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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
JUNE 15, 2015 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date commencing at 3:00 p.m.
Present: Councillor S. Davey - Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola,
B. Ioannidis, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh, D. Schnider and P. Singh.
Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance & Corporate Services
M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
R. Regier, Executive Director, Economic Development
V. Raab, Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing
D. Livingstone, Committee Administrator
CAO-15-019 - ROOFTOP SOLAR APPLICATIONS UNDER THE INDEPENDENT
1.
ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR FEED IN TARIFF (FIT) PROGRAM
- FIT 4 PROGRAM
The Committee considered Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-15-019, dated June 4,
2015 regarding priority points for rooftop solar applications under the Independent Electricity
System Operator Feed In Tariff (FIT) Program – FIT 4 Program.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock -
it was resolved:
“WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of
rooftop solar generation projects (the "Projects"); and,
WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the City of
Kitchener; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be
awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT
Contract prior to other Organizations applying for FIT Contracts;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Council of The Corporation of the
City of Kitchener supports without reservation the construction and operation of the
Projects anywhere in the City of Kitchener;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the
participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and
may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to
the Application or Projects or any other purpose; and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its
adoption by Council, as outlined in Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-15-019.”
AFGHANISTAN VETERANS MONUMENT
2.
The Committee considered a presentation by Honourary Lt. Col. Brian Rainville, Royal
Highland Fusiliers, regarding support for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of a LAV
III Monument in Kitchener. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of
correspondence dated June 8, 2015 from Colonel Rainville detailing the LAV III Monument
Program provided by the Federal Government of Canada.
Colonel Rainville reviewed LAV III Monument Program and the request of the Royal Highland
Fusiliers advising that the following is being requested: a letter of support for the application of
the LAV III Monument; permission to site the monument on the parkette in front of the
Kitchener Armoury on East Avenue beside the Auditorium; funding up to $10,000 in the 2016
budget for the installation of the monument; and, for the City to agree to provide perpetual
maintenance of the LAV III Monument.
Councillor Z. Janecki entered the meeting at this time.
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AFGHANISTAN VETERANS MONUMENT (CONT’D)
2.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward a motion to provide a letter of support for the installation
of the LAV III at the Armoury on East Avenue with $10,000. in funding, with direction for staff to
report back at the June 29, 2015 Council meeting as to whether the funding should come out
of 2015 Capital Contingency or 2016 Capital Forecast and how the City should deal with the
perpetual maintenance issue.
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock requested that the motion be modified to include a review of
potential alternative sites for placement of the monument. Mayor Vrbanovic agreed to modify
his motion.
Carried Unanimously
The following motion was voted on and was on a recorded vote with all
members present. Councillor Y. Fernandes was absent and accordingly did not vote.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
“That a letter of support be provided for the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III Monument
program application being submitted by the Royal Highland Fusiliers for its installation in
front of the Kitchener Armoury located at 350 East Avenue; and,
That $10,000. be approved as the City of Kitchener’s contribution toward the installation
of the LAV III Monument; and,
prior to the June 29, 2015
That staff be directed to provide additional information
Council meeting
identifying the funding source as either the 2015 Capital Contingency
or 2016 Capital Budget as well as information on the expected perpetual maintenance
costs related to the LAV III Monument; and further,
prior to the June 29, 2015 Council meeting
That staff be directed to provide a list of
possible alternative sites that may also be suitable for the LAV III Monument.”
FCS-15-078 - INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER
3.
The Committee considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-15-078,
dated May 25, 2015 recommending renewal and extension of a one year contract to Mr. Greg
Levine for Integrity Commissioner Services.
Members suggested that the Report, to come back to Council before June 2016 regarding
extended Integrity Commissioner Services, should include information on similar services
retained by municipalities of comparable size to Kitchener, as well as containing details on the
role of the Integrity Commissioner.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis -
it was resolved:
“That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract, subject to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with Greg Levine to renew and extend his role as the
City’s Integrity Commissioner to June 2016; and further,
That staff report back to Council before June 2016 regarding how extended Integrity
Commissioner services to Council(lors); including formal advice, consultation, and
education and training could be accessed with potential guidelines and amendments to
the Code of Conduct, as outlined in Finance and Corporate Services Department report
FCS-15-078.”
CAO-15-020 - AGREEMENT BETWEEN CENTRE IN THE SQUARE AND KW SYMPHONY
4.
The Committee considered Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-15-020, dated June 3,
2015 regarding an agreement related to dates and financial implications between the Centre in
the Square (CITS) and KW Symphony (KWS). The agreement was negotiated by the Steering
Committee, as directed by Council at the meeting of April 13, 2015.
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CAO-15-020 - AGREEMENT BETWEEN CENTRE IN THE SQUARE AND KW SYMPHONY
4.
(CONT’D)
Mr. R. Regier introduced the Report, advising that representatives from CITS and KWS were in
attendance to respond to questions.
Mr. Andrew Bennett, Executive Director of the KWS, responded to questions regarding the
level of financial risk associated with the terms of the contract, advising that the reconfiguration
of the 2015/2016 year does not present risk to KWS. He added that in 2017/2018 and onward
there may be elements of financial risk to both CITS and KWS that they will continue to work to
mitigate.
Members generally expressed support for the agreement between CITS and KWS which re-
distributes the existing pattern of dates. The efforts of CITS, KW Symphony and the KW Art
Gallery in collaborating to come to an agreement which will mitigate risk and achieve
sustainability for all groups was commended by the members of the Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
5.
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m..
D. Livingstone
Committee Administrator