Date Posted: 6/11/2026
REGULAR MEETING of the Larkspur City Council
Wednesday, June 17, 2026: 6:00 p.m.
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA
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Stephanie Andre, Mayor Gabe Paulson, Vice Mayor
Scot Candell Sarah Margulies Catherine Way
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REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM
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)
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
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 June 3, 2026, special and regular meetings.
4.3 Adopt Ordinance 1097 amending and restating Chapter 15.42 of the Larkspur Municipal Code, Archaeological Resources, and Adopt 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.
4.4 Adopt Resolution 48/26 authorizing the City Manager to execute consulting services agreements for on-call Community Development Department services.
4.5 Adopt Resolution 49/26 amending the FY 2025/2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $18,498 related to grant interest funds and the Larkspur Library at The Commons Parking and Access Project (CIP 23-101).
4.6 Adopt Resolution 50/26 approving an expenditure in the amount of $162,435 for Verkada Security System including a ten-year license agreement for City Hall and the Public Works Corporation Yard.
4.7 Adopt Resolution 51/26 amending the FY 2025/2026 Budget to add $50,000 in Measure G Funds and approving the purchase of an emergency backup power generator at a cost not to exceed $200,000.
4.8 Adopt Resolution 52/26 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Larkspur Chamber of Commerce to sponsor general operations and the provision of business community support.
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RECORD OF COSTS AND SETTING A
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND LIEN AGAINST THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY
FOR OUTSTANDING CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATIONS
Case No. Owner of Record Service Address APN
Account
Balance
CE23-0056 SEIDLER JOSEPH 212 Riviera Cir 022-191-50 $10,242.00 Council to hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution confirming the report of costs and ordering abatement costs to be a special assessment and lien against the above listed property. Continued from May 20, 2026.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF THE
COMMUNITY ROOMS AT THE LARKSPUR LIBRARY
Council to provide feedback and direction to staff and consider adoption of a resolution approving fees. Continued from June 3, 2026. • Public Comment – Larkspur Community Foundation
8.2 PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT OR LIBRARY
EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT FOR FARM STAND OPERATIONS
Council to consider a pilot program. Continued from June 3, 2026. • Public Comment – Sthymmel
• Public Comment – Katznelson
• Public Comment – Robinson
• Public Comment – Cappelen
• Public Comment – Burke
• Public Comment – Murray
• Public Comment – Rassner-Gann
8.3 APPOINTMENTS TO THE LARKSPUR PLANNING COMMISSION, HERITAGE
PRESERVATION BOARD, AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Council to make appointments and/or reappointments to the Larkspur Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Board, and Parks & Recreation Commission.
8.4 PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON PERMITTED REGULATIONS ON VACANT
PROPERTIES INCLUDING A VACANT PROPERTY PARCEL TAX
Council to discuss and provide direction to staff.
• Public Comment – Gann
• Public Comment – Gilman
• Public Comment – Macedo
• Public Comment – Leibowitz
• Public Comment – Reid
• Public Comment – Lee
• Public Comment – Robinson
• Public Comment – Burke
• Public Comment – Bednarz
• Public Comment – Marshall
• Public Comment – Noble
• Public Comment – Thorson
• Public Comment – Kay
• Public Comment – Evje
8.5 PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON THE CITY’S SCHEDULE OF USER AND
REGULATORY FEES
Council to discuss and provide direction to staff.
ADJOURN 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
9.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND ANNOUNCE ANY REPORTABLE ACTION
10. ADJOURN
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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.