Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 1:30 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

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                   

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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.

Approval of Committee Minutes

That the minutes of the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held October 24th as circulated to the members, be accepted.

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 November 28th, 2024, in order to participate in the meeting. 

5.

Discussion Items

5.1

Roll Call - Introductions 

5.2

City of Kitchener's Official Plan, Kitchener 2051, City of Kitchener 

Matthew Rodrigues, Senior Planner, and Elyssa Pompa, Planner (Policy), Development Services, City of Kitchener will provide a 15-minute presentation on this matter.

5.3

Alternative Snow Clearing Supports, City of Waterloo

Amy Ross, Accessibility Advocate, City of Waterloo will provide a 5-minute presentation on this matter.

5.4

Municipal Speed Camera Program Expansion, Communications Overview, Region of Waterloo 

Maureen O'Neal, Coordinator, Communications (Planning, Development, and Legislative Services), Region of Waterloo will provide a 10-minute presentation on this matter.

6.

Recess and Reconvene 

7.

Discussion Items (Cont'd)

7.1

The Built Environment Sub Committee Report 

Paula Saunders, Member, Built Environment Sub-Committee will report to GRAAC the projects that have been reviewed and provide any recommendations of the sub-committee for the Committee's consideration.

7.2

Assisted Snow Clearing Program, City of Waterloo

Nicole Dove, Community Support Services Supervisor, and Amanda Norris, Municipal Enforcement Clerk, City of Waterloo will provide a 10-minute presentation on this matter.

7.3

Accessible and Inclusion in Recreation and Leisure Programming, City of Waterloo

Molly Riediger, Inclusion Services Coordinator, and Melanie Stoddard, Community Programming Supervisor, City of Waterloo will provide a 5-minute presentation on this matter.

8.

Information Items

8.1

None

9.

Adjournment