2026-02-17 CC Agenda Packet - ITEM E11 - DEI CommitteeeagaovHao
DEI Committee
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 17, 2026
EL SEGUNDO DEI PURPOSE
The DEI Committee aims to inspire and activate efforts to integrate diversity,
equity and inclusion into City of El Segundo decisions, service -delivery and
policies to improve the well-being of all our communities. We commit to:
• Listening and advising with an equity lens as we help foster a healthy, just, and
inclusive El Segundo, instilling a sense of understanding, healing, and belonging
for all who live, work and play here.
• Engaging the community and holding ourselves accountable to acknowledge
and correct historical inequities and current disparities, and change outdated,
harmful narratives.
• Moving forward with urgency and purpose, allyship and collaboration, to
support transparent and actionable solutions that will remedy these inequities
and serve our diverse community.
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CITY STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIES
The City Council determined Its top priorities during the strategic planning session held on April 30th. 2024.
The priorities are intended to convey the City Council's collective top areas of focus for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
GOAL 5 Implement strategic initiatives to attract new businesses and foster business to
STRATEGY C business networking and collaboration to retain and grow existing businesses.
GOAL 5 Implement community planning, land use, and enforcement policies that encourage
STRATEGY D growth while preserving El Segundo's quality of life and small-town character.
GOAL 4 Enhance staff recruitment, retention, and training to ensure delivery of unparalleled
STRATEGY A City services and implementation of City Council policies.
GOAL 1 Seek opportunities to implement and expedite the projects in the Capital
STRATEGY A Improvement Program and ensure that City -owned infrastructure is well maintained
including streets, entryways, and facilities.
GOAL 1 Seek opportunities to implement the use of innovative technology to improve
STRATEGY B services, efficiency, and transparency.
GOAL 2 Comprehensively address the unsheltered homeless population.
STRATEGY A
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ALIGNMENT
The 2026 DEI workplan supports the City's goals
by promoting:
• Increased sense of belonging, safety, connection, and quality
of life for our residents and businesses
• More understanding of El Segundo's history, its impact
today, and its relevance for moving forward
• Greater responsiveness through policies, initiatives, and
support that meet diverse needs across the City
• Stronger decision -making, community trust, and diverse
leadership
• Improved employee engagement, retention, and productivity
MULTI -YEAR GOALS
GOAL 1
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Develop and Maintain Quality
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Infrastructure and Technology
GOAL
Optimize Community Safety and
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Preparedness
GOAL
Deliver Solution -Oriented Customer
Service, Communication, Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion
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Promote and Celebrate a Quality
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Workforce Through Teamwork and
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Organizational Excellence
GOAL 5
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Champion Economic Development and
Fiscal Sustainabiliry
The DEI Committee's work aligns with City Strategic Priorities
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MEMBERS OF THE DEI COMMITTEE
Of the nine seats on the DE Committee, seven are currently filled and two are open.
Quorum is four at this time, and five when we have 8+ members.
Chairperson Christibelle Villena October 2020 October 2027
Vice -Chair Sean O'Brien June 2024 October 2026
Kelly Allen October 2026 October 2028
Emily Atmore December 2022 October 2027
Valerie Green (pending) February 2023 October 2025
Demorrio Wright October 2026 October 2028
La Ruth Wright August 2025 October 2027
2026 SUBCOMMITTEES
CIVIC OUTREACH
Kelly Allen
Sean O'Brien
Valerie Green (pending)
COMMUNICATIONS
Emily Atmore
Demorrio Wright
La Ruth Wright
EVENTS
La Ruth Wright
Demorrio Wright
Emily Atmore
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CIVIC
OUTREACH
LEAD: Kelly Allen
TEAM: Sean O'Brien
and Valerie Green (pending)
CIVIC OUTREACH
Purpose:
Build an evidence -based understanding
of who lives and works in the
community, what barriers exist, and
where targeted inclusion efforts will
have the greatest impact —by
combining local history/research with
direct resident and business listening.
2026-2027 CIVIC OUTREACH WORK PLAN DELIVERABLES
Survey El Segundo -based businesses (small, mid, large) to learn more about
ways to increase their sense of belonging in El Segundo
Explore gaps and opportunities to increase inclusivity throughout City events
and facilities for residents/visitors with disabilities.
Design and manage an award recognizing a student, adult, and business for
achievements in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Review and analysis of City demographics, employee surveys and other
data. Liaison to the Vision 2050 Task force and other City
committees/groups that benefit from a DEI perspective.
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COMMUNICATIONS
LEAD: Emily Atmore
TEAM: Demorrio Wright,
& La Ruth Wright
COMMUNICATIONS
Purpose:
Explore community awareness and
educational opportunities, and provide clear,
consistent, and equitable public -facing DEI
guidance to City Council, including
proclamations, holidays and other DEI-related
recognition that are meaningful, accessible,
and aligned with community needs and City
priorities.
2026-2027 COMMUNICATIONS WORK PLAN DELIVERABLES
Deliver a full year of proclamation packages by month, including draft
proclamation language, recommended groups/residents to accept, and resources
(book displays, film/TV, websites, etc.)
Explore ways to increase awareness and education around El Segundo's history
as it relates to DEI
Quarterly update memo to City Council (April, July, September, January)
Compilation of resources offered on the City website with DEI trainings, videos,
articles, books, movies, documentaries, trainings, workshops, websites and other
helpful information for the City/community to access and use.
EVENTS
LEAD: La Ruth Wright
TEAM: Demorrio Wright
& Emily Atmore
EVENTS
Purpose:
Strengthen community belonging
through well -produced, inclusive events
and trusted partnerships ensuring
events are accessible, collaborative, and
connected to measurable DEI outcomes,
while creating consistent channels for
community briefings and recognition.
2026-2027 EVENTS WORK PLAN DELIVERABLES
Plan United Against Hate Week 10/18-24/2026 and
Support other events such as Juneteenth 6/19/2026, Gundo Pride 6/28/2026,
and Joy Around the World 12/4/2026
Prepare to host one community event in 2027 in partnership with Chiefs of
Police and Fire. Brainstormed topics include how we are addressing bias through
public safety or innovative tools for de-escalation.
Liaison to the South Bay Community Coalition Against Hate. Meet with Chiefs of
Fire and Police about how we might support past/existing efforts (i.e. Fired UP
Girls Camp) and other needs.
2026 WORK PLAN BY QUARTER
SUBCOMMITTEE
DELIVERABLE
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Communications
CITY: Deliver a full year of proclamation packages by
X
month, including draft proclamations, social media posts,
email blurbs, recommended groups/residents to accept,
and resources.
Communications
COMMUNITY: Increase awareness and education around
X
X
El Segundo and DEI. Ideas include a presentation on El
Segundo's history and its impact/relevance on the City
today and tomorrow or on past practices such as
redlining and subprime lending in partnership with a local
group/resident (such as a realtorl.
Communications
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CITY: Establish a quarterly DEI update memo to City
X
X
X
Council (April, July, September, January).
Communications
ONGOING: Compilation of resources for City/community
X
X
X
X
to access and use.
SUBCOMMITTEE
DELIVERABLE
Q3 I
Q2
Q3
Q4
Event Engagement
COMMUNITY: United Against Hate week 10/18-24/2026.
X
X
Event Engagement
COMMUNITY: Support other community events such as
X
X
X
X
Juneteenth 6/19/2026, Gundo Pride 6128/2026, and Joy
Around the World 12/4/2026. _
PUBLIC SAFETY: Prepare to host one community event in
Event Engagement
X
partnership with Chiefs of Police and Fire.
Event Engagement
ONGOING: Uaise with South Bay Community Coalition
X
X
X
X
Against Hate. Meet with Chiefs of Fire and Police about
how we might support past/existing efforts (i.e. Fired UP
Girls Camp) and other needs.
SUBCOMMITTEE
DELIVERABLE
QS
Q2
Q3
Q4
Civic Outreach
DATA: Survey El Segundo -based businesses (small, mid,
X
X
X
large) to increase their sense of belonging In El Segundo.
Team will share a report on findings/recommendations.
Civic Outreach
COMMUNITY: Explore gaps and opportunities to increase
X
X
X
inclusivity throughout City events and facilities for
residents/visitors with disabilities.
Civic Outreach
RECOGNITION: Design and manage an award for
X
achievements in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Civic Outreach
ONGOING: Review and analysis of City demographics,
X
X
X
X
employee surveys and other data. Liaison to the Vision
2050 Task force and other City committees/groups that
benefit from a DEI perspective.
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Thank You
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 17, 2026