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Council Agenda - 2024-11-18
Council Meeting Agenda Monday, November 18, 2024, 7:00 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 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 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 October 21, 2024, and special meetings held October 21 and October 28, 2024) - Councillor S. Stretch 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Members of Council and members of the City's local boards/committees are required to file a written statement when they have a conflict of interest. If a conflict is declared, please visit www.kitchener.ca/conflict to submit your written form. 4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE 5. C� 7. 4.1 Flag Request under Policy MUN-FAC-442 4.1.a Albanian Community Association in Waterloo Region - November 28 - 30, 2024 4.1.b Asociatiei Romanilor din Triunghiul de Aur (ARTA) The Romanian Association - December 1, 2024 PRESENTATIONS 5.1 REEP Green Solutions - Annual Impact Report 5.1.a Patrick Gilbride and Rebecca Robinson, REEP Green Solutions 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 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2024, in order to participate electronically. 6.1 Dog Designation — Kurzydlowski and Kurzydlowska, COR -2024-486, listed as item 12.1.b 6.1.a Roman Kurzydlowski 6.2 Becoming a Bird Friendly City and World Migratory Bird Day, DSD - 2024 -480, listed as item 12.1.c 6.2.a Dr. Jennifer Clary -Lemon 6.3 Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES, 60 Trussler Road, 1000160668 Ontario Corp., DSD -2024-432, listed as item 8.8.1 6.3.a Scott Patterson 6.4 Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/022/K/ES, 864-876 King Street West, King Pine Kitchener Inc., DSD -2024-467, listed as item 7.3.b 6.4.a Stephen Litt 6.5 Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-024, 115 Lancaster Street East and 58-60 Ellen Street East, DSD -2024-445, listed as item 7.1.a 6.5.a Mark Benjamins 6.5.b Nancy Ashley REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7.1 HERITAGE KITCHENER - NOVEMBER 5, 2024 7.1.a Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-024, 115 Lancaster Street Page 2 of 76 East and 58-60 Ellen Street East, DSD -2024-445 That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-024 be approved to permit the partial demolition, the construction of a 3 -storey addition, and alterations to the existing building at the property municipally addressed as 115 Lancaster Street East/58-60 Ellen Street East in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following conditions, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-445: That the final Heritage Impact Assessment be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of this permit; 1. That the final Conservation Plan be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of this permit; 2. That the Documentation and Salvage Plan and Cultural Heritage Protection Plan be approved by the City's Heritage Planner; 3. That the building elevations be submitted for review to the satisfaction of the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of the heritage permit; and 4.That the final building be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by Heritage Planning Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit 7.1.b Notice of Intention to Designate, 112 Margaret Avenue, DSD -2024- 457 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 112 Margaret Avenue as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-457. 7.1.c Notice of Intention to Designate, 148 Margaret Avenue, DSD -2024- 458 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 148 Margaret Avenue as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined n Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-458 7.1.d Notice of Intention to Designate, 51 Breithaupt Street, DSD -2024-385 Page 3 of 76 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 51 Breithaupt Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-385 7.1.e Notice of Intention to Designate, 53 Church Street, DSD -2024-466 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 53 Church Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-466 7.1.f Notice of Intention to Designate, 44-54 Queen Street South, DSD - 2024 -443 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 44-54 Queen Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-443 7.2 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 28, 2024 7.2.a Advisory Committees 2022-2024 Term Extension, COR -2024-465 That the appointment of members to the City's Advisory Committees and Quasi -Judicial Tribunals for the 2022-2024 term be extended until successors are appointed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR -2024-465. 7.2.b 2024 Artist in Residence Appointment - DSD -2024-376 That Ellie Anglin be appointed as the 2024 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence as recommended by the Public Art Working Group and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-076; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with Ellie Anglin, outlining the obligations of the Artist in Residence appointment 7.2.c Corporate Policy Update, New, Amended and Repealed Policies, COR -2024-018 That the housekeeping edits to the Master Policy and proposed updated corporate policy template, attached as Appendix 'A' to Page 4 of 76 Corporate Services Department report COR -2024-018 be approved; and, That the corporate policies listed in Appendix 'B' of Corporate Services Department report COR -2024-018 be amended or repealed; and, That the Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for Members of Council, attached as Appendix 'C' to Corporate Services Department report COR -2024-018 be approved; and further, That the Council Staff Relations Policy attached as Appendix 'D' to Corporate Services Department report COR -2024-018 be approved 7.2.d Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, Operating Model, DSD -2024- 281 That the operating model for the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2024-281, subject to final ratification of the 2025 budget; and, That the Director of Culture & Entertainment be authorized to enter into an agreement with Green Light Arts, for the delivery of mentorship services to renting organizations until June 30, 2026, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That approval authority for rental agreements and rental fees for the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts be delegated to the Director of Culture & Entertainment or designate 7.3 PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 28, 2024 7.3.a Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/021/V/AP, 169-183 Victoria Street South, 1000002286 Ontario Ltd., Legion Heights Victoria Inc., 2306975 Ontario Inc., DSD -2024-430 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/021 /V/AP requesting to amend Zoning By-law 85-1, for 1000002286 Ontario Ltd., Legion Heights Victoria Inc., and 2306975 Ontario Inc., for the properties municipally addressed as 169-183 Victoria Street South, be approved in the form shown in the 'Proposed By-law' and 'Map No. 1' as attached to Development Services Department Report, DSD -2024- 430 as Attachment `A'; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/021 /V/AP requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for 1000002286 Page 5 of 76 Ontario Ltd., Legion Heights Victoria Inc., and 2306975 Ontario Inc., be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law' and `Map No. 1' attached to Report DSD -2024-430 as Attachment `B'; and, That the Proposed By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, as amended by By-law 2024-065, shall have no force and effect until By- law 2024-065 (Growing Together PMTSAs) is in full force and effect; and further, That the Urban Design Brief prepared by GSP Group Inc., dated October 2024, attached as Attachment `C' to report DSD -2024-430, be endorsed, and that staff be directed to implement the Urban Design Brief through a future Site Plan Approval process, and at the discretion of the City's Director of Development and Housing Approvals, significant changes to the Urban Design Brief will be to the satisfaction of Council. 7.3.b Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/022/K/ES, 864-876 King Street West, King Pine Kitchener Inc., DSD -2024-467 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/022/K/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 85-1, for King Pine Kitchener Inc., for the properties municipally addressed as 864-876 King Street West, be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1', as attached to Development Services Department Report DSD -2024-464 as Attachments 'Al' and `A2'; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/022/K/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for King Pine Kitchener Inc. be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1', attached to Report DSD -2024-432 as Attachments `131' and `B2'; and further, That the Proposed By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, as amended by By-law 2024-065, shall have no force and effect until By- law 2024-065 (Growing Together PMTSAs) is in full force and effect. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1 Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES, 60 Trussler 10 Road, 1000160668 Ontario Corp., DSD -2024-432 That the following recommendation be referred to the November 18. 2024, Council Meeting to allow the applicant and staff the opportunity to engage in further discussion regarding the potential for a reduction in the number and size of the proposed development's units, and to review potential options for a visual barrier for the subject property: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES Page 6 of 76 requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the property municipally addressed as 60 Trussler Road, for 1000160668 Ontario Corp. be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By- law', and `Map No. 1', attached to Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-432, as it appears in Attachment 'Al' and `A2'. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 - MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC 10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 11. BY-LAWS 11.1 1ST AND 2ND READING 11.1.a Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. 11.1.b To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. 11.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on -street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. 11.1.d To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 11.1.e To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for November 18, 2024. 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 By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — 1000160668 Ontario Corp. — 60 Trussler Road. 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 — 1000002286 Ontario Ltd., Legion Heights Victoria Inc., 2306975 Ontario Inc. — 169-183 Victoria Street South. 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 — 1000002286 Ontario Ltd., Legion Heights Victoria Inc., 2306975 Ontario Inc. —169-183 Victoria Street South. 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 — King Pine Kitchener Inc. — 864-876 King Street West. 11.2.e Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as Page 7 of 76 12. 13 14. the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — King Pine Kitchener Inc. — 864-876 King Street West. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 12.1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 12.1.a Waterloo Region Nordic Ski Club 2024 Licence Agreement Extension, CSD -2024-505 12.1.b Dog Designation — Kurzydlowski and Kurzydlowska, COR -2024-486, COR -2024-486 12.1.c Becoming a Bird Friendly City and World Migratory Bird Day, DSD - 2024 -480 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 14.1 3RD READING 14.1.a Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (By-law 2024-187) 14.1.b To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. (By-law 2024-188) 14.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on -street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. (By-law 2024-189) 14.1.d To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (By-law 2024-190) 14.1.e To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for November 18, 2024. (By-law 2024-196) 14.2 LATE STARTER BY-LAWS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES 14.2.a Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — 1000160668 Ontario Corp. — 60 Trussler Road. (By-law 2024-191) 13 15 in Page 8 of 76 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 — 1000002286 Ontario Ltd., Legion Heights Victoria Inc., 2306975 Ontario Inc. — 169-183 Victoria Street South. (By-law 2024-192) 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 — 1000002286 Ontario Ltd., Legion Heights Victoria Inc., 2306975 Ontario Inc. —169-183 Victoria Street South. (By-law 2024-193) 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 — King Pine Kitchener Inc. — 864-876 King Street West. (By-law 2024-194) 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 — King Pine Kitchener Inc. — 864-876 King Street West. (By-law 2024-195) 15. ADJOURNMENT Page 9 of 76 Our File: 35 November 14, 2024 City of Kitchener Council c/o Mr. Eric Schneider, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Development and Housing Approvals Division City of Kitchener 200 King Street West 6t" Floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4V6 Via email — eric.schneider@kitchener.ca Dear Council: Re: 60 Trussler Road, Kitchener ZBA24-019-T-ES Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24-019-T-ES for the lands at 60 Trussler Road was subject to a public meeting held on October 7`", 2024 as part of the City of Kitchener Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting ("PSIC"). At the PSIC, staff report DSD -2024-432 was considered and the following motion was passed: "That the following recommendation be referred to the November 18, 2024, Council Meeting to allow the applicant and staff the opportunity to engage in further discussion regarding the potential for a reduction in the number and size of the proposed development's units, and to review potential options for a visual barrier for the subject property: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA2410191TIES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019- 051, for the property municipally addressed as 60 Trussler Road, for 1000160668 Ontario Corp. be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law, and `Map No. 1, attached to Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-432, as it appears in Attachment A 1 ' and A2'. " Council had asked that the proponent provide additional details on sustainability features that are proposed for the subject property as part of the development. As noted to Council, a "Sustainability Statement" is a requirement of the City of Kitchener and was submitted as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment application to form a "complete" application. This submission is reviewed by City staff at the Zoning By -Law amendment stage and would be again reviewed as part of the Site Plan approval stage should the zoning be approved. At this time, full design details of the buildings have not been completed, nor has the project been presented to mechanical, electrical or structural designers for input. Additional details regarding sustainability will be determined through the formal design process. Through discussions with the project architect and owner though the following items have been noted with regard to sustainability: • The proponent commits to use locally sourced and manufactured products and local trades. • The compact form of the development contributes to sustainability and an efficient built form • The project demonstrates a transit -supportive form of development through the compact, dense form of development to support transit viability 6095 Line 66 Monkton, ON NOK 1 PO scott(@Ipplan.com P: 519-577-9817 Page 10 of 76 2 • Direct pedestrian connections from the buildings to the public roadway and public sidewalk are provided • Water efficient piping and appliances will be utilized • Air quality is achieved through compact urban form which promotes active modes of transportation such as walking, cycling and public transit. • Appropriate landscaping and vegetation will be included to contribute to the urban forest. • The development will incorporate low flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water demand • The units will be separately metered to allow for more efficient management of energy use on a tenant -by -tenant basis • LED lighting will be utilized for indoor and outdoor lighting and sensors will be used to increase energy efficiency • The buildings / units will minimize air pollutants in interior materials by using low or no VOC paints and finishes • Electric vehicle charging spaces will be provided • Bicycle parking will be provided • The proponent owns and operates a mechanical company (i.e. HVAC). Council had specifically mentioned the use of "heat pumps" for this property. The proponent will not commit to use "heat pumps" per se but given the proponent's involvement in the industry they commit to using the "greenest" and most economical mechanical systems for heating and cooling that are available. This may involve a hybrid system that the Owner designs and implements. The deferral to November 18, 2024 noted a few particular items for staff and the developer to consider. In response to those items: Reduce the number of units A reduction in the number of units is not warranted as the site meets all zoning regulations required for this form of development save for a modest reduction in a side yard setback for a very limited portion of the property • The development conforms to the City of Kitchener Official Plan with regard to height, form of development and most importantly floor space ratio. • Reducing the number of units results in higher condominium fees for residents whereas a greater number of units allows the overall operational costs to be dispersed across a larger number of units. • A reduction in the number of units is not proposed as this time. The original proposal for this project was 72 units which was realistic and had considerable merit. The current proposal is for 63 units which reflects gentle intensification and a modest contribution to housing supply and the City of Kitchener's housing pledge. Include 3 bedroom units At PSIC Mr. Stevenson provided a response to this inquiry confirming that 3 bedroom units are provided in the existing community in the form of single detached and semi-detached homes. The City has a surplus of units containing three or more bedrooms (>60% of all dwelling units) • The proposal is to develop reasonably sized one and two bedroom units and create a site that will function and suit both families and singles. Page 11 of 76 3 The Official Plan is the most important vehicle to integrate and comprehensively implement Provincial policies and direct the form of development the City has planned. The proposed development at 60 Trussler Road conforms to the City of Kitchener Official Plan. A maximum floor space ratio of 0.6 is currently permitted by the Official Plan and this development proposes 0.57. As such, the property is not being overbuilt and is an appropriate form of development for these lands. Staff have recommended the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved. The proposal reflects good planning as it results in the redevelopment of the land with a 63 unit residential multiple dwelling project. This project is compatible with the neighborh000d and meets all of the criteria established by the Official Plan for consideration of such a project. We would ask Council to approve the project as proposed and follow the recommendation of Planning staff. This missing middle housing project provides an affordable housing option that reflects gentle intensification for this area. The proposal makes efficient use of existing services and contributes to a complete community allowing everyone to have housing options and live within all the communities of Kitchener. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Yours truly, Patterson Planning Consultants Inc. Scott J. Patterson, BA, CPT, MCIP, RPP Principal Page 12 of 76 • 3 bedroom units are not proposed. Change in the form of development 0 Council asked that consideration be given to changing the form of development to standard cluster townhouses (as opposed to stacked townhouses). • As noted, the project conforms to the Official Plan and represents a missing middle form of housing supported by staff and recommended for approval. • The developer is not willing to change the proposal to another form of development. Visual Barrier • The Zoning By-law requires a visual barrier where parking abuts a low rise residential area. • The proponent has agreed to increase the height of the visual barrier above zoning requirements and to provide the visual barrier along the entire eastern property boundary which also exceeds by-law requirements. • Staff are not recommending the inclusion of the suggested visual barrier and the developer is not in support of a visual barrier on the northern property limit. The Official Plan is the most important vehicle to integrate and comprehensively implement Provincial policies and direct the form of development the City has planned. The proposed development at 60 Trussler Road conforms to the City of Kitchener Official Plan. A maximum floor space ratio of 0.6 is currently permitted by the Official Plan and this development proposes 0.57. As such, the property is not being overbuilt and is an appropriate form of development for these lands. Staff have recommended the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved. The proposal reflects good planning as it results in the redevelopment of the land with a 63 unit residential multiple dwelling project. This project is compatible with the neighborh000d and meets all of the criteria established by the Official Plan for consideration of such a project. We would ask Council to approve the project as proposed and follow the recommendation of Planning staff. This missing middle housing project provides an affordable housing option that reflects gentle intensification for this area. The proposal makes efficient use of existing services and contributes to a complete community allowing everyone to have housing options and live within all the communities of Kitchener. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Yours truly, Patterson Planning Consultants Inc. Scott J. Patterson, BA, CPT, MCIP, RPP Principal Page 12 of 76 Staff Report l IKgc.;i' r� R Community Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: November 18, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Bob Cheyne, Manager of Sport Development & Golf, 519-741-2200 x7689 PREPARED BY: Lisa Collins, Manager of Sport Development & Golf, 519-741-2200 x7688 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: November 12, 2024 REPORT NO.: CSD -2024-505 SUBJECT: Waterloo Region Nordic Ski Club Licence Agreement Extension RECOMMENDATION: That the Deputy CAO or designate be authorized to execute an amendment to extend the license agreement term to five years and any subsequent five-year renewals for the Waterloo Region Nordic Sports Club use of Rockway Golf Course for the purpose of cross country ski programming; and, said amendment to the license agreement be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: - The purpose of this report is to present a request from the Waterloo Region Nordic SportsClub (WRNSC) to amend their existing license agreement for the use of Rockway Golf Course. - The key finding of this report is that WRNSC requires a five-year extension to the license term to secure external funding for operational improvements. - Community engagement included consultation with WRNSC to understand their long term operational needs and how this amendment aligns with their club's goals. - This report supports the delivery of core services related to community recreation and facility use. BACKGROUND: The Waterloo Region Nordic Ski Club (WRNSC) is an affiliated minor sport group with the City of Kitchener, providing programs and opportunities for youth and adults to learn and enjoy recreational and competitive cross country skiing. The WRNSC provide groomed cross country ski trails for club member and the general public use. WRNSC has been operating out of the Rockway Golf Course since moving in 2019. The club was previously based out of Bechtel park in the City of Waterloo. The current agreement is a one-year term renewable annually set to expire at the end of November 2024. WRNSC has requested an amendment to the license agreement, specifically seeking a five-year extension. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 13 of 76 REPORT: City Staff have worked with he WRNSC over the past 4 seasons at Rockway Golf Course to help address expanding operational needs. This extension will allow WRNSC to secure external funding for improvements to their trail grooming operations and ensure the continued development on cross country ski programming. The amendment seeks to extend the license term to five years, which is a requirement for WRNSC to access Ontario Trillium Foundation capital funding. This extension will ensure the continued operation and enhancement of the skiing trails and programs. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services related to community recreation and facility use. 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 — WRNSC was consulted regarding their operational needs and the requested amendment to the license agreement. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: - CSD -19-034 Nordic Sports License Agreement APPROVED BY: Michael May, General Manager, Community Services Dept. Page 14 of 76 Staff Report Corporate Services Department www. kitchen er.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: November 18, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Manager, Council & Committee Services PREPARED BY: Mariah Blake, Committee Coordinator, 519-741-2200 ext. 7277 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: October 22, 2024 REPORT NO.: COR -2024-486 SUBJECT: Dog Designation — Kurzydlowski and Kurzydlowska RECOMMENDATION: That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by R. Kurzydlowski and J. Kurzydlowska, wherein the Committee substitutes the designation of Dangerous Dog applied to, `Ozzy', by the Humane Society of Kitchener -Waterloo and Stratford Perth, and pursuant to By-law 2014-142, and hereby designates `Ozzy' as a Prohibited Dog, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR -2024-486. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • On May 6, 2024, the Humane Society of Kitchener -Waterloo and Stratford Perth (HSKW), designated `Ozzy', a dog owned by R. Kurzydlowski and J. Kurzydlowska, as a Dangerous Dog. • On August 26, 2024, the Dog Designation Appeal Committee granted an adjournment to the appellants, who requested a further adjournment on October 21, 2024, and were not in attendance for the hearing this date. • Based on the evidence provided, it is in the opinion of the Committee that the dog, 'Ozzy' has aggressive tendencies, and is likely to be involved in a future unprovoked altercation as a result of its aggression. • The City's Dog Designation Appeal Committee based on the evidence received opted to substitute the Dangerous Dog Designation applied by the HSKW, with a Prohibited Dog Designation for the dog, 'Ozzy,'. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: On May 6, 2024, the HSKW designated 'Ozzy,' a black and tan rottweiler, owned by R. Kurzydlowski and J. Kurzydlowska, as a Dangerous Dog. The designation was applied after *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 15 of 76 determining that on May 1, 2024, `Ozzy' attacked a human without provocation in contravention to Chapter 420 (Dog Designations) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code. On May 2, 2024, Waterloo Regional Police Service Constables identified the dog, "Ozzy" as the dog involved in the May 1, 2024 dog bite incident, and attended the property of the owners of the dog, who based on the witness statements received, matched the descriptions of the dog owner. It was noted the Waterloo Regional Police Service had canvassed the neighborhood for any video footage or eyewitnesses to the incident to assist in determining whether a criminal offence took place, and whether the dog owner may be using the dog involved in the incident, as a weapon. Based on the WRPS investigation, it was determined no criminal activity was present. On May 10, 2024, Legislated Services received correspondence from R. Kurzydlowski and J. Kurzydlowska, appealing the Dangerous Dog Designation; and a Notice of Hearing was issued to the Respondent and Appellant, advising on August 26, 2024, a hearing of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee would be held to consider this matter. On August 26, 2024, the Dog Designation Appeal Committee granted an adjournment to the Appellants, who were in attendance for the hearing, to allow an opportunity for staff to obtain an interpreter on their behalf. A Notice of Hearing for October 21, 2024, was sent to the Appellant, and a further adjournment was requested by the Appellants on October 4, 2024, due to a need to travel outside of the country unexpectedly. Staff requested evidence to support the adjournment request and no additional supporting documents were provided. Staff corresponded with the Appellant on October 18, 2024, and they were further advised about the Committee's ability to consider the adjournment request, or to proceed with the hearing in their absence. The Committee opted to proceed with the hearing, as no proof of travel was provided to support the adjournment request. The Committee heard and considered evidence from all parties and found that due to the severity of injury, lack of mitigating factors and the likelihood of `Ozzy' to be involved in another unprovoked attack as a result of its aggression, the Dangerous Dog Designation applied by the HSKW, should be substituted for a Prohibited Dog Designation. REPORT: The Dog Designation Appeal Committee established by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener pursuant to Chapter 420 (Dog Designations) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code and the Statutory Powers Procedures Act R.S.O 1990 Chapter S.22, sat on October 21, 2024, to consider an appeal filed with the City by R. Kurzydlowski and J. Kurzydlowska, and reports as follows: The Committee considered the following: • a request for adjournment, without supporting evidence of the inability to attend. • testimony and evidence provided on behalf of the Respondent by Constable G. Wagler and Constable L. Escobar, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), which demonstrated, `Ozzy' was identified as the dog involved in the May 1, 2024, attack, where `Ozzy' did bite a human without provocation. • testimony and evidence provided on behalf of the Respondent by Officer S. Canavan, which demonstrated, a Dangerous Dog Designation was laid on May 6, 2024, and two certificates of offence were provided to the dog owners regarding an expired City dog license (Licence number: 25247), and the dog bite incident. Page 16 of 76 • photographic evidence of the dog bite injury provided by the victim, regarding the dog bite incident on May 1, 2024, where "Ozzy" bit a human requiring the individual to attend the Hospital and receive treatment for the injuries sustained. • the appellant was not in attendance this date to provide testimony or evidence. 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 — All those in attendance at the October 21, 2024 Hearing were advised of the Committee's decision and that it would be considered at the November 18, 2024 Council meeting as required in the By-law. In addition, a Notice of Decision was sent to the Appellant and the Respondent via email and registered mail on October 25, 2024; thereby, further notifying both parties of when the Committee's decision would be considered by Council and the process for registering as a delegation. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter. APPROVED BY: Victoria Raab Page 17 of 76 Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: December 2, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director, Planning and Housing Policy and City Planner, 519-783-8929 PREPARED BY: Carrie Musselman, Senior Environmental Planner, 519-783- 8940 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Ward(s) DATE OF REPORT: October 30, 2024 REPORT NO.: DSD -2024-480 SUBJECT: Becoming a Bird Friendly City and World Migratory Bird Day RECOMMENDATION: That Council endorse becoming certified as Bird Friendly by Nature Canada; and That staff be directed to undertake activities to uphold the Bird Friendly City status, participate on a community-based Bird Team, and contribute to an annual report card on activities related to the City's Bird Friendly City status; and That World Migratory Bird Day be proclaimed on an annual basis on the second Saturday of May; and further, That the proclamation be posted on the City's website and staff be directed to promote the proclamation, and support a World Migratory Bird Day event, as appropriate. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to receive Council endorsement to become a Bird Friendly City. • The key finding of this report are that becoming a Bird Friendly City means the city will be issued a certificate, be recognized for its contributions made to reverse bird population decline and will have access to a network of other cities and a community of people with shared values. • There are no financial implications to the recommendations in this report. • Community engagement included this report posted online as part of the Committee agenda, consultation with the community-based Bird Team, and with the Climate Change and Environment Committee. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 18 of 76 • This report supports Cultivating a Green City Together: Focuses a sustainable path to a greener, healthier city; enhancing & protecting parks & natural environment while transitioning to a low -carbon future; supporting businesses & residents to make climate - positive choices. BACKGROUND: At the January 18, 2024 Climate Change and Environment Committee (CCEC), a member of the committee, presented on the `Bird Friendly Cities' Certification Program through Ontario Nature. Following the presentation, a recommendation was put forward by the committee and the committee resolved ... "That the Climate Change and Environment committee support bringing the exploration of Kitchener becoming a Bird City to council. " The request was presented in report DSD -2024-081 at the February 26, 2024, Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, and resolved... "That staff be directed to investigate the benefits and feasibility of Kitchener becoming a `Bird Friendly City' including any resource and budgetary considerations as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD - 2024 -081." REPORT: A Bird Friendly City is a community where: • Key threats to birds are effectively mitigated. • Nature is restored so native bird populations can thrive. • Residents are actively engaged in admiring and monitoring local bird populations. • Organizations are creating events to protect birds. • Progressive municipal policies are created to protect urban bird populations; and • A community-based Bird Team has been created to oversee and lead these initiatives. Benefits of Kitchener becoming a `Bird Friendly City.' • Certification o Is a badge of honor and a source of community pride. It tells the world that Kitchener does things to help birds and reverse their decline. o Kitchener will be issued a Bird Friendly City Certificate, to recognize the contributions made to reverse bird population declines. o Certification provides a rigorous standard to measure impact and progress of our work, while providing flexibility. • Networking with other cities o As a Bird Friendly City, Kitchener will have access to a network of other cities and a community of people with shared values. • Ecotourism o Certified bird cities can use their status to attract visitors and promote bird - based ecotourism. • Kitchener advantages. o Kitchener will have access to feather friendly products and discounts, potential access to small grants, potential to infuse biodiversity considerations into green infrastructure projects, and tools to address key issues. Page 19 of 76 `Bird Friendly City' Standards, Criteria or Actions (Certification) The standard consists of a series of criteria or actions; each assigned a weighted score based on Nature Canada's assessment of the relative importance of each criterion within the three major categories of criteria that reflect what Nature Canada believes to be the most important elements of a Bird Friendly City: Section 1 — Threat Reduction • Reduce threats to birds through educational and regulatory measures to create more opportunities for birds to survive and thrive. Section 2 - Habitat Protection, Restoration, and Climate Resiliency Factor in the well-being of birds and communities when planning urban development projects to ensure that habitat conservation and restoration are prioritized. Section 3 - Community Outreach / Education. Officially recognizing and celebrating days like World Migratory Bird Day allowing communities to celebrate birds and the diverse places they call home. Once the application is completed it is submitted to Nature Canada. Nature Canada staff and external reviewers from their National Advisory Panel will review the application and inform the Bird Friendly City (BFC) Bird Team of the decision/status. There are three levels of Bird Friendly City status: • Entry: The minimum, approx. 50% of the possible points within each category. • Intermediate: achieving from 65% to 80% of possible points. • High: achieving 80% or more of possible points. All cities and towns that meet the standard will have some common elements, such as: • Hosting a World Migratory Bird Day event in their community, • Having a community-based Bird Team, and • Promoting their status on their website. Feasibility of Kitchener becoming a `Bird Friendly City.' Bird Friendly Application This spring, members of the BFC Bird Team reached out to staff to collect information that would support how criteria in the Bird Friendly City Application from the Nature Canada is met. Staff from across the organization (By-law Enforcement, Planning, and Forestry and Natural Areas Management) worked with members of the BFC Bird Team, providing information, specifically for Sections 1.1 - 1.7 (Threat Reduction), as well as Sections 2.1 - 2.8 (Habitat Protection, Restoration, and Climate Resiliency) of the application. Minimal staff time was necessary to support completion of the Bird Friendly Application. Communitv Based Bird Friendly Citv (BFC) Bird Team The BFC Bird Team's mission is to campaign for implementing bird friendly actions in their respective City to create safer urban environments for birds. The BFC Bird Team will seek to complete its mission by: Page 20 of 76 • addressing and mitigating key threats to birds in their city, • protecting and restoring natural habitat and increasing climate resiliency in their city, and • conducting community outreach and education. Members are to have a strong interest in working towards helping their city become bird friendly and reside and/or have a working connection to the city. Two members are to be liaisons, one municipal the other from Nature Canada. Once supported by Council, it is recommended that the City's Natural Area Project Manager become the Municipal Liaison to the BFC Bird Team. They will be the communicating bridge between the local BFC Bird Team and the municipality, highlight important considerations and context of the BFC Bird Team's efforts, assist with identifying champions and allies, and if/when necessary, recruit municipal representatives on the BFC Bird Team. Currently the BFC Bird Team has representatives from Nature Canada, Feather Friendly, Rare Charitable Research Reserve, Birds Canada, University of Waterloo, Waterloo Region Nature, and private citizens who are interested in taking on a large role on the BFC initiative. BFC Bird Team continues to build the team and public presence (website, social media, presentations) as well as document all the bird friendly measures undertaken as part of the Bird Friendly Application for Consideration (Appendix A). Once achieved, the BFC Bird Team will work to maintain the certification, which must be renewed every 2 years. World Migratory Bird Day Every year Nature Canada and their partners work alongside nature organizations across the country to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated the second Saturday of May each year. This time of year, is the peak of spring migration in southern Canada, marking a celebration as Canadians re -discover their feathered friends in their communities. World Migratory Bird Day is a time to discover the wonderful birds that join us every spring and celebrate the impressive journey they've endured after many months beyond our borders! Forestry and Natural Areas staff have indicated that celebrating World Migratory Bird Day aligns with and could be incorporated into existing events or programing. Promoting their status on the Municipal website. If the city qualifies as a Bird Friendly City, we will receive a certificate from Nature Canada and information for a press release to announce our new status. We would need to provide a one paragraph description about our city for Nature Canada's Bird Friendly City website and the city would need to identify its Bird Friendly City status on our website. Resource and budgetary considerations In many cases, actions to meet a criterion are community-based (not municipal). For those actions that are municipal, the program allows cities to choose what matters they would like to work on. Page 21 of 76 Although, there is no cost for Bird Friendly City certification, going forward, some costs may occur for staff required to liaison with the BFC Bird Team or to assist with World Migratory Bird Day, those costs could be considered part of ongoing efforts to support environmental initiatives. Bird Friendly City Application An initial application was submitted by the BFC Bird Team in September. During the application review process, it was found that the application was two points shy to meet Entry Level Status. An application with revisions and additional information was resubmitted on October 30, 2024 (Appendix A). On November 8th it was shared with staff that after reviewing all the additional information provided by the BFC Bird Team, Nature Canada granted Kitchener Bird Friendly City Certification. Nature Canada will be celebrating the now 30 Bird Friendly Cities, Towns and Villages across the county with a national press release on November 18th. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports Cultivating a Green City Together: Focuses a sustainable path to a greener, healthier city; enhancing & protecting parks & natural environment while transitioning to a low -carbon future; supporting businesses & residents to make climate - positive choices. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget or Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the committee meeting. CONSULT — The original request was presented at the January 18, 2024, CCEC meeting; further, the request was summarized, and direction given to staff to investigate the benefits and feasibility of Kitchener becoming a 'Bird Friendly City' at the February 26, 2024, Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee. An update on the Bird Friendly City work will be shared with the CCEC on November 21, 2024. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • DSD -2024-081 Kitchener Becoming a Bird Friendly City REVIEWED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director, By law Enforcement. Rachel Voros, Natural Area Project Manager Natalie Goss, Manager, Policy & Research APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: • Attachment A — Revised Bird Friendly Application Page 22 of 76 L ON ;1 041:4 L A� ................. CA ............ Y�'�� "I� .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . �A I ........... 0 �11�� I a W� CITY REPRESENTED: DATE OF SUBMISSION: Page 23 of 76 Mandatory Criteria 1 Section 1: Threat Reduction 9 Section 2: Habitat Protection, Restoration, and Climate Resiliency ................................................................................................................................................26 Section3: Community Outreach/Education.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39 Page 24 of 76 Page 25 of 76 First Name Last Name Organization (if applicable) email address Jennifer Clary -Lemon, University of Waterloo, jclarylemon@uwaterloo.ca (co -Chair) David Gascoigne, Waterloo Region Nature, davidmgascoigne@gmail.com Paul Groleau, Feather Friendly, pgroleau@featherfriendly.com Natasha Barlow, Birds Canada, nbarlow@birdscanada.org Bob Williams, r.j.williams044@gmail.com Roderick Hornby, Waterloo Region Nature (Teens), Roderickhornbyphotography@gmail.com Victoria Lamont ,University of Waterloo, vlamont@uwaterloo.ca Meredith Blunt, Independent Artist, meredith.blunt@gmail.com (co -Chair) Marcel O'Gorman, University of Waterloo Critical Media Lab, marcel@uwaterloo.ca Ethan Gosnell, University of Waterloo (undergrad), egosnell@uwaterloo.ca Yu -Ting Chen, University of Waterloo (grad), yu-ting.chenl@uwaterloo.ca Roger Suffling, U of Waterloo/Waterloo Region Nature, resuffli@uwaterloo.ca Kathy Mortimer, Waterloo Region Nature, kathy.mortimer@speedymail.org Keira McManus, University of Waterloo/ UW -Society for Ecological Restoration, k4mcmanus@uwaterloo.ca Amanda Armstrong University of Waterloo/ UW -Society for Ecological Restoration, am2armst@uwaterloo.ca Istafa Sufi, rare Charitable Research Reserve, istafa.suii@raresites.org Gabriel Evans -Cook, Birds Canada, gevanscook@birdscanada.org Page 26 of 79 The Kitchener Bird Team acts in a consultative manner with both Municipal partners and rare Charitable Research Reserve, both of which have existing contact with local First Nations (we have two Bird Team members that are employed by rare). Local Indigenous groups that they work with include: White Owl Native Ancestry, Crow Shield Lodge, and Wisahtewinowak. Both rare and the municipality also consult with Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit River First Nation. Because we do not wish to create more labour for First Nations individuals, who often bear high brunt of community service loads such as these, we are relying on our partners as our connection to First Nations. In every initiative, we plan on connecting with First Nations using these existing partnerships. Page 27 of 76 We have presented at the City of Kitchener's Committee on Climate Change and the Environment (CECC), who voted to allow city staff to investigate the feasibility of the City of Kitchener to become a Bird Friendly City (see https://www.kitchener.ca/en/news/key-decisions-of-kitchener-council-march-18-2024.aspx). This is the first step in preparing for a council resolution. City staff have been helping research and complete the certification materials as a result. Once the BFC application has been submitted, we will return to the CECC with our certification packet with a request that they support a council resolution (this is currently on the September CCEC agenda), with the intention of getting on the October Council agenda. Thus we should have a Council resolution within the first year of certification. Page 28 of 7� M-4: ANNUAL REPORT • This criterion will be met upon certification. Page 29 of 76 Although this is not yet needed, we have ongoing activities that celebrate World Migratory Bird day: 1) we have held an event with Princess Cinemas here: https://www.princesscinemas.com/movie/world-migratory-bird-day-purple-haze-waterloo; 2) the City of Kitchener hosted a Tree Planting Event here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tree-planting-for-world-migratory-bird-day-tickets-899315114717? aff=oddtdtcreator. Page 30 of 7� PROGRAM R VISIBILITY 1 We have established a website presence through affiliation with Waterloo Region Nature at www.bfck.waterlooregionnature.ca. The City of Kitchener has agreed to link to this website once we are a certified BFC. We also have a BFC Kitchener Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/people/Bird-Friendly-Kitchener/61560111744082/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/birdfriendlykitchener�, and designated email address (birdfriendlykitchener@gmail.com). Page 31 of 76 -7: RENEWAL We intend to submit a renewal application once certification is granted. Page 32 of 79 Page 33 of 79 r I,I �(I) 0 E D C /!',,,[ S '� t (I R . "r 10 The City of Kitchener has a chapter in its municipal code related to the regulation of animals. Within Article 2 a pair of clauses state, "No owner of an animal shall allow his/ her animal to run at large," and, "An animal shall be deemed to be running at large when it is found not under the effective control of an adult person and not under leash, unless the animal is on the lands of a person who has given prior consent to it being unleashed." Regulations are posted on the City's website (Chapter 408 - Animals - Regulation (kitchener.ca, https://lf.kitchener.ca/WebLinkExt/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=1497603&cr=1). The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted by the City of Kitchener to provide animal by-law and animal control services (https://kwsphumane.ca/municipal-animal-services), among others, most notably confined stray cat removal. Humane Society officers are municipal law enforcement officers empowered to enforce municipal animal by-laws and may issue offence notices for by-law violations. Page 34 of 76 1 'E D C A(,;; In an effort to control feral and stray cat populations within our community, the Kitchener -Waterloo Humane Society offers the Trap -Neuter -Return (TNR) Program. Anyone may bring a trapped cat to the Kitchener centre and pay $45 for sterilization, vaccination, microchip implanting, and ear tipping. Cats are then returned to their trapping location rather than relocated. The Humane Society tracks statistics related to participation in sterilization programs. Annual sterilizations performed at the Kitchener centre (includes cats trapped in adjacent Waterloo) have trended upward as data has been made available. The Kitchen Waterloo Stratford Perth Humane Society and Kitchener's Director of ByLaw services have provided the following information and numbers. 02020-470 02021-466 02022-589 92023-595 The RTF (Return to Field) program is for feral cats that are brought in as strays. If the finder who brought them in is willing to take responsibility for them, KWSPHS will do the same services as TNR and Barn Buddy programs, with the understanding that cats are returned to the environment/neighbourhood from where they came. This caretaker is responsible for ensuring that they are fed (either by them, or by other community members, as these are often what we refer to as "community cats"). KWSPHS provides a Barn Buddy program, which is specifically for found cats and cats already in their care. httnc //lrca cnhnmann r a/harn_hnrlrlv_nrndram Thnncsh thn nrinntnnc aro inr1nnr/niitr1nnr rate nrinntnrc aril Page 35 of 7,� 12 C T A A "r The Kitchen Waterloo Stratford Perth Humane Society and Kitchener's Director of ByLaw services have provided the following information. Humane Society has seen a significant decrease in the number of stray cats coming into the shelter over the past few years. This may be attributed to partnerships with cat rescue groups, fosters and barn buddys, as well as trap, neuter, release programs in Kitchener. The KWSPHS provides the following services to manage roaming cats and mitigating their threat. https://kwsphumane.ca/community-cats-program, including the TNR, Trap rental, and winterized cat shelters. KWSPHS provides an accessible spay -neuter clinic for cat owners facing financial limitations. All surgeries are performed by licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. The public, rescue groups and other shelters are welcome, regardless of geography or income. The spay -neuter clinics provide an alternative so people do not feel tempted to improperly use the TNR, which is reserved for feral and farm cats. The City of Kitchener is currently updating their Neighbourhood ByLaw guide document, which is a publicly available (via the website and in physical form at city hall) pamphlet, and includes basic information for the animals at -large bylaws Page 36 of 76 The City of Kitchener's Urban Design Manual is a guiding document and vision for design. An Urban Design Report, when required to accompany a Development Application will reference applicable guidelines. Per the Design for Wildlife subsection of Section 01.2.3 (Design for Sustainability) of the Urban Design Manual, the first 12 metres from the ground should be designed to prevent bird strikes by limiting the potential for reflection of trees and sky through material choice and detailing. Where glazing is prominent on the first 12 metres of a building, the Urban Design Manual requests consideration of the use of treatments which can be applied to the glass surface, creating visual markers for birds. Further, Section 01.2.3 guides designers to use awnings, canopies, recessions, projections, and other architectural interventions to disrupt the reflection of trees and sky in ground floor windows. Likewise, a subsection entitled Bird Friendly Design under Section 09.3.5 Design for Sustainability within the Site Design for Tall Buildings chapter relays that daytime bird strikes generally occur from ground level to tree top level, while migratory birds are attracted at night to tall structures that are excessively lit. This subsection implores for design of tall buildings to minimize bird collisions with glass by avoiding untreated reflective glass or clear glass that reflects trees and sky. Glass should have visual markers and any reflection should be muted within the first 12 metres of building height and lighting should be located and managed to reduce reflections that may cause confusion for migratory birds. The City of Kitchener Urban Design Manual can be downloaded at https://www.kitchener.ca/en/development-and-construction/urban-design.aspx Page 37 of 7,9 2D C"' 0 S S XI S11I A i ) I)I I) C) SI 1"') IV!11,I�,I(III� �aL I31 J DII 4G '° 14 The City of Kitchener does not currently assess or mitigate risk to birds from existing and proposed municipal buildings. The Bird Friendly City team has begun monitoring window collisions using a customizing reporting tool on the Anecdata platform (BFCK Bird -Window Collision and Building Treatment Survey I Anecdata, https://www.anecdata.org/projects/view/1314) that follows the Fatal Light Awareness Program's (FLAP) protocol. Once collected, we will relay data to the Global Bird Collision Mapper to help FLAP better understand where and to what degree collisions occur. Page 38 of 76 . ..... ... . /F R S 1, 2 (C), V"Id" I'l'l"' C C""' S �D ,J "'I PR ( �'' ", Y I J, � 0 C I I l A � S 111�11 � The City of Kitchener does not currently inform/educate property owners and tenants of existing buildings of measures they can take to mitigate bird collision risk. Page 39 of 7,9 11 01l + C r I ,'+ f,,,. 16 The Bird Friendly City team has created a database to establish a baseline of the number of buildings with treated windows following the FLAP's Bird -Friendly Building Survey protocol and using the same platform and customized reporting tool as our window collision data collection (BFCK Bird -Window Collision and Building Treatment Survey I Anecdata, https://www.anecdata.org/projects/view/1314). As with collisions, once collected, we will relay data to FLAP and Nature Canada to help them gather data on bird -friendly building designs and retrofits around the world. Page 40 of 76 1_3 3 (A) H T I (� � � I` ;J,. I I � L� t J C F I',,,,D S t �F 1'+ III I' The City of Kitchener's Urban Design Manual is a guiding document and vision for design. An Urban Design Report, when required to accompany a Development Application will reference applicable guidelines. As noted in the Manual, a wide array of birds and wildlife share our urban environment, and their needs should be appropriately considered when designing for Kitchener so that they may continue to thrive. All site and landscape design should conserve, enhance and promote biodiversity of all forms and at all scales. Per the Design for Wildlife subsection of Section 01.2.3 (Design for Sustainability) of the City of Kitchener Urban Design Manual, all development is to meet a Dark Sky compliant standard by using full cut-off fixtures with no uplighting (UO). A Dark Sky standard improves the well-being, health, and safety of wildlife by reducing light pollution. The Manual requests that designers reduce light pollution from reflections and glare by orienting and placing fixtures in such a way as to project light only on non -reflective surfaces. As migratory birds move through cities at night, this section further requests consideration of automated lighting to reduce unnecessary interior light and lessen migratory bird strikes. Any architectural lighting at the top of buildings is to have an automated timer -shut-off to preserve dark skies. The City of Kitchener Urban Design Manual can be downloaded at https://www.kitchener.ca/en/development-and-construction/urban-design.aspx Page 41 of 7,9 �[ . � �` 3) L L ri T ! I I � I /'�� I � � : � I ? I `I '4 I ��. I ! (H;i � � � I � 18 The City of Kitchener's Development Manual outlines the City's current engineering requirements, guidelines, specifications and standards, which guide the design and construction of public infrastructure. It also outlines the expectations and requirements for obtaining engineering approvals associated with development applications with specific regard to Site Plans and Plans of Subdivision. The City of Kitchener requires the use of full cutoff luminaries that direct no light above the horizontal plane. In conversation with Sandro Bassanese (Sandro.bassanese@kitchener.ca, Site Plan Manager) and Steve Ventros (steve.vrentzos@kitchener.ca, Director of Bylaw), new developments must have a Lighting Plan that adheres to Dark Sky compliant lighting. This site lighting plan becomes part for life of the property through site plan approval in perpetuity. Lights must be installed and approved by both a lighting engineer and a city inspection officer before the letter of credit is returned to the owner of the property. This means that an owner of a property will not receive money put into the project unless compliance is approved at two levels. Per Section H, Streetlighting, streetlighting design within the City of Kitchener is completed by Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro with the exception of Ornamental Streetlighting Design. The specifications for standard streetlighting equipment for the City of Kitchener include Leotek Electronics' GreenCobra Junior Series part numbers: GCJO-I5H-MV-WW-2R-GY-700-PCR7-CR, GCJ1-20H-MV-WW-2R-GY-580-PCR7-CR or approved equivalent (see https:Hleotek.com/wp-content/uploads/GCJ_H-Series_Specification-Sheet_ 10-17-22-Updated-1.pdO ; where WW stands for 3000K colour temperature. The GreenCobra Junior series are downward facing, diialdad T FT) lialhtinct' nrnrim-tc (cna httnc•//lnntalz rnm/araanrnhrn/arl/) Page 42 of 76 BFC Kitchener has developed a public website with information regarding light pollution and bird health at https:Hbfck.waterlooregionnature.ca/help-kitcheners-birds/. This is an educational webpage available to anyone who searches for light pollution and the city of Kitchener. The BFC Kitchener webpage made front-page news October 11, 2024 in the waterloo Region Record (https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/contest-to-name-kitchener-s-official-bird-takes-flight/a rticle_4d6aaf61-ea85-5bca-8f01-8166ac5aed4£html) and is a first point of public outreach for BFC Kitchener. This website contains: *a 2023 light pollution map of the Kitchener area *a simple graphic from FLAP Canada that explains how light pollution affects birds and a graphic of street light options with varying levels of light pollution *an explanation of how light pollution affects migrating birds *a list of 7 actions that citizens can take to help stop light pollution *a link to Dark Sky International, a recognized worldwide authority on light pollution Page 43 of 719 L� �. C' I �f �. f .. ��� ('�h,. ,1 . 