2025-02-11 DEI AgendaAGENDA
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
COMMITTEE (SPECIAL)
6:00 PM
CITY HALL - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
350 MAIN STREET
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
MEMBERS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Christibelle Villena, Chairperson
Sean O'Brien, Vice Chairperson
Emily Atmore
Steve Gebhart
Valerie Green
Marisa Janicek
Vacant (3)
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business that is within the jurisdiction of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
and/or items listed on the agenda during the Public Communications portion of the
Meeting. The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person. Before speaking to
the Diversity, Equity, and, Inclusion Committee, please state: your name, residence,
and organization/group you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
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Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54953(g), the City Council has
adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to
communicate to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on behalf of another,
and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior
to addressing the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Failure to do so shall
be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. While all comments are welcome,
the Brown Act does not allow action on any item not on the agenda.
A. CONSENT
1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Meeting Minutes -December 11,
2024, and January 8, 2025.
Recommendation -
1. Approve DEI Regular Committee meeting minutes of December 11,
2024, and January 8, 2025.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Arts & Culture Committee Joint Meeting Proposal
Recommendation -
1. Determine and approve potential dates to present to the ACC for a joint
meeting.
2. Discuss and approve events to present to the ACC as collaborative
events.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. NEW BUSINESS
3. Work Plan & Subcommittee
Recommendation -
1. Receive and File the Work Plan & Subcommittee Update
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Bylaws Update
Recommendation -
1. Receive and File the Bylaws Update.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Membership Recruitment Plan
Recommendation -
1. Discuss and possibly approve the Membership Recruitment Plan.
2. Alternatively, take other action related to this item.
D. REPORTS - RECREATIONS, PARKS AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR
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ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE:
02/06/2025
TIME:
5:00 pm
BY:
Acting Senior Admin. Analyst, Chelsea Shafer
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 6.09 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Villena -
Present
Vice Chairperson Atmore -
Present
Member O'brien -
Present
Member Green -
Present
Member Hill -
Absent
Member McFadden -
Present
Member Steven Gebhart -
Absent
Member Janicek -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
Chairperson Villena read public comment received from Richard Arabian on their
behalf.
A. CONSENT
1. MOTION by Member Green, SECONDED by Member McFadden, approving the
Regular Committee meeting minutes of November 13, 2024. MOTION PASSED.
4/0/1
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Committee Discussion Regarding the DEI Annual Workplan. Cultural Arts
Coordinator, Randy Niessen discussed interest from the Arts and Culture
Committee (ACC) to collaborate during various events throughout the upcoming
year.
Chairperson Villena discussed the due dates for the 2025 Work Plan and staff
report to be presented to City Council in February 2025. Members of the
committee asked questions regarding the presentation, the swearing in process
for incoming members, rebranding the DEI slogan and events. Cultural Arts
Coordinator, Randy Niessen, and Acting Senior Admin. Analyst Chelsea Shafer
provided additional feedback.
Chairperson Villena requested that staff agendize discussing potential joint
meeting dates to present to the ACC during the next regular DEI meeting.
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3. 2025 Subcommittee Scope, Assignments, and Strategy
Chairperson Villena discussed the need for subcommittees to have regularly
scheduled meetings outside of the DEI meetings and requested that selection of
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson be agendized for the next regular DEI
meeting.
C. NEW BUSINESS
4. December Event Debrief — Joy Around the World / Festival of Holidays
Acting Senior Admin. Analyst Chelsea Shafer discussed the event and the DEI
Booth. Members of the committee discussed booth logistics for 2025, more
involvement opportunities, and promoting the committee's mission.
5. DEI Vacancy
Moved up the agenda to be presented after C3 at the request of Chairperson
Villena
Chairperson Villena discussed the three interviews and approvals for vacancies
on the committee, the El Segundo Unified School District Pilot Program, and
outreach opportunities to promote vacancies.
Members of the committee asked questions regarding application requirements.
City Attorney provided additional information.
Chairperson Villena requested staff to determine when the next round of DEI
applications will be received.
D. REPORTS — RECREATION, PARKS, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Cultural Arts Coordinator Randy Niessen spoke on the behalf of Director Aly
Mancini regarding potential joint meetings with the ACC.
F. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Vice Chairperson Atmore thanked staff and volunteers for the holiday events.
Member Green commented on the volunteer nature of the DEI and its members
and commented on the city engagement subcommittee for DEI.
Member O'Brien commented on the volunteer nature of the DEI, focus points for
the city engagement subcommittee, and DEI-related art.
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Member Janicek commented on the continued relationship between the City, the
school district, and the DEI committee.
Chairperson Villena expressed the importance of DEI, wished everyone happy
holidays and new year, and requested the following be agendized for the
upcoming regular meeting:
• Scope of workplan discussion.
• Selecting Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025.
• The Plunge RFQ.
Adjourned at 7:35 PM
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Chelsea Shafer, Acting Senior Admin. Analyst
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Villena -
Present
Vice Chairperson Atmore -
Present
Member Gebhart -
Absent
Member Green -
Present
Member Hill -
Absent
Member Janicek -
Present
Member McFadden -
Absent
Member O'Brien -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
None
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Scope of Workplan Discussion
Members of the Committee discussed the upcoming City Council presentation for
the February 4t", 2025 meeting. Committee members asked regarding language
for quorum and quarterly events for the committee.
MOTION by Member O'Brien, SECONDED by Member Janicek to approve the
proposed 2025 Team Structure and priorities with revisions to present to the City
Council. 5/0
C. NEW BUSINESS
2. Select the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the DEI Committee
Member Sean O'Brien was nominated for Vice Chairperson and Christibelle
Villena was nominated for Chairperson.
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3. Plunge RFQ Update (Item C3 moved up the agenda to after B1 at the request of
Director Aly Mancini)
Art Coordinator Randy Niessen discussed the Plunge RFQ with the committee.
Members asked questions related to youth involvement, subject of the art,
deadlines, and additional language to include DEI language. Randy provided
additional information.
4. Determine potential Joint Session dates to propose to the Arts and Culture
Advisory Committee (ACC)
Chairperson Villena to meet with Aly to determine the functionality of joint
sessions, subcommittees, and committee restructuring.
D. REPORTS — RECREATIONS, PARKS, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR
None
E. REPORTS — COMMITTEE MEMBERS
None
Adjourned at 7.15 PM
Chelsea Shafer, Acting Senior Admin. Analyst
EL SEGUNDO RECREATION AND PARKS (DEI) COMMITTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 8, 2025
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