Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda

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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 [email protected]. 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

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 February 27th, 2025 in order to participate in the meeting. 

5.
Discussion

 

5.1
Roll Call - Introductions

 

5.2
Approval of Committee Minutes

 

5.3
Committee Elections

15 m
 

Ashley Good, Clerk, North Dumfries will lead the election process. 


Co-Chair (two positions)


Built Environment Chair

5.4
City of Kitchener - 2022 Post Election Accessibility Plan and Considerations for 2026

20 m
 

Amanda Fusco, Director of Legislated Services/City Clerk, City of Kitchener will provide a 15 minute discussion on this matter.

5.5
Region of Waterloo - Reviewing the Region's Taxi By-Law

20 m
 

Nora Emtesali, Policy and Program Advisor and Thomas Hudacin, Manager, Licensing and Enforcement Services will provide a 15 minute discussion on this matter.

6.
Recess and Reconvene

 

7.
Discussion Items (Cont'd)

 

7.1
Annual Accessibility Update - Wilmot Township

5 m
 

Kaitlin Bos, Clerk, will provide a 5 minute discussion on this matter.

7.2
Play Structure Replacement at Victoria Park - North Dumfries

10 m
 

Karen Winter, Director, Leisure and Community Services will provide a 5 minute presentation on this matter.

7.3
20 Anniversary Update and Feedback

10 m
 

Tamara Cooper, Co-Chair and Amy Ross, Accessibility Advocate will provide an update on this matter.

8.
Information Items

 

8.1
None.

 

9.
Adjournment

 
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