CC - Item 4B - Authorization To Atten League Of California Cities Employee Relations Institute, January 25-26, 2001, Motereystaf epor
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER `,7~7
DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2000
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INSTITUTE, JANUARY 25-26,2001, MONTEREY
Attached for your consideration is information regarding the aforementioned conference. This
year's sessions include: Labor and Management Issues, Effective Lobbying, Health Care
Benefits, New Types of Recruitment, and the Role of Human Resources. Staff has attended this
conference in the past.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council authorize the attendance of the City Manager
and City Attorney.
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DEC 12 2000
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LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
1400 K STREET
SACRAMENTO, GA 95514
916 658.8,700
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND
THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
INSTITUTE
Doubletree Hotel and Monterey Conference Center
Thursday-Friday, January 25-26, 2001
You'll Want to Attend If You Are A...
• Personnel Director
• Employee Relations Officer
• Human Resource Manager
• City Manager or Chief Administrative Officer
• City Attorney or County Counsel
• Department Head
• Member of the Board of Supervisors
• Mayor or Council Member
You'll Benefit By...
Learning about the 2001 political climate affecting local government employee relations
• Learning about the implications of binding arbitration
• Gaining insights on changes in the expensive world of health care benefits
• Getting ideas on attracting and keeping good employees in a full employment economy
• Making valuable contacts with other professionals to whom you can turn for assistance
This annual Institute, co-sponsored by the League of California Cities and
California State Association of Counties, is the best program to get both the
political insights and the technical information that you, as a local government
human resource professional, need to do your job. Be sure y our agency is well
represented at this Institute so you can keep current.
Advance Registration Deadline is Wednesday, December 27,
Hotel Registration Deadline is Wednesday, December 27, 21
Preliminary Program
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 P.M.
8:00 - 9:00 a.m
9:15 - 10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m. Noon
Noon - 1:45 p.m
Wednesday, January 24, 2001
Early Arrival Registration - De Anza Lobby, Doubletree Hotel
Thursday, January 25, 2001
Registration and CityBooks Open - De Anza Lobby, Doubletree Hotel
Pre-Conference Concurrent Workshops
1. TRAINING FOR LABOR RELATIONS CLOSED SESSIONS
II. ADVANCED NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES
Opening General Session
POLITICS IN 2001 - LABOR AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES
Learn about certain labor and management issues that cities and counties will likely face
in the coming legislative session. Management and labor representatives will discuss the
political climate of the state legislature and make predictions for the year 2001. Come
prepared to ask questions.
Concurrent Sessions
1. EFFECTIVE LOBBYING.
Learn the do's and don'ts of effective lobbying, and how to be effective when contacting
your legislator about issues that are important to you.
II. THE EVER-CHANGING WORLD OF HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
Learn about the current changes in health care premiums and administration, and the
implications for local government agencies.
III. CREATIVE STAFFING ALTERNATIVES IN A FULL EMPLOYMENT ECONOMY
Learn how to recruit and retain the best staff during economic prosperity, when the
available labor pool is small.
General Luncheon
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE PRESENTATION
CURRENT ISSUES BRIEFING
IMPLICATIONS OF SB739
2:00 p.m.- 3:15 p.m
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROPOSAL
Concurrent Sessions
1. NEGOTIATING RETIREMENT BENEFITS/COSTING RETIREMENT
Learn how to manage the costs of this expensive and important benefit.
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Thursday, January 25, 2001, continued
2:00 - 3:1 S p.m.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
.9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions, continued
11. NEW TYPES OF RECRUITMENT
Learn how to effectively recruit qualified candidates using new technologies, including
the Internet.
III: TRAINING FOR INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS - PART I
These investigations are sensitive and must be handled properly if they are not to grow
into even bigger.issues. This two-part session will provide you practical information to
conduct them well.
Concurrent Sessions
1. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AS A CHANGE AGENT
The personal function is much more than ministerial. It affords many opportunities to
bring about fundamental changes and improvements in organizations, services, and lives.
Learn about these possibilities and how you can make a difference.
II. HOW TO KEEP EMPLOYEES HAPPY: EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES, TELECOMMUTING, AND HUMOR
IN THE WORKPLACE
In this tight labor market, it literally pays to keep employees happy. Learn some effective
ways to do that.
III. INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS - PART II
Hosted Reception
Enjoy this great chance to make and renew professional contacts in a relaxed setting with
plenty of food and refreshments.
Friday, January 26, 2001
Registration and CityBooks Open
Continental Breakfast
General Session
BINDING INTEREST ARBITRATION: ISSUES AND EXPERIENCES
This comprehensive session will provide practical insights into the intricacies of the
binding arbitration process. Learn how it can change the culture in your organization;
how it changes political dynamics; and how to prepare for arbitration. Benefit from the
experiences of some who have lived with it. The lawsuit challenging the constitutionality
of SB402 notwithstanding, it is important to know the implications of binding
arbitration.
Concluding General Luncheon
LITIGATION UPDATE
Learn all about the latest court actions in the personnel field that will affect your agency.
Adjourn
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