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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGRACC - 2024-10-24 KrfftHENF-R Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) Agenda Thursday October 24, 2024-1:30 p.m. Electronic City of Kitchener 200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 The Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee shall assist the participating municipalities in fulfilling the purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act by providing vision and advice regarding the removal of barriers. People interested in participating in this meeting can email Administrative Coordinator, Janis McKenzie at Janis.McKenziep_kitchener.ca. Please refer to the delegation section on the agenda below for the registration deadline. Written comments received will be circulated to the Committee 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* Co-Chairs -Tamara Cooper,Alyssa Clelland Coordinating Municipality—Kitchener 1. Commencement 1.1 Land Acknowledgement We would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather today, recognizing that the land in which we gather today is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee,Anishnawbe and Chonnonton peoples.We would also like to acknowledge the enduring knowledge, presence and deep-rooted traditions of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit who continue to enrich our community to this day. 2. Minutes for Approval That the minutes of the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held September 26, 2024, as circulated to the members, be accepted. 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interests Members of Council and members of the City's local boards/committees are required to file a written statement when they have a conflict of interest. If a conflict is declared, please visit www.kitchener.ca/conflict to submit your written form. 4. Delegations Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five(5)minutes. All Delegations must register by 10:00 a.m. on October 24, 2024, in order to participate in the meeting. 5. Discussion Items 5.1 Roll Call -Introductions 10 mins 1 5.2 2025 Plan and Budget Input-Region of Waterloo 20 mins Deb Bergey, Manager, Community Engagement, Region of Waterloo will provide a 10-minute presentation on this matter. 5.3 Region Administrative Headquarters -Street Pavestone Replacement 20 mins 150 Frederick Street-Region of Waterloo Nolan Smith and Rebecca Egger, Project Coordinators, Region of Waterloo will provide a 10-minute presentation on this matter. 5.4 Community Pavilion Luther Village -Exterior Ramp Renovation 15 mins 101 Father David Bauer Drive -City of Waterloo Amy Ross, Accessibility Advocate, City of Waterloo, will provide a 10-minute Presentation on this matter. The Grand River Accessibility Committee will take a 15 mins recess following item 5.4 and reconvene to consider the balance of the agenda immediately following. 5.5 Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS) Program Overview 20 mins Region of Waterloo Kaileigh Pfaff, Supervisor, Administrative Penalties Program, will provide a 10-minute presentation on this matter. 5.6 Built Environment Sub-Committee Project Updates 20 mins Paula Saunders, Member, Built Environment Sub-Committee will report to GRAAC the projects that have been reviewed and provide any recommendations of the sub-committee for the Committee's consideration. 6. Information Items 6.1 None 7. Adjournment Please send regrets to Janis McKenzie—janis.mckenzie(cDkitchener.ca Next Regular Meeting—Thursday November 28, 2024, at 1:30pm,ZOOM 2