HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIS Minutes - 2019-04-15COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
APRIL 15, 2019 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee met this date, commencing at 10:04 a.m.
Present: Councillor Kelly Galloway-Sealock - Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Chapman, S. Davey, J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, M.
Johnston, S. Marsh, C. Michaud, D. Schnider and P. Singh.
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, Deputy CAO & General Manager, Community Services
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
C. Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development
B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
G. MacNeil, Director, By-law Enforcement
K. Kugler, Director, Sport
N. Lobley, Director, Parks & Cemeteries
A. McCrimmon-Jones, Manager, Transportation Planning
C. Bennett, Corporate Sustainability Officer
D. Schmitt, Environmental and Urban Forest Project Manager
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor
J. Gazzola to discuss Consent items 3, 4 and 5 listed on the agenda, which was voted on and was
Carried.
1. DSD-19-071 - RATE OF SPEED HURON ROAD
- FISCHER HALLMAN ROAD TO AMAND DRIVE
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-071 dated March
7, 2019 recommending approval of the implementation of a 60 km/h speed limit on Huron Road
from Fischer Hallman Road to Amand Drive.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to implement a 60 km/h speed limit on
Huron Road from Fischer Hallman Road to Amand Drive, as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-19-071.
2. DSD-19-072 - NOISE EXEMPTION
- MTO HIGHWAY 401 AT HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-072 dated March
21, 2019 recommending approval of a noise exemption for the Ministry of Transportation,
Ontario (MTO) for pavement rehabilitation of the Highway 401 and Homer Watson Boulevard
Interchange.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) and its contractors be exempt from
the provisions of Chapter 450 Noise of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6
Construction Work during the pavement rehabilitation of the Highway 401 and Homer
Watson Boulevard Interchange in the City of Kitchener. The request for the noise By-law
exemption is between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for the period of August 1 to
December 31, 2019, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-
072.
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3. CSD-19-009 - LICENCE AGREEMENT
- UNIFOR BASEBALL DIAMONDS, 600 WABANAKI DRIVE, KITCHENER
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-19-009 dated March
28, 2019 recommending the authorization of a licence agreement with Unifor and Union Building
Corporation of Canada for the use of two baseball diamonds located at 600 Wabanaki Drive.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or designate be delegated authority
to execute a licence agreement with Unifor and Union Building Corporation of Canada,
subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, for the use of two (2) baseball diamonds
located at 600 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener, as outlined in Community Services
Department report CSD-19-009; and,
That the Deputy CAO or designate be delegated authority to execute two (2) one (1) year
renewals for the licence agreement.
4. DSD-19-069 - PATRICIA AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING REVIEW
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-069 dated March
25, 2019 recommending approval of various traffic calming measures on Patricia Avenue.
Messrs. B. Cronkite and A. McCrimmon-Jones were in attendance and responded to questions
from the Committee.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That a speed hump be installed on Patricia Avenue between Sandra Avenue and Jack
Avenue, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-069; and,
That a raised pedestrian crossing be installed on Patricia Avenue at the Henry Strum
Greenway trail crossing, between Metzloff Avenue and Highland Road West; and,
That a Level 2 Type D pedestrian crossover be incorporated into the raised trail
crossing; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-Law be amended accordingly.
5. DSD-19-070 - CARYNDALE DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING REVIEW
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-070 dated March
25, 2019 recommending approval of various traffic calming measures on Caryndale Drive.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That a roadway narrowing be installed on Caryndale Drive between Robertson Crescent
and Chapel Hill Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-
070; and,
That a roadway narrowing be installed on Caryndale Drive at Chapel Hill Drive; and,
That the roadway narrowing at Chapel Hill Drive be raised once the extensions of Robert
Ferrie Drive and Strasburg Drive are fully complete; and,
That a traffic circle be installed at the intersection of Caryndale Drive and Hearthway
Street / Evenstone Avenue, and further;
That the Uniform Traffic By-Law be amended accordingly.
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6. DSD-19-073 - OLD CHICOPEE DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING REVIEW
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-073 dated March
25, 2019 recommending approval of various traffic calming measures on Old Chicopee Drive.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That an intersection narrowing be installed at the eastern leg of the intersection of
Conway Drive and Old Chicopee Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department
report DSD-19-073; and,
That a roadway narrowing be installed to the immediate east of the intersection of
Boundbrook Court and Old Chicopee Drive, and further; that the sidewalk on the south
side of Old Chicopee Drive be extended by 10m, to provide a safer crossing area for
pedestrians; and,
That a roadway narrowing be installed at the eastern leg of the intersection of Huntingdale
Drive and Old Chicopee Drive; and,
That a speed hump be installed at the Dom Cardillo trail crossing, between Bancroft Street
and Daimler Drive; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-Law be amended accordingly.
7. DSD-19-094 - CORPORATE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-094 dated March
27, 2019 recommending the endorsement of the Corporate Climate Action Plan. Ms. C. Bennett
presented the Report.
In response to questions, Mr. J. Readman advised staff could provide additional information on
the capital costs associated to the construction of the RBJ Schlegel Building.
A motion was brought forward by Mayor B. Vrbanovic to approve the recommendation outlined
in Report DSD-19-094.
otion to include
an additional clause directing staff to include a full municipal review of the ecological footprint in
A motion was brought forward by Councillor S. Marsh to defer
amendment to the April 29, 2019 Council meeting to allow staff an opportunity to determine the
scope of work and what impacts it may have on the work plan.
The deferral motion with regard to was then voted on and
was Carried.
The following motion was then voted on clause by clause on a recorded vote.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That the Corporate Climate Action Plan be endorsed, in principle, subject to action items
being approved through future budget deliberations and business plans, as outlined in
Development Services Department report DSD-19-094; and,
That staff be directed to complete a 3-year monitoring program on the Corporate Climate
Action Plan, to assess the 8% absolute greenhouse gas emission (GHG) target, with
possible consideration for establishing a greater GHG reduction target; and,
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7. DSD-19-094 - CORPORATE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
That the City of Kitchener update the corporate green building design from LEED-Gold
for new City buildings greater than 500m2 to an energy intensity-based target of 25%
energy improvement above Ontario Building Code Regulation 388/18 or Net Zero
Ready/Net Zero energy, where site conditions allow; and,
That a permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) position be approved to support the
Corporate Sustainability Office; and further,
That the following clause be deferred to the April 29, 2019 Council meeting, to allow
an opportunity for staff to provide additional information on the scope of the work and
whether it can be achieved within the current sustainability office work plan:
k plan a full
.
Clause 1 Carried Unanimously on a recorded
vote.
Clause 2 Carried Unanimously on a recorded
vote.
Clause 3 Carried on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors
S. Marsh, C. Michaud, D. Chapman, D.
Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B.
Ioannidis, M. Johnston and P. Singh.
Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola
Clause 4 Carried on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors
S. Marsh, C. Michaud, D. Chapman, D.
Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B.
Ioannidis, M. Johnston and P. Singh.
Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola
The Committee recessed at 11:11 a.m. and reconvened at 11:15 a.m., Chaired by Councillor K.
Galloway-Sealock with all members present.
8. INS-19-008 - APPROVAL OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN FOREST STRATEGY (2019-2028) &
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-19-008 dated March
12, 2019 recommending approval of the Sustainable Urban Forest Strategy & Implementation
Plan. Mr. N. Lobley was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. Mr. D.
Schmitt presented the Report.
Ms. J. Chapman, Green Belt Neighbourhood Association, addressed the Committee in support
of the recommendation outlined in Report INS-19-008. She stated in her opinion, Branch 4,
Action Item 11 outlined in the Strategy related to -laws should be a priority
to ensure protection of privately owned trees.
Messrs. P. Gilbride, REEP Green Solutions and C. Klaver, addressed the Committee in support
of the staff recommendation outlined in Report INS-19-008.
Councillor B. Ioannidis brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in
Report INS-19-008.
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8. INS-19-008 - APPROVAL OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN FOREST STRATEGY (2019-2028) &
include an additional clause directing staff to investigate providing stormwater credits for trees
located on private property through the development of the stormwater utility market incentive
program, and report back to Council with possible options within the first quarter of 2020.
Carried.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis -
it was resolved:
That -2028), attached as Appendix
-19-
guiding document for planning, engaging, maintaining, protecting and planting
urban forest; and,
That the Implementation Plan, for the Sustainable Urban Forest Strategy, contained
within this report be received; and,
Consideration of the recommendations herein be referred to the departmental business
planning process and future budget processes; and,
That staff be directed to provide a grant of up to $40,000 a year as approved in the 2019
budget, to REEP Green Solutions to deliver a subsidised tree planting program in 2019,
2020 and 2021; and further,
That staff be directed to investigate providing stormwater credits for trees located on
private property through the development of the stormwater utility market incentive
program, and a report back to Council with possible options within the first quarter of
2020.
9. CSD-19-008 - ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY SYSTEM (AMPS)
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-19-008 dated April 1,
2019 regarding the implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), and
approval of By-laws. Ms. G. MacNeil was in attendance to respond to questions from the
Committee.
Councillor S. Marsh left the meeting at this time.
It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered at a Special
Council meeting later this date.
On motion by Councillor S. Davey -
it was resolved:
That staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of an Administrative Monetary
Penalty System (AMPS) as set out in Community Services Department report CSD-19-
008; and,
That, in order to support the implementation of an AMPS program, the following By-laws
be approved to come into effect as of June 3, 2019:
a) Parking Administrative Penalty By-law (CSD-19-008, Schedule A)
b) Screening and Hearing Officer By-law (CSD-19-008, Schedule B); and further,
That a By-law be approved to amend the following existing By-laws to allow for the
implementation of an AMPS program, which will come into effect as of June 3, 2019,
(CSD-19-008, Schedule C):
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9. CSD-19-008 - ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY SYSTEM (AMPS)
a) By-law 2007-138 Traffic and Parking By-law
b) By-law 2010-190 Parked on Private Property By-law
c) By-law 88-171 Fire Route By-law
d) By-law 2008-117 Disabled Parking By-law
e) By-law 88-169 Municipal Off Street Parking By-law
10. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator