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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIS Minutes - 2021-10-04 Community and Infrastructure Services Committee Minutes October 4, 2021, 1:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic Councillor S. Davey Councillor D. Schnider Councillor J. Gazzola Councillor C. Michaud Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Councillor P. Singh Councillor B. Ioannidis Councillor M. Johnston Councillor D. Chapman Councillor S. Marsh Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer M. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy Chief Administrator V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services L. MacDonald, City Solicitor B. Gilmore, Fire Chief H. Gross, Director, Engineering B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation G. MacNeil, Director, Enforcement A. McCrimmon-Jones, Manager, Transportation P. O'Halloran, Assistant Platoon Chief H. Foulds, Manager, Service Coordination & Improvement B. Saunderson, Senior Financial Analyst F. Hosseini, Project Manager D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk S. Goldrup, Committee Administrator _____________________________________________________________________ 1 1. Commencement The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee held an electronic meeting this date, commencing at 1:01 p.m. 2. Discussion of Consent Items Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor J. Gazzola to discuss the Consent item on the agenda, which was voted on and was Carried. 3. Consent Items 3.1 DSD-2021-166 - Old Mill Sanitary Pumping Station - Consultant Contract Increase The Committee considered report DSD-2021-166, dated August 25, 2021, recommending a contract increase for MTE Consultants Inc. for engineering services related to the Old Mill Sanitary Pumping Station (OMSPS). H. Gross was in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee. On motion by Councillor C. Michaud it was resolved: "That the contract for MTE Consultants Inc. for engineering services related to the Old Mill Sanitary Pumping Station (OMSPS) be increased by $282,700, funded by the development charge reserve fund, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2021-166." Carried 4. Discussion Items 4.1 DSD-2021-177 - Neighbourhood Speed Limit Review The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021- 177, dated September 23, 2021, recommending approval of a neighbourhood speed limit review. Faranak Hosseini presented the Report. A. McCrimmon- Jones and B. Cronkite were in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. Kevin Litwiller addressed the Committee in support of lowering traffic speeds, but expressed concerns with whether the proposed speed reductions will be enforced. K. Litwiller indicated the traffic speeds in the Doon South area, 2 specifically around JW Gerth School, currently has a 30 km/hr speed zone in effect and rarely is the speed limit is rarely adhered to. K. Litwiller stated in his opinion, the problem continues to escalate. K. Litwiller further advised with proposed changes, there is an absence of enforcement to impact the speed volumes in the area. In response to questions, A. McCrimmon-Jones stated staff could review the speed on Huron Road whether the permitted speed could possibly be reduced from 60 km/hr to 50 km/hr, noting if a change was proposed it could be addressed it at the time that the By-law amendment is brought forward for consideration. Councillor P. Singh requested that prior to the Council meeting if staff could provide additional information on the possible costs associated with the installation of median deflector signs at the beginning and end of the street currently identified for traffic calming. In response to questions, B. Cronkite stated staff could review the possibility of creating a sign direction to all motorists about the 40 km/hr speed limit in residential neighbourhoods, noting a sign of that nature would be unique as there is not a sign of that nature approved under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). On motion by Councillor D. Schnider it was resolved: "That the speed limit in all residential neighbourhoods within the City of Kitchener be reduced from 50km/h to 40km/h, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2021-177; and, That the speed limit in school zones and along signed and identified neighbourhood bikeways be further reduced to 30km/h within residential neighbourhoods; and, That the capital budget allocation required for implementation be referred to the 2022 budget process; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly." Carried 4.2 CSD-2021-15 - Additional Staff for Proactive Sidewalk Enforcement The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-2021- 15, dated September 21, 2021, regarding referral of the expansion of the 3 proactive sidewalk enforcement program to the 2022 budget process. G. MacNeil, M. May and J. Lautenbach were in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. S. Marsh brought forward an amendment to include additional direction to staff to find a one-time funding source to implement the proactive sidewalk enforcement program for the 2021 winter season. Councillor Marsh's amendment was then voted on and was Carried. On motion by Councillor S. Davey it was resolved: "That Council refer the expansion of the proactive sidewalk enforcement program to the 2022 budget process, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2021-15; and further, That staff be directed to find a one-time funding source to implement the proactive sidewalk enforcement program for the 2021 winter season." Carried 4.3 CSD-2021-17 - Fire Department Suppression Response Time & Staffing Review The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-2021- 17, dated September 24, 2021, recommending approval of the plan to increase suppression staff by 20 new firefighters over the next our years and open a new fire station in 2026. B. Gilmore, P. O'Halloran and H. Foulds presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. M. May and J. Lautenbach were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. In response to questions, H. Foulds noted she could reach out to Waterloo Region Police Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to confirm their staffing level increases over the past five years and forward that information prior to the Council meeting. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock it was resolved: "That City Council approve the plan to increase suppression staff by 20 new firefighters over the next four years and open a new fire station in 4 2026, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2021- 17; and, That the financial implications of these ad annual budget process; and further, That staff be directed to complete a fire station location study in 2022 to determine the optimal location for a new fire station, and subsequent impacts on the response zones for other Kitchener fire stations." In Favour (11): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor J. Gazzola, Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor K. Galloway- Sealock, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor B. Ioannidis, Councillor M. Johnston, Councillor D. Chapman, and Councillor S. Marsh Carried Unanimously (11 to 0) 5. Information Items 5.1 None. 6. Adjournment On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m. Dianna Saunderson Interim Manager of Council and Committee Services/ Deputy Clerk 5