5/11/2023 - Meeting Minutes Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City&County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room 335
PENDING Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday,May 11, 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 Tanya Hawkins, Commissioner Katie Durante
Commissioner Jason Wessel Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall, Commissioner Lisia Satini
Commissioner Darlene McDonald, Commissioner Steve Calbert,Commissioner Steve Anjewierden,
Commissioner Olivia Joylani Kavapalu
Commission Members Absent:
Commissioner Julia Summerfield,Commissioner Diya Oommen, Commissioner Ulvia Guadarrama, ,
Commissioner Luna Banuri, Commissioner Verona Sagato-Mauga, Commissioner Olosaa Solovi
City Staff in Attendance:
• Michelle Mooney,Equity Manager
• Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer
• Chief Mike Brown, SLCPD
• Lieutenant Andrew Cluff, SLCPD
The meeting was called to order at 5:45 PM
1. Welcome and Public Meeting_ Guidelines
• Roll Call
2. Open Dialogue(-5 minutes)
• No items were brought forth for discussion from the Commissioners during this time.
3. Public Comment(limited to 15 minutes).
• No guests from the public were in attendance during this meeting.
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
o April2023
o Motion made by Commissioner Darlene McDonald. Seconded by Commissioner
Katie Durante. All Commissioners are in favor of approving and adopt April
2023 minutes. Motion is passed.
5. SLCPD Chief Update(-40-45 minutes)
o Chief Brown may provide update to the commission.
o Lt.Andrew Cluff delivered a presentation on behalf of Chief Brown,
encompassing several key areas as a quarterly update to the Commission. The
presentation included updates on the outstanding CREP Recommendations, an
overview of significant SLCPD budget items,budget requests related to
CREP/SLCPD,and an update on the DEI Community Training.
o Commissioner Darlene McDonald raised two important inquiries during the
session. Firstly, she inquired about the frequency of the DEI SLCPD Training
and whether Commissioners were allowed to attend. Secondly, she sought
clarification on the potential impact of the recent bill SB0283 on the budget
allocated for the DEI Training.
o Commissioner Steve Anjewierden has commented on the social worker shortage
during overnight shifts and weekends. The Commission added progressiveness in
policing with the Civilian Response team.
■ Commissioner Lisia Satini has commented that the commission would
benefit from receiving an itemized budget proposal.
o Commissioner Steve Calbert has commented on budget line items of the
projected increase in budget. Commissioner Steve Calbert commented he is in
favor and would support writing a letter of recommendation to the Council,
ensuring its approval.
6. Discussion on Upcoming REP(—20 minutes)
o The Equity manager will lead this discussion.
o Equity Manager Michelle Mooney has proposed the organization of a
Commission Retreat scheduled for July. She intends to follow up with an email
to coordinate the details of the retreat. This retreat aims to provide educational
opportunities for all commissioners, fostering a deeper understanding of relevant
topics.
7. Review Subcommittee Goals&Priorities (5-10 minutes)
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
8. 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.
9. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2023:
* T4iu.sday januar-y 12, 2023
e Thursday,May 11, 2023
o Thursday,June 8, 2023
o Thursday,July 13, 2023—Recess
o Thursday,August 10,2023
o Thursday, September 14,2023
o Thursday,October 12,2023
o Thursday,November 9,2023 —Final Regular Meeting of 2023
Meeting adjourned at 7:03pm
Minutes approved through consensus: 0610812023
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 May 11,2023.