HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIS Minutes - 2020-03-09COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 9, 2020CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community and InfrastructureServicesCommittee met this date, commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Present:CouncillorK.Galloway-Sealock-Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Chapman,S. Davey,J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, M.
Johnston, S. Marsh,D. Schnider and P. Singh.
Staff:D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, Deputy CAO& General Manager, Community Services
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
B. Lam, Director, Sanitary & Stormwater Utilities
A. Mick, Manager, Quality Management & Water Programs
K. Woodcock, Manager, Service Coordination & Improvement
N. Gollan, Manager, Sanitary & Stormwater UtilityPlanning and Programs
A. McCrimmon-Jones, Manager, Transportation Planning
H. Fylactou, Manager, Licensing
F. Hosseini, Project Manager,Transportation Planning
K. Varin, Program Administrator, Arts & Creative Industries
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor
S. Marsh to discuss Consent items 1 to 5 listed on the agenda, which was voted on and was Carried.
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor
J. Gazzola to discuss Consent items 2 and 4 listed on the agenda, which was voted on and was
Carried.
1.CSD-19-028-MUNICIPAL ALCOHOL POLICY MUN-FAC-325
The Committee considered CommunityServices Department report CSD-19-028,dated
February 25, 2020recommending the Municipal Alcohol Policy MUN-FAC-325 be repealed and
replaced with the revised Council Policy MUN-FAC-325, Municipal Alcohol Policy, effective April
1, 2020.Ms. K. Woodcock and Ms.H. Fylactouwere in attendance and responded to questions
from the Committee.
Councillor P. Singh entered the meeting at this time.
On motion by CouncillorS. Davey -
it was resolved:
“That the existing Council Policy MUN-FAC-325, Municipal Alcohol Policy, attached to
Community Services Department report CSD-19-028,be repealed and replaced with the
revised Council Policy MUN-FAC-325, Municipal Alcohol Policy, dated March 9, 2020,
effective April 1, 2020.”
2.INS-20-003-SUMMARY WATER REPORT –JANUARY 1 –DECEMBER 31, 2019
The Committee considered InfrastructureServices Department report INS-20-003, dated
January 29, 2020 regarding the receipt of the 2019 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water
report.
On motion by Councillor S. Davey -
it was resolved:
“That the 2019 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water Report be received for
information as required by O.Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 of the Safe Drinking Water Act;
and further,
That the City of Kitchener provide a copy of the Summary Drinking Water report to the
Township of Woolwich and the City of Waterloo as required by Schedule 22 of O.Reg.
170/03, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-20-003.”
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3.DSD-20-037-ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS –SEVERN AVENUE
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-037, dated
February 4, 2020recommending approval of a parking prohibition on the west sideof Severn
Avenue from Union Boulevard to city limits.Mr. A. McCrimmon-Joneswas in attendance and
responded to questions from the Committee.
On motion by CouncillorS. Davey -
it was resolved:
“That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended for a parking prohibitionon the west (odd-
numbered) side of Severn Avenue from Union Boulevard to city limits, as outlined in
Development Services Department report DSD-20-037.”
4.INS-20-004-DRINKING WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT STANDARD (DWQMS)
-MANAGEMENT REVIEW SUMMARYFOR 2019
The Committee considered InfrastructureServices Department report INS-20-004, dated
January 29, 2020regarding the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS)
Management Review Summary for 2019. Ms. A. Mick was in attendance to respond to
questions from the Committee.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this time.
On motion by CouncillorS. Davey-
it was resolved:
“Thatthe 2019 City of Kitchener Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS)
Management Review Summary for 2019report be received for information, as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS-20-004.”
5.CSD-20-003-2020 TIER 2 COMMUNITY GRANTS
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-20-003, dated
February 20, 2020recommendingapproval of the 2020 Tier 2 Community Grants.
It was requested the Tier 2 Community Grant for KW Comicon Group be voted on separately
on a recorded vote.
Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time.
The Tier 2 Community Grant for KW Comicon Group was then voted on and was Carried on a
recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, M.
Johnston and K. Galloway-Sealock in favour; and, Councillors D. Schnider, D. Chapman and S.
March voting in opposition. CouncillorsC. Michaud and P. Singh wereabsent and accordingly
did not vote.
Councillor J. Gazzola left the meeting at this time.
On motion by Councillor S. Davey -
it was resolved:
“That the 2020 Tier 2 Community Grants in the amount of $177,176. be approved, as
outlined in Appendix ‘A’ attached to Community Services Department report CSD-20-003;
and further,
That the following organizations be approved to move to the Tier 1 grant process for the
2021 grant cycle:
a)The New Quarterly Literary Society (Wild Writers Festival)
b)NUMUS
c)Spiritus Ensemble”
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Councillor J. Gazzola re-entered the meeting at this time.
6.DSD-20-038-2020 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE APPOINTMENT
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-20-038, dated
February 14, 2020recommending the appointment of Behnaz Fatemias the 2020 City of
Kitchener Artist-in-Residence.Ms. K. Varin presented the Report and introduced the 2020 Artist-
in-Residence.Ms. Fatemi was in attendance toprovide an overview of her proposal and what
she intends to accomplish as the2020 Artist-in-Residence.
Councillor P. Singh re-entered the meeting at this time.
On motion by CouncillorD. Schnider -
it was resolved:
“That Behnaz Fatemibe appointed as the 2020 City of Kitchener Artist-in-Residence as
recommended by Public Art Working Group and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee,
as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-038; and further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor,
to execute an agreement with Behnaz Fatemi, outlining the obligations of the Artist-in-
Residence appointment.”
7.DSD-20-039-2019 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE COMMISSION
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices DepartmentreportDSD-20-039,dated
February 14, 2020recommending approval of the Commissioning Agreement and installation of
art work by the City’s 2019 Artist-in-Residence, Mary Neil. Ms. K. Varin presented the Report
and introduced the 2019 Artist-in-Residence. Ms. M. Neil was in attendance to provide an
overview of the work she completed in 2019 as the 2019 Artist-in-Residence.
On motion by Councillor D. Schnider -
it was resolved:
“That the commissioning and installation of art work by the City’s 2019 Artist-in-
Residence, Mary Neil, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-
039, be approved; and further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor,
to execute the Artist-in-Residence 2019 Commission Agreement with Mary Neil.”
8.DSD-20-035-VISION ZERO REVIEW
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-035, dated
February 20, 2020regarding the development of a formal Vision Zero Strategy for roads under
the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener.Messrs.B. Cronkite and A. McCrimmon-Jones were in
attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. Ms. F. Hosseini presented the Report.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in
Report DSD-20-035, including an additional clause,“That staff be directed to circulate both the
report and recommendation to members of Council and staff of the neighbouring municipalities
urging them to join the City of Kitchener and other Canadian and global municipalities byjoining
the Vision Zero movement.”
Councillor S. Davey brought forward an amendment to Mayor Vrbanovic’s motion to substitute
“Vision Zero Strategy” with “Transportation Safety Strategy”.
Councillor Davey’s amendment was then voted on and LOST on a recorded vote, with
Councillors S. Davey, J. Gazzola and D. Chapman voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic
and Councillors P. Singh, B. Ioannidis, M. Johnston, K. Galloway-Sealock, D. Schnider and S.
Marsh voting in opposition.Councillor C. Michaud was absent and accordingly did not vote.
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8.DSD-20-035-VISION ZERO REVIEW (CONT’D)
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic-
it was resolved:
“That Transportation Staff be directed to develop a formal Vision Zero Strategy for the
roads under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener, that incorporates evaluation,
engineering, engagement and education; that are within the span of the City of
Kitchener’s control; and,
That City staff continue to work with Regional partners on enforcement and education
related efforts that impact roads under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener; and further,
That staff be directed to circulate both the report and recommendation to members of
Council and staff of the neighbouring municipalities urging them to join the City of
Kitchener and other Canadian and global municipalities by joining the Vision Zero
movement.”
9.DSD-20-036-2020 FORMAL TRAFFIC CALMING REVIEWS –INITIATION APPROVAL
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-036, dated
February 10, 2020 recommending approval of various traffic calming reviews for 2020.
On motion by CouncillorJ. Gazzola-
it was resolved:
“That traffic calming reviews be initiated in 2020, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD-20-036 for the following roadways:
•East Avenue –between Weber Street East and Krug Street
•Pioneer Tower Road –between Baxter Place and Pioneer Ridge Drive
•Biehn Drive –between Old Huron Place and Caryndale Drive”
The Committee recessed at 11:42a.m. and reconvened at 11:53a.m., Chaired by Councillor K.
Galloway-Sealockwith all members present, except Councillor C. Michaud.
10.INS-20-002-DISASTER MITIGATION ADAPTATION FUND PROJECTS–RESOURCING
REQUIREMENTS
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-20-002, dated
February 27, 2020regarding support of the City of Kitchener’s Disaster Mitigation and
Adaptation Fund application. Messrs.B. Lam and N. Gollan were in attendance and responded
to questions from the Committee.
The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B.
Vrbanovic and Councillors P. Singh, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider,D. Chapman, S.
Marsh, M. Johnston and K. Galloway-Sealock in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola, voting in
opposition. Councillor C. Michaud was absent and accordingly did not vote.
On motion by Councillor S. Marsh -
it was resolved:
“That the addition of one (1)Design and Construction Project Manager, one (1) Water
Resources Modeller and one (1) Program Assistant, to meet the program obligations
identified in the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund agreement, be approved, as
outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-20-002.”
11.ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 12:19p.m.
D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator