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Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
Agenda
Monday, December 6, 2021, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Chair: Councillor B. loannidis
Vice -Chair: Councillor D. Schnider
Pages
1. Consent Items
The following matters are considered not to require debate and should be
approved by one motion in accordance with the recommendation contained in
each staff report. A majority vote is required to discuss any report listed as
under this section.
1.1. DSD -2021-213 - All -way Stop Control - Forest Creek Drive at Apple 3
Ridge Drive
1.2. CSD -2021-16 - Mappedin and Kitchener Fire Department Agreement - 7
Digitization of City Mapping
2. Delegations
Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address
the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. Delegates must register by
4:00 p.m. on December 6, 2021, in order to participate electronically.
2.1. Item 3.1 - DSD -2021-210
2.1.a. Lee Fu & NSERC Alliance Project Research Team
2.1.b. Leslie Maxwell, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo
Region
2.2. Item 3.2 - INS -2021-12
2.2.a. Bill Proctor, Rotary Club of Kitchener
3. Discussion Items
3.1. DSD -2021-210 - City of Kitchener Vision Zero 90 m 10
Strategy
(Staff will provide a 10 -minute presentation on this matter.)
3.2. INS -2021-12 -Rotary Club of Kitchener 100th 30 m 66
Anniversary Recognition Projects
3.3. DSD -2021-228 - Significant Planning 15 m 89
Applications Update - Quarterly Report
(Staff will provide a 5 -minute presentation on this matter.)
4. Information Items
4.1. None.
5. Adjournment
Daniela Mange
Committee Administrator
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Staff Report
Develo n7ent Services Deoartr7ent
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: December 6, 2021
SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ext. 7738
www. kitchener ca
PREPARED BY: Ivan J Balaban, Active Transportation Planning Project Manager,
(519) 741-2200 x7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 4
DATE OF REPORT: October 21, 2021
REPORT NO.: DSD -2021-213
SUBJECT: All -way Stop Control Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
That an all -way stop control be installed at the intersection of Forest Creek Drive at
Apple Ridge Drive; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to amend the Uniform Traffic By -Law 2019-113 to include
an all -way stop control at Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive.
• The key finding of this report is that safety and operations will be improved through the
installation of the traffic control device listed in the report
• The financial implications are approximately $1,000 taken from the existing sign
maintenance budget
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing traffic control at the
intersection of Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive. The request cited concerns
regarding pedestrian safety and general operation of the intersection. It was requested that
an all -way stop be considered to control traffic.
REPORT:
According to the City of Kitchener's Official Plan, Forest Creek Drive is designated a Minor
Community Collector Street and Apple Ridge Drive is also designated a Minor Community
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Collector Street. Currently, traffic on Apple Ridge Drive stops and yields right of way to traffic
on Forest Creek Drive
In response to the identified concerns, a traffic study was conducted for the intersection on
October 7, 2021. The results of the study were compared to the City of Kitchener's all -way
stop warrant requirements. These requirements are a set of guidelines based on the all -way
stop warrants established by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and the Institute of
Transportation Engineers. The results are as follows:
Warrant — Local/Minor Road
All -Way Stop Warrant Analysis
Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive — October 7, 2021
Warrant Factors - "3 -Leg" Intersection
Results
Warrant Met
The total vehicle volume on all
intersection approaches averages at
274
YES
least 250 vehicles per hour for each of
any eight hours of the day,
and
The volume split does not exceed 75% /
25% for a three-way control on the major
56%/44%
YES
road,
or
Average of at least 4 collisions per year
over a three-year period (susceptible to
0.00 per year
NO
correction by an All Way Stop)
All -Way Stop Warranted YES
As the results above indicate, the intersection of Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive
meets the warrant criteria. Based on the results of the traffic study Transportation Services
is recommending that an all -way stop be installed.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget — The recommendation has the following impact on the Operating Budget.
Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive All Way Stop, $1,000; for a total estimated budget
impact of $1,000. These costs can be absorbed in the existing Sign Maintenance budget
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of
the council / committee meeting.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2019-113
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APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager of Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Key Map — Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive All Way Stop
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Community Services Lle,oartrnent www. kitchener. ca
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: December 6, 2021
SUBMITTED BY: Fire Chief Bob Gilmore, ext. 5501
Jennifer Trommelen-Jones, Assistant City Solicitor, ext. 7264
PREPARED BY: Fire Chief Bob Gilmore, ext. 5501
Jennifer Trommelen-Jones, Assistant City Solicitor, ext. 7264
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards
DATE OF REPORT: November 24, 2021
REPORT NO.: CSD -2021-16
SUBJECT: Mappedin and Kitchener Fire Department Agreement — Digitization
of City Mapping
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Fire Chief be authorized to execute the Agreement with Mappedin Inc. for the
sharing of mapping data and feedback in exchange for enhanced mapping through
technology for emergency response purposes, as outlined in the Community
Services Department report CSD -2021-16, and any amendments and renewals, said
documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Kitchener Fire Department has pre -plans for City buildings to assist with emergency
response.
• Pre -plans provide internal building information and locations of building services and fire
and life safety equipment including but not limited to emergency exits, electrical rooms,
fire pumps, alarm panels and warning devices.
• Local tech company Mappedin provides an indoor, interactive mapping platform (ex. Mall
and campus maps) and is expanding this platform to emergency services
• Mappedin has offered to digitize approximately 200 City pre -plans and provide free use
of Mappedin's software for 2 years, at no cost, in exchange for the City providing
feedback on the development of the new software
• If this arrangement is successful, there is the potential for the City to obtain a license for
the commercial software, and otherwise, the City will retain ownership of all maps
received, both original and digital, as updated
• Mappedin will provide current "real time" information of the buildings current use and
layout for firefighters and provide a reliable orientation of where they are situated in the
building at all times.
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BACKGROUND:
The Kitchener Fire Department (KFD) delivers fire and emergency protection services
through three strategic lines of defence: public fire safety and education; fire safety
standards and enforcement; and emergency response. This report, and staff's
recommendations contained within it, are focused on the third line of defence, emergency
response, which is provided primarily by the Fire Department's Suppression Division.
To provide efficiencies, enhance building familiarity and add to firefighter safety the KFD
conducts pre -plans of all multi dwelling buildings, industrial and commercial premises. Pre -
plans provide internal building information and locations of building services and fire and life
safety equipment including but not limited to emergency exits, electrical rooms, fire pumps,
alarm panels and warning devices. Historically, the information collected was entered by
staff into a CAD which produced printed drawings that responding crews could access while
on scene. Accuracy of the drawings was limited due to the information being static. As well,
when buildings changed ownership or permitted use, the department often wouldn't be
notified which created further inaccuracies.
REPORT:
Mappedin Inc. (Mappedin) is a local business offering a leading mapping platform for indoor
spatial data management, digitizing venues, and building best -in -class indoor mapping
experiences. They have worked with Cadillac Fairway malls, Casinorama Resort, and
Tanger Outlets, to name a few.
While their current industries include malls, retail, stadiums, offices, theme parks,
campuses, and city districts, Mappedin is looking to expand into emergency services to
enhance the tools available to first responders.
To that end, Mappedin and City staff have worked together to prepare an agreement
whereby the City will have primary access to this new Mappedin software, in development,
for at least 2 years, at no cost. Mappedin will also digitize approximately 200 City pre -plan
maps, which will be available for continuing and interactive updates. The City will also have
the option of entering into a software agreement in the future for the commercial version, if
and when it becomes available. In exchange, the City will provide feedback on the software
to assist Mappedin with its development. All maps will continue to be owned by the City, and
the City will be entitled to retain the digitized maps, with all updates, on expiration of the
Agreement.
This represents a unique and valuable opportunity for the City to gain access to innovative
and transformative tools for our Fire Department, at no cost, while at the same time helping
a local company develop their product.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The financial implications of staff's recommendation are limited to the time necessary for
staff to provide feedback to Mappedin, as part of their regular job duties. Staff expects that
this obligation will not interfere with regular duties.
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Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of
the council committee meeting.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter.
APPROVED BY: MICHAEL MAY, DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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Staff Report
Develo n7ent Services Deoartr7ent
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: December 6, 2021
SUBMITTED BY: Cronkite, Barry, Director, Transportation Services,
519-741-2200 ext. 7738
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www. kitchener ca
PREPARED BY: Hosseini, Faranak, Transportation Planning Project Manager,
519-741-2200 ext. 7665
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards (1-10)
DATE OF REPORT: November 25, 2021
REPORT NO.: DSD -2021-210
SUBJECT: City of Kitchener Vision Zero Strategy
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be directed to implement the Vision Zero Strategy for roads under
jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener as outlined in report DSD -2021-210; and further;
That funds be reallocated from the annual Formal Traffic Calming budget in 2022,
2023, 2024 and 2025 to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to establish a Vision Zero Strategy for the City of Kitchener
in an effort to improve street safety on Kitchener streets for all road users regardless of
their age, ability or mode of transportation.
• Staff have identified emphasis areas to help identify and prioritize safety improvements.
The emphasis areas have been selected based on background research, industry best
practices, collision analysis, public and stakeholder engagement and the City's strategic
goals. The emphasis areas include vulnerable street users, high-risk locations and high-
risk driving.
• The action items included in the proposed Vision Zero Strategy were determined based
on the identified emphasis areas, best practices, stakeholder engagement and available
resources. The action items are categorized into the Five E's of Vision Zero - Evaluation,
Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Engagement.
• If approved by Council, the Strategy is planned to be implemented over four years from
2022 to 2025. Staff will be monitoring and evaluating the progress and success of the
action items and will revise the strategy accordingly.
• Staff recommend that the required budget be accommodated by reallocating a portion
of the Formal Traffic Calming Budget to the Vision Zero Strategy.
• Community engagement included meetings with the City of Kitchener Advisory
Committees and two online public surveys through the Engage Kitchener platform.
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• The Strategy was developed through extensive collaboration and engagement with
Regional partners including but not limited to Waterloo Region Police Services,
Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency
Services, Grand River Transit, Region of Waterloo School Travel Planning, University
of Waterloo, etc.
• This report responds to the Council approved motion that was passed in March 2020 at
the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting as follows:
"Transportation Staff 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"
BACKGROUND:
In March 2020, City of Kitchener Council directed staff to develop a formal Vision Zero
Strategy for the roads under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener. The goal of a Vision
Zero strategy is to improve street safety for all users.
Vision Zero is a far-reaching street safety strategy with the goal of eliminating traffic related
serious injuries and fatalities. Vision Zero is based on the following principles:
• No preventable loss of life is acceptable. Traffic fatalities and serious injuries are
preventable.
• Mistakes and driver error should be expected and anticipated. Traffic facilities should
be designed to account for these mistakes and errors.
• Safety is a shared responsibility between those who design, operate, maintain and
use transportation facilities.
Vision Zero originated in Sweden over 20 years ago. As of 2021, more than 47 cities in the
United States and 18 cities in Canada have adopted Vision Zero. Many other cities are also
conducting research on the benefits of Vision Zero or are in the process of adopting Vision
Zero. The experience of cities that have adopted Vision Zero shows that Vision Zero has
been generally successful in improving street safety and reducing the number of traffic
related serious injuries and fatalities. Research also shows that the successful Vision Zero
plans are the result of involvement and cooperation of many stakeholders. Vision Zero is a
multi -disciplinary effort that is most successful when all the related parties combine efforts
in achieving a common goal.
Within the City of Kitchener, there are over 1,200 collisions per year on city streets, including
more than 200 injury and fatal collisions. Analysis shows that since 2005 there has been no
statistically significant increasing or decreasing collision trend. The implementation of a
Vision Zero strategy is an effort to reduce collisions to create a declining trend.
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REPORT:
This report provides the City of Kitchener Vision Zero Strategy for the years 2022 to 2025.
This report also summarizes the project schedule, cost and community engagement efforts
conducted to develop this Strategy.
Vision and Objectives:
The vision and objectives of this Strategy are as follows:
Vision: To reduce serious injuries and fatalities as a result of vehicle collisions to zero for
any type of street user including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, transit users and people using
mobility devices along City of Kitchener streets.
This vision is a long-term goal, and it requires significant support, collaboration and
resources from all stakeholders. The City is taking a multi -faceted approach towards this
goal in an effort to achieve the following objectives:
• A declining trend in the number of collisions involving serious injuries and fatalities;
• Data driven decision making and focusing resources in areas with the highest
expected impact;
• Increased public awareness and education about Vision Zero;
• Enhanced collaboration and data sharing with key stakeholders; and,
• Ongoing engagement with the Kitchener residents and other stakeholders.
Staff propose to report to Council annually on actions, outcomes evaluation and
recommendations for improvements. This annual check in should ensure continuous
progress and alignment within the Vision Zero program.
Stakeholder Engagement
Throughout the development of the Vision Zero Strategy, staff have engaged key
stakeholders including residents, City of Kitchener advisory committees and relevant
municipal and regional agencies.
Additionally, a project team was brought together to develop the strategy. The project team
members were selected to ensure representation from each of the Vision Zero elements:
Engineering, Evaluation, Enforcement, Education and Engagement. The project team
consisted of City of Kitchener Transportation Services and Corporate Communications and
Marketing staff, Waterloo Region Police Services, and Regional of Waterloo School Travel
Planning.
In addition to the project team, a project consultation group was established consisting of
representatives from the Region of Waterloo Transportation Division, Grand River Transit,
Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services, City of Waterloo, City of
Cambridge. Representatives internal to the City of Kitchener included the Engineering
Division, Operations - Roads and Traffic Division, Parks and Cemeteries Division and Fleet
Division. The project team met with the project consultation group at key milestones with the
objective of identifying street safety priorities, obtaining support from key stakeholders, and
brainstorming solutions and action items.
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The City also collaborated with the University of Waterloo Transportation Engineering team
to leverage their expertise in the development of the strategy. The partnership is a three
year (2021-2023) collaborative effort with the University of Waterloo, City of Kitchener, City
of Waterloo, Region of Waterloo and an industry partner, Miovision Technologies, aiming to
develop optimal Vision Zero safety improvement programs. Specifically, the partnership is
set to achieve the goals of developing a new framework for assessing system -wide impacts
of various countermeasures and optimizing the implementation strategies of specific
programs. The University of Waterloo has assisted in developing the Strategy with research
on best practices and network screening/hot spot identification.
Key Emphasis Areas
Key Emphasis Areas are areas of opportunities to improve street safety. To identify and
prioritize the required safety improvements, staff have conducted extensive research
including an analysis on the City of Kitchener historical collision data, review of other
ongoing municipal Vision Zero strategies, and a public and stakeholder engagement
exercise that included several brain storming sessions with stakeholders and two online
public surveys. Using the results of this research as well as considering the City's strategic
goals, the following emphasis areas have been identified:
• Vulnerable Street Users: vulnerable street users are significantly more likely to
experience a serious injury or death in a collision. Vulnerable users include
pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, school children, seniors, people using mobility
devices.
• High Risk Locations: High risk location are areas that have a higher probability for
a serious injury or fatal collision and/or represent areas that result in a high volume
of vulnerable road users such as school zones, residential zones and hot spots.
• High Risk Driving: High risk driving is categorized generally as aggressive driving,
distracted driving and speeding.
Action Items
Action items were selected based on the identified emphasis areas described above, best
practices, stakeholder engagement and available resources. Three categories of action
items are considered under this Vision Zero Strategy:
• Existing Action Items: these are existing road safety programs in the City
of Kitchener;
• Enhanced Action Items: these are existing road safety programs in the City of
Kitchener that are proposed to be enhanced or expanded through the Vision
Zero Strategy;
• New Action Items: these are new programs/initiatives that are proposed to be
implemented in the Vision Zero Strategy.
The proposed action items are further categorized into one of the five "E"'s of Vision Zero
as follows.
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Evaluation
An effective Vision Zero program requires continuous data -driven evaluation and analysis
of street network safety. This includes continuous evaluation of safety -related -
efforts to better understand the causality behind the traffic related serious injuries and
fatalities. The action items proposed under this category are provided in Table 1.
Table 1 — Evaluation Action Items
Action Item Title
Category
Key Stakeholders
Implementation
Complete Streets Guidelines
Existing
COK Transportation
Year
Traffic Data Collection
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
Selective Traffic Enforcement
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
Program (STEP)
Existing
WRPS
Ongoing
Complaint Review and
Mitigation
Existing
ROW
Ongoing
Reactive (complaint driven)
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
Safet Evaluation
Enhance
COK Transportation
2023
Project Impact Evaluation
Enhance
COK Transportation
2022-2025
Safe Driving Practices Program
Enhance
COK Fleet
2022
for City Fleet
Collision Network Screening and
COK Transportation
2022-2025
Hot Spot Identification
New
UW Transportation
Group
COK Transportation
2022-2025
Severe Injury and Fatal Collision
New
WRPS
Investigation Program
ROW Public Health
Services
Collaboration and Data Sharing
COK Transportation
2022-2025
with the Region of Waterloo
New
ROW Public Health
Public Health and Emergency
Services
Services
Engineering
The design, operation and maintenance of the transportation network can have a significant
impact on the frequency and severity of collisions. Engineering tactics contained in a Vision
Zero Strategy acknowledges the role of human error and aims to account for these errors.
The action items proposed under this category is provided in Table 2.
Table 2 — Enaineerina Action Items
Action Item Title
Category
Key Stakeholders
Implementation
Year
Complete Streets Guidelines
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
Cycling and Trails Master Plan
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
School Crossing Guard
Existing
COK Transportation
On oin
Construction Site Safety
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
Complaint Review and
Mitigation
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
Downtown Cycling Grid
Existin
COK Transportation
2021-2023
Formal Traffic Calming
Enhance
COK Transportation
2023
Seasonal Traffic Calming
Enhance
COK Transportation
2023
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Enforcement
Inappropriate driver behavior such as impaired driving, distracted driving and speeding are
major contributors to severe collisions. These high-risk behaviors can be reduced through
different types of police enforcement and related educational programs. The action items
proposed under this category is provided in Table 3.
Table 3 — Enforcement Action Items
Action Item Title
Category
COK Transportation,
Implementation
School Route Safety
Enhance
ROW School Travel
2024
2021 Road Safety Plan
Existing
Planning
Ongoing
Sidewalk Infill Policy
Enhance
COK Transportation
2025
Pedestrian Crossover Handbook
New
COK Transportation
2022
Accessibility Improvements
New
COK Transportation
2022
Handbook
Transportation
Neighbourhood Speed Limit
New
COK Transportation
2022-2024
Review
Transportation
Fleet Safety Improvements
New
COK Fleet
2022
Hot Spot Improvements
New
COK Transportation
2023-2025
Vulnerable Street User Areas
New
COK Transportation
2024
Policy
Enforcement
Inappropriate driver behavior such as impaired driving, distracted driving and speeding are
major contributors to severe collisions. These high-risk behaviors can be reduced through
different types of police enforcement and related educational programs. The action items
proposed under this category is provided in Table 3.
