Prior history: Prior code Sections 2630—2640.
(a) 
Before bringing suit against the city; its elected or appointed officials; or employees, any claims for money or damages must be presented and acted upon in accordance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code Sections 810-966.6).
(b) 
Claims filed pursuant to this section must be filed with the city clerk and contain the information required by Government Code Section 910, and any succeeding statute, and in a form substantially similar to that required by the city and Government Code Section 910.4.
(c) 
Pursuant to Government Code Section 935, claims against the city for matters identified in Government Code Sections 905, et seq. that are not otherwise governed by the California Government Claims Act or another state law or regulation expressly relating thereto, must conform to the filing requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 2202 § 2, 2021)
Electronic filing of claims submitted pursuant to the Government Claims Act or this chapter are expressly authorized in accordance with Government Code Section 915(a)(3). The city manager is authorized to promulgate such administrative policies and procedure that are required to implement this section in a form approved by the city attorney. The city will not accept any electronic filings until the city manager promulgates such administrative policies and procedures.
(Ord. 2202 § 2, 2021)
Persons dissatisfied with a final decision made by the city council, the planning commission, or a city official, as designated by this code, may challenge that final decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 within ninety days of that final decision. A "final decision" is defined by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6(e). Notices required by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6(f) for final decisions must be substantively worded as follows: "This constitutes the City's final decision and becomes immediately effective. Any challenge brought against this final decision must be filed within ninety days pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6."
(Ord. 2202 § 2, 2021)