HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 97-47RESOLUTION NO. 97-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR AB1296 DEFINING
SKATEBOARDING AS A HAZARDOUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY
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WHEREAS, § 831.7 of the California Government Code defines certain
recreational activities as hazardous recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, said section provides that neither public entities' nor public
employees are liable to any person who participates or engages in a hazardous
recreational activity on publicly owned property; and
WHEREAS, skateboarding creates a substantial risk of injury to a person
who participates in such activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council
hereby expresses its support for AB1296 introduced in the 1997-98 regular
session of the California Legislature, which adds skateboarding to California
Government Code §831.7, thereby defining skateboarding as a hazardous
recreational activity.
Dated: April 16, 1997
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 97-47 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 16, 1997 by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members - Land, Mann, Sieglock, Warner
and Pennino (Mayor)
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
JNIFER ERRI I
C Clerk
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