CC SR 20220301 D - Claim Against the City Guy Perry
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 03/01/2022
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Guy Perry.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, Guy Perry.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Same as below
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Guy Perry claim (page A-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes (City) is a member of the California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority (Authority), which provides risk management services and handles
any liability claims received by the City. Under the current practice, claims presented to
the City Clerk are forwarded by the Authority to a third-party claims administrator, Carl
Warren and Company (Carl Warren) for adjusting.
Carl Warren’s staff reviews each claim on its merits and contacts the City with any
requested action pertaining to the disposition of the claim. The City Clerk and the City
Attorney review each claim when received and work closely with Carl Warren throughout
the claims process.
Claimant:
On February 4, 2022, the City received a claim for damages from Guy Perry. The claim
was referred to Carl Warren for review and investigation. The claimant states that on
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December 29, 2021, his vehicle was broken into while parked in the parking lot at Ryan
Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. His car’s driver side window was broken, and cash was
removed from the glove box. The claimant is requesting reimbursement for the window
only. The claimant alleges the City is at fault as he was working at Ryan Park for the City
during the time this incident occurred.
Deposition:
Carl Warren has reviewed the claim and found that there is no liability for the City as the
City is not responsible for vandalism. Additionally, the park has signage advising not to
leave valuables inside vehicles. Carl Warren recommends denying the claim for
damages.
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