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CC - Item IV.CC-E - Authorization To Attend League Of CA Cities Employee Relartions Institute(r Date: p /08 /0�; Agenda Item No. iz, M - 6 RES /ORD No i�D� — VASQUEZ TAYLOR CLARK BRUESCH IMPERIAL M E 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. ;r COUNCIL JAN 0 8 2002 ITEM No. THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ...IU..,r.,I 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. Page 2 Thursday, January 24, 2002, continued 10:45 a.m. — Noon Concurrent Sessions, continued III. DEVELOPING YOUR COMPETENCIES FOR HR SUCCESS - 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 - 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. Page 3 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 Page 4 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 e AA CCMIN:01 -08-02 Page 99