6/8/2023 - Meeting Minutes Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City&County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room 335
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, June 8,2023
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 Steve Anjewierden, Commissioner Jason Wessel,
Commissioner Ulvia Guadarrama, Commissioner Lisia Satini, Commissioner Katie Durante,
Commissioner Steve Calbert, Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall, Commissioner Julia Summerfield,
Commissioner Luna Banuri
Commission Members Absent:
Commissioner Tanya Hawkins, Commissioner Verona Sagato-Mauga,Commissioner Darlene McDonald,
Commissioner Olosaa Solovi, Commissioner Olivia Joylani Kavapalu
City Staff in Attendance:
• Michelle Mooney,Equity Manager
• Maria Romero,Executive Assistant
• Andrew Johnston,Director of Homelessness Policy& Outreach
• Hassan Abdi, City Council
The meeting unofficially started at 5:35 PM.
Quorum has been reached by 6:04 PM then official business was conducted accordingly to agenda.
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.
This item was not held during this meeting.
3. Public Comment(limited to 15 minutes)
• No guests from the public were in attendance during this portion of the meeting.
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
• May 2023
o Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall has moved to approve and adopt the minutes
as presented. Commissioner Jason Wessel seconded the motion. The motion
passed in favor. The May minutes has been approved and adopted.
5. SLCPD Chief Update
• Chief Brown may provide an update to the commission.
o No new updates are available from the department.
6. Updates on Homelessness Policy&Outreach(—30 minutes)
• Andrew Johnston,Director of Homelessness Policy&Outreach will provide an update
on the current initiatives regarding the population experiencing homelessness in Salt
Lake City.
o Andrew Johnston brought forth the status of the city-wide budget for initiatives
related to homelessness,which sits at 26 million dollars.Andrew Johnston has
shared the benefits of the Housing First Model and the Rapid Intervention
Model which includes outreach and resources.
o Commissioner Wessel commented that the prison jail is the number one mental
health provider and has posed questions on how the current model Housing
First Model can support unsheltered people who need mental health resources.
o Andrew Johnston brought forth the Miami Model and the benefits of this
current successful model.
o Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall commented on the Social Worker shortage
in Utah and in the SLCPD department,wages for social workers are
competitive in the private sector.
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.
This item was not held during this meeting.
9. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2023:
• ThuFsday,january 12, 2023
• ThuFsday,May 11,2023
• 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
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.
Minutes approved through consensus: 0911412023
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 June 8,2023.
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.