HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2006-48RESOLUTION NO. 2006- 48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SUPPORTING SB 1179 (MORROW), WHICH EXTENDS THE PROVISION IN STATE LAW
IDENTIFYING THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS IN A PUBLIC SKATE PARK AS A HAZARDOUS
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY, AND LOWERS THE AGE PROVISION FROM 14 YEARS TO 12
YEARS.
WHEREAS, the use of non -motorized and electric scooters has exploded in popularity among the
youth in communities throughout the state,
WHEREAS, public agencies have built: and operate public skate parks to facilitate the sport of
skateboarding in a safe environment; and
WHEREAS, skateboards are often used to perform stunts and tricks that can lead to injury; and
WHEREAS, through January, 2008, California State law classifies the use of skateboards in a public
skate park facility as a hazardous recreational activity for participants 14 years and older; and
WHEREAS, the definition "hazardous recreation activity" protects the interests of cities and taxpayers
by limiting liability of public agencies operating safe skate parks; and
WHEREAS, Senator Morrow has introduced Senate Bill 1179 (SB 1179), which if passed, would
extend the classification of skateboarding in a public skate park facility as a hazardous recreational
activity through January, 2012.
WHEREAS, SB 1179 would also lower, the age provision from 14 years to 12 years, effectively
including the increased number of skateboarders under 14; and
WHEREAS, by extending the definition and lowering the age threshold, SB 1779 continues to ensure
local agencies and taxpayers are protected from frivolous lawsuits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar SUPPORTS
SB 1179 (Morrow).
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 SB 1779 (Morrow).
SECTION 3 That certified copies of the resolution be circulated to the following:
Senator Bill Morrow
League of California Cities
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF JUNE, 2006.
Carol Herrera, Mayor
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 6'hday of June, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Tanaka, Tye,
MPT/Zirbes, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Clone
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ATTEST:
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Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
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