The city controller shall, without prior city council approval, pay any claim made against the city (other than a property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death claim governed by Division 1 of this article or a breach of contract claim governed by Division 2 of this article) or any fine, penalty, or sanction imposed upon the city that has been settled for an amount that does not exceed $25,000 when payment is recommended by the city attorney and approved by the city manager. (Ord. 28705)