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4/4/2023 - Meeting Materials r 'lI1r Ir _t44 SALT LAKE CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 41h, 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 Commissioner Will Terry, District 4 Vacant, District 5 Commissioner David Leta, District 6 Vacant, District 7 Commissioner Everette Bacon, At-Large Commissioner Pamela Silberman, At-Large Mayor's Office Staff in Attendance: Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer Hannah Regan, Policy and Legislative Assistant 1 Alzenda Items 1. Welcome • Roll Call • Welcome New Commissioners • Commission Vacancies 2. Approve and Adopt Minutes • March 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. Legislative Session Review (—60 minutes) • Hannah Regan, Policy and Legislative Assistant will provide an overview of the legislative session and discuss the bills directly impacting human rights. 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 2 during this section of the meeting may be scheduled on a subsequent agenda for follow-up. 7. Review Human Rights Commission Meetings for 2023: • Tuesday, February 07, 2023 • Tuesday, Mar-oh 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 HRC o�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, March 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 SLC HRC Meeting 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 Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Jason Wessel, Commissioner Esther Stowell, Commissioner Shauna Doumbia, Commissioner Everette Bacon Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, Commissioner David Leta City Staff in Attendance: Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer Mia Tadesse, Equity and Special Projects Intern Guests in Attendance: None The meeting was called to order at 5:33 PM. 1 5/17/2023 6:28 PM Human Rights Commission Minutes Agenda Items 1. Welcome • Roll Call 2. Approve and Adopt Minutes • February 2023 o Commissioner Everette Bacon moved to approve and adopt February 2023 minutes. Commissioner Vice Chair Esther Stowell seconded. All Commissioners in favor. Motion passed to approve and adopt minutes. 3. Public Comment(5 minutes) • No guests from the public were in attendance for this meeting, therefore, no public comment occurred during this segment. 4. Presentation on Hate Crimes (—40-45 minutes) • Jay Jacobson will provide a presentation on this topic. Jay Jacobson brought forth the definition of a hate crime, the rise in hate crimes, and discussed the groups who are targeted and affected. o Commissioner Everette Bacon has added that he supports these efforts. Commissioner Bacon asked about the outcome of hate crimes that occur in Salt Lake City. Jay Jacobson shared that the crime was labeled as an assault due to laws not being available for hate crimes at the time. o Commissioner Wessel asked about immigrant and native American populations are vulnerable in rural Utah. Jay Jacobson commented. • Jay Jacobsen has asked Commissioner Chair Jason Wessel if the commission is currently working against Hate Crimes. Commissioner Chair Jason Wessel has commented on a letter of support being written for Orlando, Florida after the Pulse Night Club Shooting that targeted the LGBTQ+ community. • Jay Jacobsen shared about the efforts for a partnership with Salt Lake City, the State, and SLCPD. Jay Jacobsen requested if needed that the commission prepare a letter of support for Salt Lake City to take part in the initiatives presented. • Commissioner Chair Jason Wessel has commented on how the commission can serve as a partnership or resource moving forward. 5. Review Subcommittee Goals &Priorities (— 5-10 minutes) • CEDAW • Homelessness • Gentrification • Refugees &New Americans 2 5/17/2023 6:28 PM Human Rights Commission Minutes • Children/Youth Advocacy No subcommittee updates have been made available as meetings occur next week. 6. Discussion/Dialogue about Human Rights Around the World (5-10 minutes) • Commissioner Chair Jason Wessel commented on the following human rights aspects around the world: Israel protest, and violence against Refugees in Tunisia. • Commissioner Chair Jason Wessel has commented on the death of Disability Rights Leader, Judy Heumann. Commissioner Everette Bacon added that she was a contributor for the film Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. • Commissioner Everette Bacon commented on the House-Senate laws on wages for people with disabilities. 7. Review Human Rights Commission Meetings for 2023: •�Tuesda, F€bodafy 07, 2023 • Tuesday, arch 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 The meeting adjourned at 6:37 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 March 7, 2023. 3 5/17/2023 6:28 PM 2023 Legislative Session Overview Hannah Regan, Policy and Legislative Assistant SLC Mayor's Office Abortion Access and Care • HB 297 Victim Services Amendments • Mandates certain information access for victims and requires law enforcement training and reporting • Restricts abortion based upon rape or incest to before 18 weeks of gestational age • H B 467 • Eliminates abortion clinics after Jan. 1 , 2024 • Restricts abortion access after 18 weeks of gestational age 2 Domestic Violence • HB 18 Online Dating Safety Amendments • Requires providers to make safety disclosures and provide safety information to members • HB 43 Domestic Violence Amendments • Creates task force to collect data on domestic violence • HB 53 Protective Order Amendments • Allows individuals to enter the premises of alleged victims when accompanied by a law enforcement officer 3 Domestic Violence • HB 199 Voluntary Firearm Safekeeping Amendments • Prohibits law enforcement to return a firearm if the owner is a restricted person • HB 314 Remedies for Victims of Domestic Violence Amendments • Allows victims to terminate future obligations to a lease agreement. • SIB 117 Domestic Violence Amendments • Requires law enforcement officers to conduct lethality assessments when responding to a domestic violence report and the creation of a database for lethality assessments 4 Family • HB 40 Native American Child and Family Amendments • Enacts Indian Child Welfare Act into state law • HB 48 Early Childhood Amendments • Creates the Early Childhood Utah Advisory Council • HB 167 State Child Care Amendments • Allows an agency to have on-site childcare for employees 5 Law Enforcement • HB 57 Law Enforcement Investigation Amendments • Requires agencies to report information on reverse-location warrants annually to a database • HB 60 Juvenile Justice Amendments • Prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with a delinquency history and creates a process for expungement of juvenile records. • HB 111 Inmate Treatment Amendments • Allows municipal jails to continue medication assisted substance abuse treatment for inmates 6 Law Enforcement • HB 181 Offender Employment Amendments • Requires the creation of a job board of job opportunities available to individuals with a criminal history • SB 49 Juvenile Custodial Interrogation Amendments • Extends amount of time a minor can be detained in holding from two to four hours Public Health • HB 131 Vaccine Passport Prohibition • Prohibits government entities from denying service or entry based on immunity status and prohibits government entities from requiring employees to receive a vaccine with exceptions 8 Accessibility • HB 141 Driver's License Test Amendments • Allows the driver's license test to be taken in the individual's preferred language • HB 162 Voter Accessibility Amendments • Requires elections officers to facilitate accessible voting for individuals with disabilities 9 Expression • HB 163 Protecting Student Religious and Moral Beliefs Regarding Athletic Uniform Requirements • Provides that students may not be prohibited from wearing clothing consistent with their beliefs in athletic programs • HB 427 Individual Freedom in Public Education • Requires local education agencies to annually affirm that their instruction is consistent with a set of principles 10 Expression • SB 18 Public Expression Protection Act • Replaces previous anti-SLAPP law • SB 152 Social Media Regulation Amendments • Creates a set of regulations around social media use for minors 11 Gender Affirming Care • SB 16 Transgender Medical Treatments and Procedure Amendments • Prohibits minors from receiving hormonal treatment and sex characteristic surgery • SB 93 Birth Certificate Modifications • Creates allowances and regulations around changing sex designation and name on a birth certificate • SB 100 Gender Identity Policies • Prohibits schools from disallowing parents access to their child's record and from making changes to a child's gender identity on their record without parent consenf 12 Firearms • HB 165 Firearm Discharge on Private Property Amendments • Provides that property occu ants are not liable for the discharge of legally owned firearms on the property • HB 219 Firearms Regulations • Prohibits the enforcement or cooperation in enforcement of federal regulation on firearms • HB 225 Firearm Possession Amendments • Requires a background check to be run before returning a firearm from evidence 13 Firearms • HB 300 Voluntary Firearm Restrictions Amendments • Allows individuals to request to become a restricted from purchasing firearms • HB 461 Airport Firearm Possession Amendments • Creates a mechanism for individuals to have their firearms returned after seizure at an airport 14 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • HB 428 Labor and Military Training Requirements Limitations • Prohibits an individual to be subject to discrimination to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion in some employment circumstances • HB 451 State Entity Restrictions • This bill prohibits the use of prohibited submissions regarding subjects such as diversity, equity, and inclusion from consideration in determining employment and other benefits Neither of these bills passed. 15 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • SIB 283 Study of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education • Proposes a study of DEI impacts in higher education during the interim session for policy recommendations in the 2024 Session This bill did not pass. 16 Advocacy • April to November is Interim Session • Monthly meetings for each committee with public comment • Best time to contact legislators is now 17