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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 3, 2014 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date commencing at 10:04 a.m.
Present: Councillor S. Davey - Chair
Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors D. Glenn-Graham, B. Ioannidis, Z. Janecki, Y.
Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh and F. Etherington.
Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Evans, Acting Deputy CAO, Finance & Corporate Services
M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
R. Regier, Executive Director of Economic Development
C. Bluhm, Manager of Downtown Development
R. Morgan, Capital Investment Advisor
P. Harris, Manager, Licensing
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
FCS-14-016 - LIQUOR LICENCE REVIEW APPLICATION
1.
- STONEGATE BISTRO - 15 SCOTT STREET, UNIT 2
The Committee considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-14-016,
dated January 17, 2014 concerning a liquor licence review application for Stonegate Bistro
located at 15 Scott Street, Unit 2.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis -
it was resolved:
“That subject to the AGCO deciding not to hold a hearing with respect to this
application for a liquor licence and subject to the applicant entering into an agreement
with the City including certain conditions of operating a licensed establishment as set
out below, that Council take no action at this time to oppose the application for a liquor
license for Stonegate Bistro at 15 Scott Street, Unit 2, applied for by Yonase Yanfa
(herein referred to as the “Applicant”); and,
That should the AGCO decide to hold a hearing with respect to the application for liquor
licence for Stonegate Bistro, located at 15 Scott Street, Unit 2 and applied for by the
Applicant, the City request party status at the hearing and notwithstanding any
agreement entered into with the Applicant may change its position stated in this
recommendation in response to evidence presented or heard at that hearing; and
further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the applicant
should he be willing wherein the applicant agrees to abide by the following conditions
and to request they be added to his licence if the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario chooses to issue the licence:
1. to participate as an active member of the Downtown Kitchener Business
Improvement Area’s License and Entertainment Committee if such a committee
is established;
2. to abide by a set 30% monthly ratio of alcohol sales to gross refreshment sales
(including food and other sundries) i.e. alcohol sales will be limited to 30% of
gross refreshment sales;
3. to stop serving alcohol by 2:00 a.m. daily;
4. to notify the Clerk of the City of Kitchener in writing of any application to change
the license at the time the application for the change is made to the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission, and not to expand the establishment without the consent
of the City Council;
5. to comply with the Noise By-law and the Region of Waterloo Smoking By-law;
and these conditions shall bind all successors, assigns and subsequent licence
holders (if any).”
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CAO-14-008 - PROVINCIAL FUNDING AGREEMENT
2.
- YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
The Committee considered Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-14-008, dated January 17,
2014 recommending that the City execute a two year funding agreement with the Province of
Ontario to undertake a youth entrepreneurship program entitled the “Starter Company” through
the Kitchener Waterloo Region Small Business Centre.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis -
it was resolved:
“That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a two year funding agreement,
subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Province of Ontario to undertake
the “Starter Company” a Youth Entrepreneurship program providing mentoring and
training for youth age 18 – 29 to start a business; and further,
The program will be delivered by the Kitchener Waterloo Region Small Business
Centre, as outlined in Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-14-008.”
FCS-14-015 - APPEAL - REFRESHMENT VEHICLE LOCATION
3.
- 405 HIGHLAND ROAD WEST
The Committee considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-14-015,
dated January 20, 2014 concerning a request to operate a refreshment vehicle in front of
Glogowski Supreme Sausages, 405 Highland Road West. Ms. P. Harris was in attendance to
respond to questions from the Committee, advising that staff is recommending that this request
be refused as it would contravene the distance separation requirements set out in Chapter 586
(Refreshment Vehicles).
Councillor Z. Janecki brought forward a motion to approve the request of Rumen Yankov to
operate a refreshment vehicle at 405 Highland Road West.
In response to questions, Ms. Harris stated that the business license to operate a refreshment
vehicle, if approved by Council, would expire December 31, 2014. She advised that the City is
under no obligation to renew the license beyond 2014. She indicated that if the owner applied
for a renewal in 2015, all of the new business owners within the separation distance would be
circulated a notice prior to issuing a new license.
Carried,
The following motion was then voted on by a recorded vote and with Councillors Z.
Janecki, Y. Fernandes, D. Glenn-Graham and S. Davey and voting in favour; and Mayor C.
Zehr and Councillors B. Ioannidis and F. Etherington voting in opposition. Councillors K.
Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, J. Gazzola and B. Vrbanovic were absent and accordingly did not
vote.
On motion by Councillor Z. Janecki -
it was resolved:
“That the request of Rumen Yankov to operate a refreshment vehicle at 405 Highland
Road West be approved, as outlined in Finance and Corporate Services report FCS-14-
015.”
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock entered the meeting at this time.
CAO-14-005 - WATERLOO REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION
4.
UPDATE
The Committee considered Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-14-005, dated January 10,
2014 recommending that the Province be encouraged to amend Section 11 of the Municipal
Act, 2001, (the Act) to include the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in the list
of Upper-tier Municipality(ies) that are assigned “non-exclusive” legislative authority to
participate in the assigned sphere of “Acquisition, development, and disposal of sites for
industrial, commercial and institutional uses”. Messrs. B. Bennett and R. Regier presented the
report and responded to questions from the Committee.
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CAO-14-005 - WATERLOO REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION
4.
UPDATE (CONT’D)
In response to questions, Mr. Regier advised that the request to include the Region of Waterloo
in the list of Upper-tier Municipality(ies) outlined in the Act will allow the Region to participate or
partner with area municipalities who may not have the resources to develop employment lands
on their own. He added that staff will be reporting back by the second quarter of 2014 with
additional recommendations regarding the further implementation of the Waterloo Region
Economic Development Strategy.
