The purpose of the Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee is to advise the City regarding policies that will accomplish goals and objectives specified in the charge below.
The charge of the Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee is to:
- Advise the City Council on maximizing our potential as a city where technology fuels opportunity, inclusion, engagement and innovation for all.
- Advise the City Council on policies, initiatives, and practices that will enhance the City's ability to tap into innovative ideas to improve quality of life for the residents of San Ramon.
- Assess emerging trends and technologies and for their potential impacts on the community.
- Provide recommendations and policy guidance to the City on "smart city" practices such as enhancing cyber security, promoting digital inclusion, improving mobility, enhancing public safety, developing communication tools, and pursuing economic opportunity.
- Follow legislative developments and funding opportunities for Innovation and Technology projects and provide feedback to the City Council.
- As requested by the City Council or staff, evaluate regulatory and statutory compliance with any franchise or other agreements between the City and technology providers and make recommendations to the City Council.
MEETING INFORMATION
- Quarterly, first Tuesday of the month or as needed - 6:00 p.m.
- 2022 Meetings - March 1, June 7, September 6, December 6
- Meetings and Agendas
- By-Laws
- Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee members are required to complete an FPPC Form 700.
MEMBERS
Madhuri Adettiwar
Technology Industry Representative
Term Expires: February 2023 |
Diwakar Kasibhotla
Technology Industry Representative
Term Expires: February 2023 |
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George Lin
Technology Industry Representative
Term Expires: February 2024 |
Justin Troutman
Technology Industry Representative
Term Expires: February 2024 |
Sara Lashanlo
Resident at-large
Term Expires: February 2023 |
Guy Gardner
Resident at-large
Term Expires: February 2024 |
Srini Kottakota
Resident at-large
Term Expires: February 2024 |
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Sandeep Bhatnagar - Alternate #1
Technology Industry Representative
Term Expires: February 2023 |
Joseph Snyder - Alternate #2
Resident at-large
Term Expires: February 2024 |
STAFF CONTACT
Steven Spedowfski - Deputy City Manager
(925) 973-2632
[email protected]
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly Bill 361 suspends certain provisions of the Brown Act, allowing public meetings to be held by teleconference. As a precaution to protect the health and safety of staff, officials, and the general public. Committee Members will not be physically in attendance, but will be available via video conference.
There will be no physical location for members of the public to participate in the meeting. We encourage members of the public to access the meeting online using Zoom. It is recommended that anyone wishing to view and/or participate in the meeting, download the Zoom application, www.zoom.us, before the start of the meeting. Zoom participants will have the opportunity to speak during Public Comment (for topics not on the agenda), in addition to agendized items.
If you would like to submit written public comment via email, please do so by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to [email protected]. Please include “Public Comment and the date of the meeting” in the subject line. In the body of the email please include your name and the item you wish to comment on. Written comments submitted will be provided to Committee Members prior to the start of the meeting. Written public comment will not be read aloud during the meeting. If you wish to make your comments heard, you must participate in the Zoom meeting.
There will be zero tolerance for any person addressing the Committee making profane, offensive and disruptive remarks, or engaging in loud, boisterous, or other disorderly conduct, that disrupts the orderly conduct of the public meeting.
All public comment is subject to the 3 minute time restriction.
SPECIAL MEETING: Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
HOW TO VIEW OR PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY:
1. To view or participate in the meeting through Zoom
Livestream online at: https://cityofsanramon.zoom.us/j/94964505158
Webinar ID: 949 6450 5158
Use the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on the agenda item. You will then be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comment for up to three minutes. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.
2. To listen or participate in the meeting by telephone, dial: +1 (669) 900-6833
Webinar ID: 949 6450 5158
Use *9 on your telephone to raise your hand and request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on the Agenda item. You will then be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comment for up to three minutes. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.