7/27/2023 - Meeting Materials Accessibility and Disability Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
27 July 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 in person. 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 in-person at this location.
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 February
June 22nd
5.Disability Resource Fair (— 15 minutes): Damon Talbot, Commissioner
6.Open Discussion with Mayor Mendenhall (— 30 minutes)
7.Community Outreach Updates (— 15 minutes): Ashley Cleveland, Deputy
Director of Community Outreach
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 July 25, 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(cD_slcgov.com, 801-535-7739, or relay service 711.
Accessibility and Disability Commission Minutes
June 22, 2023, 3:00 PM
Commissioner Attendance
• Everette Bacon,Virtual
• Scott Browning, Virtual
• Amy Carmen,Virtual
• Kristy Chambers, Virtual
• Todd Claflin, Virtual
• Nate Crippes,Virtual
• Jan Ferre,Virtual
• Rich Foster, Virtual
• Jeff Kenyon,Virtual
• Leah Lobato, Absent
• Kayci Lynam,Virtual
• Pamela Mower,Virtual
• Ivana Powell, Virtual
• Damon Talbot,Virtual
• Margo Thurman,Virtual
Other Guests in Attendance
• Joe Taylor, SLC Planner Transportation
• G.J Labonty, UTA
• Kat Maus, SLC Public Lands Planner
• Chris Norlem, SLC Engineering
• ASLInterpreters
Open Dialogue
• Commissioner Talbot suggested the City host a Disability Resource Fair to for various disability
organizations and providers to connect with each other.
Public Comment
No members of the public were present at this meeting.
Minute Revisions
No Revisions brought forth by commissioners.
Motion to Approve Minutes By
Damon Talbot
Second to Approve Minutes By
Pamela Mower
Agenda Item 1: Connecting Communities Grant, Joe Taylor, SLC
Transportation
Joe discussed the feasibility study conducted by the Planning Department on the East-West divide.The
study's grant came from the US Department of Transportation.This grant will accomplish the planning
of the possible plan to move the freight and Frontrunner rails dividing the East and the West
underground.Joe provided a historical background of the East-West divide and the current state of the
East-West divide, including the disconnect from neighborhoods not just mobility. Commissioner Carmen
asked what the staff will do to reach all communities to receive input.
Agenda Item 2: UTA Bus Stop Improvement Program, G.J. LaBonty, UTA
Customer Service Manager
G.J. gave an update on ADA improvements in the UTA fleet and an overview of the Committee for
Accessibility (CAT).
Agenda Item 3: Miller Park Refuge Capital Improvement Project, Kat
Maus, SLC Public Lands
Kat presented the Miller Park Refuge ADA Access Improvements proposal that will be taken to City
Council for approval. She also shared the Public Engagement plan and will continue to provide the
commission with updates as the project progresses. She hopes to utilize the commission during the
design phase of the project to ensure proper ADA access.
City Updates
• The July commission meeting will be held in person.The Disability Pride Month proclamation
reading will be the hour before the commission meeting at the City County Building.
• Ashley will begin the ADA parks evaluation that is a part of the larger Citywide Self-Evaluation
this month and that project will go through the summer.
Current Events in Accessibility and Disability
No Current Events were shared at this meeting.
Tentative Closed Session
No Closed Session at this time.
Time Adjorned
4:26 PM