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Home My WebLink AboutCIS Minutes - 2017-12-04COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2017 CITY OF KITCHENER The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee met this date, commencing at 2:20 p.m. Present: Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - Chair Mayor B. Vrbanovic and, Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington, B. Ioannidis, J. Gazzola, Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh, P. Singh and D. Schnider. Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer L. MacDonald, Interim 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 K. Carmichael, Interim Director, Transportation Services L. Stewart, Interim Director, Facilities Management D. Ritz, Supervisor, Design/Development J. Joseph, Supervisor, Neighbourhood Development Office J. Shea, Natural Area Coordinator D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator 1. CSD-17-058 - APPROVAL OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ADOPTION OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BY-LAW The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-058, dated November 15, 2017 recommending approval of the City of Kitchener Emergency Management Program By-law. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: That the City of Kitchener Emergency Management Program By-law be approved, as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-17-058. 2. INS-17-089 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - CORFIELD DRIVE The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-089, dated November 14, 2017 recommending approval of a stopping prohibition from Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30on the west side of Corfield Drive. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended to prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30 on the west (even-numbered) side of Corfield Drive from a point 35 metres south of the intersection of Corfield Drive and Lackner Boulevard to a point 65 metres south of the intersection of Corfield Drive and Rolling Acres Drive, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-089. 3. INS-17-091 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - APPLE TREE COURT The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-091, dated November 14, 2017 recommending approval of a stopping prohibition from Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30 on the north side of Apple Tree Court. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended to prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30 on the north (even-numbered) side of Apple Tree Court from Corfield Drive to a point 78 metres east thereof, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17- 091. COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2017 - 57 - CITY OF KITCHENER 4. INS-17-081 - BEE CITY CANADA - BECOMING A BEE CITY AFFILIATE The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-081, dated October 31, 2017 recommending the City of Kitchener become a Bee City affiliate. Mr. J. Shea provided a brief overview of the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. Ms. K. Fellows, Bee City Canada, addressed the Committee in support of the recommendation as outlined in Report INS-17-081. The following motion was voted on and Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: That the City of Kitchener become a Bee City affiliate, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-081; and further, That the Mayor be authorized to sign the formal resolution provided by Bee City standards of the Bee City Canada Program. 5. INS-17-087 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - OLD CARRIAGE DRIVE The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-087, dated November 14, 2017 recommending approval of a parking prohibition on the south side of Old Carriage Drive; that parking be maintained for three consecutive hours on the north side of Old Carriage Drive; and, that parking be re-instated for three consecutive hours on the north side of Old Carriage Drive. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of a written submission prepared by Drewlo Holdings, dated December 4, 2017 in opposition to the recommendation as outlined in Report INS-17-087. Mr. K. Carmichael was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. Mr. Michael Stotts addressed the Committee in support of the recommendation as outlined in Report INS-17-087, noting the parking prohibition would improve safety and visibility on Old Carriage Drive. Mr. Dan Vogel, Drewlo Holdings, addressed the Committee in opposition to the parking prohibition. He stated in his opinion, the proposed on-street parking prohibition would only shift issues related to overflow parking elsewhere in the neighbourhood. The following motion was voted on and Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: That parking be prohibited at any time on the south (odd-numbered) side of Old Carriage Drive from Homer Watson Boulevard to Old Carriage Court, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-087; and, That parking for three (3) consecutive hours on the north side of Old Carriage Drive between a point 110 metres south of Homer Watson Boulevard to Old Carriage Court be maintained; and, That parking for three (3) consecutive hours be re-instated on the north (even- numbered) side of Old Carriage Drive from Homer Watson Boulevard to a point 110 metres south thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly. 6. INS-17-076 - CITY HALL OUTDOOR SPACES FUNCTIONAL DESIGN The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-076, dated COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2017 - 58 - CITY OF KITCHENER 6. INS-17-076 - CITY HALL OUTDOOR SPACES FUNCTIONAL DESI November 14, 2017 recommending the endorsement of the functional design for City Hall outdoor spaces. Mr. Mark Zuzinjak, GSP Group, was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. Mr. J. Readman provided an introduction to the Report. He stated in September 2016, Council considered Report INS-16-066, City Hall Outdoor Spaces Master Plan which outlined the existing conditions, patterns of use and the preferred vision for the redevelopment of Carl Zehr Square and the Duke Street gardens. Ms. L. Stewart presented the Report highlighting the functional design considerations and possible design elements including design and layout. She stated the design would include items such as: an ice rink; shallow water feature including spray jets; seat risers; a stage; signage element; and, shade features. She further advised the budget estimates for Carl Zehr Square were reduced from $6.4M to $5.5M in relation to the proposed design. Ms. Stewart noted the next steps for this project include detailed design for all aspects of the project and establishing a multi-year funding and implementation plan. She indicated where possible, once the detailed design has been completed, the City would be in a position to apply for funding programs as the project will then be shovel-ready. The following items were suggested for further review as part of the detailed design process: the number and proposed location of the flag poles; the shape of the ice rink; proposed shade structures and the possibility of adding natural shade features; electrical connections throughout the square to assist with special events; and, solar technology. In addition, it was requested when the detailed design is brought back for consideration, any additional design features are itemized including the costs associated with those items to allow for informed decisions when approving various features. The following motion was voted on and Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Z. Janecki, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington, P. Singh voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor S. Marsh - it was resolved: That the functional design for City Hall outdoor spaces as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-076 be endorsed. 7. CAO-17-026 - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT POLICY The Committee considered report CAO-17-026, dated November 23, 2017 recommending approval of the Community Engagement Policy. It was noted that due to the time constraints any discussion regarding this item would be deferred to a future Committee meeting. On motion by Councillor P. Singh - it was resolved: That consideration of the following recommendation be deferred to the January 8, 2018, Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting: -17-026 be approved 8. ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m. D. Saunderson Committee Administrator