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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 1999-01-25 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 25, 1999 CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 11:45 a.m. this date and Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr, with all members present. Notice of this special meeting had previously been given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code. Council was in receipt of a report and recommendation from J. Koppeser, Manager of Licensing, dated January 19, 1999 concerning an adult entertainment parlour licence, consideration of which was deferred at the January 18, 1999 Council meeting and referred to the meeting of this date pending additional information. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That Cheryl T. Zivkovic be granted an adult entertainment parlour licence for 1412 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, for the year 1999." Carried. Council was in receipt of a report from J. Koppeser dated January 21, 1999 in response to the Council resolution of January 18, 1999 granting conditional approval to a request involving the distribution of food in the Civic Square. The report advises that this proposal could be in conflict with the lease between the City and Williams Coffee Pub Inc.; however, Williams has indicated no objection, provided Council re-evaluates the proposal in one month's time to determine if it is meeting expectations. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to the Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Youth Group distributing chili and hot chocolate in front of City Hall every Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., provided all health requirements have been met; and further, That this proposal be reviewed in one month's time." Carried. Council was in receipt of correspondence from J. Gazzola, Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 22, 1999 suggesting that the Mayor be appointed as the City's representative on the Board of Directors for the new Regional Economic Development Corporation. Mayor C. Zehr clarified that it is his understanding that if he were not able to attend a designate other than the Acting - Mayor could not attend and vote in his place. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi "That Mayor Carl Zehr represent the City of Kitchener on the Board of Directors for the Regional Economic Development Corporation." Carried. Moved by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway "That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following recess of this special meeting to consider two labour relations matters, two personal matters and three matters subject to solicitor-client privilege." Carried. The meeting then recessed at 11:50 a.m. and reconvened at 1:45 p.m. with all members present. JANUARY 25, 1999 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - 21 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler "That pursuant to clause 25.4.4 (e) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code an item be added to the special Council agenda of this date involving market contingency rates for selected City staff." Carried with unanimous consent of the whole Council. Councillor B. Vrbanovic disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from all discussion and voting concerning the market contingency rates for selected staff as his wife is employed in the City's Information Services Division which is one of the Divisions affected. Moved by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi "That the positions and values identified in the report of B. Baker dated January 25, 1999 concerning market contingency rates be approved effective January 1, 1999 for a 12-month period ending December 31, 1999; and further, That this is on the understanding that these temporary rates will have no impact on any Sick Leave payout." Carried. Council was in receipt of the recommendations of the Nominating Committee for the Economic Development Advisory Committee as outlined in Business & Planning Services report BPS 99~20 (January 21, 1999). Councillor M. Yantzi put forward a motion, seconded by Councillor C. Weylie, to adopt the appointment recommendations of the Nominating Committee. Mayor C. Zehr noted his concern with the recommended appointment of Mr. Ray Robinson as one of the ICl Representatives as he does not reside in the City of Kitchener. Ms. J. Jantzi noted that Mr. Robinson's employer, Royal LaPage Realty, has an office in Kitchener; however, he works out of the main office in Mississauga. Councillor J. Haalboom questioned whether there was appropriate representation relative to adaptive re-use. Councillor M. Yantzi noted that the issue of Mr. Robinson's residence was discussed at the Committee level, and added that in the past, Council has appointed based in whether an individual lives or works in the municipality. He noted that Mr. Robinson's expertise and broad knowledge of industry trends would be a significant contribution to the Committee. He also advised that Mr. Hans Pottkamper and Mr. Shawky Fahel have backgrounds in the area of adaptive re-use. Councillor C. Weylie noted that if Council does not accept the appointment of Mr. Robinson based on the residence requirement, then two other individuals on the nomination list would also be affected. Councillor J. Haalboom raised concerns that the members of the Committee would have inside information which they may benefit by in the course of their business activities. Councillor Vrbanovic responded that citizens appointees on this Committee are no different than other advisory committees which also have access to information prior to the general public. He also suggested that Committee members, like Council, are governed by the provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act. Councillor Jake Smola indicated his interest in appointing Mr. F.R. Forwell as the Member At-Large Representative. Mr. T. McCabe noted that Mr. Forwell may also qualify as the Housing Development Representative. The recommendation outlined in Business & Planning Services Staff Report BPS 99~20 was then voted on clause by clause. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "That Section 2.0, subsection (a) of the approved Terms of Reference for the new Economic Development Advisory Committee be amended to add a 'Member-At-Large' position to the membership group." Carried. JANUARY 25, 1999 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - 22 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor Jake Smola Seconded by Councillor John Smola "That Mr. F.R. Forwell be appointed as the Member-At-Large representative on the Economic Development Advisory Committee in place of the recommended individual, Mr. Glenn Scheels." Motion Lost. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "That the following individuals be appointed to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as representatives in the categories indicated and for a term expiring November 30, 2000, namely: Mr. Henrik Noesgaard, High Tech Representative Mr. Michael Sully, Downtown Retail Business Representative Mr. Terry Flynn, Marketing Representative Mr. Shawky Fahel, Housing Development Representative Mr. Scott Baird, Major Retail (Outside of Downtown) Representative Mr. Ray Robinson, ICI Representative Mr. Peter Benninger, ICI Representative Mr. Paul Britton, Consultant Industry Representative Mr. Gordon Huntingdon, Manufacturing Representative Mr. Hans Pottkamper, Financial (Banking) Representative Mr. Lawrence Bingeman, Convention/Tourism Industry Representative Mr. Manfred Conrad, Downtown Office Owner Representative Mr. Glenn Scheels, Member-At-Large Representative". Carried. Mr. T. McCabe asked that Council appoint two of its members as representatives on the Economic Development Advisory Committee in addition to the Mayor, who is an ex-officio member. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison "That Councillors C. Weylie and T. Galloway be appointed as the Council representatives on the Economic Development Advisory Committee." Carried. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be finally psssed and numbered 99-5 by the Clerk." Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. MAYOR CLERK