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6/22/2023 - Meeting Materials Accessibility and Disability Commission Salt Lake City Utah Regular Meeting Agenda 22 June 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/84339442216?pwd=THo1 L3d4ZWJUUXVyT3pvaS9wTW54UT 09 Public Meeting Rules: The Commission's meetings are a place for people to feel safe and comfortable 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 the previous meeting. 5. Connecting Communities Grant (-15 minutes), Joe Taylor, SLC Transportation 6.UTA Bus Stop Improvement Program (-30 minutes), G.J. LaBonty, UTA Customer Service Manager 7.Miller Park Refuge Capital Improvement Project (— 15 minutes): Kat Maus, SLC Public Lands 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 June 2011, 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 ADA(a)-slcgov.com, 801-535-7739, or relay service 711. Accessibility and Disability Commission Pending Minutes April 27, 2023, 3:00 PM Commissioner Attendance • Everette Bacon,Virtual • Scott Browning, Virtual • Amy Carmen,Virtual • Kristy Chambers, Virtual • Todd Claflin, Virtual • Nate Crippes,Absent • Jan Ferre,Virtual • Rich Foster, Virtual • Jeff Kenyon,Virtual • Leah Lobato, Absent • Kayci Lynam,Virtual • Pamela Mower,Virtual • Ivana Powell, Absent • Damon Talbot,Virtual • Margo Thurman,Virtual Other Guests in Attendance • Dawn Borchardt, Salt Lake City Arts Council • Shawnee Johnson, Salt Lake City Arts Council • Christopher Thomas, Salt Lake City Sustainability • Chris Norlem, SLC Engineering • ASL Interpreters Open Dialogue • Commissioner Claflin requested to have a Safe Streets presentation for the Commission. • Commissioner Talbot will be a guest speaker at the May 17th See it This Way event from 6 to 10 PM. Public Comment • Jim Webster commented on the accessibility plans in the CIP project for Miller Bird Refuge and offered the idea of Commissioners touring the park to learn more. Minute Revisions No revisions Motion to Approve Minutes By Scott Browning Second to Approve Minutes By Todd Claflin Agenda Item 1: Community Renewable Energy Program, Christopher Thomas, SLC Sustainability Christopher reviewed the Utah Community Renewable Energy Program presentation provided in the February meeting. Commissioner Bacon mentioned that rental electric bills may be built into the rent and commented that landlords may disproportionately increase the amount due with this program. Commissioner Talbot commented that community members may not qualify for Schedule 3 at times and would like the program to re-consider the opt-out fee. Commissioner Carmen asked for information on how people become enrolled in Schedule 3. Commissioner Foster asked who governs the program and waivers. Agenda Item 2: Emergency Preparedness- Great Shakeout, Commissioner Carmen Commissioner Carmen asked whether any commissioners took part in the Great Shakeout or any personal preparedness. Commissioner Talbot commented on his workplace emergency preparedness. Ashley provided information on how the City's Great Shakeout event went. Commissioner Mower asked what the City is doing in terms of the accessibility of sandbags. Ashley informed the Commission that Public Utilities can accommodate folks picking up sandbags but they must plan for how to get the bags set up. Agenda Item 3: Accessibility Update, Dawn Borchardt, SLC Arts Council Dawn presented on SLC Arts Council accessibility efforts for the Twilight Concert series and Living Traditions Arts Festival. Commissioner Bacon commented that the Council should consider having a section for those who have limited vision at Twilight concerts. Commissioner Mower asked if the Arts Council has a survey for attendees. Commissioner Mower suggested that Living Traditions consider including the Deaf community. Dawn provided an overview of the Living Traditions Festival accessibility efforts. Shawnee Johnson will be on site of the event to evaluate the accessible plans for the event and review any request for accommodations. City Updates • Commissioner Bacon commented that Aira should be promoted at events happening at Washington Square because it is a free service in that area. • Ashley shared the Transit app and asked that any Commissioners using the app send her any feedback or issues with the app. Commissioner Bacon said the app works pretty well so far. • The Commission will take a recess in May. Current Events in Accessibility and Disability No Current Events brought forth at this time. Tentative Closed Session No Closed session was held at this time. Time Adjourned 4:29 PM CRITICAL CONNECTIONS HEALING SALT LAKE ITY' EAST-WEST T DIVIDE '- Ott z FPMPPI- x= Lu4.� J'r Background Freight Rail dates back to 1870 Redlining in the 1940's and 50's 115 and 1215 Physical and Psychological divide still very much in place • Major infrastructure solved the problems it intended to • Second order effects are just as permanent The Current • Disinvestment is a feedback loop Situation • Disconnection of the community extends to more than just mobility • It's not safe • Westside is younger, more diverse and more ' economically challenged Aims for the Project Sit in context with Begin with Create solutions that existing and planned engagement are ready to seek work in the area funding Equity, Environmental Justice & Community Engagement Mobility & Community Connectivity Community-based Stewardship, Management, & Partnerships Equitable Development & Shared Prosperity 1 • Costs and Usage (per grant application) • Funding is directed to contract professional planning, engineer, and design consultant ($3,425,000), community-based organization partners ($225,000), and professional artist ($90,000). `� r �"� I IIIIIIIIIIII IW ADA & Transit Planning �y _r G.J. 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' Manager UTA Customer Experience June 22, 2023 Salt Lake City Accessibility and Disability Commission /` Governance & Guidance �y _ h • UTA Board of Trustees (1713-2a-8: amended 5/14/2019) "For a large public transit district created before January 1, 2019, and except as provided in Subsection (7), the board of trustees shall consist of three[appointed]members" Carlton Christensen Beth Holbrook Jeff Acerson -Board Chair Davis,Weber& Tooele&Utah • Local Advisory Committee (LAC) (1713-2a-8: amended 5/14/2019) Salt Lake County Box Elder Counties A large public transit district shall create and consult with a Counties local advisory council • Nine (9) members from across the region • Setting the compensation packages of the board of trustees • Final adoption by the board of trustees • Representing and advocating the concerns of citizens • Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) • Twelve (12) members nominated by various agencies from across the region • Provides rider advice and community perspectives to inform UTA priorities, plans, and decisions • Example: "Provide immediate alert information, push, text or email notification of alerts" Governance & Guidance (continued) • Committee for Accessible Transportation (CAT) • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990 • Offers advice to UTA on ways to provide access to fixed route and rail services and to complementary Paratransit service It ROME UTA began wheelchair-accessible bus service in April 1986 t8315 i= ,_.kid s New Low-floor MCI Bus Entire fleet is now 100%Accessible ADA Amenities 19 Original Priority Seating- 2005 Original Priority Seating - 2015 ©Priority seating area �� • © � �h Old style New ADA bus stop Accessible r pole Pole Current Priority Seating ADA Amenities BIDow0 Bus stop -_ o�ur '-- -'- f, 2 16 111 205 220 E 125021 -, - — i M Old Bus Stop Wayfinding Improved Bus Stop Timetable cases include Stop ID in Wayfinding braille ADA Amenities ADA Accessible Bus Stops(System Wide) ADA Accessible Bus Stops(By County) -� ■Box Elder '. ■%Accessible ■Davis ■Salt Lake ■%Not Accessible ■Tooele 4 k ■Utah '� ■Weber Noll-accessible bus stop Bus Stop ADA Improvements by Year(Avg.88) Bus Stop ADA Improvements by Year by County e) 180 190 160 1w ■Box Elder I T Iw 140 in ' ■Davis 120 100 100 ' ■Salt Lake 90 so ■Tooele ao - - - - - �- - - -- - - ,_ -L- I - ■40 Utah o o ■Weber 201t 2015 2016 2D17 2018 2019 2020 2022 2022 2023 2014 2015 2D16 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2029 Fully accessible bus stop (after) ADA Amenities 500 E/400 S(NB) Q X w,Restaurants t OR Hotels�Q transit• Show line color names Use written names for color based lines like"Green { R•• ,r Line" Minimize walking Q -- Suggests trips with less walking when using the trip planner O Show accessibility info ¢  Identify step-free options mmN 500 E/400 S(NB) O Show accessible trips first stop ID:126713 s', Prioritize step-free and less-steep trips BUS stop-6, r' �T� Mattress Firm Downti _ S y ke Crt� )$ O s, Show ticket bar ! wsmos Purchase and display transit ticketsfro ywher in the app • __Fron�Runner Show accessibilit nfo 500 E / 400 S (NB) ljenti;y step free uptiuris 0 Historic Sandy Station Stop I D: 12 3 218 Q Show accessible trips first Prioritize step-free and less-steep trips B u S St • L� UTA Maloil.11 Ma Y 1v ��: �r ff �,. `r _ - � ,� - .... �1 �nr: 'j _ � �� , �� _. �� s _ r e ���'" ���� ;.: \� �... AccessMiller Park ADA I 1 ' ' StructureHistoric Preservation � A LOPigu= rl Y:. Public Lands � - Parks I Trails&Natural lands I Urban Forestry I Golf Photo to the left depicts a pedestrian walking on a pathway adjacent to Red Butte Creek in Miller Park. PROJECT BACKGROUND Public Lands ILI AL. • Constituent CIP Application / 1 • Funded at $425,000 • Original Scope g p �4 X Right-justified photo depicts a walking path bordering the historic WPA-era wall in y °, Ry! L Miller Park. 'T" n tv PROJECT BACKGROUND Public Lands • CIP Application Goals: • Preserve Historic Structures • Improve Accessibility of Trails • Projects Proposed in original CIP Application: • Restore a trail alignment that was re-routed in 2014 • Install a walking bridge over Red Butte Creek • WPA Wall stabilization �T ROJECT STATUS rp Public Lands „ .,...,,� . .......�,F..,......�, • Alta Planning and Design : � • Community Engagement • Structural Assessment = • Geotechnical Assessment • New Proposed Projects ` • Trail Slope Projects o � • Accessibility Projects • Wall Foundation Projects ;' • Manage Structural Loads Right-justified photo depicts a Public Lands • Trail Protection naming sign, located on-site at Miller Park • Public Engagement Feb-March 2023 at the 900 South Entrance. s PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY IS Public Lands • Top Priorities: • Protect the Historic WPA Walls • Improve and protect existing trails • Trail slope improvements • Concerns: • Environment • Safety • Minimal additional infrastructure • Irrigation • Property Concerns • Creekside Trail alignment s n tv PRIORITIZED PROJECTS Public Lands „ .,..,,� . ..........F..,......�, • Repair and replace damaged crib wall to provide stability to the trail • Reinforce timber walls • Stabilize exposed wall foundation • Cover exposed wall foundation and re-grade trail • Improve running and cross slopes throughout the park Left-justified photo shows a bridge yryy .e-� and stairway in Miller Park, surrounded by woody plants and ;_� "� grasses. IT Public Lands • Public Engagement Report • PNUT Board: July 6th • Yalecrest Neighborhood Council: Date TBD • Presentation to City Council with Public Hearing • Tentative: August 2023 • City Council determines projects to be completed with funding remaining • Anticipated Decision Date: August 2023 THANKYOU! Public Lands • https:Z/www.slc.govZparks/miller-bird-refuge-and-nature-park- capital-improvement-program-projects/ • For additional questions, please email publiclands@slcgov.com • Follow-up dates for public input and participation will be located on the website above. MIN AN"tx ,• ; , ° aY' Ic ��rr__:w 1 � - ,ifs.. td Right justified photo depicts bird '' S rs,• hf ��_ nesting box located in a tree in M ` Miller Park.