Downtown Action Advisory Committee Agenda

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Conestoga Room

City of Kitchener

200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 407

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Chair: Joel Leslie

Vice-Chair: Brandon Court

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1.

Commencement

The meeting will begin with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Chair:

The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples.

We recognize our responsibility to serve as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit in Kitchener today.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

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 in order to participate in the meeting. Delegation registration is permitted up to the start of the meeting.

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 11:59 PM on May 28, 2025, in order to participate in the meeting electronically.

4.

Information Items

4.1

Downtown Programming and Events

K. Skelton, Downtown Marketing and Program Coordinator
Presentation of planned programming and activations for downtown Kitchener in 2025.

4.1.a

Q&A

How did you find out about events happening in downtown? 

What types of events do you like to see more?

4.2

Special Event 2025 Preview

S. Roth, Manager of Special Events, will provide an overview of the Main Event plans for 2025, led by Special Events team.

4.2.a

Q&A

4.3

BIA Updates

4.3.a

Q&A

4.4

DTK Updates

4.4.a

Q&A

4.5

Visit Bird Friendly Kitchener City at Square Peg

Kitchener is home to an amazing variety of bird species and this May is your chance to get to know them better, including our adorable city bird - the dark eyed junco!

Local artist and bird nerd Meredith Blunt along with Bird Friendly City Kitchener invite you to Sq. Peg to enjoy, learn and support the wonderful world of our local feathery friends. 

5.

Adjournment