Transmittal - 12/23/2022P.O. BOX 145474
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474
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TEL 801-535-7704
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff
Date Received: 12/23/2022
Date Sent to Council: 12/23/2022
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: 12/20/2022
Dan Dugan, Chair
FROM: Kaletta Lynch, Chief Equity Officer
Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager
SUBJECT: Human Rights Commission (HRC) End-of-Year Report
STAFF CONTACTS: Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager, michelle.mooney@slcgov.com
DOCUMENT TYPE: Informational item pursuant to city ordinance Ord. 5- 22, 2022: Ord. 50-
21, 2021: Ord. 67-13, 2013
RECOMMENDATION: Review report and provide any feedback.
BUDGET IMPACT: Some recommendations within the proposal may have a budgetary impact
and those proposals may be reflected in the Mayor's Recommended Budget for FY24
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Per the Human Rights Commission ordinance, the commission is required to provide an annual written report to the Mayor and City Council. This
report includes a review of 2022 goals and priorities, as well as recommendations and priorities for
2023. The areas of focus include CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women), addressing homelessness, gentrification, Refugees and New
Americans, and children/youth advocacy.
rachel otto (Dec 23, 2022 14:06 MST)
A Message from the Chair and Vice Chair
As the Chair and Vice Chair for the year 2022, it has been an honor to serve Salt Lake City and provide
recommendations to Mayor Mendenhall and the City Council on Human Rights. Those who serve on
the Human Rights Commission have been proactively making the city and world around us a better
place by bringing issues of social justice to the Mayor’s attention. This commission continues to lead
the way through their efforts in identifying issues of Human Rights which sets Salt Lake City apart.
With their independence as a body, the commission aspires to draw attention to various aspects of
Human Rights. This year, as the world witnessed many injustices, the Human Rights Commission has
made strides in ensuring equity for marginalized communities in Salt Lake City. Most notably is the
passage of the CEDAW/Gender Equity Ordinance which was a major accomplishment and the
culmination of over ten years of work. We would like to thank the commissioners who currently serve
and alumni for their service, insight, and guidance. We would also like to thank the Mayor’s Office and
the City Council for supporting these efforts to promote inclusion and create equity every day.
As we prepare for 2023, we are looking forward to providing input on homelessness, gentrification,
human rights for children, and ways in which to support refugees and new Americans.
Sincerely,
Esther Stowell, Chair Jason Wessel, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission
2022 Annual Report
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Commission Members
Commissioner Jason Wessel, District 1, Vice Chair
Commissioner Esther Stowell, District 2, Chair
Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, District 3
Vacant, District 4 (Ivis Garcia Moved)
Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall, District 5 (REP Commissioner)
Commissioner David Leta, District 6 (Shannon Kelly Moved)
Commissioner Shauna Doumbia, District 7
Commissioner Luna Banuri, At-Large (REP Commissioner)
Commissioner Everette Bacon, At-Large (ADA Commissioner)
Subcommittees
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Commissioner Jason Wessel
Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall
Gentrification
Commissioner Shauna Doumbia
Commissioner Esther Stowell
Commissioner Ivis Garcia (Former)
Homelessness
Commissioner Esther Stowell
Commissioner Jason Wessel
Commissioner Ivis Garcia (Former)
Refugees & New Americans
Commissioner Shauna Doumbia
Commissioner Esther Stowell
Commissioner Luna Banuri
Commissioner Jason Wessel
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Review of Subcommittee 2022 Goals and Priorities
CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
Against Women) — The HRC will seek to adopt a City Ordinance that protects women and
girls from gender discrimination.
Homelessness — The HRC will seek to review and address homelessness policy and
programs and provide recommendations.
• COMPLETE:
o Research Adopted CEDAW Ordinance Across the Nation
o Assist in Drafting CEDAW Ordinance with Attorney’s Office
o Work with Mayor and City Council to Adopt and Codify the CEDAW Ordinance
• IN PROGRESS:
o Build Framework for Intersectional Gender Equity Study
o Develop Standing Subcommittee to Address Commission’s Ongoing Responsibilities
(as outlined in the ordinance)
• COMPLETE:
o Inquire a Plan for Ramada Inn and Policies for Mitigation, Bed Space, and
Emergency Shelters
o Recognize the Policy and Processes of Camp Mitigation
o Understand the Role that Salt Lake City plays in Addressing Homelessness
o Meet with the City’s Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach as well as Other
City, County, and State Representatives
• IN PROGRESS:
o Participate in the Salt Lake Valley Commission to End Homelessness
o Research Best Practices for Improving Homelessness Policy and Programs
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Gentrification — The HRC will seek to review current study, policy, and programs and
provide recommendations.
Refugees & New Americans — The HRC will seek to review policy and programs and
provide recommendations.
Annual Highlights
Passage of CEDAW/Gender Equity Ordinance
Established C-REP and ADC members in Ordinance
HRC Webpage Remodel
• COMPLETE:
o Partner with Internal Stakeholders to Conduct the Thriving in Place Study
• IN PROGRESS:
o Evaluate Results from Thriving in Place Study and Provide Recommendations
• COMPLETE:
o Review and Adopt Language Access Policy & Joint Resolution
o Provide Recommendations to Improve City’s Initiatives/Programming for Refugees
and New Americans
• IN PROGRESS:
o Understand Data Collection and Processes within City Programs that Serve Refugees
and New Americans
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Recommendations/Priorities for 2023
I. CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women)
a. The HRC will support the Chief Equity Officer and Equity Manager in
implementing the Intersectional Gender Equity Analysis, including:
i. Internal Data Collection, and
ii. Community Listening Session(s).
II. Homelessness
a. Participation in Salt Lake Valley Commission to End Homelessness,
b. Request to take part in of the process when policy is being taken to
Legislature, and
c. Draft letters of support for policy and programming.
III. Gentrification
a. Addressing geographic inequity based on information provided in the
gentrification study, and
b. Transmit relevant policy recommendations to the Mayor and City Council
IV. Refugees & New Americans
a. Create procedure for consistency on gathering ethnic/racial demographic
data aligning with the federal census guidelines
b. Receive monthly updates from the Policy Advisor for Refugees and New
Americans and Language Access Coordinator
c. Facilitate community listening sessions
d. Review subcommittee plan and provide recommendations
V. Children/Youth Advocacy
a. Establish a children/youth advocacy subcommittee
b. Establish a new at-large commissioner for a minor (under 18)
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Five Year Timeline
Ongoing Mission: Be advocates for the promotion of inclusion and implementation
of equity as they relate to Human Rights.
2027
2023
2024
2025
2026
Re-implement Intersectional Gender Equity Analysis (per ordinance)
All other subcommittees will evaluate previous year's goals, formulate revisions, and focus on implementing new goals.
All subcommittees will evaluate previous year's goals, formulate revisions, and focus on implementing new goals.
All subcommittees will evaluate previous year's goals, formulate revisions, and focus on implementing new goals.
Provide Recommendations from Intersectional Gender Equity Analysis/Follow-up with Recommendations
Develop a Two-Tier Needs Approach for Refugee & New American Recommendations (internal and external)
To implement and evaluate 2023 recommendations/priorities as outlined on page 5.
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Appendix
Mayor’s 2022 Work Plan
https://www.slc.gov/mayor/2022/02/03/mayor-mendenhall-releases-2022-work-
plan/#:~:text=The%202022%20Plan%20is%20focused,and%20equitable%20opportunities%20for%20all
CEDAW/Gender Equity Ordinance
https://webdme.slcgov.com/AdoptedLegislation/DocView.aspx?id=4693772&dbid=0&repo=SLC
Thriving in Place Study
https://www.thrivinginplaceslc.org/