11/17/2022 - Meeting Materials Accessibility and Disability Commission
Salt Lake City Utah
Meeting Agenda
17 November 2022
3:00 PM
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 hybrid. The Commission Meeting will have a physical location at the
City and County Building in the Mayor's Conference Room, Room 306. Commissioners,
presenters, and the public may attend and participate either in-person or through
electronic means using the Zoom link below.
Join the meeting using the following Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/i/88445973688?pwd=NGdoaFQ1N2JvRzhUY2IzRUxlQUVIZzO9
Public Meeting Rules: The Commission's meetings are a place for people to feel safe and
comfortable in participating in their government. A respectful and safe environment allows
a meeting to be conducted in an orderly, efficient, effective, and dignified fashion, free
from distraction, intimidation, and threats to safety. To support a respectful meeting,
comments or items that disrupt the meeting, intimidate other participants or that may
cause safety concerns are not allowed.
1.Welcome
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
accessibility and disability matters in Salt lake City. 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, if desired.
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 as 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.Approval of Minutes:
The Accessibility and Disability Commission will review minutes from October
27th.
5.Paratransit Updates (— 30 Minutes): Julianne Sabula, Transit Program Manager
and Lara Handwerker, Transportation Planner, SLC Transportation
6.Emergency Management (— 30 minutes): Amy Carmen, Commission Vice Chair
7.Commission Updates (— 15 minutes): Everette Bacon, Commission Chair
8.Current Events in Accessibility and Disability (— 15 minutes): Everette Bacon,
Commission Chair
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 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 November 15, 2022, the undersigned, duly appointed ADA
Coordinator, 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.
ASHLEY LICHTLE
SALT LAKE MAYOR'S OFFICE
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 the
ADA Coordinator at ADACcDslcgov.com, 801-535-7739, or relay service 711.
Accessibility and Disability Commission
Salt Lake City Utah
Pending Regular Meeting Minutes
27 October 2022
3:00 PM
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 in person. The Commission Meeting will have a physical location at
the City and County Building in the Cannon Room 335. Commissioners, presenters, and
the public must attend and participate in-person.
Commission Members in Attendance (in person): Everette Bacon, Amy Carmen, Scott
Browning, Nate Crippes, Jeff Kenyon, Stephen Persinger, Margo Thurman, Leah Lobato,
Pamela Mower, Rich Foster, Kayci Lynam
Commission Members Absent: Todd Claflin, Jan Ferre
City Staff in Attendance: Mayor Mendenhall, Ashley Lichtle, Maria Romero
Guests in Attendance: ASL Interpreters Anthony Fellows and Emily Torres
This meeting was called to order at: 3:05
Welcome and Introductions
• Commissioner Bacon welcomed all Commissioners and Mayor Mendenhall, and led
Commission introductions.
• Commissioner Persinger announced his resignation due to family relocation out of state.
The Commissioners, Board Manager, and Mayor Mendenhall expressed their gratitude for
his service to the City on the Commission.
Commission Priorities: A Conversation with Mayor Mendenhall, (-30 minutes): Erin
Mendenhall, Salt Lake City Mayor
The Commissioners discussed their 2022 priorities with Mayor Mendenhall and provided
her with additional information about each. She discussed ways the City can assist with the
Commission's priorities.
Open Dialogue (— 5 minutes):
• Commissioner Carmen gauged interest in the topic of emergency preparedness for people
with disabilities
• Commissioner Bacon announced Chair/Vice Chair Election
o Nominations in November and Voting in January
• Commissioner Bacon announced Human Rights Day on December 10'h
Public Comment (limited to 15 minutes):
• No members of the public attended.
Approval of Minutes (— 5 minutes):
• The Accessibility and Disability Commission approved minutes from September 22nd, as
amended.
Current Events in Accessibility and Disability (— 15 minutes): Everette Bacon,
Commission Chair
• With the events of the Sugarhouse fire, it is important for everyone to work on individual
emergency preparedness. The SLC Emergency Management preparedness coordinator
has expressed interest in working with the Commission to improve City plans and
preparedness efforts.
1. City Updates (— 15 minutes): Ashley Lichtle, Board Manager
• The City is preparing for all 2023 proclamations City issued proclamations. The disability
related proclamation list was sent to Commissioners for review and necessary additions.
2.TENTATIVE Closed Session—Item Not Held.
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 lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent
requirements of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
Meeting adjourned at: 4:16 PM
Meeting minutes approved through consensus:
ASHLEY LICHTLE
SALT LAKE 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 Accessibility and Disability Commission Regular Meeting on October 27,
2022.
Salt Lake City Accessibility and Disability
Commission
2022 Annual Report
A Message from the Chair
On behalf of the Vice Chair, and the entire Accessibility and Disability Commission, it
has been an honor to serve as Chair for our inaugural year.After becoming codified and
all members of the Commission received their appointments, we held our first meeting
in June of 2022. Our Commission consists of individuals who represent many different
disabilities living and working in our capital city. Our goal is to bring awareness and
foster inclusion for all people with disabilities and to advance Mayor Mendenhall's
equity plan.We have created a list of priorities that include training of Salt Lake City
Airport staff on how to recognize and respond to an epileptic incident,bringing
inclusion to the Arts by bringing Audio Description to Eccles Theater and other venues
for blind and low vision citizens, and making a recommendation for a city ordinance to
encourage all businesses with public televisions to activate the closed captioning setting
for deaf and hard of hearing citizens. The ADC is also working with our city's staff on
snow removal awareness on our city's sidewalks and providing knowledge, skills, and
best practice for accessibility for software and applications used by the city.
We are proud and grateful to our ADA Coordinator,Ashley Lichtle. We look forward to
continuing our work for all disabled citizens in our capital city in 2023.
Commission Members
Commissioner Everette Bacon, Chair (HRC Commissioner)
Commissioner Amy Carmen,Vice Chair
Commissioner Nate Crippes
Commissioner Pamela Mower
Commissioner Scott Browning
Commissioner Leah Lobato
Commissioner Todd Claflin
Commissioner Margo Thurman
Commissioner Jeff Kenyon
Commissioner Rich Foster
Commissioner Janis Ferre
Commissioner Kayci Lynam
2o22 Overview
The Accessibility and Disability Commission (ADC) was codified in February 2022 and
members were first appointed in April 2022. During the May and June 2022 meetings
the ADC created policies and procedures, elected a Chair and Vice Chair, and received
the OPMA and GRAMA trainings. The remainder of the 2022 meetings were spent
working on the below priorities and meeting with various City departments and
divisions including Engineering, Transportation, Housing Stability, and Sustainability
about Citywide projects and initiatives. The ADC is preparing a recommendation to the
Mayor and City Council for a Closed Captioning City ordinance. This year
Commissioners have been heavily involved in the improvements of the SLC Mobile user
experience and other digital accessibility improvements for residents and visitors.
Review of 2022 Goals and Priorities
Mayor's 2022 Priority: Evaluate recommendations from the Accessibility [and
Disability] Commission and implement policy changes to make our City more accessible
for people of all physical abilities.
COMPLETE:
o Codify Accessibility and Disability Commission (see appendix)
o Create Commission Policies and Procedures
o Receive OPMA and GRAMA trainings
o Create Commission and SLC Accessibility websites (see appendix)
IN PROGRESS:
o Recruit Commissioners with diverse perspectives
o Train SLC Airport employees on what to do when someone is experiencing
seizures in the airport
o Closed Captioning ordinance for all public TVs in Salt Lake City
o More audible traffic signals throughout Salt Lake City
o Improve Citywide snow removal communications for access in the public
right of way after a snowstorm
INCOMPLETE:
o Free AIRA software available citywide
o Increase audio description showings at all theaters in Salt Lake City
o Improve communication and pedestrian access through construction zones
in the public right of way (PROW)
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Commission Goals for 2023
I. Continue working on the 2022 Priorities that are in progress or incomplete.
II. Continue to identify and address ways Salt Lake City can improve inclusion and
accessibility for all.
III. Partner with the Racial Equity in Policing Commission (REP) to facilitate a
neurodiversity/sensory needs subcommittee.
IV. Work with the Emergency Management department and State Access and
Functional Needs Core Advisory Group to develop or update City preparedness
plans for people with disabilities (known as access and functional needs in EM).
V. Create or facilitate trainings for City departments on a variety of disability related
topics.
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Appendix
ADC Commission Ordinance
(httl2s:I/codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity ut/0-0-0-82818)
ADC Commission Website, (https:://www.slc.gov/boards/boards-commissions/accessibility
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SLC Accessibility Website (https://www.slc.gov/eq.uity/salt-lake-city-accessibility/)
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ARE YOU REALLY READY?
72 HOUR KITS YES NO MAYBE
I just updated my 72 hour kit to a 96 hour kit
I know where it is, and can grab it quickly
I can still fit in my clothes that are in my emergency kit
I don't need a kit, I'll just go to my neighbor's
FOOD AND WATER
The items in my food storage have not expired
I have enough food to feed my family for at least 1 week
I have 1 gallon of water per person per day for 5 days
I have bottled water in my car in case I need it
I have a wheat grinder and know how to make bread
MEDICAL AND SANITATION
My first aid kit has more than Bandaids and Neosporin
The medications my family members take are in their kits
I have a plastic bucket and seat for a portable toilet
I have hand sanitizer in my kit and in my car
I am open to toilet paper alternatives
POWER AND BATTERIES
I have a solar charger for my phone
I have extra batteries for my flashlights
I have at least 1 flashlight in each car
I have a magnifying glass to start a fire
COMMUNICATION
I have a plan with my family about where to meet
Our family has an out of state contact in an emergency
I have survived without a cell phone for 96 hours
I am well practiced in smoke signals
CARS AND EVACUATION
In my car I have snacks, water, a flashlight and a first aid kit
I have an extra blanket in my car
I always maintain at least 1/2 tank of gas in my car
I regularly check the pressure in my spare tire
MISCELLANEOUS
I have specific supplies for babies, children and pets
I am ready for any natural or man made disaster
I have important documents in a safe place
I have a multi-tool, scissors, duct tape, etc. in my kit
[lfhawy e $100 in small bills in case my credit card won't work
ork hard, and have a positive attitude, I can be prepared
Emergency Preparedness Information
It is very important that people in the community, including those with disabilities know how to
prepare themselves for an emergency as if no one is coming to rescue them. They need to
understand their personal needs and plan accordingly.
This is an outline of important things to know. I will be covering most of these in my
presentation.
GET A KIT
Water
Food
Clothing
Medications
Flashlight with extra batteries
Battery powered or hand crank radio
Hygiene items
First aid kit
Stress reducers
Important documents
MAKE A PLAN
Personal support network
Make it individualized
Medical ID
Plan for service animals or pets
Shelter in place
Evacuation
Know contact information of others
Cash in small bills
BE INFORMED
Online info
Red cross apps
Safe UT
Take training classes in CERT or Red Cross
MAKE IT PERSONAL
Know your own needs
Take care of yourself(physical, emotional)
Emotional preparedness
Videos—
We Prepare Everyday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcnCQ pdVCY
Access & Functional Needs Shake Out Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtKMzVhHUds&t=12s
Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcnCQ pdVCY
Websites—
Be Ready Utah https://beready.utah.gov/
Department of Homeland Security https://www.ready.gov/disability
Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html