HomeMy WebLinkAboutSHCAC Minutes - 2018-09-06
The Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 4:05p.m.
Present: Chair – Mr. D. Witmer
Ms. A. Venner, Ms. E. Clarke and Messrs. G. Albert and B. Page
S Staff: M. Hildebrand, Director, Community Programs
J. McKenzie, Administrative Coordinator, Program & Resource Services
1. Urban Design Manual
Ms. D Edwards, Mr. A. Clark presented the Urban Design Manual Update
The urban design manual is a convenient, go-to resource for the development community, as
well as residents, special-interest groups, city council and staff who are looking for details on
our City's urban design guidelines and standards.
Urban Design Guidelines establish the objectives, priorities and expectations for urban design
in the City. In Kitchener, the guidelines are consolidated into the Urban Design Manual, which
contains urban design guidelines, design briefs and design standards. The guidelines apply to
projects across the City and address such things as building types, streetscapes and
accessible features. The design briefs provide detailed design guidance for specific types of
development, areas or land uses (e.g. PARTS, Tall Buildings). The design standards address
matters such as parking, lighting and landscaping. The manual is used by City staff and the
development industry in the review and approval of specific types of development applications,
such as official plan amendments, zone by-law amendment applications and site plan control
applications. The guidelines are flexible and do not have the same regulatory power as other
tools such as the Zoning By-lawOverview –
Draft Part A of the Urban Design Manual was brought forward. It contains 13 sections in total,
1 approved and in effect (Tall Building has already been approved by Council). Final draft
available at www.kitchener.ca/udm
Part B and C to be brought forward in the future.
Design for Green Areas would be specifically relevant to this committee
October 2018 onward – Prepare Final Draft
Spring 2019 – Stakeholder & Internal Staff Engagement
Fall 2019 – Council for final approval.
Email any comments or feed back to Dayna and Adam by the end of December 2018
2. Leisure Facilities Master Plan (LFMP)
Ms. H Foulds presented the Leisure Facilities Master Plan
The Leisure Facilities Master Plan (LFMP) is a series of recommendations to support the city’s
commitment to providing quality recreation and leisure facilities that meet the needs of the
community.
A new Leisure Facilities Master Plan is created every five years to align with the Development
Charges by-law review. The LFMP also contains key information required to guide the city’s
strategic plan and business projects as it relates to recreation and leisure.
In addition to the prioritized list of indoor/outdoor facilities funded by Development Charges,
the 2019 LFMP will focus on three primary areas:
1. Aging recreation infrastructure
2. Funding models for recreation facilities and service delivery
3. Partnerships with school boards and public/private community partners
What facilities are included in the LFMP?
Community centres Ball diamonds X Golf courses
Pools (indoor/outdoor) Hard court surfaces X Cemeteries
Arenas Outdoor rinks X Parks
Sport fields Splash pads X Trails
Neighbourhood playgrounds Skate parks X Arts/culture
X Region of Waterloo facilities
The committee answered a number of questions poised by staff.
3. Gender Neutral Change Rooms
Ms. A Venner presented the Gender Neutral Change Rooms Update
Rainbow Community council Recommendation#3 to the City of Kitchener:
Ensure that there is a trans-inclusive policy around change rooms in place for City of Kitchener
recreation facilities and community centres. Cities of Toronto and Hamilton, as well as, the Town
of Innisfil already have policies in place.
The Ontario Human Rights Code reads:
Right to self identify gender
Protection from discrimination and harassment
Duty to accommodate
Before moving ahead with a policy City of Kitchener staff were asked to consider consulting with
local LGBTQ+ groups as well as bring any policy back to Safe and Healthy for information and
comment.
Rainbow Community Council
Gender Variant Working Group
Spectrum
OK2BME
Plan B Co-operative
WLU Rainbow Centre
4. Upcoming Advisory Committee and Board Member appointment application process
Information emails will be sent out on September 4th to: current advisory committee members;
interested members whose names we have on file; and, previous applicants who were not
selected.
Interested persons can apply directly to the Citizen Committees & Board page on the City of
Kitchener website at www.kitchener.ca beginning Tuesday, September 4, 2018 for three
weeks
Applications close on Sunday September 23, 2018.
All current advisory/board members must submit an application again to be considered for this
next term.
The applications will be reviewed in mid-October and selected applicants are currently slated
to be presented to City Council for approval on November 19, 2018.
The applicant will be notified of the results by email shortly after.
Evaluation form ready for November 1, 2018 – last meeting
5. New Business
No new business
6. Adjournment
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
J. McKenzie
Committee Administrator