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6/8/81
RESOLUTION NO. 81- 95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RECOMMENDING
LEGISLATION TO INCREASE PARENTAL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISCONDUCT
OF MINOR CHILDREN
WHEREAS, although the intentional misconduct of
minors may have been a problem of civilization throughout
the ages, it has been exacerbated in recent years by the
generally permissive attitude of our society, the courts,
and parents; by the disintegration of the role of the family
as the fundamental societal unit and the concomitant decline
in parental supervision of their children; by the increased
mobility of minors; and by the widespread accessibility and
use of a variety of drugs; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the damages sustained by
the victims of such misconduct appear to have increased
dramatically in recent years; and
WHEREAS, existing common law doctrines and
statutory provisions do not seem to provide either an
adequate remedy to the victims for the damages which they
incur as a result thereof or sufficient financial incentive
for parents to exert greater control and supervision over
the activities of their minor children,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA HEREBY DOES RESOLVE THAT:
Section 1. The Legislature of the State of
California hereby is urged to give favorable consideration
to legislation which would expand the scope of parental
financial responsibility for the misconduct of minor
children. Such legislation might include, but need not be
limited to, increasing the $5,000.00 limit of parental
liability for the intentional misconduct of minor children
which is presently provided for in Civil Code Section
1714.1, imposing a higher level of financial responsibility
upon any parent whose minor child has been previously
determined to have intentionally harmed other persons or
property, and requiring restitution for damages as part of
the juvenile justice system.
Section 2. The City Clerk hereby is authorized
and directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the
City Council of the other cities within Orange County
requesting their support for such legislation and to the
Orange County members of the State Legislature.
ADOPTED this
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
15th day of
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
June , 1981, by
Acosta, Griset, tuxembourger,
Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Bricken
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
EDWARD J .vcoOPER
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