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Community and Infrastructure Services
Committee Minutes
December 6, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Gazzola
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Councillor B. Ioannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor S. Marsh
Absent: Councillor P. Singh
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy
Chief Administrator
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
L. MacDonald, City Solicitor
B. Rowland, Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing
J. Trommelen-Jones, Assistant City Solicitor
B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
R. Bustamante, Director of Planning
A. McCrimmon-Jones, Manager of Planning, Transportation
Services
G. Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, Development
Services
B. Gilmore, Fire Chief
F. Hosseini, Active Transportation, Planning Project Manager
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D. Matthews, Policy and Program Advisor, Office of Strategic
Partners
P. Grivicic, Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor and Council
D. Saunderson, Manager of Council/Committee Services and
Deputy Clerk
D. Mange, Committee Administrator
1. Commencement
The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee held an electronic meeting
this date, chaired by Councillor B. Ioannidis, commencing at 6:02 pm
2. Consent Items
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought
forward by Councillor C. Michaud to discuss Consent Item DSD-2021-213 - All-
way Stop Control - Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive, which was voted on
and was Carried.
2.1 DSD-2021-213 - All-way Stop Control - Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge
Drive
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-
213, dated October 21, 2021, recommending approval of an all-way stop control
at the intersection of Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive.
A. McCrimmon-Jones. Manager of Panning, Transportation Services and B.
Cronkite, Director of Transportation Services, were in attendance and responded
questions from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor C. Michaud
it was resolved:
"That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended for the installation of an all-
way stop control at the intersection of Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge
Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-
2021-213."
Carried
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2.2 CSD-2021-16 - Mappedin and Kitchener Fire Department Agreement -
Digitization of City Mapping
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-2021-
16. dated November 24, 2021, authorizing the Fire Chief to execute an agreement
with Mappedin for the digitization of City mapping for emergency response
services.
On motion by Councillor C. Michaud
it was resolved:
"That the Fire Chief be authorized to execute the Agreement, subject to
the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with Mappedin Inc. for the sharing
of mapping data and feedback in exchange for enhanced mapping
through technology for emergency response purposes, as outlined in
Community Services Department report CSD-2021-16, and any
amendments and renewals."
Carried
3. Discussion Items
3.1 DSD-2021-210 - City of Kitchener Vision Zero Strategy
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-
210, dated November 25, 2021, regarding implementation of the Vision Zero
Strategy.
F. Hosseini presented the Report. B Cronkite, Aaron Mc Crimmon-Jones, and D.
McGoldrick were in attendance and responded questions from the Committee.
L. Fu, University of Waterloo presented on his three-year research project related
to the Vision Zero Strategy supported by the National Science and Union Research
Council of Canada and contributions from the Region of Waterloo and City of
Kitchener and Miovision. L. Fu spoke the following topics including but not limited
to: the Vision Zero Movement's goal to reduce traffic fatalities; cities that have
adopted the strategy over the past decade; fatalities before and after its adoption
in North American cities and the challenges to quantify the effectiveness of these
countermeasures. L. Fu explained their research intends to support the City of
Kitchener Vision Zero Strategy with data analysis; network screening; best
practices review with an evidence-based approach and the application of
advanced technologies including video camera sensors, virtual mobility laboratory,
among others.
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In response to questions from the Committee, L. Fu explained that the proposed
technologies would allow data collection to quantify the effectiveness of safety
measures by studying other events in the traffic system than fatal coalitions and
consequently define tangible goals for the program.
L. Maxwell, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region was in
attendance to support the Vision Zero.
D. Allen expressed concerns with the Zero Vision Strategy and the omission of the
impacts of lighting and sidewalk winter maintenance on vehicle and pedestrian
safety. D. Allen requested the City undertake sidewalk winter maintenance to
improve walkability.
J. Broschek, Kitchener Cycling and trails Advisory Committee, was in attendance
in support of Vision Zero Strategy. J. Broschek reviewed recommendations to staff
including but not limited to: Vision Zero Sub-Committee research on safety
practices across different municipalities; the program's support to more equitable
infrastructure and environmental concerns; the needs for a broader stakeholder
approach; speed limit changes in residential areas and the need to establish
tangible goals for this program in the short and mid-term.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
it was resolved:
"That staff be directed to implement the Vision Zero Strategy for roads
under jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-2021-210; and further;
That funds be reallocated from the annual Formal Traffic Calming budget
in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to support implementation of the Vision
Zero Strategy."
Carried
3.2 INS-2021-12 - Rotary Club of Kitchener 100th Anniversary Recognition
Projects
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2021-
12 regarding projects with the Rotary Club of Kitchener in recognition of its 100th
anniversary.
Bill Proctor, Rotary Club of Kitchener, presented the Report, noting highlights of
the Club's contributions to the community during their 100 years of inception. It
was noted Louise Gardiner, Adrian DeCoo and Paul Rostrup were in attendance.
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On motion by Councillor D. Schnider
it was resolved:
"That staff be directed to negotiate a legal agreement with the Rotary
Club of Kitchener (per Corporate Policy GOV-COR-2000 Municipal
Sponsorship) to name the Band Stand at Victoria Park the Rotary Band
Stand, in exchange for $100,000. towards its refurbishment in 2022, as
outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2021-12; and,
That the term for the sponsorship of the Band Stand at Victoria Park be
the replacement lifespan of the asset; and,
That the request submitted by the Rotary Club of Kitchener, (per
Corporate Policy MUN-FAC-475 Naming/Renaming - Corporate
Facilities for Commemorative or Non-Monetary Purposes), be approved;
and further,
That Duke Street Plaza, located at Kitchener City Hall, formally be
named Rotary Plaza."
Carried
3.3 DSD-2021-228 - Significant Planning Applications Update - Quarterly Report
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-
228, dated November 24, 2021, regarding receipt of the Significant Planning
Applications Update - Quarterly Report-
G. Stevenson presented the Report and responded questions from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor S. Davey
it was resolved:
"That Development Services Department report DSD-2021-228, titled
Significant Planning Applications Update - Quarterly Report, be
received."
Carried
4. Information Items
4.1 None.
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5. Adjournment
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Daniela Mange
Committee Administrator
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