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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1993-05-17CSC\1993-05-17 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 17, 1993 The Community Services Committee met this date, under the Chairmanship of Alderman G. Lorentz, with the following members present: Alderman G. Leadston, Alderman J. Smola, Alderman B. Stortz, Alderman M. Wagner, Alderman C. Weylie, Alderman, M Yantzi, Alderman C. Zehr, Alderman J. Ziegler. Mayor D.V. Cardillo and Alderman T. Galloway were in attendance for part of the meeting. Others present: Messrs. K. Baulk, T. Clancy, L. Wiegand, B. Stanley, L. Wyatt, J. Gazzola, R. Arnot, R. Weber, R. Cooper, J. Wallace, F. Graham, Miss C. Oliver, Ms. L. Moses, Ms. L. Bamford, Ms. D. Gilchrist This meeting of the Community Services Committee commenced at 1:30 p.m. 1. MINUTES On motion by Alderman G. Leadston it was resolved: "That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee of May 3, 1993, as mailed to the members, be accepted." DELEGATION - NUMUS INC. Ms. T. Prudum of Numus Inc. was in attendance to represent their grant request for an in-kind facilities grant for use of the Victoria Park Pavilion on June 18, 1993. The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand dated May 11, 1993, containing the grant application and background material. Ms. Prudum distributed packages of printed information on Numus Inc. and their Concert Series for 1992 - 93. Mayor D.V. Cardillo entered the meeting at this time. Alderman C. Weylie put forward a motion to approve the grant request. Mr. F. Graham advised that there may be an alternative in that there is a possibility that the City could make a swap with Numus Inc. providing some entertainment for the opening of the new City Hall in exchange for the rental of the Victoria Park Pavilion. Alderman C. Weylie withdrew her previous motion and put forward a motion that an agreement be worked out with staff on an exchange. On motion by Alderman C. Weylie it was resolved: "That no action be taken, at this time, on the request of Numus Inc., for in-kind facility grant for use of the Victoria Park Pavilion on June 18, 1993; and further, That staff work with Numus Inc. on an agreement for entertainment for the opening of the new City Hall in exchange for their use of the Victoria Park Pavilion on June 18, 1993." DELEGATIONS - NO SMOKING POLICY It was noted that Mr. M. Hilling of the Oktoberfest Lion's Club and a representative of the Kitchener Lion's Club had registered as delegates in this regard. The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. F.S. Graham, dated May 12, 1993,recommending that the policy be modified. The Committee was also in receipt of a letter from the Lion's Club of Kitchener dated May 10, 1993, stating their concerns. Other letters were distributed at the meeting from the Valhalla Inn and two letters from the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Lion's Club. Mr. F. Graham referred to his report and the letters submitted and suggested that Council move a little slower on the implementation of a complete smoking ban. Alderman T. Galloway entered the meeting at this time. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 2 MAY 17, 1993 3. DELEGATIONS - NO SMOKING POLICY - (CONT'D) Mr. M. Hilling, President of the Oktoberfest Lions Club, gave a verbal presentation advising of his opinion that a smoking ban at Oktoberfest Fest Halls would have a dramatic impact on the Lions Clubs' ability to raise funds which in turn would have an impact on the Clubs' ability to meet their financial commitments in terms of donations to the new City Hall. He also referred to the arrangements with the City for use of meeting rooms at community centres stating that when agreements had been made for the use of these rooms there was no discussion about a non- smoking policy and many of the Lions'members do smoke. Mr. Hilling advised that he was looking for a compromise. Alderman M. Wagner questioned whether he would be in favour of a short term compromise and Mr. Hilling advised that he would be in agreement with an evolutionary change starting with a compromise. He suggested that smoking be permitted in the boardrooms and regular meeting rooms and that a percentage of the Fest Halls be set aside as smoking areas. Alderman C. Zehr questioned as to whether Mr. Hilling believed that the people attending the events are representative of society as a whole, as it reported that only 25% of the population is smoking. Mr. Hilling was of the opinion that the percentage is the reverse at Oktoberfest events. Mr. R. Pinke, Director, Kitchener Lions Club was in attendance and advised that his position is much the same as Mr. Hilling's. It was his opinion that a smoking ban would definitely jeopardize the Club's ability to fundraise which in turn would also jeopardize their ability to meet their commitment of $200,000.00 towards the new City Hall. Further, Mr. Pinke pointed out that last year the Lions Club entered into an 8 year lease with the City for meeting rooms and no mention was made at the time about smoking; now the City is proposing to change the conditions of the lease. He stated that he expects that the City will honour the commitment it made last year. Mr. Pinke also advised that he would be in agreement with finding a reasonable way of getting around the dilemma. Mr. W. Stichnotche, General Manager of the Valhalla Inn was in attendance to advise that a smoking ban in the Kitchener Farmers' Market would make it difficult to use for functions, as it will be extremely difficult to enforce. Mr. B. Renault was in attendance on behalf of the Kinsmen and Kiwanis Clubs of the Twin Cities advising that service clubs make a large contribution to the local community. Oktoberfest is the major fundraiser of the year and it is perceived that a smoking ban will have a detrimental effect on the Clubs' ability to fundraise. Ms. K. Hodgson of the Regional Health Unit was in attendance and advised that there no safe level of smoking and that more and more public buildings are going smoke free. She questioned whether the City wanted to be a leader or a follower. She stated that it was ironic that these service clubs still wanted to be allowed to smoke when a lot of the funds that they raise are donated to the hospitals to help combat the illnesses that are caused by smoking. Alderman J. Ziegler agreed that a compromise is in order, but not the compromise that the staff report suggests. He advised that he disagrees with the golf courses being included in the exemption. Further, he recommended that prior agreements for leased space be dealt with on an individual basis. Alderman Ziegler put forward a motion that no smoking be permitted at the golf courses or the K.M.A. Complex lounges; that no smoking be permitted in leased space for which there are prior agreements except in the case where these buildings have proper ventilation; that smoking be permitted in Fest Halls and there be split smoking/non-smoking areas at all outdoor facilities. Alderman M. Wagner recommended that this be carried out on a year trial basis. Alderman T. Galloway left the meeting at this time. 3. DELEGATIONS - NO SMOKING POLICY - (CONT'D) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 3 MAY 17, 1993 Several motions were put forward during the discussions on Alderman Ziegler's motion. Some suggestions were made that there be a smoking ban at all City run functions but that private rentals make their own decision on smoking or not smoking. It was also suggested that staff develop time lines for phasing a complete smoking ban. It was further suggested that private rentals announce on their tickets whether they permit smoking at their events. Alderman C. Zehr suggested a motion to defer consideration of this matter to allow staff an opportunity to development implementation time lines, keeping in mind the general principle goal to move toward a smoke free environment. He suggested that a report come back to this Committee at the June meeting. Mr. Graham advised that staff would require more time and it was suggested that the report come back to the July meeting. Alderman J. Ziegler advised that he wished to withdraw his previous motion, but that staff should keep in mind the intention of the Committee to move towards a total smoking ban. He also stressed that all City run functions be smoke free effective immediately. Alderman G. Leadston suggested that the Committee needs two reports from staff, one from Mr. Gazzola on the financial impact of a non-smoking policy and one from Mr. Wallace giving his opinion on what constitutes a rental and whether a rental can determine what percentage of the floor area is to be used for smoking. Alderman Wagner suggested a motion that reaffirms a Smoke Free Policy and directs staff to set- up realistic implementation time lines. The motion put forward by Alderman C. Zehr as amended to require a report from staff at the July meeting was voted. On motion by C. Zehr it was resolved: "That further consideration of No Smoking Policy be deferred to the Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for July 5, 1993; and further That staff develop realistic implementation time lines for a No Smoking Policy, keeping in mind that the general principle is to move to a completely smoke free environment." 4. NEW GOVERNMENT BOOKSTORE Messrs. Polzin, Paul and Erlich were in attendance from the Kitchener Public Library to give a brief presentation on the Government Bookstore proposed for the new City Hall. Mr. Polzin provided background information in this regard and Mr. Paul elaborated on the operation of the bookstore, with Mr. Erlich providing information on the KPL Foundation which will be established and whose board will govern the operation of the bookstore. 5. GRANT REQUEST - J. STECKLE, HERITAGE HOMESTEAD The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand dated May 11, 1993, containing the grant application and background material in this regard. On motion by Mayor D. Cardillo it resolved: "That we approve a cash grant, in the amount of $200.00, to the J. Steckle, Heritage Homestead, to assist with their 160th Anniversary Celebration to take place on July 20, 1993." 6. VOLUNTEER USE OF CITY COMPUTERS COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 4 MAY 17, 1993 The Committee agreed to defer consideration of this matter to the meeting to be held on June 14, 1993. PESTICIDE POLICY/UPDATE ON WEED SPRAYING Mr. D. Daly, Manager of Parks Operation was in attendance and the Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. Daly and Mr. T. Clancy dated May 12, 1993, recommending the continuation of Council's current policy of reducing and eliminating pesticide spraying. Mr. Daly reviewed the report attached to the agenda. On motion by Alderman C. Weylie it was resolved: "That we reaffirm the existing policy, approved in 1990, to reduce and/or eliminate pesticide spraying." 10. REQUEST FOR DONATIONS - IMAGINEERING '93 The Committee was in receipt of a letter from Ms. C. Lindsay Dennison, School of Engineering, University of Guelph, dated April 22, 1993, requesting a donation and support of their Summer Science Camp Project. On motion by Mayor D. Cardillo it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of Imagineering '93 for a donation toward their Summer Science Camp Project." INFORMATION ITEMS The Committee acknowledged receipt of the following for information purposes: c) Canadian Precision Skating Championships d) K.M.A. Monthly Summary April 1993 e) Letter from C.O.E. f) Opening of Victoria School Centre NEXT MEETING Music in the Park K.M.A. Financial Summaries; i) Cycle Craft Productions ii) Spring Food Show iii) Country Plus I Love Country iv) Ontario Computer Exhibition v) P.O.M.E. Council Hockey Tournament vi) Bell Canada Hockey Tournament Letter of Appreciation Bill's Old Frames Senior's Ice Skating i) a) b) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 5 MAY 17, 1993 The next regular meeting of the Community Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, June 14, 1993, at 1:00 p.m., in Committee Room 4. 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion the Committee adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary