HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-24 COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 24. 2014 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee met this date, commencing at 4:39 p.m.
Present: Councillor S. Davey-Chair
Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors B. loannidis, B. Vrbanovic, Z. Janecki, Y. Fernandes, F.
Etherington, J. Gazzola, D. Glenn-Graham, P. Singh and K. Galloway-Sealock
Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance &Corporate Services
M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
P. Houston, Deputy CAO, Infrastructure Services
L.Johnston, Director, Communications
J. Readman, Director, Transportation Services
B. Robinson, Director, Engineering
S.Allen, Manager, Engineering Design and Approvals
C. Spere, Manager, Construction Engineer
A. Mick, Utilities Engineer
D. Livingstone, Committee Administrator
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
1. INS-14-030 - KENNEDY/PALMER STREETS RECONSTRUCTION
- INTRODUCTION OF SIDEWALK
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-030, dated
February 12, 2014 regarding the reconstruction of Kennedy and Palmer Avenue, which
includes the installation of a sidewalk and is scheduled for the 2014 construction season. In
addition the Committee was in receipt this date of a letter of objection for the proposed
sidewalk installation from a resident on Kennedy Avenue.
Mr.Terry Ross, area resident, addressed the Committee in opposition to the proposed installation
of a sidewalk on Kennedy and Palmer Avenues. He expressed concerns regarding the impact
of construction on landscaping and off-street parking. He further advised that a sidewalk currently
exists on the south side of both Kennedy and Palmer Avenues. He noted that the streets have a
direct connection with the Iron Horse Trail,so the installation of a sidewalk on the north side is not
required and is unwanted by the majority of residents who live on the street.
In response to questions, Mr. Ross advised that a number of the residents who attended the
public information session were opposed to the installation of the sidewalk were not able to
attend the meeting this date because it took place during normal business hours.
Councillor S. Davey advised that due to time constraints the balance of the discussion
regarding this item would be deferred to the end of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives
Committee meeting scheduled to be held later this same date.
The Committee then recessed at 4:52 p.m. and reconvened at 5:43 p.m. chaired by Councillor B.
loannidis,with all members present.
2. INS-14-024 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -ROBERTS CRESCENT
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-024, dated
February 7, 2014 recommending the removal of the existing parking prohibition on the outside
of Roberts Crescent and reinstatement of a 3 hour parking time limit.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr-
it was resolved:
"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to repeal the existing January 1 to March
31 parking prohibition on the outside (odd numbered houses) of Roberts Crescent
between Kingswood Drive and Kingswood Drive and replace it with a three (3) hour
parking time limit, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-024."
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3. INS-14-027 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -QUEENS BOULEVARD
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-027, dated
February 7, 2014 recommending the approval of a 30 minute parking limit on the east side of
the southbound one-way section of Queens Boulevard.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr-
it was resolved:
"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to implement a 30 minute parking time
limit on the east side of the southbound one-way section of Queens Boulevard from a
point 44 meters north of North Drive to a point 25 meters north thereof, as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-027."
4. INS-14-007 - SUMMARY WATER REPORT-JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2013
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-007, dated
January 23, 2014 regarding the receipt and distribution of the 2013 City of Kitchener Summary
Drinking Water Report as required by O.Reg 170/03 Schedule 22 of the Safe Drinking Water
Act. Ms.A. Mick was in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr-
it was resolved:
"That the 2013 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 a copy of the City of Kitchener's Summary Drinking Water report be provided to the
Township of Woolwich and the City of Waterloo as required by Schedule 22 of
O.Reg.170/03, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-007."
5. INS-14-008 - FINANCIAL PLAN -KITCHENER WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-008, dated
February 3, 2014 recommending approval of the Kitchener Utilities Drinking Water Distribution
System Financial Plan, dated January 2014 in accordance with Ontario Regulation 453/07
(Financial Plans) under Subsection 30 of the Safe Drinking Water Act. An amended version of
the Financial Plan was circulated to the Committee prior to the meeting as an error was
detected in the opening cash balance in the Financial Asset amounts.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr-
it was resolved:
"That the `Financial Plan - Kitchener Water Distribution System' be approved, as
attached to the correspondence from S. Brisbane, dated February 19, 2014 which
demonstrates the financial viability of the Kitchener drinking water system in accordance
with Ontario Regulation 453/07 (Financial Plans) under Subsection 30 of the Safe
Drinking Water Act."
6. INS-14-023 - BLAIR CREEK BRIDGE CONSULTANT SELECTION
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-023, dated
January 22, 2014 recommending an exemption to Article 6 of Kitchener Municipal Code
Chapter 170 (Purchasing and Materials Management) to award MTE Consultants Inc. with a
contract for the design and construction of the Blair Creek Bridge.
Mr. Pierre Chauvin, MHBC Planning, was in attendance on behalf of Activa Developments in
support of the staff recommendation outlined in Report INS-14-023.
Councillor B. loannidis advised that due to time constraints the balance of the discussion
regarding this item would be deferred to the end of the Planning and Strategic Initiative
Committee meeting scheduled to be held later this same date.
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6. INS-14-023 - BLAIR CREEK BRIDGE CONSULTANT SELECTION (CONT'D)
The Committee then recessed at 5:52 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. chaired by Councillor B.
loannidis,with all members present.
7. INS-14-030 - KENNEDY/PALMER STREETS RECONSTRUCTION
- INTRODUCTION OF SIDEWALK
The Committee further considered Report INS-14-030 regarding the reconstruction of Kennedy
and Palmer Avenues.
Councillor F. Etherington brought forward a motion to refer consideration of the installation of
the sidewalk on the north side of Kennedy and Palmer Avenues to the March 3, 2014 Council
meeting, to allow for members of the public to provide feedback.
At the request of Councillor B. Vrbanovic, staff agreed to bring this matter forward to the
February 27, 2014 Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) meeting.
On motion by Councillor F. Etherington -
it was resolved:
"That consideration of installing a sidewalk as part of the Kennedy and Palmer Avenues
Reconstruction project as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-
030, be referred to the March 3, 2014 Council meeting to allow members of the
public an opportunity to provide feedback."
8. INS-14-023 - BLAIR CREEK BRIDGE CONSULTANT SELECTION (CONT'D)
The Committee further considered Report INS-14-023, dated January 22, 2014 recommending
an exemption to Article 6 of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 170 (Purchasing and Materials
Management), to award MTE Consultants Inc. with a contract for the design and construction
of the Blair Creek Bridge.
A motion was brought forward by Mayor C. Zehr to approve the recommendation outlined in
Report INS-14-023.
Councillor Z. Janecki brought forward a motion to refer consideration of the recommendation to
the March 3, 2014 Council meeting to provide staff an opportunity to confirm whether the
occupancy of the proposed Waterloo Region District School Board's new school in the Doon
South area is dependent on the construction of the Blair Creek Bridge.
The following deferral motion was voted on by a recorded vote and was LOST, with Mayor C.
Zehr and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, F. Etherington, B. Vrbanovic. S. Davey,
J. Gazzola and B. loannidis voting in opposition and Councillors D. Glenn-Graham, Z. Janecki
and Y. Fernandes voting in favour.
In response to questions, Mr. J. Willmer stated that the timing for the development of the
school and associated road infrastructure have been determined through an Ontario Municipal
Board (OMB) decision and are conditions within the subdivision agreement. He indicated that
staff will confirm this information with the committee prior to the March 3, 2014 Council
meeting.
Councillor S. Davey brought forward an amendment to Mayor Zehr's motion to include an
additional clause that waiving of the procedures outlined in the Purchasing By-law be subject
to the confirmation that the Blair Creek Bridge is required before the School Board can
proceed with opening a new school in Doon South.
The following motion was then voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor C.
Zehr and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, F. Etherington, B. Vrbanovic. S. Davey,
J. Gazzola and B. loannidis voting in favour and Councillors D. Glenn-Graham, Z. Janecki and
Y. Fernandes voting in opposition.
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8. INS-14-023 - BLAIR CREEK BRIDGE CONSULTANT SELECTION (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor S. Davey-
it was resolved:
"That the selection procedures for Consulting and Professional Services outlined in
Article 6 of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 170 (Purchasing and Materials
Management) be waived to allow the Engineering Services for the Design and Contract
Administration for the construction of the new Blair Creek Bridge to be awarded to MTE
Consultants Inc. at the quoted price of $491,714.30 (HST excl.), as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-023; and further,
That the proposed waiver be subject to confirmation being provided prior to the March
3, 2014 Council meeting that the Blair Creek Bridge is required before the Waterloo
Regional District School Board can proceed with opening a new school located in the
Doon South area of Kitchener."
9. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
D. Saunderson D. Livingstone
Committee Administrator Committee Administrator