R 3147
RESOLUTION NO. 3147
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
IN SUPPORT OF AB 2342
MARINE WEATHER INFORMATION, FORECASTS, OR ADVISORIES
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay Commercial Fisherman's Organization donated a weather
warning flag pole system for the North T-Pier in Morro Bay in memory of fellow commercial
fisherman, Al French, who lost his life at the Morro Bay harbor entrance; and
WHEREAS, the weather warning system is a public service for the boating public, the
community, and visitors to Morro Bay; and -
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay City Council unanimously approved the weather warning
flag pole system; and
WHEREAS, the Harbor Department of the City of Morro Bay listens to the National
Weather Service Marine forecast and raises the appropriate flag for the weather forecast; and
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay City Council voiced concerns regarding the City's liability
for the operation and dissemination of marine weather information; and
WHEREAS, other California ports and harbors have discontinued this public service only
because of the liability; and
WHEREAS, Morro Bay City Council Member Novak worked with Assemblyman
Bordonaro creating legislation to help California ports, harbors, and special districts provide a
valuable public service and solve the liability issue; and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Bordonaro has introduced AB 2342; and
WHEREAS, AB 2342 reads as follows: "A public entity is not liable for personal
injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising as a result of the dissemination of marine
weather.information, forecasts, or advisories"; and
WHEREAS, AB 2342 includes all California ports, harbors, and special districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City 'J"!" Ar::-J::o
Grande, hereby finds AB 2342 benefits all public entities, such as the City of Morro Bay,
disseminating marine weather information, forecasts, or advisories; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
supports AB 2342 as introduced by Assemblyman Bordonaro.
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On motion of Council Member Souza , seconded by Council
Member Brandv , and on the following call vote, to wit:
Ayes: Council Members Souza, Brandy, Fuller, Lady, and Mayor Dougall
Noes: None
Absent: None
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 11 th day of ,J\lnp , 1996.
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N CY A. A VIS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ' 'k1',L
TI L.~ CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ~I:~i(. H-L~
ROBERT 1. HUNT, CITY MANAGER
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I, NANCY A. DAVIS, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing
Resolution No. 1U1 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted this
llthdayof June , 199 .
WITNESS my hand. and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande,. affixed this Utb day of. _
June ,1996.
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NANCY A. AVIS, CITY CLERK