CC SR 20241106 E - Claim Against the City Chikazawa
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 11/06/2024
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Kohei Chikazawa.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, Kohei Chikazawa
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. Kohei Chikazawa 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 October 7, 2024, the City received a claim for damages from Kohei Chikazawa. The
claim was referred to Carl Warren for review and investigation. The claimant states that
his vehicle suffered damages on October 2, 2024. The claimant claims that the City is
responsible for damage to his vehicle caused by a falling city tree.
Deposition:
Carl Warren has reviewed the claim and advised the City to reject it due to the
determination that the City had adequately maintained the tree and the likely cause of
tree failure was Sudden Limb Drop. Sudden limb drops are unforeseen and
unpreventable. Carl Warren recommends denying the claim for damages.
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BRAVO AUTO COLLISION Workfile ID:
PartsShare:
State EPA:
BAR:
a1b612c4
CA000179109
ARD195831
info@bravocollision.net
1801 DEL AMO BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 787-7118
FAX: (310) 618-5457
Preliminary Estimate
Customer: CHIKAZAWA, KOHEI Job Number:
Written By: Juan Gonzalez
Insured: CHIKAZAWA, KOHEI Policy #:Claim #:
Type of Loss:Date of Loss:Days to Repair: 0
Point of Impact:
Owner:Inspection Location:Insurance Company:
CHIKAZAWA, KOHEI BRAVO AUTO COLLISION
1801 DEL AMO BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90501
Repair Facility
(310) 787-7118 Business
VEHICLE
2019 LEXU GX 460 4WD 4D UTV 8-4.6L Gasoline Sequential MPI
VIN:Interior Color:Mileage In:Vehicle Out:
License:Exterior Color:Mileage Out:
State:Production Date:Condition:Job #:
TRANSMISSION Overhead Console Stereo ROOF
Automatic Transmission CONVENIENCE Search/Seek Electric Glass Sunroof
4 Wheel Drive Air Conditioning CD Player SEATS
POWER Intermittent Wipers Auxiliary Audio Connection Bucket Seats
Power Steering Tilt Wheel Satellite Radio Leather Seats
Power Brakes Cruise Control Equalizer 3rd Row Seat
Power Windows Rear Defogger SAFETY WHEELS
Power Locks Keyless Entry Drivers Side Air Bag Aluminum/Alloy Wheels
Power Mirrors Alarm Passenger Air Bag PAINT
Heated Mirrors Steering Wheel Touch Controls Anti-Lock Brakes (4)Clear Coat Paint
Power Driver Seat Rear Window Wiper 4 Wheel Disc Brakes OTHER
Power Passenger Seat Telescopic Wheel Traction Control Rear Spoiler
Memory Package Climate Control Stability Control Signal Integrated Mirrors
DECOR Backup Camera Front Side Impact Air Bags TRUCK
Dual Mirrors Home Link Head/Curtain Air Bags Rear Step Bumper
Body Side Moldings RADIO Rear Side Impact Air Bags Running Boards/Side Steps
Privacy Glass AM Radio Hands Free Device
Console/Storage FM Radio Xenon or L.E.D. Headlamps
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Preliminary Estimate
