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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 86-454 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF AVALON'S REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION LIMITING LIABILITY EXPOSURE FOR PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES WHEREAS, cities, counties, and school districts are the primary providers of recreational and park services to the California public; and WHEREAS, the ability of local governments to provide these services is significantly inhibited by the threat of liability lawsuits; and WHEREAS, there is a significant public purpose in being able to utilize public parks and participate in recreational programs; and WHEREAS, the utilization of the parks and recreational programs is a public priority; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities represents the interests of the cities of California relative to common matters of local governmental policy; and WHEREAS, the League's policy is set by resolutions adopted at its Annual Conference; and WHEREAS, the City of Avalon has recommended legislation limiting liability exposure for park and recreational facilities, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City Council of the City of Pleasanton supports the recommendation of the City of Avalon. Section 2: The support of the East Bay Division of the League of California Cities is sought to support a resolution pertaining to an exclusion of liability after notice for local governmental park and recreational facilities. Section 3: The approval of the League of California Cities at its Annual Conference is requested for the introduction and adoption of a law, a draft of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, which would prohibit the filing of a lawsuit or the payment of any claim or judgment to any group or individual where a city, county, or school district has posted a park or recreational facility