Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:30 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Region of Waterloo - Gaukel Room 110

150 Frederick Street

Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3

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.

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 May 22, 2025, in order to participate in the meeting. 

5.

Discussion Items

5.1

Roll Call - Introductions

5.2

Region of Waterloo, Waste Management

Tracy Annett, Senior Environment Engineer, Region of Waterloo will lead a discussion on this item

5.3

City of Kitchener - Data for Equity Standards and Guidelines

Ali Aminaei Chatroudi, Senior Equity Advisor, City of Kitchener will lead a discussion on this item.

5.4

Township of Wilmot - Facility Accessibility Audit

Morgan Dykstra, Supervisor of Legislated Services and Deputy Clerk, Township of Wilmot will lead a discussion on this item.

6.

Recess and Reconvene

7.

Discussion Items (Cont'd)

7.1

City of Kitchener - Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex (KIRC) Update

Osama Siddiqui, Project Manager Customer Experience, City of Kitchener led a discussion on this item.

7.2

City of Kitchener - Upper Canada Park parking lot and washroom building

Mark Parris, Manager, Parks & Open Spaces, City of Kitchener will lead a discussion on this item.

7.3

The Built Environment Sub Committee Report

8.

Information Items

8.1

Congratulations Kathy!

On April 25th, Kathy Waybrant received the Matthew MacGregor Award for Volunteerism from the Waterloo Region Family Network.  Kathy has made a meaningful difference in the lives of many through the network as a support, coach, and friend which exemplifies the memory or Matthew.

8.2

Memo - Terms of Reference update

9.

Adjournment