Item No. 3
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – CONSENT AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JULY 15, 2026
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
TO THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT TO SELFINSURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LIABILITIES
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing application to the Director of Industrial Relations for a Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure Workers’ Compensation Liabilities.
BACKGROUND
With the dissolution of Cities Group JPA, the Town joined PLAN JPA for Workers’ Compensation programs effective January 1, 2026. The Town’s Certificate of Self-Insurance with the Director of Industrial Relations expires June 30, 2026. A new application was submitted as part of the PLAN JPA Program for renewal of that certificate and the attached Resolution is required in support of that application.
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution is required in support of the Town’s renewal application for Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal C - Maintain Conservative Fiscal Policies and Financial Transparency Workers’ Compensation Resolution
JULY 15, 2026
POLICY FOCUS
None.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission
ATTACHMENTS
1. OSIP Resolution