TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney
1. SUBJECT
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Adoption of Resolution No. 11501 authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to perform claims procedures and functions under the California Government Claims Act and amending Resolution No. 8966 to increase settlement authority amounts for designated employees.
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2. SUMMARY
The proposed Resolution would authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to perform "Administrative Functions" under the Government Claims Act, such as rejection of claims, and increase settlement authority amounts for designated employees but in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Settlement of civil liability claims in an amount in excess of $50,000 would require City Council approval.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Resolution No. 11501. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 935.4 of the California Government Claims Act ("Act") authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to perform administrative functions under the Act and amending Resolution No. 8966 to increase the settlement authority amounts for designated employees for settlement of civil liability claims against the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Providing Outstanding Public Service
a) Obtain, implement, and evaluate public input into our services and programs.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The California Government Claims Act ("Act") requires, in part, that claims for money or damages be presented to the public entity to determine whether to accept or reject a claim. At this time, all claims recommended for denial (rejection) by staff are presented to the City Council for formal action at an open and noticed public meeting.
Government Code Section 935.4 provides that a local public entity such as a City Council, by ordinance or resolution, may authorize an employ...
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