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HomeMy WebLinkAboutComm Svcs - 2004-12-06COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 67 2004 CITY OF KITCHENER The Community Services Committee met this date commencing at 3:35 p.m. Present: Chair - Councillor G. Lorentz Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Smola, B. Vrbanovic and J. Gazzola Councillor C. Weylie - in attendance for part of the meeting Staff: C. Ladd, Chief Administrative Officer F. Pizzuto, General Manager of Community Services R. Browning, Interim General Manager, Strategic Services G. Stewart, General Manager of Development & Technical Services S. deMoree, Assistant City Solicitor D. Paterson, Director of Human Resources K. Baulk, Director of Enterprises K. Currier, Director of Operations S. Adams, Director of Community Programs & Services M. Hildebrand, Manager of Aquatics & Athletics K. Kugler, Manager, The Aud and Community Arenas R. Willms, Administration Co-ordinator J. Billett, Committee Administrator C. Goodeve, Committee Administrator CSD-04-196 - KITCHENER-WATERLOO ROWING CLUB - REQUEST FOR CAPITAL GRANT IN 2005 The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-196, dated November 30, 2004 concerning a request for a capital grant by the Kitchener-Waterloo Rowing Club. Mr. Stephen Clarke, Kitchener-Waterloo Rowing Club, advised that the Club has a 10 year renewable lease with the Region of Waterloo to use the former Regional Emergency Measures Organization 'bunker' as its Club facility. He noted that the Club is currently renovating the bunker to use as a boat storage and meeting facility; however, the renovations are extensive and require a capital investment of $80,000. The Club has received $15,000. in grant funding from the Kitchener Sports Association and the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation, and will be approaching the City of Waterloo and other agencies to provide funding for this project. He stated that while the City provides an annual operating grant to the Club there is no capacity to provide grant dollars for capital costs within the existing minor sport grant budget. Accordingly, the Club was directed to submit a separate application for a capital grant. Mr. Clarke, in responding to questions, advised that an approach has been made to the City of Waterloo and while they will consider a similar grant request, no guarantee was given as a similar request for funding by the Judo Club was not supported. Mayor C. Zehr suggested that this request be deferred to the December 13, 2004 Council meeting to allow financial details of the renovation project and the Club's operating budget to be provided, prior to a decision being made with respect to their grant request. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: "That the request of the Kitchener-Waterloo Rowing Club for a capital grant of $31,000. in 2005 toward renovations of the former Regional Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) 'bunker', as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-04-196, be deferred and referred for consideration at the December 13, 2004 Council meetinq, pending receipt of additional information concerning the financial details of the project and the Club's projected operating budget for 2005." CSD-04-186 - 2005 ANNUAL OPERATING GRANTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS / BACKGROUND INFORMATION RE: GRANT APPEALS The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-186, dated November 26, 2004 recommending approval of 2005 annual operating grants. In addition, the COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 67 2004 - 72 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-04-186 - 2005 ANNUAL OPERATING GRANTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS / BACKGROUND INFORMATION RE: GRANT APPEALS (CONT'D) Committee was in receipt of supplementary reports and background information respecting grant appeals from various organizations. Ms. Renate Willms reviewed the grant process advising that an overall grant increase of 7.9% is proposed in 2005. She advised that the increase is directly related to a new grant request from the Kitchener-Waterloo Woodworking & Craft Club and additional funding recommended for the Kingsdale Community Program. She pointed out that without the two additional grant amounts the increase would be 1.7% and no grant increases were recommended unless a specific need was demonstrated. She added that $25,000. of the $100,000. allocated for 2005 general provision grants is pre-committed, leaving a balance of $75,000. in 2005. Ms. Willms advised that representatives from the following organizations were in attendance to appeal their grant allocations: Homer-Watson House and Gallery; Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region; The MT (Multicultural Theatre) Space; Kitchener Blues Community Inc.; Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra Association; KW Performing Arts Association/Theatre & Company; Leadership Waterloo Region; Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo; Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener-Waterloo & Area; and the Kitchener Horticultural Society. The Committee then heard presentations from representatives of organizations wishing to appeal their grant applications. Ms. Faith Hieblinger, Director Curator, and Mr. Bert Coates, President - Board of Directors, attended on behalf of the Homer Watson House and Gallery to request an additional $25,788. to assist with a phase-in period of salary adjustments to stabilize and secure professional staff; over and above the recommended $106,212. The delegation responded to a number of questions, advising that the salary line item in the Gallery's budget is lower in 2005 than in 2004 due to efficiencies realized in combining two staff positions into one. It was further noted that $300,000. in pledges, not shown in the budget, is directly related to a future expansion project and to date, $200,000. of that amount has been received. Councillor J. Gazzola supported the request of the Gallery, as the facility is an asset of the City, subject to receiving clarification as to how the disparity in salaries will be rectified in future. Mayor C. Zehr requested that the Gallery also provide details as to how specifically the additional funding will be used. On motion, the request to increase the Homer Watson House and Gallery's 2005 annual operating grant by $25,788. was approved, subject to additional information being provided prior to budget deliberations, outlining in detail how the additional grant funds will be used and how it is intended in future to bring equity to employee salaries. Ms. Christine Dwyer, Executive Director, attended on behalf of the Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region, to request an additional $5,000. (cash) to assist with programming expenses, over and above the recommended $685. (in-kind) to cover rental fees for the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex (KMAC) for a youth conference and job fair. Ms. Dwyer advised that the organization focuses on workforce development for youth, enhancement of their employability skills and assists youth in identifying career goals by providing a link between students, employers and educators. Ms. Dwyer commented that while programming is education related, it would be short-sighted to suggest that the municipality has no direct responsibility to contribute, as it is a major employer within the Region that stands to benefit by the development of future potential employees. Ms. Dwyer responded to questions, advising that the organization is likely to continue to request grant funding on an annual basis and a grant application with the City of Waterloo is pending. Mayor C. Zehr suggested that rather than basing approval on the educational component, the City should contribute in its capacity as one of the major corporate employers within the Region and encouraged the organization to pursue other corporate funding. In response to Mayor C. Zehr, Ms. Dwyer agreed to provide a list of employers and other funding partners, together with the amount of funding each will contribute, prior to the 2005 budget deliberations. On motion, the request for an additional $5,000. (cash) was approved for the Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region on the basis that the City is contributing as a major corporate employer within the Region. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 67 2004 - 73 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-04-186 - 2005 ANNUAL OPERATING GRANTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS / BACKGROUND INFORMATION RE: GRANT APPEALS (CONT'D) Mr. Majdi Bou-Matar, Program Co-ordinator / Artistic Director, attended on behalf of The MT (Multicultural Theatre) Space, to request an additional $11,000. to assist with programming expenses, over and above the recommended $1,000. Mr. Bou-Matar advised that The MT Space is a new, not-for-profit organization. Its mandate is to allow theatre artists, particularly those from differing cultural and ethnic backgrounds, to come together to create and engage in theatrical experiments and cultural projects. It was noted that the organization has received funding commitments from the Ontario Arts Council and the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation, and applications to the Waterloo Regional Arts Foundation and the City of Waterloo are pending. In response to questions, Mr. Bou-Matar advised that Federal grant funding will end at the end of June 2005; however, the organization plans to submit a multi-year grant application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and is in the process of developing a three year strategic work plan. Councillor B. Vrbanovic expressed strong disappointment that Federal assistance is not continued beyond the first several years given immigration is the responsibility of the Federal government. In recognition of the need for support, Councillor B. Vrbanovic proposed that a 2005 annual operating grant of $6,000. be approved. Councillor J. Gazzola advised that he was not in support of increasing funding over and above that recommended by staff and encouraged the organization to work more closely with arts and cultural groups. On motion, an additional $5,000. to assist with programming was approved for The MT (Multicultural Theatre) Space, for a total annual operating grant of $6,000. in 2005. Mr. Dan Graham, President, attended on behalf of Kitchener Blues Community Inc. to request an additional $14,800. for the Blues, Brews and BBQ's Fesitival, over and above the recommended $10,200. Mr. Graham advised that the additional funds are