2024-07-10 DEI MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
Chairperson Villena -
Present
Vice Chairperson Atmore -
Present
Member O'brien -
Present
Member Green -
Present
Member Hill -
Present
Member McFadden -
Present
Member Steven Gebhart -
Absent
Member Janicek -
Present
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
Jason Johnson gave public comment to the committee regarding comments made by
DEI member, Lewis Hill, at the June 19, 2024, meeting.
John Pickhaver gave public comment to the committee regarding comments made by
DEI member, Lewis Hill, at the June 19, 2024, meeting.
Chair Villena read a public comment on behalf of Anya Goldstein that was submitted
prior to the meeting regarding comments made by DEI member, Lewis Hill, at the June
19, 2024, meeting.
Chair Villena read a public comment on behalf of Kelly Stuart that was submitted prior to
the meeting regarding comments made by DEI member, Lewis Hill, at the June 19,
2024, meeting.
Chair Villena read a public comment on behalf of Wallace Maguire that was submitted
prior to the meeting regarding comments made by DEI member, Lewis Hill, at the June
19, 2024, meeting.
Chair Villena read a public comment on behalf of Your E/ Segundo Neighbor that was
received after 3:00 pm regarding comments made by DEI member, Lewis Hill, at the
June 19, 2024, meeting.
Chair Villena read a public comment on behalf of Gensis Puckett that was received after
3:00 pm regarding comments made by DEI member, Lewis Hill, at the June 19, 2024,
meeting.
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Committee member O'Brien discussed responded to comments received.
D. PRESENTATIONS
Saul Rodriguez, Chief of Police, introduced himself to the committee.
E. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. MOTION by Member McFadden, SECONDED by Member Vice Chairperson
Atmore, approving with administrative corrections the Regular Committee
meeting minutes of June 12, 2024. MOTION PASSED. 8/0
F. COUNCIL MEMBR LIASON COMMENTS
Councilmember Giroux addressed comments received during the public
communications period from the public and committee members.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. DEI Membership
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Park, and Library Director discussed the current
vacancies and recruitment process for upcoming vacancies.
2. JUNE EVENT DEBRIEF - JUNETEENTH
Chairperson Villena spoke to the success of the event.
Chairperson Villena spoke to the success of the event.
4. UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK
The Committee discussed various events related to United Against Hate Week
including a candlelight vigil and a peace pole. Staff and Committee chair to
facilitate marketing strategy meeting at a later date.
H. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES
Vicechair Atmore will be requesting DEI specific data with fire and police chiefs.
City Engagement Team to schedule a meeting for community award discussions.
Community Relations Team to continue work on United Against Hate Week.
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Member Janicek spoke to the importance of the Committee and encourages
members to reapply.
Member Green thanked the public for their comments and spoke in favor of their
comments.
Member Hill reiterated his comments from earlier in the meeting.
Member McFadden commented on intent of the DEI.
Member Hill responded in support of the DEI.
Discussion was had between members Hill and O'Brien
Vice Chairperson Atmore provided comments regarding the discussion and the
makeup of the DEI.
Chairperson Villena reiterated positive comments about the scope of the DEI and
encourages education about the DEI.
Member Janicek reiterated the importance of the intent of the DEI.
Adjourned at 8.00 PM
Chelsea Shafer, Senior Administrative Specialist
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