2021-11-10 DEI AgendaCITY OF
ELSEGUNDO
MEETING OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
MEETING TIME: 4:00 p.m.
MEETING PLACE: El Segundo Public Library
Community Room
111 W Mariposa Ave
El Seaundo. CA 90245
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.
Members of the Public may also provide comments electronically by sending an email to the
following address, with a limit of 150 words and accepted up until 30 minutes prior to the meeting:
mpalacios@elsegundo.org in the subject line please state the meeting date and item number.
Depending on the volume of communications, the emails will be read to the Committee during
public communications.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate 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 meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Shad McFadden - Chairperson
Kenneth Chancey - Co -Chairperson
Lauren Abercrombie - Member
Vacant- Member
Vacant - Member
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Avery Smith - Member
Christina Vasquez -Fajardo - Member
Christibelle Villena - Member
Steven Wood - Member
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. Minutes from the Wednesday, October 13, 2021 DEI Committee Meeting
Recommendation: Approve meeting minutes.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Community -at -Large Subcommittee Report to City Council
Recommendation: Approve report to be presented to City Council on at the regular
City Council meeting on December 7, 2021
2. United Against Hate Week Activities
Recommendation: Approve proposed United Against Hate Week activities.
3. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Vote
Recommendation: Select Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term.
G. REPORTS OF SUBCOMMITTEES
a. Public Safety
b. Citywide Organization
c. Local Economy
H. ADJOURNMENT
City of El Segundo
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2021 4:00 p.m.
111 W. Mariposa Ave.
Ell Segundo, Ca 90245
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:1 1 p.m. and roll call was conducted by Shad McFadden.
B. ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present: Lauren Abercrombie, Shad McFadden, Avery Smith,
Christina Vazquez -Fajardo, Christibelle Villena, Steven Wood
Absent: Kenneth Chancey
City Staff Present:
Joaquin, Assistant City Attorney -Virtual
Jimmy Pete, City of El Segundo DEI Consultant
Monse Palacios, Senior Administrative Analyst
Cristina Reveles, Economic Development Coordinator
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Monse Palacios, Senior Administrative Analyst read public comments.
D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion: to approve the Wednesday, September 8, 2021 meeting was made by Member Villena and
Seconded by Member Smith. Motion carried 6-0
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Group Agreements
Committee discussed the group agreements
Motion to approve the group agreements was made by Chairperson McFadden second by
member Vasquez. Motion carried 6-0
Motion to add the discussion of bylaws to the next regular meeting agenda was made by
member Avery second by member Abercrombie. Motion carried 5-0
F. NEW BUSINESS-
1. Festival of Holidays Event
Sam Lee, Cultural Arts Coordinator on behalf of the Arts and Cultural Committee asked for the
committee's support and help to advertise the Festival of Holiday. The event will celebrate the
diverse holidays. The purpose of the initiative is to be inclusive and honor the cultures. The
event will be held Friday, December 15t 3:OOpm-8:OOpm.
2. Response to Community Feedback & Statement Regarding Transgender Athletes
Committee discussed response statement.
Motion to approve the statement as written was made by Chairperson McFadden second by
member Abercrombie. Motion carried 5-1
3. DEI Committee's Role in Responding to Community Feedback
Committee discussed their role in responding to community feedback.
G. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEE
Motion to add the Community at Large report to City Council to the next regular meeting
agenda was made by member Avery second by member Abercrombie. Motion carried 5-0
1. Public Safety
Would like to meet with the new Fire Chief. Continue to work closely with the Police
Department. Will report to City Council on November 2nd.
2. Citywide Organization
Met with Amanda from Human Resources. Working on a DEI statement. Waiting on the survey
company to come on board with the city.
Report to City Council on November 2nd.
3. Local Economy
The panel with SMC and Aerospace was a success. A total of 425 people attended the Zoom
call.
Report to City Council on December 71".
4. Community At Large
Discussing ideas of a panel or report of the history of the city.
Continue to work on the survey.
Report to City Council on December 7'".
H. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:50pm