Larkspur City Council
Minutes of May 15, 2024
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
May 15, 2024
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REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Way called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
City Attorney Woodruff announced that Mayor Candell asked to participate in the meeting remotely under the Emergency Circumstances provisions of the Brown Act due to illness.
The City Council authorized remote participation for Mayor Candell pursuant to California Government Code Section 59453(f)(2)(A)(ii). The vote was unanimously in favor.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Stephanie Andre, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Scot Candell (via Zoom)
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Administrative Services Director Emilia Gabriele, Central Marin Police Captain Hamid Khalili, City Manager Dan Schwarz, Public Works Director Julian Skinner, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
Vice Mayor Way led the pledge of allegiance.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from:
• Chuck Jones
• Tara Taupier, Tamalpais Union High School District Superintendent • David Moller
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Proclamation approving display of the rainbow flag during the month of June.
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Andre, the City Council approved the proclamation approving display of the rainbow flag during the month of June. The vote was unanimously in favor.
3.2 Proclamation approving display of Redwood High School décor.
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Andre, the City Council approved the proclamation approving display of Redwood High School décor. The vote was unanimously in favor.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Woodruff announced that Item 4.5 of the consent calendar involves a change to the executive compensation of the City Manager and provided a brief summary of the changes.
Upon motion by Councilmember Andre, and seconded by Councilmember Paulson, 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:
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4.1 Approve warrants.
4.2 Approve minutes of the May 1, 2024, regular meeting.
4.3 Adopt Ordinance 1073 amending Chapter 6.20 of the Larkspur Municipal Code to add a sunset provision to the Rent Stabilization regulations.
4.4 Adopt Ordinance 1074 increasing the compensation of the Mayor and members of the City Council by amending Sections 2.04.030 and 2.04.040 of the Larkspur Municipal Code.
4.5 Adopt Resolution 23/24 authorizing Amendment No. 12 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement.
4.6 Adopt Resolution 27/24 awarding a construction contract to Miksis Services, Inc. for a portion of the 2023 Storm Drain Repairs and Replacements Project (CIP 23- 303).
4.7 Adopt Resolution 28/24 calling and giving notice of a special election on November 5, 2024, to fill a vacancy on the Larkspur City Council for the remainder of a four- year term, requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Marin order consolidation of said election with any other election conducted on said date, and requesting certain election services by the County Clerk.
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. 5/15/2024 SMART Board of Directors Meeting
2. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM)
Councilmember Andre reported on the following items:
1. 5/14/24 Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District’s Larkspur Ferry Terminal Public Workshop
2. Acterra Climate Action Group
3. Marin Women’s Political Action Committee Workshops
Mayor Candell reported on the following items:
1. CMPA and CMFA Budget Discussions
Vice Mayor Way reported on the following items:
1. CMFA and CMPA Board Meetings
2. Larkspur Community Foundation’s Rose Bowl Dance
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1075 AMENDING CHAPTER 6.30 OF THE
LARKSPUR MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE SUNSET PROVISION OF THE
JUST CAUSE EVICTION AND TENANT PROTECTION REGULATIONS
Council to conduct a public hearing and consider introducing and waiving first reading of an ordinance amending Section 6.30.130 of the Larkspur Municipal Code.
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report and answered questions.
Vice Mayor Way opened the public hearing and, seeing no one wishing to comment, closed the public hearing.
Upon motion by Councilmember Andre, and seconded by Councilmember Paulson, the City Council waived the first reading and approved the introduction of Ordinance 1075 amending Chapter 6.30 of the Larkspur Municipal Code to amend the sunset provision of the Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Protection regulations to a date of January 1, 2030, consistent with California State Law. The vote was unanimously in favor. The ordinance will be brought back to the next regular meeting for adoption.
At 10:22 P.M., at the request of the City Clerk, the Council confirmed their motion. Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Andre, the City Council again waived the first reading and approved the introduction of Ordinance 1075 amending Chapter 6.30 of the Larkspur Municipal Code to amend the sunset provision of the Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Protection regulations to a date of January 1, 2030, consistent with California State Law.
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8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET
A. REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Council to receive a presentation and provide feedback.
The Council took a brief 5-minute recess at 7:15 P.M.
Central Marin Police Captain Khalili provided a presentation to the City Council on the Central Marin Police Authority budget and answered questions from the Council.
City Manager Schwarz and Administrative Services Director Gabriele presented the preliminary Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• Michael Bristow, Larkspur Chamber of Commerce President
The Council provided feedback on the preliminary budget, which will be brought back to the Council for adoption at the next regular meeting.
B. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Council to receive a presentation and provide feedback.
The Council took a brief 5-minute recess at 8:59 P.M.
Public Works Director Skinner presented the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and answered questions from the Council.
No one from the public wished to comment.
The Council provided feedback on the proposed CIP, which will be brought back to the Council for adoption at the next regular meeting.
8.2 COMPOSITION OF THE RENT REVIEW BOARD
Council to provide direction to staff.
The City Council directed staff to allow property owners who live outside of Larkspur but rent property within the City to serve on the Board, and to solicit alternates for each category of required membership for the Board members.
8.3 AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CITY’S MEMBERSHIP IN THE
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND ITS ASSOCIATED
ACTIVITIES IN LARKSPUR
Council to appoint an ad hoc committee to work with staff in researching this topic.
Mayor Candell appointed Councilmember Andre and himself to an ad hoc committee to review the City’s membership in the California Community Housing Authority and its associated activities in Larkspur.
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk