4/27/2023 - Meeting Minutes Accessibility and Disability Commission
Salt Lake City Utah
Regular Meeting Agenda
27 April 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:
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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 March 23rd
5. Emergency Preparedness- Great Shakeout (— 10 minutes): Amy
Carmen, Commissioner
6.Community Renewable Energy Program (— 30 minutes): Christopher Thomas,
SLC Sustainability
7.Accessibility Update (— 15 minutes): Dawn Borchardt, SLC Arts Council
8.City Updates (— 15 minutes): Ashley Lichtle, Board Manager
9.Current Events in Accessibility and Disability (— 15 minutes): Everette Bacon,
Commission Chair
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 April 25th, 2023, 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 posted at the physical location of this meeting.
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.
Community Renewable
EnergyProgram
Update for ADA Commission
Feb 23, 2023
Christopher Thomas
Sr. Energy and Climate Program Manager
Salt Lake City Department of Sustainability
Christopher.Thomas@slcgov.com 1 385-228-6873 (cell)
Agency website: utah100communities.org
What We Hope to Accomplish Tonight ...
• Update the ADA Commission on what the Community Renewable Energy
Program is and the anticipated timeline
• Present and ask for feedback on ways the Program might address energy
affordability and access
• Present and ask for feedback on outreach strategies
• Answer questions
Goal of the Program
• Deploy large-scale renewable energy to clean up our electricity supply, paid for
by participating customers
• Technically: every year, match the amount of electricity Program participants
use with renewable energy delivered to the grid for participants (by 2030)
• This is referred to as a "net-100% renewable electricity" goal
• This is the single largest strategy for reducing carbon pollution associated with
Salt Lake City's electricity consumption
Participating Communities (18)
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Community Renewable Energy Agency Structure
Program Design Committee
Springdale, Ogden,Summit County, Park City, Millcreek, Holladay, Salt Lake City
Community Renewable Energy Agency • Coordinate and negotiate with RMP, other state agencies
• Interlocal Government Body • Bring recommendations to board regarding program design, utility
• 18 communities joined agreement, key program design decisions
• Outside counsel &energy consultants
Low-Income Plan Committee
Ogden, Cottonwood Heights, Park City, Kearns,Summit County,Salt Lake City,
Castle Valley
Board of Directors • Research, study, consult with community members to develop options for
• 2 board members per community communities to adopt in their required low-income plans
• Monthly Meetings • Support program design committee with recommendations around low-
• Officers: income components
o Chair: Dan Dugan,Salt Lake City
o Vice Chair:Angela Choberka, Ogden Communications Committee
o Treasurer:Jeff Silvestrini, Millcreek Alta, Moab, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay,Salt Lake City
o Secretary: Emily Quinton, Summit County . Manages website, supports Board with communications assets, develops
press releases
• Will be critical to support communities with outreach &education before
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Achieving net-100% renewable electricity goal by 2030
New Program resources
counting toward the
11 11 1L 1L goal can include:
• Solar
100% - - - - - - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . Wind
' • • ' • • Program • Geothermal
• Hydro
• Storage
• Energy efficiency
Standard-offer
renewable energy
resources paid for by
participating customers
could count toward the
goal through retiring
bundled Renewable
• • • Energy Certificates
(RECs)
2024 2026 2028 2030
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How will the program work?
Once the program is approved by the Utah
Public Service Commission and ready to launch, New Resources Homes & Businesses
the Community Renewable Energy Agency will all
review resource bids and vote to acquire new
storage
renewable energy resources that will wind
interconnect with Rocky Mountain Power's
system solar
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Our Grid
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Anticipated Timeline (Subject to Change)
• Regulatory filing with the Utah Public Service Commission to approve the
Program (Mar 2023)
• Utah Public Service Commission decides whether to approve the Program (Jun
— Sep 2023)
• Salt Lake City and other participating communities consider whether to finalize
participation (June — Sep 2023)
• Rocky Mountain Power customers begin receiving two opt-out notices over
roughly two months (Sep 2023 — Dec 2024)
• The Program is currently expected to cost the typical household an average of
between $2 and $7 extra per month
• There may be a modest termination fee (—$30) if a customer does not opt-out
or cancel within the first three months
CommunityRenewableEnergy Agency Board
• Low Income Plan Committee
• Communications Committee
• Program Design Committee
RegulatorsUtility &
• Office of Consumer Services
Collaborators • Division of Public Utilities
' PacifiCorp/ Rocky Mountain Power
to Date
Low IncomeAgencies
• Utah Community Action
• Futures through Training
• Five County Association of Governments
• Southeastern Utah Association of Governments
• Mountainland Association of Governments
• Salvation Army
Approved Programmatic Strategies
• The programmatic strategies adopted by the Community Renewable
Energy Agency:
1. An enhanced bill credit
2. A termination fee waiver
Enhanced Monthly Bill Credit
• For residential customers who participate in the Program and are
enrolled in Schedule 3 "Low Income Lifeline Program — Residential
Service," an additional monthly bill credit will be applied
• Customers enrolled in Schedule 3 receive a monthly bill credit of up
to $13.95/month
• An additional monthly bill credit will be funded through a bill rider
paid for by Program customers who are not enrolled in Schedule 3
• The bill credit will be set at an amount to cover the average Program
participation cost for the typical household, up to $7 per month
Termination Fee Waiver
All Rocky Mountain Power customers will be sent two mailed notices
and have around 60 days to "opt-out" before the Community
Renewable Energy Program begins
Once the first Community Renewable Energy Program charge appears
on a customer's bill, the customer will have three billing cycles to
cancel without a termination fee.
After three billing cycles, there may be a termination fee to exit the
Program (targeting a termination fee of —$30)
For residential customers who are enrolled in Schedule 3 "Low Income
Lifeline Program — Residential Service," any termination fee for exiting
the Program at any point will be waived.
Outreach Strategies
• Provide enhanced communication to households who may be
disproportionately affected by utility bill changes, including households who
• Receive housing assistance
• Receive a fixed income
• Are renters and may not directly pay utility bills
• Live in a single family detached home
• Are recently resettled refugees
• Coordinate with related community organizations, including
• A one-on-one meeting
• Invitations to a quarterly meeting hosted by the Low-Income Plan Committee
• Providing posters in English and Spanish with a request to display in high-visibility areas
• Providing template information emails with a request to distribute via any list-serves
Organizations
• Assist Utah • Utah Community Action
• Dept of Workforce Services — Refugee • AARP — Utah State Office
Services • Comunidades Unidas
• Division of Services for People with • Foundations for Independence —
Disabilities Cerebral Palsy of Utah
• Housing Authority of Salt Lake City • Futures through Training
• Medicaid • Utah Rental Housing Association
• National Resource Directory • Salt Lake City Landlord/Tenant
• Neighborworks Salt Lake Initiative
• Work Activity Center - Midvale • ... and many more
Feedback Requested
• Are there any other organizations you would recommend we include in Salt
Lake City's outreach plan?
• Do you have any other suggestions for how we can "get the word out" about
the Community Renewable Energy Program when it launches?
• Any other questions for us?
SALT LAKE
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■ Estimated 18,722 Attendees in 2022
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■ In 2022 hired an onsite Accessibility Coordinator
Series - 2023 and it went great. Doing this again.
0 Goal of having interpreters for every show.
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2 0 2 3 LIVING 0 Estimated 30,000 attendees in 2022
TRADITIONS � May 19-22, 2023
■ Ramps for stages
FESTIVAL ■ Vendor tents wheelchair accessible
■ ADA-friendly program guide online
■ Goal of bringing interpreters for key festival programs
■ ADA parking available