to support growth of this event. He pointed out that it is the goal of the organization to become self-sufficient by actively seeking sponsorships and grant funding from other sources, such as the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Councillor J. Gazzola stated that he would like to see financial statements for this event, prior to a decision being made. Councillor B. Vrbanovic proposed that the additional funding be approved as a one-time contribution in support of event growth. At the request of Mayor C. Zehr, it was agreed that approval be conditional on provision of additional financial information being provided. On motion, a 2005 annual operating grant of $10,200. ($5,100. cash and $5,100. in-kind) and a one-time contribution of $14,800. ($7,400. cash $7,400. in-kind) to support growth of the Blues, Brews and BBQ's Festival, was approved for the Kitchener Blues Community Inc., subject to their 2003 audited and 2004 pro-forma financial statements being provided for consideration at the 2005 budget deliberations. Mr. John Spearn, Chair and Mr. Don Bourgeois, Member, Board of Directors, attended on behalf of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, to request an additional $14,667. to assist with operating expenses, over and above the recommended $146,670. Mr. Spearn commented that the difficult events of the past year have now stabilized and emphasized the importance of strong municipal partnerships in fulfilling the Symphony's mandate to develop audiences and grow as a thriving business. Mr. Bourgeois advised that the Symphony has established a Government Relations Committee to enhance its relationship with the City and other governing bodies, and would like to meet with City representatives to develop a strategic plan that will set out mutual goals and objectives for benefit of the community. Mr. Spearn responded to several questions, advising that funding from the Ontario Arts Council was decreased due to the uncertainties of the past year. He noted that 76% funding comes from the private sector and only 24% from government. He added that a goal of the Symphony this year is to eliminate its accumulative deficit of $289,000. Mayor C. Zehr commended the Symphony in having come through a difficult year in a stabilized condition and proposed that the additional funding be approved. He also challenged the City of Waterloo and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to match the City's funding. At the request of Councillor J. Gazzola, it was agreed that approval be subject to City staff meeting with the Symphony as requested. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 67 2004 - 74 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-04-186 - 2005 ANNUAL OPERATING GRANTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS / BACKGROUND INFORMATION RE: GRANT APPEALS (CONT'D) On motion, an additional $14,667. to assist with operating expenses, was approved for the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra Association, subject to City staff meeting with the Symphony prior to budget deliberations to discuss development of a strategic plan to set out mutual goals and objectives for benefit of the community. Mr. John Spaetzel, President - Board of Directors, attended of behalf of the KW Performing Arts Association / Theatre and Company, to request an additional $47,700. to assist with parking expenses and reduction of an operating deficit; over and above the recommended $6,500. Mr. Spaetzel advised that the organization has experienced substantial growth over the past four years and expenses have risen at a faster pace than revenues. He stated that to achieve a balance, it is intended to request $50,000. per year over a three year period so that in future significant requests would not have to be made. Mayor C. Zehr expressed the opinion that it would be advantageous to have further discussions with this group to consider how the additional funds might be used to deal with growth issues and pointed out that approaches could also be made to the City of Waterloo and the Region for funding. He suggested that the request be deferred until budget deliberations to allow time for staff to meet with the organization and applications to be made to other potential funding partners. Councillor C. Weylie entered the meeting at this time. On motion, the request of the KW Performing Arts Association / Theatre and Company to increase their 2005 annual operating grant to $54,200. ($50,000. cash and $4,200. in-kind) from the recommended $6,500. ($2,500. cash and $4,000. in-kind) was deferred and referred to the 2005 budget deliberations, pending further discussions regarding the use of the additional grant funds and approaches to be made to other potential funding partners. Ms. Ann Lavender, Executive Director, attended on behalf of Leadership Waterloo Region to request an annual operating grant of $7,500. It was noted that staff are not recommending approval of the grant request as services provided by the organization are not a direct municipal responsibility, but rather are education related. Ms. Lavender advised that the organization's mandate is to build strong community leaders by providing leadership training, connections to current community leaders and exposure to important community organizations and issues. She noted that the organization