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Agenda
Monday, May 28, 2018
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Office of the City Clerk
Council Chamber
Kitchener City Hall
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200 King St. W. - 2 Floor
This is an approximate start time, as this meeting will commence immediately following
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the Finance & Corporate Services Committee meeting.
Page 1 Chair - Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Vice-Chair - Councillor S. Marsh
The following matters are considered not to require debate and should be approved by one motion in
accordance with the recommendation contained in each staff report. A majority vote is required to discuss any
report listed as under this section.
1. CSD-18-020 - Kiwanis Club of Cameron Heights Agreement to Operate
Concession in Kiwanis Park
2. CSD-18-068 - Noise Exemption K-W Oktoberfest Inc.
- Various Locations
- October 5 - 13, 2018
3. CSD-18-069 - Noise Exemption Tacofest THEMUSEUM
- 10 King Street West
- June 22, 2018
4. CSD-18-087 - Noise Exemption Bingemans Oktoberfest
- 425 Bingeman Centre Drive
- October 5 - 13, 2018
5. CSD-18-091 - Noise Exemption Holy Trinity Serbian Church
- 700 Fischer Hallman Road
- July 28 - 29, 2018
6. DSD-18-005 - On-Street Parking Regulations Ardelt Place
7. DSD-18-010 - 5-Year SWM Report Card & Results of the 2017 SWM Monitoring Program
-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of
5 minutes.
None at this time.
8. DSD-18-035 - 2019 Sidewalk Infill through Roadway Reconstruction (60 min)
Unfinished Business List
Dianna Saunderson
Committee Administrator
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REPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:May 28, 2018
SUBMITTED BY:Kim Kugler, Director of Sport, 519-741-2200 ext.7544
PREPARED BY:Denise Keelan,Manager of Aquatics, 519-741-2200 ext.7420
WARD(S) INVOLVED:All
DATE OF REPORT:May 7,2018
REPORT NO.:CSD-18-020
SUBJECT:Kiwanis Club of Cameron HeightsAgreement to Operate
Concession in Kiwanis Park
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an
agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Cameron Heights to operate the Food
Concession inKiwanisPark, said agreement to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
In 2008, the City of Kitchenertook on the responsibility of operating Kiwanis Park on
behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Twin Cities. The Kiwanis members at that time maintained
the operation of the concessionduring each of the summer seasons that followed.
The Kiwanis Club of Twin Cities has since dissolved,and a number of their membersare
now associated with the Kiwanis Club of Cameron Heights. A new agreement is required
due to the Twin Cities club closure, and the shift in responsibility to the Cameron Heights
Kiwanis organization.
REPORT:
The City of Kitchener has a proud history of working alongside the Kiwanis Clubs that
operatein our region. These clubs actively volunteer and are dedicated to serving our
community in a number of ways. City staff are in favor of collaborating with the Kiwanis
clubof Cameron Heights,to continue operation of the concession at Kiwanis Park. An
agreement would permit the Kiwanis Club to be responsible for the operation and
management of the food servicesin the existing snack bar building.Highlights include:
All applicable licences, permits and certificatesrequired to operate a concession
would be the responsibility of the Kiwanis Club.
Arrangement for all deliveries andordering of beverages and food would be the
responsibility of the Kiwanis Club in cooperation with the park supervisor.
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Hours of operationof the concession wouldalign with parkhours,to be agreed
upon,with the park supervisor.
Staffing of the concession wouldbe the responsibility of the Kiwanis Club.
Revenues,expenses and all associated financial concession matters wouldbe the
responsibility of the Kiwanis Club.
The term of this agreement wouldbe 5 years commencing June 1, 2018. Theagreement
will renew automatically for one-year terms, unless terminated in accordance with the
provisions of the contract.
Executing this agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Cameron Heights will build on the
existing positive relationship with the City, and ensure the Kiwanis Club maintains a
positive presence in the park.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the Ctrategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Kiwanis Club will be solely responsible for all financial management of the
concession and ensure that it maintains reserve funds on an annual basis in order to
operate eachyear.Financial statements shallbe provided to the City annually at year-
end.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
council / committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 28, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
PREPARED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: March 13, 2018
REPORT NO.: CSD-18-068
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION K-W OKTOBERFEST INC VARIOUS
LOCATIONS OCTOBER 5- 13, 2018
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RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to K-W Oktoberfest Inc. for a series of events being held at various clubs
between October 5 and October 13, 2018, as outlined in the letter from K-W Oktoberfest
Inc., dated February 22, 2018, attached to Report CSD-18-068
BACKGROUND:
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Municipal Code for a series of events that are being held at 7 clubs, during the 2018 Oktoberfest
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festivities, running from October 5 to the 13, 2018. A copy of their request is attached.
REPORT:
Staff within the By-law Enforcement Division reports that the number of noise complaints
relating to these events over the past several years has been minimal. Typically, there appears
to be a large degree of acceptance by City residents to these events, given their vast popularity
and broad community benefits. The level of cooperation that staff has received from event
organizers has been positive.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Oktoberfest events are widely advertised throughout the entire
community.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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17 Benton Street, Kitchener, ON N2G 3G9
Tel (519) 570-4267
Fax (519) 742-3072
info@oktoberfest.ca
www.oktoberfest.ca val
City of Kitchener February 22, 2018
PO Box 1118, 200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON
N2G 4G7
ATTENTION: Gloria MacNeil, Director of Enforcement
SUBJECT: Blanket Noise By-Law Exemption
As per our request of the 2018 Festival, we are herewith requesting a blanket exemption from the
Municipal By Law governing noise for the duration of K-W Oktoberfest which officially runs from
October 5 to 13, 2018.
K-W Oktoberfest has been designated and as such would respectfully
request a little latitude in the enforcement of municipal law on certain days involving a limited number of
festival facilities. Specific dates of operation for each Festhallen will be confirmed towards the end of
June. The Oktoberfest Haus tent will need to be relocated in another yet not confirmed location due to the
LRT construction. For now we are suggesting using the entire range of dates for the By Law, however,
this is our best guess at what the schedule may look like for this upcoming Festival:
Alpine Club, 464 Maple Avenue October 5through 18
Altes Muenchen Haus (Queensmount Arena) October 5,6,7,8, 11, 12and 13
Concordia Club, 429 Ottawa St. October 5through 13Tent & Indoor
Oktoberfest Haus (possible Tent/Patio) October 5through 13Location to be Confirmed
Schwaben Club, 1668 King Street October 5,6,7, 11, 12, 13
Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort, 396 Morrison Rd. October 5,6,12, 13
Transylvania Club (The Stampede Corrall,
248 Stirling Ave., S., at Courtland) October 5,6, 12, 13
We trust that this minor request will meet with the approval of the Council of the City of Kitchener and
that we will be advised of this consideration accordingly.
Respectfully,
K-W OKTOBERFEST INC.
Alfred Lowrick
Executive Director
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 28, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
PREPARED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 10
DATE OF REPORT: March 13, 2018
REPORT NO.: CSD-18-069
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION TACOFEST THE MUSEUM - 10 KING ST W
JUNE 22, 2018
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RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code
be granted to Community Support Connections for TacoFest at 10 King St W,
The Museum to be held on June 22, 2018 from 6:00pm 10:30pm.
BACKGROUND:
Community Support Connections is hosting their annual TacoFest fundraiser at The
Museum on June 22, 2018 and are requesting a noise exemption.
REPORT:
TacoFest is an annual event that takes place at The Museum and features 16 local
restaurants, 16 local craft breweries and live music. This event is a fundraiser for
Community Support Connections-Meals on Wheels and More. Tickets are sold in
advance of the event with only 600 available. The event will be set up the same as last
year with majority of the vendors inside the museum and the remaining vendors located
outdoors. There will be a Latin music mariachi band, a guitarist, as well as some
recorded music being played. Staff have made arrangements to have an onsite contact
person during the event should any concerns arise.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the strategic
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The event organizer is responsible for ensuring that this event is communicated
throughout the community in advance of the event.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 28, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
PREPARED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 1
DATE OF REPORT: April 16, 2018
REPORT NO.: CSD- 18-087
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION BINGEMANS OKTOBERFEST425
BINGEMAN CENTRE DRIVE - OCTOBER 5- 13, 2018
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RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to Bingemans for their Oktoberfest event being held at 425 Bingeman Centre
Drive, between October 5 and October 13, 2018, as outlined in the letter provided by Mark
Bingeman, dated April 6, 2018, attached to Report CSD-18-087
BACKGROUND:
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their Oktoberfest event during the 2018 Oktoberfest festivities, running from October 5 to the
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13, 2018. A copy of their request is attached.
REPORT:
Staff within the By-law Enforcement Division report that the number of noise complaints relating
to these events over the past several years has been minimal. Typically, there appears to be a
large degree of acceptance by City residents to Oktoberfest events, given their vast popularity
and broad community benefits. The level of cooperation that staff has received from event
organizers has been positive.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Oktoberfest events are widely advertised throughout the entire
community.
