9/14/2023 - Meeting Minutes Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City&County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room 335
PENDING Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 14,2023
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 Ulvia Guadarrama, Commissioner Katie Durante,
Commissioner Jason Wessel,Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall, Commissioner Darlene McDonald,
Commissioner Julia Summerfield, Commissioner Verona Mauga-Sagato, Commissioner Steve
Anjewierden, Commissioner Olosaa Solovi, Commissioner Luna Banuri
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Olivia Joylani Kavapalu, Commissioner Tanya Hawkins,
Commissioner Steve Calbert
City Staff in Attendance:
• Michelle Mooney,Equity Manager
• Chief Mike Brown, SLCPD
• Lt.Andrew Cluff, SLCPD
• Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney
• Jennifer Newell, Senior Education Advisor
• Damian Choi,Chief Equity Officer
The meeting was called to order at 5:34 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.
o Commissioner Jason Wessel has requested Chief Brown to provide details on the SLCPD
"Gang Unit Bust"tied to gun violence. Chief Brown provided the following details that
included the extensive investigation leading to the warrants served, 8 people arrested,
$350,00 worth of illegal THC cartridges,3,000 cash, several handguns tied to 15
shootings.
o Commissioner Darlene McDonald raised her question on whether the Racial Equity&
Policing will be provided an update from SLCPD on the DEI training.
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.
o No members of the public were present
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
o June 2023 - Commissioner Nicole Salazar Hall has made a motion to approve and adopt
the minutes. Commissioner Katie Durante has seconded the motion. All in favor. The
motion passed to approve and the June 2023 minutes.
5. SLCPD Chief Update(—20 minutes)
o Chief Brown may provide update to the commission.
o The SLCPD update included the status of the community-based DEI
presentations(trainings); Trainings scheduled to begin January 2024.Also an
update on the Police Civilian Response Team was shared.
6. Annual OPMA Training(—20 minutes)
o Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney will provide a refresher on the Open Public
Meetings Act(OPMA) guidelines to the commission.
7. Update on School Safety MOU(—30-40 minutes)
o Jennifer Newell, Senior Education Advisor will provide an update on the status of the
MOU with the Salt Lake City School District and SLCPD regarding School Safety.
o Jennifer Newell provided an overview of the MOU language and the
collaborative efforts the Salt Lake City District and SLCPD will undertake once
MOU is agreed and signed.
■ Commissioner Steve Anjewierden has commended the work of Jennifer
Newell in completing the MOU,as it is a priority for the commission.
o Michelle Mooney has asked the commission to provide written emailed
recommendations for the end of year report. Commissioner Salazar Hall has
commented to add the recommendation for more trainings for School Resource
Officers(SROs).
8. Review Subcommittee Goals&Priorities(5 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
o Michelle Mooney has added the subcommittee continues to meet
regularly as scheduled.
d. Mental Health/Sensory Needs—Fourth Monday of the Month 4-5pm
o Michelle Mooney commented that the commission will meet the month
of September with the guidance of the ADA Coordinator Ashley Lichtle.
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.
This item was not held.
10. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2023:
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* Thufsday, September- 14,2023
o Thursday, October 12,2023
o Thursday,November 9,2023 —Final Regular Meeting of 2023
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 PM.
Minutes approved through consensus: 1011212023
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 September 14,2023.