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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-11 COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE AUGUST 11, 2014 CITY OF KITCHENER The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee met this date, commencing at 2:00 p.m. Present: Councillor B. loannidis-Chair Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Gazzola, Z. Janecki, Y. Fernandes, S. Davey, F. Etherington, D. Glenn-Graham, B.Vrbanovic, P. Singh and K. Galloway-Sealock Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services P. Houston, Deputy CAO, Infrastructure Services M. Seiling,Acting Deputy CAO, Community Services Department R. Regier, Executive Director, Economic Development H. Gross, Director, Engineering Services S.Allen, Manager, Engineering Design &Approvals T. Benedict, Manager, Building K. Carmichael, Manager,Transportation Planning B. Sloan, Manager, Long Range & Policy Planning B. Cronkite, Transportation Planning Project Manager N. Goss, Senior Planner D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator 1. CSD-14-076 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST- BETHANY EVANGELICAL CHURCH The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-076, dated July 21, 2014 recommending approval of a noise exemption for Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church for their annual Block Party being held on September 7, 2014. On motion by Councillor K. Gal loway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church for its annual Block Party on September 7, 2014, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-14-076." 2. CSD-14-077- NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST-SHERRY LANDRY The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-077, dated July 21, 2014 recommending approval of a noise exemption for Sherry Landry for a special event being held on August 30, 2014. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Sherry Landry for a special event to be held at 423 Lawrence Avenue on August 30, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-14-077." 3. CSD-14-078 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST - CINEMA UNDER THE STARS - MCLENNAN PARK Councillor B. loannidis advised that this item has been withdrawn. 4. CSD-14-082 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST-BILL MOOREHOUSE The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-082, dated July 21, 2014 recommending approval of a noise exemption from Bill Moorehouse for a family event being held on August 16, 2014. It was noted that any recommendation arising from the Committee regarding this matter would be considered at the special Council meeting being held later this same date. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE AUGUST 11. 2014 -47 - CITY OF KITCHENER 4. CSD-14-082 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST- BILL MOOREHOUSE (CONT'D) On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Mr. Bill Moorehouse for a family event at his property at 61 Filbert Street, on August 16, 2014, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-14-082." 5. CSD-14-085 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST - STANLEY PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-085, dated July 22, 2014 recommending approval of a noise exemption for the Stanley Park Community Association for an outdoor movie event being held at Tecumseh Park on August 23, 2014. It was noted that any recommendation arising from the Committee regarding this matter would be considered at the special Council meeting being held later this same date. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Stanley Park Community Association for an outdoor movie night in Tecumseh Park, on August 23, 2014, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-14-085." 6. CSD-14-079 - AFFILIATION REQUEST FOR HURON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-079, dated July 25, 2014 recommending approval of the Huron Community Association for affiliation under Council Policy I-324 (Affiliation Policy- Neighbourhood Associations). On motion by Councillor K. Gal loway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That the Huron Community Association be approved as an affiliated group, as per Council Policy I-324 (Affiliation- Neighbourhood Associations) and added as an insured group under the City of Kitchener's third party liability insurance program, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-14-079." 7. INS-14-068 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -WESTMEADOW DRIVE The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-068, dated July 25, 2014 recommending approval of a parking prohibition at anytime on Westmeadow Drive. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit parking at anytime along the south/east side (even numbered houses) of Westmeadow Drive between Michelle Court and the Westmeadow Park Natural Area trail entrance, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-068." 8. INS-14-069 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -CARYNDALE DRIVE The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-069, dated July 12, 2014 recommending approval of various parking prohibitions on Caryndale Drive. In response to questions, Mr. J. Readman agreed to follow-up on the time limits for the "No Stopping Anytime"signs in school zones. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE AUGUST 11. 2014 -48 - CITY OF KITCHENER 8. INS-14-069 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -CARYNDALE DRIVE (CONT'D) Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock expressed concerns with the practise of prohibiting parking on the side of the street where a school is located, causing children to cross the road after being dropped off at school. She noted that for future no stopping school zones that staff take into consideration prohibiting stopping on the opposite side of the street from the school. Questions were raised about the potential to introduce a no parking prohibition on Caryndale Drive between Robertson Crescent to Biehn Drive. Mr. Readman advised that Transportation staff would be willing to survey the residents on the potential no parking prohibition and report back at a future Committee meeting. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit stopping from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the west side of Caryndale Drive from Biehn Drive to a point 136 metres south of Biehn Drive; and further, That the current "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the west side of Caryndale Drive in front of Brigadoon Public School be extended northerly to a point 136 metres south of Biehn Drive, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-069." 9. INS-14-072 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -OLD ZELLER DRIVE The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-072, dated July 3, 2014 recommending approval of a parking prohibition at anytime on the south/west side of Old Zeller Drive. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit parking at anytime on the south/west side (odd number) of Old Zeller Drive from Valebrook Street to a point 137 metres south/east thereof, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS- 14-072." 10. INS-14-075 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -DUKE STREET-REVISION The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-075, dated July 16, 2014 recommending the relocation of the existing 15 minute loading zone on Duke Street East. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended for the existing 15 minute loading zone on the south side of Duke Street East from a point 20 metres east of Frederick Street to a point 12 metres east thereof be revised to the south side of Duke Street East from a point 20 metres east of Frederick Street to a point 15 metres east thereof, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-075." 11. INS-14-076- SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONES - PARKLAND CRESCENT, MORGAN AVENUE,AUTUMN HILL CRESCENT, UPPER CANADA DRIVE, LENNOX LEWIS WAY AND HICKSON DRIVE Councillor S. Davey declared a pecuniary interest as he owns property in the subject area; and accordingly, he did not take part in any discussion or voting regarding this matter. The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-076, dated July 21, 2014 recommending approval of School Bus Loading Zones on Parkland Crescent, Autumn Hill Crescent, Morgan Avenue, Upper Canada Drive, Lennox Lewis Way and Hickson Drive. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE AUGUST 11. 2014 -49 - CITY OF KITCHENER 11. INS-14-076- SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONES - PARKLAND CRESCENT, MORGAN AVENUE,AUTUMN HILL CRESCENT, UPPER CANADA DRIVE, LENNOX LEWIS WAY AND HICKSON DRIVE (CONT'D) It was noted Page 11-4 of Report INS-14-076 references Upper Canada Drive and it should have referenced Hickson Drive. In response to questions, Mr. J. Readman agreed to follow-up prior to the August 25, 2014 Council meeting on the proposed school bus loading zone on Morgan Avenue and whether there will be any potential concerns due to the multi-residential development located across the street. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock- it was resolved: "That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to establish School Bus Loading Zones on Parkland Crescent, on Autumn Hill Crescent, on Morgan Avenue, on Upper Canada Drive, on Lennox Lewis Way and on Hickson Drive, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-076." 12. CSD-14-040 - CONTRACT WITH KW HUMANE SOCIETY The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-040, dated July 25, 2014 recommending approval of the contract services with Kitchener-Waterloo and North Waterloo Humane Society. Mr. S. Turner and Mr. Jack Kinch, Executive Director, Kitchener- Waterloo Humane Society (KWHS) presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee. Questions were raised about the proposed timeline for reporting back on the Responsible Pet Strategy. Mr. Turner advised that staff are expected to receive additional information on the anticipated timeline for the Strategy in September and could follow-up via email on a projected date for reporting back. He added that it is anticipated that any changes being made to the dog licensing structure would happen in 2015. Councillor Y. Fernandes stated that she is a member of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee and questioned whether there could be an increase in the honorarium paid to the member of the Committee who represents the Canadian Kennel Club. Mr. Turner agreed to investigate and follow-up at a later date. On motion by Councillor S. Davey- it was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Kitchener-Waterloo and North Waterloo Humane Society, for the provision of animal control, pound, dog licensing, and animal by-law enforcement services, as well as the animal spay-neuter program; and further, That staff be authorized to provide an annual honorarium to the Human Animal Vulnerability Coalition of Waterloo Region, subject to budget availability and not to exceed $5,000 in any year, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD- 14-040." 13. CSD-14-072 - KITCHENER GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY(KGMS) - 2014 ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-072, dated July 24, 2014 recommending that the Kitchener Growth Management Strategy - 2014 Annual Monitoring Report be received for information. Mr. B. Sloan and Ms. N. Goss presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee. On motion by Councillor Z. Janecki - it was resolved: COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE AUGUST 11. 2014 -50 - CITY OF KITCHENER 13. CSD-14-072 - KITCHENER GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY(KGMS) - 2014 ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT(CONT'D) "That Kitchener Growth Management Strategy - 2014 Annual Monitoring Report be received for information, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD- 14-072; and further, That Report CSD-14-072 be submitted to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in fulfilment of Clause 22.1 of the Administrative Agreement between the City of Kitchener and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo regarding delegated authority." 14. INS-14-077 - PIONEER DRIVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-077, dated July 17, 2014 recommending approval of roadway improvements on Pioneer Drive. Messers J. Readman, B. Cronkite and K. Carmichael presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee. In response to questions, Mr. Readman agreed to follow-up on the proposed funding and how it is being allocated from the traffic calming budget versus the cycling budget for the Pioneer Drive roadway improvements. Questions were raised about whether staff would provide a follow-up report on the impacts of the roadway improvements. Mr. Carmichael advised that similar to the City's Traffic Calming studies, staff would provide a follow-up report on the roadway improvements. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes- it was resolved: "That the Uniform Traffic Control By-Law be amended to permit a series of three (3) pedestrian refuge islands, bike lane buffers and painted bike lane conflict zones to be installed on Pioneer Drive between Homer Watson Boulevard and Doon Village Road; and further, That bike lanes be established on both sides of Pioneer Drive from Homer Watson Boulevard to Green Valley Drive, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-077." 15. INS-14-074 - MARGARET AVENUE BRIDGE -FOLLOW-UP REPORT The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-074, dated July 31, 2014 recommending approval to proceed with Alternative 3 for the Margaret Avenue Bridge. Messers. S. Allen and H. Gross presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee. Mr. Allen advised that staff have received correspondence from GO Transit / Metrolinx and have confirmed that the clearance envelope is acceptable and will accommodate all current and future GO Transit operations. He noted that correspondence has been attached to the agenda for the Committee's reference. Ms. Sarah Marsh addressed the Committee in support of the staff recommendation to approve Alternative 3 for Margaret Avenue Bridge. Questions were raised on whether it would improve the proposed timeline if the recommendation regarding this matter was referred to the Special Council meeting being held later this date. Mr. Allen advised that referring the recommendation to special Council would assist with expediting the tender process. A motion was brought forward by Councillor D. Glenn-Graham to refer consideration of the motion regarding the Margaret Avenue Bridge reconstruction to the Special Council meeting later this date. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE AUGUST 11. 2014 -51 - CITY OF KITCHENER 15. INS-14-074 - MARGARET AVENUE BRIDGE -FOLLOW-UP REPORT(CONT'D) Councillor D. Glenn-Graham's referral motion was voted on and Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. On motion by Councillor D. Glenn-Graham- it was resolved: "That staff be directed to proceed with Alternative 3 (single span bridge accommodating two tracks) for the Margaret Avenue Bridge, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-066." 16. INS-14-078 - INTERSECTION MURAL PAINTING FEASIBILITY The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-078, dated July 18, 2014 recommending an intersection mural painting pilot program for the intersection of Wilhem and Ahrens Streets. Mr. J. Readman presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee. Ms. Sarah Marsh addressed the Committee in support of the intersection mural painting pilot program as a means of achieving a low cost traffic calming measure. In response to questions, Mr. Readman advised that applicants that are not associated with a neighbourhood association would be responsible for obtaining insurance in favour of the municipality to be able to complete the intersection mural painting. He noted that the insurance would be similar to the insurance required for a street party road closure. He agreed to provide further information on the insurance rates and structure. The following motion was voted on and Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. On motion by Councillor D. Glenn-Graham- it was resolved: "That an intersection mural painting pilot project be initiated at the intersection Wilhelm and Ahrens Street subject to the conditions outlined in the Terms of Reference, attached to Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-078; and further, That staff report back approximately one year after the installation of the mural with recommendations and a policy, if applicable, for subsequent installations." 17. CSD-14-080 -INSECT/PESTS CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT Pursuant to Chapter 25.10.9(J) (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor P. Singh to discuss the insect/pests control report, listed as an Information Item on the meeting agenda. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-080, dated July 22, 2014 regarding how the City manages insect/pest infestations in comparison to the practises of other municipalities. Messers. M. Seiling and T. Benedict were in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. Mr. Stephen Dewar addressed the Committee advising that he owns a property that has been identified as having termites. He indicated that he has begun to research termite control and found conflicting information from various pest companies on how to handle the infestation; particularly with respect to the type of treatment that will eradicate the colony. He noted that the City of Guelph has implemented a termite management and control strategy, suggesting Kitchener should consider a similar type of treatment strategy. In addition, he requested the City to take the initiative in researching termites and potential methods for eradicating colonies. He further requested that due to the conflicting information on termites, Chapter 689 (Termite- COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE AUGUST 11. 2014 -52 - CITY OF KITCHENER 17. CSD-14-080 -INSECT/PESTS CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT (CONT'D) Wood-Destroying-Insects-Control) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code not be enforced; and, that homeowners that have been identified as having termites be provided financial assistance as outlined in Chapter 689. Ms. Jean Roberts advised that she owns a property that has been identified as being infested with termites and requested financial assistance from the City for the costs associated with termite treatment. Ms. Sandy Veltkamp addressed the Committee advising that she owns a property that has been identified as having termites. She stated that she has already treated her property for the infestation costing over $7,000. and was only provided with a one year warranty for the treatment on her home. She requested that the City enforce Chapter 689, requiring homeowners who have also been identified as having termites to treat their homes; thereby helping to protect her home from future infestation. In response to questions, Mr. Benedict advised that the City of Guelph retained Dr. Timothy Myles who has undertaken a comprehensive strategy for termite management and control. He advised the program involves trapping, treating and releasing termites so the treated termites will return to the colony and help to eradicate it. He further advised that Guelph is showing some success; however the termite program is a research program that is licensed to the City of Guelph and is not available for use by any other municipality. Questions were raised about potential funding sources if Council decided to uphold the funding options within Chapter 689. Mr. D. Chapman advised that there is no funding allocated within the Budget for that purpose. He stated that staff are seeking direction from Council on whether the existing By-law should be enforced and whether residents should be sent orders to comply requiring them to complete treatments on their homes. Mr. Seiling added that in his opinion as Chief Building Official, the City should not defer enforcing the By-law requiring homeowners to treat their properties for termites. In response to questions, Mr. Benedict advised that all of the municipalities surveyed other than Guelph, believe that termite infestations are a homeowner's responsibility. He noted that the initial By-law was approved in in 1989 when the Province had a program to assist with termites; however, that program no longer exists. Questions were raised about the enforcement and the penalties for a homeowner if they were in contravention of the By-law. Mr. Benedict advised that they could be fined up to $5,000. A motion was brought forward by Councillor P. Singh to refer consideration of Report CSD-14- 080 to the 2015 Budget process; to allocate funding assistance to a maximum of$2,000. to the 13 properties that have been identified with termites and are willing to proceed with treatment in 2014; and, to defer enforcement of Chapter 689 until Summer 2015. Concerns were raised about offering funding assistance to the 13 homeowners that have yet to treat their properties for termites. Several members stated that there may be other properties within the City that have yet to be identified that also have termites and it may set precedence. A motion was brought forward by Councillor B. Vrbanovic to defer Councillor Singh's motion to the September 8, 2014 Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting to allow staff time to provide further information. Mr. Seiling advised that the treatment deadline for termites is October 1, 2014 and if the motion to defer includes deferring enforcement of the By-law it would extend the Orders to Comply deadline beyond the treatment deadline for those homeowners who have not yet treated their properties. At the request of Councillor B. Vrbanovic, the Committee agreed to amend Councillor Singh's motion to remove the Clause recommending deferral of the enforcement of Chapter 689. On motion by Councillor B.Vrbanovic it was resolved: COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE AUGUST 11. 2014 -53 - CITY OF KITCHENER 17. CSD-14-080 -INSECT/PESTS CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT (CONT'D) "That consideration of the following recommendation be deferred to the September 8, 2014 Community and Infrastructure Committee meeting: "That Community Services Department report CSD-14-080 be referred to the 2015 Budget process for consideration of long term funding,and, That funding assistance is allocated as outlined in Chapter 689 (Termite-Wood- Destroying Insects Control) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code,and, The funding assistance should be limited to$2,000. for each of the 13 properties that have had observed termite infestation, for residents that are willing to proceed with treatment of their property in 2014;and further." 18. ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m. D. Saunderson Committee Administrator