Technology and Innovation Commission

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 · 3:30 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Technology and Innovation Commission held a study session focused on evaluating facial recognition technology and potential regulatory approaches for the city. The meeting was conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions. No immediate major decisions were made about the technology's implementation.

Key Decisions

  • Facial Recognition Technology Review Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES
  2. SPECIAL MEETING
  3. TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM.
  4. THE CIVIC CHAMBERS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
  5. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone via: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84
  6. Zoom Link - https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/96968087501
  7. ROLL CALL (3:34 P.M.)
  8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT (3:36 P.M.)
  9. STUDY SESSION (3:36 P.M.)
  10. 1. Recommendation to hold a study session to evaluate the use of facial recognition technology and discuss regulatory approaches regarding the City's use of facial recognition technology.
    TI-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This agenda item was received and filed.

  11. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Commission on items of interest to the public within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to two minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
  12. ADJOURNMENT (5:06 P.M.)
  13. I, Alejandra Garcia, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  14. Note: The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the Technology & Innovation Department, at (562) 570-7893.