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Larkspur City Council Meeting July 1, 2026
Published: Jul 1, 2026
Council to Re-evaluate Larksburg Marina/Heather Gardens Parking Program Amidst Resident Concerns
The council discussed the preferential parking program in the Larksburg Marina and Heather Gardens neighborhoods, which was established to address student parking issues near Redwood High School. Public comments highlighted concerns about program effectiveness, enforcement challenges, and the validity of placards. Residents reported issues with trash, speeding, and counterfeit or illegible placards. The program, initially covering both neighborhoods, has been modified due to petitions to leave. Staff noted that the program is a subsidy, as permits are not charged for, and revenue from citations offsets some costs but goes to central police. The council directed staff to engage with neighborhood representatives to explore alternatives to the current placard system and potentially address related issues like speeding and trash.
Council Agrees to Expand Response to Grand Jury Report on MCE Governance Failures
The council discussed the findings of a Marin County Civil Grand Jury report detailing significant governance failures at Marin Clean Energy (MCE). The report highlighted management's non-compliance with board policies, lack of transparency, and a complacent board, leading to a $200 million increase in energy costs. The Mayor, as MCE's representative, presented the report's findings, endorsing the grand jury's conclusions and recommending a more expansive response than the minimum required by the jury. The council agreed to have the Mayor draft an expanded response for review at the next meeting, emphasizing improved fiduciary responsibility and transparency for ratepayers. The report identified issues with board oversight, management's disregard for controls, and the procurement of renewable energy credits.
Council Workshop Explores Fee Structures, Focusing on User, Regulatory, and Impact Fees
The council held a public workshop on the city's schedule of user and regulatory fees. The discussion, intended as a starting point for future conversations, covered four broad categories of fees: user fees, regulatory fees, property-related fees, and development impact fees. The city aims to focus on user fees, regulatory fees (planning/building), and development impact fees. Key principles for fees include reasonableness, relationship to benefit/service (nexus), and the council's discretion to subsidize or charge below full cost recovery. Larksburg historically pursues full cost recovery for regulatory fees but subsidizes recreation fees. The city is updating its fee schedule, including conducting a park impact fee study and looking into affordable housing impact fees. Council members raised questions about balancing development promotion with cost recovery, the legality of incentivizing certain behaviors through fees, and the clarity of the current fee schedule. Neighboring cities' practices and the potential for creating more predictable and bundled fees for green building projects were also discussed.
Council Approves Resurfacing of Piper and Centennial Park Courts with Mixed-Use Plan
The council discussed the resurfacing and striping of tennis and pickleball courts at Piper and Centennial Parks. After considerable public input and deliberation, the council decided to proceed with resurfacing the courts according to the status quo striping, with modifications to improve the user experience. Specifically, court 4 will be dedicated to pickleball, courts 1 and 2 will be dedicated to tennis, and court 3 will be a mixed-use court, with staff empowered to schedule its use for both sports. This decision aims to balance the needs of both tennis and pickleball communities while acknowledging the physical limitations of the courts and the need for efficient resource allocation. The total project cost is estimated at $160,000. Further discussions and potential refinements are anticipated.
Larksburg Climate Action Forum Updates Council on Emission Reduction Progress
The council received an update on the Climate Action Forum (CAF) and its progress towards Larksburg's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. The CAF has identified five key priorities: EV charging infrastructure, building electrification, equipment vehicle electrification, public outreach and education, and fleet electrification. The update detailed ongoing initiatives for each priority, including increased EV charging at the new library, plans for recreation facilities, engagement with multi-family and commercial sites, adoption of electrification codes, purchase of an electric ride-on mower, and efforts to electrify the municipal vehicle fleet. Public outreach includes a special newsletter edition, increased web presence, and community events. Council members engaged in a discussion about the most impactful strategies, particularly EV charging, and the challenges of reducing transportation emissions.
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