HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 14,730RESOLUTION NO. 14,730
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY PROPOSING THAT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
INITIATE A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE REGARDING
JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
WHEREAS, the joint and several liability rule has had a profoundly
negative effect on local government; and
WHEREAS, the dramatic financial strain on cities is being borne by all
taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, special interest groups have a vested interest in defeating
any legislation proposed to relieve the "deep pocket" syndrome; and
WHEREAS, insurance premiums have escalated to a point where local
government often cannot afford to purchase the necessary coverage; and
WHEREAS, SB 500 and SB 575, previously introduced as a means of
equitable relief for the "deep pocket" problem, have both been defeated in
Com mittee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of National City, that at the General Assembly of the League of California
Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 8, 1985, the
League initiate a statewide ballot initiative based on SB 500 (Beverly) and SB
575 (Foran/Beverly).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that local government officials
throughout California are urged to actively support this legislation and that the
League is encouraged to solicit support from groups such as, but not limited to,
the Chamber of Commerce, the California Medical Association, the Association
for California Tort Reform, and the American insurance industry, as well as the
general population, urging them to support this legislation aimed at relieving the
financial strain imposed not only on local government, but on taxpayers as well.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 4' 85.
Kile Morgan, M or
ATTEST:
Ione Campbell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FO$M:
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George IMer, III - City Attorney