HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 38-2014RESOLUTION NO. 38 -2014
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 2727
(FRAZIER), WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE FEE DEPOSIT
THAT MUST ACCOMPANY SUBPOENAS FOR NON -
SAFETY LOCAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, in 2012, the California Legislature unanimously passed Assembly Bill 2612
(Achadjian) which increased the fee deposit that must accompany subpoenas for safety
employees from $150 to $275; and
WHEREAS, the fee deposit that must accompany subpoenas for non - safety employees
has not been increased since 1991, even though salaries and other expenses have significantly
increased; and
WHEREAS, it is common for costs associated with court appearances to exceed $150.
While current law allows local agencies to invoice for the remaining expenses following the
court appearance, these invoices often go unpaid. By doing the same for non - safety employees,
Assembly Bill 2727 provides consistency in the administration of subpoenas for all local agency
employees. The increase in the subpoena fee deposit provided in Assembly Bill 2727 will assist
local governments in collecting expenses associated with court appearances.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adoption of Assembly Bill 2727 is in the
public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the City Council does hereby declare its support of the State Legislature's
adoption of Assembly Bill 2727.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council directs the Mayor to submit a letter
of support of Assembly Bill 2727 on behalf of the City.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 9h day of
April, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mark N. Addiego Pradegp Gupta and Liza Normandy
Vice Mayor Richard A. Garbarino and Mayor ryl Matsumoto
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: N
ATTEST: C
Anna Brown, Deputy City Clerk