City of Oakland - File #: 18-0046

• File #: 18-0046
• Version: 1
• Name: Resolution in Support Of SB 824 - Wildfire Safety & Recovery Act
• Type: City Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/10/2018
• In control: * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
• On agenda: 2/20/2018
• Final action: 2/20/2018
• Title: Subject: Resolution in Support Of SB 824 - Wildfire Safety & Recovery Act From: Councilmember Kalb, Vice Mayor Campbell Washington, And President Pro Tem Guillen Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of Senate Bill 824 (Lara), Which Would: (1) Clarify That Existing Provisions Of California Law That Prohibit Insurance Cancellation During Home Reconstruction Are Applicable To Reconstruction In A County Where A State Of Emergency Has Been Declared; (2) Prohibit Insurance Companies From Not Renewing An Insurance Policy Following A Disaster Such As A Wildfire; (3) Require Approval By The Department Of Insurance Before Insurance Companies Can Reduce The Volume Of Policies In High-Risk Areas; And (4) Require Insurance Companies To Offer Mitigation Discounts And Continued Coverage For Homeowners Who Employ Mitigation Techniques

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/20/2018	1	* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council	Adopted	Pass
2/15/2018	1	*Rules & Legislation Committee	Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward	Pass
2/1/2018	1	*Rules & Legislation Committee	Rescheduled
1/11/2018	1	*Rules & Legislation Committee	Scheduled

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Subject:                     Resolution in Support Of SB 824 - Wildfire Safety & Recovery Act                     

From:                                          Councilmember Kalb, Vice Mayor Campbell Washington, And President Pro Tem Guillen                     

Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of Senate Bill 824 (Lara), Which Would: (1) Clarify That Existing Provisions Of California Law That Prohibit Insurance Cancellation During Home Reconstruction Are Applicable To Reconstruction In A County Where A State Of Emergency Has Been Declared; (2) Prohibit Insurance Companies From Not Renewing An Insurance Policy Following A Disaster Such As A Wildfire; (3) Require Approval By The Department Of Insurance Before Insurance Companies Can Reduce The Volume Of Policies In High-Risk Areas; And (4) Require Insurance Companies To Offer Mitigation Discounts And Continued Coverage For Homeowners Who Employ Mitigation Techniques