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Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 1:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
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*
Coordinating Municipality- Kitchener
Co-Chairs -Tamara Cooper, Alyssa Clelland
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. New Committee Member Orientation 45 m 3
Staff will lead the newly appointed members through a new Committee
Orientation, anticipated at 45 minutes. It is optional to attend for pre existing
members.
3. Minutes for Approval
4. 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.
5. 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 January 23rd, 2025, in order to participate in the meeting.
6. Discussion Items
6.1 Introductions 15 m
6.2 Accessibility Status Plan Update - North 15 m 40
Dumfries
Ashley Good, Clerk, North Dumfries, will provide a 10 minute
presentation on this matter.
6.3 Accessibility Status Plan Update - City of 15 m 49
Waterloo
Amy Ross, Accessibility Advocate, City of Waterloo will provide a 10-
minute presentation on this matter.
7. Recess and Reconvene 10 m
8. Discussion Items (Contd)
8.1 The Built Environment Sub Committee Report 15 m
No Updates.
8.2 Albert McCormick Arena, City of Waterloo 40 m 62
Mary Cathryn Lorentz, Project Coordinator and Heather Liddycoat,
Manager, Capital Program and Project Management, City of Waterloo
will provide a 30-minute presentation on this matter.
9. Information Items
9.1 None
10. Adjournment
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