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Consent

Item No. 5.

MEETING DATE: 08/07/2023
TO:	HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM:	JIM SADRO, CITY MANAGER By: Elvie Balderrama, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT:	APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. ALEXANDRO GONZALEZ

RECOMMENDATION:

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

DISCUSSION:

Mr. Alexandro Gonzalez, a City of La Mirada resident, filed a property damage claim on May 16, 2023, in the amount of $1,654.13 for reimbursement to replace four tires and an alignment for his vehicle. Mr. Gonzalez alleges that on April 4, 2023, while exiting the plaza located at 801-941 Lambert Road, his right front tire was punctured while driving through debris from a construction zone on Lambert Boulevard. The claim has been tendered to the contractor conducting work at the location for resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT/SOURCE OF FUNDING:

None.

GENERAL PLAN RELEVANCE/CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

This recommended action achieves the following goal of the La Habra General Plan:
ED 9.1 Balanced Fiscal Practice

This recommended action achieves the following element of the City of La Habra's FY2023-24 Goals and Objectives:
Goal 2- Management of Public Revenues and Fiscal Assets/Objective A