2021-04-28 DEI AgendaCITY OF
ELSEGUNDO
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
AGENDA
Virtual Meeting via Zoom Teleconferencing
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
MEETING TIME: 2:30 p.m.
DUE TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED
PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20.
TELECONFERENCE VIA ZOOM MEETING
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Additional Information:
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take
action upon properly posted and listed agenda items. Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the
public can only comment on City -related business that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of
the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
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in this meeting, please contact Monse Palacios, 310-524-2882. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meetina.
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
1. Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Recommendation: Approval
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of the Committee's Mission and Vision Statement
2. Review Draft City Council Staff Report
Recommendation: Approve draft staff report or recommend changes.
F. PARKING LOT
1. DEI Calendar
Build a calendar that documents and informs upcoming events, engagements and
special days/campaigns calling for DEI review or involvement.
G. ADJOURNMENT
City of El Segundo
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Meeting Minutes
April 14, 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 4:02 p.m. and roll call was conducted by Monse Palacios.
B. ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present: Lauren Abercrombie, Shad McFadden, Avery Smith,
Christina Vazquez -Fajardo, Kelsey Chittick, Christibelle Villena, Kenneth Chance, Steven Wood.
Absent: Natacha Lee
City Staff Present:
Jimmy Pete, City of El Segundo DEI Consultant
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
David King, Assistant City Attorney
Lauren Daniels, Human Resources Manager
Monse Palacios, Senior Administrative Analyst
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None
D. PRESENTATION
1. DEI Concept Review: "Othering"- Jimmy Pete
Consultant Jimmy Pete conducted an informative session focused on the topic of "Othering"
The committee provided their thoughts and comments.
E. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion: to approve the Wednesday, March 10, 2021 meeting minutes was made by Member Villena
and Seconded by Member Chittick. Motion carried 8-0
F. NEW BUSINESS
2. Special DEI Meeting to Discuss the Committee's Mission and Vision Statement
Motion: to establish a special meeting date to be determined to review Mission and Vision
Statement and determine research rolls was made by member Vasquez -Fajardo. Motion was
second by member Abercrombie. Motion carried. 8-0
DEI Business Panel- Sabrina Steele, The Aerospace Corporation
Partner with L.A. Air Force Base and The Aerospace Corporation to host a DEI business panel
discussion.
Sabrina Steele presented to the committee.
Motion: to move forward and partner with LA Airforce and Aerospace Corporation was
made by member Chittick. Motion was second by member Vasquez-Fajarado. Motion carried.
8-0
4. Joint DEI Initiative with the Arts and Culture Committee
Partner with the ACC on "IDEA" an after -school arts program, and a multi -cultural holiday
event.
Arts and Culture member Neil Von Flue presented to the committee.
Motion: to partner with ACC on "IDEA" and a multi -cultural holiday event was made by
member Abercrombie. Motion was second by member Chittick. Motion carried. 8-0
5. Review Draft City Council Report
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager suggested each subcommittee meet and send the
information to be added to the report and come prepared to discuss the content during the
special committee meeting.
6. System for Community Feedback
Item was tabled to next committee meeting.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:04pm