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BACKGROUND Each year, City staff finds out -of -date provisions in the Pleasanton Municipal Code and other City practices. However, these matters generally are so minor in nature that a stand -alone City Council agenda item to correct them is not warranted. Staff therefore proposes to begin an annual process of presenting to the City Council a single omnibus ordinance and related resolutions, as needed, to approve such minor and noncontroversial changes to the Pleasanton Municipal Code and other City practices. DISCUSSION This proposed omnibus ordinance and related resolution are for the following changes: Chapter 1.04 General Provisions — Clarify that there is a one (1) year statute of limitations to file a claim against the City for a refund. Also, add new provision requiring person challenging any tax first needs to pay before bringing legal action. Chapter 2.24 Fire Departrnent — Update code to reference the Livermore - Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD), rather than the Pleasanton fire department, and related changes reflecting LPFD management and operations. Chapter 9.08 Litter — The federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that municipal laws restricting the placement of handbills on vehicles violate the First Amendment, unless the handbills create significant litter. This amendment to Section 9.08.120 — Placing Handbills on Vehicles, is proposed to add that "significant litter" standard to the City's existing prohibition on placing handbills on vehicles. Chapter 9.14 Stormwater Management and Discharge Control — Amendment would provide authority for City staff to issue administrative citations for stormwater violations. This would be in addition to existing authority to charge violations as infractions and misdemeanors. Other modifications to reflect current NPDES permit, staff duties, references, and Federal requirements imposed by Clean Water Act permit — including that: (i) pools, spas and ponds should be drained to the sewer or landscaped areas; and (ii) markings on storm drains that say "No dumping, drains to bay" shall be maintained for the life of the project. Chapter 9.20 Garbage — Update to make scavenging recyclables from residents' blue bins, commercial bins and public trash cans punishable by an administrative citation or other penalties. Chapter 11.64 Parades — Amendments would comply with State law and precedential court decisions requiring more prompt City decision on parade applications, by having decisions made by the City Manager upon recommendation of the Chief of Police, and only to the City Council on appeal. Amendments would articulate criteria to approve or deny an application. The proposed modifications address First Amendment / freedom of speech concerns about prior restraint. There are exemptions for small groups Page 2 of 4