HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2015-10-26COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 26, 2015 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 "0 Canada ".
2. MINUTES —
On motion by Councillor D. Schnider, the minutes of the regular meeting held October 5, 2015 and
special meetings held October 5 & 19, 2015, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - NIL
4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE —
a. Flag Request under Policy 1 -442:
• Movember 2015
At the request of Councillor J. Gazzola, Mr. C. Goodeve, Deputy City Clerk, agreed to investigate the
inclusion of future community flag request applications as part of the Council agendas.
5. PRESENTATIONS — NIL
6. DELEGATIONS —
6.a. Heritage Permit Application —1094 Doon Village Road
Mr. Stephen Schleimer, applicant, addressed Council in support of Heritage Permit Application HPA -
2015 -V -019, which seeks to demolish and construct a new dwelling at 1094 Doon Village Road,
located in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District (HCD); listed as Clause 2 on the Heritage
Kitchener report. He expressed concerns with the Heritage Permit Approval process, noting the
property has been for sale for over a year and he has recently lost a second potential purchaser due
to the frustration with the approval process and inability to receive approval from Heritage Kitchener
for the proposed design. Mr. Schleimer indicated he has transferred Heritage Permit HPA- 2015 -V-
019 into his name in the hope of receiving further clarification from Council on the design guidelines
and redevelopment that would be considered acceptable for the subject property.
In response to questions, Mr. L. Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning, confirmed that
Heritage Kitchener put forward a motion to refuse the subject application. He stated that if Council
opted to approve HPA- 2015 -V -019, the approval would be tied to the plans submitted with the
application. He commented if the owner wished to change the design, he would need to submit a
new Heritage Permit Application which would need to be considered by Heritage Kitchener.
Questions were raised regarding the previous Heritage Permit Application for the subject property
and the discussion at Council regarding future permits for this site. Mr. Bensason advised staff
implemented a number of process changes since that permit was refused, including: providing the
applicant with samples of previously approved construction designs; involving the Ward Councillor in
meetings with the applicants; and, circulating the application to the Society for the Preservation of
Upper Doon (SPUD). He noted those changes were followed for the subject application.
Mr. Steve Hamoen attended in support of the subject Heritage Permit Application. He cited examples
of other properties in the subject area, outlining average house widths in comparison to lot width and
percentage of lot coverage, indicating the proposed redevelopment is comparable to those
quantifiable figures.
Ms. Karen Tilt and Messrs. Mark Bowden, Edward Schnurr and Bruno Piccinin addressed Council in
opposition to Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2015 -V -019. Concerns were raised regarding the
size, height and materials of the proposed single detached dwelling. The delegations stated, in their
opinions, a 4,600 sq. ft. dwelling is not compatible with the rural character of the Upper Doon HCD
and does not comply with Section 5.9.1 of the Upper HCD Plan.
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Moved by Councillor Z. Janecki
Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola
"That Clause 2 of the Heritage Kitchener report be adopted."
A recorded vote was requested.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J.
Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, F.
Etherington and Z. Janecki.
Contra: Councillors B. loannidis, K. Galloway -
Sealock, P. Singh and S. Davey.
Carried on a recorded vote.
Councillor K. Galloway - Sealock expressed concern that the applicant has not been provided with any
further guidelines / criteria on what would be permitted for the redevelopment of the subject property.
She questioned whether it would be possible to review the guidelines contained in the Upper Doon
HCD designating by -law to provide greater clarity to homeowners on what would be acceptable when
redeveloping their properties in this area.
In response to questions, Mr. Bensason advised there is no provision within the Ontario Heritage Act
to amend a designating by -law and therefore, it would need to be repealed and a new by -law would
have to be enacted. He stated staff could investigate implementing further guidelines through other
tools, such as the adoption of a Special Regulation under the Zoning B -law. He noted a
comprehensive review of the planning policies for the Upper Doon area has been identified for 2018 /
2019 in the Planning Division's Work Plan. In the interim, staff agreed to continue to work with the
property owner, SPUD, Heritage Kitchener and the Ward Councillor to achieve a design proposal that
would be compatible with the neighbourhood.