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ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 28, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
PREPARED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 6
DATE OF REPORT: April 26, 2018
REPORT NO.: CSD-18-091
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION - HOLY TRINITY SERBIAN CHURCH 700
FISCHER HALLMAN ROAD JULY 28-29, 2018
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RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code
be granted to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman
Road, for their annual Food Festival and Bull Roast to be held on July 28 and July
29, 2018, between the hours of 11AM and 11 PM.
BACKGROUND:
The Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road typically holds 2
festivals each summer season involving activities that occur outdoors, this year they
have decided to combine the two festivals and to hold them over the same weekend in
July. As in past years, they are requesting a noise exemption.
REPORT:
These festivals are annual events that have taken place for the last several years. This
year they have decided to combine both festivals and will be holding the Serbian Food
Festival and the annual Bull Roast on the same weekend in July.
Staff report that no complaints were received during the Serbian Food Festival or the Bull
Roast Festival last year.The previous year there was only one complaint and the event
organizers worked with staff to address the concern.
Church representatives have been working to address concerns around noise that were
raised by residents in the past. For the past three years, the representatives have been
distributing a communications piece in the adjacent residential neighbourhood, to advise
of the 2 events and will do so again this year. It is their desire to engage the
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neighbourhood to participate in the festivals. Attached is a copy of the information they
intend to distribute throughout the neighbourhood this year.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The event organizers will be communicating the event to the community in advance of
the event.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
HOLY TRINITY DIOCESE OF CANADA
700 Fischer Hallman Rd
Kitchener, ON N2E 1L7
519-570-1230
April 15, 2018
Dear Neighbours,
The Church Board is writing on behalf of the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
Community to invite you to our annual Food Festival which will take place this summer.
The Church is planning its annual and as one event
this year which will take place on July 28 & 29, 2018. This is an outdoor event which
will run from 11:00am to 11:00pm. We have been in contact with the City of Kitchener
and will make efforts mitigate the noise as much as possible.
This event includes traditional Serbian music, dance and food. We will be selling food
such as spit roasted bull, pig and lamb as well as some desserts. There will also be
refreshments and games for all ages.
We are thankful for your ongoing support of our Church and the events that we run.
Please join us this summer for the three days of food and fun!
Gratefully yours,
Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 28, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, ext. 7372
PREPARED BY: Ryan Krantz, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7302WARD (S)
INVOLVED: Ward 3
DATE OF REPORT: May 11, 2018
REPORT NO.: DSD-18-005
SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Ardelt Place
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RECOMMENDATION:
Thatparkingbe prohibited onboth sides of Ardelt Place from a point approximately 324
metres north of Ardelt Avenue to a point 44 metres north thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Ardelt Place is a local roadway with primarily industrial land use. In response to concerns
regarding parked vehicles hindering commercial vehicle access to and from businessesalong
Ardelt Place, the existing on-street parking regulations were reviewed.
Currently, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Ardelt Place from Ardelt Avenue to its
north limit for a maximum period of three (3) consecutive hours,as outlined in the City of
Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
REPORT:
Accordingly, Transportation Service reviewed the concern and confirmed that vehicle access is
restricted when parking occurs within the limits of the proposal.
Businesses on Ardelt Place were notified and invited to express any concerns regarding the
proposal to modify on-street parking regulations on Ardelt Place through a letter mailed out in
April 2018.It is worth noting that noconcerns were raised from the notified
businesses/property owners.
Transportation Services is recommendingthat the currenton-street parking regulations be
amended to prohibit parkingat any time on both sidesof Ardelt Place from a point
approximately 324 metres north of Ardelt Avenue to a point 44 metres north thereof.This will
allow for adequate access to businesses by commercial vehicles.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for signage along Ardelt Place is $500 and
will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
council / committee meeting. Affected businesses were made aware of the proposed changes
to the on-street parking regulations in this section of Ardelt Place through a mail out sent in
April 2018.
CONSULT Directly affected businesses were notified regarding this proposed parking
regulation change and invited to comment on the proposed changes in April 2018.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
Department
Attached:
Appendix A Key Map Ardelt Place Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
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Key Map
Ardelt Place Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 28, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Hans Gross, P.Eng., Director of Engineering (519-741-2200 x 7410)
PREPARED BY: Samantha Brickman, C.E.T., Design & Construction Project Manager
(519-741-2200 x 7818)
Nick Gollan, C.E.T., Manager, Stormwater Utility (519-741-2200 x 7818)
WARD (S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: May 8, 2018
REPORT NO.: DSD-18-010
SUBJECT: 5-Year Stormwater Management Report Card & Results of 2017
Stormwater Management Monitoring Program
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the 5-Year Stormwater Management Report Card and 2017 Stormwater
Management Monitoring Program Technical Memorandum be endorsed by council.
BACKGROUND:
In 2001, the City of Kitchener prepared the first Kitchener Stormwater Policy, which assessed
the existing Stormwater Management (SWM) infrastructure. As a component of the
infrastructure assessment, a monitoring program (Program) was established to track water
quality results and seek a correlation between capital improvements to infrastructure and water
quality. Since 2002, the results of the program have been published annually in a Technical
Memorandum. Additionally, in an effort to evaluate the long-term trends of the program, a Five-
year Report Card on the status of the policy effectiveness has been published since 2002.
In 2016, the City completed and implemented the Integrated Stormwater Management Master
Plan (ISWM-MP), replacing the 2001 Policy. As part of the Implementation Plan, a refocused
Program was established to ensure the goals and objectives of the ISWMMP are
accomplished over time. The refocused Program includes previous monitoring obligations with
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), which were established during the
permitting process prior to the construction of Filsinger Creek.
The stormwater monitoring program has two (2) distinct phases:
Phase 1 Continuation of the refined SWM monitoring Program (20172018) to establish
baseline monitoring results (existing conditions) for previously established historical monitoring
autosamplers. Monitoring
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efforts are focused on previously identified core stations with the addition of Priority 1 and
Priority 4 subwatershed.
Priority 1 subwatershed have been included in Phase 1 monitoring efforts as these areas have
been prioritized for immediate implementation of the ISWMMP recommended approaches.
Priority 4 subwatershed have been included in Phase 1 monitoring efforts in the recognition
that the monitoring and data collection within these watersheds, which currently have the
highest health score, will be critical to maintaining the systems in their current state.
Phase 2 Updated Water Quality and Flow Monitoring (2019 ongoing) refined monitoring
locations and protocols to align with the implementation approach of prioritizing works based
on the watersheds in the most need and where there are opportunities to improve conditions
and also recognizes the need to protect existing watershed health. Phase 2 monitoring also
focuses on the collection of data within subwatershed that were determined to have insufficient
data during the subwatershed prioritization analysis and establishes longterm monitoring sites
for the collection of water quality data within Priority 1 subwatersheds.
Subwatershed based monitoring will be undertaken at regular intervals to confirm and/or
evaluate the effects of the recommended approaches and refine the Implementation Plan to
ensure projects and programs are delivering the greatest value-fordollar for the residents of
Kitchener. Following the completion of the Phase 2 monitoring in 2022, it is recommended that
watershed health is reassessed following the protocol outlined within the ISWMMP and that
monitoring priorities be reprioritized based on the implementation status of the recommended
approaches and revised watershed health scores.
Other Monitoring Obligations
In addition, the stormwater monitoring program is required to include previous monitoring
obligations including but not limited to,
As part of construction permitting processes such as the required monitoring of Filsinger
Creek, Balzer Creek and Idlewood Creek per the DFO requirements.
That pursuant to Region of Waterloo SPP Policy No. RMMC19, as per the
recommendations of the ISWMMP, the City work collaboratively with the Region of
Waterloo to assess (as required) the identified thirtythree (33) existing SWM facilities
within Source Protection Areas that are considered potential threats to drinking water
sources as a result of chlorides from road deicers applied during winter maintenance
operations. These facilities include:SWMF #: 13, 15, 24, 26, 33, 34, 39, 40, 47, 49, 50,
51, 61, 65, 66, 75, 88, 94, 95, 96, 97, 100, 108, 109, 115, 116, 121, 129, 133, 136, 138
& 157.
ECA compliance monitoring for stormwater management facilities.
Other permit compliance monitoring as directed by the GRCA, MNRF, DFO or MOECC,
to be identified on a casebycase basis.
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REPORT:
5-Year SWM Report Card
As mandated by the SWM Policy, the City undertook the development of the "2015 Five-Year
Stormwater Report Card", which reported on the years 2011 through to 2015. The report card
was presented to the public in two documents: a brochure and a technical report, available
e. The overall intention of the report card was to provide:
An indication of overall stream health;
Public access and awareness of stormwater management; and,
Identification of the potential for stormwater improvements.
