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Home My WebLink About2015-04-07; City Council; 21918; Out-Of-State Travel Child Abuse & Family Violence Summit Portland ORCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 10 AB# MTG. DEPT. 21.918 4/7/15 POLICE REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND THE CHILD ABUSE & FAMILY VIOLENCE SUMMIT IN PORTLAND, OR DEPT. DIRECTOR CITY ATTY. CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED AaiON; Adopt Resolution No. 2015-085 authorizing out-of-state travel from the Police Department for two detectives to attend the 2015 Child Abuse & Family Violence Summit, in Portland, Oregon, April 21- 24, 2015. ITEM EXPLANATION; The Child Abuse & Family Violence Summit is a conference for professionals working in the areas of investigations, interviewing, assessment, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Two Carlsbad detectives will attend the summit, in orderto broaden and enhance their professional knowledge base, and improve their ability to properly investigate child abuse and domestic violence cases in Carlsbad. FISCAL IMPACT; The cost for two detectives to attend the summit, including registration, airfare, hotel and per diem, 2015 is approximately $2,456. The Carlsbad Police Department is a participant in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which has grant funding through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), to pay for training and related travel. 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. 2015-085 authorizing out-of-state travel from the Police Department for two detectives to attend the 2015 Child Abuse & Family Violence Summit, in Portland, Oregon, April 21-24, 2015. 2. Web site information for 2015 Child Abuse & Family Violence Summit DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Fiona Everett 760-931-2279 fiona.everett@carlsbadca.gov FOR CLERK USE. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER- SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED • 1 RESOLUTION NO.2015-085 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF TO ATTEND THE CHILD ABUSE & FAMILY 4 VIOLENCE SUMMIT IN PORTLAND, OR 3 5 6 7 8 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 WHEREAS, the City Council concurs that it is in the public interest to authorize out-of-state travel for two detectives to attend the 2015 Child Abuse & Family Violence Summit, in Portland, Oregon in order to broaden and enhance their professional knowledge base, and improve their ability to properly investigate child abuse and domestic violence cases ^ in Carlsbad.; and 10 WHEREAS, the Police Department is a member of the Internet Crimes Against 11 12 13 14 15 16 1. The above recitations are true and correct. 17 2. That out-of-state travel is hereby authorized in accordance with city policy for two detectives to attend the 2015 Child Abuse & Family Violence Summit, in Portland, Oregon, April 21-24, 2015. Children Task Force, which has federal grant funding to pay the cost ofthe summit and ali out- of-state travel expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows that: // // 23 // 24 // // // // 1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City 2 of Carlsbad on the 7*'^ day of April, 2015, by the following vote to wit: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AYES: Council Members Hall, Blackburn, Schumacher, Wood, Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ATTEST: 16 BARBARA ENGLESON, gKy Clerk (SEAL) 2015. Child Abuse & Family Violence Page 1 of 4 2015 Child Abuse & Family Violence Summit The 16th annual Summit is set for April 21-24, 2015! ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! NOTE: Check the class schedule (linked at left) for the latest updates. NEW! Visit our Facebook page! The Child Abuse and Family Violence Summit is a three-and-a- half day, multi-disciplinary conference for professionals working in the areas of investigations, interviewing, assessment, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse, neglect and domestic violence. The Summit, as it has become known over its 16-year history, is hosted by the Clackamas County SherifTs Office Child Abuse Team and the Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (OVERT). The Summit's goal is to educate professionals on the complex issues associated with child abuse and family violence, to broaden each professional's knowledge base in multiple areas, and to increase understanding of the other agencies' roles and responsibilities. Our theme, The Power of One in Collaboration with Others, continues throughout the Summit as we learn new ways to work together to protect and make each child safe in our communities. Conference Registration Registration Is limited. Eariy registration is strongly encouraged. Fee includes all wori<shops, continental breakfast http ://vmw.clackamas.us/sheriff/summit/ 3/5/2015 2015 Child Abuse & Family Violence Page 2.of 4 each day, refreshment breaks, and one conference notebook and USB thumb drive. ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Or download a printable registration form here (PDF format) No registrations accepted after Friday, April 17,2015. No registrations at the door. Transfer of registration fees to another person may be done without penalty at any time upon submitting the Replacement Registration Form (PDF format; coming soon) to the Registration Coordinator. Registration Rates • $395 for a group of 5 or more from the same agency (postmarked or registered online by March 20, 2015) • $415 for early individual registration (postmarked or registered online by March 13,2015) • $465 for regular individual registration (postmarked or registered online between March 14 and April 17, 2015) • $220 for individual one-day registration (postmarked or registered online by April 17, 2015). • $15 purchase order fee (No P.O. fee for Clackamas County agencies) Registration Confirmation Confirmation of registration will be sent by email upon receipt of payment. Please bring a copy of your email confirmation to the Summit Cancellation/Refund Policy Request for refunds must be received in writing no later than Friday, April 17, 2015. A sen/ice fee of $75 will be charged for all cancellations received by April 17,2015. Refunds wili not be made for cancellations requested or postmarked after April 17, 2015 or for participants who register but do not attend. No exception to this policy can be considered as our funds are fully committed to the production of the conference. All refunds will be mailed after the conclusion of the conference. Name Badges Name badges will be required to enter all sessions and the conference area. http://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/summit/ 3/5/2015 201.5. Child Abuse & Family Violence Page 3 of 4 Conference Notebook One conference notebook and one USB with conference meterials will be given per registration fee. Continuing Education Credit/Units Applications are being submitted to accrediting boards and organizations for review and approval for the following: • National Board of Certified Counselors • National Association of Social Workers • Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) credit • Oregon State Bar minimum continuing education credit • Continuing Education Units from Clackamas Community College, Spring Term • Physicians: A certificate of attendance will be provided and may be submitted for category 2 credits. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. Plan to stop by the Continuing Education table at the Summit to sign up for your profession's appropriate credits. Conference Location The 16th annual Child Abuse and Family Violence Summit will be held at the: Red Lion Hotel on the River 909 N. Hayden Island Drive Portland, Oregon 97217 [ map ] Phone 503.283.4466 Or 1.800 RED LION (1.800.733.5466) Fax 503.735.4847 Parking is FREE at the conference center. Lodging Information Located on the south bank of the scenic Columbia River, the Red Lion Hotel on the River is conveniently located just off 1-5, only 10 minutes from downtown Portland and 12 minutes from Portland Intemational Airport. Vancouver, Washington is just across the Interstate Bridge. This is the only full service, resort- like hotel in the North Portland/Delta Park area. The Jantzen Beach Supercenter Mall features over 30 stores and restaurants. http://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/summit/ 3/5/2015 2015 Child Abuse & Family Violence Page 4,of 4 To make your hotel reservation online at the Summit conference rate, click here. If making your reservation by phone, call the hotel at 503.283.4466 or 1.800 RED LION (1.800.733.5466) and ask for the Child Abuse Summit 2014 conference rate. Phone 503.283.4466 or 1.800 RED LION (1.800.733.5466) Fax 503.735.4847 Conference hlotel Rate • Standard room $121 (+14.5% hotel tax) • Additional $15 charge for river-view room Reserve your room early! A limited number of rooms have been reserved for conference participants on a first-come, first- sen/ed basis until gone or April 1,2015 — whichever occurs first. After April 1,2015, rooms will be available at the prevailing regular room rates rather than the discount conference rate. Directions Driving: From 1-5 North- or Southbound: Take exit #308 (Jantzen Beach exit). The hotel is located on the east side of the freeway. Air: Portland Intemational Airport (PDX) is sen/ed by 14 major airiines and is just minutes from the conference site. From Airport: Complimentary hotel transportation. Directions if driving from airport: Take Airport Way east to 1-205 North toward Seattle. Take 1-205 north. Take Highway 14 West to Vancouver. Take 1-5 South into Oregon, and the 1st exit over the Interstate Bridge (Exit #308). Turn right and go under the bridge. Driving distance from airport is 12 miles west. Train: Amtrak serves Portland through Portland's Union Station. Share this page 5« http://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/summit/ 3/5/2015 7