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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2014-08-11 S6y,xy Fill WK9111LIN10khIIki Lei 9�1 AUGUST 11, 2014 CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 5.32 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with all members present. Councillor P. Singh was in attendance for part of the meeting. 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. Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis "That pursuant to Section 25.4.4(f) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to add the following two matters to the Special Council agenda arising from the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting held earlier this date: Margaret Avenue Bridge, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Committee report INS -14 -074; and, insect/pest (termite) control, as outlined in Community Service Department report CSD -14- 080." Carried by the required 2/3 of the Whole of Council. CSD -14 -078 - NOISE EXEMPTION - CINEMA UNDER THE STARS Mayor C. Zehr advised that the noise exemption request for Cinema Under the Stars was withdrawn at the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee. CSD -14 -082 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST - BILL MOOREHOUSE Council considered a recommendation arising from the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting held earlier this date, regarding a noise exemption request from Bill Moorehouse for a family event being held on August 16, 2014. Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway - Sealock "That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Mr. Bill Moorehouse for a family event at his property at 61 Filbert Street, on August 16, 2014, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD -14- 082." Carried. CSD -14 -085 - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST - STANLEY PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Council considered a recommendation arising from the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting held earlier this date regarding a noise exemption request from the Stanley Park Community Association for an outdoor movie event being held at Tecumseh Park on August 23, 2014. Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway - Sealock "That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Stanley Park Community Association for an outdoor movie night in Tecumseh Park, on August 23, 2014, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD -14- 085." Carried. INS -14 -074 -MARGARET AVENUE BRIDGE - FOLLOW -UP REPORT Council considered a recommendation arising from the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting held earlier this date regarding the reconstruction of the Margaret Avenue Bridge. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2014 -170- CITY OF KITCHENER The following motion was voted on by a recorded vote and was Carried Unanimously with all members present. Moved by Councillor B. loannidis Seconded by Councillor F. Etherington "That staff be directed to proceed with Alternative 3 (single span bridge accommodating two tracks) for the Margaret Avenue Bridge, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS -14- 066." Carried. CSD -14 -080 - INSECT /PESTS CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT Council considered a recommendation arising from the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee held earlier this date regarding insect/pest (termite) control and enforcement. Following discussion Council agreed to amend the Committee recommendation to direct staff to include the following items for investigation: potential funding options to provide assistance to homeowners to address termite infestation; investigate best practices undertaken by other municipalities to address termites; potential of having Dr. Timothy Myles, Termite Control Officer, City of Guelph address the Committee on possible termite mitigation measures; examine whether termites are covered under homeowner insurance policies; and, consult with the Provincial Government about possible funding sources to address termite control measures. Councillor P. Singh entered the meeting at this time. Moved by Councillor B. loannidis Seconded by Councillor S. Davey `That consideration of the following recommendation be deferred to the September 8, 2014 Community and Infrastructure Committee meeting: "That Community Services Department report CSD -14 -080 be referred to the 2015 Budget process for consideration of long term funding, and, That funding assistance is allocated as outlined in Chapter 689 (Termite -Wood- Destroying Insects Control) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, and, The funding assistance should be limited to $2,000. for each of the 13 properties that have had observed termite infestation, for residents that are willing to proceed with treatment of their property in 2014; and further," That staff be directed to provide additional information on the following matters: a) potential funding options to provide assistance to homeowners to address termite infestation; b) investigate best practices undertaken by other municipalities to address termites; c) potential of having Dr. Timothy Myles, Termite Control Officer, City of Guelph address the Committee on possible termite mitigation measures; d) examine whether termites are covered under homeowner insurance policies; and, e) consult the Provincial Government as to possible financial assistance that could be provided to address this issue.' Iki 15Ne1kh1:11 Mill kh1:11AIIki [r1eltilj1:IQ0r1fe1fIIQki Moved by Councillor D. Glenn- Graham Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis "That an in- camera meeting of City Council be held this date to consider a personal matter. Carried SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2014 -171- CITY OF KITCHENER WeAe\YM910]:i1:I0 :1:8 NOM D]Iki [ V Moved by Councillor K. Gal loway-Sea lock Seconded by Councillor S. Davey "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by -laws for three readings and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk. a. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (By -law No. 2014 - 095)." Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m. MAYOR CLERK