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RECOMMENDATION Introduce attached ordinance and adopt both attached resolutions. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The amendment to the Master Fee Schedule provides for (a) California Vehicle Code set parking fine amount of $285 for blocking access to disabled parking space (which is enforced by existing Police Department traffic officers); and (b) recovery of City costs to annually conduct site inspection and verification of properties connected to the recycled water system by imposing a $100 annual fee (existing Operation Services staff from the Water Conservation Division have added this to their other duties). These amendments will result in $9,000 in additional City revenues for cost recovery, and an as yet undetermined amount for fines. BACKGROUND The proposed omnibus ordinance (Attachment 1), resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule (Attachment 2), and resolution authorizing the City Engineer to execute temporary right of entry agreements for construction projects (Attachment 3) is an annual process to present minor and non-controversial changes to the Pleasanton Municipal Code and Master Fee Schedule. City staff recommend code modifications to reflect actual City practices, delete former titles and references, make minor revisions, and correct clerical errors in the code. During the course of each year, staff compile such minor changes to present to the Council as one action. DISCUSSION The proposed omnibus ordinance and related resolutions address the following: §2.08.190 Authorize administrative regulations for the cemetery. California Health & Safety Code §§ 8115 and 8133 allow a public agency with a cemetery to adopt cemetery rules (e.g. standards for burials, maintenance, etc.). The amendment authorizes the City Manager to approve administrative regulations for the Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery. 42.34.080 Change date of Library Commission meeting. The Library Commission desires to change the date of its regular meeting from the 2nd Thursday of each month to the 3rd Thursday of each month to avoid meeting conflicts. §5.24.010 Time period for business license payments and accepting postmarks. The code will be amended to state that annual business license payments are due between January 1-31st, and postmarks within that time period will be accepted. $6.40.050 Adjust taxi insurance requirements. Taxi cab owners have submitted a petition requesting that required insurance be lowered to better align with other jurisdictions (where many also operate). Pleasanton currently requires insurance in the amounts of $1,000,000 for injuries and $100,000 for property. Dublin requires $100,000 for injuries to one person, $300,000 for injuries for 2 or more persons, and $50,000 for property. Livermore requires $1,000,000 general liability and no property insurance. San Ramon requires no insurance (though State law has minimums of $15,000 for injury of Page 2 of 4