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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1992-12-07CSC\1992-12-07 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY DECEMBER 7, 1992 The Community Services Committee met this date under the Chairmanship of Alderman G. Lorentz with all members present. Others Present: Messrs. T. McKay, F. Graham, R. Arnot, T. Clancy, B. Stanley, L. Wiegand, D. Corry, J. Gazzola, Ms. C. Oliver and Ms. D.H. Gilchrist. This meeting of the Community Services Committee commenced at 1:20 p.m. 1. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That Alderman G. Lorentz be appointed Chairman of the Community Services Committee for a period to expire November 30, 1993." On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That Alderman G. Leadston be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Community Services Committee for a period to expire November 30, 1993." Alderman G. Lorentz took the Chair at this time. 2. Minutes On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee of November 17, 1992, and the special meeting of the Community Services Committee of December 3, 1992, as mailed to the members, be accepted." 3. Kiwanis Club Cheque Presentation Mr. G. Olinski of the Kitchener Kiwanis Club, was in attendance to present the City with a cheque in the amount of $10,000.00, as part of their commitment towards the capital costs of the Twin Pads at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Alderman G. Lorentz accepted, with thanks, the cheque on behalf of the City of Kitchener. 4. Deleqation - U.W. Villaqes Benefit Semi-Formal Alderman T. Galloway declared a conflict of interest with this item due to his employment with the University of Waterloo and did not participate in any discussion or voting with respect to this grant application. Messrs. G. Fenton and D. Kruis were in attendance to represent the grant request of the U.W. Villages Benefit Semi-Formal fund. The request was for $898.62, representing 50% of the cost of bus transportation to and from the semi-formal, the other 50% to be requested of the City of Waterloo. The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand dated December 1, 1992, in this regard. Messrs. Fenton and Kruis gave an explanation of their grant request to the Committee. Mayor D. Cardillo put forward a motion that the grant application be approved. Alderman C. Zehr advised that the City did not approve this request in 1991 as it was in contravention to the current grant policy of not funding organizations which in turn fund other organizations. Upon question by the Committee, Mr. L. Wiegand advised that the City of Waterloo will only provide 50% of the funding if the City of Kitchener will approve this grant application. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - 156 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 Mr. Fenton advised the Committee that the dinner and dance is not a fund-raiser and the budget for the dinner and dance is completely separate from the actual fund-raising events. 4. Deleqation - U.W. Villaqes Benefit Semi-Formal - cont'd The motion put forward by Mayor D. Cardillo was voted on and Lost. On motion by Alderman C. Zehr it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of the U.W. Villages Benefit Semi-Formal Fund for an in-kind bus transportation grant, in the amount of $898.62, representing 50% of the cost of bus transportation to the semi-formal held on November 20, 1992." 5. Deleqation - Kidney Foundation of Canada The Committee had been advised that a representative of the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be in attendance; however no delegation appeared in this regard. The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand dated December 1, 1992 outlining the grant request and a copy of the grant application was attached. Mayor D. Cardillo put forward a motion to approve of the grant request. Discussion took place over the grant request and the Committee considered the letter from Mr. Wiegand to His Worship Mayor Cardillo dated November 19, 1992 in which Mr. Wiegand points out certain grant restrictions as contained in the City's grant policy. The motion put forward by Mayor Cardillo was voted on and Lost. On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of the Waterloo-Wellington Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada for an in-kind facility grant, in the amount of $394.83, for their use of the Victoria Park Pavilion on December 26, 1992." 6. Deleqation - Kitchener Rinqette Association Inc. Messrs. F. Hasen and W. Grigg were in attendance to represent the special grant request of Kitchener Ringette for funding for the National Ringette Championships to be held at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex from April 12 - 17, 1993. The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand dated December 1, 1992 and a report from Mr. B. Stanley dated November 27, 1992. It was pointed out to the Committee that in September, 1990, the Finance Committee recommended that Council give favourable consideration to the Association's grant request in the amount of $4,000.00 for the National Championship. The question was raised as to whether the grant would be for $4,000.00 or for $4,300.00 as noted in the grant application and it was confirmed that the grant required is $4,000.00. On motion by Alderman T. Galloway it was resolved: "That we approve the request of Kitchener Ringette Association Inc. for an in-kind facility rental grant in the amount of $4,000.00, for their use of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex for the National Ringette Championships from April 12 - 17, 1993." 7. Kitchener Farmers' Market Operations Review '92 Mr. R.T. Chorney was in attendance to review the "Kitchener Farmers' Market Operations Review '92" which he prepared. The Committee was also in receipt of the minutes of the Market Operating Committee meeting of November 24, 1992, outlining that Committee's consideration of the review and their recommendations. Mr. Chorney reviewed those items which he was requested to examine. From the results of the 50 or more interviews he conducted, he had highlighted the Market's strengths and weaknesses. Mr. Chorney then presented his Kitchener Farmers' Market Operations Review '92 - cont'd COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - 157 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 recommendations as to how the Market can improve. The meeting was then opened up to the Committee members for questions and comments and general discussion then took place over the recommendations contained in the report. Alderman M. Yantzi thanked Mr. Chorney for his presentation, and introduced members of the Market Operating Committee in the audience, thanking them for their years of service. It was Alderman Yantzi's opinion that the key factor to the survival of the Market is its ability to adapt to change. On motion by Alderman M. Yantzi it was resolved: "That we approve, in principle, the "Kitchener Farmers' Market Operation Review '92" prepared by Robert T. Chorney, Executive Director, Farmers' Markets Ontario, dated November, 1992, save and except for the relocation of the Market, as this is premature." That we establish a Kitchener Farmers' Market Advisory Committee and advertise immediately to secure applicants for the respective positions on the Committee, as outlined in the "Kitchener Farmers' Market Operations Review '92", and further; That Terms of Reference be established for the Kitchener Farmers' Market Advisory Committee and criteria be documented for those applicants appointed to the Committee." "That the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation be directed to initiate the recommended administrative and management changes outlined in the "Kitchener Farmers' Market Operations Review '92"." Alderman G. Lorentz thanked Mr. Chorney on behalf of the Committee. Mr. Chorney advised that he wished the City good luck and offered to assist with the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report. The Committee requested that they receive an updated report on the changes to take place in the Market in three months time. Information Items The Committee acknowledged receipt of the following for information purposes: a) Golf Courses - 1992 revenues b) Community Development Volunteer Recognition Gala c) Pool use and Summer Youth Report d) Staffing - Victoria School Community Centre e) KMA Complex Reports Financial Summaries f) i) vi) vii) viii) Other KMA i) ii) iii) WWF Wrestling Oktoberfest Wilfrid Laurier Fall Convocation Hockey Breakdown October 1992 Monthly Summary October 1992 Cardizem Senior Cup K-W Rusty's Hockey Tournament Blueline Pizza Hut Hockey Tournament Items Sportstimer, KMA Complex KMA Upcoming Events Drum Corp Competition With respect to the Drum Corp Competition, Alderman B. Stortz thanked Mr. Stanley for his efforts in this regard. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - 158 - 9. New Business Alderman G. Lorentz advised that the Homer Watson DECEMBER 7, 1992 House and the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery have had their first meeting and a staff committee has been formed containing staff from both galleries. They will meet with a facilitator and report back to this Committee sometime in March. 10. Next Meetinq The next regular meeting of the Community Services Committee is scheduled for Monday January 4, 1993, at 1:00 p.m, in Committee Room 4. 11. Adjournment On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary