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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1993-03-01CSC\1993-03-01 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES MONDAY MARCH 1, 1993 The Community Services Committee met this date, under the Chairmanship of Alderman G. Lorentz, with the following members present: Alderman T. Galloway, Alderman G. Leadston, Alderman J. Smola, Alderman M. Wagner, Alderman C. Weylie, Alderman M. Yantzi, Alderman C. Zehr, Alderman J. Ziegler. Others Present: Messrs. T. McKay, L. Wiegand, R. Arnot, T. Clancy, B. Stanley, G. Nixon, J. Nelson, Ms. N. Voll, Ms. B. Aikenhead, Ms. L. Bamford and Ms. D.H. Gilchrist. This meeting of the Community Services Committee commenced at 1:30 p.m. 1. Minutes It was noted that Alderman J. Ziegler had asked, at the Council meeting of February 22, 1993, that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee of February 15, 1993, be corrected, to show that he was in attendance for part of the meeting. On motion by Alderman M. Wagner it was resolved: "That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee, of February 15, 1993, as mailed to the members and amended, be approved." 2. Deleqation - Theatre & Company The Committee was in receipt of background information from Theatre & Company and a memo from Ms. N. Voll, Acting Supervisor of Arts, Culture and Special Events, dated February 24, 1993, outlining the grant request and providing background information. Mr. S. Scadron-Wattles and Ms. K. Holt, from Theatre & Company, were in attendance to represent the grant request advising that their current request is an extension of the financial assistance they have been receiving from the Parks & Recreation Department since December, 1990. Their request is for an in-kind services grant to cover the cost of printing their brochures. A grant from the City of Kitchener is also important as it is a vehicle through which they can raise other monies. The delegates asked that the City support this emerging operation which helps keep the Kitchener's downtown viable by attracting people to come downtown. Ms. N. Brawley of the K.D.B.A. was also in attendance to advise the Committee that she is in support of Theatre & Company's grant request as they help to bring people into the downtown. Ms. N. Voll addressed the Committee advising that the previous grant funding came from the Parks & Recreation Department Operating Budget; however this assistance was never intended to be ongoing. Mr. R. Arnot confirmed that the money came from the Department's printing budget. Mr. Scadron-Wattles advised that the grant request has been altered to $1,275.00 as they have already paid to print one of their brochures. Discussion took place over the financial statements provided with the application and Alderman C. Zehr questioned whether the 1992 financial statements were ready. Mr. Scadron-Wattles advised that they had just been prepared and he could make them available to the Committee. It was generally agreed that consideration of this grant request be deferred to the meeting of March 22, 1993, pending receipt of Theatre & Company's 1992 financial statements. 3. Deleqation - Kiwanis Park Ms. T. Beaulne was in attendance to make a presentation to the Committee on the future of Kiwanis Park. Ms. Beaulne provided the Committee members with copies of statistical information on day use at all G.R.C.A. conservation areas for 1972 - 1991 along with the revenue and cost information for specific facilities run by the G.R.C.A. A copy of Ms. Beaulne's presentation is attached hereto and forms part of these minutes. COP~3NITY SERVICES COP~ITTEE - 20 - 5~ARCH 1, 1993 3. Deleqation - Kiwanis Park - cont'd The Committee was in receipt of a letter from Mr. F.S. Graham, dated February 23, 1993, recommending that the City ask the G.R.C.A. to reconsider the short-term future of Kiwanis Park. Alderman C. Zehr advised that the Grand River Corridor Study was presented to Regional Council last week. A large portion of the corridor is in private hands and it has yet to be determined how to get these lands into public hands. Alderman G. Lorentz suggested that the matter should be discussed with the City of Waterloo. Alderman M. Yantzi suggested that if the park is to be saved, there should be a long-term plan for its rejuvenation. Alderman G. Leadston questioned the contents of the agreement between the City and the G.R.C.A. when the ownership was transferred. Mr. T. Clancy advised that the pool was installed as a Centennial project in 1967. There were some initial problems with the iron content of the water. There was also a need for some capital dollars for change and pump houses. The land was transferred to the G.R.C.A. because, at the time, they were in a position to obtain the capital required to make the necessary improvements. Mr. Clancy further advised that the Department of Health has changed its requirements so that the G.R.C.A. has to monitor the legislation and regulations regarding the pool, as the Department of Health feels that they are no longer in a position to do that. Discussion then took place over the City taking back ownership of the park and operating it on its own, or in conjunction with the City of Waterloo. On motion by Alderman C. Zehr it was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener, through the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, ask the Grand River Conservation Authority to reconsider the short term future of Kiwanis Park." On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That the Parks & Recreation Department staff be directed to meet with staff at the City of Waterloo to investigate joint ownership and operation of Kiwanis Park." 4. Council Cup Ms. J. Miller-Smith, Aquatics Supervisor, Grand River Recreation Complex, was in attendance to present the members of Council with the Council Cup. Members of the Committee were provided with copies of a News Release, dated February 24, 1993, and advised that for the second year in a row, the City of Kitchener has received the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada's prestigious Council Cup Award, in recognition of the City's extensive life saving programs. Alderman G. Lorentz accepted the Cup on behalf of Council. 