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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 107 2000
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community Services Committee met this date, chaired by Councillor G. Lorentz, commencing at 3:15
p.m., with the following members present: Councillor T. Galloway, Councillor J. Haalboom, Councillor
Jake Smola, Councillor John Smola, Councillor C. Weylie, Councillor M. Yantzi and Councillor J. Ziegler.
Others present:
Ms. M. Sanderson, Ms. K. Kugler, Messrs. J. Gazzola, R. Pritchard, J. Shivas, R.
Wyatt, G. Melanson and Ms. D. Gilchrist.
1. REQUEST OF K-W BARRIER FREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A DEFINED
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITY OF KITCHENER, CONTINUED STAFF
REPORT AND FUNDING
The Committee was in receipt of a report from the K-W Barrier Free Advisory Committee
dated November 24, 1999, along with correspondence from Ms. B. Aikenhead, Division
Manager, dated January 5, 2000, with respect to the request of the K-W Barrier Free Advisory
Committee for the City's endorsement of the committee's mission statement, vision statement,
values and terms of reference and its continued support. Mr. S. Herzog was in attendance, on
behalf of the advisory committee, to present their report. He reviewed their requests, as
contained in the report.
Several members of the Committee spoke in support of this advisory committee noting their
contribution to the City, and supporting their request. Councillor T. Galloway moved the
requests contained in the report and spoke in support of the work done by this group noting
that their participation saves the City money as well as providing services.
On motion by Councillor T. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That Council endorse the mission statement, vision statement, values and terms of
reference of the K-W Barrier Free Advisory Committee, as contained in their report dated
November 24, 1999; and,
That the Community Services Committee be the reporting vehicle in the City of Kitchener
for this advisory committee; and,
That a Council representative be appointed annually to the K-W Barrier Free Advisory
Committee; and,
That Council recognize the continued staff support, provided by the Seniors/Leisure
Support Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department, in assisting the K-W
Barrier Free Advisory Committee; and further,
That Council approve funding of $1,000.00 to ensure access to monthly K-W Barrier Free
Advisory Committee meetings by accommodating persons with disabilities, making
publications available in alternate formats, etc., as outlined in the report of the K-W Barrier
Free Advisory Committee dated November 24, 1999."
AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF KITCHENER AND THE CORA GROUP
FOR THE KITCHENER FARMERS' MARKET
The Committee was in receipt of a report from Ms. S. Massel, Supervisor, Kitchener Farmers'
Market, dated January 4, 2000, recommending a revision to the lease agreement between the City
of Kitchener and The Cora Group to release storage space in the parking garage on the Upper
Market level directly adjacent to the mall.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic put forward the recommendation contained in the staff report. The
Committee briefly discussed any impact this may have on any of the market vendors.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
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CITY OF KITCHENER
2. AMENDMENT TO LEASE BE'I'VVEEN THE CITY OF KITCHENER AND THE CORA GROUP
FOR THE KITCHENER FARMERS' MARKET (CONT'D)
"That the Legal Department be authorized to amend the lease agreement with The Cora
Group to release the storage space in the parking garage on the Upper Market level of the
Kitchener Farmers' Market directly adjacent to the mall."
AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE IN KITCHENER MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMPLEX
The Committee was in receipt of a report from Ms. K. Kugler, Interim Assistant Manager, Kitchener
Memorial Auditorium Complex, dated January 4, 2000, recommending an agreement between the
City of Kitchener and Communiteq Systems Inc. regarding the installation of an automated
banking machine in the main lobby of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex.
Councillor John Smola put forward the recommendation contained in the staff report. A brief
discussion took place with respect to the percentage of revenue for the City of Kitchener and the
method by which this company was chosen.
Councillor Jake Smola questioned vending machines, at City facilities, in general and requested a
staff report on the process of how staff determine what kind of machines will be installed at City
facilities, who supplies them and revenues generated.
On motion by Councillor John Smola -
it was resolved:
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between the City of
Kitchener and Communiteq Systems Inc. regarding the installation of an automated
banking machine in the main lobby of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, subject
to the approval of the City Solicitor."
ADJOURNMENT
On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Committee Administrator