HomeMy WebLinkAboutCompass Kitchener - 2024_07_03 COMPASS KITCHENER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
July 3, 2024 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 4:04 p.m.
Present: J. Stephens-Wells, Chair
A. Forstmanis, L. Trumper, K. Brabazon, L. Thompson, L. Terry, W. Rahimi, T. Glover, J.
Young
Guests: M. Love, Director, Strategy and Corporate Performance
Staff: S. Sweazey — Senior Policy Advisor
A. Remillard — Committee Administrator
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF — NIL
2. 2023 REPORT CARD
Compass Kitchener Members shared their thoughts about the June 24 Council presentation,
expressing their happiness at how well the report card was received and the number of questions
and feedback it garnered this year.
The City's news release about the Council presentation was shared with Compass Kitchener
members.
3. 2023-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN CITIZEN REPORT CARD
Compass Kitchener members considered different evaluation approaches as they began work
to develop a new evaluation framework.
S. Sweazey asked Compass Members to think about what material would be helpful from Staff
when evaluating projects for her to take back to CLT in early September.
4. ALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS MEETING
Members of Compass Kitchener discussed the pros and cons of potential dates in the fall and
decided on November 6t" as the best date. Members agreed they will move the last Compass
meeting date to November 13t"
5. OTHER BUSINESS
Compass Kitchener members discussed taking a break from meeting in August as they already
knew some committee members will not be available due to vacation plans. The group agreed
to cancel the August 7t" meeting and to reconvene on September 4t"
Previous minutes (June 5, 2024) not reviewed due to lack of time.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.