20 Per the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, pesticides cannot be used for cosmetic purposes in Ontario on lawns, vegetable and ornamental gardens, patios, driveways, and in parks and school yards. There are no exceptions for pest infestations (insects, fungi or weeds) in these areas, as lower risk pesticides, biopesticides and alternatives to pesticides exist. More than 250 pesticide products are banned for sale and over 95 pesticide ingredients are banned for cosmetic uses. While cemeteries are listed as an excepted entity to allow the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes as of the effective date of amending regulation 134/20, the City of Kitchener was quoted in a 2020 City of Hamilton staff report that pesticides for general turf maintenance in cemeteries were not recommended per the City's Integrated Pest Management program. The Natural Areas Project Manager with the City's Parks & Cemeteries Department subsequently relayed that Kitchener does not use herbicides for cosmetic purposes. They selectively employ land management and restoration techniques that include the application of herbicides when supporting the management and eradication of aggressive and harmful invasive species such as Giant Hogweed and Buckthorn, which requires permission from exemption to the Ontario Pesticide Act. Page 44 of 76 The City of Kitchener does not currently have a chapter in municipal code that specifically bans the sale and/or use of neonicotinoid insecticides, Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, or chemical rodent control. Page 45 of 72? 22 1`1',I III The Community Clean-up Program, coordinated through the City of Kitchener's LoveMyHood program encourages neighbours to come together for a common cause — removing litter from our parks, trails, and open spaces (https://www.lovemyhood.ca/en/cool-ideas/community-clean-ups.aspx). Groups may register their community clean-up and the City of Kitchener will provide free supplies, including gloves and garbage bags available for pick up at one of 14 community centres. After the clean-up event, groups may call the City to request pick up of bagged litter. Waterloo Region Nature, of which Bird Friendly City Kitchener is a member organization, has conducted numerous Earth Day -themed clean up efforts in the City. Examples include action in the Laurentian Wetlands (https://waterlooregionnature.ca/2023/04/16/laurentian-wetland- cleanup- 2023/) as well as along the Iron Horse Trail and in several other local parks in partnership with EPAM Systems Canada. REEP Green Solutions hosts a yearly "Zero Waste Challenge" in which residents commit to 7, 14, or 30 days of fitting all of their single -use waste in a mason jar. This encourages citizens to reduce plastic waste and learn about their consumption habits (https://reepgreen.ca/zwc�. The City of Kitchener is committed to reducing plastic waste through recycling programs, as well as adhering to the current federal ban on single -use plastics (see https://kitchener. ctvnews.ca/k-w-businesses- adapting -as -single -use -plastic -bans -take- effect- 1. 62 02 477; https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/ban-on-single-use-plastics-has-started-with-no-visible-b enefits-yet/article-7622f747-cc55-56cc-b561-64a53b676aad.html). Currently the following plastics recycling is in nla�n fnr �nrrnnt nlaetire in rirrnlatinn• Page 46 of 76 Kitchener is a leader in reducing the number of vehicle trips taken versus active transportation modes such as walking, cycling, and public transportation. Designated a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition (see https://sharetheroad.ca/current-bfc-award-winners/), Kitchener's Cycling and Trails Master Plan was approved in 2020 and has since won awards (see https://kitchener. citynews. ca/2021 /07/06/kitcheners-cyclingtrails-master-plan-wins-planning-award-393 36 97/) for its community-based approach to active transportation and trail planning. The Cycling and Trails Master Plan focuses on creating a city-wide network of cycling routes and trails that is comfortable for people of All Ages and Abilities. From 2017 to 2022, the largest increase in mobility infrastructure has been the active transportation and trails network (https://pub-kitchener.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?Documentld=12959). Sidewalks and walkways increased by 55 kilometres, multi -use trails by 25 km, roadway parallel multi -use paths by 41 km, and protected bike lanes by 12 km. The downtown cycling grid, comprised of protected bicycle lanes, has transformed how people move around by making it safe, comfortable and convenient to bike. The network connects to popular trails like the Iron Horse Trail, Spur Line Trail and the Trans Canada Trail. Its development grid has resulted in a 164 percent increase in ridership (see https://www.kitchener.ca/en/roads-and-cycling/bike-infrastructure.aspx), with 54,781 cycling trips in the first seven months of 2023. Recently upgraded trails include the Henry Sturm Trail, Wilson Park Trail, Traynor Trail, and Shoemaker Greenway Trail. The new Cherry Park Trail connects the Iron Horse Trail with the future regional central transit hub (and current light rail station). The Iron Horse Trail continues to grow in use, with an average of 2,894 daily users in June 2023, compared to 819 in June 2016, an increase of 270 percent. On the busiest day in June 2023, there were 4,923 people walking, rolling and cycling at the thran rnnntor lni-atinnc Page 47 of 729 [ I T Ul',I ",,,ItC.l `_;/ + I I i Kitchener municipal code prohibits owners from allowing animals to run at large, defined as found not under the effective control of an adult person and not under leash, unless the animal is on the lands of a person who has given prior consent to it being unleashed (Chapter 408 - Animals - Regulation (kitchener.ca), https://lf.kitchener.ca/WebLinkExt/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=1497603&cr=1). A separate section of municipal code specifically extends these restrictions to dogs and defines a maximum leash length of 2.4 metres (Chapter 421 - Dog - Responsible Ownership (kitchener.ca), https://lf.kitchener.ca/WebLinkExt/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=2024521 &page=l &cr=1). The City of Kitchener's Official Plan (Section 7.C.2; see https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/DSD_PLAN_City_of Kitchener_Official_Plan_ 2014.pdo establishes policies for protection of its Natural Heritage System, currently comprised of 7,087 hectares of natural heritage features that maintain local and regional biological, hydrological, ecological and geological diversity and functions, support viable populations of indigenous species, and sustain local ecosystems. Policies within the Official Plan pertaining to the Natural Heritage System are intended to maintain, restore, or improve the diversity, connectivity, and ecological functions of the city's natural heritage features. Land uses and activities that do not achieve these ends to the satisfaction of the City, Region, Grand River Conservation Authority, and/or Province will be prohibited or generally not supported, as appropriate. Per the Official Plan, the City will, in conjunction with other interested groups and agencies, seek opportunities to acquire, manage and maintain Significant Wildlife Habitat areas. The City also commits to continued identification of ecological restoration areas through technical study, private land stewardship, and conservation/restoration/land securement programs of public agencies. Supporting policies within the Official Plan include Watershed Planning and the protection of associated ecological fiinrtinnc 24 Page 48 of 76 ENTRY 10 points from at least 3 categories. INTERMEDIATE 13 points from at least 5 categories including at least 2 categories worth 3 or more. HIGH 16 points or more. Must include at least 3 points in categories 1 and 2. Must have no roam bylaw (cats), and bird friendly building guidelines for high level. Page 49 of 7z�zs 26 Page 50 of 76 .1 I ... U II A RIf;;;;.A S f1 R 0...FI C... 11 I 11 IOW CRI TIERIIA IIS MIE...T As of April 12, 2022, Ontario Nature and the City of Kitchener were pleased to announce that 20 properties (585 hectares) in Kitchener's Natural Heritage System qualified as protected areas, contributing to Canada's target to conserve 25 percent of lands and waters by 2025 (see https://ontarionature.org/news-release/kitchener-protected-areas/). These sites are among the first municipal conservation lands in Ontario confirmed to be managed to the national standards for protected and conserved areas. Qualified protected areas in Kitchener include: Borden Wetland Briarfield Park Homer Watson Park Huron Natural Area Idlewood Park Lackner Woods Lakeside Park Laurentian Wetland Springmount Park-Idlewood Creek Steckle Woods Tilt's Bush Topper Woods Brigadoon Woods Carisbrook Drive Natural Area T)nnn Cniith Crnnle Page 51 of 72i 22 11101...0GICA11.... DII If;;;.I II...FY The City of Kitchener has a Sustainable Urban Forest Strategy (see https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/INS_PARKS_Urban_Forest_Strategy.pdf ). This Plan has five goal areas: 1) PLAN first: the cornerstone of a sustainable and resilient urban forest; 2) ENGAGE often and widely: building critical community support, collaboration and stewardship; 3) MAINTAIN proactively: increasing health, longevity and resiliency; 4) PROTECT prudently: maintaining and maximizing what we already have; 5) PLANT correctly and deliberately: ensuring future generations have a vibrant and resilient tree canopy. Metrics regarding this Strategy are ongoing. You can see an example of Kitchener's Sustainable Urban Forest Report Card, which examines 28 targets from a prior forestry program that map on to the Sustainable Urban Forestry Strategy, here: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/INS_PARKS_Sustainable_Urban_Forest_Repor t_Card.pdf 28 Page 52 of 76 IHOW CRII f If;;;: R II IIS Mll::.::.::, F The City of Kitchener has a municipal Committee on Climate Change and the Environment (previously the "Environmental Committee"; see https://www.kitchener.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/advisory-committees-and-boards.aspx#Clima te- change -and -environment- committee) , which advocates positions that reduce the municipality's climate impact and forwards those positions to City Council. The City also maintains a Corporate Climate Action Plan for all municipally -owned property ( see https://www.kitchener. ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/DSD_Kitcheners_Corporate_Climate_Action_P lan.pdf ). This Action plan is developing a regional flood plan in collaboration with the Grand River Conservation Authority; expanding existing Stormwater management plans (inclusive of habitat expansion and increased credits in the Habitat Bank with the Idlewood Creek Restoration Project; see https://www.stantec.com/en/projects/canada-projects/i/idlewood-creek-dam-removal); advocating for tree preservation that considers future climate conditions, and for increasing "tree shade in urban areas and positioned to help mitigate flooding, wind and heat in open spaces and grounds of facilities." As mentioned in section 2.1, the City is currently restoring Strasberg Creek (https://www.engagewr.ca/northstrasburgcreek), and Schneider, and Shoemaker Creeks (https://www.engagewr.ca/schneidercreckea). They are also upgrading Cherry Park stormwater features (https://www.engagewr.ca/cherrypark). Prior wetland restoration projects include Filsinger Park (https://www.fivessr.com/portfolio/fish-habitat-bank-city-of-kitchener-on) and Balzer Creek. The City of Kitchener's tree planting programs depend on the urban Tree Canopy Report, which includes haat iclanil manning ac an indirntnr of city calartinn (caa nnaoc _R of '• . • completion by Nature Canada) Page 53 of 729 ii,,,,,,i it ii....�ii,,,,, ire i1 IS ii,,,.....r 30 Based on the City of Kitchener's Urban Forest Strategy, in January 2022, city council approved a tree canopy target of 30% in each ward by 2050 and a target of 33% across Kitchener by 2070. This targeted approach to growing the tree canopy over time will involve new tree planting, as well as increasing the maintenance of existing trees. (see https://www.kitchener.ca/en/strategic-plans-and-projects/urban-forest-strategy.aspx) The City of Kitchener maintains an urban forest map that tracks upcoming and ongoing forestry work around the city. This includes a street tree inventory (see https://open-kitchenergis.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/tree-inventory/explore?location=43.436669% 2C -80.470356%2C13.00), as well as an ongoing community-based consultation for determining increases and tree canopy targets for specific neighbourhoods (https://www.engagewr.ca/treecanopytarget). One such outcome of this consultation and collected inventory data is increasing community tree canopy in the Chandler Mowat neighbourhood (see https://www.engagewr.ca/CommunityCanopyChandler). Page 54 of 76 2A (II3) SINAG IDIRO F If;;;;; C F 11 l IHOW CIR11 FII::.::.: II IIS II:::::. F While a number of Environmental Impact Assessments for development of sites within Kitchener city limits do address the existence of snags, particularly as they relate to maintaining healthy habitat for Species at Risk, the city of Kitchener has no official policy statement regarding snags or snag protection. Page 55 of 7,� ,. () I13I1:: 0 FIEC F1101IN OF F1R11::.::..'1ES 11 1OW C I II ,,,,r II:::::: II IIS mii::.::: ,,,,r As shown in the following table, the City of Kitchener has bylaws set in place for the protection and maintenance of trees on city property. Trees on private property are also protected from being cutdown without permits. The Director of Enforcement is responsible for overseeing enforcement by delegates through inspections made by entering the property at any reasonable time and persons or corporations found to violate Chapter 692 is liable to a fine. bylaw Prot -Aland Uuotm rilfantUPY ..Gd.............Idy upkee.......... MAY prop upkeep •."rhe D.l...ada mel ag..holm@rs alothor eurnaf..aod ru..eetud.lo do all acts nrarmtlsery to.... p Y g Y CiC a9 Ke otiontlr � aws Mmi el Code ''.... Y ( p Y amnd rnadn�ananc'a of n provide for lhwm Wanting, care raw aanainlarrar5ca of sll trees on City property.' SaCCion '1©. properly Mridrtaararrca I ty trees. Chapter 690'Irmas bylaw Aniola 2.2 '..... pratectlon agva"M No Peru- nest City of Ktch rete 90— (lobo kolpal Code) darnayasof hoes. by a) daiacm. out, pollard, brrjuha, sau+xa cnrtnpach- to or othatw'a;a darnaga or S�artion ICI. property Maintan-re CIWUIiams or consM dw, dl,Wr y and free or part thereo;. C%pttlr 6M rheas Hyla. on City pratol rt'y. b) damage, destroy or eammvm any supporl0ng post, atak. or ward ottaahred to or aroand a he.: or, cy cul dawn, roof up ar rart— any tram or part thereof, whother fiving or oe"'" Ankle 3.1 "Awry contractor, oorrmisslon or caaporat'for or any other organization, parson w hddvldwal, having a Contract for paviny strm&t ,. cdnsnuculng sl—bos or oxcauatirdg or dung any work on City pr'oper'ty, shall whorl axacuaatg srch wont. or cone.et take, ell mecdssary sfdps to —od imquldog any fire.... " Article 4.1 Proleshon against ham "Injury to hoofs-prohainted-without permit" City of Kitchener 90aws (Munoo'ilpal Cade) do,'I caarn on p.bho Section 'le. Property IMaintananCa Property without s Artid. 2.2.1 Chaptlr 6f12�'ares-Protsodoo-D.r,ouctio- permit. Id,ory "Slo-ilk E.—rrliomm Hand less an 't role O"ad-disaasad-hazardous trees -calif l d Oamaryed-daattayad lmoas car fiord T— within 9 metras of oseopind ba hg 'trail-wNRilm 1,1dling mhad p.-p.rorol ia�sued Small troac'" .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Arnot, 4.146 Entower of for '1nspa lkr-erda'y upon 6aet f at any reasonabda Limen' City of Kllfienar 90aws (Murkipal Cafe) prWootian altrose art Semtior 10 Properly Mrinaaoaercm pnv'mte prapeny Ankle 13.2 Chopttlr 692-Croda-Protoctlor-13.0 ctia- slow,: Ippury ay Ilsp-ti-s "Fine -gar oonttsoont'�er-pareon" b) fines Article 141 32 Page 56 of 76 2.401 F IE S 11:10 IN S 11 113 II,,,,. IE VIlf;;;;G IE Tall IN II I If;;; I r IHOW C I II f If;;; I II IIS If;;;;; F The City of Kitchener follows "Good Forestry Practices" by restricting the removal of vegetation when the Director deems the damage would have a significant impact on the health of the vegetation community or on wildlife habitat at the site or/and in proximity to the site (Bylaw Trees Protection Destruction Injury 692.8.3). Mitigation strategies include conditions on permits which can control the method and timing of the damage to trees which can take into account nesting period for breeding birds (Bylaw Trees Protection Destruction Injury 692.9.1). The Tree Management Policy of the City of Kitchener greatly recommends tree removal and pruning completed during the winter months (Tree Management Policy- Appendix J) https://www.kitchener.ca/en/bylaws-and-enforcement/municipal-code.aspx#6-Facility https://www.kitchener.ca/enlresourcesGenerallDocuments/INS_OPS_Treemanagementpolicy.pdf The City of Kitchener conducts an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for proposed development in or in proximity to a significant natural area or feature. Early consultation is in accordance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act and Endangered Species Act which use breeding bird surveys to determine presence and requires stoppage or/and mitigation strategies for protected bird species during breeding and nesting periods. https://www.kitchener.ca/en/water-and-environment/environmental-impact-study.aspx Page 57 of 739 2.5 II M I1:3 0 F FAIN F I[3 II D AIRIEA I I If II: (IIIBA) II,,,,,,i c II II ..r If;;;;; IIS II IIS mii::.::;; r There are no IBAs in the region. However, some Locally Significant Wetlands and Woodlands were assessed by the city in 2014. No development is permitted in these areas. Please see page 24 and 32-33 of https://www. kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/DSD_PLAN_Natural_Heritage_Systems_Backg round_Report.pdf 34 Page 58 of 76 2.6 INA r II I I1:::`1 0 11:1 A M U IN II C II IFIA II,,,,. II,,,,,,A IN II: IHOW CRII F If;;; II IIS U If;;;;; F Kitchener promotes site -appropriate native flora in buffers, parks, and stormwater projects. The City of Kitchener's Urban Design Manual (3.0) states in its "Landscaping and Site Furnishing Zone Guidelines": #13, "Resilient and native tree species that are able to withstand an urban setting with minimal maintenance are preferred." The Urban Design Manual 15.0 further states "The planting of aggressive non-native species within or adjacent to woodlands or natural areas is discouraged in order to help safeguard the long term ecological integrity of these areas." Section 14 of the Urban Design Manual contains a list of trees and shrubs native to the Waterloo Region and a list of aggressive alien species which are not to be planted in the vicinity of woodlands and natural areas. In their "Design for Climate Change" section, the Urban Design Manual states, "Introduce green infrastructure along existing and new public open spaces including; bioswales, groundwater infiltration areas and permeable surface treatments; native planting species which enhance urban wildlife habitats; energy efficient, human -scaled and wildlife friendly lighting fixtures and; locally sourced, recycled and reusable materials." The Urban Design Manual promotes the planting and maintenance of both native and non-native trees in subdivisions; however, section M.2.10 "Species Diversity" states that "no one genus can exceed 20% of the total planted trees" (157) in new subdivisions. You can view links to these statements here: Page 59 of 739 ..7 INATIVIE II.....0 11:1 A P R 11 VAT ..... IP 11:10FI IE IR FY II......i If II IISIi::.:: r 36 The city of Kitchener is officially a Bee City, committed to protecting pollinators across our community. Pollinated plants provide a third of our food, and by planting native plants throughout Kitchener in pollinator gardens, we can support our bee population that in turn support us. Please see https://www.kitchener.ca/en/water-and-environment/pollinators.aspx The City of Kitchener also partners with Reep Green Solutions, supporting their Backyard Tree Planting Program (https://reepgreen.ca/trees/), and Rain Smart Neighbourhoods program (https://reepgreen.ca/rain-smart/). Page 60 of 76 2.8S ,,,F P OV I[;R & IN IE S FIIING II,,,,,,1A11:311 ,,,FAT II,,,,,,1 OW CIR 11 TIERIIA IIS MIE,,,T 1. At Sprucehaven, a family-owned farm has been consistently taking fields out of production and committing themselves to various stewardship initiatives for bird species at risk. They provide 25 Eastern bluebird and tree swallow boxes; have dedicated their barn completely to barn and cliff swallows; they've converted 42 acres of soybean crop to native tall -grass prairie that has been now home to Vesper sparrows and Savannah sparrows, and have had initial scouting activities by Eastern Meadowlarks and Bobolinks. They've allowed public and educational outreach on their property, including field ecology classes for regional universities and K-12 education, and work with local naturalist groups. Email owner Dave Westfall, owner, at djwestfall@hotmail.com for more information. 2. At Handy Dog farm, owner Victoria Lamont has practiced sustainable haying practices on her hayfields, cordoning off selections of fields to allow for bobolinks to nest. Email Victoria Lamont <vlamont@uwaterloo.ca> for more details. 3. Adjacent to Sprucehaven, Jeff Grant and Peter Bissett have installed a bluebird trail on private property with approximately 10 bluebird boxes. Email jeffgrantl3@gmail.com for more details. 4. At rare Charitable Research Reserve, two barn swallow structures have been set up as alternative nesting habitats for the birds. The also host an interactive educational swallow structure on their property. Page 61 of 739 ENTRY 9 points from at least 3 categories. INTERMEDIATE 12 points from at least 4 categories. HIGH 15 points from at least 6 categories including at least 1 point from categories 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4. 38 Page 62 of 76 Page 63 of 739 .`III " Ilh III IIL...III III III'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.IItt l A Sl III[: ......Ilh....11l III II.)U( .IIL III GII11 Ilh 111" M � III: ...... III; III:: III... Kitchener has a variety of organizations and school programs with nature and bird -focused outreach, which are detailed below. 1) Waterloo Region Nature: *Teens Club: https://waterlooregionnature.ca/teens/ WRN Teens is a club sponsored by Waterloo Region Nature to encourage kids ages 13+ to learn about the environment while helping it. The club currently engages in weekly Saturday morning monitoring from April to October at a farm just outside of Waterloo. We do about 20 weeks of monitoring salamanders, tree frogs, snakes and nest boxes for Eastern Bluebirds, 2 hours each time, all of which qualify as high school volunteer hours. Through involvement in these monitoring efforts, teens learn scientific procedures for data collection while learning more about the species they are monitoring. The club is also involve in Saturday afternoon work projects or learning projects once or twice a month at a various locations. In the past year, Teens projects involving birds included an owl prowl, 2 birding outings, the Christmas Bird Count for Kids (sponsored by rare Charitable Reserve Reserve), several invasive plant removals to improve habitats, and about 16 weeks of nest box monitoring. *Kids Club: https://waterlooregionnature.ca/kids/ WRN Kids is a club sponsored by Waterloo Region Nature to encourage kids ages 7-12 to enjoy nature. During the 2022-2023 season WRN Kids went on a butterfly hike, a nature scavenger hunt, a birding hike, and an archaeology hike which included a demonstration of how to knap stone tools. WRN Kids participated in the Christmas Bird Count for Kids, went on an owl prowl, hand -fed Chickadees and built chaltarc Cnrinct hrnna'ht a nraclatnr_nray mama aarth clay ctarhaa'a rlaannn and n nnnrl ctnrly --------------------------------------------------------------- '• . • (for completionby Nature Canada) 40 Page 64 of 76 '11] 03) (" Ilh 111 III IIL... III : III III''''''''' IIIA I III:: U ...... Ilh....11l III' III III III .III Ilh 111ow C IR III I 13 111 A III S MIII I... Ontario Nature Youth Circle for Mother Earth (https://ontarionature.org/programs/nature-guardians/ycme� The Youth Circle for Mother Earth project aims to create and support a cross cultural network of young Indigenous and non -Indigenous environmental leaders looking to honour their responsibilities and relationship with Mother Earth. The project is led by the Indigenous Environmental Institute at Trent University, Plenty Canada, Walpole Island Land Trust, and Ontario Nature. rare Every Child Outdoors (ECO) program ECO camps subsidize underpriviledged youth/families to be able to attend camp, sometimes these youth are from marginalized or racialized families. ECO Camps feature bird specific programming, bird watching and bird specific presentations from researchers at rare or community organizations (e.g. Eastern logger -head shrike presentation by Helmi Hess from Wildlife Preservation Canada, raptor specific presentations from Wild Ontario). The rare Charitable Research Reserve provides transportation and program subsidies to many schools across Kitchener (or Waterloo Region as a whole), including 6 visits each from alternative education programs from the WRDSB like U -Turn Cambridge, U -Turn Waterloo, New Dawn, Elev8 etc. Many of the programs youth from these programs attend includes specific bird related programs (One station in Animals in Motion program (KG -Gr 2), many guided hikes feature bird education on ospreys, bald eagles and other birds). Page 65 of 74? . 