Larkspur City Council
Minutes of June 3, 2026
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
June 3, 2026
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SPECIAL MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Andre called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Scot Candell, Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Stephanie Andre
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis and City Manager Dan Schwarz
2. BUSINESS ITEM
2.1 INTERVIEWS FOR LARKSPUR PLANNING COMMISSION (1 VACANCY) AND HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD (1 VACANCY).
The City Council interviewed Matt Czapar, Andrew Kingsdale for the vacancy on the Planning Commission and Tricia Lacy for the vacancy on the Heritage Preservation Board.
3. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
The Council adjourned to the regular meeting at 6:31 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Andre called the regular meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Scot Candell, Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Stephanie Andre
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Administrative Services Director Emilia Gabriele, Central Marin Fire Chief Ruben Martin, Assistant City Manager Shannon O’Hare, Public Works Director Julian Skinner, City Manager Dan Schwarz, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
Mayor Andre led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Andre announced that Item 7.1 would be moved to the end of the meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from:
• Sarah Harrison
• Melissa Shirley
• Business Owner of 485 Magnolia Avenue
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3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Update from the Chamber of Commerce
Note: The Chamber of Commerce presentation is listed here to ensure public awareness that it will take place. The presentation will be given as part of the Budget Hearing (Item 7.2), as the Council may wish to ask Chamber representatives questions that are germane to consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.
Marty Murphy, Executive Director of Larkspur Chamber of Commerce, provided a presentation to the City Council and answered questions.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember Margulies, and seconded by Councilmember Candell, 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 May 20, 2026, regular meeting.
4.3 Adopt Resolution 35/26 calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, for three members of the Larkspur City Council for four-year terms, requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Marin order the consolidation of said election with any other election conducted on said date, and requesting certain election services by the County Clerk.
4.4 Adopt Resolution 36/26 adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026/27 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
4.5 Receive the 2026 ADA Transition Plan Update.
4.6 Approve a letter of opposition to AB 1383 (McKinnor) – Public Employees’ Retirement Benefits.
4.7 Approve a letter of opposition to SB 866 (Blakespear) – Planning and Zoning:
Housing Element Mandates: Homelessness
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
City Manager Schwarz provided a report to the Council.
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Paulson reported on the following items:
1. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Marin County Mobility Hub Plan
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Andre announced earlier in the meeting that Item 7.1 would be moved to the end of the agenda.
7.2 FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND BUDGET
A. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
Council to adopt Resolution 37/26 adopting the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2026/27.
Public Works Director Skinner provided a presentation 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 Councilmember Candell, the City Council adopted Resolutions 37/26 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
B. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET
Council to adopt the following resolutions:
• Resolution 38/26 Publishing Annual Publication of On-Call Agreements. • Resolution 39/26 Adopting the Investment Policy of the City of Larkspur. • Resolution 40/26 Adopting the Purchasing Policy for the City of Larkspur.
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• Resolution 41/26 Adopting a General Fund Reserve Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
• Resolution 42/26 Establishing Appropriation Limitations for the City of Larkspur for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
• Resolution 43/26 Establishing Authorized Positions in the Competitive Service and Assigning a Salary Range to Each Position.
• Resolution 44/26 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
City Manager Schwarz and Administrative Services Director Gabriele presented the budget 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, the City Council adopted Resolutions 38/26 through 44/26 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Annual Budget.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 ROSS VALLEY PARAMEDIC AUTHORITY
A. APPROVING THE ROSS VALLEY PARAMEDIC AUTHORITY AMENDED
AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Council to adopt Resolution 45/26 approving the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority (RVPA) Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement that was approved by the RVPA Board on April 20, 2026, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Fire Chief Martin provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
No one from the public wished to comment.
Upon motion by Councilmember Candell, and seconded by Councilmember Way, the City Council adopted Resolution 45/26 approving the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority (RVPA) Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
B. PLACEMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR PARAMEDIC SERVICES ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, BALLOT
Council to adopt Resolution 46/26 calling and giving notice of the holding of an election to be held on November 3, 2026, and request the Board of Supervisors of the County of Marin consolidate said election; and authorize the Clerk or her duly authorized officers and agency to carry out all the necessary procedures for said election submitting to the voters the question relating to a special tax for paramedic services.
Fire Chief Martin presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
No one from the public wished to comment.
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Councilmember Candell, the City Council adopted Resolution 46/26 calling and giving notice of an election on November 3, 2026, submitting to the voters the question relating to a special tax for paramedic services. The vote was unanimously in favor.
8.2 PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT FOR FARMERS’ MARKET AND FARM STAND OPERATIONS
Council to consider adoption of Resolution 47/26.
City Manager Schwarz provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council. The Council received presentations from Jim Baum from the Marin Community Farm Stands and Lynn Law Bagley from Marin Community Farmers Markets about their proposed operations.
Public comment was received from:
• Anonymous Speaker from Rice Lane
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• Margot Van Tresco
• Terry Berkemeier
• David Monson
• Becky Fried
• Tina McArthur
• Carol Spectoff
• Kristin Abbott
• Stef Tousignant
• James Holmes
• Tricia Lacy
Council discussed the pilot program continued consideration on this item to the next meeting on June 17, 2026.
8.3 ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF THE
COMMUNITY ROOMS AT THE LARKSPUR LIBRARY
Council to provide feedback and direction to staff.
City Manager Schwarz provided a presentation to the Council and received feedback on the usage of the rooms for standing meetings by regular City partners and potential cleaning charges.
The Council continued consideration of this item to the next meeting on June 17, 2026.
Public comment was received from:
• Friends of the Library
• Barry Phegan
• Joanne Yawitz
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
7.1 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 1097 AND 1098 AMENDING LARKSPUR MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.42, “ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES,” AND ADDING SECTION 17.04.110 “HOUSING PRIORITY OVERLAY ZONE” TO
IMPLEMENT CERTAIN GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE
GENERAL PLAN RELATED TO BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND
SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY’S HOUSING PRIORITY OVERLAY ZONE.
Council to hold a public hearing and consider waiving the first reading and introducing Ordinances 1097 and 1098 by title only. Continued from May 20, 2026.
City Attorney Woodruff presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Andre opened the public hearing and received public comment from James Holmes.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Andre closed it again.
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Councilmember Candell, Council approved the introductions and waived the first readings of Ordinance 1097 amending and restating Chapter 15.42 of the Larkspur Municipal Code, Archaeological Resources, and Ordinance 1098 adding Section 17.04.110 to the Larkspur Municipal Code to clarify ministerial project approval for projects within the housing priority overlay zone, including approving the language amendment recommended by the City Attorney during the meeting related to Section
17.04.110(C)(2). The vote was unanimously in favor.
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk