Larkspur City Council
Minutes of February 19, 2025
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
Teleconference Locations:
15775 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161
February 19, 2025
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SPECIAL MEETING 1
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Way called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Stephanie Andre (via teleconference), Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson and Mayor Catherine Way
COUNCIL ABSENT: Scot Candell
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Assistant City Manager Shannon O’Hare, City Manager Dan Schwarz, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Way adjourned the meeting to closed session.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9(d)(2: One potential case
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND ANNOUNCE ANY REPORTABLE ACTION
The Council reconvened in open session and Mayor Way announced that no reportable action was taken.
3. PRESENTATION
3.1 Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Overview and Recap of the 2024 Season - Presentation by General Manager Peter Bonkrude
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District General Manager Peter Bonkrude provided a presentation to the City Council and answered questions.
4. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Mayor Way adjourned to the Special Joint Meeting with the Library Board at 6:50 p.m.
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH LIBRARY BOARD
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Way called the special joint meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Stephanie Andre (via teleconference), Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson and Mayor Catherine Way
COUNCIL ABSENT: Scot Candell
Larkspur City Council
Minutes of February 19, 2025
LIBRARY BOARD Anjali Ahearn, Armelle Futterman, Jeff Gunderson, and PRESENT: Chair Andy Revell
LIBRARY BOARD Jonathan Shambroom
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Library Director Damon Hill, Central Marin Fire Authority Chief Ruben Martin, Assistant City Manager Shannon O’Hare, City Manager Dan Schwarz, Public Works Director Julian Skinner, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
2. BUSINESS ITEMS
2.1 LIBRARY BOARD EFFORTS AND PRIORITIES, 2024-2025
Members of the Library Board discussed their efforts and priorities of the past year.
2.2 LIBRARY AT THE COMMONS – PROJECT UPDATE
Public Works Director Skinner provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council and the Library Board.
Public comment was received from:
• Diana
• Laura Lovett
3. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING 2
Mayor Way adjourned to the Special Meeting 2 at 7:42 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING 2
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Way called the special meeting to order at 7:48 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Stephanie Andre (via teleconference), Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson and Mayor Catherine Way
COUNCIL ABSENT: Scot Candell
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Central Marin Fire Authority Chief Ruben Martin, Assistant City Manager Shannon O’Hare, City Manager Dan Schwarz, Public Works Director Julian Skinner, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
Mayor Way led the pledge of allegiance.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public wished to speak.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Program Update by Central Marin Fire Chief Ruben Martin.
Central Marin Fire Chief Ruben Martin provided a presentation to the Council and answered questions.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Margulies, the City Council approved the consent calendar in one motion. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell absent). The approved consent calendar consisted of the following items:
Larkspur City Council
Minutes of February 19, 2025
4.1 Approve warrants.
4.2 Approve minutes of the February 5, 2025, regular meeting.
4.3 Adopt Resolution 06/25 acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Central Marin Fire Authority regarding inspection of certain occupancies required to have annual inspection performed pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 (SB 1205).
4.4 Adopt Resolution 07/25 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with The Commons Foundation to receive funds for the Larkspur Library at The Commons Project.
4.5 Adopt Resolution 08/25 approving revised plans and specifications and authorizing bid advertisement for the Upper Elm Pathway Improvement Project (CIP 22-304).
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
City Manager Schwarz provided a report to the Council.
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Margulies reported on the following items:
1. Climate Action Forum
2. Marin Conservation League Earth Day Event
Councilmember Paulson reported on the following items:
1. Ready Marin Disaster Fair
2. SMART Board of Directors
Mayor Way reported on the following items:
1. New Marin County District 2 Supervisor Brian Colbert
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 ADOPT THE CITY OF LARKSPUR TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
Council to consider adoption of Resolution 09/25 adopting a Traffic Calming Policy.
Public Works Director Skinner provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• James Holmes
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Margulies, the City Council approved Resolution 09/25 adopting a Traffic Calming Policy for the City of Larkspur. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell absent).
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk