HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-28; City Council; ; Adopt a resolution authorizing out-of-state travel for one Division Chief to attend the Fire Service Executive Development Institute program in Leesburg, VA March 12-17, 2017CA Review
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Meeting Date February 28, 2017
To:Mayor and City Council
From:Kevin Crawford, City ManageriV
Staff Contact:Mike Davis, Fire Chief
Michael.Davis@carlsbadca.gov or 760-931-2141
Subject Adopt a resolution authorizing out-of-state travel for one Division Chief to
attend the Fire Service Executive Development Institute program in
Leesburg, VA March 12-17, 2017.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution authorizing out-of-state travel for one Division Chief to attend the Fire Service
Executive Development Institute (FSEDI)program in Leesburg, VA March 12-17, 2017.
Executive Summary
The Carlsbad Fire Department is requesting authorization to allow one Division Chief to attend
the FSEDI Program in Leesburg, VA March 12-17,2017.The FSEDI is a program developed to
provide new and aspiring chiefs with the tools they need to have a successful and productive
tenure.Applicants are selected by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC),a nonprofit
501(c)(3), and the cost of airfare, housing, transportation, meals, and the program (collectively
"program cost") for the onsite sessions is covered through a grant awarded to the IAFC by the
Motorola Solutions Foundation,a nonprofit 501(c)(3). The approximate total program cost is
$3,500.
Discussion
The FSEDI is now in its fourth program.Twenty applicants were chosen to participate based upon
their commitment to career advancement and enhancing the fire-EMS service through their
leadership.
Once accepted, participants make a 1-year commitment to the program. The first phase is a 6-
day introductory residency at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA where experts from
the fire and emergency service and the private sector will cover the following topics: ethics,
leadership in the new era, emerging concepts in organizational design and delivery, the effective
use of science and data, budgeting and spend management, labor-management relations, and
how to be successful in recruiting and hiring processes.
In addition, there is a 4-6 month period of self-study during which participants will have access to
mentors and executive coaches in order to complete a project that contributes to the
enhancement of fire and emergency service.
The Motorola Solutions Foundation has been providing grants to the International Association of
Fire Chiefs for each of the last four sessions.This foundation serves as the charitable and
philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, originally founded in 1953.With employees located
around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to benefit the communities where it operates.The
company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships, and
fostering innovation.The foundation's focus is in education, public safety, disaster relief, and
employee giving.
The City of Carlsbad benefits from its division chiefs attending this program to provide training in
personnel and budgetary management, and also provide them with additional skills needed to
succeed in their current and future positons. Additionally, it will enhance their ability in providing
quality service to the City of Carlsbad.
Fiscal Analysis
(here is no cost to the city for the Division Chief to attend FSEDI in Leesburg, VA.The program
cost of airfare, housing, transportation, meals and sessions is fully paid for by the International
Association of Fire Chiefs;which is funded by a grant to IAFC from Motorola Solutions
Foundation. The approximate value is $3,500.
Next Steps
one Division Chief will attend the Fire Service Executive Development Institute's (FSEDI)program
at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA March 12-17, 2017.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
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 further environmental review.
Public Notification
N/A
Exhibits
1.Resolution authorizing out-of-state travel for one Division Chief to attend the Fire Service
Executive Development Institute's (FSEDI)program in Leesburg, VA March 12-17, 2017.
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EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA,AUTHORIZING OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR ONE DIVISION
CHIEF TO ATTEND THE FIRE SERVICE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT
INSTITUTE PROGRAM IN LEESBURG, VA MARCH 12-17, 2017.
WHEREAS, City Council Policy No.2 governs requests for out-of-state travel by employees when
such travel benefits the City of Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS,the City Council agrees that it is in the public's best interest to authorize out of state
travel for one Division Chief to attend the Fire Service Executive Development institute's first session
at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA March 12-17, 2017; and
WHEREAS,the Fire Service Executive Development Institute is a program developed to provide
new and aspiring chiefs with the tools they need to have a successful and productive tenure.The first
phase of the one year program includes instruction from experts from the fire and emergency service
and the private sector; and
WHEREAS,topics at the seminar will include:ethics,leadership in the new era,emerging
concepts in organizational design and delivery, the effective use of science and data, budgeting and
spend management,labor-management relations, and how to be successful in recruiting and hiring
processes; and
WHEREAS, applicants who are accepted into the program are awarded a scholarship from the
International Association of Fire Chiefs through the Motorola Solutions Foundation to cover the cost
of airfare, housing, and meals for the onsite sessions.The approximate value is $3,500.There is no
cost to the city; and
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
EXHIBIT 1
2.In accordance with city policy, out of state travel is hereby authorized for one Division
Chief to attend the Fire Service Executive Development institute's first session at the
National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA March 12-17, 2017.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 28th day of February 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:M. Hall,K.Blackburn, M. Schumacher,C.Schumacher, M. Packard.
NOES:None.
ABSENT:None.
MA eHALL,Mayor
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