Technology and Innovation Commission

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · 3:30 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Technology and Innovation Commission held a virtual meeting focused on data privacy and facial recognition technology. The commission approved a white paper on regulating facial recognition technology and reviewed new data privacy guidelines that could impact how the city handles residents' digital information.

Key Decisions

  • Facial Recognition Technology White Paper Approved
  • Data Privacy Guidelines and Implementation Plan Approved
  • May 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL (3:33 P.M.)
  2. FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES
  3. SPECIAL MEETING
  4. TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO AB 361.
  5. THE CIVIC CHAMBERS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
  6. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone via: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84
  7. Zoom Link - https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/95935000116 DIAL IN NUMBER - (213) 338-8477 / WEBINAR ID: 959 3500 0116
  8. ROLL CALL (3:33 P.M.)
  9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT (3:34 P.M.)
  10. REGULAR AGENDA (3:36 P.M.)
  11. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes from the Technology & Innovation Commission meeting held Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
    TI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    This agenda item was approved.

  12. 2. Recommendation to receive and file the completed Technology & Innovation Commission white paper titled "Analysis and recommendations for regulating facial recognition technology and other "smart" devices and platforms", and the Equity and Human Relations Commission recommendations related to the City's use of Facial Recognition Technology, and to discuss next steps for distribution and outreach for both documents.
    TI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    This agenda item was approved.

  13. 3. Recommendation to review and approve the revised proposed Data Privacy Guidelines and Implementation Plan and to discuss next steps for distribution and outreach.
    TI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    This agenda item was approved.

  14. 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.
  15. ADJOURNMENT (4:09 P.M.)
  16. I, Alejandra Garcia, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  17. 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.