HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2012-11-19 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19 2012 CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 1:00 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor C. Zehr, with all
members present.
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.
It was noted that this meeting is being held in part as a strategic session to receive presentations on
Fleet Vehicle / Equipment Asset Management and on Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations &
Related Projects.
Council received for information Infrastructure Services Department report INS-12-085, dated
November 14, 2012 regarding Fleet Vehicle / Equipment Asset Management. Mr. D. Miller, Director
of Fleet, presented an overview of the process including information on vehicle / equipment life
cycles; review process and results; Reserve Fund management; and, a third party E3 Fleet Review.
Councillor Z. Janecki questioned how replacement for smaller equipment that cannot be monitored by
odometer readings is dealt with. Mr. Miller advised that the City has capability of installing meter
readers on smaller equipment and does so for those valued at $5,000 or more. He added that similar
principles are applied in determining replacement of those valued at less than $5,000, wherein if
repairs are more costly than to purchase new, the equipment is replaced. Mr. Miller further noted that
the operating areas are provided annually with a complete listing of equipment that has fully
depreciated, which is reviewed and only those vehicles / equipment which are considered of concern
undergo evaluation for replacement.
Councillor J. Gazzola questioned if the City has comparison data to area municipalities in the Region.
Mr. Miller advised that he did not have specific details but suggested all are comparable to Kitchener,
with none having vastly different expected life cycles. Councillor Gazzola requested information on
what is charged to the Department versus actual costs. Mr. Miller advised that he was not certain of
the amount of cost recovery experienced by the Operating areas; however, Fleet costs are based on
100% recovery. Mr. D. Chapman added that in the past costs have generally averaged out, with no
plus or minus overall. In recent years some costs have been experienced resulting in fluctuation in
fuel costs that have exceeded budget and which have been borne by the Operating areas; however,
there has been no consistent trend in this regard either from a plus or minus position. If budget funds
are greater than expenses, Mr. Chapman advised that savings are returned to Fleet and / or the
Operating areas. Councillor Gazzola requested clarification of the E3 Fleet review. Mr. Miller advised
that E3 Fleet is a Vancouver-based company that undertakes an independent review of fleet
performance and has municipal government experience, as well as private sector. It was noted that
the associated cost is based on a membership fee plus review fee, totaling approximately $5,000.
Councillor Gazzola questioned why the minimum reserve is set at 50% and what happens if it is not
met. Mr. Chapman advised that the 50% level is based on an historic policy which has since been
changed and in the new policy the percentage level is lower. He added that the premise is to ensure
that sufficient funding is available for replacement equipment so that there is no burden placed on the
tax base. Councillor Gazzola requested that Council be provided with the number of new resources
added to Fleet.
Councillor D. Glenn-Graham questioned use of natural gas operated vehicles. Mr. Miller advised that
the City has in the past had natural gas vehicles but experienced significant operational issues and
found them not to be reliable. He noted that there had been some improvements in the technology
and the City has outfitted some of its heavier trucks with natural gas which is being done on a pilot
basis to determine the feasibility of continued use of the technology. Councillor Glenn-Graham
questioned if the City provides training to address impact of undesirable driving habits. Mr. Miller
advised that the City provides Smart Driver Training and also undertakes substantial monitoring
through use of GPS technology. Councillor Glenn-Graham requested clarification as to how the City
will pursue a fleet rating. Mr. Miller advised that obtaining a rating is the next step in the E3 Fleet
program, wherein data received from the review will indicate where improvements can be made and
as improvements are documented they can be submitted to obtain points towards the E3 Fleet rating
system.
Councillor Y. Fernandes requested that Council be provided with comparative data from area
municipalities to provide more locally based comparisons. She further requested clarification of
aspects of vehicle repair. Mr. Miller advised that how often vehicles are out of service for repair
depends on the class of vehicle and frequency of use. It was noted that the City has 24 mechanics
and maintains a pool of vehicles shared among Operating areas for those times when vehicles are
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out of service. The pool includes vehicles that are still viable but beyond their life cycle and which are
also used regularly for seasonal work. Mr. Witmer added that part of the reason viable vehicles are
kept beyond their life cycle is to have alternate vehicles available when others are in for repair and is
a cost effective approach versus the high cost of rental vehicles. Councillor Fernandes requested an
update on Fleet’s ISO 14000 designation. Mr. Miller advised that each year an audit is conducted
and Fleet has achieved re-certification each time an audit has been completed.
Council received for information Community Services Department report CSD-12-150, dated
November 14, 2012 regarding Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations and Related Projects. Mr. B.
Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning, and project team leads Ms. H. Holbrook, Ms. S.
Coutu, Ms. T. Malone Wright and Mr. T. Chun Ki Kwok, presented an overview of the Regional Rapid
Transit project, including: aspects of implementation encompassing an estimated cost of $818M, the
chosen route of which 19km will run from Conestoga Mall to Fairview Park Mall, Rapid transit stations
(stops) and proposed multimodal transportation hub at King and Victoria Streets which will entail
Official Plan and Zoning amendments to provide for diversification of uses at the site; development of
a Community Building Strategy, with the draft strategy document anticipated for consideration in
February/March 2013, which will be the spearhead for local municipalities to conduct more detailed
planning and design work around each rapid transit station in their community and which is defined as
all land within a 10-minute walking distance of a station (800m); and City-led PARTS project
anticipated to launch in January 2013 with a goal to complete 10 station area plans by 2017 at which
time the Light Rail Transit (LRT) is expected to be up and running.
Councillor Y. Fernandes questioned whose responsibility it will be to fund Utilities infrastructure
relocation. Mr. B. Sloan advised that a general understanding has been reached in regard to
underground services and discussions are still ongoing in regard to above ground services. Mayor
Zehr advised that the Utilities Act provides determination as to who is responsible for hydro and gas
utilities, and other facilities such as piping and roadway improvements is determined on a sliding
scale dependent on the age, wherein it is likely the City will be responsible for structures
approximately 40 years or older. Councillor Ioannidis questioned what portion of the multi-modal hub
is to be constructed by the Region. Mr. Sloan advised that the Region’s primary focus will be on
detailed design work for the main levels encompassing the LRT rail and bus movements; and the
Region will be looking at potential partnerships for other uses, such as hotels, retail, etc. Councillor J.
Gazzola questioned if the criteria for the Environmental Assessment to be undertaken for the multi-
modal hub has been set, noting that he would like to ensure the public has opportunity to give input
on the criteria. Mr. B. Sloan agreed to follow-up on the process for setting the criteria, as well as
opportunity for the public to comment perhaps through the public meeting to be held November 20,
2012.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic questioned how much opportunity there will be for public engagement as part
of the process for development of the Community Building Strategy. Mr. B. Sloan advised that there
has already been extensive community engagement, noting that from April to June there have been a
series of opportunities to participate in stakeholder workshops, speaker sessions and drop-ins, and a
similar series was held in September. All information collected will be used in development of the
draft document proposed to be circulated at the end of January 2013, at which time more workshops
and open houses will be held to allow public input. Councillor Vrbanovic referred to sessions held by
the City of Waterloo to engage citizens in respect to their downtown area and suggested that staff
consider neighbourhood sessions in the areas designated as a station in Kitchener. Mr. Sloan
advised that intensive consultations with landowners / stakeholders within affected neighbourhoods
will take place over the coming years as plans are being developed. Mayor Zehr agreed that it will be
critical to get out into as many of the area neighbourhoods as possible. Mr. Sloan added that the City-
led project team will be building on the Community Building Strategy, working with the City’s
Communication Division to plan for community engagement. It was generally agreed that
communication among the various neighbourhoods was very important, with suggestions made to
engage Neighbourhood Associations, post signage at each station location with contact information
and to hold public meetings in each of the 10 areas designated as a station location.
Councillor F. Etherington questioned how the City will protect stable neighbourhoods, noting that
there is already some speculation activity taking place. Mr. Sloan acknowledged that some
speculation is taking place, commenting that this is why it is important for the City to begin work now
on planning around the stations and thereby, help direct development in certain areas.
Councillor Y. Fernandes raised concerns with the projected growth along some parts of the route,
questioning the impact if the kind of intensification anticipated does not happen. Mr. Sloan advised
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that the projected intensification is looked upon as transformative and not something that will happen
overnight but rather will build out over a longer period of time. He stated that the City needs to have
regard to an expectation of intensification and begin to map out a blueprint as to how best to
accommodate growth should it happen.
Councillor B. Ioannidis requested clarification of the proposed PARTS Advisory Committee. Mr.
