HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/06/19 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Thursday June 19, 1975
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was
held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California, with the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hobel
Councilmen absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Finance Grant
Mayor Hamilton opened the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
RESOLUTION NO. 7791 - City Manager Cole explained that the agree-
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN ment is being presented for approval
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA tonight so that the landlord would have
AND JOSEPH C. PEARSON the assurance that the City does want to
FOR LEASE OF SENIOR CITI- lease the building.
ZENS OFFICE AT 293
MADRONA STREET IN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl
IRIFIED CLAIM City Manager Cole remarked that at the
DAMAGES - meeting of June 17, 1975, the Council
T. Tullis III denied this claim and referred it to the
Cedar Avenue City Manager and City Attorney. He noted
Clla Vista the City's deductible clause explaining
that the City could pay this claim if it
was proven valid.
Re~red to City It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded
Mal~er and City by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried
Attmey that the claim be referred to the City
Manager and City Attorney.
CO'ITS ON CITY'S City Manager Cole reported that the cost of
LIABITY INSURANCE liability insurance is almost three (3)
times the amount it has been.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 2 June 19, 1975
Chuck Shippey Mr. Shippey discussed the number of claims
Creaser and Price and lawsuits filed against the cities noting
this was the major reason for the increase.
He also commented on the potential premium
reduction which might be gained by accepting
a high deductible. Mr. Shippey remarked
that 75% of all the liability premiums are
in the bodily injury liability area rather
than property damage liability.
Binder In answer to Councilman Scott's query,
Mr. Shippey said he investigated the possi-
bility of binders but the reinsurance
arrangements in the two (2) policies
(Primary and excess) are so complex that
it is not possible to get a temporary
binder.
Mr. Shippcy stated that he did order the
coverage for the City - this can be can-
celled if the City does not want it. He
is still trying to negotiate to get the
excess down.
Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the cost of
the excess insurance, the base rate, dis-
counts enjoyed by the cities of this base
rate, cost of insurance to other cities,
and package deals.
Cost of premiums Mr. Shippey reported on the cost of the
following premiums (approximate figures):
Automobile premiums
Bodily injury $17,000.00
Auto property liability 8,000.00
Other than Automobile
Bodily injury $63,000.00
Property damage 17,000.00
Council Conference Councilman Scott said he would like to have
suggested a conference on this (when the full Council
is present) to discuss alternatives - what
can be done to reduce the insurance rates and
why the rates are increasing.
Mr. Shippey reiterated that coverage has been
ordered and is now in effect for the City.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at
7:40 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for
July 1, 1978 at 7:30 p.m.