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1/3/2023 - Meeting Agenda r 'lI1r Ir _t44 � SALT LAKE CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, January Yd, 2023 5:30pm City& County Building 451 South State Street Cannon Room 335 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 Cannon Room 335 and members of the public may provide public comment in- person. Commissioners and presenters may join or participate either in person or through electronic means. CONDUCTED BY: Equity Manager Michelle Mooney Members of the Human Rights Commission: Commissioner Jason Wessel, District 1 Commissioner Esther Stowell, District 2 Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, District 3 Vacant, District 4 Vacant, District 5 Commissioner David Leta, District 6 Commissioner Shauna Doumbia, District 7 Vacant, At-Large Commissioner Everette Bacon, At-Large Mayor's Office Staff in Attendance: Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer 1 Agenda Items 1. Welcome • Roll Call 2. Approve and Adopt Minutes • November 2022 3. Public Comment(5 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. Accessible Meeting Guide Presentation(—20 minutes) • Ashley Lichtle, ADA Coordinator will provide a presentation. 5. Accessibility& Disability Commission Update (—20 minutes) • Commissioner Everette Bacon will share the ADC end of year report. 6. Debrief Human Rights Day Celebration(-10 minutes) 7. Nominate and Elect Chair/Vice Chair(— 10 minutes) 8. Racial Equity in Policing Commission Member Update (— 5 minutes) 9. Review Subcommittee Goals & Priorities (— 15 minutes) • CEDAW • Homelessness • Gentrification • Refugees &New Americans • Children/Youth Advocacy 2 10. Discussion/Dialogue about Human Rights Around the World (5-10 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. 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. 11. Review Human Rights Commission Meetings for 2023: • Tuesday, January 03, 2023 • Tuesday, February 07, 2023 • Tuesday, March 07, 2023 • Tuesday, April 04, 2023 • Tuesday, May 02, 2023 • Tuesday, June 06, 2023 • Tuesday, July 04, 2023 Recess • Tuesday, August 01, 2023 • Tuesday, September 05, 2023 • Tuesday, October 03, 2023 • Tuesday,November 14, 2023 —Final Regular Meeting of 2023 • Sunday, December 10, 2023 —Human Rights Day Celebration • https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights,htg s, day CERTIFICATE OF POSTING On or before 5:30pm on December 31, 2022 the undersigned, duly appointed Equity Manager, 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. MICHELLE MOONEY SALT LAKE CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda. 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 HRCAslcjzov.corn or 385-707-6514, or relay service 711. 3 Human Rights Commission Minutes Human Rights Commission Salt Lake City, Utah DRAFT Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:30 p.m. The Human Rights Commission met in an electronic meeting pursuant to the Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation and determination of the Chair.Minutes are provided in conjunction with the video/audio file. Meeting Materials CONDUCTED BY: Chair Esther Stowell Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Jason Wessel, District 1, Vice Chair Commissioner Esther Stowell, District 2, Chair Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall, District 5 Commissioner David Leta, District 6 Commissioner Everette Bacon,At-Large Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Olivia Jaramillo, District 3 Commissioner Shauna Doumbia, District 7 Commissioner Luna Banuri, At-Large City Staff in Attendance: Moana Uluave-Hafoka, Equity Manager Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer Michelle Mooney, Equity Liaison Angela Price, Policy Director of Community and Neighborhoods Susan Lundmark, Transportation Planner III Guests in Attendance: The meeting was called to order at 5:34 PM. 1 2/24/2023 7:33 PM Human Rights Commission Minutes Agenda Items 1. Welcome • Roll Call • Welcome, newest member, Commissioner David Leta, District 6 2. Approve and Adopt Minutes • October 2022 o Commissioner Jason Wessel made a motion to approve and adopt the previous meeting minutes. Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall seconded. 4 in favor. 1 abstained - as a result of being a newly confirmed commissioner in their first HRC meeting. 3. Public Comment(5 minutes) • No members of the public were present during the time of public comment. 4. Gentrification Study Update (—20 minutes) • Thriving in Place team will provide a presentation. o Angela Price, Policy Director of Community and Neighborhoods o Susan Lundmark, Transportation Planner III o David Driskell • David Driskell provided a high-level overview of the results from the Thriving in Place Study. More information is shared on their website: thrivinginplaceslc.org. o Commissioner Wessel brought forth an issue of concern regarding geographic equity. o Commissioner Stowell brought forth an issue of concern regarding affordability of housing primarily for singles or couples versus families. o Commissioner Leta commented on financial incentives so private developers are more incentivized to build if these programs are structured for profit. 5. Community Renewable Energy Program Presentation(—20 minutes) • Sustainability team will provide a presentation. o Debbie Lyons, Director of Sustainability o Sophia Nicholas, Deputy Director of Sustainability o Christopher Thomas, Senior Energy Climate Program Manager 2 2/24/2023 7:33 PM Human Rights Commission Minutes • Christopher Thomas provided a presentation on the community renewable energy program on behalf of the Sustainability department. o The goal is to deploy large-scale renewable energy deployed by the state supported by paying Rocky Mountain Power o SLC Plan for Low Income Assistance is a state requirement. The Low- Income Plan Committee is creating a plan for affordability the Board will meet if anyone has any suggestions before the board meets to share with City Council Chair, Dan Dugan. 6. End of Year Report Draft Vote (— 10 minutes) • Discussion led by Equity Manager o Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall moved to accept the end of year report. Commissioner David Leta seconded. 5 in favor. 0 opposed. 7. Human Rights Day Celebration (-20 minutes) • Review and Vote on nominees—All Commissioners present have reviewed nominations and voted accordingly on each category. • Prepare for Saturday, December 1 oth at 6pm-8pm o Task List—Moana has assigned roles to Commissioners who will be in attendance at the event; Volunteers from the Mayor's Office has been asked to assist with set-up/clean-up and other duties as needed. o Hybrid celebration (stream and record the award ceremony) o Location- Sorenson Unity Center o Theme— "Advancing Human Rights" o Draft Agenda(Possible Community Groups and Entertainment) o Food(Spice Kitchen) 8. Review Goals & Priorities (5 minutes) • Subcommittees o ARPA Funding Short-Term Committee: Stowell & Wessel o Refugees &New Americans: Doumbia, Stowell, Banuri, and Wessel o Gentrification: Doumbia & Stowell o Homelessness: Stowell & Wessel 9. Discussion/Dialogue about Human Rights Around the World (5-10 minutes) - Chair Stowell has shared - Israeli government has collapsed shared Chair Jason Wessel, also shared Human Rights violations in the Qatar World Cup Hosting event - Commissioner Leta has shared an update on Ukraine War 3 2/24/2023 7:33 PM Human Rights Commission Minutes 10. Review Human Rights Commission Meetings for 2022: • T„esday, january nn 2022 • Tuesday, February 01222 •Tiiesday, March 01, 2022 • Tuesday, April 05, 2022 - Tuesday, May 17, 2022 • Tuesday, Tune 07, 2022 • Tuesd6ty,, Ju , 12, 2022 Reees-y • Tuesday, August 02, 2022 • Tuesday, SeptemberZz022 • Tuesday, October-04,2022 • Tuesday,No=vembeF v rivc2 Final Regular-Meeting of 2022 • Saturday, December 10, 2022—Human Rights Day Celebration • https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights htg s-day Meeting adjourned at 7:51 PM. Minutes approved through consensus: TBD MOANA ULUAVE-HAFOKA 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 Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting on November 1, 2022. 4 2/24/2023 7:33 PM Accessible and Inclusive Virtual Meetings Ashley Lichtle, ADA Coordinator 4 i Before the Meeting: Documents Use layout out tools. Y Y A good layout shows the order in which the content should be read and how the sections relate to each other. The program you use for your documents already has great built-in functionality to organize the layout with headings, lists, columns, and everything you could need. Use the formatting functions to make your documents easier to follow, for example by using subheadings or bullets to break up long sections of text, but not so much that it looks overwhelming. Avoid "quick fixes" such as adding extra spaces to adjust alignment or using dashes instead of bullets. Such shortcuts may confuse screen readers,whereas using headings and lists correctly will enable them to easily navigate through the sections of your content. 4 i Before the Meeting: Presentation Keep it simple, not flashy. Avoid animated slide transitions, auto-scrolling text or images, and other frills. For people with visual challenges, and screen readers, these embellishments distract from the message rather than enhancing it. Most importantly, do not use blinking images: three or more flashes per second could trigger a seizure. Use plain language, avoid jargon, and include alt text and captions for graphics and infographic. 