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SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2015 CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 1:10 p.m. this date at the Centre in the Square, 101
Queen Street North, Kitchener, chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present except
Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock and J. Gazzola.
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. CENTRE IN THE SQUARE TOUR
Mr. B. Gordon, Chair – Board of Directors, Centre in the Square (CITS) provided opening remarks.
Ms. S. Bender, Chief Executive Officer, gave an overview noting the building is 35 years old and is of
a very large size and scale relative to other facilities, including other performance spaces.
Mr. R. Sonoda, Director of Operations / Technical Services, gave a guided tour, highlighting various
aspects of the facility as follows:
Infrastructure in need of repair or renovation:
Exterior brick;
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Roof joists and roof drains;
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Washrooms; and,
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Pipes.
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Program-related infrastructure:
Stage (acoustics and fly rigging);
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Drapes and curtains;
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KW Art Gallery; and ,
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Members’ Lounge.
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Recent upgrades/investment:
Flooring;
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Studio space;
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Seating;
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Lobby;
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Sound board; and,
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Boilers.
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Priorities to be addressed:
Accessibility;
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Environmental;
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Lighting;
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Electrical;
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Roof; and,
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Production quality.
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The meeting then recessed at 2:30 p.m. and reconvened at 5:17 p.m., chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
with all members present.
2. IN-CAMERA MEETING AUTHORIZATION
Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes
Seconded by Councillor B. Ioannidis
“That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held this date to consider two labour relations
matters, a land acquisition / disposition matter, a personal matter and a litigation / potential
litigation matter.”
Carried
On motion the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK