2024-04-10 DEI SPC MinutesCity of El Segundo
CITY OF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ELSEGUND4 Committee Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
350 Main Street, El Segundo CA 90245
A. CALL TO ORDER — The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present: Emily Atmore, Valerie Green, Lewis Hill, Shad McFadden,
Christibelle Villena,
City Staff Present:
Joaquin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks & Library Director
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
No public comment.
D. PRESENTATIONS
E. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion to approve the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes was made by Member Hill and
seconded by Member Atmore.
Motion carried 5-0.
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1. DEI Membership
The Committee agreed to recommend reducing the number of members from 9 to 7,
which will be brought to the City Council for consideration.
Motioned by Member Villena, seconded by Member Hill, to recommend reducing the
number of DEI members down from 9 to 7. Motion carried 5-0.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. Juneteenth
Member Villena discussed how the Juneteenth event this year will occur on June 15,
2024. The event secured a $6,000 grant from the Arts and Culture Committee, and will
participate in fundraising to cover additional costs.
2. United Against Hate Week
United Against Hate Week will occur September 21-27, 2024. Member Villena
recommended meeting with South Bay Coalition to assist in promotion of the event.
3. Hate Crimes Report
The Committee reviewed the 2022 Hate Crimes Report, which highlighted the increase
in hate crimes for multiple groups within the El Segundo community.
H. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES
1 . Data and Resources Team — Met to work on a team plan, and were going to meet with
the new Police Chief.
2. City Engagement Team — Discussed keeping the city involved with the Festival of
Holidays and United Against Hate Week, and continuing to work on the DEI Community
Service Award.
3. Community Relations Team — Discussed the multicultural events in El Segundo. Discussed
that the Aerospace Corporations will be preparing panels and events to get students
involved in aerospace.
I. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMUNICATION — Limited to 5 minutes per member
Lewis Hill — Stated his excitement to be back and to be working with the ESUSD members.
Valerie Green — Acknowledged how inspiring the DaVinci schools event was, which had a DEI
panel with multiple speakers.
Christibelle Villena — Stated her excitement to continue the DEI work.
Emily Atmore — Stated her excitement to work on creating a plan for DEI and be able to
start taking more action.
Shad McFadden — Stated his thankfulness for DEI being back together and starting to move
their work forward.
J. COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON COMMENTS — None
K. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by Member Villena at 7:29 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled for
May 8, 2024.