HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 056-86 RESOLUTION NUMBER 56-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO
SUPPORTING JUNE 3 ,1986 STATE BALLOT,
PROPOSITION 51 - FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT
(COURT REFORM)
WHEREAS, current court laws require that if local government
is only 1% responsible for harm and the other responsible par-
ties, including the victim, have no money then the city, with the
greater ability to pay ("Deep Pocket") , is required to pay the
entire claim; and
WHEREAS, the payout of this money denies the availability of
local revenues for City services such as keeping Police Officers
on the beat, providing fire and medical services, and building
and repairing streets; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 51 would continue to protect victims by
keeping current joint and several liability low practice laws for
actual losses such as medical expenses, loss of earnings, burial
costs, loss and use of property, cost of repair or replacement,
cost of obtaining substitute domestic services, loss of employ-
ment, and loss of business or employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 51 would change the law regarding non-
economic losses, including such unmeasurable rewards as pain,
suffering, and emotional distress inwhich local government' s
"Deep Pocket" would pay only according to the actual degree of
fault; and
WHEREAS, where Cities and Counties are proven largely
responsible for injuries or actions, they will continue to be
responsible for non-economic losses; and
WHEREAS, with over 50 uninsured cities in California, who are
unable to obtain liability insurance, the need for reform may be
vital to the continued financial protection of local government;
and
WHEREAS, the cost of liability insurance has risen so high
over recent months that local government agencies can no longer
afford to purchase it; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 51 is supported by a broad coalition of
California business, labor, and government organizations includ-
ing cities, counties, P.T A. , school boards, District Attorneys,
hospitals, and a host of others; and
(RES NO 56-86 , Pg 2)
WHEREAS, Proposition 51 is fair to victims and tax payers who
pay the bill.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved the Council of the
City of Atascadero hereby supports Proposition 51, Fair
Employment Act, and encourages all citizens of Atascadero
to exercise their right to vote in the June 3, 1986 Primary
in favor of Proposition 51.
On motion by COUNCILMAN HANDSITY and seconded by
COUNCILWOMAN MACKEY , the motion is approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HANDSITY, MACKEY, MOLINA, NORRIS & MAYOR NELSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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DATE ADOPTED 5/27/86
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ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO
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ROBERT M. JONE'S ROLFE NELSON
City Clerk Mayor
APPR7 AS TO FORM:
ROBERT M. VONgS
City Attorney
PREPARED BY
MICR B. SHELTO
City Manager