Larkspur City Council
Minutes of August 20, 2025
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
August 20, 2025
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REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Way called the regular meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Stephanie Andre, Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson and Mayor Catherine Way
COUNCIL ABSENT: Scot Candell
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Shannon O’Hare, City Manager Dan Schwarz, Community Development Director Elise Semonian, Public Works Director Julian Skinner, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
Mayor Way led the pledge of allegiance.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from:
• Joan Lubamersky
• Allison Berardi
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 “Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Considers Fencing for All Campuses" presentation by Superintendent Dr. Brett Geithman and LCMSD staff.
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Superintendent Dr. Brett Geithman and District Business Official Dr. Megan Atkins provided a presentation to the Council and answered questions.
3.2 Climate Action Forum Update.
Assistant City Manager O’Hare provided an update on the Climate Action Forum.
Public comment was received from:
• David Moller
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Way announced that consideration of Item 4.5, “Adopt Resolution 44/25 authorizing the City Manager to execute consulting services agreements with CSG, Urban37, Phillips Seabrook Associates, Swanstream Studios, Urban Forestry Associates, and PermiTech Solutions for Community Development Department staff augmentation” will be removed from the consent calendar and agenda this evening and be considered at a future meeting.
Mayor Way announced that Item 4.6 would be considered as a business item later this evening.
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Vice Mayor Andre, the City Council approved Items 4.1 through 4.4 of the consent calendar in one motion. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell absent). The approved consent calendar consisted of the following items:
4.1 Approve warrants.
4.2 Approve minutes of the July 2, 2025, regular meeting and the July 23, 2025, special meeting.
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4.3 Adopt Resolution 42/25 accepting the 2023 Pavement Maintenance Project (CIP 23-301) as complete.
4.4 Adopt Resolution 43/25 amending the FY2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget for the King Street Wingwall Replacement Project in the amount of $100,000 and awarding a construction contract to Dutch Contracting, Inc. for the King Street Wingwall Replacement Project (CIP 25-310).
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. PGE Hazard Awareness Control Center
2. Ross Valley Sanitary District (RVSD)
3. Marin Sanitary Service
Councilmember Paulson reported on the following items:
1. 8/20/2025 SMART Board of Directors Meeting
2. Flood Control Zone 9
Vice Mayor Andre reported on the following items:
1. City Hall Reimagination Ad Hoc Committee
Mayor Way reported on the following items:
1. 8/14/2025 Central Marin Police Council and Fire Council Meetings
2. 9/6/2025 Ember Stomp Event
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1088 AMENDING CHAPTER 15.17 OF TITLE 15
OF THE LARKSPUR MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE AND AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ORDINANCE 1089 AMENDING CHAPTER
15.17 OF TITLE 15 OF THE LARKSPUR MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE AND AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Council to hold the public hearing and consider adopting Ordinances 1088 and 1089.
Assistant City Manager O’Hare provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Way opened the public hearing.
Public comment was received from:
• Paul Meyerhofer
• Sam Andre
• David Moller
• Anonymous Speaker
• JJ Andre
• James Gill
• Robin Moller
• Gillian Schultz
• James Holmes
• Lena Pyatkovsky
Seeing no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Way closed the public hearing.
Upon motion by Councilmember Margulies, and seconded by Vice Mayor Andre, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1088 amending Chapter 15.17 of Title 15 of the Larkspur Municipal Code to adopt by reference ad amend provisions of the 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code and Ordinance 1089 amending Chapter 15.17 of Title 15 of the Larkspur Municipal Code to adopt by reference ad amend provisions of the 2025 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell absent).
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7.2 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1090 AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE LARKSPUR MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SECTION 18.08.255 (DEFINITION OF FLOOR AREA), SECTION 18.20.050 (PERCENTAGE OF LOT COVERAGE), SECTION 18.35.050 (MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS), AND CHAPTER 18.23 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS) TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW
Council to conduct a public hearing and consider introducing by title only and waiving further reading of Ordinance 1090.
Community Development Director Semonian provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Way opened the public hearing and, seeing no one wishing to comment, closed it again.
Upon motion by Councilmember Margulies, and seconded by Vice Mayor Andre, the City Council approved the introduction by title only and waived further reading of Ordinance 1090 amending Title 18 of the Larkspur Municipal Code to amend Section 18.08.255 (Definition Of Floor Area), Section 18.20.050 (Percentage Of Lot Coverage), Section 18.35.050 (Maximum And Minimum Floor Areas), and Chapter 18.23 (Accessory Dwelling Units And Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) to comply with state law. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell absent).
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.6 Adopt Resolution 45/25, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Larkspur Lagoon Bulkhead Replacement Project) of the City of Larkspur, amending and supplementing Resolution 20/25 of the City Council relating to Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Larkspur Lagoon Bulkhead Replacement Project) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2025 (federally taxable), and authorizing certain other actions.
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Vice Mayor Andre, the City Council adopted Resolution 45/25, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Larkspur Lagoon Bulkhead Replacement Project) of the City of Larkspur, amending and supplementing Resolution 20/25 of the City Council relating to Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Larkspur Lagoon Bulkhead Replacement Project) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2025 (federally taxable), and authorizing certain other actions. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell absent).
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Way adjourned the meeting to closed session.
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Dan Schwarz and Assistant City Manager Shannon O’Hare
Employee Organization: Larkspur Miscellaneous Employees Association
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND ANNOUNCE ANY REPORTABLE ACTION
Mayor Way reconvened the meeting in open session and announced that there was no reportable action.
10. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk