02-15-2000 - May Kao VS. City of West CovinaCity of West Cozdna
Memorandum
A GENDA
ITEM No.' B-2a
TO. City Manager and City Council
DATE February 15, 2000
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
FROM: Carol Fox, Director of
Personnel and Risk Management
SUBJECT: MAY KAO VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUMMARY: On September 20, 1999, the City Clefles Office received a claim for
property damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at the
time of presentation.
DISCUSSION:
The claimant alleges that the City failed to properly maintain a tree located at 1153 S.
Sunkist Avenue. Subsequently, a large limb broke and fell causing -damage to her fence and
mailbox.
After a thorough investigation and review of this matter, the City's Claims Administrator,
Colen and Lee, recommends denial.,
As you are aware, since all claims should be considered potential lawsuits, it is requested
that all Councilmembers refrain from making. specific public comments so as not to
prejudice any claim. Specific questions should be referred to the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the claim of May' Kao filed on September 20, 1999, be denied and the claimant be so
notified.
Carol Fox, Directbr of
Personnel and Risk Management
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