Article X — PROCEDURES FOR FILING TORT CLAIMS

Notwithstanding any exceptions contained in Section 905 of the California Government Code, no action based on a claim or demand for money or damages may be brought against the city, or any of the city's elected officials, officers, employees or agents, unless a written claim is presented to, and acted upon, by the city council as provided herein.

(Ord. No. 1112, § 1, 5-3-94)

Notwithstanding the exemptions set forth in Section 905 of the California Government Code, all claims against the city, its elected officials, officers, employees or agents for damages or money, when a procedure for processing such claims is not otherwise provided by state or local laws, shall be presented within the time limitations and in the manner prescribed by Sections 910 through 915.2 of the California Government Code. Such claims shall further be subject to the provisions of Section 945.4 of the California Government Code relating to the prohibition of lawsuits in the absence of the presentation of claims and action thereon by the city council.

(Ord. No. 1112, § 1, 5-3-94)

All claims or demands against the city shall be filed with the city clerk and shall be reviewed for sufficiency, approved or rejected in accordance with procedures set forth by resolution of the city council or otherwise as required by law.

(Ord. No. 1112, § 1, 5-3-94)