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. 4855 § 1, 2006)
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. 4855 § 1, 2006)
In accordance with California Government Code Sections 935(b) and 945.6, all claims shall be presented as provided in this chapter 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. 4855 § 1, 2006)
Any action brought against the city of El Cajon 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 El Cajon shall conform with the requirements of Sections 950 through 951 of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 4855 § 1, 2006)
This chapter shall apply to any claims accruing after the effective date of this ordinance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any claims or causes of action that have accrued prior to the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter, and which are exempt from the Tort Claims Act by Government Code Section 905, this chapter shall apply retroactively so that such claims must be filed within one year of the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter.
(Ord. 4855 § 1, 2006)