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Home My WebLink About04/25/2024 - Meeting Materials Accessibility and Disability Commission Salt Lake City Utah Regular Meeting Agenda 25 April 2024 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 336. 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/89311441271?pwd=f3HOvz6a4XbuJ DxQtZ2zLIMwfSoxCG.1 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.Commissioner Updates & Open Dialogue (— 15 minutes): 3.Public Comment (limited to 15 minutes): 4.Approval of Minutes: The Accessibility and Disability Commission will review minutes from the previous meeting. 5.Accessibility on 2100 South (-30 minutes): 2100 South Project Team 6.City Updates & Disability Pride Month (-15 minutes): Ashley Lichtle, Board Manager 7.Current Events in Accessibility and Disability (-15 minutes): Rich Foster, Commission Chair &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 24th, 2024, 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. Accessibility and Disability Commission Minutes March 25, 2024 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, In Person • Jeff Kenyon,Virtual • Leah Lobato,Virtual • Kayci Lynam,Virtual • Pamela Mower,Virtual • Ivana Powell, Virtual • Margo Thurman,Absent Other Guests in Attendance • Salt Lake City HEART Team o Michelle Hoon, Project & Policy Manager o Rebekkah Allen, Community Engagement Coordinator o Stephen Fanale, Community Engagement Coordinator Open Dialogue • Commissioners provided community updates, community event information, and emergency preparedness resources. • Commissioner Browning asked for an update on the Airport ADA Committee. Public Comment None. Minute Revisions None. Motion to Approve Minutes By Amy Carmen Second to Approve Minutes By Todd Claflin Agenda Item 1: Emergency Preparedness, Commissioner Amy Carmen Commissioner Carmen provided information on the Emergency Preparedness Plan document for Access and Functional Needs and asked for interested commissioners to review the plan. Commissioner Carmen also provided an overview of organizations where she had facilitated training on Emergency Preparedness for people with disabilities. Agenda Item 2: Homeless Engagement and Response Team Outreach Efforts, HEART Team Michelle Hoon gave a presentation on Homelessness in SLC and the combined efforts that are happening in partnership with other organizations and responded to Commissioner questions. City Updates Item not held. Current Events in Accessibility and Disability Item not held. Tentative Closed Session Item not held Time Adjourned: 4:30 PM f I 2100 SOUTH SUGAR HOUSE Connect to Your Community MM M41 M .. a • A AccessibilityDisability& Commission April 25, 2024 Designing for Access Accessibility Most crosswalks are raised so you don't have to dip Increase number/frequency of crosswalks Many sidewalks have been widened and non-compliant down into the street,can just roll across sidewalk will be replaced Minimally,every mid-block crosswalk has flashing Pedestrian ramps have been aligned across Cross slope of roadway is improved so if you're crossing beacons for increased visibility by drivers(some the street,can go straight across. Pedestrian the street in a wheelchair because it will be easier crosswalks also stop traffic) turn spaces have been redesigned with because you're not going up and down with the crown of concrete instead of pavers,for easier the road wheelchair access Posts/poles are placed outside of the pedestrian route to All the push buttons are audible Median refuge islands at mid-block crosswalks with push increase detectability for people with low vision button in the middle though designed to be crossed in one phase Bike ramps include"tactile directional indicators"to help Plantings in park strip give another detectable Bus stops were improved and widened to be more guide people with low vision through the space (large surface to cane users comfortable for waiting areas of concrete can be confusing) Bike parking was placed so it's outside of the pedestrian Curb extensions on side streets that shorten More benches along corridor for people to sit and rest pathway,so people don't run into bikes that are parked crossing distance reduces exposure to vehicles Building for Contractor Requirements: Meet federal and city requirements for traffic control and signage Access • Submit plans showing accessible routes with clear signage (plans are approved by the city) • Project managers and inspectors from the city and contractor oversee compliance • Monitor walkways and keep them compliant (especially during inclement weather) • May temporarily pave accesses in front of businesses and sidewalks to make it easier for people using wheelchairs • Contractor has a full-time flagger for quick action pedestrian control/access as needed • Communicate impacts for drivers/pedestrians on website, social media, and by phone and email Informing • Use alt text for images About Access • Provide maps showing accessible routes • Work with UTA on bus stop access Wh en now 0-411 v Problems Ariseit _ • What happens when access doesn't work for everyone? • Work one-on-one to find specific solutions a l • Talk to the PI team, who will work with the contractor to improve access • Walkways/more frequent walkway maintenance • Barricaded routes MAW « • Assistance from crew members _ • Create individual route maps t J r i. TH ;AR USE nunity Contact Us 2100 South Public Involvement Team ,.rj5 CAP _ RVO Stacee, Bryce, and Allison 1-801-406-4868 210OSouthSLC@gmai1.com 2100SouthSLC.org