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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-11; City Council; 21072; Request Out-of-State TravelCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL AB# 21.072 DEPT. HEAD MTG. 12/11/12 REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND CONFERENCE CITY ATTY. DEPT. FIRE REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND CONFERENCE CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED AaiON: Adopt Resolution No. 7012-274 _ approving out-of-state travel for Fire Chief Kevin Crawford to attend the Labor-Management Initiative Conference, held in Phoenix, Arizona on January 24 - 25, 2013. ITEM EXPLANATION: Fire is requesting authorization to attend the Labor-Management Initiative Conference, sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the International Association of Fire Fighters, in Phoenix, Arizona on January 24 - 25, 2013. This two-day conference provides the opportunity to enhance labor-management relations and increase interpersonal communications between labor and management. Various discussion topics include health and safety, social media and the fire service, and community involvement. These topics focus on the importance and value of using the labor- management process, as well as practical strategies and knowledge to positively impact leadership. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost to attend this conference is approximately $1,200; including registration, airfare, lodging, and meals. Sufficient funds are available in the General Fund Fire Administration budget. 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. 2Q12-274 approving out-of-state travel for the Fire Chief to attend the Labor-Management Initiative Conference. 2. Labor-Management Initiative Conference brochure DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kevin Crawford 760-931-2141 kevin.crawford@carlsbadca.gov FOff C/ry CLERKS USE ONLY. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURN ED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER-SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-274 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE FIRE CHIEF TO ATTEND A CONFERENCE. WHEREAS, City Council Policy Number 2 governs requests for out-of-state travel by employees when such travel benefits the City of Carlsbad; and 7 WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that it is in the public's interest to authorize out-of- ® state travel for Fire Chief Kevin Crawford to attend a conference on Labor-Management 9 10 11 -12 budget; and 13 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. In accordance with City policy, out-of-state travel is hereby authorized for Fire Initiatives on January 24 - 25, 2013, in Phoenix, Arizona; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the General Fund Fire Administrative 14 15 16 17 18 Chief Kevin Crawford to attend the Labor-Management Initiative Conference on ^ ^ January 24 - 25, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. 20 // 21 22 " 23 // 24 // 25 26 // 27 28 // // 1 2 3 4 5 6 A 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 11th day of December 2012, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas, Packard. None. ABSENT: None. MATT KALI, Mayor ATTEST: (SEAL) THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS PRESENT Labor-Management Initiative January24 - 25,2013 Shemton Phoenix Downtown Phoenix, AZ wwwJafc.org/lmiconfemnce wwwAaff.org/imiconference Clsnferenoe Brochure Labor-Management Initiative INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS (lAFC) For 140 years, the lAFC has been providing leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers and managers of emergency services. The lAFC represents the leadership of more than 1.2 million fire fighters, and our members are the world's leading experts in fire fighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety policy. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (lAFF) The lAFF represents more than 300,000 full- time professional fire fighters and paramedics who protect 85 percent of the nation's population. More than 3.200 affiliates and their members protect communities in every state in the United States and in Canada. The lAFF is one of the most active lobbying organizations in Washington: its Political Action Committee. FIREPAC. is among the top 25 federal PACs among the more than 4,000 in the country. 2 • Labor-Management Initiative Labor-Management Initiative • 3 ^1 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 General Session 10:15 am- 10:30 am 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Breakout Sessions 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch .Breakout Sessions 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Break 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm.... Breakout Sessions 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm Information Sessions 5:30pm-7:30pm Networking Reception FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 7:30 am - 8:30 am Coffee 8:30 am-9:45 am General Session 9:45 am- 10:00 am.. Break 10:00 am - 11:30 am 11:30 am- 12:30 pm Lunch 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Breakout Sessions 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Break 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 GENERAL SESSION 8:30 am- 10:15 am Mark Light, lAFC CEO/Executive Director, and Harold A. Schaltberger, lAFF General President, welcome conference attendees and share their thoughts and ideas on current labor-management Issues. Jeff Johnson, CEO of the Western Rre Chiefs Association, will present the keynote address. BREAKOUTS | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Winning Back Our Communities Since the beginning of the recession, fire fighters have been targeted In the media and criticized for having (and maintaining) pensions, health insurance, paid time off and other benefits. This session explores the public relations strategies labor and management can use to regain community support and trust, and how to communicate about these Issues Internally with all ranks of personnel. Lou Paulson, President, Califbmia Professional Hrefighteis; and Steve Westennann, Chief, Central Jackson County (MO) Hre Protection District Dealing With Difficult People Learn effective strategies for relating to different types of difficult work styles with both management and co-workers. This workshop reviews components of Interpersonal communication, Including listening skills, responding skills and assertive responses, as well as an assessment of the participant's conflict management style. In addition, specific guidelines for dealing with emotional situations will be presented. Applications of these skills and techniques to specific situations generated by the participants will be discussed and questions addressed. Dennis Teel, Commissioner, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Threats to the Pension System This session will discuss specific Issues relating to the current reforms aimed at defined benefit plans for public sector employees. It Is more Important than ever to be proactive and understand why public pensions are targeted and what you can do to maintain existing programs. This workshop will provide case studies from states that have successfully argued against the pension threat and offer strategies for labor and management to counter proposed public pension reforms. Moderator Jeff Johnson, CEO, Western Rre Chiefs Assodatton Panelists: Hank Kim, Esq., Executive Director and Counsel, Natronal Conference on Publte Empkiyee Retirement Systems; and Adam Thiol, Chief, Alexandria (VA) Hre Department Working Through Issues: What Are the Rules of Engagement? Fire departments are confronted by issues on a daily basis. The best departments have the tools in place to work through those Issues successfully even if labor and management don't always agree. This session addresses how labor and management leaders create a team culture, build trust over time and develop consistent Invohrement Learn how to advance your ability to generate your own rules of engagement. William "Shorty" Bryson, Chief, Miami-Dade (Flj Hre Rescue; and Kelly Fbx, PresWent, Washington State CouncH of Fire Rghters Open Forum Come to this session ready with your questions and comments about any labor-management topic - the agenda and content are up to you! Maybe you have a question you forgot to ask In another breakout, or perhaps you have a question that doesn't really fit under any of the breakout topics. This Is your opportunity to take advantage of the LMI program facilitators' experience. Mike Brown, Executive Director, Washington Fire Chiefs; Walter DIx, President, Broward County (FL) Local 4321; Marie Falres, PresMent, Calgary (Alberta, Canada) Local 255; Tom Hanify, PresMent Professional Fire Fighters Unk>n of Indiana; and Rteh Marinucci, Chief, Northvilie Township (Ml) Fire Department BREAKOUTS j 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Repeat of earlier breakouts BREAKOUTS | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Repeat of earlier breakouts INFO SESSIONS | 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm These are informal, facilitated roundtable discussions. Sessions Include: •lAFF/IAFC Wellness-Fltness Initiative O^FI), Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) programs • lAFF Fire Ground SurvWal Training •Assistance to Rreflghters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs •Update on NIST HIgh-Rlse Field Experiments NETWORKING RECEPTION | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 GENERAL SESSION: Social Media - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 8:30 am - 9:45 am In Just the last few years, labor and management leaders have faced numerous challenges involving social media, as appropriate policies and procedures are still being developed to address this critical emerging issue. This session offers an attorney's perspective on appropriate professional uses of social media and considerations related to personal use and best practices. Andrew Duncan, J.D., Partner, Ruckelshaus Kautzman Blackwell Bemls&Hasbrook BREAKOUTS | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fire Fighter Health and Safety: The Need for Behavioral Health Programs The health and safety of fire fighters Is a critical responsibility of both labor and management and can serve as a catalyst for strengthening their overall relationship. This session will explore current Issues In behavioral health, Including prevalence of behavioral health Issues In the fire and emergency service, signs and symptoms, treatment protocols, peer Involvement, and the effect that positive labor-management relations have on the Identification and management of this aspect of wellness. Moderator: Dennis Compton, Chaimtan of the Board, Nattonal Fallen Firefighters Foundation Panelists: Rich Dufly, Assistant to the General President for Health and Safety, lAFF; and Captain Frank Leto, Deputy Director of the Counseling Servtee Unit, New Yorit City Hre Department . Election 2012 and Its Effect on the Fire and Emergency Service The November election will bring many changes to Washington DC. Get the latest on legislation and federal policy regarding Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Rre and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant funding, the U.S. Rre Administration's programs, wlldland fire poltey, tax policy and other federal Issues that impact the U.S. fire and emergency service. Ken LaSala, Director of Govemment Relations, lAFC; and Kevin O'Connor, Assistant to the General President fbr Governmental and Publk; Affairs, lAFF 4 • Labor-Management Initiative Labor-Management initiative • 5 FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 (continued) Fire-Based EMS: Explaining the Benefits to Policy- Makers and Taxpayers There are many advantages to fire-based EMS. However, If you do not know how to explain the benefits properly, others may not understand the service. Everyone In the fire and emergency service must understand the arguments that resonate with policy-makers and the public, then continually repeat those messages. Some Justifications may appear self.5ervlng and, therefore, won't generate the support needed. Knowing what to say and how to say It is Important for the continued Improvement of service to the community. Rich Marinucci, Chief, Northvilie Township (Ml) Hre Department' and tori Moore-Menell, Assistant to the General President for Member Servtees, Technical Assistance & Infonnatran Resources, lAFF Case Studies in Employment Law: Recent Court Rulings The fire and emergency service has faced numerous legal challenges over the past few years, and one of the most challenging now and In the future are workforce issues. This session will discuss recent fire service employment-related court rulings, their effects on the fire and emergency service and best practices to protect your department and community. Bakiwin Robertson, General Counsel, lAFF REGISTRATION, HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION The LMI Approach to Human Relations Issues The lAFF and the lAFC have found success In using the LMI approach to Improve labor-management relations and increase the level of trust between the fire chief and union president. The principles applied through this model have the potential to facilitate a Joint labor- management discussion on Issues specifically relating to human relations. This workshop will review the current landscape regarding diversity and equity within the fire and emergency service. Members of the lAFC and lAFF Human Relations Committees Innovative Adaptation to New Economic Realities Nearly four years after the start of the recession, fire department budgets are still struggling, resulting In continued layoffs, unfilled positions, reductions In pay and benefits, and more. The fire service has always been one to adapt and this situation Is no different. This sesston discusses some of the creative and innovative ideas implemented by fire departments to offset declining budgets and reduced staffing, as well as an updated forecast on what to expect down the road. Mike Galloway, CEO/Pieskient Galtoway Asset Management; and Bill Metcalf, Chief, North County (CA) Hre Protectton District BREAKOUTS | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Repeat of earlier breakouts BREAKOUTS | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Repeat of earlier breakouts HOW TO REGISTER: Complete one form per registrant. Please make additional copies of the form for multiple registrants. Online: www.iafc.org/'Imiconference www.iaff.org/lmiconference B y Fa X: To register by fax, payment must be made by credit card. Complete the form and fax it to 301-694-5124. To avoid duplicate charges, do not fax and mail the form. By Ma 11: Complete and return the registration form and payment to: Experient, Inc. P.O. Box 4088 Fredericl<, MD 21705-4088 Questions: Call toIHree 866-229-2386 or email LMi@experientHnc.com. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel 340 North 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-262-2500 Website: www.sheraton.com/phoenixdowntown Mention LMI Conference when booking by phone. HOTEL RATES: $175 PER NIGHT (SINGLE/DOUBLE) $200 PER NIGHT (TRIPLE/QUAD) REGISTRATION INFORMATION AcknowledgemenVrecelpt letters confirming registration will be emailed or faxed to the registrant within five business days of receipt. If corrections or changes are required, please note them on the acknowledgement/receipt letter and return via fax to 301-694-5124 no later than December 7, 2012. REGISTRATION PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY Payment In U.S. funds must accompany tfie registration form In order to process the registration. To avoid duplicate charges, do not l>oth fax and mall your form. American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, checks and purchase orders are accepted. Checks shoukl l>e made payable to LMI Conference. All cancellations wilt be subject to a $50 administrative fee. Cancellattens must be sent In writing to the LMI Registration Center via fax or email. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. All cancellations must be received In writing by December 7,2012. No refunds will be Issued after this date. After December 7,2012, substitutions will be allowed In the event the registrant Is unable to attend, but no refunds will be Issued. Telephone substitutions will be permitted.