2/9/2023 - Meeting Minutes Racial Equity in Policing Commission Agenda
Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City&County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room 335
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 9, 2023
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 Steve Anjewierden,Commissioner Luna Banuri,Commissioner Olosaa Solovi,
Commissioner Diya Oommen,Commissioner Katie Durante, Commissioner Steve Calbert, Commissioner
Olivia Joylani Kavapalu, Commissioner Ulvia Guadarrama
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Julia Summerfield, Commissioner Verona Sagato-Mauga,
Commissioner Darlene McDonald, Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall
City 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
• Lieutenant Andrew Cluff, SLCPD
• Hassan Abdi, City Council Staff
Guests in Attendance: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:36 PM
1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
• Roll Call
• Welcome New Commissioners
2. Open Dialogue(-5 minutes)
• Commissioner Chair Tanya Hawkins brought forth the question to SLCPD on what steps the
department is taking after the Memphis incident.
o Response to the question by Lt.Andrew Cluff is that SLCPD is in close contact with
other departments around the country. A statement has been released internally and
externally. SLCPD does not stand behind the actions of those officers.
• Commissioner Steve Anjewierden brought forth a related comment on the incident in Memphis
with a concern about units like this being aggressive towards crime. He adds that the situation in
Memphis was an outrage acknowledging there needs to be reform in policing.
• Commissioner Calbert brought forth his perspective as a single, foster parent that one of the
things he dwells upon is the radical incidents such as George Floyd, and the one in Memphis.
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He adds that one of the things to think about is subtle racism,and that students are in care by
schools and police to address the radical.
• Commissioner Durante brought forth the importance of community input and working with the
community. Another Commissioner adds that just diversifying the department will not solve the
issues it is a more systemic effort.
3. Public Comment(limited to 15 minutes)
• No guests from the public attended this meeting,therefore,no public comment occurred.
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
• January 2023 Minutes
o Commissioner Calbert made a motion to accept the minutes. Commissioner Steve
Anjewierden seconded. All Commissioners are in favor to approve and adopt.No
opposition. Motion is passed.
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5. SLCPD Chief Update(-25 minutes)
Chief Brown may provide update to the commission.
o Lt. Cluff shares that Chief Brown sends his best regards to the Commission in his
absence from the meeting.
• DEI Training Proposals
o Cost Proposals have been brought forth via presentation highlighting Sacramento
Chief Daniel Haan,Legal Equity Advocates, and True Empowering. Chief Haan
may visit the Commission soon to provide an update on his training.
■ Legal Equity Advocates: Training focused on NHPI community.
■ True Empowering: Cost proposal includes providing metrics.
■ Equality Utah: Cost estimate was not available but will be brought to the next
meeting. Training focused on the LGBTQ+Community.
o Commissioner Luna Banuri has brought forth the question on whether these
consultants have just proposed their costs or did we share budgets. Lt. Cluff has
confirmed currently consultants have provided their own budgets. Commissioner
■ Luna Banuri would also like the RFP to be shared with the Commission. She
would like to know if there are pre-qualifications for these firms to apply.
What is the sustainability process for this training would it be one time what
would happen in the next 3 years? Michelle Mooney,Equity Manager
provided context on the work of training subcommittee, and shared the City
would need to see how this goes being the first time of implementing this
sort of training.
■ How is this knowledge will be embedded in the system?Commissioner Luna
Banuri added as she is part of the Muslim community and Jewish faith-based
communities she does not see in any of these proposals where this
community is covered. Michelle Mooney,Equity Manager shared that there
is room for improvement for future trainings,however, selected groups can
provide insight on these communities through curriculum development stage.
o Commissioner Durante is requesting to know if the following providers can provide
any source or evidence that the training will have an impact on the department.
o Commissioner Steve Anjewierden mentioned moving this discussion to the Training
subcommittee, and bring back to general meeting.
■ Commissioner Calbert made a motion. Commissioner Anjewierden
seconded.All Commissioners in favor, except one who opposed. Motion
passed. Michelle Mooney,Equity Manager shared that proposals will be sent
out to Commissioners for a closer review,and discussion/vote will be tabled.
6. Chief Equity Officer Introduction(— 15 minutes)
• Equity Manager will introduce new Chief Equity Officer.
• Damian Choi brought forth when incidents occur,the Commission propose a statement and
the City's Communications team would assist in a press conference for the commission if
requested.
7. Refugees and New Americans Update(-20 minutes)
• Roxana Orellana,Policy Advisor for Refugees and New Americans
• Kristen Hansen,Know Your Neighbor Program Coordinator
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• Kristen Hansen and Roxana Orellana shared their roles in the City,the KYN program, and
how they both can be of support to the Commission.
8. Review Subcommittee Goals&Priorities(5-10 minutes)
Subcommittee meetings will begin in March. Calendar invites will be sent out to Commissioners
and assigned officers by Equity Manager accordingly.
a. Training—First Monday of the Month 5:30-6:30pm
b. Policy&Practices—Second Monday of the Month at 4-5pm
c. School Safety—Third Monday of the Month at 4-5pm
d. Mental Health/Sensory Needs—Fourth Monday of the Month 4-5pm
e. Application Review—Meets as needed
9. 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 § 7813-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the
Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
10. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2023:
• Thursday,januar-y 12, 2023
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• Thursday,March 09,2023
• Thursday,April 13,2023
• Thursday,May 11,2023
• Thursday,June 8,2023
• Thursday, July 13, 2023 Recess
• Thursday,August 10, 2023
• Thursday, September 14,2023
• Thursday, October 12,2023
• Thursday,November 9,2023 —Final Regular Meeting of 2023
Meeting adjourned at 6:58 PM
Minutes approved through consensus: March 9, 2023
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 February 9,2023.
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