Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
Agenda

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:30 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Region of Waterloo - 99 Regina Street South

99 Regina Street South

Waterloo, ON N2J 4V3

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 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 April 24th, 2025, in order to participate in the meeting. 

5.

Discussion Items

5.1

Roll Call - Introductions

5.2

GRAAC Minutes & Agendas - Use of the Chat Function

Dianna Saunderson, Manager of Council/Committee Services & Deputy Clerk, Corporate Services, City of Kitchener will lead a discussion on this item.

5.3

Schneider's Creek Multi-Use Trail

Jeff Nyenhuis, Senior Engineer, Transportation Expansion, Region of Waterloo will lead a discussion on this item.

5.4

Let's Roll Countdown to Carts, Residential Waste Collection

Allison Covert, Project Coordinator & Deanna Dakin, Supervisor Projects & Policy, Waste Management, Region of Waterloo will present on this item.

5.5

Draft Terms of Reference - Committee Feedback Summary, CSD-2025-181

LoriAnn Palubeski, Manager, Program & Resource Services, City of Kitchener will continue with the discussion of the Draft Terms of Reference.

6.

Recess and Reconvene

7.

Discussion Items (Cont'd)

7.1

Community Engagement Review

Huda Rosic, Service Improvement Specialist, Sue Weare, Community Engagement Consultant, & Jaclyn Rodrigues, Interim Manager Service Coordination, City of Kitchener will lead the discussion on this item.

7.2

Long Term Parking Strategy

Alastair Pinto, Project Manager, Parking Operations, City of Kitchener will lead a discussion on this item

8.

The Built Environment Sub Committee Report

9.

Information Items

9.1

Code of Conduct for Members of Council, Local Boards & Advisory Committees

9.2

National Accessibility Week (NAAW) - Events

10.

Adjournment

 

Please send regrets to Janis McKenzie -