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Home My WebLink About7.1Item 7.1 Februant 27 REGISTRATION OPEN Fors1i a a e o >9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. owpranneisod- PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP AS1234 > 10:00 a.m. - Noon State law requires elected and appointed officials to receive training in specified ethics laws and principles every two years. Newly elected and appointed officials must receive this training within one year of becoming a public servant. This lively, example laden, two-hours will make this mandatory training more tolerable — if not outright enjoyable. Sign-in begins at 9:30 a.m. and you must be pre-registered online and present for the full two hours to receive the certification of attendance at noon. OPENING GENERAL SESSION Welcome Planning Commissloner's Roles and Responsibilities X1:00 - 2:15 p.m. _ You became a planning professional to make things happen in your city. Is your role advisory or decision making?.Do you have direct financial. accountability? What are the .city's expectations? How should your, relationship be with your city council, planning 'director and staff? Obtain the answers to these questions and more while gaining a new or renewed understanding of the sources and limitations of your powers, with a focus on the Brown Act.:- How to Run a Meeting > 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Meetings are a large part of how projects progress in today's environment However, there are do's and don'ts when it comes to leading them. Simple actions from the proper way to make a motion, administering Rules of Order, to, at times, dealing with people who will make progress difficult. Gather essential takeaways and contribute to your current and future success. Serving Your City > 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. The purpose of your current role is to serve your city and constituents. It is vital that you are effective. There are proper ways to work with staff, recognize differences between policy and political issues, and to always be prepared by reading all reports and doing your homework. Review specific processes and techniques to facilitate change and progress in your city. Reception > 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 2 N REGISTRATION OPEN > 7:30 a.m. - Noon Breakfast on your own MORNING KEYNOTEADDRESS -Work With Me Team:-Buoldng and Dealing wath`Q�ff�csult Pe®ple r�—'-----T Planning commissioners5and directors often work in teams and deal with difflcult colleagues; -organizations and the public `t. In this fast fun, entertaining and enlightening presentation,=, gam insights on why -We get along with some and butt heads s with others Discover how these personalities can affect your,; work team and.walkawaywith"useful mformationyou can use immediately apply m yourworkplsce speaker Kimberly Alyn; Best SellingAuthor & International Speaker CEQA Basics > 10:15 -11:45 a.m. Whether you are a new or seasoned planning professional for your city, you know that CEQA impacts everything. With such a major player in day -today planning operations, it is often a good idea to go back to the basics. Discover for the first time, or rediscover the history and purpose, terms/acronyms, statutory and categorical exemption, MND v. EIR. Define is the. commissioner's role in the.review and negative declarations. GENERALLUNCHEON Your League and How to Use It > Noon -1:30 p.m. As a city official, you are the League. Its success, along with yours, depends on your involvement and leadership. Gain an introduction to the services of the League of California Cities, how you can access them, and how you can become involved. CEQA Application of Knowledge > 1:45 - 3:00 P.M. While fresh in your mind, learn to apply this knowledge through case studies. Get exposed to project sample and review, exemptions, GHG, as well as recent CEQA trends, and the background information, behind them. 3 v W Thursday, Februm 28, Continued OPTIONALTOURS > 2:00 - 4:30 p.m:" The, tours, by advance registration, $25, will be on a first-come, first -served -basis.. , Once a tour is filled, itwill,be marked "Not Available." There.will be no refunds. Pasadena City Hall'and Civic Center Walking bur -(so spots available) The. Pasadena Civic'Center is listed on the National Register -of Historic Places and is a`significant example of Beaux Arts buildings in the 'City Beautiful' style of the, 1920's: Tour the various buildings'thaf'comprise the Civic Center -which the newly ; restored Central Librarydesigned by Myron Hunt. End at the Italian Renaissance Revival City Hall and its famous garden and learn how the city did a seismic retrofit of.the,historicbuilding. ; - : Pasadena, Highlights Bus Tour _-(5o spots available) View the wide varietyof architectural styles found in Pasadena from the Victorian through the Modern era., Highlights include Pasadena's0vic Center, Old Pasadena', the'historic Arroyo Terr,'ace Neighborhood, and the'Arroyo Seco where you will disembark at the historic Rose Bowl to receive an insider's perspective on1he recent renovations.' Essential Planning Tools >3:15-4:30 p.m. Ever wish that you had a "tool box" with the essentials to get your job done? Wish no more. Review essential topics of zoning ordinances, public/private partnerships, impactfees, general plan, specific plan and findings, plus much more. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS Essential PlanningTools >4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Now that you have had the opportunity to discuss some items in the "tool box", it is time to break into small table topics. Seize this opportunity to learn what your peers are doing in their cities. General Plan, Specific Plan and Findings Zoning Ordinance Design guidelines vs. Standards Public Private Partnerships Conditions of approval, change in conditions, nexus Impact Fees Local tools vs. regional tools Successes vs. Challenges Evening on Your Own > 5:30 P.M. 4 Networking Breakfast > 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Take this opportunity to network with your peers over breakfast while discussing what you have learned at this year's Planning Commissioners Academy. Write what you have learned on the table top paper in order for it to be collected and compiled. This is a great chance to write on a table (and not get in trouble for it), show off what you have learned and start conversations with your peers. Complete Streets and Capital Projects: Community Values Are Changing ... Are You Changing to Align with Them? > 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Vision without implementation is merely a hallucination. Has your community created a vision and implemented complete streets? Transportation projects are being delivered in a balanced approach where pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users of all ages and abilities feel safe and welcome on our roadways. Hear about complete streets from a state and local perspective focused on implementation. Share new state requirements, guidelines, and recommendations on taking a comprehensive and integrated approach to implementing . . circulation element projects and repurposing roadways through capital improvement programs. (Planned by the Public Works Officers Institute) The Future of Public Engagement in Planning > 9:00 -10:15 a.m. Public engagement is an increasingly important part of planning in California cities. Bringing more residents, businesses, and other interested parties to the planning table can result in more productive meetings and more innovative ideas. Working with community partners, and connecting through social media and other interactive approaches, can encourage the participation of a broader array of view and voices and add to the likelihood of planning and economic development projects going forward with community support. Legal and Legislative Updates > 10:30 — Noon Take this opportunity to identify new statutes, cases, redevelopment (including AB 1484), bankruptcy and legal issues as they relate to cities. The November 2012 elections carried many items of great importance to the cities of California and may have substantial impacts. Hear comprehensive, expert evaluation of the results and what they mean for your city. Adjourn. > Noon **Sessions/Speakers are subject to change** l 5 The "New" Planning Commissioners Academy format has been designed to allow commissioners, directors, planning staff, and other interested officials the opportunity to learn about the basic planning and land use issues facing cities, as well as refresh crucial knowledge pertinent to duties within their city. The Academy provides fundamentals for new commissioners, as well as more advanced application sessions for seasoned professionals. 2012/2013 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS: President: Mark Persico AICP, Planning Commissioner, Pasadena 1st Vice -President: Peter Pirnejad Development Services Director, Palo Alto 2nd Vice -President: Luis Munoz, Jr. Planning Commissioner, Rancho Cucamonga Director: Robert Combs Planning Commissioner, Danville Immediate Past President Donna Kerger Planning Commissioner, San Ramon - SAVE THE DATE League of, "California, Cities 2013 Annual Conference September 18 - 20 Sacramento Convention Center n. k 16, GeneralInformation All attendees must register for the conference online prior to reserving a hotel room. Registration is not complete until full payment is received. The League is unable to accept purchase orders. Once registration is complete, you will be directed to the housing reservations page. • For online registration, go to www.cacities.org/events and select "Planning Commissioners Academy". Registration must be received by Wednesday, February 6. After this date, please register onsite. Costs/ Fees Your full conference registration includes: one breakfast, one luncheon and a reception FULL CONFERENCE City Planning Commissioners/City Planning Directors/Staff.................................... $525 All Others - company, consultant, League Partners ................................................. $650 Non -Member City Planning Commissioners/City Planning Directors/Staff ........... $1525 ONE DAY REGISTRATION (select day) City Planning Commissioners/City Planning Directors/Staff.................................... $275 All Others - Company, Consultant, League Partners ................................................. $425' Non -Member City Planning Commissioners/City Planning Directors/Staff ........... $1275 Spouse Reception Only Registration (Wednesday).......................................................$35 Optional Tours Pre -registration and payment for the tours is required (first-come, first-served). One tour per city attendee only. Guest/Spouses are not eligible due to limited space. Pasadena City Hall and Civic Center Walking Tour...................................:...................$25 Pasadena Highlights Bus Tour.......................................................................................$25 CANCELLATIONS Advance registrants unable to attend will receive a refund of rate paid, minus a $75 processing charge, only when a written request is submitted to the Conference Registrar at mdunn@cacities.orrs and received before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6. Absolutely no refunds will be provided after this date. Sending an alternate/substitute onsite will avoid financial penalty. ®If you require special accommodations related to facility access, transportation, communica- tion and/or diet, please contact our Conference Registrar by Wednesday, February 6. HOTEL INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS Hotel reservation changes, date modifications, early check-outs or cancellations must be done directly through the hotel prior to Wednesday, February 6. After this date, all changes will incur a financial penalty, a minimum. Of a one-night room charge and attrition fees. The Hilton Pasadena 168 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Hotel Rate (per night): $115 (plus tax and fees) **Great Low Rate** Valet parking: $21 per day/Self-parking $18 per day (subject. to change without notice) *Please DO NOT book outside of the League hotel block. This will cause an increase in event costs, liabilities and higher registration rates. FORNIA oEA�GUE CALCITIESSM 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Join us for the 2013 Planning Commissioners Academy