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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/2026 - Meeting Agenda ADC MEETING PENDING MINUTES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 DEPARTMENT of Office of the Mayor Accessibility and Disability Commission Meeting Thursday, November 13, 2025 PRESENT:Amy Carmen, Nate Crippes VIRTUAL: Scott Browning, Todd Claflin, Jeff Kenyon, Kayci Lynam, Pamela Mower, Margo Thurman, Nancy Strahan, Leah Lobato STAFF MEMBERS: Angela Haylock, Damian Choi EXCUSED: ABSENT: Everette Bacon, Janis Ferre, Ivana Powell, Nancy Strahan, Rich Foster GUESTS: Addie McNamara, Justin Haupt AGENDA I. Call to Order, Introductions, and Welcome The Accessibility and Disability Commission convened on November 13, 2025 at 451 S. State Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. Chair Kristy Chambers welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm. II. Approval of September 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes The minutes from the meeting of September 25, 2025 were approved on November 13, 2025 with Kristy Chambers motion, Todd Claflin seconded the motion; all board members present voted in favor. III. Public Comment None Present IV. Smith Entertainment Group Update Addie McNamara from Smith Entertainment Group shared updates on downtown development efforts, including recent arena renovations and early-stage plans for a new entertainment district. The commission discussed opportunities to exceed ADA ADC MEETING PENDING MINUTES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 standards and incorporate inclusive design elements such as sensory rooms. SEG will return periodically for design-phase feedback. V. ADA Parking Location 800 S. 300 W. Justin from Transportation presented options for ADA parking stalls at 800 South and 300 West, outlining the benefits and trade-offs of three potential locations. The commission discussed both short-term solutions (e.g., signage) and long-term infrastructure changes, noting the need for future planning and funding to fully address curb and ramp improvements. VI. 2026 Goals The commission refined the proposed 2026 accessibility and inclusion goals, combining the first two goals related to training and agreeing to keep other goals with added specificity. Key topics included disability training for city staff, improved partnerships with UTA paratransit, and developing accessibility resources for homeless service providers. VII. Other Business Announcements included Human Rights Day events, the National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation, and Scott Browning's Ted Knowlton Leadership Award. The group also discussed coordination with the Transportation Department's ADA board and upcoming collaboration on building accessibility topics. The next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2026. VIII. Adjourn Kristy Chamber made a motion to close the meeting. Todd Claflin seconded and all board members present voted in favor.