Larkspur City Council
Minutes of August 19, 2026
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Larkspur City Council Chambers
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA
August 19, 2026
For full video/audio of the meeting, go to http://www.cityoflarkspur.org (Quick Links – Watch City Council Meetings)
SPECIAL MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Andre called the special meeting to order at 5:32 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
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Andre adjourned the meeting to closed session. Councilmember Scot Candell joined the meeting at 5:37 p.m.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: City of Larkspur v. Rose Lane Master Association (Marin County Superior Case No. CV000418)
2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph Section 54956.9(d)(4): At least one case.
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.
3. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING 2
Mayor Andre adjourned the special meeting to the special meeting 2.
SPECIAL MEETING 2
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Andre called the special meeting 2 to order at 6:33 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Scot Candell, Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Stephanie Andre
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Matthew Avila, City Clerk Alison Foulis, Administrative Services Director Emilia Gabriele, 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
Larkspur City Council
Minutes of August 19, 2026
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public wished to speak.
3. BUSINESS ITEM
3.1 Adopt Resolution 64/26 awarding a construction contract to Apena Engineering Inc. for the Pathway Repaving 2025 Project (CIP 26-305).
Public Works Director Skinner 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 64/26 awarding a construction contract to Apena Engineering Inc. for the Pathway Repaving 2025 Project (CIP 26-305). The vote was unanimously in favor.
3. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Andre adjourned the special meeting 2 to the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Andre called the regular meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Scot Candell, Sarah Margulies, Gabe Paulson, Catherine Way, and Mayor Stephanie Andre
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Matthew Avila, City Clerk Alison Foulis, Administrative Services Director Emilia Gabriele, 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:
• Joan Lundstrom
• Cory Birkin
• Jennifer King
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, 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 July 1, 2026, regular meeting.
4.3 Appoint Mayor Stephanie Andre as Larkspur’s voting delegate for the 2026 Cal Cities’ Annual Conference.
4.4 Adopt Resolution 60/26 accepting the 2023 Storm Drain Repairs and Replacements Project (CIP 23-303) as complete.
4.5 Adopt Resolution 61/26 accepting the Storm Drain Repair and Replacements 2024 Project (CIP 24-303) as complete.
4.6 Adopt Resolution 62/26 finding the Larkspur Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project (Community Facilities District 2024-2 of the City of Larkspur) complete.
Larkspur City Council
Minutes of August 19, 2026
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 Prevention Authority (MWPA) Board Meeting
2. 11/3/2026 Election and Candidate Forums
Councilmember Candell reported on the following items:
1. 8/13/2026 CMFA Fire Council
Vice Mayor Paulson reported on the following items:
1. 8/19/2026 SMART Board of Directors Meeting
Councilmember Margulies reported on the following items:
1. 7/26/2026 Transportation Authority of Marin TAM Board Meeting
2. Ross Valley Sanitary District RVSD
Mayor Andre reported on the following items:
1. Appeal of Planning Commission decision on Mt. Tam Racquet Club Project (1 Larkspur Plaza Drive)
2. Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA) Flock Cameras
3. MCE Marin Clean Energy
4. 8/23/2026 Friends of the Larkspur Library Book Sale
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW OF JUNE 30, 2025, ACTUARIAL VALUATION OF OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) AND GASB 75 REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Council to receive a presentation.
Administrative Services Director Gabriele introduced the item. Macleod Watts Consulting Actuary Raegann Conner provided a presentation to the Council and answered questions.
No one from the public wished to comment.
8.2 REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS TO THE CITY HALL STUDY CITIZENS’
COMMITTEE
Council to review and applications to the City Hall Study Citizens’ Committee.
City Manager Schwarz presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
No one from the public wished to comment.
The City Council appointed all applicants to the City Hall Study Citizens’ Committee: Reide Baxter, Benjamin Faber, Dennis Gilardi, Conrad Gann, Lee Sterne, Wayne Wagner, and Braydan Young.
8.3 AUTHORIZE A RESERVATION AGREEMENT WITH HALO RANCH FOR
MITIGATION CREDITS FOR THE TIDAL MARSH RESTORATION MITIGATION FOR THE BON AIR ROAD BRIDGE MITIGATIONS PROJECT (CIP 15-002) Council to consider adopting Resolution 63/26.
Public Works Director Skinner provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• Herbert Launer
• Jennifer King
• Jillian Schultz
Upon motion by Councilmember Way, and seconded by Councilmember Candell, the City Council adopted Resolution 63/26 authorizing a reservation agreement with Halo Ranch for mitigation credits for the Tidal Marsh Restoration Mitigations for the Bon Air Road Bridge Mitigations Project (CIP 15-002). The vote was unanimously in favor.
Larkspur City Council
Minutes of August 19, 2026
8.4 PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON CALGREEN BUILDING STANDARDS AND FLEX
PATH PROGRAM
Council to receive a presentation on CalGreen building standards, the current regulatory situation associated with implementing higher standards and provide direction concerning whether to prepare additional voluntary rules and regulations.
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received from:
• Jillian Schultz
The Council provided direction to staff and requested to revisit the topic in six months.
9. ADJOURN
The Council adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Attested
__________________________
Alison Foulis, City Clerk