Larkspur City Council
Minutes of June 17, 2026
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
June 17, 2026
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REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Andre called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Stephanie Andre
COUNCIL ABSENT: Scot Candell
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, 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.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments from the public.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Margulies requested Item 4.8 be removed from the consent calendar. Mayor Andre requested Item 4.7 be removed from the consent calendar.
Councilmember Candell joined the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Way, the City Council approved Item 4.1 through 4.6 of 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 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.
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Mayor Andre introduced Items 4.7 and 4.8.
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.
City Manager Schwarz and Public Works Director Skinner answered questions from the Council.
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Vice Mayor Paulson, the City Council adopted 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. The vote was 4-1 in favor (Andre opposed).
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.
City Manager Schwarz answered questions from the Council.
Councilmember Margulies proposed a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Paulson, to approve City Council 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, including an addition that the money would not be used for payroll expenses of Chamber employees. The motion failed 2-3 (Candell, Way, and Andre opposed).
Councilmember Candell proposed a counter-motion, seconded by Councilmember Way, to approve City Council 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 as presented in the staff report. The motion was approved 4-1 (Margulies opposed).
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. 11/3/2026 Election Season
Vice Mayor Paulson reported on the following items:
1. SMART Board of Directors Meeting
Councilmember Candell reported on the following items:
1. Magnolia Avenue Scaffolding
Mayor Andre reported on the following items:
1. Marin County Grand Jury Report on MCE Marin Clean Energy
2. Fourth of July Parade
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.
Community Development Director Mogensen presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Andre opened the public hearing and, seeing no one else wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
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Upon motion by Councilmember Candell, and seconded by Councilmember Margulies, Council adopted Resolution 53/26 to impose liens for non-payment of delinquent code enforcement administrative penalties and charges for the properties and in the amounts as listed below. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Case No. Owner of Record Service Address APN Account Balance CE23-0056 SEIDLER JOSEPH 212 Riviera Cir 022-191-50 $10,242.00
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.
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• Joanne Yawitz
Upon motion by Councilmember Paulson, and seconded by Councilmember Way, Council adopted Resolution 54/26 authorizing the City Manager to implement administrative policies and guidelines for use of the Community Rooms at the Larkspur Library and adopting fees for the use of the rooms. The vote was unanimously in favor.
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.
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• Terry
Upon motion by Councilmember Candell, and seconded by Vice Mayor Paulson, Council adopted Resolution 47/26 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a license agreement with Jim Baum (dba Marin County Farm Stands) for the use of city owned property and granting an exception to existing policy to allow Mr. Baum to use designated banner locations to promote his business’ Larkspur location, with amendments. The vote was unanimously in favor.
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.
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Councilmember Margulies, Council unanimously made the following appointments:
• Victoria Harrison to the Parks & Recreation Commission from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2030. • Michael Koeppel to the Parks & Recreation Commission from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2030. • Hilary Culhane to the Heritage Preservation Board from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2030. • Carol Goldberg to the Heritage Preservation Board from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2030. • Tricia Lacy to the Heritage Preservation Board from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2030. • Matt Czapar to the Planning Commission from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2030. • Andrew Kingsdale to the Planning Commission from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2030.
8.4 PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON PERMITTED REGULATIONS ON VACANT
PROPERTIES INCLUDING A VACANT PROPERTY PARCEL TAX
Council to discuss and provide direction to staff.
City Attorney Woodruff provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• Conrad Gann
• James Holmes
• Dawn Matheson
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The Council requested that staff schedule a future workshop on the City’s vision of Larkspur’s downtown area and the Downtown Specific Plan (CLASP).
Additional public comment was received from:
• Jory Jones
At 9:35 p.m., Mayor Andre adjourned the meeting for a brief break and reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
8.5 PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON THE CITY’S SCHEDULE OF USER AND
REGULATORY FEES
Council to discuss and provide direction to staff.
Mayor Andre announced that Item 8.5 will be continued to the next meeting.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Andre adjourned 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
Mayor Andre reconvened the meeting in open session and announced that there was no reportable action.
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk