Date Posted: 9/10/2026
REGULAR MEETING of the Larkspur City Council
Wednesday, September 16, 2026: 6:30 p.m.,
Kreps Conference Center, Redwood High School
395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur CA 94939
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Stephanie Andre, Mayor Gabe Paulson, Vice Mayor
Scot Candell Sarah Margulies Catherine Way
Teleconference Information:
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REGULAR MEETING 6:30 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)
• Public Comment – da Silva
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 September 2, 2026, regular meeting.
4.3 Adopt Resolution 68/26 approving the final map for 1000 Drakes Landing Road; a two-lot subdivision for condominium purposes.
4.4 Adopt Resolution 69/26 approving plans, specifications, and working details and authorizing bid advertisement for the Magnolia Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project (CIP 27-302).
5. CITY MANAGER’S ORAL REPORT
6. COUNCILMEMBERS’ ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE APPLICATION PLN26-003; 1 LARKSPUR PLAZA DRIVE; APN NO. 022-240-11;
A REQUEST FOR DESIGN REVIEW, HEIGHT EXCEPTION, FENCE HEIGHT
EXCEPTION, HERITAGE TREE REMOVAL & GRADING PERMIT, TO PERMIT
THE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONSTRUCTION OF 14 NEW STRUCTURES TOTALING 10,750 SQUARE FEET, 8 NEW TENNIS COURTS, AND 77 PARKING SPACES; J. HULETT JONES, APPLICANT; 1 LARKSPUR PLAZA LLC, OWNER; DR. HOWARD
ORTMAN, APPELLANT
Council to hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution 70/26 affirming the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the project at 1 Larkspur Plaza Dr. • Attachment 6 – Project Plans
• Presentation – Staff
• Presentation – Applicant
• Public Comment – Mowbray
• Public Comment – Cappelen
• Public Comment – Alexander
• Public Comment – Pascucci
• Public Comment – Tippett
• Public Comment – Kennan Salem
• Public Comment – Heravi
• Public Comment – Garrett
• Public Comment – Murphy
• Public Comment – Kurland
• Public Comment – Paikeday
• Public Comment – Ellenzweig K
• Public Comment – Watkins
• Public Comment – Horowitz
• Public Comment – Ellenzweig J
• Public Comment – Klitsner
• Public Comment – Halse
• Public Comment – Gray
• Public Comment – Eklund
• Public Comment – Revell
• Public Comment – Wagner
• Public Comment – Fraschetti
• Public Comment – Young
• Public Comment – Cummings
• Public Comment – Martay
• Public Comment – Lahey
• Public Comment – Iino
• Public Comment – Riesenfeld
• Public Comment – Hanley
• Public Comment – Kubasta
• Public Comment – Howard
• Public Comment – Peckenpaugh
• Public Comment – Levin
• Public Comment – Straub
• Public Comment – Welsh
• Public Comment – Bowers
• Public Comment – Shambroom
• Public Comment – Schaeffer
• Public Comment – O’Rourke
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8.1 CITY OF LARKSPUR PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER STORM SEASON 2026/27 Council to receive a presentation and provide feedback. • Presentation
• Public Comment – Lundstrom
9. ADJOURN
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, October 7, 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 City Hall located at 400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA (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.