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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2011-11-14 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2011 CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 1:33 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with all members present except Councillors F. Etherington and D. Glenn-Graham. 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. The purpose of the meeting was to consider appointments to the Standing and Advisory Committees as well as to Boards. Council considered the appointment of the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Standing Committees of Council. Councillor K. Galloway was appointed Chair of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee and Councillor B. loannidis was appointed as the Vice-Chair. Councillors J. Gazzola and S. Davey were nominated for Chair of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillor S. Davey being appointed as Chair. Councillor P. Singh was appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee. Councillors B. Vrbanovic and Z. Janecki were nominated for Chair of the Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillor B. Vrbanovic being appointed as Chair. Councillor Z. Janecki was appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee. Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mr. Michael Steinmann, Corporate Secretary, Centre in the Square (CITS), requesting consideration for the appointment of Ms. Hilary Abel and Ms. Jennifer Appleby Vines to the CITS Board of Directors. Concerns were raised that applications had not been circulated for the two nominees. Accordingly, it was agreed to defer consideration of these appointments to the regular Council meeting scheduled for later this date, to allow time for additional information to be received regarding the CITS nominees. Council was in receipt of correspondence from Ms. Karen Kwiatkowski, General Manager, Kitchener Housing Inc., dated October 25, 2011, regarding appointments to the Board of Directors. The following candidates were nominated to the Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors: Mike Seiling, Corinne Cash, and Adam Betteridge. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Mike Seiling and Corrine Cash being appointed to the Board of Directors. Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mr. J. van Ooteghem, Board Secretary, Kitchener Wilmot Hydro Inc., dated October 5, 2011, requesting that Council consider the appointment recommendations to the Board of Directors for the Kitchener Power Corporation. Council was in agreement with the recommendation and Rod Goetz and Allan Beaupre were appointed to the Kitchener Power Corporation Board of Directors. The following Councillors were nominated to the Kitchener Power Corporation Board of Directors: Councillors K. Galloway, J. Gazzola and P. Singh. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillors K. Galloway and P. Singh being appointed to the Kitchener Power Corporation Board of Directors. Council considered Community Services Department report CSD-11-101 (M. Hildebrand), dated October 21, 2001, concerning appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. Mayor C. Zehr advised that Councillor F. Etherington has requested to be replaced as Council's representative on this Committee. Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes Seconded by Councillor Z. Janecki "That Councillor K. Galloway be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending November 30, 2012, replacing Councillor F. Etherington." Carried. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2011 - 292- CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor K. Galloway Seconded by Councillor P. Singh "That Mark Derro, Bill Nuhn, Sean Puckett and Sarry Zheng be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for cone-year term ending November 30, 2012." Carried. Council considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-11-205 (R. Gosse), dated October 31, 2011, concerning appointments to the Environmental Committee. Mayor C. Zehr noted that three applications were received for the two vacancies on the Committee. He clarified that Council may appoint all three applicants, if it so desired. Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes Seconded by Councillor P. Singh "That notwithstanding Council Policy I-100 (Environmental Committee -Terms of Reference), Patrick Dowling, Joe Henhoeffer and Cheryl Huxted be appointed to the Environmental Committee for cone-year term ending November 30, 2012." Carried. Council considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-11-211 (C. Goodeve), dated November 8, 2011, concerning an appointment to Heritage Kitchener. Councillor Y. Fernandes nominated Councillor J. Gazzola as an additional Council representative on Heritage Kitchener. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes "That notwithstanding Council Policy I-110 (Heritage Kitchener -Terms of Reference), Councillor J. Gazzola be appointed to Heritage Kitchener fora one-year term ending November 30, 2012." Carried. Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That Graham Wolff be appointed to Heritage Kitchener filling one of the architect sector- specific positions for cone-year term ending November 30, 2012." Carried. Council considered Chief Administrator's Office report CAO-11-127 (S. Weare), dated November 8, 2011 concerning an appointment to the Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee. Mayor C. Zehr advised that Councillor F. Etherington has requested to be removed as one of Council's representative on this Committee. Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That Dina Etmanski be appointed to the Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee (Social Planning representative) for cone-year term ending November 30, 2012." Carried. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2011 - 293- CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes "That Councillor P. Singh be appointed to the Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending November 30, 2012, replacing Councillor F. Etherington." Carried. Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes Seconded by Councillor Z. Janecki "That the 2012 appointments to Boards and Committees, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes, be ratified." Carried. Moved by Councillor B. loannidis Seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes "That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held this date to consider a labour relations matter, a personal matter, two matters subject to solicitor-client privilege and to receive education and instruction." Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. MAYOR CLERK SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2011 - 294- CITY OF KITCHENER CITY OF KITCHENER APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2012 N. B. The Mayor is ex-officio on most Boards/Committees and is therefore not listed on each. A. STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL (Established by Council Policy # I-130) 1. Community & Infrastructure Services Committee Term: 1 year Note: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only. 2011 2012 Councillor K. Galloway (C) Councillor K. Galloway (C) Councillor P. Singh (V-C) Councillor B. loannidis (V-C) 2. Finance and Corporate Services Committee Term: 1 year Note: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only. 2011 2012 Councillor J. Gazzola (C) Councillor S. Davey (C) Councillor S. Davey (V-C) Councillor P. Singh (V-C) 3. Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Term: 1 year Note: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only. 2011 2012 Councillor B. Vrbanovic (C) Councillor B. Vrbanovic (C) Councillor Z. Janecki (V-C) Councillor Z. Janecki (V-C) SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2011 - 295- CITY OF KITCHENER B. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Centre In The Square Inc. -Board of Directors Term: 4 yrs (Council) Term: 3 yrs (Citizen) Meet: Bi-monthly, Wednesday 2011 2012 Mayor C. Zehr Deferred to the regularly scheduled Council meeting Councillor J. Gazzola of November 14, 2011 to allow for additional Councillor B. loannidis information to be received. Councillor Z. Janecki Marcus Shantz AStrld Kropp resigned Barry Hunt Sandy Delamere (K-W Symphony rep) David Strucke (fundraising rep) Mary Bales term expiring Murray Gamble Shawn Mathers Rick Weiss (K-W Art Gallery rep) Term expiring Note: Appointments are effective January 1, 2012. 2. Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors Term: 3 years Meet: last Wednesday, 4 pm 2011 2012 Mayor C. Zehr Corinne Cash Councillor F. Etherington Mike Selling Councillor B. loannidis Christian Witt Andrew Head Ted Bleaney Corinne Cash term expiring Mike Selling term expiring Bob McColl J. David Heintz SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2011 - 296- CITY OF KITCHENER B. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (CONT'D) 2. Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors (Cont'd) Note: Two community directors to be recommended by KHI Nominating Committee 3. Kitchener Power Corporation -Board of Directors 2011 Mayor's position Councillor K. Galloway Councillor J. Gazzola Larry Galajda Allan Beaupre Note: Appointments are effective January 1, 2012. Term: 1 year Meet: monthly, Friday 12p 2012 Mayor's position Councillor K. Galloway Councillor P. Singh Allan Beaupre Rod Goetz SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2011 - 297- CITY OF KITCHENER C. OTHER APPOINTMENTS 1. Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery -Board of Directors Term: 1 year Meet: 3rd Tuesday 12 pm 2011 2. Councillor F. Etherington Committee of Revision 2011 3. Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor B. loannidis Councillor Z. Janecki 2012 Councillor F. Etherington Term: 1 year Meet: as required 2012 Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor B. loannidis Councillor Z. Janecki Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee Meet: 4t" Thursday, 1:30 pm The Terms of Reference for the GRAAC (representing six participating area municipalities) states that membership of the Committee will be: 11-15 members of the public the majority of which shall be persons with a disability representing the interests of citizens with varying disabilities; 1-2 parents / caregivers; and, 1-5 laypersons or agency representatives interested in disability issues. A committee will make recommendation to the participating municipalities ensuring that membership on the committee will continue as per the Terms of reference. The appointed members from the public are staggered to ensure continuity. 2011 Councillor K. Galloway 4. Grand River Hospital -Board of Trustees 2011 5. 6. Councillor P. Singh Homer Watson House Foundation 2011 Councillor Y. Fernandes 2012 Councillor K. Galloway Term: 1 year Meet: 4t" Tuesday, 4 pm 2012 Councillor P. Singh Term: 1 year Meet: last Thursday, 6pm 2012 Councillor Y. Fernandes Horticultural Society -Kitchener -Board of Directors Term: 1 year Meet: 2nd last Tuesday, 7 pm 2011 Councillor D. Glenn-Graham 2012 Councillor D. Glenn-Graham SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2011 - 298- CITY OF KITCHENER C. OTHER APPOINTMENTS (CONT'D) 7. Huron Natural Area Joint Ventures Committee Term: 1 year Meet: TBD 2011 2012 Councillor Y. Fernandes Councillor Y. Fernandes Councillor K. Galloway Councillor K. Galloway 8. Multicultural Centre of K-W Board of Directors Term: 1 year Meet: AGM only 2011 2012 Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor D. Glenn-Graham 9. OktoberFest Inc. - Advisory Council - K-W Term: 1 year Meet: Mthly, Tues @ 12 2011 2012 Councillor S. Davey Councillor S. Davey Councillor B. Vrbanovic Councillor B. Vrbanovic 10. Wilfrid Laurier University -Board of Governors Term: 1 year Meet: Quarterly 2011 2012 Councillor B. Vrbanovic Councillor B. Vrbanovic