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Atherton council unanimously votes to join Plan JPA for workers' compensation
Summary
The Atherton Town Council approved a resolution to join Plan JPA's workers' compensation pool after staff reported it was substantially less costly than other options and preserves the town's board membership; the motion passed unanimously.
Atherton — The Atherton Town Council voted unanimously Nov. 5 to approve a resolution consenting to the town's membership in Plan JPA's workers' compensation program.
City Manager (unnamed) told the council that, after the Oct. 15 decision to dissolve the town's previous JPA relationship, staff researched replacement providers and found limited options. The manager recommended Plan JPA, citing lower cost and the town's continued board membership with that provider. "Staff's recommending we go with Plan JPA for our workers' compensation insurance pool liability," the City Manager said during the meeting.
The staff report contrasted Plan JPA with other providers, including CJPIA and Bay Cities' JPA, and noted CJPIA's higher cost and geographic base in Southern California. A councilmember referenced a comparative chart in the packet and said the cost difference was "staggering" and praised staff's work on the analysis.
An unidentified councilmember moved to approve the resolution "for the town to join the pooled liability assurance network Plan JPA"; the motion was seconded and the council voted "Aye." The clerk announced the resolution "passes unanimously." The council did not record individual roll-call votes in the transcript; five members were present.
The resolution directs staff to proceed with membership in Plan JPA; no implementation timeline was specified in the discussion.
Why it matters: Joining Plan JPA changes who provides Atherton's workers' compensation coverage and secures the town a seat at the provider's board, which council members cited as a governance benefit alongside cost savings.
Next steps: Staff will complete membership paperwork and coordinate the transition to Plan JPA. The effective date and any administrative steps were not specified in the meeting transcript.
