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Item No. 2. 
MEETING DATE: October 5, 2020
 
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
 
FROM: JIM SADRO, CITY MANAGER
By:  Elvie Balderrama, Human Resources Director

 
SUBJECT: APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF CARL SCIALLA FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Carl Scialla in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

DISCUSSION:

Mr. Carl Scialla, a City of La Mirada resident, filed a property damage claim on September 10, 2020, in the amount of $1,482.82.  The claim alleges that on August 27, 2020, Mr. Scialla was traveling northbound on Beach Boulevard, stopped in the left turn lane at the intersection of Lambert Road, when a temporary “Lane Closed” road sign located on the center divider fell next to his vehicle which caused damage to the driver’s side door.  This claim was tendered to Caltrans. 
 

FISCAL IMPACT/SOURCE OF FUNDING:

None

GENERAL PLAN RELEVANCE:

ED 9.1 Balanced Fiscal Practices