Councillor P. Singh entered the meeting at this time.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis -
it was resolved:
“That the City of Kitchener take the following actions regarding Economic Development
in Waterloo Region, as outlined in Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-14-005:
That the Province of Ontario be requested to amend the Table in Section 11 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to add the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to the
list of Upper-tier Municipality (ies) that are assigned ‘non-exclusive’ legislative authority
to participate in the assigned sphere of “Acquisition, development, and disposal of sites
for industrial, commercial and institutional uses.”
CAO-14-024 - LEASE REDUCTION - CITY OWNED LAND
5.
- 546 BELMONT AVE WEST
The Committee considered Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-14-024, dated January 6,
2014 recommending that the City enter into a lease agreement with Grace Mennonite Brethren
Church for the subject lands adjacent to 546 Belmont Avenue West to be used for off-street
parking. Mr. R. Morgan presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor Z. Janecki to approve the staff recommendation
with an additional clause to include a provision in the lease that the annual escalation rate be
equal to the cost of living rate established through the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
On motion by Councillor Z. Janecki -
it was resolved:
“That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, satisfactory to the
City Solicitor, with Grace Mennonite Brethren Church, pertaining to the City lands
adjacent to their property at 546 Belmont Avenue West, as outlined in the Chief
Administrator’s Office report CAO-13-024; and further,
That the terms of the revised lease shall include a provision that the annual escalation
rate be equal to the cost of living rate established through the Consumer Price Index
(CPI).”
CAO-14-009 - DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL INCENTIVES - MODIFICATIONS TO THE FAÇADE
6.
GRANT PROGRAM & GRANTS IN LIEU OF BUILDING PERMITS
Councillor B. Ioannidis declared a pecuniary interest concerning the Downtown Financial
Incentives Program, as he owns a property in the subject area; and accordingly, he did not take
part in any discussion or voting regarding this matter.
The Committee considered Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-14-009, dated January 23,
2014 recommending amendments to the Council Policy I-535 (Combined Façade / Interior
Loan / Upper Story Renovation Program) and to the Council Policy I-540 (Downtown Financial
Incentives). Messrs. C. Bluhm and R. Regier presented the report and responded to questions
from the Committee.
Councillor D. Glenn-Graham brought forward a motion to approve the staff recommendation as
outlined in Report CAO-14-009.
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CAO-14-009 - DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL INCENTIVES - MODIFICATIONS TO THE FAÇADE
6.
GRANT PROGRAM & GRANTS IN LIEU OF BUILDING PERMITS (CONT’D)
Questions were raised as to whether a further clause should be included in the staff
recommendation, to have the Program reviewed over the next two years. Mr. J. Willmer
advised that if the additional clause review of the program is approved, members should also
consider rewording Clause 1 of the recommendation to change the expiration date to
December 31, 2016. He stated that potential program participants are more likely to engage if
there is an assurance that the grant funding is available; rather than applying for a program
that is under review.
Councillor Y. Fernandes brought forward an amendment to Clause 1 of the recommendation to
change the expiration date of the Façade Grant Program from December 31, 2018 to
December 31, 2016.
LOST,
Councillor Fernandes’ amendment was then voted on by a recorded vote and with
Councillors Y. Fernandes, D. Glenn-Graham and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and Mayor C.
Zehr and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, F. Etherington, P. Singh and S. Davey voting in
opposition.
Councillor Fernandes brought forward a further amendment to Clause 1 of the
recommendation to change the expiration date of the Façade Grant Program from December
31, 2018 to December 21, 2017.
LOST on a tie
Councillor Fernandes’ amendment was then voted on by a recorded vote and
vote,
with Councillors Y. Fernandes, D. Glenn-Graham, Z. Janecki and S. Davey voting in
favour; and Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, F. Etherington and P. Singh
and voting in opposition.
Carried
The following motion was then voted on and was on a recorded vote,with Mayor C.
Zehr and Councillors Y. Fernandes, D. Glenn-Graham, S. Davey K. Galloway-Sealock, F.
Etherington and P. Singh voting in favour; and Councillor Z. Janecki voting in opposition.
On motion by Councillor D. Glenn-Graham -
it was resolved:
“That subsection 4.2.1 of Council Policy I-535 (Combined Façade / Interior Loan / Upper
Story Renovation Program) be amended to change the expiration date of the Façade
Grant Program from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2018; and,
That subsection 4.1.1 of Council Policy I-535 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with
a new subsection 4.1.1, in the form shown in the amendment attached to Chief
Administrator’s Office report CAO-14-009, stating that the ‘Downtown Incentives
Funding’ line item in the capital budget shall be the on-going funding source for the
Façade Grant Program; and,
That a new subsection 9 (e) be added to Council Policy I-540 (Downtown Financial
Incentives), in the form shown in the amendment attached to Report CAO-14-009, to
modify the scope of the ‘Exemption from Planning and Building Permit Fees’ program to
apply only to those permits for retail, restaurant and personal service uses that do not
exceed $1,000; and,
That a new subsection 9 (f) be added to Council Policy I-540, in the form shown in the
amendment attached to Report CAO-14-009, stating that no more than $10,000 worth
of permit rebates be granted in a given year, with any unallocated funds being
transferred to the Façade Grant Reserve Account; and further,
That a new subsection 9 (g) be added to Council Policy I-540, in the form shown in the
amendment attached to Report CAO-14-009, identifying the criteria by which projects
currently in the planning and development phases may still apply to the ‘Exemption from
Planning and Building Permit Fees’ program for rebates exceeding $1,000.”
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ADJOURNMENT
7.
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 11:19 a.m.
D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator