2021-12-08 DEI AgendaCITY OF
ELSEGUNDO
MEETING OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, December 8, 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.
TELECONFERENCE VIA ZOOM MEETING
MEETING ID: 953 3813 4741
PASSCODE: 519415
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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.
PLEASE NOTE: Public Meetings are recorded.
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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
meetinq.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Shad McFadden - Chairperson
Kenneth Chancey - Co -Chairperson
Lauren Abercrombie - Member
Vacant- Member
Vacant - Member
C. PRESENTATION
Festival of Holidays Recap
Avery Smith - Member
Christina Vasquez -Fajardo - Member
Christibelle Villena - Member
Steven Wood - Member
D. 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
E. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Minutes from the Wednesday, November 10, 2021 DEI Committee Meeting
Recommendation: Approve meeting minutes.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Public Safety Subcommittee Report to City Council
Recommendation: Approve report to be presented to City Council at the regular City
Council meeting on January 18, 2021
2. Citywide Organization Subcommittee Report to City Council
Recommendation: Approve report to be presented to City Council at the regular City
Council meeting on January 18, 2021
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. Evolve into the workplace- Robin Shipley
Recommendation: Presentation and Discussion
2. EXTENSION OF THE TELECONFERENCING METHOD OF
PUBLIC MEETINGS in Accordance with Government Code §
54953(e)(3). (Commission Action Required)
Recommendation: (1) Declaration that local officials continue to impose or
recommend measures to promote social distancing and (2) Approval
Supporting Document: Resolution of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Committee Finding that Certain Conditions Exist to Continue Conducting Public
Meetings Via Teleconferencing Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
3. Committee Meeting Time Change
Recommendation: Discussion and possible action to approve new meeting time.
H. REPORTS OF SUBCOMMITTEES
a. Local Economy
b. Community at Large
L ADJOURNMENT
City of El Segundo
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2021 4:00 p.m.
350 Main Street
Library
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:12 p.m. and roll call was conducted by Chairperson Kenneth
Chancey.
B. ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present: Lauren Abercrombie, Shad McFadden, Avery Smith,
Christibelle Villena, Steven Wood, Kenneth Chancey, Christina Vazquez -Fajardo
Absent:
City Staff Present:
Joaquin, Assistant City Attorney -Virtual
Jimmy Pete, City of El Segundo DEI Consultant
Monse Palacios, Senior Administrative Analyst
Portland Bates, Management Analyst
Lance Drew, City Council Member
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Monse Palacios, Senior Administrative Analyst read public comments.
Lance Drew, Council member addressed the committee.
D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion: to approve the Wednesday, October 13, 2021 meeting was made by Member Chancey and
Seconded by Member Smith. Motion carried 6-0
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
F. NEW BUSINESS -
Community -at -Large Subcommittee Report to City Council
Motion to consider combining items F1 and G a. made by member Chancey second by
member Avery. 7-0
The Public Safety report includes License plate reader, Stats on stops, Use of Force training,
Community Academy training and survey.
Motion to approve final report by the Public Safety subcommittee was made by Vice -Chair
person Chancey and Second by member Villena. 7-0
2. United Against Hate Week Activities
1. Confirmed the city is part of the United Against Hate Week.
2. A poster has been created and will be printed and distributed around town.
3. ESUSD will also have events around town.
4. Libraries will have an anti -hate display.
5. ESMOA will have a button making workshop
6. Candle light vigil- pending city approval.
7. Donation drive
The panel webinar has been formed. It will be held on Wednesday, November 171h at 6:00pm.
El Segundo City History --Robin Misloske and Holly Lipscomb as panelists. The history section
will cover El Segundo's birth (oil influence), the impacts of covenants and redlining in impacting
diversity, and prominent historical events (good and bad) that have shaped the city.
Black in Mayberry --Tanya Taylor who created the documentary has offered to be a panelist
to discuss why the documentary was made, the events around the premiere and what has
happened since.
Motion to approve the United Against Hate Week Activities mentioned by Christibelle was made
by Vice -Chairperson Chancey and second by Member Cristina. 7-0
3. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Vote
Christibelle nominated Avery Smith to be the next Chairperson. Voice vote 7-0
Christibelle nominated Kenneth Chancey was nominated as Vice -Chairperson. Voice vote 7-0
G. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEE
a. Public Safety
b. Citywide Organization- Working on the power point presentation which will include a year to
date action items, what other cities are doing well and what the city is doing well.
c. Local Economy- In contact with Evolve in the Workplace.
Add to the agenda and have her attend the next meeting made by Avery second Christina
7-0
d. Community At Large
H. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:01 pm .
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
COMMITTEE FINDING THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS EXIST TO
CONTINUE CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS VIA
TELECONFERENCING PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54953(e).
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee does resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1: The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee finds and declares
as follows:
A. On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of
Emergency in California due to the threat of the COVID-19
pandemic. This gubernatorial proclamation, among other things,
suspended local government emergency declaration, reporting, and
extension requirements of Government Code § 8630 for the
duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
B. On September 16, 2021, Assembly Bill No. 361 ("AB 361") took
effect. Among other things, AB 361 amended certain provisions of
the Ralph M. Brown Act governing open meetings to allow
teleconferencing, including internet-based video conferencing, in a
manner similar to previously -issued gubernatorial executive orders.
C. Effective September 16, 2021, Assembly Bill No. 361 ("AB 361 ") took
effect which, among other things, amends certain provisions of the
Ralph M. Brown Act ("Brown Act") governing open meetings to allow
teleconferencing, including internet-based video conferencing, in a
manner similar to previously issued gubernatorial executive orders.
D. After an initial meeting in which certain findings are made, to
continue meeting pursuant to AB 361, the legislative body must,
every 30 days thereafter, declare that it has reconsidered the
circumstances of the state of emergency and either: (1) the state of
emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members
to meet safely in person; or (2) state or local officials continue to
impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
E. On Ocotber 5, 2021, the El Segundo City Council adopted
Resolution No. prohibiting other City legislative bodies from
meeting exclusively in person, except as determined by the City
Manager or until the City Council provides further direction. The
City Council Resolution directed all legislative bodies of the City to
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consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the use of
teleconferenced meetings pursuant to Government Code §
54953(e).
SECTION 2: Teleconferencing. Pursuant to Government Code § 54953(e), the
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee finds as follows:
A. The state of California continues to be in a declared state of emergency
pursuant to Government Code § 8625 (the California Emergency
Services Act; see Government Code § 54953(e)(3); see also Governor's
Proclamation dated March 4, 2020);
B. Based upon the most recent Order of the Health Officer for the County
of Los Angeles Department of Public Health (dated September 17,
2021 and effective October 7, 2021), masks and social distancing
continue to be recommended as necessary to curb the spread of
COVID-19 (Government Code § 54953(e)(3)(B)(ii));
C. The circumstances continue to directly impact the ability of the
members of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to meet
safely in person;
D. Accordingly, to protect public health, the Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Committee finds that it is in the public interest to conduct its
public meetings via teleconference as defined by Government Code §
54953;
E. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will adhere to all
requirements of Government Code § 54953(e) governing
teleconferencing during the emergency.
SECTION 3: Reporting. Every 30 days following adoption of this Resolution, the
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will reconsider the extension of the
teleconferencing method of public meetings in accordance with Government Code
§ 54953(e)(3). Such determinations may be placed on the consent calendar.
SECTION 4: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with
electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic
signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original
signature.
SECTION 5: Recordation. The presiding officer of the Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Committee is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by
the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
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SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately
upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 12021.
Chair Avery Smith
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Committee
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