Customer: CHIKAZAWA, KOHEI Job Number:
2019 LEXU GX 460 4WD 4D UTV 8-4.6L Gasoline Sequential MPI
Line Oper Description Part Number Qty Extended
Price $
Labor Paint
1 FRONT BUMPER
2 *Rpr Bumper cover w/lamp washer,
w/parking aid
4.0 3.2
3 Add for Clear Coat 1.3
4 O/H bumper assy 3.2
5 #Accessory Kit Installed 1 2.0
6 FRONT LAMPS
7 Repl RT Headlamp 8114560G21 1 1,240.01 0.6
8 Aim headlamps 0.5
9 HOOD
10 R&I Front seal 0.2
11 *Rpr Hood 5.0 2.8
Note: Strip Finish & Refinish
12 Add for Clear Coat 1.1
13 R&I Insulator 0.2
14 R&I R&I hood assy 0.5
15 #***** ADD-ONS *****1
16 #Subl Hazardous waste removal 1 5.00 T
17 #Repl Cover Car 1 10.00 T
18 #Color tint / color match 1 0.5
19 #Rpr Color sand and buff 1.5
20 #Repl Corrosion protection primer 1 8.00 T
21 #Repl Flex additive 1 8.00 T
SUBTOTALS 1,271.01 18.2 8.4
ESTIMATE TOTALS
Category Basis Rate Cost $
Parts 1,240.01
Body Labor 18.2 hrs @ $ 90.00 /hr 1,638.00
Paint Labor 8.4 hrs @ $ 90.00 /hr 756.00
Paint Supplies 8.4 hrs @ $ 60.00 /hr 504.00
Miscellaneous 31.00
Subtotal 4,169.01
Sales Tax $ 1,775.01 @ 10.0000 % 177.50
Grand Total 4,346.51
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Preliminary Estimate
Customer: CHIKAZAWA, KOHEI Job Number:
2019 LEXU GX 460 4WD 4D UTV 8-4.6L Gasoline Sequential MPI
FOR YOUR PROTECTION CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING TO
APPEAR ON THIS FORM. ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY PRESENTS FALSE
OR FRAUDULENT INFORMATION TO OBTAIN OR AMEND INSURANCE
COVERAGE OR TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR THE PAYMENT OF A LOSS IS
GUILTY OF A CRIME AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINES AND CONFINEMENT
IN STATE PRISON.
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS OR SYMBOLS THAT MAY
BE USED TO DESCRIBE WORK TO BE DONE OR PARTS TO BE REPAIRED OR
REPLACED:
MOTOR ABBREVIATIONS/SYMBOLS: D=DISCONTINUED PART,
A=APPROXIMATE PRICE. LABOR TYPES: B=BODY LABOR, D=DIAGNOSTIC,
E=ELECTRICAL, F=FRAME, G=GLASS, M=MECHANICAL, P=PAINT LABOR,
S=STRUCTURAL, T=TAXED MISCELLANEOUS, X=NON TAXED
MISCELLANEOUS. CCC ONE: ADJ=ADJACENT, ALGN=ALIGN,
A/M=AFTERMARKET, BLND=BLEND, CAPA=CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE
PARTS ASSOCIATION, D&R=DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT,
EST=ESTIMATE, EXT. PRICE=UNIT PRICE MULTIPLIED BY THE QUANTITY,
INCL=INCLUDED, MISC=MISCELLANEOUS, NAGS=NATIONAL AUTO GLASS
SPECIFICATIONS, NON-ADJ=NON ADJACENT, O/H=OVERHAUL,
OP=OPERATION, NO=LINE NUMBER, QTY=QUANTITY,
RECOND=RECONDITION, REFN=REFINISH, REPL=REPLACE, R&I=REMOVE
AND INSTALL, R&R=REMOVE AND REPLACE, RPR=REPAIR, RT=RIGHT,
SECT=SECTION, SUBL=SUBLET, LT=LEFT, W/O=WITHOUT, W/_=WITH/_
SYMBOLS: #=MANUAL LINE ENTRY, *=OTHER [IE..MOTORS DATABASE
INFORMATION WAS CHANGED], **=DATABASE LINE WITH AFTERMARKET,
N=NOTES ATTACHED TO LINE. OPT OEM=ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER PARTS EITHER OPTIONALLY SOURCED OR OTHERWISE
PROVIDED WITH SOME UNIQUE PRICING OR DISCOUNT.
