Date Posted: 2/27/2025
Date Amended: 2/28/2025
AGENDA AMENDED TO ADD CLOSED SESSION
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING of the Larkspur City Council
& Park and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, March 5, 2025: 6:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING of the Larkspur City Council
Wednesday, March 5, 2025: 6:30 p.m., or upon completion of the special joint meeting Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA
Join the meeting via video/teleconference at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81045488209
Call-In Number: +1 669-444-9171
Webinar ID: 810 4548 8209
Catherine Way, Mayor Stephanie Andre, Vice Mayor
Scot Candell Sarah Margulies Gabe Paulson
Teleconference Information:
The Larkspur City Council offers teleconference participation in the meeting via Zoom as a courtesy to the public. If no members of the City Council are attending the meeting via teleconference, and a technical error or outage occurs on the teleconference feed, the City Council will continue the meeting in public in the Larkspur City Council Chambers, 400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA.
Submit public comment by:
1. Emailing [email protected] prior to 5:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting,
2. Attending the meeting in-person at the Council Chambers, 400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
3. Selecting the “Raise Hand” icon in the Zoom meeting, or dialing *9 if calling in to the meeting.
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION 6:00 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL
2. BUSINESS ITEMS
2.1 PROPOSED PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW DOGS OFF-LEASH IN PIPER PARK FROM SUNRISE TO 9:00 AM
Council to discuss proposed pilot program with the Park and Recreation Commission and adopt a resolution if the Council decides to initiate the program.
Votes on the item will be taken by the City Council.
• Public Comment – Ryan
• Public Comment – Sterne
• Public Comment – Andre
• Public Comment – Klein
• Public Comment – Spivey
• Public Comment – Welsh
• Public Comment – Terry
• Public Comment – McNair
• Public Comment – Allecta
• Public Comment – Zieger
• Public Comment – Glazunov
• Public Comment – Kilby
• Public Comment – Lundstrom
• Public Comment – McNally
• Public Comment – Salzman (Marin Audubon Society)
2.2 PUBLIC ART POLICY DISCUSSION
Council to review a Public Art Policy and provide feedback.
3. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Larkspur City Council will begin upon conclusion of the special joint meeting with the Park & Recreation Commission.
REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (Only for matters not listed on the agenda) This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council regarding items that are not on the agenda or that are listed as part of the Consent Calendar. Please approach the podium, and state your name and city (optional). Individuals have 3 minutes to speak; 5 minutes if representing a group. The Council is not permitted to take action on matters that are not on the agenda. It may engage in limited discussion, refer the matter to staff, or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. It may also add a matter to the agenda if it can be demonstrated to be of an emergency nature or the matter came to the City’s attention after the posting of the agenda and requires immediate action. (Gov. Code §54954.2)
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 None
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by a single vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion unless specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Calendar and place it under Business for discussion.
4.1 Approve warrants.
4.2 Approve minutes of the February 19, 2025, special meetings and special joint meeting with the Library Board.
4.3 Adopt Resolution 10/25 awarding a construction contract to Team Ghilotti, Inc. for the Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP 25-303).
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.1 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
10. ADJOURN
Regular Meeting of March 19, 2025
NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN: If you challenge any item on this agenda in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing herein described, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. [G.C. § 65009 (b) (2)]
In the interest of time, the City Council has established time limits. Public Hearings: applicants and /or appellants shall make their presentations within 10 minutes and will be allowed a 3-minute summation period. Public participation shall be limited to 3 minutes per speaker per topic. These time limits may be waived by a majority vote of the City Council. [G.C. § 54954.3].
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding an item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Customer Service Counter at City Hall located at 400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA and at the main counter of the Library located at the same address during normal business hours. (SB 343, amending G.C. Section 54957.5) ACCESS TO MEETINGS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities and meeting materials can be provided in appropriate alternative formats. If you require special assistance of a disabilityrelated modification or accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting, please contact [email protected] or call 415-927-5002 at least 72-hours prior to the meeting. Individuals who require Interpretation Services for a meeting should also contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or (415) 927-5002 at least 72-hours prior to the meeting.