Before the City of Pleasanton shall be liable for damages for personal injuries to or destruction of property, the person, or the owner of the property injured or destroyed, or someone in his or her behalf (or in the case the injuries result in death, the person who may have a cause of action under the law by reason of such death), shall give the City Secretary notice in writing of such injury or destruction duly verified, within thirty (30) days after the same has been sustained, stating in such written notice when, where and how the injury or destruction occurred, and the apparent extent thereof, the amount of damage sustained, the amount for which claimant will settle, the actual residence of the claimant by street and number at the date the claim is presented, and the actual residence of such claimant for six (6) months immediately preceding the occurrence of such injuries or destruction, and the names and addresses of the witnesses upon whom he or she relies to establish his or her claim. A failure to so notify the City Secretary within the time and manner specified herein shall exonerate, excuse and exempt the city from any liability whatsoever. In the event a claim for injury or damages has been processed and duly investigated by or on behalf of the insurance carrier with whom the City carries the applicable insurance coverage, neither the City Council nor any City official may overturn the final determination of the insurance carrier.