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SALT LAKE CITY
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, October 4th, 2022
5:30pm
City & County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room 335
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 hybrid. The Commission Meeting will have a physical location at the City and
County Building in Cannon Room 335 and members of the public may provide public comment in -
person. Commissioners and presenters may join or participate either in -person or through
electronic means.
CONDUCTED BY: Vice Chair Jason Wessel
Members of the Human Rights Commission:
Commissioner Jason Wessel, District 1, Vice Chair
Commissioner Esther Stowell, District 2, Chair
Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, District 3
Vacant, District 4
Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall, District 5
Vacant, District 6
Commissioner Shauna Doumbia, District 7
Commissioner Luna Banuri, At-Large
Commissioner Everette Bacon, At-Large
Mayor’s Office Staff in Attendance:
Moana Uluave-Hafoka, Equity Manager
Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer
Michelle Mooney, Equity Liaison
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Agenda Items
1.Welcome
•Roll Call
2.Approve and Adopt Minutes
•September 2022
3.Public Comment (5 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.Annual OPMA Training & Ethics (~ 15 minutes)
•Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney, will provide the training.
5.Racial Equity in Policing Commission Recommendations (~ 20 minutes)
•Nicole Salazar-Hall, REP Commission Chair will present these recommendations
and HRC will vote if they support the recommendations.
6.End of Year Report Draft Update (~ 15 minutes)
•Presentation from Equity Manager
7.Human Rights Day Celebration (~15 minutes)
•Prepare for Saturday, December 10th at 6pm-8pm
i.Task List
ii.Hybrid celebration (stream and record the award ceremony)
iii.Location - Sorenson Unity Center
iv.Theme – “Advancing Human Rights”
v.Draft Agenda (Possible Community Groups and Entertainment)
vi.Food (Local Vendors)
vii.Nomination process is live until October 31st
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8.Review Goals & Priorities (15 minutes)
•Subcommittees
i.ARPA Funding Short-Term Committee: Stowell & Wessel
ii.Refugees & New Americans: Doumbia, Stowell, Banuri, and Wessel
•Update from subcommittee meeting on September 13th
iii.Gentrification: Doumbia & Stowell
•Gentrification Policy group will attend November meeting
iv.Homelessness: Stowell & Wessel
•Update from meetings w/ coalition on ending homelessness
9.Discussion/Dialogue about Human Rights Around the World (5-10 minutes)
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. No action wil l be
taken during this section of the meeting. Matters discussed during this section of the meeting
may be scheduled on a subsequent agenda for follow -up.
10.Review Human Rights Commission Meetings for 2022:
•Tuesday, January 04, 2022
•Tuesday, February 01, 2022
•Tuesday, March 01, 2022
•Tuesday, April 05, 2022
•Tuesday, May 17, 2022
•Tuesday, June 07, 2022
•Tuesday, July 12, 2022 – Recess
•Tuesday, August 02, 2022
•Tuesday, September 06, 2022
•Tuesday, October 04, 2022
•Tuesday, November 01, 2022 – Final Regular Meeting of 2022
•Saturday, December 10, 2022 – Human Rights Day Celebration
•https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:30pm on October 3, 2022 the undersigned, duly appointed Equity Manager, 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.
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MOANA ULUAVE-HAFOKA
SALT LAKE CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE
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 HRC@slcgov.com or
385-707-6514, or relay service 711.
Human Rights Commission Minutes
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Human Rights Commission
Salt Lake City, Utah
DRAFT Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
5:30 p.m.
The Human Rights Commission met in an electronic meeting pursuant to the Salt Lake City
Emergency Proclamation and determination of the Chair. Minutes are provided in conjunction
with the video/audio file.
Meeting Materials
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CONDUCTED BY: Chair Esther Stowell
Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Jason Wessel, District 1, Vice
Chair, Commissioner Esther Stowell, District 2, Chair, Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, District
3, Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall, District 5, Commissioner Shauna Doumbia, District 7
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Luna Banuri, At-Large, Commissioner
Everette Bacon, At-Large
City Staff in Attendance: Moana Uluave-Hafoka, Equity Manager, Maria Romero, Executive
Assistant to Chief Equity Officer, Michelle Mooney, Equity Liaison
Guests in Attendance: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:52 PM
1. Welcome
• Roll Call
2. Approve and Adopt Minutes
• August 2022
i. Commissioner Vice ChairWessel made a motion to approve and adopt the
minutes from the August 2022 meeting. Commissioner Jaramillo
seconded. There was unanimous vote among the Commissioners. The
motion passed.
3. Public Comment (5 minutes)
• No individuals from the public were in attendance.
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4.Mayor Visit (~ 10 minutes)
•Mayor Mendenhall will stop by and speak with the commissioners.
i.Mayor Mendenhall has thanked the Human Rights Commission for their
service. Mayor asked the commissioners how she could be of better
support to the Commission’s initiatives.
ii.Mayor added that next Friday, a Press Conference will be held to discuss
changes affecting unsheltered.
iii.Mayor shared the diversified response across 5 different departments to
include: C.H.A.T. Team, Fire Department, Park Rangers, SLCPD
iv.Commissioner Chair Stowell highlights the transparency of the Mayor’s
administration, and how it has been effective to the growth and impact of
the commission.
v. Commissioner Doumbia shared that there are many refugees and new
Americans that are underserved. Mayor Mendenhall asked how the City
can better connect trade job training opportunities to these various
communities.
5. End of Year Report Draft (~ 20 minutes)
•Presentation from Equity Manager - Moana shared a draft of the End of Year
Report for feedback from the Commission.
i. Commissioner Vice Chair Wessel would like to include information on the
Ramada Inn Emergency Shelter and Mitigation. Commissioner Chair
Stowell mentioned to address the lack of housing or resources.
6. Human Rights Day Celebration (~15 minutes)
•Prepare for Saturday, December 10th at 6pm-8pm
i.Task List – Will be created and sent out to Commissioners of what is
needed from them
ii.Hybrid celebration (stream and record the award ceremony)
iii.Location - Sorenson Unity Center
iv.Theme – “Advancing Human Rights”
v. Draft Agenda (Possible Community Groups and Entertainment)
vi. Food (Local Vendors)
vii.Nomination process is live until October 31st - All nominations can be
submitted here
7.Review Goals & Priorities (15 minutes)
•Subcommittees
i.ARPA Funding Short-Term Committee: Stowell & Wessel
•Provided an update on track for the meeting
ii.Refugees & New Americans: Doumbia, Stowell, Banuri, and Wessel
•Meeting Scheduled for September 13th, which will provide further
information on Commissioner Doumbia’s initial request
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iii. Gentrification: Doumbia & Stowell
•Request update from the Gentrification Study group (Thriving in
Place Study update)
iv.Homelessness: Stowell & Wessel
•Update from meetings with w/coalition on ending homelessness.
Commissioner Wessel will meet with the subcommittee.
8. Discussion/Dialogue about Human Rights Around the World (5-10 minutes)
I.Commissioner Doumbia mentioned knowledge of Human Rights violations in
systemic Concentration Camps in China
II. Commissioner Vice Chair Wessel mentioned incident in Israel and acknowledged the
person who killed the Journalist in the Westbank
9.Review Human Rights Commission Meetings for 2022:
•Tuesday, January 04, 2022
•Tuesday, February 01, 2022
•Tuesday, March 01, 2022
•Tuesday, April 05, 2022
•Tuesday, May 17, 2022
•Tuesday, June 07, 2022
•Tuesday, July 12, 2022 – Recess
•Tuesday, August 02, 2022
•Tuesday, September 06, 2022
•Tuesday, October 04, 2022
•Tuesday, November 08, 2022
•Tuesday, December 06, 2022
•Saturday, December 10, 2022 – Human Rights Day Celebration
•https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM
Minutes approved through consensus: October 4, 2022
MOANA ULUAVE-HAFOKA
SALT LAKE CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE
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
Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting on September 6, 2022.
DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT
2022
Steve Anjewierden
Commissioner
2020-2023
Nicole Salazar-Hall
Chair, 2022
2020-2024
Verona Sagato-Mauga
Commissioner
2020-2024
Tanya Hawkins
Vice Chair, 2022
2020-2024
Darlene McDonald
Commissioner
2020-2024
Rev. France Davis
Commissioner
2020-2024
Luna Banuri
Commissioner
2020-2024
Steven L. Johnson
Commissioner
2020-2023
Racial Equity in Policing Commission
Samantha Eldridge
Commissioner
2020-2024
Olosaa Solovi, Jr.
Commissioner
2020-2024
Rogelio Romero
Commissioner
2020-2024
Dhati Oomen
Commissioner
2020-2024
Lisia Satini
Commissioner
2022-2024
Vacant
Commissioner
2022-2024
Vacant
Commissioner
2022-2024
Racial Equity in Policing Commission
What is the
REP
Commission?
Established in 2020, The Commission on Racial Equity in Policing
was formed to examine SLCPD’s policies, culture, and budget and
any City policies that influence SLCPD’s culture or policies. The
Commission is composed of individuals who represent a broad and
diverse range of communities of color, expertise, and viewpoints in
Salt Lake City.
What is the primary function of REP Commission?
Diverse 15-member group who have strong ties to Salt Lake
City and is
Led by a Chair and Vice Chair.
Three subcommittees on police training, policies and practices,
and school safety. These subcommittees will create
recommendations, informed by community input, that will be
delivered to the Mayor and City Council for further action.
REP Commission Overview
August
2020:
Established
June 2021:
Phase 1
Report
published
September
2021:
Codified REP
15-member
Commission
December
2021: SLCPD
Phase 1
Response
published
December
2022: Annual
Report given
to Mayor &
City Council
Phase 2 -2022
o January 2022 –Begin new phase as codified commission
o July –October 2022 –Compile draft Report
o October 2022 –Send draft to HRC to support
o November 2022 –Send draft to Mayor and City Council
o December 2022 -Publish
Phase 2 -2022
o Completed
o Hired Senior Education Advisor, Jennifer Newell
o Hired Full-time Recruiter for SLCPD
o Hired Community Outreach Officer
o Updated REP Commission Webpage and Links (by end of month)
o Recommended SLC community-based trainers of color provider/facilitator (by end of year)
Phase 2 -2022
o In Progress
o Supporting Senior Education Advisor in re-negotiating and solidify school resource officer memorandum of understanding (Phase I
Response, Page 9)
o Building relationship with 911 Dispatch Director and reviewing current 911 Script as it pertains to mental health–911 Script on
mental health calls (Phase I Response, Page 16)
o Partnering with Utah Courts Office of Fairness and Accountability to improve data collection and analysis
Phase 2 –2023 Recommendations
o Implement Annually:
o In-person Retreat w/Commissioners
o Community-Facing Goals to include TWO REP Commission hosted community listening sessions
In-Person or Virtual Town Hall Meeting/Public Forum
Focus Groups w/community-based groups
o Regularly attending SLCPD-hosted community meetings
Commissioners work engage community to bridge the gap between communities and law enforcement to establish more comfortability in these
interactions
o Opening the lines of communication and touch points to the community through community organization’s events/programs/activities
o Partner with Accessibility & Disability Commission to facilitate a Sensory/Neurodiverse Subcommittee
o This subcommittee would be tasked with providing recommendations that could improve response to neurodiverse community
o SLCPD Chief updates at least 3 times a year which include the following:
o Review of SLCDP’s Budget (January-March)
o Recruitment, Training, and Community Relationships (April-June)
o Any other updates that have not been addressed (September-October)
Phase 2 –2023 Priorities
o Make recommendations to the Mayor and the City Council on methods of engaging with community
advocate groups and other community members on police practices or other public safety matters
o Complete renegotiation of school resource officer (SRO) memorandum of understanding
o Develop training based on history of policing with the newly selected SLC community-based trainers of
color provider/facilitator
o Review the current structure of the Civilian Review Board and evaluate national models
o Evaluating Recruitment Efforts
o Developing hiring committee
o Create neurodiversity/sensory needs subcommittee
o Review Implied Bias Survey
FOLLOW US
https://www.slc.gov/boards/racial-equity-
in-policing-commission/
THANK YOU