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KPL/CENTRE BLOCK PROJECT COMMITTEE MINUTES
September 15, 2005 City of Kitchener
KPL/Centre Block Project Committee met this date, commencing at 8:30 a.m., Chaired by Carla Ladd
with the following members present:Rosemary Pitfield, Hans Gross, Larry Gordon, Marty Scheriter,
Rod Regier, Craig Robson, Silvia Wright, Jana Miller, Sonia Lewis, Bruce MacNeil
Prior to the start of today’s meeting, no delegation was registered
Approval of Minutes
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On motion by: Carla Ladd, it was resolved that the minutes of September 01, 2005 be accepted
2.Centre Block Components
2.1 Request for Proposal
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H. Gross provided an update on the Table of Contents for the Terms of Reference
document.
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R. Pitfield provided updated information on the marketing brochure and indicated that the
following timelines are targets for completion of the Terms of Reference document:
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October 12 – first draft
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October 13 – copy to designer
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October 20 – document sent for review/approvals etc
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October 24 – all revisions returned to designer
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October 28 – first draft version to print shop (requires two weeks to print)
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November 10 – printed first draft presented to Committee
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November 15 – revisions/changes due
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November 21 – final version to print shop
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R. Pitfield also noted that the Terms of Reference will be provided in a CD format.
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C. Ladd suggested that presentation to Council may need to be done in January to provide
sufficient time for Library Board and public feedback.
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H. Gross indicated that development of expanded evaluation criteria would likely be
necessary to reduce the list of screened proponents to the two selected proponents which
will then provide detailed proposals.
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H. Gross indicated that the development of the selection criteria would be assisted by
prioritizing the City’s listed objectives.
Action:
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H. Gross to complete initial draft of the expanded evaluation criteria and prioritization of
objectives and present them back to the Committee.
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The timeline for the completion of the Terms of Reference document will be updated to
allow for adequate public input.
3.Kitchener Public Library
3.1 Project Updates
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Conceptual design by architects to be presented to the Kitchener Library Board on
Wednesday September 21, 6:00 p.m. at the Kitchener Public Library
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3.2 Word on the Street
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Word on the Street, will be held Sunday, September 25 from 11am-5pm at Victoria Park
with an open panel discussion at 2:30pm for public feedback
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Sonia Lewis, Marty Scheriter and Craig Robson to represent the Committee on the panel
discussion
4.Other Business
4.1 Urban Design Guideline Principles
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C. Bluhm, Planner provided the Committee with a presentation on the draft Design Brief
for the Centre Block / KPL site.
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Discussion took place regarding the content and the intention that the City has on the
overall objectives. The purpose of the design brief is to provide guidelines for the
industry to ensure that the site is developed within the overall objectives of the City. C.
Bluhm lead the Committee through the document, analyzing the points and working
through the order / detail of the overall objectives of the site design, development pattern
and preferred built form. It was suggested that the detailed information be provided to
the 2 selected proponents as part of the final stages in the selection process.
4.2 Website Update
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S. Wright provided some details on the content of the new Downtown Kitchener website,
noting it will showcase projects, urban lifestyle, events and awareness of the downtown.
Design of the website has been developed through consultation with stakeholders and the
KDBA.
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Launch date is expected the week of October 3, 2005
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Website address – www.downtownkitchener.ca
4.3Site Signage
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R. Pitfield advised that design and signage recommendations will be done next week
4.4Public Process Update
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R. Pitfield provided an update on the public process. She noted that the intention is to
take the opportunity to have the public provide feedback. The meetings will be held over
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a 2 week period starting the week of October 20 with the following focus groups:
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Downtown – including surrounding Neighbourhood Associations including
Stanley Park Neighbourhood and Chicopee Centreville Neighbourhood
Associations, ACAC (Arts and Council Advisory Committee, WRAC (Waterloo
Regional Arts Council) and the larger downtown employers.
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Forest Heights and Doon neighbourhoods will be the suburban representation
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Chandler/Mowat Community Centre will host the multi-cultural representation
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Objectives of the meetings will focus on the needs of the surrounding users and validate
the objectives (A,B,C) list for the RFP.
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5.Project Timeline Schedule
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Review and update the timing for completion of the Terms of Reference document
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Parking Study – presentation on September 22
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Phase 2 Environmental Assessment completion expected mid October
Meeting was adjourned at 10:25am
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NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
CITY HALL, CONESTOGA ROOM, MAIN FLOOR
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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