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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1994-07-04CSC\1994-07-04 J U LY 4, 1994 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Community Services Committee met this date, under the Chairmanship of Councillor G. Lorentz, commencing at 1:30 p.m., with all members present. Others Present: Messrs. T. Clancy, J. Gazzola, R. Arnot, K. Baulk, T. McKay, Ms. D. Arnold and Ms. D. Gilchrist. 1. OUTSTANDING FIRE ORDER - REFRESHMENT VENDORS' EXHAUST SYSTEM The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. D. Corry, dated June 27, 1994, recommending the upgrading of the non-conforming exhaust system in the northeast corner of the upper market. The Committee was also in receipt of a submission from Ms. M. Gatto, dated July 4, 1994, concerning the request for "Lucy's" to vacate the upper market by July 31, 1994. Ms. M. Gatto was in attendance to represent her request that her mother be permitted to carry on business in the upper market until October 31, 1994; as she felt it was unfair to require her mother to move out at such short notice and that her mother needed to operate the stand during the summer months in order to recuperate some of her losses. Mr. K. Baulk was in attendance to give some background in this regard advising that he had no objection if Lucy's stayed open until October 31; subject to approval from the Fire Department. Mayor Cardillo put forward a motion to allow Lucy's to stay in the upper market until October 31, 1994. Mr. L. Parent and Mr. B. Johnston, Market Vendor Representatives, were in attendance and advised that they both agreed with the staff report. On motion by Mayor D.V. Cardillo it was resolved: "That "Lucy's" be permitted to operate in the upper market at the Kitchener Farmers' Market up to October 31, 1994, subject to Fire Department approval." On motion by Councillor B. Stortz it was resolved: "That we upgrade the present non-conforming system in the northeast corner of the upper market to bring it up to Code; and further, That upon completion of the upgrade, Mr. L. Parent's refreshment stand be relocated to the northeast corner of the upper market; and further, That in order to recover the cost of upgrading and maintenance, we increase rental fees to those vendors who will benefit from the improvement." DELEGATIONS - K-W SYMPHONY VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE Ms. B. Leach and Ms. I. Beamish were both in attendance to represent the grant request of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Volunteer Committee for a cash grant in the amount of $1,500 to cover the expenses of hosting "Taste of Waterloo County" in the City Hall Rotunda on September 9, 1994. The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot dated June 27, 1994 recommending that a grant in the amount of $800 be approved to cover the cost of room rental and related expenses at the City Hall on September 9, 1994. The ladies advised that they were hoping for a grant to cover all their expenses which would be the $1,5OO. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES J U LY 4, 1994 - 57 - CITY OF KITCHENER 2. DELEGATIONS - K-W SYMPHONY VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE (CONT'D) Mayor D.V. Cardillo put forward a motion to approve a $400 in-kind services grant towards the rental. Several of the members of the Committee spoke in opposition to the $400 amount suggesting that the Committee should approve the total of $800 for the cost related to the rental of the Rotunda. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That we approve an in-kind services grant for the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Volunteer Committee, in the amount of $800, for their use of the City Hall Rotunda on September 9, 1994." 3. DELEGATIONS - ROCKWAY LAWN BOWLING CLUB'S WOMEN'S FOURS TEAM Ms. M. Welsh was in attendance to represent the request of the Women's Fours Team of the Rockway Lawn Bowling Club for a cash grant to assist with the cost of attending the National Championships in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Committee was in receipt of a submission from Ms. Welsh on behalf of the team and were distributed with copies of a report from Mr. R. Arnot, dated July 4, 1994, in this regard. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That we approve the request of the Rockway Lawn Bowling Club's Women's Fours Team for a cash grant in the amount of $400 to assist with their cost of attending the National Championship in Moncton, New Brunswick, from August 2 to 6, 1994." 4. DELEGATIONS - FENCING STORM WATER MANAGEMENT POND Mr. S. Kenmir was in attendance to outline his concern with respect to the fencing of a Storm Water Management pond located on Biehn Drive close to Mitten Place. Councillor T. Galloway introduced Mr. Kenmir and gave some background on this situation. He also distributed a copy of the letter which he had received from Mr. Kenmir, to the members of the Committee. A discussion took place in this regard. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway it was resolved: "That we install approximately 90 feet of fencing, including a gate, along the Biehn Drive frontage of the Storm Water Management pond located on Biehn Drive close to Mitten Place; with the source of the funds to be determined at the Council meeting of July 11, 1994." 5. DELEGATIONS - KIWANIS PARK = Mr. A. Morscher was in attendance on behalf of the Twin Cities Kiwanis Club to speak about Kiwanis Park. He stated that the Kiwanis Park has been owned and operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority for many years and that he believes they want to close it down as an active park and use it as a dormant conservation area. It was his opinion that that would be a tragedy. He also believed that the Grand River Conservation Authority wanted to remove the gravel from the site and although the Kiwanis Club has no objection to gravelling being done, they do not want it to become dormant. They wished to have the park remain an active City park. The focus of the Grand River Conservation Authority is for conservation areas being passive recreation areas; whereas the Twin Cities Kiwanis Club believes that the park should be looked at as an active City park. He requested that the City of Kitchener consider taking the park back and running it as an active park. The Club would like to offer the City some financial support in this regard, whereby they would be willing to upgrade the existing change house facilities and for a period of five years, would provide the City with approximately DELEGATIONS - KIWANIS PARK (CONT'D) J U LY 4, 1994 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - 58 - CITY OF KITCHENER $40,000 per year for operation and upgrading and maintenance of the park. He advised that the Executive of the Club is in favour of this initiative, however; they would have to go to the general membership for a vote of support in this regard. Further, he advised that the first five year term is just the beginning and at the end of that period they would be willing to negotiate a new agreement. He requested that the staff of the Parks and Recreation Department work with the Club to see if this would be feasible. It was noted that Messrs. P. Emerson and E. Parent of the Grand River Conservation Authority were in attendance and they addressed the Committee providing an update on what has been happening over the last few years concerning the future of Kiwanis Park. A Committee was established last year, with representatives from many different organizations, to set about to try and find the best long term solutions for the park. Eight alternatives are now being investigated and there will be two public meetings, one to be held next Thursday and one on August 18 to get input from the community. This Committee intends to make a decision on the future of the park by the end of this year. There was a concern raised by some of the members of the Committee that if the ownership of the park was given to the City of Kitchener, that there will be no Grand River Conservation Authority area within the City of Kitchener and considering the amount of money that the City contributes to the Grand River Conservation Authority, it was felt that the Grand River Conservation Authority should be doing something for the City of Kitchener. Mr. T. Clancy addressed the Committee advising that rather than the City of Kitchener taking ownership and operation of the park, he sees a partnership between the Grand River Conservation Authority, the Kiwanis Club, the City of Kitchener and the City of Waterloo, as being a more ideal situation. The City of Kitchener could operate the park, however, considering that the City has zero based budgeting, the financial implications would have to be considered before any action was taken. The question was raised as to whether the staff of the Grand River Conservation Authority would be in a position to comment about entering into a partnership. Mr. Emerson advised that this possibility has not been before the G.R.C.A. Board yet, however, the G.R.C.A. does encourage these types of partnerships. Councillor B. Stortz suggested that a motion be put forward to support in principle, the City of Kitchener owning and operating Kiwanis Park and that the City accept the generous offer of the Twin Cities Kiwanis Club. Councillor M. Yantzi suggested that the City is already in a process with the G.R.C.A. in this regard and he suggested that the process be allowed to follow through. Mr. T. Clancy suggested that consideration of this matter be deferred to the Committee's meeting of August 15, at which time staff could come back with a report outlining the implications with respect to costs. There are also may be other options and staff would have the benefit of the results of at least one of the public meetings by that time. The question was raised as to whether the Kiwanis Club's money would be available regardless of who owns the park. Mr. Morscher advised that the Club has had many meetings with the G.R.C.A. over the last year with the decision made one year ago to close the park. Then another Committee started again this year and one year's time has already been lost. He was concerned that this would happen again and it would be the Club's desire to have the City of Kitchener having control over the decision-making done concerning the park. The City of Kitchener could work with others if they choose to, provided that they have control over the park. It was generally agreed that this matter be deferred to the Committee meeting scheduled for August 15, 1994 at which time they expect a staff report to come forward from the Parks and Recreation Department. 6. GRANT APPLICATION FROM HIMALAYAN FIELD STUDIES PROGRAM J U LY 4, 1994 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - 59 - CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. G. Carmichael had registered as a delegation in this regard; however, he did not appear at the meeting. The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot dated June 27, 1994 in this regard. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of Gary Carmichael for a cash grant in the amount of $800." = GOFER PRODUCTIONS VIDEO Members of staff and of Gofer Productions were in attendance and the Committee viewed the video. = BILL 120 The Committee was in receipt of a letter from McCarthy Tetrault and letter from Mayor Turnbull of the City of Waterloo with respect to financing a law suit to challenge the Province concerning Bill 120. Several members advised that they agreed with the concerns outlined in the letter but feel that the Bill has gone too far in order to do anything about it. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That a letter be sent to the Mayor of London advising that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener agrees with their concerns with respect to Bill 120; however, this Council feels that it is too late to do anything to oppose the Bill at this time." It was recorded that Councillors M. Yantzi, B. Stortz and J. Smola were in opposition to this motion. = CURLING HALL OF FAME Councillor M. Wagner gave a brief verbal report on the use of the Registry Building as the Curling Hall of Fame advising that the Curling Association has decided to make Kitchener its permanent location and that one major Curling Championship will be held in the City of Kitchener every five years. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS The Committee acknowledged receipt the following for information purposes: A) 1994 TOURNAMENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS B) COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SECTION - QUARTERLY REPORT - WINTER 1994 C) SUMMER REGISTRATIONS TO DATE D) THANK-YOU LETTERS - FROM EVERLASTING ARMS PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP, BREITHAUPT FAMILY (JOHN PARRY), AND REV. DOUGLAS SLOAN 11. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Community Services Committee is scheduled for Monday August 15, 1994, in the Council Chambers, commencing at 1:00 p.m. 12. ADJOURNMENT J U LY 4, 1994 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - 60 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary