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Home My WebLink About1995-06-27; Housing & Redevelopment Commission; 276; Authorize Director to Travel Out of State/ g /, ..’ L-I “ / ; . . HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL m AB# % TITLE: DEPT. HD. % 4227-95 AUTHORIZE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT MTG. DIRECTOR (BECKER) TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE DEPT. H/RED RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize Housing and Redevelopment Director Evan Becker to attend the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ Summer Conference Awards Ceremony, in which City of Carlsbad will be receiving NAHRO’s Award of Merit for the La Terraza Affordable Housing Project, to be held from July 17 to July 20, 1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada, ITEM EXPLANATION: Each year the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, or NAHRO, hosts a conference on current redevelopment and housing issues. This year the conference will focus on changes in the housing and community development industry due to creativity and innovation within local communities as well proposals set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development, Congress, NAHRO and others. These changes will have an impact on housing authorities and redevelopment agencies operate in the future. To remain up-to-date current issues, new regulations and creative/innovative methods for addressing problems/issues within the housing and redevelopment industry, it is important for staff to attend the types conferences offered by NAHRO and other similar organizations. In addition, the City of Carlsbad will be receiving an Award of Merit for the La Terraza Affordable Housing Project. It is recommended that Housing and Redevelopment Director Evan Becker be authorized attend the NAHRO Conference to be held July 17-20, 1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost for one person to attend the subject four (4) day conference will be approximately $756.64. Lodging and airfare are included within the noted amount. Funds are available within the Redevelopment Agency’s budget to cover the cost of the conference, lodging and travel. EXHIBITS: 1. NAHRO Summer Conference Program 2. Copy of Travel Request public Hous/ % e W ate in the midst of enormous and exciting change in the housing and community develop ment industry Some of that change is coming from within our industry due to the creativity and innovation occurring in local communities. Other change is pending due to proposals put forth by HUD, Congress, NAHRO and others which have the potential of dramatically changing the way we operate, who we serve, how long we pro- vide assistance and what the future will be for our agencies and our industry. As we try to deal with this change we have a choice. We can either sit on the sidelines while change occurs or we can consciously create the future we want by getting involved, being proactive and becoming a change agent, Whether you’re a new commissioner or a seasoned prokssional f;om a small or large agency, this important conference will give you the information you need to develop successful strategies to transform your programs, your agency and your industry. Monday, July I7 CREATING1 ,__ ,.. : Stitegies to Trang : OurAgencies, 1 900 am - 590 pm NAHRO National Committee Meetings 3:00 pm - 7~00 pm Early Bird Registration 6~00 pm - 8~00 pm Welcoming Reception Tuesday, July I8 Opening General Session “Creating the Future” Featuring Keynote SpeakfAkm Rise It’snoseaetthattherealreadyhasbeen mpid change in housing and commu- nity development The question isn’t q&i&& & changes continue?,” but how we will deal i $??