1/19/2023 - Meeting Agenda Accessibility and Disability Commission
Salt Lake City Utah
Regular Meeting Agenda
19 January 2023
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 Room 335. 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/86997484846?pwd=YONueU5KOEtDQWhzZFVLaGNGTWRkU
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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 November
17th.
5.Racial Equity in Policing Commission (REP) Update (— 15 minutes): Michelle
Mooney, Equity Manager
6.Emergency Preparedness (— 30 minutes): Amy Carmen, Commission Vice Chair
7. Chair and Vice Chair Elections (— 10 minutes): Ashley Lichtle, Board Manager
8.City Updates (— 5 minutes): Ashley Lichtle, Board Manager
9.Commission Updates (— 30 minutes): Amy Carmen, Commission Vice Chair
Commission priorities for reference:
2022
• Train SLC Airport employees on what to do when someone is experiencing
seizures in the airport
• Closed captioning utilized on all public TVs in Salt Lake City (The Commission has
recommended an ordinance to be heard by City Council in 2023)
• More audible traffic signals throughout Salt Lake City
• Free AIRA software available citywide
• More frequent audio description showings at all theaters in Salt Lake City
• Improve access through and communication about construction zones throughout
the City
• Better citywide efforts to ensure that snow removal in the public right of way is done
in a timely manner
2023
• Continue working on the 2022 Priorities that are in progress or incomplete.
• Continue to identify and address ways Salt Lake City can improve inclusion and
accessibility for all.
• Partner with the Racial Equity in Policing Commission (REP) to facilitate a disability
subcommittee.
• 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).
• Create or facilitate trainings for City departments on a variety of disability-related
topics.
10.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 January 18, 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 ADA(aD_slcgov.com, 801-535-7739, or relay service 711.
Accessibility and Disability Commission
Salt Lake City Utah
Pending Regular Meeting Minutes
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.
Commission Members in Virtual Attendance: Scott Browning, Jeff Kenyon, Pamela
Mower, Kayci Lynam, Jan Ferre, Margo Thurman, Leah Lobato
Commission Members in Attendance: Everette Bacon, Amy Carmen, Rich Foster, Todd
Claflin
Commission Members Absent: Nate Crippes
City Staff in Virtual Attendance: Chris Norlem, Lara McLellan, Julianne Sabula, Summer
Misner
City Staff in Attendance: Ashley Lichtle, Maria Romero
Guests in Attendance: ASL Interpreters Lacey and Kelley, UTA staff Ryan Taylor,
Christine Smith, and Kayla Kinkead
This meeting was called to order at: 3:00 PM
Welcome
Open Dialogue (— 5 minutes):
Public Comment (limited to 15 minutes):
No members of the public were in attendance.
Approval of Minutes:
The Accessibility and Disability Commission approved minutes from October 27tn
Paratransit Updates (— 30 Minutes): Julianne Sabula, Transit Program Manager and
Lara McLellan, Transportation Planner, SLC Transportation
• Discussion with SLC Transportation and UTA about transit and on-demand
services, including route changes, fares, difficulties using the app and how
to make it better, people left outside of corresponding routes, and
expansion of routes.
• Federal ADA law regulates that para transit can be up to 2 times more than
a regular bus fare (currently $4/ one way fare). Paratransit fare ties directly
to regular bus fares.
Emergency Management (— 30 minutes): Amy Carmen, Commission Vice Chair
• Commissioner Carmen reviewed Emergency Preparedness plans in four
sections: get a kit, make a plan, be informed, make it personal.
Commission Updates (— 15 minutes): Everette Bacon, Commission Chair
• Review of the Commission's first Annual Report.
• Commissioner Bacon accepted his nomination for Chair.
• Commissioner Crippes was nominated for Vice Chair.
Current Events in Accessibility and Disability (— 15 minutes): Everette Bacon,
Commission Chair
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 4:27 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 November
171", 2022.
Accessibility and Disability Commission 2023 Meeting Schedule
4th Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM (3rd Thursday in January and November)
• January 19th, 2023
• February 23rd, 2023
• March 23rd, 2023
• April 27th, 2023
• May 25th, 2023
• June 22"d, 2023
• July 27th, 2023
• August 24th, 2023
• September 28th, 2023
• October 26th, 2023
• November 16th, 2023
• December—Winter Recess (No Meeting)
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