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5/25/2023 - Meeting Minutes ERIN MENDENHALL L DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY Mayor �' � 9 and NEIGHBORHOODS n DEPARTMENT of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Communi Recovery Committee Meeting ity MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 25", 2023 4:00 - 6:oopm i. Roll Call The following members of the Community Recovery Committee were present: Jacob Maxwell, Chairperson Steve Anjewierden,Vice Chairperson Esther Stowell Sarah Longoria Jason Wessel Pook Carson Staff Present: Cathie Rigby, Department of Economic Development(DED) Todd Andersen, Department of Economic Development(DED) Others Present: Teri Mumm, Utah Brewers Guild Ernesto Balderas, Utah Cultural Alliance Foundation Lisa Satini,JAYHAWKS Program Brian Higgins, Create Reel Change Tek Neopany, Community Building Services Carla Almeida, Brazilian Arts Center Juan Pascua, Utah Hispanic Chamber Amy McDonald, Brolly Arts 2. Briefings by the Staff a. Report from the CAN Program Manager No updates. b. Report from the DED Program Manager Ms. Rigby requested the meetings in June be held all-virtual, as there is construction being done in the conference room used for in-person attendees. Mr.Wessel asked if this item would need to be voted on. Ms. Rigby confirmed that we could put a vote for this item on the next meeting's agenda. Ms. Rigby also reminded the Committee to complete the Workday registration tasks that were emailed to them, so they can receive compensation for their time served on the Committee. 1 ERIN MENDENHALL L DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY Mayor �' � ' 9 and NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ITEMS: I. Review and Adopt Minutes from 3/16 Meeting Ms. Rigby mentioned the need to re-adopt the 2/16 Minutes with a roll call vote. These minutes were motioned for approval and seconded during the April 217th meeting,but there was no roll call vote conducted. Mr. Wessel motioned to adopt the 2/16 and 3/16 Minutes as presented.Vice Chairperson Anjewierden seconded the motion. The motion passed through a majority vote. Jason Wessel—Yes Sarah Longoria—Abstains because of absence Steve Anjewierden—Yes Jacob Maxwell-Yes Esther Stowell—Yes Pook Carson—Yes 2. Review and Discuss Nonprofit Programming Applications Utah Brewers Guild Ms.Mumm from Utah Brewers Guild presented an overview of their application. Mr. Wessel asked if there was a plan to specifically direct this money to SLC businesses. Ms. Mumm responded that the Brewers Guild Board had a long conversation about this and decided that they did not feel comfortable only providing funding for SLC-based businesses.Their solution would be to leverage other funding opportunities to pay for programming for businesses outside of SLC. Mr. Wessel also asked if the organization could more directly relate their proposed programming to COVID-Ig recovery. Ms.Mumm responded that the brewing industry got completely shutdown by the pandemic.Only half of the breweries in the Guild were set up to distribute directly from their locations. Taprooms were also hit hard by the pandemic. Breweries still need a lot of support to recover from the effects of the pandemic. Utah Cultural Alliance Foundation Mr. Balderas from Utah Cultural Alliance Foundation presented an overview of their application. There were no questions from the Committee. JAYHAWKS Program Ms. Satini from JAYHAWKS Program presented an overview of their application. Mr. Wessel asked the applicant to clarify the difference between using the funding for workshops and crime reduction. Ms. Satini responded that if small businesses were awarded funding from JAYHAWKS Program, they would go through an initial orientation/workshop. The programming would also teach businesses about safety measures that can be put in place to prevent/reduce crime. Create Reel Change Mr. Higgins from Create Reel Change presented an overview of their application. 1 ERIN MENDENHALL L DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY Mayor �' � ' 9 and NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chairperson Maxwell asked how the applicant would reach SLC businesses and marginalized populations. Mr. Higgins answered that they have partnerships in place that leverage resources from SLC-based businesses, and target geographical areas and schools with marginalized populations. Community Building Services Mr. Neopany from Community Building Services presented an overview of their application. There were no questions from the Committee about the application. Brazilian Arts Center Ms.Almeida from Brazilian Arts Center presented an overview of their application. There were no questions from the Committee. Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mr. Pascua from Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presented an overview of their application. Mr. Wessel asked the applicant to elaborate on the proposed programming's connection to COVID-19 recovery. Mr. Pascua responded that the programming is intended to help businesses recover from the pandemic by increasing their understanding of how to grow their business and be resilient. Chairperson Maxwell asked how many businesses the Chamber works with in SLC. Mr.Pascua answered that they assist around ioo SLC businesses but want to reach more in the future. Brolly Arts Ms. McDonald from Brolly Arts presented an overview of their application. Mr. Wessel asked if awarded funds would be spent in SLC. Ms.McDonald confirmed that funds would specifically be given to SLC artists. 3. Other Business Ms. Rigby mentioned the need for the Committee to decide if new CRC members should jump in to start scoring nonprofit applications or wait for them to start in Phase 2 of small business applications.The Committee discussed and there was consensus that it would be easiest for new members to start scoring in Phase 2. Ms. Rigby said that an agenda item would be added to the next meeting for a vote on this item. Ms. Stowell advised that new CRC members still be invited to attend nonprofit application meetings even if they're not scoring, as it will help them get a feel for how the Committee operates.The Committee agreed. 4. Adjourn There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned. Committee Chair This document and the recording constitute the official minutes of the Community Recovery Committee meeting held May 25tn, 2023.