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Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Region of Waterloo -99 Regina Street South
99 Regina Street South
Waterloo, ON N2J 4V3
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. Minutes for Approval
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 March 27th, 2025, in order to participate in the meeting.
5. Discussion Items
5.1 Roll Call - Introductions
5.2 Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines 10 m 3
Andrea Sinclair, MHBC Planning, Township of Woolwich will provide a
presentation on this matter.
5.3 Mill Courtland Community Centre Addition and 15 m
Expansion Update
Chris Campbell, Design and Construction Project Manager, City of
Kitchener will provide a discussion on this matter.
5.4 Draft Terms of Reference 30 m 51
LoriAnn Palubeski, Manager, Program & Resource Services, City of
Kitchener will provide a discussion on this matter.
6. Recess and Reconvene
7. Discussion Items (Cont'd)
7.1 Improvements to Brown's Community Park 10 m 70
Karen Winters, Director of Leisure and Community Services, North
Dumfries will provide a presentation on this item.
7.2 GRT Community Partner Engagement 15 m 81
Neil Malcolm, Director, Transit Services, Region of Waterloo will provide
a presentation on this item.
7.3 Hybrid Model GRAAC Members Feedback 10 m
Tamara Cooper, GRAAC Committee Co-chair, will lead a discussion on
this item.
8. The Built Environment Sub Committee Report 20 m
Paula Saunders, Chairperson, Built Environment Sub Committee will provide a
20 minute update to the committee.
9. Information Items
10. Adjournment
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