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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MONDAY JANUARY 31, 1994
The Community Services Committee met this date, commencing at 2:15 p.m., under the Chairmanship of
Councillor G. Lorentz, with the following members present: Mayor D. Cardillo, Councillor G. Leadston,
Councillor J. Smola, Councillor B. Stortz, Councillor C. Weylie. Councillor M. Wagner and Councillor C.
Zehr were in attendance for part of the meeting.
Others present: Councillor J. Ziegler, Messrs. T. McKay, L. Wiegand, T. Clancy, F. Graham, R. Wyatt, J.
Maslanka, R. Arnot, K. Gazzola, K. Baulk, K. Bowman, G. Borovilos, Deputy Fire Chief N. Kuntz, Ms. L.
Bamford, Ms. C. Oliver and Ms. D. Gilchrist.
1. DELEGATION
Due to the late start of the meeting, it was noted that the representatives from the Conestoga
Sailing School and 8 Wheels Roller Skating were not able to attend and it was agreed that
consideration of these matters along with the remaining 1994 affiliated minor sports grant budgets
be deferred to the Community Services Committee Meeting of February 14, 1994.
SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME
Mr. R. Alviano was in attendance to represent the reports attached to the agenda concerning the
establishment of a Softball Hall of Fame in the City of Kitchener. Mr. T. McKay advised the
Committee that this matter had not been discussed by Management Committee and that he is
completely opposed to this. Further he advised that the K-W Multicultural Society is considering
leasing space in the City's vacant Registry Building although a final decision has not yet been
made.
Mr. Alviano gave a presentation in this regard referring to the report of Mr. B. Stanley, Director
Business Facilities, dated January 26, 1994 and a letter from the Director of Softball Canada,
dated January 3, 1994 along with a prospectus for the establishment of the Canadian Amateur
Softball Museum and Softball Hall of Fame. Mr. Alviano advised that this area is a hotbed of
softball in Canada and listed teams from this area having won championships.
Councillors M. Wagner and C. Zehr entered the meeting at this time.
Mr. Alviano advised that the deadline for proposals has been extended to March of 1994 and it
would be advisable to have a Committee to submit the application and determine financing. No
decision can be made without investigating the matter further and exploring avenues to raise
money.
A brief discussion took place on this matter concerning financing in the fact that the municipality
would not be prepared to put money into this project; also the Committee did not want to make any
commitment for use of the Registry Building. Councillor C. Zehr advised that he would not be
opposed to investigating the possibility, provided that the resolution contained the proviso, that the
City would not be responsible for any capital and/or operating costs.
On motion by Mayor D. Cardillo
it was resolved:
"Subject to an understanding that the City of Kitchener will not be responsible
for any capital expenditures and/or operating costs, that a committee be
established, composed of members of Council, Ms. Jane Falconer of the
Visitor and Convention Bureau, Mr. Ray Alviano and a representative from
the Economic Development Department to examine alternatives open to the
City to pursue housing the Canadian Softball Hall of Fame."
3. 1994 GRANT REQUEST
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Councillor G. Lorentz advised that consideration of the grants would take place today but would
not be forwarded to City Council at their next meeting, in order for notices to go out to each grant
applicant advising of their award and allowing them an opportunity to appeal.
Mr. J. Gazzola and Mr. K. Bowman gave a computer presentation of the grant requests, the
amount requested by each group in 1993, the amount awarded to each group in 1993 and the
amount requested for 1994. The Committee agreed to review, item by item, those grant requests
in excess of the amount awarded to those groups in 1993 and gave a blanket approval to those
groups requesting the same amount as was allotted to them in 1993. Only in extreme
circumstances, would an increase over the 1993 allocation be considered.
On motion by Councillor C. Weylie
it was resolved:
"That the K-W Habilitation Services be awarded a grant in the amount of
$4,500.00 which represents a 0% increase over of the 1993 award."
A discussion took place over the grant application of the Kitchener Horticultural Society and it was
agreed that more questions should be asked about their deficit.
On motion by Councillor C. Zehr
it was resolved:
"That the Kitchener Horticultural Society be awarded a 1994 grant in the
amount of $106,590.00 which represents a 0% increase over their 1993
allotment."
Mr. T. McKay suggested that the Horticultural Society be requested to come forward with a
financial report on the cost of repairing the three fountains.
On motion by Councillor J. Smola
it was resolved:
"That Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Inc. be awarded a 1994 grant in the
amount of $24,531.00, which represents a 0% increase over their 1993
allotment."
On motion by Councillor G. Leadston
it was resolved:
"That the Regional Arts Council be awarded a 1994 grant in the amount of
$7,678.00, which represents a 0% increase over their 1993 allotment."
On motion by Councillor B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That the Central Ontario Development Riding Program be awarded a 1994
grant in the amount of $6,395.00, which represents a 0% increase over their
1993 allotment."
On motion by Councillor J. Smola
it was resolved:
"That no action be taken on the request of the K-W Working Centre for a
1994 grant."
Councillor C. Weylie declared a conflict of interest with this grant application as the K-W Working
Centre is a client and did not participate in any discussion or voting with respect to this grant
application.
3. 1994 GRANT REQUEST - cont'd
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On motion by Councillor B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That the K-W Regional Folk Arts Multicultural Centre be awarded a 1994
grant in the amount of $10,659.00, which represents a 0% increase over their
1993 allotment; and further,
That the K-W Regional Folk Arts Multicultural Centre be invited to attend the
Community Services Committee to give a presentation."
On motion by Councillor B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That the K-W Chamber Orchestra be awarded a 1994 grant in the amount of
$1,020.00, which represents a 0% increase over their 1993 allotment."
On motion by Councillor C. Weylie
it was resolved:
"That a grant in the amount of $39,500.00 be awarded in 1994 for
neighbourhood association printing."
Discussion then took place over the grant request of the House of Friendship in the amount of
$4,000.00 and Mr. R Arnot advised that this would be a one time request for furniture for the
Mowat-Chandler Community Centre. Councillor B. Stortz questioned why it was coming through
the House of Friendship and not through the Parks & Recreation budget and Mr. Arnot advised
that through the Parks & Recreation budget, staff had been able to provide a minimum of
furnishings for the community centre and the House of Friendship would like to have more
furnishings in the community centre.
On motion by Councillor B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That no action be taken on the request of the House of Friendship for a
grant in 1994 in the amount of $4,000.00; and further,
That the House of Friendship be invited to attend a Community Services
Committee meeting to provide more details in this regard."
On motion by Councillor B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That the K-W Weavers and Spinners Guild be awarded a 1994 grant in the
amount of $500.00, which represents a 0% increase over their 1993
allotment."
On motion by Councillor C. Zehr
it was resolved:
"That the grant to the St. Mary's General Hospital in the amount of
$10,525.00 be split between the years 1994 and 1995."
On motion by Councillor B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That Artsfest '94 be awarded a 1994 grant in the amount of $3,270.00."
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
3. 1994 GRANT REQUEST - cont'd
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On motion by Councillor B. Stortz
it was resolved:
"That no action be taken on the request of Theatre & Company for a 1994
grant; and further,
That Theatre & Company be invited to attend a Community Services
Committee meeting and make a presentation in this regard."
The Committee generally agreed to allow Councillor J. Ziegler to vote on the 1994 grants as they
are a financial matter.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler
it was resolved:
"That no action be taken on the request of Numus Inc.,
Association, Foodbank of Waterloo Region, The 45+
Convention, and Conestoga College for grants in 1994."
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It was agreed that any surplus in the grants budget be moved to the general contingency fund for
grants.
INFORMATION ITEMS
The Committee acknowledged receipt of the following for information purposes:
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K)
SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE HOMER WATSON HOUSE & GALLERY &
THE KITCHENER-WATERLOO ART GALLERY
THE FOOD BANK OF WATERLOO REGION
LEGALLY SPEAKING - THIN ICE
26TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC AWARDS
CONTEMPORARY LEISURE CANADA INC.
NIGHT GOLF TECHNOLOGY
1994 OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
PUBLIC SKATING ATTENDANCE REPORT, CITY HALL RINK
K.M.A. - EVENT FINANCIAL REPORTS
- MONTHLY SUMMARY DECEMBER 1993
THANK YOU LETTERS - EMPLOYMENT-IMMIGRATION CANADA
- CANADIAN AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Councillor G. Leaston spoke about the article "Legally Speaking - Thin Ice" and questioned what
the City's standard is. Mr. R. Arnot responded that the thickness of the ice is approximately 1/2
inch to 3/4 inch.
Councillor G. Leadston spoke further concerning Night Golf Technology which he suggested
would attract certain golfers who would not necessarily be members and that it could be directed
toward rental to service groups. Mr. R. Arnot responded that if approached, staff would entertain
such a rental.
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor C. Zehr advised that Council has not dealt with the issue of the infrastructure program
and suggested that it was appropriate that a resolution be passed by this committee and
forwarded to City Council.
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5. NEW BUSINESS - cont'd
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On motion by Councillor C. Zehr
it was resolved:
"Subject to the funds being used for the Homer Watson Boulevard, Fischer-
Hallman Road and Fairway Road/King Street projects, that we approve the
transfer of $10,000,000.00 from the Federal/Provincial portion of the
Infrastructure Work Program to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo."
Councillor J. Ziegler suggested that when these projects come up in the capital budget; the money
should be used to reduce taxes and not be used for other projects.
NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Community Services Committee will take place on
Monday February 14, 1994, commencing at 1:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Committee Secretary