Larkspur City Council
Minutes of April 2, 2025
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
April 2, 2025
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SPECIAL MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Way called the special meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Stephanie Andre, Scot Candell, Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson and Mayor Catherine Way
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Library Director Damon Hill, Central Marin Police Chief Michael Norton, Community Development Director Elise Semonian, City Manager Dan Schwarz, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
2. APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember Candell, and seconded by Councilmember Margulies, the City Council approved the special meeting consent calendar in one motion. The vote was unanimously in favor. The approved special meeting consent calendar consisted of the following items:
2.1 Approve proclamation recognizing Education & Sharing Day on April 9, 2025.
2.2 Authorize a letter of opposition regarding SB 79 (Wiener) Transit-oriented Development.
3. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Way adjourned to the regular meeting at 6:31 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Way called the regular meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Stephanie Andre, Scot Candell, Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson and Mayor Catherine Way
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Library Director Damon Hill, Central Marin Police Chief Michael Norton, Community Development Director Elise Semonian, City Manager Dan Schwarz, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
Mayor Way led the pledge of allegiance.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from:
• Barbara Friday
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3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Update from The Commons Foundation on Fundraising and Activities to Support the New Larkspur Library.
The Commons Foundation presented the City Council with a $5 million check for the construction of the Larkspur Library and Community Center at The Commons.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember Candell, and seconded by Councilmember Margulies, 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 March 19, 2025, regular meeting.
4.3 Receive the Central Marin Police Authority’s 2024 Traffic and Crime Statistics Report.
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. 3/28/25 Ready Marin Disaster Fair
2. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM)
Vice Mayor Andre reported on the following items:
1. MCE Marin Clean Energy
2. County-wide Sea Level Rise Steering Committee
Councilmember Margulies reported on the following items:
1. Community Development Block Grant Priority Setting Committee
Mayor Way reported on the following items:
1. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) and Fire Safe Marin hosting the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force Regional Meeting
2. 2025 Marin History Museum Gala - Honoring Women of Marin: Past & Present
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 LARKSPUR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (LARKSPUR
LAGOON BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT PROJECT)
A. RESOLUTION 12/25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LARKSPUR,
CALIFORNIA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (LARKSPUR LAGOON
BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF LARKSPUR
CERTIFYING ELECTION RESULTS OF MARCH 4, 2025
B. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1084 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LARKSPUR, CALIFORNIA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (LARKSPUR LAGOON BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT PROJECT) OF THE
CITY OF LARKSPUR AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Way opened the public hearing and, seeing no one wishing to speak, closed it again.
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Candell, the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Larkspur Lagoon Bulkhead Replacement Project), adopted Resolution 12/25 certifying the results of the March 4, 2025, election. The vote was unanimously in favor.
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Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Candell, the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Larkspur Lagoon Bulkhead Replacement Project) approved the introduction and waived the first reading of Ordinance 1084 authorizing the levy of special taxes. The vote was unanimously in favor.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Way adjourned to closed session.
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND ANNOUNCE ANY REPORTABLE ACTION
Mayor Way announced that there was no reportable action taken during the closed session.
10. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk