5/5/2021 - Meeting Agenda Racial Equity in Policing Commission Agenda
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Racial Equity in Policing Commission
Salt Lake City Utah
Wednesday, May 5, 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 (registration in advance
required) https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CySOZ_e5SyeuaGAOu8iVlg 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. To
engage in the listening process, please visit www.slcrepcommission.com.
1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
Confirm the determination of the Core Commissioners to meet electronically because meeting at
a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be
present at the anchor location.
During this portion of the meeting, Commissioners may raise topics and discuss current events
that may impact or influence the Commission’s overall work, discussions, and deliberations to
provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Salt Lake City Police
Department’s policies, budget, and culture. No action will be taken during this portion of the
meeting. Matters discussed during this portion of the meeting may be scheduled on a subsequent
agenda for follow-up.
2. Review of Minutes from April 7, 2021 and March 24, 2021
3. Core Commissioner Announcement
Commissioner Prospero has an announcement on behalf of the Core Commissioners
4. 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.
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● 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.
5. Reminder of the City's Annual Budget Timeline & Input for Annual Budget & Matrix Consulting
Report
City Council staff will review the timeline and ways to provide comment for both the City's
current annual budget deliberations and the provided Matrix Budget Consulting Report.
6. Listening Session – May 19, 2021 6 pm
Discussion regarding the plan for the upcoming Listening Session.
7. Policies & Practice Recommendations Review
The Policies & Practices subcommittee will provide recommendations to the full Commission
prior to sharing them with the City Council and Mayor at an upcoming City Council meeting.
8. Presentation Summary of draft resolution from White Coats for Black Lives Matter
The Commission may review the summary of a proposed resolution for the City’s consideration
on Racism as a Public Health Crisis. Meeting Materials: Draft Resolution
9. Follow Up & Takeaways from Small Group Dialogues
10. Standing Items
● Subcommittee Reports
o Training Subcommittee
o Policies & Practice Subcommittee
o School Safety Subcommittee
o Youth Subcommittee
● Commission items of business
o Other including Scheduling Items
▪ Discussion of the City Council with City Human Resources & the Police
Department, including police recruitment, hiring and promotions is scheduled
for the May 4th Work Session.
▪ 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.
• May 6 (tentative), 11, 13 (tentative), 18, and 20 (tentative)
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11. 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 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4 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.