R 1993
RESOLUTION NO. 1993
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANOE SEEKING THE SUPPORT OF THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR LEGISLATION LIMITING LIABILITY
EXPOSURE FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
WHEREAS, cities, counties and school districts are the primary providers
of recreational and park services to the California public; and
WHEREAS, the ability of local governments to provide these services is
significantly inhibited by the threat of liability law suits; and
WHEREAS, there is a significant public purpose in being able to utilize
public parks and participate in recreational programs; and
WHEREAS, the utilization of the parks and recreational programs is a
public priority; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities represents the interests of the
cities of California relative to common matters of local governmental policy;
and
WHEREAS, the League's policy is set by resolutions adopted at its
Annual Conference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande as follows:
1. The support of the Channel Counties Division of the League of
California Cities be sought to support a resolution pertaining
to an exclusion of liability after notice for local governmental
park and recreational facilities.
2. The approval of the League of California Cities at its Annual
Conference be obtained for the introduction and adoption of a law
which would prohibit the filing of a law suit or the payment
of any claim or judgment to any group or individual where a city,
County or school district has posted a park or recreational fqcility
indicating that the local agency will not be responsible for'any
injury suffered in the course of utilizing the agency's facillties,
and that any group or individual utilizes the facilities strictly
at their own risk.
On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moots,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Johnson, Moots and Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Smith
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of October, 1986.