2025-04-02 DEI SPC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Villena called the meeting to order at 6:07 pm
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Villena
Vice Chairperson O'Brien
Member Atmore
Member Gebhart
Member Green
Member Janicek
Member Mitrovich
- Present
- Absent (Arrived at 6:10 PM)
- Present
- Absent
- Present
- Present
- Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
None
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MOTION by Member Mitrovich, SECONDED by Member Atmore, approving
Regular Committee meeting minutes of March 12, 2025, MOTION PASSED. 5/0
B. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
2. Housing Presentation
Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented the Housing Presentation. Members
of the Committee asked questions regarding the housing element addressing
evictions, the definition of regional housing needs, low-income housing, trees,
and parking. Principal Planner Samaras and Council Member Michelle Keldorf
provided additional information.
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3. 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 May 21It or 281"
The final proposed date is to be determined.
4. Membership Recruitment Plan
Chairperson Villena announced that membership recruitment is now open with
no close date set as of yet. Members of the Committee proposed for interviews to
be conducted mid -May.
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5. Juneteenth and GUNDO Pride Discussion
Chairperson Villena addressed Black in Mayberry's decision to withdraw from
the Juneteenth event. Members of the Committee discussed how to proceed
without their participation and suggested either participating and supporting the
event as residents or partnering with another city or local event.
Chairperson Villena spoke regarding GUNDO Pride and DEI's involvement in
the event. Members of the Committee proposed to advertise the event through
High School clubs and notifying businesses throughout El Segundo.
6. DEI Presence at Hometown Fair
Chairperson Villena addressed DEI presence at the Hometown Fair happening
on May 3rd. Members of the Committee discussed promoting future events and
the recruitment of DEI members at this event.
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7. Land Use Element Update Technical Advisory Committee (Item moved before
82)
Director of Community Development Michael Allen spoke about the Land Use
Element Update and appointment of the Technical Advisory Committee. Member
Mitrovich asked questions relating to expectations of DEI appointed members in
this committee. Director Allen provided further details.
MOTION by Member Atmore, SECONDED by Member Green, approving
Member Mitrovich as Primary and Vice Chairperson O'Brien and Member
Janicek as Alternates for the Technical Advisory Committee, MOTION PASSED.
6/0
8. Subcommittee Reports
Member Green announced that the SoCal Coalition Against Hate will hold their
United Against Hate Week from October 191" to 251". She also shared that the
Committee was recognized on the Coalition's website for their ongoing
leadership. Additionally, she mentioned there will be a meeting at the end of
April to discuss expanding the definition of diversity and possibly hosting an
event that focuses on the intersection of education and business. Member
Green also highlighted a study showing a 45% increase in hate crimes over the
past year.
Member O'Brien mentioned that the subcommittee meeting has not yet taken
place and expressed a desire to meet with Chairperson Villena to discuss ideas
and establish timelines for the meeting.
Member Atmore shared that the proclamation for AAPI Month is ready to be
issued and she is currently working on the reading list and materials for the
library. She also mentioned that she will be meeting with the El Segundo Police
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Chief and looks forward to strengthening the relationship between the Police
Department and the DEI Committee.
E. REPORTS — RECREATION, PARKS, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR
None
F. REPORTS — COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Vice Chairperson O'Brien shared that someone had posted on social media
questioning why the city continues to invest in a DEI board. He emphasized that
there is still work to be done to educate the public. He also expressed his
satisfaction with how well the ACC presentation went with the City Council.
Chairperson Villena expressed pride in the fact that the city has remained
committed to DEI initiatives.
Adjourned at 8:06 PM
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Viviann Gonzalez, Temporary Administrative Specialist
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