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VASQUEZ
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CLARK
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 27, 2001
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INSTITUTE, JANUARY 24-25,2002,
NEWPORT BEACH
Attached for your consideration is information regarding the aforementioned conference. This
year's conference includes sessions on Confidential Investigations, Recruitment, Human
Resources Information Systems, and an Update on Legal Issues. Staff has attended this
conference in the past.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the attendance of the City Manager and City
Attorney.
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COUNCIL
JAN 0 8 2002
ITEM No.
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND
THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
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1400 K STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
916 658.8200
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
INSTITUTE
Hyatt Neuporter Hotel, Neuport Beach
Thursday — Friday, January 24 — 25, 2002
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 political climate affecting local government employee relations
• Gaining new skills and updating information you need to do your job
• Getting updated on legal issues that will affect the employee relations field
• Learning about new technology and if it is right for your organization
• Making valuable contacts with other professionals
This annual Institute, co- sponsored by the League of California Cities and
California State Association of Counties, is the bestprogram 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 your agency is well
represented at this Institute so you can keep current.
Register online at www.cacities.org /events
Hotel Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 9, 2002
Advance Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 9, 2002
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
Wednesday, January 23, 2002
Early Arrival Registration — Plaza Arbor
Thursday, January 24, 2002
Registration and CityBooks Open — Plaza Arbor
Pre - Conference Concurrent Workshops
I. INTRODUCTION TO THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS
You're not "at the table,' but you're interested in finding out more about the process. Those
negotiation sessions seem to take hours! Find out what really happens, and how you can
participate effectively.
II. ADVANCED NEGOTIATION SKILLS
During this session experienced negotiators can get the latest information on techniques, issues
and trends. Learn how you can develop successful methods for resolving conflicts, systems for
extracting that little something extra and how you can cement good future working relationships
after you achieve your negotiation objectives.
III. A NEW APPROACH TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION REVIEW - INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCES -STUDY
This session will examine a unique Information Technology (IT) study used by Orange County
that evaluated how to ensure IT staff keeps current with technology, retains talented employees,
and builds organizational loyalty. Join in a general discussion of how changes implemented from
this study might assist you when addressing occupation -wide classification issues.
Opening General Session
WELCOME
PERSONNEL ISSUES DURING DIFFICULT TIMES -
What challenges and changes have local government human resources systems experienced as a
result of the events of September I I? What will the future bring ?.During this session you will
discuss the issues that arose in the weeks and months following the terrorist attacks on New
York and the Pentagon and gain practical tips for your organization.
Concurrent Sessions
1. SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT OPTIONS
Leam what retirement benefits are available in addition to what is currently provided by PARS
or "The 37 Act."
II. CONSULTANTS AND TEMPORARY HELP - MISTAKES MADE AND LESSONS LEARNED
Learn about the new criteria to consider when using consultants and temporary help. Help
Protect your agency from risks, legal exposure, and employee organization grievances and unfair
labor practice charges.
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Thursday, January 24, 2002, continued
10:45 a.m. — Noon
Concurrent Sessions, continued
III. DEVELOPING YOUR COMPETENCIES FOR HR SUCCESS
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Enhance your role as a Leader, Change Agent, Business Partner and HR expert in your agency.
Learn about the exciting new personal development training and certification program
developed by the International Personnel Management Association.
Noon - 1:45 p.m.
General Luncheon
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE PRESENTATION
SURVIVING GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE
We all strive to assist our organization to identify strategies to recruit, manage, train and retain
the best workers at even level. One of the major concerns in the contemporary workplace is
dealing with generational issues. This discussion wiL you to develop a practical
understanding of the values and attitudes that motivate persons of various age groups. You will
gain valuable insight into what they are thinking and what "Best Practices" you can utilize when
dealing with them.
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
I. PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIONS PART I
Two public sector labor /employment law experts provide concise information about how to
effectively and efficiently conduct investigations into possible misconduct, including
discrimination and retaliation matters; optimal structure and content of the investigative report,
drafting the predisciplinary ( "Skelly' document and other pertinent documentation; and
conducting the Skelly meeting. This is the condensation of a program that has been offered to
public and private employers throughout the nation by Curiale Dellaverson Hirschfeld Kraemer
and Sloan, LLP. Join us in hearing about the state of the art on this highly important issue.
II. SB739 (PERB) BRIEFING
Public sector employees covered by the Meyers -N ilias -Brown Act came under jurisdiction of
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the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) on July 1, 2001. What has occurred in the last
sic months? Examine why Unions believe PERB has the power to determine the legality of
agency local Hiles, the ways that PERB will fundamentally impact local agency operations and
the "top five" unfair practice charges.
III. TECHNOLOGY /CHOOSING HUMAN RESOURCES NFORMATION SYSTEM
One of the biggest challenges faced by human resources professionals is selecting a Human
Resources Information System (HRiS). Learn what to look for from practitioners in making this
key decision.
IV. BACK TO BASICS - RECRUITMENT
The extraordinary increase in public sector employee retirements and the shrinking pool of
applicants are converging. Is it time to rethink your goals, approaches, and strategies for
recruiting in a continuously changing and highly competitive labor market?
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
I. PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIONS PART II
Part two of conducting successful confidential investigations.
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Thursday, January24, 2002, continued
3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - Noon
8:30 a.m.
9:00 - Noon
Noon
Concurrent Sessions, continued
II. ALTERNATIVE PUBLIC AGENCY HEALTH POOLS TO PERS HEALTH PLAN
The PERS Health Care Program (PEMHCA) is facing some difficult decisions in the coming
months. Learn how those decisions will affect your agency, what options you have, what PERS
is doing to keep your premium increases as low as possible and what types of changes are being
made to HMO programs.
III. BACK TO BASICS - SELECTION
Learn how to upgrade the selection process at your agency by attending this session presented
by two of the top selection consultants in California. Review and improve your exam planning,
testing methods and validation process.
Hosted Reception
Enjoy this great chance to make and renew professional contacts.
Friday, January 25, 2002
Registration and CityBooks Open — Plaza Arbor
Continental Breakfast
Networking opportunity
Closing General Session
• LEGAL ISSUES UPDATE (INCLUDING SB 402)
Learn all about the latest court actions in the personnel field that will affect your agency.
• NEW PENSION PLANS FOR NON - SAFETY EMPLOYEES (AB 616)
Examine how to implement 3% at 60, 2.7% at 55 and 2.5% at 55, how much these plans may
cost your agency and how AB 616 will impact your workforce.
• LEAGUE STRATEGIC.PLAN
This session will provide you with an analysis of the League Strategic Plan and how it can assist
you in your position.
• YOUR LOCAL TAX REVENUES COULD BE IN JEOPARDY - A LOOK AT THE 2002 STATE
BUDGET
Consider how the 2002 State budget and the League's Local Revenue Accountability Act:
March 2002 Ballot Initiative may affect your local government personnel system.
Adjourn
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CC -C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND AMERICAN PLANNING .
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE — APRIL 13-14,2002,
CHICAGO
CC -D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
CITY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT MEETING, FEBRUARY 13-15,2002,
CORONADO
%4-C -E AUTHORIZATION' TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CITIES EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS INSTITUTE, JANUARY 24-25,2002, NEWPORT BEACH
CC -F APPROVAL OF CONCESSION STAND LICENSE AGREEMENT —
ROSEMEAD YOUTH ASSOCIATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday,. January 22, 2002, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
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