RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY
DECLARING THE ASSUMPTION OF ANY AND ALL WORKERS COMPENSATION
LIABILITIES AS A SELF-INSURED EMPLOYER
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City’s workers compensation claims are currently administered by Cities Group Joint Power Authority; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2024 staff notified Cities Group of Foster City’s intent to withdrawal effective July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025 the Cities Group Board approved a resolution approving the transition of all existing Foster City workers compensation claims to the new third party administrator; and
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City endeavors to be a Self-Insurer pursuant to Section 3700 et seq. of the California Labor Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Foster City that:
1. Staff are authorized to execute any and all documents required to apply for a Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure.
2. In consideration of the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California issuing a Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure to the City of Foster City, the City agrees to assume any and all workers’ compensation liabilities as it relates to the Cities Group Joint Powers Authority.
3. This Resolution shall cover and extend to all potential workers’ compensation liabilities assumed by the City of Foster City as required by law as a Self-Insurer.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 16th day of June, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK