01/27/2021 - Agenda Racial Equity in Policing Commission Agenda
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Racial Equity in Policing Commission
Salt Lake City Utah
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
5:00 p.m.
This meeting is a discussion among Commissioners and select presenters. The public is welcome. Items
scheduled may be moved or discussed during a different portion of the meeting based on circumstances or
availability of speakers.
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Core Commission determination that conducting
the meeting at a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be
present at the anchor location. The Commission Meeting will not have a physical location and all attendees
will connect remotely.
Members of the public may provide public comment by joining through Zoom
https://tinyurl.com/RacialEquity0126 or by calling 1-800-934-9182 at the time of the meeting.
You may follow along with the meeting on the SLC REP Live Commission Meeting YouTube Channel.
Please visit the website https://www.slc.gov/boards/REPagenda for more information or call 801-535-
7644 with questions.
1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
2. City Update
• Rachel Otto, Mayor Chief of Staff, will provide an update on specific legislation the City is
following as it relates to the purpose of the Commission.
• Council Chair Fowler will provide an update on the priorities of the City Council as they relate
to the purpose of the Commission.
3. Public Comment (limited to 15 minutes)
● Attendees may be provided one or two minutes of time, determined by the number of
attendees and the time available determined by the Commission. Please observe the time
limit stated at the beginning of the public comment period so everyone may have a
chance to speak.
● Per the public meeting guidelines, keep comments free of discriminatory language
referring to a person or group based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, color,
descent, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or other gender identity factor. Items
or comments that disrupt the meeting, intimidate other participants or that may cause
safety concerns are not allowed.
4. Summary of Focus Group
Facilitators will provide a summary of feedback from focus group conversations held over the last
few weeks with identified small groups.
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5. Listening Session Overview
The Commission and Facilitators may discuss the preparations for the Listening Session
scheduled for Thursday, January 28 at 6 pm.
6. Review of Timeline
The Commission and Facilitators may discuss the overview and timeline for recommendations to
prepare for the Council and Mayor prior to July 2021. The discussion may include an overview of
the 2021 Meeting Schedule.
7. Discussion of Best Practices
Commission members working on the Literature Review may discuss best practices researched.
8. Standing Items
● Subcommittee Reports
o Training Subcommittee
o Policies & Practice Subcommittee
o School Safety Subcommittee
o Youth Subcommittee
● Commission items of business
o Resignation of Commission member; Core Commission Member change; and
discussion of replacement Commission Member
o Other including Scheduling Items
▪ Opportunity to attend the City Council Work Session on behalf of the
Commission (5-10 minutes overview of the work in progress); optional for 3-4
commissioners per meeting generally between 2 pm and 5 pm.
• February 2, 9, 16
• March 2, 16, 23
• April 6, 13, 20
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9. TENTATIVE Closed Session
The Commission will consider a motion to enter into a Closed Session. A closed meeting
described under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health
of an individual;
b. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
c. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
d. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah
Code § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the
Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 the undersigned, duly appointed City Recorder,
does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public Notice Website
created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake
Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated
interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda. People with disabilities may
make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and
other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a
request, please contact City staff at REPCommission@slcgov.com or 801-535-7644, or relay service 711.