6.b. / 8.a. Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Review
Mr. D. Tyagi, Deputy CAO - Infrastructure Services, spoke to the motion listed as Item 8.a. under
Unfinished Business, indicating it was passed in February 2015 directing staff to undertake a review
of the City's sidewalk snow clearing policies, as set out in Municipal Code Chapter 687 (Snow and Ice
- Removal from Roofs and Sidewalk). He noted that due to unforeseen circumstances, staff was
unable to complete the review or engage the public on the potential service level options. He
indicated the previous motion has been listed under Unfinished Business to provide Council an
update and advised that a report would be brought forward on this matter sometime in 2016.
Ms. Joan Leening addressed Council regarding the City's sidewalk snow clearing policies, advising
the current standard requires residents to clear their sidewalks to the bare pavement. She expressed
concerns with the standard, indicating it may not be achievable for someone to adhere to this with a
snow plow. She suggested the existing standard may increase safety concerns with ice buildup on
bare pavement versus having a thin layer of snow for people to walk on. She confirmed she is not
requesting a change to the City's operational procedures regarding sidewalk snow clearing; rather,
her desire is to see the snow clearing standard outlined in Chapter 687 reviewed to remove the `bare
pavement' requirement.
Mr. Gary Megaffin addressed Council to request that the City change its operational procedures
related to sidewalk winter maintenance. He stated that transportation needs in the City are shifting to
be more pedestrian friendly, noting that if Council would like to promote walkability, sidewalk snow
clearing should be undertaken by City.
In response to questions, Mr. D. Chapman, Deputy CAO - Finance and Corporate Services,
estimated that implementing sidewalk winter maintenance across the City would increase the tax levy
by approximately 4 %; which would equate to approximately $40. additional cost per year for the
average household.
Questions were raised regarding the amount of work completed to date to determine the impact and
service levels of providing sidewalk winter maintenance. Mr. D. Tyagi advised staff have completed a
cost analysis; however, the public engagement process and preparing options for various service
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levels is still outstanding. He agreed to circulate a summary of all the cost analysis and acknowledged
that the report to come back in 2016 could include potential sub - options for targeted groups; such as,
potential assistance programs for residents who may have difficulty clearing their sidewalks.
In response to questions, Ms. V. Raab, Director of Communications, agreed to include information on
City's website summarizing the programs offered for residents requiring assistance with winter
maintenance.
Councillor S. Davey questioned whether additional costs would be incurred if the sidewalk winter
maintenance matter was added as a referendum question to the ballot for the 2018 Municipal
Election. Mr. C. Goodeve, Deputy City Clerk, agreed to investigate the costs associated with adding
a question of this nature to the ballot for the next Municipal Election.
Councillor S. Marsh questioned whether any minor adjustments could be made to the snow clearing
by -law that could address the challenges identified in the enforcement of Municipal Code Chapter 687
for the 2015/2016 winter season. Mr. M. May, Deputy CAO — Community Services, advised that
revising the current maintenance standard would not be a minor adjustment, noting it was established
based on public consultation and input received from the Grand River Accessibility Advisory
Committee (GRAAC). He indicated staff could examine current enforcement methods, noting By -law
Enforcement Officers have the ability to use discretion when applying the provisions of the sidewalk
snow clearing policies.
Council generally agreed to the request of staff to have the comprehensive review of the City's
sidewalk snow clearing policies and community consultation come back sometime in 2016.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor S. Marsh, seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes,
directing staff to provide a report back by December 7, 2015 as to any potential adjustments that
could reasonably be made to the enforcement application of the snow clearing by -law as an interim
measure, pending the completion of a comprehensive review and public consultation of the City's
sidewalk snow clearing policies.
Councillor J. Gazzola left the meeting at this time.
A recorded vote was requested
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
Seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes
"That staff be directed to provide a report by December 7, 2015 as to any potential
adjustments that could reasonably be made to the enforcement application of Municipal Code
Chapter 687 (Snow and Ice - Removal from Roofs and Sidewalk) as an interim measure
pending the completion of a comprehensive review and public consultation of the City's
sidewalk snow clearing policies."
Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote, by all
members present.
6.c - Tenders
Ms. Michelle Palmer - Novakovic, Director of Supply Services, was in attendance to answer questions
arising from the tender(s) listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date.
Councillor J. Gazzola re- entered the meeting at this time.
Moved by Councillor K. Gal loway-Sea lock
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That Expression of Interest E15 -064 Consultant Services — Sheldon Avenue Reconstruction
(King Street East to Dead End), be awarded to MTE Consultants Inc., Kitchener, Ontario at
their estimated fee of $416,247.39, including contingencies of $37,840.67 plus H.S.T. of
$54,112.16, for a total of $470,359.55, based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated and
an upset fee being established."
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-and -
"That the City of Kitchener piggyback on the Region of Waterloo Proposal P2012 -02 Customer
Relationship Management System, with Verint Americas Inc., Laval, Quebec, at their proposed
implementation and setup prices of $301,400, plus H.S.T. of $39,182, for a total of $340,582."
-and -
"That Expression of Interest E15 -077 Consultant Services — Guelph Street Reconstruction
(Margaret Avenue to St. Vincent Street), be awarded to AECOM Canada Ltd., Kitchener,
Ontario, at their estimated fee of $229,156.40 including contingencies of $20,832.40, plus
H.S.T. of $29,790.33, for a total of $258,946.73, based on a satisfactory contract being
negotiated and an upset fee being established."
-and -
"That Tender T15 -081 Permeable Paver Demonstration Project - 801 Trillium Drive (Huron
Natural Area Parking Lot), be awarded to Seawaves Development Services Inc., Hamilton,
Ontario at their tendered price of $118,586., including provisional items and contingencies of
$20,600., plus H.S.T. of $15,416.18, for a total of $134,002.18."
EFFI E
"That Expression of Interest E15 -082 Consultant Services — Krug Street Reconstruction (East
Avenue to Becker Street), be awarded to AECOM Canada Ltd., Kitchener, Ontario at their
estimated fee of $246,937., including contingencies of $22,449. plus H.S.T. of $32,101.81, for
a total of $279,038.81, based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated and an upset fee
being established."
-and -
"That Tender T15 -087 Removal of Ash Trees, be awarded to Pinnacle Tree & Shrub Care,
Waterloo, Ontario, at their tendered price of $129,947., plus H.S.T. of $16,893.11, for a total of
$146,840.11 for one (1) season, with an option to renew for two (2) additional seasons."
PF.1ii eE
"That Tender T15 -078 Roof Rehabilitation Grand River Recreation Complex, be awarded to
Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation, Ayr, Ontario, at their tendered price of $569,345., plus
H.S.T. of $74,014.85, for a total of $643,359.85."
Carried.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS — COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor F. Etherington
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee be adopted."
At the request of Councillor J. Gazzola, it was agreed that Clause 8 would be voted on separately.
Clause 8 — Carried.
Balance of report — Carried.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS — FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee be adopted."
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Councillor J. Gazzola requested that Clause 1 of the Committee report be voted on separately on a
recorded vote.
Clause 1 — Carried on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S.
Davey, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki, P.
Singh, K. Galloway - Sealock, B. loannidis, F.
Etherington and S. Marsh.
Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola
Balance of report — Carried.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS — AUDIT COMMITTEE
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the report of the Audit Committee be adopted."
Councillor J. Gazzola requested a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S.
Davey, D. Schnider, P. Singh, K. Galloway - Sealock,
B. loannidis, F. Etherington and S. Marsh.
Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola, Y. Fernandes and Z.
Janecki.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS — HERITAGE KITCHENER
Moved by Councillor Z. Janecki
Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola
"That the balance of the Heritage Kitchener report be adopted."
Carried.
Carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —
8.a. Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Review
Dealt with under Delegations.
9. NEW BUSINESS — NIL
10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS —
Councillor J. Gazzola referred to correspondence received this date via email from the Grand Hill
Neighbourhood Association regarding a matter that was before the Committee of Adjustment and
encouraged all members to review the document.
In response to questions, Mayor B. Vrbanovic agreed to follow up with the Region of Waterloo
regarding the status of the construction occurring at the corner of Manitou Drive and Fairway Road.
11. BY -LAWS (FIRST READING) —
Council agreed to the request of Mr. C. Goodeve, Deputy City Clerk, to add an additional by -law for
three readings this date to amend Chapter 101 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to
appointment of staff.
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Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by -laws, namely:
a. Being a by -law to change the name of Sherbourne Avenue to Eugene George Way in
the City of Kitchener.
b. To further amend By -law No. 88 -171, being a by -law to designate private roadways as
fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon.
C. 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.
d. To further amend By -law No. 2010 -190, being a by -law to prohibit unauthorized parking
of motor vehicles on private property.
e. Being a by -law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Valleyscape
Drive, Frontier Drive, George Ayres Drive, Pieter Vos Drive, Blair Creek Drive and
Thomas Slee Drive as public highways in the City of Kitchener.
f. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
g. Being a by -law to amend Chapter 101 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with
respect to Appointment of Staff.
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 B. Vrbanovic appointed Councillor D. Schnider as Chair.
On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor B. Vrbanovic occupied the
Chair.
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"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 D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis
a. Being a by -law to change the name of Sherbourne Avenue to Eugene George Way in
the City of Kitchener.
(By -law No. 2015 -110)
b. To further amend By -law No. 88 -171, being a by -law to designate private roadways as
fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon.
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(By -law No. 2015 -111)
C. 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. 2015 -112)
d. 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. 2015 -113)
e. Being a by -law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Valleyscape
Drive, Frontier Drive, George Ayres Drive, Pieter Vos Drive, Blair Creek Drive and
Thomas Slee Drive as public highways in the City of Kitchener.
f. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(By -law No. 2015 -114)
(By -law No. 2015 -115)
g. Being a by -law to amend Chapter 101 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with
respect to Appointment of Staff.
(By -law No. 2015 -116)
be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk."
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE —
1. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amended Cross Border Agreement,
subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Township of Woolwich to address
allocation of an additional capacity of 25% of the Shirley Drive Sewage Pumping Station
capacity to the Township of Woolwich, as well as the operation, maintenance and any other
requirements, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS -15 -069.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Cross Border Agreement, "Miscellaneous
Properties - Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo ", subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor,
with the City of Waterloo to address existing cross border sanitary servicing between Kitchener
and Waterloo and that the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to make
amendments and sign any ancillary documents related this Cross Border Agreement; and
further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Cross Border Agreement, "Bridgeport
Sanitary Pumping Station ", subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the City of
Waterloo to address existing cross border sanitary servicing between Kitchener and Waterloo
and that the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to make amendments and sign
any ancillary documents related this Cross Border Agreement, as outlined in Infrastructure
Services Department report INS -15 -082.
3. That the Uniform Traffic By -law be amended to prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30 on the east side of Caryndale Drive from
Hearthwood Drive to a point 230 metres north thereof, as outlined in Infrastructure Services
Department report INS -15 -083.
4. That the Uniform Traffic By -law be amended so that traffic on Dane Street between Borden
Avenue North and Crescent Street be limited to the southbound direction only, as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS -15 -087.
5. That the Uniform Traffic By -law be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the south (even -
numbered) side of Sims Estate Place from Sims Estate Drive to its easterly limit, as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS -15 -088.
6. That parking be prohibited at any time on the north (odd- number side) of Zeller Crescent from
a point 129 metres north of the western intersection with Zeller Drive to a point 123 metres
north thereof; and,
That 15 metre intersection restrictions be implemented at both intersections with Zeller Drive
on both sides of the road; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By -law be amended accordingly, as outlined in Infrastructure Services
Department report INS -15 -089.
That the Balzer Creek Environmental Study Report (ESR) prepared by Ecosystem Recovery
Inc., dated October 8, 2015, be received; and further,
That the Balzer Creek Environmental Study Report (ESR) be filed with the Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change for the mandatory thirty (30) day review period as required
by the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department
report INS -15 -081.
That the preferred Option `A' for the renovated Kiwanis Park pool design, be endorsed, as
outlined in Community Services Department report CSD -15 -073; and,
That funding for the renovation of the Kiwanis Park pool be referred to the 2016 Capital Budget
process for further consideration; and further,
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE — (CONT'D)
8. (Cont'd)
That staff be directed to pursue funding opportunities to assist with the funding of both the
preferred option and /or the potential addition of spray features, through the following sources,
including: a) government grants; b) private sector partnerships; and /or, c) the capital budget
process.