has received funding support from the Region of Waterloo and the City of Cambridge, and an application is pending with the City of Waterloo. In response to questions, Ms. Lavender advised that tuitions are not sufficient to sustain the program. She added that the organization is confident that it will achieve fundraising targets. Councillor B. Vrbanovic proposed that the request be approved on the basis of investing in the community's human infrastructure. Councillor J. Gazzola spoke in opposition of the request as it was his opinion the organization is financially strong and there are other organizations with greater needs. On motion, a 2005 annual operating grant of $7,500. to assist with programming expenses, was approved for the Leadership Waterloo Region. Ms. Trudy Beaulne, Executive Director and Mr. John Dreger, President, Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo, attended together with Ms. Judy Hennig, Executive Director, Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener-Waterloo & Area, to request additional funding to off-set higher operating expenses associated with moving to a larger, shared facility. Mr. Dreger advised that the Social Planning Council is requesting an additional $4,815., over and above the recommended $81,185. He stated that the Social Planning Council has shared an office location with the Volunteer Action Centre since December 1998 and since that time their operating costs have doubled. He pointed out that the current facility is not sufficient to meet the growing needs of both agencies and the increased funding will help cover the costs of a larger facility. Mr. Dreger also pointed out that the Social Planning Council has targeted a proportionate amount from the City of Waterloo, requesting an increase in grant funding to $25,000. Ms. J. Hennig advised that the Volunteer Action Centre is requesting an additional $2,182., over and above the recommended $13,318. She concurred with remarks made regarding the COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 67 2004 - 75 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-04-186 - 2005 ANNUAL OPERATING GRANTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS / BACKGROUND INFORMATION RE: GRANT APPEALS (CONT'D) inadequacy of the current facility and pointed out that the additional funds will assist with the provision of better programming and services. Ms. T. Beaulne added that in co-locating, the two agencies have successfully partnered, enabling each other to share resources and achieve operating economies. Mayor C. Zehr questioned the disparity in grant funding between the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo for the Social Planning Council and Ms. Renate Willms agreed to provide information regarding their history of funding. Councillor B. Vrbanovic proposed that the annual operating grant for the Social Planning Council remain as recommended by staff and that staff be directed to discuss with staff of the City of Waterloo the disproportionate funding between the two Cities. On motion, a 2005 annual operating grant of $81,185. was approved for the Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo and staff were directed to undertake discussions with staff of City of Waterloo regarding funding levels between the two Cities relative to the Social Planning Council. On motion, an increase of $2,182. to assist in off-setting higher operating costs, was approved for the Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener-Waterloo & Area. Messrs. Bruce McNeil, John Arndt and Ken Meinzinger attended on behalf of the Kitchener Horticultural Society to request an increase of $9,352. to cover the employer's contribution for statutory deductions; over and above the recommended $158,791. Mr. McNeil commented that, having served as a member of the City's Grant Review Committee and having witnessed the decisions made this date, it was his opinion that more direction should be given to assist the Grant Review Committee in making its recommendations and to the groups requesting funding in presenting an appeal before the Community Services Committee. He pointed out that in past years, the Horticultural Society neglected to include the employer's contribution for statutory deductions in its grant request. He stated that the net result was that the contributions were taken from members dues, limiting funds that would otherwise have been available for programming. Mr. McNeil advised that the Society is willing to meet with City staff to review financial details regarding this issue prior to final budget approval. In response to Councillor J. Gazzola, Mr. McNeil noted that the Society was advised by the City to include a $3,000. line item in its budget for capital expenditures to cover equipment maintenance and/or replacement. Mayor C. Zehr questioned if it would be better to put expenditures through the City's equipment reserve fund on a charge-back basis rather than include a line item in the group's budget, and asked staff to investigate prior to budget deliberations. Mayor Zehr also acknowledged the comments made regarding direction to the Grant Review Committee and expressed the opinion that the entire grant process should be reviewed in the new year. On motion, an increase of $9,352. was approved for the Kitchener Horticultural Society and staff were directed to investigate the merits of using the City's equipment reserve fund on a charge- back basis rather than including a line item for capital expenditures in the Society's operating budget. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: "That subject to final approval as part of the 2005 operating budget process, the 2005 annual operating grants, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-04- 185, be revised to $1,235,439. from $1,151,150., which incorporates the following recommendations relative to grant appeals lodged by organizations, exclusive of the request of the Kitchener-Waterloo Performing Arts Association / Theatre and Company outlined in Item f): a) That the 2005 annual operating grant for the Homer Watson House and Gallery be increased to $132,000. from $106,212., subject to information being provided for consideration at the 2005 operating budget deliberations as to how the additional grant funds will be used and how future equity in employee salaries will be achieved. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 67 2004 - 76 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-04-186 - 2005 ANNUAL OPERATING GRANTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS / BACKGROUND INFORMATION RE: GRANT APPEALS (CONT'D b) That the 2005 annual operating grant for the Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region be increased to $5,685. ($5,000. cash and $685. in-kind) from $685, on the basis that the City is a major corporate employer in the Region that will benefit by the development of potential new employees. c) That the 2005 annual operating grant for The MT (Multicultural Theatre) Space be increased to $6,000. from $1,000. d) That a 2005 annual operating grant of $10,200. ($5,100. cash and $5,100. in-kind) and a one-time contribution in 2005 of $14,800. ($7,400. cash and $7,400. in-kind) to support event growth, be approved for the Kitchener Blues Community Inc. for the Blues, Brews and BBQ's Festival, subject to the Festival's 2003 audited and 2004 pro- forma financial statements being provided for consideration at the 2005 operating budget deliberations. e) That the 2005 annual operating grant for the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra be increased to $161,337. from $146,670., subject to City staff meeting with the Symphony prior to the 2005 operating budget deliberations to discuss development of a strategic plan to set out mutual goals and objectives for benefit of the community. f) That the request of the Kitchener-Waterloo Performing Arts Association / Theatre and Company to increase their 2005 annual operating grant to $54,200. ($50,000. cash and $4,200. in-kind) from $6,500. ($2,500. cash and $4,000. in-kind) as recommended in Community Services Department report CSD-04-185, be deferred and referred to the 2005 operating budget deliberations, pending further discussion with regard to use of the additional grant funding and approaches to be made to other potential funding partners. g) That a 2005 annual operating grant of $7,500. be approved for the Leadership Waterloo Region. h) That a 2005 annual operating grant of $81,185. be approved for the Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo; and further, That staff be directed to undertake discussions with staff of the City of Waterloo regarding the disproportionate variance in grant funding between the two Cities for the Social Planning Council. That the 2005 annual operating grant for the Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener- Waterloo & Area be increased to $15,500. ($12,000. cash and $3,500. in-kind) from $13,318. J) That the 2005 annual operating grant for the Kitchener Horticultural Society be increased to $168,143. from $158,791., subject to determining the merit in eliminating the $3,000. line item for capital equipment expenditures from the Society's operating budget in favour of utilizing the City's equipment reserve fund on a charge-back basis." 3. CSD-04-189 - RENEWAL OF AFFILIATED NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATIONS The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-189, dated November 25, 2004 concerning renewal of Neighbourhood Association affiliations. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the list of Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-04-189, be approved for affiliation with the City of Kitchener." COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 67 2004 - 77 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-04-192 - PRE-APPROVED CONTRACT - REFLEXOLOGY PROVIDER LICENCE AGREEMENT The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-192, dated December 6, 2004 concerning the approval of a Reflexology Provider Licence Agreement. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That Community Services Department report CSD-04-192 (Pre-Approved Contract - Reflexology Provider Licence Agreements) be deferred and referred for consideration at the December 13, 2004 Council meetinq." CSD-04-193 - 2005 FOOT CARE SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT RENEWALS - BREITHAUPT CENTRE, ROCKWAY CENTRE AND VICTORIA STREET CENTRE The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-193, dated November 25, 2004 concerning renewal of 2005 Foot Care Service Provider Agreements. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the 2004 Foot Care Service Provider Licence Agreements for Breithaupt, Rockway, and Victoria School Centres, as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-04-193, be renewed with current providers for the 2005 year, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor." CSD-04-194 - 2005 CO-OPERATIVE AGREEMENT RENEWAL - MARMO TRAVEL CLUB The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-194, dated November 25, 2004 concerning renewal of an agreement with the MARMO Travel Club Inc. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the 2004 Co-operative Agreement between the City of Kitchener and MARMO Travel Club Inc., as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-04-194, be renewed for the 2005 year, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor." CSD-04-195 - LEISURE ACCESS CARD SERVICE (LAC) - 2005 OPERATING BUDGET PROPOSAL The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-195, dated November 26, 2004 concerning changes to the Leisure Access Cards Service for 2005. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That Community Services Department report CSD-04-195 (Leisure Access Card Service) be deferred and referred for consideration at the 2005 operating budget deliberations." CSD-04-186 - INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (ENTERPRISE DIVISION) - AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY FEES AND CHARGES The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-186, dated November 22, 2004 concerning formalizing a standard business practice of the Enterpise Division to adjust fees and charges to rent excess, time sensitive facility inventory that would otherwise go unused. Mr. K. Baulk advised that the Enterprise Division has offered specials of this nature on a pilot project basis and found it to be a sound business practice, generating COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 67 2004 - 78 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-04-186 - INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (ENTERPRISE DIVISION) - AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY FEES AND CHARGES (CONT'D) revenue for the City. As an example, he noted that if unused ice time becomes available and staff are aware that minor hockey is in need of ice time, they will be contacted and provided a special rate. He added that staff inform the public when these specials become available. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: "That Enterprise Division staff be authorized to adjust fees and charges to rent excess, time sensitive facility inventory that otherwise would go unused, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-04-186." CSD-04-187 - BID TO HOST 2008 CANADIAN ADULT RECREATIONAL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (CARHA) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - GRANT FUNDING 10. The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-187, dated November 22, 2004 concerning a bid to host the 2008 Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association (CARHA) World Championship. Ms. K. Kugler advised that the event is hosted in Canada every four years and the last CARHA World Championship was held in Ottawa with an estimated $20.8 M impact on that community. In response to questions, Ms. Kugler advised that both the Cities of Waterloo and Cambridge and the Region of Waterloo have been approached to participate. On motion by Councillor C. Weylie - it was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener supports the bid to host the 2008 Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association (CARHA) World Championship; and further, That should the City of Kitchener be awarded the event, a cash grant of $25,000. be approved to CARHA to be funded on an equal basis between the general provision grant account and the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex event grant account." CSD-04-191 - LEISURE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN - PUBLIC IMPUT SESSIONS The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-191, dated November 26, 2004 requesting a change in Committee meeting dates for discussion of the Leisure Facilities Master Plan. Mr. F. Pizzuto advised that given the amount of public interest staff are requesting discussion on this item be moved from the January 10, 2005 Community Services Committee meeting to a later date to allow an additional public information session to be held in early January. It was also suggested that the Committee meeting be held in the evening. Mr. Pizzuto proposed several dates in January or February, and it was agreed that the special meeting of the Community Services Committee would be held on January 25, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., or alternatively, on January 27, 2005. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That discussion of the Draft Leisure Facilities Master Plan at the Community Services Committee be moved from January 10 to January 25, 2005, or alternatively to January 27, 2005, and that this meeting be held in the evening commencing at 7:00 p.m. to allow maximum stakeholder and public attendance." COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 67 2004 - 79 - 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. CITY OF KITCHENER Colin Goodeve Committee Administrator Janet Billett, AMCT Committee Administrator