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Sept. 24, 2019
Mayor and City Council
Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Donna Hernandez, Human Resources Manager
donna.hernandez@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-7533
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Subject: Settlement of the Workers' Compensation claims of Gregory Ryan for
$350,000.00.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution authorizing settlement of the Workers' Compensation claims of Gregory
Ryan for $350,000.00.
Executive Summary
The claimant is a former Deputy Fire Marshall. Mr. Ryan sustained work related illnesses and
injuries in the course of his employment resulting in permanent disability.
Pursuant to Resolution 2015-086, settlements over $50,000 require City Council approval.
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 AdminSure Inc., the city's
workers' compensation third party administrator.
Fiscal Analysis
The cost of the settlement is $350,000.00. 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 and Outreach
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph 1\/1. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
Exhibits
1. City Council Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-188
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF GREGORY
RYAN
WHEREAS, AdminSure Inc., the city's third party administrator, has recommended a settlement
of the Workers' Compensation claims of Gregory Ryan; 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 $350,000.00 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 24th day of September 2019, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hamilton.
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