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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
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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
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