HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS 16-097 - Parking Agreement with General Motors of Canada Company
REPORT TO: Council
DATE OF MEETING: December 5, 2016
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director, Transportation Services,
519-741-2200 x7372
PREPARED BY: Paul A. McCormick, Manager Parking Enterprise, 519-741-2200
x7155
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 9
DATE OF REPORT: November 29, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-097
SUBJECT:Parking Agreement with General Motors of Canada Company
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Chief Administrative Officer or a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer be
authorized to execute a parking agreement with General Motors of Canada
Company (GM) regarding the provision of parking for one (1) year at 28 Water
Street South with a month to month option thereafter, said agreement to be to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
GM has approached the City to launch its Maven vehicle sharing in Canada, to be in
Downtown Kitchener and near Communitech. In order to make the program a success,
they are looking for a parking location for a fleet of five (5) vehicles. The location GM
has requested is 28 Water Street South (Lot 3) at the corner of Charles & Water
Streets.
Maven is a vehicle sharing service. Their vehicles can be accessed with a smart phone
application. Council has previously approved staff report CSD-10-065 regarding Grand
River Car Share. Although GM and Grand River Car Share are similar business
ventures, each are unique, servicing a different niche in the market.
REPORT:
GM would like to rent five (5) parking spaces at 28 Water Street South for the purpose
of operating an “upscale” vehicle sharing service including fully loaded vehicles and the
ability for customers to choose specific vehicle models. The agreement is for a one (1)
year period. After the first year, the agreement can be continued on a month to month
basis, relocated to other facilities or terminated. GM has agreed to pay the regular
monthly parking fee for these spaces. Signs for these vehicle sharing parking spaces
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will be approved by Parking Enterprise staff and the costs to supply, install and maintain
the signage will be covered by GM.
The adoption of car sharing supports many municipal goals including the advancement
of transportation demand management (e.g. the reduction of road and parking
congestion); improving air quality and mitigating climate change; and the provision of
essential and equitable mobility.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
GM will be responsible for 100% of the current parking user fees and all signage costs.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in
advance of the council / committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
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