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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2013-11-25 S SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 2013 CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 12:00 Noon this date, chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with all members present. Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code. 1. IN-CAMERA MEETING AUTHORIZATION Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic “That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held this date to consider a land acquisition / disposition matter, a labour relations matter, a personal matter and a matter subject to solicitor- client privilege.” Carried. 2. RECESS AND RE-CONVENE The meeting then recessed at 12:01 p.m. and re-convened at 1:32 p.m., chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and with all members present. 3. 2014 COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS Council considered the appointment of the Chairs and Vice-Chairs to the Standing Committees of Council. The following were nominated for Chair of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee: Councillors B. Ioannidis and Y. Fernandes. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillor B. Ioannidis being appointed as Chair. The following were nominated for Vice-Chair of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee: Councillors F. Etherington and Y. Fernandes. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillor F. Etherington being appointed as Vice-Chair. The following were nominated for Chair of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee: Councillors S. Davey and J. Gazzola. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillor S. Davey being appointed as Chair. The following were nominated for Vice- Chair of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee: Councillors P. Singh and J. Gazzola. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillor P. Singh being appointed as Vice-Chair. The following were nominated for Chair of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee: Councillors Z. Janecki and B. Vrbanovic. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillor B. Vrbanovic being appointed as Chair. The following were nominated for Vice- Chair of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee: Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock and Z. Janecki. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillor K. Galloway- Sealock being appointed as Vice-Chair. Council was in receipt of correspondence from Ms. Sandra Bender, CEO, Centre in the Square, dated October 15, 2013, regarding the appointments to the Board of Directors. Council was also in receipt of correspondence from Mr. Tim Jackson, Board Chair, Centre in the Square, dated November 1, 2013, regarding additional appointments to their Board. In accordance with Council Policy, the Board met to review the applications and have made recommendations to Council for the appointments. Councillor Y. Fernandes nominated Ms. Brittany Sandie in addition to those persons being recommended by Centre in the Square. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in the following being appointed to the Centre in the Square Board of Directors:Ms. Sandra Delamere, Ms. Carol Lehman (Fundraising), Mr. Bruce Gordon (Fundraising) and Ms. Kris Schumacher (K-W Art Gallery rep). Council further agreed to provide Mr. Marcus Shantz with a one-year extension, as he will be assuming the role of Chairperson of Centre in the Square. Council was in receipt of correspondence from Ms. Karen Kwiatkowski, General Manager, Kitchener Housing Inc., dated November 1, 2013, regarding appointments to the Board of Directors. In accordance with Council Policy, the Board’s Nominating Committee met and made recommendations SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 2013 - 246-CITY OF KITCHENER for the two existing vacancies. Accordingly, Mr. Robert McColl and Ms. Lisa Keys were appointed to the Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors. Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mr. J. Van Ooteghem, President, Kitchener Power Corporation, dated October 31 2013, requesting that Council consider the appointment recommendations of the Board of Directors Nominating Committee. Accordingly, Messrs. Mark Jackson and Rod Goetz were appointed to the Board of Directors. The following Councillors were nominated to the Kitchener Power Corporation Board of Directors: Councillors J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis and B. Vrbanovic. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Councillors B. Ioannidis and B. Vrbanovic being appointed to the Kitchener Power Corporation Board of Directors. Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mr. Dan Carli, Chair, Kitchener Public Library (KPL), dated November 8, 2013, requesting that Council consider the appointment recommendations to the Library Board. Councillor Fernandes nominated Ms. Lorraine Beattie in addition to the person being recommended by the KPL. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which resulted in Ms. Lorraine Beattie being appointed to the Library Board. Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor P. Singh “That that appointments to various Committees and Boards made November 25, 2013 be hereby confirmed.” Carried. The appointments as approved are attached to and form part of these minutes. On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m. MAYOR CLERK CITY OF KITCHENER APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2014 N.B. The Mayor is ex-officio on most Boards/Committees and is therefore not listed on each. A. STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL (Established by Council Policy # I-130) 1. Community & Infrastructure Services Committee Term: 1 year Note: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only. 20132014 Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock (C) Councillor B. Ioannidis (C) Councillor B. Ioannidis (V-C) Councillor F. Etherington (V-C) 2. Finance & Corporate Services Committee Term: 1 year Note: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only. 20132014 Councillor S. Davey (C) Councillor S. Davey (C) Councillor P. Singh (V-C) Councillor P. Singh (V-C) 3. Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Term: 1 year Note: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only. 20132014 Councillor B. Vrbanovic (C) Councillor B. Vrbanovic (C) Councillor Z. Janecki (V-C) Councillor K. Galloway- Sealock (V-C) - 248 - B. BOARDS 1. Centre In The Square Inc. – Board of Directors Term: 4 yrs. (Council) Term: 3 yrs. (Citizen) Meet: Bi-monthly, Wednesday 20132014 Mayor C. Zehr Marcus Shantz * Councillor J. Gazzola Sandra Delamere Councillor B. Ioannidis Carol Lehman (Fundraising) Councillor Z. Janecki Bruce Gordon (Fundraising) David Strucke (fundraising rep) 1 K-W Symphony rep expiring Dec 31 Tim Jackson (fundraising rep) Kris Schumacher (K-W Art expiring Dec 31 Gallery rep) Hilary Abel Murray Gamble *1 yr. extension only Shawn Mathers Rick Weiss (K-W Art Gallery rep) resigning effective Dec 31/13 Sandy Delamere (K-W Symphony rep) expiring Dec 31/13 Barry Hunt expiring Dec 31/13 Jennifer Appleby Vines Marcus Shantz expiring Dec 31/13 Note: Appointments are effective January 1, 2014. 2. Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors Term: 3 years Meet: 3rd Wednesday, 4 pm 2013 2014 Mayor C. Zehr Robert McColl Councillor F. Etherington Lisa Keys Councillor B. Ioannidis Christian Witt term expiring Andrew Head Bob McColl term expiring Ted Bleaney Corinne Cash Mike Seiling Richard Parent - 249 - B. BOARDS Note: Community directors to be recommended by KHI Nominating Committee 3. Kitchener Power Corporation – Board of Directors Term: 1 year Meet: Quarterly 2013 2014 Mayor’s position Mayor’s position Councillor S. Davey Councillor B. Ioannidis Councillor F. Etherington Councillor B. Vrbanovic Rod Goetz Rod Goetz Milena Protich Mark Jackson Note: Appointments are effective January 1, 2014. 4. Kitchener Public Library Board Term: 4 years rd Meet: 3 Wednesday, 7 pm 2013 2014 Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Lorraine Beattie Councillor B. Vrbanovic Tim Blundon Wayne Buchholtz Dan Carli Jacqueline McLaren Erin Rudland Mike Farwell Lynn Gazzola Bruce MacNeil David Sterritt resigned - 250 - C. OTHER APPOINTMENTS 1. Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery - Board of Directors Term: 1 year rd Meet: 3 Tuesday 12 pm 20132014 Councillor F. Etherington Councillor F. Etherington 2. Committee of Revision Term: 1 year Meet: as required 20132014 Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor Z. Janecki Councillor Z. Janecki th 3. Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee Meet: 4 Thursday 1:30 pm The Terms of Reference for GRAAC (representing six participating area municipalities) state that membership of the Committee will be: 11-15 members of the public the majority of which shall be persons with a disability representing the interests of citizens with varying disabilities; 1-2 parents / caregivers; and 1-5 laypersons or agency representatives interested in disability issues. A committee will make recommendations to the participating municipalities ensuring that membership on the committee will continue as per the Terms of Reference. The appointed members from the public are staggered to ensure continuity. 2013 2014 Councillor B. Vrbanovic Councillor B. Vrbanovic 4. Grand River Hospital – Board of Trustees Term: 1 year th Meet: 4 Tuesday, 4 pm 20132014 Councillor P. Singh Councillor B. Vrbanovic 5. Homer Watson House Foundation Term: 1 year Meet: last Tuesday, 6pm 20132014 Councillor Y. Fernandes Councillor Y. Fernandes 6. Horticultural Society - Kitchener - Board of Directors Term: 1 year nd Meet: 2 last Tuesday, 7 pm 20132014 Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor D. Glenn-Graham - 251 - C. OTHER APPOINTMENTS 7. Huron Natural Area Joint Ventures Committee Term: 1 year Meet: TBD 20132014 Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Councillor B. Ioannidis Councillor P. Singh 8. Multicultural Centre of K-W Board of Directors Term: 1 year Meet: AGM only 2013 2014 Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor D. Glenn-Graham 9. Oktoberfest Inc. - Advisory Council - K-W Term: 1 year Meet: Mthly, Tues @ 12 20132014 Councillor B. Ioannidis Councillor J. Gazzola Councillor D. Glenn-Graham Councillor Y. Fernandes 10. Wilfrid Laurier University - Board of Governors Term: 1 year Meet:Quarterly 20132014 Councillor B. Vrbanovic Councillor P. Singh