2022-02-09 DEI AgendaCITY OF
ELSEGUNDO
MEETING OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, February 9, 2022
MEETING TIME: 4:30 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
MEETING ID: 818 3263 7524
PASSCODE: 456105
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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
meetinq.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Avery Smith - Chairperson
Kenneth Chancey - Co -Chairperson
Lauren Abercrombie - Member
Vacant- Member
Vacant - Member
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Shad McFadden - 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 Thursday, January 27, 2022 DEI Committee Meeting
Recommendation: Approve meeting minutes.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Recap of Public Safety Report and Next Steps
Recommendation: Discussion
2. Citywide Organization Report and Next Steps
Recommendation: Discussion
3. Diversity Calendar Update
Recommendation: Discussion
1. 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
F. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES
a. Local Economy
b. Community At Large
c. Public Safety
d. Citywide Organization
G. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMUNICATION- Limited to 5 minutes per member
H. ADJOURNMENT
City of El Segundo
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Special Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2022 4:30 p.m.
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The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. and roll call was conducted by Senior Administrative
Analyst Monse Palacios.
B. ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present: Shad McFadden, Avery Smith, Christibelle Villena, Steven Wood,
Kenneth Chancey, Christina Vazquez -Fajardo
Absent: Lauren Abercrombie
City Staff Present:
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
Lance Giroux, Councilmember
Monse Palacios, Senior Administrative Analyst
Christina Reveles, Economic Development Coordinator
Portland Bates, Management Analyst
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None
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Motion: to approve the meeting minutes of to Wednesday, January 12, 2022 meeting was made by
Vice -Chairperson Chancey and second by Member Villena. Motion passed 5-1
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Public Safety Subcommittee Report to City Council
Committee discussed the report in detail.
Under the Public Safety Diversity & Representation section remove Recommendation & Next
Steps
Under Conclusion and Next Steps
#9 Add town hall meetings, panel discussions.
#1 1 Promote participation in ESPD and ESFD community outreach events and activities.
Motion: to approve the report with the stated edits was made by member McFadden and
second my Vice -Chair Chancey.
Motion carried 6-0
H. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 pm to the next regular scheduled meeting Wednesday, February 9
2022 at 4:30pm.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
COMMITTEE FINDING CERTAIN CONDITIONS EXIST TO
CONTINUE CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS VIA
TELECONFERENCING PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54953(e).
The governing body of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Committee does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The governing body of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
("DEI Committee") declares as follows:
A. On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of
Emergency to exist in California due to the threat of the COVID-19
pandemic.
B. 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.
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. During a proclaimed state of emergency, AB 361 allows a legislative
body, like the DEI Committee, to continue utilizing teleconferencing
to conduct public meetings under certain circumstances, provided
the legislative body makes certain findings.
E. The DEI Committee has previously adopted and made findings to
continue meeting via teleconferencing pursuant to AB 361 and seeks
to make additional findings under Government Code § 54953(e) to
continue such teleconferencing use.
F. Effective November 10, 2021, the Governor extended the statewide
COVID-19 emergency through March 31, 2022 (via Executive Order
N-21-21).
G. Government Code § 54953(e) allows the DEI Committee to continue
utilizing teleconferencing (which includes internet based video
conferencing) to conduct public meetings under certain
circumstances.
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SECTION 2: Teleconferencing; Ratification.
A. Pursuant to Government Code § 54953(e), the governing body of the
DEI Committee has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of
emergency finds as follows:
1. 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 and Executive Order N-21-21
dated November 10, 2021); and
2. Based upon the most recent Order of the Health Officer for County
of Los Angeles Department of Public Health (dated January 10, 2022
and effective January 11, 2022), masks and social distancing
continue to be necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19
(Government Code § 54953(e)(3)(B)(ii)).
B. Accordingly, to protect public health and safety the governing body of
the DEI Committee:
1. Finds that it is in the public interest to conduct DEI Committee public
meetings via teleconference as defined by Government Code §
54953;
2. Authorizes members of the governing board of the DEI Committee
to appear at regular and special meetings in person;
3. Authorizes public officials, designated by the City Manager, or
designee, to attend such public meetings if presenting matters to the
DEI Committee or if the official's presence at the meeting is
otherwise deemed necessary by the City Manager or designee.
C. The governing board of the DEI Committee will adhere to all
requirements of Government Code § 54953 governing
teleconferencing during the emergency including, without limitation,
posting agendas; allowing for real-time public comment via either call
in or internet-based; allowing for written communications that will be
either read or summarized into the record during the meeting as
determined by the governing board of the DEI Committee; and
protecting the statutory and constitutional rights of all persons
appearing before the legislative body. No physical location will be
provided for persons wishing to provide real-time public comment
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SECTION 3: Reporting. Every 30 days following adoption of this Resolution, the
governing board of the DEI 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 governing board of the DEI
Committee is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the
governing board of the DEI Committee.
SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately
upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 12022.
Avery Smith, Chairperson
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