Table 3 — Enforcement Action Items
Action Item Title
Category
Key Stakeholders
Implementation
Year
2021 Road Safety Plan
Existing
WRPS
Ongoing
Targeted Enforcement (STEP
Enhance
WRPS, COK
2022-2025
Program)
Existing
Trans ortation
Ongoing
WRPS Traffic Management Plan
Enhance
WRPS, COK
2022-2025
Transportation
Automated Speed Enforcement
Enhance
ROW Transportation,COK
2023
Transportation
Education
Increased awareness and education related to road safety is fundamental to a successful
Vision Zero program. The main objective of educational programs is to increase public
awareness and reduce high risk behaviour. Educational programs are targeted to children,
inexperienced drivers, distracted and aggressive drivers. Educational campaigns are often
long-term strategies towards behavioral changes and can take more time to monitor
and see meaningful change. The action items proposed under this category is provided in
Table 4.
Table 4 — Education Action Items
Action Item Title
Category
Key Stakeholders
Implementation
Year
Your Community Your Choice
Existing
COK Communications,
Ongoing
Program
COK Transportation
Inter -Municipal Partnership for
Existing
COK Transportation,
Ongoing
Active Transportation IMPACT
ROW
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Waterloo Region Road Safety
Category
COK Transportation,
Ongoing
Campaign for Short -Term
Existing
ROW
Year
Construction
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
Regional Traffic Coordinating
Existing
COK Transportation,
Ongoing
Committee
Existing
ROW, WRPS
Ongoing
Active Transportation
New
COK Communications,
2022-2025
Educational Campaigns and
Enhance
COK Transportation
2022-2025
Events
COK Transportation
Vision Zero Day
New
COK Communications,
2022-2025
Active School Travel
Enhance
COK Transportation,
Educational Programs
ROW School Travel
Community Partnerships
New
Planning
2023-2025
Educational Programs for Fleet
Enhance
COK Fleet,
2022
Drivers
COK Communications
Aggressive Driving and
COK Communications
2023-2025
Speeding Educational
New
COK Transportation
2022-2025
Campaign
ROW Public Health
Engagement
The continuous involvement of residents and other stakeholders is key to a successful and
effective Vision Zero program. Engagement provides the opportunity for community
stakeholders to contribute to ideas and become part of the solution in the journey towards
zero traffic related serious injuries and fatalities. Effective engagement should include all
road users regardless of age, ability and mode of transportation. The action items proposed
under this category is provided in Table 5.
Table 5 — Enaaaement Action Items
Action Item Title
Category
Key Stakeholders
Implementation
Year
Active Transportation and Trails
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
Advisory Committee
Resident -led Traffic Calming
Existing
COK Transportation
Ongoing
Vision Zero Sub -Committee
New
COK Transportation
2022-2025
Public Awareness and
New
COK Communications,
2022-2025
Engagement
COK Transportation
Vision Zero Day
New
COK Communications,
2023-2025
COK Transportation
COK Transportation
Community Partnerships
New
ROW School Travel
2023-2025
Planning
Advocacy and Engagement with
COK Transportation,New
Provincial and Federal Agencies
Mayor's Office,
2023-2025
Council
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IMPLEMENTATION and EVALUATION PLAN:
If approved by Council, the Vision Zero Strategy action items will be implemented over four
years from 2022 to 2025. The action items are prioritized based on the City's strategic
priorities, available resources, and the required timelines. Some of the action items such as
network screening, countermeasure evaluation and educational campaigns will occur on an
annual basis while others, such as those that require new policies and guidelines, will be
managed as projects in future years.
This Vision Zero Strategy is an evolving document, and it is anticipated that the prioritization
of the action items is subject to change depending on a number of factors such as evolving
street safety priorities, resident engagement, success of the proposed countermeasures,
available resources, data etc. Staff will be monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the
proposed action items and will report back on the progress and success of the programs on
an annual basis. To evaluate the proposed engineering countermeasures, before after traffic
and collision data will be collected. Staff will be collaborating with the University of Waterloo
to conduct this analysis.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
The Council approved motion that was passed in March 2020 at the City of Kitchener's
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting as follows: "Transportation Staff
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".
This report supports delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
A number of action items identified are an enhanced/expanded version of an existing
program. As a result, they will have minimal cost impact and will be supported using existing
budget. Some of the action items are proposed to be funded through reallocation of existing
budget from other projects. This will help ensure that the existing budget is utilized in the
most efficient way possible through a holistic data driven approach. Some action items
require a more in-depth review prior to determining the required budget and resources.
These reviews will be completed as part of the Vision Zero Strategy during the next four
years and the recommendations, and associated budget, if required, will be presented to
Council separately. The known funding requirements for the action items proposed within
this Strategy is summarized below.
Capital Budget — The total capital budget required for action items contained within the
proposed Vision Zero strategy is estimated to be $670,000 from 2022-2025.
Operating Budget — The total operating budget required for action items contained within
the proposed Vision Zero strategy is estimated to be $100,000 from 2022-2025.
Staff propose that the required budget be accommodated by reallocating $770K of the 2022-
2025 Formal Traffic Calming Budget to the Vision Zero Strategy budget. This will reduce the
number of Formal Traffic Calming projects from three per year to one per year. This budget
reallocation will ensure that the existing Formal Traffic Calming budget will be utilized in
areas most needed through a holistic data -driven approach.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of
the council / committee meeting.
CONSULT — In 2020/2021 staff met with advisory committees including Mayor's Advisory
Council for Kitchener Seniors, Kitchener Active Transportation and Trails Advisory
Committee, Kitchener Youth Action Council, Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee,
Safe and Healthy Communities Advisory Committee and Vision Zero Sub -committee. The
Vision Zero Sub -Committee is a sub -committee of the Active Transportation and Trails
Advisory Committee, including members of the public to provide a community perspective
on street safety issues and Vision Zero action items, to promote public awareness and
education for street safety initiatives and programs with the aim to encourage community
participation and cooperation.
The intent of these meetings was to raise awareness about Vision Zero and to receive
feedback. Through these sessions staff received valuable feedback including street safety
priorities and concerns, action item options, data collection and evaluation
On November 16, 2021 the Kitchener Active Transportation and Trails Advisory commented
on the proposed Strategy and passed the following motion with a seven to three split.
• The committee received and endorses the Vision Zero subcommittee report; and,
recommends that the Vision Zero strategy be amended to reflect these comments."
The full comments are provided in Attachment B. Staff's responses to these comments and
recommendations are provided in Attachment C.
To better understand street safety concerns and priorities from City of Kitchener residents,
an online survey was released using the Engage Kitchener platform. The survey was
released in November 2019 and stayed open for a duration of two months. A total of 443
responses were received. The survey was not conducted as a statistically representative
exercise through a third party. The survey showed that speeding/aggressive driving,
distracted driving and geometry design issues are the top three concerns of the Kitchener
residents.
A second online survey was released on the Engage Kitchener platform to gauge resident
feedback on the proposed action items within the City of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy.
The survey was released in October 2021 and remained open for a duration of three weeks.
A total of 296 responses were received. The survey was not conducted as a statistically
representative exercise through a third party. The survey showed that 62% of the
respondents are supportive of the proposed action items, with 17% neither supportive or
opposed and 21% opposed.
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PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• DSD -20-035 Vision Zero Review
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager
Development Services Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — City of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy (2022-2025)
Attachment B — Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee Feedback and
Recommendations
Attachment C — Staff Responses to the Active Transportation and Trails Advisory
Committee Feedback and Recommendations
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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 5
REVIEW OF OTHER VISION ZERO STRATEGIES..............................................................................................8
COLLISION ANALYSIS.....................................................................................................................................9
PUBLIC and STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT.................................................................................................14
VISION and OBJECTIVES..............................................................................................................................17
EMPHASISAREAS........................................................................................................................................18
ACTIONITEMS.............................................................................................................................................19
IMPLEMENTATION......................................................................................................................................
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PROGRAM EVALUATION.............................................................................................................................
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CONCLUSION...............................................................................................................................................
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy provides a framework to improve street safety for all street
users regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. The goal of this strategy is to achieve zero
serious injuries and fatalities on City of Kitchener streets
To identify and prioritize safety improvements, emphasis areas have been identified. The emphasis areas
have been selected based on background research, industry best practices, collision analysis, public and
stakeholder engagement and the City's strategic goals. The emphasis areas include:
• Vulnerable Street Users: pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, school children, seniors, and people
using mobility devices;
• High Risk Locations: school zones, residential zones and hot spots; and,
• High Risk Driving: aggressive driving, distracted driving and speeding.
Collision analysis shows that on average over 1,200 collisions occur annually on Kitchener streets. This
includes more than 200 injury collisions per year. Additionally, over the past decade, the City of Kitchener
has averaged one fatality per year on City streets. Although most of the collisions involve vehicles only,
the data shows that vulnerable road users are disproportionately represented in injury or fatal collisions.
Collision analysis also showed no significant increasing or decreasing trend in the number of injury and
fatal collisions on Kitchener roads since 2005. This Vision Zero Strategy is aimed at changing this to a
declining trend that observes fewer collisions resulting in serious injuries and fatalities in future years.
For the development of the City of Kitchener Vision Zero Strategy, The City has engaged with wide -range
of stakeholders including residents, City of Kitchener advisory committees and municipal and regional
agencies related to street safety. A project team and a project consultation groups was created and
consisted of representatives from the Waterloo Region Police Services, Region of Waterloo Transportation
Services Division, Region of Waterloo Grand River Transit, Region of Waterloo Public Health and
Emergency Services, Regional of Waterloo School Travel Planning, City of Waterloo, City of Cambridge and
City of Kitchener internal divisions including Transportation Services, Corporate Communications and
Marketing, Operations — Roads and Traffic, Parks and Cemeteries and Fleet.
City staff also collaborated with the University of Waterloo Transportation Engineering team to leverage
their expertise in the development of the strategy. The partnership is a three year (2021-2023)
collaborative effort with the University of Waterloo, City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, Region of
Waterloo, and an industry partner; Miovision Technologies; aiming to develop optimal Vision Zero safety
improvement programs.
Community engagement included meetings with the City of Kitchener Advisory Committees and two
online public surveys through the Engage Kitchener platform. In 2020/2021 staff met with advisory
committees including Mayor's Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors, Kitchener Active Transportation and
Trails Advisory Committee, Kitchener Youth Action Council, Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee
and Safe and Healthy Communities Advisory Committee. The intent of these meetings was to raise
awareness about Vision Zero and to receive feedback. Through these sessions staff received valuable
feedback including street safety priorities and concerns, action item options, data collection and
evaluation.
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To better understand street safety concerns and priorities for Kitchener residents, an online survey was
released using the Engage Kitchener platform. The survey was released in November 2019 and was open
for a duration of two months. A total of 443 responses were received. The survey showed that
speeding/aggressive driving, distracted driving, and geometry design issues are the top three concerns for
Kitchener residents. A second online survey was released on the Engage Kitchener platform to gauge
resident feedback on the proposed action items within the City of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy. The
survey was released in October 2021 and remained open for a duration of three weeks. A total of 296
responses were received. The survey showed that on average 62% of the respondents are supportive of
the proposed action items, with 17% neither supportive or opposed and 21% opposed.
The action items included in the proposed Vision Zero Strategy were determined based on the identified
emphasis areas, best practices, stakeholder engagement, data, and available resources. The action items
are categorized into The Five E's of Vision Zero - Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement, Education and
Engagement. The Vision Zero Strategy action items identified in this strategy will be implemented over
four years from 2022 to 2025.
Some action items are an enhanced/expanded version of an existing program. As a result, they will have
minimal cost impact and will be supported using existing budget. Some of the action items can be funded
through reallocating existing budget from other projects. This will help ensure that the existing budget is
utilized in the areas most needed through a holistic data driven approach. Some action items require a
more in-depth review prior to determining the required budget and resources. These reviews will be
completed as part of the Vision Zero Strategy during the next four years and the recommendations, and
the associated budget ask will be presented to Council separately in the future.
The action items are prioritized based on the City's strategic priorities, available resources, and the
required timelines. Some of the action items such as network screening, countermeasure evaluation and
educational campaigns will occur on an annual basis while others, such as developing new policies and
guidelines, will be one-time projects. Considering that this Vision Zero Strategy is an evolving document,
the prioritization of the action items is subject to change depending on a number of factors such as
evolving street safety priorities, resident engagement, success of the proposed countermeasures,
available resources, etc. Staff will be monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed action
items and will be reporting back on the progress and success of the programs on an annual basis.
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INTRODUCTION
In March 2020, City of Kitchener Council directed staff
to develop a Vision Zero Strategy for the streets under the
jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener. The goal of a Vision
Zero strategy is to improve street safety for all road users
regardless of age, ability or mode of transportation.
On average over 1,200 collisions occur annually on
Kitchener streets. This includes more than 200 injury
collisions per year. Additionally, over the past decade, the
City of Kitchener has averaged one fatality per year on City
streets. Although most of the collisions involve vehicles
only, the data shows that vulnerable road users are
disproportionately represented in injury or fatal collisions.
Vision Zero is a far-reaching safety strategy with the
stated goal of eliminating traffic related fatalities and
serious injuries.
Since its inception in Sweden over 20 years ago, Vision
Zero has become a global movement adopted
by municipalities around the world. As of March 2021, 47
American cities and 18 Canadian cities have adopted the
Vision Zero approach within their roadway
safety strategies and many other cities are
also conducting research on the potential benefits of this
approach.
Vision Zero is based on the following principles:
• No preventable loss of life is acceptable.
• Mistakes and driver error should be expected
and anticipated.
• Road safety is a shared responsibility.
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Vision Zero requires a new way of thinking about safe streets. Here's how Vision Zero strategies
approach street safety versus some traditional safety approaches.
VISION ZERO APPROACH
TRADITIONAL STREET SAFETY APPROACHES
Traffic fatalities and serious injuries are preventable
Traffic fatalities and serious injuries are notpreventable
Humans make mistakes. Therefore, traffic facilities
should be designed to account for these mistakes
Human mistakes are the cause of collisions
and errors
Prevent collisions that result in serious injuries and
fatalities. No serious injuries or loss of life is
Prevent all collisions
acceptable
Safety is a shared responsibility between those who
Road users carry more responsibility for their
design, operate, maintain, and use transportation
safety.
infrastructure
Proactive and systemic prioritization of street safety
Reactive approach to collisions
improvements
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The most common framework used in developing a Vision Zero Strategy is referred to as the "five Us" of
traffic safety. These are Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Engagement. Vision Zero
can be achieved if all of the "five Us" are successfully incorporated.
Evaluation
Engagement Engineering
Vision Zero
Elements
Education Enforcement
Evaluation: An effective Vision Zero program requires a continuous data driven evaluation and analysis of
the safety of the road network. This includes the ability to continuously track the impact of safety related
efforts and understanding the causality behind the traffic related serious injuries and fatalities. Annual
collision analysis and network screening are prime examples of an ongoing evaluation strategy.
Engineering: The design, operations and maintenance of the transportation network can have a significant
impact on the frequency and severity of collisions occurring. Engineering tactics contained in a Vision Zero
Strategy acknowledges the role of human error and aims to account for these errors. For example,
countermeasures such as dedicated infrastructure for vulnerable street users are proven to improve
traffic safety for all street users.
Enforcement: Inappropriate driver behaviour such as impaired driving, distracted driving and speeding
are major contributors to severe collisions. These high-risk behaviours can be reduced through different
types of police enforcement and related programs. Targeted enforcement of speeding, distracted driving
and ride programs are common tools in this area.
Education: Increased awareness and education related to street safety is fundamental to all Vision Zero
programs. Educational programs/campaigns should be strategically used to target at different groups and
issues including children, young drivers, fleet drivers. distracted and aggressive driving, etc.
Engagement: The continuous involvement of communities and other stakeholders is key to a successful
and effective Vision Zero program. Engagement provides the opportunity for community stakeholders to
contribute to ideas and focused areas of priority contained within a Vision Zero action plan. Supporting
advocacy groups that both promote and challenge street safety programs and plans is an example of a
Vision Zero engagement strategy.
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REVIEW OF OTHER VISION ZERO STRATEGIES
To leverage the experiences of other jurisdictions that have developed and incorporated a Vision Zero
plan, a review was conducted on the following jurisdictions:
• Canadian cities: Toronto, Hamilton, Vancouver, Edmonton and Ottawa;
• US cities: San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Portland, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, and
Los Angeles; and,
• European countries: Sweden and Netherlands.
The experience from a mix of locations were considered in this review including early adopters in the US,
road safety leaders in Europe, as well as the experience from Canadian municipalities. The review shows
that the Vision Zero plans adopted have generally been successful in reaching the goal of reducing serious
injuries and fatalities.
A common theme across the successful Vision Zero plans is the involvement and cooperation of multiple
stakeholders including but not limited to enforcement, public health and emergency services and
community stakeholders. These plans all acknowledge that Vision Zero is a multi -disciplinary effort that is
successful when all stakeholders combine efforts in achieving a common goal.
Another common theme throughout the various action plans is a focus on the safety needs of vulnerable
street users such as pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, and children; all of whom are typically overrepresented
in serious traffic related injuries and/or death.
Although the Vision Zero action plans vary from one city to another due to differing views and priorities,
the "five E's" of Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Engagement are the common
principles that the safety action items all adhere to.
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Engineering countermeasures are a significant part of all Vision Zero plans reviewed. Each
countermeasure was evaluated based on how widely it is accepted and utilized in various parts of the
world and how effective it has been in reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
COLLISION ANALYSIS
An analysis of the City of Kitchener's historical collision data was conducted to help guide the development
of a Vision Zero strategy. This analysis was focused on collisions that have occurred on the streets under
thejurisdiction of the City of Kitchener. Due to the impacts of the pandemic and the data availability when
the analysis was conducted the collision analysis does not include the 2019 and 2020 data.
Of the 2,217 lane km of roads within the City of Kitchener, 1,569 lane km of roadways are under the
jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener, 499 lane km of the roadways fall under the jurisdiction of the Region
of Waterloo, and 149 lane km of -
roadways fall under the jurisdiction of
the Ministry of Transportation.
