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June 26, 2019
8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Conestoga Room
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Present: Linda Jutzi, Darryl Moore, Erika Holenski, Phong Tran, Cara Watson, Craig Haney, Councillor
Debbie Chapman, Kyle Cleaver, Michael Rederer, Councillor Sarah Marsh, Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, Cory
Bluhm, Hilary Abel, Cst. James Mitchell, Kathy Crossley and Shirley Madill.
Regrets: Julie Phillips
Guest(s): Supt. Shirley Hilton
Recorder: Stefanie Golling
The meeting began at 8:34 a.m., with Darryl Moore as Chair.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS
aƚǝĻķ ĬǤ /ğƩğ ğƷƭƚƓͲ ƭĻĭƚƓķĻķ ĬǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌƌƚƩ 5ĻĬĬźĻ /ŷğƦƒğƓ
June 26, 2019 meeting agenda.
Carried Unanimously
No conflict of interest was declared by any member of the Board at this time.
Councillor Sarah Marsh joined the meeting (8:35 a.m.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
aƚǝĻķ ĬǤ aźĭŷğĻƌ wĻķĻƩĻƩͲ ƭĻĭƚƓķĻķ ĬǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌƌƚƩ 5ĻĬĬźĻ /ŷğƦƒğƓ
That the Board approve the May 22, 2019
Carried Unanimously
WRPS UPDATE
Cst. James Mitchell provided an update on ĭğƌƌƭ Ʒƚ ƭĻƩǝźĭĻ over the past two years from May to
September. Cst. Mitchell noted that calls for mental health, and an injured/sick person have almost
doubled since last year.
Linda Jutzi and Darryl Moore thanked WRPS, and Downtown Beat Officers Cst. Elliott and Cst. Hickey for
their service and commitment to the core. They are always willing to help, and it is believed that calls
would be significantly higher without their efforts.
In partnership with City of Kitchener Security, WRPS conducted a Benton Street Garage parking garage
assignment to address/discuss concerns with surrounding businesses.
Craig Haney joined the meeting (8:42 a.m.)
Cst. James Mitchell and Supt. Shirley Hilton left the meeting (8:43 a.m.)
APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS
Phong Tran provided an update on the April financials. Mr. Tran noted that there was an adjustment to
the Microsoft fees, and we will now be billed monthly rather than yearly. Linda Jutzi shared that we will
now be receiving quarterly invoices from the Working Centre.
aƚǝĻķ ĬǤ 9ƩźƉğ IƚƌĻƓƭƉźͲ ƭĻĭƚƓķĻķ ĬǤ aźĭŷğĻƌ wĻķĻƩĻƩ
That the Board approve the April 2019 financial statements
Carried Unanimously
Phong Tran provided an update on the May financials. Mr. Tran noted that the graffiti removal budget is
now 50% used for the year.
aƚǝĻķ ĬǤ /ğƩğ ğƷƭƚƓͲ ƭĻĭƚƓķĻķ ĬǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌƌƚƩ {ğƩğŷ ağƩƭŷ
That the Board approve the May 2019 financial statements
Carried Unanimously
SIGHTS & LIGHTS - ION LAUNCH UPDATE
Linda Jutzi shared a brief update on Sights & Lights. Ms. Jutzi noted that an official report will be in the
July Board Package.
Councillor Sarah Marsh inquired about the Record article and if there has been any additional feedback
from member businesses. Ms. Jutzi shared that the marketing information submitted was experience
driven, and sadly did not appear well next to the other content that was submitted. Ms. Jutzi noted that
she spoke with the member business quoted and he apologized for the quotes that were shared within
the article. BIA Staff worked with this member to provide activation during Sights and Lights.
OTHER BUSINSESS
Darryl Moore shared that Meaghan Hawkins is no longer with the Downtown Kitchener BIA Board of
Directors. Mr. Moore congratulated Ms. Hawkins on her new position; and noted that an exit interview
was completed. Linda Jutzi added that there is now an opening on the Marketing Committee. Committee
members are not required to be Board Directors.
Ms. Jutzi also recognizedCara Watsonfor attending and evaluating manythis events.
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Reminder: the July meeting has been rescheduled to July 31; August cancelled.
BUDGET PRESENTATION CITY OF KITCHENER
Hilary Abel presented a PowerPoint of Downtown Economic Developments 2020 budget for Board
feedback/discussion. Ms. Abel shared that their budget includes: festivals/special events, marketing,
community development, downtown improvements, parking subsidy, horticulture/street scaping, and
sanitation.
Board Directors shared the following feedback/comments:
Event/Festival road closures:
o When closing the streets consider only placing road closure signs a couple hours prior
o Discuss proposed closures with surrounding businesses prior to
o Create loading zones at each end of the closure for business deliveries
o If the street is closed for a lengthy period, idea of utilizing the huts for pop-ups
Parking & Traffic:
o Develop a working group to discuss, and brainstorm parking concerns and options
o Confusion regarding no left-hand turns
Horticulture:
o Look at outside funding sources for additional beautification efforts i.e. flowers
Councillor Sarah Marsh left the meeting (9:40 a.m.)
IN-CAMERA
aƚǝĻķ ĬǤ tŷƚƓŭ ƩğƓͲ ƭĻĭƚƓķĻķ ĬǤ 9ƩźƉğ IƚƌĻƓƭƉź
in-
Carried Unanimously
Kathy Crossley left the meeting (9:41 a.m.)
Councillor Sarah Marsh joined the meeting (9:43 a.m.)
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic joined the meeting (9:47 a.m.)
Erika Holenski left the meeting (10:26 a.m.); Erika Holenski joined the meeting (10:29 a.m.)
aƚǝĻķ ĬǤ tŷƚƓŭ ƩğƓͲ ƭĻĭƚƓķĻķ ĬǤ /ğƩğ ğƷƭƚƓ
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Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
aƚǝĻķ ĬǤ tŷƚƓŭ ƩğƓͲ ƭĻĭƚƓķĻķ ĬǤ aźĭŷğĻƌ wĻķĻƩĻƩ
Carried Unanimously