HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS Minutes - 2019-06-17FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 17, 2019 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date, commencing at 1:50 p.m.
Present: Councillor S. Davey - Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Chapman, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, M.
Johnston, S. Marsh, C. Michaud, D. Schnider and P. Singh.
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, Deputy CAO & General Manager, Community Services
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
C. Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development
D. Murray, Director, Technology Innovation and Services
K. Dever, Director, Strategy and Corporate Performance
K. Cooper, Manager, Strategic and Business Planning
S. Bianchi, Manager, Digital Transformation and Strategy
J. MacDonald, Consultant, Community Engagement
J. MacLean, Corporate Planning Analyst
J. Rodrigues, Committee Administrator
1. CAO-19-010 - CITY OF KITCHENER 2019-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN
The Committee considered report CAO-19-010, dated May 30, 2019
recommending approval of the City of Kitchener 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. Ms. K. Cooper
presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee.
Ms. E. Lee, Vice-Chair of Compass Kitchener, addressed the Committee in support of the staff
recommendation. She provided an overview o
priorities and recommendations for the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. She advised the
recommended themes, goals, and actions within the Strategic Plan align with Compass
Plan aligns with the rise in resident interests in City action on addressing affordable housing and
other social issues noted in the 2018 Environics survey results.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in
Report CAO-19-010.
Mr. S. Nabi addressed the Committee regarding the Gaukel Greenway concept, stating this is
an urban park and multi-use trail connecting Victoria Park and Kitchener City Hall. He advised
the Gaukel Greenway aligns with the 2019-2022 Strategic Plans and supports City of Kitchener
existing policies. He noted the Gaukel Greenway would allow for festivals and events, which
would create a City-wide appeal for all residents. He indicated he has consulted with
neighbouring residents and businesses, Mayor and Councillors, the Downtown Action and
Advisory Committee and Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee. He stated he has received the
BIA Community Builder grant and has applied for the #LoveMyHood placemaking grant. He
requested Council to direct staff to: ensure Gaukel Street remains closed to motor vehicles
between Charles Street West and King Street West, immediately following the removal of Charlie
West construction equipment; form an ad-hoc Gaukel Greenway working group; consult with the
property owners at 185 King Street West (Pizza Pizza) and 191 King Street West (Public Utilities
Commission Building) to investigate alternative access to their parking lots; and, make the Gaukel
Greenway a year-round public space. He further noted the timing is crucial as the Charlie West
condominium development construction is scheduled to be completed in November, 2019 and staff
could utilize this opportunity to maintain the existing road closure.
Councillor D. Chapman brought forward an amendment to Mayor B. Vr related
to the Gaukel Greenway, specially the following:
That staff be directed to maintain the closure of Gaukel Street to motor vehicles between
Charles Street West and King Street West, immediately following the removal of the Charlie
West construction equipment; and,
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That staff be directed to form a Gaukel Greenway ad-hoc working group including staff,
residents, business owners, and arts and culture representatives; and,
That staff be directed to work with the property owners of 60 Charles Street West (Charlie
West), 19 Gaukel Street (Heartwood Place), 185 King Street West (Pizza Pizza), 191 King
Street West (Public Utilities Commission Building), to investigate alternative access to their
parking lots; and further,
That staff be directed to make Gaukel Greenway a year-round space, available for
community events and initiatives, stewarded in partnership with Economic Development
It was suggested and agreed that Clauses 1 and 4 in Councillor
regarding maintaining the closure of Gaukel Street and making Gaukel Greenway a year-round
public space, be amended, to include staff exploring these options and reporting back on their
feasibility.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a further amendment to Councillor D. Chap
amendment to clarify the consultations with property owners affected by the access to their
proposed
amendment, which was voted on and Carried.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic requested, and staff agreed, to include stronger wording surrounding
creating a more equitable and inclusive community and reference to the tool that will be used to
measure the progress of the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan.
Ms. K. Cooper advised staff will report back after examining various measurement tools with
Compass Kitchener in Summer, 2019.
Councillor M. Johnston brought forward a further amendment to Councillor D. Chapman
amendment to include the Region of Waterloo, owners of the property municipally addressed as
15 Charles Street West (Transit Hub), for input regarding parking access, which was voted on
and Carried.
Greenway, was then voted on and
Carried, as amended.
Councillor K. Galloway-
to include Rosenburg Community Centre within the 25 strategic actions in years 2021 and 2022
in the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan.
In response to questions from the Committee, Mr. J. Lautenbach advised construction for the
Rosenburg Community Centre is scheduled for 2023 in the Development Charge Study.
Mr. M. May suggested and it was agreed that the expansion of Mill Courtland Community Centre
be included in the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan with work commencing in 2020.
Councillor K. Galloway-n and Carried.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That the City of Kitchener 2019-
-19-010, be approved, as amended; and,
That staff be directed to form a Gaukel Greenway ad-hoc working group including staff,
residents, business owners, and arts and culture representatives; and,
That staff be directed to work with the property owners of 60 Charles Street West (Charlie
West), 19 Gaukel Street (Heartwood Place), 185 King Street West (Pizza Pizza), 191 King
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Street West (Public Utilities Commission Building), and 15 Charles Street West (Region of
Waterloo), to investigate alternative parking access; and,
That staff be directed to explore the potential to maintain the closure of Gaukel Street to
motor vehicles between Charles Street West and King Street West, immediately following
the removal of the Charlie West construction equipment; and,
That staff be directed to explore the potential to make Gaukel Greenway a year-round
space, available for community events and initiatives, stewarded in partnership with
Economic Development (Downtown Community Development) and Infrastructure Services;
and,
That theMill Courtland Community Centre be included as a Strategic Action in the 2019-
2022 Strategic Plan, with work commencing in 2020 and further,
That theRosenburg Commmunity Centre be included as a Strategic Action in the 2019-
2022 Strategic Plan, with work commencing in 2021.”
2.COR-19-028-PUBLIC ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY STANDARD
The Committee considered Corporate Services Department report COR-19-028, dated May 30,
2019 regarding adoption of the Digital Kitchener Public Access Technology Service Standard,
and budget consideration for the investment associated with the Public Access to Technology
Standard (PATS) program.Ms. S. Bianchi presented the report and responded to questions from
the Committee.
On motion by Councillor P. Singh -
it was resolved:
“Thatthe Public Access Technology Service Standard(PATS)described in Corporate
Services Department report COR-19-028,and the attached document ‘Digital Kitchener
Public Access Technology Service Standard’,be adopted as the measurement framework
for the City of Kitchener’s digital inclusion programs; and further,
Thatstaff be directed to define a dedicated PATS budgetfor consideration during the 2020
budget cycle to centralize the investment associated with the PATS program.”
The Committee recessed at 3:36 p.m. and reconvened at 3:42 p.m., with all members present, except
Councillor B. Ioannidis, and Chaired by Councillor S. Davey.
3.COR-19-021-MUNICIPAL RESPONSE TO THE TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
COMMISSION CALLS TO ACTION
The Committee considered Corporate Services Department report COR-19-021, dated May 30,
2019regardingthe municipal response to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
Ms. J. MacDonald presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee.
Councillor S. Marshbrought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in
Report COR-19-021.
Councillor D. Schnider brought forward an amendment to Councillor S. Marsh’s motion to include
Council in the training program to increase Indigenous competency at the City of Kitchener,
which was voted on and CarriedUnanimouslyon a recorded vote. Councillor B. Ioannidis was
absent and accordingly did not vote.
Councillor J. Gazzola requested that Clause 3 be voted on separately.
Clause 1 and 2 were then voted on and Carried Unanimouslyon a recorded vote. Councillor
B. Ioannidis was absent and accordingly did not vote.
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3.COR-19-021-MUNICIPAL RESPONSE TO THE TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
COMMISSION CALLS TO ACTION(CONT’D)
Clause 3was then voted on and Carriedon a recorded vote with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors P. Singh, M. Johnston, D. Schnider, D. Chapman, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock,
C. Michaud, and S. Davey voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting in opposition.
Councillor B. Ioannidis was absent and accordingly did not vote.
On motion by CouncillorS. Marsh-
it was resolved:
“Thatstaff be directed to proceed to implement the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action
consistent with the approach outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-19-
021, beginning with the following two priorities:
Thata territorial acknowledgementat the commencement of Council be introduced to signal
a commitment to responding to the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action and to demonstrate
respect for the ongoing relationships we are building; andfurther,
Thata training program for staffand members of Councilbe implemented that will increase
Indigenous competency at an organizational level, resulting in improved customer service
and increased capacity of non-Indigenous staff across the organization to work respectfully
and appropriately on Indigenous initiatives in a municipal context.”
4.ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at4:42p.m.
J.Rodrigues
Committee Administrator