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Kitchener Active Transportation and
Trails Advisory Committee: Agenda
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Office of the City Clerk
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Kitchener City Hall
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200 King St.W. - 2 Floor City Hall Learning Room – 2 Floor
Kitchener ON N2G 4G7
Chair – Victoria Hand Vice-Chair – Matthew Bells
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can register by contacting the Committee Administrator at Ivan.balaban@kitchener.ca. Written
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Delegations
None
COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATORS
Darren Kropf, Manager Active Transportation and Development
Liz Christensen, Trails Project Manager
Ivan J. Balaban, Active Transportation Planning Project Manager
Agenda Items – Table of Contents
1. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof (5 minutes) ........... 2
2. Land Acknowledgement Discussion (10 minutes) ....................................................... 2
3. Strategic Plan – Action Items (40 minutes) ................................................................. 3
4. Pride Ride Debrief (5 minutes) .................................................................................... 3
5. Staff Update (10 minutes) ........................................................................................... 3
1. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof (5
minutes)
From: Ivan J Balaban, City of Kitchener
Overview
Committee members are to review the agenda and disclose if they have any conflicts of
interest with any items listed. If they do, they will be required to sit in the gallery during
that particular item and refrain from participating in any discussion or voting on said
item. They will also be required to fill out an online form following the meeting at:
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/conflict-of-interest.aspx
Expectations of Committee
Individual members to disclose pecuniary interest if applicable
2. Land Acknowledgement Discussion (10 minutes)
From: Darren Kropf, City of Kitchener
Overview
At the June meeting, a discussion was held on amending the approved City of Kitchener
Land Acknowledgement. The following edits were proposed for the acknowledgement:
Neutral should be changed to Chonnonton, as “Neutral” is a westernization of the
tribe’s name
Pronunciation guidelines should be provided
Adding “with whom we share this land” to the last line.
The acknowledgement is missing an action or commitment – wording should be
added to the end.
The proposed wording is as follows:
I (we) would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather today,
recognizing that the City of Kitchener is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the traditional
territory of the Chonnonton (Chi-nawn-ton), Anishinaabeg (Ah-nish-nah-beg) and
Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) Peoples. I (we) would also like to acknowledge
the enduring knowledge, presence and deep-rooted traditions of the First Nations, Métis
and Inuit with whom we share this land, and who continue to enrich our community to
this day. We also recognize that reconciliation requires more than land
acknowledgement alone, and we in this committee re-affirm our collective commitment
to truth and reconciliation.
The updated wording was provided to the City Clerks Department who oversee
Advisory committees, and they have advised that amendments to the approved Land
Acknowledgement are not permitted.
Expectations of Committee
For discussion and a motion on whether to proceed with a Land Acknowledgement
using the City’s approved language.
3. Strategic Plan – Action Items (40 minutes)
From: Darren Kropf, City of Kitchener
Overview
The development of Kitchener’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is nearing completion.
Following significant public consultations, draft materials have been developed. At the
June meeting, the Committee reviewed the 20 Year Vision Statement and Story, as well
as Strategic Goal Areas and Statements.
Since that time, the Strategic Actions for Year 1 and 2 have been developed and are
available for discussion. The final staff report to City Council is planned for August 14.
Expectations of Committee
Please review the materials attached. ATTAC is invited to prepare a statement and/or
delegation to advise City Council on their decision-making for the Strategic Plan.
4. Pride Ride Debrief (5 minutes)
From: Allison Mills, City of Kitchener
Overview
The City’s second Pride Ride was held on June 16. A. Mills will present on the success
of the event, and on lessons learned
Expectations of Committee
For information and discussion
5. Staff Update (10 minutes)
From: Darren Kropf, Ivan J Balaban, Liz Christensen, City of Kitchener
Overview
Staff will provide updates on a variety of projects and events, either upcoming or
currently underway
Expectations of Committee
For information