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Equity & Anti-Racism Advisory Committee Agenda
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.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-person services, but appointments are still being encouraged. The City remains committed to the safety
of our patrons and staff and continues to 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 at rea.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.
If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.
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 of the 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 maximum of 5
minutes.
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Delegates must register by 5 pm onMay 29 in order to participate in the meeting electronically.
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Discussion Items
1. Check-in, Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes & General Discussion (10 mins)
Danny & Veronica, Co-Chairs
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest & the General Nature Thereof (2 mins)
Danny & Veronica, Co-Chairs
Note: The Committee is asked to enact the following resolution to authorize a closed meeting regarding agenda
items # 3 and 4: “That a closed meeting be held to consider a personal matter about an identifiable individual(s)
including City or local board employees as per Municipal Code Chapter 25.4.6 Meeting – Closed to the Public,
subsection (2).”
3. RISE Applications Evaluation – Group Review (45 mins)
Committee Discussion
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4. RISE Applications Evaluation - Continuation (45 mins)
Committee Discussion
5. Call for June Agenda Items, Staff Reports & General Discussion (5 mins)
Danny & Veronica, Co-Chairs
Information Items
Agenda items # 3 & 4 – RISE Applications Evaluation – Group Review: Committee members will have
completed individual application reviews and come prepared to discuss applicants and reach a consensus
about the Spring 2023 RISE Fund recipients. This agenda item will require a mover and seconder to move into
a closed session due to the nature of the discussion.
Possible June Agenda Items:
Kitchener Municipal Housing Pledge- Staff Presentation