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6/2/2021 - Meeting Minutes (2) Racial Equity in Policing Commission Minutes 1 7/2/2021 7:33 AM Racial Equity in Policing Commission Salt Lake City Utah Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 2, 2021 5:00 p.m. The Racial Equity in Policing Commission met in an electronic meeting pursuant to the Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation and determination of the Core Commissioners. Minutes are provided in conjunction with the video/audio file. Complete Meeting Materials ________________________________________________________________________ Commission Members Virtual Attendance: Commissioners Kum, Shifflett, McDonald, Smith, Oommen, Ahmad, Powell, Suarez, Prospero, Salazar-Hall, Davis, Eldridge, Anjewierden, Johnson, Hawkins, Sagato-Mauga and Solovi Jr. Commission Members Absent: Commissioners Ka’ili, Romero, and Banuri Langdon Facilitators Attendance: Larry Schooler, Dante James, Siobhan Locke, Josh King Staff in Virtual Attendance: Mark Kittrell, Deputy City Attorney; Lindsey Nikola, Mayor’s Communications Director; Kaletta Lynch, Chief Equity Officer; Allison Rowland, Council Public Policy Analyst; Cindy Lou Trishman, City Recorder; Jessi Eagan, Mayor’s Office Team; Chief Mike Brown, Police Department; Officer Robert Norgaard, Police Department; Sven Karabegovic, Mayor’s office Intern; and Weston Clark, Mayor’s Senior Advisor The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. 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. Facilitator Dante James welcomed everyone and outlined the necessity of a quorum to complete action on the recommendations. Some commissioners confirmed they needed to leave early, so the schedule was adjusted to move items for Commission action to be completed before 6 p.m. Racial Equity in Policing Commission Minutes 2 7/2/2021 7:33 AM 2. Listening Session Report Facilitators and Commissions may discuss the Listening Session event; Larry Schooler will provide an update on the event. Dr. Schooler briefed the Commission with attachments on the May Listening Session, summarizing the breakdown of participation (200+ participating via phone), the listeners engagement based on the subcommittee recommendations and responding to a question about community members being provided additional opportunities to comment to the Commission. See Meeting Materials link on page one to view attachments 3. Summary of proposed resolution declaring Racism as a Public Health Crisis The Commission may review and provide a recommendation for the City’s consideration of the proposed resolution. Kevin Nguyens and Ciriac Alvarez Valle presented the proposed resolution to the Commission, noting that the Human Rights Commission had forwarded their supportive recommendation recently after incorporating feedback, Weston Clark confirmed the Mayor has been included in the review of the resolution. Reverend Davis and Commissioner Kum proposed the resolution be supported by consensus by the Commission, no objections were made. Commissioner Anjewierden commented on the consensus of silence as a celebration of the support. Mr. James raised the recent disclosure of deaths in Canada of Indigenous children at the residential boarding schools, noting that the incident is atrocious, and an example of institution and systematic restitution is a devasting circumstance confirming the designation of Racism as a Public Health Crisis. Commissioner Smith shared personal experiences associated with the practice of the institution of the police and the impact on the Indigenous, First Nation people brought upon by the residential school practice. Commissioner McDonald shared her support of the resolution and commented the state political environment has not clearly identified the distinction between diversity and equity training and critical race theory, noting in particular that the Commission support of the resolution may appear as eclipsing critical race theory teachings instead of highlighting the diversity and equity necessary discussions; noting some political activity is not separating the two related but different adjustments to public awareness, conversation and education needed to address racism. See Meeting Materials link on page one to view attachments 4. Policies & Practice Recommendation Review The Policies & Practices subcommittee will provide the remaining recommendations to the full Commission prior to sharing them with the City Council and Mayor at an upcoming City Council meeting. Facilitator Josh King shared the remaining three recommendations from the Policies and Practices Subcommittee, including an edit to the previously approved recommendation relating to the body camera content being shared. Recommendations were reviewed on the screen and can be seen in the link on page one; discussion points included the disclosure of protected and public records, Racial Equity in Policing Commission Minutes 3 7/2/2021 7:33 AM continued process of improving the department policies, budgetary impacts to the training development and implementation, various models of CIT training, and dispatch coordination service evaluation. See Meeting Materials link on page one to view attachments 5. 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. Beverly Hawkins was recognized by the Chair and commented she was attending to listen and appreciates the work of the Commission. 6. Standing Items ● Subcommittee Reports o School Safety Subcommittee ▪ Review draft recommendations ▪ Commissioner Salazar Hall presented on the screen the recommendation for a second extension on the memorandum of understanding between the Police and School District to August 2022. Discussion among the Commissioners included a review of alternative timelines, impact on the students as stakeholders, implementation of adjustments from the MOU, and the understanding the negotiations begin as soon as possible and adjust the extension date to a six-month timeline; noted that the student population with the impacted universities has not yet been addressed. Commissioners agreed to adjust the language to six-months but to keep language expressing an option for additional extension if necessary. The recommendation was approved by consensus. See Meeting Materials link on page one to view attachments o Youth Subcommittee Item not held o Training Subcommittee ▪ Review draft recommendations Item not held ● Commission items of business o Other including Scheduling Items Racial Equity in Policing Commission Minutes 4 7/2/2021 7:33 AM ▪ 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. • June 8, June 15 • July 13, July 20 7. Discussion of Phase One Report and Progress The Commission may discuss progress and overall recommendations to support the Phase One report; review of progress and discuss the continued work of the Commission. Mr. James outlined the calendar for the remainder of June to complete Phase One of the Commission work, noting the Facilitators contract closing out at the end of June but the work of the Commission continuing, requested Commissioner feedback on the final report from the facilitators outlining the work completed and the work ahead. Additionally, Mr. James encouraged all Commissioners to become familiar with Critical Race Theory and Diversity & Equity Training and the impact of racism on society. Racial Equity in Policing Commission Minutes 5 7/2/2021 7:33 AM 8. 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. Item not held Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Minutes approved through consensus on June 16, 2021 Cindy Lou Trishman City Recorder This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203(2)(b). This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Racial Equity in Policing Commission Regular Meeting on June 2, 2021.