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Home My WebLink About07/11/2024 - Meeting Minutes Racial Equity in Policing Commission City & County Building 451 South State Street Cannon Room #335 Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, July 11, 2024 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 Chair Tanya Hawkins, Commissioner Vice Chair Lisia Satini, Commissioner Chloe Raymundo, Commissioner Jason Wessel, Commissioner Katie Durante, Commissioner Diya Oommen, Commissioner Ulvia Guadarrama, Commissioner DeTria Taylor, Commissioner Heather Stringfellow, Commissioner Steven Calbert, Commissioner Jason Hinojosa, Commissioner Julia Summerfield, Commissioner Olivia Joylani Kavapalu Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Alex Vandiver, Commissioner Rodrigo Fernandez- Equivias City Staff in Attendance: • Michelle Mooney, Impact Manager • Maria Romero, Executive Assistant • Erin Mendenhall, Mayor • Damian Choi, Chief Impact Officer • Chief Mike Brown, SLCPD • Deputy Chief Andrew Wright, SLCPD • Hassan Abdi, City Council Staff Guests from the Public in Attendance: • Emina Alibegovic, Civilian Review Board Member • Nancy Cantor, League of Women Voters Observer The meeting was called to order at 5:32 PM. AGENDA 1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines • Roll Call 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 Wessel provided information on the SLCPD Latino Coalition meeting he previously attended. Commissioner Wessel commended the Special Investigations Unit for their service and presentation during the meeting. o The Mayor directed the question to Commissioner Jason Wessel, along with providing comments. Chief Mike Brown provided further comments. 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. No public comment was shared during this segment. 4. Approve and Adopt Minutes • May 2024 - A motion to approve and adopt the March 2024 meeting minutes for the Racial Equity in Policing Commission has been made by Commissioner Jason Wessel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner DeTria Taylor. The vote passed unanimously to approve and adopt minutes from the May 2024 meeting. 5. Commission Visit with Mayor Mendenhall (~ 45 minutes) • The Commission will have an opportunity to speak with Mayor Mendenhall on various topics and updates related to their work. o Mayor Erin Mendenhall introduced herself to the commission and provided the commission with an opening statement about how she came to the work of government. o Commissioner DeTria Taylor directed a question at Mayor Erin Mendenhall on what a life-changing event in her life was that inspired her to become an advocate for equity in policing. Mayor Erin Mendenhall responded. o Commissioner Jason Wessel directed a question at Mayor Erin Mendenhall related interagency support. Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Chief Mike Brown provided a response o Commissioner Tanya Hawkins directed a question to Mayor Erin Mendenhall on the legislation HB 261, and whether the Commission will have to change the title words Racial and the word Equity. Mayor Erin Mendenhall responded. o Commissioner Katie Durante directed a question towards Mayor Erin Mendenhall regarding the Supreme Court ruling Grant v. Johnson, and how this will affect Salt Lake City regarding the effects on policing and the unsheltered population. Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Chief Mike Brown responded. o Commissioner Steve Calbert directed a question to Mayor Erin Mendenhall regarding foster care youth after aging out of the system and supporting the unhoused population who foster care children were. Mayor Mendenhall and Chief Brown responded. 1. SLCPD Chief Update (~20 minutes) • Chief Brown may provide an update to the Commission on the following items: o Chief Mike Brown provided a update on SRO Staffing numbers, SRO Training Update, $20,000 budgetary request for SLCPD culturally responsive therapy for victims and families negatively impacted by police interactions. § Commissioner Tanya Hawkins commended SLCPD work on the completion of the goals highlighted. § Commissioner Jason Wessel directed a question at Chief Mike Brown regarding the department's ability to focus on diversity recruitment. Commissioner Steve Calbert provided a follow-up question on diversity hiring. Chief Mike Brown and Deputy Chief Andrew Wright responded. 2. Upcoming Items (~10-20 minutes) • Impact Manager, Michelle Mooney will discuss upcoming items for the Commission: o Brief Recap of Commission Retreat - Commissioner Chair Tanya Hawkins asked the commission members to consider the Commission's name change specific the word equity on the commission's title. Michelle Mooney, Impact Manager, Commissioner Jason Wessel commented on the matter. o Annual End of Year Report – Michelle Mooney, Impact Manager, shared to discuss any recommendations the members of the Commission are thinking through for next year. The end of year report will be voted on in November meeting. 3. 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. 4. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2024: • Thursday, January 11, 2024 • Thursday, March 14, 2024 • Thursday, May 9, 2024 • Thursday, July 11, 2024 • Thursday, September 12, 2024 • Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Final Regular Meeting of 2024 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 on July 11, 2024. Commissioner Jason Wessel and Commissioner Steve Calbert made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM. Minutes approved through consensus: September 12, 2024