CA Review JRT
Meeting Date: May 14, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Sarah Reiswig, Senior Human Resources Officer [email protected], 442-200-4718
Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources Director
[email protected], 760-473-4670
Subject: Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims of Mickey Williams Districts: All
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution authorizing settlement of the workers’ compensation claims of Mickey Williams for $86,605.
Executive Summary
Mickey Williams, retired Police Chief, sustained work-related injuries during the course of his employment. This compromise and release settlement permanently resolves and permanently releases the city of liability for his open workers’ compensation claims.
Settlements exceeding $50,000 require the approval of the City Council in accordance with City Council Resolution 2015-086.
Explanation & Analysis
The terms and conditions of the proposed settlement are set forth in the request for settlement authority document, which is on file with the Human Resources Department. The terms and conditions were agreed upon by Mr. Williams and the city, and have been recommended by AdminSure Inc., the city's workers’ compensation administrator.
Authorizing this compromise and release settlement permanently closes the open claims, and permanently releases the city from future liability for any new or further injury. The settlement provides a lump sum payment for future medical care costs.
Declining to settle through the compromise and release process would require the city to continue paying for medical care as needed and the city would remain liable in case of a new injury or if the injury gets worse, medical and utilization review costs, and treatment complications.
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Fiscal Analysis
The additional cost of this settlement is $86,605. Funding for this settlement was included in the adopted budget for fiscal year 2023-24.
Next Steps
With the City Council’s approval, staff will file the appropriate documentation with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board for its review and approval.
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1.City Council resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE WORKERS'
COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF MICKEY WILLIAMS
WHEREAS, AdminSure Inc., the city's third-party administrator, has recommended a settlement of the Workers' Compensation claims of Mickey Williams; and WHEREAS, all parties have agreed to settle these claims before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the expenditure of $86,605 from the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund is authorized for the settlement of said claims.
3.That the City Council approves the Request for Settlement Authority on file with the Human Resources Department.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 14th day of May, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Exhibit 1
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