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Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City & County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room #335
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 13, 2025
5:30 p.m.
The Racial Equity in Policing Commission met in an electronic and in-person meeting. Minutes are
provided in conjunction with the video/audio file.
You may also watch a recording of the meeting on the SLC REP Commission Meeting YouTube Channel.
Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Tanya Hawkins, Commissioner Lisia Satini,
Commissioner Chloe Raymundo, Commissioner Jason Wessel, Commissioner DeTria Taylor,
Commissioner Julia Summerfield, Commissioner Jason Hinojosa, Commissioner Katie Durante
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Ulvia Guadarrama, Commissioner Alex Vandiver,
Commissioner Steven Calbert, Commissioner Rodrigo Fernandez-Esquivias, Commissioner Diya Oomen,
Commissioner Olivia Joylani Kavapalu
City Staff in Attendance:
• Michelle Mooney, Impact Manager
• Maria Romero, Executive Assistant
• Damian Choi, Chief Impact Officer
• Chief Brian Redd, SLCPD
• Lt. Jared Gilbert, SLCPD
• Det. Mike Ruff, SLCPD
• Elle Smith, SLCPD
• Sara Montoya, City Attorney
• Hassan Abdi, City Council Staff
Guests from the Public in Attendance: Abdul Ahmed, Police Explorer
The meeting was called to order at 5:46 PM.
AGENDA
1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
• Roll Call
• Upcoming Vacancies – Open for Residents to Apply!
2. Open Dialogue (~5 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 regarding the Salt Lake City Police
Department’s policies, budget, and culture. 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.
• Commissioner Jason Hinojosa honored Breonna Taylor and acknowledged the
anniversary of her death who was killed on March 13th, 2020 by an officer from
Louisville Police Department.
3. Public Comment (limited to 15 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 guests from the public were in attendance for public comment.
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
• January 2025 - A motion to approve and adopt the January 2025 meeting minutes for the
Racial Equity and Policing Commission was made by Commissioner Jason Hinojosa. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Tanya Hawkins. The vote passed unanimously
from the commissioners present to approve and adopt minutes from the January 2024
commission meeting.
5. SLCPD Chief Update (~30 minutes)
• Chief Redd or selected SLCPD representative may provide an update to the Commission
on the following items:
o Introduction of New Police Chief to Commission
§ Chief Redd provided his professional background to the commission.
§ Commissioner Jason Wessel directed a question to Chief of Police Brian
Red on the 90-day plan, The Commissioner advised Chief Redd of the
current commission priorities. Chief Brian Redd commented.
§ Commissioner Tanya Hawkins provided Chief of Police Brian Redd with
background of the commission's work.
o Police Explorers Program – May hear from explorers in attendance
§ Salt Lake City Police Explorer provided the commission with
background of his experience in the program and outcomes of
participation. The following commissioners further asked questions
Commissioner Detria Taylor and Commissioner Tanya Hawkins.
o Update on Recent/Ongoing Community Engagement Initiatives
§ SLCPD Community Meeting Kick-Off will take place on Wednesday,
May 7th 5:30-7 PM at Sorenson Community Campus.
6. Other Items (~30 minutes)
• Review Subcommittee Survey – Updates on subcommittees to come as there is a
transition with SLCPD leadership.
• Discuss Possible Retreat Options – Taking place a weekend in June. Commissioners to
complete survey following the meeting.
• Recent and Upcoming Events for Commission Support – Michelle Mooney, Impact
Manager shared about these upcoming City events to include an update of past events
commissioners supported.
7. TENTATIVE Closed Session
The Commission will consider a motion to enter into a Closed Session. A closed meeting
described under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health
of an individual;
b. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
c. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
d. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah
Code § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the
Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
Item not held during this meeting.
8. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2025:
• Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Thursday, March 13, 2025
• Thursday, May 8, 2025
• Thursday, July 10, 2025
• Thursday, September 11, 2025
• Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Final Regular Meeting of 2025
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 Racial Equity in Policing
Commission Regular Meeting March 13, 2025.
Commissioner Tanya Hawkins and Commissioner Jason Hinojosa made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.
Minutes approved through consensus: May 8, 2025