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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.
Office of the City Clerk
Kitchener City Hall
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200 King St.W. -2
Floor
Kitchener ON N2G 4G7
Beginning March 1, 2022, the City of Kitchener has aligned with provincial changes to COVID-19 restrictions and City Hall
is now open for in-personservices, but appointments are still being encouraged. The City remains committed to the safety
of our patrons and staff and continuesto facilitate electronic meeting participation for members of the public.
Those people interested in participating in this meeting can register to participate electronically by contacting the
Committee Administrator atrea.parchment@kitchener.ca
Please refer to the delegations section on the agenda below for registration deadlines. Written comments will be
circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. Accessible formats and communication supports are
available upon request.
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The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples.We
recognize our responsibility to serve as stewards ofthe land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our
community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit
in Kitchener today.
Delegations
Pursuant to Council’s Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximumof 5
minutes.
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Delegates must register by 5 pm onAugust 29in order to participate in the meeting electronically.
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Discussion Items
1.Check-in andRequest to Adopt Agenda Items (5mins)
Saba& Paul,Co-Chairs
2.Updates from Equity, Anti-Racism & Indigenous Initiatives Team(20mins)
Jake Linklater,Senior Indigenous Advisor& Ileana Diaz, Research Associate
3. 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan –Staff Presentation (10mins)
Amanda Fusco, Director of Legislated Services/City Clerk
4. Parks & Spaces Staff Presentation (30mins)
Sabiha Syed, Parks Engagement Liaison
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5.Corporate Equity Training Strategy –Staff Presentation(10 mins)
Elin Moorlag Silk, Interim Director, Equity, Anti-Racism & Indigenous Initiatives
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6.Decision.io Refresher (2application intake for the RISE Fund)(10 mins)
Amanda Drummond, Committee Administrator
7. Workplan Discussion (25mins)
Saba& Paul,Co-Chairs
8. Call for September Agenda Items and Staff Reports (5 mins)
Saba & Paul, Co-chairs andIleana Diaz, Committee Staff Liaison
Information Items
Please note that a draft copy of the 2022 Accessibility Planhas been forwarded to the committee by
email to be reviewed prior to August’s meeting.
Ileana Diaz will be acting as staff liaison for August’s meeting in the absence of Rea Parchment.
Potential September Agenda Items:
Updates from Equity, Anti-Racism & Indigenous Initiatives Team Member Andrew
Ramsaroop, Social Planning and Affordable Housing ProgramLead
Discussion about how the committee would like to be recognized beyond the honorarium
Interest in an update on the City’s strategic plan (staff presentation)
Continued work on draft work plan