Sloan advised that this will be used during the first phase, and include Deputy CAOs, Departmental
staff and some individuals to collaborate on ideas prior to materials coming forward for consideration
of Council. At the end of Phase 1 the materials will include a communications strategy and
geographic plans, as well as identify Council’s role in the process. He added that it may be
determined at that time that the committee has a different structure such as a Project Steering
Committee. Councillor Ioannidis questioned if the Kitchener Economic Development Strategy
(KEDS) will be taken into consideration. Mr. Sloan confirmed that there will be considerable
discussion with Economic Development staff who will be part of the project team. Councillor
Ioannidis questioned how the City will promote intensification. Mr. Sloan advised that policy
documents such as KEDS and the Growth Management Strategy will be used to help promote
intensification and staff may also undertake review of incentive packages to determine where
improvements can be made to assist.
Councillor Fernandes questioned the time commitment of City staff and associated costs. Mr. B.
Sloan advised that Planning staff have organized within their work plan to deal with this project in-
house and is using the Corporate Business Planning process to determine impacts on other business
units. He stated that he did not expect significant costs to be incurred for the initial phase and pointed
out that the Region is helping out by providing vast information collected through the Community
Building Strategy development process. Mr. Sloan advised that at the end of Phase 1 he expects to
have more concrete information on how to move forward with Phase 2, with preference to do as much
in-house as possible. Councillor Fernandes questioned where funding is to come from for public
realm improvements. Mr. Sloan advised that the City is working on partnering with the University to
help in future phases, commenting that more discussion is needed to determine what can be done
and how infrastructure will be funded and maintained. Councillor Fernandes expressed concerns
with the potential for costs to be borne by the tax base even though not all citizens will see benefit of
the LRT and potential for other projects to be pushed out further as a result of the LRT project.
Councillor Z. Janecki questioned if the cost of projected intensification is included in the Region’s
project estimate of $818M and Mr. Sloan advised that the estimate provides for certain infrastructure
improvements but may not include all costing required from resulting intensification. Mr. A. Pinard
added that public realm improvements will happen in 2 phases with the immediate improvements
specific to the rail system and secondly, those tied to development for which some costs will be borne
by the developers through the City’s authority under the Official Plan to require streetscape
improvements. Mr. Pinard advised that detailed costing associated with installation of the LRT is still
to be finalized and staff anticipate they will have a better handle on City versus Regional costing in
February / March 2013.
The meeting recessed at 3:20 p.m. and reconvened at 3:42 p.m., chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and with
all members present.
Council considered the appointment of the Chairs and Vice-Chairs to the Standing Committees of
Council. The following were nominated for Chair of the Community and Infrastructure Services
Committee: Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock and J. Gazzola. The approved voting procedure was
then utilized which resulted in Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock being appointed as Chair. The
following were nominated for Vice-Chair of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee:
Councillors B. Ioannidis and Y. Fernandes. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which
resulted in Councillor B. Ioannidis being appointed as Vice-Chair.
Councillor S. Davey suggested that due to extra meetings of the Finance and Corporate Services
Committee as part of the budget process, there should be a co-chair system rather than chair and
vice-chair. He added this would allow two councillors to share duties providing better experience for
the vice-chair.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor F. Etherington
“That Chapter 25 of the Municipal Code (Procedures) be amended to establish a co-chair
system for the Finance and Corporate Services Committee.”
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Councillor Davey’s motion was then voted on and was .
The following were nominated for Chair of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee:
Councillors S. Davey, P. Singh and J. Gazzola. The approved voting procedure was then utilized
which resulted in Councillor S. Davey being appointed as Chair. The following were nominated for
Vice-Chair of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee: Councillors P. Singh and Y.
Fernandes. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillor P. Singh
being appointed as Vice-Chair.
The following were nominated for Chair of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee:
Councillors Z. Janecki and B. Vrbanovic. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which
resulted in Councillor B. Vrbanovic being appointed as Chair. Councillor Z. Janecki was appointed
Vice-Chair.
Council considered the Nominating Committee’s report FCS-12-179 containing a suggested list of
candidates for the advisory committees. Mayor Zehr pointed out that the Nominating Committee has,
for most of the advisory committees, put forward a full slate of candidates as per the Terms of
Reference of the committees and cautioned Council against over appointing. Council then made
appointments to the various Advisory Committees.
Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes
Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola
“That notwithstanding the Terms of Reference for the Cycling Advisory Committee restricting
citizen members to 11, 12 members of the community at large be appointed.”
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Councillor Fernandes’ motion was then voted on and was.
Mayor Zehr advised that two applications for the Economic Development Advisory Committee were
received late. One from Mr. Kevin Fergin who had applied on-line and on time but due to a technical
issue, the application was not received by staff; and, the other from Mr. Mark Hopkins who submitted
his application following the withdrawal of Mr. Peter Benninger’s application.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
“That the late application from Mr. Mark Hopkins be accepted and considered.”
Carried.
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock raised a concern regarding the number of councillors being appointed
to the advisory committees over and above the number specified in the Terms of References and in
particular the Environment Committee and Heritage Kitchener. Councillor Galloway-Sealock pointed
out that these committees are citizen committees and suggested that the number of Council
representatives should be limited to two.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor D. Glenn-Graham
“That the number of councillors appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee and
Heritage Kitchener be restricted to no more than 2.
Carried.
Council was made aware of Mr. Kerry Kirby’s name appearing on the Nominating Committee’s
suggested list although Mr. Kirby’s tenure on Heritage Kitchener has exceeded the maximum length
of 8 years.
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Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes
Seconded by Councillor D. Glenn-Graham
“That notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 3.1 of Council Policy I-63 (Appointments to
Boards and Committees), Council hereby confirms the appointment of Kerry Kirby to Heritage
Kitchener in excess of the maximum allowable years of service.”
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The motion was voted on and .
Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mr. Tim Jackson, Board Chair, Centre in the Square,
regarding the appointments to the Board of Directors. In accordance with Council Policy, the Centre’s
Human Resources Committee met to review the applications and have made recommendations to
Council for the appointments. The following were appointed to the Centre in the Square Board of
Directors: Murray Gamble and Shawn Mathers.
Council was in receipt of correspondence from Ms. Karen Kwiatkowski, General Manager, Kitchener
Housing Inc., regarding appointments to the Board of Directors. In accordance with Council Policy,
the Board’s Nominating Committee met and made recommendations for the three existing vacancies.
The following were appointed to the Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors for a three-year term:
Messrs. Andrew Head, Ted Bleaney and Richard Parent.
Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mr. J. Van Ooteghem, President, Kitchener Power
Corporation, dated October 30 2012, requesting that Council consider the appointment
recommendations of the Board of Directors Nominating Committee. Ms. Milena Protich and Mr. Rod
Goetz were appointed to the Board of Directors.
The following Councillors were nominated to the Kitchener Power Corporation Board of Directors:
Councillors J. Gazzola, F. Etherington and, S. Davey. The approved voting procedure was then
utilized which resulted in Councillors Etherington and Davey being appointed to the Kitchener Power
Corporation Board of Directors.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
“That that appointments to various Committees and Boards made this November 19, 2013 be
hereby confirmed.”
Carried.
The appointments as approved are attached to and form part of these minutes.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor F. Etherington
“That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held this date to consider two litigation / potential
litigation matters which are also subject to solicitor-client privilege and two land acquisition /
disposition matters.”
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK
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CITY OF KITCHENER
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2013
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.
20122013
Councillor K. Galloway (C) Councillor K. Galloway-
Sealock (C)
Councillor B. Ioannidis (V-C) Councillor B. Ioannidis (V-C)
2. Finance & Corporate Services Committee Term: 1 year
Note:
Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only.
20122013
Councillor S. Davey (C) Councillor S. Davey (C)
Councillor P. Singh (V-C) Councillor P. Singh (V-C)
3. Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Term: 1 year
Note:
Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only.
20122013
Councillor B. Vrbanovic (C) Councillor B. Vrbanovic (C)
Councillor Z. Janecki (V-C) Councillor Z. Janecki (V-C)
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B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
1. Animal Designation Appeal Committee Term: 2 years
Meet: monthly, Mondays, am
20122013
Councillor S. Davey Councillor S. Davey
Councillor Y. Fernandes Councillor Y. Fernandes
Councillor B. Vrbanovic - alt Councillor B. Vrbanovic - alt
1 rep - K-W Kennel Club1 rep - K-W Kennel Club
Note:
Appointees to the Committee are normally
those appointed to the Dog Designation Appeal
Committee
2. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Term: 2 years
rd
Meet: 3 Tuesday, 4 pm
1 member of Council
1 youth member (age 18-30)
2 arts organization representatives
1 arts educator
2 practising artists (any discipline)
5 citizens at large who have an interest in the arts
20122013
Councillor K. Galloway Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Juan Bohorquez Helena Ball
Don Bourgeois Don Bourgeois
Laura Lee Dam Laura Lee Dam
Ashley Dean Mark Derro
resigned
Cheryl Ewing Radhika Subramanyan
Jamie Grant Sean Puckett
resigned
Ann Marie Hadcock Caroline Hissa
Allan Hoch Earl McCluskie
Earl McCluskie Sarry Zheng
Catherine Mombourquette Aaron MacFarlane
resigned
Marcel O’Gorman Mark Logan
resigned
Helena Redshaw (Ball) D. Morton
Julie Robbescheuten Allan Hoch
resigned
Mark Derro
as of December 2011
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B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
2. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (Cont’d)
Bill Nuhn
as of December 2011
Sean Puckett
as of December 2011
Sarry Zheng
as of December 2011
3. Compass Kitchener Term: 2 years
st
Meet: 1 Wednesday, 4 pm
all Members of Council
8-12 community at large members representing various sectors including:
healthy community sectors (environmental, economic, social) and population
segments (youth, racialized, etc.)
20122013
Sam Charles Diana Bumstead
resigned
Holly Duff Holly Duff
Soha Elsayed Karim Fathi
resigned
James Howe James Howe
Christopher Hyde Chris Hyde
Jasminka Klacar Christopher Kopar
resigned
Kimberley Knowles Theron Kramer
Theron Kramer Alicja Krol-Kennedy
Sarah Marsh Sarah Marsh
Hanan Mohamed Mark Paul
Cameron Smith David Yoon
Tristan Wilkin Moni Lagonia
Tristan Wilkin
Pat Doherty
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B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
4. Cycling Advisory Committee Term: 2 years
nd
Meet: 2 Tuesday, 4 pm
1 Member of Council
9-11 members of the community at large
20122013
Councillor Y. Fernandes Councillor Y. Fernandes
Michael Arges Michael Arges
Steve Burek Mike Boos
Duncan Class Terry Boutilier
Peter Dedes Peter Dedes
Bart Forwell Marta Generoux
Dennis Hilker Scott Gibson
Tim Kenyon Elba Martell
Brian Laube Teresa McQuillin
Nikola Mehes Tamara Niesen
Jessica Romero Mary Sehl
Mary Sehl Peter Walberg
Mackenzie Turner
Michael Boos
as of May 2012
Peter Walberg
as of May 2012
5. Dog Designation Appeal Committee Term: 2 years
Meet: monthly, Mondays am
20122013
Councillor S. Davey Councillor S. Davey
Councillor Y. Fernandes Councillor Y. Fernandes
Councillor B. Vrbanovic - alt Councillor B. Vrbanovic - alt
1 rep – K-W Kennel Club 1 rep – KW Kennel Club
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B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
6. Downtown Action & Advisory Committee Term: 2 years
nd
Meet: 2 Thursday, 4 pm
Councillor – Ward 9
Councillor – Ward 10
5 City residents (Downtown or surrounding neighbourhoods)
5 Downtown businesses
5 Downtown building owner or local developer
Executive Director, Kitchener Downtown BIA
20122013
Councillor F. Etherington Councillor F. Etherington
Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor D. Glenn-Graham
Amina Gilani (Ward 10) David Kuhn
Lisa Polonoski (Ward 10) Dean Knipfel
Aaron MacFarlane (Ward 9) Amina Gilani
Jamie Yantzi (Ward 9) Lisa Polonoski
Alan Doherty (Suburban) Stephanie Noble
Michael Falcone (Storefront Lawrence McNaught
Retail) (business)
Tania Benninger (Office Owner) Brad Watson (business)
Don Zehr (Restaurant) Andrea Cassidy (business)
Cory Crossman (Live Cory Crossman (business)
Entertainment / Bar)
Glenn Scheels (Developer) Eric Johnson (business)
Lawrence McNaught (Arts & Craig Beattie (owner/develop)
Culture)
Cameron Dearlove (Education) Don Zehr (owner/develop)
Kitchener Downtown BIA Dawit Debssou
Executive Director
1 rep – Arts & Culture Advisory Melissa Bowman
Committee
1 rep – Waterloo Regional Police Tania Benninger
Services
Kitchener Downtown BIA
Executive Director
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B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
7. Economic Development Advisory Committee Term: 4 years
th
Meet: 4 Wednesday, 11 am
3 members of Council
1 community member at large
1 representative from each of the following Business Sectors:
High Tech
o
Downtown Retail Business
o
Major Retail (outside of Downtown)
o
Manufacturing
o
Downtown Office Owner
o
ICI Realtor
o
Marketing
o
Consultant Industry
o
Housing Development
o
Financial (Banking)
o
Hospitality / Convention / Tourism Industry
o
Health Care
o
Education
o
Arts & Culture
o
K-W Labour Council
20122013
Councillor S. Davey Councillor S. Davey
Councillor B. Ioannidis Councillor B. Ioannidis
Councillor P. Singh Councillor P. Singh
Ashley Reid (at large) Ashley Reid (at large)
Peter Benninger (at large) Johanna Classon-Romero (at large)
Glenn Koehler (High Tech) Philip Jones (High Tech)
Jeremy Auger (High Tech) Jeremy Auger (High Tech)
Amr Kebbi (Marketing) Thusenth Dhavaloganathan (High
Tech)
Darrin Snider (Consultant) Glenn Koehler (Marketing)
Kelly Vieira (Major Retail – Darrin Snider (Consultant)
Outside of Downtown)
Brian Bennett (Financial) Cory Ernst (Major Retail – Outside of
Downtown)
Adrian Conrad (Office Owner) Brian Bennett (Financial)
Mark Bingeman (Hospitality) Adrian Conrad (Office Owner)
B. Takhar (Health Care) Mark Bingeman (Hospitality/Tourism)
Rebecca Short (Arts & - Jamie Yantzi (Health Care)
Culture)
Darren Shaw (ICI Realtor) Rebecca Short (Arts & Culture)
Shawn DeBruyn (Education) Mark Hopkins (ICI Realtor)
Len Carter (Waterloo Jeff Hoekman (Education)
Regional Labour Council)
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B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
7. Economic Development Advisory Committee (Cont’d)
Ian Cook ( Housing) Hani Naamani (Manufacturing)
Steven Voll (Manufacturing) Kevin Fergin (Housing)
1 rep – Downtown Advisory 1 rep – Downtown Retail
Committee
1 rep – Labour Council
8. Environmental Committee Term: 2 years
rd
Meet: 3 Thursday, 4 pm
1 member of Council
10-11 community-at-large members
20122013
Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor Y. Fernandes
Councillor Y. Fernandes Councillor P. Singh
Councillor B. Vrbanovic Hanan Awad
Barbara Ciochon Mitra Baharloo
resigned
Steve Crossman Steve Crossman
Stacey Danckert Sophia Do
Mohab El-Hakim Daniel Hoshowksy
Dan Hoshowsky Cheryl Huxted
Graham Lehman Ala Khalil
resigned
Lindsay Matthews Adriane MacDonald
resigned
Mark Peterson Charles Priddle
Simone Smith Rizwan Younis
resigned
Rizwan Younis George Zador
George Zador Lesley Rice
Evonne Donaher
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B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
9. Heritage Kitchener Term: 2 years
st
Meet: 1 Tuesday, 4 pm
1 member of Council
5-7 sector-specific members (architect, building industry, planner, historian,
museum specialist or conservator, landscape specialist, archaeologist
2-3 community-at-large members (demonstrated interest in preservation of
architectural/historical heritage)
1 representative from each of the City’s designated Heritage Conservation Districts
20122013
Councillor F. Etherington Councillor F. Etherington
Councillor Y. Fernandes Tyler Batten
Councillor Z. Janecki Amanda Hooykaas
Councillor J. Gazzola Erin Young
John Ariens Grayson Zeilstra
Kerry Kirby (St. Mary’s HCD) John Stevens
Ann Oja (Upper Doon HCD) Steven Thomson (Historian)
Laird Robertson Mark Peterson (Landscape
Specialist)
Sandu Sindile Ann Oja (Upper Doon HCD)
George Thomas William Trotter (Victoria Park
resigned
HCD)
Stephen Thomson 1 rep – Architect
Erin Young 1 rep – Planner
Grayson Zeilstra 1 rep – Conservator
Graham Wolfe 1 rep – Building Industry
resigned
1 rep – Civic Centre HCD 1 rep – Archaeologist
1 rep – Victoria Park HCD 1 rep – St. Mary’s HCD
1 rep – Building Industry 1 rep – Civic Centre HCD
10. Property Standards Committee Term: 2 years
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Meet: 4 Wednesday, 2 pm
20122013
Karen Taylor- Harrison Karen Taylor-Harrison
John Rowe Christina Rooney
Claude Schneider Kevin Young
Nelson Stead Christopher Mulhern
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 2012 - 277-CITY OF KITCHENER
B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
11. Safe & Healthy Community Advisory Committee
Appointments to the Safe & Healthy Community Advisory Committee have been
deferred pending a review of the Committee’s future direction.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 2012 - 278-CITY OF KITCHENER
C. BOARDS
1. Centre In The Square Inc. – Board of Directors Term: 4 yrs (Council)
Term: 3 yrs (Citizen)
Meet: Bi-monthly, Wednesday
20122013
Mayor C. Zehr Murray Gamble
Councillor J. Gazzola Shawn Mathers
Councillor B. Ioannidis
Councillor Z. Janecki
David Strucke (fundraising rep)
expiring Dec 31
Tim Jackson (fundraising rep)
expiring Dec 31
Hilary Abel
Murray Gamble
expiring Dec 31
Shawn Mathers
expiring Dec 31
Rick Weiss (K-W Art Gallery rep)
Sandy Delamere (K-W Symphony rep)
Barry Hunt
Jennifer Appleby Vines
Marcus Shantz
Note:
Appointments are effective January 1, 2013.
2. Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors Term: 3 years
Meet: 3rd Wednesday, 4 pm
2012 2013
Mayor C. Zehr Andrew Head
Councillor F. Etherington Ted Bleaney
Councillor B. Ioannidis Richard Parent
Denny Cybalski
Christian Witt
Andrew Head
term expiring
Bob McColl
Ted Bleaney
term expiring
Corinne Cash
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 2012 - 279-CITY OF KITCHENER
C. BOARDS
2. Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors (Cont’d)
Mike Seiling
J. David Heintz
term expiring
Note:
Community directors to be recommended by
KHI Nominating Committee
3. Kitchener Power Corporation – Board of Directors Term: 1 year
Meet: Quarterly
2012 2013
Mayor C. Zehr Mayor’s position
Councillor K. Galloway Councillor S. Davey
Councillor P. Singh Councillor F. Etherington
Rod Goetz Rod Goetz
Allan Beaupre Milena Protich
Note:
Appointments are effective January 1, 2013.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 2011 - 280-CITY OF KITCHENER
D. OTHER APPOINTMENTS
1. Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery - Board of Directors Term: 1 year
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Meet: 3 Tuesday 12 pm
20122013
Councillor F. Etherington Councillor F. Etherington
2. Committee of Revision Term: 1 year
Meet: as required
20122013
Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor D. Glenn-Graham
Councillor Z. Janecki Councillor Z. Janecki
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3. Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee Meet: 4 Thursday 1:30 pm
The Terms of Reference for GRAAC (representing six participating area municipalities) state 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 recommendations 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.
2012 2013
Councillor K. Galloway Councillor B. Vrbanovic
4. Grand River Hospital – Board of Trustees Term: 1 year
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Meet: 4 Tuesday, 4 pm
20122013
Councillor P. Singh Councillor P. Singh
5. Homer Watson House Foundation Term: 1 year
Meet: last Thursday, 6pm
20122013
Councillor Y. Fernandes Councillor Y. Fernandes
6. Horticultural Society - Kitchener - Board of Directors Term: 1 year
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Meet: 2 last Tuesday, 7 pm
20122013
Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor D. Glenn-Graham
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 2012 - 281-CITY OF KITCHENER
D. OTHER APPOINTMENTS
7. Huron Natural Area Joint Ventures Committee Term: 1 year
Meet: TBD
20122013
Councillor K. Galloway Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Councillor Y. Fernandes Councillor B. Ioannidis
8. Multicultural Centre of K-W Board of Directors Term: 1 year
Meet: AGM only
2012 2013
Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor D. Glenn-Graham
9. Oktoberfest Inc. - Advisory Council - K-W Term: 1 year
Meet: Mthly, Tues @ 12
20122013
Councillor S. Davey Councillor B. Ioannidis
Councillor B. Vrbanovic Councillor D. Glenn-Graham
10. Regional Economic Development Corporation Board Term: 3 year
2012 2013
C. Ladd, CAO (Mayor’s Designate) J. Willmer, CAO
11. Wilfrid Laurier University - Board of Governors Term: 1 year
Meet:Quarterly
20122013
Councillor B. Vrbanovic Councillor B. Vrbanovic