HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 10,673RESOLUTION NO. 10673
RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL 874
RELATING TO LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES
WHEREAS, it:appears that Senate Bill 874 if passed
will override and nullify the immunity provisions of Govern-
ment Code Sections 818.6 and 821.4, which local governmental
jurisdictions have long enjoyed, and
WHEREAS, every effort is made to obtain inspection
personnel of the highest moral character and greatest knowledge
and skills, and
WHEREAS, on -the -Job training programs have been in-
stituted to keep these qualifications at the highest level, and
WHEREAS, except in cases of fraud or malfeasance,
the building official has by statute heretofore been relieved
of liability for damage accrued to persons or property as the
result of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties,
and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 874 presentsan impending loss
of governmental immunity from liability through Code enforce-
ment activities:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of National City vigorously opposes passage of Senate 'Bill 874
which will result in serious financial hardship to cities
through the loss of immunityfrom liability for the public em-
ployee while in the discharge of his duties.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of May, 1972.
VICE MAYOR
ATTEST:
(LINIL
/ CITY CLERK