City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JULY 16, 2024 FROM: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL SUBJECT: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION ISSUE:
Receive and file an overview of the Innovation and Technology Department including recognition of the Department’s employees.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council receive and file an overview of the Innovation and Technology Department including recognition of the Department’s employees.
DISCUSSION:
The Innovation and Technology (IT) Department strives to work collaboratively with City departments to improve the quality of life of its’ citizens. It is the department’s goal to achieve innovative, practical, and reliable solutions to City problems and optimize processes through information technology leadership and professional services. IT assists City Departments in meeting their operational and service objectives through innovation and the use of technology.
The IT department also strives to provide an exciting, challenging, and rewarding environment where department team members derive satisfaction from challenging assignments, continued professional growth, and personal accomplishments. The attached presentation highlights the IT department’s employee recognition program, and honors recent award recipients.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Prepared by: Jessica Gordon, Administrative Services Manager Approved by: George Khalil, Chief Innovation Officer
Certified as to
availability of funds: Kristie Thomas, Finance Director/Assistant Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Edward Enriquez, Assistant City Manager/
Chief Financial Officer/ Treasurer
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Presentation
IT Department Overview ● Page 2