All claims against the city for money or damages not otherwise governed by the Tort Claims Act, California Government Code Sections 900 et seq., or another state law (hereinafter in this chapter, "claims") shall be presented within the time, and in the manner, prescribed by Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 900 thereof) for the claims to which that part applies by its own terms, as those provisions now exist or shall hereafter be amended, and as further provided by this chapter.
(Ord. 388 § 1, 2010)
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 section. In addition, all claims shall contain the information required by California Government Code Section 910.
(Ord. 388 § 1, 2010)
In accordance with California Government Code Sections 935(b) and 945.6, all claims shall be presented as provided in this section and acted upon by the city council prior to the filing of any action on such claims and no such action may be maintained by a person who has not complied with the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 388 § 1, 2010)
Any action brought against the city of Lemon Grove upon any claim or demand shall conform to the requirements of Sections 940 through 949 of the California Government Code. Any action brought against any employee of the city of Lemon Grove shall conform with the requirements of Sections 950 through 951 of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 388 § 1, 2010)
It is the intent of the city council of the city that any ordinance establishing performance standards or establishing an obligation to act upon a city officer or employee, shall not be construed as creating a mandatory duty for purposes of tort liability, if the officer or employee fails to perform the act. Except when otherwise specifically indicated, the obligations imposed upon city officers or employees for implementation and enforcement of this code are directory in nature. Nothing in the code shall be construed as limiting or eliminating any defense or immunity from liability for the city or its officers or employees, established by the provisions of Title 1, Division 3.6 of the California Government Code, or by any other provision of law. Except when otherwise specifically indicated, the manner and timing of enforcement and implementation of this code shall be within the discretion of the city manager or other designated city officers or employees. Except when otherwise specifically indicated, this code shall not be construed to hold the city or any officer or employee of the city responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of a failure to enforce, implement or execute any of the provisions of this code. Nothing in this code shall be construed to hold the city or any officer or employee of the city responsible for any damage resulting to persons or property by reason of any interpretation of this code by any city officer or employee.
(Ord. 388 § 1, 2010)