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3/7/2023 - Meeting Materials r 'lI1r Ir _t44 SALT LAKE CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 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: Chair Jason Wessel Members of the Human Rights Commission: Commissioner Jason Wessel, District 1, Chair Commissioner Esther Stowell, District 2, Vice Chair Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, District 3 Vacant, District 4 Vacant, District 5 Commissioner David Leta, District 6 Commissioner Shauna Doumbia, District 7 Vacant, At-Large Commissioner Everette Bacon, At-Large Mayor's Office Staff in Attendance: Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer 1 Agenda Items 1. Welcome • Roll Call 2. Approve and Adopt Minutes • February 2023 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. Presentation on Hate Crimes (—40-45 minutes) • Jay Jacobson will provide a presentation on this topic. 5. Review Subcommittee Goals &Priorities (— 5-10 minutes) • CEDAW • Homelessness • Gentrification • Refugees &New Americans • Children/Youth Advocacy 6. 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 will 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. 2 7. Review Human Rights Commission Meetings for 2023: • Tuesday, januar-y 03, 2023 • Tuesday Febpaary 07 , 2023 • Tuesday, March 07, 2023 • Tuesday, April 04, 2023 • Tuesday, May 02, 2023 • Tuesday, June 06, 2023 • Tuesday, July 04, 2023—Recess • Tuesday, August 01, 2023 • Tuesday, September 05, 2023 • Tuesday, October 03, 2023 • Tuesday,November 14, 2023 —Final Regular Meeting of 2023 • Sunday, December 10, 2023 —Human Rights Day Celebration • https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights htg s=day CERTIFICATE OF POSTING On or before 5:30pm on December 31, 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. MICHELLE MOONEY 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 HRCgslcgov.com or 385-707-6514, or relay service 711. 3 Human Rights Commission Minutes Human Rights Commission Salt Lake City, Utah DRAFT Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 7, 2023 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. You may also watch a recording of the meeting on the SLCHRCMeeting YouTube Channel. CONDUCTED BY: Chair Jason Wessel Members of the Human Rights Commission: Commissioner Jason Wessel, District 1, Chair Commissioner Esther Stowell, District 2, Vice Chair Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, District 3 Vacant, District 4 Vacant, District 5 Commissioner David Leta, District 6 Commissioner Shauna Doumbia, District 7 Commissioner Everette Bacon, At-Large Vacant, At-Large Mayor's Office Staff in Attendance: Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer Damian Choi, Chief Equity Officer Roxana Orellana, Policy Advisor for Refugees and New Americans Kristen Hansen, Know Your Neighbor Program Coordinator Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Jason Wessel, Commissioner Esther Stowell, Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, Commissioner David Leta, Commissioner Shauna Doumbia, Commissioner Everette Bacon Commission Members Absent: None City Staff in Attendance: Mayor's Office Staff in Attendance: Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer Damian Choi, Chief Equity Officer Roxana Orellana, Policy Advisor for Refugees and New Americans Kristen Hansen, Know Your Neighbor Program Coordinator 1 5/17/2023 6:07 PM Human Rights Commission Minutes Guests in Attendance: None The meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM Agenda Items 1. Welcome • Roll Call 2. Approve and Adopt Minutes • January 2023 o Commissioner David Leta has made a motion to accept and adopt the minutes. The motion has been seconded by Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo. All commissioners in favor. Motion has passed. 3. Public Comment(5 minutes) • No public comment occurred during this time as no guests from the public attended this meeting. 4. Chief Equity Officer Introduction (— 15-20 minutes) • Equity Manager will introduce the new Chief Equity Officer o Chief Equity Officer, Damian Choi introduced himself sharing his experience in the City, which consists of being the former Director of Compliance and working within Youth & Family Services. o Damian Choi has updated the Commissioners on the City-Wide Equity Plan completed by Keen Independent Research consultants, currently under review. • Commissioner David Leta has requested Damian Choi to share highlights of the initiatives on the City-Wide Equity Plan. 5. Update on Refugees and New Americans (—30 minutes) • Roxana Orellana, Policy Advisor for Refugees and New Americans o Roxana Orellana outlined her partnership with the State Office of Refugees and New Americans. She shared that her role consists of reviewing existing city policy. • Commissioner Shauna Doumbia would like to see the expansion of the KYN Program as she was unaware that program is still being funded. She highlighted her past involvement with the program. • Kristen Hansen, Know Your Neighbor(KYN) Program Coordinator 2 5/17/2023 6:07 PM Human Rights Commission Minutes o Kris Hansen shared a brief presentation on the KYN Program. This presentation contained volunteer and refugee statistics, information about the program, and the responsibilities of the job role she serves in. 6. Equity Manager Updates Chair/Vice Chair(— 15 minutes) • Chair and Vice Chair o Commissioner Jason Wessel will serve as the Chair, and Commissioner Esther Stowell will serve as Vice Chair. o Commissioner Jason Wessel brought forth the option to all for a 2nd Vice Chair to have continuity throughout the Commission. • Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo has volunteered herself for the position of moderated debate. o Commissioner Everette Bacon has made a motion to approve Chair and Vice Chair(s)positions. Commissioner Davis Leta has seconded the motion. The motion has passed. • REP Commission Member Status o Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager has shared that Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo has a conflict-of-interest serving as the Commissioner for the REP Commission as she is a trainer for Equality Utah. Equality Utah was selected to work with SLCPD for future trainings. o Commissioner Chair Jason Wessel expressed interested to serve on the REP Commission. Commissioner Everette Bacon made a motion to approve this interest. Commissioner Davis Leta seconded the motion. The motion has passed. 7. Review Subcommittee Goals &Priorities (— 10 minutes) • CEDAW o An application process will open soon for individuals interested in joining the CEDAW taskforce. • Homelessness o No updates were given at this time. • Gentrification o Subcommittee is tabled until we are running as a full commission. • Refugees &New Americans o Roxana Orellana, Policy Advisor for Refugees and New Americans will be part of these monthly meetings to occur on 2nd Tuesdays at 4 PM. • Children/Youth Advocacy o Commissioner Vice Chair Esther Stowell has set the meeting monthly on 2nd Fridays at 2 PM. 8. Discussion/Dialogue about Human Rights Around the World (5-10 minutes) Commissioner Chair Jason Wessel provided an update on Israel's current state of Human Rights Violations. 3 5/17/2023 6:07 PM Human Rights Commission Minutes 9. Review Human Rights Commission Meetings for 2023: Tuesday,• january 03, 2023 • Tuesday, February 07, 2023 • Tuesday, March 07, 2023 • Tuesday, April 04, 2023 • Tuesday, May 02, 2023 • Tuesday, June 06, 2023 • Tuesday, July 04, 2023—Recess • Tuesday, August 01, 2023 • Tuesday, September 05, 2023 • Tuesday, October 03, 2023 • Tuesday,November 14, 2023 —Final Regular Meeting of 2023 • Sunday, December 10, 2023 —Human Rights Day Celebration • hltps://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights htg s=day The meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM Minutes approved through consensus: TBD MICHELLE MOONEY 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 February 7, 2023. 4 5/17/2023 6:07 PM Hate Crimes are Rising and Changing H-ow do TheJewb*sh :Feolerat"bow's Partwers Aoa�wst Hate awd salt La42e c�t►� R.espowd? Objectives • Be aware of rising rate, targets, types, and locations of Hate Crimes • Hear what Partners against Hate have done, do, and hope to do • Share what your Commission has done about this • Find ways to work together with law enforcement, schools, and government to increase reports, response, and prevention. U.S. Hate Crime At Q New Decade High Total number of hate crime incidents recorded by the FBI (2007-2020) MO 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 '07 '08 '09 '10 11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 '19 '20 The FBI defines a hate crime as a"criminal offence against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender's bias against a race,religion, disability,sexual orientation,ethnicity,gender,or gender identity". Source:FBI O O O statista The nation's two largest cities,New York and Los Angeles,did not provide data.The third-largest,Chicago,reported zero,according to the FBI's report The Anti-Defamation League said antisemitic incidents reached an all-time high of 2,717—a 34%increase.That's the highest number since the group began tracking in 1979 Hate crimes on the rise in major U.S. cities ■ Total hate crimes 2020 � 2021 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 New York Los Angeles Chicago : San Francisco Washington, DC Dallas Denver Source: Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at Califomia State University, San Bemardino Wide gap between federal and self-reported average annual hate crimes Average annual numbers: NCVS average annual hate crime victimizations FBI average annual hate crime victims M 7,500 SOURCE Bureau of Justice Statistics NOTE The FBI's Hate Crime Statistics Program is part of the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program,which compiles data from law enforcement agencies. The Bureau of Justice Statistics'National Crime Victimization Survey(NCVS) is a nationally representative, household-based survey administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. Bias Motivation Categories for Victims of Single-bias Incidents in 2021 Disability: 1.7% Gender Identity: 3.6% I r Gender: 1.0% Religion: 13.3% 5,000 4,50o Total Number of ' Single-bias Incidents 4,000 in 2021 3,500 71,074 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 266 134 72 0 Race/Ethnicity/ Religion Sexual Gender Identity Disability Gender Ancestry Orientation v•� 500 Increase in Hate Crimes in the US from 2020 to 2021 100 __ 0 +38.6% +223.7% +58.7% +51.3% All Hate Crimes Anti-Asian Hate Anti-Jewish Hate Anti-Gay (Male) 2,278to3,157 Crimes Crimes Hate Crimes In 37 cities,including the 10largest,14 with a population of 500,000 114 to 369 235 to 373 232 to 351 to 999,000,and 13 with a population In 21 select cities. In 20 select cities. In 12 select cities. of 150,000 to 499,000. Source:Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism,California State University,San Bernardino.Photo Credit:Adobe rn VOA W WA MT ND VT ME OR MN NH ID SD WI NY MA WY _ MI CT RI -- NE IA PA NJ NV OH DE UT IL IN CA CO KS WV VA DC D KY NC � TN AZ NM OK AR SC MS AL TX LA Reported Hate Crime Incidents,By State,2021 AK FL E Record Year � >O L1 Increase Q 0 Decrease HI ❑ Not Yet Reporting Offenses by Crime Category Among the 8,673 hate crime offenses reported: •Crimes against persons: 66.7% •Crimes against property: 30.0 0 •Crimes against society: 3.3 Location Type •Most hate crime incidents, 32.2%, occurred in or near residences/homes •16.9% occurred on highways/roads/alleys/streets/ sidewalks •8.1% occurred at schools/colleges '7.o% happened in parking/drop lots/garages •2.8% took place in restaurants •2.7% occurred at parks/playgrounds •The location was reported as other/unknown of 4.2% of hate crime incidents The remaining 26.1% of hate crime incidents took place at other or multiple locations. Overtime: (199.9-2022) 150 120 90 60 30 0 '98 '02 '06 110 '14 '18 '22 D sability _Sexual or Gender Orientation _Religion _Race, Ethnicity,or Ancestry Disabflity-based Hate Crime Reporting in Utah began in 2009 Source:Utah Department of Public Safety,DOI Bureau of Justice Statistics,FBI 2021 Statistics on Hate Crimes Our State:(2013-2022) t In Utah since 2013, ' t° N there were at least: • too A z5 50 o 148 Na ' Hate Crimes at Homes • 42 • Hate Crimes at Schools i• and Universities 41 Hate Crimes at Places of Worship 21 ' Hate Crimes at Parks • and Playgrounds Map data points are located at the center of each reporting police dep.rtrnenes jurisdiction Source:Utah Department of Public Safety,FBI 2021 Statisdu on Hate Crimes Federation Task Force on Antisemitism and Community Partners against Hate- Highlights 2018 Neo Nazis yelled "Jews will not replace us!" in Charlottesville without national condemnation. UJFU formed our Task Force on Antisemitism and Community Relations Fatal Attack on eleven worshippers at Tree of Life Synagogue, Pittsburgh. Vigils at Kol Ami, Chabad, Har Shalom 2019 Formed Community Partners against Hate and helped pass a meaningful Hate Crimes Bill Produced Guide for responding to and reporting hate incidents and crimes Brought ADL Education Director here for community updates, meetings with religious schools and five High School Principals, the SLC School Superintendent, and High School student leaders. Responded to Anti-semitic events at schools in Davis, SL Federation Task Force on Antisemitism and Community Partners against Hate- Highlights 2020 Partners met with Mayor to address Hate in Salt Lake City Partners with Mayor and SLC Library arranged Webinar on Hate Crimes with Southern Poverty Law Center, Hispanic Media Coalition, and Western States Center. 2021 Partners met with new SLC School Superintendent Gadsen OP Eds and letters to editor re: vandalism of Chabad and violence against Asian Americans Federation Task Force on Antisemitism and Community Partners against Hate- Highlights 2022 Responded to swastika vandalism in Park City HS with Superintendent and School Board member Helped pass Rep. Owens Resolution against Antisemitism following email rant by former CEO of Utah software company Meets with Jewish leaders and Gov. Cox and HHS Director, Tracy Gruber to discuss antisemitism in Utah Brings community leaders and officials to the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh Met with Rep. Owens and Partner legislators to consider anti-hate bills for the 2023 legislature ie limited guns, enhanced reporting 2023 Lobbied Legislators for bill ensuring religious freedom for student athletes to wear religiously prescribed garments. Began monthly meetings of Partners against Hate Secured several Not in Our Town films for viewing and discussion by minority communities and government officials Collaborating with Mayor's staff on new Hate Crimes Guide Schedule community meetings with Chief Brown to promote reporting and preventing Hate Crimes and Incidents Ways to Work Together • Increase reporting to SLCPD and/or UDPS with public campaign and PSAs • Update and distribute new guide to reporting, responding to and preventing Hate Crimes to schools and targeted communities • Establish student engagement programs in schools • Make Salt Lake City recognized as No Place for Hate Summary • Better understand Hate Crimes • Aware of Partners against Hate • Share what Commission has done • Identified ways to work together with law enforcement, schools, and government to increase reports, response, and prevention.