Larkspur City Council
Minutes of February 18, 2026
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
February 18, 2026
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REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Andre called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Stephanie Andre
COUNCIL ABSENT: Scot Candell and Sarah Margulies
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, City Manager Dan Schwarz, Recreation Director Nick Stone, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
Mayor Andre led the pledge of allegiance.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from:
• Ross Asselstine
• Barry Phegan
• Kris Lienhart
3. PRESENTATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Way, the City Council approved the consent calendar in one motion. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell and Margulies absent). The approved consent calendar consisted of the following items:
4.1 Approve warrants.
4.2 Approve minutes of the February 4, 2026, regular meeting.
4.3 Approve minutes of the February 7, 2026, special meeting.
4.4 Adopt Resolution 10/26 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).
4.5 Receive summary of the February 7, 2026, Strategic Planning Session.
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
City Manager Schwarz provided a report to the Council.
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Way reported on the following items:
1. Larkspur Library Board
2. City Council Role
Vice Mayor Paulson reported on the following items:
1. 2/18/2026 SMART Board of Directors Meeting
2. Transportation Investments
Mayor Andre reported on the following items:
1. MCE Marin Clean Energy
Larkspur City Council
Minutes of February 18, 2026
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 AMENDING THE CITY OF LARKSPUR SCHEDULE OF USER AND
REGULATORY FEES TO ADD RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES:
7.1A PARKS SPECIAL EVENT FEES
Council to hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Resolution 11/26 adding Park Special Event Fees to the fee schedule.
Recreation Director Stone presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Andre opened the public hearing and, seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Vice Mayor Paulson, Council adopted Resolution 11/26 adopting fees for special park special events. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell and Margulies absent).
7.1B PIPER PARK PICNIC AREA BOUNCE HOUSE FEES
Council to hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Resolution 12/26 adding Bounce House Fees to the fee schedule.
Recreation Director Stone presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Andre opened the public hearing and, seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Way, Council adopted Resolution 12/26 adopting fees for bounce house sites in the Piper Pak picnic area. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell and Margulies absent).
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 PARKS SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY
Council to review and consider adopting Resolution 13/26 approving the City of Larkspur Parks Special Event Policy.
Recreation Director Stone provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
No one from the public wished to speak.
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Vice Mayor Paulson, Council adopted Resolution 13/26 adopting a Parks Special Event Policy including amendments to add language allowing the Recreation Director to waive or reduce fees for school or nonprofit groups that do not charge entrance fees for attendance. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell and Margulies absent).
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk