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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 3, 1993
The Community Services Committee met this date, under the Chairmanship of Alderman G. Lorentz, with
the following members present: Mayor D.V. Cardillo, Alderman T. Galloway, Alderman G.L. Leadston,
Alderman J. Smola, Alderman B. Stortz, Alderman M. Wagner, Alderman M. Yantzi, Alderman C. Zehr
and Alderman J. Ziegler. Alderman C. Weylie was in attendance for part of the meeting.
Others Present: Messrs. T. McKay, L. Wiegand, W. Beck, G. Kett, D. Corry, J. Wallace, J. Cooper, T.
Clancy, R. Grau, F. Graham, G. Nixon, Ms. C. Oliver, Ms. L. Gove and Ms. D.H. Gilchrist.
This meeting of the Community Services Committee commenced at 1:00 p.m.
1. MINUTES
On motion by Alderman B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee of April 19,
1993, as mailed to the members, be accepted."
2. DELEGATION - CAMBRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRES LIMITED
Ms. Mary Lou Belanger, Marketing Director, Cambridge Shopping Centres Limited was in
attendance to represent their grant request for use of the Market garage from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00
a.m. on June 30 - July 1, 1993. The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand,
dated April 26, 1993 containing the grant application and background information in this regard.
Ms. Belanger advised that Market Square, Eatons, Valhalla Inn, Chym Radio, K-W Record and
Schneider Inc. are hosting the "Count Down To Canada's Birthday Celebration" on June 30 - July
1, 1993 in Downtown Kitchener. She advised that this is a family fun event and is designed to
promote the Downtown as a safe and vibrant place. In 1992, the event drew 6,000 to 8,000
people to the Downtown and created a very positive feeling within the Community.
The question was raised as to whether or not this year's grant request includes bus transportation
between the Auditorium and Market Square and Ms. Belanger advised that it does not. This grant
request is strictly for the use of the Market Square Parking Garage for the hours specified in the
application.
On motion by Alderman B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That we approve an in-kind facility grant to Cambridge Shopping Centres Limited to the
value of their use of the Market Square Parking Garage for free parking from 6:00 p.m. on
June 30, 1993 to 1:00 a.m. on July 1, 1993."
Alderman C. Weylie entered the meeting at this time.
DELEGATIONS - ONTARIO CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE DEAF
Ms. Joane Goure, Director, Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf was in attendance along with her
interpreter, to represent their grant request for cash and facility rental assistance to assist with an
educational presentation on deaf culture and heritage as part of Deaf Heritage Month. The
Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand, dated April 26, 1993 along with the
grant application and background information.
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3. DELEGATIONS - ONTARIO CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE DEAF (CONT'D)
The question was raised as to whether or not Ms. Goure had applied to the Region or the City of
Waterloo and the City of Cambridge and was advised that she had contacted the City of
Cambridge by phone but had not made a presentation as she did not have access to an
interpreter at that time.
General discussion took place over this request and Ms. Goure was asked whether or not she had
had any contact with the City's Special Needs Co-ordinator in this regard. Ms. Goure advised that
she had not and Ms. L. Gove, Special Needs Co-ordinator, advised that she may be able to assist
with their request for facilities. She stated that she would like to meet with Ms. Goure.
On motion by Alderman B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That no action be taken on the request of the Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf for a
cash grant of $1750.00 and a facility rental grant in the amount of $500.00, at this time; and
further,
That the Special Needs Co-ordinator work with the Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf to
determine what assistance, if any, the City can provide to this organization."
4. BY-LAWS - SCOTT STREET
The Committee was provided with revised copies of the report from Mr. D. Corry, Market Manager,
dated April 28, 1993, in which he requests that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare by-law to
close one lane of Scott Street for the purpose of an outdoor Farmers' Market from May 22 -
October 16, 1993.
On motion by Mayor D.V. Cardillo
it was resolved:
"That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare a by-law to close one lane of Scott Street
from King Street East to Duke Street, for the purpose of an outdoor Farmers' Market and
related activities on Saturdays only from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for the period of May 22,
1993 to October 16, 1993, inclusive."
5. ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET
The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot, dated April 14, 1993, recommending
several options for the format of the 26th's Athletic Awards Night. Mr. J. Cooper was in attendance
to answer any questions that Committee might have in this regard.
Alderman G.L. Leadston stated that he was not in agreement with the City of Kitchener and the
City of Waterloo jointly hosting such an event. Mayor D.V. Cardillo advised that he was in
agreement with Alderman Leadston and suggested that the commemorative coin for the opening
of the New City Hall should be the award given at next year Athletic Awards Night.
Discussion took place over the recommendations put forward by staff with members of the
Committee feeling that the Awards Night should be kept separate from that of the City of Waterloo;
others feeling that because some of the athletics recognized by the City of Kitchener live in the
City of Waterloo that there was some merit in exploring the possibility of a joint recognition event.
Alderman C. Zehr put forward a motion that the Awards Banquet be conducted in accordance with
Option "E" as outlined in the report from Mr. R. Arnot and that staff investigate the possibility of a
co-operative athletic awards recognition process with the City of Waterloo. Each clause was voted
on separately.
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5. ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET. (CONT'D)
On motion by Alderman C. Zehr
it was resolved:
"That the 26th Athletic Awards Banquet be conducted in accordance with Option "E" as
outlined in the report from Mr. R. Arnot, Director of Recreation, dated April 14, 1993; and
further,
That staff investigate a co-operative athletic awards recognition process with the City of
Waterloo."
Mr. J. Cooper advised that he will report back to this Committee on the investigations with the City
of Waterloo for a co-operative athletic awards recognition process.
6. RAILWAY ABANDONMENT PLAN
The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. W. Beck, Director of Transit, dated April 22,
1993, concerning the abandonment of C.P. Rail right-of-ways, within the City of Kitchener and
other municipalities in the Region. This report contained several recommendations with regard to
a common strategy with other municipalities in the Region in dealing with railway corridor
acquisitions.
Mr. J. Wallace asked that recommendation 2.2 be amended so as to require the identification of
any environmental concerns. Mr. W. Beck agreed to the amendment of that recommendation.
Alderman C. Zehr advised that the Region had also been looking at these lines and recommended
that recommendation 2.1 and 3.1 be amended to include the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler
it was resolved:
"That the municipalities within the Waterloo Region
Waterloo adopt, in principle, a common strategy
acquisitions; and further,
and the Regional Municipality of
in dealing with railway corridor
That these municipalities identify any environmental concerns and all probable short term
and long term uses for existing railroad right-of-ways such as utility corridors, open space
and trailway links, to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, scooters and wheelchairs."
-- and --
"That a Railway Abandonment Committee, made up of political representatives from the
cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, be established with the Regional Municipality
of Waterloo being invited to participate; and further,
That Alderman M. Wagner and Alderman C. Zehr be appointed as the City of Kitchener
representatives on the Railway Abandonment Committee."
-- and --
"That the City of Kitchener and the City of Waterloo each appoint two staff members to form
a negotiating team to deal with the sale of C.P. Rail lands which are in the abandonment
application process; and further,
That the negotiating team set the value of the railway corridor property based on an open
space designation."
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7. CENTENNIAL STADIUM TRACK
Mr. R. Grau, Manager of Operations, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, was in attendance
and the Committee was in receipt of the report from Mr. Grau dated March 8, 1993, providing
information on upgrading of the track at Centennial Stadium in the Fall of 1992. Mr. Grau
distributed photographs of the work done on the track. Mr. F. Graham advised that this year the
City would be charging an hourly rate for the use of the track. Further, he emphasized the use of
recycle materials for the new track surfacing.
8. NAME OF FUTURE CEMETERY SITE
The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. G. Kett, Manager, Cemetery Operations, dated
April 28, 1993, recommending the name for the future cemetery site located on Westmount Road
East. Mr. G. Kett was in attendance to answer any questions that Committee might have in this
regard.
Alderman J. Ziegler advised that he was not in agreement with the names being put forward by
staff and recommended that the site be named the Williamsburg Cemetery as this gives the history
of the area.
Mayor D.V. Cardillo put forward a motion to defer consideration of the name of the cemetery site of
this time for further information in this regard. The motion for deferral put forward by Mayor D.V.
Cardillo was voted on and lost.
Alderman M. Wagner advised that he had done some research and that specific area was not the
former Village of Williamsburg. Further, he stated that there will be a developer coming to
Planning Committee with the proposal for a Williamsburg Town Centre development in the area
that was originally Williamsburg.
Alderman T. Galloway advised that he would prefer the name "Huron" as a name which identifies
the area. Alderman C. Weylie recommended that this matter be referred to the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee for a proper historic name.
Alderman J. Ziegler advised that he wished to withdraw his previous recommendation.
On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler
it was resolved:
"That no action be taken, at this time, to name the future cemetery site located on
Westmount Road East; and further,
That the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee be requested to provide
historic background information on this area to help determine an appropriate name."
The Committee requested that this matter come back at a future meeting.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
The Committee acknowledged receipt of the following for information purposes:
a)
b)
Senior Ice Skating
K.M.A. Monthly Summary, March 1993.
10. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Community Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 17,
1993, at 1:00 p.m., in Committee Room 4.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Committee Secretary