HomeMy WebLinkAboutComm Svcs - 2006-01-09COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2006 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community Services Committee met this date commencing at 4:00 p. m.
Present: Chair -Councillor G. Lorentz
Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors B. Vrbanovic, J. Gazzola, M. Galloway, J. Smola and
C. Weylie.
Staff: C. Ladd, Chief Administrative Officer
P. Houston, General Manager of Financial Services & City Treasurer
A. Pappert, General Manager of Community Services
G. Sosnoski, General Manager of Corporate Services & City Clerk
R. Browning, Interim General Manager of Development & Technical Services
K. Baulk, Director of Enterprise
K. Currier, Director of Operations
S. Adams, Director of Community Programs
H. Gross, Director of Project Administration & Economic Investment
M. Hildebrand, Director of Aquatics & Athletics
R. Regier, Executive Director of Economic Development
D. Chapman, Director of Financial Planning & Reporting
C. Sadeler, Interim Director of Community Programs & Services
G. Hummel, Manager of Park Planning, Development & Operations
R. Willms, Supervisor of Administration
T. Konstantinidis, Supervisor of Parking Operations
K. Woodcock, Special Projects Officer
P. Wetherup, Parks Planner
C. Goodeve, Committee Administrator
1. CSD-06-006 - PANATHLON DECLARATION ON ETHICS IN YOUTH SPORT
The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-06-006, dated
December 21, 2005 regarding the Panathlon Declaration on Ethics in Youth Sport.
On motion by Councillor C. Weylie -
it was resolved:
"That the Panathlon Declaration on Ethics in Youth Sport, which represents a
commitment to establish clear rules of conduct in the pursuit of the positive values in
youth sport, be endorsed, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-
06-006."
2. CSD-06-008 - RENEWAL OF FOOT CARE PROVIDER CONTRACTS
- KITCHENER SENIOR CENTRES
At the request of staff, this item was withdrawn and not considered this date.
3. CSD-06-002 - AMENDMENT TO POLICY I-325 (MUNICIPAL ALCOHOL POLICY)
- SPECIAL OCCASION PERMITS
The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-06-002, dated
December 13, 2005 regarding an amendment to Council Policy I-325 (Municipal Alcohol
Policy) for the inclusion of the Stanley Park and Downtown Community Centres as suitable
facilities for Special Occasion Permit functions.
On motion by Councillor C. Weylie -
it was resolved:
"That Council Policy I-325 (Municipal Alcohol Policy -Special Occasion Permits) be
amended to include Stanley Park Community Centre and Downtown Community Centre
as facilities designated as suitable for Special Occasion Permit Functions and liquor
licensed events; and further,
That Victoria School Centre be removed from Council Policy I-325."
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4. CSD-06-003 - AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 88-169
- NEW PARKING LOT (FRANCIS STREET. LOT 5)
The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-06-003, dated
December 14, 2005 regarding the operation of 400 King Street West as a municipal parking
lot to be known as Francis Street Lot 5.
In response to questions, Mr. T. Konstantinidis advised that to date he has received only
support from the public regarding the creation of this lot. He stated that a comparative rate
review of all City operated parking lots is planned for later this year, adding that the 3% rate
increase approved by Council will come into effect on March 1, 2006.
Councillor J. Gazzola expressed concerns that the $20. surcharge being applied to the new lot
is inequitable, stating that in his opinion the rate to park at Francis Street Lot 5 should be the
same as the other parking lots in the area. He was advised that the purpose of the surcharge
is to act as a means of recovering capital costs over the 3-year term of the lease.
Mayor C. Zehr advised that he is in support of the staff recommendation and requested that
additional information be provided at the January 16, 2006 Council meeting regarding
comparative monthly parking rates and details as to the effect of the surcharge on the lease
agreement.
On motion by Councillor C. Weylie -
it was resolved:
"That effective January 1, 2006, 400 King Street West operate as a Municipal parking
lot and be named Francis Street lot #5; and,
That monthly parking be offered at a rate of $94.26 plus taxes ($74.26 plus a $20.
capital repayment surcharge) per month, Monday to Saturday; and further,
That By-law 88-169 (Municipal Off-Street Parking Facilities) be amended accordingly."
5. DELEGATION PRESENTATION -MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION
This item was not considered this date as the delegation did not attend the meeting.
6. CSD-05-161 - LEISURE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN - 2006 PRIORITIES
The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-05-161, dated
November 30, 2005 regarding the 2006 Leisure Facilities Master Plan (LFMP) priorities.
Ms. A. Pappert outlined the 2006 LFMP priorities, stating that all of the staff recommendations
are budget-neutral and commented on 3 categories of actions recommended by staff, being:
• proceed in 2006 and funding in the 10-year capital forecast;
• pause in 2006 and no funding in the 10-year capital forecast; and,
• pause in 2006 and funding in the 10-year capital forecast.
Ms. Pappert noted that staff have added some actions to those originally listed for 2006 that,
in their opinion, must move forward in 2006 to allow for the implementation of other initiatives
in the future. She stated that the current 10-year capital forecast funding is adequate for the
majority of the recommended actions; however, the addition of the re-prioritized projects have
necessitated repositioning of some capital funds and staff resources. She added that
consequently, staff are suggesting the reallocation of $213,000. from actions listed in
Category 3 to a 2006 LFMP envelope. She stated that they will not know if the requested
secondment will be possible until May 2006, noting that the reallocation of funds to the 2006
LFMP envelope would allow staff to move forward at this time. Ms. Pappert advised that the
staff recommendations only concern 2006 LFMP items.
In response to questions, Mr. K. Currier advised that recommendation 27 B (Develop
Unfinished Trail Linkages) does not concern any part of the Walter Bean Trail. In reference
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6. CSD-05-161 - LEISURE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN - 2006 PRIORITIES (CONT'D)
recommendation 33 B (Centennial Stadium Short-term Bridging Response), Mr. K. Baulk
stated that the stadium will continue to be maintained, pointing out that the recommended
pausing is only with regard to any future development plans. Mr. Currier noted that the funds
originally allocated for McLennan Park were earmarked towards additional studies, and that
the money was not part of the Millennium Fund.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That subject to 2006 capital budget deliberations, the following Leisure Facilities
Master Plan (LFMP) actions in 2006 be approved: Rec. 19, A (Victoria Hills); Rec. 19,
B (Chandler Mowat); Rec. 23, D (woodworking centre); Rec. 25 (sport tourism strategy);
Rec. 29, A (Victoria Park master plan); Rec. 29, B (McLennan Park, Alt. B); and Rec.
29, C (Kiwanis Park master plan); and,
That subject to 2006 capital budget deliberations, re-allocation of funding currently in
the 10-year capital forecast to a LFMP 2006 envelope of $213,000. be approved, as
identified in Community Services Department report CSD-05-161, in order to
commence work on the following selection of LFMP actions: Rec. 6 (data
analysis/collection); Rec. 10 (community investment strategy/community grants
program review); Rec. 13 (use of business case rationale strategy); Rec. 19, C (Mill
Courtland business plan); Rec. 23 (seniors strategy development); Rec. 30, B
(volunteer strategy development) and Rec. 31 (youth services strategy); and further,
That pausing of the following unfunded LFMP actions in 2006 be approved: Rec. 27, E
(Grand River corridor development); Rec. 28, L (land acquisition/under-serviced areas);
Rec. 28, N (tennis court assess/review); Rec. 27, B (develop unfinished trail linkages);
Rec. 28, H (skateboard facilities); Rec. 33, A (implement Building Condition study); and
Rec. 33, B (Centennial Stadium short term bridging response)."
7. CSD-06-001 - KIWANIS PARK STRATEGIC PLAN
The Committee was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-06-001, dated
December 12, 2005 regarding the findings and recommendations of the Kiwanis Park
Strategic Plan.
Mr. P. Wetherup presented details of the Kiwanis Park Strategic Plan, advising that a meeting
was held on November 23, 2005 at the Bridgeport Public School to present the Strategic Plan
to surrounding area residents and other interested members of the public. He reviewed the 12
issues identified by the Strategic Plan and the means of addressing those issues as outlined
in the staff report. Mr. Wetherup advised that the Implementation Plan is separated into 2
Phases (Phase 1 - 2006 to 2010 & Phase 2 - 2011 to 2015), noting that the Kiwanis Club is
responsible for the majority of funding.
In response to questions, Mr. P. Wetherup advised that security issues will be examined as
part of the park design section, adding that neighbouring residents will be consulted to
determine if the security concerns put forward when the Strategic Plan was developed in 2003
still exist. Mr. M. Hildebrand added that the Kiwanis Club has budgeted funds for the
examination of security issues. Mr. Wetherup advised that in his opinion, the Kiwanis Club
may not possess the capacity to fund the development of the proposed multi-purpose centre
without entering into a partnership of some kind, but should be capable of financing the
remainder of the projects independently. He noted that the allocation of funding
responsibilities identified in the Implementation Plan is related to the traditional roles and
responsibilities of the Kiwanis Club and the City.
Mr. K. Currier advised that $95,000. has been earmarked in the capital budget to provide
funding for Phase 1 of the Implementation Plan. He noted that over the next 5 years staff will
be presenting funding requests to this Committee for the remaining sums outlined in the staff
report.
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7. CSD-06-001 - KIWANIS PARK STRATEGIC PLAN (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor J. Smola -
it was resolved:
"That the Kiwanis Park Strategic Plan, as prepared by MacKinnon & Associates and the
OMS Group, be received; and,
That the findings and recommendations of the Kiwanis Park Strategic Plan be
approved, in principle; and,
That the implementation plan outlined in the Kiwanis Park Strategic Plan be further
considered during preparation of the 10 year capital budget forecast; and further,
That the recommendations arising from public meetings held to discuss allowance of
dogs in Kiwanis Park, identified in the Memorandum of Understanding attached to
Community Services Department report CSD-06-001, be accepted and be considered
during preparation of the 10-year capital budget forecast."
8. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Colin Goodeve
Committee Administrator