Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda - 2023-08-281 KiTc�ivER Council Meeting Agenda Monday, August 28, 2023, 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Hybrid City of Kitchener 200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 People interested in participating in this meeting can register online using the delegation registration form at www.kitchener.ca/delegation or via email at delegation(a)kitchener.ca. Please refer to the delegation section on the agenda below for registration in-person and electronic participation deadlines. Written comments received will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. The meeting live -stream and archived videos are available at www.kitchener.ca/watchnow *Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.* Pages 1. COMMENCEMENT The electronic meeting will begin with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and the singing of "O Canada." 2. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Minutes to be accepted as circulated to the Mayor and Councillors (regular meeting held June 26, 2023, and special meetings held June 23, 29, and August 14, 2023) - Councillor A. Owodunni. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE 4.1 Flag Request Under Policy MUN-FAC-442 4.1.a Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia - August 26, 2023 4.1.b PKD Foundation of Canada - September 1, 2023 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Certificates of Achievement 5.2 Age -Friendly Kitchener Action Plan - Status Update 13 5.2.a Diane Kilby and Kathy Doherty -Masters, Mayor's Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors (MACKS) 6. DELEGATIONS Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. All Delegations where possible are encouraged to register prior to the start of the meeting. For Delegates who are attending in-person, registration is permitted up to the start of the meeting. Delegates who are interested in attending virtually must register by 10:00 a.m. on August 28, 2023, in order to participate electronically. 6.1 Kitchener's Responsible Dog Ownership By-law 6.1.a Caitlin Leandres 6.2 Blue Community 6.2.a Robyn Hamlyn 6.3 Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/015/Q/ES, 1154 Queen's Boulevard, Sunset Hills Estates Corp., DSD -2023-323, listed as Item 7.3.d. 6.3.a Brock Linklater, Dryden Smith and Head 6.4 Speed Limit Review - School Zones and Bingemans Centre Drive, DSD - 2023 -286, listed as Item 7.3.e C:1«�LTAMM-W1: OUTi1M-5 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7.1 HERITAGE KITCHENER - AUGUST 1, 2023 7.1.a Notice of Intention to Designate 64 Water Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-317 That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 64 Water Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2023-317. 7.2 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - AUGUST 14, 2023 Page 2 of 64 7.2.a Approval of Terms of Reference - Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Appeal Committee, COR -2023-320 That the Terms of Reference for the Committee of Adjustment attached as Appendix `A' to Corporate Services Department report COR -2023-320 be approved; and, That the Terms of Reference for the Property Standards Appeal Committee attached as Appendix `B' to Corporate Services Department report COR -2023-320 be approved; and further, That the Clerk be directed to include the approved Terms of References into the City's Policy manual and number them sequentially as per the existing number sequence. 7.2.b Appointments to Business Improvement Areas & Amendment to Establishing By-law, COR -2023-332 That Council confirm the following appointments to the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management for a term to expire on November 14, 2026 or upon appointment of their successors, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR -2023-332; • George Broughton • Linda Nelson • Margaret Toff lemire • Valeria Rigler • J D Zehr • Noelle English That Council confirm the following appointments to the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management for a term to expire on November 14, 2026 or upon appointment of their successors; • Darryl Moore • Phong Tran • Cara Watson • Jessica Toomer • Jordan Dolson • Julie Phillips • Laird Robertson Page 3 of 64 • Martha Wallace • Michael Rederer • Sarah Pearson That Chapter 70 of the Municipal Code be amended to reflect the request of the Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management to clarify the number of Directors to be elected, in accordance with the by-law in Appendix B. 7.2.c Noise Exemption - Holy Trinity Serbian Church - 700 Fischer Hallman Road - Sept 2 and 3, 2023, CSD -2023-296 That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road, for their annual BBQ and Bull Roast to be held on September 2 and 3, 2023, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD -2023-296. 7.2.d Noise Exemption - The Falls Road Pub - 296 Victoria Street North, CSD -2023-297 That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to The Falls Road Pub for their end of season Bike Night, being held at 296 Victoria St North on September 19, 2023, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD - 2023 -297. 7.2.e Noise Exemption - K -W Oktoberfest Inc. - Various Locations - September 22 through October 14, 2023, CSD -2023-169 That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to K -W Oktoberfest Inc. for a series of events being held at various clubs between September 22 through October 14, 2023, as outlined in the letter from K -W Oktoberfest Inc., dated May 16, 2023 attached to Community Services Department report CSD -2023-169. 7.2.f Noise Exemption - Burning House Music Festival - Bingemans - September 16, 2023, CSD -2023-333 That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Sigma Chi Fraternity for Burning House Music Festival event being held at 425 Bingeman Centre Drive on September 16, 2023 from 4 p.m. — 11 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD -2023-333, subject to the following conditions, which, if not complied with, will render the noise exemption null and void: Page 4 of 64 a. There shall be no offensive language, in the opinion of City staff, generated from the music events, audible in any adjacent residential neighbourhood. The event organizers will ensure that there is an on-site contact person accessible to correspond with City staff at all times during the event(s); b. The event organizer will be responsible for the cost of a pay - duty Noise Officer, to be assigned specifically to these event(s); c. The event organizers agree to respond accordingly to requests from City staff, during the event(s), in order to address community concerns that may arise with regard to the impact of noise heard within adjacent residential areas; and d. The maximum decibel level (dba) audible from a residential area shall not exceed 55 dba. e. All events must end no later than 11 p.m. 7.2.g 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Development - Proposed Strategic Plan Content, CAO -2023-337 That the initial set of Actions for the City of Kitchener 2023-2026 Strategic Plan as contained in Appendix 'C' to Chief Administrator's Office report CAO 2023-337 be approved. 7.2.h Collaboration Space in the UW Innovation Arena, DSD -2023-328 That up to $450,000 from the Economic Development Investment Fund 2.0 (EDIF 2.0) be allocated to support the completion of leasehold improvements for the City of Kitchener's space to be located at 280 Joseph St West, Kitchener Ontario; and, That the annual operating costs for Common Area Maintenance fees, estimated at $17,500, be referred to the 2024 budget process; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to complete the transaction, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, including the execution of a lease agreement, in accordance with Development Services Department report DSD - 7.2. i SD- 7.2.i 2023/2024 Natural Gas Rates, INS -2023-334 That the supply component of the natural gas rate be decreased to 16.70 cents per cubic meter from 20.85 cents per cubic meter for system gas customers of Kitchener Utilities effective November 1, 2023; and, Page 5 of 64 That Kitchener Utilities' natural gas variable and fixed delivery rates be approved as proposed in Infrastructure Services Department report INS -2023-334 - Attachment 'A', for all Kitchener delivery customers effective November 1, 2023; and further, That the supply rate of natural gas be reviewed quarterly against market conditions and necessary changes to be brought forward for Council approval. 7.3 PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE -AUGUST 14, 2023 7.3.a Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/017/D/CD, Lifting of Holding Provision 95H, 206, 210 Duke Street East and 46, 50 Madison Avenue North, The Knossos Housing Corp. of Waterloo Region, DSD -2023-305 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/017/D/CD for The Knossos Housing Corporation of Waterloo Region, for the properties municipally addressed as 206, 210 Duke Street East and 46, 50 Madison Avenue North, for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 95H from the lands specified in the attached `Map No. 1', in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law' attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2023-305, as Appendix `A', be approved. 7.3.b Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/020/H/TS, Lifting of Holding Provision 15H, 495 Huron Road, Activa Holdings Inc., DSD - 2023 -330 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/020/H/TS for Activa Holdings Inc., for the property municipally addressed as 495 Huron Road, for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 15H from the lands specified in the attached `Map No. 1', in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law' attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2023-330 as Appendix `A', be approved. 7.3.c Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/020/C/TS, Lifting of Holding Provision 15H, 15 Cedar Street North, Nimbell Holdings Inc., DSD -2023-326 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/020/C/TS for Nimbell Holdings Inc., for the property municipally addressed as 15 Cedar Street North, for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 15H from the lands specified in the attached `Map No. 1', in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law' attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2023-326 as Appendix `A', be approved. Page 6 of 64 7.3.d Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/015/Q/ES, 1154 Queen's Boulevard, Sunset Hills Estates Corp., DSD -2023-323 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/015/Q/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for Sunset Hills Estates Corp., for the property municipally addressed as 1154 Queen's Boulevard, be approved in the form shown in the 'Proposed By-law', and 'Map No. 1' attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2023-323 as Attachments 'Al' and 'A2'; and further, That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 and 1.4), applications for Minor Variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/015/Q/ES. 7.3.e Speed Limit Review - School Zones and Bingemans Centre Drive, 26 DSD -2023-286 AND Follow up report DSD -2023-371 That staff be directed to report back at the next Council meeting with an increased speed limit on Bingeman Centre drive to 60 km/hr considering any suggested signage changes or other measures to reduce hotspot areas of concern; and further, That the following motion be deferred to a future Council meeting, to allow additional time for the Region of Waterloo to complete their review of their pilot project school zone speed limits: "That staff be directed to report back with suggested "school hours" timing, where school zone speed limits may be restricted to 30 km/hr but outside school hours could be 40 km/hr, in tandem with the Region of Waterloo's discussions. " Note: An addendum report, Development Services Department report DSD -2023-371 on this matter has been provided for consideration. 