""CURE TIME"" MEANS THE LENGTH OF TIME THAT, PER THE ADHESIVE
MANUFACTURER, THE WINDSHIELD ADHESIVE NEEDS TO CURE UNTIL THE
WINDSHIELD CAN PROPERLY FUNCTION AS A SAFETY DEVICE PURSUANT
TO THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS AND THE
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
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Preliminary Estimate
Customer: CHIKAZAWA, KOHEI Job Number:
2019 LEXU GX 460 4WD 4D UTV 8-4.6L Gasoline Sequential MPI
Estimate based on MOTOR CRASH ESTIMATING GUIDE and potentially other third party sources of data. Unless
otherwise noted, (a) all items are derived from the Guide ARB8942, CCC Data Date 10/09/2024, and potentially other
third party sources of data; and (b) the parts presented are OEM-parts. OEM parts are manufactured by or for the
vehicle's Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) according to OEM's specifications for U.S. distribution. OEM parts
are available at OE/Vehicle dealerships or the specified supplier. OPT OEM (Optional OEM) or ALT OEM (Alternative
OEM) parts are OEM parts that may be provided by or through alternate sources other than the OEM vehicle
dealerships with discounted pricing. Asterisk (*) or Double Asterisk (**) indicates that the parts and/or labor data
provided by third party sources of data may have been modified or may have come from an alternate data source.
Tilde sign (~) items indicate MOTOR Not-Included Labor operations. The symbol (<>) indicates the refinish
operation WILL NOT be performed as a separate procedure from the other panels in the estimate. Non-Original
Equipment Manufacturer aftermarket parts are described as Non OEM, A/M or NAGS. Used parts are described as
LKQ, RCY, or USED. Reconditioned parts are described as Recond. Recored parts are described as Recore. NAGS
Part Numbers and Benchmark Prices are provided by National Auto Glass Specifications. Labor operation times listed
on the line with the NAGS information are MOTOR suggested labor operation times. NAGS labor operation times are
not included. Pound sign (#) items indicate manual entries.
Some 2024 vehicles contain minor changes from the previous year. For those vehicles, prior to receiving updated
data from the vehicle manufacturer, labor and parts data from the previous year may be used. The CCC ONE
estimator has a list of applicable vehicles. Parts numbers and prices should be confirmed with the local dealership.
The following is a list of additional abbreviations or symbols that may be used to describe work to be done or parts to
be repaired or replaced:
SYMBOLS FOLLOWING PART PRICE:
m=MOTOR Mechanical component. s=MOTOR Structural component. T=Miscellaneous Taxed charge category.
X=Miscellaneous Non-Taxed charge category.
SYMBOLS FOLLOWING LABOR:
D=Diagnostic labor category. E=Electrical labor category. F=Frame labor category. G=Glass labor category.
M=Mechanical labor category. S=Structural labor category. (numbers) 1 through 4=User Defined Labor Categories.
OTHER SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS:
Adj.=Adjacent. Algn.=Align. ALU=Aluminum. A/M=Aftermarket part. Blnd=Blend. BOR=Boron steel.
CAPA=Certified Automotive Parts Association. CFC=Carbon Fiber.
D&R=Disconnect and Reconnect. HSS=High Strength Steel. HYD=Hydroformed Steel. Incl.=Included. LKQ=Like
Kind and Quality. LT=Left. MAG=Magnesium. Non-Adj.=Non Adjacent. NSF=NSF International Certified Part.
O/H=Overhaul. Qty=Quantity. Refn=Refinish. Repl=Replace. R&I=Remove and Install. R&R=Remove and
Replace. Rpr=Repair. RT=Right. SAS=Sandwiched Steel. Sect=Section. STS=Stainless Steel. Subl=Sublet.
UHS=Ultra High Strength Steel. N=Note(s) associated with the estimate line.
CCC ONE Estimating - A product of CCC Intelligent Services Inc.
The following is a list of abbreviations that may be used in CCC ONE Estimating that are not part of the MOTOR
CRASH ESTIMATING GUIDE:
BAR=Bureau of Automotive Repair. EPA=Environmental Protection Agency. NHTSA= National Highway
Transportation and Safety Administration. PDR=Paintless Dent Repair. VIN=Vehicle Identification Number.
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