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COMMUNITY &INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEEMINUTES
MARCH 6, 2017 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee met this date, commencing at 10:30 a.m.
Present: Councillor B. Ioannidis - Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, J.
Gazzola, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh, D. Schnider and P. Singh.
Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services
M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
C. Fletcher, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services
J. Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services
C. Bluhm, Interim Executive Director, Economic Development
J. Rehill, Fire Chief
K. Kugler, Director, Sport & Cemeteries
D. McGoldrick, Director, Operations Environmental Services
K. Carmichael, Interim Director, Transportation Services
S. Allen, Manager, Engineering Design and Approvals
N. Gollan, Manager, Stormwater Utility
K. Woodcock, Manager, Service Coordination & Improvement
J. Young, Interim Manager, Downtown Development Event Specialist
A. Mick, Utilities Water Engineer
M. Parris, Landscape Architect
R. Willms, Supervisor, Administration
C. Goodeve, Committee Administrator
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by
Councillor Y. Fernandes to discuss Item 1, Councillor S. Marsh to discuss Item 2, and Councillor J.
Gazzola to discuss Item 3, listed on the Agenda as Consent items, which were voted on and Carried.
1. INS-17-001 SUMMARY WATER REPORT JANUARY 1 DECEMBER 31, 2016
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-001, dated
February 1, 2017 regarding the 2016 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water report. Ms. A.
Mick responded to questions from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes -
it was resolved:
That the 2016 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water Report be received for
information as required by O.Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 of the Safe Drinking Water Act;
and further,
That the City of Kitchener provide a copy of the Summary Drinking Water report to the
Township of Woolwich and the City of Waterloo as required by Schedule 22 of O.Reg.
170/03, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-001.
2. INS-17-016 NOISE EXEMPTION REGION OF WATERLOO STAGE 1
LIGHT RAIL PROJECT
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-016, dated
February 9, 2017 recommending approval of a noise exemption to the Region of Waterloo for
Stage 1 of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project from February 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Councillor S. Marsh advised in the past she has had to deal with multiple noise complaints
related to construction activities. She indicated in advance of the March 20, 2017 Council
meeting, she will work with staff to determine if any further noise mitigation measures could be
included as conditions to granting the requested exemption.
On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes -
it was resolved:
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That the Region of Waterloo and its contractor(s) be exempt from the provisions of
Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6 Construction Work
during the Region of Waterloo Stage 1 Light Rail Project in the City of Kitchener,
between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for the period of February 1, 2017 and
ending December 31, 2017, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report
INS-17-016.
3. INS-17-019 REGIONAL LANDFILL LEACHATE FORCEMAIN
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-019, dated
February 23, 2017 recommending approval of agreements with the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo to run a Regional landfill leachate forcemain within City road allowances and
corridors.
Ms. Linda Churchill and Mr. Jerry Borovicka, Region of Waterloo, were in attendance and
spoke in support of the recommendation contained in Report INS-17-019. Mr. Borovicka
confirmed through this work the Region would provide improvements to the trail network, such
that an existing gap in the trail would be completed. He added signage would be installed to
direct pedestrian traffic to a detour while the work is being undertaken. He noted the project is
scheduled to commence at the end of June 2017 and would last for approximately six months.
On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes -
it was resolved:
That the Chief Administrative Officer or a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer be
authorized to execute agreements with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo related to
the construction, operation and maintenance of a sanitary forcemain for the purposes of
sewer east of Resurrection Park provided that any agreements or ancillary documents
are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Infrastructure Services
Department report INS-17-019
4. INS-17-018 BALZER CREEK TRAIL
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-018, dated
February 13, 2017 recommending approval for construction of a multi-use pathway as part of
the Balzer Creek Restoration project.
Messrs. N. Gollan and M. Parris gave a presentation, advising this project was initiated in 2014
to address significant risk to critical infrastructure and severe stream erosion, exposing existing
sewer infrastructure. One of the objectives was to connect the existing trail system in reaches
1 and 3 of the study area with the proposed trail through reach 2 as identified in the Multi-use
Pathways and Trails Master Plan. Mr. Parris advised during the study, some concerns were
raised by residents about the proposed multi-use trail along reach 2, which is proposed to be
located near the rear property lines homes on Brisbane Drive and Brisbane Court. He
indicated that in response to those concerns, the trail was moved to the furthest location
possible from the rear yards while maintaining access to manholes and staying on City
property. He added enhanced plantings are proposed to provide a visual and physical buffer
between the rear yards and the trail. He noted the staff recommendation provides an
opportunity to connect multiple communities, achieves the goals of the Multi-use Pathway
Master Plan, and is supported by the Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee.
