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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2014-01-27 COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present. 1. COMMENCEMENT – The meeting began with the singing of “O Canada” by Favia Gonzalez,King School of Vocal. 2. MINUTES – On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis, the minutes of the regular meeting held December 9, 2013 and special meetings held December 9, 12 & 18, 2013, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF – Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to listing 8-16 Arthur Place on the Municipal Heritage Register, as proposed in Clause 2 of the Heritage Kitchener report, as his parents own property in the vicinity of the subject area; and accordingly, he did not take part in any discussion or voting regarding that matter. 4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE – NIL 5. PRESENTATIONS – 5.a. – Volunteer Thank You – 2013 Road to the Roar Event Mr. Paul Pickard, Manager of the Auditorium & Arenas, addressed Council regarding the 2013 Capital One Road to the Roar Event. Mr. Pickard and Mayor C. Zehr along with Councillors B. Ioannidis and F. Etherington presented the following volunteers from the K-W Granite Curling Club and the Westmount Curling Club with plaques acknowledging their work on the Event: Doug Suerich; Jerry Finnen; Sherry Helmka; Gregg King; and, Fred Lehmann. 6. DELEGATIONS – 6.a. – Glasgow Street Sidewalks Council considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-012 (S. Allen) dated January 21, 2014, recommending approval of Scenario ‘A’ to delete the proposed sidewalk on the north side of Glasgow Street from the contract without the need to re-design the roadway. Mr. David Kresky spoke in support of Clause 5 of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee report, noting that the concerns raised by residents at January 13, 2014 Committee meeting have been effectively addressed. Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis Seconded by Councillor F. Etherington “That Clause 5 of the Community & Infrastructure Services Committee report as described in Scenario ‘A’ of Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-012, be approved.” Carried Unanimously, as Amended, on a recorded vote. 6.b. and c. – Municipal Heritage Register Mr. Stephen Litt, Revel Developments, addressed Council in support of listing 46-56 College Street on the Municipal Heritage Register as a non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest, listed as Clause 2 of the Heritage Kitchener report. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 6CITY OF KITCHENER - - Messrs. Aurel Pauser and Chris Judge addressed Council in opposition to the proposed listing of 283 Duke Street East on the Municipal Heritage Register. Mr. Pauser indicated that the subject building has several structural issues, noting that approximately six weeks ago the owner demolished the back half of the building. He expressed concerns regarding the undue hardship that may be faced if repairs are required to bring the subject property into compliance with heritage standards. Messrs. Rob Piombini and Brendan Clancy, Home Life Realty, addressed Council to request that 914 King Street West not be listed on the Municipal Heritage Register at this time. Mr. Piombini indicated that Home Life Realty just recently purchased the property and requested that this matter be deferred to allow them time to meet with City staff to discuss the implications of listing the property. Mr. John Arndt, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (North Waterloo Region Branch), addressed Council in support of the proposed listing of properties on the Municipal Heritage Register as non- designated properties of cultural heritage value or interest, listed as Clause 2 of the Heritage Kitchener report. On motion by Councillor F. Etherington, seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic, Clause 2 of the Heritage Kitchener report was brought forward for consideration. An amendment was brought forward by Councillor J. Gazzola, seconded by Councillor D. Glenn- Graham, to defer the listing 283 Duke Street West and 914 King Street West on the Municipal Heritage Registered for consideration by Heritage Kitchener on or before June 3, 2014. Carried Unanimously. Councillor Gazzola’s motion was then voted on and Moved by Councillor F. Etherington Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic “That Clause 2 of the Heritage Kitchener report, be approved, as amended.” Carried, on a Clause 2 (8-16 Arthur Place) – recorded vote. In Favour: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors S. Davey, B. Vrbanovic, J. Gazzola, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, Z. Janecki, F. Etherington and D. Glenn-Graham Contra: Councillor B. Ioannidis Pecuniary Interest & Abstention: Councillor P. Singh as his parents own property in the vicinity of the subject area. Carried, on a recorded vote. Balance of Clause 2 - In Favour: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors S. Davey, B. Vrbanovic, J. Gazzola, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, Z. Janecki, F. Etherington, P. Singh and D. Glenn-Graham Contra: Councillor B. Ioannidis 6.d. – Procedural Ruling Mr. Harald Drewitz addressed Council regarding a procedural ruling made during the 2014 Budget Public Input session in which the Chair had initially requested that Members of Council refrain from asking question of the delegations. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 7CITY OF KITCHENER - - 6.e. - Tenders Mr. Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Service, was in attendance to answer questions arising from the tender(s) listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date. Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Seconded by Councillor B. Ioannidis “That the City of Kitchener’s portion of the Region of Waterloo’s Tender No. CT2013-05 – Sign Canadian Roadway Products, Toronto, Ontario Blanks (Co-operative), be awarded to , for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12) month terms.” - and - “That the City of Kitchener’s portion of Tender T13-095 – Toner Cartridges (Co-operative), be 1135378 Ontario Ltd - Printers Plus, Ottawa, Ontario awarded to , for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12) month terms.” - and - 1010360 Ontario “That Tender T13-080 – Gas & Water Infrastructure Locates, be awarded to Inc. o/a G-Tel Engineering, London, Ontario, at their tendered price of $298,850., plus H.S.T. of $38,850.50, for a total bid price of $337,700.50, with an option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms.” - and - “That Proposal P13-063 – Exclusive Cold Beverage Agreement, Non Alcoholic, be awarded to PepsiCo Beverages Canada, Cambridge, Ontario, for a minimum allowance of $48,538. annually, totaling $242,690.00 plus H.S.T., for five (5) year contract, with an option to renew for one (1) additional five (5) year term.” - and - “That Expression of Interest E13-096 Consultant Services – Delisle Avenue (Moore Avenue to Dekay Street) & Peltz Avenue (Moore Avenue to Waterloo Street) Road Reconstruction, be Meritech Engineering, Cambridge, Ontario awarded to at their estimated fee of $227,767.48, including contingencies of $20,706.13 plus H.S.T. of $29,609.77, for a total of $257,377.25, based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated and an upset fee being established.” Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS – COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis Seconded by Councillor F. Etherington “That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee be adopted.” Voted on Clause by Clause Carried Unanimously, as Amended, on Clause 5 - a recorded vote. Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS – FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor P. Singh “That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report be adopted.” Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 8CITY OF KITCHENER - - 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS – PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock “That the report of the Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee be adopted.” Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS – AUDIT COMMITTEE (Meeting of December 9, 2013) - Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock “That the report of the Audit Committee be adopted.” Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS – HERITAGE KITCHENER (Meeting of December 3, 2013) - Moved by Councillor F. Etherington Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic “That the balance of the report of Heritage Kitchener be adopted.” At the request of Councillor Z. Janecki, it was agreed to amend Clause 1 of the Heritage Kitchener report to include the word “North” following Cedar Street. Carried. The balance of the Heritage Kitchener report was then voted on, as amended, and was 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 8.a. Victoria Park Equipment Council considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-016 (G. Hummel), dated January 17, 2014, which sets out 10 options for consideration to reduce / eliminate the noise impact of non- Victoria Park related City operations functions on the Victoria Park neighbourhood. Ms. Lesley Claire and Ms. Dominique Whelan addressed Council to express concerns regarding the increased number of City vehicles that are utilizing the Victoria Park Maintenance Facility. They requested that Council consider “Option 11” as submitted by John Dinner on behalf of the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Group on January 23, 2014. It was noted that Option 11 proposes the removal of all equipment from the Victoria Park Maintenance Facility by April 2014. Councillor B. Vrbanovic questioned the estimated costs that are projected to be incurred for relocating three trackless units and two sweepers to other City-owned parking facility within the Downtown. He commented that as those facilities are not at capacity using the parking garage space for equipment storage should have no impact on revenues. At the request of Councillor S. Davey, Mr. G. Hummel, Manager of Park Planning, Development & Operations, agreed to report back with an estimate on the number of vehicle trips that would be taken in and out of Victoria Park as a result of implementing Option 1. Councillor D. Glenn-Graham requested that additional information be provided estimating the number of trips that the Victoria Park residents may have experienced prior to the closure of the Bramm Street yards in 2009. , On motion by Councillor F. Etherington, seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic the recommendation in Report INS-14-016 was brought forward for consideration with additional clauses directing staff to find alternative locations for the salt and garbage-debris piles currently located at the Victoria Park Works Yard as well as examining the feasibility and report back as soon as possible on Options 5, 9, 10 and the remaining requests outlined in Option 11, with the staff solutions avoiding an increase in capital costs. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 9CITY OF KITCHENER - - An amendment was brought forward by Councillor B. Ioannidis, which was accepted as friendly, to add that the staff solution should also represent a minimal increase in operating costs. Moved by Councillor F. Etherington Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic “That Option 1 (Modified Operations), as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-016, be implemented as soon as possible to reduce / eliminate the noise impact of non-Victoria Park related City Operations functions on the Victoria Park neighbourhood; and, That staff be directed to continue to monitor the traffic and impacts of implementation of the modified operations; and, That a feasibility analysis be provided as soon as possible on Options 5, 9 and after consulting with Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Option 10, as outlined in Report INS-14-016; and, That staff find alternative locations for the salt and garbage-debris piles currently located at the Victoria Park Works Yard and consideration be given to the remaining requests contained in the document entitled “Option 11” submitted by John Dinner on behalf of the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Group on January 23, 2014; and further, That the staff solutions avoid an increase in capital costs and a minimal increase in operating costs.” Carried Unanimously, as Amended, on a recorded vote. 9. NEW BUSINESS – Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock questioned if staff could investigate the potential need for a crossing guard at Jean Steckle Public School. Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Seconded by Councillor B. Ioannidis “That staff be directed to review and report back on the possible addition of a crossing guard at Jean Steckle Public School.” Carried. 10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – 11. BY-LAWS (FIRST READING) – Council agreed to the request of Ms. C. Tarling, City Clerk, to add two additional Part Lot Control by- laws for three readings this date. Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Seconded by Councillor P. Singh “That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: a. To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. b. To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. c. To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. d. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 10CITY OF KITCHENER - - e. To further amend By-law No. 2007-138, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. f. Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Thomas Slee Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. g. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Blocks 9 and 10, Registered Plan 58M-554 – Landgren Court. h. Being a by-law to assume certain lands within the City of Kitchener as a public highway. i. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 25 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Procedure. j. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. k. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Block 33, Registered Plan 58M-531 and Block 81, Registered Plan 58M-532 – Maitland Street. l. Being a by-law to amend By-law 2012-020 to extend the time period for exemption from Part Lot Control – Part Lots 12 to 16 inclusive, 19 to 22 inclusive, 27 to 29 inclusive, 32 to 34 inclusive, 37 to 39 inclusive, 42 to 48 inclusive, 53 to 57 inclusive, 60 to 64 inclusive, 67 to 71 inclusive and 74 to 77 inclusive, Registered Plan 58M-532 – Huron Road. and that the same be taken as read a first time and stand referred to the Committee of the Whole.” Carried. 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - On motion, the Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Mayor C. Zehr appointed Councillor B. Ioannidis as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis Seconded by Councillor F. Etherington “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. 14. BY-LAWS (THIRD READING) - Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Seconded by Councillor P. Singh “That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: a. To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. (By-law No. 2014-004) b. To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. (By-law No. 2014-005) COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 11CITY OF KITCHENER - - c. To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (By-law No. 2014-006) d. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (By-law No. 2014-007) e. To further amend By-law No. 2007-138, 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. 2014-008) f. Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Thomas Slee Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2014-009) g. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Blocks 9 and 10, Registered Plan 58M-554 – Landgren Court. (By-law No. 2014-010) h. Being a by-law to assume certain lands within the City of Kitchener as a public highway. (By-law No. 2014-011) i. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 25 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Procedure. (By-law No. 2014-012) j. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (By-law No. 2014-013) k. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Block 33, Registered Plan 58M-531 and Block 81, Registered Plan 58M-532 – Maitland Street. (By-law No. 2014-014) l. Being a by-law to amend By-law 2012-020 to extend the time period for exemption from Part Lot Control – Part Lots 12 to 16 inclusive, 19 to 22 inclusive, 27 to 29 inclusive, 32 to 34 inclusive, 37 to 39 inclusive, 42 to 48 inclusive, 53 to 57 inclusive, 60 to 64 inclusive, 67 to 71 inclusive and 74 to 77 inclusive, Registered Plan 58M-532 – Huron Road. (By-law No. 2014-015) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk.” Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. MAYOR CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 12CITY OF KITCHENER - - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE – 1. That the list of Neighbourhood Associations attached to Community Services Department report CSD-14-003, dated December 9, 2013, be approved for affiliation with the City of Kitchener for 2014. 2. That the priority cycling network implementation strategy be endorsed as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-002; and further, That any new streets identified to fill infrastructure gaps in the cycling network, not previously identified within the Cycling Master Plan, shall undergo a public consultation process and receive Council approval prior to implementation. 3. That staff be directed to review the recommendations of the Kitchener Cycling Advisory Committee as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-005 proposing changes to existing City of Kitchener By-laws to improve cycling-related safety and report back within 90 days. 4. That staff be directed to engage in consultation with the Kitchener Cycling Advisory Committee (KCAC), Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) and other appropriate committees / groups, to either establish a new committee or broaden the terms of reference for the KCAC to include multi-use pathways and trails; and further, That staff be directed to bring forward the revised terms of reference for the KCAC or recommendation to establish a new Committee to the June 9, 2014, Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting, for potential implementation in January 2015. 5. That notwithstanding the policies and guidelines governing the construction of new sidewalks, a sidewalk shall not be installed on the north side of Glasgow Street, from Westmount Road to Knell Drive, as described in Scenario ‘A’ outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-012. (Carried Unanimously, as Amended, on a recorded vote) 6. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement, including future amendments, with the Ontario Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (OnWARN), as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-001; and further, That the Deputy CAO - Infrastructure Services, or designate, be delegated the authority to request or provide services pursuant to the City’s Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement for OnWARN. FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – 1. That the following applicants be appointed to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) for a 3-year term ending December 31, 2016, pending ratification by the partnering municipalities of the City of Waterloo, Region of Waterloo, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Wellesley and Township of Woolwich: Sharon Giles City of Kitchener New Christine Taylor City of Kitchener New Laura Master City of Kitchener New Dawn Clelland City of Kitchener New Paula Saunders City of Kitchener Reappointment David Kuhn City of Kitchener Reappointment Carrie Speers City of Kitchener Reappointment COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 13CITY OF KITCHENER - - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – (CONT’D) 2. That the 2013 Community Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG), to be funded from the Environmental Stewardship Capital Account, as outlined in Finance and Corporate Services report FCS-14-007, be awarded as follows: • $2,538. to Guelph Street Garden for a Rain Water Harvesting Demonstration program in Uniroyal Goodrich Park conditional upon approval from City Parks Operations, receipt of a building permit, and proof of receipt of other requested funding; and, • $1,870. to Clipped Outdoors for a guided weekly summer program to introduce women and families to Kitchener's public green spaces; and further, • $752.50 to Transition KW for the Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit. 3. That Katarina Milicic be appointed to the Environmental Committee for a term expiring November 30, 2014. 4. That staff be directed to review the By-law Enforcement program of special enforcement coverage in the Lower Doon and Doon Pioneer Park areas and report back to Council every 3 years, beginning in 2017. PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE – 1. That the Ottawa-Trussler Area Sewage Facility Environmental Study Report (ESR) prepared by MMM Group Limited, dated December 2013, as outlined in report INS-13-084, be received; and further, That the Ottawa-Trussler Area Sewage Facility Environmental Study Report (ESR) be filed with the Ministry of the Environment for the mandatory thirty (30) day review period as required by the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act. 2. That the Strasburg Creek Flood Control Environmental Study Report (ESR) prepared by Stantec Consulting Limited, dated December 2013, as outlined in INS-13-082, be received; and further, That the Strasburg Creek Flood Control Environmental Study Report (ESR) be filed with the Ministry of the Environment for the mandatory thirty (30) day review period as required by the . Environmental Assessment (EA) Act AUDIT COMMITTEE (Meeting of December 9, 2013) – 1. That the 2013 External Audit Planning Report prepared by KPMG, attached as Appendix 1 to report FCS-13-187 dated December 9, 2013, be approved. 2. That the 2014 Internal Audit work plan be approved as outlined in report FCS-13-184 dated December 1, 2013. HERITAGE KITCHENER (Meeting of December 3, 2013) – 1. That the listing of 69 Agnes Street, 187-189 Duke Street East, and 31-43 Cedar Street North as non-designated properties of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Registered be deferred for consideration by Heritage Kitchener on or before June 3, 2014. (Carried, as Amended) 2. That the listing of 283 Duke Street West and 914 King Street West as non-designated properties of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Registered be deferred for consideration by Heritage Kitchener on or before June 3, 2014 ; and, COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 14CITY OF KITCHENER - - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL HERITAGE KITCHENER (Meeting of December 3, 2013) – (CONT’D) 2. (Cont’d) That pursuant to Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the following properties be listed on the Municipal Heritage Register each as a non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest, in accordance with the respective Statement of Significance attached as Appendix 'A' to Community Services Department report CSD-13-110: 8-16 Arthur Place; 10 Bingeman Street; 142 Church Street; 40 College Street; 46-56 College Street; 63 Courtland Avenue East; 107 Courtland Avenue East; 160 Courtland Avenue East; 286 Duke Street West; 400 East Avenue; 33 Eby Street South; 181 Frederick Street; 67 King Street East; 69 King Street East; 3570 King Street East; 148 Madison Avenue South; 13-15 Oak Street; 86 Victoria Street South; and further, That the 4-Step Listing Process, as previously outlined in Staff Report DTS-05-213 and DTS- 09-160, be refined for the purposes of the Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations (PARTS) project to use existing resource material, where available and if appropriate, in lieu of developing an updated, full Statement of Significance. (Carried, as Amended, on a recorded vote) COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 15CITY OF KITCHENER - - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ND A. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA – 2 READING – It was resolved: “That the by-laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be recommended for enactment.” B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – 1.Various Tenders Dealt with under Delegations. 2.FCS-14-018 – Master Plan & Charitable Receipts – The Statue Project – A Celebration of Leadership Council considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-14-018 (R. Hagey / B. Johnson), dated January 21, 2014. It was resolved: “That consideration of the following recommendation contained in Finance and be referred to the February 24, Corporate Services Department report FCS-14-018, 2014 Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting , to allow for public : consultation results to be received ‘That Council endorse the completion of a master plan for The Statue Project – A Celebration of Leadership as a City-supported initiative, subject to funds being raised in the community to cover the full costs; and further, That staff be directed to issue charitable receipts for funds raised with regard to the master plan.’” 3.Tag Day Request – Navy League of Canada, K-W Branch Council considered correspondence dated January 10, 2014 from J. Soehner, Fundraising Chair, Navy League of Canada, K-W Branch, requesting permission for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps WARSPITE to conduct Tag Days on April 5-6, 2014. It was resolved: “That the request of the Navy League of Canada, K-W Branch on behalf of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps WARSPITE to conduct Tag Days on April 5-6, 2014 at various malls, grocery stores and restaurant entrances, as outlined in correspondence from J. Soehner, be approved.” 4.FCS-14-013 - Committee of Adjustment – Various Council considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-14-013 (D. Saunderson), dated January 21, 2014. It was resolved: “That the application of Lisa Turner (FN 2013-005 – 2 Sweet William Street) requesting permission to legalize an existing 1.82m (6’) high wooden privacy fence having a setback from an exterior side lot line abutting Activa Avenue of 0.45m (1.476’) rather than the required 1.5m (4.92’), on Part Block 10, Registered Plan 58M-267, being Part 184 on BE APPROVED Reference Plan 58R-13912, 2 Sweet William Street, Kitchener, Ontario, , subject to the following condition. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2014 16CITY OF KITCHENER - - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – (CONT’D) 4.FCS-14-013 - Committee of Adjustment – Various – (Cont’d) 1. That the owner shall submit and obtain approval of a landscape plan from the City’s Director of Planning. The landscape plan shall show landscaping to be installed between the fence and the exterior side lot line abutting Activa Avenue. All landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the approved landscape plan.” - and - “That the application of Strathallen Property Management Inc. (SG 2013-004 – 370 Highland Road West) requesting permission to replace the existing tower sign with a new ground supported sign having a height of 10.5m (34.448’) rather than the permitted 7.5m (24.6’); and, an area of 32.5 sq.m (349.827 sq.ft) rather than the permitted 20 sq.m (215.278 sq.ft), on Part Lot 86, Part Lots 88 to 92 & Part Lot 96, Plan 786, 370 Highland BE APPROVED Road West, Kitchener, Ontario, , subject to the following condition: 1. That the owner shall obtain a sign permit shall from the City’s Planning Division for the proposed ground supported sign.”