HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIS Minutes - 2020-12-07COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2020CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community and InfrastructureServices Committee held an electronic meeting this date,
commencing electronically at 9:36a.m.
Present:Councillor B. Ioannidis -Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Chapman,S. Davey,K. Galloway-Sealock, J.
Gazzola,M. Johnston, S. Marsh,C. Michaud,P. SinghandD. Schnider.
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
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
N. Lobley, Director, Parks & Cemeteries
B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
R.Bustamante, Director, Planning
K. Kugler, Director, Sport
J. Dueck, Manager, The Auditorium
G. MacNeil, Director, Enforcement
D. Kropf, Active Transportation Planning Project Manager
I. Balaban, Traffic Technologist
A. Pinnell, Senior Planner
V. Grohn, Heritage Planner
J. Bunn, Manager, Council & Committee Services/Deputy Clerk
S. Goldrup, Committee Administrator
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
1.DSD-20-177-REMOVAL OF HOLDING PROVISION -ZBA20/008/F/AP
-1250-1314 FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
-WAM FISCHER HALLMAN GP INC.
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-177,dated
November 12, 2020recommending approval of Zoning By-law Amendment Application
ZBA20/008/F/AP for the purpose of removing holding provisions 83H and 84H for 1250-1314
Fischer-Hallman Road.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock -
it was resolved:
“That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/008/F/AP for 1250-1314 Fischer
Hallman Road for WAM Fischer Hallman GP Inc. for the purpose of changing the zoning
by removing Holding Provisions 83H and 84H (both under By-law 85-1) from the lands
specified in the attached Map No.1, in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated
June 22, 2020, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-20-177 as
Appendix ‘A’, be approved.”
2.DSD-20-180-NAMING OF PRIVATE STREETS
-142 ROSEMOUNT DRIVE, STRAWBERRY PARK INC.
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-180, dated
November 7, 2020 regarding the proposed naming of private streets“Dewberry Drive” and
“Roseberry Lane” within a common element condominium development located at 142
Rosemount Drive.
On motion by Councillor K.Galloway-Sealock-
it was resolved:
“That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Strawberry Park Inc. intends to name private
streets: “Dewberry Drive”, and “Roseberry Lane” within a common element condominium
development located at 142 Rosemount Drive; and further,
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2.DSD-20-180-NAMING OF PRIVATE STREETS
-142 ROSEMOUNT DRIVE, STRAWBERRY PARK INC.(CONT’D)
That the City’s Legal Services be directed to proceed with the required advertising,
preparation and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of “Dewberry Drive”,
and “Roseberry Lane”, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-
180.”
3.DSD-20-202-NAMING OF A PRIVATE STREET
-625 BLAIR CREEK DRIVE, HALLMAN CONSTRUCTION LTD.
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-202, dated
November 16, 2020 regardingthe proposed naming of a private street “Stonecliffe Walk” within
a vacant land condominium development located at 625 Blair Creek Drive.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock -
it was resolved:
“That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Hallman Construction Ltd. intends to name
a private street: “StonecliffeWalk” within a vacant land condominium development
located at 625 Blair Creek Drive; and further,
That the City’s Legal Services division be directed to proceed with the required
advertising, preparation and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of
“Stonecliffe Walk”, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-202.”
4.DSD-20-201-ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -ROTHSAY AVENUE
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-201, dated
November 6,2020 recommending approval ofthe removal of a current parking prohibition on
the east side of Rothsay Avenue from Matthew Street to Smetana Drive.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock -
it was resolved:
“That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended for the removal of a current parking
prohibition on the east (odd-numbered) side of Rothsay Avenue from Matthew Street to
Smetana Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-201.”
5.DSD-20-204-ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -TRILLIUM DRIVE
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-204, dated
November 12, 2020 recommending approval of a parking prohibition on the north/west side of
Trillium Drive to points onMcBrine Drive and Washburn Drive.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock -
it was resolved:
“That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the north
/ west (even-numbered) side of Trillium Drive from a point 310 metres south of McBrine
Drive to a point 130 metres east of Washburn Drive, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD-20-204.”
