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RESOLUTION NO. 1882
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PROPOSING 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 pockets" syndrome; and
WHEREAS, insurance premiums have escalated to a point where local government
often cannot afford to purchase the necessary coverage; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 500 and Senate Bill 575, previously introduced as a
means of equitable relief for the "deep pockets" problems, have both been defeated
in Corrmi ttee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of
California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 8, 1985,
that the League initiate a statewide ballot initiative based on Senate Bill 500
(Beverly) and Senate Bill 575 (Foran/Beverly); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that local government officials throughout California
be urged to actively support this legislation and that the League 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 also on taxpayers as well.
On motion of Counci I Member Gallagher, seconded by Counci 1 Member Moots,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Johnson, Moots, Porter and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 27th day of August, 1985
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MAYOR
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~LERK
I, NANCY A. DAVIS, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of
San Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 1882 is a true, full and correct copy of said Resolution passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Council on the 27th day of August, 1985.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this
29th day of August, 1985.
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CITY CLERK