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KITCHENER
Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 11:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Conestoga Room
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 407
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. 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.
3. 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 November 27th, 2025, in order to participate in the meeting.
4. Discussion Items
4.1 Roll Call -Introductions 10 m
4.2 Minutes for Approval
4.3 The Built Environment Sub Committee Report 20 m
Paula Saunders, Chair, Built Environment Sub Committee, will be in
attendance to present this matter.
5. Recess and Reconvene 10 m
6. Discussion Items (Cont'd)
6.1 Annual Status Update - Woolwich Township 10 m 3
Alex Kirchin, Deputy Clerk, Township of Woolwich, will be in attendance
to present this matter.
6.2 Website Refresh - City of Kitchener 30 m
Hillary Molinaro, Program Manager and Christa Hicks, Manager,
Communications, City of Kitchener, will be in attendance to present this
item.
6.3 Website Refresh - City of Waterloo 30 m
Janice Maarhuis, Website Redesign Lead and Brandon Currie,
Supervisor, Digital and Web Services, City of Waterloo, will be in
attendance to present this matter.
6.4 Official Plan - City of Kitchener 30 m
Sean Harrigan, Planner and Elyssa Pompa, Planner, City of Kitchener,
will be in attendance to present this matter.
7. Information Items
7.1 Region's Plan and Budget Engagement - Region of Waterloo
7.2 Terms of Reference Update 6
8. Adjournment
Please send regrets to Janis McKenzie - man is.mckenzie(a-)kitchener.ca
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