HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-07 PLANNING &STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2015 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met this date, commencing at 7:28 p.m.
Present: Councillor P. Singh, Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, K.
Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, B. loannidis, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh and D. Schnider.
Staff: J.Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services
J. Readman,Acting Deputy CAO, Infrastructure Services
J. Miller, Executive Director, Office of the CAO
R. Regier, Executive Director, Economic Development
S.Allen,Acting Director, Engineering
L. Majcher, Manager, Strategy& Business Planning
J. Grubb, Corporate Planning Analyst
D. Livingstone, Committee Administrator
1. INS-15-098 - SIDEWALK INFILL-2016 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS -PHASE 2
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-098, dated
November 26, 2015, recommending approval for sidewalk infill on various streets as per the
Sidewalk Infill Policy INS-15-051; and, that an exemption be made to the Sidewalk Infill Policy
(June 2015)for Dane Street, as part of the upcoming 2016 reconstruction.
Ms. Kathie Cameron and Mr. Jon Zagaja gave a presentation requesting an exemption to the
sidewalk infill policy for Marina Road in order that the sidewalk be only installed on the east
side to preserve a parking space and a large tree.
Mr. James Edmond addressed the Committee in support of having a sidewalk installed on the
west side of Marina Road. Mr. Edmonds referred to correspondence circulated this date,
stating a sidewalk would better serve the residents of Marina Road if it were not located on the
east side where there are only two homes. Additionally, he suggested that Council delay a
decision about sidewalk installation until a traffic count is taken.
On motion, the recommendation within Report INS-15-098 was brought forward for
consideration.
Councillor Z. Janecki brought forward an amendment to grant an exemption to Marina Road to
allow instillation of a sidewalk on the east side of the Marina Road, rather than on both sides
as required by the policy.
Councillor Janecki' s amendment was then voted on and was Carried.
On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes-
it was resolved:
"That the following streets for sidewalk infill be approved as outlined in Infrastructure
Services Department report INS-15-098, as per the Sidewalk Infill Policy attached to
Report INS-15-051 approved by Council June 1, 2015:
• Cherry Street;
• Duchess Avenue;
• Pleasant Avenue;
• Glen Road;
• Guelph Street;
• Brunswick Avenue; and,
That an exemption to the Sidewalk Infill Policy be approved for Dane Street, with
sidewalk being installed on one side of the roadway only between Crescent Street and
Borden Avenue, as part of the upcoming 2016 reconstruction; and further,
PLANNING &STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2015 -37- CITY OF KITCHENER
1. INS-15-098 - SIDEWALK INFILL - 2016 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - PHASE 2
(CONT'D)
That an exemption to the Sidewalk Infill Policy be approved for Marina Road, with
sidewalk being installed on the east side of the roadway only between Duchess Avenue
and Glasgow Street, as part of the upcoming 2016 reconstruction."
2. CAO-15-035 - 2016-2019 BUSINESS PLAN -STRATEGIC ACTIONS
The Committee considered Chief Administrator's Office report CAO-15-035, dated November
25, 2015, regarding the strategic actions to be incorporated into the City's business plan. Ms.
Majcher was in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee advising final
approval of the strategic actions will be part of Final Budget Day deliberations, on January 18,
2016.
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock requested information reading the status of the Huron Natural
Park Nature Centre stating that although the project ranked highly, there is no expected start
date. Ms. Majcher clarified the project would require significant capital budget commitment and
the work associated with the Master Plan would compete with other strategic priorities which
resulted in the project not being prioritized in the 2016-2019 Business Plan. With regard to the
potential for the Master Plan to be completed using contracted staff given the constraint of the
work capacity within the business unit, Mr. J. Readman agreed to provide information prior to
Council on December 14, 2015.
Councillor Fernandes requested clarification on the status of the Tree Donation Program,
noting the start date is indicated as 2018 within the Business Plan. Mr. D. Chapman agreed to
follow up with Mr. D. Ritz as it was understood during Capital Budget presentation that
Donation Program was underway.
3. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
D. Livingstone
Committee Administrator