Larkspur City Council
Minutes of March 30, 2026
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
March 30, 2026
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SPECIAL MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Andre called the special meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Stephanie Andre
COUNCIL ABSENT: Scot Candell
STAFF PRESENT: Building Official Matthew Avila, City Clerk Alison Foulis, Administrative Services Director Emilia Gabriele, Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen, City Manager Dan Schwarz, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
Mayor Andre led the pledge of allegiance.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public wished to comment.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Climate Action Forum Update
Councilmember Margulies provided an update to the Council.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Councilmember Margulies, the City Council approved 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 March 18, 2026, regular meeting.
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. Marin Wildfire Protection Authority (MWPA)
2. Central Marin Fire Authority Evacuation Route Vegetation Clearing
Vice Mayor Paulson reported on the following items:
1. Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board
Councilmember Margulies reported on the following items:
1. Ross Valley Sanitary District (RVSD)
Mayor Andre reported on the following items:
1. 3/24/2026 sale of Serenity at Larkspur
Larkspur City Council
Minutes of March 30, 2026
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE & GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS Council to receive a presentation on the new requirements of the 2025 California Energy Code and Green Building Standards and provide feedback.
Community Development Director Mogensen introduced Building Official Avila who provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• David Moller
8.2 ESTABLISHING A FEE STRUCTURE AND OPERATING POLICY FOR CITY-
OWNED ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS
Council to consider adopting Resolution 17/26 establishing a fee structure, time limits, overstay enforcement provisions, employee rate, and rate adjustment authority for EV charging stations located on City-owned property. (Continued from March 18, 2026)
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• David Moller
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Councilmember Margulies, Council adopted Resolution 17/26 establishing a fee structure and operating policy for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on city-owned property. The vote was unanimously in favor (Candell absent).
8.3 FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET: CITY FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
Council to receive a presentation.
Administrative Services Director Gabriele provided a presentation to the Council. Administrative Services Director Gabriele and City Manager Schwarz answered questions from the Council.
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk