HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS Minutes - 2020-12-07FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2020CITY OF KITCHENER
The Finance and Corporate ServicesCommittee held an electronic meeting this date,commencing
electronically at 3:15p.m.
Present:CouncillorS. Davey -Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Chapman, K. Galloway-Sealock,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
R. Hagey, Director, Financial Planning
C. Tarling, Director, Legislated Services & City Clerk
D. Murray, Director, Technology Innovation & Services
C. Zinn, Innovation Lab Director
L. Palubeski, Manager, Program & Resource Services
J. Bunn, Manager, Council & Committee Services/Deputy Clerk
S. Goldrup, Committee Administrator
1.CSD-20-006-KW4 -ONTARIO HEALTH TEAM -COLLABORATIVE DECISION-MAKING
AGREEMENT
The Committee considered CommunityServices Departmentreport CSD-20-006, dated
November 23, 2020,recommending approvalof the Collaborative Decision-Making Agreement
andbecoming Strategic Members ofthe KW4-OHT.
L.Palubeskiintroduced the report. Dr. Joseph Lee, KW4 Ontario Health Team, presented to the
Committee regarding the initiative’s background and goals.
In response to questions from the Committee, Dr. Lee reviewedthe history of the Local Health
Integration Network and the movement towards the Ontario Health Team model. Dr. Lee spoke
to how care has improved for the focus populations due to the collective’s efforts, the governance
and reporting structure, as well as funding and grants. Dr. Lee further described the different
membership levels, engagement of community partners and stakeholders, advocacy efforts, and
the role of local municipalities. Dr. Leeexplained how the group works to enhance care for
vulnerable populations by collaborating with local healthcare providers and community
stakeholders to break down silos and remove barriers to medical services.
The Committee discussed the need to supportand enhance care for vulnerable populations
during the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of municipal government, and the potential benefits of
membership.
On motion by CouncillorS. Marsh-
it was resolved:
“That the Mayor and Clerk sign the CollaborativeDecision-Making Agreement (“CDMA”)
as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-20-006, subject to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and,
That the City of Kitchener become “Strategic Members” of the KW4-OHT as outlined in
Schedule ‘B’of the Collaborative Decision-Making Agreement as attached to Community
Services Department report CSD-20-006; and further,
That the required KW4-OHT funding contribution of $25,000 per year to be allocated in
2020 and 2021, totaling $50,000, be approved.”
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2.COR-20-012-PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CITY OF KITCHENER MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 25 (PROCEDURE)
The Committee considered Corporate Services Departmentreport COR-20-012, dated
November20, 2020,recommending approval ofthe proposed amendments to City of Kitchener
Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Procedure).
J.Bunnspoke to the report and highlighted that the review's purpose was to clarify language,
remove redundancies, align with current practices, and address recent changes to the Municipal
Act, 2001,regarding electronic participation and proxy voting.
In response to questions from the Committee, J. Bunn explained that post-pandemic, restrictions
to electronic participation hadnot been prescribed in the proposed amendments and instead
have been deferredto Council's self-governance. J. Bunn further noted that quotes and a
timeline for improvements to Council Chambers to provide for ahybridofin-person and
electronic participation duringmeetings would be prepared for Council in the coming months.
On motion byCouncillorS. Marsh-
it was resolved:
“That the proposed amendments to City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 25
(Procedure), be approved, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-20-
12 and Appendix 1; and further,
That staff be directed to prepare a by-law to repeal and replace the City of Kitchener
Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Procedure), to incorporate the proposed amendments, and
to bringthat by-law forward for consideration at the next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting.”
3.COR-20-019-DIGITAL KITCHENER INNOVATION LAB UPDATE
The Committee considered CorporateServices Departmentreport COR-20-019, dated
November 23, 2020,regarding receipt of the Digital Kitchener Innovation Lab update.
D.Murrayintroduced C.Zinnwho presented to the Committee regarding the Innovation Lab
Pilot, their recent initiatives, the key services provided, and the strategic work plan.
The Committee discussed the Innovation Lab's potential to use data to create efficiencies and
solve problems with technology, monetizing,prototyping, recent projects, the importance of
improving services and engagement through collaboration with the private sector, and how such
partnerships can be drivers of economic growth.
V.Raab spoke to the vital work driven by Innovation Lab during the City's pandemic response
as well asthe importance of collecting and using data to inform the City’s decision making.
On motion byCouncillorK. Galloway-Sealock -
it was resolved:
“That Corporate Services Department report COR-20-019, regarding the Digital Kitchener
Innovation Lab be received for information; and further,
That staff from Economic Development report back to Council regarding future
partnership opportunities with Communitech in Q1 2021.”
4.ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at5:00p.m.
S. Goldrup, Committee Administrator