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RESOLUTION NO. ,7982
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
SENATE BILL 433 (BERGESON)
WEREAS, Senator Rergeson has introduced S5 433, amending Section 831.2 of
the Government Code, relating to public liability; and
WHEREAS, State law provides that a city or other public entity is immune
from liability for injuries caused by the natural condition of unimproved public
property; and
WHEREAS, a non-natural condition is created when a city provides public
services related to the property; and
WHEREAS, many claims are pending against a number of cities related to non-
natural conditions in lakes, streams, bays, rivers or beaches.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Carlsbad, California
and throughout the state, to extend immunity to a city or other public entity
when services are provide or improvements are made on unimproved public
property .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
supports SB 433 - Bergeson - and urges its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad held on the 16th day of Wril , 1985, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council mtbrs Lewis, Kulchin, Chick and Pettine
NOES: "-E
ABSENT: Council i%-rber Casler
ATTEST: CLAUDE A. LE7nJIS, Mayor Pro Tem