(Carried on a recorded vote)
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE —
That Council consents to Union Gas Limited securing a franchise to construct and operate
works for the distribution, transmission and storage of natural gas to the inhabitants of the City
of Kitchener located within the area of the City of Kitchener bounded by the Grand River (north
and west boundary), Highway 401 (south boundary) and the municipal boundary of the City of
Kitchener (east boundary) (herein referred to as the "401 /Grand River Area "), as highlighted on
the map attached to Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS -15 -152; and,
That Council approves the form of draft by -law and franchise agreement attached to Report
FCS -15 -152 provided said documents are satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Council hereby
authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the
provisions of Section 9 of The Municipal Franchises Act; and further,
That Council understands that the Ontario Energy Board may make an Order declaring and
directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the draft by -law and franchise agreement
attached to Report FCS -15 -152 pertaining to the 401 /Grand River Area of The Corporation of
the City of Kitchener is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the
Municipal Franchises Act.
(Carried on a recorded vote)
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has provided annual core funding for Waterloo Region Green
Solutions, Residential Energy Efficiency Project (REEP) since 2000; and,
WHEREAS the work that REEP does is valuable to the citizens of Kitchener., and,
WHEREAS core funding for registered charities and social enterprises such as REEP is critical
to such organizations' survival; and,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that subject to the 2016 budget deliberations, $30,000. be
allocated to the Waterloo Region Green Solutions, Residential Energy Efficiency Project
(REEP), as part of the Environmental Committee's 2016 Operating Budget, as outlined in
Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS -15 -145.
That based on the five recommendations of the "Review of Per Capita / Arts Sustainability
Funding and Municipal Funding Models for Key Cultural Institutions - Executive Summary ", as
outlined in Appendix `1' of Chief Administrator's Office report CAO -15 -030, staff be directed to
implement the following:
1. a) That the "Per Capita" and "Arts Sustainability" funding nomenclature be retired; and,
b) That the former "Arts Sustainability" funding to the City of Kitchener's key cultural
institutions, being: Kitchener - Waterloo Symphony, Kitchener - Waterloo Art Gallery
and THEMUSEUM be maintained at its current level and allocated in combination
with the funding already provided to those organizations through the Tier 1 Grant
process; and,
2. That the remaining (projected) $44,000. of the former `Arts Sustainability' funding for
emerging small or mid -sized organizations, be allocated through the Tier 2 Grant
process, or otherwise held in reserve for arts and cultural investment, with staff to
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE — (CONT'D)
(Cont'd)
report back to the December 7, 2015 Finance and Corporate Services Committee
meeting on the completed refreshed mandate for the Creative Enterprise Initiative
(CEI); and,
3. That staff be directed to work with municipal partner organizations to review future
funding for CEI based on its refreshed mandate; and,
4. That, together with municipal partner organizations, a collaborative funding and
assessment process be established for the four Regionally identified key cultural
institutions, being: Kitchener - Waterloo Symphony, Kitchener - Waterloo Art Gallery,
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery and THEMUSEUM, in the form of a pilot program
based on the model recommended in Appendix `1'; and further,
5. That a regular communication mechanism be formalized between all municipal funders
regarding arts and cultural investment in the Region of Waterloo.
That the supply component of the natural gas rates be decreased to 10.5 cents per cubic meter
from 19.0 cents per cubic meter for system gas customers of the City of Kitchener effective
November 1, 2015, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS -15 -067; and,
That the transportation component of the natural gas rate be increased to 4.0 cents per cubic
meter from 3.0 cents per cubic meter for system gas customers of the City of Kitchener
effective November 1, 2015; and further,
That the delivery components of the natural gas rates be changed for all Kitchener delivery
customers effective November 1, 2015, as outlined in Appendix `A' of Report INS -15 -067.
AUDIT COMMITTEE —
That staff be directed to prepare an issue paper for consideration as part of the 2016 Budget
deliberation process regarding the potential addition of a part -time constituency assistant for
the Office of the Mayor and Council.
(Carried on a recorded vote)
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That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-
2015 -V -020 be approved to permit the installation of new windows at the property municipally
addressed as 48 Weber Street West, in accordance with the supporting information submitted,
as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD -15 -078.
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-
2015 -V -019 be refused to permit demolition of the existing single detached dwelling, attached
garage and shed, and construction of a new single detached dwelling with attached garage, at
the property municipally addressed as 1094 Doon Village Road, in accordance with the
supporting information submitted with the application, as outlined in Community Services
Department report CSD -15 -081.
(Dealt with under Delegations and Carried, on a recorded vote)
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
A. BY -LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA — 2ND 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 —
Various Tenders
Dealt with under Delegations.