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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1998-09-14CSC\1998-09-14 SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Community Services Committee met this date, under the chairmanship of Councillor G. Lorentz, commencing at 1:55 p.m., with the following members present: Councillor T. Galloway, Councillor Jake Smola, Councillor John Smola, Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison, Councillor C. Weylie and Councillor M. Yantzi. Mayor C. Zehr, Councillor J. Haalboom and Councillor J. Ziegler were in attendance for part of the meeting. Others present: Ms. A. Duffy, Ms. P. Houston, Ms. M. Sanderson, Messrs. J. Gazzola, T. Clancy, R. Arnot, M. Price, R. Wyatt, L. Proulx, J. Coish, B. Kuntz, G. Kett, J. Cooper, T.O'Brien, K. Baulk and Ms. D. Gilchrist. 1. COMMERCIAL ALARM MONITORING SERVICES ROLLOUT AND 1998/99 MARKETING STRATEGIES The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. J. Hancock, Fire Chief, dated September 8, 1998, with respect to commercial alarm monitoring services rollout and 1998/1999 marketing strategies. The report contained 6 recommendations. Mr. J. Coish of the Fire Department was in attendance to present the report and answer any questions the Committee might have in this regard. A question was raised with respect to the home residential equipment and Mr. Coish responded that this report deals strictly with commercial alarm monitoring services and not residential. With respect to budgets, Mr. Coish responded that there will be no retail sales of this service until January or February and a 1999 marketing plan will be included in the Department's 1999 budget. On motion by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison - it was resolved: "That Council approve the full rollout of commercial alarm monitoring services as described in the commercial alarm monitoring report dated September 8, 1998, and further, That Council approve the Fire Department's commercial alarm monitoring market strategies and interim 1998/99 rate schedule described in the commercial alarm monitoring report dated September 8, 1998, and further, That Council direct the Fire Department to submit rate structures for the year 2000 during the fall of 1999, and further, That all alarm monitoring agreements be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and further, That, due to the quantity of contracts required to be signed, the Fire Chief or his designate be authorized and directed to sign all agreements for retail and wholesale alarm monitoring on Council's behalf, and further, That the funding for the 1998 marketing and operational expenditures for the commercial alarm monitoring services be provided from the Fire Department's budgets." DELEGATION - KITCHENER CRICKET CLUB Mr. R. Smith was in attendance to present the request of the Kitchener Cricket Club for assistance in developing a regulation cricket pitch within the City of Kitchener. In this regard, the Committee was in receipt of a report from Messrs. J. Cooper and R. Arnot, dated September 8, 1998. It noted that, with respect to potential sites, the Parks and Recreation Department had met with representatives of the Cricket Club over the past 15 years to find a more suitable location for a cricket pitch. Many parks have been visited but none are suitable to meet the needs of cricket. Mayor C. Zehr, Councillor J. Haalboom and Councillor J. Ziegler entered the meeting at this time. Mr. Smith addressed the Committee and advised that their request is for a cricket pitch within the City of Kitchener which is suitable for inter-city play. He provided a history of the club for the DELEGATION - KITCHENER CRICKET CLUB (CONT'D) benefit of the Committee along with a recital of the problems with various facilities they have attempted to use. He also listed the benefits to the City of Kitchener of having a club in the city; as COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 - 79 - CITY OF KITCHENER there are visiting clubs which spend money on hotel accommodations and restaurant meals. He stated that they are desperate for a ground to keep cricket alive in the City of Kitchener and also noted that they have not been able to join the league this year because of their inability to provide a facility which, along with the cricket pitch, would have water and toilet facilities. He stated that they are asking for something they can build on. The Committee questioned Mr. Smith with respect to how many people are involved in cricket, how many teams and how often the facility is used. They also clarified that a 400-foot diameter wicket is required for the game. The Committee was generally supportive of Mr. Smith's request for a cricket pitch and a discussion took place with respect to any opportunities which may be available to partner with Dr. Bedessee who has a regulation cricket pitch facility on his property. The Committee generally agreed that the investigation of use of this private facility should take place. It was generally agreed by the Committee that, in principle, the City should have one facility for this sport. They requested that they staff of the Parks and Recreation Department investigate the possibility of a partnership with Dr. Bedessee, in the short term, to allow the Cricket Club to use that facility and investigate a City facility for the long term. The staff were requested to report back to the Community Services Committee in this regard within one month. A DISCUSSION PAPER - PREVENTING AND REMOVING BARRIERS FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES The Committee was in receipt of a report from Ms. M. Sanderson and Mr. R. Arnot, dated September 4, 1998, requesting Council to endorse the request of the Kitchener-Waterloo Barrier Free Advisory Committee for an extension to the response time to a discussion paper entitled "Preventing and Removing Barriers for Ontarians with Disabilities", to October 31, 1998. Councillor T. Galloway put forward the recommendation contained in the staff report. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway - it was resolved: "That Council endorse the request of the Kitchener-Waterloo Barrier Free Advisory Committee to extend the response time to October 31, 1998 in order to fully respond to the discussion paper entitled "Preventing and Removing Barriers for Ontarians with Disabilities", Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation." 1999 ONTARIO GAMES FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED The Committee was in receipt of a report from Ms. M. Sanderson and Mr. R. Arnot, dated September 4, 1998, which had been distributed under separate cover and it was noted that this report was for information purposes only. PUBLIC ART MAINTENANCE AND CONSERVATION AND SPECIFIC REPAIRS FOR "HORSEPOWER" The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. M. Price, Manager, Arts, Culture, Special Events, dated August 31, 1998, recommending that Council approve funds to allow for the immediate repairs to the sculpture "HorsePower" and that, through the proforma budget each year, Council approve funds for the maintenance and conservation of the City's art collection. Mr. M. Price introduced the report and was in attendance to answer any questions the Committee might have in this regard. Councillor J. Haalboom advised that she supported the recommendation, as there are a number PUBLIC ART MAINTENANCE AND CONSERVATION AND SPECIFIC REPAIRS FOR "HORSEPOWER" (CONT'D) of pieces of public art in the City's collection which will require maintenance. She put forward the COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 - 80 - CITY OF KITCHENER recommendation contained in the staff report. Councillor T. Galloway advised that he was in agreement with the recommendation but questioned how the figure for routine maintenance was determined. Mr. Price advised that it was an estimate but once the City has a track record, staff can establish a more accurate amount. On motion by Councillor J. Haalboom - it was resolved: "That Council approve funds to allow for the immediate repairs to the structure "HorsePower", located in the north public gardens, with the amount being $4,000.00, and further, That Council approve $10,000.00 for inclusion in the proforma budget each year for the maintenance and conservation of public art and acquisitions that form the City of Kitchener art collection." BLOCKLINE SPORTSFIELD The Committee was provided with a report from Messrs. R. Arnot and R. Wyatt, dated September 8, 1998, at the meeting. Messrs. Wyatt and Maslanka, with the assistance of Ms. A. Duffy, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the business plan for the Blockline Sportsfield for 1998. The PowerPoint presentation included a site plan of the property along with a business plan including mission, goals and strategies. At the conclusion of the presentation Mr. Wyatt addressed the Committee and advised that staff are asking that the $90,000.00 included in the capital forecast for the year 2000 be moved forward to 1999 in order to allow for the completion of the construction of Phase II of the pavilion and spectator gallery. A brief discussion took place with respect to the presentation's mention of developing a maximum liquor licence for the property. A discussion also took place with respect to where this $90,000.00 would come from. Councillor Jake Smola advised that he was in support of the recommendation. He asked that staff provide all the members of the Committee with copies of the PowerPoint presentation. Councillor J. Ziegler put forward the motion contained in the staff report. Mr. J. Gazzola requested that staff include, in their motion, where the $90,000.00 is to come from and Councillor J. Ziegler stated that he would amend his motion to include that it should be a re-allocation within the Parks and Recreation Department portion of the capital budget. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - it was resolved: "That $90,000.00 budgeted in the year 2000, to construct Phase II of the pavilion and spectator gallery at Blockline Sportsfield, be moved forward in the 10 year capital forecast to 1999, as a re-allocation within the Parks and Recreation Department capital budget, in order for the pavilion to be completed in 1999." A brief discussion took place with respect to the McDonald's donation for this facility. SOUTHWEST KITCHENER OPTIMIST CLUB - GRANT REQUEST The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot, Assistant General Manager, dated September 8, 1998, recommending a one-time grant to the Southwest Kitchener Optimist Club SOUTHWEST KITCHENER OPTIMIST CLUB - GRANT REQUEST (CONT'D) for rental of the Optimist Park. The Committee was also provided with copies of the grant application. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 -81 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: "That we approve a one-time, in-kind grant for the Southwest Kitchener Optimist Club, in the amount of $461.00, for rental of Optimist Park on August 29, 1998." 8. RELIEF ASSOCIATION FOR SOUTH SUDAN - GRANT REQUEST The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. R. Arnot, Assistant General Manager, dated September 8, 1998, recommending that the Committee not approve a grant to the Relief Association for South Sudan. Mr. Arnot listed the grant criteria, as approved by Council, which were not met by this organization. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of the Relief Association for South Sudan for an in- kind grant in the amount of $454.58 for use of the Victoria Park Pavilion on October 31, 1998." 9. ICE RINK LOGOS The Committee was in receipt of a proposed policy, prepared by Mr. J. Gazzola, with respect to the selection of ice rink Iogos for the Civic Square Rink. Mayor C. Zehr put forward a motion to adopt the policy presented by Mr. Gazzola. Councillor Jake Smola spoke of his involvement over the last 2 years with respect to the selection of Iogos for the ice rink. Councillor J. Haalboom spoke of Heritage Kitchener's discussion, on September 11, 1998, with respect to this matter. Mr. J. Gazzola stated that the cost to change the logo on the Civic Square Ice Rink is $500.00 and that the Parks and Recreation Department budget includes 2 changes per year. He stated that he would like direction to come from Council with respect to the choice of Iogos and not an organization or an individual. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: "That we approve the "Policy for the Selection of Ice Logos to be Installed on Civic Square Rink" as submitted by Mr. J. Gazzola and considered by the Community Services Committee on September 14, 1998." 10. AGREEMENT WITH FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH The Committee was provided, under separate cover, with a report from Mr. G. Kett, Manager, Cemeteries/Golf Courses, dated September 10, 1998, with respect to a request from the First Mennonite Church for the City to provide internment services. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with respect to the provision of internment services by the City's Cemetery Division to First Mennonite Church." 11. INFORMATION ITEMS The Committee acknowledged receipt of the information items attached to the agenda. 12. ADJOURNMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 - 82 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary