2024-12-11 DEI MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 6.09 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Villena -
Present
Vice Chairperson Atmore -
Present
Member O'brien -
Present
Member Green -
Present
Member Hill -
Absent
Member McFadden -
Present
Member Steven Gebhart -
Absent
Member Janicek -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
Chairperson Villena read public comment received from Richard Arabian on their
behalf.
A. CONSENT
1. MOTION by Member Green, SECONDED by Member McFadden, approving the
Regular Committee meeting minutes of November 13, 2024. MOTION PASSED.
4/0/1
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Committee Discussion Regarding the DEI Annual Workplan. Cultural Arts
Coordinator, Randy Niessen discussed interest from the Arts and Culture
Committee (ACC) to collaborate during various events throughout the upcoming
year.
Chairperson Villena discussed the due dates for the 2025 Work Plan and staff
report to be presented to City Council in February 2025. Members of the
committee asked questions regarding the presentation, the swearing in process
for incoming members, rebranding the DEI slogan and events. Cultural Arts
Coordinator, Randy Niessen, and Acting Senior Admin. Analyst Chelsea Shafer
provided additional feedback.
Chairperson Villena requested that staff agendize discussing potential joint
meeting dates to present to the ACC during the next regular DEI meeting.
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3. 2025 Subcommittee Scope, Assignments, and Strategy
Chairperson Villena discussed the need for subcommittees to have regularly
scheduled meetings outside of the DEI meetings and requested that selection of
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson be agendized for the next regular DEI
meeting.
C. NEW BUSINESS
4. December Event Debrief — Joy Around the World / Festival of Holidays
Acting Senior Admin. Analyst Chelsea Shafer discussed the event and the DEI
Booth. Members of the committee discussed booth logistics for 2025, more
involvement opportunities, and promoting the committee's mission.
5. DEI Vacancy
Moved up the agenda to be presented after C3 at the request of Chairperson
Villena
Chairperson Villena discussed the three interviews and approvals for vacancies
on the committee, the El Segundo Unified School District Pilot Program, and
outreach opportunities to promote vacancies.
Members of the committee asked questions regarding application requirements.
City Attorney provided additional information.
Chairperson Villena requested staff to determine when the next round of DEI
applications will be received.
D. REPORTS — RECREATION, PARKS, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Cultural Arts Coordinator Randy Niessen spoke on the behalf of Director Aly
Mancini regarding potential joint meetings with the ACC.
F. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Vice Chairperson Atmore thanked staff and volunteers for the holiday events.
Member Green commented on the volunteer nature of the DEI and its members
and commented on the city engagement subcommittee for DEI.
Member O'Brien commented on the volunteer nature of the DEI, focus points for
the city engagement subcommittee, and DEI-related art.
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Member Janicek commented on the continued relationship between the City, the
school district, and the DEI committee.
Chairperson Villena expressed the importance of DEI, wished everyone happy
holidays and new year, and requested the following be agendized for the
upcoming regular meeting:
• Scope of workplan discussion.
• Selecting Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025.
• The Plunge RFQ.
Adjourned at 7:35 PM
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Chelsea Shafer, Acting Senior Admin. Analyst
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