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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1993-11-15CSC\1993-11-15 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES MONDAY NOVEMBER 15, 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 M. Wagner and Councillor M. Yantzi. Councillors B. Stortz, C. Zehr and J. Ziegler were in attendance for part of the meeting. Others present: Messrs. L. Wiegand, F. Graham, J. Wallace, T. McKay, B. Stanley, G. Nixon, T. Clancy, R. Arnot and Ms. D. Gilchrist. This meeting of the Community Services Committee commenced at 2:40 p.m. WATERLOO GREEN HOME PROJECT - GRANT OVER EXPENDITURE The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Wiegand, dated November 5, 1993, providing information in this regard. Councillor G. Leadston put forward a motion requiring the Waterloo Green Home Project to pay the over expenditure. Councillor B. Stortz entered the meeting at this time. Discussion took place over the motion. Mr. L. Wiegand advised that there are two or three organizations who have underspent their grants, so there are funds available should the Committee wish to approve the over expenditure. On motion by Councillor G. Leadston it was resolved: "That the Waterloo Green Home Project be charged $771.20; which is equal to the cost of City services used by the Project, over and above the amount of their 1993 approved grant." HURON ENVIRONMENTAL AREA The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. F. Graham, dated November 8, 1993, containing recommendations in this regard along with background information. Mr. Graham introduced the report and advised that the purpose of the proposed steering committee is to determine terms of reference and an operating procedure for the Huron Environmental Area. Mr. Graham also advised that a lot of interest has been shown from the community and it is anticipated that sources of funding can be found to develop the area without the need for a lot of taxpayers' money. Councillor C. Zehr entered the meeting at this time. The Committee reviewed the recommendations contained in the report and it was agreed that the Ward Councillor and the Chairman of the Community Services Committee be appointed to the steering committee and that the Chairman of the Environmental Committee would be welcome to attend the meetings also. Councillor J. Ziegler entered the meeting at this time. Councillor G. Leadston questioned whether it would be beneficial to have a representative from the Grand River Conservation Authority on the steering committee. Mr. Graham advised that the City and the Board of Education have put this project together without any assistance from the Grand River Conservation Authority and they have shown no real interest in the project. Councillor T. Galloway advised that the steering committee is intended to have only representatives of the financial partners in the project. The committee is to have an administrative function and not a technical one. Mr. Graham stated that he has been advised that this matter will not go before the Board of Education for their approval until their meeting in the third week of December. Once the project receives their approval, the land exchange can take place immediately thereafter. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 93 2. HURON ENVIRONMENTAL AREA - cont'd NOVEMBER 15, 1993 On motion by Councillor C. Zehr it was resolved: "That we acknowledge and accept the partnership arrangement with the Waterloo County Board of Education for the establishment of the Huron Environmental Park; and further That we agree with the proposed property exchanges utilizing 35 acres of City- owned land on Westmount Road, subject to confirmation of appraised value, and the recently purchased High Street lands, for acquisition of the Waterloo County Board of Education surplus secondary school site at Rittenhouse Drive and Blockline Road; and further That we appoint 2 staff members, 2 members of Council and a representative of the University of Waterloo Faculty of Environmental Studies to a steering committee for the purpose of administering the park; and further That the Ward Councillor and the Chairman of the Community Services Committee be appointed as Council's representatives on the steering committee; and further That the Department of Parks & Recreation initiate plans for the future development of the surplus secondary school site, at Rittenhouse Drive and Blockline Road, for the consideration of the Community Services Committee." Councillor C. Zehr questioned the value of the Park Land Reserve Fund and Mr. T. Clancy advised that the fund would have approximately 1 million dollars once this transaction has taken place. Councillor Zehr requested staff to provide report to Council for the November 17, 1993 budget meeting on the status of the Park Land Reserve Fund. FEE ASSISTANCE - THIRD QUARTER REPORT It was agreed that this matter be deferred to the December 6, 1993 meeting. REGIONAL SMOKING COMMITTEE UPDATE Councillor M. Wagner gave a verbal report in this regard and distributed copies of the minutes of the two meetings which have taken place. He advised that the proper name of the Committee is the "Regional Tobacco By-law Review Committee". Councillor Wagner advised that the proposal is not for a region-wide by-law as the Region does not have the jurisdiction. It is hoped that the municipalities within the Region would pass similar or compatible by-laws, particularly the Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo. He further advised that the draft by-law will be distributed to each municipality for comments. INFORMATION ITEMS The Committee acknowledged receipt of the following for information: A) PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS SOCIETY OF DIRECTORS OF MUNICIPAL RECREATION STUDENT AWARD K.M.A. HOCKEY BREAKDOWN, OCT. 1993 K.M.A. MONTHLY SUMMARY, OCT. 1993 B) C) D) 5. INFORMATION ITEMS - cont'd COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 94 NOVEMBER 15, 1993 With regard to the minutes of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, a discussion took place over the future of the Rockway Lawn Bowling Club. The Committee directed staff to prepare a report, for the December 6, 1993 meeting, on the possibilities for the future of the club and uses for the space they occupy, should their location change. Staff was also directed to notify the club of the report prior to the meeting date. 6. NEW BUSINESS - KIWANIS PARK Councillor B. Stortz raised the issue of the newspaper report advising of possible gravel extraction at Kiwanis Park. He requested that staff report to the Community Services Committee in this regard at a future meeting. 7. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Community Services Committee is scheduled for Monday December 6, 1993, at 1:00 p.m., in the Conestoga Room, City Hall. 8. ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary