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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1994-06-06CSC\1994-06-06 JUNE 6, 1994 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Community Services Committee met this date, under the Chairmanship of Councillor G. Lorentz, commencing at 2:15 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor D. Cardillo, Councillor T. Galloway, Councillor J. Smola, Councillor B. Stortz, Councillor M. Wagner, Councillor C. Weylie, Councillor M. Yantzi, Councillor C. Zehr. Others Present: Messrs. T. McKay, T. Clancy, R. Arnot, J. Cooper, G. Kett, R. Weber, R. Wyatt and Ms. D. Gilchrist. 1. DELEGATION - THE FOOD BANK OF WATERLOO REGION Mr. S. Strickland was in attendance to represent the request of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region for a cash grant of $12,553.39, which represents the value of the property taxes for the Food Bank's premises at Unit 2, 350 Shirley Avenue, Kitchener. The Committee was in receipt of a grant application from The Food Bank along with background information in this regard. Mr. Strickland addressed the Committee advising that 3 board members were also in attendance. Mr. Strickland then gave a brief history of The Food Bank and some information on municipal support received by some other food banks in Canada. He explained that non-profit organizations who own their own premises are exempt from municipal taxes; however, non-profit organizations who rent premises are not entitled to the same benefit. The landlord, in previous years, has paid their property taxes for them, but is not in a position to do now. There was support among the Committee members to grant an amount equal to the City's portion of the municipal taxes, and it was suggested to Mr. Strickland that he approach the Board of Education and the Region for their portions of the property tax. There was also some concern raised by some Committee members that an approval in this regard may open the door to other non-profit agencies. On motion by Councillor B. Stortz it was resolved: "That we approve a grant for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region in an amount equal to the City's portion of the 1994 property taxes for their premises at Unit 2, 350 Shirley Avenue, Kitchener." 2. DELEGATION - TIGERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM Ms. C. Williams, Coach, Tigers Volleyball Team, was in attendance to represent the team's grant request for a cash grant in the amount of $500.00 to help pay for some outstanding expenses incurred when the team travelled to Saskatchewan in May, for the National Championships. The Committee was in receipt of the grant application along with background information and a report from, Mr. R. Arnot, Assistant General Manager, dated June 1, 1994, recommending that the grant be approved. Ms. C. Williams advised that last year, Wintario cut its grants to sport bodies and, as a result, the team has had to find other ways to finance the trip. On motion by Mayor D. Cardillo it was resolved: "That we approve the request of the Tigers Volleyball Team for a cash grant in the amount of $500.00 to assist with tournament travel costs to the Juvenile National Volleyball Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on May 5, 1994." DELEGATION - PIONEER SPORTSMEN CLUB Mr. L. Beckett of the Pioneer Sportsmen Club was in attendance to represent their grant request and to introduce Ms. S. Bowes, who is a contender for the 1996 Summer Olympics. The Committee was in receipt of a grant application along with background material and a report from Mr. R. Arnot, Assistant General Manager, dated June 1, 1994. Mr. Beckett spoke of Ms. Bowes' endeavours to compete in various competitions and tournaments to reach the 1996 Olympics, of her previous successes and of JUNE 6, 1994 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - 47 - CITY OF KITCHENER = DELEGATION - PIONEER SPORTSMEN CLUB - cont'd the costs involved. He advised that although she lives in Waterloo, she represents the City of Kitchener wherever she goes because she participates as a member of the Pioneer Sportsmen Club. Councillor T. Galloway put forward a motion to approve the grant request. Councillor Zehr suggested that the motion be amended, as he would like to support Ms. Bowes but at a lesser amount. He suggested a grant of $250.00. The amendment was voted on and carried. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway it was resolved: "That we approve a cash grant for the Pioneer Sportsmen Club, in the amount of $250.00, to assist Sharon Bowes with her tournament expenses." = PEOPLE HELPING OTHERS Mr. G. Gough, President, People Helping Others, had registered as a delegation to represent their grant request but was not in attendance. The Committee was in receipt of an application from People Helping Others requesting a cash grant in the amount of $7,460.00 to help cover operating expenses. The Committee was also in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot, Assistant General Manager, dated June 1, 1994, recommending that the grant not be approved, as the City's policy does not include providing assistance for such programs; however, he did commend the individuals involved for their sincere commitment. Mr. T. McKay suggested that staff inform this organization that they may wish to apply to the United Way for a development grant and that they should also contact the Social Services Council. On motion by Councillor C. Zehr it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of People Helping Others for a cash grant in the amount of $7,460.00." = DELEGATION - KINGSDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION The Committee was in receipt of a grant application from the Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association for an in-kind services grant in the amount of $436.00 for City services to run a neighbourhood block party on Sunday July 11, 1994. Ms. B. Grimm, President of the Neighbourhood Association, was in attendance to answer any questions the Committee might have in this regard. The Committee was also in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot, Assistant General Manager, dated June 1, 1994, recommending that the grant application be approved. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler it was resolved: "That we approve the request of the Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association for an in-kind services grant in the amount of $436.00, for their neighbourhood block party on Sunday July 11, 1994." = DELEGATION CENTRAL FREDERICK NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION INDOOR PLAYGROUND FIVE POINT Ms. M. Wasilka of the Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association was in attendance to represent their grant request for a cash grant in the amount of $1,800.00 to assist with hiring a community preschool worker to operate the Five Point Indoor Playground. The Committee was in receipt of the grant application and background material. The Committee was also 6. DELEGATION - CENTRAL FREDERICK NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION - FIVE POINT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 6, 1994 - 48 - CITY OF KITCHENER INDOOR PLAYGROUND - cont'd in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot, Assistant General Manager, dated June 1, 1994, recommending that the grant not be approved, as it does not comply with the City's grant policy and traditionally the City has not supported similar requests. Ms. Wasilka gave an overview of the program advising that they serve 35 to 40 women and children per week. She advised that they are looking for a one time grant and have had an indication from the Province that a grant equal to 50% of the cost may be available if the municipality is willing to fund the other 50%. A discussion then took place over fees charged and the difficulty of getting volunteers. Councillor Zehr suggested that he would be prepared to move a motion for no action; however, Councillor Stortz requested that the matter be deferred to allow himself and Parks & Recreation staff to discuss the possibility of assisting this group, perhaps through funding mechanisms within the Parks & Recreation Department budget. On motion by Councillor B. Stortz it was resolved: "That Parks & Recreation staff work with the Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association to assist them in any way possible with their Five Point Indoor Playground project." 7. WOODLOT ACQUISITION RESERVE FUND The Committee was in receipt of a letter from Councillor T. Galloway, dated May 12, 1994, concerning the possibility of establishing a Woodlot Acquisition Reserve Fund. It was noted that this matter had been deferred at the Committee's meeting of May 16, 1994. Councillor Galloway reviewed the contents of his letter and of certain amendments to the Tree Act, which had been anticipated but which would not now be made. He asked to amend his recommendation to include working through A.M.O. to lobby the province for amendments to the Tree Act. Discussion took place on this matter and it was suggested that the recommendation also be amended so that the report includes management and maintenance implications. Councillor Galloway accepted this as a friendly amendment. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway it was resolved: "That staff be directed to prepare a report on the concept of establishing a reserve fund for woodlot acquisition, with the report to include, but not limited to, potential funding requirements, potential sources of revenue, capital budget impacts, dedicated land investments, acquisition criteria, acquisition strategies and management and maintenance implications, with the report to be received and considered prior to the 1995 capital budget review by Council; and further, That we, along with the City of Etobicoke and other municipalities, request that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario lobby the Province of Ontario for appropriate changes to the Tree Act." 8. BOXING FACILITIES The Committee was in receipt of an information report from Messrs. R. Arnot and J. Maslanka, dated May 31, 1994 in way of a follow up to this Committee's request of April 25, 1994. 9. ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 6, 1994 - 49 - CITY OF KITCHENER The Committee was in receipt of a report from Messrs. R. Wyatt and J. Cooper, dated May 14, 1994, recommending that the Athletic Awards Banquet be approved for 1995 in the same format as in 1994 and that adequate funds be approved for the event. Mr. T. McKay recommended that a specific dollar figure, $7,500.00, be included in the recommendation which is the same amount as was approved for 1994. Mayor D. Cardillo moved the recommendation contained in the staff report, as amended to include the $7,500.00 figure with an additional amendment that members of Council pay for their own meals. It was requested that each clause be voted on separately. On motion by Mayor D. Cardillo it was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener host the 27th Annual Athletic Awards banquet on February 16, 1995, at the Kitchener Farmers' Market in the same format as the 1994 banquet; and further, That $7,500.00 be allocated to hold the event on the same basis as in 1994, to recognize an estimated 300 athletes; and further, That members of Council pay for their own dinners." 10. DOON VALLEYGOLF COURSE The Committee was in receipt of an information report from Mr. G. Kett, dated June 1, 1994, on the proposed Doon Valley Golf Club expansion. 11. DISABILITY TAX GRANT The Committee was in receipt of a request from Mr. D. Mosselman, 85 Scenic Drive, for a disability tax grant. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway it was resolved: "That a disability tax grant, in the amount of $50.00, be awarded to Mr. D. Mosselman, 85 Scenic Drive, Kitchener." 12. ROYAL CANADIAN NAVAL ASSOCIATION - REQUEST FOR DONATION The Committee was in receipt of a letter from the Royal Canadian Naval Association for a donation to assist with the cost of a Naval Memorial Monument to be erected in Spencer-Smith Park in the City of Burlington, in remembrance of the ships and personnel lost during World War II. It is intended that the memorial be dedicated on May 14, 1995. On motion by Mayor D. Cardillo it was resolved: "That a donation, in the amount of $100.00, be awarded to the Burlington Memorial Monuments Fund (R.C.N.A.) for the Naval Memorial Monument to be erected in Spencer-Smith Park in the City of Burlington." 13. INFORMATION ITEMS COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 6, 1994 - 50 - CITY OF KITCHENER The Committee acknowledged receipt the following for information purposes: 13. INFORMATION ITEMS- cont'd A) AQUATIC'S WINTER SESSION REPORT B) MINUTES OF PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, MAY 11, 1994 C) FEE ASSISTANCE D) GENERAL PROVISION ANALYSIS AS AT MAY 31, 1994 E) THANK YOU LETTERS: REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE CHANDLER MOWAT NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION KITCHENER WATERLOO SKATING CLUB Mr. J. Cooper was in attendance to advise that City staff have completed a ride from the City of Kitchener City Hall to the City of Waterloo City Hall on a 30 seat, for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and have raised $3,543.00 for the foundation. The ride had taken 15 minutes and 15 seconds and that we had beat the City of Waterloo on both counts. 14. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Community Services Committee is scheduled for Monday June 20, 1994, in the Council Chambers, commencing at 1:00 p.m. 15. ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary