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ORDINANCE NO. 2277 AN OMNIBUS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON AMENDING CHAPTERS 1.22 VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE LIMITATION, 1.24 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS, 5.20 EXEMPTIONS, 6.56 ALARMS, 13.08 PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES, AND TITLE 18 ZONING WHEREAS, on an annual basis multiple amendments are proposed for the Pleasanton Municipal Code to make changes to align with evolving state law, changed city staff positions and titles, as well as to reflect actual city practices; and WHEREAS, California law (AB 571) requires that a candidate for local office that has qualified as a committee must establish a separate controlled committee and campaign bank account for each specific office. Local candidates may not redesignate a committee for one election for another election; and WHEREAS, California law (Cal. Govt. Code §53069.4(a)(2)(A)) allows for administrative citations to be issued for zoning code violations; and WHEREAS, California law (Cal. Health & Safety Code §1597.45(b)) now exempts large and small family day care homes from local business license requirements; and WHEREAS, since 95% of residential and commercial alarms are false, amendments would update the code to reflect actual department practice for multiple false alarms, and update fines; and WHEREAS, sports court surfaces, as well as health and safety, are protected by prohibiting dogs from being on sports courts; and WHEREAS, to reflect actual city practices, formally allow persons renting recreation facilities to have alcohol served by Alcohol Beverage Control licensed persons when there is a rental agreement and liquor liability insurance; and WHEREAS, multiple sections of the Zoning Code need to be updated to implement state law regarding accessory dwelling units per AB 2221 and SB 897; as well as to implement Housing Element programs and policies for low barrier navigation centers, single room occupancy unit facilities, supportive housing, and residential care facilities; and amend Chapter 18.144 Appeals to reflect the City Council Rules of Procedure and preservation of due process. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Finds that the proposed amendments to the Pleasanton Municipal Code have no possibility to have a significant effect on the environment per Title 14 California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines) §15061(b)(3). SECTION 2. Amends the Pleasanton Municipal Code as shown in Exhibit A. attached and incorporated by this reference