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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1995-12-04CSC\1995-12-04 DECEMBER 4, 1995 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Community Services Committee met this date, under the chairmanship of Councillor T. Galloway, commencing at 2:00 p.m., with all members present except Mayor R. Christy and Councillor G. Lorentz. Others Present: Ms. W. Love, Messrs. W. Beck, T. Clancy, K. Baulk, G. Kett, J. Gazzola, M. Price, R. Arnot, T. McKay and Ms. D. Gilchrist. 1. ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 1995 The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. M. Price, Manager, Culture, Events & Leisure Programs, dated November 24, 1995, providing background information in this regard and recommending that Council congratulate Mr. Nicholas Rees on the superb cultural program offered by him as the first Artist in Residence at the Reflecting Studio in 1995. Attached to Mr. Price's report was a report prepared by Mr. Rees. Mr. M. Price introduced the report and Mr. N. Rees was also in attendance. Mr. Rees thanked the Committee for the experience and advised that it was a novel and exciting summer. He felt that the studio was a part of something larger, part of a cultural renaissance taking place in the City. With government cutbacks, Mr. Rees suggested that the only way for the City to move forward culturally is for government and the cultural community to work together and to learn how each other operates. It was his hope that this process would continue. Councillor K. Redman advised that she accepted, on behalf of the City, the "Best Event Award" from K-W Oktoberfest for the Thanksgiving Day Arts Celebration. She thanked Mr. Rees for his part in the celebration and for the success of the Reflecting Studio. Councillor T. Galloway thanked Mr. Rees on behalf of himself and the Committee and also thanked Councillor M. Wagner for the role he is and has played in promoting art and culture in the community. 2. GOLF COURSE FEES AND CHARGES 1996 The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. G. Kett, Manager, Golf Course and Cemetery Operations, dated November 24, 1995, outlining the golf course membership and green fee charges being proposed for 1996. The Committee members were provided with an additional report from Mr. Kett, at the meeting, dated November 30, 1995, explaining, in more detail, the 1995 and 1996 fee increases and providing comparisons with other golf courses in the surrounding area. Mr. G. Kett was in attendance and introduced the report. Mr. T. Brennand, Captain of the Men's Committee at Rockway Golf Club, was in attendance to voice objection to the increases. He advised that, although the report says fees are being raised by 5%, the junior fees have increased more than that. He also advised that he disagrees with the fact that the increase of the daily fee for someone who is not a member is less than the increase in membership rates. Mr. Kett explained that the junior rate is to be increased more than 5% because, in error, last year, they were increased less than they were supposed to be. Mr. Kett then went on to explain how the Option #1 and Option #2 rates are set, based on a specific number of anticipated rounds of golf. Councillor John Smola requested information on how many of the full memberships were held by Kitchener residents. Mr. Kett advised that approximately 70% are Kitchener residents and 30% are non-residents. Councillor John Smola requested Mr. Kett to provide him with specific figures. Councillor Jake Smola questioned how the profit made by the golf courses would be used. Mr. Kett advised that each golf course pays the City a dividend of $65,000.00 a year and they are self- supporting in terms of capital improvements. Mr. Kett was asked to provide specific information on the dividends paid by the golf courses to the City. Mr. T. McKay advised that the golf courses pay approximately $1.25 per round to the City as a dividend. 2. GOLF COURSE FEES AND CHARGES 1996 (CONT'D) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 1995 - 104 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion by Councillor John Smola - it was resolved: "That the fees for golf and associated activities for the 1996 golf season, as presented to the Community Services Committee on December 4, 1995, be approved." Councillor Jake Smola thanked Mr. Kett for the excellent condition of both golf courses over the past year. 3. DELEGATION - K-W LEUKEMIA ASSOCIATION - GRANT APPLICATION Ms. C. Regier was in attendance to represent the request of the K-W Leukemia Association for an in-kind facility rental grant in the amount of $252.03 for the rental of ice time and the Subscribers' Lounge on December 9, 1995. The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot, Assistant General Manager, dated November 29, 1995, in this regard. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - it was resolved: "That we approve the request of the K-W Leukemia Association for an in-kind facility rental grant in the amount of $252.03 for rental of ice time and the Subscribers' Lounge on December 9, 1995." 4. 1996 LAWN BOWLING FEES The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. G. Kett, Manager, Golf Course and Cemetery Operations, dated November 26, 1995, recommending a fee increase of approximately 5% for 1996 lawn bowling fees and charges. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - it was resolved: "That the lawn bowling fees and charges for 1996, as presented to the Community Services Committee on December 4, 1995, be approved." 5. NATIONAL PUBLIC ART COMPETITION The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. M. Price, Manager, Culture, Events & Leisure Programs, dated November 24, 1995, concerning the increased costs for the National Public Art Competition and requesting Council's endorsement of the members of the Selection Committee. Mr. Price was in attendance to present the report. On motion by Councillor K. Redman - it was resolved: "That the funds designated for the National Public Art Competition be increased by $4,000.00 to $24,000.00, with the additional funding to be used for administration and advertising, and further, That Council endorse the Selection Committee composed of: Councillor M. Yantzi, Gordon Hatt, Renato Foti, Eric Haldenby and Mary Catherine Newcomb." 6. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - GRANT APPLICATION The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot, Assistant General Manager, dated November 29, 1995, recommending an in-kind facility rental grant for Amnesty International K-W Group 9, in the amount of $108.07 for rental of the Rotunda on December 10, 1995. A copy of the grant application was attached to Mr. Arnot's report. 6. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - GRANT APPLICATION (CONT'D) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 1995 - 105 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That we approve the request of Amnesty International: Kitchener-Waterloo Group 9 for an in-kind facility rental grant in the amount of $108.07 for their use of the City Hall Rotunda on December 10, 1995." KITCHENER TRANSIT/FARMERS' MARKET PROMOTION The Committee was in receipt of a report from Ms. W. Love, Market Supervisor, dated November 26, 1995, recommending the continuation, through 1996, of the co-promotion between Kitchener Transit and the Kitchener Farmers' Market which provides free transit service on market days to market shoppers. Attached to Ms. Love's report was a copy of a E-mail from Mr. W. Beck, Director of Transit, advising that Kitchener Transit was requesting some compensation for this promotion. Ms. W. Love and Mr. W. Beck were in attendance to answer any questions the Committee might have in this regard. Councillor Jake Smola questioned Mr. Beck's E-mail and where the money will come from. Mr. T. McKay responded that the loss of revenue will be accommodated through the Transit promotional budget. Councillor B. Vrbanovic questioned whether the Farmers' Market could cover the cost and Ms. Love advised that it has not been included in the 1996 Operating Budget. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the existing co-promotion between Kitchener Transit and the Kitchener Farmers' Market, which provides free transit service to promotional ticket holders on market days, be extended through 1996, the cost of which is to be accommodated through the Kitchener Transit promotions budget." INFORMATION ITEMS The Committee acknowledged receipt of the information items listed in the agenda. Councillor J. Ziegler questioned Mr. W. Beck with respect to the bus tickets to be issued by Kitchener Transit and whether they would be dated. Mr. Beck advised that something would be done so that people can not horde bus tickets and use them after a price increase. Councillor K. Redman spoke of "Kitchener Remembers" and advised that she has received nothing but positive feedback, especially on the kinds of events held. ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary