HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIS Minutes - 2019-08-12COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 2019CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community and InfrastructureServicesCommittee met this date, commencing at 9:34a.m.
Present:CouncillorK.Galloway-Sealock-Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovicand 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
J. Readman, GeneralManager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick,General Manager, Infrastructure Services
C. Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development
L. MacDonald, Director, Legal Services/City Solicitor
G. MacNeil, Director, By-law Enforcement
B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
N. Lobley, Director, Parks and Cemeteries
A. McCrimmon-Jones, Manager, Transportation Planning
D. Ross, Manager, Development Review
B. Sloan, Manager, Long Range and Policy Planning
F. Hosseini, Project Manager, Transportation Planning
I. Balaban, Traffic Technologist
J. Rodrigues, Committee Administrator
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor
J. Gazzola to discuss Consent items 7, 8 and 11 listed on the agenda, which was voted on and Carried.
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor
J. Gazzola to discuss Consent items 1 and 2listed on the agenda, which was voted on and Carried.
1.CSD-19-022-APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICERS
-ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTYSYSTEM -AMPS
The Committee considered CommunityServices DepartmentreportCSD-19-022,dated July 24,
2019,regarding the execution of an agreement for the appointment of Susan Campbell and Ben
Drory,as Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Hearing Officers.Ms. G. MacNeil
was in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee.
On motion by CouncillorB. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“That Council appoint Susan Campbell and Ben Drory as Administrative Monetary Penalty
System Hearing Officers, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-19-
022,for the purposes of the City’s Parking Administrative Penalty By-law, for a term ending
November 2022 or on such other date as determined by Council or otherwise in accordance
with the City’s Policy for Appointment ofScreening and Hearing Officers; and,
That Council establish a per diem honorarium of $260/half day or $520/full day for hearing
officers in relation to the City’s ParkingAdministrative Penalty By-law; and,
That the Hearing Officers will be indemnified under the City’s Indemnification By-law as they
are providing a service to the City for which they will receive an honorarium; and further,
That Council delegate authority to the City Clerk to execute an agreement, subject to the
satisfaction ofthe City Solicitor, between the City and the respective hearing officers.”
2.CSD-19-023-NOISE EXEMPTION –BINGEMANS –425 BINGEMAN CENTRE DRIVE
-BINGEMANS SUMMER EVENT SERIES
The Committee considered CommunityServices Department report CSD-19-023,dated July 23,
2019,recommendingapproval ofvarious noise exemptionsfor BingemansSummer Event
Series, being hosted on various dates throughoutthe month of September 2019.
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2.CSD-19-023-NOISE EXEMPTION –BINGEMANS –425 BINGEMAN CENTRE DRIVE
-BINGEMANS SUMMER EVENT SERIES(CONT’D)
On motion by CouncillorB. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to Bingemans for several events being held at 425 Bingeman Centre Drive, as
outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-19-023.
This exemption is subjectto the following conditions, which, if not complied with, will render
the noise exemption null and void:
a)There shall be no offensive language, in the opinion of City staff, generated from the
music events, audible in any adjacent residential neighbourhood. The event
organizers will ensure that there is an on-site contact person accessible to
correspond with City staff at all times during the event(s);
b)The event organizer will be responsible for the cost of a pay-duty Noise Officer, to be
assignedspecifically to these event(s);
c)The event organizers agree to respond accordingly to requests from City staff, during
the event(s), in order to address community concerns that may arise with regard to
the impact of noise heard within adjacent residential areas; and,
d)The maximum decibel level (dba) audible from a residential area shall not exceed 55
dba.
e)All events must end no later than 11 p.m.”
3.DSD-19-187-PROVINCIALLY SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYMENT ZONES CONSIDERATION
The Committee considered DevelopmentServicesDepartment report DSD-19-187, dated
August 1, 2019,regarding consideration of the Huron Business Park lands and adjacent General
and Heavy Industrial Employment areas to the east of the Huron Business Park as Provincially
Significant Employment Zones. Mr. B. Sloan was in attendance to respond to questions from
the Committee.
A motion was brought forward by Mayor B. Vrbanovic to approve the recommendation as
outlined in the Report, including an amendment to include the Corporate Centre and Shirley
Avenue/Drive industrial areaas part of the Phase 2 review of Provincially Significant
Employment Lands.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic-
it was resolved:
“Thatthe Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to consider the lands
outlined in Appendix ‘A’to Development Services Department report DSD-19-187, which
includes the Huron Business Park and the adjacent General and Heavy Industrial
Employment areas to the east, as part of the Phase 2 review of Provincially Significant
Employment Zones;and,
That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to further consider the
Lancaster Corporate Centre and the Shirley Avenue/Drive industrial area, as part of the
Phase 2 review of Provincially Significant Employment Zones; and further,
Thatstaff be directed to discuss this matter with the Economic Development Advisory
Committee.”
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4.DSD-19-182-CITY OF KITCHENER, WATERLOO REGION SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE
-AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO SELF
EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO WORKS PROGRAM
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-182, dated July
19, 2019,regarding an agreement between the City of Kitchener and the Regional Municipality
of Waterloo to collaborate on the delivery of the Self Employment Ontario Works Program.Mr.
C. Bluhm was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“That the General Manager, Development Services Departmentbe authorized to execute a
two-year funding agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor,between the City
of Kitchener and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo,to collaborate on delivery of theSelf
Employment Ontario Works Program;and,
That the General Manager, Development Services Department be authorized to execute,
on behalf of the City of Kitchener,any agreements or documentation pertaining to services
and programs provided by the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre provided said
agreements or documentation is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;and further,
That the Manager, Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, and the Executive Director,
Economic Development, be delegated authority to execute participant agreements to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor for the Self Employment Ontario Works program, as outlined
in Development Services Department report DSD-19-182.”
5.INS-19-013-CONVERSION OF POSITIONS FROM TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TO
PERMANENT FULL-TIME STATUS
The Committee considered InfrastructureServices Department report INS-19-013, dated July
29, 2019,regarding the conversion of various temporary full-time positions to permanent full-
time positions.Ms. D. McGoldrick was in attendance to respond to questions from the
Committee.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“Thatthe following temporary positions, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department
report INS-19-013,be converted to full-time positions:
Five (5) Parks Maintainers
One (1) Operations Technologist
One (1) Utilities Maintenance Assistant –Gas and Water
Two (2) Office and Program Assistants in Community Centres.”
6.CSD-19-026-NOISE EXEMPTION AND PARKS CLOSING EXEMPTION REQUEST
-BREITHAUPT PARK CAMPING EVENT –SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2019
The Committee considered CommunityServices Department report CSD-19-026,dated July 19,
2019,recommending approval of a noise and parks closing exemption forresidents of the Mt.
Hope-Breithaupt Park Neighbourhoodfor their camping event being held at Breithaupt Park on
Saturday, September 7, 2019toSunday,September 8, 2019 between the hours of 3:00p.m. on
Saturday and noon on Sunday.
On motion by CouncillorB. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“That an exemption to Chapters 450 (Noise) and 270 (Parks)of the City of Kitchener
Municipal Code be granted to residents of the Mt. Hope-Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood,as
outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-19-026, for their camping event to
be held at Breithaupt Park on Saturday, September 7, 2019 toSunday,September 8, 2019
between the hours of 3:00p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday.”
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7.DSD-19-177-NAMING OF A PRIVATE STREET –95 HOLLYBROOK TRAIL
-RIDGEVIEW HOMES
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-19-177,dated July
22, 2019,regarding the proposed naming of a private street ‘Hollybrook Crescent’ by Ridgeview
Homes within a vacant land condominium development located at 95 Hollybrook Trail.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis-
itwas resolved:
“That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Ridgeview Homes proposes to name a private
street ‘Hollybrook Crescent’within a vacant land condominium development located at 95
Hollybrook Trail; and further,
That the City’s Legal Services be directed to proceed with the required advertising,
preparation and registration of the necessary by-law for the naming of ‘Hollybrook Crescent’,
as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-177.”
8.DSD-19-178-NAMING OF A PRIVATE STREET–665 BLAIR CREEK DRIVE
-ACTIVA HOLDINGS INC.
The Committee consideredDevelopmentServices Department report DSD-19-178,dated July
22, 2019,regarding the proposed naming of a private street ‘Bank Swallow Crescent’ by Activa
Holdings Inc. within a vacant land condominium development located at 665 Blair Creek Drive.
On motion by CouncillorB. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Activa Holdings Inc. proposes to name a
private street ‘Bank Swallow Crescent’within a vacant land condominium development
located at 665 Blair Creek Drive; and further,
That the City’s Legal Services be directed to proceed with the required advertising,
preparation and registration of the necessary by-law for the naming of ‘Bank Swallow
Crescent’, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-178.”
9.DSD-19-179-ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS –NORTH HILL PLACE
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-19-179,datedJuly
7,2019,recommending approval to permit parking forthree consecutive hours on the north side
of North Hill Place.
On motion by CouncillorB. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to permit parkingfor three (3) consecutive
hours on the north (even-numbered) side of North Hill Place from Fairway Drive North to
Scenic Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-179.
10.FIN-19-047-UNCOLLECTABLE MISCELLANEOUS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTS WRITE-
OFF
The Committee considered FinancialServices Department report FIN-19-047,dated July 3,
2019,recommending the uncollectable Miscellaneous Receivable Accounts amounting to
$27,012. be written off against the Allowance for Doubtful Receivables.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“That uncollectable Miscellaneous Receivable Accounts amounting to $27,012.be written
off against the Allowance for Doubtful Receivables, as outlined in Financial Services
Department FIN-19-047.”
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11.FIN-19-062-UNCOLLECTABLE UTILITY RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTS WRITE-OFF
The Committee considered FinancialServices Department report FIN-19-062,dated July 3,
2019,recommending the uncollectable Utility Accounts amounting to $166,590. be written off
against the Allowance for Doubtful Utility Receivables.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis-
it was resolved:
“That uncollectable Utility Accounts amounting to $166,590.be written off against the
Allowance for Doubtful Utility Receivables,as outlined in Financial Services Department
report FIN-19-062.”
12.DSD-19-159-NEIGHBOURHOOD SPEED LIMIT REVIEW
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-19-159,dated
August 1, 2019,recommending approval of the proposed Neighbourhood Speed Limit Review
pilot project, as outlined in the Report.Ms. F. Hosseini presented the Report. Mr. B. Cronkite
and Mr. A. McCrimmon-Jones were in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
Ms. M. Bowman addressed the Committee in support of the staff recommendation outlined in
the Report,and requested approval of a City-wide deployment of speed limit reduction, rather
than the proposed pilot project in three Neighbourhood areas and the reduction of speed limits
in primarily residentialareasto 30 km/hr, rather thanthe proposed 40 km/hr.
In response to questions, Mr. J. Readman advised the Province of Ontario sets traffic rules,
which restricts the application of reduced speeds on arterial roads.
A motion was broughtforward by Mayor B. Vrbanovic to approve a Neighbourhood Speed Limit
Review pilot project as Phase 1 of an initiative to create safer, slower streets.
The following motion was voted on and was Carriedon a recorded vote with Mayor B. Vrbanovic
and Councillors J. Gazzola, P. Singh, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, M. Johnston, D. Schnider, S.
Marsh, C. Michaud, and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in favour; and, Councillor D. Chapman
voting in opposition.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic-
it was resolved:
“That the proposed Neighbourhood Speed Limit Review pilot project, outlined in
Development Services Department report DSD-19-159,be approved as Phase 1 of an
initiative to create safer, slower streets.”
13.DSD-19-185-BICYCLE FACILITIES ON YOUNG STREET AND DUKE STREET
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Departmentreport DSD-19-185,dated
August 1, 2019,recommending approval of the installation of bike lanes onYoung Street
between Duke StreetWest and Weber Street West,and the reinstatement of twohour parking
on the north side of Duke Street East between Madison Avenue North and Cameron Street
North.
Mr. M. Rodrigues addressed the Committee on behalf of the Cycling and Trails Advisory
Committee in support of the staff recommendation outlined in Report DSD-19-185.
Ms. A. Doran addressed the Committee in support of the staff recommendation outlined in
Report DSD-19-185.
On motion by Councillor S. Marsh-
it was resolved:
“That bike lanes be installed on Young Street, between Duke Street West and Weber Street
West, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-185; and,
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13.DSD-19-185-BICYCLE FACILITIES ON YOUNG STREET AND DUKE STREET(CONT’D)
That a southbound contraflow bicycle lane be installed on Young Street,between Weber
Street West and Maynard Avenue,and sharrows installed within the northbound travel lane;
and,
That an eastbound contraflow bicycle lane be installed on Duke Street East,between Cedar
Street North and Pandora Avenue North; and,
That two hour parking be reinstated on the north side of Duke Street East,between Madison
Avenue North and Cameron Street North; andfurther,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.”
14.INS-19-012-2019 GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS
The Committee considered InfrastructureServices Department report INS-19-016,dated
August 1, 2019,regardingan increase of $2.1M to the 2019 budget for Gas Pipelines to be
funded from the Gas Delivery Capital Reserve Fund.
On motion by Councillor S. Davey-
it was resolved:
“That the 2019 budget for Gas Pipelines be increased by $2.1M to be funded from the Gas
Delivery Capital Reserve Fund, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report
INS-19-012.”
15.ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 11:59a.m.
J. Rodrigues
Committee Administrator
