COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – January 10th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall - Boards and Commission – Room 1101 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Cristina Garza Gabriel Nwajiaku Amarige Azzam AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Carina Alderete Thomas Rice Maxine Eiland Sumit DasGupta The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on December 13th, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. “You’re Being Watched – AI & Surveillance in Public Places” Presentation (Sharon Strover – Director, Technology & Information Policy Institute, Phillip G. Warner Regents Professor of Communication, Moody College of Communications, University of Texas at Austin) 3. Update on the Creative Careers Program (Rakeda Ervin – Program Director, Austin Film Society) 4. Presentation on Autonomous Vehicles (Rachel Castignoli – Business Process Consultant Senior, Transportation and Public Works) 5. Discussion Over Possible After Action Regarding the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan 6. Updates Regarding the Digital Inclusion Town Hall Listening Session on 1/27 DISCUSSION ITEMS Comment Period DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2024 Review Panel WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Discussion, Selection, and Approval of Grant for Technology Opportunities Program 8. Update from Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group 9. Update from Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group 10. Update from Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before …
Being Watched Embedding Ethics in Public Cameras Building technical, legal, and social approaches to maximize the trusted use of public camera-generated video data Technology & Information Policy Institute Dr. Sharon Strover, Leo Cao University of Texas at Austin September 13, 2023 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, Austin TX & Good Systems Agenda Project Overview Research Approaches Major Issues & Questions Preliminary Conclusions Next Steps A multi -component research approach Understand conceptions of privacy among citizens, local journalists, and city officials Identify open records law at State level and relevant data management issues Build and test differential access models Design smart city literacy training and initiate citizen engagement for traffic control Research Approaches Rely on experts, city officials, ordinary people, and city units in order to understand variations in informational norms. Delphi survey interviews case studies (e.g., Austin Public Library) focus groups public survey (fall 2023) workshops Toward Differential Access & Civic Policies Smart City Technologies Austin Fire Department ShotSpotter (not in use in Austin, as of 2021) H.A.L.O. cameras CCTV cameras traffic cameras red light cameras Austin Transportation Department Privacy, Contexts, and Publicness contextual integrity approach to examine norms& critical social values actors: subjects, senders, receivers types of information transmission principles– consent, reciprocity, etc. contexts e.g., How do you think about camera-mounted drones used by fire departments when fighting fires? s ubje ct: drone s , ca me ra s s e nde r: fire de pa rtme nt re ce ive r: re s ide nts , city units type s : ima ge s of pe ople , buildings , e tc. tra ns mis s ion: purpos e s , be ne fits , goa ls Research Methods qualitative illuminate meanings, values & norms associated with public technology + privacy seven focus groups: identify benefits and concerns seniors; students; EFF; civic activists; tech workers; tech executives; library users in-depth case study: Austin Public Library tour of camera system infrastructure, group & individual interviews w/ IT, Security, Frontline staff interviews with other City units: Fire Department; Mobility (transportation); Chief Privacy Officer; Innovation Officer Core Findings: Focus Groups benefits & concerns security aspects of surveillance tech younger people assume no privacy anyway; make sure tech is used for "good" …
1 AFS CREATIVE CAREERS OVERVIEW AFS Creative Careers is a workforce development program for new creators. The program launched in the fall of 2021 to prepare participants for entry into the competitive creative industry. AFS CREATIVE CAREERS BENEFITS • Stipend-Paid Program • Technical Training • Professional Development • Job Opportunities AFS CREATIVE CAREERS A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S A T A G L A N C E A 71% BIPOC participants to date 97% Graduation rate 85+ Participants in the program to date 60+ Job placements since start of program Graduate Survey Results 95% Extremely or very satisfied with the program 89% High confidence to work in creative industry 95% Extremely or very valuable for future career A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C …
Autonomous Vehicles January 10, 2024 Texas State Law Transportation Code Section 545.452 EXCLUSIVE REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLES AND AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS. (b) A political subdivision of this state or a state agency may not impose a franchise or other regulation related to the operation of an automated motor vehicle or automated driving system. Bottom Line: As a City, we cannot regulate or permit AVs. 2 1/10/2024 Our History With AVs Smart Mobility Roadmap 2017 SB2205 gives the State exclusive AV oversight 2017 Ford – ARGO AI begin testing AVs in Austin 2019 Cruise begins operating driverless rideshare 2022 AV Working Group formed July 2023 As AV demonstrations and discussions are occurring across the nation, City officials are cooperating with other cities, industry, research and government experts to develop best policies and practices for our region. 3 1/10/2024 The Tech RADAR – detect and track moving objects LiDAR – 3D environment map, detects obstacles Camera – detailed information – visuals on traffic signs 4 1/10/2024 Automation Levels AV Companies Currently Deployed & Estimated Fleet Size Company Cruise Waymo AV Ride 25 10 4 Number Status Model Not currently operating in Austin Includes Test Drivers Jaguar I-PACE ADMT (Volkswagen) Includes Test Drivers VW ID Buzz (European model) Includes Test Drivers Hyundai Sonata & Ioniq Data current as of 11/30/23 6 1/10/2024 AV Safety Working Group Even though the City cannot regulate AVs, the City has been proactive by establishing the AV Safety Working Group to: • Prepare and train for incidents • Collect data and standardize documentation • Facilitate Communication AV Safety Working Group • Creates a single group to communicate about incidents, communicate with AV companies, create procedures, and share data. • Develop expectations around AV deployment and communication. • Bring in all public safety departments for trainings and include Texas DPS and UT Police. • Gather data and analyze it to determine “hot spots” and frequent issues. Communicate with AV companies to identify remedies. 8 1/10/2024
few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –January 10th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup materials 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 found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. The Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Current Commission Members Keith Pena Villa ‐ Mayor Kirk Watson Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Carina Alderete ‐ Council Member José Velásquez, District 3 Cristina Garza ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Gabriel Nwajiaku‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly,District 6 Maxine Eiland ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Amarige Azzam ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Vacant – Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sumit DasGupta Cristina Garza Keith Pena Villa 1 Maxine Eliand Thomas Rice Gabriel Nwajiaku Keith Pena Villa Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Carina Alderete Amarige Azzam CALL TO ORDER Chair Pitts called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No members of the public were signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on December 13th, 2023. Motion to approve the minutes made by Commissioner DasGupta and seconded by Commissioner Nwajiaku. The minutes from (11/8/2023) were NOT approved on a vote of 5-1. Vice Chair Apodaca abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS “You’re Being Watched – AI & Surveillance in Public Places” Presentation (Sharon Strover – Director, Technology & Information …
