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Community and Infrastructure Services
Committee Minutes
March 25, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Deneault
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor A. Owodunni (virtually)
Councillor P. Singh
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor S. Stretch
Absent: Councillor B. Ioannidis
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy
Chief Administrator
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
L. MacDonald, City Solicitor
B. Rowland, Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing
B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
B. Lam, Director, Sanitary & Stormwater Utilities
C. Spere, Director of Engineering
D. Becks, Director, Facilities Management
A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City Clerk
A. McCrimmon-Jones, Manager, Transportation Safety & Policy
M. Mazur, Project Manager
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N. Melanson, Project Manager
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
M. Blake, Committee Administrator
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1. Commencement
The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee held a meeting this date
commencing at 1:32 p.m.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
3. Consent Items
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought
forward by Councillor D. Chapman to discuss Consent item 3.4 listed on the
agenda, which was voted on and was Carried.
It was also noted item 3.3 was removed from consent, due to delegation
registrations.
3.1 2024 Community Grants Tier 2, CSD-2024-108
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-2024-
108, dated March 1, 2024 regarding approval of the 2024 community grants (Tier
2).
On motion by Councillor D. Schnider
it was resolved:
"That 2024 community grants (Tier 2) in the amount of $209,415 be
approved, as outlined in Attachment 'A' to Community Services
Department report CSD-2024-108."
Carried
3.2 Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Management
Review Summary for 2023, INS-2024-050
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-
050, dated February 26, 2024 regarding receipt of the City of Kitchener Drinking
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Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS): Management Review Summary
for 2023 Report.
On motion by Councillor D. Schnider
it was resolved:
"That the City of Kitchener Drinking Water Quality Management Standard
(DWQMS): Management Review Summary for 2023 Report be received
for information, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report
INS-2024-050."
Carried
3.3 Parkvale Drive Parking Prohibitions, DSD-2024-101
The Committee considered Development Services Department report, DSD-
2024-101, dated February 21, 2024 regarding the Uniform Traffic By-law
amendment for the prohibition of on-street parking on both sides of Parkvale
Drive from Huron Road to a point 65 metres west thereof.
On motion by Councillor J. Deneault
it was resolved:
"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended for the prohibition of on-
street parking on both sides of Parkvale Drive from Huron Road to a point
65 metres west thereof, as outlined in Development Services Department
report DSD-2024-101."
Carried
3.4 Creative Hub Rent Schedule, Skills Trades and Signing Authority, DSD-
2024-065
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
065, dated February 23, 2024 regarding the tenant rate schedule and skills trade
-pilot operations and
budget.
On motion by Councillor D. Schnider
It was resolved:
"That Council endorse the tenant rate schedule and skills trade protocols
-pilot operations and budget
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as outlined within Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
065; and further,
That the Director of Culture & Entertainment, or delegate, be authorized to
execute licence agreements for a term of two years or less with tenants of
the Creative Hub, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
Carried
3.5 Summary Water Report - 2023, INS-2024-051
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-
051, dated January 16, 2024 regarding receipt of the 2023 City of Kitchener
Summary Drinking Water Report.
On motion by Councillor D. Schnider
it was resolved:
"That the 2023 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water Report be
received for information as required by O.Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 of the
Safe Drinking water Act, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department
report INS-2024-051; and further,
that the City of Kitchener provide a copy of the Summary Drinking Water
Report to the Township of Woolwich and the City of Waterloo as required
by Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03."
Carried
3.6 Glen Road Permit Only Parking Bylaw Revision, DSD-2024-078
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
078, dated February 5, 2024 recommending that the Uniform Traffic By-law be
amended for the removal of an on-street permit-only parking prohibition on Glen
Road from South Drive to Pleasant Avenue.
A. McCrimmon-Jones, Manager of Transportation, Safety and Policy, provided a
brief overview of the report.
T. Driver was in attendance in opposition to the staff recommendation, requesting
staff conduct additional research and community consultation prior to the removal
of permit-only parking on Glen Road.
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J. Hollinger was in attendance in opposition to the staff report, noting concerns all
residents were engaged throughout the petition process.
In response to questions from the Committee, A. McCrimmon-Jones noted the
nearby hospital was not engaged in conversations regarding the proposed
change to the on-street parking. A. McCrimmon-Jones also noted the proposed
change to the parking on Glen Road, posed no safety concerns regarding
emergency service access, as the width of the road meets the standards
required to permit parking on both sides of the street.
In response to questions from the Committee, B. Cronkite, Director of
Transportation Services, noted permit only parking began on Glen Road in 2004.
Councillor D. Chapman brought forward a motion to defer consideration of this
matter to the June 24, 2024 Council Meeting to allow staff to continue
conversations and collect additional information from residents regarding the
Uniform Traffic By-law amendment for the removal of an on-street permit-only
parking prohibition on Glen Road from South Drive to Pleasant Avenue, as
outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-078.
Councillor D. Chapman's deferral motion was then voted on and was LOST.
Councillor A. Owodunni moved the staff recommendation as per Development
Services Department report, DSD-2024-078.
On motion by Councillor A. Owodunni
it was resolved:
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended for the removal of an on-
street permit-only parking prohibition on Glen Road from South Drive to
Pleasant Avenue, as outlined in Development Services Department report
DSD-2024-078."
LOST
3.7 Neighbourhood Association Affiliation 2024, CSD-2024-102
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-2024-
102, dated March 15, 2024 recommending the list of proposed Neighbourhood
Associations.
Council noted the Community Services Department report, CSD-2024-102,
indicates that Old Berlin is included as a part of Ward 9, and should be corrected
to display as Ward 10.
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Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time.
On motion by Councillor J. Deneault
it was resolved:
That the list of proposed Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to the
Community Services Department report CSD-2024-102, be approved for
-party liability
insurance program.
Carried
4. Discussion Items
4.1 Class Environmental Assessment for Blair Creek Drive Extension, DSD-
2024-104
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
104, dated February 20, 2024 regarding the Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment (Class EA) Study to evaluate an alignment for the extension of Blair
Creek Drive from the future Strasburg Road to the intersection of Reidel Drive
and Blair Creek Drive.
N. Melanson, Project Manager and L. McKay, MTE Consultants Inc., provided a
brief overview of the Blair Creek Drive Extension Report (PFR), noting the
preferred solution recommended by staff is alternative 2. Chris Spere, Director of
Engineering was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
Councillor M. Johnston left the meeting at this time. Dave Schneider assumed
the Chair.
Councillor M. Johnston returned to the meeting at this time, and resumed Chair.
In response to questions form Committee, L. McKay clarified the difference
between a cycle track and cycle lane, noting separated cycle tracks are the
safest option and cater to all ages and abilities of cyclists.
On motion by Councillor A. Owodunni
it was resolved:
Assessment Project File Report (PFR) prepared by MTE Consultants Inc.,
dated February 2024, which recommends Alternative 2 as the preferred
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solution, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-
2024-104, be received; and further,
Assessment Project File Report (PFR) be filed with the Ministry of the
Environment for the mandatory thirty (30) days review period as required
by the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act."
Carried
4.2 Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment Project File Report, DSD-2024-119
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
119, dated March 7, 2024 regarding the Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Project File Report, prepared by
Matrix Solutions Inc., dated March 7, 2024, which recommends Alternative 4 as
the preferred solution.
Councillor Singh returned to the meeting at this time.
M. Mazur, Project Manager, presented the staff report. C. Spere, Director of
Engineering, S. Robertson, Senior Water Resources Engineer and Karen
Hofbauer were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor J. Deneault
it was resolved:
"That the Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment Project File Report, prepared by Matrix
Solutions Inc., dated March 7, 2024, which recommends Alternative 4 as
the preferred solution, be received as outlined in Development Services
Department report, DSD-2024-119; and further,
That the Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment Project File Report, be filed with the Ministry
of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for the mandatory
thirty (30) day review period as required by the Environmental
Assessment (EA) Act."
Carried
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4.3 Schneider and Shoemaker Creek Naturalization - Municipal Class 'C'
Environmental Assessment (EA), INS-2024-129
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-
129, dated March 8, 2024 regarding the Environmental Study Report: Schneider
Environmental Assessment prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. and dated
March 8, 2024 together with the recommended approaches.
B. Lam, Director of Sanitary & Stormwater Utilities and S. Brown, Stantec
provided a brief overview of the report.
On motion by Councillor D. Chapman
it was resolved:
"That Council approve the Environmental Study Report: Schneider and
Shoemaker Creeks Nat
Environmental Assessment prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. and
dated March 8, 2024 together with the recommended approaches, as
outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-129; and,
That staff be directed to file the report for the 30-day public review period
as required by the Environmental Assessment Act; and further,
That upon formal completion of the Environmental Assessment, staff be
directed to proceed with the detailed design and implementation of Stage
1 of the recommendations."
Carried
4.4 Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex - Target Cost and Design Update,
INS-2024-126
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-
126, dated March 14, 2024 regarding the design of the Kitchener Indoor
Recreation Complex (KIRC) proposed design.
M. May provided a brief overview of the report, noting the recreation centre's
design and amenities ability to meet the needs of the community, through
inclusion of: a larger FIFA-sized indoor turf facility, a larger leisure/program pool,
an elevated walking track, a second floor which includes viewing galleries for
both pools, an indoor cricket batting cage, and increased landscaping
surrounding the facility.
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T. Davidson, Sustainable Waterloo Region, provided a brief presentations
commending staff for their dedication to sustainability through the building's
intended operation as the first net-zero carbon facility, using geothermal heating
and cooling, and through the addition of solar panels to the facility's roof.
D. Becks, Director of Facilities Management, provided additional details
regarding the City's use of an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method in the
design and construction of the KIRC, by which key parties responsible for the
design, fabrication, and construction components of the project are unified
through a single legal agreement.
A recorded vote was requested at this time.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
"That, in order to better meet the current, future and diverse recreation
needs of the community, the design of the Kitchener Indoor Recreation
Complex (KIRC) be improved by making changes and adding amenities
outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report, INS-2024-126,
including but not limited to:
A larger FIFA-sized indoor turf facility
A larger leisure/program pool
An elevated walking track
A second floor which includes viewing galleries for both pools
An indoor cricket batting cage
Increased landscaping surrounding the facility; and,
That, the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex be built and operated as
-zero carbon facility, and as one of the most sustainable
recreation facilities in Canada by, amongst other things:
Targeting a very high level of energy efficiency and building
performance through the use of geothermal heating and cooling
Adding solar panels to the roof of the facility
Pursuing certification under the Canda Green Building Council Zero
Carbon Building Standard v3 Design without the use of carbon
offsets or renewable energy certificates; and,
That the total budget for the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex be
approved at $143,820,000 (including non-refundable HST), and that
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additional debenture financing in the amount of $47,915,000 be
authorized for a term not to exceed 25 years (to be repaid from future
development charge revenue); and further,
That staff be directed to execute the supplementary agreement with the
IPD team signatories for the construction phase of the project."
Carried, unanimously on a recorded vote
5. Information Items
5.1 Blue Communities Project, INS-2024-137
6. Adjournment
On motion, this meeting adjourned at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Mariah Blake
Committee Coordinator
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