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Community and Infrastructure Services
Committee Minutes
May 15, 2023, 3:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Deneault
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor A. Owodunni
Councillor P. Singh
Councillor B. Ioannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor A. Clancy
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy
Chief Administrator
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
G. MacNeil, Director, Bylaw Enforcement
R. Scott, Manager, Procurement
K. Daley, Senior Strategist, Carbon and Energy Planning
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
M. Mills, Committee Administrator
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1. Commencement
The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee held a meeting this date
commencing at 3:32 p.m.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no conflicts declared.
3. Consent Items
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought
forward by Councillor C. Michaud to discuss Consent item 3.1 listed on the agenda,
which was voted on and was Carried.
3.1 Noise Exemption, Downtown Special Events, CSD-2023-168
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-2023-
168, dated April 18, 2023 recommending approval of a noise exemption for the
Downtown Special Events listed on "Schedule A" of the Report.
G. MacNeil and R. Scott were in attendance and responded to questions from the
Committee.
In response to questions from the Committee, G. MacNeil noted Staff would make
further efforts to notify residents in the downtown area about events that may
create noise disturbances.
Moved by Councillor A. Clancy
it was resolved:
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener
Municipal Code be granted for the Downtown Special Events, as contained
on 'Schedule A' to Community Services Department report CSD-2023-168."
Carried
3.2 Noise Exemption, Grand River Hospital Foundation Rally for Health, CSD-
2023-205
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-2023-
205, dated April 18, 2023 recommending approval of noise exemptions for the
Grand River Hospital Foundation Rally for Health being held on May 26, 2023 in
the Sun Life parking lot located at 969 King Street West from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.,
and for sound checks and rehearsals taking place on May 26, 2023 from 5 p.m. to
8 p.m.
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It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered at
Special Council later this date.
Moved by Councillor A. Clancy
it was resolved:
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener
Municipal Code be granted for the Grand River Hospital Foundation Rally
for Health on Saturday May 27, 2023, which will be held in the Sun Life
parking lot located at 969 King St W from 4pm 10pm.
A further noise exemption will be required to allow for sound checks and
rehearsals that will take place the previous evening on May 26, 2023 from
5pm 8pm, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-
2023-205."
Carried
3.3 Waterloo Region Ontario Works Self Employment Program Agreement,
DSD-2023-186
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-
186, dated April 6, 2023 authorizing the General Manager, Development Services
Department to execute funding agreements between the City of Kitchener and the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo to collaborate on the delivery of the Self
Employment Ontario Works program.
Moved by Councillor A. Clancy
it was resolved:
"That the General Manager, Development Services Department be
authorized to execute funding agreements between the City of Kitchener
and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to collaborate on the delivery of
the Self Employment Ontario Works program, as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-2023-186; said agreement to be to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and,
That the General Manager, Development Services Department be
authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Kitchener any agreements or
documentation pertaining to services and programs provided by the
Waterloo Region Small Business Centre provided said agreements or
documentation is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further,
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That the Executive Director, Economic Development, be delegated
authority to execute participant agreements for the Self Employment
Ontario Works program to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
Carried
4. Discussion Items
4.1 Kitchener Utilities Clean Energy Transition Update, INS-2023-199
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2023-
199, dated April 14, 2023 recommending endorsement of the Kitchener Utilities
Clean Energy Transition project phases and approach.
K. Daley provided an overview of the project and responded to questions from the
Committee.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this time.
Councillor A. Owodunni left the meeting at this time and re-entered.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
it was resolved:
"That the project phases and approach for the Kitchener Utilities Clean
Energy Transition be endorsed, as outlined in Infrastructure Services
Department report INS-2023-199."
Carried
5. Information Items
5.1 2023 Business Plan - April Progress Report, CAO-2023-231
6. Adjournment
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
Marilyn Mills
Committee Administrator
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