Aug 18, 2026Board meeting
Fountain Valley City Council Study Session
The council held a study session to discuss the city's liability and workers' compensation insurance coverage through the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA). The discussion included an overview of the CJPIA partnership, the city's claims history, and a financial comparison between current excess coverage versus potential primary coverage. Representatives from the CJPIA detailed resources available for risk prevention, and the council reviewed data on claim trends, facility inspections, and safety training. Staff recommended allowing more time to accumulate comprehensive multi-year data before making changes to the current insurance program structure.