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COMPASS KITCHENER COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 4, 2008 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Compass Kitchener Committee met on this date, commencing at 4:20 p.m.
Present: Don Bourgeois, Kim Knowles, Norm Damaren, Sarah Marsh, Jasminka Klacar,
Susan St. John
Staff: Shelley Adams, Jenn Walter, Abbie Grafstein, Edwina Weiss
Regrets: Roxana Stanciu, Theron Kramer, Pat Doherty, Mike Harris, Laura Lee Dam (on leave)
Shelley welcomed all members to the meeting. Norm kindly chaired the meeting until Don’s arrival.
1. General Business
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Kitchener Planning Council’s 41 Annual General Meeting – information to be forwarded to
committee.
2. Responses to Compass Kitchener Letter to MPs and MPPs
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Shelley reviewed responses received from both Elizabeth Witmer and John Milloy. Both letters
are attached for review.
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The committee was interested to find out if the details in John Milloy’s letter were considered in
the presentation received from Councillor Berry Vrbanovic earlier in the year. After inquiring, it
was determined that…
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A question was$ mentioned in beginning of john milloys, was that considered in the prez from
Barry
3. Community Engagement Strategy
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Jasminka and Abbie reviewed the draft presentation as planned for Council on June 23
(attached, along with report). Jasminka began with the introduction and some background
information, as well as the Access Equity and Inclusion slide, while Abbie reviewed the Draft
Policy, Research, and Next Steps slides.
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Discussion took place surrounding entrust, and other examples that could be used in addition
to Committee of Adjustment. Other examples identified include the Citizens Report, the Center
in the Square, Referendum on the Ballot, and potentially the Registry Theatre. Participatory
Budging, which the Compass Kitchener committee received a comprehensive presentation on
in June 2007, is also an example of entrust.
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The committee made an addition to the report to indicate that the City often works in entrust
however it is more so on an operational basis, as well some of the granting processes
approximate entrust.
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4. Citizens Report Card
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Based on report content, Kim and Sarah put together a PowerPoint presentation for council
June 9, 2008.
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Through discussion, it was decided that the fourth slide titled ‘Five-star Grading System’ would
be removed, and instead, additional clarification added to slide third slide clarifying that the
results are for 2007 only, additional work has taken place and it will be recognized in 2008.
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Additionally, other pieces were discussed and clarified for the final version of the presentation.
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It was verified that the Activa Sportplex is the Hanson Ave Twin Pads.
5. Advisory Review Committee
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The Advisory Review will be discussed at the July meeting.
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Shelley will e-mail the information by Monday June 16th for the committee to review and
provide feedback.
Compass Kitchener approved, in principle, subject to comments on the final draft to be
circulated.
6. New Youth Representative
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Roxy has completed her one year placement with Conestoga Students Inc. and a new
president has been chosen. Sheena Sonser is the new president, and with council’s approval
later this summer, she will be the new youth representative.
7. Other
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Out of the discussion regarding Advisory Committees, the committee further discussed
attendance at our own meetings.
Action
Jenn will compile and attach for review attendance for our committee for this past year.
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Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Next meeting:
July 2, 2008
Schmalz Room – Kitchener City Hall