HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 33-96 RESOLUTION NO. 33-96
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AB 2342
MARINE WEATHER INFORMATION, FORECASTS, OR ADVISORIES
WHEREAS, AB 2342 has been introduced by Assemblymember Tom
Bordonaro; and
WHEREAS, AB 2342 would specify that neither a public entity or public
employee is liable for personal injury, property damage, loss of profit, or wrongful
death arising as a result of the dissemination of marine weather information, forecasts,
or advisories, except in the case of an act or omission that constitutes an intentional
tort; and
WHEREAS, the bill may help reduce public entity liability and prevent
unfounded suits against California ports, harbors and special districts that disseminate
marine weather information, forecasts and advisories; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay Harbor Department provides weather-related
services to the public and boating community statewide; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero supports the efforts of
the City of Morro Bay and Assemblymember Bordonaro to provide a mechanism to
dismiss unmerited claims and reduce the amount of public funds spent annually by
cities to settle and defend unfounded claims.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Atascadero, California, does hereby support AB 2342 as introduced by a
Assemblymember Bordonaro.
On motion by Councilperson Luna and seconded by Councilperson Bewley, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bewley, Carden, Johnson, Luna and Mayor Highland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 33-96
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ADOPTED: May 14, 1996
ATTEST: ! CITY OF ATASCADERO
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LEE PRICE, C.M:C. EO E P. LAND, Mayor
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ART R R. MON NDO , City Attorney