In more extreme circumstances, water can rise over the banks of the Corte Madera Creek when extra high tides are compounded by clogged drainpipes or from small runoff ponds unable to handle the volume of water. No amount of pumping is effective until the tide recedes. City Hall - Most city services are located in downtown Larkspur and communications among staff members is simplified due to their close proximity to one another. The architectural and historical aspects of the building are valuable to the community. However, there are problems with the plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Space is insufficient for storage, office workspace, public meetings and parking is inadequate.
In addition, the building is in need of seismic retrofitting and is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities and other accessibility-related laws. Library - Located in City Hall, the architecture and d cor creates a unique and comfortable environment for patrons. However, the lack of space limits the size of collections and generally restricts the usage to limited segments of the community. In addition, the facility lacks the technological infrastructure to connect to all the libraries in the county. Although the police station is centrally located to parks and schools and viewed as a deterrent to criminal activity in these locations, the facility is not central to the two communities served by the Twin Cities Police Authority.