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RESOLUTION NO. 2006- 27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SUPPORTING AB 2696 (HUFF), WHICH CLASSIFIES THE USE OF NON -MOTORIZED AND
ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AS A HAZARDOUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY AND LOWERS THE AGE
THRESHOLD FROM 14 TO 10 YEARS
WHEREAS, the use of non -motorized and electric scooters has exploded in popularity among the
youth in communities throughout the state,
WHEREAS, like skateboards, scooters are often used to perform stunts and tricks that can lead to
injury; and
WHEREAS, non -motorized scooters are often used in public skate park facilities; and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Huff has introduced Assembly Bill 2696 (AB 2696), which if passed, would
classify the use of non -motorized or electric scooters as a hazardous recreational activity, and lower
the age threshold from 14 to 10 years; and
WHEREAS, AB 2696 would help to protect the interest of cities by limiting their liability for injuries
related to the use of non -motorized and electric scooters;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar SUPPORTS
AB 2696 (Huff).
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar shall adopt the Resolution and the City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption.
SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar asks all elected local and State
officials to SUPPORT AB 2696 (Huff).
SECTION 3 That certified copies of the resolution be circulated to the following:
Assemblyman Bob Huff
League of California Cities
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 4" DAY OF APRIL, 2006.
Carol Herrera, Mayor
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I, Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar held on 4 day of April, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Tanaka, Tye,
MPT/Zirbes, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
J' la.
Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
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