Chapter 1.20
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Sections:
1.20.010 Purpose and authority.
1.20.020 Claims procedures.
1.20.010 Purpose and authority.
Pursuant to the authority contained in California Government Code section 935, this chapter applies to claims against the city for money or damages that are not governed by state or local laws. (Ord. 782 § 1, 2004; 1991 code § 1-4.1)
1.20.020 Claims procedures.
A. All claims against the city for money or damages not otherwise governed by the Government Tort Claims Act (Govt. Code § 900 et seq.) or another state law shall be presented within the time limitations and in the manner prescribed by Government Code sections 910 through 915.4, as those provisions now exist or may hereafter be amended.
B. All claims shall be made in writing and verified by the claimant or by his or her guardian, conservator, executor or administrator. No claim may be filed on behalf of a class of persons unless verified by every member of that class as required by this chapter. In addition, the claim shall contain the information required by Government Code section 910 and shall be presented to the city clerk or city attorney’s office on the city’s claim form.
C. In accordance with Government Code sections 935(b) and 945.6, all claims shall be presented as provided in this chapter and shall be acted upon by the city prior to the filing of any action on such claims. No action may be maintained by a person who has not complied with the requirements of this chapter.
D. Any action brought against the city upon a claim or demand shall conform to the requirements of Government Code sections 940 through 949. Any action brought against an employee of the city shall conform to the requirements of Government Code sections 950 through 951. (Ord. 782 § 1, 2004; 1991 code § 1-4.2)