&h them. Providing both the pe’spective needed to -i:undersmndchangeandthe”aackto~on”eostay .;,:,aheadofthecurve,willbeourkqrllotespeacerAlan I :;‘J’aisse of Boulder, Colorado. ~~~;g&io* -+ w b organization *, +. .” ;i $&se’s credentials in&de a distinguished career in i : ‘“;the.bd ;.:;;, :;-q- services industty, an MBA, and guest lec- .j -Ya “, ,i?g&;.:, k 3 for many top business schools including Stat&d a~.?. -. :,;,.;, mn, ~~belfi~~tdedealiagwithchvlgeculbe : ’ di&uIt, the problems we “make” are ahnost always wtpe than the problems we “have.” In other words, o$ xxtions to change are often more of a problem &in the change itself. One of the natiods most sought afkr qxakets, he communicates his fksh insiits in a way that mates understanding and inspires actions. IO:45 am = I 2: I 5 pm Concurrent Sessions Tools Your Agency Will Need to Operate in the Year 2000 Planning for a New Era What’s Happening in Washington? - Legislative/Regulatory Update Beyond the “Mother May I” Syndrome: Operating in a Deregulated Fkrorunent 12:15pm- 1:45pm Lunch onYour Own . HE FUTURE ma Ourhpaq Id Our I- 1:45pm-3:15pm Concurrent Sessions Usiig Public Relations and Marketing to “Reinvent” Your Programs and Your Agency’s Image I Welfare Reform: Its Impact on Your Agency and Your Residents Community Rev&l&ion Strategies That Work Empowering Residents Through STEP-UP 3:30 pm - 5:OO pm Concurrwt Sessions Using Public Relations and Marketing to “Reinvent” Your Programs and Your Agency’s Image II Changing Your State Law to “Enable” Your Agency to Succeed Developing Mixed Income Communities: A Win/win strategy Buikling for the Future - Creating Supportive Communities in Public Housing 790 pm - I I:00 pm “Night Out in LasVegas” 8:30 am - IQ00 am Information/Innovation Exchange lo:lSam- ll:45am Concurtwt Sessions How to Fiance Affordable Housing I Strategies to Combat Crime and Violence The Commissioner’s Role in the Future Asset Management: Taking Stock of Your Inventory ll:45am- 1:30pm Lunch onYour Own I:30 pm - 3:15 pm How to Finance Affordable Housing II HOME Is Where the Dollars Are Residents: Our Most Important Asset Live and Let Chan : Personally and r Strategies to Help Us Grow Pro essionally I 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Professional Tours Community Development Tour Las Vegas has experienced rapid population grow&, as well as significant growth in low paying jobs, with little available water. Community development is a challenge given these circumstances, but the city and county have learned a great deal and had great success addressing the problems. This tour will highlight some initiatives to address these com- bined challenges. Housing Tour Southern Nevada is young and has grown rapidly in recent years, with more than 80 percent of all housing less than 30 years old. Public and other subsidized housing has devel- oped in this atmosphere, with much emphasis on scattered- site and low-rise developments in the southwestern style. The tour wilI showcase some of this innovative and architec- turally interesting housing. 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Concurrent Sessions Live and Let Ghan Personally and Pro r : Strategies to Help Us Grow essionally II Moscow to Muskogee and Back Hosting International Visitors and Professional Exchanges Thursday, July 20 9:oo am - 945 am Candidates’ Forum Hear from the candidates for NAHRO ofice. Get involved and help create the future of NAHRO. 9:45am- ll:3Oam Closing General Session “The Future is Now” Experience how new technology and service delivery techniques are transforming our industry. I Measc print or type: (Photocopy this form for multiple registrations.) - Name Nickname for Badge NAHRO Member Number Agency Member Number Organ&ion Address City, State, Zip Tdephone ( ) I am a 0 Commissioner 0 Executive/Deputy Director 0 Supervisor 0 Technical Professional 0 Purchaser 0 consultant 0 Professional 0 Other: 0 This is my first NAHRO Summer Conference 0 Please register my Spouse/Guest for the Dinner/Barbara Mandrell “Steppin’ Out” Show. (Please add $84.50 to your registration fee.) Spouse/Guest Name Special Services Comprehensive Housing and Community Dexlopmart Skills for Commissioners Train@ willbcofferedimme&atelyt&wingthcCbdkencc~eainingwillbc hcldonJuly 20 (afternoon) and July 21 (all day). Attend the Conktmce aad the special tmining session andsaw. Conference and Training Registration Fee Mividaal AND Individual OR NO@ - b.fa&t Advance Pmtmarked b&t May 15 Regulv Pottmalked~Juw I5 Late l’ostma~ed~ June 15 on-site’ $550 $620 $680 $575 $645 $705 $600 $670 $730 Training Alone Registration Fee l&idwl AND lndi&dOR Non- - ktcmh $265 $290 $325 ‘AFnJwrlS,pumunngimrrm-ritr..