2020-07-21 CC Agenda - Public Communications related to Item #D8 - DEIShilling, Mona
From: Michelle Keldorf <keldorfm@mac.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 4:02 PM
To: *ALL CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Fwd: Public Comments - DEI Committee
Begin forwarded message:
From: Michelle Keldorf <keldorfrn(Mmae.com>
Subject: Public Comments - DEI Committee
Date: July 21, 2020 at 3:34:12 PM PDT
To: Dubliecommunicationseelsev-undo.org
Council Members.
1 am Michelle Keldorf. a 9 year resident of El Segundo. We chose El Segundo based on the school system and the idea that both
big business and community are supported here. The conversation you have today is key to these truths.
The Diversity. Equity and Inclusion Committee is a positive step in the recognition that we as a community are best when
everyone who lives, works and visits El Segundo is valued. I encourage you to define the selection criteria for DEI members and
outline the authority the Committee will have in policy making decisions.
As our city leaders, you have an opportunity to set the tone for Diversity. Equity and Inclusion. I invite you to act in pursuit of
this cause both in the policies you enact from the Dias and in your daily interactions in our community. Please do not wait until
the Committee is fully operational in October/November to address the Demands of ES for Black Lives and this important
work.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Michelle
Shilling, Mona
From: Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:58 PM
To: *ALL CITY CLERKS
Subject: Fwd: Support of Police -Blue Lives Matter
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Council received emails below. I believe just the one from Vince.
Tracy Weaver
City Clerk
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Whalen, Bill (Chief of Police)" <bwhalen@elsegundo.org>
Date: July 21, 2020 at 9:05:16 AM PDT
To: vince giangrande <vjgiangrande@gmail.com>
Cc: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS<ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>, "Mitnick,
Scott" <smitnick@elsegundo.org>, "Mendoza, Carlos (Captain)" <CMendoza@elsegundo.org>,
"Bermudez, Jaime (Captain)" <JBermudez@elsegundo.org>
Subject: RE: Support of Police -Blue Lives Matter
Good Morning,
Thank you for providing this information. If you can advise expected number, location in EI Segundo, do
you plan to have any speakers/amplified noise, and will you be stationary/marching?
I appreciate the collaboration.
Bill Whalen
Chief of Police
EI Segundo Police Department
Office 310-524-2280
www.JoinESPD.com
From: vince giangrande [mailto:vjgiangrande@gmail.comj
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:03 AM
To: Whalen, Bill (Chief of Police) <bwhalen@elsegundo.org>
Cc: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS<ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>; Mitnick, Scott
<smitnick@elsegundo.org>; Mendoza, Carlos (Captain) <CMendoza@elsegundo.org>; Bermudez, Jaime
(Captain) <JBerm udez@elsegundo.org>
Subject: Re: Support of Police -Blue Lives Matter
Hello,
We plan on having our protest this Saturday from 2-4 PM. Let me know if you need any other
detail.
Thank you,
Vince
On Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 10:29 AM Whalen, Bill (Chief of Police) <bwhalenQelseP_undo.orP'>
wrote:
Mr. Giangrande,
We are not requiring a permit to peacefully gather. Protests are an exemption to the County health
order prohibiting outdoor gatherings. We do ask, however, your participants wear masks and maintain
social distancing. Captain Mendoza is cc'd in this email. When you finalize your plans please let him
know the exact date and time.
Bill Whalen
Chief of Police
www.Jc,inESPD.com EI Segundo Police Department
Office 310-524-2280
From: vince giangrande rvigianwandeAcllmail.aom]
Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2020 10:08 AM
To: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS; Whalen, Bill (Chief of Police); Mitnick, Scott
Subject: Support of Police -Blue Lives Matter
Hello,
I am part of a group of likeminded residents that appreciate our police department. We do not
support defunding the police nor do we have any issue with how El Segundo police officers
conduct themselves.
We have discussed wanting to have a support rally- namely in the quad area of city hall to
show our support that Blue Lives Matter. The date would be 7/25/2020 or soon thereafter. The
hours would be from 2-4 PM.
Do we need a permit to assemble ? I looked on the city ordinance website and it is not clear to
me so I come to you for clarification.
On behalf of the people , we thank you for your continued service to our community. Then and
now.
Sincerely,
Vince Giangrande
Shilling, Mona
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Email Council received
Tracy Weaver
City Clerk
Begin forwarded message:
Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Saturday, July 18, 2020 10:36 AM
*ALL CITY CLERKS
Fwd: Support of Police -Blue Lives Matter
From: vince giangrande <vjgiangrande@gmail.com>
Date: July 18, 2020 at 10:09:25 AM PDT
To: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS <ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>, "Whalen,
Bill (Chief of Police)" <bwhalen@elsegundo.org>, "Mitnick, Scott" <smitnick@elsegundo.org>
Subject: Support of Police -Blue Lives Matter
Hello,
I am part of a group of likeminded residents that appreciate our police department. We do not
support defunding the police nor do we have any issue with how El Segundo police officers
conduct themselves.
We have discussed wanting to have a support rally- namely in the quad area of city hall to show
our support that Blue Lives Matter. The date would be 7/25/2020 or soon thereafter. The hours
would be from 2-4 PM.
Do we need a permit to assemble ? I looked on the city ordinance website and it is not clear to
me so I come to you for clarification.
On behalf of the people , we thank you for your continued service to our community. Then and
now.
Sincerely,
Vince Giangrande
Shilling, Mona
From: Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2020 10:35 AM
To: *ALL CITY CLERKS
Subject: Fwd: Black Lives Already Matter in EI Segundo -- Stop Defaming the City, and Stop
Diminishing EI Segundo Residents
Email Council received.
Tracy Weaver
City Clerk
Begin forwarded message:
From: Arthur Schaper <Arthur@massresistance. org>
Date: July 18, 2020 at 9:53:47 AM PDT
To: "amanda@twcounsel.com" <amanda@twcounsel.com>
Cc: "elsegundoforblacklives@gmail.com"<elsegundoforblacklives@gmail.com>, "Boyles,Drew
(Mayor)" <dboyles@elsegundo.org>, "Pirsztuk, Carol (Council Member)"
<cpirsztuk@elsegundo.org>, "Nicol, Scot (Council Member)" <snicol@elsegundo.org>,
"Pimentel, Chris (Mayor Pro Tem)" <cpimentel@elsegundo.org>, "Giroux, Lance (Council
Member)" <lgiroux@elsegundo.org>, "Jennings, Mishia" <MJennings@elsegundo.org>,
"Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)" <tweaver@elsegundo.org>, "Binder, Crista"
<cbinder@elsegundo.org>, "Mitnick, Scott" <smitnick@elsegundo.org>, "Hensley, Mark"
<mhensley@hensleylawgroup.com>
Subject: Black Lives Already Matter in El Segundo -- Stop Defaming the City, and Stop
Diminishing E1 Segundo Residents
Mrs. Touchton:
The hate of "EI Segundo for Black Lives" (really, Black Lives Matter EI Segundo) is being exposed
to the entire city, and your lies about the city are getting the proper exposure and shame that
they deserve.
Mr. Trevor Grimes, an actual black man who was born and raised in the city of EI Segundo,
shared the following testimony with me:
"Good morning sir. Yes, I was born and raised in El Segundo. When I was younger, I got
pulled over for not wearing a helmet on my bicycle. That was the only run in I had during
my 25 years in El Segundo. The ESPD have good people on their force. I can't speak for the
new recruits that are on the force now, but no sir. If you do somthing wrong in our town
they're there for a reason. I know the past and history of El Segundo but over the years as
far as I know, there hasn't been any thing going on racially." -- Trevor Grimes
Mrs. Touchton and Black Lives Matter El Segundo, if you really believe that black lives matter,
then you need to respect black lives such as Mr. Grimes. He supports the El Segundo PD, and he
does not support the contention of your hate group that El Segundo is some kind of essentially
racist city.
Stop spreading hate in El Segundo. Stop harassing El Segundo residents.
And for the other leaders of BLM El Segundo, they should actually take time to listen to all the
residents in the city, those who have actually lived there for more than three years, unlike
yourself. You should actually take time out of your day and meet with some black people and
hear their stories.
Sincerely,
Arthur Schaper, Organization Director
Website: MassResistance.org
Email: arthur@massresistance.org
(781) 890-6001
@MassResistance
@CAMassResistanc
Shilling, Mona
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E -Team — FYI
Mitnick, Scott
Thursday, July 16, 2020 6:25 PM
Mitnick, Scott
Response to June 27, 2020 Letter
ES BLM Letter July 16 2020.pdf
From: Mitnick, Scott
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 6:16 PM
To:'elsegundoforblacklives@gmail.com' <elsegundoforblacklives@gmail.com>
Subject: Response to June 27, 2020 Letter
Dear EI Segundo for Black Lives,
Please see the attached letter which was prepared in response to your letter of June 27, 2020.
The City of EI Segundo looks forward to working with you on these important matters.
Sincerely,
Scott Mitnick
Cite Manager
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street I El Segundo, California 90245-3895
(o) 310-524-2301 1 (c) 310-648-26551 wxvwxlsegundo.org
ElSeaundoBusiness_com I DestinationElSeaundo.com
copies provided City Council, Police Chief, and ESUSD Superintendent of Schools
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July 16, 2020
Elected Officials
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Office of the City Manager
Drew Boyles, Dear El Segundo for Black Lives:
Mayor
Chris Pintentel, On behalf of City Council, thank you for your letter of June 27, 2020. Your law
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enforcement and City policy demands have been received. City Council has been
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Cotencilmember following the national and local Black Lives Matter protests closely and has responded
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quickly to review those issues raised that are applicable to El Segundo.
Councilmember
Lance cirour,
City Council listened carefully to the questions and concerns raised by Black Lives Matter
Councilmember
proponents at its meeting on June 3, 2020. City Council then discussed potential impacts
Tracy Heaver,
of these issues during its June 11, 2020 closed session meeting. At its June 16, 2020
city clerk
meeting, City Council directed staff to establish a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Matthew Robinson,
City Treasurer
("DEI") Committee to ensure that the issues raised by Black Lives Matter are properly
identified, discussed, and addressed by the City of El Segundo.
Appointed Officials
Scott Mitnick,
City Manager
Mark D. Henle,
City Attorney
Department Directors
Barbara Voss,
Deputy City Manager
Joseph Lillio,
Finance
Chris Donovan,
Fire Chief
David Serrano,
Human Resources
Charles Mallory,
lnformafion 3rxfems
Melissa McCollum,
Librarp Services
Sant Lee,
Planning & Building Safety
Bill Whalen,
Police Chief
Mark if'alkins,
Public Ifi;rks
Meredith Petit,
Recreation & Parks
The next step is for City Council to authorize the establishment of the DEI Committee at
its upcoming July 21, 2020 meeting. As noted in the attached copy of the staff report for
this agend item the deadline to apply to serve on this Committee is July 31, 2020.
Each item delineated in your June 27th letter will be reviewed and discussed by the
Committee. The first Committee meeting is anticipated to take place in early September
and recommendations will be provided to City Council as soon as possible.
Should you have any questions, or comments, please contact me directly at smitnickna_,
elseaundo.ora or via cell phone (310) 648-2655.
Sincerely, r
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Scott Mitnick
City Manager
cc: City Council
Police Chief
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2020
AGENDA HEADING: Staff Presentation
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Implementation Recommendations
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Authorize establishment of the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, approve
implementation recommendations, and add to the City's Local Appointment List pursuant to
the California Government Code § 54972.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENT: None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be both direct and indirect fiscal impacts to the General Fund. Direct fiscal impacts
will likely be in the $5,000 to $10,000 range for cost of outside consultant and related research
and materials expenditures. These costs will likely be absorbed via the existing FY 2019-2020
General Fund Budget and future FY 2020-2021 General Fund Budget. If there are greater
financial needs, staff will return to City Council for separate budget appropriation authority.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Goal: 1 Enhance Customer Service, Engagement, and Communications
Objectives: A El Segundo provides unparalleled service to internal and external customers.
B El Segundo's engagement with the community ensures excellence.
Goal: 2 Support Community Safety and Preparedness
Objective: A El Segundo is a safe and prepared community.
Goal: 3 Develop as Choice Employer and Workforce
Objectives: A El Segundo is a City employer of choice and consistently hires for the future.
B The El Segundo workforce is inspired, world-class, engaged, with increasing
stability and innovation.
Goal: 5 Champion Economic Stability and Fiscal Sustainability
Objective: A El Segundo promotes community engagement and economic vitality.
PREPARARED BY: Scott Mitnick, City Manager
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BACKGROUND:
In response to the tragic death of George Floyd while in the custody of a Minneapolis police officer
on May 25, 2020, thousands of protests took place across the United States, including several
protests in El Segundo. El Segundo residents shared their concerns about local racial diversity
issues, inclusion, treatment by police, experiences at local schools, and other matters during several
community rallies. Residents also spoke on these topics at the June 3, 2020 City Council meeting.
City Council then discussed these issues during a June 11, 2020 closed session meeting. At its
June 16, 2020 meeting, City Council directed staff to establish a new Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion ("DEI") Committee in an effort to ensure that these issues are properly identified,
discussed, vetted, and ultimately addressed by City Council. Some of the notable comments made
by City Council at this meeting included the following:
a Establish DEI Committee as an advisory body to the City Council.
Form DEI Committee quickly, although recognizing that the work this Committee will
study will take time to thoroughly vet.
■ Add diversity, equity, and inclusion to City's Strategic Plan.
a DEI Committee should help City Council shape future metrics for addressing institutional
and systematic racism.
■ Outcomes must be measurable, accountable, and lasting.
• Review City diversity'issues through a DEI lens as part of the multi -tiered process.
• Inform members of the El Segundo community about this opportunity to participate.
DISCUSSION:
Since the June 16th City Council meeting, staff has held several internal meetings to discuss
Committee purpose, structure, membership application, interview and selection process, initial
study topics, initial deliverables (work product) to City Council, timeline, etc. Staff engaged in
extensive outreach with the community (youth and adults) to encourage people to apply for the
new DEI Committee. To move the process forward, staff recommends the following next steps:
Anolication deadline
As of July 15, 2020, over 80 inquiries were made and 41 applications submitted. The DEI
Committee application deadline was initially set for July 17, 2020. In response to the high level
of interest, and in an effort to ensure that there is a wide net cast to avoid unintentionally excluding
anyone from applying, staff extended the deadline to July 31, 2020.
Use of a diversity expert
In an effort to assist with the interview process, Committee member selection, coordination of
Committee meetings, and ensure that substantive recommendations are ultimately provided to City
Council, staff recommends use of an outside diversity professional (expert in this field) to guide
the process.
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Committee membership elieibility
To serve on this Committee it is recommended that each applicant meet one or more of the
following requirements:
1. Resident of El Segundo.
2. Student of a public or private high school in El Segundo.
3. El Segundo property owner.
4. Employed by a business located in El Segundo.
Committee avralicant interviews
Interviews are recommended to take place during the month of August 2020.
Number of Committee members & term leneths
Total Committee membership is recommended to consist of nine (9) members. The term length
for each member is recommended to be three years without term limits. In order to ensure
continuity and staggered rotation of membership, it is recommended that initial membership
include three (3) two-year terms, three (3) three-year terms and three (3) four-year terms.
Antnointment date
City Council is recommended to approve Committee appointments at either the September 1 or
15, 2020 regular meeting, after the interviews have been completed.
First Committee meeting date
This will take place as soon as all nine members of the Committee are able to do so (in September
or October). A regular meeting schedule will be established at the Committee's first meeting.
Committee support
Staff support will be provided and coordinated by City Manager's Office. Initially, City Manager
and key members of the Executive Team (including the Police Chief) will attend Committee
meetings. Other staff will be assigned as needed. As mentioned above, it is recommended that an
outside diversity professional be engaged to assist and facilitate Committee formation, interviews,
membership selection, coordination of Committee meetings, and recommendations to City
Council.
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Studv tomes
Based on issues raised during the protests and discussed by local community members, the
following initial study topics are recommended:
1. Public Safety (including a review of Police Department policies, practices, training,
diversity, and future direction).
2. Citywide Organization (including a review of City government policies, practices, training,
diversity, etc.).
3. Community at -large (including a review of City demographic data, history, trends, etc.).
4. Local Economy (including a review of private sector diversity policies, practices, training,
etc.).
Initial Committee recommendations to Citv Council
If possible, initial Committee recommendations will be presented to City Council in early 2021.
Committee resolution. bvlaws
After the Committee is assembled, meeting dates/frequency established, study topics solidified,
etc., staff will seek City Council approval of a Committee Resolution, bylaws, and other related
initiation documents.
TIMELINE:
• City Council authorization to establish the DEI Committee: July 21, 2020
• Staff selection of an outside professional consultant: ASAP
• Incorporation of "diversity, equity, and inclusion" in City's Strategic Plan, effective with
start of FY 2020-2021: ASAP
• Committee membership application deadline: July 31, 2020
• Committee membership interviews: August 2020
• Committee membership appointments: September 1 or 15, 2020
• Commence Committee meetings: September or October 2020
• City Council approval of Committee to establish Resolution, bylaws, and other related
initiation documents: October 2020
• Initial Committee recommendations to City Council: February/March 2021 (or sooner)
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