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Consent

Item No. 4.

MEETING DATE: 02/02/2026
TO:	HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM:	JIM SADRO, CITY MANAGER By: Gabriella Yap, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:	APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MERCURY INSURANCE A/S/O INOCENCIO MORALES

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council deny the claim of Mercury Insurance a/s/o Inocencio Morales in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

DISCUSSION:

Mr. Inocencio Morales, a City of La Habra resident, filed a claim against the City on December 17, 2025, for $8,375.45. The claim alleges that on November 5, 2025, Mr. Morales’ car was struck and damaged by a La Habra garbage truck. The claimant has been notified that the garbage vehicle is owned and operated by CR&R Disposal Company.

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