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RESOLUTION NO. 8162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 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, SB 500 and SB 575, previously introduced as a
means of equitable relief for the "deep pockets" problems, have
both been defeated in Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Carlsbad as follows:
1. That 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 to obtain relief for cities from the joint and
several liability rule.
2. That local government officials throughout
California be urged to actively support this legislation and tha
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on
the 3rd day of , 1985 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council &krrbers Casler, Lewis, Kulchh, Chick and Pettine
NOES: None
ABSENT:
ATTEST :
I- ASLER, Mayor
:ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City perk
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