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SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2015 CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 12:52 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
with all members present.
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. IN-CAMERA MEETING AUTHORIZATION
Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to
consider a labour relations matter and a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege."
Carried
The meeting then recessed at 12:53 p.m. and re-convened at 2:02 p.m., chaired by Mayor B.
Vrbanovic with all members present.
2. LABOUR RELATIONS
Council considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-15-180 (B. Soye), dated
December 4, 2015, regarding the ratification of a collective agreement with Kitchener Professional
Fire Fighters Association (KPFFA) covering the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017.
In response to questions, Mr. M. May, Deputy CAO – Community Services, indicated that if Council
ratifies the contract, he would then disclose the details of the approved contract.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
“That Council approve the terms and conditions contained in the Memorandum of Settlement
dated November 26, 2015 to establish the 2015-2017 Collective Agreement with KPFFA, as
outlined in report FCS-15-180; and further,
That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute documentation arising there from.”
A recorded vote was requested.
In Favour
: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors, S.
Davey, D. Schnider, J. Gazzola, Y. Fernandes, K.
Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, B. Ioannidis, F.
Etherington and S. Marsh.
Contra:
Councillor Z. Janecki
Motion Carried.
Mr. M. May advised the agreement includes the following wage adjustment increases: 2015: 2.75%;
2016: 2.75%; and, 2017: 2.6% as well as increased coverage for clinical psychologists, social worker
and / or psychiatrists. He indicated that KPFFA has agreed to a concession which requires KPFFA
members be employed with the department for more than 15 years to receive a sick leave pay out.
3. BY-LAW FOR THREE READINGS
Moved by Councillor Y. Fernandes
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
“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.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2015 -239- CITY OF KITCHENER
a. Being a by -law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control — Part of Lots 136 to 138
inclusive, 141, 146 to 148 inclusive, 164, 165, 187 and 188, Registered Plan 58M -541 —
Meadowridge Street.
(By -law No. 2015 -126)
b. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(By -law No. 2015 - 127)."
Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:07 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK