HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2007-05-28DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MAY 2$, 2007 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date, commencing at 7:04 p.m.
Present: Councillor C. Weylie -Chair
Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Smola, G. Lorentz, K. Galloway, J. Gazzola and B.
Vrbanovic
Staff: A. Pappert, General Manager of Community Services
T. Beckett, Fire Chief
J. Willmer, Director of Planning
J. Witmer, Director of Building
G. Murphy, Director of Engineering
J. McBride, Director of Transportation Planning
F. McCrea, Assistant City Solicitor
R. Regier, Executive Director of Economic Development
A. Pinard, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning
M. Selling, Manager of Building
R. Mounsey, Senior Planner
B. Sloan, Senior Planner
L. Bensason, Heritage Planner
S. Bassanese, Environmental Planner
D. Gilchrist, Committee Administrator
CRPS-07-071 - PROPOSED BY-LAW TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A REMNANT
PORTION OF GLASGOW STREET LOCATED BETWEEN 1154
COUNTRYSTONE DRIVE AND THE LIMIT OF REGISTERED PLAN 5$M-
430 TO COUNTRYSTONE DRIVE
The Committee considered Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-071, dated May 17,
2007, regarding a proposed by-law to change the name of a remnant portion of Glasgow Street
located between 1154 Countrystone Drive and the limit of Registered Plan 58M-430 to
Countrystone Drive.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That Legal Services be instructed to proceed with the preparation and advertising of a
by-law to change the name of a remnant portion of Glasgow Street located between 1154
Countrystone Drive and the limit of Registered Plan 58M-430 to Countrystone Drive."
DTS-07-0$6 - ROAD RENAMING -OLD CHICOPEE DRIVE SOUTH OF SIMS ESTATE
DRIVE
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-
086, dated May 16, 2007, regarding a road renaming of Old Chicopee Drive south of Sims
Estate Drive.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That staff proceed with the preparation and public circulation of a draft by-law to rename
a remnant portion of Old Chicopee Drive known as part of Lot 124, G.C.T., located south
of Sims Estate Drive and directly adjacent to the property known as 244 Sims Estate
Drive be renamed as Sims Estate Place and Sims Estate Drive in accordance with the
Draft Reference Plan attached to Development and Technical Services Department
report DTS-07-086."
DTS-07-0$7 - ROAD & SURFACE CONSTRUCTION NOISE EXEMPTION FOR CITY OF
KITCHENER CONTRACT T07-002
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-
087, dated May 18, 2007, regarding a noise exemption for road and surface construction.
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3. DTS-07-0$7 - ROAD & SURFACE CONSTRUCTION NOISE EXEMPTION FOR CITY OF
KITCHENER CONTRACT T07-002 tCONT'D)
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That the City of Kitchener and its contractor(s) be exempt from the provisions of Chapter
450 Noise of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6 Construction Work during the
Road and Surface Construction Contract #T07-002 in the City of Kitchener. The request
for the noise by-law exemption is only between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the
period from April 30, 2007 to September 28, 2007."
4. DTS-07-077 - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 07I02IMISR
- 12 MACVILLE AVENUE
- GEORGE DEMETRIOU
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-
077, dated May 18, 2007, regarding Demolition Control Application DC 07/02/M/SR for lands
known municipally as 12 MacVille Avenue.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC 07/02/M/SR requesting permission to demolish a
single family dwelling located at 12 Macville Ave, owned by George Demetriou, legally
described as Part Lot 60, German Company Tract, be approved in principle, subject to
the following condition:
1) That the owner obtains a building permit for the proposed single family dwelling.
Upon satisfaction of Condition 1, the Chief Building Official may authorize and issue a
demolition permit under Section 33(6) of the Planning Act. The demolition permit will be
subject to the following condition:
That in the event that construction of the single family dwelling is not substantially
complete within 2-years of the date of issuance of the demolition permit, the City Clerk
may enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes,
$20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the
demolition permit is issued and such sum shall, until the payment thereof, be a lien or
charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is
issued."
5. DTS-07-0$5 - TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY REQUEST
- 141 VICTORIA STREET SOUTH
LINDA GUTHRO
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-
085, dated May 16, 2007, regarding a temporary occupancy request for 141 Victoria Street
South.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That enforcement of the City's Zoning By-law be waived with respect to an office and
retail use at 141 Victoria Street South, within a building existing on May 28, 2007, and
temporary occupancy be approved subject to the office and retail use vacating this
location in the event the City initiated Zone Change (Zone Change Application
ZC06/06/TC/RM) to permit office and retail uses on the subject lands is not approved;
and further,
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5. DTS-07-A$5 - TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY REQUEST tCONT'D)
That in the event of failure to vacate, the City's Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer be
directed to commence notice of action to remove the illegal use, and any work done to
the premises shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the owner in the event losses
are incurred as a result of final disposition of this application."
6. DTS-07-066 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 07I04IBILT
- DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 07I01IBILT
- 2$ BECKER STREET
- HENRY WALSER FUNERAL HOME
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-
066, dated April 18, 2007, regarding Zone Change Application ZC 07/04/B/LT and Demolition
Control Application DC 07/01 /B/LT for the lands known municipally as 28 Becker Street.
Mr. W. Green, GSP Group, was in attendance on behalf of the applicant, in support of the staff
recommendation.
On motion by Councillor J. Smola -
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application ZC 07/04/B/LT (28 Becker Street -Henry Walser Funeral
Home) for the purpose of changing the zoning from Residential Five Zone (R-5) to
Commercial-Residential Two Zone (CR-2) with special use provision, 2680, to permit the
use of Funeral Home on the lands legally described as Part Lot 32, Plan 42 in the City of
Kitchener, be approved in a form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated April 16, 2007,
attached to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-066, without
conditions; and further,
That Demolition Control Application DC 07/01/B/LT requesting permission to demolish a
single detached dwelling located at 28 Becker Street, legally described as Part Lot 32,
Plan 42, be approved without conditions."
Councillor J. Gazzola entered the meeting at this time.
DTS-07-075 - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 06I03IFIDR
- 154$ FISCHER HALLMAN ROAD
KITCHENER PORTUGUESE CLUB INC.
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-
075, dated May 11, 2007, regarding Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 06/03/F/DR for
the lands known municipally as 1548 Fisher Hallman Road.
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, read the following statement:
This is a Public Meeting under 'The Planning Act, 1996' to consider Municipal Plan
Amendment Application MP 06/03/F/DR
Section 17 (45) of the Planning Act allows the Ontario Municipal Board to dismiss all or
part of an appeal without holding a hearing if the appellant did not make oral submissions
at a public meeting or did not make written submissions to the council before the plan
was adopted and, in the opinion of the Board, the appellant does not provide a
reasonable explanation for having failed to make a submission.
In order to ensure the record includes all the names of those individuals who are making
verbal submissions today for this Municipal Plan Amendment, please ensure that you
clearly identify yourself before you begin your submissions and the Clerk will record your
name for the record. If your name does not appear on the record, you may jeopardize
any further involvement you wish to have in these matters.
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7. DTS-07-075 - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 06I03IFIDR tCONT'D)
Any recommendation made by the Development & Technical Services Committee on
these matters today will be considered by City Council on June 11.2007. If City Council
adopts the amendments, they will proceed to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo who
has the final approval authority for Municipal Plan Amendments. They are also the body
to whom appeals are sent.
Further information on these procedures is available from the City's Development and
Technical Services Department or the Region's Department of Planning and Culture.
Mr. Willmer advised that the rear half of this property was identified as future residential through
the Community Plan process in 1994. Subsequently, in 2005, the Province issued a policy
statement on Employment Lands. The Region has identified certain exemptions to this
Provincial Policy Statement, and two of them apply to this property, as outlined in this Municipal
Plan Amendment. This situation was analyzed, and this application is compatible with the
adjacent residential lands, and there is a supply of employment land in this area.
Mayor Zehr questioned whether there are other remnant lands around the City in this situation.
Mr. Willmer acknowledged that there are other remnant lands in the City; however, the key factor
for the subject land is that Council, through the community plan, identified this land as
residential, 13 years ago.
Mayor Zehr then questioned the status of the land to the north. Mr. Willmer responded that
there is a small amount of open space between the subject property and the Business Park land
to the north. He noted that the subject land in this application is isolated, and not adjacent to any
other Business Park land.
Councillor Gazzola questioned whether the club could be relocated and this business park land
be saved. Mr. Willmer responded that the City would have to buy the land, and the city is no
longer in the business of developing Business Parks. He advised that private clubs used to be
able to buy large parcels of land in rural areas, but to do so is no longer possible.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That Municipal Plan Amendment MP 06/03/F/DR (Kitchener Portuguese Club Inc. - 1548
Fischer Hallman Road) be adopted, to amend the City's Municipal Plan as follows:
i) Map 5 -Land Use Plan is amended by designating the lands to `Low Rise
Residential' instead of `Business Park' as shown on the attached Schedule `A',
Land Use Plan.
ii) Map 8 -Special Policy Areas is amended by deleting a portion of Special Policy
Area No. 17 from the area as shown on the attached Schedule `B', Special Policy
Areas.
iii) Map 8 -Special Policy Areas is amended by deleting the phrase "17. Lancaster &
Westmount Corporate Centre" and replacing it with "17. Lancaster & Fischer
Hallman Corporate Centre" as shown on the attached Schedule `B', Special Policy
Areas."
8. PRESENTATION -GREENING OF THE CITY
Mr. L. Carter was in attendance to express his desire for a more environmentally friendly City of
Kitchener, and his belief that this municipality can become a hub of quality and a centre of
excellence with respect to the environment. Mr. Carter distributed copies of his written
submission to members of the Committee this date, and read it aloud at this meeting.
Following Mr. Carter's presentation, Councillor Vrbanovic agreed to table this written submission
with staff and members of the Environmental Committee. He advised that they will investigate
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8. PRESENTATION -GREENING OF THE CITY tCONT'D)
these matters and make recommendations to the Development and Technical Services
Committee.
9. PRESENTATION -WATERLOO MORAINE
Mr. D. Wellhauser of waterlooians.ca, made a presentation to this Committee concerning the
pressing need to protect ground and surface water in the Region of Waterloo, in the area of the
Waterloo Moraine. Mr. Wellhauser advised the Committee that land development in the area of
the moraine reduces available ground water which ultimately costs all residents. He displayed 2
articles from The Record, dated July 4 and July 5, 2006 concerning outdoor water restrictions,
noting this is one consequence of the loss of groundwater volumes.
Mr. Wellhauser advised that a request for a review of the Waterloo Moraine has been submitted
to the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario's office under the Environmental Bill of Rights.
In a media release, dated July 17, 2006, provided to member of this Committee, it states
"Awareness of the importance of the moraine led the Region of Waterloo to present planning
documents to the public that prioritized the protection of land directly associated with ground
water and surface water resources. In contrast to these public presentations, the Region
continues to approve land developments that will knowingly reduce available groundwater
volumes and degrade sensitive landscapes like provincially significant wetlands." He advised
that as a result of their petition to the Environmental Commissioner, the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment has announced that the government will conduct a 16 month review of the need to
develop provisions to protect ground water and source waters in the Waterloo Moraine.
Mr. Wellhauser provided an estimate of the cost to citizens of the loss of groundwater due to
development on the moraine. He estimated that a loss of 1% of this groundwater will cost
taxpayers $18,184 per day for an annual cost of $6,637,160 per year.
He questioned this Committee as to how site assessments can be justified without knowledge
of water volumes that may be lost due to developments. He also questioned how the City can
justify land development without a full understanding of the economic consequences of lost
water when it is already in short supply.
Mr. Wellhauser then made the following recommendations:
(a) That every development proposal that is processed should include the economic cost of
water volumes that may be lost.
(b) That the economic cost of potential lost water volumes be presented to the public during
consultation processes.
(c) That the City of Kitchener request the Province to begin assigning economic value to
wetlands and other natural capital.
Mr. Wellhauser concluded by stating that immediate steps need to be taken to protect
undeveloped source water and natural heritage. Further, with open communication,
transparency, and co-operation, our community can address the problems of water volume
loss, legacy of pollution, infrastructure deficit, rapid forced population growth, and resource
scarcity. He also stated that a pipeline to Lake Erie is not a realistic solution because of the
predicted reduction in water volumes for the Great Lakes.
Mr. Wellhauser then provided copies of a pamphlet produced by waterlooians.ca that will be
distributed to households throughout the Region, about the loss of groundwater due to
development on the Waterloo Moraine.
Mr. Willmer advised of his concern that this pamphlet will be distributed to the public, as a lot of
the conclusions in it are misleading. He stated the water supply limitations are due to a lack of
infrastructure. We could take more groundwater if we had additional infrastructure. Mr. Willmer
stated that the costs presented by Mr. Wellhauser are exaggerated; the province has stated
there is no need for a moratorium on development; and, with respect to development in areas
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9. PRESENTATION -WATERLOO MORAINE tCONT'D)
of groundwater sensitivity, staff have been requiring water balance justification and studies as a
precondition of development. Further, watering restrictions have been imposed because of a
lack of infrastructure to pump and treat water, not because of a shortage of water.
Mr. Willmer again stated that he has a great concern about information being distributed to the
public where the facts are not correct, and the assumptions and conclusions may be
misleading.
Councillor Weylie directed that Mr. Willmer provide a written summary of his concerns to Mr.
Wellhauser and herself.
10. DTS-07-0$4 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-07-0$3
DTS-07-0$3 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2007 -POST 200$
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-
083, and addendum report DTS-07-084, dated May 18, 2007 regarding Staging of Development
Report 2007 to Post 2008.
Mr. B. Sloan advised that 2006 was a slow year for approval of Greenfield subdivisions, and only
two were approved containing 78 new single detached dwellings. Since the beginning of 2007,
there has been draft approval given to 3 plans of subdivision for a total of 495 units. The year
2006 was a strong year for registration of plans of subdivision containing over 2000 units and
1475 building permits were issued. In total, there is an inventory of land for more than 10,000
residential units, of which half are for street fronting units, and half are for multiple residential
buildings including cluster townhouses.
For the rest of 2007, staff will work on approvals for 8 more plans of subdivision, as shown on
the map attached to the Staging of Development report, with a total of 12,055 units. Most of
these plans of subdivision are in the Doon South area.
Mr. Sloan advised that the Staging of Development report includes potential plans of subdivision
for 2008, but they will have to have further consideration once the growth Management Strategy
has been adopted; which will be presented to the Committee at its meeting of June 18, 2007.
Mr. P. Britton, MHBC Planning was in attendance in this regard. He noted he had also attended
this Committee's meeting earlier this year when staff had been directed to prepare this Staging
of Development report and the Growth Management Strategy. He advised that changes made
by staff to the Staging of Development report have addressed the concerns he raised at the
earlier meeting. He has also noticed an improvement to the service delivery from Planning staff.
With respect to the inventory of available lots, Mr. Britton cautioned that there are always a
number of unit that are constrained pending the completion of various studies; also, some are
not on the inventory in terms of the active market place.
Mayor Zehr referred to the chart on page 7 of the staff report with respect to multiple dwellings.
He noted that many of these blocks of land are not developed, and eventually they are changed
for the development of single family dwellings. He questioned how this can be controlled better.
Mr. Willmer responded that this Council has been steadfast in not down zoning these lands. He
advised that in many cases these apartment blocks have usually been maintained. He cited the
case of Block Line Road and Strasburg Road, which was initially developed in the 1970's. The
apartment sites were maintained and they are just now being developed. Another element in
protecting multi-unit blocks is to maintain a good supply of new lots for single, semis and
duplexes.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That the Staging of Development Report 2007-Post 2008 (DTS-07-083) be approved,
provided that it is acknowledged that the City cannot give full commitment to the 2008
timeframe until after the completion of the Growth Management Strategy."
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11. DTS-07-0$2 - DESIGN OPTION FOR PEDESTRIAN SCALE LIGHTING
- QUEEN STREET SOUTH RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-
082, dated May 24, 2007, regarding design options for pedestrian scale lighting for the Queen
Street South reconstruction project.
Messrs. Mounsey and Bensason presented this staff report and explained that they participate
on the Regional project team for the reconstruction of the portion of Queen Street South
between Courtland Avenue and Highland Road West, and a small portion of Highland Road
West from Queen Street South to Patricia Avenue. Of the four options being considered for the
reconstruction, the preferred option is Alternative 3; which involves the reconstruction of Queen
Street South with anon-continuous centre median, a single northbound lane and a single
southbound lane. This alternative also includes reconstructing sidewalks in approximately their
current location, and maintaining the minimum 1 m wide landscape boulevard. It is staff's opinion
that Alternative #3 provides a balanced approach to mitigate traffic concerns/capacity, and
provides a unique opportunity to address key design recommendations established in the
Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District Plan and the Mixed Use Corridor Design Brief.
Messrs. Mounsey and Bensason then reviewed pertinent sections of the Victoria Park Heritage
Conservation District Plan, the On-Lighting Downtown Study and the Mixed Use Corridor Design
Brief as they relate to pedestrian lighting and Heritage lighting design. They also reviewed the
timing of road reconstruction projects; whether to install pedestrian lighting on Queen Street
South as it is not within the downtown district boundary; and, the costs to install globe style
pedestrian lighting in the area of the Queen Street South reconstruction.
With respect to costs, the Committee was advised that the capital costs to install 87 globe
lighting fixtures will be $800,000, and the operating costs are not available at this time. Staff
noted that the current policy requires the City, and not the Region, to take direct responsibility for
all capital and operating costs for pedestrian -scale lighting on Regional roads. Further, road
reconstruction projects provide the best opportunity to integrate new infrastructure and
streetscape design features.
In response to questions from Mayor Zehr, staff advised that if there is no decorative street
lighting installed, there would be no costs involved. Further, the $800,000 cost includes 87 globe
light fixtures and some supplemental road lighting; neither of which will be paid for by the
Region.
At the request of Councillor Gazzola, staff was directed to obtain the following costs: the total
cost of this reconstruction project, the operating costs for using metal-halide luminaries and that
for high pressure sodium; and, the difference in costs between decorative and non-decorative
pedestrian lighting.
Mayor Zehr commented on the need for a change in outlook at the Region, as both the City and
the Region have adopted the Pedestrian Charter. This situation is similar to the approach the
Region previously had on sidewalks on Regional roads. Costs for pedestrian lighting should be
included in all Regional road projects. It seems the Region is giving a higher priority to vehicles
than pedestrians.
Councillor Weylie noted that she is on this project committee, ad advised that staff has worked
very hard to develop this concept. She stated that currently there is only lighting on one side of
Queen Street in this location. She asked the Committee members to support the staff
recommendations.
Councillor Vrbanovic moved the staff recommendations. He stated it is appropriate to be aware
of the costs of a cheaper form of lighting; however, the proposal will have a life span of 30 to 40
years, so this is a long term investment. He requested the Committee's support for his motion.
Councillor Gazzola stated that he is prepared to support this motion because it is important to
have a nice looking city, but he would like to be aware of all the costs involved.
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11. DTS-07-0$2 - DESIGN OPTION FOR PEDESTRIAN SCALE LIGHTING tCONT'D)
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That staff request that the Region of Waterloo Highland Road/Queen Street
Reconstruction Project Team prepare a streetscape concept option with pedestrian-scale
lighting as a provisional item in the contract/tender documents to provide future flexibility
for Council to consider this option, subject to funding availability; and,
That final approval of pedestrian-scale lighting on Queen Street, between Courtland
Avenue and Highland Road be referred to the 2008 capital budget process; and further,
That staff engage in discussions between the City and Region to explore a more
equitable cost-sharing agreement to promote pedestrian-scale lighting along Regional
Roads, particularly related to operating costs."
12. CRPS-07-072 - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
- AIR QUALITY IN KITCHENER
- FIVE BEST BETS FOR 2007
The Committee considered Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-072, dated May 18,
2007, regarding an Environmental Committee Recommendation for Air Quality in Kitchener and
Five Best Bets for 2007.
Councillor Vrbanovic moved the recommendation of the Environmental Committee for the 5
items in the 2006 report on Air Quality in Kitchener, to be pursued this year. He advised that the
timing of this approval is to coincide with Clean Air Day on June 7, 2007. He noted that reports
will be presented in September, January and post 2008 budget consideration, to keep Council
informed.
Upon questioning by Mayor Zehr, Councillor Vrbanovic advised that the purpose of adopting
these initiatives is to allow staff to proceed to investigate the feasibility of them, and potential
implementation. At that point, any associated costs can be considered through the budget
process.
Councillor Gazzola requested that the feasibility reports on these initiatives be provided to
Council.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That in accordance with the Air Quality in Kitchener (2006) report, the following be
approved as the Five Best Bets for 2007:
Best Bet #1 - Support compact urban development;
Best Bet #2 - Seek continuous improvement from ICI
(Industrial/Commercial/Institutional) point sources by developing a tiered approach that
includes incentives and flexible regulatory approaches;
Best Bet #3 - Facilitate Modal Shift to Bicycle Transportation:
Best Bet #4 - Enhance Green Space Management; and,
Best Bet #5 - Incentives for Energy Efficient Development; and further,
That staff investigate the feasibility and, if appropriate, pursue the implementation of the
Air Quality in Kitchener Five Best Bets for 2007 and associated sub-action items, as
outlined in Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-072."
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13. DTS-07-0$$ - SCHOOL RELATED TRAFFIC MATTERS
- CHANGES FOR THE 2007-0$ SCHOOL YEAR
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-
088, dated May 17, 2007, regarding school related traffic matters and changes for the 2007-08
school year.
Mr. J. McBride advised this report has been submitted for information only, and the situation for
the upcoming school year is the same as for the current year. The only change is the opening of
Williamsburg School, and if an additional crossing guard is required, staff will bring a report to
this Committee.
14. CYCLING PATHS
Councillor Vrbanovic advised that at two recent meetings, one with Kitchener's representatives
on Regional Council and the other being a Steering Committee meeting regarding the River
Road/Wabanaki Drive connection, the issue of having cycling paths separate from the roadway
was raised. He put forward a motion that staff investigate and report on this matter.
Councillor Weylie put forward a friendly amendment that staff report on reinstituting the City's
Bicycle Committee, as we are the only municipality in the Region without one.
Mayor Zehr cautioned that a number of the cycling committees that do exist are composed of
people who want to cycle on roadways and not on trails
Messrs. McBride and Willmer noted that the City's Transportation Management Co-ordinator has
not yet been hired, and there is no one at present who can undertake the Cycling Master Plan.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That staff investigate and report, to the Development and Technical Services Committee,
on the feasibility, implications and costs of creating off-road cycling lanes; and,
That staff make a recommendation to the Region's Steering Committee for the River
Road Extension with respect to on-road or off-road cycling lanes; and further,
That staff report on the feasibility of re-instituting the City's Cycling Committee."
15. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
D. Gilchrist
Committee Administrator