HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIS Minutes - 2019-10-21COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
OCTOBER 21, 2019CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community and InfrastructureServicesCommittee met this date, commencing at 12:02p.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
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
G. MacNeil, Director, Bylaw Enforcement
R. Lusk, Director, Operations Roads & Traffic
N. Lobley,Director, Parks & Cemeteries
A. McCrimmon-Jones,Manager Transportation Planning
S. Vrentzos,Manager. Enforcement
D. Kropf,Active Transportation, Project Manager
L. Slijepcevic, Traffic Project Coordinator
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 1 listed on the agenda, which was voted on and was Carried.
1.DSD-19-236-ONE-WAY LANE CONVERSION
-BELL LANE FROM WATER ST NORTH TO FRANCIS ST NORTH
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-19-236, dated
October 2, 2019recommendingapproval of a one-way lane conversion onBell Lane between
Water Street North and Francis Street North, andon-street parking on the North side of the
laneway.Mr. B. Cronkite was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
Councillor C. Michaud entered the meeting at this time.
On motion by CouncillorB. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“That the Uniform Traffic By-Law be amended for the conversion of Bell Lane from two-
way operation to one-way westbound operation between Water Street North and a point
approximately 20 metres east of Francis Street North, and that on-street parking be
permitted on the North side of the laneway, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD-19-236.”
2.DSD-19-235-COMPLETE STREETS
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices DepartmentreportDSD-19-235,dated
October 10, 2019 regarding Kitchener’s Complete Streets guidelines.Mr. D. Kropf presented
the Report.
Councillor B. Ioannidis left the meeting at this time.
Messrs. J. Fedor, Zeitspace,A. Ricci,Student Transportation Services Waterloo Region, M.
Boos, TriTAG and Ms. M. Bowman addressed the Committee in support of the recommendation
as outlined in Report DSD-19-235.
Ms. J. Maingot, Ms. K. Quarrington Craig, Ms. T. Subendran, Ms. S. Moyer and Ms.H.
Montgomery, Wilfrid Laurier University, were in attendance in support of the Complete Streets
guidelines. Ms. Maingotprovidedan overview of their participation in the community
engagement process, which assisted in identifyingthe key themes outlined within theguidelines.
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2.DSD-19-235-COMPLETE STREETS (CONT’D)
In response to questions, Mr. B. Cronkite advised staff will be bringing forward a reportfor
considerationat a later date regarding automated street enforcement.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this time.
Questions were raised regarding street reconstruction projects and how staff would determine
how the guidelineswould be applied if constraintswere identified. Mr. Kropf advised the use of
scorecard will help to determine the complete street priorities, noting there will be some flexibility.
In response to further questions, Mr. Kropf advised staff do not have a full timeline for
implementation as of this date. He agreed staff would endeavour to provide Council further
information on the action plan where possible.
In response to further questions, Mr. Kropf advised the Complete Streetsguidelines may not
necessarily be applied to new subdivisions for another year/two years,as those subdivisions
have already received approvals to proceed with development. He agreed where possible,staff
would encourage developers who are currentlyin the construction phase to implement the
guidelineswhere possible, prior to updating the Development Manual.
Councillor B. Ioannidis re-entered the meeting at this time.
Councillor S. Marsh requested that staff where possible provide updates annually on
implementation of the guidelines so Council isaware of any milestone achievements/challenges
being experienced.
The following motion was votedon and was Carried on 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 favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola
voting in opposition.
On motion by CouncillorS. Marsh-
it was resolved:
“That the City of Kitchener’s Complete Streets guidelines, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to
Development Services Department report DSD-19-235, be approved and applied tothe
design of future street reconstruction projects; and,
That the Complete Streets scorecard, included in Appendix ‘A’, be incorporated into street
reconstruction project planning and reporting; and,
That staff be directed to update the city’s Development Manual to incorporate the
Complete Streets vision, goals, principles and street designs into new developments; and
further,
That staff be directed to report back to City Council on progress in 2024.”
A motion was brought forward by Mayor B.Vrbanovic to direct staff to bring forward a report to
a future Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting for consideration, related to
what would be required to develop a plan to become a Vision Zero community.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
“That staff be directed to bring forward a report to a future Community and Infrastructure
Services Committee meeting for consideration, related to what would be required to
develop a plan to become a Vision Zero community.”
The Committee recessed at 1:43p.m. and reconvened at 1:50p.m., Chaired by Councillor K. Galloway-
Sealockwith all members present.
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3.CSD-19-032-WINTER MAINTENANCE BY-LAW
The Committee considered CommunityServices Department report CSD-19-032,dated October
9, 2019recommendingrepealing Chapter 687 (Snow and Ice) of the City of Kitchener Municipal
Code and replacing it with a new Winter Maintenance By-law.Ms. G. MacNeil, Ms. R. Lusk and
Mr. N. Lobley were in attendance to respond to questionsfrom the Committee.
Ms. D. Clelland, GRAAC and Ms. A. Clelland addressed the Committee in support of the staff
recommendation as outlined in Report CSD-19-032.Ms. D. Clelland stated in her opinion, a bare
pavement is the option to truly ensure all people have a safe way to travel on the sidewalks.Ms.
A. Clelland stated if the By-law is changed from bare pavement,she is concerned about her
safety and it would adversely impact her accessibility.
In response to questions, Mr. M. May advised the snow clearing notice issued by By-law
Enforcement has been vetted by the Legal Division and Risk Management,and needs to be
defendable in court. Mayor B. Vrbanovic advised Council may want to have further discussions
regarding the content of the letter at a future caucus session.
Ms. G. MacNeil advised one measure that has been included within the recommendation is the
ability for the Director of Operations to declare a significant weather event, which would suspend
the 24-hour requirement for residents to clear their sidewalk.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in
Report CSD-19-032.
Councillor D. Schnider brought forward an amendment to Mayor Vrbanovic’smotion to include
an additional clause that fines not be imposed toresidentswho havemade a significant effort to
clear their snow and ice to thebare pavement winter maintenance standard, if the sidewalks
cleared by city staff do not meet the bare pavement winter maintenance standard as outlined in
the By-law that residents are being requested to achieve.
Councillor Schnider’s amendment was the voted on and was LOSTon recorded vote with,
Councillors B. Ioannidis, C. Michaud, P. Singh, S. Davey and D. Schnider voting in favour; and,
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola, M. Johnston, K. Galloway-Sealock, D.
Chapman and S. Marsh voting in opposition.
In response to questions, Ms. MacNeil advised the report does include the recommendation to
declare an extreme weather event related to sidewalk snow clearing, no amendmentswould be
required to include it within the By-law.
The following motion was vote on and was Carried on recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic
and Councillors P. Singh, B. Ioannidis, M. Johnston,J. Gazzola, K. Galloway-Sealock, D.
Schnider, D. Chapman, S. Marsh and C. Michaud voting favour; and, Councillor S. Davey voting
in opposition.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic-
it was resolved:
“That Chapter 687 (Snow and Ice) of the City of Kitchener’s Municipal Code be repealed
and replaced with a new Winter Maintenance By-law, as outlined in Community Services
Department report CSD-19-032.”
The Committee recessed at 3:13p.m. and reconvened at 3:17p.m., Chaired by Councillor K. Galloway-
Sealockwith all members present.
4.CSD-19-031-PARKING ON BOULEVARD
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-19-031, dated
October 9, 2019regarding parking on paved boulevards.Ms. G. MacNeil was in attendance and
responded to questions from the Committee.
On motion by CouncillorS. Davey-
it was resolved:
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4.CSD-19-031-PARKING ON BOULEVARD (CONT’D)
“That the pilot to allow parking on paved boulevards City-wide be made permanent and
be permitted annually fromDecember 1 thru March 31, and that an additional guideline
be added to the program that requires any vehicle parked on a boulevard within a school
zone from Monday to Friday to be removed by 8:00 a.m., as outlined in Community
Services Department report CSD-19-031.”
5.DSD-19-160-CONSOLIDATION OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC BY-LAW
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-19-160, dated
October 3, 2019regarding amendments to theUniform Traffic By-law.Ms. G. MacNeil and
Messrs A. McCrimmon-Jones and B. Cronkite were in attendance to respond to questions from
the Committee.
In response to questions, Mr. B. Cronkite advised staff intend on bringing forward a report in
spring 2020 related to automated speed enforcement measures. He indicated it is anticipated
to address school and community safety zones.
On motion by CouncillorJ. Gazzola-
it was resolved:
“That a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the
Corporation of the City ofKitchener, be enacted, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD-19-160; and further,
That amendments to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law be
approved to incorporate the new Uniform Traffic By-law.”
6.ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator