HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-01; City Council; 22076; Workers' Compensation Torrey CluettCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
AB# 22,076 AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT OF
WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM OF
TORREY CLUETT FOR $157,000.
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AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT OF
WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM OF
TORREY CLUETT FOR $157,000.
CITY ATTY.
DEPT. ASD-HR
AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT OF
WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM OF
TORREY CLUETT FOR $157,000. CITY MGR. J>r^
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2015-228 authorizing settlement of Workers' Compensation claim of
Torrey Cluett for $157,000.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The claimant is a Police Officer. Mr. Cluett sustained a work related injury to the neck in the
course of his employment, resulting in permanent disabilities.
The terms and conditions of the proposed settlement are set forth in Request For Settlement
Authoritv (on file in the Human Resources Department). The terms and conditions were agreed
upon by the claimant and the city, and have been recommended by Keenan & Associates, the
city's third party administrator.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost ofthe settlement is $157,000. There are sufficient funds available in the Workers'
Compensation Self-Insurance Fund to cover the cost ofthis settlement.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project"
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in
the environment, or a reasonable foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and
therefore, does not require environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2015-228 authorizing settlement of Workers' Compensation claim
of Torrey Cluett for $157,000.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Donna Hernandez 760-602-7533 donna.hernandez(S)carisbadca.gov
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC •
DENIED • CONTINUEDTO DATE UNKNOWN •
CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF •
WITHDRAWN • OTHER-SEE MINUTES •
AMENDED •
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-228
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2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS'
4 COMPENSATION CLAIM OF TORREY CLUETT FOR $157,000.
^ WHEREAS, Keenan & Associates, the city's third party administrator, has recommended
a settlement of the Workers'Compensation claim of Torrey Cluett; and
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WHEREAS, all parties have agreed to settle this claim before the Workers' Compensation
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^ Appeals Board.
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California,
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1. That the above reckations are true and correct.
2. That the expenditure of $157,000 from the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance
Fund is authorized for the settlement of said claim.
3. That the City Council approves the Request for Settlement Authoritv on file in the
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City
of Carlsbad on the 1^* day of September, 2015, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Hall, Packard, Schumacher, Wood, Packard.
None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
ATTEST:
BARBARA ENGLESON Clerk
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