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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Svcs - 1999-09-13CSC\1999-09-13 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 CITY OF KITCHENER The Community Services Committee met this date, chaired by Councillor G. Lorentz, commencing at 2:30 p.m., with the following members present: Councillor T. Galloway, Councillor J. Haalboom, Councillor Jake Smola, Councillor John Smola, Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison and Councillor B. Vrbanovic. Mayor C. Zehr, Councillor C. Weylie and Councillor J. Ziegler were in attendance for part of the meeting. Others present: Messrs. J. Gazzola, M. Price, J. Ontonovich, R. Wyatt, L. Proulx, D. Daly, K. Baulk and Ms. D. Gilchrist. 1. DELEGATION - KITCHENER-WATERLOO ATHLETE OF THE YEAR The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. K. Baulk, Manager, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Kitchener Farmers' Market, dated July 30, 1999, recommending that the Auditorium provide a location on its Wall of Fame level for the permanent display of the Kitchener- Waterloo Athlete of the Year trophy and recognition plaques of the annual winners. Mr. E. Davies of the Civitan Club was in attendance to support the recommendation contained in the staff report. He advised that, this year, they started to award athletes from 1998. He noted that the award was well received and rejuvenated the Sports Celebrity Dinner for Big Brothers. Mr. Davies displayed the Athlete of the Year trophy. He noted that it was made of glass and had been designed by Foti, whose studio is on Queen Street. Mr. Davies noted that Fitzroy Vanderpool had won the Athlete of the Year award this year. Councillor T. Galloway moved the recommendation contained in the staff report. He noted that he was glad to extend the City's facility to the Civitan Club and congratulated Mr. Davies and his committee for their work. Councillor Galloway stated that he was pleased to make the recommendation. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway - it was resolved: "That the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex provide a location on its Wall of Fame level for the permanent display of the Kitchener-Waterloo Athlete of the Year trophy and recognition plaques of the annual winners; and further, That the display and upkeep of the Athlete of the Year trophy and recognition plaques be funded by the Civitan Club of Kitchener-Waterloo." 2. DELEGATION - BOTULISM OUTBREAK IN VICTORIA PARK Mr. J. Planck of Limnoterra Ltd. was in attendance to report his findings, through use of a Power Point presentation, concerning the outbreak of botulism in Victoria Park this summer. Hard copy print-outs of the computer presentation were distributed to members of the Committee at the meeting. Mr. Planck stated that he had studied the field conditions and this is his final report. The report also contained suggestions to deal with the environment to avoid a future outbreak. Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors C. Weylie and J. Ziegler entered the meeting at this time. Mr. Planck explained how this toxin is transmitted. He then proposed 2 hypotheses; the Sludge Bed Hypothesis and the Micro-environmental Hypothesis. Mr. Planck then reviewed his observations including possible sequences of events, and explained misconceptions. Mr. Planck advised that the Micro-environmental Hypothesis was the most probable. Mr. Planck then reviewed a list of 15 suggestions for avoiding future outbreaks. Councillor C. Weylie questioned the issue of feeding animals in the park. Mr. Planck noted that feeding ducks concentrates the ducks. If no one fed them they wouldn't concentrate. If there was no concentration of ducks there wouldn't be an outbreak. Reference was made to the observation of a dead bird on an industrial rooftop. Mr. Planck advised that this rooftop is one that we know about but because of the nature of birds, they may change location. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 137 1999 - 64 - CITY OF KITCHENER DELEGATION - BOTULISM OUTBREAK IN VICTORIA PARK (CONT'D) Councillor J. Haalboom referred to Mr. Planck's observation that water from the stormwater management pond is warm. She suggested reviewing the stormwater management policy, noting that if we want wetlands, they have a high concentration of birds. She suggested that minor changes be made in the drainage ponds so that they drain better. She suggested that this is a maintenance issue and that we don't have maintenance of the biological portion of a drainage system. Councillor T. Galloway suggested that staff be directed to report on what plans can be put in place for the probable source, the roof, and the biological components of stormwater drainage. He questioned what could be done to require building owners to keep their roofs clear. Mr. D. Daly responded that the discovery of this roof was a surprise to the owners as well as staff. Staff have had discussions with the owner and they have conducted a voluntary clean-up. Parks staff have had discussions with the Building Division who advised that, if they are aware of a site like this, it comes under Property Standards and we have an avenue for enforcement. He noted that there is also an education component. RESTORATION OF PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM LYON MACKENZIE KING The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. M. Price, Manager, Arts, Culture and Events, dated August 24, 1999, advising of a recommendation made by the Public Art Committee to restore the portrait of William Lyon Mackenzie King for installation at City Hall. Mr. R. Mills, historian and resident of the Victoria Park area, was in attendance and provided some historic background to Mr. King. He made a presentation in support of restoring the painting and having it hung in City Hall. He urged the Committee to support the Public Art Committee's recommendation. Councillor J. Haalboom put forward the recommendation contained in the staff report. A brief discussion took place as to the location to hang the portrait, as contained in the staff report. Councillor T. Galloway noted that the Public Art Committee did not discuss this location. He suggested considering the second floor of City Hall outside the Council Chambers. The Committee requested that staff come back with recommendations for appropriate locations in City Hall to display the refurbished portrait of William Lyon Mackenzie King. On motion by Councillor J. Haalboom - it was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener proceed with the restoration of the portrait of William Lyon Mackenzie King for installation at City Hall, in time for the University of Waterloo King Colloquium in December 1999; and, That the funds for the restoration of the portrait of William Lyon Mackenzie King be paid from the existing capital account, established in 1998, for repairs and maintenance of public art in the Civic Collection; and further, That staff report back to the Community Services Committee on possible locations, in City Hall, to erect the portrait of William Lyon Mackenzie King." FIRE TRAINING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AT THE FORMER HEADQUARTERS Mr. J. Gazzola advised the Committee that this matter does not need to be considered today as, in the short term, there is no problem. He noted that the training facility could remain there while the KOR Gallery is there and that the City has committed to the KOR Gallery to the end of this year. 5. ADJOURNMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 137 1999 - 65 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Administrator