5. 55 Plus Personnel Placement The Committee was in receipt of a report from Ms. B. Aikenhead, dated February 17, 1993, recommending the continuation of an agreement with the Ministry of Employment and Immigration for funds to operate 55 Plus Personnel Placement. Ms. Aikenhead was in attendance and provided the Committee with a further report outlining the operation of this placement service. On motion by Alderman C. Zehr it was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of Canada represented by the Minister of Employment and Immigration, respecting 55 Plus Personnel Placement, under the Outreach Program, for the period April 1, 1993 to March 31, 1994, in the amount of $30,612.00." 6. Grant Requests COP~3NITY SERVICES COP~ITTEE - 21 - 5~ARCH 1, 1993 (a) Jim Goodwin (b) Twin Cities Track Club (c) Hip Hip Hooray (Kitchener) The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand, dated February 19, 1993, outlining the grant requests and providing background information. Concerning the grant request of Mr. J. Goodwin, Alderman C. Zehr stated that he had advised Mr. Goodwin to make this application. Alderman Zehr advised that he is aware that the request does not fall into Council's grant policy; however, under the circumstances, and as a token, Council could approve the application. Alderman J. Ziegler advised that there are a lot of personal tragedies in the city each year, and that is the reason behind Council's current policy. He suggested that the Committee, in considering the application, should have some idea of the extent of their loss and their insurance coverage. Alderman C. Zehr put forward a motion to approve the grant in principal, subject to receipt of proof of loss and the extent of insurance coverage, which was voted on and lost. On motion by Alderman C. Weylie it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of Jim Goodwin for an in-kind facility grant, in the amount of $373.43, for use of the Victoria Park Pavilion on March 13, 1993." The Committee considered the other two grant applications of the Twin Cities Track Club and the Hip Hip Hooray (Kitchener). Alderman C. Zehr left the meeting at this time. On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of the Twin Cities Track Club for a grant in the amount of $2,000.00." Alderman J. Smola put forward a motion to approve the grant request of Hip Hip Hooray (Kitchener) which was voted on and lost. On motion by Alderman B. Stortz it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of Hip Hip Hooray (Kitchener) for an in-kind facility grant, in the amount of $414.10, for use of the Breithaupt Centre parking lot on June 13, 1993." 7. Track 3 Association Mr. R. Arnot advised the Committee that staff were not prepared to go ahead with a verbal report on this matter at this time and it was generally agreed that consideration of this matter be deferred to the Committee's meeting of March 22, 1993. 8. Advisory Committees - Appointments The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. F.S. Graham, dated February 23, 1993, recommending appointments to the Kitchener Farmers' Market Advisory Committee and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The report included a list of applicants for positions on both committees. Alderman Yantzi addressed the Committee advising that he would like to be appointed as the Council representative on the Farmers' Market Advisory Committee and requested that the Committee recommend to Council, the appointments as listed in Mr. Graham's recommendations. 8. Advisory Committees - Appointments - cont'd COP~3NITY SERVICES COP~ITTEE - 22 - 5~ARCH 1, 1993 Alderman G. Leadston questioned why the Committee members had not received copies of the applications and advised that he wished to see copies of the applications for positions on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. It was generally agreed that consideration of appointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee would be deferred to the meeting of March 22, 1993 and prior to that time, Parks & Recreation staff are to distribute copies of all applications to the Committee members. On motion by Alderman C. Weylie it was resolved: "That the following people be appointed to the Kitchener Farmers' Market Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 30, 1993: Alderman M. Yantzi, Mr. John Bowman, Mr. Jan Ciuciura, Ms. Joan Doyle and Ms. M. Martha Welsh." 9. 1993 Parks & Recreation Performance Objectives The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. F.S. Graham, dated February 23, 1993, outlining the 1993 performance objectives for the Parks & Recreation Department. On motion by Alderman B. Stortz it was resolved: "That the Parks & Recreation Department performance objectives, as presented to the Community Services Committee on March 1, 1993, be accepted as the Department's municipal work program initiatives for 1993." 10. Updates to Elevators at Kitchener Farmers' Market The Committee acknowledged receipt of a report from Messrs. B. Davey and P. Summers, dated February 23, 1993 outlining the upgrades to the elevators at the Kitchener Farmers' Market which have been completed and those projected for early 1993. 11. Information Items The Committee acknowledged receipt of the following for information purposes: a) 1995 World Junior Hockey Championships b) K-W Oldtimers Hockey Tournament c) Kitchener Fire Department Facility Rental d) Golden Ring Ringette Tournament e) Cooperators Hockey Tournament Mr. B. Stanley gave a brief explanation of the process involved in hosting the 1995 World Junior Hockey Championships. 12. Next Meetinq The next regular meeting of the Community Services Committee is scheduled for Monday March 22, 1993, at 1:00 p.m, in Committee Room 4. 13. Adjournment On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary