CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 7, 2023
Subject
Minor Amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 1.18 (Claims Against the City), Chapter 9.15 ( Prohibition of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Food Service Ware), 9.18 (Stormwater Pollution Prevention and Watershed Protection), Chapter 15.04 (Waterworks System—Rates and Charges), and Chapter 16.72 (Recycling and Diversion of Construction and Demolition Waste).
Recommended Action
Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 23‐____: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending City Code Chapters 1.18, 9.15, 9.18, 15.04, and 16.72.”
Reasons for Recommendation
The City periodically adopts minor amendments to the Cupertino Municipal Code to reflect changes in law, provide clarification to the community, and provide for improved administration of City business. Attachments A and B present proposed minor amendments to the Municipal Code. The following changes to the Cupertino Municipal Code are recommended:
Section 1.18.020: Language is proposed to allow for the electronic submission of claims against the City.
Chapter 9.14: Language is proposed to make minor clerical corrections to language in the recently adopted Ordinance No. 22‐2239, regarding single‐use food service ware.
Section 9.18.215: The proposed revision would clarify the placement of uncontained large items for trash collection.
Section 15.04.010: Language is proposed in anticipation of the City’s release of a request for proposal for the lease of the City water system. Section 16.72.050: Minor changes in capitalization are proposed to reflect the intent of the ordinance.
Staff recommends that Council introduce Ordinance No. 23‐___ and conduct a first reading of the Ordinance. If Council votes to conduct the first reading, the Ordinance will return to Council for the second reading at its November 21 meeting.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact.
California Environmental Quality Act
Not applicable.
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Prepared by: Christopher D. Jensen, City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Pamela Wu, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Ordinance No. 23‐______
B – Redline of proposed Municipal Code amendments