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The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. <br /> MINUTE ORDER 02-179 <br /> <br /> B, Renewal of Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance Policy; <br /> <br /> Human Resources Director Rivera-Pena explained that because the City is self <br /> insured, the first $350,000. of a workers compensation injury is paid by the City, <br /> any remainder is covered through excess insurance coverage. She stated that <br /> there is a substantial increase between last year's and this year's premium. She <br /> further stated the reasons for the 241% increase in premiums are due to medical <br /> costs increase, AB 749 increased benefits to injured workers, and post-September <br /> 11 created substantial losses prompting insurance companies to leave the market. <br /> <br /> Ms. Rivera-Pena stated that other options were explored including entering into a <br /> Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) where costs are shared with a group of cities or <br /> going in as a group to pumhase insurance. While in the long term, savings are <br /> realized with these methods, additional third party fees would be incurred and the <br /> comparison for group purchase would be $154,000. vs. $122,000. It is <br /> recommended that the JP^ be considered as a future option so as to not be as <br /> impacted by the September 11 event. <br /> <br /> M/S Hartnett/Jordan to approve the renewal of the City's excess workers' <br /> compensation insurance policy with Employers Reinsurance Corporation effective <br /> July 1,2002; <br /> <br /> The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 02.180 <br /> <br /> C. Water System Operator Certifications Incentive Program; <br /> <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Motion to approve the Water System Operator Certifications Incentive Program, <br /> contingent on final City Council adoption of the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 budget; <br /> <br /> This item was continued for consideration during budget hearings. <br /> MINUTE ORDER02-181 <br /> <br /> D. Final Report - Redwood City Water Use Forecast 2000 to 2020; <br /> <br /> Public Works Services Director Ingram stated the purpose of the report is to <br /> provide a base of information that is both tested in terms of methodology and <br /> reliable in terms of forecasting so Council has a solid base of information to make <br /> future decisions. He stated that the report fitting into the bigger picture involves <br /> acceptance of the report and having staff incorporate the forecasts into the various <br /> documents that guide planning and policy making in the City. He continued to <br /> demonstrate his points utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 1,2002 <br />MINUTES PAGE 5 <br /> <br /> <br />