Larkspur City Council
Minutes of October 1, 2024
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
October 1, 2024
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SPECIAL MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Candell called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Stephanie Andre, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Scot Candell
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis and City Manager Dan Schwarz
2. BUSINESS ITEM
2.1 INTERVIEWS FOR LARKSPUR SALES TAX MEASURES CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (1 VACANCY).
The Council interviewed Jonathan Hillis for the vacancy on the Larkspur Tax Measures Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
3. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Mayor Candell adjourned the special meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Candell called the special meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Stephanie Andre, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Scot Candell
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Assistant City Manager Shannon O’Hare, City Attorney Schuyler Schwartz, City Manager Dan Schwarz, and Public Works Director Julian Skinner
Mayor Candell led the pledge of allegiance.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public wished to speak.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
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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:
4.1 Approve warrants.
4.2 Approve minutes of the September 18, 2024, special meeting, special joint meeting with the Heritage Preservation Board, and regular meeting.
4.3 Adopt Resolution 69/24 approving revisions to the City of Larkspur’s Conflict of Interest Code.
4.4 Adopt Resolution 70/24 adopting the 2024 Marin County Local Road Safety Plan and the City of Larkspur Local Road Safety Plan.
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
City Manager Schwarz provided a report to the Council.
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Paulson reported on the following items:
1. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM)
2. MCE Marin Clean Energy
Councilmember Andre reported on the following items:
1. Larkspur Community Foundation Rose Bowl Dance
2. Larkspur Chamber of Commerce Wine Stroll
3. Climate Action and Sustainability Committees
Vice Mayor Way reported on the following items:
1. Larkspur Chamber of Commerce’s Marin County Supervisor District 2 Candidate Debate
2. MCCMC Legislative Committee
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 LARKSPUR COMMONS PROJECT
A) The Commons Projects Budget & Consideration of Enhancements Council to consider options to modify project budgets to add additional elements to the Larkspur Commons.
Public Works Director Skinner and City Manager Schwarz provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• Henry Piljer
• Sandra Goldman
• Bruce Ackerman
• Paul De Silva
• Ilario Gallo
• Andy Blauvelt
• Ted Horton
• J.J. Andre
• David Moller
• Larry Lanctot
• Tom Flynn
• Jody Timms
• Julie Allecta
It was the direction of Council that they wished to see the following items incorporated into the project budget: solar panels and battery pack, Risk Category IV upgrades, additional EV charging stations, Thermory premium building siding material upgrades, generator hookups, and operable clerestory windows. Staff was encouraged to have discussions with The Commons Foundation about funding options for the sliding doors for the Children’s Room. A plan for the fiscal impact of the proposed changes is expected to be brought to the next Council meeting on October 16, 2024.
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B) Discussion of Project Design with Respect to Parking Council to discuss parking design for the project.
Public Works Director Skinner and City Manager Schwarz provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• Andy Blauvelt
• J.J. Andre
• Laura Lovett
• James Holmes
• David Moller
• Robin Moller
• Michael Rifle
• Matthew Hartzell
At 10:30 P.M. the Council unanimously approved a motion to continue the meeting past their customary 10:30 P.M. meeting end time.
Upon motion by Mayor Candell, and seconded by Vice Mayor Way, Council provided direction to not pursue additional changes to the project design with respect to parking. The vote was 3-1 in favor (Councilmember Andre opposed).
8.2 APPOINTMENT TO THE LARKSPUR TAX MEASURES CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
Council to make an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Committee.
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Vice Mayor Way, the City Council appointed Jonathan Hillis to the vacancy on the Larkspur Tax Measures Citizens’ Oversight Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. The vote was unanimously in favor.
8.3 APPOINTMENT TO THE MARIN COUNTY SEA LEVEL RISE GOVERNANCE
STEERING COMMITTEE
Council to approve the Mayor’s appointment of a Councilmember to represent Larkspur on the committee.
The Council ratified the Mayor’s appointment of Vice Mayor Way to the Marin County Sea Level Rise Governance Steering Committee.
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 10:46 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk