HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-09-002 - Renewal of Affiliated Neighbourhood Associatons - 2009REPORT
Report To: Mayor C. Zehr and Members of Council
Date of Meeting: January 12, 2009
Submitted By: Mark Hildebrand, Director, Community Programs and
Services (ext. 2687}
Prepared By: Janice Ouellette, Facilitator of Volunteer Resources and
Community Engagement (ext. 2227)
Ward(s~ Involved: All
Date of Report: December 15, 2008
Report No.: CSD-09-002
Subject: Renewal Of Affiliated Neighbourhood Associations- 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
That the list of Neighbourhood Associations attached to Community Services
Department report CSD-09-002, dated December 15, 2008, be approved for affiliation with
the City of Kitchener for 2009.
BACKGROUND:
In July 2002, Kitchener City Council approved the introduction of an Affiliation Policy for
Kitchener Neighbourhood Associations ~NAs}. This policy and approval/ renewal process was
developed in collaboration with staff and NA representatives. Its purpose is to ensure that NA
groups on the official list receive access to City of Kitchener supports and resources. As well,
the policy clarifies the role and responsibilities of the NAs and the City. As outlined in the policy,
NAswill:
Be a voluntary, not-for-profit, non-partisan, non-denominational group based in a
geographic neighbourhood within the borders of the City of Kitchener.
Be inclusive of and responsive to the needs of the community within the specific
geographic area defined by the group.
Be open to the public and make this known through communication to the residents of
that neighbourhood, by at a minimum, publishing a contact number or through other
means such as a newsletter.
Have some level of activity with, at minimum, a contact person.
Have some structure for accountability.
The City of Kitchener provides Affiliated Neighbourhood Associations:
coverage by a commercial General Liability Insurance Policy provided through the
Waterloo Region Municipalities Insurance Pool
access to facilities, program grants, staff assistance and printing for newsletters, minutes
and flyers subject to guidelines and budgetary availability)
Report No. CSD-09-002 Page 2
REPORT:
Annually, the affiliation of NAs is renewed for the following reasons:
To ensure that the contact in formation for affiliated NAs is current;
To obtain permission to release contact information to the public and staff; and,
To ensure that NAs on the list are active and continue to meet the criteria for an affiliated
NA.
Twenty-nine NAs were approved for affiliation for 2008. There were two new Neighbourhood
Associations who affiliated with the City of Kitchener in 2008. They are the Alpine
Neighbourhood Association who affiliated in January 2008 and Settler's Grove Community
Association who affiliated in September 2008. The overall total of NAs being recommended for
affiliation renewal in 2009 is 31.
Please find attached a list of active NAs who are being recommended for a one year
renewal of their affiliation with the City of Kitchener
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None at the moment however as Kitchener's population increases and new neighbourhoods
develop the current funding and support available to NAs may need to be reassessed to
maintain the vibrancy of Kitchener neighbourhoods.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Community Programs and Services staff will communicate with the Neighbourhood
Associations they liaise with about their affiliation status and will share the up-dated list with IT
and GIS to up-date our web-site and maps.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Kitchener and affiliated Neighbourhood Associations have worked together to offer
diverse programs and services at the neighbourhood level The NA Affiliation Policy has
helped to clarify roles and responsibilities and maintain communication with existing
NAs and initiate discussion with new ones.
Mark Hildebrand
Director Community Programs Services
LIST OF NEIG~BOl1R~O0D ASSOCIATIONS
RECOMMENDED FOR AFFILIATION WITH
THE CITY OF KITCHENER
2009
Ward 1
Auditorium Neighbourhood Association
Bridgeport Community Neighbourhood Association
Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association
Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
King East Neighbourhood Association
Mount Hope Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood Association
Northward Neighbourhood Association
Olde Berlin Towne Neighbourhood Association in the Civic Centre
W-
Centreville Chicopee Community Association
Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association
Stanley Park Community Association
W-
Alpine Neighbourhood Association
Deer Ridge Estates Social Club
Doors Pioneer Park Community Association
Grand Hill Village Neighbourhood Association
Lower Doors Neighbourhood Association
Pinegrove Neighbourhood Association
Settler's Grove Community Association
Ward 4
Caryndale Neighbourhood Association
Chandler Mowat Neighbourhood Association
Country Hills Recreation Association
W-
Forest Heights Community Association
Highland Stirling Community Association
W-
Cedar dills Community Group
Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association
Greenbelt Neighbourhood Association
Mill Courtland Neighbourhood Association
Resurrection Neighbourhood Association
Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association
Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association
Westmount Neighbourhood Association