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Community and Infrastructure Services
Committee Minutes
March 7, 2022, 3:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
Present: Councillor S. Marsh
Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Councillor J. Gazzola
Councillor B. Ioannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor D. Schnider
Absent: Councillor P. Singh
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy
Chief Administrator
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. Rowland, Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing
E. Moorlag Silk, Interim Director of Equity, Anti-Racism &
Indigenous Initiatives
A. Ramsaroop, Social Planning and Affordable Housing Program
Lead
C. Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development
A. Cipriani, Corporate Sustainability Officer
S. Tavenor, Sustainability Office Associate
C. Farrell, Manager, Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
B. Lam, Director, Sanitary and Stormwater Utilities
G. St. Louis, Director, Gas & Water Utilities
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A. Mick, Manager, Quality Management and Water Programs
B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
I. Balaban, Active Transportation Planning Project Manager
A. Fusco, City Clerk
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
S. Goldrup, Committee Administrator
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1. Commencement
The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee held an electronic
meeting this date, commencing at 3:04 p.m.
2. Consent Items
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought
forward by Councillor J. Gazzola to discuss Consent item 2.1. through 2.6. listed
on the agenda, which was voted on and was Carried.
2.1 Summary Water Report - 2021, INS-2022-039
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2022-
039, dated January 20, 2022, regarding the 2021 City of Kitchener Drinking
Water Summary. In response to questions from the Committee, A. Mick
confirmed the figures contained within the report and that the City complies with
regulatory requirements.
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston
it was resolved:
"That the 2021 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water Report be
received for information as required by O.Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 of the
Safe Drinking water Act; and further,
That the City of Kitchener provide a copy of the Summary Drinking Water
Report to the Township of Woolwich and the City of Waterloo as required
by Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03."
Carried
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2.2 Environmental Assessment (EA) Addendum to the Integrated Stormwater
Management Master Plan, INS-2022-102
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2022-
102 dated February 7, 2022, regarding the posting of an addendum to the
Integrated Stormwater Management Master Plan. In response to the Committee's
questions, B. Lam confirmed the report was a supplement to the City's
Stormwater Management Master Plan to identify preferred options for remedial
works in the Schneider Creek watershed.
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston
it was resolved:
"That Staff be directed to post the Revised Notice of Study Completion
Addendum to the Integrated Stormwater Management Master Plan
30-day review period, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department
report INS-2022-102."
Carried
2.3 Naming of a Private Street - 630 and 690 Benninger Drive - Activa Holding
Inc., DSD-2022-064
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
064 dated January 24, 2022, regarding the naming of private streets within the
residential development located at 630 and 690 Benninger Drive. In response to
the Committee's questions, J. Readman spoke to the process for the naming of
private streets.
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston
it was resolved:
required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law
Development Services Department report DSD-2022-064."
Carried
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2.4 Level 2 Type D Pedestrian Crossover - Stirling Avenue North at Lydia
Street, DSD-2022-044
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
044 dated February 9, 2022, recommending approval of the implementation of a
Level 2 Type D Pedestrian Crossover on Stirling Avenue North at Lydia Street.
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston
it was resolved:
"That a Level 2 Type D Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) be implemented on
Stirling Avenue North at Lydia Street, across the north approach of the
intersection, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-
2022-044; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly."
Carried
2.5 Uniform Traffic and Parking By-law Changes - ASE and Rates of Speed,
DSD-2022-092
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
092 dated January 31, 2022, recommending approval of changes to the Uniform
Traffic and Parking By-law for the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)
program. In response to the Committee's questions, A. McCrimmon-Jones spoke
to the legislation currently restricting ASE use in limited zones and advocacy
work to provide enforcement through City processes.
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston
it was resolved:
"That the draft by-law attached to report DSD-2022-092 be enacted to
repeal and replace the definition of a School Zone in Part II of By-law
2019-113; and,
That the draft by-law attached to report DSD-2022-092 be enacted to add
the definition of a Neighbourhood Bikeway in Part II of By-law 2019-113;
and,
That the draft by-law attached to report DSD-2022-092 be enacted to
repeal and replace Section 11 No Stopping in School Zones in Part V of
By-law 2019-113; and,
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That the draft by-law attached to report DSD-2022-092 be enacted to
repeal and replace Part XIV Rates of Speed (km/h) of By-law 2019-113;
and,
That a new Schedule 28, which is the designated School Zones, be added
to the By-law listing the name and address of each school and which
roadways are covered by the By-law; and,
That Schedule 19, which is the Rates of Speed schedule, be removed
from the By-law; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly."
Carried
2.6 Provincial Funding Agreement 2022-2024, DSD-2022-099
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
099 dated February 16, 2022, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a two-
year funding agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Small Business
Centre to deliver core business information services, summer company, and
starter company programs. In response to questions from the Committee, C.
Farrell spoke to the budget implications of the provincial funding and confirmed
funding supported the administrative expenses related to two programs.
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston
it was resolved:
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a two-year funding
agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Small Business Centre to
deliver the core business information services, summer company and
starter company programs, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD-2022-099. Said agreement to be to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and
That the General Manager, Development Services be authorized to
execute on behalf of the City of Kitchener any amendments to the two-
year funding agreement provided such amendments are to the satisfaction
of the City Solicitor; and further,
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That the Manager, Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, and the
Executive Director, Economic Development, be delegated authority to
execute recipient grant agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor
for the Starter Company Plus and Summer Company programs."
Carried
3. Discussion Items
3.1 Corporate Climate Action Plan 2022 Progress Update, Next Steps and
Close out - DSD-2022-072
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
072 dated February 23, 2022, recommending that staff be directed to develop the
next generation City of Kitchener Corporate Climate Action Plan (CorCAP) and
report back on the development of the said plan in 2023.
J. Readman introduced the item and staff presentation. A. Cipriani spoke to the
Committee regarding the corporate and community greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reduction targets set in partnership with the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection Program and confirmed that the
City had surpassed the GHG reduction goals by 12% six years ahead of the
projected timeline. Further, A. Cipriani reviewed project highlights to create
efficiencies in technology, fleet resources, and equipment, and spoke to the next
steps in reporting and planning.
Angelina Giordano, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and Adlar Gross,
ICLEI Canada, congratulated the City of Kitchener in surpassing their GHG
reduction target and presented awards for the implementation and monitoring of
targets within the Partners for Climate Protection Program.
In response to the Committee's questions, staff reported on considerations that
informed the previous reduction target, the impact of improvements to
technologies, and considerations for community GHG targets in future corporate
goals. Staff further explained the sources of corporate GHG emissions, electric
fleet improvements, and spoke to how strategic partnerships, City policies and
operations impact community scope GHG emissions.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis
it was resolved:
"That Development Services Department report DSD-2022-072
concludes milestone 4 and 5 for the Federation of Canadian
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Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection Program (FCM PCP); and
further,
That staff be directed to develop the next generation City of Kitchener
Corporate Climate Action Plan (CorCAP) utilizing the Council endorsed
TransformWR framework and report back to Council on the development
of the next generation Corporate Climate Action Plan in 2023."
Carried
3.2 Housing for All Program Update 2022 Year in Review, COR-2022-104
The Committee considered Corporate Services Department report COR-2022-
104 dated February 7, 2022, regarding receipt of the Housing for All Program
Update.
A. Ramsaroop presented to the Committee regarding the City's key priorities and
completed actions identified in the Housing for All Program, including supporting
the creation of 128 units of supportive housing and the A Better Tent City
initiative. A. Ramsaroop highlighted successes and challenges in implementing
the Housing for All Program and reviewed seven additional actions identified in
the 2022-2023 work plan.
D. Alton, Social Development Centre Waterloo Region, spoke in support of the
staff report and advocated for Council to prioritize and direct more resources in
support of initiatives that center lived expertise and a human-rights approach to
housing as a right. In response to questions from the Committee, D. Alton further
described the importance of engaging those with lived expertise, increasing
homelessness or housing instability, and the need for advocacy from other levels
of government in supportive legislation and funding.
In response to questions from the Committee, staff spoke to community
partnerships in supporting affordable housing or accessible homeownership,
improvements to the Planning process, and opportunities in the development
process to facilitate affordable units. Further, staff discussed facilitating the
creation of affordable housing units through collaboration with community
partners and program actions to identify City lands and financial models for
advancing housing. Staff described the City's collaboration with the Region
regarding affordable or supportive housing solutions.
On motion by Councillor D. Chapman
it was resolved:
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"That Council receive Corporate Services Department report COR-2022-
104 (Housing for All Program Update 2022 Year in Review) for
information."
Carried
4. Information Items
4.1 None.
5. Adjournment
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Sarah Goldrup
Committee Administrator
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