Consistent with previous report card assessments, four parameters were used to evaluate the
SWM strategy. The parameters include the evaluation of physical,
chemical, biological, and overall Stormwater treatment. Each parameter was rated using an
fair/Parameters that
follow generally accepted standards, guidelines and methods that can be repeated at regular
intervals have been used.
Physical the physical
riparian cover (vegetation on the stream banks) and erosion. In an urban environment the
riparian cover provides several benefits to streams:
Helps stabilize stream banks and reduces soil erosion;
Filters out excess nutrients and reduces suspended solids in stormwater runoff;
Provides shading from the sun, helping to cool the water;
In-stream roots and overhanging canopy from trees provide fish habitat, as well as
cover for fish and other organisms; and,
Provides energy inputs by dropping organic debris into streams, such as dead leaves.
Table 1 below summarizes the level of vegetation cover (riparian cover) along each stream.
Table 1: Overall Ratings - Physical
Physical -Creeks OverallRating
SchneiderHenry Sturm Montgomery Strasburg Idlewood Kolb
Parameter
CreekGreenwayCreekCreekCreekCreek
Riparian MarginalMarginalPoorFairExcellentGood
Cover 2010
Riparian
MarginalMarginalMarginalFairFairFair
Cover2015
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These values suggest there are opportunities to improve riparian cover throughout the city,
specifically in Priority 1 subwatersheds during creek rehabilitation projects.
Chemical The quality of the water in our streams and rivers is important to the health of both
aquatic ecosystems, the taxpayers in the City of Kitchener and recipients of drinking water
downstream. Clean water supports a diverse biological community, recreational activities
within parks and green spaces, and contributes to overall human health within the City. Water
quality is measured using multiple samples from rotating sites, during both wet and dry periods
to determine the impact of stormwater. The stream water samples are measured for chloride,
bacteria, metals, suspended solids and nutrients. Water Quality results are compared to
benchmarks established by the Canadian Council of the Ministers of the Environment.
Table 2: Overall Ratings Chemical Parameter
Chemical -Creeks Overall Rating
Schneider Henry Sturm Montgomery Idlewood Kolb
ParameterStrasburg Creek
CreekGreenwayCreekCreekCreek
Station-HS1MG1SB2SB13IW1KD1
FairMarginalMarginal
Dry 2010FairMarginaln/aMarginal
Dry2015Marginaln/aPoorFairPoorFairPoor
Wet 2010PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorn/aPoor
Wet2015Poorn/aPoorMarginalPoorPoorPoor
The Water Quality Index since 2010 has decreased in Schneider Creek, Montgomery Creek,
and Kolb Creek during dry weather conditions. Water Quality for all creeks for Wet weather
conditions has remained the same.
Biological The type and diversity of aquatic life in our streams indicate the level of health in
the aquatic ecosystem within the City. The invertebrate and fish population also establish the
time-average health of a stream as they respond to changes in water quality, temperature and
the physical conditions in the streams. The biological results are compared between streams,
similar stream types and against historical data collected.
Table 3: Overall Ratings Biological Parameter
Biological -Creeks Overall Rating
Schneider Henry Sturm Montgomery Idlewood Kolb
ParameterStrasburg Creek
CreekGreenwayCreekCreekCreek
Station-HS1MG1SB2SB13IW1KD1
Value in
MarginalMarginalMarginalFairMarginalFairMarginal
2010
Valuein
FairMarginalMarginalMarginalMarginalMarginalFair
2015
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Kolb Creek and Schneider Creek were the only streams that saw improvement for the years
2010 to 2015. The conditions in Idlewood Creek have decreased since 2010.
Overall Stormwater treatment Although not a specific parameter, the type and form of
stormwater management facilities, including streams, channels and ponds is an important
parameter to consider when determining the overall health of the watershed.
The goal of stormwater management is to reduce the water quantity and quality impacts of
development on downstream watercourses for the protection of aquatic ecosystems, human
health and human property (minimizing flooding and erosion risks).
Stormwater management facilities such as ponds and oil-grit separators (OGS) are
constructed to provide water quality treatment and quantity control of water entering receiving
streams. The catchment area draining into City-owned SWM ponds was identified along with
the level of treatment provided (quality, quantity or both).
Table 4: Overall Ratings Stormwater Creeks
Stormwater -Creeks Overall Rating
Schneider Henry Sturm Montgomery Strasburg Idlewood Kolb
Parameter
CreekGreenwayCreekCreekCreekCreek
Treated
Area QualityPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoor
(2010)
Treated
Area QualityMarginalPoor PoorPoorPoorPoor
(2015)
Channel
GoodFairPoorExcellentExcellentGood
Type(2010)
Channel
GoodFairMarginalExcellentExcellentExcellent
Type(2015)
(approximately 75%) does not have its
stormwater runoff treated by stormwater management quality controls and this is evident by
the reduced water quality in many of its streams, especially during wet events.
