11/09/2023 - Meeting Minutes Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City&County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room 335
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday,November 9th,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 Katie Durante, Commissioner Jason Wessel,
Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall,Commissioner Darlene McDonald, Commissioner Steve
Anjewierden, Commissioner Steve Calbert, Commissioner Ulvia Guadarrama, Commissioner Tanya
Hawkins, Commissioner Julia Summerfield, Commissioner Lisia Satini
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Olosaa Solovi, Commissioner Verona Mauga-Sagato,
Commissioner Luna Banuri
City Staff in Attendance:
• Michelle Mooney,Equity Manager
• Maria Romero, Executive Assistant
• Chief Mike Brown, SLCPD
• Elle Smith, Executive Assistant, SLCPD
Guests in Attendance:
• DeTria Taylor
• Nancy Cantor,League of Women Voters Observer
The meeting was called to order at 5:38 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 provided feedback on a letter from a constituent from
Jordan Meadows reporting crime occurring in North Temple, along with camping
occurring in the Jordan River trail. Chief Brown commented District 1 Captain Yvette
Zayas has prioritized the following areas affected.
o Commissioner Julia Summerfield expressed concerns for Jewish and Palestinian residents
in Salt Lake City on attacks of Anti-Semitic and Islamophobic, Commissioner Julia
Butterfield has asked Chief for a comment. Chief Brown has commented that SLCPD is
committed to assuring the safety of all residents and is currently in touch with Federal
partners for intelligence along with presence of SLPD in areas of worship.
o Commissioner Darlene McDonald commented on a constituent incident at their home of
harassment and possible acts of hate, Chief Brown has commented for the person to find
what jurisdiction the acts occurred and to report to SLCPD or West Valley City Police
Department.
3. Public Comment(limited to 15 minutes)
o Attendee DeTria Taylor has commented she is attending the Racial Equity&Policing
Commission meeting to learn and observe. Attendee Nancy Cantor attended as the
League of Women Voters observer.
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
• October 2023 -A motion to approve and adopt the October 2023 minutes for the Racial
Equity in Policing Commission has been made by Commissioner Steve Calbert. The
motion has been seconded by Commissioner Chair Tanya Hawkins. All commissioners in
attendance have voted unanimously to approve and adopt October 2023 minutes.
5. SLCPD Chief Update(-20-25 minutes)
• Chief Brown will share the department's year-end review with the Commission.
o Chief Brown has brought forth the end of year review, Chief Browns provided an
update on SLCPD current program, SPIDR Technology, Community Programs,
On-going budget needs, one-time budget needs.
o Commissioner Jason Wessel asked whether the internal affairs Sargent Position
budget has been approved by council, Chief Brown commented that has been
approved.
o Michelle Mooney Commission Manager has confirmed SLCPD is requesting a
letter of support for the following ongoing budget request of Leadership in Police
Organization Training(IACP),Arbinger Leadership Cohort, Culturally
Responsive Therapy.
■ The Commission entered formal voting procedure to vote on the
commission writing a letter of support. Commissioner Nicole Salazar-
Hall has made a motion for the commission to write a letter of support
for the requested budgetary needs of the SLCPD and requests of
Commission. Commissioner Julia Summerfield has seconded the motion.
All commissioners in favor and the motion has passed.
o Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall has asked whether there is professional
therapist for officer available. Chief Brown commented SLCPD currently staffs 1
full time therapist. Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall has asked Chief Brown to
provide a budget proposal to staff more therapists for responders. Chief Brown
will provide an update in the following year.
o Commissioner Steve Anjewierden has commended SLCPD and the Commission
for the accomplishment of the goals provided in the report.
6. Strategic Planning Session(-40-45 minutes)
• This discussion will be led by Equity Manager,Michelle Mooney,to review
recommendations,goals, and priorities for the end of year report.A formal vote on the
document will occur at the end of discussion.
o Michelle Mooney Commission Manager has commented on the Commission
Goals &Priorities for 2024 section of providing additional professional
development for School resource Office. Michelle Mooney added the
Commission has reached consensus on SRO's not receiving sufficient training
upon receiving the assignment and ongoing professional development for their
assignment. Commissioner Nicole Salazar Hall commented SROs should be
required Adolescent Development Training and Mental Health Training.
Michelle Mooney has added the priority of SRO training under the Commission
Goals&Priorities for 2024.
o Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall has made a motion to approve the End of
Year report. Commissioner Julia Summerfield has seconded the motion. The
motion has passed with all commissioners in favor.
7. Recognize Outgoing Commissioners (5-10 minutes)
• Steve Anjewierden
• Luna Banuri
• Darlene McDonald
• Verona Sagato-Mauga
• Nicole Salazar-Hall
• Olosaa Solovi
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
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:
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• Tl,,,,-sday,February Ili 2023
• Thursday,May 11,2023
• Thur-sa,. ,, July 13, 2023 Reeess
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• Thursday, September14,2023
• Thufsday,Oeteber- 12,2023
• Thug „, 1.evefnbeF 9, 2023 Final Regular-Meeting of 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 November 9,2023.
Commissioner Lisia Satini has made a motion to adjourn Commissioner Darlene McDonald has seconded
the motion to adjourn all in commissioner in favor and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Minutes approved through consensus:January 11, 2024