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Home My WebLink About2013-11-18 COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 18, 2013 CITY OF KITCHENER The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee met this date, commencing at 3:00 p.m. Present: Councillor B. Ioannidis - Chair Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Gazzola, Z. Janecki, Y. Fernandes, S. Davey, F. Etherington, D. Glenn-Graham, B. Vrbanovic and K. Galloway-Sealock. Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services P. Houston, Deputy CAO, Infrastructure Services T. Beckett, Fire Chief L. Johnston, Director of Communications C. Fletcher, Director of Facilities Management M. Hildebrand, Director of Community Programs and Services W. Malcolm, Director of Utilities J. Witmer, Director of Operations B. Sloan, Manager of Long Range and Policy Planning D. Keelan, Manager of Aquatics and Athletics G. Hummel, Manager of Park Planning, Development and Operations B. Cheyne, Supervisor of Athletics D. Ritz, Supervisor of Design and Development D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator INS-13-107 - ALL-WAY STOP TRAFFIC CONTROL 1. - GUELPH STREET AT WATERLOO STREET The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-13-107, dated October 29, 2013 recommending the installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of Guelph Street and Waterloo Street. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: “That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Guelph Street and Waterloo Street, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-13-107.” INS-13-101 - BLOCK LINE ROAD EXTENSION - OPENING 2. The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-13-101, dated October 21, 2013 recommending various amendments to the Uniform Traffic By-law due to the reconstruction of Block Line Road. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: “That “Schedule 25 - Bicycle Lanes” of the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of Infrastructure Services Department report INS-13-101, to reflect the current on-street bicycle lanes on Block Line Road between Westmount Road East and Courtland Avenue East as well as on Lennox Lewis Way from Homer Watson Boulevard to Block Line Road; and, That “Schedule 26 - Roundabouts” of the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of Report INS-13-101, to reflect the roundabout at Block Line Road and Fallowfield Drive / Hanover Street; and, That “Schedule 12 - Through Highways” of the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of Report INS-13-101, to reflect the construction of the Block Line Road extension from Lennox Lewis Way to Courtland Avenue East; and, That “Schedule 24 - School Bus Loading Zones” of the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of Report INS-13-101, to reflect the school bus loading zones on Lennox Lewis Way and Block Line Road; and further, COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 18, 2013 - 96 - CITY OF KITCHENER INS-13-101 - BLOCK LINE ROAD EXTENSION – OPENING (CONT’D) 2. That “Schedule 1 - No Parking” of the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of Report INS-13-101, to reflect the on-street parking regulations on Block Line Road from Westmount Road East to Homer Watson Boulevard.” CSD-13-107 - AFFILIATION OF KITCHENER WATERLOO BADMINTON CLUB 3. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-13-107, dated November 8, 2013 recommending that the Kitchener Waterloo Badminton Club be approved as an affiliated minor sport group and be included in the City’s third party liability insurance program. In addition the Committee was in receipt of a presentation, submitted by Messrs. Brad Clarke and Mr. Dan Pronovost, K-W Badminton Club. Messrs M. Hildebrand and B. Cheyne and Ms. D. Keelan were in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee. Messrs. D. Pronovost and B. Clarke, K-W Badminton, gave a presentation stating they were in support of the recommendation outlined in Report CSD-13-107. On motion by Councillor F. Etherington - it was resolved: “That the Kitchener Waterloo Badminton Club be approved as an affiliated minor sport group with the City of Kitchener, as per Council Policy I-471 (MINOR SPORT AFFILIATION); and further, That the Kitchener Waterloo Badminton Club be added as an insured group to the City of Kitchener’s Minor Sports third party liability insurance program, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-13-107.” CSD-13-108 - COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND CORPORATE GREENHOUSE 4. GAS REDUCTION INITIATIVES The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-13-108, dated October 30, 2013 regarding the Community Climate Action Plan and Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reduction (GHG) Initiatives. Mr. B. Sloan presented the report, advising that recommendation would help the City achieve Milestones 2 and 3 of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program. He noted that the Community Climate Action Plan is a collaborative approach being undertaken with Cities of Waterloo, Cambridge; and the Region of Waterloo, adding that the Cities of Waterloo and Cambridge City have already endorsed a similar recommendation. He noted that Regional Council would be receiving a similar recommendation for approval prior to the end of November 2013. Mr. Mike Morrice, ClimateActionWR, presented the Climate Action Plan, advising that the Plan has been developed to help the local sustainability network accelerate action on climate change mitigation through greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions between now and 2020. He added that after consultations with the partners and the community through the ClimateActionWR process, a community GHG reduction target of 6% has been identified and recommended for Waterloo Region. Carried Unanimously The following motion was then voted on and on a recorded vote by all members present. Councillor P. Singh was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: “WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), indicate that municipalities directly and indirectly affect 44% of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions and therefore have an important role to play in mitigating this impact on the climate; and, COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 18, 2013 - 97 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-13-108 - COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND CORPORATE GREENHOUSE 4. GAS REDUCTION INITIATIVES (CONT’D) WHEREAS the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Region of Waterloo have committed to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection program (FCM - PCP) both at the Corporate and Community level; and, WHEREAS the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Region of Waterloo, completed Community Milestone 1, Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast, as approved by FCM - PCP in 2012; and, WHEREAS the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Region of Waterloo, in collaboration with community and business groups, utilities, schools, universities and residents, wish to deliver Community Milestone 2 (Setting an Emissions Reduction Target) and Community Milestone 3 (Developing a Local Action Plan) in fulfillment of FCM Green Municipal Fund requirements; and, WHEREAS the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Region of Waterloo are undertaking Corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mitigation inventories and plans and wish to also address climate change mitigation across the entire community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the community-wide GHG reduction target of 6% below 2010 emission levels by 2020 be endorsed, and staff be directed to submit it for consideration by the FCM as fulfillment of Community Milestone 2 of the PCP program; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Climate Action Plan dated October, 2013 as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-13-108 be endorsed in principle, subject to budget deliberations and other business planning approvals required for individual projects under the authority of the municipality, in order to achieve the GHG reduction target, and that staff be directed to submit it for review by FCM as fulfillment of Community Milestone 3 of the PCP program; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of a ClimateActionWR collaborative approach between the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Region of Waterloo along with community and business groups, utilities, schools, universities and residents be explored to achieve a community-wide GHG reduction target, and at minimum should include: • A Terms of Reference for an Implementation Group with any such terms and associated agreements being prepared to the satisfaction of Legal Services and Purchasing, and any associated costs being to the approval of Council; • Implementation strategies for moving forward with specific actions; • Prioritization, cost and resource requirements for actions; • Monitoring and an interim reporting of results before 2020; • Consideration of a Greenhouse Gas reduction target beyond 2020; • Submission to FCM as fulfillment of Community Milestones 4 (Implementation) and 5 (Monitoring); and, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that further to FCM’s acknowledgment of Kitchener’s fulfillment of Corporate Milestone 1 (Greenhouse Gas Inventory) of the PCP Program, staff be directed to undertake a new project within the Corporate Business Planning process to establish additional Corporate GHG reduction actions and target along with implementation and monitoring in order to fulfill Corporate Milestones 2-5 of the PCP Program.” INS-13-043 - SOUTH KITCHENER DISTRICT PARK MASTER PLAN 5. The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-13-043, dated November 7, 2013 recommending the approval of the South District Park Master Plan, including the principles and priorities contained within the document. Mr. D. Ritz presented the report and was in attendance to answer questions from the Committee. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 18, 2013 - 98 - CITY OF KITCHENER INS-13-043 - SOUTH KITCHENER DISTRICT PARK MASTER PLAN (CONT’D) 5. In response to questions, Mr. Ritz agreed to report back on when the South District Park was initially proposed within the Capital Budget and the length of time that that project has been delayed. In addition, it was agreed that staff would review the public consultation responses and provide a summary outlining the number received by Ward. On motion, Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock brought the recommendation contained in Report INS-13-043 forward for consideration with an added clause that the timelines outlined in the Master Plan be guidelines, and where possible through the Development Charges Review, consideration be given to decreasing the timelines. Mayor C. Zehr suggested an amendment to Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock’s motion, which was accepted as friendly, to include that consideration be given to decreasing the length of the timelines. Carried The following motion was voted on and was on a recorded vote, with Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Gazzola, D. Glenn-Graham, B. Ioannidis, K. Galloway-Sealock, Z. Janecki, Y. Fernandes, S. Davey, and B. Vrbanovic voting in favour; and, Councillor Z. Janecki voting in opposition. Councillor P. Singh was absent from this meeting and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: “That the South Kitchener District Park Master Plan, as attached to Infrastructure Services Department report INS-13-043, including the principles and project priorities contained within the document be approved; and, That the South Kitchener District Park Master Plan be referred to departmental business planning and capital budget processes; and further, That the timelines outlined in the Master Plan be guidelines, and where possible through the Development Charges Review, consideration be given to decreasing the length of the timelines.” INS-13-078 - NATURAL GAS INSPECTION - LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY 6. FOLLOW-UP The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-13-078, dated November 3, 2013 regarding the gas inspection program that was conducted in the Laurentian West Community following an explosion and fire that destroyed a two-storey home in January, 2013. Mr. W. Malcolm was in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: “That Infrastructure Services Department report INS-13-078 (Natural Gas Inspection - Laurentian West Community Follow-up), dated November 3, 2013 be received.” ADJOURNMENT 7. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. D. Saunderson Committee Administrator