02-15-2000 - Gilbert Ramirez VS. City of West CovinaCity of West Cozdna
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. B-2b
TO:.- City Manager and City Council DATE February 15, 2000
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FROM: Carol Fox, Director of
Personnel and Risk Management
SUBJECT: GILBERT RAMIREZ VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUMMARY: On October 7, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage in the amount of $851.90.
DISCUSSION:
The claimant alleges that a branch from a City tree broke and fell causing damage to the
roof of his truck.
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 Gilbert. Ramirez filed on October 7, 1999, be denied and the claimant be
so notified.
Carol Fox, DirectorA
Personnel and Risk Management
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