03/05/2024 - Meeting Minutes Human Rights Commission
Salt Lake City, Utah
DRAFT Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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: Vice Chair Will Terry
Commission Members in Attendance:
Commissioner Lisia Satini, District 1
Commissioner Lucia Rodriguez, District 2
Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, District 3
Commissioner Will Terry, District 4
Commissioner Jennifer Mayer-Glenn, District 5
Commissioner David Leta, District 6
Vacant, District 7
Commission Members Absent:
Commissioner Everette Bacon,At-Large
Commissioner Pamela Silberman, At-Large
Guests from the Public in Attendance: None
Mayor's Office Staff in Attendance:
Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager
Maria Romero, Executive Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM.
Agenda Items
1. Welcome
• Roll Call
• Welcome New Commissioners - D 1 and D2 Commissioners will provide a brief
introduction of who they are, their background, and interest in serving on the
commission.
o Commissioner Lisia Satini and Commissioner Lucia Rodriguez provided a
brief introduction to the commission. All Commissioners present also
provided a brief introduction of themselves.
2. Approve and Adopt Minutes
• January 2024—A motion has been made by Commissioner Will Terry to adopt the
minutes as presented for the January 2024 Human Rights Commission meeting.
Commissioner Jennifer Mayer-Glenn has seconded the motion. All commissioners
present are in favor. Motion has passed unanimously with 5 in favor.
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.
Item not held as no members of the public present.
4. Community Presentation (—20-30 minutes)
• Katsi Pena, Public Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Office of Fairness and
Accountability for Utah Courts will provide a presentation on her office's initiatives.
o Katsi Pena provided a brief overview of the mission and structure for the
Office of Fairness and Accountability. Katsi Pena provided supporting details
of the mission and struction such as iliminating biases, discrimination, and
racism in the judicial branch of Utah including educational outreach,judicial
internship program, and other community engagement events.
o Commissioner Jennifer Mayer-Glenn, Commissioner Vice Chair Will Terry,
Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo commended the work of the Office along with
providing further comments.
5. Recap Homelessness Community Forum (— 10-15 minutes)
• Members of the HRC will recap the homelessness forum held on Saturday, March 2nd
and share highlights and areas of improvement.
o Commissioner Jennifer Mayer-Glenn provided a overview of the HRC
Homelessness community forum. Commissioner Will Terry, Commissioner
David Leta, Commissioner Lisia Satini commended all Commissioners who
contributed to the efforts of the event, along with providing details of the
conversations occurring in the groups.
6. Overview of Assignments (— 10-15 minutes)
• Equity Manager, Michelle Mooney will review the assigned areas each
Commissioner will focus on. The commission will formally accept assignments once
confirmed.
o Commissioner Pamela Silberman—Refugees and New Americans
o Commissioner Everrette Bacon—Disability
o Commissioner David Leta—Homelessness
o Commissioner Jennifer Mayer-Glenn—Education
o Commissioner Will Terry—Affordable Housing
o Commissioners Lucia Rodriguez & Olivia Jaramillo—Inclusivity
o Commissioner Lisia Satini—Food Equity
7. Upcoming Community Forums 5-10 minutes)
• The Commission will begin discussing ideas for their next community forum.
o Commissioner Jennifer Mayer-Glenn commented on utilizing the topics which
the commissioners are already assigned for the next forum.
8. Call for Any Other Business
• Commissioners will use this agenda item to discuss any items not brought forth
earlier or any outstanding items for follow-up.
Item not held during this meeting.
9. Review Human Rights Commission Meetings for 2024:
era sday, january 02 2024 -
e Tuesday, March 05, 2024
o Tuesday, May 07, 2024
o Tuesday, July 02, 2024
o Tuesday, September 03, 2024
o Tuesday,November 12, 2024—Final Regular Meeting of 2024
o Tuesday, December 10, 2023 —Human Rights Day Celebration
o https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
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 5, 2024.
Commissioner Will Terry made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Jennifer Mayer-Glenn has seconded.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Minutes approved through consensus: May 7, 2024