01 cIlh 111 III IIL III III III . II'i' III YO U...U(` ...... Ilh 111ow C IR III I 13 111 A III S MIII I... Waterloo Region District Schoolboard (WRDSB) hosts virtual activities for Winter Bird Count and Backyard Bird count for WRDSB students. They provide tutorials on e -bird and identifying key birdspecies in Kitchener. The Winter Bird Count is hosted in December to Janurary (see https:Hschools.wrdsb.ca/environmental-education/citizen-science/winter-bird-counts. The Backyard Bird count is a five day event and open to all ages of students in April. The WRDSB has outdoor and environmental education centers. This includes the Huron Natural Area, Blair Outdoor Education Center, Laurel Creek Outdoor Education Centre, and Wrigley Corners. Please refer to the following table for more detailed information. Huron Natural Blair laurel Creek Area r Growth and • Winter Birds: r Winter Birds: Change in Habitats and Habitat and Animals (Gr. Communities Communities 2) (Gr. 4) (Gr. 4) r nature hikes • students • students looking for learn about loam about animals birds, birds, including habitats, habitats, birds structural structural adaptations adaptations during a hike during a hike 42 Page 66 of 76 IIL IIL III III''''''''' IIIA III:: IIIA III III III:% III ...... '::: III: Ilh 111ow CRIIIIII'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. Ilf III A III S M The University of Waterloo Society for Ecological Restoration has a bird -window collision monitoring volunteer program that surveys the campus for bird -window collisions. These surveys contribute to bird collision mortality data collection. In April 2024 a glass walkway between Student Life Centre and Math and Computing building was retrofitted with bird -safe window markers. There are plans to continue mitigating risks to birds on campus and updating the building code standards. UW -SER also hosts birding hikes on and off campus. (Supporting material: instagram @seruwaterloo) In addition, the University of Waterloo Animal Rights Society displayed posters on preventing bird -window collisions on the 2023 Clubs Day. The University of Waterloo Sustainability Office also hosted a BioBlitz and led a guided bird walk on May 6, 2024. The University of Waterloo currently convenes a "Bird Friendly Campus" group, consisting of members from the University's Office of Sustainability, Birds Canada, the Department of Biology, the Faculty of Environment, and the co-chair of the BFC Kitchener Bird Team. They seek to make safer bird spaces on campus, and are currently working with Birds Canada on a campus native plant garden space to attract aerial insecrtivores. Contact Jennifer Clary -Lemon j clarylemon@uwaterloo. ca or Trevor M. Swerdfager trevor.swerdfager@uwaterloo.ca for more information. Page 67 of 749 �w � w: � � IIIN III ... ...I... I III 1 ::� IIL.. III; : ... III IIIR w .. .':p� .: � �� � w ... � I.. w: III; ...I... Ilh 11DW "III III III; III °III I5111 WI; I... The City of Kitchener offers Bee City Events that coordinate with bird -friendly events: see https:Hbeecitycanada.org/celebrating-bee-cities-kitchener-and-waterloo/ The rare Charitable Research Reserve also engages bird monitoring surveys for the Eramosa Corridor to capture data on bird migration during the spring and fall months. In the spring, this started April 5th for 6 weekends until June 23rd . In the fall, this will begin on August 16 and go until November 3rd. This is a volunteer driven research network with all data contributed to eBird. You can find record of this event here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/raresites_nationalvolunteerweek-activity-7186045789381496832-zmSQ/ 44 Page 68 of 76 4" III:° III IIL III :: III II j SL..I IIL IIL... ..tq SIII::: III: III; III:° .. :: ...I...III 0 II°' Ilh 11DW 0l I III ...IIL..' III'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. Ilf III A III S MIII III A public art installation titled Hirondelusia (https://cafka21.cafka.org/critical-media-lab; see also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB-U7ujTCI8 for a description of installation piece) was "retired" to rare charitable eco reserve, where it is now an educational structure to inform the public about barn swallow mitigative habitats (see https://drive.google.com/f"ile/d/lSPODQmDsnBOSjlDgZGzVawnT91H11XAQ/view? usp=drive link for a picture of its new home). Two members of the bird team are working on bringing a swallow conservationist to the region to showcase her work with creating clay cliff swallow nests as a public art intervention. You can read the email trail for this conversation, which will result in a public art installation at the Clay and Glass Gallery in 2025, here: https:Hdrive.google.com/file/d/ 1 n3VIGNyMx-SDdHzXtJp5cYewd2NsUS9O/view?usp=drive link) Finally, you can observe bird -related art in a variety of municipal natural areas. You can view examples here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1 QaAFm_UIE5Ed4pm-kiCXgpMmr7NLJEA6/view?usp=drive link Page 69 of 749 3.5 .... Ilh: m.. IIL ��.... ....." °. III III: IIL........ III; III:�� III III: III:::.... �' ����� '':::' ���� �° .. .... L.""'� III � � m L.., � �� �... „�. III � �m Ilh 111ow CIII:° III IIL III; III:° IIIA III S MIII; IIL Huron Natural Area, free parking off Trillium Dr. GRT route #28 stops at the park entrance. Public washrooms are available. Trails are a mix of asphalt, stone dust and natural surface. Trails are well marked and colour-coded for easy navigation. One ground level viewing platform and two wooden boardwalks. A huge number of bird -species can be spotted at HNA. It is one of the most popular birding spots in the city and voted Waterloo Region Nature's top greenspace in the region. Willow River (Victoria) Park in downtown Kitchener. Accessible for pedestrians, biking and by public transit (routes #1, 20 and 204). Free parking is available off Jubilee St in two locations and one off Schneider Ave. Public washrooms are available. The park's trails are asphalt and wide; they connect to the Iron Horse/TransCanada Trail. Otis and Ophelia, the city's mascot mute swan pair, live at the park seasonally. Birds spotted in the park range from common waterfowl to pileated woodpeckers and migrating warblers. Lakeside Park is an urban greenspace in Kitchener. It is within a reasonable (under —2km) walking distance of many neighbourhoods and accessible by several transit routes. Paved paths facilitate wheelchair travel. It is connected to many water and greenway corridors throughout the city. The Kitchener section of the Walter Bean Trail goes from Blair Road to Kiwanis Park. The trail continues South into Cambridge and North through Waterloo. The trail mainly follows along the Grand River and, except for a few sections, is very accessible. The trail crosses the river, with the southernmost section being on the east side, the northern sections being located on the west side of the river. The trail runs through Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge and Kitrhnnor is nrniid that mnra than 9Kkm B.L. the City from nnrth to cniith n1nna the C -rand River Mnct of 46 Page 70 of 76 IIL... IIL III III III: IIC III III III III; III° III ° IIL... III U ' III IVB III; S SIII; Ilh 111(w)w CIII III ...111..111; III IIIA III S M The following is a list of bird -friendly businesses, inclusive of their websites and activities: Princess Cinemas, https://princesscinemas.com/ Hosted showing of "Purple Haze" (purple martin documentary) for World Migratory Bird Day TWB Brewing https://www.twbbrewing.com/ Hosts Bird -Bingo nights and has offered to sponsor a "City Bird" beer upon BFC Certification Wild Birds Unlimited https://www.facebook.com/WBUKitchener/ Marketing bird feed and other bird -related products in Kitchener Ontario Seed Company https://www.oscseeds.com/contact/ Processing and marketing bird seed and feeder for many years. Plant in Kitchener, shop in Waterloo Ontario Die International https://www.ontariodie.com/contact-us/ A manufacturing company with natural landscaping on site Allied Real Estate Investment Trust https://alliedreit.com/properties/195-joseph-street/ Allierl's rnimoers at 195 Insenh St Kitrhener wnrked to restnre an inrinstrial stark When the danaer of the Page 71 of 74� III...IIL.. ' III3IIIIII:'III:��� Ilh 111 '"D 311 III; 111 111A III S MIII I... We are in the process of selecting a city bird (see October 11, 2024 https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/contest-to-name-kitchener-s-official-bird-takes-flight/ar ticle_4d6aaf61-ea85-5bca-8f01-8166ac5aed4£html). The election of a City Bird will be a public vote shared through our social media platforms. We have been in touch with TWB Brewing, who has offered to create and promote a "City Bird" beer with Kitchener's elected bird, once the initiative has passed Council. 48 Page 72 of 76 ......III '���:��:�� III III:�� ...... ������ III:��1 Y ���� III II� 1...0 M 0 B III10 0 III�:!�I [�3 III I!I IE S Ilh 111 "III 't III ...111..1; III III A III S M The municipality engages in local programs through Waterloo Region nature and rare Charitable Reserve such as the Christmas Bird Count (https://waterlooregionnature.ca/event/christmas-bird-count-2023-kitchener/), Great Backyard Bird Count (https://waterlooregionnature.ca/2020/02/19/great-backyard-bird-count-2020/), Bioblitz (https://ontarionature.org/event/rare-2024-bioblitz/; https://waterlooregionnature.ca/event/sprucehaven-nature-inventory-blitz-8/), Swiftwatch, Outings to which the public is welcome. (see rare's newsletter at https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/rare-eNews-for-Early-April.html?) Page 73 of 749 III l III" � ALL LEVELS MUST DO 3.1 ENTRY 7 points from at least 3 categories. INTERMEDIATE 9 points from at least 5 categories. HIGH 11 points from at least 7 categories. so Page 74 of 76 CURRENT AS OF: September 4, 2024 Current as of July 2024 1. Jennifer Clary -Lemon, University of Waterloo, jclarylemon@uwaterloo.ca 2. David Gascoigne, Waterloo Region Nature, davidmgascoigne@gmail.com 3. Paul Groleau, Feather Friendly, pgroleau@featherfriendly.com 4. Natasha Barlow, Birds Canada, nbarlow@birdscanada.org 5. Bob Williams, r j.williams0440gmail.com 6. Roderick Hornby, Waterloo Region Nature (Teens), roderickhornbyphotography@gmail.com 7. Victoria Lamont, University of Waterloo, vlamont@uwaterloo.ca 8. Meredith Blunt, Independent Artist meredith@birdnerd.art or meredith.blunt@gmail.com 9. Marcel O'Gorman, University of Waterloo Critical Media Lab, marcel@uwaterloo.ca 10. Ethan Gosnell, University of Waterloo(undergrad),egosnell@uwaterloo.ca 11. Yu -Ting Chen, University of Waterloo, yu-ting.chen 1 @uwaterloo.ca 12. Roger Suffling , U of Waterloo/Waterloo Region Nature, resuffli@uwaterloo.ca 13. Kathy Mortimer, Waterloo Region Nature, kathy.mortimer@speedymail.org 14. Keira McManus, University of Waterloo/ UW -SER, k4mcmanus@uwaterloo.ca 15. Amanda Armstrong, University of Waterloo/ UW -SER, am2armst@uwaterloo.ca 16. Istafa Sufi, rare Charitable Research Reserve, istafa.sufi@raresites.org 17. Gabriel Evans -Cook, Birds Canada, gevanscook@birdscanada.org Page 75 of 75� I w Page 76 of 76