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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-22; City Council; ; Settlement of the Workers' Compensation claims of Robert Collier for $110,000~ CITY COUNCIL '1Z' Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: Oct. 22, 2019 Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Donna Hernandez, Human Resources Manager donna.hernandez@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-7533 CA Review v.Jv --- Subject: Settlement of the Workers' Compensation claims of Robert Collier for $110,000. Recommended Action Adopt a Resolution authorizing settlement of the Workers' Compensation claims of Robert Collier for $110,000. Executive Summary The claimant is a former police officer. Officer Collier sustained work related illnesses and injuries in the course of his employment resulting in permanent disability. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2015-086, settlements over $50,000 require City Council approval. Discussion The terms and conditions of the proposed settlement are set forth in the Settlement Authorization Request (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 AdminSure Inc., the city's workers' compensation third party administrator. Fiscal Analysis The cost of the settlement is $110,000. There are sufficient funds available in the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund to cover the cost of this settlement. 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. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. City Council Resolution. Oct. 22, 2019 Item #2 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-210 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF ROBERT COLLIER FOR $110,000 WHEREAS, AdminSure Inc., the city's third party administrator, has recommended a settlement of the Workers' Compensation claims of Robert Collier; and WHEREAS, all parties have agreed to settle these claims 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 $110,000 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 22nd day of October 2019, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. NAYS: ABSENT: ~RBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) Oct. 22, 2019 Item #2 Page 2 of 2