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Page 2 of 4 Amendment to add definition of “non-functional turf” (AB 1572 of 2024). Amend §14.04.060(G) to add additional restrictions prohibiting use of potable water on “non-functional turf” to comply with state law (ABl 1572 of 2024). Chapter 18.36 RM Multi-Family Residential Districts – Amend §18.36.060, §18.44.080, and §18.84.030 to comply with state law (AB 2334 of 2022). Chapter 18.86 PUD Planned Urban Development District – amend §18.68.070 to remove section identifying City as a third-party beneficiary. There is a resolution to amend the Purchasing Procedures and Manual in Section 3.6 Direct Payment Claim Form to remove a provision that required City Manager approval for purchases more than $10,000. RECOMMENDATION Introduce an omnibus ordinance to amend the Municipal Code in Chapters 1.04 General Provisions, 2.34 Library Commission, 3.32 Alternative Bidding Procedures under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, 7.20 Vicious Dogs, 9.14 Stormwater Management and Discharge Control, 13.08 Parks and Recreation Facilities, 14.04 Regulation of Water System, 18.36 RM Multi-Family Residential Districts, and18.68 PUD Planned Urban Development District, and waive first reading; and resolution to update the City’s Purchasing Policy. BACKGROUND The municipal code must be amended regularly to reflect new or updated California laws as well as actual City practices. These routine updates are combined into a single omnibus ordinance. One resolution is also proposed to amend the Purchasing Procedures and Manual. DISCUSSION Each of the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code are summarized below and shown in detail in Attachment 1. Adding §1.04.085 Public Projects. California Government Code section 830.6 provides a statutory basis for public entities to assert a design immunity defense against claims arising out of an alleged design defect. In order for the City to take advantage of the design immunity defense, the plan or design requires discretionary approval prior to construction by the legislative body or other employee exercising discretionary authority to give such approval. The City Engineer has the background to review and oversee public works projects, and approve the design, and plans and specifications, and any amendments thereto. In Chapter 2.34 Library Commission. Amends §2.34.030(B) to change the name of "Pleasanton library league" to "Friends of the Pleasanton Public Library." This is to clarify the name of the library league. In Chapter 3.32 Alternative Bidding Procedures Under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, current language references the specific dollar amounts in Section 22032 of the Public Contract Code. These dollar amounts are subject to change from time to time and such changes would require additional updates to the Municipal Code. This amendment Page 7 of 864