2024-08-14 DEI MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 6.03 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 Gebhart -
Absent
Member Janicek -
Absent
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
Gensis Jackson gave public comment regarding current litigation involving the
City.
D. CONSENT
1. MOTION by Member Green, SECONDED by Member McFadden, approving the
Regular Committee meeting minutes of July 10, 2024. MOTION PASSED. 6/0
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of DEI Committee Mission & Purpose
City Attorney provided clarification regarding actionable items that the
committee can take when receiving public comment. Members discussed
topics as it relates to the DEI including scope, future strategies when handling
ongoing issues, the current mission statement, the DEI report to City Council.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. United Against Hate Week (Moved up the agenda at the request of
Chairperson Villena)
Member Green provided update for the Candlelight Vigil.
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Member McFadden provided an update on the peace pole.
1. DEI Membership
Director Aly Mancini provided an update on DEI Committee interviews.
Members asked questions regarding the application reviewing policy for current
members reapplying.
G. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
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H. DIRECTORS REPORT
None
I. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Member McFadden commended Chairperson Villena for her work for the
committee.
Member Hill stated that he will be stepping down from the Committee after
October 9.
Member Green thanked Member Lewis for his service to the Committee.
Vice Chairperson Atmore spoke about the mission and purpose statement of the
DEI.
Chairperson Villena thanked Member Lewis for his service to the Committee and
spoke about previously lived experiences of community members.
Adjourned at 7:55 PM
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Chelsea Shafer, enior Administrative Specialist
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