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Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda
Thursday, December 19, 2024, 1:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Waterloo City Hall - Erb Room - Hybrid
City of Waterloo
100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 4P9
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.McKenzie@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
City Hall Parking and Meeting Room Details:
Two-hour parking is free in the City Centre Lot behind the building. Grand River Transit (GRT) bus
stops are located 300m away at Waterloo Public Square, or 200m away at the intersection of King
Street South and William Street.
The Waterloo City Centre entrance is available at the corner of William Street East and Regina Street
or from the parking lot behind the building. Take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd floor. We will meet in
the Erb Room which is located at the end of a short hall to the left of the Council Chambers. Staff will
be available to guide as needed.
Pages
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 held
November 28, 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 11:30 a.m. on December 19th, 2024, in order to participate in the meeting.
5. Discussion Items
5.1 Roll Call - Introductions
5.2 Recognition to outgoing committee members 10 m
Staff to acknowledge committee members with expiring terms
5.3 Grand River Transit (GRT) Business Plan 30 m 4
Update
Ben Singer, Assistant Manager Service Admin & Kevan Marshall, Project
Manager Grand River Transit will provide a 10-minute presentation on
this matter.
5.4 Region of Waterloo - Multi-Year Accessible 10 m 22
Plan Status Report Update
Jennifer Walker, Program Manager Resident Experience & Emily Moore,
Resident Experience Consultant Region of Waterloo will provide a 5-
minute presentation on this matter.
5.5 City of Kitchener's Status Update -Accessibility 10 m 49
Plan, City of Kitchener
LoriAnn Palubeski, Manager Program & Resource Services, City of
Kitchener will provide a 5-minute presentation on this matter.
6. Recess and Reconvene 10 m
7. Discussion Items Continued
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7.1 The Built Environment Sub Committee Report 15 m 55
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.
7.2 Woolwich Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Status 10 m 57
Update
Alex Smyth, Deputy Clerk and Staff Rep on GRAAC from the Township
of Woolwich will present a 5-minute presentation on this matter.
7.3 New Agenda Format Discussion 15 m
Alex Smyth, Deputy Clerk and Staff Rep on GRAAC from the Township
of Woolwich will provide 5-minute update on this matter.
8. Information Items
8.1 2025 GRAAC Meeting Schedule 59
9. Adjournment
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