~andtnk~~~~~ 11 Questions? 0 Please check here if you are disabled or require SPe;a Services. Attach a written description of needs. Registration NAHRO cannot accept any telephone registrations. Registration questions? CalI (312) 782-2958. q Include your payment insttuctions. 0 Please register me for the Conference only 0 Please register me for the Conference and Commissioners Full payment must accompany your form. You may pay by check, purchase order, claim voucher, VISA or Master&d. Training 0 Please register me for the training only Registration Payment Note: Ybu mutt mclottpqmmt in@ yourpn’cheu odtr, or claim vmdmfi NERO topnxcuy~~ ngirmrrion q Send in your form. Mail your Registration Form, together with full payment, purchase order, or claim voucher to: Full payment must accompany this form! Please see the Registration Instructions to determine your Registration Fee. NAHRO Conference Registration C-enter EO. Box 809254, Chicago, IL 60680. 0 Check in the amount of U.S. $ is enclosed. (Mdccymcr cbcck payabb w NAHRO CrmfimKr Rcghnion Gntm) Charge my registration to my OVISA 0 MasterCard Card No. Exp. Date Cardholder’s Signature Note: Pkat dupliratt thtjrm fir each i?&idd @ma q Watch for confirmation. Your registration will be confirmed by NAHRO in writing. You mut receive official confir- madon to attend. q Register early and save! Registration must be paid in full and postmarked before June 15,19%. Registrations post- marked after that date musrpay the on-site fee. Cancellations and Refunds 0 My purcha.~ order/&m voucher in the amount of $ is enclosed. Cancellations must be in wiring and should be smr IO: NAHRO Conferme Regirmrjon Cmnr, P.O. Ea 809254, Chicago, IL 60680. Sony, no tdcphonc an&donr. Cancc~tiora pxmmkcd by June 15,1995 will EC& a full And minus a $50 caxllation kc No rdundr afar June 15,1995. q Complete - I attached form. All participants, guests, speakers and press must register for the conference on the of&l NAHRO Registration Form. H Calculate your savings! Please enter the appropriate fee on your Registration Form. Your Conference Registration Fee Savings Category Individual AND hiividual OR NOW - rrIka&a Advance hmmkrdk&nMay 15 Regul= l+xmk&d~n Junt I5 Iate l’ottmmktd~ Junt 15 On&t’ Resident Atdinguith qimd stafor ConmritMM $310 $355 $380 $335 $380 $405 $360 $405 $430 $250 5 . TRAVEL REQUEST ANR EXPENSE REPORT CITY OF CARLSBAD . rlAME EVAN E. BECKER T'T'-cHOUSING & DEPARTMENT RED. DIRECTOR 3EQlJEST NO. ACCOUNT NO. OFFICIAL MEETING NAME 17 810-3410- "NAHRO'S 1995 SUMMER CONFERENCE" iPEClFY BENEFITS TO BE OER’VED BY THE CITY THROUGH ATTENDANCE Attend NAHRO's Award Ceremony, in which La Terraza Affordable Housing Project will receive an Award of Merit. 3estination’ Las Vegas, NV. ESTIMATED EXPENSES CONFERENCE REGISTRATION $360.00 TRANSPORTATION $ 91 - 00 LoDG,N~~/NTS)$ 170.64 MEALS $135.00 Date of Meeting Date of Departure Date of Return Mode of Travel: (Check] 7/17-20/95 7/18/95 7/20/95 1 1 Private Auto x 1 Airline I 1 City Vehicle [ J Other I OTHER S TOTAL EST. $756.64 REQUEST FOR CASH ADVANCE AND/OR PREPAID EXPENSES FINANCE USE ONLY PREPAID EXPENSES PAY TO: FOR AMT. A WORLD OF TRAVEL - AIRLINE RESV. $ 91=88 NAHRO CONFERENCE REG. CTR. - REG. 8360.00 1 BALLY'S HOTEL LAS VEGAS - LODGING 9170.64 EVAN BECKER - MEALS $135.00 CASH ADVANCE TO TRAVELER $135.00 TOTAL CASH ADVANCE/PREPAID EXPENSES $756 64 LL-J DEPARTMENT HEAD DATE CITY MANAGER DATE SUN MON TUES WED THU RS FRI SAT TOTALS DATE 8 TRANSPORTATION DEPARZENT HEAD .DATE CITY MANAGER DATE SUN MON TUES WED THU RS FRI SAT TOTALS DATE 8 TRANSPORTATION TAXIS/GARAGE/AUTO RENTAL TAXIS/GARAGE/AUTO RENTAL LODGING LODGING TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH BREAKFAST BREAKFAST I1 I1 55 55 LUNCH LUNCH z z DINNER DINNER REGISTRATION FEES REGISTRATION FEES OTHER OTHER TOTALS certify that the foregoing claim is correct. I I I I I I I $ I I TOTAL EXPENSE I signature of Treveler ,pproved By Date Department Heed Date City Manager Date LESS CASH ADVANCED AND/OR PREPAID EXPENSES DUE CITY DEPOSIT RECEIPT NO. DUE TRAVELER