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Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 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*
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 May 22, 2025, in order to participate in the meeting.
5. Discussion Items
5.1 Roll Call - Introductions
5.2 Region of Waterloo, Waste Management 20 m 3
Tracy Annett, Senior Environment Engineer, Region of Waterloo will lead
a discussion on this item
5.3 City of Kitchener- Data for Equity Standards 20 m 15
and Guidelines
Ali Aminaei Chatroudi, Senior Equity Advisor, City of Kitchener will lead a
discussion on this item.
5.4 Township of Wilmot- Facility Accessibility Audit 20 m
Morgan Dykstra, Supervisor of Legislated Services and Deputy Clerk,
Township of Wilmot will lead a discussion on this item.
6. Recess and Reconvene
7. Discussion Items (Cont'd)
7.1 City of Kitchener- Kitchener Indoor Recreation 25 m 28
Complex (KIRC) Update
Osama Siddiqui, Project Manager Customer Experience, City of
Kitchener led a discussion on this item.
7.2 City of Kitchener- Upper Canada Park parking 15 m 30
lot and washroom building
Mark Parris, Manager, Parks & Open Spaces, City of Kitchener will lead
a discussion on this item.
7.3 The Built Environment Sub Committee Report 15 m
8. Information Items
8.1 Congratulations Kathy!
On April 25th, Kathy Waybrant received the Matthew MacGregor Award
for Volunteerism from the Waterloo Region Family Network. Kathy has
made a meaningful difference in the lives of many through the network as
a support, coach, and friend which exemplifies the memory or Matthew.
8.2 Memo -Terms of Reference update 39
9. Adjournment
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