2025-03-12 DEI MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Villena
Vice Chairperson O'Brien
Member Atmore
Member Gebhart
Member Green
Member Janicek
Member Mitrovich
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Absent
- Absent
- Absent
- Present
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 February 12, 2025, MOTION
PASSED. 4/0
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. ACC Joint Meeting Date
Members of the Committee discussed the upcoming Arts & Culture Committee
Joint Meeting date. They proposed for the meeting to take place April 22nd or
May 14th. 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 Rec Park Renovation Project.
Chairperson Villena proposed a Special Meeting to take place for April 2, 2025.
3. Membership Recruitment Plan
Members of the Committee discussed the Membership Recruitment Plan. They
proposed for the deadline to be the end of April and interviews conducted in May.
Committee members promoted personal appeals as the ideal strategy to recruit
future members.
C. NEW BUSINESS
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4. Community Police Academy
Chairperson Villena spoke regarding the Community Police Academy and the
inclusion of DEI members attending the Fall session. Members of the Committee
asked questions relating to the commitment time and topics discussed in the
academy. Chairperson Villena provided further details.
5. Juneteenth Discussion
Chairperson Villena spoke on the dates reserved for the Juneteenth event.
Members of the Committee also discussed the involvement of DEI with the
event.
D. REPORTS — RECREATION, PARKS, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR
None
E. REPORTS — COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairperson Villena showed interest in simplifying the application process with
Pilot Programs.
Vice Chairperson O'Brien stated that the first subcommittee meeting took place.
He also suggested looking into homelessness in El Segundo and the intersection
between DEI and the homeless population.
Member Atmore stated that the Proclamation for Women's History Month was
completed and accepted. She also stated that the Women's History Month
Resource Guide was sent to the Library and the Committee.
Adjourned at 7:38 PM
Viviann Gonzalez, Temporary Administrative Specialist
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