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Item No. 2. 
MEETING DATE: 02/22/2022
 
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
 
FROM: JIM SADRO, CITY MANAGER
By:  Elvie Balderrama, Human Resources Director

 
SUBJECT: APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF CECILIA CRUZ FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE

RECOMMENDATION:

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

DISCUSSION:

Ms. Cecilia Cruz, a La Habra resident, filed a property damage claim on January 20, 2022, in the amount of $1,400.  Ms. Cruz alleges that on December 24, 2021, a City-owned tree fell on the claimant’s garage door and a five-foot tall palm tree causing damage.  The tree was located on the parkway at 701 Rye Avenue.

FISCAL IMPACT/SOURCE OF FUNDING:

None

GENERAL PLAN RELEVANCE:

ED 9.1 Balanced Fiscal Practices