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Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda
Thursday, April 24, 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 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 April 24th, 2025, in order to participate in the meeting.
5. Discussion Items
5.1 Roll Call - Introductions
5.2 GRAAC Minutes &Agendas - Use of the Chat 5 m
Function
Dianna Saunderson, Manager of Council/Committee Services & Deputy
Clerk, Corporate Services, City of Kitchener will lead a discussion on this
item.
5.3 Schneider's Creek Multi-Use Trail 10m 4
Jeff Nyenhuis, Senior Engineer, Transportation Expansion, Region of
Waterloo will lead a discussion on this item.
5.4 Let's Roll Countdown to Carts, Residential 25 m
Waste Collection
Allison Covert, Project Coordinator & Deanna Dakin, Supervisor Projects
& Policy, Waste Management, Region of Waterloo will present on this
item.
5.5 Draft Terms of Reference - Committee 25 m 15
Feedback Summary, CSD-2025-181
LoriAnn Palubeski, Manager, Program & Resource Services, City of
Kitchener will continue with the discussion of the Draft Terms of
Reference.
6. Recess and Reconvene
7. Discussion Items (Cont'd)
7.1 Community Engagement Review 25 m 37
Huda Rosic, Service Improvement Specialist, Sue Weare, Community
Engagement Consultant, & Jaclyn Rodrigues, Interim Manager Service
Coordination, City of Kitchener will lead the discussion on this item.
7.2 Long Term Parking Strategy 20 m
Alastair Pinto, Project Manager, Parking Operations, City of Kitchener will
lead a discussion on this item
8. The Built Environment Sub Committee Report 20 m
9. Information Items
9.1 Code of Conduct for Members of Council, Local Boards &Advisory 46
Committees
9.2 National Accessibility Week(NAAW) - Events 69
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10. Adjournment
Please send regrets to Janis McKenzie -janis.mckenzie(a)kitchener.ca
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