6.DSD-20-203-PROTECTED DOWNTOWN CYCLING GRID
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-203, dated
November 27, 2020 recommending approval ofthe installation of a protected downtown cycling
gridas outlined in the Report.D. Kropf presented the Report and responded to questions from
the Committee.B. Cronkite and J. Readman were in attendance and responded to questions
from the Committee.
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6.DSD-20-203-PROTECTED DOWNTOWN CYCLING GRID(CONT’D)
Tavis Weber,Sam Laban,Sharon Hutton,Alex Kinsella, Communitech,Tyler Ulmer, Momentum
Development,Brian Doucet,Dawn Parker,Michael Clark, Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory
Committee member,Stephen Trim,David Trueman, CycleWR,Mike Boos,Kate Dudekand
Mike Morrice, Sustainable WR and ClimateWR addressed the Committee in support of the
recommendation as outlined in ReportDSD-20-203.
Brian Baker addressed the Committee in opposition to the recommendation to convert Duke
Street into a one-way street, with theinclusionof a concretemedian. B. Baker indicated he is a
resident of the Barrel Yards Condos on the corner of Duke Street and Cedar Street, stating
concerns with thepossible adverseimpacts to the Kitchener Market and their ability to receive
deliveries, the possible diversion of traffic from Cedar Street and Duke Street into the
neighbouring side streets, the increase in winter maintenance cost, the loss of on-street parking
spaces, the additional vehicle congestion and possible traffic back-ups related to the directional
shift and median installation. B. Baker stated in his opinion,the amount of cycling traffic in the
Downtown Core has not increased, and the new bike locker in the Market parking garage is
under-utilized,makingsuch a significant change toDukeStreetunnecessary. B. Baker stated if
the Committee was considering approving the cycling laneson Duke Street, he requested
consideration be given toremoving the proposed concrete median until the impacts of cycling
lanes can be fully assessed.
Sue Coulter addressed the Committee in support of the Downtown Cycling Grid. She requested
the proposed gridonJoseph Street be deferred forfurther review as to whether the proposed
cycling lanes would divert traffic onto smaller side streets, specifically Jubilee Drive. She
suggested adeferral would allow additional time for staff to work with the area residents to
addressthe concerns they have related to theproposed changes on Joseph Street.
Kathy Storring addressed the Committee in opposition to the proposed cycling grid, noting
concerns with allocating $5.9M to theprojectduring the global pandemic,whichhascreated
suchfinancial uncertainty. K. Storringexpressed concerns with the potential impacts of the
cycling grid on Jubilee Drive, noting the proposed changes on Joseph Street will potentially
displace traffic onto the neighbouring side streets. K. Storringrequested consideration be given
to deferring the permanent features of the grid until further review is completed on the impact of
the proposed change to Joseph Street.
Dan Brotherston requested Council approve the Downtown Cycling gridas outlined in Report
DSD-20-203, noting there have already been a number of compromises made to date.
Steve Burrowsaddressed the Committee in support of the recommendation outlined in Report
DSD-20-203. S. Burrow expressed concerns with the proposed cycling grid and whether the
proposed it is adequately connected,statingmore focus should be given to improving the Iron
Horse Trail to encourage cycling in the Downtown. S. Burrowsfurther advised additional
pedestrian/cycling connections should be created across JubileeDrive, as well asfrom Victoria
Parkto Gaukle Street. Additionally, S. Burrows suggested an on-ramp should be considered
for cyclistsexiting the park to separate pedestrians from cyclists, as well as the possible
installation of a basketball net in the parking lot close to JubileeDrive.
Mario Chilanski requested the Committee to defer the construction of the Cycling Grid to allow
the funding to be reallocated to the City’s affordable housing initiative.
Councillor D. Chapman brought forward a motion to direct staff tobring forward a report that
outlines the cost scope of a transportation master planfor the Victoria Park areathat could be
conducted during Phase 2 of the Downtown Cycling Grid installation.
Councillor B. Ioannidis stated a motion related to completing a Victoria Park Transportation
Master Plan was outside of the scope of the discussion of the Downtown Cycling Grid, and
although it may have related to the matter currently being considered, he would allow the
Committee to consider the motion as a separate matter, following of Report DSD-20-203.
Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with respectthe Downtown Cycling Grid
proposed for Cedar Streetas members of his family own propertyin the vicinity of the subject
projects. Accordingly, he did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding thatmatter.
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6.DSD-20-203-PROTECTED DOWNTOWN CYCLING GRID (CONT’D)
In response to questions, B. Cronkite agreed to provide additional information onthe financial
impacts of extending the project from 2 to 3 years to 3 to 5 years, as well as the impacts for
shortening the proposed construction timeline, prior to the Council meeting. In response to
further questions, B. Cronkite further advised if staff were being requested to complete a
Transportation Master Plan for Victoria Park, another project currently on the Business Plan for
Transportation Services would need to be deferred to accommodate that work.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in
Report DSD-20-203.
Councillor D. Chapman brought forward an amendment to Mayor Vrbanovic’s motion to move
the Joseph Street portionof the Downtown Cycling grid from Phase 1 of the construction to
Phase 2.
CouncillorJ. Gazzola requested the matter be voted on by recorded vote.
Councillor Chapman’s amendment to relocated Joseph Street from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the
proposed construction of the Downtown Cycling Gridwas then voted on andwasLOST on a
recorded vote, with CouncillorsJ. Gazzolaand D. Chapmanvoting in favour; and, Mayor B.
Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, C. Michaud, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, M.
Johnston, P. Singh, S. Marsh and S. Davey voting in opposition.
In accordance with the declared pecuniary interest, the portion of the Downtown Cycling Grid
related to Cedar Streetwas then voted on and was Carriedon a recorded vote, withMayor B.
Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Chapman, C. Michaud, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-
Sealock, M. Johnston, S. Marsh and S. Davey voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting
in opposition. Councillor P. Singh did not vote due to the declared conflict.
The following motion was then voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B.
Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, P. Singh,D. Chapman, C. Michaud, D. Schnider, K.
Galloway-Sealock, M. Johnston, S. Marsh and S. Davey voting in favour; and, Councillor J.
Gazzola voting in opposition.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic-
it was resolved:
“That a Protected Downtown Cycling Grid be installed that includes:
Separated bike lanes on Joseph Street (Victoria Street to Queen Street),Ontario
Street (Joseph Street to King Street), Cedar Street North (Church Street to
Lancaster Street), Duke Street East (Cedar Street to Frederick Street), Duke Street
West (Victoria Street to Water Street), Queen Street (Joseph Street to Church
Street) and Water Street North (Joseph Street to Weber Street);
Neighbourhood bikeways on Breithaupt Street (King Street to Margaret Avenue),
Maynard Avenue (Margaret Avenue to Young Street), Chapel Street (East Avenue
to Lancaster Street), Lancaster Street (Frederick Street to Weber Street), Church
Street (Queen Street to Madison Avenue), Madison Avenue (Church Street to the
Iron Horse Trail), Benton Street (Iron Horse Trail to Courtland Avenue), Water Street
(Jubilee Drive to Joseph Street), David Street, StirlingLane, Pandora Street (Stirling
Lane to Duke Street), Waverly Road (Gage Avenue to Strange Street), and Duke
Street West (Victoria Street to Wellington Road); and
Boulevard multi-use trail on Margaret Avenue (Victoria Street to Queen Street) and
Otto Street (Queen Street to Frederick Street); and,
That Joseph Street (Ontario Street to Victoria Street) be converted to one-way
westbound motor vehicle operation; and,
That Ontario Street (Charles Street to King Street) be converted to one-way northbound
motor vehicle operation; and,
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6.DSD-20-203-PROTECTED DOWNTOWN CYCLING GRID (CONT’D)
That Cedar Street (Weber Street to Church Street) be converted to one-way southbound
motor vehicle operation; and,
That Duke Street East (Frederick Streetto Cedar Street) be converted to one-way
eastbound motor vehicle operation; and,
That Hall’s Lane (Ontario Street to a point 35 m west of Queen Street) be converted to
one-way eastbound motor vehicle operation and on-street parking be added to Hall’s
Lane (Ontario Street to a point 50 m east of Ontario Street); and,
That all streets included in the Downtown Cycling Grid be set to a speed limit of 40 km/h;
and,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly, and further;
That $1,000,000 of Federal Gas Tax funding be allocated to the Cycling Infrastructure
capital account in 2021 to help fund the construction of the Protected Downtown Cycling
Grid, as outlined in Development Services Department Report DSD-20-203.”
