CC SR 20240220 D - Claim Against the City Jaclyn Olcese
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 02/20/2024
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Jaclyn Olcese.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, Jaclyn Olcese.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Enyssa Sisson, Deputy City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Jaclyn Olcese 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.
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Claimant:
On February 7, 2024, the City received a claim for damages from Jaclyn Olcese. The
claim was referred to Carl Warren for review and investigation. The claimant states that
on February 2, 2024, her vehicle suffered damage to her windshield. The claimant alleges
the City is at fault due to gravel on Palos Verdes Drive South from the recent rains causing
damage to her vehicle.
Deposition:
Carl Warren has reviewed the claim and found there is no liability for the City as the
incident did not occur in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Carl Warren recommends
denying the claim for damages.
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