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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-150 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND TRISTAR TO SUPERVISE AND ADMINISTER THE WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS MADE UPON THE CITY'S SELF-INSURANCE WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City, in compliance with its workers compensation obligations, has a self-insurance workers compensation program. Currently, Tristar administers the program on behalf of the City under an agreement between Tristar and San Diego Pooled Insurance Program Authority ("SANDPIPA"; "SANDPIPA Agreement"), the City, along with other cities in the county, are participants in the agreement. SANDPIPA, as an entity, is dissolving and the SANDPIPA agreement will end on July 31, 2016. The City seeks to continue to have Tristar administer the City's self-insurance workers compensation program for an additional eleven months, until June 30, 2017. To do so, approval of an agreement with Tristar is required. During the eleven month period, Staff will prepare and publish a request for proposals ("RFP"). Staff recommends approval of the attached agreement with Tristar.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. ...
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