Technology and Innovation Commission

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 · 3:30 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Technology and Innovation Commission met to discuss key technology policies affecting residents, focusing on data privacy and emerging technologies. The commission approved a white paper on facial recognition regulations and an Equitable Data Collection Toolkit, while deferring detailed data privacy guidelines to their next meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Facial Recognition Technology White Paper Passed
  • Equitable Data Collection Toolkit Approved
  • Data Privacy Guidelines Implementation Plan Tabled to February Meeting
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES
  2. THE CIVIC CHAMBERS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
  3. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone via: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84
  4. Zoom Link - https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/93617394781 DIAL IN NUMBER - (213) 338-8477 / WEBINAR ID: 936 1739 4781
  5. ROLL CALL (3:33 P.M.)
  6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT (3:35 P.M.)
  7. REGULAR AGENDA (3:36 P.M.)
  8. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes from the Technology & Innovation Commission meeting held, Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
    TI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    This agenda item was approved.

  9. 2. Recommendation to review and approve the draft TIC white paper titled "Analysis and recommendations for regulating facial recognition technology and other "smart" devices and platforms" for transmission to the City Council for consideration.
    TI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    This agenda item was approved.

  10. 3. Recommendation to review and approve the City's Equitable Data Collection Toolkit.
    TI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This agenda item was approved.

  11. 4. Recommendation to review and approve Draft Data Privacy Guidelines Implementation Plan recommendation and priorities.
    TI-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Ferrell, seconded by Commissioner Vinzant, to lay this item over to the February meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 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.
  13. ADJOURNMENT (5:31 P.M.)
  14. I, Alejandra Garcia, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  15. 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) 570-6455.