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Home My WebLink AboutTICC 09-02-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO TICC AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Wednesday, September 2, 2026 7:00 PM IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION OPTIONS TO OBSERVE: Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: 1) Attend in person at Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road. 2) Watch a live stream online at https://youtube.com/@cupertinocitycommission. 3) Attend in person at a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda. OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE AND COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to address the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission may do so in the following ways: 1) Appear in person at Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road: A. During “Oral Communications”, the public may comment on matters not on the agenda, and for agendized matters, the public may comment during the public comment period for each agendized item. B. Speakers are requested to complete a Speaker Card. While completion of Speaker Cards is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments, it is helpful for the purposes of ensuring that all speakers are called upon. C. Speakers must wait to be called and may begin speaking when recognized by the Chair. D. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. However, the Chair may reduce the speaking time depending on the number of people who wish to speak on an item. A speaker representing a group of 2 to 5 or more people who are present may have up to 2 minutes per group member, up to 10 minutes maximum. Page 1 1 TICC 09-02-2026 1 of 17 TICC Agenda September 2, 2026 E. Please note that due to cyber security concerns, speakers are not allowed to connect any personal devices to any City equipment. However, speakers that wish to share a document (e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so by: a. E-mailing the document to TICC@cupertino.gov by 1:00 p.m. and staff will advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment. 2) Written communications as follows: A. E-mail comments to TICC@cupertino.gov. B. Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: Cupertino Technology, Information, and Communications Commission, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 C. Comments addressed to the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission received by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be included in written communications published and distributed before the beginning of the meeting. D. Comments addressed to the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission received after the 2:00 p.m. deadline, but through the end of the Commission meeting, will be posted to the City’s website by the end of the following business day. 3) Teleconference in one of the following ways: A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CGd5oXsRSOCrL0vZEIUGPg a. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b. Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c. Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a. Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 832 4143 8973 b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 Page 2 2 TICC 09-02-2026 2 of 17 TICC Agenda September 2, 2026 c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C. Online via the teleconferencing device (Audio and Video) being used to provide access to the meeting from a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda. a. Speakers are required to notify the City Clerk via email to cityclerk@cupertino.gov prior to noon on the date of the meeting during which they plan to participate and comment from the remote location noticed to ensure the City Clerk is prepared to accept their comment. b. If the teleconferencing device malfunctions impeding access to the meeting from the remote location, the speaker may alternatively participate via the other options for remote participation provided above. ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: Approve the May 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes. Recommended Action: Approve and File the May 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes. A - Draft Minutes NEW BUSINESS 2.Subject: Discussion and Consideration of forming a Robotics Exploration Subcommittee Recommended Action: Appoint subcommittee members and an alternate, and define the purpose and scope. OLD BUSINESS 3.Subject: Review the Commission's Adopted Work Plan for 2026 Recommended Action: Review Work Plan and provide updates A - Commission Work Plan 2026 4.Subject: Cybersecurity Public Awareness 2026 Special Event Page 3 3 TICC 09-02-2026 3 of 17 TICC Agenda September 2, 2026 Recommended Action: Receive Subcommittee presentation on Cybersecurity Public Awareness 2026 Special Event STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 5.Subject: Review the 2026 Mayors Meeting with the Commissioners Calendar Provide three bullet points and confirm attendance for the Mayors Meeting with the Commissioners A - Mayor's Meeting 2026 Calendar 6.Subject: Receive Commissioners Report Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners Report FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 7.Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items A - Draft Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. Page 4 4 TICC 09-02-2026 4 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Approve the May 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes. Approve and File the May 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/28/2026Page 1 of 1 5 TICC 09-02-2026 5 of 17 DRAFT MINUTES TICC Wednesday, May 6, 2026 At 7:04 p.m. Chair Prabir Mohanty called the regular TICC meeting to order at the Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Prabir Mohanty and Commissioners Balaram Donthi, Mukesh Garg, and Emma Shearin (arrived at 7:26 p.m.). Absent: Vice Chair Sudeep Kumar. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: Approve the March 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes. Recommended Action: Approve and File the March 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes. MOTION: Donthi moved and Mohanty seconded to approve and file the March 4, 2026, regular meeting minutes. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Mohanty, Donthi, Garg. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Kumar, Shearin. POSTPONEMENTS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None NEW BUSINESS 2.Subject: Presentation on CityCites Civic Technology Platform Recommended Action: Receive presentation on CityCites’ and provide comments as appropriate. Written Communications for this item included a presentation. Neema Bhatt and Ishaan Avinash with CityCites Civic Technology Platform gave a presentation. Commissioners and staff asked questions, which staff and the presenters responded to. ATTACHMENT A 6 TICC 09-02-2026 6 of 17 Chair Mohanty opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. The Commission received the presentation. 3. Subject: Presentation on Ciphus Unified Enterprise Platform Recommended Action: Receive presentation on Ciphus Inc. and provide comments as appropriate. Written Communications for this item included a presentation. Naidu Bollineni from Ciphus Unified Enterprise Platform gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which the presenter responded to. Chair Mohanty opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. The Commission received the presentation. OLD BUSINESS 4. Subject: Review the Commission's Adopted Work Plan for 2026 Recommended Action: Review Work Plan and provide updates Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Chair Mohanty opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. Commissioners received the 2026 Work Plan. 5. Subject: Cybersecurity Public Awareness 2026 Special Event Recommended Action: Receive Subcommittee update on Cybersecurity Public Awareness 2026 Special Event Commissioner Donthi gave a report. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Chair Mohanty opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public 7 TICC 09-02-2026 7 of 17 comment period. The Commission received the report. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 6. Subject: Review the 2026 Mayors Meeting with the Commissioners Calendar Recommended Action: Provide three bullet points and confirm attendance for the Mayors Meeting with the Commissioners The Commission reviewed the calendar and confirmed attendance. 7. Subject: Receive Commissioners Report Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners Report Chair Mohanty reported on the Mayor’s Meeting. Commissioners asked questions and made comments. Commissioner Donthi reported on the Economic Development Committee. Chair Mohanty reported on the potential for Apple Day. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING Commissioners added the following future agenda items: Create a subcommittee for robotics (Mohanty) ADJOURNMENT At 8:44 p.m. Chair Mohanty adjourned the regular TICC meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 8 TICC 09-02-2026 8 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Discussion and Consideration of forming a Robotics Exploration Subcommittee Appoint subcommittee members and an alternate, and define the purpose and scope. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/28/2026Page 1 of 1 9 TICC 09-02-2026 9 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Review the Commission's Adopted Work Plan for 2026 Review Work Plan and provide updates CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/28/2026Page 1 of 1 10 TICC 09-02-2026 10 of 17 #Project/Task Project Objective Justification Is this item related to the City Work Program, mandated by law, or Council priority/direction? (If not, please specify rationale)Council Goal Estimated timeline 1 Explore Safe and ethical use of Robotics Robotics and AI could enhance city operations, particularly in maintenance, cleaning, and public works, with potential applications such as automated mowers at Blackberry Farm and uses in parks, street sweeping, waste management, and infrastructure inspection. Enhance service delivery and increase Operational efficiency Quality of Life To be determined 2 Cybersecurity Event Anyone can fall victim to Cybercrimes,the Commission hopes to inform and educate community members through a Panel Discussion so they can avoid becoming a victim. Educate community members on recognizing and avoiding cybercrime threats, helpin reduce victimization and stren then overall community safety Public Engagement and Transparency Thursday, October 1, 2026 3 Accurate and ethical implementation and use of AI Implementation of AI in an internal and external capacity to improve city efficiency AI tools may support procurement, data collection, and overall operational efficiency Quality of Life To be determined ATTACHMENT A Technology, Information, and Communications Commission 2026 Work Plan 11 TICC 09-02-2026 11 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Cybersecurity Public Awareness 2026 Special Event Receive Subcommittee presentation on Cybersecurity Public Awareness 2026 Special Event CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/28/2026Page 1 of 1 12 TICC 09-02-2026 12 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Review the 2026 Mayors Meeting with the Commissioners Calendar Provide three bullet points and confirm attendance for the Mayors Meeting with the Commissioners CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/28/2026Page 1 of 1 13 TICC 09-02-2026 13 of 17 TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Mayor’s Meeting 2026 Calendar JANUARY Canceled MARCH 18, 5-6:30 pm Mayor’s Mtg. in-person at QCC Chair Mohanty MAY 20, 5-6:30 pm Mayor’s Mtg. in-person at QCC Chair Mohanty JULY 15, 5-6:30 pm Mayor’s Mtg. in-person at QCC Chair Mohanty SEPTEMBER 16, 5-6:30 pm Mayor’s Mtg. in-person at QCC Chair Mohanty NOVEMBER 18, 5-6:30 pm Mayor’s Mtg. in-person at QCC Chair Mohanty 14 TICC 09-02-2026 14 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Receive Commissioners Report Receive Commissioners Report CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/28/2026Page 1 of 1 15 TICC 09-02-2026 15 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/28/2026Page 1 of 1 16 TICC 09-02-2026 16 of 17 September 2 Regular November 4 Regular Regular meeting minutes Approve prior meeting minutes Approve prior meeting minutes Cyber Event update Discuss 2027 Work Plan Elect Chair and Vice Chair positions Robotics Subcommittee Tbd Adopt 2027 Work Plan 17 TICC 09-02-2026 17 of 17