HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/2025 - Meeting Minutes ADC MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
DEPARTMENT of Office of the Mayor
Accessibility and Disability Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 25, 2025
PRESENT: Kristy Chambers
VIRTUAL: Everette Bacon, Scott Browning, Amy Carmen, Todd Claflin, Nate Crippes,
Jeff Kenyon, Kayci Lynam, Pamela Mower, Ivana Powell, Margo Thurman, Nancy
Strahan
STAFF MEMBERS: Angela Haylock, Michelle Mooney(virtual)
EXCUSED: Margo Thurman
ABSENT: Janis Ferre, Rich Foster, Leah Lobato
GUESTS: Tom Millar, Katherine Andre, Katherine Schnell
AGENDA
I. Call to Order, Introductions, and Welcome
The Accessibility and Disability Commission convened on September 25, 2025 at
451 S. State Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. Chair Kristy Chambers welcomed
everyone and called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
II. Approval of January 23, 2025 Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the meeting of January 23, 2025 were approved on September 25,
2025 with Everette Bacon motion, Amy Carmen seconded the motion; all board
members present voted in favor.
III. Public Comment
None Present
IV. Meet and Greet Follow-up
Angela Haylock provided updates on several action items from the August meet and
greet, including plans for workshops, internal ADA training, and potential
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collaboration with the Utah State Fair committee. She also confirmed that
commissioner compensation would be processed soon and that all current terms
are being reviewed and updated for proper end dates, with plans to update the
website with accurate term information.
V. Parks & Public Lands CIP project updates
The Public Lands Department's Planning and Design Division, led by Tom Millar and
Kat Andra, discussed their work on improving parks, trails, and open spaces in Salt
Lake City. They highlighted recent funding of over$2.7 million for ADA compliance
improvements, focusing on site arrival points, pedestrian access routes, and
playgrounds. The team emphasized their commitment to going beyond minimum
ADA standards and mentioned ongoing projects like restroom improvements and
playground replacements. They also discussed the importance of inclusivity and
accessibility in their planning efforts, with input from community members
VI. A.C.E (Arts, Culture, Education Application)
Katie Schnell presented an overview of the ACE grant program, which provides
funding for community events in Salt Lake City. The program has a $300,000 budget
with grants ranging from $500 to $10,000, and applications are open from October 1
to November 1, 2025. Events must be held within city limits and align with the
mayor's goals, including community unity, diversity, arts education, and
sustainability. The program does not fund health clinics, service projects, political
rallies, private events, or fundraisers focused on operational costs. Applications are
reviewed by a selection committee, and successful applicants are notified by the
end of 2025, with funding distributed in February 2026.
VI 1. CITY UPDATES
The commission discussed several accessibility initiatives, including Angela's
creation of a printable emergency preparedness manual and plans for an
accessibility website to notify the community of street closures and elevator
outages. Amy Carmen reported on a meeting with Smith Entertainment Group
regarding their downtown development project, emphasizing the need for an ADA
coordinator to oversee accessibility. The group also discussed Waymo's
autonomous vehicles thatare coming to Denver in 2026, with Everett noting its
potential for Salt Lake City. The commission's next meeting is scheduled for
November 13th, 2025
VIII. Adjourn
Kristy Chamber made a motion to close the meeting. Todd Claflin seconded and all
board members present voted in favor.
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