4 i Before the Meeting: Presentation Use strong color contrast. Make sure the colors you choose for your document's background, text, and links have optimal contrast for users who are colorblind or have other reading difficulties. A color contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for text and background and a color contrast ratio of 3:1 for headings and background is recommended. Use WebAim Contrast Checker or Adobe Color to test color contrast. 4 i Before the Meeting: Materials Distribute all materials ahead of time. Give people enough time to look at the materials before they meet. The presentation you share through the video link will not be accessible to screen readers. Sharing in advance,in accessible formats,will benefit everyone by allowing participants to review the docs and prepare their questions. Use large, clear fonts. Use a plain font with slightly larger than usual text. A sans serif typeface like Arial with a size of 14 pt or more typically does well. ALL CAPS, underline, and italics will make documents more difficult to read. Avoid them except when necessary, such as for acronyms, or where the extra visual cue is important. For example,if you include a hyperlink, you should not only use a color that contrasts strongly with the rest of the text but make it bold or underlined for people who may not distinguish the colors so easily. It also helps to use CamelCase for URLs and hashtags: #SaltLakeCity #EquityAndInclusion 4 i During the Meeting Use sign language interpreters and captions, when possible. To add captions, live captioning (known as CART) is always best, but there are now AI-powered services that connect into video conferencing programs. For example, Otter.ai will provide up to 600 minutes of transcription per month for free. Let people know ahead of time which accommodations are and are not available. 4 i During the Meeting Keep chat to a minimum. The chat feature in a video conference may seem a great way to comment without interrupting the speaker, but it can be very disruptive for people who rely on a screen reader. Remind participants to use chat sparingly, and if you do use it — for example, to share resource URLs — try to do so at the beginning or end of the session. 4 i During the Meeting Follow etiquette and speak clearly. Use the Hands Up button when you want to speak, and only do so when you are acknowledged; never interrupt. Say who you are. Speak slowly, enunciate clearly, and get to the point. Pause for a beat or two between sentences to allow time for translators and captions to catch up. Video conferencing has made it easier to apply meeting protocols, for example by muting everyone until it's their turn to speak.Just be sure the host knows how to use the system. 4 i During the Meeting Use headphones and a mic. Using a headset with a built-in microphone will make it easier to hear what you're saying and to create captions. It also prevents feedback loops and filters out background noise. Record and share meetings. Review the Al captions and make edits before sharing. 4 i Summary • Ask people what they want. • Make all communication clear and to the point. • Use the technology that's there to help. • Share material before and after. • Be considerate and open to feedback. Accessible Virtual Meeting Guide for Presenters Thank you for presenting at our upcoming meeting. As a commitment to inclusive meetings, please prepare and give your presentation with accessibility in mind. This meeting may have people who are blind/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, or have other disabilities. Here is a list of norms for our meetings that we appreciate you adhering to for full participation of all members. Many items have links for a deeper understanding or how to guide for your use. Please let me know if you have any questions about these accessibility norms. While preparing your presentation: • Make your presentation accessible o PowerPoint o Word o PDF • Use plain and inclusive language o Test text with Hemingway Editor • Define specialty terms and spell out acronyms • Use at least 18 pt. font for text • Use sufficient color contrast • Submit materials in advance so that they can be sent to members before the meeting While presenting: • Use live captioning, if available • Activate captions on any video used in the presentation • Identify slide number and read information on slide • Verbally describe visual materials (e.g., slides, charts, etc.) • Repeat any questions asked verbally or in written form Note: If you give a visual description of yourself, please keep it brief. It can be helpful, but it is not a requirement. 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/ONGOING: 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) 2 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. 3 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 disability-commission 0 SLC Accessibility Website (https://www.slc.gov/eq.uity/salt-lake-city-accessibility/) 4