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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS Minutes - 2018-01-22 - Final BudgetFINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICESCOMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 CITY OF KITCHENER The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date commencing at 9:37 a.m. Present: Councillor S. Davey - Chair Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway- Sealock, J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh, D. Schnider and P. Singh. Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services L. MacDonald, Interim Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services C. Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development C. Fletcher, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Service Department J. Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Service Department C. Tarling, Director, Legislated Services & City Clerk R. Hagey, Director, Financial Planning M. Seiling, Director, Building H. Gross, Director, Engineering Services D. McGoldrick, Director Operations, Environmental Services G. St. Louis, Director, Utilities K. Kugler, Director, Sport & Cemeteries J. Bunn, Manager, Council/Committee Services & Deputy City Clerk P. McCormick, Manager, Parking Enterprise D. Fagerdahl, Manager, Financial Planning T. Gaber, Manager, Utilities (Operations) D. Persaud, Manager, Gas Supply Operation &Regulations J. Rodrigues, Committee Administrator D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator The purpose of this special meeting was to give final consideration to the 2018 Operating and Capital Budgets. It was noted that any recommendations from the Committee this date would be considered at the special Council meeting to be held immediately following this meeting. 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) The Committee was in receipt draft resolutions related to the 2018 Budget for consideration this date. Mr. R. Hagey provided Council with an overview of the Final Budget Day process, highlights of the 2018 Budget, an update on Regional municipalities tax rate increases and water/sewer increases; and, resolutions circulated this date will be updated based on the direction received throughout the day. He further advised the final overall impact to the average homeowner based on the 2018 Budget is a total increase including taxes and utility increases is 2.43% or $73. BOARDS Kitchener Public Library Ms. Mary Chevreau, Kitchener Public Library (KPL), was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. A motion was brought forward the KPL by $18,000. LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillor J. Gazzola voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 5 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) Vrbanovic and Councillors Z. Janecki, B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock, Y. Fernandes and F. Etherington voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor S. Marsh - it was resolved: Centre in the Square Mr. Rob Sonoda, Centre in the Square (CITS), was in attendance to provide the Committee with a brief overview of the projected surplus from the 2017 Budget and responded to questions from the Committee. A motion was brought forward by Councillor B. Ioannidis to approve the CITS budget, as presented. Councillor J. Gazzola brought forward an amendment to motion to reduce the additional transitional funding by $25,000. LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillor J. Gazzola voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Councillors J. Gazzola voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis - it was resolved: the Square (CITS); and further, That additional transitional funding of $182,870. from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund for Centre in the Square (CITS) be disbursed at the request of the CITS Board with Council being notified by email of the request, and that any year-end surplus be split 50/50 between CITS and The Committee recessed at 10:55 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m., Chaired by Councillor S. Davey with all members present, except Councillor J. Gazzola. Horticultural Society 2018 Tier 1 Community Grant It was requested that the Horticultural Society Tier 1 Community Grant be voted on, as a member from the organization was in attendance to respond to questions if required. The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote with all members present. Councillor J. Gazzola was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: as outlined in Appendix A Councillor J. Gazzola re-entered the meeting at this time. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 6 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) ENTERPRISE OPERATING BUDGETS Building A motion was brought forward by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock to approve the 2018 Operating Budget for the Building Enterprise. The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: Golf Councillor B. Ioannidis brought forward a motion to approve the 2018 Golf Enterprise budget. A motion was brought forward by Councillor J. Gazzola motion to increase the Golf Enterprise dividend to the City by $5,000., which would be applied to the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund (TSRF). CounLOST on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh and S. Marsh voting in opposition. The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola and Y. Fernandes voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis - it was resolved: Parking Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a motion to approve the 2018 Parking Enterprise budget. A motion was brought forward by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock to amend the 2018 Parking Enterprise budget to increase the dividend from the proposed $1,775,000. to $1,850,000. Councillor J. Gazzola brought forward an amendment to Councillor Galloway- amendment to further increase the 2018 Parking Enterprise dividend from the proposed $1,775,000 to $1,860,000. LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors J. Gazzola, P. Singh, S. Marsh, Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, and S. Davey voting in opposition. Councillor Galloway-Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D, Schnider, J. Gazzola, K. Galloway- Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Councillors F. Etherington and S. Davey voting in opposition. The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 7 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: hat the 2018 Parking Enterprise be approved, Gas A motion was brought forward by Councillor D. Schnider to approve the Gas Utility budget, as presented. Councillor S. Davey left the meeting at this time. Councillor D. Schnider assumed the Chair. An amendment was brought forward by Councillor P. Singh to transfer the annual REEP Green Solutions grant from the Legislated Services (Environmental Advisory Committee) tax supported budget to the Gas Utility budget. Councillor S. Davey re-entered the meeting and reassumed the Chair. An amendment was introduced by Councillor S. Marsh directing the Environmental Advisory Committee to continue providing oversight to the administration of the annual grant to REEP Green Solutions. Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote with all members present. tion to transfer the annual REEP Green Solutions grant was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington, P. Singh, and S. Davey voting in favour; and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. A motion was brought forward by Councillor J. Gazzola to increase the dividend paid to the City by the Gas Utility to $111,000. Councillor voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors J. Gazzola, Z. Janecki, and Y. Fernandes voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Marsh, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington, P. Singh, and S. Davey voting in opposition. The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Marsh, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington, P. Singh, and S. Davey voting in favour; and J. Gazzola, Z. Janecki, and Y. Fernandes voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor D. Schnider - it was resolved: The Committee recessed at 12:22 p.m. and reconvened at 1:22 p.m., Chaired by Councillor S. Davey with all members present. Water, Sanitary Utility and Stormwater Utility A motion was brought forward by Councillor Y. Fernandes to approve the Water Utility budget, as presented. The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote with all members present. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 8 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: A motion was brought forward by Councillor Y. Fernandes to approve the Sanitary Utility budget, as presented. The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote with all members present. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: A motion was brought forward by Councillor Y. Fernandes to approve the Stormwater Utility budget, as presented. The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway- Sealock, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington, and S. Davey voting in favour; and Z. Janecki, and P. Singh voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: CAPTIAL BUDGET Follow-up Issue Papers Councillor S. Davey left the meeting at this time. Councillor D. Schnider assumed the Chair. The Committee considered Issue Paper BD02 (Don McLaren Arena Follow-Up) providing additional information on the future plans and potential options of reducing the roof repair budget for 2018. Mr. J. Readman explained a roof assessment completed in 2015 recommended full replacement of the roof within two years, which had been previously set back a year due to budget constraints in 2017. He explained the roof is beyond patchwork and is at risk of structural damage if not replaced. Councillor S. Davey re-entered the meeting and reassumed the Chair. The Committee considered Issue Paper BD09 (Middle Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer (MSTSS)) recommending designing the full length of the MSTSS and construction of the portion underneath the Fischer-Hallman right-of-way. Councillor J. Gazzola left the meeting at this time. The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote with all members present. Councillor J. Gazzola was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 9 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) . of funding in the Middle Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer (MSTTS) account be A motion was brought forward by Mayor B. Vrbanovic to approve the balance of the Capital Budget and Forecast (2018-2027). Councillor Y. Fernandes brought fo decrease the Communitech grant outlined in Clause 9.b. of the resolution sheet circulated this date from $300,000. to $200,000. Councillor J. Gazzola re-entered the meeting at this time. A motion was brought forward by Councillor Z. Janecki to further amend Councillor Y. motion to decrease the Communitech grant outlined in Clause 9.b. of the resolution sheet circulated this date from $300,000. to $150,000. ed on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillor Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock, Y. Fernandes, and F. Etherington voting in opposition. amendment was voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillor J. Gazzola, Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock and F. Etherington voting in opposition. Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the projects outlined within Infrastructure Services, as referenced: Utilities - - ; Engineering - - Ottawa Street - - , as members of his family own property in the vicinity of the subject projects. Accordingly, he did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding those matters. pecuniary interests were considered separately and were Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors Z. Janecki, B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, S. Davey, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock, Y. Fernandes and F. Etherington voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting in opposition. Councillor P. Singh did not participate in voting due to his declaration. The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors Z. Janecki, B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock, Y. Fernandes and F. Etherington voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting in opposition. On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: That the Capital Budget & Forecast (2018-2027) be approved, with expenditures for all TAX SUPPORTED OPERATING BUDGET Follow-up Issue Papers The Committee considered Issue Paper OP2 (Increasing Support for Parks & Trails, Neighbourhoods and Active Transportation) regarding the creation of new permanent full-time parks, trails, neighbourhoods and active transportation. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 10 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) A motion was brought forward by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock to approve the three new FTEs outlined in Issue Paper OP2 referenced in Clause 12 of the resolution sheet circulated this date. It was requested that each new FTE position outlined in Issue Paper OP2 be voted on separately. Councillor Galloway-n FTE Landscape Architect was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh, F. Etherington and K. Galloway- Sealock voting in favour; and, Councillors Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. Councillor Galloway-Sealockn FTE Neighbourhood Liaison Coordinator/Project Manager was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh, F. Etherington and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in favour; and, Councillors Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. Councillor Galloway-n FTE Active Transportation Planning Project Manager was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh, F. Etherington and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in favour; and, Councillors Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. The Committee recessed at 3:19 p.m. and reconvened at 3:39 p.m., Chaired by Councillor S. Davey with all members present. The Committee Base) related to hiring two new permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, a Property Assessment Analyst and a Property Assessment Review Administrator to ensure the accuracy Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock brought forward a motion to approve the two new FTEs outlined in Issue Paper OP4 referenced in Clause 12 of the resolution sheet circulated this date. Councillor Galloway- voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, S. Davey, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh, F. Etherington and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in favour; and, Councillors Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. RESOLUTIONS A motion was brought forward by Mayor B. Vrbanovic to allocate the surplus assessment funding to the following items: $15,000. to the Winter Rink Operating Budget; $20,000. to the King Street Entrance Feature/Rockway Gardens; $20,000. to Neighbourhood Parks; $20,000. to the Kitchener Public Library; and, $16,500. to THEMUSEUM. Councillor K. Galloway- to decrease the proposed funding to THEMUSEUM from $16,500. to $10,000. Councillor F. Etherin decrease the proposed funding to the King Street Entrance Feature/Rockway Gardens from $20,000. to $10,000. Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh, F. Etherington and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in favour; and, Councillors S. Davey, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 11 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) Gardens was voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington and S. Marsh voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh, K. Galloway-Sealock, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors F. Etherington, S. Marsh and Y. Fernandes, voting in favour; and, Councillors S. Davey, D. Schnider, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh, K. Galloway-Sealock, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. LOST on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, P. Singh and S. Marsh voting in favour; and, Councillors Y. Fernandes, S. Davey, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, F. Etherington, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. the Kitchener Public Library was voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh and P. Singh voting in favour; and, Councillors B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, S. Davey, D. Schnider, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. Councillor Galloway-THEMUSEUM was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Councillors D. Schnider, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors F. Etherington, J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. THEMUSEUM was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in favour; and, Councillors F. Etherington, S. Davey, J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. Councillor Y. Fernandes brought forward a motion to transfer the remaining balance of the surplus Assessment Growth in the amount of $26,000. to the tax levy. Councillor K. Galloway- motion to allocate $16,000. of the Assessment Growth to the Tax Levy and $10,000. to the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund (TSRF). Councillor Galloway-Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors F. Etherington, S. Davey, D. Schnider, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in favour; and, Councillors Y. Fernandes, P. Singh, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors F. Etherington, S. Davey, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in favour; and, Councillors Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: $26,000. to allocate $16,000. of the Assessment Growth to the Tax Levy and Councillor J. Gazzola brought forward a motion to increase the Gapping Provision by 20%, increasing the budget amount from $2M to $2.5M, noting from the proposed $500,000. increase, $200,000. would be allocated to the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund (TSRF) and $300,000. to the Tax Levy. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 12 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) Mr. Chapman cautioned members that Gapping is a revenue line item and in 2017 the year end projection is approximately $1.25M, which is significantly lower than the targeting amount of $2M. Councillor Gazzola noted he was of the understanding that Gapping was an expense and withdrew his motion to increase the Gapping provision. Councillor P. Singh brought forward a motion to relocate the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation (Waterloo EDC), formally known as the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation, grant in the amount of $320,000. from the tax base to the Economic Development Reserve Fund. In response to questions, Mr. Chapman advised a reallocation of the Waterloo EDC grant from tax base to the Economic Development Reserve Fund will create a one-time reduction in the tax levy for the 2018 budget, but would have a direct tax levy increase in 2019. LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillor P. Singh voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, S. Davey, D. Schnider, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. A motion was brought forward by Councillor Y. Fernandes to reduce the Economic Development Grant outlined in Clause 8 of the resolutions circulated this date (Physician and Specialist Recruitment) to eliminate $10,000. from Physician Recruitment and maintaining $10,000. for Specialist Recruitment for a total decrease of $10,000. in the Economic Development Grants. motion was voted on and LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, Y. Fernandes, and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, and S. Davey voting in opposition. The Committee considered Issue Paper BD08 (Winter Maintenance Review and Sidewalk Snow Clearing) regarding the status of the Comprehensive Winter Maintenance Review. Councillor Galloway-Sealock requested staff engage with residents through the public consultation process on their expectations specifically related to what a satisfactory time duration would be for clearing sidewalks. Councillor D. Schnider requested staff to include the cost of the different sidewalk snow clearing durations in the Comprehensive Winter Maintenance Review. A motion was brought forward by Councillor Y. Fernandes to defer the approval of the 2018 Business Plan to the Council meeting on January 29, 2018. At that time, she advised she will be presenting an amendment related to the public winter use of stormwater management ponds. She further indicated the approval of this motion would allow members of the public to attend. Carried on a recorded vote with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, F. Etherington, J. Gazzola, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Councillors B. Ioannidis and K. Galloway-Sealock voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: deferred to the January 29, 2018 Council Meeting in order to allow residents to register as delegates and speak to the use of stormwater management ponds in winter for recreational activities: -17-027 be approved, as amended FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 13 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. FCS-18-001 - 2018 BUDGET PACKAGE (FINAL BUDGET DAY) Councillor J. Gazzola brought forward a motion to increase the Penalties and Interest estimate from $3,177,575. to $3,260,575. in the General Revenue section of the 2018 Operating Budget. Mr. Chapman advised the Penalties and Interest budget is set based on a 5-year average of the prior yearly totals. He indicated the current 5-year average is $3,182,194., which is approximately $5,000. higher than the 2018 budgeted estimate amount, stating this average does not support the proposed $83,000. increase in the estimate. He further advised staff currently implemented a new tax-utility billing system, noting as staff are working to implement the new system, arrears have increased, which has subsequently increased the Penalties and Interest revenues. He stated staff expect as the arrears are managed, the Penalties and Interest budget will decrease and he further cautioned Council in increasing that budget. Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock brought forward an amendment to motion to reduce the Penalties and Interest estimate from $3,177,575. to $3,197,575. Councillor Galloway-amendment was voted on and LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock and S. Davey voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, J. Gazzola, P. Singh, S. Marsh, Y. Fernandes, and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki and J. Gazzola voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, and S. Davey voting in opposition. Councillor Z. Janecki declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the 2018 Tier 1 Grant relating to the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Orchestra Inc. as he is a member of that organization; and, accordingly, he did not take part in any discussions or voting regarding that grant request. The Tier 1 Grant for the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Orchestra Inc. related to Councillor Z. ly and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. Councillor Z. Janecki did not participate in voting due to his declaration. The following motion was voted on and Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey and Y. Fernandes voting in favour; and, Councillors J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: That the general levy of $118,525,054., which results in approximately a 1.6% tax increase, excluding tax policy changes, be approved and Assessment Growth be budgeted at 1.59%. The following motion was voted on and Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey and Y. Fernandes voting in favour; and, Councillors J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: this date, be approved. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2018 - 14 - CITY OF KITCHENER 2. ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m. J. Bunn D. Saunderson Manager, Council & Committee Services/ Committee Administrator Deputy City Clerk J. Rodrigues Committee Administrator