2021-03-10 DEI AgendaCITY OF
ELSEGUNDO
MEETING OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
AGENDA
Virtual Meeting via Zoom Teleconferencing
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
MEETING TIME: 4:00 p.m.
DUE TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED
PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20.
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL —
Shad McFadden- Chairperson
Kenneth Chancey- Co -Chairperson
Lauren Abercrombie- Member
Kelsey Chittick- Member
Natacha Lee- Member
Avery Smith- Member
Christina Vasquez- Fajardo- Member
Christibelle Villena- Member
Steven Wood- Member
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Related to city business only and for which the DEI Committee is responsible. At this time,
members of the public may speak to any item on the agenda only. Before speaking, you are
requested, but not required, to state your name and address for the record. If you represent an
organization or a third party, please so state. 5 minutes per person; 30 minutes total
D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Recommendation: Approval
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Unconscious Bias Training -Second Session
F. REPORTS OF SUBCOMMITTEES (20 minutes per subcommittee)
a. Public Safety
b. Citywide Organization
c. Local Economy
d. Community At Large
G. PARKING LOT
Youth Sports
Involve youth sports in the City's DEI efforts, recognizing it as a powerful gathering
forum for much of El Segundo.
2. DEI Calendar
Build a calendar that documents and informs upcoming events, engagements and special
days/campaigns calling for DEI review or involvement.
H. MONTHLY RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Inclusive Conversations:
Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging across Differences.
By Mary -Frances Winters
L ADJOURNMENT
City of El Segundo
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2021 4:00 p.m.
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom
conferencing
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at A:02 p.m. and roll call was conducted by Shad McFadden.
B . ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present: Lauren Abercrombie, Natacha Lee, Shad McFadden, Avery Smith,
Christina Vazquez -Fajardo, Kelsey Chittick, Christibelle Villena,
Steven Wood.
Absent: Kenneth Chancey
City Staff Present:
Jimmy Pete, City of El Segundo DEI Consultant
Scott Mitnick, City Manager
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
David King, Assistant City Attorney
Arecia Hester, Recreation Superintendent and DEI Committee Liaison
Lauren Daniels, Human Resources Manager
Monse Palacios, Senior Administrative Analyst
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Monse Palacios, Senior Administrative Specialist read comments.
D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion: to approve the Wednesday, January 27, 2021 meeting minutes was made by Member Chittick
and Seconded by Member Abercrombie. Motion carried 8-0
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Debrief on January 27, 2021 unconscious bias training session
Consultant Jimmy Pete continued training discussion. Committee commented and gave feedback.
2. ESPD O&A
Chief Bill Whalen answered questions provided by the committee.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of subcommittees strategies and next steps
Consultant Jimmy Pete provided strategies that aid the subcommittees in their first meetings
and initial research.
G. REPORTS OF SUBCOMMITTES
a. Public Safety- Began brainstorming. Would like to collect data.
b. Citywide Organization- Did not meet.
c. Local Economy- Began brainstorming. Will touch basis with Barbara. Would like to report to City
Council local private sector DEI policies and trainings as well as best practices and
recommendations.
d. Community At Large- Will begin gathering information. Will reach out to the school board. Would
like to develop a community stream where the community can reach out to the committee.
H. MONTHLY RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS
Recreation Superintendent Arecia Hester suggested the committee read the following book.
Inclusive Conversations:
Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging across Differences. By Mary -Frances Winters
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:13pm