HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-17-004 - 2017 Neighbourhood Association Affiliations
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: January 9, 2017
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Hildebrand, Director, Community Programs and Services,
519-741-2200 ext 7687
PREPARED BY: Debbie Campbell, Manager, Community Centres, 519-741-2200 ext
7077
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: November 28, 2016
REPORT NO.: CSD-17-004
SUBJECT:Neighbourhood Association Affiliation 2017
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the list of proposed Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to Community
Services Department report CSD-17-004, be approved for affiliation for the year
2017 and added to the City of Kitchener’s third party liability insurance program.
BACKGROUND:
In July 2002, Kitchener City Council approved the introduction of an Affiliation Policy for
Kitchener Neighbourhood Associations (NAs). This policy and approval/renewal
process was developed in collaboration with staff and NA representatives. Its purpose is
to ensure that Neighbourhood Association groups on the official list receive access to
City of Kitchener supports and resources. As well, the policy clarifies the role and
responsibilities of the NAs and the City. As outlined in the policy, Neighbourhood
Associations will:
Be a voluntary, not-for- profit, non- partisan, non- denominational group based in
a geographic neighbourhood within the borders of the City of Kitchener.
Be inclusive of and responsive to the needs of the community within the specific
geographic area defined by the group.
Be open to the public and make this known through communication to the
residents of that neighbourhood by, at a minimum, publishing a contact number
or through other means such as a newsletter.
Have some level of activity with, at minimum, a contact person.
Have some structure for accountability.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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The City of Kitchener provides Affiliated Neighbourhood Associations:
Coverage by a commercial general liability insurance policy provided through the
Waterloo Region Municipalities Insurance Pool.
Access to facilities, program grants, staff assistance and printing for newsletters,
minutes and flyers (subject to guidelines and budgetary availability).
REPORT:
Annually, the affiliation of Neighbourhood Associations is approved and/or renewed for
the following reasons:
To ensure that Neighbourhood Associations on the list are active and continue to
meet the criteria for affiliation;
To ensure that the contact information for affiliated NAs is current; and
To obtain permission to release contact information to the public and staff.
Thirty-one Neighbourhood Associations are being recommended in 2017 for affiliation.
Volunteers from these Associations contribute countless hours to enhance the quality of
life in their neighbourhoods by: i) planning and implementing recreation programming in
community centres, schools and churches across the city; ii) offering special events
reflecting resident interests and/ or celebrating significant milestones; and/ or iii)
responding to neighbourhood issues in areas such as planning, heritage, safety and
social needs. Collaborations among neighbourhood associations, such as Mill
Courtland, Highland Stirling and Cedar Hills; Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance;
Chandler Mowat, Alpine and Country Hills; and Boardwalk and Forest Heights
Community Association are occurring as these groups recognize and respond to
opportunities to work together to achieve mutual goals.
Please find attached a list of thirty-one Neighbourhood Associations being
recommended for affiliation with the City of Kitchener in 2017 (see Appendix A).
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:
There are currently no financial implications. Services to Neighbourhood Associations
are provided through the Community Programs and Services budget and printing
process. However, as the population of the City of Kitchener increases and new
neighbourhoods emerge, the current funding and support available to NAs will need to
be reassessed to maintain the vibrancy and level of support to Kitchener
neighbourhoods.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Staff has consulted with Neighbourhood Associations in regard to the affiliation process
for 2017. Moving forward, Community Programs and Services staff will inform NAs
about their affiliation status. Information and collaboration will occur as appropriate with
emerging neighbourhood groups in regard to the process for affiliation.
The approved 2017 affiliation list will be shared with internal divisions such as
Information Technology, Clerk's, and Communications to maintain updated information
for access by the public, Council and staff.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
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APPENDIX A
Community Programs and Services
2017 Neighbourhood Associations and Ward Councillors
WardWard Councillor Neighbourhood Association
Bridgeport Community Association
WARD ONE Scott Davey
Stanley Park Community Association
Centreville-Chicopee Community Association
WARD TWO Dave Schnider
Stanley Park Community Association
Grand Hill Village Neighbourhood Association
WARD THREE John Gazzola
Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association
Pinegrove Community Association
Settler’s Grove Association
Caryndale Neighbourhood Association
WARD FOUR Yvonne Fernandes
Doon Pioneer Park Community Association
Lower Doon Neighbourhood Association
Huron Community Association
WARD FIVE Kelly Galloway-Sealock
Williamsburg Community Association
Alpine Neighbourhood Association
WARD SIX Paul Singh
Chandler-Mowat Neighbourhood Association
Country Hills Recreation Association
Boardwalk Neighbourhood Association
WARD SEVEN Bill Ioannidis
Forest Heights Community Association
Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association
WARD EIGHT Zyg Janecki
Forest Heights Community Association
Greenbelt Neighbourhood Association
Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association
Westmount Neighbourhood Association
Cedar Hill Community Group
WARD NINE Frank Etherington
Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association
Highland-Stirling Community Group
Mill-Courtland Neighbourhood Association
Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association
Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
Auditorium Neighbourhood Association
WARD TEN Sarah Marsh
Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association
King East Neighbourhood Association
Mt-Hope Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood
Association
Olde Berlin Towne Neighbourhood
Association
Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
Mayor: Berry Vrbanovic
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