HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIS Minutes - 2019-09-09COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community and InfrastructureServicesCommittee met this date, commencing at 1:01p.m.
Present:CouncillorK.Galloway-Sealock-Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Chapman,S. Davey,J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, 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
C. Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development
G. St. Louis, Director, Utilities
M. Hildebrand, Director, Neighbourhood Programs & Services
A. Pinard, Director, Planning
B. Sloan, Manager, Long Range and Policy Planning
J. Oosterveld, Manager, Site Development & Customer Service
J. Joseph, Supervisor, Neighbourhood Development Office
A. Clark, Senior Planner
D. Edwards, Senior Planner
S. Coutu, Planner
J. vanKlaveren,Associate, Neighbourhood Development
S. Anderson, Neighbourhood Liaison
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor
J. Gazzola to discuss Consent item 3 listed on the agenda, which was voted on and was Carried.
1.DSD-19-181-KITCHENER GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (KGMS) 2019 ANNUAL
MONITORING REPORT
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-19-181, dated
August 22, 2019, recommending the report be received for information and submitted to the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Mr. B. SloanandMs. S. Coutu provided an overview of the
report and responded to questions from the Committee.
CouncillorsS. Daveyand P. Singhentered the meeting at this time.
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston -
it was resolved:
“That Development Services Department report DSD-19-181 Kitchener Growth
Management Strategy 2019 Annual Monitoring Report be received and submitted to the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo in fulfillment of Clause 22.1 of the Administrative
Agreement between the City of Kitchener and the Region regarding delegated approval
authority.”
2.CSD-19-024-NOISE EXEMPTION -K-W OKTOBERFEST INC.
-VARIOUS LOCATIONS
-OCTOBER 11 -19, 2019
The Committee considered CommunityServices DepartmentreportCSD-19-024,dated August
21, 2019,recommending approval of a noise exemption to K-W Oktoberfest Inc. for a series of
events being held at various clubs, betweenOctober 11 and October 19, 2019.
On motion by CouncillorM. Johnston-
it was resolved:
“That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to K-WOktoberfest Inc. for a series of events being held at various clubs between
October 11 and October 19, 2019, as outlined in the letter from K-W Oktoberfest Inc., dated
August 21, 2019, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-19-024.”
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3.CSD-19-025-NOISE EXEMPTION -BINGEMANS OKTOBERFEST
-425 BINGEMAN CENTRE DRIVE
-OCTOBER 11 -19, 2019
The Committee considered CommunityServices Department report CSD-19-025,dated August
21, 2019,recommendingapproval ofa noise exemption for Bingemans Oktoberfest being held
at 425 Bingeman Centre Drive, between October 11 and October 19, 2019.
On motion by CouncillorM. Johnston-
it was resolved:
“That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, as
outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-19-025,be granted to Bingemans
for their Oktoberfest event being held at 425 Bingeman Centre Drive, between October 11
through October 19, 2019.”
4.DSD-19-189-NEW URBAN DESIGN MANUAL
-PART A -URBAN STRUCTURE & BUILT FORM
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-189, dated
August 12, 2019,recommending approval of Part Aand portions of Part B of the Urban Design
Manual.Mr. A. Clark presented the Report. Ms. D. Edwards and Ms. J.Oosterveld,and Messrs.
A. Pinardand B. Sloan were in attendance andrespondedto questions from the Committee.
Ms. A. Sinclair, MHBC Planning, addressed the Committee on behalf of the property ownerof
Bingemansin support of the proposedguidelines outlined in the Urban Design Manual with
regards to BingemanCentre Drive and Shirley Avenue.
It was requested,and staff agreed,toamend Part A -City Wide under the section of inclusivity
to include “economic statuses” within paragraph 1.
The following motion was then Carried Unanimouslyon a recorded vote.
On motion by CouncillorS. Marsh-
it was resolved:
“That Part A of the Urban Design Manual, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Development
Services Department report DSD-19-189, be approved as amended and adopted into the
City’s Urban Design Manual to replace the existing Part A and portions of Part B of the
City’s 2010 Urban Design Manual; and further,
That following the approval of Part A of the Urban Design Manual, an implementation plan
and monitoring strategy be prepared by staff, with a Monitoring Report submitted
biennially to Council beginning in 2021.”
5.CSD-19-020-LOVE MY HOOD 3 YEAR REVIEW
The Committee considered CommunityServices Department report CSD-19-020, dated August
29, 2019,regarding a reviewof Love My Hood over the past three years.Mr. J. Joseph
presented theReport. Mr. M. Hildebrand, Ms. J. vanKlaverenand Ms.S. Andersonwerein
attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
Ms. M. Bowman addressed the Committee in support of Love My Hood andthe staff
recommendation.
Mr. M. Steinman addressed the Committeeon behalf of the Waterloo Region City Gardens
Network (WRCGN), specifically related to the development of community gardens within the
City. He requested greater work needsto be completed in achieving more consistent water
sourcesfor community gardens to ensure they aremoresustainable. He further requested
consideration be given to establishing community gardens in the development of new
subdivisions.
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5.CSD-19-020-LOVE MY HOOD 3 YEAR REVIEW(CONT’D)
Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in
Report CSD-19-020.
Councillor B. Ioannidis broughtforward an amendment to MayorVrbanovic’s motion to direct
staffto bring forward a transparent and equitable process for allocating funding to each ward
subject to the 2020 budgetprocess.
Councillor C. Michaud brought forward a further amendment to Mayor Vrbanovic’s motion, that
subject to the 2020 budget process, the funding allocation for the matching grant be increased
from$150,000. to $200,000. per yearto fund the LoveMy Hood Neighbourhood Matching Grant.
Councillor P. Singh advised if Councillor Ioannidis’s amendment failed,he would consider
bringing forward an amendment requesting staff to prepare a strategy to improve the equity
across the City where there has been limited uptake. The proposed strategy should also give
consideration to Ward Councillor participation.
Mr. May advised staff would be willing to send additional information prior to thenext Council
meeting that further summarizesthe grant process, which may alleviate the concerns raised
regarding the identified inequities. He statedwithin the Report,staff are suggesting a number of
changes to further enhance the program, which will likely address the perceived inequities.
Councillor Ioannidis agreed to withdraw his amendment.
A motion was then brought forward by Councillor S. Davey to amend Mayor Vrbanovic’s motion
to direct staff to bring forward a transparent and equitable process for allocatingfundingto each
ward subject to the 2020 budget process.
Councillor Michaud’s amendment was then voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors P. Singh, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, M. Johnston, K. Galloway-
Sealock, D. Schnider, D. Chapman, S. Marsh and C. Michaud voting in favour; and, Councillor
J. Gazzola voting in opposition.
CouncillorDavey’s amendment was then voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with
Councillors P. Singh, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, M. JohnstonandJ. Gazzola voting in favour; and,
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, D. Schnider, D. Chapman, S. Marsh
and C. Michaud voting in opposition.
Clause 1 of the staff recommendation outlined in Report CSD-19-020 was then voted on and
was Carried Unanimously onarecorded vote.
Clause 2 of the staff recommendation outlined in Report CSD-19-020 was then voted on and
was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors P. Singh, S. Davey,
B. Ioannidis, M. Johnston, K. Galloway-Sealock, D. Schnider, D. Chapman, S.Marsh and C.
Michaud voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting in opposition.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic-
it was resolved:
“That the operating and capital budget impacts of continuing Love My Hood beyond 2019,
as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-19-020, be referred to the
2020 budget process; and,
That, subject to the 2020 budget process, the Placemaking Challenge grant and
Community Garden Grant be consolidated into the Neighbourhood Matching Grant, and
the guidelines for the matching grant be updated as outlined in Report CSD-19-020; and
further,
That, subject to the 2020 budget process, the funding amount for the matching grant be
increased from $150,000. to $200,000. per year to fund the Love My Hood
Neighbourhood Matching Grant.”
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6.ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:22p.m.
D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator