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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: April 4, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Hildebrand, Director, Neighbourhood Programs and Services, 519-
741-2200 x 7687
PREPARED BY: Steve Roth, Manager, Community Centres, 519-741-2200 ext. 7077
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: March 10, 2022
REPORT NO.: CSD-2022-144
SUBJECT: Neighbourhood Association Affiliation 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That the list of proposed Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to the Community
Services Department report CSD-2022-144, be approved for affiliation for the year 2022
-party liability insurance program.
BACKGROUND:
In July 2002, Kitchener City Council approved the introduction of an Affiliation Policy for
Kitchener Neighbourhood Associations (NAs). This policy and approval/renewal process was
developed in collaboration with staff and Neighbourhood Association (NA) representatives. Its
purpose is to ensure that NA groups on the official list receive access to City of Kitchener
supports and resources. As well, the policy clarifies the role and responsibilities of the NAs and
the City. As outlined in the policy, NAs will:
Be a voluntary, not-for-profit, non-partisan, non-denominational group based in a
geographic neighbourhood within the borders of the City of Kitchener.
Be inclusive of and responsive to the needs of the community within the specific
geographic area defined by the group.
Be open to the public and make this known through communication to the residents of
that neighbourhood by, at a minimum, publishing a contact number or through other
means such as a newsletter.
Have some level of activity with, at minimum, a contact person.
Have some structure for accountability.
The City of Kitchener provides affiliated NAs:
Coverage by a commercial general liability insurance policy, provided through the
Waterloo Region Municipalities Insurance Pool.
Access to facilities, program grants, staff assistance and printing for newsletters, minutes
and flyers (subject to guidelines and budgetary availability).
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
REPORT:
The affiliation of NAs is approved and renewed annually for the following reasons:
To ensure that NAs on the list are active and continue to meet the criteria for affiliation;
To ensure that the contact information for affiliated NAs is current; and
To obtain permission to release contact information to the public and staff.
Twenty-five Neighbourhood Associations are being recommended for affiliation in 2022.
Please find attached a list of twenty-five NAs being recommended for affiliation with the City of
Kitchener in 2022 (see Appendix A).
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are currently no financial implications. Services to NAs are provided through the
Neighbourhood Programs and Services budget and printing process. However, as the
population of the City of Kitchener increases and new neighbourhoods emerge, the current
funding and support available to NAs will need to be reassessed to maintain the vibrancy and
level of support to Kitchener neighbourhoods.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Staff has consulted with NAs concerning the affiliation process, and will confirm affiliation status
for 2022, once approved. Information sharing and collaboration will occur as appropriate with
emerging neighbourhood groups in regard to the process for affiliation.
The approved 2022 affiliation list will be shared with internal divisions such as Information
Technology, Clerk's, and Communications to maintain updated information for access by the
public, Council and staff.
INFORM 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 CAO, Community Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A List of 2022 Neighbourhood Associations
APPENDIX A
2022 Neighbourhood Associations and Ward Councillors
WardWard CouncillorNeighbourhood Association
WARD ONE Scott DaveyStanley Park Community Association
Centreville-Chicopee Community Association
WARD TWO Dave Schnider
Stanley Park Community Association
Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association
WARD THREE John Gazzola
Grand Hill Village Neighbourhood Association
WARD FOUR Christine Michaud
Doon Pioneer Park Community Association
Huron Community Association
WARD FIVE Kelly Galloway-Sealock
Williamsburg Community Association
North Six Neighbourhood Association
WARD SIX Paul Singh
Country Hills Recreation Association
Boardwalk Neighbourhood Association
WARD SEVEN Bill Ioannidis
Forest Heights Community Association
Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association
Forest Heights Community Association
WARD EIGHT Margaret Johnston
Greenbelt Neighbourhood Association
Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association
Westmount Neighbourhood Association
Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association
Highland-Stirling Community Group
WARD NINE Debbie Chapman
Mill-Courtland Neighbourhood Association
Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association
Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
Auditorium Neighbourhood Association
Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association
WARD TEN Sarah Marsh
Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
Eastwood Neighbourhood Association
Mt-Hope Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood Association
Olde Berlin Towne Neighbourhood Association
Mayor: Berry Vrbanovic