HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS Minutes - 2018-04-09FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
APRIL 9, 2018 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date, commencing at 1:30 p.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 & General Manager, Community Services
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
C. Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development
H. Fylactou, Manager, Licensing
S. Di Donato, Manager, Economic Development
J. Bunn, Manager, Council & Committee Services/Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by
Councillor J. Gazzola to discuss Consent items 3, 4 and 6 on the agenda which was voted on
and Carried.
1. CAO-18-007 - REGIONAL AGREEMENT - PATIOS FRONTING ION TRACKS
The Committee considered report CAO-18-007, dated March 27,
2018 recommending the licensing of patios for businesses that are adjacent to the Region of
Waterloo ION rail tracks.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreement(s) with the Region of
Waterloo, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and as outlined in Chief
-18-007, to allow the City to coordinate the licensing of
racks
2. CAO-18-008 - CITY OF KITCHENER, WATERLOO REGION SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE
- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PILLAR NETWORK INC.
- RE: SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SOUTHWEST PROJECT
The Committee considered Chief AdmiCAO-18-008, dated March 28,
2018 recommending a one-year funding agreement with Pillar Network Inc. for the Waterloo
Region Small Business Centre to deliver the Social Enterprise Southwest Project.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a one-year funding agreement, subject
report CAO-18-008 with Pillar Network Inc. for the Waterloo Region Small Business
Centre to deliver the Social Enterprise Southwest project.
3. CAO-18-011 - KITCHENER MARKET PARKING INITIATIVE
The Committee considered Chief Adminis-18-011, dated March 27,
2018 recommending the approval of rate changes at the Charles-Benton Parking Garage; off-
site parking for Kitchener Market vendors and vendor staff; implementation of a parking fee for
Parking Level 1; and an alternative parking arrangement outside of Parking Level 2 for
Saturday Market vendors.
Councillor S. Marsh introduced an amendment providing staff flexibility in setting a daily flat
rate for customers and vendors who park at the Charles-Benton Parking Garage, which she
subsequently withdrew.
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3. CAO-18-011 - KITCHENER MARKET PARKING INITIATIVE (
The Committee requested and staff agreed to consider alternative costing for a daily flat rate
for customers and vendors who park at the Charles-Benton Parking Garage.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
That Council, in an effort to alleviate parking challenges at the Kitchener Market,
approve the following rate changes at the Charles-Benton Parking Garage:
A $2 flat rate for customers who park at Charles-Benton between 7:00 AM and
2:00 PM on Saturdays;
A $3 flat rate for Market vendors and vendor staff who park at Charles-Benton
between 4:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Saturdays; and,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Europro,
subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to enable City staff to coordinate off-site
parking arrangements for Kitchener Market vendors and vendor staff at Market Square;
and,
That staff be authorized to implement a parking fee for use of Parking Level 1, at the
Kitchener Market (300 King Street East), by Saturday Market vendors; and further,
That staff be authorized to require all Saturday Market vendors, with the exception of
d Farmer, to
utilize an alternative parking arrangement outside of the Parking Level 2 (P2) customer
parking off Cedar Street at the Kitchener Market
Office report CAO-18-011.
4. FCS-18-028 - REQUEST TO ADD CONDITIONS TO A BUSINESS LICENCE - 700
STRASBURG ROAD
The Committee considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-18-028,
dated February 23, 2018 recommending imposing conditions placed on the business licence
for The Passion Flavour located in the Forest Glen Plaza at 700 Strasburg Road.
The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with 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, Councillor Z. Janecki voting in
opposition. Mayor B. Vrbanovic was not in attendance and accordingly did not vote.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
That the business licence for The Passion Flavour be approved with the following
conditions, as outlined in Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-18-
028:
a) That the owner maintains a level of noise that is in accordance with the City of
Kitchener Noise By-law;
b) That the Business does not receive any further Provincial Offence Notices;
c) That the owner complies with all City of Kitchener By-laws
5. FCS-18-029 - REQUEST TO ADD CONDITIONS TO A BUSINESS LICENCE - 108 QUEEN
STREET SOUTH
The Committee was informed the request to add conditions to a business licence relating to
108 Queen Street South has been withdrawn as the business is no longer in operation.
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6. FCS-18-033 - 2018 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT (CEIG)
The Committee considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-18-033,
dated March 27, 2018 recommending approval of five grant applications for the 2018
Community Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG) as outlined in the Report.
Councillor J. Gazzola brought forward the motion to approve the recommendation as outlined
in Report FCS-18-033, including an amendment to include an allocation of $3,000. to Trinity
Village for a berm revitalization and naturalization project.
Councillor Y. Fernandes declared a pecuniary interest as a member of her family lives at the
facility; and accordingly, did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding this matter.
Several members of the Committee requested information be provided in advance of the April
16, 2018 Council meeting regarding the application submitted by Trinity Village.
LOST.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
That a total of $13,000. from the Community Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG)
capital account be awarded as follows:
-to-
applicant obtaining community of interest for not-for-profit status;
$2,000. to K-W Working Centre for a Sustainable Gardening Workshop Series;
$1,750. to KW Habilitation and Rockway Mennonite Collegiate for an inclusive
agricultural-based in class and hands on learning opportunity;
$1,250. to Waterloo-Wellington Science & Engineering Fair - DEAR:
Developing Environmental Advocates and Researchers for a CO2 Simulation
Group Activity;
$5,000. - that the unused balance be carried forward to the 2019 Community
Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG) program, as outlined in Finance and
Corporate Services Department report FCS-18-033
7. CAO-17-028 - LAUNCHING THE FILM, MUSIC AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA OFFICE
The Committee considered Chief Admi-17-028, dated March 26,
2018 recommending the launching of the Film, Music & Interactive Media Office in 2018. Ms.
Silvia Di Donato, Manager, Arts and Creative Industries, presented the Report.
Erica Robinson, University of Waterloo Games Institute, and Aaron Francis, ACAC were in
attendance to speak in favour of the launch of the FMIMO.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this time.
Several members of the Committee requested information be provided in advance of the April
16, 2018 Council meeting regarding a cost-break down related to the $260,000. referenced in
Report CAO-17-028; as well as information relating to existing and potential grant opportunities
the FMIMO will seek.
The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B.
Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Z. Janecki, K. Galloway-Sealock, B.
Ioannidis, F. Etherington, P. Singh, and S. Davey voting in favour; and, Councillors J. Gazzola
and Y. Fernandes voting in opposition.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis -
it was resolved:
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7. CAO-17-028 - LAUNCHING THE FILM, MUSIC AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA OFFICE (CONTD)
That
2018 for a two-year period, as outlined in eport CAO-17-028;
and further,
That staff, over the two-year period, work with regional stakeholders and partners, such
as the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, area municipalities, Waterloo EDC, etc.
to develop a collaboration ,
Music & Interactive Media industry on an ongoing basis.
8. CAO-18-010 - SUPERVISED INJECTION SITE (SIS) INPUT TO THE REGION OF
WATERLOO
The Committee considered Chief Admi-18-010, dated March 23,
2018 regarding Supervised Injection Sites (SIS).
Mr. Mike Murray, Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Municipality of Waterloo provided a
brief introduction for Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Medical Officer of Health, and Karen Quigley-Hobbs,
Region of Waterloo Public Health.
Dr. Wang and Ms. Quigley-Hobbs provided a presentation outlining the relevant research,
legislation and health-based policies supporting supervised consumption sites, and the SIS
Feasibility Study completed by the Region of Waterloo.
Mr. Michael May noted the report from the City of Kitchener does not take a position on the
use of SIS, as this is the responsibility of the regional public health authority.
In response to questions, Mr. Dan Chapman explained even if the Region decided not to move
forward with SIS, this does not preclude another agency or organization from applying to open
a local site.
The following motion was voted on and Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote.
On motion by Councillor F. Etherington -
it was resolved:
That, should the Region of Waterloo decide to move forward with a supervised injection
service within the City of Kitchener, Regional Council be requested to give consideration
to the following when designing the service
report CAO-18-010:
1. The Important Ongoing Leadership Role of the Region:
Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency services make
application to operate the service.
Staff the service with Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency
Services employees ideally in a Regional facility.
Commit to the development of an integrated supervised injection site
where a range of other social services are also embedded.
Adopt a fair and equitable approach with some form of supervised
injection service in eac;
2. Operating Model: Establish the service in a fixed location with a commitment to
a comprehensive review after two years including citizen, community agency
and municipal input that would lead to refinement of the in that, or another,
location;
3. Site Selection Criteria: Work with City of Kitchener staff, including those with
neighbourhood consultation expertise, to determine site selection criteria and
further consult with respect to the identification and review of potential location
options to ensure a mutually agreeable site is selected;
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8. CAO-18-010 - SUPERVISED INJECTION SITE (SIS) INPUT TO THE REGION OF
4. Site-Specific Design Considerations: Work with City of Kitchener staff to
determine internal and external site-specific design criteria;
5. Ongoing Public Education and Consultation: Develop a coordinated public
education effort for the broader community, specific training for targeted
audiences, and communications related to any supervised injection service
site.
9. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
J. Bunn
Manager, Council & Committee Services/Deputy City Clerk