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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 21, 1989 The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. in Room 423, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, by Mayor Pro Tem John Acosta. Councilmembers present were Daniel E. Griset, Ron May, Patricia A. McGuigan, and Miguel A. Pulido. Also present were City Manager David N. Ream, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy. Mayor Dan Young joined the meeting at 4:20 p.m. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS PROCESS Rod Coloma, Executive Director of Finance and Management, presented an overview of the Worker's Compensation Claims Process. He introduced Rebecca Boron of Gates McDonald who described the mechanics involved in analyzing a worker's compensation claim and computing appropriate benefits. Coloma then introduced Jeff Stevens, Risk Manager, who presented data comparing claims in Santa Ana with those processed by other cities. Council responded to the data noting a decline in claims filed by the City's Public Works Agency and inquired as to the cost effectiveness of processing claims with in-house staff as opposed to using an outside party such as Gates McDonald. Council noted a reduction in the number of stress claims being filed, and asked if the ratio of medical to indemnity claims was improving and if so, had the factors producing such positive results been identified. Council requested staff to submit a follow-up study addressing disability retirement activity and types of disability claims. BUDGET UPDATE The City Manager informed Council the budget process was proceeding on schedule. The Mayor complimented staff on the material contained in the Budget handout provided at the last meeting, and urged all Councilmembers to review that material. RECESSED - 5:15 P.M. RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 5:24 P.M. - All Councilmembers present. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 39 FEBRUARY 21, 1989