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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1993-09-20CSC\1993-09-20 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 The Community Services Committee met this date, under the Chairmanship of Councillor G. Lorentz, with the following members present: Mayor D. Cardillo, Councillor T. Galloway, Councillor G. Leadston, Councillor J. Smola, Councillor B. Stortz, Councillor M. Wagner, Councillor C. Weylie, Councillor M. Yantzi, Councillor C. Zehr and Councillor J. Ziegler. Others present: Messrs. T. McKay, G. Nixon, T. Clancy, F. Graham, R. Wyatt, M. Price, R. Weber, L. Wiegand, D. Suzuki, B. Stanley, M. Mahaffey, R. Arnot, Ms. B. Aikenhead and Ms. D. Gilchrist. This meeting of the Community Services Committee commenced at 1:35 p.m. 1. DELEGATION - WILSON POOL CLOSURE The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. F.S. Graham, dated September 7, 1993, advising of the possibility of closing the Wilson Pool as part of the Expenditure Control Plan. Mr. B. McLay was in attendance on behalf of the Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association and presented the Committee with a petition signed by 738 neighbourhood residents in opposition to the closure of the pool. Councillor J. Ziegler advised Mr. McLay that staff won't be presenting a report in this regard until the meeting of October 4, 1993. Mr. McLay gave several statistics on attendance at the Wilson Pool and it was suggested that a pool should not be closed based on the statistics from one wet summer. Councillor G. Lorentz advised that a staff report will be presented to the Community Services Committee on October 4, 1993. At that time no decision will be made on the closure of the pool but the decision would be made during budget consideration. The Secretary was directed to send a letter to the Neighbourhood Association enclosing the staff report and advising of the date of the meeting. The question was raised by Councillor Leadston as to whether or not any financial support for the pool came from community groups and was advised that that is not the case. DELEGATION - TAKE BACK THE NIGHT COMMITTEE The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand, dated September 13, 1993, in this regard and Ms. B. Wilson was in attendance and made a presentation in support of the grant application. The question was raised as to whether or not the City of Waterloo has been asked for assistance and Ms. B. Wilson advised that the City of Waterloo will be approached for assistance in this regard. Councillor C. Zehr questioned what had happened at last year's parade and Ms. Wilson advised that last year they had had donations of private passenger vans, however it took approximately 15 trips to return all the women to their cars. On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi it was resolved: "That we approve the request of the Take Back the Night Committee for an in-kind facility grant in the amount of $125.00 for two bus rentals on Thursday September 23, 1993, in conjunction with their parade." DELEGATION - GOFER PRODUCTIONS Mr. H. Tasker was in attendance on behalf of Gofer Productions to inform the Committee of a video which has been prepared on retirement in Kitchener. Mr. Tasker provided a printed report in this regard and explained to the Committee the process that Gofer Productions had been through in obtaining grant monies and in the preparation of the video which had been done through CKCO TV. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 79 SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 4. DELEGATION - VICTORIA PARK 100TH BIRTHDAY Ms. L. Ferguson was in attendance to give a report on the Victoria Park 100th Birthday Committee fundraising efforts. In this regard, Ms. Ferguson presented a written brief outlining the events which have taken place to raise money and the fact that the Committee had repaid $800.00 of the loan provided by the City of Kitchener and would make an effort in 1994 to again repay a portion of the loan. K-W TRACK AND FIELD ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION REVIEW The Committee was in receipt of a letter from Mr. R. Arnot, dated September 13, 1993 along with a report from Mr. R. Wyatt, dated September 9, 1993 recommending the City's endorsement of the Kitchener-Waterloo Track and Field Association Constitution, By-laws and Flowchart which were attached to the agenda. Mr. Arnot introduced this matter advising that the Waterloo Region Association Track and Field Clubs had been invited to attend all the meetings in this regard and also staff from the City of Waterloo. Councillor C. Zehr questioned what had changed from the previous Constitution and Mr. Arnot advised that a number of issues had not been dealt with in the previous Constitution, such as a grievance procedure. Further he advised that there will still be other track and field organizations as there are four other groups running their own bingos; which, if they became part of the K-W Track and Field Association, would not be able to run their own individual bingos. Councillor Zehr also raised the question of the date of their year end and the date of their annual meeting as it was his opinion that they are too close together for financial statements to be prepared and audited in time for the annual meeting. The question was raised as to whether or not the City of Waterloo will be asked to endorse this Constitution and it was also suggested that any resolution forthcoming from this Committee should be subject to the City of Waterloo ratifying the same Constitution. Councillor T. Galloway questioned whether it was necessary for Council to have a formal acceptance of this Constitution. He suggested that it be accepted for information purposes as Council does not get involved in Constitutions of other sports associations. On motion by Councillor C. Zehr it was resolved: "That we inform the Kitchener-Waterloo Track and Field Association that their Constitution, as presented to the Community Services Committee on September 20, 1993, is acceptable for funding purposes; and further, That the City of Waterloo and the Waterloo Region Associated Track and Field Clubs be so notified." TREE PROBLEM - 56 THORNRIDGE CRESCENT The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. M. Mahaffey, dated September 14, 1993, recommending that the subject tree not be removed. Mr. Mahaffey showed a video of the subject tree and advised the Committee that it would cost approximately $1,000.00 to remove the tree. The tree has been assessed at a value of $1,000.00 and is approximately 50 years old. He stated that the property owners want to have the tree removed in order to replace their fence. General discussion took place in this regard. On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of the owners of 56 Thornridge Crescent to remove the black cherry tree located at the rear of their property." 7. PARKING INFRACTIONS IN PARKS COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 80 SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. T. Clancy, dated September 14, 1993, recommending that by-law enforcement officers be scheduled to include parks by-law infractions. Mr. D. Snow addressed the Committee and advised that there are staffing problems at this moment and that only one officer is on call during evenings and weekends. He stated that it would be necessary to hire additional staff or to have part time staff in order to undertake this request. Mr. Clancy addressed the Committee and advised that there have been several public meetings in this regard and it is growing into a bigger problem; as it is affecting the types of facilities that can be included in parks. People no longer want ball diamonds, etc., close to their homes because of the noise. Mr. T. McKay addressed the Committee and advised that Traffic has no staff to undertake this endeavour and suggested the possible cross training of Parks & Recreation staff. Councillor C. Zehr questioned what the net cost would be. Discussion took place over possible revenue generated from issuing tickets and the possibility that infractions would cease once people realize that the City would be enforcing their parks by-laws. On motion by Councillor B. Stortz it was resolved: "That City By-law Enforcement Officers be scheduled to include parks by-law infractions as a priority on evenings and weekends." 8. VICTORIA LAKE SEDIMENTATION/MONARCH WOODS REHABILITATION The Committee was in receipt of a report from Messrs. T. Clancy, G. Nixon, B. Liddle and S. Gyorffy, dated September 15, 1993, recommending certain environmental initiatives with regards to Victoria Lake and Monarch Woods. Mr. G. Nixon presented a video in this regard showing some of the problems taking place at Victoria Lake and in Monarch Woods. Councillor C. Zehr questioned part #2 of the resolution put forward by staff advising that there is no dollar figure recorded. Mr. G. Nixon advised that the Public Works Department has money in their 1994 budget to commence some of these works and to enforce new subdivision conditions. Mr. D. Suzuki advised that there will be continual sedimentation, as most of the problems come from the rural areas. Mr. T. Clancy advised that staff will attempt to undertake measures which can be done within the existing budget. On motion by Councillor C. Zehr it was resolved: "That the Public Works Department and the Parks & Recreation Department be authorized to implement the following environmental initiatives: a) That an environmental consultant be retained to prepare a report and make recommendations on the design and rehabilitation of seriously eroded areas in the Monarch Woods Park area. This report shall include proposed details, budget and phasing of any remedial measures together with any public use constraints for this park site at a cost of $25,000.00; which is to be taken from the 1993 Capital Contingency Account, as recommended by Management Committee on September 14, 1993. 8. VICTORIA LAKE SEDIMENTATION/MONARCH WOODS REHABILITATION - cont'd b) Commence the construction of water quality improvements of the three storm water management areas on the upper reaches of the COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 81 SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 Henry Sturm Greenway as identified in the Paragon Engineering Report "Sedimentation Control Study for Victoria Lake 1993", within existing budget allocations. c) That the Departments of Public Works and Parks & Recreation commence discussions to facilitate the removal of sediments in Victoria Park Lake, and together explore the opportunities to utilize staff and resources under the 93-94 Winter Works Program to complete this work." REVISION TO CEMETERY TARIFF CHARGES The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. G. Kett, dated recommending a revised Tariff of Charges to be effective October 15, addressed this issue and referred the Committee to the report. September 8, 1993, 1993. Mr. T. Clancy On motion by Mayor D. Cardillo it was resolved: "That the revised Cemetery Tariff of Charges, as presented to the Community Services Committee on September 20, 1993, be approved, effective October 15, 1993." 10. INFORMATION ITEMS The Committee acknowledged receipt of the following for information purposes: a) b) Oktoberfest/City of Kitchener/1993 K.M.A. Complex: i) Monthly Summary ii) Summer Ice Program Revenue iii) Update of Coming Events iv) Travel and Leisure Show 11. NEW BUSINESS a) Councillor G. Lorentz advised that he wished some discussion at a future meeting on the beating at Woodland Cemetery. He requested that staff provide an information report in this regard. b) Councillor B. Stortz advised that he wished to see a policy on the governance of the Civic Square. 12. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Community Services Committee is scheduled for Monday October 4, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. in the Conestoga Room, Main Floor, City Hall. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary