Date Posted: 5/1/2025
REGULAR MEETING of the Larkspur City Council
Wednesday, May 7, 2025: 6:30 p.m.,
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA
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Catherine Way, Mayor Stephanie Andre, Vice Mayor
Scot Candell Sarah Margulies Gabe Paulson
Teleconference Information:
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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)
• Public Comment – Paulick
• Public Comment – Marin County Bicycle Coalition
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Climate Action Forum Update
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 April 16, 2025, regular meeting.
4.3 Adopt Resolution 18/25 awarding a construction contract to Sandstone Environmental Engineering, Inc. for the Upper Elm Pathway Improvement Project (CIP 22-304).
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE APPLICATION PLN23-45; 21 CHEVY CHASE CT; APN NO. 021-152-30: A
REQUEST FOR DESIGN REVIEW, FLOOR AREA RATIO EXCEPTION, SLOPE
USE PERMIT, SETBACK AND NATURAL STATE VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1,890 SQ. FT. TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN ATTACHED 506 SQ. FT. GARAGE AND 468 SQ. FT.
ADU; ELIAS HORAT, APPLICANT; FRANK EDWARDS, PROPERTY OWNER;
JOHN & FRANCES MCKERNAN, JENNIFER & MICHAEL REESE, AND TED
RIDGEWAY, APPELANTS
Council to conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution 19/25 upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of the project. • Staff Presentation
7.2 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1085 DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD
SEVERITY ZONES IN LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Council to conduct a public hearing and consider introducing by title only and waiving further reading of Ordinance 1085.
• Presentation
7.3 STATUS OF VACANT POSITIONS AS REQUIRED BY AB 2561
Council to receive report.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 CITY OF LARKSPUR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (LARKSPUR LAGOON BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT PROJECT) AUTHORIZING
ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Council to consider adopting Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for CFD No. 2024-2 and Approving Certain Documents in Connection Therewith.
8.2 PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET
Council to receive a presentation and provide feedback. • Presentation
• Public Comment – Lubamersky
8.3 APPOINT LARKSPUR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Council to appoint a Citizen of the Year.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND ANNOUNCE ANY REPORTABLE ACTION
10. ADJOURN
Regular Meeting of May 21, 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.