RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
MADAFFER ENTERPRISES TO PROVIDE CONSULTING
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CHULAVISTA FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A CITYWIDE TECHNOLOGY
OVERSIGHT POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista adopted a Smart City Strategic Action Plan in September 2017 establishing itself as a leader in the growing “smart city” movement, earning recognition locally, nationally and internationally for its innovative planned approach to using technology to create a more efficient and effective government; and
WHEREAS, City staff has been working with department heads and key stakeholders on progress towards implementation of the various initiatives since the adoption the Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista continues to leverage innovative technology and data tools to better serve and engage citizens, enhance sustainability, improve public safety and promote local economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista collects different kinds of information from the public in order to conduct City operations, provide the public with important services, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista will be developing a Citywide Technology Oversight Policy to ensure organizational data is accurate, accessible, consistent and protected; and
WHEREAS, the Citywide Technology Oversight Policy will apply to the collection, use, disclosure, sharing and retention of all forms of data, digital information (including video), and personal information that obtained from individuals interacting with City departments; and
WHEREAS, the City staff recommends that the City to engage Madaffer Enterprises to assist with th e development of the Citywide Technology Oversight Policy because of their extensive history working with the City of Chula Vista on smart cities initiatives and programs, including leading the development and adoption of the 2017 Smart Cities Strategic Action Plan ; and
WHEREAS, the total costs for development of the Citywide Technology Oversight Policy are not expected to exceed $130,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves an agreement with Madaffer Enterprises to provide consulting services to the City of Chula Vista for the development of a Citywide Technology Oversight Policy.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Dennis Gakunga Glen R. Googins
Chief Sustainability Officer City Attorney