HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-19-001 - Neighbourhood Association Affiliation 2019REPORT TO:Finance & Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:January 21, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Mark Hildebrand, Director, Neighbourhood Programs and Services,
519-741-2200 ext7687
PREPARED BY:Steve Roth, Manager, Community Centres, 519-741-2200 ext 7077
WARD (S) INVOLVED:All
DATE OF REPORT:December 28, 2018
REPORT NO.:CSD-19-001
SUBJECT:Neighbourhood Association Affiliation 2019
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the list of proposed NeighbourhoodAssociations, as attached to Community
Services Department report CSD-19-001,be approved for affiliation for the year 2019 and
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 Neighbourhood Association (NA)representatives. Its
purpose is to ensurethatNAgroups 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, NAs 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.
The City of Kitchener provides affiliated NAs:
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).
***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance.
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REPORT:
Annually,the affiliation of NAs is approved and/or renewed for thefollowing reasons:
To ensure that NAson the list are active and continue to meetthe 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.
Twenty-eight NAs are being recommended in 2019 for affiliation.Volunteers from these
Associations contribute countless hours to enhance the quality of life intheir neighbourhoods
by: i) planning and implementing recreation programming in communitycentres, schools and
churches across the city; ii) offering special events reflecting residentinterests andcelebrating
significant milestones; and/ or iii) responding to neighbourhood issues in areas such as planning,
heritage, safety and social needs.
Please find attached a list of twenty-eight NAs being recommended foraffiliation with the City of
Kitchener in 2019(see Appendix A).
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are currently no financial implications. Services to NAsareprovided through the
NeighbourhoodPrograms 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 willneed to be reassessed to maintain thevibrancy and
level of support to Kitchener neighbourhoods.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM This report has been posted
council / committee meeting.The approved 2019affiliation list will be shared with internal
divisions such as InformationTechnology, Clerk's, and Communications to maintain updated
information for access by thepublic, Council and staff.
CONSULT Staff hasconsulted with NAsconcerning the affiliation process,and will confirm
affiliation status for 2019, once approved.
COLLABORATE Information sharing and collaboration will occur as appropriatewith emerging
neighbourhood groups in regard to the process for affiliation.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
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APPENDIX A
Community Programs and Services
2019 Neighbourhood Associations and Ward Councillors
Ward Ward 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
Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association
WARD THREE John Gazzola
Caryndale Neighbourhood Association
WARD FOUR Christine Michaud
Doon Pioneer Park Community Association
Huron Community Association
WARD FIVE Kelly Galloway-Sealock
Williamsburg Community Association
Alpine Neighbourhood Association
WARD SIX Paul Singh
North Six Neighbourhood Association
(Formerly Chandler-Mowat Neighbourhood Association)
Country Hills Recreation Association
Boardwalk Neighbourhood Association
WARD SEVEN Bil Ioannidis
Forest Heights Community Association
Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association
WARD EIGHT Margaret Johnston
Forest Heights Community Association
Greenbelt Neighbourhood Association
Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association
Westmount Neighbourhood Association
Cedar Hill Community Group
WARD NINE Debbie Chapman
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 Town Neighbourhood Association
Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
Mayor: Berry Vrbanovic
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