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SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1, 2018 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 4:05 p.m.
Present: Chair – Mr. D. Witmer
Councillor D. Schnider, Ms. E. Clarke, Ms. A. Venner and Messrs. G. Albert, W. Rahimi,
A. Ganem-Mohamed and B. Page
Staff: M. Hildebrand, Director, Community Programs
D. Keelan, Manager, Aquatics & Volunteer Services
L. Korabo, Committee Administrator
1.LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET FOR WATERLOO
REGION – CONSULTATION
Ms. Kate Daley, Plan Manager, ClimateActionWR, attended to provide information on actions
being taken to establish a long-term greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction target for the
Region of Waterloo. The Committee was advised that area municipal Councils endorsed the
current Waterloo Region Climate Action Plan in 2013 which contains a GHG emissions goal of
a 6% reduction below 2010 levels by the year 2020. Progress to date on this target is a 5.2%
reduction; however, it was noted the majority of this percentage is due to the removal of coal
from the electricity system. Other smaller contributors to the reduced emission levels were
from the agricultural and residential sectors. Following broad public consultation,
ClimateActionWR is now consulting with key stakeholders to collect feedback about the
proposed long-term target of 80% below 2010 levels, achievable by the year 2050. Ms. Daley
reviewed background information; the targets set by other Ontario municipalities (mostly all at
80%) for 2050 and also shared the provincial target (80% below 1990 levels by 2050) with the
Committee. She noted the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has found that
obtaining net-zero emissions by 2060-2080 will keep earth’s warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Members were advised the current round of consultations will conclude by the end of March
and plans are in place to make a presentation to local councils in the April/May timeframe.
The Committee asked questions of clarification on several points and provided feedback on:
establishing progressive targets within the next Plan (sub-plans at 10 year intervals);
government funding for EV charging stations; factoring in population numbers in G8 countries
as part of climate action planning (noted that population projections for Waterloo Region
indicate a growing population); interim milestones; inventory timing of GHG measuring; and,
behavioural changes needed to meet targets.
2.LITTLE LIBRARIES – FUNDING REQUEST
Ms. S. Parsons, Facilitator, Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre, attended to request the
Committee’s approval of 2018 funding for the Little Libraries Program. She advised the
Committee had previously approved $2,000. in 2017; however, due to extenuating
circumstances, there was no promotion of this funding and funds were not allocated.
Mr. M. Hildebrand confirmed funding remains in the budget and is still available. Ms. Parsons
noted that preparations are underway to begin promoting the Program again and staff are
hoping to receive the Committee’s support for additional funding which would allow staff to
clear the current backlog of requests and also approve any new applications. She tabled a
funding request of $2,000. - $2,500. for 2018.
The Committee asked various questions of clarification regarding the program, its’ per unit
costs and application vetting process. In response to a question regarding tracking the
locations of installed Little Libraries, it was noted that corporate funding is only given to
libraries installed on city property; however, there is a website (www.llkw.ca) that has links to
all known locations.
On motion by Ms. E. Clarke –
it was resolved:
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2.LITTLE LIBRARIES – FUNDING REQUEST (CONT’D)
“That the Safe & Healthy Community Advisory Committee confirm its commitment to
provide funding in the amount of $2,000. to the Little Library in Parks and Open Spaces
Program to allow for the approval of applications received in 2017; and further,
That an additional $2,000. in 2018 funding be approved to the Little Library in Parks and
Open Spaces Program for applications received in the current year.”
3.INCLUSION/BELONGING GRANT – REVISED CRITERIA
As directed at the Committee’s December 7, 2017 meeting, Mr. M. Hildebrand circulated
revised information related to the Inclusion and Belonging Grant. Mr. Hildebrand commented
that changes suggested by members will make qualifying for this grant easier. Specifically, he
referenced a change to the eligibility criteria wherein an individual may now apply in addition to
the previous criteria that an application be led by a group of residents. A further amendment
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was also made to add an intake date of April 15 allowing for grant consideration by the sub-
committee and, subsequently, the full Committee in May of each calendar year. This is in
addition to the fall intake period already in place.
Clarification was requested to ensure that reference to an individual applicant be consistently
referenced in the grant document.
On motion by Mr. G. Albert –
it was resolved:
“That the revised application process for the Inclusion and Belonging Grant, as
amended this date, be approved.”
Mr. Hildebrand thanked the Committee for its support and advised he will speak with Corporate
Communications staff regarding tactics to ensure information regarding the grant’s availability
to roll out to the community as soon as possible. He committed to sharing a final copy of the
criteria with Committee members and requested they share the information with their networks
and community contacts. Ms. E. Clarke advised that providing the information to the Waterloo
Regional Community Action Network membership would assist in sharing news of the grant as
its membership consists of community agencies and neighbourhood champions.
4.WORKPLAN UPDATES
Mr. B. Page shared the first CPTED report on the City’s community centres; this draft report
shares details regarding concerns and recommendations for the Downtown Community
Centre. He advised the audit was conducted with City staff in attendance.
Mr. Page reviewed all of the identified opportunities to implement changes to enhance the
safety of the building for both staff and user groups. Mr. M. Hildebrand thanked the members
of the CPTED sub-committee for this first report and noted he can easily identify several
recommendations for investigation and implementation at this facility.
Mr. Page noted the next audit is scheduled for the Kingsdale Community Centre on February
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16; one audit is scheduled every third Friday.
Mr. G. Albert advised the Support to Community Centres – Relationships with Schools
subcommittee is awaiting information from their contact. A one-page information sheet to
distribute to community centres on how to communicate facility availability at local schools will
be finished in time to share at next month’s meeting.
Mr. D. Witmer advised the March agenda will include an opportunity for members to re-visit the
listing of opportunities for possible new sub-group work commitments.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
L. Korabo
Committee Administrator