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Robotics and cybersecurity shape TICC priorities

CupertinoNov 6, 20252 min read

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TICC recommended adding robotics, cybersecurity, ethical AI, and traffic count map data access to its 2026 work plan, and asked staff to study possible automation uses before bringing robotics ideas back for review.

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The commission focused on how new technology could help city operations, especially tasks like mowing, cleaning, street sweeping, waste management, and infrastructure checks. Members also said any automation should be reviewed for privacy, security, cost, and maintenance before it moves forward. The 2026 work plan will also include cybersecurity best practices, ethical AI use, and checking whether traffic count map data can be publicly accessed.

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Approved the September 18, 2025 special meeting minutes.
Approved the October 9, 2025 special meeting minutes.
Recommended robotics and AI-related items for the 2026 Schedule and Work Plan, including safe and ethical use of robotics, cybersecurity best practices, ethical and appropriate use of AI, and traffic count map data access.
Directed the staff liaison to contact Public Works to identify current activities and possible automation opportunities, with a follow-up presentation at a future meeting.
Thanked Chief Technology Officer Teri Gerhardt.

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Nov 6, 2025, 3:00 AM10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Roomscheduled

Agenda

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 and www.Cupertino.org/webcast. 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. 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 3:00 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 5:00 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 5:00 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_9mIclCLvQRisbGeSlkaDKQ 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: 817 1528 5617 b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C. Via an H.323/SIP room system: H.323 Information: 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 817 1528 5617 SIP: 81715285617@zoomcrc.com
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject: Approve the September 18, 2025, special meeting minutes.
Subject: Approve the October 9, 2025, special meeting minutes.
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.
NEW BUSINESS
Subject: Discussion and Brainstorming session on Robotics Initiatives
Subject: TICC 2026 Schedule and Work Plan
OLD BUSINESS
Subject: Provide debrief on Cybersecurity Public Awareness Event
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Subject: Review the 2025 Mayor's Meeting Calendar and confirm attendance for November's meeting
Subject: Receive Commissioners Report
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
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.

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Summary

Robotics and cybersecurity shape TICC priorities

CupertinoNov 6, 20252 min read

At a glance

Quick context to catch up fast.

Committees mentioned

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TICC

Topics discussed

TransportationPublic SafetyUtilities

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What this means

Key decisions

Follow the major takeaways from this briefing.

Approved the September 18, 2025 special meeting minutes.
Approved the October 9, 2025 special meeting minutes.
Recommended robotics and AI-related items for the 2026 Schedule and Work Plan, including safe and ethical use of robotics, cybersecurity best practices, ethical and appropriate use of AI, and traffic count map data access.
Directed the staff liaison to contact Public Works to identify current activities and possible automation opportunities, with a follow-up presentation at a future meeting.
Thanked Chief Technology Officer Teri Gerhardt.

Timeline & follow-ups

Action items flagged by the community.

No follow-ups have been shared yet. Add one in the community board below.

Meeting information

Details and records from this meeting.

TICC

Nov 6, 2025, 3:00 AM10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Roomscheduled

Agenda

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 and www.Cupertino.org/webcast. 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. 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 3:00 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 5:00 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 5:00 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_9mIclCLvQRisbGeSlkaDKQ 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: 817 1528 5617 b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C. Via an H.323/SIP room system: H.323 Information: 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 817 1528 5617 SIP: 81715285617@zoomcrc.com
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject: Approve the September 18, 2025, special meeting minutes.
Subject: Approve the October 9, 2025, special meeting minutes.
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.
NEW BUSINESS
Subject: Discussion and Brainstorming session on Robotics Initiatives
Subject: TICC 2026 Schedule and Work Plan
OLD BUSINESS
Subject: Provide debrief on Cybersecurity Public Awareness Event
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Subject: Review the 2025 Mayor's Meeting Calendar and confirm attendance for November's meeting
Subject: Receive Commissioners Report
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
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.