7.CSD-20-009-MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION OF ONTARIO GOLF CART PATH
AGREEMENT
The Committee considered CommunityServices Department report CSD-20-009, dated
November 24, 2020 regardingthe execution of an agreement of a Golf Cart Path with the
Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.K. Kugler presented the Reportand responded to
questions from the Committee.
Valerie Nantais, MTO andMark Velicevic, WSP Globalwere in attendance in support of the
recommendation as outlined in Report CSD-20-009.
In response to questions, K. Kugler agreed to follow up with additional information on the costs
related to closing 9-holes of the golf course that are only accessible via the golf cart path prior
to the Council meeting.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock-
it was resolved:
“That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Golf Cart Path Cost Share
Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Ministry of
Transportation for the Province of Ontario, as outlined in Community Services
Department report CSD-20-009; and further,
That the City’s cost of $277,000 inclusive of taxes be funded from Golf Enterprise capital
funds.”
The Committee recessed at 1:14p.m. and reconvened at 5:35p.m., Chaired by Councillor B. Ioannidis
with all members present.
8.CSD-20-007-ANTI-IDLING BY-LAW REVIEW
The Committee considered CommunityServices Department report CSD-20-007, dated
November 23, 2020,regarding a review of an anti-idling by-lawasoutlined in the report.G.
MacNeilwas in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston-
it was resolved:
“That staff be directed, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-20-
007, to develop an anti-idling by-law to regulate/enforce the behaviour within the City.”
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9.CSD-20-010-USER FEE REDUCTIONS DUE TO COVID-19 RED CONTROL RESTRICTIONS
The Committee considered CommunityServices Department report CSD-20-010, dated
November 25, 2020 recommending a reduction in user feesfor sport groups renting recreational
facilitiesdue to Covid-19 red control restrictions.K. Kugler and J. Lautenbachwere in
attendance and responded to questions from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor S. Davey-
it was resolved:
“That user fees for sport groups renting recreational facilities be reduced by 28% while
capacity limits are restricted to 10 people, as outlined in Community Services Department
report CSD-20-010.”
10.DSD-20-203-PROTECTED DOWNTOWN CYCLING GRID(CONT’D)
The Committee considered Councillor D. Chapman’s motionthat was brought forward earlier
this date as part of the discussion related to Development Services Department report DSD-20-
203and the Protected Downtown Cycling Gridto direct staff to bring forward a report that outlines
the cost scope of a transportation master plan for the Victoria Park area that could be conducted
during Phase 2 of the Downtown Cycling Grid installation.
In response to questions from the Committee, J. Readmanspoke to the potential implications of
the proposedmotion forthe work plan already approved by Council and stated that to investigate
the scope and cost of the proposed project would take time as the City has notpreviously
undertaken a project of this nature.
B.Cronkite explained that the purposeof the proposed motionwas not to initiate a Transportation
Master Plan for the area around Victoria Park but to investigate the project scope and potential
cost implicationsof such a project. In response to the Committee’s questions, B. Cronkite further
described thatif passed, a future report would be presented to Council outlining the conditions
for a Victoria Park Transportation Master Plan, what would be reviewed, andwhatthe cost of
the review maybe. B. Cronkite stated that the proposed motion should be considered as a
separate exercise from the protected cycling infrastructure and be considered on its own merits.
B. Cronkite confirmed that the proposed motion would be in lieu of the typical traffic calming
review process,adding this initiative, if approved, would be at the direct expense of the Vision
Zero report to be presented at the end of 2021, and that a proposed project such as this should
be considered during a future business planning process.
Councillor S. Davey requested a recorded vote for the following item.
The following motion was then voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillor D.
Chapman voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, C.
Michaud, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, M. Johnston, P. Singh, S. Marsh and S. Davey
voting in opposition.
On motion by Councillor D. Chapman-
it was resolved:
“That staff bring forward a report that outlines the cost scope of a Transportation Master
Plan that could be conducted during Phase 2 of the grid installation.”
LOST.
11.ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 6:30p.m.
D. SaundersonS.Goldrup
Committee AdministratorCommittee Administrator