2025-02-11 DEI SPC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 5:44 pm
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Villena
Vice Chairperson O'Brien
Member Atmore
Member Gebhart
Member Green
Member Janicek
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Absent
- Present
- Absent
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
None
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MOTION by Vice Chairperson O'Brien, SECONDED by Member Atmore,
approving Regular Committee meeting minutes of December 11, 2024, and
January 8, 2025, MOTION PASSED. 4/0
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Arts & Culture Committee Joint Meeting Proposal
Members of the Committee discussed the upcoming Arts & Culture Committee
Joint Meeting date. They proposed for the meeting to take place during the last
two weeks of March or during the first week of April. The final proposed date is to
be determined. Committee members mentioned that this meeting will include
discussions about activities and events that overlap between both committees
such as Juneteenth, United Against Hate, PRIDE, and Joy Around the World.
Vice Chairperson O'Brien suggested discussing the art piece for The Plunge.
C. NEW BUSINESS
3. Work Plan & Subcommittee Updates
Chairperson Villena mentioned that the Work Plan was approved by the City
Council with revisions. The revisions include innovation around de-escalation,
addressing bias, data collection analysis regarding protected classes, and city
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engagement including shadow days and networking events. The Committee
members agreed to vote at the next scheduled meeting to approve the revisions.
4. Bylaws Update
Chairperson Villena discussed the Bylaws update with the committee and
mentioned that the City Council agreed to let the Pilot Program expire for the
schoolboard members in May. Committee members also discussed the current
and upcoming vacancies within the committee. Changes to bylaws now state
that quorum is based on seated members versus seats available.
5. Membership Recruitment
Chairperson Villena asked questions regarding recruitment posting, the duration
of the posts, who handles the posts, and the requirements to join. Director Aly
Mancini provided information.
D. REPORTS — RECREATIONS, PARKS, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Director Mancini notified the Committee that there will be a Proclamation for Women's
History Month during the March 4, 2025, Council Meeting.
E. REPORTS — COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Member Atmore stated that she has completed the Proclamation for Women's History
Month and is continuing to work on the Women's History Month Resource Guide.
Chairperson Villena showed interest in the Community Police Academy and discussed
the possibility of adjusting the meeting time.
Adjourned at 7:15 PM
Chelsea Shafer, Acting Senior Admin. Analyst
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