Association for 2023-2026.
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
City Manager Schwarz gave his oral report.
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Paulson reported on the following items:
1. SMART Board of Directors Meeting
Councilmember Andre reported on the following items:
1. Thoughts on Joining the City Council
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
8. BUSINESS ITEMS (CONTINUED)
8.3 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Council to ratify Mayor’s updated appointments for 2024.
Mayor Candell presented his list of adjusted committee appointments for 2024. Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, seconded by Councilmember Andre, the Council ratified the Mayor’s updated appointments for 2024, including an amendment to appoint Vice Mayor Way as the representative for the Community Development Block Grant Priority Setting Committee. The vote was unanimously in favor.
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk