HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2010-11-08 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2010 CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 5:11 p.m. this date, chaired by Acting Mayor C. Weylie
with all members present. Mayor C. Zehr was in attendance for part of the meeting.
Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant
to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code.
Council considered the recommendation arising from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee
meeting held this date regarding the 2011 Business Licensing Fees.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
"That the proposed business licensing fees contained in Corporate Services Department report
CRPS-10-156 be approved; and further,
That City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 501 (Business Licence Fees) be amended to
reflect the approved 2011 business licence fees effective January 1, 2011."
Carried.
Council considered Financial Services Department report FIN-10-172 regarding Expression of
Interest E10-122, Consultant Services - Kitchener Memorial Auditorium -Goals and Needs
Feasibility Study.
Councillor K. Galloway declared a conflict of interest as a family member is employed by a company
that submitted a response and she did not participate in any discussion or voting with respect to this
matter.
Mr. K. Baulk, Director of Enterprises, advised that in response to the proposal put forward by the
Kitchener Rangers to expand seating at the Memorial Auditorium (the Aud), Council approved the
work plan outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-10-049. He explained the work
plan included a number of studies, one of which was a Goal and Needs Feasibility Study that will look
at the proposal from the point of view of the City and its citizens, not just the Ranger's needs.
Councillor J. Gazzola asked why staff could not undertake such a study and why it would be funded
by the Rangers. Mr. Baulk advised that due to staff resources and expertise and the timeline to
complete the study in early 2011, staff could not complete this study. He added that the proposal
from the Rangers included funding for the study.
Mayor C. Zehr entered the meeting.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic pointed out that the Rangers, realizing the City must complete its due
diligence with respect to the proposal, have offered to fund the study as part of the proposal. He
added that some citizens feel there is a need for a new facility and the study should also answer that
question.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
"That Expression of Interest E10-122, Consultant Services -Kitchener Memorial Auditorium -
Goals and Needs Feasibility Study, be awarded to Deloitte & Touche LLP, Toronto, Ontario,
at their estimated fee of $25,000., plus H.S.T. of $3,250., for a total of $28,250., based on a
satisfactory contract being negotiated and an upset fee being established; and further,
That the Director of Supply Services be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the
City Solicitor."
Carried.
Mayor C. Zehr assumed the Chair.
Council was in receipt this date of Chief Administrator's Office (CAO) report CAO-10-038 providing
information on Tender T10-114 to renovate the Breithaupt Community Centre and the CAO's
delegated authority to approve the tender with an over expenditure of $151,335. There were no
questions of staff.
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Council was informed that item No. 2 listed on the In-camera agenda this date regarding Intellectual
Property Agreements, has been withdrawn.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held this date to consider a personal matter, a land
acquisition/disposition matter and a labour relations matter."
Carried.
Mayor C. Zehr gave Notice that he would introduce a motion at the November 15, 2010 Council
meeting requesting the Federal and Provincial governments to remove the HST being applied to debt
retirement on Hydro-Electric Bills and to remove 8% of the HST from all Hydro-Electric charges.
Council agreed to the request of Mr. R. Gosse, City Clerk, to add a by-law for three readings this date
to amend Chapter 501 (Business Licence Fees) of the Municipal Code relative to the resolution
passed this date regarding the 2011 Business Licence Fees.
Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for three
readings and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be finally passed and
numbered serially by the Clerk.
(a) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 501 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect
to Business Licence Fees.
(By-law No. 2010-172)
(b) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(By-law No. 2010-173)."
Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK