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Consent
Item No. 2.
MEETING DATE: 03/02/2026
 
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
 
FROM: JIM SADRO, CITY MANAGER
By:  Gabriella Yap, Assistant City Manager

 
SUBJECT:
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MICHAEL KOLKEBECK

RECOMMENDATION:


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

DISCUSSION:

Michael Kolkebeck, a City of La Habra resident, filed a claim against the City on January 26, 2026, in the amount of $9,500. The claim alleges that on October 23, 2025, roots from a City owned tree caused damage to the sewer line of the home at 421 North Marian Street.

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 FY2025-26 Goals and Objectives:
Goal 2- Management of Public Revenues and Fiscal Assets/Objective A