Schneider Creek was the only stream to see improvements for treated area for quality.
Montgomery Creek and Kolb Creek have seen improvements within their channels.
2017 SWM Monitoring Program Technical Memorandum
In 2017, the City retained a consultant to complete comprehensive monitoring at six monitoring
stations, flow proportionate water quality monitoringat three stations, monitoring of two
municipal fisheries habitat bank sites, and, performance monitoring at the Huron Natural Area
Permeable Paver demonstration project. At the end of 2017, a technical memorandum was
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prepared to summarize the results of the monitoring program. The results were presented at
the Environmental Committee on March 15, 2018.
General seasonal trends remain consistent with previous monitoring years across all
monitoring locations. The general trend continues to show exceedances in the following
parameters for the majority of sites:
Chlorides: The highest concentrations of chlorides recorded were during the spring
sampling events, likely a result of the road salts applied during winter months as part of
road de-icing efforts.
Total Phosphorous: The highest concentrations of Total Phosphorous recorded were
during the summer months, potentially attributed to the application of fertilizers and
cleaners in urbanized areas during the summer months, which could enter the creek via
surface water runoff during precipitation events.
Total Suspended Solids (TSS): The highest concentration of TSS were encountered in
creeks with predominantly an urban subwatershed, which receive little to no stormwater
treatment resulting in a high to moderate risk for stream erosion.
Six infiltration tests were completed on the Huron Natural Area Permeable Paver to extract the
calculated infiltration rates, which aid to predict the required frequency of clean-out. The results
showed a 30% drop in the infiltration capacity of the permeable pavers. This degree of
reduction in the performance was not expected, however, could be attributed to the application
of a sand-salt de-icing mix used during the winter of 2017. Staff are still working to strike a
balance between the need for winter safety and the long term function of low impact
development techniques.Even with the reduction, theparking lot achieved a 100% rainfall
volume reduction during the monitoring season, meaning that zero runoff left the parking lot
during storm events. Additional years of monitoring will need to be completed to accurately
determine the clean-out frequency.
The 2017 technical memorandum also included recommendations for the completion of Phase
1 Continuation of the refined SWM monitoring (20172018) and Phase 2 Updated Water
Quality and Flow Monitoring.
Recommendations for 2018 focus on maintaining the current annual monitoring program
leading up to the 2019 program, to ensure that long-term data records are maintained, and to
fill in any remaining gaps in the current program.
Recommendations for 2019 & beyond consideration should be given:
to develop an effective strategy for procuring the additional automated water quality
samplers recommended in the ISWM-MP;
to establish permanent monitoring stations for the proposed long-term EMC stations
to develop a
program to ensure that monitoring, reporting, and data storage are implemented
consistently by successful bidding consultants; and,
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to develop a long-term, secure data storage solution
data.
The implementation of the 2018 is underway and follows the recommendations provided
above. Recommendations for the "2019 & beyond" program will be reviewed and included in
the next cycle of the monitoring program scheduled for consultant bidding at the end 2018.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Priority: Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure
Strategy: SE2 Stormwater Master Plan
Strategic Action: 4.2 Develop measures to manage stormwater and improve water quality in
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The SWM Monitoring Program funds approved by council were $100,000 for 2017. The funds
were used to implement the 2017 monitoring program.
* The reporting cycle for the 2017 SWM monitoring program is January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
th
On March 15, 2018, the 5-Year SWM Report Card general information and brochure, and, the
2017 SWM Monitoring Program results were presented to the Environmental Committee. The
relevant files can be found at the following link: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/city-
services/stormwater-management.aspx
INFORM This report has
council / committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager of Development Services
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
MEETING: May 28, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, ext. 7372
PREPARED BY: Ryan Krantz, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Wards 2, 9 and 10
DATE OF REPORT: May 10, 2018
REPORT NO.: DSD-18-035
SUBJECT: 2019 Sidewalk Infill through Reconstruction
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RECOMMENDATION: That the following streets be approved for sidewalk infill as per
the Sidewalk Infill Policy MUN-STR-2004 approved by Council June 1, 2015;
Centreville Neighbourhood
o Centreville Street
o Guerin Avenue
o Huber Street
o Jansen Avenue
o Walker Street
Fairmount Road
Mausser Avenue
BACKGROUND:
On June 1, 2015 Council approved MUN-STR-2004 Sidewalk Infill Policy. The Infill Policy
defines the framework around the installation of new sidewalk in locations where sidewalk
currently does not exist. Generally speaking, th
improved sidewalk network on existing roadways to support a more pedestrian friendly
environment. It also defines priority levels for sidewalk infill locations and provides a
framework for community and Council input on any proposed installations.
The policy requires Council approval for most sidewalk infill locations. This report outlines
locations of sidewalk that are recommended to be built in conjunction with upcoming road
reconstruction projects in 2019,and provides recommendations for the application of the policy
in these areas.
REPORT:
The Sidewalk Infill Policy stipulates that any areas of planned sidewalk infill must be presented
to Council for approval at least one year in advance of implementation. Accordingly, staff has
reviewed locations that are being reconstructed for sidewalk infill through 2019 reconstruction.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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Centreville Neighbourhood
Location: Centreville Neighbourhood
South/west side of Centreville Street from Morgan Avenue to
Huber Street
- South side of Guerin Avenue from Jansen Avenue to Florence
Avenue
- On both sides of Huber Street from Jansen Avenue to Florence
Avenue
- West side of Jansen Avenue from Huber Street to Guerin
Avenue
- On both sides of Walker Street from Jansen Avenue to Florence
Avenue
Priority: Priority 2 (36 67 points)
Score: 65 pts Centreville Street
45 pts Huber Street and Walker Street
40 pts Guerin Avenue and Jansen Avenue
Implementation Year: 2019
Length of Sidewalk Infill: 800m
Priority 2 is defined as:Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the roadway; however, an
exemption may only be authorized by Council should staff not be able to reasonably mitigate
any one or more of the following:
1. The infill of sidewalks onboth sides of the roadway would negatively
impact the character of the neighbourhood as identified through a cultural
heritage landscape study.
2. The infill of sidewalks on both sides of the roadway would result in
significant site specific impacts.
3.The infill of sidewalks on both sides of the roadway would result in a
substantial loss of healthy mature trees of a non-invasive species or other
environmentally sensitive impacts that cannot be mitigated.
4.The infill of sidewalks on both sides of the roadway would result in
significant impacts on winter maintenance that may result in a substantial
Each street identified above is Priority 2 under the Policy.Staff is recommending installation of
sidewalk within the Centreville Neighbourhood. It should be noted that these locations
identified for sidewalk infill are the only sections of roadway within the Centreville
Neighbourhood without existing sidewalk.
Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area regarding
sidewalk infill along the identified sections of roadway. The results of the survey are as follows:
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Directly Affected Centreville Neighbourhood Residents:
In Favour3 of 9 (33%)
Opposed6 of 9 (67%)
Total responses of Directly Affected Residents 9 out of 47 surveyed (19%)
Area Residents:
In Favour64of 95 (67%)
Indifferent15of 95 (16%)
Opposed16of 95 (17%)
Total responses of Area Residents 95 out of 1257 surveyed (8%)
Total Area Residents:
In Favour67 of 104 (64%)
Indifferent15 of 104 (14%)
Opposed22 of 104 (21%)
Total responses 104 out of 1304 surveyed (8%)
From the surveyed results, those who opposed the sidewalk infill cited the following concerns:
Snow Removal - 15 Parking loss - 10 Impacted landscaping - 10
Tree loss/removals - 11 Property value - 6
It should be noted that each surveyed response may have identified more than one concern.
The sidewalk installation is proposed to be constructed with the upcoming full reconstruction
work within the Centreville Neighbourhood. The City of Kitchener is replacing underground
servicing as part of this work. Minimal impacts to tree canopy, private parking and landscaping
are anticipated as a result.
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Centreville Neighbourhood
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Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
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Fairmount Road
LocationFairmount Road both sides from Sheldon Avenue North to
Jackson Avenue
Priority Priority 2 (36 67 points)
Score 50 pts
Implementation Year 2019
Length of Sidewalk Infill 470m
Fairmount Road is a Priority 2 under the Policy. Staff is recommending that sidewalk be
installed in this location to complete the neighbourhood connectivity from Sheldon Avenue
North to Jackson Avenue.
Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area regarding the
sidewalk infill along both sides of Fairmount Road. The results of the survey are as follows:
Directly Affected Fairmount Road Residents:
In Favour of one side3 of 13 (23%)
In Favour of both sides0 of 13 (0%)
Opposed10of 13 (77%)
Total responses of Fairmount Road Residents 13 out of 24 surveyed (54%)
Area Residents:
In Favourof one side28 of 131 (21%)
In Favourof both sides63 of 131 (48%)
Indifferent23 of 131 (18%)
Opposed17 of 131 (13%)
Total responses of Area Residents 131 out of 520 surveyed (25%)
Total Area Residents:
In Favourof one side31of 144 (22%)
In Favourof both sides63of 144(44%)
Indifferent23 of 144(16%)
Opposed27 of 144(19%)
Total responses 144 out of 544 surveyed (27%)
From the surveyed results those who opposed the sidewalk infill cited the following concerns:
Snow Removal - 13 Parking loss - 10 Impacted landscaping - 16
Tree loss/removals - 20 Property value - 12
It should be noted that each surveyed response may have identified more than one concern.
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The installation of the sidewalk may require modifications to address the following constraints:
The removal of approximately 8 low to medium stature trees and hedges
Localized installation of a low height retaining wall,
Localized minor private landscaping impacts.
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Proposed Sidewalk Infill
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Mausser Avenue
LocationMausser Avenue West side from Stirling Avenue South to the
cul-de-sac at Lakeside Park
Priority Priority 2 (36 67 points)
Score 60 pts
Implementation Year 2019
Length of Sidewalk Infill 300m
Mausser Avenue is a Priority 2 under the Policy. Staff is recommending that sidewalk be
installed on the west side of Mausser Avenue only from Stirling Avenue through the cul-de-
sac to complete the neighbourhood connectivity from Stirling Avenue South to the Lakeside
Park natural area.
Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area regarding the
sidewalk infill along both sides of Mausser Avenue. The results of the survey are as follows:
Directly Affected Mausser Avenue Residents:
In Favour of one side0 of 9 (23%)
In Favour of both sides0 of 9 (0%)
Indifferent1 of 9 (11%)
Opposed8of 9 (89%)
Total responses of Mausser Avenue Residents 9 out of 16 surveyed (56%)
Area Residents:
In Favourof one side3 of 20 (15%)
In Favourof both sides9 of 20 (45%)
Indifferent4 of 20 (20%)
Opposed4 of 20 (20%)
Total responses of Area Residents 20 out of 109 surveyed (18%)
Total Area Residents:
In Favourof one side3of 29(10%)
In Favourof both sides9of 29 (31%)
Indifferent5 of 29 (17%)
Opposed12 of 29 (41%)
Total responses 29 out of 125 surveyed (23%)
From the surveyed results those who opposed the sidewalk infill cited the following concerns:
Snow Removal - 8 Parking loss - 8 Impacted landscaping - 9
Tree loss/removals - 8 Property value - 7
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It should be noted that each surveyed response may have identified more than one concern.
Following the survey, staff revisited the infill of sidewalks on both sides of Mausser Avenue
from Stirling Avenue through the cul-de-sac, and revised the plan to include sidewalks on the
west side only. This was done in an effort to mitigate most of the identified concerns, as well
as in recognition that theSidewalk Infill Policy MUN-STR-2004, allows for exemptions on one
side of the roadway along cul-de-sacs with less than 50 residential units thatdoes not provide
direct access to another roadway, community parks (the connection to Lakeside Park Natural
area is an informal connection), trails or a public walkway connection.
The installation of the sidewalk may require modifications to address the following constraints:
The removal of two (2) low stature coniferous trees and several shrubs within the
municipal right of way,
Localized impact to private landscaping within the municipal right of way
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Priority:Sustainable Environment & Infrastructure
Strategy: 4.4 - Develop a network of safe, comfortable and linked pedestrian and cycling
facilities and improve year-round maintenance on priority routes.
Strategic Action: #97 Sidewalk Infill Policy
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost of sidewalk installation is funded through the Water Infrastructure Program (WIP) in
the 2019 capital budget for these projects.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
council / committee meeting. Residents were notified on May 12, 2018 regarding this report to
recommend the implementation of sidewalk through upcoming reconstruction projects.
CONSULT Transportation Services initiated public consultation through a
survey/questionnaire for:
Centreville Neighbourhood April 16, 2018
Fairmount Road- April 16, 2018
Rock Avenue April 16, 2018
Mausser Avenue July 5, 2016
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
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DATE TARGET
SUBJECT (INITIATOR)INITIALLYDATE/STAFF
CONSIDEREDSTATUSASSIGNED
David Bergey Drive Bike Lane Implementation deferred
K.
May 1, 2017
2019Carmichael
Street South Reconstruction project scheduled for Report INS-17-033
2018/2019
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