Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission - Oct. 14, 2020
Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission - Meeting held virtually
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission October 14, 2020 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to be held October 14, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Noon October 13. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 14, 2020 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov no later than noon October 13. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission FECHA de la reunion October 14, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 13 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para …
City of Austin Public-Private Partnership PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK NODES 1 The Impending Tsunami of physical infrastructure within cities More antennas. A lot more antennas 5G is often described as revolutionary, but the installation of 5G infrastructure is needed before that revolution can become a reality. So far, the battles for infrastructure have been contests between cities and the four major wireless companies. But, very soon, Intelligent Transportation System and Edge Compute vendors will be joining fray and the politics of access to city infrastructure. The issue for cities is the increased number of antennas. Unlike existing networks, which use towers that can cover many square miles, 5G uses small-cell waves that don’t travel as far and rely on line of sight between antennae and a phone or device. That means lots and lots and lots of equipment installed on utility poles throughout a city, or as the industry calls it: “network densification.” Each set of boxes must be connected to underground fiber networks, and each needs a power supply, both of which are available on or near streetlights and telephone poles. Aesthetics are at Risk Management at Risk Community at Risk 2020 Autonomy Institute Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute without written permission. KINETIKOS City Node Kinetic Node Public Infrastructure Network Node (PINN) AIRE - RAAS CERTIFIED PLATFORM Mast Unified City Infrastructure: • Radio Access Networks (5G) • Edge Computing • Situational Awareness (Radar, cameras, sensors) • Precision Navigation • Intelligent Transportation Systems Base Edge AI Hardened Edge Supercomputing: • Machine Learning • Algorithm Processing • RF Processing • APNT Processing • Sensor Fusion (Local Map) • RALLI Processing 2020 Autonomy Institute Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute without written permission. Position Light Backhaul Sensors Wireless Awareness Radar GNSS Antenna UWB RTLS LED Light 60 GHz/Sat C-V2X/DSRC Camera Environmental 5G NG CBRS 5.9G KINETIKOS City Node Kinetic Node Public Infrastructure Network Node (PINN) AIRE - RAAS CERTIFIED PLATFORM PINN Modules • Isolated Compartments • Thermal Management • Power Management • Fiber Access • Edge Compute • Easy Upgrades Vault Vault Components • Lithium Ion UPS Modular Design Supporting: • Radio Access Networks (WIFI, 4G, 5G, Backhaul) • Edge Computing • Situational Awareness (Radar, cameras, sensors) • Precision Navigation • Intelligent Transportation Systems • Multiple Designs • City Certified • Fast Deployment EDGE Concrete Vault • Edge Computing Density • Resilient Power Feeds • Fiber Optic Interconnect • Thermal Cooling 2020 …
MISSION Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTM) bridges the gap between the Black and Hispanic communities and the technology industry through job placement, career development, and networking opportunities. VISION To increase representation of the Global Majority in the technology industry, while leading diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the city of Austin. JOIN THE MOVEMENT CONTACT c o n t a c t @ a u t m t x . o r g w w w . a u t m t x . o r g @ a u t m t x / a u t m t x A u s t i n U r b a n T e c h n o l o g y M o v e m e n t / c o m p a n y / a u t m t x Join the Movement PROGRAMS Day in the Life – Students and adults get to experience the “day in the life” of an employee at a technology company and witness their company culture firsthand. Horizons – Black and Hispanic tech professionals engage with Black and Hispanic students, both virtually and in person; sharing their knowledge and career journey in the technology industry. EVENTS Curated Corporate Events – Hear about technology and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) trends from companies in the tech space; witnessing their culture, mission, and competitive advantage in the market place. ReThink Austin at SXSW – This annual event "ReThinks" the trajectory of the city by bringing together diverse individuals to address society’s most pressing issues as it relates to technology, entrepreneurship, community impact, and DEI. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Job Board – We showcase vacant positions across tech companies and tech departments through our networks and channels. Internships - We work with you to build and fill 3-6 month internships for high school and college students; exposing students to your industry and giving them valuable experience. Bootcamps - We train individuals through online curriculum in various career pathways such as software engineering, manufacturing and drone technology. Apprenticeship - We combine on-the-job training with online curriculum and mentorship; leading to full- time employment at tech companies and departments.
Achieving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Tech THE PROBLEM Lack of diversity in Tech WAGE EQUITY IN TECH White men remain at the top. Today, many workers are separated into various jobs which are historically underpaid because of their gender or race. TEXAS POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS Moving from majority white, to majority non-white TEXAS HOUSEHOLDS BROADBAND AVAILABILITY Not enough quality connection to accommodate online learning for students and remote work for adults AUSTIN TOP 10 ADVERTISED JOBS Majority of the 10 jobs are in the technology industry AUSTIN TOP 25 SKILLS IN DEMAND Majority of the top 25 skills are technical or can be done in the tech industry AUSTIN TOP 10 TECH JOBS POSTING AND WAGES Only 1 tech job makes less than $50K in salary HOW TO ACHIEVE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN TECH? Exposure, skills development, and build social capital! WHY AUSTIN URBAN TECHNOLOGY MOVEMENT? We are innovative and breaking the status quo. Less talk and more action! HOW TO CONNECT WITH AUTM? Go to www.autmtx.org to download our AUTM Learn application and sign up for the AUTM newsletter! Link to the AUTM newsletter https://www.autmtx.org/join-autm WHAT ELSE IS AUTM DOING? Using technology to transform lives by eliminating the digital divide and the racial wealth gap Thank You Please assist us in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the technology industry by going to www.autmtx.org to donate, volunteer, or join the AUTM community! We are also on social via @autmtx
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Special Called Meeting Wednesday – October 14, 2020 – 6:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U‐ Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo ‐ Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Claudia Yanez ‐ Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts ‐ Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 David Alexander ‐ Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd ‐ Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Irfan Syed ‐ Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, District 6 Vacant ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Michelle Reinhardt ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Nehemiah Pitts III Malcolm Yeatts David Alexander Dave Floyd Irfan Syed Sumit DasGupta Unexcused Absence Claudia Yanez Michelle Reinhardt Sophie Gairo Nicole Thompson CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:42 PM CITIZEN COMMUNICATION No citizens signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 9, 2020 Motion to approve the October 9, 2020 meeting minutes, made by Vice Chair Alexander and seconded by Commissioner DasGupta, failed on a vote of 5-0-1 with Commissioner Floyd abstaining. 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Presentation on the City of Austin Communications and Technology Management Department (CTM), digital equity and infrastructure (Chris Stewart, Interim Chief Information Officer) Presentation by Chris Stewart can be viewed here. b. Presentation on Affordable Internet Options in Austin and Lived Experience with the Digital Divide (Catherine Crago - Head of Strategic Initiatives - Housing Authority of the City of Austin & Austin Pathways and Alexis Henderson, Rosewood Council Head) The presentation by Catherine Crago and Alexis Henderson can be viewed here. c. Presentation on achieving digital equity in Austin and Texas (Michael Ward Jr., Austin Urban Technology Movement) The presentation on …
