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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1991 0220 CC REG ITEM 08C MOORPARK !TEM S. C . MOORPARK. CALIFORNIA PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. '> /`° CIhCouncil Woofing STEVEN KUENY Mayor oi CityManager BERNARDO M. PEREZ a I' 9 of 62 fro 199! CHERYL J. KANE Mayor Pro Tem O/ i� ACTION: C C4Attorney SCOTT MONTGOMERY nee �L��7��`/RICK RICHARDS,A.IC.P. Councilmember o�/ o° Director of JOHN E. WOZNIAK °o , Community Development Councilmember 9rEo Bye � ' a.1 JOHN F. KNIPE LILLIAN KELLERMAN City Engineer City Clerk JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police MEMORANDUM RICHARD T. HARE City Treasurer To: The Honorable City Council From: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development-p ' Date: February 11, 1991 (City Council Meeting 2-20-91) Subject: LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - PLANNING COMMISSIONERS INSTITUTE MARCH 20 - 22, 1991 In accordance with the Moorpark Operating Procedure No. 1 - Meetings and Conference Expense; this memorandum is being forwarded to the Council so as to approve the Planning Commissioners attendance at a Conference regarding a variety of Planning topics associated with comprehensive Municipal Planning. The Moorpark Operating Procedure No. 1 requires that when the cost of registration, lodging, meals, etc. are at City expense, the City Council must approve such expenditures . It is the intention of at least two Planning Commissioners to attend the League of California Cities - Planning Commissioners Institute on March 20-22 , 1991 in Monterey, California. The estimated cost associated with the Commissioner's attendance is as follows: Registration Fee $170.00 Hotels @ 3 Nights $318 . 00 Meals $ 90. 00 Air Transportation $452 .00 (Oxnard/Monterey) Personal Vehicle $138.00 The remaining budget for conference attendance is $7642 . 00 for FY 1990/91. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the attendance of Planning Commissioner's Mike Wesner and John Torres to attend the League of California Cities conference in Monterey, CA March 20-22, 1991 . Attached: Conference Highlights 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864 _....... __. . -c.! 1 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS INSTITUTE Wednesday - Friday, March 20 - 22, 1991 Monterey Conference Center PRELIMINARY PROGRAM Wednesday, March 20 9:00 am - 5:00 pm REGISTRATION -- Conference Center Foyer, First Floor 11 :00 am - 12 noon PRE CONFERENCE ORIENTATION WORKSHOP What is the League of California Cities? A chance to learn about the League in general and the Planning and Community Development Department specifically; how you can benefit from the League's services, and how you can become active in the League. 1 :00 pm OPENING GENERAL SESSION Demographic Trends and Planning in the 1990's A practical review of the impact of California' s demographic trends, and how they will affect the planning process in our cities in the years ahead. 2: 15 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1. Principles of Planning: The General Plan A primer on the general plan, what it is and how it works, and typical elements in a general plan, and specific plans. II. Urban Design Concepts: Urban Design Elements An exploration of issues such as sign regulations and urban design elements. III . Air Quality: Air Quality and Planning A close look at how air quality impacts your planning process. 3:30 pm BREAK 3:45 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS I. Principles of Planning: Zoning and Specific Plans A look at how to update your zoning plan, evaluate specific zoning ordinances, level of service plan, and how to best obtain and include citizen input into the zoning process . II. Design Review Guidelines: The Design Review Process A practical review of the design review guidelines and applications. III. Congestion Management and Modelling: How Are They Related? To what extent does congestion management affect your modelling process? 5:30 - 6:30 pm GET ACQUAINTED HOSTED RECEPTION 4 Thursday, March 21 7:30 am - 5:00 pm REGISTRATION — Monterey Conference Center Foyer 7:30 am INFORMAL CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS A chance to discuss specific topics with others who share your interests and concerns. I. Recycling II. Childcare III. Hazardous Materials IV. Pedestrians and Bikes V. Paying for Open Space VI . Renewing Downtown VII. Latino Planning Issues 9:00 am CONCURRENT SESSIONS I. Principles of Planning: Overview of the Planning Process A look at the how, what, and when in the planning process. II. Projects From Hell : Major Planning Problems A review of plans with major problems and lessons to be learned from them. III. Housing Issues: Techniques for Affordable Housing A study of techniques on how to gather the necessary information to obtain affordable housing, including engaging sector and community organization resources . IV. Managing Planning Departments: Internal Administration An discussion of alternatives in the internal administration of a Planning Department. 10:45 am CONCURRENT SESSIONS I. Principles of Planning: The California Environmental Act, The EIR Process, and Other Environmental Issues II. Neo-Traditional Concepts in Contemporary Planning: A discussion of the alternatives afforded by neo- traditional ideas in new development. III. Housing Issues: Rent Subsidies and Equity Sharing A review of how to encourage your citizens to use rent subsidies and equity sharing to obtain affordable housing. 12 noon GENERAL LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM 5 Thursday. March 21 (continued) 2:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS I. Principles of Planning: The Open Meeting Laws and Conflict of Interest An introduction to the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest laws and regulations what they mean to you as a planning official . II. Legislative and Litigation Update: A briefing on the latest laws and litigation affecting planning III. Population Growth vs Water Supply: Which First? The relationship between population growth and water supply -- a practical implication for planners. 3:30 pm BREAK 3:45 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS I. Principles of Planning: Planning Commissioners Meeting A discussion of how to make your commission meeting more effective. II. Keeping Open and Honest A refresher for experienced planners on the Brown Act and conflicts of interest laws III. Mechanics of Water Conservation Learn the latest methods of planning to conserve water 7:00 - 9:00 pm RECEPTION AT THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM Friday. March 22 7:30 am INFORMAL CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS (By Population) A chance to exchange ideas and information with your colleagues from similar cities. 9:00 am CONCURRENT SESSIONS I. Principles of Planning: Assessing Planning Proposals Evaluating developers and staff proposals, and how to read map plans. II. Open Forum A chance to explore an open array of issues not otherwise covered on the Institute programs. 11:00 am CONCLUDING GENERAL SESSION Appropriate Humor in Planning A look at how to effectively use humor to ease the often difficult challenges in local planning. 12 noon ADJOURN 6 $il -