INS-2022-102 - Environmental Assessment Addendum to the Integrated Stormwater Management Master Plan

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Staffeeport IST` � Ni,R Infrastructure Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: March 7, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Bu Lam, Director, Sanitary and Stormwater Utilities, 519-741-2600 ext. 4212 PREPARED BY: Nick Gollan, Manager, Sanitary and Stormwater Utilities, 519-741-2600 Ext. 7422 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 4 DATE OF REPORT: February 7, 2022 REPORT NO.: INS -2022-102 SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment Addendum to the Integrated Stormwater Management Master Plan Project File RECOMMENDATION: That Staff be directed to post the Revised Notice of Study Completion Addendum to the Integrated Stormwater Management Master Plan Schedule `B' Environmental Assessment Project File for the mandatory 30 -day review period. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • Per the Integrated Stormwater Management Master Plan, "Second Priority" erosion sites are to be considered for integration with other City projects as they arise. • "Second Priority" erosion sites have been identified to be included in the detailed design and construction of a section of Schneider Creek between Pioneer Drive and the confluence of Schneider Creek with the Grand River. • An Environmental Assessment addendum must be published to comply with the Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990. • This report supports Environmental Leadership. BACKGROUND: On July 10, 2016, the City of Kitchener formally completed the Integrated Stormwater Management Master Plan (ISWM-MP) Schedule `B' Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Report, including the mandatory 30 -day public review period. The ISWM-MP included the prioritization and detailed design of projects, thereby removing the need to complete project - specific Environmental Assessments. These projects are pre -approved to move directly into the implementation phase (final design and construction) of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Planning and Design Process. City Staff is preparing to retain professional services for the creek restoration design for reach SC -213, Schneider Creek at Old Carriage Road; however, there are "secondary" priority erosions sites that can be included in the scope of work identified, not pre -approved in the ISWM-MP. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 8 of 132