2024-10-09 DEI MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Villena -
Present
Vice Chairperson Atmore -
Present
Member O'brien -
Present
Member Green -
Absent
Member Hill -
Present
Member McFadden -
Present
Member Steven Gebhart -
Absent
Member Janicek -
Absent
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
None
A. CONSENT
1. MOTION by Member McFadden, SECONDED by Vice Chairperson Atmore,
approving the Regular Committee meeting minutes of August 14, 2024. MOTION
PASSED. 5/0
2. MOTION by Member McFadden, SECONDED by Vice Chairperson Atmore,
approving the Regular Committee meeting minutes of September 11, 2024.
MOTION PASSED. 5/0
3. Committee Discussion Regarding United Against Hate Week
Chairperson Villena spoke about the event, thanked staff for participation, and
commented on various groups that attended. Chairperson Villena also spoke
about the logistical complications of the event to consider for next year including
scheduling conflicts, location, parking, vendors, and artwork.
C. NEW BUSINESS
4. Committee Discussion Regarding DEI Annual Workplan
The Committee discussed the quorum requirements needed for meeting after
members term out of their seats. The committee also discussed needing to
appoint a new chair and vice chair after elections take place. Work plan, Chair,
and Vice Chair appointments to be agendized for the November meeting.
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5. Committee Discussion Regarding Proclamation Procedure
Director Aly Mancini discussed the proclamation process with the committee and
advised the committee to provide a calendar template and sample language for
the proclamations they would like to see agendized. Director Aly Mancini also
introduced other ways that the committee can recognize days including social
media posts.
D. REPORTS — DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Vice Chair Atmore discussed needing to schedule a meeting with the Police
Chief to discuss datapoints.
Member O'Brien requested subcommittee roster, appointment, and scope be
agendized for a later meeting and requested to include collaboration efforts with
the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee in 2025.
F. DIRECTORS REPORT
Director Aly Mancini proposed a booth sponsored by the DEI committee for the
Joy Around the World holiday event hosted by the city in December.
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Member Hill stated that he can fill the vacancy of his term to reach quorum for
the committee if needed.
Member McFadden discussed his term with the DEI
Vice Chairperson Atmore informed the committee that she reapplied for the DEI
committee seat, thanked members Lewis and McFadden for their service to the
Committee and spoke about the candlelight vigil during the United Against Hate
Week event.
Chairperson Villena thanked the entire committee for their service to the
Committee and spoke about Phillepino Heritage Month.
Member O'Brien thanked members McFadden and Hill for their service to the
committee and discussed engagement opportunities for 2025.
Adjourned at 7.16 PM
Chelsea Shafer, Senior Administrative Specialist
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