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2025-10-08 DEI AgendaAGENDA CITY OF EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE 6:00 PM CITY HALL - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 350 MAIN STREET EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 OCTOBER 8, 2025 MEMBERS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE Christibelle Villena, Chairperson Sean O'Brien, Vice Chairperson Kelly Allen Emily Atmore Valerie Green Allison Mitrovich Christina Silva Demorrio Wright La Ruth Wright The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, regarding any matter on this agenda, that the City received after issuing the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Checkout Building in Recreation Park, during normal business hours. Such documents may be posted on the City's website at httr)://www.elseaundo.ora/ and additional copies will be available at the meeting. Unless otherwise noted in the agenda, the public can only comment on city -related 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. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54953(g), the City Council has adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation requests. The policy can also be found on the City's website at https:"www.elsegundo.orglgovernment/departmentslcity-clerk. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (310) 524-2308 to make an accommodation request or to obtain a copy of the policy. 1 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) Meetina Minutes — September 10, 2025 Recommendation - 1. Approve DEI Regular Committee meeting minutes of September 10, 2025. 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. B. NEW BUSINESS C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Joy Around the World Recommendation - 1. Discuss Joy Around the World. 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 3. Expectations between DEI and City Council Recommendation - 1. Discuss setting clear expectations between DEI and City Council. 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 4. Subcommittee Reports Recommendation - 1. Discuss subcommittee reports: • Community Relations • City Engagement • Data and Resources 2 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 5. Membership Recruitment Update Recommendation - 1. Discuss the Membership Recruitment Update. 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 6. El Segundo Vision 2050 Recommendation — 1. Discuss El Segundo Vision 2050. 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. D. COMMENTS— RECREATION, PARKS, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR I=Wd61LyiI►yil=1ZI&'Md91Ly,I►yil11aI=1 =1►yil=1►yi1=1ZK F. COMMENTS — CITY COUNCIL LIASON ADJOURNMENT POSTED DATE: 10/3/2025 TIME: 12:00 PM BY: Viviann Gonzalez, Senior Administrative Specialist 3 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm ROLL CALL Chairperson Villena Vice Chairperson O'Brien Member Atmore Member Green Member Mitrovich Member Wright - Present - Present - Present - Absent - Absent - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total) ow A. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION by Member Atmore, SECONDED by Vice Chairperson O'Brien, approving Special Committee meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, MOTION PASSED. 3/0. Chairperson Villena abstained as she did not attend the meeting. B. NEW BUSINESS 2. Festival of Holidays Recreation Manager Linnea Palmer led the discussion on the upcoming Festival of Holidays and requested feedback from the committee. Committee members and Council Member Michelle Keldorf provided their input and asked questions regarding vendor payments and whether vendors are required to pay a fee to participate in the event. Recreation Manager Palmer provided additional information. Chairperson Villena inquired if any committee members were interested in volunteering for the event's working group. Member Wright volunteered to participate. 3. Expectations between DEI and City Council Council Member Keldorf initiated a discussion on the expectations between DEI and City Council, asking what actions would help the Committee feel more supported. Vice Chairperson O'Brien shared challenges in connecting with large corporations for research purposes and expressed the need for Council support in those efforts. Member Atmore noted the importance of including the DEI Committee more actively in the announcement of the proclamations, given the Committee's significant role in their development. Council Member Keldorf EL SEGUNDO RECREATION AND PARKS (DEI) COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 PAGE 1 provided additional information and suggested that the Committee submit more items for consideration to the Council. Although the Committee expressed a disconnect with the City Council, Chairperson Villena emphasized that communication has improved since Council Member Keldorf became the City Council Liaison. 4. Subcommittee Reports Vice Chairperson O'Brien provided an update on the City Engagement Subcommittee. He reported that four local businesses have agreed to participate in interviews and noted that he will be sharing the interview questions with the Committee for feedback before proceeding. He anticipates completing the project by the end of the year and aims to present the findings at either the November 41" or November 18t" City Council meeting. Member Atmore provided an update on the Data and Resources Subcommittee, noting that she has written new proclamations for the International Day of Peace and National Hispanic Heritage Month, which will be ready for the upcoming City Council meeting. She also shared that while a meeting with Fire Chief Avery has not yet been scheduled, a second meeting with Police Chief Rodriguez is confirmed. Chairperson Villena provided an update on behalf of Member Green regarding the Member Relations Subcommittee's planning for United Against Hate Week. She announced that the city's event will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd from 5.30 PM to 6:30 PM at the City Hall Courtyard. She also noted that Bill Ruane will be sponsoring pizza for attendees. Vice Chairperson O'Brien will design the event poster and promotional efforts are scheduled to begin on September 22nd Chairperson Villena and Member Wright volunteered to help with the craft booths during the event. I:���1�1�1�[.91:1��7:���91►1�.Y� 5. Membership Recruitment Update Council Member Keldorf provided the membership recruitment update, reporting that three applications have been received and are waiting for Member Green's application. She announced that interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, September 16t". Vice Chairperson O'Brien shared that he is actively encouraging individuals to apply before the deadline. Chairperson Villena recommended that all applicants review the committee's workplan to better understand the committee's mission and the responsibilities involved. 6. El Segundo Vision 2050 Chairperson Villena provided an update on the General Land Use Element Update Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting which focuses on the El Segundo Vision 2050 initiative. She announced that the meeting has been rescheduled to October 2nd at 5:30 PM and will take place in the Sue Carter Room EL SEGUNDO RECREATION AND PARKS (DEI) COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 PAGE 2 at the library. Member Atmore inquired whether the meeting is open to the community. Council Member Keldorf provided additional information. Vice Chairperson O'Brien gave an overview of the previous meeting and encouraged community members to participate in the land use survey. Member Atmore expressed concerns about how the survey was distributed. Vice Chairperson O'Brien recommended the city to send out an email blast to promote the survey before the deadline. D. REPORTS — RECREATION, PARKS, AND LIBRARY STAFF Senior Administrative Specialist Viviann Gonzalez informed the committee that any changes to their regular meeting days would require an amendment to the Committee's bylaws, which must be approved by City Council. E. REPORTS — COMMITTEE MEMBERS None F. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL LIASON None Adjourned at 8.04 PM Viviann Gonzalez, Senior Administrative Specialist EL SEGUNDO RECREATION AND PARKS (DEI) COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 PAGE 3