Larkspur City Council
Minutes of July 1, 2026
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
July 1, 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: Scot Candell, Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Stephanie Andre
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Alison Foulis, Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen, 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
Public comment was received from:
• Thomas Atkins
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Climate Action Forum Update
Assistant City Manager O’Hare provided a presentation.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Andre requested Item 4.3 be removed from the consent calendar.
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Councilmember Candell, the City Council approved the consent calendar, with the exception of Item 4.3, 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 17, 2026, regular meeting.
4.4 Adopt Resolution 55/26 authorizing execution of a three-year cooperation agreement with the County of Marin for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs.
4.5 Adopt Resolution 56/26 authorizing an amendment to the on-call contract with Kitchell CEM to add $150,000 and extend the expiration date to June 30, 2028.
4.6 Adopt Resolution 57/26 amending the fee structure and operating policy for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on city-owned property.
4.7 Authorize the City Manager to inform CalCities that Larkspur will join a statewide Tort Reform Coalition.
Mayor Andre introduced Items 4.3.
4.3 Review the preferential parking program in the Larkspur Marina and Heather Gardens neighborhoods to deter overflow parking by Redwood High students.
City Manager Schwarz answered questions from the Council.
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Public comment was received from:
• Thomas Atkins
• Vicky Young
• Deborah Harnett
Council requested that staff engage representatives from the neighborhoods to review what items may warrant amendments.
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
City Manager Schwarz provided a report to the Council.
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Margulies reported on the following items:
1. 6/18/2026 ABAG General Assembly
2. 6/25/2026 Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Meeting
3. Ross Valley Sanitary District (RVSD)
Councilmember Way reported on the following items:
1. 11/3/2026 City Council Election
Mayor Andre reported on the following items:
1. Downtown Farmstand
2. Left Bank
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 ARCH STREET LANDING – PROJECT UPDATE AND CONSIDERATION OF
APPROVING EXTENDED PERIOD FOR FUNDRAISING BANNER AT THE SITE Council to receive an update on the Arch Street Landing (mini-park) project from the Larkspur Community Foundation and adopt a resolution authorizing a funding sign for the project on the project site with a longer duration than allowed under the adopted Banner Sign Program.
Public Works Director Skinner presented the staff report and Alicia Alexander of The Larkspur Community Foundation provided an update to 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 58/26 authorizing the Assistant City Manager to allow the Larkspur Community Foundation to display a fundraising banner at the Arch Street Steps for an extended period through no longer than December 31, 2026. The vote was unanimously in favor.
8.2 COURT RESURFACING AT PIPER AND CENTENNIAL PARKS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 27-202)
Council to define Capital Improvement Project 27-202 as being either the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission or an alternative proposed by the City Manager.
City Manager Schwarz provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• Richard Benyon
• Nicole Crncich
• Leo Geraldi
• Nancy Bialek
• Michelle Crncich
• Chuck Finnie
• Lara McDermott
• David Moller
• Jody Ullom
• James Holmes
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Upon motion by Councilmember Candell, and seconded by Mayor Andre, the Council approved resurfacing the courts at Piper Park with Court #4 striped and netted for only pickleball, Court #3 striped for both tennis and pickleball, and Courts #1 and #2 striped and netted for only tennis, and to empower staff to schedule Court #3 for either tennis or pickleball when it is deemed appropriate.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
8.3 FORMATION OF A CITIZENS’ COMMITTEE TO FURTHER REVIEW THE
REHABILITATION OF CITY HALL AND UPDATE ON INTERIM REPURPOSING
OF THE OLD LIBRARY SPACE
Council to consider directing staff to solicit applications for a Citizens’ Committee and receive an update on plans to Repurpose the Old Library Space in City Hall.
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
No one from the public wished to comment.
The Council directed staff to solicit applications for a Citizens’ Committee based on an outline prepared by the Ad-Hoc Committee on City Hall (Andre/Way), including changes to allow applications from people who are not Larkspur residents.
8.4 2025–2026 MARIN COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT – “MCE, MARIN CLEAN ENERGY: A SERIES OF MISSTEPS HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR
GOVERNANCE CHANGES.”
Council to provide direction concerning preparation of the Council’s response.
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report. Mayor Andre discussed the Marin County Civil Grand Jury report on MCE Marin Clean Energy and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• David Moller
The Council requested that Mayor Andre provide a more detailed response to the grand jury report recommendations for consideration of the City Council at a future meeting.
8.5 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION
Council to approve a resolution amending the position allocation list and amending the Library Assistant job description.
Assistant City Manager O’Hare presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Councilmember Margulies, the City Council adopted Resolution 59/26 amending the authorized position allocation list in the competitive service, amending the Library Assistant job description, and amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 adopted budget. The vote was unanimously in favor.
8.6 PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON THE CITY’S SCHEDULE OF USER AND
REGULATORY FEES
Council to discuss and provide direction to staff. Continued from June 17, 2026.
City Manager Schwarz provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Attested
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Alison Foulis, City Clerk