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Chart 1 illustrates the trend of collisions on Kitchener streets since 2005. The blue line shows the collisions
resulting in property damage only (PDO), the orange line shows the collisions that have resulted in injuries
and the red line shows the collisions that have resulted in fatalities. As shown in Graph 1, no significant
increasing or decreasing trend is observed in the number of collisions since 2005 for any of the categories.
The goal of this Vision Zero Strategy is to change this to a declining trend that observes fewer collisions
involving serious injuries and fatalities in future years.
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Chart 1 – Collision Trend on Kitchener Streets (2005-2018)
Map 2 shows the location of the injury and fatal
collisions for a five-year period from 2014 to 2018.
The collisions involving property damage only or
minimal injuries that did not require admission to a
hospital have been excluded from this map.
Map 2 shows that collisions involving injuries and
fatalities are not limited to major roadways and are
also occurring within local neighbourhood streets.
This is a critical piece of information that will be
utilized in determining the focus areas of this Vision
Zero Strategy.
This data will be further used to develop a collision
prediction model that incorporates observed
collisions and exposure factors to identify priority
locations for intervention.
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Map 2 – Injury and Fatal Collisions on Kitchener Streets (2014-2018)
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Chart 2 breaks down the number of serious injury and fatal collisions from 2014 to 2018 by the involved
user type including drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians. Graph 1.1 shows that the number of
serious injury and fatal collisions are disproportionally higher for collisions involving a vulnerable street
user including pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists. In other words, a vulnerable street user has a
significantly higher chance of being killed or seriously injured in a collision.
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A detailed analysis has been conducted on the serious injury and fatal collisions to identify the most
contributing factors in the occurrence of these collisions. Chart 3 below shows that distracted driving,
aggressive driving/speeding, are the top two contributing factors in these collisions.
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Vulnerable Street Users Collisions
Vulnerable street users include
pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists and
are a main focus of the Vision Zero Strategy
A detailed analysis has been conducted on
collisions involving these users.
Map 3 shows the location of the collisions
involving vulnerable road users for a five-
year period of 2014-2018.
Chart 4 below shows the trend of these
collisions from 2005 to 2018. As shown in
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This Vision Zero Strategy will attempt to
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Chart 5 compares the breakdown of the collisions by property damage only, injury and fatal collisions for
collisions involving vehicles only versus collisions involving vulnerable street users. The charts show that
more than 84% of the collisions involving vulnerable street users result in injuries or fatalities while
approximately 13% of the collisions involving vehicles only result in injuries and fatalities. This shows that
vulnerable street users are overrepresented in injury and fatal collisions and therefore should be a focus
when implementing street safety improvements.
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PUBLIC and STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
A successful Vision Zero program requires ongoing engagement from multiple functions and stakeholders.
For the development of the City of Kitchener Vision Zero Strategy, the City has engaged with different
stakeholders including residents, City of Kitchener advisory committees and municipal and regional
agencies related to street safety.
Project Team and Project Consultation Group
The project team members were selected to ensure representation from each of the Vision Zero elements.
The project team consisted of the City of Kitchener Transportation Services staff, the City of Kitchener
Corporate Communications and Marketing staff, the Region of Waterloo Police Services and the Regional
of Waterloo School Travel Planning.
In addition to the project team, a project consultation group was established consisting of representatives
from the Region of Waterloo Transportation Services Division, Region of Waterloo Grand River Transit,
Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services, City of Kitchener Engineering Division, City of
Kitchener Operation - Roads and Traffic Division, City of Kitchener Parks and Cemeteries Division, City of
Kitchener's Fleet Division, City of Waterloo and City of Cambridge. The project team met with the project
consultation group on key milestones with the objective of identifying street safety priorities and
brainstorming solutions/action items.
City staff also collaborated with the University of Waterloo Transportation Engineering team to leverage
their expertise in the development of the strategy. The partnership is a three year (2021-2023)
collaborative effort with the University of Waterloo, City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, Region of
Waterloo and an industry partner; Miovision Technologies; aiming to develop optimal Vision Zero safety
improvement programs. Specifically, the partnership is set to achieve the goals of developing a new
framework for assessing system -wide impacts of various countermeasures and optimizing the
implementation strategies of specific programs. The University of Waterloo has assisted the City with
research on best practices and network screening/hot spot identification.
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Advisory Committees Engagement
Throughout 2020 and 2021 staff met with advisory
committees including Mayor's Advisory Council for
Kitchener Seniors, Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory
Committee, Kitchener Youth Action Council, Grand River
Accessibility Advisory Committee and Safe and Healthy
Communities Advisory Committee. The intent of these
meetings was to raise awareness about Vision Zero and to
receive feedback. Through these sessions staff received
valuable feedback including street safety concerns, action
item options and data collection and evaluation requests.
Public Engagement
To better understand the residents' street safety concerns
and priorities, and to gauge public's feedback on the action
items proposed within the City of Kitchener's Vision Zero
Strategy, two online surveys were released using the Engage
Kitchener platform. The first survey was released in
November 2020 and stayed open for a duration of two
months. A total of 443 responses were received. The second
survey was released in October 2021 and stayed open for a
duration of three weeks. A total of 296 responses were
received in the second survey. Participating in the surveys
required email registration in order to reduce duplicate
responses and to help prevent bias in the results.
An analysis was conducted on the demographic
characteristics of the respondents which showed a balanced
representation in the age, gender and income threshold of
the respondents.
The main highlights of the survey are summarized below:
Kitchener Residents' Main Mode of Transportation
• 90% of the respondents drive on a daily/weekly
basis
• 85% of the respondents walk on a daily/weekly
basis
• 45% of the respondents cycle at least once a month
• 24% of the respondents use public transit at least
once a month
• 4% of the respondents use mobility devices
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Kitchener Residents' Road Safety Experience
• Most of the respondents feel safe when
driving
• 20% of the respondents do not feel safe
when walking
• Half of the respondents feel unsafe when
cycling
• Most of the public transit users feel safe
when using public transit
• Most of the respondents using mobility
devices did not indicate that they feel safe
when using Kitchener's transportation
facilities
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Chart 7 — Kitchener Residents' Road Safety Concerns
Kitchener Residents' Road Safety Concerns
• Speeding and aggressive driving is the top
concern of the respondents (76% of the
respondents).
• Almost half of the respondents are
concerned about distracted driving.
• Almost 40% of the respondents believe that
street design should be improved.
• About 25% of the respondents believe that
the cycling facilities should be
improved/expanded.
• About 25% of the respondents believe that
enforcement should be increased.
October 2021 Survey Participant Feedback on the Proposed Action Items
• 62% of the respondents are supportive of the proposed action items, with 17% neither supportive nor
opposed and 21% opposed.
• 53% of the respondents believe that the proposed action items address their concerns, reflect their street
safety priorities and overall are the right action items to improve street safety in Kitchener. 14% are neither in
agreement nor in disagreement, and 32% in disagreement with the statement above.
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VISION and OBJECTIVES
Through collaboration with stakeholders and the project team, the following vision and mission statement
have been developed for the City of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy:
Vision Statement:
To reduce collisions that result in severe
injury or fatality to zero for all street
users including drivers, cyclists,
pedestrians, transit users and people
using mobility devices on City of
Kitchener streets.
Objectives:
Over a four-year plan we aim to achieve the
following.
• A declining trend in the number of
collisions involving serious injuries or
fatalities
• Data driven decision making and
focusing resources in areas with the
highest expected impact
• Increased public awareness and
education about Vision Zero
• Enhanced collaboration and data sharing
with key stakeholders
• Ongoing engagement with Kitchener
residents and other stakeholders
This vision is a long-term goal requiring significant support, collaboration and resources from different
functions and stakeholders. The City is taking a multi -step approach towards this goal. At the end of each
step, the outcomes and actions will be evaluated and revised to ensure continuous progress towards the
vision.
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EMPHASIS AREAS
To help prioritize street safety
improvements and to better utilize the
available resources and funding in the
most efficient way, The City has
developed a number of Emphasis Areas.
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opportunities to improve road safety.
The proposed action items of the Vision
Zero Strategy are selected in alignment
with the Emphasis Areas.
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Seniors
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Speeding
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challenges
Vulnerable street users: data analysis, research from other municipalities and public and stakeholder
engagement have consistently shown that vulnerable street users including pedestrians, cyclists,
motorcyclists, school children, seniors and people living with mobility challenges, should be a key focus
area of a Vision Zero Strategy.
Location: resources should be deployed in the most efficient way possible, focusing on
specific locations such as residential zones, school zones and hot spots where the probability of a collision
involving a serious injury or fatality is higher risk.
High risk driving: both the data analysis and public/stakeholder engagement showed that high risk driving
behavior including aggressive driving, speeding and distracted driving are some of the most important
contributing factors to collisions involving serious injuries or fatalities and should be a focus area.
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ACTION ITEMS
The Vision Zero Strategy involves several street safety programs/initiatives that are important to reduce
the probability of collisions resulting in a serious injury or fatality. Action items are selected based on data
analysis, experience of other municipalities, public and stakeholder engagement, and available resources.
The action items selected are in alignment with the Emphasis Areas described above.
Three categories of action items are considered under this Vision Zero Strategy:
• Existing Action Items: these are existing street safety programs in the City of Kitchener;
• Enhanced Action Items: these are existing street safety programs in the City of Kitchener that
are proposed to be enhanced or expanded through the Vision Zero Strategy;
• New Action Items: these are new programs/initiatives that are proposed to be
implemented in the Vision Zero Strategy.
The proposed action items are further categorized into each element of Vision Zero. Each category is
further expanded in the following sections.
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An effective Vision Zero program requires continuous data -driven evaluation and analysis
of street network safety. This includes the ability to continuously track the impact of safety -related -
efforts to better understand the causality behind the traffic related serious injuries and fatalities. Annual
collision analysis and network screening are examples of an ongoing evaluation strategy.
Safety evaluation of the transportation network enables a data driven approach towards the identification
of high priority areas and countermeasure implementation. This approach ensures that the available City
resources are utilized in the most efficient manner. Once a countermeasure is implemented, continuous
evaluation of its effectiveness helps to develop an understanding of whether the safety objectives have
been met or further improvements are required.
The accuracy and quality of street safety evaluation programs depend on the quality and quantity of the
traffic and collision data available. Currently the collision data up to the end of 2019 has been used as the
basis of the analysis in this Vision Zero Strategy. The analysis will be continuously updated as more recent
data becomes available.
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EXISTING EVALUATION ACTION ITEMS
• Traffic Data Collection: traffic data is collected on an annual basis to determine the best locations
to install traffic calming measures. Traffic speed and volume data allow staff to make data -based
recommendations about traffic calming and other transportation initiatives. Each year data is
collected on approximately 300 roadways.
• Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP): representatives from the Region of Waterloo, area
municipalities and Waterloo Regional Police Services staff hold regular meetings to review traffic
and collision data. In these meetings areas for targeted and increased enforcement are discussed
and data is used to help prioritize high priority locations.
• Reactive (complaint driven) safety evaluation: upon receiving a traffic safety related
complaint/concern, the necessary data is gathered and evaluated to identify the underlying
causes of the traffic safety problem. Based on the evaluation results and available resources, a
suitable countermeasure may be determined and implemented through existing programs and
processes.
ENHANCED EXISTING EVALUATION ACTION ITEMS
The following street safety improvements are to be enhanced and are described in the next section.
• Project Impact Evaluation
• Collision Network Screening and Hot Spot Identification
• Safe Driving Practices Program for City Fleet
ENHANCED and NEW EVALUATION ACTION ITEMS
• Collision Network Screening and Hot Spot Identification: Currently the collision data is mainly used
to prioritize traffic calming efforts. The database is updated every year and is used as a
determining factor in the traffic calming scoring system. Collision data is also used as the means
to evaluate different safety countermeasures on a reactive basis. Through the Vision Zero
Strategy, a network screening process is proposed that provides a systematic method to
proactively identify a list of locations with high collision risk (hot spots) by supplementing the
collision data with multiple other factors including site characteristics, traffic volumes, speeds,
exposure, etc.
• Project Impact Evaluation: The impact of all safety related projects including traffic calming
projects, cycling facilities, speed reduction projects, and all other safety countermeasures
implemented are quantified and evaluated. Depending on the project objectives, the impact
evaluation plan details and timelines are designed, and the required data is collected before and
after implementation. The result of project impact evaluation informs future decision makings
around safety improvements. The project impact evaluation is planned to be enhanced through
collecting new sources of data and conducting before -after studies to assess the effectiveness of
the road safety improvements that will be implemented through the Vision Zero Strategy.
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• Safe Driving Practices Program for City Fleet: The City of Kitchener has committed to safe driving
practices and reduction of injuries as a result of collisions. In 2014 City installed AVL/GPS devices
on all mobile motorized equipment to encourage municipal workers to practice safe driving
behaviors. By having the capability to monitor aggressive or unsafe vehicle operation, including
swerving, harsh braking, rapid acceleration, and speeding, Fleet and divisional managers can take
steps to correct and coach this behavior immediately furthering the goals of Vision Zero. Staff
will be assessing the content of the driver behaviour data through the quarterly Fleet Users
Working Group as way to further enhance the Cities commitment to safe driving practices with
possible incentive for drivers who exceptional safe and productive driving behaviours.
• Severe Injury and Fatal Collision Investigation Program: Develop and implement a program to
systematically investigate severe injury and fatal collisions in collaboration with Region of
Waterloo, Public Health and Emergency Services and Police Services. Reviews will be conducted
to investigate the trends in collision causes, provide solutions and implement countermeasures
within a given timeframe.
• Collaboration and Data Sharing with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency
Services: Collaboration and data sharing with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and
Emergency Services to maximize safety efforts and understand collisions causes and the nature
of injuries. As part of this collaboration, the role of societal inequity and demographic
characteristics in the occurrence of serious injury and fatal collisions will also be investigated.
Targeted countermeasures to enhance street safety equity will be applied.
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The design, operation and maintenance of the transportation network can have a significant impact on
the frequency and severity of collisions. Engineering tactics contained in a Vision Zero
Strategy acknowledges the role of human error and aims to account for these errors. For example,
countermeasures such as traffic calming designs and dedicated infrastructure for vulnerable street users
are proven to improve traffic safety for all street users.
Engineering countermeasures could vary from adding signs and pavement markings, which are cost
effective and can usually be implemented within a shorter period of time, to significant capital projects
that have higher costs and could take several years to design and implement. The best opportunity for
major street safety redesigns is during the road reconstruction phase, which usually happen every
25 to 50 years for each street. Transportation Services, in collaboration with the Engineering division will
ensure to use these opportunities to implement complete street designs that provide a safer space for all
street users regardless of age, ability or mode of transportation.
Engineering countermeasures are typically targeted and site-specific. For this reason, assessment of their
effectiveness is more straightforward. Experience from other municipalities on the effectiveness of
engineering countermeasures will be used in selecting the most impactful countermeasures.
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EXISTING ENGINEERING ACTION ITEMS
• Complete Streets Guidelines: "Designing for safety" is a primary goal of the Complete Streets
Guidelines, which provides extensive technical guidance, based on industry best practices. Street
design guidance includes cross sections, intersections and street design features for each of the
four travel modes: pedestrian, cycling, transit and motor vehicles. These guidelines also provide
related evaluation and education tactics to support the design improvements.
• Cycling and Trails Master Plan: The Cycling and Trails Master Plan guides the development of safe
and convenient active transportation options for people of all ages and abilities over the next 20
years. It focuses on creating networks for people of all ages and abilities that reflects current best
practices in active transportation. This guide identifies priorities of projects that will provide
connected networks of on -street cycling routes and off-street trails for users of all ages and
abilities.
• Downtown Cycling Grid: The Downtown Cycling Grid provides infrastructure that is safe,
comfortable and convenient for all ages and abilities. Through a combination of trails, separated
bike lanes on busy streets and neighbourhood bikeways on quiet streets, the grid consists of 10
km of new or upgraded infrastructure, providing residents with access to all that downtown as to
offer.
• School Crossing Guards: To improve safety for students, typically kindergarten to grade 6, the City
assigns crossing guards at eligible locations using a justification system. For locations which meet
the criteria, staff will then recommend a crossing guard to assist students in crossing the roadway
on their way to and from school.
• Construction/work site safety: Staff make sure that all the contractors follow the street safety
provisions for any construction/work site through requiring the contractors to apply for a
construction/work site permit. The permit requires the contractors to abide by the transportation
safety rules and standards.
• Complaint Review and Mitigation: Process to investigate street safety complaints and provide
solutions. Upon receiving a traffic safety related complaint/concern, details are logged, and the
necessary data is gathered and evaluated to identify the underlying causes of the traffic safety
problem. Based on the evaluation results and available resources, a suitable countermeasure is
determined and implemented.
ENHANCED EXISTING ENGINEERING ACTION ITEMS
The following street safety improvements are to be enhanced and are described in the next section.
• 40km/h Speed Limit Review
• Formal Traffic Calming
• Seasonal Traffic Calming
• School Route Safety
• Sidewalk Infill Policy
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ENHANCED and NEW ENGINEERING ACTION ITEMS
• 40km/h Speed Limit Review: Staff have conducted a pilot project in three neighbourhoods to
evaluate the effectiveness of reducing speed limits from 50 km/h to 40km/h. The speed limit of
school zones within the pilot areas were further reduced from 40km/h to 30km/h. This study
showed that by reducing speed limits, vehicle operating speeds were reduced by 7% on average.
Based on the results of the pilot project Council approved a reduced speed limit in all residential
neighbourhoods within the City of Kitchener, from 50km/h to 40km/h, and a reduced speed limit
in school zones and along signed and identified neighbourhood bikeways, from 40km/h to
30km/h.
• Formal Traffic Calming: Each year staff complete three formal traffic calming projects. The three
project locations are selected based on a ranking system using criteria such as speed, volume, and
collision history. Formal traffic calming includes geometric changes to the roadway such as speed
humps, speed cushions curb extensions, raised crosswalks, and pedestrian islands. The three
locations that score the highest are recommended for the formal traffic calming process. Through
this process local neighbourhoods are engaged to understand challenges, opportunities and to
develop the most appropriate traffic calming approach for their roadway. This program will be
reviewed as part of the Vision Zero Strategy to update the policy, find opportunities to streamline
the process, and ensure that the measures implemented are consistent with best practices.
• Seasonal Traffic Calming: Seasonal Traffic Calming includes in -road flexible signs that are placed
in the middle of the roadway to help calm traffic. These in -road signs help narrow the roadway
and provide a visual cue to drivers that slower speeds are appropriate. Seasonal traffic calming
also includes radar speed signs. The purpose of radar speed signs is to slow cars down by making
drivers aware when they are driving at speeds above the posted limits. Transportation staff work
with Ward Councillors to determine the most suitable seasonal traffic calming locations each
year. Seasonal traffic calming measures are installed in the spring and removed in the fall before
winter maintenance starts. This program will be reviewed as part of the Vision Zero Strategy to
develop a council approved policy, streamline the process and ensure that the measures
implemented are consistent with best practices.
• School Route Safety: School zones that require safety improvements are identified on a
complaints -driven basis. Based on data gathered by the school travel planner, recommendations
are made that prompt municipal transportation staff to conduct a review to determine the
appropriate design improvements, which are then implemented as budget permits. Through the
Vision Zero Strategy, a summary of best practices specific to school zones will be developed. This
guide will include the best practices on safety design requirements in school zones based on local
context.
• Sidewalk Infill Policy: This policy provides a priority list for new sidewalk locations based on a
scoring system which aims to provide a safe and connected network of sidewalks for pedestrians.
Through the Vision Zero Strategy, this policy will be reviewed to ensure that the process is
streamlined and that the prioritization criteria is up to date.
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• Vulnerable Street User Areas Policy: Develop a policy specific to locations expecting a high volume
of vulnerable street users such as pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, children, etc. This policy
will include enhanced traffic safety measures such as lower speed limits, improved pavement
markings, enhanced signage, and traffic calming measures. The policy will determine a process
for evaluating and selecting areas for implementation.
• Pedestrian Crossover Handbook: Develop a summary of best practices for Pedestrian Crossover
(PXO) considering local context to ensure safe crossing of pedestrians regardless of age and ability.
This document will be used as a guide in future projects, and retrofitting existing locations as
required.
• Accessibility Improvement Handbook: Develop a summary of best practices for accessibility
requirements for all modes of transportation. This document will be used as a guide in future
projects to help ensure that accessibility requirements are implemented.
• Hot Spot Improvements: Based on the evaluation results, areas with a higher risk for serious or
fatal collisions should be identified and prioritized. Appropriate engineering countermeasures
should be implemented in priority areas. Examples of these countermeasures include enhanced
pavement markings and signage, street geometry changes, and enhanced traffic calming
measures.
• Fleet Safety Improvements: The safety features of the City's fleet vehicles will be reviewed and
evaluated. These new safety measures include truck sideguards (truck lateral protective devices
[LPDs]) and enhanced dash cameras. Truck sideguards identified in the industry as Lateral
Protective Devices (LPDs) are devices designed to keep pedestrians and bicyclists from being run
over by a large truck's rear wheels in side -impact collisions. The city will continue to explore and
assess these devices under the Vision Zero initiative. The City also intends to expand and enhance
the current dash camera system due to the outdated technology currently in use. With the help
of dash cam footage and advanced safety features, the City can easily pinpoint which drivers need
to learn and customize their driver coaching programs accordingly through the City's Fleet Safety
and Compliance program.
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Inappropriate driver behavior such as impaired driving, distracted driving and speeding are major
contributors to severe collisions. These high-risk behaviors can be reduced through different types of
police enforcement and related educational programs. Targeted enforcement of speeding, distracted
driving and ride programs are common tools in this area. Enforcement measures can be continuous or
temporary programs and can be targeted to specific locations or be applied on a broader scale.
The City of Kitchener continues to work with Region of Waterloo Police Services and
regularly communicates the City's safety priorities that require enforcement. Considering the limited
authority of The City of Kitchener has in the enforcement area, the key objective of the action items under
this category is continuing and enhancing collaboration and data sharing to ensure that the available
resources are utilized to full capacity and at priority locations.
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EXISTING ENFORCEMENT ACTION ITEMS
2021 Road Safety Plan: The Waterloo Regional Police Service has launched a Road Safety Plan
aimed at making our streets safe for all users. The plan outlines the Waterloo Regional Police
Service's commitment to reducing major injury collisions and fatalities on our streets and will
focus on enforcement and education on the Fatal Four offences: impaired driving, distracted
driving, speeding/aggressive driving, and seatbelt use. As part of the plan, several initiatives will
be carried out including monthly road safety plans, increased focus on rural enforcement and the
formation of Traffic Services Special Enforcement Teams. A focus will be placed on increased RIDE
programs, Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEP), high complaint areas, educational
campaigns and community partnerships.
ENHANCED EXISTING ENFORCEMENT ACTION ITEMS
The following street safety improvements are to be enhanced and are described in the next section.
• Targeted Enforcement (STEP Program)
• WRPS Traffic Management Plan
• Automated Speed Enforcement
ENHANCED and NEW ENFORCEMENT ACTION ITEMS
Targeted Enforcement (STEP Program): Collaboration and data sharing with the Region of
Waterloo Police Services to identify locations in need of targeted enforcement and educational
programs. Appropriate enforcement and educational programs will be planned and implemented
in the areas identified.
• WRPS Traffic Management Plan: Collaboration and data sharing with the Waterloo Region Police
Services and providing feedback as a key stakeholder in the development of Traffic Management
Plans. Traffic Management Plans are developed by the WRPS aimed at making our streets safer
for all street users by implementing enforcement and educational programs.
• Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): The intent of ASE is to improve street safety in school zones
and community safety zones through increased compliance with posted speed limits. An ASE
system automatically measures vehicle speeds at a specific point along a roadway using a camera -
based radar system. Enforcement is accomplished through the issuance of an offence above the
posted speed limit issued to the owners of the vehicles' license plate number. Currently, the
Region of Waterloo administers this program on regional and municipal roads on behalf of area
municipalities. The local Provincial Offences Court office falls under the authority of the Region of
Waterloo and therefore area municipalities are currently limited in their ability to establish a
standalone ASE program. Through the Vision Zero Strategy, the City will review the transition to
the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) which allows the area municipalities to
administer the program through a faster and more flexible process.
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Increased awareness and education related
to road safety is fundamental to a successful
Vision Zero program. The main objective of
the educational programs is to share
information, increase public awareness, and
reduce high risk behaviour. Educational
programs are targeted to children,
inexperienced drivers, distracted and
aggressive drivers. Educational campaigns
are often long-term strategies towards
behavioral changes and can take more time
to monitor and see meaningful change.
Currently the City of Kitchener's educational
programs regarding road safety are primarily
focused on active and safe routes to school
and/or cycling education and information.
However, there are continued education
efforts that also occur through the Region of
Waterloo, Region of Waterloo Public Health
and Emergency Services and/or the Waterloo
Regional Police Services.
The intent of the education action items in
this Strategy is to inform and raise public
awareness about street safety and Vision
Zero, building support for street safety
improvements, and establishing a cultural
shift in road user behavior to reduce high risk
driving.
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EXISTING EDUCATION ACTION ITEMS
• Your Community, Your Choice campaign: This campaign is run by the Waterloo Region Police
Service. Through this monthly road safety campaign Waterloo Region Police Service will focus on
encouraging all street users to play a part in ensuring our streets are kept safe. This campaign is
run by the Waterloo Region Police Service and focuses on educating and engaging all street users
to make streets safer. This campaign focuses on the four fatal offences of impaired driving,
distracted driving, speeding and aggressive driving, and seatbelt use.
• Inter -municipal Partnership for Active Transportation (IMPACT): Regular meetings attended by
representative from local municipalities, Region of Waterloo Police Services, Ministry of
Transportation, public health and emergency services, school travel planning, Canadian
Automobile Association, and post -secondary institutions to discuss and plan educational
campaigns to promote safe walking, cycling and other forms of active transportation across
Waterloo Region. The committee set annual priorities and objectives based on local needs,
available resources and strategic issues.
• Waterloo Region Road Safety Campaign for Short -Term Construction: This road safety campaign
is an ongoing public awareness initiative, that aims to change driver behavior in construction
zones across Waterloo Region. This campaign raises awareness about the dangers of ignoring
construction signage, educates street users on the rules of the road (specifically in construction
zones), encourages compliance and works to reach varied audiences to reduce injuries and
fatalities and to promote long-term behaviour change related to driving. This campaign runs
during the summer/fall construction season.
• Regional Traffic Coordinating Committee: Area municipalities, the Region of Waterloo, Waterloo
Region Police Service, and Grand River Transit meet on a quarterly basis to discuss traffic and
transportation related issues across the region. This forum provides an opportunity for
municipalities to update on ongoing efforts, strategize on educational initiatives that
have regional impact, and review policy direction from transportation institutions and other levels
of government.
ENHANCED EXISTING EDUCATION ACTION ITEMS
The following street safety improvements are to be enhanced and are described in the next section.
• Active Transportation Educational Campaigns and Events
• Active School Travel Educational Programs
• Educational Programs for Fleet Drivers
ENHANCED and NEW EDUCATION ACTION ITEMS
• Active Transportation Educational Campaigns and Events: Currently the City provides educational
campaigns, events and materials regarding different active transportation facilities and ongoing
cycling projects. It also provides bike maps and bike parking locations to help navigate cyclists
through the safest and most convenient route. A monthly e -newsletter provides regular
information and updates on on-going cycling projects and new cycling facilities to promote cycling
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and educate all street users on best practices. Through the Vision Zero Strategy, the active
transportation educational programs will be further enhanced and will include the Cycling and
Trails Master Plan updates, the Downtown Cycling Grid updates, educational materials and
campaigns for both cyclists and drivers on how to use/drive along separated bike lanes, painted
bike lanes, bike boxes, pedestrian crossovers, etc.
• Active School Travel educational programs: Dedicated programs managed by Student
Transportation Services of Waterloo Region that elevate students' pedestrian skills and family
traffic awareness. This educational programming covers basic, to more complex environments,
such as crossing roundabouts and LRT tracks, and understanding the implications of traffic at the
school site; and it is delivered through various models including Trailblazers, Sidewalk Smarts,
Drive to Five, etc. Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region also supports the
implementation of safety programs managed and promoted by third -party entities to
enhance students' knowledge regarding safe behaviours as a street user. These include Walking
School Bus, Cycling into the Future, CAA School Safety Patrol program, and Children's Safety
Village. Through the Vision Zero Strategy the Active School Travel educational programs will be
continued and enhanced through collaboration with Teens Learn to Drive to amplify messaging.
Vision Zero Day at schools will be planned and implemented on an annual basis to raise awareness
about Vision Zero and street safety for school children.
• Educational Programs for Fleet Drivers: City of Kitchener prioritizes its responsibility to protect
the safety of its employees in the workplace and to members of the public. Part of that
responsibility requires that the City of Kitchener provide adequate knowledge and skill
development to our Professional Drivers to ensure that any City of Kitchener vehicle or equipment
is operated in a safe, competent and courteous manner. The City is planning to expand the City's
fleet drivers training on how to drive safely around vulnerable street users of pedestrians and
cyclists and related transportation facilities. The current driver education and training relies
heavily on third party training. This expense risen substantially since 2018. Staff will continue to
refine the permitting process; however, budgetary constraints may increase the risk of accidents
if driver training and re-training programs are not supported.
• Aggressive Driving and Speeding Educational Campaign: Joint street safety educational campaign
with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services and community stakeholders.
This will include educational videos illustrating the consequences of aggressive driving and
speeding, radio ads, prints ads, messaging on City social media platforms, messaging on City
owned properties and parking garages, marketing at GRT and LRT shelters and ads on the buses in
Kitchener.
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The continuous involvement of communities and other stakeholders is key to a successful and effective
Vision Zero program. Engagement provides the opportunity for the community stakeholders to contribute
to ideas and become part of the solution in the journey towards zero traffic related serious injuries and
fatalities. An effective engagement plan should include all street users regardless of age, ability and mode
of transportation. Supporting advocacy groups that both promote and help to improve street safety
programs and plans is an example of a Vision Zero engagement strategy.
EXISTING ENGAGEMENT ACTION ITEMS
• Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee: This is an advisory committee to Council
consisting of residents with an interest in walking, cycling and trails. Monthly meetings take place
with City staff to engage and receive feedback regarding the design, development and delivery of
active transportation and trail policies, programs and facilities in order to promote and enhance
safe walking, rolling and cycling in the City of Kitchener. The aim of this committee is to serve as
a forum for the public and/or agencies to raise their viewpoints on particular
active transportation, street safety and trail use issues.
Resident -led Traffic Calming: Resident -led traffic calming is a grassroots approach where local
residents can lead traffic -calming initiatives in their neighbourhoods with the City's guidance and
support. There is also grant money available to fund resident -led initiatives. Resident -led traffic
calming helps build community awareness around the issue of traffic safety.
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ENHANCED AND NEW ENGAGEMENT ACTION ITEMS
• Vision Zero Sub -Committee (Kitchener's Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee): A
sub -committee of the Active Transportation and Trail Advisory Committee, including members of
the public to provide a community perspective on street safety issues and Vision Zero action
items, to promote public awareness and education for street safety initiatives and programs with
the aim to encourage community participation and cooperation.
• Public Awareness and Engagement: Vision Zero main webpage with information and updates
about Vision Zero, Vision Zero Engage page to share information and data with the public and
receive ongoing feedback and encourage resident -initiated participation.
• Vision Zero Day: An annual open house to inform the public and raise awareness about Vision
Zero with the objective of community participation and cooperation. Updates on the Vision Zero
action items will be provided to residents, successes and progress highlighted, and opportunity
for community feedback.
• Community Partnerships: Establish community advocates for street safety. One example is
the Road Model Program which establishes community advocates for street safety. In this
program the participants pledge to become a driver who is committed to creating a safer and
connected community by driving with the safety of all street users in mind. The drivers receive a
badge that can be attached to their windshield showing that they have participated in this
program. Drivers who participated in this program commit to reduce personal vehicle use, be a
courteous driver who respects all street users and obeys all traffic rules and drives without
distraction.
• Advocacy and Engagement with Provincial and Federal Agencies:
o Advocacy for Fine Increase: fine increase can be a tool used in enforcing the rules of
the road, especially for high-risk driving, and in areas with higher volumes of vulnerable
street users. Considering the limited authority of The City in this area, staff will work
with the Council and the Mayor's office to advocate for fine increase for high-risk driving
at the provincial level.
o Advocacy for Advanced Safety Features on Passenger Vehicles: Advanced safety features
on vehicles can have a significant role in preventing a serious injury or fatality collision.
Considering the limited authority of The City in this area, staff will work with the Council
and the Mayor's office to advocate for mandated advanced safety features on passenger
vehicles.
o Engagement and Consultation with Provincial and Federal Agencies: Staff and Council to
adopt a broader stakeholder approach engaging and consulting with stakeholders such as
the insurance industry, community groups, health care providers, and road safety related
agencies at the provincial and federal level.
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IMPLEMENTATION
If approved by Council, the Vision Zero Strategy action items identified in this strategy will be implemented
over four years from 2022 to 2025. A number of action items are an enhanced/expanded version of an
existing program. As a result, they will have minimal cost impact and will be supported using existing
budget. Some of the action items can be funded through reallocating existing budget from other projects.
This will help ensure that the existing budget would be utilized in the areas most needed through a holistic
data driven approach. Some action items require a more in-depth review prior to determining the
required budget and resources. These reviews will be completed as part of the Vision Zero Strategy during
the next four years and the recommendations, and the associated budget ask will be presented to Council
separately at a later date.
The action items are prioritized based on the City's strategic priorities, available resources, and the
required timelines. Some of the action items such as network screening, countermeasure evaluation and
educational campaigns will occur on an annual basis while others, such as developing new policies and
guidelines, will be one-time projects. Considering that this Vision Zero Strategy is an evolving document,
the prioritization of the action items is subject to change depending on a number of factors such as
evolving street safety priorities, resident engagement, success of the proposed countermeasures,
available resources, etc.
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PROGRAM EVALUATION
One of the focuses of this Vision Zero Strategy is evaluation. Staff will be monitoring and evaluating the
effectiveness of the proposed action items and will be reporting back on the progress and success of the
programs on an annual basis.
To evaluate the proposed physical engineering countermeasures, before after traffic and collision data
will be collected. Several years of collision data is usually required to evaluate the impact of a
countermeasure and determine trends. For this reason, through collaboration with the University of
Waterloo, staff is planning to conduct a proactive conflict -based safety analysis using surrogate measures
of safety such as post -encroachment time (PET) and time to collisions (TTC) to supplement the traditional
crash -based street safety analysis.
In addition to the historical collision data that will be used for the observational before/after study, the
proposed evaluation method will also require data on the trajectories of all street users at the sites being
evaluated, including vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Two types of technologies could be applied to
collect the trajectory data, namely, video cameras and Lidar systems. It is recommended that both
technologies be explored for the proposed evaluation effort. The location of the before after studies and
the timelines will be determined once the hot spots and the appropriate countermeasures are identified.
Measuring the effectiveness of the action items under the categories of education, engagement and
enforcement will be complex since these action items are usually applied on a city-wide scale, are not
limited to a specific location, and are often affected by other road safety initiatives. These action items
will be evaluated based on the implementation success and feedback received.
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City of Kitchener Vision Zero Strategy (2022-2025)
CONCLUSION
The City of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy provides specific action items to improve street safety for all
street users regardless of their age, ability or mode of transportation. This strategywas developed through
collaboration and engagement with the key stakeholders such as Waterloo Region Police Services, City of
Waterloo, Region of Waterloo, City of Cambridge, Grand River Transit, Region of Waterloo Public Health
and Emergency Services, School Travel Planning, Kitchener's Advisory Committees and Kitchener
residents. The intent of this strategy is to reduce collisions that result in severe injury or fatality within
2022-2025 with an ultimate goal of reaching zero in future years. This vision is a long-term goal requiring
significant support, collaboration and resources from different key stakeholders. The City is taking a multi-
step approach towards this goal. At the end of each step, the outcomes and actions will be evaluated and
revised to ensure continuous progress towards the vision.
This Vision Zero Strategy is planned to be implemented over four years from 2022-2025. Staff will be
monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed action items and will be reporting back on
the progress and success of the programs on an annual basis. This Strategy is an evolving document and
the action items included are subject to change depending on the success of the program and the evolving
strategic goals and priorities of The City.
To help prioritize street safety improvements and to better utilize the available resources and funding in
the most efficient way, The City has developed a number of Emphasis Areas. The City has identified the
Emphasis Areas based on data analysis, background research and public and stakeholder engagement,
and The City's goals and priorities regarding active transportation. The emphasis areas identified include
vulnerable street users (pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, school children and people using mobility devices),
location (school zones, residential areas and hot spots) and high-risk driving (aggressive driving, distracted
driving and speeding). The action items included in this Strategy are determined based on the identified
emphasis areas, best practices and available resources. These action items are categorized into five
categories of Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Engagement. In order for the Strategy
to be successful, it is important that the action items in all the five elements be successfully implemented.
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The City of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy
November 8, 2021
Motion:
The Vision Zero Subcommittee moves that the following be added to the draft Vision Zero Plan:
1. Goals:
1.1 The VZ strategy recognizes that in order to significantly reduce fatal collisions and serious
injuries of vulnerable road users, the safety and well-being of pedestrians, cyclists, and other
vulnerable users must be priorities over the convenience of motor vehicles.
1.2 In order to be successful, the VZ strategy needs to specify concrete and tangible goals for
the short-, medium- and long-term beyond the three objectives outlined in the current draft
over a four-year period.
2. Elements:
While the VZ Subcommittee recognizes jurisdictional limitations in the field of enforcement, it
recommends that Staff and Council consider including tools available to the City of Kitchener
such as
2.1 enhanced by-law enactment and enforcement to reduce or eliminate conditions that affect
the safety of vulnerable road users, for example in the case of parking in bike lanes, uncleared
sidewalks and bike lanes, and other offences
2.2 the introduction of 30km/h speed limits on residential streets where engineering options
are not feasible or have proven ineffective
2.3 the more widespread use of mobile ASE that rotate across different residential areas (see for
example Oakville's Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program)
The VZ Subcommittee suggests further:
2.4 In recognition of the importance of a 30km/h limit in improving safety, but with recognition
that staff and council may not be willing to adopt it for all roads at this time, the recommended
design speed for ALL future non -arterial road construction be set to a default of 30km/h, in
preparation for a future 30km/h limit.
2.5 In recognition of the increased danger posed by larger vehicles in terms of poorer visibility,
more harmful collisions, and lower perception of speed, the education component should seek
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to improve awareness of the different risks posed by different types of vehicles, and encourage
purchasing of safer vehicles.
2.5 In recognition of the role that winter maintenance can play in pedestrian and cycling safety
in our community, the evaluation component should include metrics for slip and fall injuries
resulting from deficient maintenance, as well as unsafe conditions forcing pedestrians or cyclists
into traffic where a sidewalk or cycling lane is unmaintained.
3. The Process
The VZ Subcommittee recommends
3.1 that Staff and Council adopt a broad stakeholder approach, adding and consulting with
stakeholders including, but not limited to, the insurance industry, community groups, health
care providers, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM), and transportation ministries on the provincial and federal level;
3.2 to make sure that representation and accessibility barriers in future online surveys are
considered in decision making processes;
3.3 to consider professional support for the development of future questionnaires to encourage
broader and more equitable community involvement.
Justification:
The VZ Subcommittee welcomes and supports the City of Kitchener's effort to follow the
example of other municipalities in Canada and internationally to implement a Vision Zero (VZ)
strategy.
A robust VZ strategy seeks to systematically enhance road safety. In doing so, it not only creates
better conditions for "more people friendly transportation", but it also helps to build a more
inclusive, "caring" community as it establishes a more equitable and accessible public
infrastructure. Moreover, considering the expected population increase especially in the
downtown core area, an effective VZ strategy facilitates active — and climate friendly — modes of
transportation by providing a safer infrastructure.1
The VZ strategy, therefore, has the potential to become a key policy instrument to advance
various medium- and long-term goals set by the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo
(e.g. Strategic Priorities2019-2022; Climate Emergency Declaration, the Pedestrian Charter).
However, best practice has shown successful and rather unsuccessful cases of municipal VZ
approaches. The VZ Subcommittee encourages City Staff and Council to take advantage from
1 The City of Kitchener's Strategic Plan 2019-2022 identifies "more people friendly transportation", a "caring
community" and "environmental leadership" as three out of five priorities.
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existing knowledge about the feasibility and effectiveness of different measures. In particular,
the VZ Subcommittee recommends considering the following suggestions as a response to the
existing plan:
1. The Goals of the VZ Strategy
The VZ Subcommittee believes that the effectiveness and, ultimately, success of the VZ strategy
depends on the political willingness to prioritize road safety over convenience for drivers.
It is widely acknowledged that dangerous driving behavior is a main source for unsafe
roadways and, under certain circumstances, also sidewalks. As we know from research and best
practice, this systemic problem dis-incentivizes active transportation and reinforces car usage
as the default travel mode even for shorter distances.Z
Recommendation 1- GOALS:
The VZ Subcommittee recommends adding to the existing draft plan:
1.1 The VZ strategy recognizes that in order to significantly reduce fatal collisions and serious
injuries of vulnerable road users, the safety and well-being of pedestrians, cyclist, and other
vulnerable users must be priorities over the convenience of motor vehicles.
1.2 In order to be successful, the VZ strategy needs to specify concrete and tangible goals for
the short-, medium- and long-term beyond the three objectives outlined in the current draft
over a four-year period.
[These current objectives are: (1) a declining trend in the number of collisions; (2) increased public awareness and
education (3) enhanced collaboration and data sharing with main stakeholders.]
. According to the Region of Waterloo "Moving Forward" (2018: 21) Report, safety concerns are among the top
barriers for the largest share of respondents (66%) who are "interested, but concerned" about using biking as an
active mode of transportation. In March 2021, WRPS reported a rapid increase in speeding charges. According to
representative Mark Hammer, speeding "is straight across the board". He continues: "Each one of our speed signs
has that word maximum on there, but I would probably suggest that most drivers treat that as a minimum speed
that they should be applying to that road," (CBC News, Giant jump in speeding charges laid in first two months of
2021, March 10, 2021).
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2. Elements of the VZ Strategy
The VZ Subcommittee recommends aligning and utilizing the three key elements of any VZ
strategy — the "Us" engineering, enforcement and education — in the most effective way, and
by capitalizing on existing research and best practice.
While the VZ Subcommittee acknowledges the need to focus on emphasis areas, it is also
necessary to exploit the full potential of existing tools to enhance road safety more broadly
across the city. Engineering options, for example, require time and often significant financial
resources. Enforcement and speed limits, at the same time, can be implemented more easily
and have the potential to generate results within a shorter time frame.
Recommendation 2 - ELEMENTS:
While the VZ Subcommittee recognizes jurisdictional limitations in the field of enforcement, it
recommends that Staff and Council consider including tools available to the City of Kitchener
such as
2.1 enhanced by-law enactment and enforcement to reduce or eliminate conditions that affect
the safety of vulnerable road users, for example in the case of parking in bike lanes, uncleared
sidewalks and bike lanes, and other offences
2.2 the introduction of 30km/h speed limits on residential streets where engineering options are
not feasible or have proven ineffective
2.3 the more widespread use of mobile ASE that rotate across different residential areas (see for
example Oakville's Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program)
The VZ Subcommittee suggests further:
2.4 In recognition of the importance of a 30km/h limit in improving safety, but with recognition
that staff and council may not be willing to adopt it for all roads at this time, the recommended
design speed for ALL future non -arterial road construction be set to a default of 30km/h, in
preparation for a future 30km/h limit.
2.5 In recognition of the increased danger posed by larger vehicles in terms of poorer visibility,
more harmful collisions, and lower perception of speed, the education component should seek
to improve awareness of the different risks posed by different types of vehicles, and encourage
purchasing of safer vehicles.
2.5 In recognition of the role that winter maintenance can play in pedestrian and cycling safety
in our community, the evaluation component should include metrics for slip and fall injuries
resulting from deficient maintenance, as well as unsafe conditions forcing pedestrians or cyclists
into traffic where a sidewalk or cycling lane is unmaintained.
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3. VZ as a Process
Kitchener's VZ approach places a lot of emphasis on process, evaluation, fine-tuning etc. While
the VZ Subcommittee welcomes this "dynamic", more open-ended approach, the Committee
also has some concerns regarding data generation and methodology. To what type and form of
input do we respond when it comes to adjusting our approach, for example? What data is
already available (for example from car insurance companies)? What is negotiable when it
comes to creating safer road infrastructure, and what is not?
Moreover, the VZ Subcommittee also identified issues in the online questionnaire as some
questions asked were vague or of limited value.
Recommendation 3 — THE PROCESS:
The VZ Subcommittee recommends
3.1 that Staff and Council adopt a broad stakeholder approach, adding and consulting with
stakeholders including, but not limited to, the insurance industry, community groups, health
care providers, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM), and transportation ministries on the provincial and federal level;
3.2 to make sure that representation and accessibility barriers in future online surveys are
considered in decision-making processes;
3.3 to consider professional support for the development of future questionnaires to encourage
broader and more equitable community involvement.
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ATTACHMENT C
STAFF RESPONSES TO THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND TRAILS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FEEDBACK AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Vision Zero Subcommittee's
Staff's Responses
Comments
1. Goals
1.1 The VZ strategy recognizes
The vision and ultimate goal of the City of
that in order to significantly
Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy is zero serious
reduce fatal collisions and
injuries and fatalities for all street users. The
serious injuries of vulnerable
convenience of motor vehicles is not an evaluation
road users, the safety and well-
metric used by staff in any decision makings.
being of pedestrians, cyclists,
and other vulnerable users
One of the three emphasis areas of the Kitchener's
must be prioritized over the
Vision Zero Strategy is Vulnerable Street Users
convenience of motor
since the data shows that they are
vehicles.
overrepresented in serious injury and fatal
collisions.
1.2 In order to be successful,
The long-term goal of the strategy is zero traffic
the VZ strategy needs to specify
related serious injuries and fatalities on Kitchener
concrete and tangible goals
roads. This vision is a long-term goal and requires
for the short-, medium- and
significant support and resources from all
long-term beyond the three
stakeholders. Staff is proposing a phased
objectives outlined in the current
approach towards this long-term goal. The first
draft over a four-year period
phase is implementation of the four-year strategy
proposed. Staff will be evaluating the progress
towards the long-term goal of zero serious injuries
and fatalities during and beyond the four-year
implementation of the strategy and will provide
updates and recommendations to Council to
ensure continuous progress toward this goal.
Staff have also identified specific objectives for the
four-year strategy. In terms of the number of
serious injury and fatal collisions, staff expect a
declining trend after the implementation of the four-
year strategy. During the implementation of the
strategy, staff will be conducting continuous
evaluation of the success of the proposed
measures and their impact on the number of
serious injury and fatal collisions.
2. Elements
2.1 enhanced by-law enactment
Staff will continue the discussion with the City's
and enforcement to reduce or
bylaw and parks and cemeteries divisions
eliminate conditions that affect
regarding the maintenance of the sidewalks and
the safety of vulnerable road
bike lanes, and other conditions that may affect the
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users, for example in the case of
safety of the vulnerable road users when using
parking in bike lanes, uncleared
these facilities.
sidewalks and bike lanes, and
other offences
In 2018-2020 a comprehensive review regarding
winter sidewalk maintenance was conducted by
the Parks and Cemeteries staff and the results and
recommendations were presented to Council in
2020.
2.2 the introduction of 30km/h
Staff presented the results of the reduced speed
speed limits on residential
limit pilot to Council in October 2020. Council has
streets where engineering
approved a reduction in speed limit for all
options are not feasible or have
residential neighbourhoods within the City to 40
proven ineffective
km/h and further to 30km/h in school zones, along
neighbourhood bikeways, and in other vulnerable
street user areas.
2.3 the more widespread use of
Within the City of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy,
mobile ASE that rotate across
staff have proposed that the ASE (Automated
different residential areas (see
Speed Enforcement) program be revisited in 2023
for example Oakville's
to review the transition to the Administrative
Neighbourhood Traffic Safety
Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) which may
Program)
provide municipalities a more flexible process to
administer ASE on City of Kitchener streets.
2.4 In recognition of the
The City adopted the Complete Street Guidelines
importance of a 30km/h limit in
in 2019. Complete Streets standards are being
improving safety, but with
used as the basis for all reconstruction projects.
recognition that staff and council
The Complete Street Guidelines were included in
may not be willing to adopt it for
the 2021 update to the Development Manual and
all roads at this time, the
are now a requirement for all new subdivisions.
recommended design speed for
ALL future non -arterial road
construction be set to a default
of 30km/h, in preparation for a
future 30km/h limit.
2.5 In recognition of the
Within the City of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy,
increased danger posed by
staff have proposed a Severe Injury and Fatal
larger vehicles in terms of
Collision Investigation Program. Through this
poorer visibility, more harmful
program staff will investigate trends in collision
collisions, and lower perception
causes, which will include variables such as, but not
of speed, the education
limited to, street design, lighting, weather, pavement
component should seek
condition and vehicle characteristics.
to improve awareness of the
different risks posed by different
types of vehicles and encourage
purchasing of safer vehicles.
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2.6 In recognition of the role that
The City is required to meet provincial minimum
winter maintenance can play in
maintenance standards. The City tracks winter
pedestrian and cycling safety in
maintenance slip and fall data, and this data is
our community, the evaluation
used to manage risk and improve processes where
component should include
feasible.
metrics for slip and fall injuries
resulting from deficient
Staff will continue the discussion with the City's
maintenance, as well as unsafe
bylaw and parks and cemeteries divisions
conditions forcing pedestrians or
regarding the maintenance of the sidewalks and
cyclists into traffic where a
bike lanes, and other conditions that may affect the
sidewalk or cycling lane is
safety of the vulnerable road users when using
unmaintained.
these facilities.
3. The Process
3.1 that Staff and Council adopt
Staff have revised the action items within the City
a broad stakeholder approach,
of Kitchener's Vision Zero Strategy to reflect this
adding and consulting with
comment. The action item reads as:
stakeholders including, but not
limited to, the insurance
Engagement and Consultation with Provincial and
industry, community groups,
Federal Agencies: Staff and Council to adopt a
health care providers, the
broad stakeholder approach engaging and
Association of Municipalities of
consulting with stakeholders such as the insurance
Ontario (AMO), the Federation
industry, community groups, health care providers,
of Canadian Municipalities
and road safety related agencies on the provincial
(FCM), and transportation
and federal level.
ministries on the provincial and
federal level;
3.2 to make sure that
Staff worked extensively with the City's
representation and accessibility
Communications and Marketing team to ensure
barriers in future online surveys
that the online surveys are accessible. The surveys
are considered in decision
were readily available in both digital and paper
making processes;
formats and they were promoted through different
channels of media releases, social media
campaigns, engage email newsletter, email to
advisory committees, etc.
The public and stakeholder engagement will
continue during and beyond the implementation of
the four-year Strategy and will include but not
limited to open houses, community partnerships,
open surve s, etc.
3.3 to consider professional
Staff worked extensively with the City's
support for the development of
Communications and Marketing team to ensure a
future questionnaires to
broad and equitable community involvement. This
encourage broader and more
included promoting the surveys through media
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equitable community releases, social media campaigns, engage email
involvement. newsletter, email to advisory committees, etc.
The public and stakeholder engagement will
continue during and beyond the implementation of
the four-year Strategy and will include but not
limited to open houses, community partnerships,
open surveys, etc.
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StaffRepoit K, R
Infrastructure Services Department www.kitchener.ca
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: December 6, 2021
SUBMITTED BY: McGoldrick, Denise, General Manager of Infrastructure Services,
519-741-2200 ext. 4657
PREPARED BY: Matthews, Dylan, Policy and Program Advisor (Office of Strategic
Partners), 519-741-2200 ext. 7269
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 9 and 10
DATE OF REPORT: November 25, 2021
REPORT NO.: INS -2021-12
SUBJECT: Rotary Club of Kitchener 100th Anniversary Recognition Projects
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be directed to negotiate a legal agreement with the Rotary Club of Kitchener
(per Corporate Policy GOV-COR-2000 Municipal Sponsorship) to name the Band
Stand at Victoria Park the Rotary Band Stand, in exchange for $100,000 towards its
refurbishment in 2022; and
That the term for the sponsorship of the Band Stand at Victoria Park be the
replacement lifespan of the asset; and
That the request submitted by the Rotary Club of Kitchener, (per Corporate Policy
MUN-FAC-475 Naming/Renaming — Corporate Facilities for Commemorative or Non -
Monetary Purposes), be approved; and
That Duke Street Plaza, located at Kitchener City Hall, formally be named Rotary
Plaza.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to recommend two project opportunities in partnership with
the Rotary Club of Kitchener, in recognition of its 100th anniversary.
• The key finding of this report is that both opportunities follow different corporate policies,
therefore requiring council's endorsement of each in order to proceed.
• The financial implications are sponsorship of $100,000 by the Kitchener Rotary Club to
refurbish the Band Stand at Victoria Park, and up to $10,000 for site signage and
amenities at the Duke Street Plaza at Kitchener City Hall.
• Community engagement included close collaboration with members of the Rotary Club
of Kitchener in the selection of the two recognition projects. The Rotary Club has
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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coordinated various community endorsements supporting its asset naming request,
provided as Attachment C.
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The Rotary Club of Kitchener is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022. Rotary is a chapter -
based non-profit service club, whose volunteer members provide community service and
humanitarian initiatives around the world. To commemorate this significant milestone, the
Rotary Club of Kitchener has approached the City to collaborate on planned capital works.
REPORT:
This report has been organized based on the two recognition projects that have been
identified, as both follow separate corporate policies: the refurbishment of the Band Stand
at Victoria Park (sponsorship), and the naming of Duke Street Plaza, City Hall (asset
naming).
Victoria Park Band Stand Refurbishment Project
The Rotary Club of Kitchener has approached the City with an opportunity to sponsor the
refurbishment of the Band Stand at Victoria Park, in the amount of $100,000. This site was
specifically selected by Rotary Club members.
Per Corporate Policy GOV-COR-2000 Municipal Sponsorship, City Council approval is
required for any agreement that is:
• in excess of $125,000 for the term of the agreement;
• in excess of 10 years in duration;
• naming rights for an entire complex; or
• does not satisfy the provisions of this policy.
The Band Stand at Victoria Park is not currently a City asset that is marketed as an
opportunity for commercial sponsorship opportunities in a static or permanent form, such as
naming. As such, council consideration and approval of this request is required.
Outside of this request, the Band Stand has been identified as an asset within Victoria Park
requiring potential refurbishment/replacement. INS Parks and Cemeteries has identified
improvement work at the Band Stand as $80,000 Class D estimate. The estimated lifespan
of the Band Stand post renovation is 25 years, barring a catastrophic event, based on a
recent structural assessment.
The Band Stand at Victoria Park is a passive use asset, in that it is not booked by users nor
does it host any programming via registration. Due to its location on Roos Island, there isn't
proximity to a roadway to factor in a vehicle exposure count normally factored into
sponsorship valuations, and there is only pedestrian access to the Band Stand.
The $100,000 amount discussed with the Rotary Club represents a 100 percent contribution
to the refurbishment cost, with further funding available for enhancement of amenities or
features (accessibility, electrical, mechanical etc.) as well as a recognition of club donors in
the form of a plaque or sign. Local Rotary Club members are excited by the prospect of
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working with the City on this project, specifically on opportunities to increase accessibility
features of the structure.
Subject to council approval and pending negotiation of a sponsorship agreement with the
Rotary Club, naming recognition would terminate at the end -life of the Band Stand (e.g., the
agreement would not cover a future replacement of the Band Stand). The Band Stand
naming also would not preclude it from future use as a venue in a non -permanent
sponsorship arrangement, such as an event.
Subject to council approval, work to plan for the refurbishment of the Band Stand would
need to commence immediately to align with the 2022 construction season and the Rotary
Club's 100th anniversary. A ceremony suitable to commemorate the project would be
coordinated in 2022.
Duke Street Plaza Renovation Proiect
City of Kitchener policy MUN-FAC-475 Naming/Renaming — Corporate Facilities for
Commemorative or Non -Monetary Purposes is intended to provide consistent criteria and
process for the selection of names for, or the renaming of, corporate assets for
commemorative or non -monetary recognition. The current policy has been in place since
2005 and all decision-making to name or rename a corporate asset is at the discretion of
council.
In terms of criteria and process, MUN-FAC-475 outlines the following guidance for
consideration of naming opportunities:
• a name that identifies geographical significance.
• a name that identifies a historical significance.
• a name that allows for recognition of the contributions of individuals.
• a name that allows for recognition of the contributions of organizations, corporations,
or foundations.
With regard to the recognition of organizations, corporations, and foundations, contributions
should be linked to enhanced quality of life and well-being; outstanding contributions; and/or
contributions toward the environmental preservation, conservation, or enhancement of
Kitchener.
On October 26, 2022, the City received a formal request from the Rotary Club of Kitchener
in accordance with MUN-FAC-475, requesting that a corporate asset be named or renamed
in recognition of its 100th anniversary (see Attachment 1). Staff are of the opinion that the
request from the Rotary Club conforms with MUN-FAC-475, specifically in recognition of the
club's many years of service and significant contributions to the Kitchener community.
A list of potential assets has been shared with the Rotary Club and after further consultation
the Duke Street Plaza at City Hall was identified as an ideal asset for this request. The
renovation of Duke Street Plaza is also scheduled to take place in 2022, aligning with the
commemoration of the Rotary Club's 100th anniversary.
In terms of any impact resulting from naming of the asset, the policy identifies the following
considerations regarding the changing of existing names:
• any historical significance of the name;
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• impact on the individual or organizations associated with the existing name; and
cost and impact of changing existing signage, rebuilding community recognition, and
updating records (e.g., data bases, letterhead, promotional materials, etc.).
Currently, use of the name Duke Street Plaza is used informally, primarily for internal
purposes. As such, the above noted considerations identified by MUN-FAC-475 are not
significant. A plaque formally recognizing the site, however, following renovation has been
discussed with the club to formally dedicate the site as Rotary Plaza.
While not condition of MUN-FAC-475, as part of this endeavour the Rotary Club of Kitchener
has also indicated its willingness to contribute up to $10,000 to cover costs associated with
a commemorative plaque and to purchase removable features for the space, such as
seating.
With regard to broader consultation on the dedication of the Duke Street Plaza, the Rotary
Club has coordinated various community endorsements supporting this request. Letters of
support received by the report submission deadline are attached as Attachment C. Subject
to council approval, a ceremony suitable to commemorate the naming and dedication of the
site would be coordinated in 2022.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget — Project costs associated with the refurbishment of the Victoria Park Band
Stand would be covered by the sponsorship agreement between the City and the Rotary
Club of Kitchener, up to $100,000. The Rotary Club of Kitchener is also contributing $10,000
towards a commemorative plaque and enhancement amenities as outlined within this report.
Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of
the council / committee meeting.
COLLABORATE — City staff have worked closely with representatives of the Rotary Club to
identify and select both recognition projects.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter.
APPROVED BY: Denise McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Submission by Rotary Club of Kitchener under MUN-FAC-475
Attachment B — The Rotary Club of Kitchener and the City of Kitchener — A Brief
History
Attachment C — Letters of Support for naming of Duke Street Plaza
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Rotary
of
Sen -ice above selfsince 1922
October 20, 2021
Kitchener Rotary
500 Hallmark Drive,
Waterloo, ON N2K 3135
kitchenerrota ry.ca
Christine Tarling
Director, Legislated Services & City Clerk
City of Kitchener
Dear Director Tarling,
1922.200
Kitchener Rotary
Re: Rotary Club of Kitchener 100th Anniversary — Renaming of Corporate Facilities
This letter is submitted in accordance with City of Kitchener policy MUN-FAC-475
NAMING/RENAMING - CORPORATE FACILITIES FOR COMMERATIVE OR NON -MONETARY
PURPOSES.
After many years of dedicated service, the Rotary Club of Kitchener will be celebrating its 100th
anniversary in 2022. To commemorate this special occasion, it is requested that an appropriate
City -owned asset be renamed to recognize the contributions of our club within the Kitchener
community.
Attached is a background document on our club's longstanding relationship with the City of
Kitchener. Thank you in advance for receiving our request. We look forward to dialogue about
next steps in this process.
Yours twly,
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A ri,-3n Decoo,
Bill Proctor
President 100th Anniversary Committee Chair
adriandecoo@rogers.com bill.proctor@bell.net
519-885-5786 519-570-2119
cc: Denise McGoldrick, General Manager of Infrastructure Services
Victoria Raab, General Manager of Corporate Services
The Rotary Club of Kitchener is an engaged community leader that supports the work of Rotary around the globe
with a local, city core, focus on community, families, and children In need. Page 71 of 104
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Kitchener Rotary
The Rotary Club of Kitchener (originally called the Rotary Club of Kitchener -Waterloo) was
chartered on June 1, 1922 and since that time we have been an active support of the City of
Kitchener and its residents. Our longest serving activity is with children with special needs.
Indeed, it was at our meeting on December 18th, in our first year, that the decision was made
that the care and treatment of Crippled Children should be our first and major activity,
a focus of the Club that continues today and has been expanded to include supporting
children with different and multiple disabilities.
Here are a few of the historical highlights:
• In 1922, Alex Martin, a charter member of our Club represented our Club at the
formation meeting of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children in Windsor and
became a charter member of the Society and later it's President.
9 On July 9, 1923 the first annual clinic for disabled children began, organized by the club,
with members of the local medical profession as club guests.
On December 24, 1923 the practice of giving gifts to the Crippled Children was
inaugurated, a practice which continued for over 60 years.
In 1926 the International Society for Crippled Children held their annual meeting in
Kitchener with support from Rotary.
• From the late 1920's, through the early 1990's Kitchener Rotarians transported local
disabled children to Toronto and London for treatment.
In August of 1952 the Club arranged for a Mobile Cerebral Palsy Clinic to come to
Kitchener, a practice which continued for several years.
• Then in 1954 the first therapist was hired for the program and treatment centre
established at Kitchener -Waterloo hospital.
i In 1956, the North Waterloo Society for Crippled Children was formed with a mandate to
develop a permanent treatment facility. Local Rotarians raised $125,000 to buy land and
build the centre which was done entirely through donations with no government funding.
• In 1957 the Cornerstone for the KW Rotary Children's Centre on King Street across from
Grand River Hospital was laid by charter Club member, Lieutenant -Governor Louis
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Breithaupt and Clay Hall, the President of the Rotary Club of Kitchener -Waterloo (as it was
known at that time). The Centre was officially opened March 24th, 1958, with
Kitchener Mayor Stanley Leavine and Waterloo Mayor Harold Paikin officiating.
• Over the years Rotary continued its support in a variety of ways including organizing and
operating the annual Christmas and Spring Parties.
In 1986, the KidsAbility Board began planning for a new Children's Centre to accommodate
growth and increased demand. The Rotary Club of Kitchener pledged $150,000 towards
the $6.9 million cost of the new 50,000 square foot building which was officially opened on
September 29, 1995.
• Our financial support for KidsAbility continues to this day with an average annual donation
of $50,000. Since 1998 our total contribution exceeds $1,000,000.
Although our primary focus was on helping children with special needs our support for the City
continued to grow over the years. Highlights include:
• The creation of a Student Loan Fund, and support for the John Howard Society began in
1949-1950 and continued for several years.
• In 1951 we provided support for the Police Boys Sports Association.
In 1954 the Club embarked on an entirely new venture with the presentation of
Grand Opera in the Twin Cities. The purpose was to both serve as a cultural
community service and to encourage Canadian talent. La Boheme was presented
in Kitchener on March 10th, 1954 and in 1955 Die Fledermaus and La Traviata were
presented. These performances were staged at the Auditorium and it became
apparent that a hockey arena is not really suitable for this type of musical theatre. In
1965, when Mayor Hymmen formed a feasibility committee to study the need for an
arts centre, much was made of Rotary's attempt to bring this type of entertainment to
this area — a forward step leading to the building of The Centre In The Square.
+ In 1957 the Club began sponsoring and organizing the annual Central Ontario
Horse Show, which operated for over a decade.
In 1967, in recognition of the countries' centennial, the Club donated $25,000 to
each of St. Mary's Hospital and the K -W Hospital. Most significant, though, this
year, was that the Club spent $75,000 for the purchase of the Pentecostal
Tabernacle on Benton Street, which was then rented to the Kitchener -Waterloo Art
Gallery at a cost of $1.00 per year. This act saved the Gallery, previously housed in
a bicycle shed behind KW Collegiate, from disappearing altogether and enabled the
Gallery to expand in all facets of its operation, and with the installation of air-
conditioning it became equipped to handle any type of exhibit. Many Kitchener
Rotarians also volunteered to serve terms as Board members and several held the
office of gallery President.
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• In 1972, in honour of the Club's 5011 anniversary, the club pledged $50,000 for a
community residence for physically disabled adults in Waterloo County.
• In September 1980 President G.D. Phillips represented our Club at the official opening of
the Centre In The Square and in 1986 the Club was pleased to support the Art Gallery with
a donation of $50,000. In recognition of that support the Gallery named the space the
Rotary Gallery.
In the early 1990's the Club held a fund-raising gourmet dinner at the recently refurbished
Langdon Hall that raised $2,000 for the Kitchener Waterloo Hospital.
• In 1994 the Club presented Mayor Dominic Cardillo with an Honourary Paul Harris
Fellowship.
As we moved into the new millennium the Club's connection with, and support for, the City
grew even stronger. Our Club engaged in a visioning and strategic planning exercise through
which we developed the following mission statement:
The Rotary Club of Kitchener is a leading-edge community leader that supports the
work of Rotary around the globe with a local, city core, focus on community,
families, and children in need.
We believe we are fulfilling this mission with services and supports such as the following:
• On June 6, 2004 our Club along with the others in the area dedicated an International
Peace Park, located at RIM Park. It was a joint project between the Rotary Clubs and the
cities of Kitchener and Waterloo.
• With the creation of the Dom Cardillo trail in 2008 the Club became its stewards and do
trail cleanup activities twice annually.
We have participated in two Habitat For Humanity projects, the most recent in the
townhouse complex on Cherry Street.
• We sponsor a Rotary Interact Club at Cameron Heights C.I. and provide an annual "Service
Above Self" award to a deserving student at commencement.
• For many years our Grants and Allocations program has provided much needed funds to
local organizations. Over the past dozen years we have supported each of the following
with donations of between $500 and $4,000, an average of $10,000 per year:
o African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region
Anishnabeg Outreach
o Arts Computer Experience
c) Bereaved Families of ON — Midwestern Region
o Best Buddies
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Bluevale C.I. — Kenya School Build Project
�.; Cadet Youth Development Centre
Cameron H.C.I. Interact Club — Peru Water Project
o Camp Kummoniwannago
o Camp McGovern
o Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
o Canadian Diabetes Association
o Canadian Mental Health Association — Grand River Branch
o Children's International Summer Village
o Computers for Schools — Ontario
o Engineers Without Borders — KW
o Family & Children's Services — Waterloo Region
o Food Bank of Waterloo Region
o Green Light Arts
c. Hidden Acres Camp
c Huntington's Society of Canada
a Independent Living Centre
o JM Drama
c, Junior Achievement
o Kidney Foundation of Canada — K -W
KidSport Kitchener Waterloo
o K -W Musical Productions
,o K -W Pregnancy Resource Centre
* K -W Symphony
r Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support
o Muslim Social Services — Kitchener -Waterloo
o Out of The Cold
o Queensmount Public School — Environment Club
o Raja Stone Community Safety Net
c Ray of Hope
Registry Theatre
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r St. Monica House
o Steckly Heritage Farms
o Strong Start Charitable Organization
o Waterloo Region 4H Club
o Waterloo -Wellington Science & Engineering Fair
For our 90th anniversary in 2012 we wanted to make a significant contribution to a needy
organization in the community and invited proposals. We selected the House of Friendship
Women's Addiction Centre project and awarded them $90,000. We followed this with two
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hands-on activities building the outdoor patio area for the new women's shelter on Anne
Street.
When Anselma House built their new facility on Heritage Drive, our Club, along with the
other Kitchener Rotary Clubs each donated $5,000 to create a Computer/Study Room for
older children of women staying at the shelter.
Seeing a need to help youth get a better understanding of, and the importance of, local
municipal government our Club initiated a project called the Youth Forum. Working with
teachers of the Grade 10 Civics course, city counsillors and staff, the program has
counsillors visit classrooms to talk about what municipal government does and does not
do; students develop proposals as to what needs to be done to improve life in the city and
then attend a morning session at city hall to present their ideas to the members of Council
and Rotarians. While at city hall the students attend a presentation in council chambers
led by the mayor.
In 2014 our Club lead a joint committee with the other Rotary clubs to organize a tribute
event to outgoing mayor, Carl Zehr; with tributes from Governor General David Johnston
and local dignitaries. The event was not intended to be a fund raiser but income over
expenses was directed to Carl's designated retirement project and we were able to
contribute $300 to the Kitchener Public Library.
CP We have worked with the City on several tree planting projects, most recently in Lakeside
Park and in the Huron Natural Area.
• For the past four years we have organized and operated a refreshment area at city hall
during the annual First Night celebrations on News Year Eve.
For three years we have been active participants in the Nutrition For Learning Program at
Forest Hill P.S. We provided funds for the purchase of a freezer for the program and now
also volunteer two days a week filling the food bins that get delivered to the classrooms.
For the past two years we have volunteered at the annual SoupFest at The Ken Seiling
Waterloo Regional Museum in support of the Children's Ground Water Festival.
• Most recently our Club has donated $5,000 to the Outdoor Gym Equipment project in
Victoria Park. We have also taken on the task of managing the onsite entry, marshalling of
cars at Victoria Park and the parking of cars on King Street for the city's annual Cruisin' On
King Street Event.
In addition to the work we do locally we have been involved in many humanitarian
international projects such as Community and Day Care Centres for Aids Orphans in South
Africa, Health and Literacy projects in Guatemala; and Health and Nutrition projects in Nogales
and Caborca, Mexico. It is common in these locations for plaques to be erected in recognition
of those responsible for the support and the name of KITCHENER is proudly displayed in many
of these appreciative communities around the world.
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Our Club has been involved with Rotary Youth Exchange for many decades and over the years
we have had one or two international students hosted in our city for a full year. They attended
school, explored our city, region and province, and returned home ambassadors for our city.
As the Club attracted more members and grew over the years we have split several times and
have sponsored three additional Rotary Clubs in Kitchener — Kitchener Conestoga, Kitchener
Grand River and Kitchener Westmount. Each of these has supported the city and its residents it
many different ways.
As we continue with many of the supports and activities listed above we are also looking to
become even more directly involved with the local community. We are in the process of
contacting many organizations and agencies to offer our support for hands-on volunteer work.
So far we have potential projects with the House of Friendship - repainting rooms in the
Women's Shelter and building a patio for the new Men's Shelter; the Food Bank - sorting food,
and REEF Energy Solutions — creating Rain Gardens.
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KidsAbMEy1-
November
7, 2021
City of Kitchener Councillors,
c/o City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
To Whom It May Concern
In 1957 the organization we know today as KidsAbility was founded and supported by local
Rotarians who were dedicated to helping children and youth with disabilities achieve their full
potential. The doors opened for the first time at the K -W Rotary Children's Centre on King
Street in Kitchener.
Rotary's journey in serving kids with disabilities locally began in the 1920s. During those
formative years between 1922 to 1957, Rotary Club members organized medical clinics,
transported children to Toronto hospitals when they couldn't be seen locally, and fundraised to
buy equipment and pay for medical services. Rotarians knew that a local and permanent facility
was needed for this growing community.
In the ensuing decades, the dedication and support of the Rotary Club of Kitchener has been
responsible for thousands of children being able to achieve their potential.
KidsAbility has been the annual beneficiary of the Rotary Club's successful Car Draw lottery.
Their significant financial support over the decades has helped thousands of children in our
community to walk, talk and achieve milestones.
The Rotary Club of Kitchener has also provided moral support to kids and their families
volunteering in numerous activities such as the Rotary Fun Day where the five Rotary Clubs
organized an annual day of fun outdoor activities for families who use our services,
volunteering at KidsAbility's annual "Oh Christmas Free" events that provided a day of respite
for families while their kids enjoyed visits with Santa and other festive activities.
Without a doubt, our community and the City of Kitchener is a better place to live, work and
play thanks to the support of local Rotarians including the Rotary Club of Kitchener and its
members who work diligently to ensure a brighter future for all children and youth in our
It is our distinct pleasure to endorse the Rotary Club of Kitchener's request to name the
gardens, outdoor art installations, and seating areas at the Duke Street elevation of Kitchener
City Hall the Rotary Plaza. Indeed, this would be a fitting tribute to the contribution of the Club
to our community over the past century!
Sincerely,
["Mr -420
Linda Kenny
CEO, KidsAbility
Lisa Talbot
Executive Director, KidsAbility Foundation
6tHouse of
Friendship
Building a Healthy Community
Where Everyone Can Belong and Thrive
Nov. 12, 2021
Dear members of Kitchener City Council:
51 Charles Street East, Kitchener, ON N2G 2P3
tel: 514-742-8327 1 admin@houseoffriendship.org
www.houseoffriendship.org
It is my honour and privilege to offer our support for the Rotary Club of Kitchener to be formally
recognized by the renaming of the Duke Street elevation at Kitchener City Hall as Rotary Plaza. This
certainly is a testament to the legacy of the Rotary Club of Kitchener, and the ways that they have
served this community over the last 100 years.
Over many years at House of Friendship, we have enjoyed the support of the Rotary Club of Kitchener,
helping to ensure that everyone can belong and thrive in Waterloo Region. The members of Rotary
Club of Kitchener have been constant, faithful supporters through generous donations. Their members
group made an incredible donation to show their support for our residential addiction treatment
centre on Ann Street in Kitchener through the Under One Roof campaign. Their donation was a
landmark donation that inspired others to get involved in this project.
Personally, I walk through the downtown core regularly, and always enjoy the sitting area and lights on
Duke Street behind City Hall. I will be honoured to sit there and feel the community spirit embodied
there as it becomes the Rotary Plaza.
With gratitude,
John Neufeld
Executive Director
House of Friendship
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November 10, 2021
Rotary Club of Kitchener - A Valued Partner In Our Community!
To Kitchener City Council
Part of what makes Kitchener a wonderful community to live and work, are those caring
individuals and groups who provide selfless service to others. Sharing their time, talents and
resources, The Rotary Club of Kitchener exemplifies these traits and is a leader in our
community.
Grand River Hospital has been a recipient of the generosity of the Rotary Club and it's
members. We have a number of dedicated Rotarians who volunteer at the hospital - a
Rotarian's smile and compassion is evident with patients and staff alike.
Without caring community partners like the Rotary Club of Kitchener, our hospital could not
provide exceptional care for some many, so close to home. Their generosity is no more evident
than the gifts totalling over over $100,000 over the years to various programs and equipment.
This has left a lasting imprint on Grand River Hospital.
That's why Grand River Hospital is thrilled to support the proposal before City Council of
having the Duke Street elevation be named Rotary Plaza. What a wonderful gesture this would
be to recognize all the selfless support and leadership our local Rotary has provided over the
last 100 years to Kitchener.
On behalf of the 5,000 staff, 1,000 volunteers and over 18,000 individual donors, corporations
and organizations that support our hospital, we fully back the Rotary Plaza!
IK -
Paul McIntyre Royston
CEO
519-504-4535
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November 10, 2021
Rotary Club of Kitchener - A Valued Partner In Our Community!
To Kitchener City Council
Part of what makes Kitchener a wonderful community to live and work, are those caring
individuals and groups who provide selfless service to others. Sharing their time, talents and
resources, The Rotary Club of Kitchener exemplifies these traits and is a leader in our
community.
Grand River Hospital has been a recipient of the generosity of the Rotary Club and it's
members. We have a number of dedicated Rotarians who volunteer at the hospital - a
Rotarian's smile and compassion is evident with patients and staff alike.
Without caring community partners like the Rotary Club of Kitchener, our hospital could not
provide exceptional care for some many, so close to home. Their generosity is no more evident
than the gifts totalling over over $100,000 over the years to various programs and equipment.
This has left a lasting imprint on Grand River Hospital.
That's why Grand River Hospital is thrilled to support the proposal before City Council of
having the Duke Street elevation be named Rotary Plaza. What a wonderful gesture this would
be to recognize all the selfless support and leadership our local Rotary has provided over the
last 100 years to Kitchener.
On behalf of the 5,000 staff, 1,000 volunteers and over 18,000 individual donors, corporations
and organizations that support our hospital, we fully back the Rotary Plaza!
IK -
Paul McIntyre Royston
CEO
519-504-4535
pmr@grhf.ca
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KITCNENER-WATERLOO
ART GALLERY
November 1, 2021
RE: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ROTARY CLUB OF KITCHENER
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I am pleased to write this letter in support of the Rotary Club of Kitchener in light of its 100th
year of generosity and giving to its community.
The Rotary Club of Kitchener has been a great friend and supporter of The Kitchener -Waterloo
Art Gallery. The Club's passion and belief in the impact of the arts on a community's well-being
has been evident throughout the years.
As KWAG reaches its 66th anniversary, I hearken back to 1960 when the Rotary Club of Kitchener
purchased the Pentecostal Tabernacle on Benton Street and rented it to the Gallery for
$1.00/annually. The Gallery was in desperate need of a permanent and better space, moving
from a small bicycle shed behind Kitchener Collegiate to the refurbished church space. Then,
from the Gallery's move from Benton Street to the current purpose-built building within Centre
in the Square, the Rotary Club once again came forward with a generous donation to the Rotary
Education Centre and Vault at the Gallery as well as contributing to the renovation of the
Community Access Space.
It is important to note that such contributions are much more than financial support towards
building. It is what happens within the building. The Rotary helped a community have access to
the arts, assisted the Gallery in supporting artists and encouraging creative thinking for youth
through education and workshops, offering a safe and welcoming place for all visitors to engage
with each other socially through the art experience.
The Gallery is continually grateful for the support they have provided us.
Sincerely,
r
Shirley Madill
Executive Director
101 Queen St N, Kitchener ON N2H 6P7
519.579.5860 519.578.0740 mail a kwag.on.ca KWAG.CA Page 83 of 104
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563 Krug Street
Kitchener, ON N2B 1L8
519.496.4585
cheryl(a cherylaewing.ca
November 11, 2021
To Mayor Vrbanovic and Members of Council
I would like to express my support of the Rotary Club of Kitchener's request that a city
asset be named in recognition of the positive impact the club has had within, and on
behalf of the City of Kitchener. From the founding of Kidsability in 1957 as the K -W
Rotary Children's Centre to an international impact through projects and the eradication
of polio, members of the club have proudly carried the name of Kitchener with them as
they work to better the world.
For over 20 years, I have represented the City of Kitchener and the Kitchener Rotary Club
on a project based in Nogales, Mexico. Over the years 1,000's of Christmas gifts have
been given to children of families unable to properly celebrate Three King's Day. The
project quickly expanded to include grocery staples, blankets, and winter coats. The City
of Nogales and the State of Sonora began contributing to the project about 10 years in.
As relationships were built, the project expanded to include the building of water
fountains in schools where children had no access to drinking water. We have
refurbished school desks resulting in more children being able to attend school, provided
a commercial oven to a community centre allowing local women to produce baked
goods to sell on behalf of their family, supported a young man o the verge of dropping
out of college in order to support his family, leading to a very productive and successful
engineering career. The club has facilitated an ambulance being delivered to the
Nogales Fire Fighters, a critical gift as the community of 250,000 is protected primarily
by volunteer firefighters. We have also supported the firefighters with the gift of walkie
talkies, safety vests, and firefighting gear. In the last two years support through the
purchase of PPE, defibrillators and oxygen tanks have continued. City of Kitchener pens
and pins have made the annual trip to Nogales and are coveted by Nogales Rotarians
and firefighters. This particular project is unique in its longevity and the building of long-
standing friendships
I believe that the Rotary Club of Kitchener reflects the values of the City of Kitchener and
is deserving of recognition as an essential partner in the health of our community. Thank
you for your consideration.
Cheryl A Ewing
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29 Summit Ave.
Kitchener, ON
N2M4W4
October 26, 2021
To Whom it May Concern:
I have been a resident of Kitchener since 1961 and a Rotarian since 1995. For twelve years, I chaired the
International Service Committee and supervised numerous oversea projects where we joined with Rotary Clubs
in Canada, USA, South Africa and Guatemala.
In 1993, HIV/AIDS was rampant in Africa. There were 1 million AIDS orphans in South Africa - approximately
400,000 in KwaZulu Natal alone. This is equivalent to having 50,000 orphans in a typical Rotary District like
ours. Most of these orphans were only supported by grandmothers. South African Rotarians created numerous
community development care centres (CDCC) to support these grandmothers and orphans. Kitchener Rotarians
helped fund 16 centres with matching funds from the Rotary Foundation and C.I.D.A. Today these centres
survive and in most cases are self-supporting. Each centre has a sign recognizing the contribution from
Kitchener. This was observed when a group of Rotarians visited the projects in South Africa.
In the hills of Guatemala, the Indian population was neglected by the central government. Each year a
doctor/Rotarian from Michigan would go there and run clinics. His wife, a librarian, started a literacy program
for the schools and community, primarily by providing reading materials and training. Our club supported this
program with the Rotary Club of Rochester, Michigan. Their club invited two Kitchener Rotarians to be
recognized at their meeting.
Most of us are too old to remember a previous pandemic, namely polio. The program to eradicate polio from the
world was initiated by Rotarians and is now funded by World Health and the Gates Foundation, as well as
Rotary. There are only two countries in the world that are now not completely free of polio. Three of our club
Rotarians participated in the National Polio Immunization Day in India, helping to inoculate children in the
Lucknow area.
In this our 100`h year, we are highlighting Rotary's work both in our community and beyond. Because of these
commitments we have no problem supporting local projects in our 100`' year.
Sincerely,
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Davi Martindale
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Samples of Plaques and Signs Featuring The Rotary Club of Kitchener
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Adrian DeCoo, President Rotary Club of Kitchener
Bill Proctor, Chair 100`h Anniversary Committee
1808 - 20 Barrel Yards Boulevard
Waterloo N21- OC3
Dear Adrian & Bill,
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Women's Crisis Services
of Waterloo Region
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I write on behalf of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, in support of the Rotary Club of
Kitchener's proposal for the naming of Rotary Plaza in the downtown Kitchener area. 100 years of
service to our community is a momentous milestone, one worthy of celebration and recognition.
You are proposing that the gardens, outdoor art installations, and seating areas at the Duke
Street elevation of Kitchener City Hall be named Rotary Plaza and we are in full support.
As an organization focused on providing safe space for individuals in crisis, we know that home is
not safe for everyone. This proposal will create an attractive, pedestrian friendly safe space and
encourage community gathering for thousands in the downtown area. Rotary Club has been
bringing the community together for over 100 years, and the naming of Rotary Plaza is a great
testament to your legacy and continued work within the community and surrounding areas.
Rotary Club of Kitchener has supported Women's Crisis Services and the women and children we
serve for many years. Rotarians have made many contributions to our organization by helping
with countless fundraising initiatives donating time and funds, and continually demonstrating your
commitment to helping eradicate domestic violence in our community. We are grateful for your
support and commitment to helping women and children move beyond violence.
Congratulations on celebrating 100 years of service to the City of Kitchener and surrounding
areas. We believe this project will greatly benefit the community and encourage gatherings for
many in the downtown area. We look forward to many gatherings at Rotary Plaza.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Hutton
Chief Executive Officer
Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
FOREST HILL
PUBLIC SCHOOL
255 Westmount Road East, Kitchener, ON N2M 4Z2 Phone 519.578.5480 Fax 519.578.5460
November 10, 2021
To whom it may concern:
Please accept this letter of appreciation and support for the Rotary Club of Kitchener and
the Kitchener Rotary Plaza proposal.
Support from the Rotary Club has been an important part of our Nutrition for Learning
program here at Forest Hill. Rotary fundraising enabled us to purchase a large -capacity
freezer for the program. In addition, Rotarians volunteered weekday mornings to help get
our daily Snack Packs ready for distribution to each of our classes.
The financial and hands-on support support provided by the Rotary Club have been
important to the success of this program serving approximately 450 students each and
every day.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Brad Hughes
Principal
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Staff Report `
Develo hent Services Deoartr7ent www.kitchener. ca
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: December 6, 2021
SUBMITTED BY: Bustamante, Rosa - Director of Planning 519-741-2200 ext. 7319
PREPARED BY: Stevenson, Garett - Manager of Development Review 519-741-2200
ext. 7070
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards
DATE OF REPORT: November 24, 2021
REPORT NO.: DSD -2021-228
SUBJECT: Significant Planning Applications Update - Quarterly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That Report DSD -2021-228, titled Significant Planning Applications Update - Quarterly Report,
be received.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to provide a quarterly update on the status of significant Planning
applications that are currently under review.
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
Kitchener's development services review looked at how the City's development functions interact
and made improvements resulting in clearer accountability, stronger collaboration, and ultimately a
better customer experience. Improvements included a new planning landing page as well as an
interactive mapping tool for posting information on current development applications, replacing the
previous application list on the former website page.
There has been a steady increase in the number of significant development applications and there
are multiple applications in process, at different stages, throughout the City at any given time. To
help provide a snapshot of the status of the current significant development applications, Planning
staff are proposing to provide a quarterly update report every March, June, September, and
December of each year.
It is important to be providing greater transparency on significant development applications with the
community and Council. This report is intended to serve as an additional method to provide
information in a clear and concise method, as well as a resource for Council.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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REPORT:
Attached to this report, the Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q4 2021) provides a
summary of the current Planning applications under review at the time of the preparation of this
report.
The current significant development applications section includes Subdivision, Official Plan
Amendment, and Zoning By-law Amendments that have not received final approval. These are the
bulk of the applications that Planning Staff consult with the community on an application specific
basis. Significant development applications include property specific proposals as well as new
greenfield communities (subdivisions). Additional details on the development applications can be
found using the online mapping tool available at www.kitchener.ca/planningapplications.
It is anticipated that future versions of this report will provide quarterly tracking of applications (annual
reporting is shown for 2021 only in this initial version). Future versions of this report will be received
by the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee as a "for information" report. Additional
development application reporting may be incorporated into future reports.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the
council / committee meeting.
CONSULT — Significant development application specific engagements are undertaken for Official
Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law, and Subdivision applications. Engagement includes mailing
postcards to property owners and occupants of all buildings within 240 metres of the subject lands,
publishing a newspaper notice when the application is first circulated and when the statutory public
meeting is scheduled, as well as informal community meetings including Neighbourhood Meetings
and/or site walks. A large plain language sign is also posted on the property. Written notices and
property signs are also provided for minor variance, severance, and demolition applications.
Engagement is undertaken for other development applications as well, including written notices of
application, courtesy letters, and newspaper notices.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter.
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman — General Manager, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q4 2021)
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Attachment A — Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q4 2021)
Current Significant Development Applications
(Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment)
WARD 1
528 LANCASTER ST W
Proposal: A development with 5 multiple residential buildings of varying heights (i.e., 26, 20, 20, 16, and 10
storeys), and commercial uses on the ground floor of the 16 -storey building.
File Number: OPA21/010/L/AP
Description: The main purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to
Description: The owner is requesting a Site -Specific Policy to allow
re -designate the whole of the lands to Mixed Use and modify the
an FSR of up to 0.9.
Specific Policy Area to allow a maximum floor space ratio (FSR) of
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
5.8 and a maximum building height of 83m 26 storeys).
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
Description: The owner is requesting to change the zoning
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/015/L/AP
Description: The main purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is
Specific Provisions to: a) reduce the minimum front yard from 4.5
to re -zone the whole of the lands to MIX -2, and to modify the site-
metres to 1.0 metres, b) eliminate the requirement for Private Patio
specific provisions to allow an FSR of 5.8, a building height of 83m
Areas for at -grade dwelling units, c) increase the maximum Floor
(26 storeys), a parking rate of 0.72 spaces per unit, among other
Space Ratio from 0.6 to 0.9, and d) reduce the required parking from
requests for relief.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: 528 LANCASTER STREET
Applicant:
WEST INC, 550 LANCASTER INC
MHBC PLANNING
104 WOOLWICH ST
Proposal: Two 3.5 -storey multiple dwellings (stacked townhouses) with 24 dwelling units each (total of 48
dwelling units).
File Number: OP18/007/W/AP
Description: The owner is requesting a Site -Specific Policy to allow
an FSR of up to 0.9.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA18/009/W/AP
Description: The owner is requesting to change the zoning
from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) along with a Site
Specific Provisions to: a) reduce the minimum front yard from 4.5
metres to 1.0 metres, b) eliminate the requirement for Private Patio
Areas for at -grade dwelling units, c) increase the maximum Floor
Space Ratio from 0.6 to 0.9, and d) reduce the required parking from
1.75 spaces per unit to 1.2 spaces per unit.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: 1238455 ONTARIO LIMITED
Applicant: GSP GROUP INC
507 Frederick Street, 40-44-48 Becker Street
Proposal: An addition to the existing funeral home is proposed with a crematorium, as well as an expanded
parking lot along Becker Street.
File Number: OP17/003/F/GS
Description: To change the land
Street properties from Low Rise
add a special policy in t
Crematorium/Cremator as a perr
use designation of the three Becker
Residential to Commercial, and to
he Official Plan to permit a
nitted use.
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Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZC17/010/F/GS
Description: To change the zoning of the three Becker Street
properties from Residential Six (R-6) with Special Use Regulation
362U to COM -2 (General Commercial), and to add special regulation
provisions to all properties to define the front yard (due to multiple
street frontages), permit a reduced Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.17
(a minimum of 0.6 is required), to permit a 0 metre setback from
Becker Street, and to permit 11 off-site parking to be included in the
development, and to add a new Special Use Regulation in the Zoning
By-law to permit a crematorium/cremator on site.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 23, 2021
Owner: Henry Walser Funeral Home
Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
LTD
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WARD 2
1157 WEBER ST E
Proposal: A mixed-use development consisting of a building with a 15 and 18 storey tower with a total of 378
residential dwelling units and ground floor commercial units.
File Number: OPA21/007/W/BB
Description: To change the land use designation from Commercial
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Corridor to Mixed Use with a Special Policy Area.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
Applicant: IBI Group
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21 /010/W/BB
Description: To change the zoning of the lands from Commercial Two
to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor with Site Specific regulations
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Brian Bateman
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 9, 2021
Owner: M K G HOLDING
Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
CORPORATION
42 Windom Road
Proposal: A stacked three storey town/multiple dwelling building containing 22 residential units.
File Number: ZBA20/017/W/ES
Description: To remove special regulation provision 744R (maximum
5units) to permit 22 units, FSR increase to 0.75, and a parking
reduction from 1.75 per unit to 0.95 per unit
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Eric Schneider
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: WINDOM KW INC
Applicant: IBI Group
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WARD 3
4396 KING ST E
Proposal: An 8 -storey residential building located on the property at 25 Sportsworld Drive and a high-density,
mixed-use building featuring 18 and 30 storey towers with ground -floor commercial uses on the property at
4396 King Street East, with a total of 616 dwelling units and 1,378 m2 of commercial space.
File Number: OPA21/009/K/AP
Description: The Official Plan Amendment requests to redesignate
the property from Commercial Campus to Mixed Use with a Specific
Policy Area.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number:
Description: The applicant is requesting a Zoning By-law Amendment
to re -zone the property from Commercial Campus (COM -4) to Mixed
Use (MIX -3) and establish a Site -Specific Provision to allow a
maximum building height of 99 metres (30 storeys), maximum Floor
Space Ratio of 6.2, reduced parking rate of 0.85 spaces per dwelling
unit (580 spaces), non-residential gross floor area reduction, among
other matters.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: SPORTSWORLD SHOPPING
Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
CENTRE LTD
BLOCK LINE & COURTLAND
Proposal: A comprehensively planned mixed-use development which features four residential towers with
approximately 1300 dwelling units, up to 20,000 square metres of transit -oriented non-residential uses at the
ground and lower levels, 3 levels of below grade parking with approximately 1500 parking spaces, private
roads, below grade loading areas and public transit facilities, and a large publicly accessible ground level
pedestrian plaza.
File Number: OP17/001/C/GS Description: Official Plan Amendment Number 9 changed the land
use designation to Mixed Use.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been appealed to the LPAT (Local
Planning Appeal Tribunal) and a decision was issued approving the
application on December 3, 2020. A motion for leave of the LPAT
decision has been filed by Canadian National Railway (Party to the
Appeal) so the application remains under appeal.
File Number: ZC17/005/C/GS Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment application changed the
zoning of the lands to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor (MU -3) with
sitespecific regulations.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been appealed to the LPAT (Local
Planning Appeal Tribunal) and a decision was issued approving the
application on December 3, 2020. A motion for leave of the LPAT
decision has been filed by Canadian National Railway (Party to the
Appeal) so the application remains under appeal.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: August 30, 2017
Owner: 2289238 ONTARIO INC Applicant: IBI Group
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WARD 4
448 NEW DUNDEE RD
Proposal: A condominium development with 24 single detached houses with frontage onto a private
condominium road.
Description: To change the zoning to Residential Six (R-6) to permit
a multiple residential dwelling.
File Number: ZBA20/003/N/AP
Description: the application requests to change the zoning from R-1
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart
Zone (allows single detached dwellings on lots with a min. lot area of
Owner: A & F GREENFIELD HOMES
LTD
4,000 m2 and min. lot width of 30 m2) to R-6 (allows single detached
dwellings on lots with a min. lot area of 235 m2 and min. lot width of
9 m2).
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 25, 2021.
Owner: HAYRE PROPERTIES INC
Applicant: GSP Group Inc.
86 PINNACLE DR
Proposal: A two storey, 16 -unit senior's -oriented apartment building.
File Number: ZBA19/003/P/KA
Description: To change the zoning to Residential Six (R-6) to permit
a multiple residential dwelling.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: On hold at the request of the Owner
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Sept. 10, 2019
Owner: A & F GREENFIELD HOMES
LTD
Applicant: IBI Group
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WARD 5
1673 HURON RD
Proposal: Three five storey multiple dwelling buildings containing 261 units.
File Number: ZBA21/011/H/ES
Description: To permit a maximum building height of 5 -storeys (17.0
Description: Proposing amendment to the Rosenberg Secondary
metres), to increase the maximum front yard setback of 8.4 metres
Plan to revise land use designations for various lands to implement
and remove holding provision 70H.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Eric Schneider
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 4, 2021
Owner: HURON ROAD
Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
APARTMENTS KITCHENER 2021
DEVELOPMENTS CORP
LTD
161 GEHL PL
Proposal: A new community with up
to 235 residential dwelling units and open sace blocks.
File Number: OP18/006/G/GS
Description: Proposing amendment to the Rosenberg Secondary
Plan to revise land use designations for various lands to implement
the proposed plan of subdivision.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA18/007/G/GS
Description: The proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law is to
Owner: SCHLEGEL URBAN
apply new zoning to the lands to implement the Rosenberg
DEVELOPMENTS CORP
Secondary Plan (also proposed to be amended) to implement the
proposed plan of subdivision.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: 30T-18202
Description: A proposed Plan of Subdivision with up to 235 residential
units and open sace blocks.
Application Type: SA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: N/A
Owner: 2079546 ONTARIO LIMITED
Applicant: SGL PLANNING & DESIGN INC
1940 FISCHER HALLMAN RD
Proposal: Two storey street fronting
townhouses.
File Number: ZBA21/016/F/CD
Description: Proposing to permit an increase in building height under
R-6 zoning for townhouse blocks due to irregular grading for walk up
and walk out units.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: SCHLEGEL URBAN
Applicant: GSP GROUP INC
DEVELOPMENTS CORP
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1801 BLEAMS RD
Proposal: A new community with 471
Proposal: A new community with 2607 residential units, a school, green space, and parkland.
File Number: OP18/005/B/GS
Description: Proposing amendment to the Rosenberg Secondary
Description: To change the designation of the easterly portion of land
Plan to revise land use designations for various lands to implement
to high rise residential, designate a future park area as open space,
the proposed plan of subdivision.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA18/006/B/GS
Description: The proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law is to
Description: To change the zoning from Restricted Business Park (B-
apply new zoning to the lands to implement the Rosenberg
2) to residential and natural heritage conservation zones.
Secondary Plan (also proposed to be amended) to implement the
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
proposed plan of subdivision.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
Description: The plan of subdivision includes single detached, street
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: 30T-18201
Description: A proposed Plan of Subdivision with up to 2607
stormwater management facilities.
residential units, a school, green space, parkland, as well as multiple
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
residential and mixed-use blocks.
Application Type: SA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: N/A
Owner: 2079546 ONTARIO LIMITED
Applicant: SGL PLANNING & DESIGN INC
ROCKCLIFFE DR FREURE SOUTH
Proposal: A new community with 471
new residential units including single detached, street townhouses &
multiple dwellings. Parkland open space & stormwater management facilities are also proposed.
File Number: OP16/001/R/KA
Description: To change the designation of the easterly portion of land
to high rise residential, designate a future park area as open space,
and to adjust the limits of wooded areas designated as open sace.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZC16/009/R/KA
Description: To change the zoning from Restricted Business Park (B-
2) to residential and natural heritage conservation zones.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: 30T-16201
Description: The plan of subdivision includes single detached, street
townhouses & multiple dwellings along with parkland open space &
stormwater management facilities.
Application Type: SA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: FREURE DEVELOPMENTS
Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD
LIMITED
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WARD 7
1593 HIGHLAND RD W
Proposal: A mixed-use development consisting of a 13 -storey building and 16 -storey building, with a total of
403 dwelling units, 1,052 square metres of ground floor commercial space, and 2 levels of underground
parking.
File Number: OPA20/001/H/AP
Description: The Official Plan currently state that only commercial -
type uses are permitted on the above properties; residential uses are
not permitted. The owner is requesting to change the OP to permit
up to 403 residential dwelling units within buildings containing
commercial uses.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
in August 2020. The hearing is scheduled to begin on January 24,
2022.
File Number: ZBA20/004/H/AP
Description: The Owner is requesting to permit up to 403 residential
dwelling units within buildings containing commercial uses.
Additional commercial uses are requested. The owner is also
requesting to reduce front, side yard, and rear yard setbacks,
increase lot coverage, and reduce parking requirements.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
in August 2020. The hearing is scheduled to begin on January 24,
2022.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: N/A
Owner: M DEVELOPMENTS
Applicant: IBI GROUP
KITCHENER INC
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WARD 8
660 BELMONT AVE W
Proposal: An eleven storey (39.1
metre) mixed-use building with 910.7 square metres of ground floor
commercial space and 132 residential units (including 92 one bedroom and 40 two-bedroom units). The Owner
is also requesting to purchase a portion of the City -owned Belmont Lane between Belmont Avenue West and
Claremont Avenue.
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: OPA20/004/B/JVW
Description: The City of Kitchener has received a revised
Owner: NASIR BROMAND, ZAKIA Applicant: IBI GROUP
BROMAND
development proposal and has been advised that an Official Plan
Amendment application is no longer required. The original Official
Plan Amendment application requested to increase the maximum
height to 13 stores and 49 metres in height.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA20/012/B/JVW
Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment application is now
requesting site specific zoning regulations for an increased building
height of 11 storey and 39.1 metres (whereas 8 storeys and 25
metres is permitted), a reduced tower setback from the podium of 2.7
metres (whereas 3.0 metres is required), and a reduced podium
height of two storeys (whereas a minimum of three storeys is
required).
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Feb. 25, 2021
Owner: 660 BELMONT LP INC
Applicant: GSP Group Inc.
400 WESTWOOD DR
Proposal: To demolish the existing
house and create four new lots for single detached dwellings.
File Number: ZBA21/012/W/ES
Description: To rezone the developable portion of the lands to site
specific Residential Four (R-4).
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Eric Schneider
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: NASIR BROMAND, ZAKIA Applicant: IBI GROUP
BROMAND
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WARD 9
146 VICTORIA ST S
Proposal: A multi -tower, mixed use development consisting of a shared mid -rise podium of 4-6 storeys in
height with 3 residential towers atop
the podium, with heights of 25, 36, & 38 storeys and containing a total
of 1150 residential units and 1770 square metres of commercial space.
File Number: OPA21 /011 /V/ES
Description: Proposing a Special Policy Area to increase maximum
floor space ratio to 11.6 to permit a mixed-use development with
commercial on the ground floor and residential above.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/017/V/ES
Description: To increase maximum floor space ratio to 11. 6 and a
File Number: ZBA21/002/F/DE
maximum building height of 38 storeys and 122 metres to permit a
mixed-use development with commercial on the ground floor and
residential above.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
Application Type: ZBA
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Eric Schneider
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: 1936026 ONTARIO INC
Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
30 FRANCIS ST S
Proposal: A 44 -storey mixed-use building, containing 169m2 ground -level commercial (3 units) and 532
residential units ranging generally from 35.4m2 to 68m2 in floor space.
File Number: OPA21/001/F/DE
Description: The Official Plan Amendment requests to permit an
increase in density (allowable floor space ratio) in the Innovation
Downtown District, to permit the proposed 44 storey tower with a FSR
of 18.3.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments. A second neighbourhood
meeting has been scheduled for December 14, 2021.
File Number: ZBA21/002/F/DE
Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to permit
the addition of site-specific regulations to the existing D-6 Downtown
zone to permit the development of a 44 -storey building with a FSR of
18.3.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: Status: This application has been circulated and Planning
staff are accepting and reviewing comments. A second
neighbourhood meeting has been scheduled for December 14, 2021.
Staff Contact:
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 2, 2021
Owner: 30 FRANCIS KITCHENER
Applicant: GSP Group Inc.
INCORPORATED
1 321 COURTLAND AVE E I
Proposal: A new mixed-use community with residential, commercial, and employment uses. Three existing
buildings are proposed to remain, including the six storey office building, the large distribution warehouse
building, and the former maintenance garage. The remainder of the buildings are currently being demolished.
The existing buildings will be repurposed for a mix of employment uses. New buildings are proposed to range
from three storeys along Stirling Avenue South, to five -to -seven storeys along Courtland Avenue East, and
between twenty-three and thirty-five storeys along the rail line. In total, approximately 2818 residential units
are Droaosed in various forms throuahout the site.
File Number: OP19/002/C/GS Description: An Official Plan Amendment is requested to implement
new land use permissions for the proposed development. The
existing land use designation for the subject lands is General
Industrial with a site-specific policy in the Mill Courtland Woodside
Park Secondary Plan. An amendment is requested to change the
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land use designations to Mixed Use, High Density Multiple
Residential, and Neighbourhood Park.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA19/005/C/GS
Description: The proposed subdivision application contains two
medium density residential blocks, a high-density residential block, a
medium density mixed use block, a mixed-use employment block, a
park block, a street townhouse block, and two future development
blocks. Road widening blocks are proposed along Courtland Avenue
East. The blocks are arranged along a new proposed road to be
named Olde Fashioned Way, running parallel to Courtland Avenue
East from Palmer Avenue to Borden Avenue South. Palmer Avenue
and Kent Avenue are proposed to be extended through the site to
intersect with the proposed road.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: 30T-19201
Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to implement
the proposed land use designations with corresponding zoning. The
proposed zoning is Medium Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone MU -
2 (a medium intensity mixed use zone that permits residential and
commercial uses), Residential Nine R-9 (a high-rise residential
zone), and Public Park Zone P-1 (a zone that is applied to public park
spaces).
Application Type: SA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Jul 15, 2019. Planning Staff will be
holding a second digital information meeting to provide an update on
this application as issues are resolved.
Owner: 321 COURTLAND AVE
Applicant: GSP Group Inc.
DEVELOPMENTS INC
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WARD 10
276 KING ST E
Proposal: A 7 -storey mixed-use building. Ground floor commercial uses are proposed along with six storeys
of residential above.
File Number: OPA21/008/K/CD
File Number: OPA20/006/K/AP
Description: To increase the Floor Space Ratio to 4.8 from 3.0.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA20/015/K/AP
Description: The property is currently split zoned D-2 (King St) and
Application Type: OPA
D-3 (former house facing Eby St). Numerous changes are required,
mixed-use development for two 23 storey buildings, consisting of 616
but the main changes are to change the zoning of the whole property
File Number: ZBA21/008/K/BB
to D-2, to allow FSR of 4.8 (currently, the max permitted is 2.0 / 0.75),
increased Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 rather than 4.0, reduced rear yard
to allow maximum building height of 28.5 metres (currently, the max
Application Type: ZBA
is 17.4m in D-2 and 9.Om in D-3), and to allow zero parking for the
parking to permit parking at a rate of 0.7 spaces per unit for Multiple
building (currently zero parking is required for commercial, and 29
Staff Contact: Brian Bateman
spaces for residential).
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
PARTNER LTD
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: April 28, 2021
Owner: 276 KING EAST INC
Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
890 KING ST W
Proposal: A 25 storey mixed use building with 231 units, 728 m2 of retail/commercial and 108 parking spaces
in a parking structure.
File Number: OPA21/008/K/CD
File Number: OPA21/005/K/BB
Description: This application is seeking an amendment to the K -W
Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 rather than 4.0.
Hospital Neighbourhood Secondary Plan for a site-specific provision
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
to permit a maximum Floor Space Ratio of 10.1 in a Mixed -Use
accepting and reviewing comments.
Corridor Designation as opposed to the maximum of 4.0.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
mixed-use development for two 23 storey buildings, consisting of 616
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/008/K/BB
Description: The application is requesting a special zoning provision
increased Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 rather than 4.0, reduced rear yard
for relief from setbacks, parking, and density requirements.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
parking to permit parking at a rate of 0.7 spaces per unit for Multiple
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Brian Bateman
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: October 6, 2021
Owner: CANTIRO KING GENERAL
Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD
PARTNER LTD
1668 KING ST E
Proposal: Two 23 storey buildings,
consisting of 616 residential units,
File Number: OPA21/008/K/CD
Description: The Official Plan Amendment requests an increased
Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 rather than 4.0.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/013/K/CD
Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to allow a
mixed-use development for two 23 storey buildings, consisting of 616
residential units, 204 square metres of commercial space with an
increased Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 rather than 4.0, reduced rear yard
setback of 12.0 metres rather than 14.0 metres, and reduced on-site
parking to permit parking at a rate of 0.7 spaces per unit for Multiple
Dwelling Units greater than 51.0 square metres in size, rather than
1.0 spaces per unit.
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Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 17, 2021
Owner: 2806399 ONTARIO INC Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD
22 WEBER ST W
Proposal: A 15 -storey multiple residential building with 126 units, including 19 barrier free units. A total of 24
parking spaces are proposed at grade.
File Number: OPA20/005/W/JVW
Description: The Official Plan amendment proposes to retain the
existing designation but with an increased FSR permission of 6.2.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been appealed to the Ontario Land
Tribunal (formerly LPAT) and as part of the appeal, the applicant is
now requesting the approval of a 19 -storey building rather than a 15 -
storey building. There was no additional supporting information
provided for the revised request. A Case Management Conference
was held on June 23, 2021. A second digital case management
conference was held on October 5, 2021 at 10:00am. A third digital
case management conference is scheduled for December 3, 2021.
An electronic Neighbourhood Information Meeting was held on
Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
File Number: ZBA20/013/W/JVW
Description: The subject lands are zoned Commercial Residential
Three Zone (CR -3) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The Zoning By-law
Amendment application is proposing to add site specific zoning
regulations to permit; a minimum front yard setback of 0.8 metres
from Weber Street (minimum of 3.0 metres is required), a minimum
rear yard setback of 15.0 metres (minimum required is half of the
building height, in this case 23.3 metres), a maximum Floor Space
Ratio of 6.2 (maximum FSR of 4.0 is permitted), a minimum
landscape area of 8% of the lot area (minimum 10% required), a
minimum ground floor height of 4.5 metres (no minimum required), a
parking rate of 0.165 spaces per dwelling unit for all units, (a
maximum of 40% of units are permitted to have a parking rate of
0.165 unit, and 60% of units have a parking rate of 1.25 spaces per
dwelling unit), and a visitor parking rate of 10% of the total required
parking minimum 20% is required).
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been appealed to the Ontario Land
Tribunal (formerly LPAT) and as part of the appeal, the applicant is
now requesting the approval of a 19 -storey building rather than a 15 -
storey building. There was no additional supporting information
provided for the revised request. A Case Management Conference
was held on June 23, 2021. A second digital case management
conference was held on October 5, 2021 at 10:00am. A third digital
case management conference is scheduled for December 3, 2021.
An electronic Neighbourhood Information Meeting was held on
Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: September 8, 2021
Owner: 30 DUKE STREET LIMITED
Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD
152 SHANLEY ST
Proposal: An eight storey multiple dwelling containing a total of 166 dwelling units.
File Number: OPA21/002/S/JVW Description: The application is requesting to re -designate the subject
property from Low Rise Residential to Medium Rise Residential and
a Special Policy to permit a maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 3.0
whereas 2 is permitted, and a maximum building height of 27.8 m,
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whereas the Medium Rise Residential designation permits a
maximum height of up to 25 metres.
Application Type: OPA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/004/S/JVW
Description: To rezone the site from Residential Five R-5 and from
Residential Six R-6 to Residential Eight R-8. The request also
includes site specific regulations to permit the height to be increased
to 27.8 m permitting an 8 -storey building with higher ceiling heights
per floor, with 172 units, as well as a parking reduction from 1.25
spaces per unit to 0.74 spaces per unit.
Application Type: ZBA
Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart
Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 17, 2021
Owner: 2701098 ONTARIO INC
Applicant: IBI Group Inc.
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