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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-21 COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 CITY OF KITCHENER The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee met this date, commencing at 2:00 p.m. Present: Councillor B. Ioannidis - Chair Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh, D. Schnider and P. Singh. Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services D. Tyagi, Deputy CAO, Infrastructure Services J. Readman, Director, Transportation Services G. Hummel, Acting Director, Operations S. Berry, Manager, Maintenance Operations D. Locke, Manager, Sewers, Traffic and Operational Support D. Ritz, Supervisor, Design and Development M. Parris, Landscape Architect D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor J. Gazzola to discuss Consent Items 1, 2 and 4, which was then voted on and was Carried. CSD-15-080 - SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORK PLAN 1. 2015-2016 The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-15-080, dated August 18, 2015 recommending approval of the Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee Work Plan 2015-2016. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: “That the Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee Work Plan 2015-2016, be approved, as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-15-080.” INS-15-078 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST- STAHL AVENUE AND WILHELM STREET 2. ROAD RECONSTRUCTION The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-078, dated September 4, 2015 recommending approval of a noise exemption to Steed and Evans Limited, for the Stahl Avenue and Wilhelm Street road reconstruction project, from September 28, 2015 to October 19, 2015. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: “That Steed and Evans Limited be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6 (Construction Work), between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for the period from September 28, 2015 to October 19, 2015, during the Stahl Avenue and Wilhelm Street reconstruction project, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-078.” CSD-15-030 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST- EMMANUEL BIBLE COLLEGE 3. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-15-030, dated September 9, 2015 recommending approval of a noise exemption to Emmanuel Bible College, for their homecoming event, being held at 100 Fergus Avenue on October 3, 2015. It was noted that any recommendation arising from this item would be considered at a Special Council meeting later this date. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 - 43 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-15-030 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST- EMMANUEL BIBLE COLLEGE (CONT’D) 3. “That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Emmanuel Bible College, for their homecoming event being held at 100 Fergus Avenue, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on October 3, 2015, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-15-030.” INS-15-079 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - WINDFLOWER CRESCENT 4. The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-079, dated September 9, 2015 recommending approval of a parking prohibition at any time on both sides of Windflower Crescent. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: “That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the on both sides of the westerly leg of Windflower Crescent from a point 105 meters west of Windflower Drive to a point 35 meters west thereof, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-079” INS-15-044 - SNOW DISPOSAL SITE SELECTION 5. The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-044, dated September 9, 2015 regarding the funding, design and implementation of a snow disposal site at 1585 Battler Road. Ms. Caroline Amyot and Mr. Jeff Martens, MTE Consultants Inc. and Messrs. D. Locke and S. Berry were in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee. A motion was brought forward by Councillor Y. Fernandes to defer consideration of the recommendation as outlined within Report INS-15-044 to allow for the completion of a public consultation process with residents located within 0.5 kilometers of the proposed snow disposal site, informing them of the scope and impacts of the proposed site. Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock brought forward an amendment to Councillor Fernandes’ motion requesting staff to investigate the feasibility of decreasing the size of the proposed melting pad, along with identifying additional sites as a contingency plan for harsh winters when overflow storage may be required. Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a further amendment directing staff to also investigate the use of a Region of Waterloo landfill facility as a potential snow disposal site; and, the possibility of implementing a two-site solution, with a cost benefit analysis of both options. Councillor S. Marsh suggested that due to timing constraints, she requested that the proposed public consultation process is completed on or before November 2, 2015. CarriedUnanimously Mayor Vrbanovic’s amendment was then voted on and by all members present, on a recorded vote. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote. CarriedUnanimously Councillor Galloway-Sealock’s amendment was then voted on and by all members present, on a recorded vote. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote. Carried Councillor Y. Fernandes’s deferral motion, as amended, was then voted on and Unanimously by all members present, on a recorded vote. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 - 44 - CITY OF KITCHENER INS-15-044 - SNOW DISPOSAL SITE SELECTION (CONT’D) 5. be deferred to a meeting on or “That consideration of the following recommendation, before November 2, 2015 to allow for the completion of public consultation with residents located within less than 0.5 kilometers informing them of the scope and impacts of the proposed snow disposal site: “That funding of $1,900,000. be allocated from the Development Charge Recovery reserve fund through the 2016 budget process to provide for the design and implementation of a snow disposal site at 1585 Battler Road, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-044; and further,” That staff be directed to investigate and provide additional information prior to the 2016 Capital Budget deliberations regarding the following: Decreasing the size of the proposed melting pad at the Battler Road site, along with a contingency plan for harsh winters to use other sites for overflow storage; The potential use of a Region of Waterloo landfill facility as a potential snow disposal site; and, Implementing a possible two-site solution, with a cost benefit analysis of both options.” INS-15-065 - UNION STREET BICYCLE LANE IMPLEMENTATION 6. The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-065, dated September 10, 2015 regarding the installation of on-street bicycle lanes and sharrows on both sides of Union Street as well as changes to on-street parking. Mr. Readman was in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee. Mr. Gary Chard addressed the Committee in opposition to the recommendation as outlined in Report INS-15-065. He expressed concerns for safety with the loss of parking on one side of the street. He indicated that the proposed parking changes would require people to cross the road mid-block to access their vehicles creating potential safety concerns. He stated that currently, the only concern of the residents on Union street regarding its use, is in relation to the speed of traffic. He further advised that City staff conducted a public meeting regarding the proposal, stating that in his opinion, the meeting was poorly orchestrated and the plan was not clearly conveyed. He requested that the street be maintained in its existing condition. Ms. Elke Anton addressed the Committee in opposition to the recommendation as outlined in Report INS-15-065. A motion was brought forward by Councillor S. Marsh to approve the installation of the cycling lanes, as outlined in Report INS-15-065, and defer consideration of the proposed parking prohibition following a public consultation process to determine the safest and most appropriate side of the street to permit parking. Carried The following motion was voted on and was by a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh K. Galloway-Sealock and Y. Fernandes voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor S. Marsh- it was resolved: “That on-street bicycle lanes be installed on both sides of Union Street from Breithaupt Park to Lancaster Street and sharrows be installed on both sides of Union Street between Breithaupt Park and Margaret Avenue, as outlined in Report INS-15-065; and, be deferred, That consideration of the parking prohibition on Union Street pending the completion of the public consultation meeting with the residents on the preferred side of the street for parking; and further, COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 - 45 - CITY OF KITCHENER INS-15-065 - UNION STREET BICYCLE LANE IMPLEMENTATION (CONT’D) 6. That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.” INS-15-014 - UPPER CANADA PARK MASTER PLAN - AND - 7. INS-15-057 - UPPER CANADA PARK AND GRAND RIVER PARK FUNDING The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-014, dated September 10, 2015 requesting approval of the Upper Canada Park Master Plan and the project priorities, as well as the location of the proposed 2016/2017 skatepark within the Upper Canada Park. In addition, the Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-057, dated September 11, 2015 regarding two different funding scenarios for the Upper Canada Park project and the Grand River Park project. Messers D. Ritz and M. Parris presented the report, advising that Report INS-15-014 is requesting approval of the Upper Canada Park Master Plan, including the Park priorities as well as the location of the proposed 2016/2017 skatepark. Mr. Ritz advised that Report INS- 15-057 provides two funding scenarios for consideration. He stated Funding Scenario A would allow the City to address the sportfield upgrades at the Upper Canada Park and begin a Master Plan process for a future but currently unidentified Riverside Park Project. He noted that this scenario would not provide funding to complete the supporting infrastructure at the Upper Canada Park including improvements to the parking lot, maintenance compound and pedestrian pathways within the sportfield zone. Mr. Ritz further advised Funding Scenario B would include a completed redevelopment of the Southwest Optimist sportfields including parking lot improvements, maintenance compound and pedestrian pathways, as well as the initial Master Plan process for Grand River Park project. He noted it wouldn’t include the initial park development for the Grand River Park project. Mr. Terry Tosheff, Southwest Kitchener Optimist addressed the Committee in support of the Upper Canada Park Master Plan and project priorities as outlined in Report INS-15-014. Ms. Pam Ritz, Doon Pioneer Park Community Association, addressed the Committee in support of the Upper Canada Park Master Plan and project priorities. She noted that she was in support of Funding Scenario B as outlined in Report INS-15-057, which would see a complete redevelopment of the Upper Canada Park which included the parking lot improvements. A motion was brought forward for consideration by Mayor B. Vrbanovic to approve the recommendation as outlined in Report INS-15-014. Carried The following motion was voted on and was by a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh K. Galloway-Sealock, Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: “That the Upper Canada Park Master Plan, including the project priorities, be approved, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-014; and further, That the location of the proposed 2016/2017 skatepark within Upper Canada Park (Southwest Optimist Sportsfields), be approved, as outlined in Report INS-15-014. ” Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in Report INS-15-057 with an amendment to maintain $900,000. in the District Park account which could be applied to Grand River Parks, Kiwanis Park, and/or South District Park, with further consideration being required as part of the 2016 Capital Budget and beyond. Carried. The following motion was voted on clause by clause on recorded vote. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 - 46 - CITY OF KITCHENER INS-15-014 - UPPER CANADA PARK MASTER PLAN - AND - 7. INS-15-057 - UPPER CANADA PARK AND GRAND RIVER PARK FUNDING (CONT’D) On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: “That the 2015 District Park Development capital funding of $1,423,000., held in abeyance, be applied to the Upper Canada Park project Priority 1 in the amount of $523,000. and $900,000. Remain in the District Park account to be applied to Grand River Parks project, Kiwanis Park and/or South District Park projects as outlined in ‘Funding Scenario A’ of Infrastructure Services report INS-15-057, and considered in the 2016 or beyond Capital Budget; and, That funds for the Upper Canada Park project Priority 2(A), as defined in the Upper Canada Park Master Plan, be referred to the 2016-2025 capital budget and forecast; and, That Upper Canada Park project Priority 2(B) and 3, currently unfunded, be referred to future capital budget processes, Leisure Facilities Master Plan updates, and Development Charges bylaw reviews; and further, That funding for the Grand River Park project be referred to the 2016-2025 capital budget process and upcoming Development Charges bylaw reviews for the design and development of a future Riverside Park location, as outlined in Report INS-15-057. ” Carriedon a recorded vote. Clause 1 – In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, P. Singh, D. Schnider and S. Davey. Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola, Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki. Absent: F. Etherington Carriedon a recorded vote. Clause 2 – In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, P. Singh, Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki.D. Schnider and S. Davey. Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola Absent: F. Etherington Carriedon a recorded vote. Clause 3 – In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, P. Singh, Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki.D. Schnider and S. Davey. Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola Absent: F. Etherington Carriedon a recorded vote. Clause 4 – COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 - 47 - CITY OF KITCHENER INS-15-014 - UPPER CANADA PARK MASTER PLAN - AND - 7. INS-15-057 - UPPER CANADA PARK AND GRAND RIVER PARK FUNDING (CONT’D) In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, P. Singh, Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki.D. Schnider and S. Davey. Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola Absent: F. Etherington INS-15-074 - MAINTENANCE ON TRAILS LEADING TO SCHOOLS 8. The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-074, dated September 3, 2015 regarding a pilot project to asphalt and provide winter maintenance for the trails leading to Glencairn Public School. It was noted that due to the time constraints any discussion regarding this item should be deferred to a future Committee meeting. On motion by Councillor P. Singh - it was resolved: deferred to October 5, 2015, That consideration of the following recommendation be Council meeting: “That a pilot project be implemented to asphalt and provide winter maintenance on the City’s trails around Glencairn Public School and staff be directed to monitor the use of those trails through two winter seasons; and, That staff continue to meet with neighbourhood associations on school access routes, and further; That staff report back on the finding of the pilot project and future direction, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-15-074.” ADJOURNMENT 9. On motion, this meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. D. Saunderson Committee Administrator