Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee

The charge of the committee is to:Click to subscribe

  • Advise the Council on policies, initiatives, and practices related to innovation and technology that could enhance services to the public and increase efficiencies
  • Assist staff in evaluating emerging trends and technologies, and make recommendations for implementing new systems and improving existing services
  • Provide policy guidance on the implementation of "Smart City" policies focusing on areas such as cyber security, promoting digital inclusion, improving mobility, enhancing public safety, and developing communication tools
  • Assist with following legislative developments, funding opportunities, and evaluating agreements and proposals

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
George Lin
Technology Industry Representative
Term Expires: February 2022		 Justin Troutman
Technology Industry Representative
Term Expires: February 2022
Sara Lashanlo 
Resident at-large
Term Expires: February 2023		 Michael Deisenroth
Resident at-large
Term Expires: February 2022
VACANT
Resident at-large
Term Expires: February 2022		  
Sandeep Bhatnagar - Alternate #1
Technology Industry Representative
Term Expires: February 2023
HarAmrit Dhaliwal - Alternate #2
Resident at-large
Term Expires: February 2022

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 the web-video communication application, Zoom. Zoom participants will have the opportunity to speak during Public Comment. 

This meeting will be conducted on the web-video communication platform, Zoom. In order to view or participate in this meeting, members of the public will need to download Zoom from its website, www.zoom.com. It is recommended that anyone wishing to participate in the meeting complete the download process before the start of the meeting. 

All public comment is subject to the 3 minute time restriction.

MEETING: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

HOW TO VIEW THE MEETING REMOTELY

1.  Livestream online at:  

         Webinar ID: 

2.  For audio access to the meeting by telephone, use the dial-in information below:

 +1 (669)900-6833  

         Webinar ID: 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY

1.  Provide live remote public comments: 

From a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device.

        Webinar ID:  

To supplement a PC, Mac, tablet or device without audio, please also join by phone: +1 (669)900-6833

To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button or *9 on your telephone 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 3 minutes. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.

2.  Provide public written comments prior to the meeting by email, to [email protected]