7.3.f Downtown Kitchener Draft Vision and Principles, DSD -2023-315 That the comprehensive community engagement results received to date, combined with Council feedback, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2023-315, be used with input from the Downtown Community Working Group to finalize a vision statement and set of principles; and further, That staff report back with the final vision and set of principles for Council approval later in 2023. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 7 of 64 8.1 Lived Expertise Working Group - First Year Review, DSD -2023-295, 29 listed as item 12.1.a, DSD -2023-366 "That the following motion be deferred to the August 28, 2023 Council meeting, to allow for an opportunity to further discuss the partnership with the Lived Expertise Working Group (LEWG) and Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDCWR) about the preferred approach to establish a City driven Lived Experience Working Group, and during this two month deferral, the City will continue to provide funding to the SDCWR in accordance with the previously approved agreement: "That the $30,000 already committed to the operation of the Lived Expertise Working Group (LEWG) for year 2 from Kitchener's operating budget be allocated as outlined in DSD -2023-295; and, That the City transfer $23,600 to the SDCWR (Social Development Centre Waterloo Region) for year 2 costs in accordance with the Purchase of Services Agreement signed June 13, 2022; and further, That staff, together with the facilitator of the Lived Expertise Working Group, report back to Council at the conclusion of the pilot program in 2024 on next steps for the LEWG." Note: An addendum report, Development Services Department report DSD -2023-366 on this matter has been provided for consideration, which was deferred to the Council meeting this date. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC 9.2 Notice All -Council Meeting / Region of Waterloo & Area Municipalities - Education Session Mayor and Members of Kitchener City Council have been invited to participate in a joint closed meeting with the Councils of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and all Area Municipalities within the Region of Waterloo on Friday September 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to be held in the Region of Waterloo, 150 Frederick Street, Council Chambers, with the option for members to participate electronically. The meeting will be in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the purpose of training and education. Further notice of the meeting will be published at www.regionofwaterloo.ca. Council is asked to enact the following resolution to authorize an in - camera meeting: Page 8 of 64 "That a joint in -camera meeting of City Council be held with the Councils of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and all Area Municipalities within the Region on Friday September 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to be held at the Region of Waterloo, Council Chambers, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, with a further option for members to participate electronically, to receive education and training as authorized by Sections 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively." 9.3 Notice of Motion - C. Michaud - Gender Based Violence Councillor C. Michaud has given notice to introduce the following motion for consideration this date: "WHEREAS in 2022, it was estimated that one woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada, primarily by men; and, WHEREAS the Renfrew County issued 86 recommendations to the Province of Ontario aimed at combatting increasing levels of Intimate Partner Violence, in light of an inquest into the deaths of three local women at the hands of a man with a long history of stalking and domestic violence convictions; and, WHEREAS the number one recommendation of the inquest was for the Province of Ontario to declare Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic; and, WHEREAS 30 municipalities across Ontario have declared Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic; and, WHEREAS in March 2019, Ontario's tri -cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge ranked as the least safe and least healthy place for women among the 26 largest metropolitan areas in Canada; and, WHEREAS one-quarter of all criminal charges laid in Waterloo Region in 2022 were related to Intimate Partner Violence; and, WHEREAS frontline service organizations in Waterloo Region have raised concerns about increased demand for sexual assault support services while operational funding remains stagnant; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener declare Gender -Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic; THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be circulated to the Honourable Marci len, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth in support of the letter brought forward by Member of Parliament for the riding of Kitchener Centre, Mike Morrice outlining an urgent need for operational funding for frontline service organizations in Waterloo Region." 10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Page 9 of 64 11. BY-LAWS 11.1 1 STAND 2ND READING 11.1.a Being a by-law to close part of the public highway known as Tagge Street in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. 11.1.c Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 97 Victoria Street North, in the City of Kitchener (being all of PIN 22518-0222) as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.d Being a by-law to name a private road as Rosefinch Drive, in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.e Being a by-law to name a private road as North Ridge Terrace, in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.f To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for August 28, 2023. 11.2 LATE STARTER BY-LAWS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES 11.2.a Being a by-law to amend Chapter 70 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Board of Management Downtown Improvement Area. 11.2.b Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — The Knossos Housing Corporation of Waterloo Region — 206-210 Duke Street East and 46- 50 Madison Avenue North. 11.2.c Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Activa Holdings Inc — 495 Huron Road. 11.2.d Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Nimbell Holdings Inc — 15 Cedar Street North. 11.2.e Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Sunset Hills Estates Corp. — 1154 Queens Boulevard. 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 12.1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 12.1.a Request for Additional Funding - Q23-093 - City Hall - Structural 31 Glass Guardrail Replacement, FIN -2023-383 Page 10 of 64 13. 14. 12.1.b Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/021/C/KA Removal of 33 Holding Provision - 265 Cotton Grass Street Schlegel Urban Developments Corp., DSD -2023-369 12.1.c Noise Exemption - Highway 8 from Franklin Street to Highway 7-8 43 Interchange, DSD -2023-387, DSD -2023-387 12.2 FOR INFORMATION 12.2.a Summary of Bid Solicitations Approved by the Chief Procurement 45 Officer (April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023), FIN -2023-361 12.2.b June 2023 Variance Report, FIN -2023-370, FIN -2023-370 50 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 14.1 3RD READING 14.1.a Being a by-law to close part of the public highway known as Tagge Street in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2023-108) 14.1.b Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (By-law 2023-109) 14.1.c Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 97 Victoria Street North, in the City of Kitchener (being all of PIN 22518-0222) as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2023-110) 14.1.d Being a by-law to name a private road as Rosefinch Drive, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2023-111) 14.1.e Being a by-law to name a private road as North Ridge Terrace, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2023-112) 14.1.f To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for August 28, 2023. (By-law 2023-119) 14.2 LATE STARTER BY-LAWS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES Page 11 of 64 14.2.a Being a by-law to amend Chapter 70 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Board of Management Downtown Improvement Area. (By-law 2023-113) 14.2.b Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — The Knossos Housing Corporation of Waterloo Region — 206-210 Duke Street East and 46- 50 Madison Avenue North. (By-law 2023-114) 14.2.c Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Activa Holdings Inc — 495 Huron Road. (By-law 2023-115) 14.2.d Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Nimbell Holdings Inc — 15 Cedar Street North. (By-law 2023-116) 14.2.e Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Sunset Hills Estates Corp. — 1154 Queens Boulevard. (By-law 2023-117) 14.2.f Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. — 265 Cotton Grass Street. 15. ADJOURNMENT (By-law 2023-118) Page 12 of 64 Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 1 KITCIENER Page 13 of 64 2023-07-17 2:41 PM Contents Progress Report Introduction ..................... 3 What is an Age -friendly Community? .............. 3 Kitchener's 55+ Population ....................... 4 The Development of the Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan (2017-2022) ................ 5 Outcomes.....................................6 Accessible &Affordable Neighbourhoods ......6 Improved Access to Information ............... 7 Belonging..................................7 Connectedness & Wellbeing .................. 8 Age -friendly Kitchener Collaborative Partnerships .................... 8 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic .................... 9 Action Plan Learnings .......................... 10 Where do we go from here?......................11 Acknowledgements ............................ 12 2 2023 Update I Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan Page 14 of 64 CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 2 2023-07-17 2:41 PM AGE -FRIENDLY KITCHENER ACTION PLAN Progress Report Together with Older Adults Services staff, the Mayor's Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors (MACKS) is pleased to provide a report on the implementation of the Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan (2017-2022). This serves as a status update for the Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan, highlighting outcomes achieved and of equal importance, next steps the City of Kitchener can take towards creating a community where Kitchener's older adults can live well and age well. What is an Age -friendly Community? Age -friendly communities enable people to: • Age well in a place that is right for them • Continue to develop personally • Be Included • Enjoy independence and good health In an Age -friendly community, programs, services, polices and the built environment are created in a meaningful way to support all residents to live active, socially engaged, and independent lives. Our vision is that all Kitchener residents can access the opportunities and programs that they desire to successfully "age in place". The rich diversity of cultures, ages, abilities, and identities are equitably represented in civic engagement opportunities. Resident engagement is meaningfully planned and leverages the knowledge and experience of residents. Reference: 1. World Health Organization CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 3 Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan 1 2023 Update 3 Page 15 of 64 2023-07-17 2:41 PM Kitchener's 55+ Population Kitchener is experiencing a demographic shift as an aging population. Between 2021 and 2036 projections indicate a 37% increase in the number of residents aged 55 plus with the most consistent annual growth for the demographic 90 and 100+.2 As older adults are living healthier and longer lives than in the past, the City of Kitchener has a vital role in supporting an Age -friendly community through planning, program and service development, and meaningful engagement. These efforts will contribute to the well-being and independence of older adults and their ability to age in their neighbourhoods. %in the number of residents aged 55... 