HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-23; City Council; ; Approval of a resolution authorizing settlement of workers compensation claims of Rachel Jannusch for $160,000CITY COUNCIL
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August 23, 2016
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Crawford, City Manager\""
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DONNA HERNANDEZ, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
donna.hernandez@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-7533
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Subject Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Settlement of Workers'
Compensation Claims of Rachel Jannusch for $160,000
Recommended Action
Approve a Resolution authorizing Compromise and Release of Workers' Compensation claims of
Rachel Jannusch for $160,000.
Executive Summary
The claimant is a former Police Officer. Ms. Jannusch sustained work related injuries to the
spine, head, neck, back and left knee resulting in permanent disabilities.
Discussion
The terms and conditions of the proposed settlement are set forth in Request For Settlement
Authority (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 Analysis
The cost of the settlement is $160,000. There are sufficient funds available in the Workers'
Compensation Self-Insurance Fund to cover the cost of this settlement.
Next Steps
This action will result in settlement of all Workers' Compensation claims by claimant and the
claims will be closed with no future medical care.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
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.
Climate Action Plan Consistency
N/A
Public Notification
N/A
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Exhibits
1. Resolution approving authorization of Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claims of
Rachel Jannusch for $160,000.
Item #7 August 23, 2016 Page 2 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-176
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AUTHORIZATION OF SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS'
COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF RACHEL JANNUSCH FOR $160,000.
WHEREAS, Keenan & Associates, the city's third party administrator, has recommended a
settlement of the Workers' Compensation claims of Rachel Jannusch with no future medical care
required; and
WHEREAS, all parties have agreed to settle this claim before the Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the expenditure of $160,000 from the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund
is authorized for the settlement of said claims.
3. That the City Council approves the Request for Settlement Authority on file in the Human
Resources Department.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 23rd day of August, 2016, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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