Mr. Karl Wolf, area resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed multiuse pathway within
Balzer Creek Greenway, expressing concerns related to: increased pedestrian traffic; access
to rear yards; invasion of privacy; possible decrease in property value; and, a perception that
there may be an increased potential for vandalism and theft. He indicated that home owners
adjacent to Balzer Creek Greenway paid an $18,000. lot upgrade charge for the benefit of
backing onto Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) protected land, and it was
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communicated to them at purchase, nothing would ever be built on this land. He commented
the residents of Brisbane Drive and Brisbane Court do not question need for access to sewer
features and concede that access routes must be built on the easement to protect
infrastructure. He suggested an alternative to ensure trail connectivity could be to omit the
boardwalk section and direct pedestrian traffic to utilize the sidewalks on Brisbane Drive and
Brisbane Court. He added parking could be prohibited on the south side of those streets to
enable the installation of a bicycle lane. He noted sidewalks could be utilized all year and the
proposed alternative route would result in cost reduction as there would be no need to
construct the boardwalk. He asked that should the City decide to move forward with the staff
chain link fence along the rear yards of the effected properties. He suggested that alternatively
the City could provide for and engineering approval for residents if they chose
to build individual retaining walls and/or fence options.
In response to questions, Mr. Parris advised the proposed trail is similar to other trails installed
delineate pathways from the rear yards of residential properties.
Councillor P. Singh entered the meeting.
In response to questions regarding the alternative route proposed by Mr. Wolf, Ms. D.
McGoldrick advised, in consultation with Transportation Services, concerns were identified with
this proposal in relation to the change in elevation from the maintenance access trail to
Brisbane Court. She noted while it would be feasible to direct cycling and pedestrian traffic to
use the sidewalks, this is not ideal given the grade differential.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor J. Gazzola to approve the alternative route
proposed by Mr. Wolf to provide for the maintenance access, but utilize the sidewalks on
Brisbane Drive and Brisbane Court.
Councillor P. Singh requested that information be provided in advance of the March 20, 2017
Council meeting regarding the potential cost of installing fencing.
Questions were raised regarding the proposed plantings that would be used to provide a visual
barrier and Mr. Parris agreed to work with area residents to review the kinds of vegetation that
would be utilized to address privacy concerns.
Councillor Gazzola requested that his motion be considered on a recorded vote.
Councillor motion was voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors
J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors K.
Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, Y. Fernandes, D. Schnider, P Singh, S. Davey and B. Ioannidis
voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was not in attendance and accordingly did not
vote.
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock brought the recommendation contained in Report INS-17-018
forward for consideration.
Responding to questions, Ms. C. Fletcher agreed to provide additional information prior to the
th
March 20 Council meeting regarding possible fencing options to assist with mitigating the
concerns raised by the effected residents.
The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B.
Vrbanovic and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki, D.
Schnider, P Singh, S. Davey and B. Ioannidis voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola
voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was not in attendance and accordingly did not
vote.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock -
it was resolved:
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That the proposed type 2 multi-use pathway along reach 2 of Balzer Creek, located
between Homer Watson Boulevard and Fallowfield Drive, be approved, as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-018.
5. INS-17-008 BALL DIAMOND IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-008, dated
February 23, 2017 recommending improvements to the ball diamonds at Upper Canada Park
and the installation of lights at two ball diamonds at Breithaupt Park.
nt inventory of ball diamonds is
insufficient to meet short and medium term needs of user groups. He stated the City requires
an additional 1.5 diamonds to meet current demand; and, an additional 6 diamonds are
required to meet demand by 2021. He added this could be addressed by building new
diamonds or lighting existing facilities. He indicated through a Diamond Time Allocation
Review it was identified an equivalent 0.5 gain in inventory could be achieved by shifting the
schedule and re-allocating booking opportunities. He added the equivalent of 1 additional
diamond could be gained by adding lights to two diamonds at Breithaupt Park. He noted this is
the most cost-effective means to increase the diamond inventory.
Mr. Ron Mooibroek, Kitchener Minor Baseball Association (KMBA), gave a presentation in
support of the installation of the lights at Breithaupt Park. He advised registration has
increased year over year and is projected to keep growing. He noted players are being turned
away each year due to lack of fields and Rep teams have lost the opportunity to practice in
Kitchener during the season. He stated by adding lights to Breithaupt Park additional diamond
times are available and they could accommodate more players. He added it would also keep
the Park active longer into the evening thereby reducing the opportunity for vandalism.
In response to questions, Mr. Mooibroek confirmed the oldest players in the KMBA are 18
years old, noting it is mostly children and their parents who attend the games. He advised
KMBA has a strict code of conduct for our players and fans, and acknowledged that most
games would be over by 10:00 p.m. He indicated that he would be open to applying a time limit
to the games that would be played under the lights. He further agreed to direct people to utilize
the parking lot at the community center, as oppose to area streets.
Mr. Evan Cancelliere and Ms. Patti Moses addressed the Committee and submitted a petition
signed by 44 area residents opposed to the installation of lights at Breithaupt Park. They
indicated baseball diamonds currently represent an extreme disruption to the neighbourhood,
such as noise, littering, trespassing, constant pinging of balls, traffic and cars blocking
driveways, public intoxication and urination. It was suggested those issues would be
exacerbated by extending playing hours of the baseball diamonds through the installation of
lights. Concerns were expressed that adding lights would extend an already disruptive 12
hours of play over the summer, with no respite in the evenings to allow residents to enjoy their
yards in peace.
In response to questions, Ms. Moses advised that banning parking on the area streets could
potentially address the issue of cars blocking driveways; however, the other issues would still
exist. She expressed concerns that it may not be possible to mitigate those issues.
Responding to questions, Ms. D. McGoldrick advised the City had received very few
complaints and staff were not aware of the extent of those concerns. She stated that some
issues could be potentially addressed through maintenance, such as the addition of portable
toilets, while others would require the involvement of By-law Enforcement staff. She noted staff
are committed to working with residents to address their issues.
Responding to questions regarding the current ball diamond inventory, Ms. K. Kugler indicated
there are currently no other locations where lights could be installed that would not negatively
impact other user groups and yield an increase in the overall inventory. She stated the only
other alternative would be to build more ball diamonds.
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A motion was brought forward by Councillor S. Marsh to defer consideration of Clause 2 of the
recommendation contained in Report INS-17-008 to the March 20, 2017 Council meeting to
allow time for staff to consult with area residents regarding possible measures to mitigate the
impact of the proposed lights at Breithaupt Park.
Carried.
Concerns were expressed that two weeks would not provide a sufficient amount of time to deal
with the issues raised by the residents and it might be preferable to have this matter come
back to the April 3, 2017 Committee meeting.
Councillor S. Marsh brought forward a motion to reconsider her previous deferral to extend the
timing to April 3, 2017, which was voted on and was Carried by the required 2/3 of members
present.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor Marsh to defer consideration of Clause 2 to the
April 3, 2017 Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting, which was voted on
and was Carried.
Councillor Y. Fernandes requested that Clause 1 of the recommendation contained in Report
INS-17-008 be considered on a recorded vote.
Clause 1 was voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote by all members
present.
On motion by Councillor S. Marsh -
it was resolved:
That the four ball diamonds and one blast ball diamond located in Upper Canada Park
be realigned with upgraded playing fields, back stops, irrigation and infrastructure for
future lights, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-008; and
further,
That consideration of the following motion be deferred to the April 3, 2017 Community
and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting: to allow time for staff to consult with
area residents regarding possible measures to mitigate the impact of the proposed
lights:
That lights be installed at two ball diamonds in Breithaupt Park to address
the immediate need for ball diamond inventory and to begin to close the gap
between demand and availability of diamond inventory as part of a longer
term, city-wide ball diamond inventory management strategy, as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-
6. CSD-17-017 KITCHENER FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN 2017-2022
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-017, dated
February 16, 2017 recommending approval of the Kitchener Fire Department Master Plan
(KFDMP) as the guiding document for the Kitchener Fire Department.
Mr. Pete Lennox, Community Representative, Kitchener Fire Department Master Plan Project
Team, addressed the Committee in support of the recommendation contained in Report CSD-
17-017. He stated this process gave him personal insight into how the Fire Department
operates and the valued service it provides to the community.
perspective, the community is well served by this organization, noting he looks forward to the
benefits that will materialize as a result of the Kitchener Fire Master Plan.
Due to time constraints, it was identified that this matter would need to be referred to the April
3, 2017 Committee meeting.
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On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That consideration of the following motion be deferred to the April 3, 2017
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting:
Appendix A to Community Services Department report CSD-17-017, be
approved as the guiding document for the Kitchener Fire Department; and
that staff be directed to refer implementation of the strategic and operational
actions to the departmental business planning process as
The Committee recessed at 1:32 p.m. and reconvened at 2:13 p.m., Chaired by Councillor B.
Ioannides with all members present, except Councillors F. Etherington and K. Galloway-Sealock.
7. CSD-17-016 2017 COMMUNITY GRANTS TIER 2
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-016, dated
February 16, 2017 recommending approval of the 2017 Tier 2 Community Grants and that
specific organizations move to the Tier 1 grant process for the 2018 grant year. Ms. R. Willms
and Mr. J. Young were in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee. In
addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of information materials from the following
appeal groups: The Royal Medieval Faire; For Hungarians in Canada Association; The Healing
of the 7 Generations; and, the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region.
Ms. K. Woodcock provided an overview of the Report, noting to ensure fairness and equity in
the application process late applications are not accepted or reviewed. She indicated the
deadline date and times are firm and communicated frequently. She further advised the review
committee is of the opinion that applicants should not be permitted to provide additional,
revised and/or new information on appeal to Council, stating it would provide those groups
additional time to revise their submissions, which is unfair to other applicants that prepared
their materials in full and submitted them by the application deadline.
Ms. Sue Nally, Irish Real Life Festival, addressed the Committee in opposition to the Peer &
Staff Review Com group not receive funding through the
2017 Tier 2 Community Grant Program. She provided an overview of the Festival for 2017,
noting she had reviewed the concerns raised by the Peer & Staff Review Committee and
acknowledged there may have been some lack of clarity in her application. In response to
questions, Ms. Nally advised she did not submit the necessary financial statements with the
grant application. She further advised she could circulate financial statements breaking down
the cost of the performers scheduled for their events prior to the Council meeting.
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock entered the meeting at this time.
Ms. Marie-Pascale Desjardins, Ms. Karen Oddson and Ms. Givera Brown, Royal Medieval
Faire, addressed the Committee in opposition to the Peer & Staff Review Com
recommendation that the group not receive funding through the 2017 Tier 2 Community Grant
program. Ms. Brown noted the Royal Medieval Faire has received grant funding for three years
starting in 2014 and in her opinion the only reason the application was not considered for
funding in 2017 was due to a submission error related their application and the application
being deemed incomplete. She noted Council was in receipt this date of an updated budget
statement for the Faire and requested that their application be reconsidered on its entire
merits.
Questions were raised regarding the event location, Ms. Oddson advised currently the event is
a one-day event held in Waterloo Park. She noted they would not be opposed to consider
having the event in Kitchener if an opportunity was presented.
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Ms. Kathy Takacs, For Hungarians in Canada Association, addressed the Committee in
opposition to the Peer & Staff Review Com group not receive
funding through the 2017 Tier 2 Community Grant Program. She played a video presentation
highlighting the Hungarian ia, noting the grant funding would assist with
the concert tour, including accommodations, transportation and meals, noting it is anticipated
that the H will host two free events in Kitchener that are open
to the public.
Mr. Marc Lecompte, Night\\Shift Placehacking Festival, addressed the Committee in opposition
to the recommended allocation of $7,500. ($4,000. cash; $3,500. in-kind), noting they were
hoping to receive a larger cash contribution to their grant fund than was being proposed. He
stated it would be their preference to receive $7,500. ($5,000. cash; $2,500. in-kind).
Ms. Sara Casselman and Ms. Joan Tuchlinsky, Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo
Region, addressed the Committee in opposition to the Peer & St
recommendation that the group not receive funding through the 2017 Tier 2 Community Grant
Program. Ms. Tuchlinsky advised their requested grant funding is intended to help support
their Male Allies Program, which in their opinion, fits under community services and
development and reflects the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan for Safe & Thriving
Neighbourhoods. She provided a brief overview of the program, noting the funding would
assist with staffing/benefits and resources to operate the program that currently has a wait-list
of participants. Ms. Casselman advised further the program is intended to transform systems
which promote gender-based and create safer communities.
Ms. Rebecca Sargent and Ms. Donne Dubie, The Healing of the 7 Generations, addressed the
Committee in opposition to the recommended allocation of $1,000. (cash), noting they were
requesting $10,000. to host events, purchase medical devices for Indigenous Seniors and
funding to operate a food bank for Indigenous Persons.
Ms. Arlene Thomas and Ms. Amanda Lowry, The Multicultural Theatre Space, addressed the
Committee in opposition to the Peer & Staff Review Com
group not receive funding through the 2017 Tier 2 Community Grant program. Ms. Thomas
advised the Peer & Staff Review Committee denied the grant request on the grounds the
project was deemed part of regular activities that are already receiving funding through the Tier
1 Community Grant program. She stated although they already receive grant funding for the
IMPACT festival, their Tier 2 Community grant request is intended to expand the IMPACT
festival beyond its regular programming to include a new segment entitled Theatre for Young
Audiences (TYA), noting they were seeking in-kind support for facility rentals, printing, signage,
transportation and parking.
In response to questions, Councillor S. Marsh advised in-kind grant support could not be
offered through the Tier 2 Community Grant program for facility space offered by the Kitchener
Public Library (KPL). She noted the KPL often partners with organizations to offer in-kind
facility space at the library and offered to connect The Multicultural Theatre Space with staff
from the library that may be able to assist them with in-kind support for the expansion of the
IMPACT festival.
Councillor J. Gazzola brought forward the motion to approve the recommendation as outlined
in Report CSD-17-016.
motion to
allocate a 2017 Tier 2 Community Grant in the amount of $4,000. (cash) to the Irish Real Life
Festival; a 2017 Tier 2 Community Grant in the amount of $1,500. (cash) to Royal Medieval
Faire; a 2017 Tier 2 Community Grant in the amount of $7,500. ($5,000. cash; $2,500. in-kind)
rather than the Peer recommendation of $7,500. ($4,000. cash; $3,500. in-kind) for Night\\Shift
Placehacking Festival; and, to transfer the remaining balance to the Special Events Division to
assist with a City event for the Canada 150 celebration.
Councillor Y. Fernandes brought forward a further amendment to Councillor motion
to approve a 2017 Tier 2 Community Grant for The Healing of the 7 Generations in the amount
of $2,000. (cash) rather than the Peer recommendation of $1,000. (cash).
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approve a 2017 Tier 2 Community Grant in the amount of $2,500. ($1,000. cash; $1,500. in-
kind) to the For Hungarians in Canada Association.
For Hungarians in Canada Association was then voted
on and LOST on a tie on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
Ioannidis, P. Singh, S. Marsh and Y. Fernandes voting in favour, and Councillors S. Davey, D.
Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. Councillor F.
Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote.
of the 7 Generations was then voted on
and Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, P.
Singh, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock and Y. Fernandes voting in favour, and Councillors D.
Schnider, Z. Janecki, J. Gazzola and S. Davey voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington
was absent and accordingly did not vote.
Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, P. Singh, S.
Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock and Y. Fernandes voting in favour, and Councillors D. Schnider,
Z. Janecki, J. Gazzola and S. Davey voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was absent
and accordingly did not vote.
Councillor S. Carried
on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, P. Singh, S. Marsh,
K. Galloway-Sealock and Y. Fernandes voting in favour, and Councillors D. Schnider, Z.
Janecki, J. Gazzola and S. Davey voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was absent
and accordingly did not vote.
\\Shift Placehacking Festival was then voted on
and Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, S.
Marsh, S. Davey, K. Galloway-Sealock and Y. Fernandes voting in favour, and Councillors D.
Schnider, Z. Janecki, J. Gazzola and P. Singh voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington
was absent and accordingly did not vote.
Councilluse of the balance of the funding was then voted on and
LOST on a tie on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, P.
Singh, S. Davey and S. Marsh voting in favour, and Councillors D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, K.
Galloway-Sealock, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington
was absent and accordingly did not vote.
The following motion was then voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote
with all members present.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
That 2017 Community Grants Tier 2 in the amount of $161,736. be approved, as
outlined in Appendix A attached to Community Services Department report CSD-17-
016, with the following changes:
a. That Lost & Found Theatre Inc. has withdrawn its grant request ($2,000.);
b. That the 2017 Community Grant Tier 2 to the Healing of the 7 Generations be
increased from $1,000. (cash) to $2,000. (cash);
c. That the Irish Real Life Festival be granted a 2017 Community Grant Tier 2 in the
amount of $4,000. (cash);
d. That the Royal Medieval Faire be granted a 2017 Community Grant Tier 2 in the
amount of $1,500. (cash);
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e. That the 2017 Community Grant Tier 2 for Night\\Shift Placehacking Festival be
amended from $7,500. ($4,000. cash; $3,500. in-kind) to $7,500. ($5,000. cash;
$2,500. in-kind); and,
That the following organizations be approved to move to the Tier 1 grant process
effective the 2018 grant year:
Bring on the Sunshine;
Chicopee Outreach Program (COPS);
Inter Arts Matrix;
K-W Poetry Slam;
Strong Start Charitable Organization;
WMB Church (The Dwelling Place); and further,
That the outstanding balance of $24,818. remaining in the account be posted as a
positive variance at the end of the year and then transferred into the Tax Stabilization
Reserve Fund (TSRF).
8. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
C. Goodeve D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator Committee Administrator