37for the demographic increase 90 and 100+ Population Ages 55 and Over by Age Group and Ward 20223 10 9 8 7 6 i 5 4 3 2 1 762 677 u 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 Population Ages 55 and Over ■ 55 to 59 Yrs 60 to 64 Yrs ■ 65 to 69 Yrs ■ 70 to 74 Yrs 75 to 79 Yrs ■ 80 to 84 Yrs ■ 85 or Older References: 2. ArcGIS Online, Envionics Analystics-Demostats 2023 4 2023 Update I Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan 3. ArcGIS Online, Envionics Analytics-Demostates 2023 Page 16 of 64 CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 4 2023-07-17 2:41 PM The Development of the Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan (2017-2022) In 2015, the City of Kitchener was successful in obtaining a $50,000 Age -friendly Communities grant from the Government of Ontario to develop an Age -friendly community action plan. A steering committee comprised of older adult volunteers, community partners, staff and City Council was formed to engage with older adults and establish priorities in preparing for and responding to a growing older adult population. Based on community input, four Age -friendly priorities were established: 1. Accessible & Affordable Neighbourhoods 2. Access to Information 3. Belonging 4. Connectedness & Wellbeing Community Engagement to Inform Action Plan Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan 1 2023 Update 5 Page 17 of 64 CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 5 2023-07-17 2:41 PM Outcomes An action plan including 19 initiatives under the 4 priority areas was developed and endorsed by City Council in April 2017. Implementation by City staff, in collaboration with MACKS and community partners have enhanced opportunities for Kitchener residents to age in place, including the following outcomes: Accessible & Affordable Neighbourhoods • Program Access: Expanded direct older adult programming to 8 additional Community Centres. • Virtual Programming: Over 2,600 visits to newly developed virtual older adults' programs • Public Transportation Awareness: Partnered with the Waterloo Region Age -friendly Network and Grand River Transit to host Ride A Bus Public Transit Training workshop. • Free programs: Launched 32 free introductory programs at 7 Community Centres in 2022. With additional funding for neighbourhood - based programs approved by Council in 2023 budget many more older adults will benefit by accessing additional programming in their neighbourhoods. • Leisure Access: Council increase to Leisure Access (fee assistance) from $300 - $400 per person annually. 6 2023 Update I Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 6 4 priority areas 19 initiatives • Sidewalk Accessibility: Since 2019, there has been a 180% increase in the number of individuals supported through the Assisted Sidewalk and Windrow Clearing program, with 280 individuals registered in 2022. In 2021 City Council approved the addition of 4 staff for the proactive sidewalk enforcement program. • Housing Response: Development of Kitchener's Housing for All Strategy in 2020, and Kitchener's Housing Pledge in 2023, Zoning by-law changes and continued collaboration with Provincial and Federal governments towards development of strategies to increase housing supply capacity. Improved Access to Information Belonging • Tech Connects Program and device lending library: With the support of a $25,000 grant in 2021 from the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors Program, and in partnership and Bits & Bytes Computer Club, 519 older adults participated in a 193 free technology training courses. • Older adult's webpage: A dedicated older adults webpage was developed in 2020 on the City of Kitchener's website to create a one stop location for older adult program and service information. • Educational Workshops: Over 130 workshops offered for older adults at community centres and virtually since 2018, including topics such as filing income tax, nutrition and fall prevention. • City -Wide Multi -language Interpretation Service: Launched in 2019 to provide interpretation in over 200 languages for telephone and in-person inquiries, ensuring a more consistent and equitable customer experience for all. Responsive Neighbourhood Based Programs Survey: Data received through over 500 digital survey responses and from in-person engagement with over 200 older adults through focus groups and in-person surveying, will inform the development of additional programs that respond to the specific needs and interests of older adults in their neighbourhoods. Connected At -Home Program: 1,477 Activity Kits delivered, over 21,800 social support calls placed. These programs have continued post -pandemic to serve those who remain socially isolated due to mobility or health challenges. • Golf Fore Life: Created first dementia friendly golf program in North America in partnership with Kitchener Golf. Since launching in 2018, over 20 golfers have participated in more than 800 rounds of outdoor golf and 700 rounds of golf at an indoor facility. Community Engagement: Extended outreach in the community by initiating connections with older adults currently underrepresented in older adult programs and services, resulting in more diverse representation on MACKS, and an invitation for staff to co -create programs with ethno-cultural community groups. Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan 1 2023 Update 7 Page 19 of 64 2023-07-17 2:41 PM IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I ! - mrl_,?„ l Connectedness & Wellbeing • Social Prescribing: In partnership with the Older Adult Centres of Ontario (OACAO), older adult services staff provide social prescribing services through the Links2Wellbeing program. This program receives referrals from health care professionals for older adults who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and connects them with city programs and services to support their needs. • Kitchener Senior of the Year Award: Co -hosted annually by MACKS and the Mayor's office to celebrate outstanding contributions of older adults nominated from the community. Over 70 residents nominated since 2018. • Continuum of Supports provided through specialized programming such as: — Sharing Dance: an adapted dance program offered in partnership with Canada's National Ballet School, offered at 8 Community Centres as well as virtually, with over 100 registrants to date. — Adult Senior Day Program: supports over 100 different residents experiencing health and age-related changes. — Grief Support: offered weekly at Rockway Centre providing peer support for those who have lost a partner. 8 2023 Update I Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 8 Age -friendly Kitchener Collaborative Partnerships • Age -friendly Recognition Award: Kitchener's Age -friendly Action Plan received the Age -friendly Recognition Award from the Government of Ontario in 2018. • Development of Age -friendly Decision -Making Lens: Created by MACKS in 2019 to embed an age -friendly perspective into City-wide planning, policy development and daily work. • Engagement with MACKS: On over 50 City of Kitchener initiatives and projects, as well as ongoing representation to 5 City of Kitchener Project Steering committees since 2017. • Staff and volunteer collaboration with the Older Adult Centres Association of Ontario (OACAO), the Southern Ontario Age -friendly Network (SOAFN), KW4 Ontario Health Team (KW4CHT), Waterloo Region Older Adult Strategy Steering Committee and Community Member Network, and the Waterloo Region Age -friendly Network • Grant Applications: Older Adult Services staff have applied for several provincial and federal grants and have received $300,000 in funding to support a variety of initiatives Page 20 of 64 2023-07-17 2:41 PM Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic The pandemic resulted in 8 months of in-person programming restrictions between 2020-2022. This presented both challenges and opportunities for the City's Older Adults Services team. Staff adapted quickly and found new ways to deliver programs and services to help reduce social isolation among older adults. New virtual and at-home programs were developed to assist those experiencing isolation. To support these new programs, Older adult services staff were redeployed, resulting in some Age -friendly Kitchener actions items not being operationalized due to changing priorities related to the pandemic. While the City of Kitchener was able to adapt and maintain most programming throughout the pandemic, some community partners were unable to do so, and have yet to return to pre -pandemic programming levels. As a result of fewer community options being available, demand has increased significantly for City -delivered programming, particularly inclusion supports for adults living with disabilities to attend daytime programming. To meet the growing demand, additional resources are required for staffing, education, and training for instructors and volunteers to successfully support participants with more complex needs. Although the pandemic paused some AFK actions, it was a catalyst for developing new programming to engage with those who might have previously experienced barriers to participation by serving them in new and creative ways. 9 EA Innovative programs and services launched by the Older Adult Services team in response to the pandemic included: 135 older adults enrolled in Connected@Home Program 1,477 activity kits delivered to isolated older adults 193Tech Connects classes with 1,410 participants and launch of device lending library 211800social support calls to over 390 older adults 71 400 older adults attended virtual fitness, music and social programs Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan 1 2023 Update 9 Page 21 of 64 2023-07-17 2:41 PM Action Plan Learnings Changing Community Priorities Priorities identified at the beginning of the 5 -year action plan shifted as a result of changing demographics and emerging community needs. New priorities arose such as affordability and improving access to programs and services. As a result, some AFK action items were paused so staff could respond to these developments. 2 Grant Funding Limitations While grants have enabled staff to deliver innovative and needs -based programs (such as Golf Fore Life and Kitchener Tech Connects), additional consideration should be given to sustainability through partnerships and community collaboration so programming can extend beyond the life cycle of grants. 3 New Ways of Connecting Socially As participants adapted to home-based and virtual programming during the pandemic, requests to keep these programs running are ongoing due to changes in health, ease of access, and flexibility to participate anywhere. While many have returned to in-person programming, statistics continue to demonstrate a need for home-based programming such as virtual fitness, education workshops, reading groups, and home -delivered activity kits. 4 Evaluation Dedicating resources to formal evaluation in advance of strategy development would allow for a more systematic approach to both ongoing and final review. 5 Impacts of Pandemic As a result of the pandemic, older adults were required to change the way they participate, communicate, and engage with others and their communities. The pandemic also highlighted the digital divide experienced by many older adults, along with inequities in accessing services experienced by those living with disabilities, those living with lower income, and those who are part of marginalized and vulnerable populations. Continued planning is required to prioritize these needs. fiOngoing Commitment Age -friendly planning is not limited to a 5 -year plan. An ongoing commitment of resources is needed to ensure an age -friendly approach is incorporated into all planning, policies, and daily work across the corporation. With additional funding that was approved by council in the 2023 budget, older adult programs will continue to expand to additional Community Centres. This will support needed social connections and programs that are intentionally designed to respond to the varied needs and interests that exist within particular neighbourhoods. While many outcomes have been achieved both within the Corporation and within our community to improve our Age -friendliness, continued focused efforts are still required as our programs and services will continue to be impacted by an aging population due to increased demand, the changing and varied needs of this population and many older adult newcomers joining our community. 10 2023 Update I Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan Page 22 of 64 CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 10 2023-07-17 2:41 PM Where do we go from here? As the Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan was developed through a one-time $50,000 Age -friendly Community Grant from the Government of Ontario, next steps will be achieved through existing resources, any additional grant opportunities, and community partnerships to: Develop culturally inclusive programs: Based on recent engagement with a variety of cultural groups, a need was identified for culturally inclusive programs and services. To support the successful development of these programs staff will need to work closely with various groups to co -design these programs to ensure they are delivered in a manner that is culturally safe and inclusive. Continue to expand programs: Community engagement results from the 2023 Neighbourhood -based Older Adult Program Survey will be used to inform and develop programs and services at the Neighbourhood Level, responding to the unique needs of those communities. Development of a resource plan that will support the expansion of older adult programs within neighbourhoods including associated budget, staff resources, partners and stakeholders. Increased staff resources are required to continue expanding neighbourhood -based older adult programming. Also, with a return to in-person programming, staff are often performing double -duty to maintain virtual programming, in addition to coordinating in person Expand program evaluation processes including demographic data, to understand if participation is representative of the community, and to help identify barriers and opportunities to make programs more inclusive and welcoming for all. Evaluate new pandemic programming in conjunction with the return of pre -pandemic programming to help align staff resources to support various needs. • Continue to partner with staff across the corporation to promote a positive image of aging and to ensure that an Age -friendly perspective is incorporated in policies, processes, and daily work. Continue staff and volunteer participation with the Waterloo Region Age -friendly Network to collaborate and respond to issues impacting older adults which fall within Regional responsibilities (e.g. Transportation and Housing). Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan 1 2023 Update 11 Page 23 of 64 CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 11 2023-07-17 2:41 PM Acknowledgements The City of Kitchener thanks those who participated in the project's community engagement and on the project steering committee. We also extend our appreciation to the Province of Ontario, whose funding provided support for the development of the Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan. Last, a very special thank you to the members of the Age -friendly Kitchener steering committee and to the volunteers of the Mayor's Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors for your collaboration, and continued commitment to championing the vision of a community where we can all live well and age well. CKIT2030_AFKProgressReport2023_R3_FINAL.indd 12 24 of 64 2023-07-17 2:41 PM Age -friendly Kitchener Decision Making Lens x�rx The intent of this tool is to guide decision making through an Age -friendly lens. The principles and considerations below have been identified in collaboration with older adults to promote and support their inclusion in all areas of civic life. Through building these principles into plans, policies and daily work we will move Kitchener closer to being a community in which we can all "live well and age well" Prepare Prior to engaging in decision making processes, do we have a clear understanding of the: • Populations impacted? (age, abilities, geography, income, gender, diversity) • Pros and cons? l Long-term benefits and outcomes? Determine Age -friendly Principles Is the process, policy, program or service? ❑ Accessible (Barrier free, convenient, welcoming, accommodating) ❑ Safe (Secure, physically, emotionally, risk-free) ❑ Affordable (Cost effective, good value, reasonable, attainable, fee assistance) ❑ Inclusive (Geographically, culturally, linguistically, appropriate for diverse needs and backgrounds) Inform and Evaluate Following the decision did we? ❑ Inform those impacted of the outcomes? Communicate and Collaborate Who and when do we need to engage/ collaborate with? How are we going to engage? How do we communicate engagement opportunities? Are the methods of engagement accessible and appropriate for the population impacted? If no, then the decision might not be age - friendly and additional consideration or planning in one of the 4 principles is required. Age -friendly Considerations If yes, does this process, policy, program or service also promote? ❑ Civic engagement ❑ Independence ❑ Social connections within neighbourhoods and/or the community ❑ Intergenerational connections ❑ A positive image of aging ❑ Communicate the new decision to stakeholders using varied methods of communication? (digital, print, face-to-face, telephone) ❑ Determine ways to evaluate the outcomes and impacts of the decision? For more information on Kitchener's Age -friendly Action Plan visit www.kitchener.ca or call 519-741-2200 x 5345 Page 25 of 64 Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: August 28, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7738 PREPARED BY: Aaron McCrimmon-Jones, Manager, Transportation Safety & Policy, 519-741-2200 ext. 7038 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards (1-10) DATE OF REPORT: August 22, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-371 SUBJECT: Council Motion DSD -2023-286 — Bingemans Centre Drive RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive this report for information regarding areas of concern with an increased speed limit on Bingemans Centre Drive from 50km/h to 60km/h; and further, That Council approve changing the priority of a boulevard multi -use trail along Bingemans Centre Drive from medium-term to short-term in the Cycling and Trails Master Plan. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to: o Highlight areas of concern with an increased speed limit from 50km/h to 60km/h on Bingemans Centre Drive; • The key finding of this report is: o Considering the existing conditions of Bingemans Centre Drive, including on - road cycling facilities, high operating speeds, transit service, business community concerns regarding speeding and safety, and a history of collisions, staff recommend maintaining the speed limit of 50 km/h for this road until a boulevard multi -use trail is installed; o Within the City of Kitchener the majority of roads in built up areas with a 60km/h speed limit have separated facilities for active transportation users; • These recommendations have no expected financial implications; however it may change the implementation plan for active transportation infrastructure for other parts of The City; • This report supports the delivery of core services; *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 26 of 64 BACKGROUND: At the August 14 Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting Council received staff report DSD -2023-286 Speed Limit Review — School Zones and Bingemans Centre Drive where the following motion was passed: That staff be directed to report back at the next Council meeting with an increased speed limit on Bingeman Centre drive to 60 km/hr considering any suggested signage changes or other measures to reduce hotspot areas of concern. REPORT: Through staff report DSD -2023-286 Staff recommended maintaining the current posted speed limit of 50 km/h given the existing conditions on Bingemans Centre Drive. This approach prioritizes safety for street users and helps address concerns expressed by businesses and other stakeholders in the area. Bingemans Centre Drive is classified as a major collector roadway with a posted speed limit of 50km/h and services a range of businesses, vehicles, and street users. Currently the road is a transit corridor with on -road painted bike lanes and a sidewalk on the north side only. The south side of the road does not have sidewalk facilities and the corridor does not have any controlled mid -block crossings. Staff reviewed other comparable roads across The City of Kitchener with 60km/h posted speed limits including Regional of Waterloo roads. The majority of roads with 60km/h posted speed limits in built-up areas currently have separated facilities for vulnerable street users. Kitchener's Cycling and Trails Master Plan identifies a boulevard multi -use trail along Bingemans Centre Drive from Victoria Street to Riverbend Drive as a medium-term priority. Medium-term priority generally indicates a 12-15 year time frame. To address areas of concern for vulnerable street users staff recommend changing the priority for this boulevard multi -use trail to a short-term time frame, and to fund the installation of this facility before the posted speed limit is increased to 60km/h. The order of magnitude cost to install a 3 - meter boulevard multi -use trail from Victoria Road to Riverbend Drive is estimated at $400,000. This order of magnitude cost does not include possible curb realignment, drainage impacts, retaining walls or land acquisition. Bingemans Centre Drive was the highest-ranking location in the City's 2023 Vision Zero network modelling completed through a partnership with the University of Waterloo. As a result Bingemans Centre Drive was prioritized for safety improvements including two pedestrian refuge islands which were installed in June 2023. Other forms of traffic calming such as raised measures are not suitable along Bingemas Centre Drive given the cross section, road classification and traffic data. The most recent traffic data for Bingemans Centre Drive from 2017 shows an 85th percentile speed of 75 km/h with average daily traffic volume of 11,292 vehicle trips. Between 2013 and 2023, a total of 28 collisions occurred on this road. Among these collisions, two involved pedestrians and one involved a cyclist. Of the 28 collisions, seven resulted in injuries. The travel time impact for a driver traveling 2km from approximately Victoria Street to Riverbend Drive at 50km/h versus 60km/h is approximately 24 seconds. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. Page 27 of 64 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation included in this report has no impact on the Capital Budget. However, should Council approve an increased speed limit along Bingemans Centre Drive and change the priority of a boulevard multi -use trail to a short-term priority, the order of magnitude cost to install a 3 -meter boulevard multi -use trail from Victoria Road to Riverbend Drive is estimated at $400,000. This order of magnitude cost does not include possible curb realignment, drainage impacts, retaining walls or land appropriation acquisition. It is recommended that this be funded separately so that other short term priority projects are not adversely impacted. Should Council choose to increase the posted speed limit to 60 km/h then staff will report back with an issue paper as part of the 2025 budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation included in this report has no impact on the Operating Budget. However, should Council approve an increased speed limit, there will be a $2000 impact on the Operating Budget for sign installations. These costs will be charged to the existing Sign Maintenance budget. Additionally, once constructed, winter maintenance of a multi -use trail along Bingemans Centre Drive will be approximately $20,000 annually. 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: • Report DSD -2023-286 - Speed Limit Review — School Zones and Bingemans Centre Drive APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: None Page 28 of 64 Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: August 28, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Natalie Goss, Manager, Policy & Research, 519-741-2200 ext. 7648 Garett Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 WARD(S) INVOLVED: ALL DATE OF REPORT: August 18, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-366 SUBJECT: Supplemental Report to DSD -2023-295 Housing for All Strategy Lived Expertise Working Group RECOMMENDATION: That Council further defer consideration of next steps for the Lived Expertise Working Group to the September 25, 2023, Council meeting to allow additional time for staff to dialogue with the Social Development Center Waterloo Region (SDCWR), the Lived Expertise Working Group; and, That the City continue to provide funding to the SDCWR in accordance with the approved agreement for the month of September 2023. REPORT: On June 26, 2023, Council considered report DSD -2023-295 which sought Council support for the continued funding and work of the Lived Expertise Working Group. At this meeting Council resolved: "That the following motion be deferred to the August 28, 2023, Council meeting to allow for an opportunity to further discuss the partnership with the Lived Expertise Working Group (LEWG) and Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDCWR) about the preferred approach to establish a City driven Lived Experience Working Group, and during this two month deferral, the City will continue to providing funding to the SDCWR in accordance with the previously approved agreement.- That greement: That the $30,000 already committed to the operation of the Lived Expertise Working Group (LEWG( for year 2 from Kitchener's operating budged be allocated as outlined in DSD -2023-295, and, *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 29 of 64 • That the City transfer $23,600 to the SDCWR (Social Development Centre Waterloo Region) for year 2 costs in accordance with the Purchase of Services Agreement signed June 13, 2022, and further, • That staff, together with the facilitator of the Lived Expertise Working Group, report back to Council at the conclusion of the pilot program in 2024 on next steps for the LEWG." Throughout July and August, City staff and staff from the Social Development Center Waterloo Region (SDCWR) had conversations about opportunities to continue to work together in the space of lived expertise on housing related matters within Kitchener's jurisdiction. Additionally, over these same months staff from Kitchener's Planning Division continued to attend and participate in dialogue with the Lived Expertise Working Group (LEWG) to collaboratively develop a work plan for year 2 focused on implementation of Kitchener's Housing for All Housing Strategy. While progress has been made through these conversations, additional time is needed to confirm a work plan for year 2. Planning staff will continue to attend and participate in dialogue with the LEWG throughout August and September and will report back to Council at the September 25, 2023, Council meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports A Caring community through the City's commitment to recognize that stable, secure and affordable housing is a human right. Further, that the City will use equity, diversity and inclusion principles to realize the right to housing. 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. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • DSD -20-214 Housing for All — City of Kitchener Housing Strategy • COR -2022-104 — Housing for All Program Update — 2022 Year in Review • DSD -2023-295 — Housing for All Strategy Lived Expertise Working Group — First Year Review and Rental Housing, Eviction and Displacement Study Update APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Page 30 of 64 Staff Report r NJ :R Financia( Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: August 28, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Scott, Chief Procurement Officer, 519-741-2200 ext. 7214 PREPARED BY: Ian Fischer, Procurement Specialist, 519-741-2200 ext. 7416 WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A DATE OF REPORT: August 16, 2023 REPORT NO.: FIN -2023-383 SUBJECT: Request for Additional Funding - Q23-093 City Hall - Structural Glass Guardrail Replacement RECOMMENDATION: That $175,000 be transferred from the Breithaupt Centre — HVAC Replacement account to the City Hall Roofing (2023) account to allow the project to proceed. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to transfer funds to the City Hall Roof Account for Q23-093 City Hall - Structural Glass Guardrail Replacement capital project to allow the award of a procurement in accordance with Procurement By-law 2022-109; The impact of not approving the transfer would be canceling the solicitation and delaying the project until at least 2024; This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: The scope of the work for the City Hall - Structural Glass Guardrail Replacement project includes the replacement of approximately 140 linear feet of Structural Glass Guardrail at the exterior Level 3 Terrace. The space is currently unusable due to a safety concern identified because it is not properly attached to the structure and could come loose if a lot of pressure was applied. It has been secured and is currently stabilized with sandbags. The project would be scheduled to begin in early September 2023. REPORT: In accordance with the Procurement By-law 2022-109 (Chapter 170 Municipal Code), Council's approval is required if any one or more of the conditions of Section 10 — Delegated Approval Authority are not met. Specific to the project listed, the City has conducted an open competitive process which resulted in four (4) responses being received, and the intent is to award to the lowest compliant response. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 31 of 64 Staff have concluded that: • Market pricing has been received for the listed deliverables; and • Based on the number of bids received through this competitive process, staff do not believe better pricing would be received by canceling this solicitation and waiting at least another year; and • It would be in the City's best interest to proceed ahead with the project. However: • There is insufficient funding to award the procurement under delegated authority; and • Additional funds are being requested to facilitate an award. Failing to transfer additional funds would lead to canceling the solicitation and delaying the project until at least 2024. Further, delaying the project will increase the likelihood of service disruption in the area as the infrastructure being replaced is at the end of its useful life. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The table below shows the proposed transfer and the revised project budget that would allow the procurement to be awarded within the Procurement By -Law. Summary of Proposed Action There is sufficient funding within the Breithaupt Centre — HVAC Replacement Account to make this transfer as that capital project was recently completed and came in under 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: Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department Page 32 of 64 Account Amount Approved Budget 52002808 — City Hall Roofing (2023) $295,000 Recommended Transfer 52002209 - Breithaupt Centre — HVAC Replacement Account $175,000 Revised Budget City Hall Roofing (2023) $470,000 There is sufficient funding within the Breithaupt Centre — HVAC Replacement Account to make this transfer as that capital project was recently completed and came in under 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: Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department Page 32 of 64 Staff Report r J R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: August 28, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Katie Anderl, Project Manager, 519-741-2200 ext. 7987 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 5 DATE OF REPORT: REPORT NO.: August 14, 2023 DSD -2023-369 SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/021/C/KA Removal of Holding Provision - 265 Cotton Grass Street Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. RECOMMENDATION: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/021/C/KA for Schlegel Urban Development Corp. for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 99H from the lands specified on the attached Map No.1, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" attached to the Report DSD -2023-369 as Appendix A, be approved; and further, That the Zoning By-law be considered to be read the first and second time and referred to the third reading of the By-laws on the agenda this date. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval of a zoning by-law amendment to remove Holding Provision 99H from 265 Cotton Grass Street. • The applicant has satisfied the condition outlined within the Holding Provision as confirmed by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. • There are no financial implications associated with the Zoning By-law Amendment. • Community engagement included notification of the intent to pass a by-law to remove the Holding Provision that was advertised in The Record on August 18, 2023. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: An application has been made by Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. (property owner) to lift Holding Provision 99H from 265 Cotton Grass Street facilitate the development of the property with a multiple dwelling development containing 32 residential units. This report seeks Council's approval of a zoning by-law amendment to remove the Holding Provision from the property. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 33 of 64 Page 34 of 64 REPORT: In April 2023, Council approved Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/015/C/KA to permit the lands to be developed with a 32 -unit multiple dwelling, subject to Holding Provision 99H. Holding Provision 99H prohibits residential uses until such time as the City is in receipt of a letter from the Region of Waterloo, advising that the Region's requirements have been satisfied with respect to a Road Traffic and Stationary Noise Study. Conditional approval of the associated site plan was granted in June 2023, conditional upon the lifting of Holding Provision 99H. In July of 2023, a Zoning By-law Amendment Application was submitted requesting removal of the Holding Provision. The City is in receipt of correspondence dated August 14, 2023 (Appendix `C') indicating that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo is satisfied that the applicant has met the requirements of 99H related to the Road Traffic and Stationary Noise Study and has no objection to the lifting of the Holding Provision as it applies to the development of a 32 -unit multiple dwelling proposed for 265 Cotton Grass Street. Based on the above, Planning staff is of the opinion that the requested Zoning By-law Amendment to remove Holding Provision 99H is appropriate at this time since the requirements to release the holding provision have been met. Planning Staff recommends removing Holding Provision 99H as shown on Map No. 1 contained within Appendix `A'. 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. Notice of the intention to pass a By-law to remove the Holding Provision was placed in the Record on August 18, 2023 (Appendix `B'). Under the Planning Act a statutory public meeting is not required for zoning by-law amendments to remove holding provisions and a neighbourhood circulation is not required. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • DSD -2023-111 • Planning Act • Zoning By-law 85-1 REVIEWED BY: Malone -Wright, Tina — Interim Manager of Development Review, Planning Division APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager Development Services Page 35 of 64 ATTACHMENTS: Appendix A — Proposed By-law with Map No. 1 to amend Zoning By-law 85-1 Appendix B — Newspaper Notice Appendix C — Regional Municipality of Waterloo Approval Letter Appendix D — Holding Provision 99H Page 36 of 64 �Z coOf w w Of Of 0 W Z Z U E U Ozo z OX p LLm w2 w OU z EL 000 Q Q�00 Q Z } Q Q N EL of O V Z �. 0,1- Z Q a Of Z= d d Of Z d N Z p O J J ~ 00 = Z a O� d Z a O d J z Q Q W Of \ co U 0z� O 0Z� O Q W 0 Q Q V Qp O Z= O = U W W W �n J N O Q< p W U Q O U � p p W 0 } U) = N CD J 0 JQ��p JQW p W CD (n (n Of Z CO O Z fn _ >�a>0 >>a O 2 w w w w w C7 CD \ z z W O 0 Of ��� )Laaww� LL W O N Q ~ m J � J c U U U W O O Z Q LA+ J a = a Q Q Z 0_ a Q Q - O Q CO Z UJ > > p Of Z X N Q m W a U W NW W W�2NW W W La 00= W Na >Q >Q W �JZw N W N =Z W p�uj zU'aa0�U�aa �w �0 J J 0 EL UJ S ~ Z m W W 0z 000ui ZZ�00 J ZZ Q J� (n (n (n Z2QU SSS W Z i/� d'Q—ZZZOO—ZZ NO - 0 W W W QU L-� SSS W V a fn QQ W N�QQQHN�QQ m UN U o0 0 af af af NcnOY S Q C}/'Q LU Z i v N c �P� LU `� ii Q G Of LLI NIS Q O 1- U Z jlQ= J J 4.0 Lu Lu U' U Nm a U 0 ui Z¢ 37na3HaS co co £ 37na3Ha V Q W 99 37na3HaS - - - - - - O3Hos i— N Z LL lo� Q LL 0 O Ln ' r> ' v m N 1 Z U tolto N C7 JI U 0 CM WSW O ff = U N = N o O � 1 N w O N a `�LU 0 L a WEALTH . -i LU sss s ss ss sss sss s MON v Q ssssssssss sss sssssssssssssssssssssss cn 0 s sss sss sss sss sss sss sss sss sss , SsssSsssSsssSsssSsssSsssSsssSsssSsssSss ,v� Com.) sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 'LU m U) sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss z sss sss sssSsssssssssssssssssssssssssss w SssSSssSSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSs N � � H sss ssss sss sss sss sss sss sss sss sss s ss w a cn sss ssss sss sss sss sss sss sss sss sss sss sss sss rl ssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSS r O U) SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SS SSS S 1 r J U) SS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS S SSS to `1 W SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SS N Cii ssssssssssssssssssssss� ssssssssssssss s N ~rl m O Da C� sss sss sss sss sss ,,ss s S ss Z � z sssssssssssssss ssssssssssss Q O O sss ss sS sSss�ssssssssssssss � `� � m v � sssssssssssssssssssssssssss � � O SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS roC J U C) ss ss ss ss ss ss ss c ssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSssSSsssSssss C� Cfl SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS LLI Lo J N SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS = SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 1 (n SS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS 1 follows: Appendix "A" — Proposed Zoning By-law PROPOSED BY — LAW ,2023 BY-LAW NUMBER OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER (Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. — 265 Cotton Grass Street) WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 85-1 for the lands specified above; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener enacts as Schedule Number 66 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 is hereby amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and illustrated as Area 1 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) with Special Regulation Provision 356R, Special Regulation Provision 787R, Special Use Provision 483U, and Holding Provision 99H to Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) with Special Regulation Provision 356R, Special Regulation Provision 787R and Special Use Provision 483U. 2. Appendix "F" to By-law 85-1 is hereby amended by deleting Section 99H. PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this day of 2023. Mayor Clerk Page 38 of 64 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING° for removal of a holdingprovision p 265 Cotton Grass Street T,-SNE City Council Meeting Date: August 28, 2023 14 84JR1FCTARF m Location: Council Chambers, GP-;SS 5f ► Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West rVirtual Zoom Meeting To view the staff report, agenda, meeting details & start time of this item ` (to beosted 3 days before meeting), P Y g), Location Map visit kitchener.ca/meetings Removal of Holding Provision 99H To learn more about this project, visit: www.kitchenenca/ Plan ningApplications or contact: Katie AnderL Project Manager katie.anderl@ kitchener.ca 519.741.2200 x7987 The City of Kitchener will consider an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove Holding Provision 99H in Zoning By-law 85-1 affecting the subject lands. The requirements for the removal of 99H have been fulfilled with the approval of a Noise Study by the Region of Waterloo. Page 39 of 64 N* Region of Waterloo Katie Anderl, MCIP, RPP Project Manager - Planning City of Kitchener City Hall, P.O. Box 1118 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Dear Ms. Anderl: Re: Removal of Holding Provision — 99H Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. 265 Cotton Grass Street City of Kitchener PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Community Planning 150 Frederick Street 8th Floor Kitchener Ontario N2G 4J3 Canada Telephone: 519-575-4400 TTY: 519-575-4608 Fax: 519-575-4466 www.regionofwaterloo.ca File: C14-60/ August 14, 2023 In accordance with By-law No. 17-035 of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, please accept the following recommendation regarding the above -noted application on behalf of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The applicant has submitted a request to lift the holding provision for the site. Holding Provision 99H is as follows: 99. Notwithstanding Section 8 of this Bylaw, within the lands zoned C-2 and shown as being affected by this Subsection on Schedule Number 66 of Appendix "A": No residential use shall be permitted until such time as a Road Traffic, and Stationary Noise Study is submitted and approved to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services, if necessary. This Holding Provision shall not be removed until the City of Kitchener is in receipt of a letter from the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services advising that such noise study or studies has been approved and an agreement, if necessary, has been entered into with the City and/or Region, as necessary, providing for the implementation of any recommended noise mitigation measures." Document Number: 4453889 Version: 2 Page 2 of 2 Page 40 of 64 Since adoption of holding provision 99H the applicant has submitted an updated Noise Feasibility Study entitled, "Noise Feasibility Study, Proposed Residential Development, 265 Cotton Grass Street, Kitchener, Ontario (HGC, May 1, 2023) and Addendum (HGC, August 1, 2023 which was in response to a peer review undertaken by the Region's peer review consultant, RWDI on an earlier noise feasibility study (HGC, February 24, 2023). The May 1, 2023 Study and accompanying Addendum are satisfactory to RWDI. The peer review comments are being provided under separate cover. Implementation Both on/off site mitigation measures are recommended including provision for air conditioning, warning clauses, and a rooftop noise wall to attenuate mechanical equipment on the roof of the nearby Sobey's building. Regional staff understands there is no provision under the Planning Act to enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener under the current (or original) zoning by-law amendment application to secure implementation of the recommended off-site noise mitigation measures. As such, Regional staff understands the City will secure implementation of the Study recommendations by way of an agreement associated with the vacant land condominium (re. Waterloo VLC No. 423) for the Sobey's site. This is satisfactory to Regional staff. Based on the above, the Region has no objection to the removal of Holding Provision 99H at this time. Regional staff acknowledge receipt of the for the required Zoning By-law Amendment fee of $3,000.00. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Shilling Yip, Senior Planner, at syip@regionofwaterloo.ca. Yours truly, Amanda Kutler, MCIP, RPP Manager, Community Planning cc. Alex Vandersluis, Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. Document Number: 4453889 Page 3 of 2 Page 41 of 64 APPENDIX "F" - HOLDING PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC LANDS 99. Notwithstanding Section 8 of this Bylaw, within the lands zoned C-2 and shown as being affected by this Subsection on Schedule Number 66 of Appendix "A": i) No residential use shall be permitted until such time as a Road Traffic, and Stationary Noise Study is submitted and approved to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services, if necessary. This Holding Provision shall not be removed until the City of Kitchener is in receipt of a letter from the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services advising that such noise study or studies has been approved and an agreement, if necessary, has been entered into with the City and/or Region, as necessary, providing for the implementation of any recommended noise mitigation measures. (By-law 2023-045, S.5) (265 Cotton Grass Street) City of Kitchener Zoning By-law 85-1 Office Consolidation: April 18, 2023 Page 42 of 64 Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: August 28, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director of Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7738 PREPARED BY: Lou Slijepcevic, Traffic Project Coordinator 519-741-2200, ext. 7153 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Wards 2,3 DATE OF REPORT: August 23, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-387 SUBJECT: MTO Noise Exemption — Provincial Highway 8 from Franklin Street to Highway 7/8 interchange RECOMMENDATION: That the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) and its contractors be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 Noise of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6 Construction Work during the pavement rehabilitation of the Highway 8 between Franklin Street and the Highway 7/8 Interchange in the City of Kitchener. The request for the noise by-law exemption is between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for the period of September 11 to November 7, 2023. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The MTO is completing pavement rehabilitation work and requesting an overnight noise exemption. • There are no financial implications involved in this report. • Notification to impacted businesses and residents within a 400m radius of the work location will be completed by MTO's consultant. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: The MTO is planning pavement rehabilitation work, the installation of electrical conduit, and line painting on Highway 8 between Franklin Street and the Highway 7/8 Interchange. Work will be completed at night between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am to avoid daytime and peak hour impacts to highway traffic. REPORT: In order to complete the Highway 8 pavement rehabilitation, the following project information includes: • Nighttime construction is proposed to minimize construction duration and avoid significant disruption to Highway 8 and the Highway 7/8 interchange traffic. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 43 of 64 • For the period September 11 to November 7, work will be completed at night between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am. • All work will be contained within the MTO's existing right-of-way along the Highway 8 corridor. • Rehabilitation of Highway 8 will be completed with temporary nighttime lane closures as required. The pavement rehabilitation night work generally involves; set up and take down of traffic control measures, removal of asphalt pavement, and paving operations. The noise involved with this work includes generators to provide nighttime lighting, operation of milling machines, dump trucks and diesel powered equipment for loading/unloading. 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 — 4k Engineers Ltd will provide a letter of notification to the surrounding residents/businesses within 400 metres of the work area in advance of the commencement of the work detailing the work to be completed and approximate scheduling and project contact information. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: Chapter 450 Noise of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6 APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: No Attachments Page 44 of 64 Staff Report Financia( Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: August 28, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Scott, Chief Procurement Officer, 519-741-2200 ext. 7214 PREPARED BY: Ryan Scott, Chief Procurement Officer, 519-741-2200 ext. 7214 WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A DATE OF REPORT: August 11, 2023 REPORT NO.: FIN -2023-361 SUBJECT: Summary of Bid Solicitations Approved by the Chief Procurement Officer (April 1, 2023 — June 30, 2023) RECOMMENDATION: For Information REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to provide a quarterly update on Procurements that have been approved through delegated authority in accordance with the Procurement By-law 2022-109. • There were twenty-seven (27) bid solicitations approved in this quarter. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: In accordance with Procurement By-law 2022-109 (Chapter 170 Municipal Code), section 27.1. "The CPO must submit quarterly procurement information reports to Council to provide the following information about the City's procurement activities: a) The circumstances and details of approved procurements exceeding $120,000 in value, under delegated authority of the CPO; and b) the circumstances and details of any emergency purchase(s) with a procurement value exceeding $120,000." REPORT: Attachment 1 is a listing of the twenty-seven (27) approved bid solicitations for Council's information. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 45 of 64 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: All bid solicitations awarded by the Chief Procurement Officer, were within approved budgets, or were approved in accordance with the budget control policy. 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: Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 — Listing of Approved Bid Solicitations (April 1, 2023 — June 30, 2023) Page 46 of 64 M N O N O M I M N O N T- CL Q a O M V 0 m O O L Q Q a 0 VI J T A� ^W ,i V O O pOj Lo O O O O O N _ ~ O Lo p r Lo r co O fn N f� Ln N I- M 4 = O � O m O (D I� E r 00 M M d7 r o o 69- o oLo rl- r r Ln 6 r i v EfJ 61> aW O O E cm O O O O O O = O O Q c 0 O O O O O O O O O O O M m 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O IT co 00 O O a O N 07 Il- 7 c O M m O Lo G r r Lo r- m 00 CO Lo Lo O 'ITN M r Lo 00 0 r r L- Ln f!} N Q9 09 va « va U9 M� W L O O O � 0 0 O Q CL U(U L) MUQ U) N (U U� Q L M N O U cu 0 =5++ c6 U) O O O U 0 Q O > L c Q ai' O mai y �YaS L U Q U O L O 0 0 cpm c c Y (D (a U O •� L L O Ln i U0 0 O , Q U i U) O ^(Q U) (Q QO U) O 4 _ E to Y Q U E N Q � W -� C L ++ CO O E ++ LL L O a U O c r 0 (Q JUU c O i (Q O O H U c c0W 1 U L (Q �mUo M O m O d U)� 206 UWmU� co CD d o (6 L E c (a (a L> O U O M-0 cu•N O ) Q L Y O 0 Q Q }Li m m m Q O . ^^QL LL (a O U) c („) L a L (6 U, 0= L> -C 70 c c M Q M O O I M Z (DOc > d � > L O —" (Q c Q-' c U m = U O Q i Q 'O (u (n O L_ O Q O I (a O rte+ c O O �+ �' O z c M > �. D U O (Q .� O L C) i cu > O � � fn CU �V/o � �' (> U) � a /O� VJ O (Q aC i X_ w— U /�/ L LL >� O Q — `i C (Q O O O U) (Q d E Cl) Q >"— O a `� Q O VJ (6 O O (Q QW �� O (Q Q�� U) O� -0 0)`.m .� V Q L c 0 Q x >+ U) U) O Q O �c a� E O 0 c .� N �j (B L O D U) N U (n c a) O U Ncm r (n c— E Q O 0- c O O U) N 0 �/L U) Q m Co d U) �� 0) _ 0 Q L 1_ V Q �/ /0� a- L.1_ V �/� U) �/L� O U U) cl (Q U) C O (Q m N (D Il N M 00 N r O r r r N N N M 't V O O O O O O O O O M M M M M M M M M O N N N N N N N N N fn O O O O O O O 0 0 O C) 0 0 0 0 0 o O 0 O 0 Ln LOLO O O O O O o 0 O O O Ln CO 0') M O ti o O N O V CO Cfl O O O M O 'IT LO CO I� O O� N ti 00 K? H} I- Efi M Ki N Efi K} Ki N Ki C7 1- y} H} O O O O O O O O E O E O O O O O O O O O O O •� O CO O O O O O O O O O O O O LnCU L CU L CO O O O O O O Ln N N N N 'IT (.0 00 CO Ln Ln Q O Q O c0 c0 CO N N N N Cfl D D 1- 613� V=* V9. V9. vg� 1- LL LL O L U N E N O 0 O O iL CU 0O CUO L� cu U � ( cu O OO CU cu �+ coO O to L J L o CU �0 J 0 L pO Q o0 n L O cnQU Qcv o CU O OcOOQ Q OO2 Q— zJ O CU D cn OO OQ O L L. M cuD y y. O amV LU cu r"O to L cu O 2iCDOn�OO Li O M C z O 0 CO D Omm UiN (B �02i O O O M LU s�� Icu CU U Q m > 0- L- (1)i - C •U m LL L E cu to _ N O O (B I N L N N CO L `S m cn cn N N "_ a O O c U cu Y z 1 Y N E N E N E Ncn L CO a) .v cu L CU � Oa�Q cn m w o dCO - N Q Q o Qco L E O c U O N O 0 CO a) O' N N 0 V N cu 'N O cn = U- O O O aC: a) 70 O0 amO �cu d N z O 0 d 0— U Y of O+cB d U U 2 cu CO I- O N co Ln 00 (D I- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M M M co co co M CO CO CO N N N N N N N N N N O 0 O 0 0 0 0 O O O N o co z O (D O 0) U m N N N O N i N L O C R « k « 2 « 7 « R « ? « 2 » ƒCIO % % % % � 00 N m � m 00 rl- � C6 \ k 7 � / 69. 69. 6c,� 69. 6c,� 6c,� E .7 \ f � � \ f \ \ co k � o k k k �Q G m c o L � E c g g 2 m m D ¥ g ¥ 7 A g ± 69. 613� C\l� � � � � 0 6 0 0 ' k E g o 0® / cno� E 2 ¥ 0- 7 $ k � \ % E cu / m » 0 6 m.E$% 2- 0� �C: 27"2 Uf cn �2��� L� 23 $ o o � o -i $ � $ / § \ 0 � /'C / 0 E 2= £.= o= 2 3 o e -6.@ E/ .k @ 2. CO . o k o �sO+ODmm<w §/ 2i -jOm-j E§ � . f : : � �� 2 �— L) � D- � � 0 k 6- m e § � 0 m 0 e k 0� f0 §f�f 0O ƒ° 7 e E 4 �O c cu . E _ E E m § 2 0 < / CO cn < § � \ d -0 d @�: §2 §2 '} � 0< �7 '} = _ � u o _ cu f o 7 cu ® ƒ0 o CO 0 k @ @ £ �0 22' a��m �E /E $ E ° E D D 'k o U E E 'k % 0 k ® O + r O + N .g = ) @ @ S E E @ 7 0 > @ 2 / m -0 LO� � � �/ ƒ��s cn @ o ��ƒ 0-co _ _ ƒ� § L� 2 2 / � R q % 00 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 CV) g g g CO m g g 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 'IT S 0 m � ¢ 2 n � Staff Report r NJ :R Financia( Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: August 28, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Hagey, Director of Financial Planning & Asset Management, 519-741-2200 ext. 7353 PREPARED BY: Debbie Andrade, Manager of Budgets, 519-741-2200 ext. 7114 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Ward(s) DATE OF REPORT: August 3, 2023 REPORT NO.: FIN -2023-370 SUBJECT: June 2023 Variance Report RECOMMENDATION: For Information REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to provide an update on financial results for City operations. • Tax supported operations are projecting a surplus of $1,275,000. • Most enterprise operations (non -tax supported business lines) are projecting surpluses. • This report supports the delivery of core services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is the first variance report to Council regarding the City's financial performance versus the 2023 budget. The report and attached schedules include information regarding: Tax supported operations Rate supported enterprises/utilities, and Supplementary information related to investment income REPORT: Overall staff is projecting the City's tax supported results for 2023 will be a surplus of $1,275,000. The major contributors to the overall positive variance are the projected surpluses in Planning, Facilities Management and Gapping. These positive variances are offset in part by projected deficits in Corporate Communications, Parks and Cemeteries, Operations Road and Traffic and Contract Services. More details about each of the City's tax supported divisions are provided in the report below and in Schedule 1. The City's enterprise (non -tax supported business lines) results to the end of June show most of the enterprises have results that were better than budgeted. However, in the rate supported operations Parking is projecting a deficit due to lower than anticipated revenues as a result of reduced monthly and hourly parking demands related to hybrid working environments. More details about each of the City's enterprises are provided in the report below and in Schedules 2-8. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 50 of 64 Significant projected tax supported variances (over $200,000) are summarized below. Additional details are provided in Schedule 1 for projected variances that exceed $100,000. Operating Fund — Tax Base (Schedule 1) Staff is projecting the City's tax supported results for 2023 will be a surplus of $1,275,000. Significant Proiected Variances (over $200, 000) Development Services Department: • Planning is projecting a surplus of $320,000 due to higher than anticipated revenues for site plans. Infrastructure Services Department: • Facilities Management is projecting a surplus of $365,000 due to reduced utility costs compared to budget. These savings are partially offset by increased material and labour costs to address increasing maintenance requirements due to aging facilities. Operations — Roads and Traffic is projecting a deficit of $360,000 due to increased material prices for items such as asphalt paint and road salt in addition to increased contracted services costs for snow removal. General Expense: • Gapping is projecting a surplus of $985,000 due to staff savings resulting from vacancies. • Contract Services is projecting a deficit of $225,000 due to increased costs related to the existing contract with the Humane Society. Enterprises — (Schedules 2 to 8) Five of the City's seven enterprises are projecting year end surpluses. Details of each enterprise are noted below. Building Enterprise (Schedule 2) The Building Enterprise is projecting a surplus of $388,000 due to staff vacancies which are slightly offset by reduced revenues from a decline in the number of new construction builds. The interest rate hikes over the last year has slowed the purchases of residential buildings. Golf Enterprise (Schedule 3) The Golf Enterprise is not projecting a year end surplus or deficit. Parking Enterprise (Schedule 4) The Parking Enterprise has an approved deficit budget of $1,531,000 and is projecting a further deficit of $180,000 due to reduced monthly and meter revenues which are offset in part by staff vacancies and the elimination of the Lot 2 - Queen Street North surface lot lease. A balance of $703,000 remains in Safe Restart & COVID-19 Recovery Funding received from the Federal and Provincial governments. This will be used to help offset any deficit in Parking due to the remaining impacts from the pandemic. Page 51 of 64 Water Utility (Schedule 5) The Water Utility is projecting a surplus of $2,255,000 due to increased volume of water sold as a result of the warmer weather. Sanitary Sewer Utility (Schedule 6) The Sanitary Sewer Utility is projecting a surplus of $5,813,000 due to higher than budgeted revenues, which is consistent with increased volume sales also noted in the Water utility. Additionally, operating expenses are projected to be down due to resource gaps resulting in decreased preventative maintenance. Stormwater Utility (Schedule 7) The Stormwater Utility is projecting a slight surplus of $17,000 due to marginally higher stormwater revenues and projected staff savings. Gas Utility (Schedule 8) The Gas Utility (Total) is projecting a surplus of $2,012,000. • Gas Delivery is projecting a deficit due to a warmer than expected winter which reduced volume of gas sold in addition to increased locator costs. • Other Programs (Rental Water Heaters and KU Dispatch) is projecting a deficit due to higher depreciation costs and increased carrying costs. • Gas Supply is projecting a surplus due to reduced operating expenses as a result of lower volumes of gas sold and favourable hedging strategies. Investment Report (Schedule 9) All investments made were in accordance with the City's investment policy. Short-term investment yields to date have averaged 3.99% which is higher than the average interest rate of 2.79% for all of 2022. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Financial implications are discussed above and detailed in the attached schedules. 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: Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer Page 52 of 64 ATTACHMENTS: • Schedule 1 • Schedule 2 • Schedule 3 • Schedule 4 • Schedule 5 • Schedule 6 • Schedule 7 • Schedule 8 • Schedule 9 Statement of Operations — Tax Supported Services Statement of Operations — Building Statement of Operations — Golf Statement of Operations — Parking Statement of Operations — Water Statement of Operations — Sanitary Sewer Statement of Operations — Stormwater Statement of Operations — Gas Investment Report Page 53 of 64 p l n m O Nit ON O W I N N O O O O O a s ri M m n a N a n of m ri m o m O O O O O ZZ ry ti m m ti N O y O U 0 C V F n M O o m m a m n m wu > O V a V an 00 '0 a 0) n Q Z_ V7 wOF in n m o� a o W z W U a c UL CL O- ry n o� ti m N W V w d O 3 V n N u N z x r�vt W m rNvt OOi rv� m m a n J O Z_ Oi ri � r` O Oi N n m n N o N x O N N of ti N � �"� N 01 N DJ O 3 0 a z e ri of a � ti N p l n m O Nit ON O W I N N O M O' N a `o v a s ri M m n a N a n of m ri m o m M o" ZZ ry ti m m ti N O M O' N a `o v OC N ZZ a U 0 C V F coo y O wu > O V a V an 00 '0 a 0) Vn C Q Z_ V7 wOF D O W z W U a c UL CL O- F O F- W V w d ar O tt Z � N u N z x O O zu v O � Y a Z_ } O u w a 2 >> o N LL a a W 3 0 a z e O Ou O L O F V m LL z vai N in N a m m ry N v ui ry m ti ry � r` N in N o �c N m o a v v v v s> av n a `o v o V � of N M e e e e e c rym of o n m c m� N u N n o� o m nia ip p] ry m ry C n a ry UJ r` O N N 01 p N of of 01 of O ti 0 0�i m ry m a ip m i0 ry ut O ut � N W n � � W ifl lrI ry of m r N n O m ou a ti ClN m N a ai ui o m ri o m u n o� m a of a u N m m a ti� p N UJ i0 of O 01 O p ti ti m ui '+ n ti n ui ti N ti 4- 0 LO N O1 F Z F W Z Z w Q W Z 1, � -, V O z O a Q O C w O Q Z O 2 o7j F W O. U WOZ 06 o Ua z p6 > N w z W U O C V Q z Z z w u > N u J 2 vii > V' u Oz > d w OJ W c z y V w V u ga W Z z in w d a g w F O =O } v�Wi N N l7 W Z Q O a Z a s a a W a o a o a OJ ga a o p d z z p y Z z z z z z z z a o p z O ¢ Oz g o W O O Z Z O Z z z z z z O a _ w ,>++ > o J a> LL LL LL LL LL „>, z LL U Ou 2 Ou w w w0 x- E OV D o w a w 0 4- 0 LO N O1 O M O' N N O C N u o C M f6 � f6 O to v a ar v � CL O L v c c v t o x Y CL O. O H x U m r` a a; v d ? a v a - a; v DJ N1 0 v 0 � 0 C � a a a V r m o r�o = L a � N 1p v V > m a l0 - a 0 0 o o ' 01 r` O � m N � of � m a tp � m m � of p n a a a a a a a a e e � O 01 N N C 0 o 0 0 0 0 N V n ri a Ol Ln O n Ln Ln rn N N a a a a e 0 0 0 0 O O 00 of C o � a � n a of N of a N T d N a a; v d ? a v a - a; v m � -i ' 0 v 0 � 0 C � a a a V r w v o � v r�o = L v 3 a N 1p v V > v V >i l0 - a 0 0 o o ' 0 0 0 � a of C o v v tp � m � of p n a a a a a a a a e e ip ip Oi rvt V C N a a a a e 0 0 0 0 O O 00 of C o � a � n a of N of a N T d N m � -i ' � DJ 0 0 C � a m V r w v o � v 3 a N 1p vl W l0 - a m lc C a m o o ' o � 0 � a C o v v cW C Z N of p Y Y � v v o L v a rl Lc_ 't a cl m m o O c c c o�i u � ip ip Oi rvt V C 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O N O O O O N n Wvl O O O m of ry i0 of O r` vl N a a a a a e e e vl vl O� O N a a a a e 0 0 0 0 O O 00 of C o � a � n a of N of a N T d N T n - O Q d — d N L1 > O O _ a v v v w v o � v 3 a z o - 0 o � 0 � a C o v v cW C Z 'o a 9 a °1 OF Y Y � v v o L v Z V C 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O N O O O O N n N a a a a a e e e vl vl O� O N V M m O O O M N OC m a m n M W W W N N OOi O 0 O o rvt M M M i0 ti rit N N O� vl lc m L' N o M M m m v v o 1p ry m ti m N m N W iO O N n 01 i0 '-I � O N N O Nm m I m O to N W N w N W a u a a y 3 v 0 M N M -m N O rvt I� m rvt N O� v, LL Ln � o z OC w O W in W N Z N n z O H W z F C cW C Z OF C N 7 Z Q Z W V LL d Q W Z Z a C LL O a vn j a x z H o w w u W a u a a 3 Ln"z �rz� z � z a ¢ v, LL Ln � o z OC w O W in W N Z w z O H W in Z w W O z a w o g W o o m d W z a W } o LL Z U Z O G F X Q m z W LL o W w z z z o o a o z C Z z ¢ J z a o W o J Z N W O F W ¢ l.7 H W Z oc W Z W m}° Q V ww C= g W Z w a x 0 WZ H Z d z, a a o a C) o W a o a O O C7 Z u a 0 Z z U' l7 O 0 V V w H a C7 H C7 H l7 a O ? a r N N M 'O O W .� N i 0) o Gl u a d j O fn a` N V C o a N L 6 N > m M Gl Gl N c N f0 f6 � N C 3 Q � m N W C O � 3 N � � CO N m m N O N O M d W ~ N W 12 d W M 2 Z O: HLU LU d V Z N c W O Lu Y U' V E LL Z Z H o 0 Q y V 0=0 > o- 100 0 0 oo�o tirn m � � ID r--: m ti N ' N a m o � m a Im Ln o r` v fb r Ln c Ln u a ri m r fn r r O r O r N Ln u n c m r m m m ri u N a r r r r m r r` N M 7 T w E E 0 U 0 Ln Ln O � V r6 � 0 w N > \ O � � p N w V Q AO N a` m w w o o o 0 0' N V c N Nm O f Nr6 to Ln to of O C ++ r6 r6 > N o � cn N Uw O m m � c-1 o oo O C n O N N N W Lr1 i - oo c -I •r6 m -Zt n m oo > 0 oo m r6 O N 00 N r N V n c -I o0 m n LZ Q ++ m ri 0 m" zt r M c -i N y� Lr1 'zt Lr1 c -I m r ri ri r N w C m m N N o C Lr1 p+ O O 1-1 oo -Zt f m M m N Ln c -I m r � ri ri ri - N w w LLrl O N v to oo Ln `3 m m Ln r m oo `3 r o 7 On Q m l00 c -I n� m f QN Lr1 N m N m N M N O N O M w C Z� W w W W N W 'm U In Q CE w N C W C 7 X U W x c w 'rn w op p to F LL Z Z > w w w O LL Q t z U w � ++ w Jc w O Q � p L U (7 > u O w z a v m O 0 c 0 Ln Ln O % ( 'IT S 0 m LO ¢ 2 n � { _ 55 _} ° {$ \\ u E \} ={j |E N§ 10 \ WE \\ \\ \\ \\ �0' )/ \ f� k\a \(\\ \ \\ }m rn $2 / m \0 N�\ \\\\ \�\( R[£ 2 Ln \ � /§ r, rn§ rn Q gƒ LU LU�§! - LU 1= ) - §§§k ai \ �)( (j� (Dux 0§22 }0tz - aj {{\: §�kJ \\\) 0 % ( 'IT S 0 m LO ¢ 2 n � In 4- 0 rn O W txn c U OJ T �p � v 3 a` o Y v vcl; � — v O Nv v 3 o V v CU v E U 7 0 3 C > v E O O Y v v D E o -0 9 V O � v N U � O N O U .— Q U OJ N 3 _ Y vw v U O U Y OJ OJ OJ n O O C 0_ O O> U CC OJ aj N C N OJ C i uU U .0 U 0_ M +_' L 000 O O O O O O NN w v O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OO m� m Ln CU In 7 0 Lr Nr, m N Ln N O 3 cu - N N' N V v j .cu � LA a` M N N o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NU C O 7 Ol Ol 7 0 r OO N m O 00 Oi O O 7 OD ' N > m e cm cu cu N I� N Ol N N m m V U a m a O a co o N M N I- Ol Ol lD m CO N N T Y O O n CF) n CF) n Ol N O c -I l0 CO N N > .-y .-y N O Y . N N N N v O U) N f0 a I� n 7 .-y Ol V1 Ln 01 U yt. m O N �p ., N v Q Y N N O I� V1 n Ol L' lD m N 7 O .--i V tp to v 00 vOi � a � ll m Ln v m � � m In r, �o O N N cu O Ln Ln O O O O �n -p O O ti O ti cm N m m vmi m lD vmi Ol l0 N l0 Om N N V1 7 lD N lc f0 m 7 N 7 N N Ln I� N Ln N +L y0 v � N O I, n O N O N lA w C> pp O I, n 0 7 0 7 l0 N O O 00 O CF) N -Z CF) m Ol O O N Nm Ol Ol 01 N C � 7 C Ol n N Ol W N N O .--i 7 .--i In 0 Ln In N In 3 m v 0 o F E Z LU y •_ LU Ic " °+ w wCL a x OJ uvi ":J,O_ W w. J N O c L x- F w 7 U w U) O E Y u C N v> i O on LL Z N > N w M C i w y > o F a L OJ O[ CC i v w w v m N n w ] � a Q' E> p Q i 0_ W N u 3> w U 0 W 3 0� w z z 4- 0 rn O W V) N O N Y O U N N N 3 v � v Y U cu •� CC O C N 0 O Q O � T u U N � O S2 N Y cli C t N Y L u 3 M 'Oa_ O O W V O N w O GJ N 0 O } Lr 'p V1 cu — V v j .cu � H a` cm cu cu N r N m Y m M 7 m O cm cu cu O C CF) N m Y N f0 . N 7 m T r N cm cu N 6l U V r O Q m N a m r mcm cu m N N aO N '6 O CO m c a O N N r m O m N N NO a O > to O r N O 'a O r G m � C Q a N � lD u ) U i 0 v 0 0 0 0 z 0 ll� 0 0 ll� N V1 O sn (vi M O c -i CC lD c�-I 7 N Ln + O 6 W r Ln m cm N Lr .may W N oo a m M r, N O to v V1 Ln i M .'. N0mW L' NN i 0 4- 0 0 C) W I..L z i O 6l O 6l N V1 O M r, W O N ti O fn 7 O S lD c�-I 7 N Ln + V1 Ol N 6 W r Ln m cm � m N .ti N t oo a m M 0 4- 0 0 C) W I..L z O OO O toO O to N i W N V1 O r j lD c�-I 7 N Ln + V1 Ol N r, M S m 0 4- 0 0 C) W I..L m 0 1 O m w � J W w LL. 2 Z W w LU = W a yL N O C H W W U- N Z X O Q w O °C cn -0+ OO O O O O O N W w O O O O D O r- O 00 O 00 N t00o r � m v '^ w � V Q AO N a` m w w o 0 0 0 0 0 0 N V C m n Ln O O 0 N N N, O 00 O N O O .--i - + -j N N > n C °�m a 0 o� L^nm •--I m c -I 00 'zt N ; O N m C +� r m oo ri o i n > a m i s N f6 C Ln 00 nc-I 00 1 O1 a N ;O O O 00 rz � � � i u Q c -I N m m n f6 N N m � m r, l0 y, 00 � N N m rr m N m 01 l0 N Ln ; ma'' w Ln Ln w N C O c- O c- I C3)l I 00 N "6 W N N C O C Ln 7 cam000°�0 0r,m rl Ln m N r, Ln N m m 01 N + c -I c -I c -I I 1 N �' O l0 y w 1D n O n N v O N N n C n Ln 0 3 l0 l0 N c -I' l0 n Ln Q m D1 00 l0 -Zt O O Q m Olzl Ln ri 0 O Ln m 00 l0 r,ri N I N N cI N - s i I 1 t w ' rn ; W1 C ! O w wCL X w 7 C x co m U w I c w LX O C w > > w w to c w c i w w v D z w w m z > w e 0 wcc L > > v 0= O H w 12 1. 0 m V/ LL 0 N 0 ;\ W q O C O C 0 u } a Q 001 0 OIO O W 4- 0 N N N O N c cricoQ Q Q CIO cc dowi Q cz Q m CD a dmd CD 0 (Y) 1 i Q 1 2 � U 0 Q U r U cd u .� S N Q i �6 0o m � N o NIEEE Q Q = � Q cc a E .. i >CD dd b a) o Q i cc Ict U •� N iU Cc ab r Q in Q ca Q Q LnLnLf 1Lf 1����M('�X'AMNNNNc-Ic-Ic-Ic-10000 a� a� 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 �- 0 o Ln 0 0 0 o m M 0 o M 0 Ln N 0 o N 0 Ln -i 0 o ri 0 Ln 0 (Y) 1 i Q 1 U 0 Q U r �b u .� S N Q i 0 m � N o Q bDUE CAN Q U 0 Q U r �b u .� S N Q i 0 m � N o Q bDUE Q Q a E >CD Q i cc Ict U •� N iU Cc Q in Q ca LnOLf 1OLnOLf 1OLli0LnOLnOL(i0LliOLnOLf 10LliO �LnNo�LnNo�LnNo�LnNo�LnNo�LnNo LnLnLf 1Lf 1����M('�X'AMNNNNc-Ic-Ic-Ic-10000 cpa N O CDN Ems mm O CO) cc ow i y w 0 aD w Z5 W O O O O CA N O O O M cr) N N M N O O V O00 76 � O r N M O L() - lil N N II II N LJJ Q N M W a °b a N N am w 0 w o 0 0 0 co a4 w 0 � o 0 0 0 bb N o W W isN O O O O O O 07 00 O O O J O cc I- N LO M N 00 O DUE CDu y m a b� N No = N CIS COD O O O O O O O O O O O O cc a w :.± O O O O O O O O O O O O O ti ti LO N W LLI U V IT lD Ln O (Yl N -1 _ 0 aD w W O O O O O O N O O O M cr) N N W M V O00 57- O O O O L() - lil N N N N LJJ Q a 0 w o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 � o 0 0 0 0 J O O O O O O O 07 00 O O O J O N I- N LO M N 00 O (O w a a = CIS COD cc a w :.± O O O 00 "'liW O ti ti LO N W LLI U V IT O O N _ M Z � Ln o C(Y)00 J 000 � O L fC) LU co LO rn CN LO 00 ' = W m Ln M LO0 Z N (`') Z M *me y CD COD �s �i y C o 0 U a 0 U N N U m m N N M m H M m oZf Cl) m 0.6 06 N O — — O O C tq C N N C LU C Q U .E � 7 ++ W U C -O -O +-� L° Q a > C0 > a) � � N a a 5 a = U) = U) U a U 0 aD