Racial Equity in Policing Commission
Salt Lake City Utah
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
5:00 p.m.
This meeting is a discussion among Commissioners and select presenters. The public is welcome. Items scheduled may be moved or discussed during a different portion of the meeting based on circumstances or availability of speakers.
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Core Commission determination that conducting the meeting at a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be present at the anchor location. The Commission Meeting will not have a physical location and all attendees will connect remotely.
Members of the public may provide public comment by joining through Zoom ((https://tinyurl.com/REP010621)or by calling 1-800-934-9182 at the time of the meeting.
You may follow along with the meeting on the SLC REP Live Commission Meeting YouTube Channel. Please visit the website https://www.slc.gov/boards/REPagenda for more information or call 801-535-7644 with questions.
1.Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
2.Review Minutes from the Regular Commission Meetings held on September 23 and November 18, 2020
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.
4. City Update
Rachel Otto, Mayor's Chief of Staff, will provide an update on City efforts in process or anticipated which may impact the City's Police Department.
5. Listening Session Preparation
The Commission will continue discussions for the Listening Session scheduled for January 13 at 5 pm.
6. Standing Items
-Subcommittee Reports and Discussion of Shared Information
School Safety
Training
Policy & Practice
Youth Subcommittee (report on new member)
-Commission items of business
Resignation of Commission member; Core Commission Member change; and discussion of replacement Commission Member
-Logistics for the Partner-Pair program with Chief Brown
-Review the first quarter meeting schedule for 2021
Other (including Scheduling Items)
7. 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 ยง 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 the undersigned, duly appointed City Recorder, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact City staff at REPCommission@slcgov.com or 801-535-7644, or relay service 711.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Core Commission determination that conducting the meeting at a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be present at the anchor location. The Commission Meeting will not have a physical location and all attendees will connect remotely.
Other Information
Members of the public may provide public comment by joining through Zoom ((https://tinyurl.com/REP010621)or by calling 1-800-934-9182 at the time of the meeting.