HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2000-10-02OCTOBER 2, 2000
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CITY OF KITCHENER
The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present.
The meeting began with the singing of "O Canada" by Dana Vagner, Maria Heemskerk, Brenda
Braun-Whiteman, Kaitlyn McQuaid and Silvina Oliveira, all of whom are with the King School of
Vocal.
As a tribute to former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, who passed away on September 28,
2000, Mayor C. Zehr read a statement reflecting upon the influence of Mr. Trudeau on individuals and
on Canada.
At the request of Mayor C. Zehr, the Council and those in attendance stood to observe a minute of
silence out of respect for Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
It is noted for the record that, pursuant to Section 25.8.9 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the
Municipal Code, Councillors J. Haalboom and John Smola disclosed pecuniary interests at the in-
camera meeting of City Council held September 25, 2000 respectively with regard to matters
involving solicitor-client privilege and labour relations.
On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi, the minutes of the regular meeting held September 18, 2000 and
special meetings held September 18 & 25, 2000, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were
accepted.
COMMUNICATION REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE -
(1)
Correspondence dated September 13, 2000 from Duncan Brown, Chief Executive Officer -
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, responding to Kitchener's concerns regarding the
process relating to municipal objections to the issuance of liquor licenses.
Ms. Wendy Macintosh, representing the Stanley Park Neighbourhood Association, appeared as a
delegation in support of Clause 3a of the Community Services Committee report dealing with
financing required for the construction of a new community centre in the Stanley Park/Grand River
area. She remarked on the completion of a feasibility study in this regard and on the current activity
level of the Stanley Park Recreation Association. Ms. Macintosh noted that the Association serves at
least six residential areas on the east side of Kitchener and is the last remaining area in Kitchener
with major community programming and without the benefit of a community centre.
Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway
"That Clause 3 of the Community Services Committee report be adopted."
Carried.
A number of delegations were in attendance in respect to the presentations of Year 2000 Residential
and Business Awards under the Kitchener in Bloom program. Mr. D. Daly advised that this was the
fourth year the City has sponsored the Residential Frontyard Program wherein Canada Post letter
carriers nominated one residence as the most beautiful on their route, while route delivery drivers did
the same with respect to residences served by community mailboxes. He noted that the Business
Awards Program was also developed to recognize and thank those businesses which have made a
significant contribution to the quality of the City through the beautification and maintenance of their
properties.
Mr. Ted Potworka provided a brief history of the Business Awards Program and explained the four
categories established as well as the judging process.
Mayor C. Zehr and Councillor G. Lorentz, assisted by Mr. Potworka, presented awards to the property
owner, the designer and the maintenance firm for the winning properties as follows:
BUSINESS AWARDS PROGRAM
Lar.qe Scale Commercial
4° 135 Gateway Park Drive (Silver City-Chapters-East Side Mario's)
· Owner: Peter Griffis (1289193 Ontario Inc.)
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· Design:
· Maintenance:
Brian Roth (Roth & Associates)
John Simpson (Twin City Inteloc)
Small Scale Commercial
253 Queen Street South (Trio Design Glassware)
· Owner: Renato Foti
· Design: Renato Foti
· Maintenance: Renato Foti
Industrial
530 Manitou Drive (Lear Seating Group)
· Owner: Bruce Francis (Lear Canada Ltd.)
· Design: Sean and Gary Hebel (York Nurseries)
· Maintenance: Sean and Gary Hebel (York Nurseries)
Multi-Residential
700 Glasgow Street (Briar Patch Lane)
· Owner: Don MacAIpine & residents (Briar Patch Condominium
Corporation)
· Design: Sean and Gary Hebel (York Nurseries)
· Maintenance: Sean and Gary Hebel (York Nurseries)
Mr. Potworka congratulated the winners and encouraged all business owners to participate in 2001.
Ms. Brenda Luckhardt provided an overview of the Residential Awards Program for which 150
nominations were received and explained the selection process. A Powerpoint presentation
illustrated the winning residences during presentations of the Awards by each Ward Councillor.
RESIDENTIAL AWARDS PROGRAM
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Ward 8
Ward 9
Ward 10
Roman and Erna Tondt
Peter and Donna Demrovsky
Mrs. Irena Mieszczak
Lucja and Zygeunt Mlodecki
Ken and Kim Ball
Marnie Kelly
Doug and Julie Murray
Mike and Debbie Kohlruss
George and Donna Barnard
Iggy and Irma Astl
244 River Road East
157 Pleasant Avenue
251 Margaret Avenue
10 Inlet Avenue
171 Jackson Avenue
398 New Dundee Road
37 Traynor Avenue
95 Shea Crescent
147 Pinehurst Crescent
20 Lennox Crescent
CITY CHAMPION - RESIDENTIAL
Ken and Kim Ball- 171 Jackson Avenue
Ms. Luckhardt extended congratulations to all nominees and winners
of Canada Post with the letter carrier award being presented to Mr.
Canada Post letter carriers who contributed to the residential awards
and recognized the participation
Frank Baril, representing all the
selection process.
Mr. Henning Grumme introduced the members of the Kitchener in Bloom program committee
thanking them for their efforts as well as the judges who were also in attendance. He also expressed
appreciation to all the corporate and supporting sponsors. Mayor C. Zehr and Councillor G. Lorentz
added their remarks of appreciation on behalf of Council to all those involved in the program.
Ms. Kathy Bissell appeared as a delegation in respect to the Business Visitation Program which was
developed as a result of joint efforts of the two School Boards and the Economic Development
Division. She indicated that her purpose was to recognize and commend the companies and
representatives for their commitment and participation in the 1999/2000 Business Visitation Program
and present them with a plaque on behalf of City Council and both Waterloo Region District School
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Boards. Plaques were then presented by Mayor C. Zehr, Cecil Omand, Director of Education -
Waterloo Region District School Board, Roger Lawler, Director of Education - Waterloo Catholic
District School Board and Dave Brown, Program Co-ordinator- Waterloo Region District School
Board to the following companies with representatives of a number of them being in attendance to
receive the plaque, as follows:
BLM Transport
Research in Motion Ltd.
St. Mary's General Hospital
Petsmart
Bingeman Park
Globe Stamping Company Ltd.
RMS Corporation
ATS Automation Tooling System
Home Depot
Homer Watson House and Gallery
Mr. Brian Eby appeared as a delegation on behalf of Mr. Antonio Ferreria with respect to Clause 1 of
the Finance and Administration Committee report dealing with Mr. Ferreria's request for permission to
locate a chip wagon at 3328 King Street East. He indicated that the findings and recommendation
outlined in S. Gyorffy's October 2, 2000 memorandum to City Council were acceptable.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway
"That the request of Mr. Antonio Ferreria for an exemption to Municipal Code Chapter 586
(Refreshment Vehicles) to permit him to locate a chip wagon at 3328 King Street East be
approved subject to:
a) the required licence being issued only after the completion of the Regional road
reconstruction project on King Street East and River Road.
b) the term of the approval of this exemption being a one-year period commencing upon
issuance of the licence.
c) no traffic problems developing as a result of this approval."
Carried.
Ms. Marie Morrison appeared as a delegation to provide a Powerpoint presentation respecting the
Compass Kitchener initiative and future actions. She circulated a Summary of Compass Kitchener
Input received with respect to Strategic Directions 1-5 and provided an update of activity during the
past several months. Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison made remarks as to the magnitude of the effort
and work involved with the Compass Kitchener undertaking.
Ms. Carol Wiebe, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited, appeared as a
delegation in respect to Clause 1 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report
dealing with a Municipal Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Plan of Subdivision respecting land
abutting Huron Road. She indicated that as requested at the Committee meeting, she and Mr. Martin
Jones had provided copies of all reports and had lengthy discussions with a number of residents who
now appeared to be satisfied as to their concerns that were previously expressed at the September
25, 2000 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting.
Councillor J. Haalboom questioned if a portion of the lands should be designated as a cultural
landscape and Ms. C. Wiebe advised that historical issues had been addressed as part of the
planning process and noted that all that remained of the early settlement of New Aberdeen would fall
into the City's hands. Councillor T. Galloway indicated that he supported the recommendation and an
additional staff recommendation contained in Business and Planning Services report BPS-00-135
dated September 28, 2000, circulated this date requesting inclusion of an additional subdivision
condition #95. He commented that it was his understanding the residents were appreciative of the
meeting that took place with the consultants and that they did seem to have had their concerns
addressed. On a general note, he advised that there was a concern in situations where a
development plan was proposed that was outside of the required circulation area that nearby
residents were uninformed. He commented that neighbourhood associations wish to be informed of
nearby development and Mr. B. Stanley took this notice issue under advisement.
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Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi
"That Clause 1 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report of this date be
adopted, including an amendment outlined in BPS-00-135 to add an additional condition #95 to
the subdivision application conditions."
Carried.
Mr. Ronson Sandham, Tillsonburg, appeared as a delegation in regard to Clause 4 of the Finance
and Administration Committee report dealing with a recommendation to refuse the application of Mr.
Sava Cupic for an exemption from the Municipal Code Chapter 408 as it relates to his keeping of
pigeons. Mr. Sandham advised that he was representing both the Canadian Racing Pigeon Union
and Mr. S. Cupic. He suggested that the problem with Mr. Cupic was just a misunderstanding
resulting from language difficulties and a lack of understanding of racing pigeons on the part of
others. Accordingly, he asked that Council delay a decision on this matter so as to allow Mr. Cupic to
meet by-law requirements. Further, Mr. Sandham indicated that he was prepared to meet with the
Finance and Administration Committee to assist in resolution of this matter.
A number of questions from various Councillors were responded to by Mr. Sandham dealing with the
keeping of pigeons, Association membership and regulations, contact with City staff, compliance to
regulations and neighbourhood complaints. Councillor J. Ziegler remarked on the nature of this
ongoing problem, Mr. Cupic previously having had interpreters, and also having had sufficient time to
understand regulations but making no attempt to comply. He suggested that Mr. Cupic was an
example of where the Pigeon Association should be requesting the City to proceed with charges
given his conduct.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway
"That Clause 4 of the Finance and Administration Committee report be adopted."
The motion was then put to a recorded vote at the request of Councillor Jake Smola and Carried
Unanimously.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler, seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz, it was agreed that a by-law
would be added to the agenda for three readings this date authorizing removal of the pigeons and
existing pigeon coop structure from 939 Strasburg Road as set out in Clause 4 of the Finance and
Administration Committee report.
Councillor J. Ziegler advised that a delegation was in attendance in respect to Clause 2 of the
Finance and Administration Committee report dealing with a request of Hoang Nguyen for permission
to locate a chip wagon at 471 King Street East. The matter was deferred and referred to the meeting
this date pending outcome of discussions between the Ward Councillor and the owner of Coffee Time
Donuts, 450 King Street East.
A motion was introduced by Councillor M. Yantzi, seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison, to
approve the request of Hoang Nguyen for an exemption to Municipal Code Chapter 586
(Refreshment Vehicles) to permit him to locate a chip wagon at 471 King Street East for a one-year
period. Several Councillors were in favour of the motion on the basis that it was not in direct
competition with other businesses and was for a temporary period of time. Several other Councillors
were opposed to the motion on the basis that Council should adhere to its previously established
criteria pertaining to such requests.
At the request of Councillor Jake Smola, Councillor M. Yantzi's motion to approve an exemption at
471 King Street East was put to a recorded vote and Lost. Councillors M. Yantzi, J. Ziegler, K.
Taylor-Harrison, G. Lorentz and B. Vrbanovic voted in favour of the motion while Mayor C. Zehr and
Councillors Jake Smola, T. Galloway, C. Weylie, J. Haalboom and John Smola voted in the negative.
Following the vote, Councillor M. Yantzi questioned if staff could report back on possible uses of the
improved site at 471 King Street East at the next Finance and Administration Committee meeting.
Mr. Kevin Eby, Region of Waterloo, appeared as a delegation in regard to Clause 2 of the Planning
and Economic Development Committee report dealing with a request that the Region defer adoption
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of Amendment that would establish policies in their Regional Official Policies Plan to protect
groundwater resources from industrial uses. His purpose was to request that Kitchener Council defer
the Committee recommendation to allow affected parties to fully discuss what has been done recently
on this matter. Mr. Eby provided details with respect to background issues and what has been done
based on the water protection strategy endorsed by the Region in 1994, including consultant input,
peer reviews, ongoing consultation, extensive stakeholder input, staff presentations and evaluation of
alternatives. He noted that a further Regional public information meeting was being held after which
a staff report would be prepared. He expressed concerns that Kitchener staff report BPS-00-124 did
not take certain activity into account. Accordingly, he requested Council deferral and referral of
Clause 2 to its October 23, 2000 meeting, noting it was intended to bring the matter to Regional
Council on October 25, 2000.
Several Councillors remarked on how the Amendment was of major importance to Regional Council.
Mr. Eby responded to various questions from Councillors covering issues such as best management
practices, property rights and zoning of uses, not relying on engineering equivalency, further
reduction of risk by finding appropriate locations where any possible accidents would have the least
impact, and establishment of Region-wide definitions.
Mr. B. Stanley pointed out that last June, Kitchener Council had adopted the same resolution now
before Council and noted that Kitchener staff concerns had not been resolved. He indicated that
there were major concerns surrounding implementation of the policies that should be addressed
before approval of the Amendment. Councillor T. Galloway commented that he did not think the
issue had to be dealt with as quickly as Regional staff were proposing; however, he noted that the
three cities need to move forward with a common industrial land strategy.
A motion was put forward by Councillor C. Weylie, seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi, to adopt Clause
2 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi
"That action on Clause 2 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report be
deferred and referred to the October 23, 2000 Council meeting for consideration."
A recorded vote was taken at the request of Councillor J. Haalboom.
In Favour: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors K.
Taylor-Harrison, M. Yantzi, John Smola, Jake
Smola, B. Vrbanovic, J. Ziegler, T. Galloway,
G. Lorentz and C. Weylie.
Contra:
Councillor J. Haalboom
Motion Carried.
Councillor C. Weylie extended an invitation to anyone with a concern relative to the groundwater
matter to attend the Regional Planning and Culture meeting on October 3, 2000.
Mr. Tim Fox appeared as a delegation to make a brief presentation, utilizing the overhead projection
system, on Clause 3 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report dealing with a
Kitchener-Waterloo & Area film and television strategy. He remarked on the growth of the film and
television industry in Ontario and on the dollars injected into the community by the industry. Mr. Fox
commented that Kitchener has hosted numerous productions and proposed to partner with
neighbouring municipalities in order to market the regional area to the film industry. In this regard, he
noted that information has been placed on the City's website and with the Ontario Film Corporation.
Council then viewed a portion of a video recently shot in Kitchener featuring Ms. Amanda Marshall.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi
"That Clause 3 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report be adopted."
Carried.
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Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway
"That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted."
Voted on Clause by Clause.
Clause 3 - Dealt with under Delegations and
Carried.
Balance of Report - Carried.
Moved by Councillor Jim Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi
"That the report of the Finance and Administration Committee be adopted."
Clause 1 and 2 - Motions redundant and not
considered as the matters were Dealt with
under Delegations.
Clause 4 - Dealt with under Delegations and
Carried.
Balance of Report - Carried.
Councillor M. Yantzi referred to a letter and petition submitted by Thomas Eason on behalf of Acacia
Street residents concerning a problem with tree roots in the sewer lines. On motion by Councillor M.
Yantzi, seconded by Councillor T. Galloway, it was agreed to refer this matter to the October 16, 2000
Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting.
Councillor T. Galloway indicated that he had earlier announced that he would run for a Regional
Councillor position to represent the City of Kitchener and remarked on how difficult the decision had
been. He noted that he did feel very strongly about Regional issues and was of the view that the best
place he could serve the community was at the Regional level.
Councillor J. Haalboom advised that some residents in her Ward were confused as to where the new
Ward boundary lines were drawn and recommended that a large laminated election ward map be
installed in community centres to assist residents with their inquiries. Messrs. G. Sosnoski and B.
Stanley took this matter under advisement.
Councillor J. Haalboom raised a pedestrian/traffic concern with respect to students living on
Arrowhead Crescent and Green Valley Drive who attend Doon School. She indicated that the
students preferred Homer Watson Boulevard as the quickest route to the school and noted that it was
not safe given the lack of a sidewalk. She asked S. Gyorffy to comment on any other possible routes
students could follow. Mr. Gyorffy advised that staff were reviewing possible installation of a sidewalk
on Homer Watson Boulevard and would be reporting at Public Works and Transportation Committee
meeting. He did note that there was a major problem related to crossing the creek.
Councillor J. Haalboom thanked the organizers of the Brundblast 2000 for their co-operation as prior
to the event, residents had expressed concern about possible noise problems.
Councillor Jake Smola referred to the delegation from Susan Court that had appeared at the
September 25, 2000 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting and advised that a
neighbourhood meeting had taken place with himself, Councillor B. Vrbanovic and Mr. C. Smith of the
School Board. He noted that many of the issues just dealt with landscaping matters and that Mr.
Glen Richardson and Mr. C. Smith would be reporting at a future date.
Councillor Jake Smola referred to the 2000 Olympics that are currently being held in Australia and
Mayor C. Zehr advised that the three cities were planning an event for all Olympic athletes.
At the request of Councillor Jake Smola, Mr. S. Gyorffy commented on the leaf collection program
and the flyer that was being delivered to every household. He briefly explained the leaf disposal
methods available to residents.
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Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised that the Festival of Neighbourhoods had wound up last Sunday and
that the Brubacher Street residents had won the available $10,000. neighbourhood grant.
Councillor G. Lorentz pointed out that the City of Toronto was making water bills available over the
Internet and questioned if staff could look into the process on an exploratory basis. Ms. P. Houston
advised that staff already had the subject of e-business on their agenda for consideration.
Mayor C. Zehr advised that on October 14, 2000, during Oktoberfest, the City of Kitchener was
sponsoring Council's Grillfest from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and issued a public invitation in that regard
pointing out that the Millennium Thumbprint unveiling would take place at 2:00 p.m.
Council agreed to the request of Mr. G. Sosnoski to add two by-laws for three readings this date; the
first in respect to Chapters 408 and 650 of the Municipal Code and a pigeon loft at 939 Strasburg
Road; the second, in respect to the establishing and laying out of a part of Thomas Slee Drive.
Moved by Councillor John Smola
Seconded by Councillor J. Haalboom
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
(a)
A by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the
Corporation of the City of Kitchener.
(b)
Being a by-law to approve a Capital Expenditure for the undertaking of various
construction or renovation projects and the purchase of fire vehicles, at a total estimated
cost of $7,006,000.00 and for the borrowing of money therefor.
Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Lot 3, Registered Plan
58M-1 - Highbrook Crescent.
(d)
Being a by-law to provide for the establishment and laying out of part of Janet Court as
a public highway in the City of Kitchener.
(e) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(f)
Being a by-law to amend Chapter 530 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with
respect to Dogs.
(g)
Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of the provisions of Chapters 408 and 650
of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to the property municipally known
as 939 Strasburg Road, Kitchener.
(h)
Being a by-law to provide for the establishment and laying out of part of Thomas Slee
Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener."
Carried.
On motion, the Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and
Mayor C. Zehr appointed Councillor M. Yantzi as Chair.
On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair.
Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi
Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler
"That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting
of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these
minutes, are hereby adopted and confirmed."
Carried.
Moved by Councillor John Smola
Seconded by Councillor J. Haalboom
"That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely:
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(a)
(b)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
Being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the
Corporation of the City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2000-159)
Being a by-law to approve a Capital Expenditure for the undertaking of various
construction or renovation projects and the purchase of fire vehicles, at a total estimated
cost of $7,006,000.00 and for the borrowing of money therefor.
(By-law No. 2000-160)
Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Lot 3, Registered Plan
58M-1 - Highbrook Crescent.
(By-law No. 2000-161 )
Being a by-law to provide for the establishment and laying out of part of Janet Court as
a public highway in the City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2000-162)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(By-law No. 2000-163)
Being a by-law to amend Chapter 530 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with
respect to Dogs.
(By-law No. 2000-164)
Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of the provisions of Chapters 408 and 650
of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to the property municipally known
as 939 Strasburg Road, Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2000-165)
Being a by-law to provide for the establishment and laying out of part of Thomas Slee
Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2000-166)
be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk."
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
1. A.
That Council approve the attached Municipal Plan Amendment Application
MPOOIO61SIJG (Huron Road - Strasburg Creek-South Branch Tributary), being an
amendment to Map 2A to reduce the floodline boundaries, and to Map 5 to change the
designation from Open Space to Low Rise Residential.
It is of the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Amendment to the City's
Municipal Plan is proper planning for the City.
i)
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo be requested to modify Deferral 2b) to
Map 4 - Transportation by deleting references to the eastern portion of the
proposed major collector, identified as Collector Road "C" in the Huron
Community Plan, and its intersection with Strasburg Road, while continuing the
deferral on the portion of the collector road located between Biehn Drive and
Strasburg Road, such that Deferral 2b) reads as follows:
"2b)
That the designation of the proposed northwest major collector road
between Biehn Drive and the proposed extension of Strasburg Road
(identified as Collector Road 'C' in the Brigadoon Community Plan) be
deferred pending the completion of detailed environmental studies relating
to the crossing of the open space area and the receipt of approvals from
the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Grand River Conservation
Authority, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener."
ii)
That Map 4 - Transportation be modified by deleting reference to Deferral 2b) for
the portion of the major northwest collector road located west of Strasburg Road
and further, that this portion of the major collector be shown to align with the
western portion of the major collector road east of Strasburg Road, all as shown
on "Schedule A" attached.
That Zone Change Application ZC 98/02/H/JG (Huron Road - 673099 Ontario Limited)
requesting a change in zoning from Restricted Business Park (B-2); Restricted Business
Park (B-2) with special use provision 211; Restricted Business Park (B-2) with special
use provision 211 and special regulation provision 1R and property detail 17; and
Hazard Land Zone (P-3) to Residential Zone (R-3); Residential Zone Four (R-4) with
special regulation provision 341R; Residential Six Zone (R-6) with special regulation
provision 342; 343, 344 and 345, Neighbourhood Institutional Zone (I-1) with special
use provision 211; Public Park Zone (P-l); Open Space Zone (P-2); Hazard Land Zone
(P-3); and Residential Three Zone (R-3) with holding provision [K (F) (R)] on lands
legally described as Lots 148 to 160 inclusive, 162 and 163, and Part of Lots 176 and
177, Registered Plan 640; and Part of Lots 12 and 13, Biehn's Tract, be approved in the
form shown on the attached by-law dated August 29, 2000, without conditions.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for
the City and is in conformity with an Amendment (Huron Road - Strasburg Creek -
South Branch Tributary) to the City's Municipal Plan.
That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990,
Chapter P.13 as amended, and delegation By-law 97-061, grant draft approval to Plan
of Subdivision Application 30T-98201 in the City of Kitchener, for 673099 Ontario Ltd.
subject to the following conditions:
That this approval applies to Plan of Subdivision 30T-98201 for 673099 Ontario
Ltd. as shown on the plan prepared by MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson
Ltd. dated August 23, 2000 and as shown on the attached Plan of Subdivision
prepared by the City of Kitchener, dated August 25, 2000 which shows the
following:
Stage One
Blocks 1-10
Block 11
maximum 163 units
single, semi, towns
park
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
Blocks 12, 13
Block 14
Blocks 15, 16
landscaped buffer/community trail
open space/stormwater management
0.3 metre reserve
Stage Two
Blocks 1-9
Blocks 10, 11
Blocks 12, 13
Block 14
Block 15
Block 16, 17
maximum 131 units
single, semi, towns
landscaped buffer/community trail
open space
walkway/emergency access
temporary road
0.3 metre reserves
Stage Three
Blocks 1-7
Block 8
Blocks 9, 10
maximum 84 units
single, semi, towns
stormwater management
0.3 metre reserves
Stage 4
Blocks 1-13
Blocks 14, 15
Block 16
Blocks 17, 18
Block 19
Block 20
Blocks 21-24
maximum 112 units
single, semi, towns
open space
open space/stormwater management
walkway
service corridor
temporary road
0.3 metre reserves
Stage 5
Block 1-5
Block 6
Block 7
Block 8
maximum 50 units
single, semi, townhouse
stormwater management
service corridor
0.3 metre reserve
Stage 6
Blocks 1-6
Block 7
Block 8
Block 9
Block 10
Block 11
Block 12
maximum 133 units
single, semi, townhouse
elementary school site
park
open space/stormwater management
walkway
temporary road
0.3 metre reserve
CITY OF KITCHENER CONDITIONS
That the Subdivider enter into a City Standard Form Residential Subdivision
Agreement as approved by City Council embracing those lands shown outlined
on the attached Plan of Subdivision and that the following special conditions be
contained therein:
The Subdivider covenants and agrees:
51.
That the final plans for registration purposes shall be prepared in
accordance with the attached Plan of Subdivision dated August 25, 2000,
providing that a plan showing lotting within any residential block shall be
permitted as set out in Section 52 below, and/or minor changes to said
plan, acceptable to the General Manager of Business and Planning
Services and not affecting the numbering of lots or blocks may be
permitted without an amendment to this agreement.
52.
a)
Major changes to the plan or changes affecting the numbering of
lots or blocks shall require Ministerial approval and an Amendment
to this agreement;
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b)
Changes to the plan solely for the purpose of showing the final
lotting pattern of Iotless blocks shall require a Supplementary
Agreement prior to the registration of the plan however, no further
Ministerial approval shall be required.
53.
To prepare a Lot Grading Control Plan to the satisfaction of the City's
General Manager of Public Works in consultation with the City's General
Manager of Community Services, Ontario Hydro and the Grand River
Conservation Authority, prior to any grading or construction on site and
prior to registration of any stage of the Plan.
54.
Lot Grading Control Plans for open space and trail blocks, Blocks 12, 13
and 14 (Stage 1); Blocks 10, 11, 12, and 13 (Stage 2); Blocks 8 (Stage 3)
and Blocks 14, 15 and 16 (Stage 4), Block 6 (Stage 5) and Block 9 (Stage
6) shall include a 4.0 metre wide area for future trail link purposes.
55.
To prepare a detailed engineering design for stormwater management in
accordance with the approved concept plan to the satisfaction of the City's
General Manager of Public Works in consultation with the City's General
Manager of Community Services and the Grand River Conservation
Authority, prior to any grading or construction on the site and prior to the
registration of any stage of the plan. The detailed stormwater management
design shall be in keeping with all applicable stormwater management
requirements and particularly, the Stormwater Management Concept as
outlined in the Huron Road Environmental Implementation Report, North
Draft Plan, Volume I and II, May 1999 prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd..
Said design shall also include an erosion and siltation control plan
indicating the means whereby erosion will be minimized and silt maintained
on site throughout all phases of grading and construction.
56.
In consideration of the wooded character of portions of the subdivision
lands and the City's desire to minimize the impact of development on
treed areas worth retaining, the Subdivider shall comply with the following
process in the development of the subdivision in accordance with the
City's approved Tree Management Policy:
a)
prior to the City releasing each stage of the Subdivision Plan for
registration, the Subdivider shall submit the detailed vegetation plan
for the approval of the City's Director of Planning;
b)
that no area/rough grading shall occur on the lands until such time
as all approved measures for protection of isolated trees, tree
clusters and woodlands affected by such grading have been
satisfactorily implemented and inspected by the City, and the
Subdivider has received a written authorization from the City's
General Manager of Public Works to proceed with said grading;
c)
to implement and be responsible for providing all information
contained in the approved detailed vegetation plan, tree
preservation/enhancement plan (if applicable) to all of its heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns in order to
ensure that the requirements outlined in said plan(s) are carried out
as specified;
d)
a tree preservation/enhancement plan will be required prior to
applying for or having issued any building permits for those lots or
blocks which are subject to site plan approval under Section 41 of
the Planning Act, corner lots where site service locations and
building type have not been predetermined, interior lots having
street frontage greater than 13.7 metres, proposed buildings that
are located deeper on the lot than approved on the detailed
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vegetation plan and/or on which the revised grading will have an
adverse effect on the detailed vegetation plan;
e)
In the event of construction causing minor tree damage, remedial
measures such as trimming, dressing or bark doctoring shall be
implemented at the Subdivider's cost and as directed by the
Subdivider's Environmental Consultant who prepared the approved
plan. In cases where major irreparable tree damage is done, liability
is questionable, or the tree is judged to be unsafe, in the opinion of
the Subdivider's Environmental Consultant and/or the City, each
such tree shall be removed and replaced with at least one tree of
equal value based on the tree value formula as set out in "Guide for
Plant Appraisal" of the International Society of Arboriculture, latest
edition. Tree replacements are to be located on the same lot or
block as the tree requiring removal or to a location within the
subdivision requiring enhancement. Furthermore, such remedial
measure or tree replacements shall be approved by the City's
Director of Planning and shall be satisfactorily implemented prior to
occupancy of the units or, due to weather conditions, by the next
planting season.
57.
The Subdivider shall have landscaped plans of the stormwater
management facilities prepared by an environmental professional
acceptable to the City's General Manager of Community Services prior to
the registration of each stage of the Plan. The SUBDIVIDER shall install
all landscaping of areas above the 5 year storm level in accordance with
the approved plan, during the first planting season after occupancy of the
first unit. The remainder of the planting shall commence at such time as
required by the CITY's General Manager of Community Services. The
SUBDIVIDER shall maintain the planting for a period of one year from the
completion of final planting.
58.
The SUBDIVIDER agrees to erect one or more information signs at the
main entrance(s) of the subdivision prior to the CITY'S General Manager
of Public Works accepting the stormwater management pond. The
information sign shall detail the purpose of the pond and include the
telephone number of the contact person for further information, all to the
approval of the CITY'S General Manager of Community Services.
59.
To obtain from the Grand River Conservation Authority, a Fill,
Construction and Alteration to Waterways Permit for the Huron Road
culvert upgrade, creek crossings on the South Branch of Strasburg Creek
by the internal roads, construction of the online facility and for the
servicing crossing of Strasburg Creek. Such permit shall be obtained prior
to on-site grading, the installation of services and prior to registration of
the relevant stage(s) of the Subdivision Plan.
60.
That the cost of constructing a hard surface on the community trails on
Blocks 12, 13 and 14 (Stage 1) and Blocks 10, 11, 12 and 13 (Stage 2),
Block 8 (Stage 3) and Blocks 14, 15 and 16 (Stage 4) is included in the
City's Development Charge By-law 99-106, as amended, and as such, the
City shall be responsible for 100% of the cost of these works.
If sufficient money is not allocated from the appropriate City Development
Charge Account(s) to permit the City to fund these works and the
Subdivider wishes to proceed, the Subdivider agrees to provide and up-
front the cost of these works.
Accordingly, the City agrees to recognize any monies paid by the
Subdivider for any works or services normally paid out of the City's
Development Charge Account, with such monies representing a credit
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towards any City Development Charge payable for each lot or block only
within the registered plan. Said credit shall be granted for that portion of
the applicable Development Charge with respect to the community
services required to be paid prior to the issuance of building permits for
those lots or blocks identified by the Subdivider and included in a
Supplementary Agreement with the City to be registered against the title of
each identified lot or block.
If the registration of the plan is staged, a Supplementary Agreement
identifying each lot or block for which credits are payable shall be
registered for each stage prior to the registration of each stage of the plan
of subdivision, until there is no outstanding balance remaining.
When no outstanding credit balance remains, then the Development
Charges will be paid in the normal manner in accordance with the City's
By-law.
If, following the registration of the entire plan of subdivision and issuance
of all building permits, there is any outstanding balance, it shall remain
with the lands to be used as a credit for future development, or
alternatively, the City shall enter into an agreement with the Subdivider,
under Section 40 of the Development Charges Act, to enable the transfer
of Development Charge credits to other benefiting lands within the
community, subject to satisfactory arrangements being made between all
parties.
61.
That, within each stage, the final plan for registration shall show all lots
intended for development as single detached, semi-detached or duplex
dwellings and a supplementary agreement shall be registered for each
stage prior to the registration of such stage. This condition shall not apply
in the event that any stage of the plan is to be registered prior to approval
of servicing plans.
62.
That prior to the installation of services for the development of Iotless
blocks, to submit a draft reference plan for each such lot or block, and
obtain approval of the draft reference plan from the General Manager of
Business and Planning Services, the General Manager of Public Works
and Hydro's Engineer.
63.
That the division of any lots or blocks by Part Lot Control shall be subject
to compliance with the following requirements:
The Subdivider shall submit a draft reference plan for each lot or
block, and obtain approval of the draft reference plan from the
City's General Manager of Business and Planning Services, the
City's General Manager of Public Works and Hydro's Engineer;
ii)
The Subdivider shall pay all current outstanding taxes prior to the
submission of a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to the City's
Council;
iii)
The draft reference plan approved above shall be deposited in
accordance with the Land Titles Act and three copies submitted to
the City's General Manager of Business and Planning Services;
iv)
The Subdivider shall receive final approval of a Part Lot Control
Exemption By-law;
v)
No building permits shall be issued until steps i), ii), iii) and iv)
above are completed and the layout shown on the registered
reference plan is in compliance with the approved reference plan
and the approved servicing and grading plans;
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64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
vi)
any further division of lands to create additional building parcels
shall require the submission of subsequent reference plans to be
approved in accordance with steps i), ii), iii) and iv) above.
vii)
Notwithstanding v) above, in the event that only one dwelling is to
be constructed on a block in advance of final approval of a Part Lot
Control Exemption By-law, in order to ensure that the proper and
orderly ultimate development of the block is not compromised, the
Subdivider agrees that prior to the issuance of any Building
Permits:
a)
to submit a draft reference plan for each block, showing all
required maintenance easements and eave encroachments
if the lots or blocks are proposed for zero sideyard housing,
and obtain approval of the draft reference plan from the
General Managers of Business and Planning Services and
Public Works and Hydro's Engineer;
b)
to obtain approval of lotting plans for each lot or block
illustrating lotting, service connections, street utility hardware
and proposed grades, together with building envelopes and
driveway locations where required, in conformity with the
approved draft reference plan as set out above, from the
City's General Manager of Business and Planning Services.
That prior to the issuance of any building permits within each stage of the
plan, the Subdivider shall install temporary street name signs in the
subdivision at the cost of the Subdivider and to the satisfaction of the
City's General Manager of Public Works. Such signs shall indicate that
such roads are not assumed by the City and are to be used at one's own
risk until assumed by the City.
Upon written acceptance of the road by the City's General Manager of
Public Works, the Subdivider shall arrange for the erection of permanent
traffic control signs and devices in the subdivision, at the cost of the
Subdivider and to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Public
Works. Upon the installation of the permanent signs, the temporary signs
are to be removed by the Subdivider.
That prior to the issuance of any building permits within the plan, the
Subdivider acknowledges that new, realigned Huron Road shall be
constructed and open to public vehicular traffic from its present terminus
at Trillium Drive, to Strasburg Road.
Except as otherwise set out in Section 67 below, the Subdivider shall
install sidewalks on both sides of all streets within the plan.
To make satisfactory arrangements with the City's General Manager of
Public Works, to upgrade Huron Road across the entire section abutting
the subdivision prior to the issuance of any building permits within the
plan. Such upgrades shall include, but not be limited to, a sidewalk of
modified construction materials and design on the south side of Huron
Road, to be completed together with the construction of each of Stages 1
and 2, and left turning lanes on Huron Road as set out in the Huron Road
Subdivision North Traffic Impact Review" prepared by Stantec Consulting
Ltd. and dated November, 1999, to be completed prior to the issuance of
any building permits in Stage 1, all to the satisfaction of the City's General
Manager of Public Works.
That the extension of the Strasburg Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer from its
present terminus to Huron Road is required for the development of this
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plan. It is acknowledged that these works, including design expenses, are
included in the City's Development Charge By-law 99-106, as amended,
and the City shall be responsible for 100% of the cost of these works.
If sufficient money is not allocated from the appropriate City Development
Charge Account(s) to permit the City to fund these works and the
Subdivider wishes to proceed, the Subdivider agrees to provide and up-
front the cost of these works.
Accordingly, the City agrees to recognize any monies paid by the
Subdivider for any works or services normally paid out of the City's
Development Charge Account, with such monies representing a credit
towards any City Development Charge payable for each lot or block only
within the registered plan. Said credit shall be granted for that portion of
the applicable Development Charge with respect to the engineering
services required to be paid prior to the issuance of building permits for
those lots or blocks identified by the Subdivider and included in a
Supplementary Agreement with the City to be registered against the title of
each identified lot or block.
If the registration of the plan is staged, a Supplementary Agreement
identifying each lot or block for which credits are payable shall be
registered for each stage prior to the registration of each stage of the plan
of subdivision, until there is no outstanding balance remaining.
When no outstanding credit balance remains, then the Development
Charges will be paid in the normal manner in accordance with the City's
By-law.
If, following the registration of the entire plan of subdivision and issuance
of all building permits, there is any outstanding balance, it shall remain
with the lands to be used as a credit for future development, or
alternatively, the City shall enter into an agreement with the Subdivider,
under Section 40 of the Development Charges Act, to enable the transfer
of Development Charge credits to other benefiting lands within the
community, subject to satisfactory arrangements being made between all
parties.
69.
That the subdivision shall be registered in six stages. The Subdivider
agrees that the Plan of Subdivision shall be registered in accordance with
the following special conditions:
a) Stage 1 shall be registered first.
b) Stage 2 shall be registered concurrently with or subsequent to
Stage 1;
c) Stage 3 shall be registered concurrently with or subsequent to
Stage 2;
d) Stage 4 shall be registered concurrently with or subsequent to
Stage 3;
e) Stage 5 shall be registered concurrently with or subsequent to
Stage 4
f) Stage 6 shall be registered concurrently with or subsequent to
Stage 4.
70.
To dedicate, by plan registration, to the City of Kitchener, at no cost and
free of encumbrances, all road widenings and public walkways upon
registration of each stage of the plan of subdivision.
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71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
That construction traffic be restricted to using Huron Road between
Fischer-Hallman Road and Strasburg Road and new, realigned Huron
Road from Strasburg Road to Homer Watson Boulevard and prohibited
from using all other internal residential streets in the community. The
SUBDIVIDER agrees to advise all relevant contractors, builders and other
persons of this requirement with the subdivider being responsible for any
required signage, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Public
Works..
That prior to the registration of Stage 1, the Subdivider shall register a
supplementary easement in favour of Hydro One to ensure that the
existing Hydro One facilities and easement rights are adequately
protected.
That prior to the registration of Stage 2, the Subdivider shall provide a
letter to the City's General Manager of Business and Planning Services
from Hydro One indicating that satisfactory arrangements have been
made for the granting of any required easements and for the crossings of
Banffshire Street and Newcastle Drive over the Hydro One easement.
The Subdivider agrees that no sewer or water service shall be installed
within 1.5 metres of the centre of a proposed submersible transformer
vault or within 0.9 metres of a proposed electrical service stub and that no
fire hydrant be installed within 3.0 metres of a proposed street light or
hydro pole. The Subdivider shall be responsible for ensuring that these
separation distances are maintained.
That Stage 2 shall not be registered until a letter is received from
Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. by the City's General Manager of Business
and Planning Services indicating that no part of these lands is required for
the construction of a transformer station. In the event Kitchener-Wilmot
Hydro Inc. determines the need for part of Stage 2 for a transformer
station, a modification to the plan shall be required to reflect this change.
To convey to the City of Kitchener the following lands for the purposes
stated therein, at no cost and free of encumbrances, concurrently with the
registration of each stage of the subdivision plan:
Stage
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
One:
Block 11, for park,
Blocks 12 and 13 for landscaped buffer/community trail
Block 14 for open space/stormwater management,
Blocks 15 and 16 for 0.3 metre reserves.
Stage
(a)
(b)
(c)
Two:
Blocks 10, 11 for landscaped buffer/community trail
Blocks 12 and 13 for open space
Blocks 16 and 17 for 0.3 metre reserves
Stage
(a)
(b)
Three:
Block 8, for stormwater management
Blocks 9 and 10 for 0.3 metre reserves
Stage
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Four:
Blocks 14, 15 for open space
Block 16 for open space/stormwater management
Block 19 for a service corridor
Blocks 21-24 for 0.3 metre reserves
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Stage
(a)
(b)
(c)
Five:
Block 6 for stormwater management
Block 7 for service corridor
Block 8 for a 0.3 metre reserve
Stage
(a)
(b)
(c)
Six:
Block 8 for park
Block 9 for open space/stormwater management
Block 12 for 0.3 metre reserve
77.
That 0.3 metre reserves may be required to facilitate the staging of the
plan and all 0.3 metre reserves shall be shown on the final plan(s) for
registration. The City shall be responsible for the passing of a by-law
opening said reserves as "public highway" following the registration of
subsequent stages of the plan, the completion of the road works and the
opening of roads to vehicular traffic, to the satisfaction of the City's
General Manager of Public Works. Reserves are not required between
abutting stages registered concurrently.
78.
That the 5% parkland dedication shall be 2.28 hectares, which shall be
satisfied by both the conveyance of Block 11 of Stage 1 ( 0.566 hectares)
concurrently with the registration of Stage 1, as well as Block 8 of Stage 6
(2.132 hectares) concurrently with the registration of Stage 6, all at no cost
and free of encumbrance.
79.
To identify concrete transit pads at all planned transit stop locations on the
engineering servicing drawings to the satisfaction of the City's General
Manager of Public Works, in consultation with the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo, prior to the City's release of each stage of the Plan of
Subdivision for registration. The Subdivider shall be responsible for the
installation of said concrete transit pads at the time of sidewalk installation
within each stage of the plan of subdivision.
80.
The Subdivider agrees that no building permits shall be applied for on any lot
or block in the Plan until satisfactory arrangements are made with the City's
Chief Building Official regarding the installation and maintenance of a direct-
to-fire alarm monitoring system for each and every dwelling to be
constructed within this Plan. Satisfactory arrangements shall be the
submission of drawings showing the hardwiring in each dwelling. Prior to
occupancy of each dwelling, the Subdivider shall confirm with the Chief
Building Official that such system is operational. Such system shall remain
operational in perpetuity and this condition shall not be released from title
unless and until the City's Solicitor is notified by the City's Fire Chief that
adequate protection is otherwise provided and the maintenance of the
system is no longer mandatory.
81.
To fill, compact and grade in both a preliminary and finished form, topsoil
and seed/sod Blocks 11-14 Stage 1; Block 10-13 (Stage 2); Block 8
(Stage 3); Blocks 14-16 (Stage 4); Block 6 (Stage 5); Blocks 8 and 9
(Stage 6) to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Community
Services. All works required of the Subdivider by this Section shall be
completed in conjunction with the timing of grading of surrounding
residential development not to exceed two years from the registration of
the subdivision plan or at any alternate time approved in writing by the
General Manager of Community Services.
82.
The Subdivider agrees to install a 1.2 metre high paige wire fence or
alternative marking system along those property lines abutting Blocks 11
and14 (Stage 1); Blocks 12 and 13 (Stage 2); Block 8 (Stage 3); Blocks
14, 15 and 16 (Stage 4); Block 6 (Stage 5) and Block 8 (Stage 6) to the
satisfaction of the General Manager of Community Services.
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83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
Prior to the registration of any stage, the Subdivider agrees to submit
landscaping/design drawings for the open space/trail areas on Blocks 12
and 13 and part of 14 (Stage 1) and 10, 11 (Stage 2) and to obtain
approval from the City's General Manager of Community Services in
consultation with the General Managers of Business and Planning
Services and Public Works of such design. The design shall show the
following:
a)
landscaping equivalent to a 4.6 metre wide landscaped strip to
buffer abutting residential lots from Huron Road, together with a 1.8
metre high chain link fence, the incorporation of natural heritage
feature such as stumps relocated from within the plan, and suitable
trail connections to the sidewalk.
b)
the detailed location of the historic foundation identified in the
archaeological assessment prepared by Archeaologix Inc. and
design the trail and landscaping so as not to interfere with the found
locations.
c)
appropriate locations for interpretive/historic signage marking the
history of the Huron Road and of the original settlement.
The approved plan shall be implemented at the cost of the developer at
the same time as the construction of the sidewalk on the south side of
Huron Road, as set out in Section 67.
The Subdivider agrees to grant to the City, a conservation easement, to
be approved by the City Solicitor, over the rear portion of Block 3 (Stage
6) and part of Block 4 (Stage 6) for a minimum distance from the rear lot
lines of 11.5 metres along the south side of Glentress Crescent and a
minimum of 13.5 metres along the westerly side of Glentress Crescent.
The detailed location of the easement shall take into account the curvature
of the road and take into consideration the data and analysis contained in
the Detailed Vegetation Overview, to optimize woodland conservation.
The detailed boundaries of the easement shall be particularly described
on a reference plan prepared by the Subdivider at no cost to the City, to
be approved by the City's General Manager of Business and Planning
Services prior to the registration of Stage 6. Said plan shall be registered
immediately concurrently with Stage 6 of the Subdivision Plan.
That Block 7 (Stage 6) be reserved for the Public School Board . The
Subdivider agrees to provide to the City's General Manager of Business
and Planning Services prior to the registration of Stage 6, a letter from the
Board indicating that satisfactory arrangements have been made to
acquire Block 7 (Stage 6) for school purposes.
The Subdivider agrees to submit a plan for the approval of the City's
General Manager of Business and Planning Services, a plan showing the
pairing of driveways for those lots having widths of 10.9 metres or less, or
as otherwise approved by the General Manager of Business and Planning
Services prior to the registration of each stage.
The Subdivider agrees to construct a temporary road over Block 15 (Stage
2), Block 20 (Stage 4) and Block 11 (Stage 6) to the satisfaction of the
City's General Manager of Public Works in accordance with the
requirements set out in the City's Subdivision manual, at the cost of the
Subdivider. The Subdivider hereby grants irrevocable licenses to the City
for the lands on which the temporary access roads will be located, which
the City will release when the roads are no longer required. The temporary
access roads shall remain in place until a second means of access is
available as determined by the City's General Manager of Public Works,
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after which the Subdivider agrees to remove them to the satisfaction of the
City's General Manager of Public Works.
88.
That the names of the streets within the plan shall be those shown on the
Plan of Subdivision.
89.
That staging and phasing be established to the satisfaction of the City's
General Managers of Business and Planning Services and Public Works.
Any necessary facilities such as temporary roads and temporary turning
circles shall be shown on all engineering drawings, to the satisfaction of
the City's General Manager of Public Works.
90.
That the following clause shall be included in all Offers of Purchase and
Sale agreements respecting those portions of Blocks 1, 9 and 10 (Stage
1) within 27 metres of Huron Road, and Blocks 1 and 2 (Stage 2) (lots
backing onto Huron Road):
"Due to its proximity to Huron Road, projected noise levels on this
property exceed the Noise Level Objectives approved by the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo and may cause some concern to
some individuals. Moreover, this dwelling has been fitted with a
forced air-ducted heating system suitably sized and designed to
permit the future installation of a central air conditioning system by
the occupants."
91.
That the following clause shall be included in all Offers of Purchase and
Sale Agreements respecting Block 2 (Stage 1) and Block 1 (Stage 5) (lots
backing onto Strasburg Road):
"Due to its proximity to Strasburg Road, projected noise levels on
this property exceed the Noise Level Objectives approved by the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo and may cause some concern to
some individuals."
92.
That the following clause shall be included in all Offers of Purchase and
Sale Agreements respecting those portions of Block 6 (Stage 3) (lots
within 24 metres of Strasburg Road):
"Due to its proximity to Strasburg Road, projected noise levels on
this property exceed the Noise Level Objectives approved by the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo and may cause some concern to
some individuals. Moreover, this dwelling has been fitted with a
forced air-ducted heating system suitably sized and designed to
permit the future installation of a central air conditioning system by
the occupants."
93.
That the City's Standard Residential Subdivision Condition 41 setting out
the subdivision sign content be modified to require that all potential transit
routes be shown on the sign.
94.
That Deferral 2b) to the City's Municipal Plan be resolved relative to the
collector road identified as Collector Road "C" in the Huron Community
Plan and shown as Rockcliffe Drive in the plan subdivision, prior to the
registration of any stage of the Plan.
95.
That Municipal Plan Amendment MPA 00/06/S/JG be finally approved
prior to the registration of any stage of the Plan. Should said amendment
not be approved or be modified in any way, a modification to the plan of
subdivision may be necessary in order to ensure conformity with the City's
Municipal Plan.
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3. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO CONDITIONS
That the Subdivider satisfy the following conditions to the satisfaction of the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo Commissioner of Planning and Culture:
That the owner agrees to stage the development of this subdivision in a
manner satisfactory to the Regional Commissioner of Engineering.
That the plan submitted for final approval may incorporate a lot pattern for
all blocks in which zoning permits single detached and semi-detached lots,
at a density not exceeding the density identified in the draft approval
conditions.
a)
That the owner enter into an Agreement for Servicing with the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo to preserve access to municipal
water supply and municipal wastewater treatment services prior to
final approval or any agreement for the installation of underground
services, whichever occurs first. Where the owner has already
entered into an agreement for the installation of underground
servicing with the area municipality, such agreement shall be
amended to provide for a Regional Agreement for Servicing prior to
registration of any part of the plan. The Regional Commissioner of
Engineering shall advise prior to an Agreement for Servicing that
sufficient water supplies and wastewater treatment capacity is
available for this plan, or the portion of the plan to be registered.
b)
That the owner include the following statement in all agreements of
lease or purchase and sale that may be entered into pursuant to
Section 52 of the Planning Act, prior to the registration of this plan:
"The lot, lots, block or blocks which are the subject of this
agreement of lease or purchase and sale are not yet registered as
a plan of subdivision. The fulfilment of all conditions of draft plan
approval, including the commitment of water supply and sewage
treatment services thereto by the Region and other authorities, has
not yet been completed to permit registration of the plan.
Accordingly, the purchaser should be aware that the vendor is
making no representation or warranty that the lot, lots, block or
blocks which are the subject of this agreement or lease or purchase
and sale will have all conditions of draft plan approval satisfied,
including the availability of servicing, until the plan is registered."
That the Subdivision agreement be registered by the City against the land
to which it applies and a copy of the registered agreement forwarded to
the Regional Commissioner of Planning and Culture prior to final approval
of the subdivision plan.
That prior to final approval, the Regional Commissioner of Engineering
must be satisfied that static hydraulic pressures are sufficient to service
this development and provide necessary flows under all conditions.
That prior to any grading or construction, and final approval of all or any
part of the draft plan of Subdivision, a consultant Archaeologist shall carry
out an Archaeological Survey and Rescue Excavation of any significant
archaeological remains found on the site, at the expense of the owner.
To construct a temporary transit turnaround at the end of Tartan Avenue
to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning and Culture.
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OTHER AGENCY CONDITIONS
That prior to the commencement of any grading or construction on the
site, and prior to registration of any stage of the plan, the owner shall
submit the following plans and reports to the satisfaction and approval of
the Grand River Conservation Authority:
a)
A detailed Stormwater Management Report and Plan in accordance
with the 1994 Ministry of the Environment and Energy Report
entitled "Stormwater Management Practises Planning and Design
Manual" and in keeping with the Stormwater Management Concept
as outlined in the Huron Road Environmental Implementation
Report, North Draft Plan, Volume I and II dated May, 1999
prepared by Stantech Consulting Ltd.
b)
A Lot Grading Plan showing conceptual grading and drainage
system including the limits of all grading and drainage as well as
existing and proposed grades.
c)
An Erosion and Siltation Control Brief and Plan(s) in accordance
with the Grand River Conservation Authority's Guidelines for
sediment and erosion control, indicating the means whereby
erosion will be minimized and silt maintained on-site throughout all
phases of grading and construction.
d)
An application for Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways
Permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 149 as amended by 69/93
and 669/94 and 142/98 for the Huron Road culvert upgrade, stream
crossings by the internal roads, construction of the on-line
stormwater management facility and for the servicing crossing of
Strasburg Creek.
CLEARANCE CONDITIONS
That prior to the signing of the final plan, the City's General Manager of
Business and Planning Services is to be advised that Conditions 3.1-3.7
have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo. The clearance letter from the Region to the City shall include a
brief statement detailing how each condition has been satisfied.
That prior to the signing of the final plan, the City's General Manager of
Business and Planning Services is to be advised that Condition 4.1 has
been carried out to the satisfaction of the Grand River Conservation
Authority. The clearance letter from the Grand River Conservation
Authority to the City shall include a brief statement detailing how the
condition has been satisfied
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The owner/developer is advised that the provisions of the Development
Charge By-laws of the City of Kitchener and the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo adopted in accordance with the Development Charges Act (Bill
98) apply to this draft approval.
The final plans for registration must be in conformity with Ontario
Regulation 43/96, as amended, under The Registry Act.
It is the responsibility of the owner of this draft plan to advise the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener Planning Departments
of any changes in ownership, agent, address and phone number.
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Most of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo conditions can be satisfied
through an agreement. The onus is on the owner to contact Regional staff
in writing to request the preparation of such an agreement. A copy of a
reference plan showing the lands to be registered that are affected by the
agreement and the conditions to be covered by the agreement should be
provided. The fees for the preparation and registration of this agreement,
payable to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, are currently $375.00
and $50.00 respectively.
The owner/developer is advised that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
has adopted By-law 96-025, pursuant to Section 69 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, to prescribe a tariff of fees for application,
recirculation, draft approval, modification to draft approval and registration
release of plans of subdivision.
The proposed water distribution system meets the definition of a "water
works" as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act prior to the
construction of the proposed water supply system. The proponent must
ensure that the application for approval of water works, and appropriate
supporting information, are submitted to the Ministry of the Environment
for approval.
The proposed stormwater management system meets the definition of a
"sewage works" as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act.
Therefore, approval of the Director must be obtained under Section 53 of
the Ontario Water Resources Act prior to the construction of the proposed
stormwater management system. The proponent must ensure that the
application for approval of sewage works, and appropriate supporting
information, are submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approval.
The proposed sanitary sewage collection system meets the definition of a
"sewage works' as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act.
Therefore, approval of the Director must be obtained under section 53 of
the Ontario Water Resources Act prior to the construction of the proposed
sanitary sewage collection system. The proponent must ensure that the
application for approval of sewage works, and appropriate supporting
information, are submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approval.
This draft plan was received on or after May 22, 1996 and shall be
processed and finally disposed of under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
P.13, as amended by S.O. 1996, c.4 (Bill 20).
10.
The owner/developer is advised that draft approval is not a commitment by
the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to water and wastewater servicing
capacity. To secure this commitment the owner/developer must enter into
an "Agreement for Servicing" with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
by requesting that the Region's Planning and Culture Department initiate
preparation of the agreement. When sufficient capacity is confirmed by
the Region's Commissioner of Engineering to service the density as
defined by the plan to be registered, the owner/developer will be offered
an "Agreement for Servicing". This agreement will be time limited, define
the servicing commitment by density and use. Should the "Agreement for
Servicing" expire prior to plan registration, a new agreement will be
required.
The owner/developer is to provide the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
with two print copies of the proposed plan to be registered along with the
written request for a servicing agreement.
11.
To ensure that a Regional Release is issued by the Regional
Commissioner of Planning and Culture to the City of Kitchener prior to
year end, it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all fees have
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been paid, that all Regional conditions have been satisfied and the
required clearance letters, agreements, prints of plan to be registered ,
and any other required information or approvals have been deposited with
the Regional Planner responsible for the file, no later than December 15th.
Regional staff can not ensure that a Regional Release would be issued
prior to year end where the owner has failed to submit the appropriate
documentation by this date.
12.
When the survey has been completed and the final plan prepared, to
satisfy the requirements of the Registry Act, they should be forwarded to
the City of Kitchener. If the plans comply with the terms of approval, and
we have received an assurance from the City of Kitchener and applicable
clearance agencies that the necessary arrangements have been made,
the City's General Manager of Business and Planning Services will
endorse the plan and it will be forwarded to the Registry Office for
registration.
The following is required for registration and under The Registry Act and
for our use:
One (1) original mylar
Four (4) mylar copies
Four (4) white paper prints
(Dealt with under Delegations and Carried, as Amended)
That Kitchener City Council reaffirm and reiterate their request to Regional Council to defer
adoption of an amendment (or part thereof) to establish policies in the Regional Official Policies
Plan which restrict existing non-residential land uses in existing non-residential identified areas
having sensitive groundwater resources, until time as implementation strategies have been
considered in more detail.
(Dealt with under Delegations and action deferred and referred for consideration at the
October 23, 2000 Council meeting)
That Council provide approval, in principal, to pursue a Kitchener-Waterloo and Area film and
television partnership with the municipalities within Waterloo Region and that Council direct staff
to draft the necessary policy, procedure and amendments to any by-laws to make Kitchener a
more film-friendly jurisdiction for the film industry, and that these draft by-law amendments be
presented to Council under a separate report for Council's consideration at a later date.
(Dealt with under Delegations and Carried)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE -
That subject to signing a letter of permission satisfactory to the City Solicitor, the Waterloo
Knights of Columbus be permitted to occupy the truck bay portion of Fire Station # 2 from
October 2, 2000 to December 23, 2000, at no cost, to carry out work associated with the 4th
Annual New Toys for Needy Kids Drive.
That we approve the request of Kitchener Fastball Promotions for a grant in the amount of
$2,000. to assist with hosting the 2000 Softball Canada Congress and Annual General Meeting
in Kitchener from November 9-11, 2000.
3. That the following be referred to the 2001 Capital Budget discussions:
a)
That $2.6M (plus possible land costs) be budgeted in 2001/2002 for the construction of
a new community centre in the Stanley Park/Grand River area; with the location, to be
determined by staff, to be centrally located within the six planning communities in that
area; and,
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3. (Cont'd)
a) (Cont'd)
That $150,000. (plus possible land costs) of this allocation be budgeted in 2001 to begin
the design phase; and further
That the remaining $2.45M be budgeted in 2002 for the construction of the new
community centre.
b)
That $95,000. be budgeted in 2001 for a portable structure to be added at the Chandler
Mowat Community Centre.
c)
That $135,000. be budgeted in 2001 for a portable structure to be located in the Kingsdale
area, with a review of future needs in that area to take place in three years.
d)
That $10,000. be budgeted in 2001 to provide storage space for Victoria Hills Community
Centre.
e)
That $2M be budgeted in 2005 for a new community centre to be constructed in the
Chandler Mowat area.
f)
That the current funding of $347,000. identified in 2005 for an addition at Victoria Hills
Community Centre be increased to $865,000.
g)
That the current funding of $354,000. identified in 2008 for an addition at Doon Pioneer
Park Community Centre be increased to $700,000.
h)
That the current funding of $2.4M identified in 2009 for a new community centre be
increased to $4.5M plus possible land costs; and further,
That this funding be considered for a community centre to be located in the Wilson Park
area of the Kingsdale neighbourhood, subject to further evaluation over the next 3-5 years.
(Dealt with under Delegations and Carried)
That Franklin Public School be awarded a one time community playground grant of $750. in 2000
toward the construction of a new creative playground within the school campus.
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement between the City of
Kitchener and the Forest Hill T-Ball Association Inc. to change the repayment date for the interest
free loan in Section 3 (b) of the existing agreement, to on or before May 1 rather than November
1.
That Council approve the 2000-2001 ice Iogos for the Civic Square Rink as outlined in staff report
CSD-00-076.
7. That the renovation project for the Bridgeport Community Centre commence in December 2000.
That increases to the Tree Maintenance budget be considered during the 2001 Operating Budget
deliberations; with the increases to be used to reduce the pruning cycle of actively growing street
trees within the City of Kitchener.
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE -
That the request of Mr. Antonio Ferreira for an exemption to Municipal Code Chapter 586
(Refreshment Vehicles) to permit him to locate a chip wagon at 3328 King Street be deferred
and referred to the Council meeting of October 2, 2000, pending a staff report outlining any
concerns the Region of Waterloo may have with this location relative to improvements on King
Street East south of Fairway Road and on River Road.
(Motion redundant and not considered as the matter was dealt with under Delegations)
That the request of Hoang Nguyen for an exemption to Municipal Code Chapter 586
(Refreshment Vehicles) to permit him to locate a chip wagon at 471 King Street East be
deferred and referred to the Council meeting of October 2, 2000, pending the outcome of
discussions between the Ward Councillor and the owner of Coffee Time Donuts, 450 King
Street East.
(Motion redundant and not considered as the matter was dealt with under Delegations)
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement satisfactory
to the City Solicitor, with the property owner and the tenant of 355 Riverbend Drive to permit
access across City-owned land located immediately behind 355 Riverbend Drive and east of
the Conestoga Expressway and to permit the installation and maintenance of a chain-link
fence and gate to the east of the Region's Pumping Station on a portion of the said City land.
That Council reaffirm its June 5, 2000 decision refusing the application of Mr. Sava Cupic, 939
Strasburg Road, Kitchener, for an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 408 (Animals -
Regulation); and,
That Council refuse the application, dated July 17, 2000, of Mr. Sava Cupic, 939 Strasburg
Road, Kitchener, for an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 408 (Animals - Regulation);
and,
That the applicant shall remove the pigeons and the existing pigeon coop structure at 939
Strasburg Road not later than October 9, 2000; and further,
That Council pass a by-law at its October 2, 2000 meeting authorizing the removal of the
pigeons and existing pigeon coop structure from 939 Strasburg Road, at the property owner's
expense, if Mr. Sava Cupic and/or the property owner have not done so by October 9, 2000.
(Dealt with under Delegations and Carried)
That Council approve the Health and Safety Objectives contained in staff report CRPS-00-054;
and,
That Council Policy 11-140- "Safety" be re-titled "Health and Safety" and be revised as
contained in staff report CRPS-00-054; and further,
That the staff complement of the Human Resources Division be increased by hiring an
additional Health and Safety Specialist.
That Council approve an extension to December 18, 2000 for submission of a final
comprehensive report regarding 'Opportunities 2000'.
That Council approve the request of Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church, 160 Lancaster
Street East, for an exemption to Municipal Code Chapter 450 (Noise) to allow them to operate
a public address system for their 5th Annual Christmas Pageant to take place in their parking
lot on December 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2000.
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That left turns be prohibited for northbound Mount Hope Street at King Street West from
October 15 to November 30, 2000; and further,
That parking be prohibited on the west side of Mount Hope Street from a point 23 meters south
of King Street to a point 87 meters south of King Street, from 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday, from October 15 to November 30, 2000.
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BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA - 2ND READING -
It was resolved:
"That the by-laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be
recommended for enactment."
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER -
1. Licences
i) Permanent Vendor Licence
It was resolved:
"That Bell's Discount Centre Ltd. (John Gamble Bell) be granted a Permanent
Vendor Licence for the year 2000 in respect to a business to be operated at 144
Sheldon Avenue North, Kitchener, under the name 'Corner Mini-Mart'."
2. Execution of Enqineerinq A.qreement
It was resolved:
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement for the provision of
professional engineering services made between the City of Kitchener and Dillon
Consulting Limited, regarding the Ottawa, Manchester, Montgomery Trunk Sanitary
System Study."
3. Permission to Sell Raffle Tickets
Council was in receipt of Corporate Services Department reports CRPS-00-070 and
CRPS-00-071 (J. Koppeser), both dated September 18, 2000 recommending approval
of requests by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario and the Air Cadet League of Ontario to
sell raffle tickets in the City of Kitchener.
It was resolved:
"That the City of Kitchener has no objection to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 1200
Bay Street, Suite 202, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2A5, being granted permission to sell
tickets in the City of Kitchener for raffle draws to be held on December 5, 18, 19, 2000,
said draws to be held at the Toronto offices of KPMG, 200 Consumers Rd., Willowdale,
Ontario."
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"That the City of Kitchener has no objection to The Air Cadet League of Canada,
Ontario Provincial Committee, 4900 Yonge Street, Suite 600, North York, Ontario, M2N
6B7, being granted permission to sell tickets in the City of Kitchener for a raffle draw to
be held on April 27, 2001, said draw to be held at the above address."
4. Uncollectable Business Taxes
Council was in receipt of Finance Department report FIN-00-017 (P. Houston/O. den
Ouden), dated September 20, 2000 containing a list of property roll numbers with
uncollectable business taxes.
It was resolved:
"That the Revenue Division be authorized to write off uncollectable business taxes of
$87,731.30 as set out in the 'Uncollectable Business Taxes' listing, dated September 14,
2000, and appended to Finance Department staff report FIN-00-017."
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5. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Siqnin.q Authorities
Council was in receipt of Finance Department report FIN-00-019 (P. Houston/G.
Luciantonio), dated September 21, 2000, recommending approval of signing authorities.
It was resolved:
"That Council approve the signing authorities for the City's Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce accounts as outlined in Schedule 'A', of Finance Department report FIN-00-
019 (P. Houston/G. Luciantonio) and dated September 21,2000."
6. Municipal Leaders' Statement on Climate Chanqe
Council was in receipt of a letter and draft resolution from the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (John V. Hachey), dated September 14, 2000, requesting endorsement of
a municipal leaders' resolution on climate change.
It was resolved:
"WHEREAS 1990 to 1999 was the warmest decade of the millennium;
AND WHEREAS a global reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) is
necessary to slow climate change and reduce the risks to human health, the physical
environment, economy and quality of life;
AND WHEREAS the 1998 ice storm cost the City of Montreal $116 million; Baie
Comeau more than $2.5 million, and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton $6.32
million, while the Red River flood cost Winnipeg $32.3 million;
AND WHEREAS these weather-related expenses are creating an additional financial
burden for municipalities at a time when responsibilities are increasing as a result of
devolution;
AND WHEREAS reducing greenhouse gases makes good economic sense, and new
and improved infrastructure, energy efficiency, building retrofits, water conservation,
more effective wastewater treatment and distribution, renewable energy technologies,
waste reduction, better fleet management, etc., reduce municipal operating costs and
help maintain community services while having a positive impact on the environment;
AND WHEREAS industrialized countries, realizing initial commitments were inadequate
to protect the Earth's climate system, agreed in December 1997 to the Kyoto Protocol
which, if ratified, commits Canada to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions six percent
below 1990 levels between 2008-2012;
AND WHEREAS in November, national governments will meet in The Hague,
Netherlands, to negotiate terms and conditions for ratifying the Kyoto Protocol where it
is critical that Canada have the support it needs to conclude negotiations;
AND WHEREAS mayors and municipal leaders responsible for the well being of
communities across Canada urge federal and provincial/territorial governments to make
climate protection a priority;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Kitchener City Council endorses the above municipal leaders'
resolution on climate change."
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7. Ratification of Licensinq A.qreement
Council was in receipt of Legal Department report LEG-00-043 (A. Menon), dated
September 22, 2000.
It was resolved:
"That Council ratify and confirm Chief Administrative Officer John Gazzola's authority to
sign the Licensing Agreement dated September 19, 2000, for the use of several City
properties for filming of the movie 'In Camera'."
8. Revisions to Chapter 530 (DoRs) - Desiqnation Appeal Period
Council was in receipt this date of a draft by-law to amend Chapter 530 as it relates to
when a hearing must be held in response to an appeal of a dog designation.
It was resolved:
"That Chapter 530 (Dogs) of the Municipal Code be amended to increase the number of
days within which a hearing must be held following receipt of a dog designation appeal
from 15 to 30 working days; and further,
That the amending by-law, as appended to Legal Department report LEG-00-056 (A.
Menon), dated September 22, 2000, be taken as read a first and second time and be
recommended for enactment this date."
9. Country Hills Community Library/Development Charqe Reserve Fund
Council was in receipt of Chief Administrator's report CAO-00-006 (J. Gazzola), dated
September 28, 2000.
It was resolved:
"That consideration of the staff recommendation concerning the Country Hills
Community Library project and the Development Charge Reserve Fund be deferred and
referred to the October 16, 2000, Finance and Administration Committee meeting, and
subsequently to the special Council meeting of that date, to allow the Kitchener Public
Library Board an opportunity to comment."
10. Civic Celebration Licences
Council was in receipt this date of Corporate Services Department reports CRPS-00-
076 and CRPS-00-079 (J. Koppeser), dated September 29 and October 2, 2000.
It was resolved:
"That M & M Meat Shops be permitted to operate in Civic Square during the Oktoberfest
Community Celebration ceremonies on October 14, 2000, provided the necessary
licence, as well as Health and Fire approvals are obtained."
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"That Grain Harvest Breadhouse and Dominos Pizza be permitted to operate in the
Civic Square during the Oktoberfest opening ceremonies on October 6, 2000, provided
that the necessary licence, as well as Health and Fire approvals are obtained."
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11. Special Event Licences
Council was in receipt this date of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-00-078
(J. Koppeser), dated October 2, 2000.
It was resolved:
"That the Germany Pioneer's Day and all related activities, to be held at the Kitchener
City Hall Rotunda and Civic Square, October 10, 2000 be declared a "Special Event" in
the City of Kitchener; and further,
That the following vendors be permitted to sell food and refreshments as part of this
Special Event provided the necessary licence, as well as Health and Fire approvals are
obtained:
Cloverleaf Farms
German Canadian Congress/German Canadian Business Association."
12. Encroachment Request - Grand River Hospital
Council was in receipt this date of Legal Department report LEG-00-059 (L.
MacDonald), dated September 28, 2000, recommending execution of an Encroachment
Agreement with respect to parking.
It was resolved:
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an encroachment agreement with
the registered owner of the property municipally known as 835 King Street West, the
Grand River Hospital, to legalize existing parking spaces as they encroach .7 metre,
more or less, at the greatest point, into the Mt. Hope Street road allowance; 2.4 metres,
more or less, at the greatest point, into the Park Street road allowance and one space
located at the corner of Mt. Hope Street and Park Street that encroaches 4.3 metres,
more or less, into the said road allowances."
13. Raffle Request - Victorian Order of Nurses (Waterloo-Wellinqton-Dufferin Branch)
Council was in receipt this date of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-00-077
(J. Koppeser), dated September 29, 2000.
It was resolved:
"That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Municipal Lottery Licence being issued
to the Victorian Order of Nurses Waterloo-Wellington-Dufferin Branch to hold a Raffle at
38 Mount Hope St., Kitchener on December 14, 2000."
14. Liquor Licence Application - Three Little Piq.qys (8 Moyer Place)
Council was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-00-
134 (T. Fox/J. Koppeser/N. Schmidt), dated September 29, 2000, recommending that
Council take no action to oppose the application.
It was resolved:
"That Council take no action to oppose the application for a liquor licence for Three Little
Piggys, 8 Moyer Place."
Mayor C. Zehr inquired as to the feasibility of delegating authority to staff to determine
whether it is appropriate to oppose an application Steven's Market Bistro and Wine Bar,
also on Moyer Place. Mayor Zehr clarified that the intent would be that staff respond on
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14. Liquor Licence Application - Three Little Pi.q.qys (8 Moyer Place) - (Cont'd)
Council's behalf if the establishment meets all of the municipal criteria, so as not to
delay the processing of the application. Councillor J. Ziegler suggested that Council
should review the application, and if necessary a special meeting could be convened in
this regard.
It was generally agreed that if required, a special meeting of Council would be convened
as noon on Friday, October 6, 2000 to deal with this application.
15.
Tender T00-082 - Lower Laurel Creek Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization
Works
Council was in receipt this date of a memorandum from L. Gordon, Manager of
Purchasing, dated September 29, 2000, recommending awarding of the tender to
Drexler Construction Limited.
It was resolved:
"That Tender T00-082, Lower Laurel Creek Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization
Works, be awarded to Drexler Construction Limited, Rockwood, Ontario at their
corrected tendered price of $858,443.13, including G.S.T."