HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-10; City Council; 20770; REQUEST OUT OF STATE TRAVELCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
AB# 20,770 REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE
TRAVEL TO ATTEND FORUMS ON
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATION
DEPT. DIRECTOR
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REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE
TRAVEL TO ATTEND FORUMS ON
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATION
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REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE
TRAVEL TO ATTEND FORUMS ON
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATION CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2012-002 approving the Information Technology Director out of state
travel to attend two forums on information technology innovation.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The purpose ofthe travel is to attend the Government IT Forum (February 26, 2012 - February 28,
2012 in Dallas, Texas) and the Gartner CIO Leadership Forum (March 25, 2012 - March 27,
2012 in Phoenix, Arizona). Both forums offer attendees the experience to exchange ideas and
receive actionable guidance from information technology peers and industry experts.
The Government IT Forum is an opportunity for agencies to develop new strategies for serving their
respective community. The City of Cartsbad's Information Technology Director is invited to present
on the use of cloud computing in local government. As such, the forum itself is covering event
registration, lodging and meal costs. The cost for this conference is limited to travel only.
The Gartner CIO Leadership Forum provides IT leaders an opportunity to examine what works and
what doesn't when it comes to technology innovation. The forum is designed for intensive peer-to-
peer exchange and collaborative problem-solving around areas such as business intelligence,
resource management, social networking and strategic planning. Registration for this forum is
included within the City of Cartsbad's Gartner membership. Costs would be limited to travel, lodging
and food.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost to attend both forums is approximately $1,400 which includes conference applicable
flights, shuttles, lodging, and meals. Funds are available in the Information Technology budget to
cover all estimated costs.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Gordon Peterson 760-602-2452 gordon.peterson@carlsbadca.gov
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project"
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in
the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and
therefore does not require environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2012-002 authorizing the Information Technology Director out of state
travel to attend two forums on information technology innovation.
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-002
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
^ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR OUT OF
4 STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND TWO FORUMS ON
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
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6 WHEREAS, the City Council concurs that it is in the public interest to authorize
7 out-of-state travel for the Information Technology to attend forums on information
^ technology innovation; and
WHEREAS, the costs associated with attendance at these forums are limited
because of the City's contribution of a staff presentation at the conference and / or
included in a membership held by the City; and
WHEREAS, the funds are available in the FY 2011-2012 Information Technology
budget for the out-of-state travel.
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15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
16 Carisbad, California, as follows that:
1'7 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
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2. That out-of-state travel is hereby authorized in accordance with City policy, for
the Information Technology Director to attend forums on information technology
innovation in Dallas, Texas, February 26, 2012 - February 28, 2012 and in Pheonix,
Arizona, March 25, 2012 - March 27, 2012
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