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JANUARY 18, 2016 CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 4:34 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.
Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with LRT construction (Stirling / Mausser and Lydia
/ Merner) as outlined in the Capital Agenda Package as his family owns property in the vicinity of the
subject matters.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"That the report of the special Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting regarding
the 2016 Operating and Capital Budgets be adopted."
The report was then voted on Clause by Clause.
Clause 1 — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway -
Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey and Z.
Janecki.
Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola and Y. Fernandes
Clause 2 - Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote.
Clause 3 — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway -
Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes
and Z. Janecki.
Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola
Clause 4 — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway -
Sealock, S. Marsh and S. Davey.
Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola, P. Singh, Y.
Fernandes and Z. Janecki.
Clause 5 — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway -
Sealock, S. Marsh and S. Davey.
Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola, P. Singh, Y.
Fernandes and Z. Janecki.
Clause 6 — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway -
Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes
and Z. Janecki.
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Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola
Clause 7 - Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote.
Clause 8 (Grants for Physician and Specialist Recruitment) —
Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, J. Gazzola, P.
Singh, S. Marsh and S. Davey.
Contra: Councillors K. Galloway - Sealock, Y.
Fernandes and Z. Janecki.
Balance of Clause 8 — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway -
Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes
and Z. Janecki.
Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola
Clause 9 (Gas Distribution Technicians) — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, J. Gazzola, K.
Gal loway - Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh and S. Davey.
Contra: Councillors Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki.
Balance of Clause 9 — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway -
Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey and Y.
Fernandes.
Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki.
Clause 10 - Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote.
Clause 11 - Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote.
Clause 12 (LRT Construction — Stirling / Mausser and Lydia /
Merner as outlined in Capital package) — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, J. Gazzola, K.
Galloway - Sealock, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, Z.
Janecki and S. Marsh.
Contra: none
Pecuniary Interest & Abstention: Councillor P. Singh
as he and his family own properties in the vicinity of
the subject works.
Balance of Clause 12 — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway -
Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes
and Z. Janecki.
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Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola
Clause 13 — Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, K. Galloway -
Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey and Z.
Janecki.
Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola and Y. Fernandes
Clause 14 - Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote.
Clause 15 - Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote.
Clause 16 - Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote.
Clause 17 - Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote.
Clause 18 -- Carried.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B.
loannidis, D. Schnider, F. Etherington, J. Gazzola, K.
Gallaway- Sealock, P. Singh, S. Marsh and S. Davey.
Contra: Councillors Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki.
Clause 19 - Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote.
2. BY -LAW FOR THREE READINGS
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce a by -law to confirm all actions and
proceedings of the Council and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be
finally passed and numbered 2016 -002 by the Clerk."
Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2016 - 5 - CITY OF KITCHENER
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE -
2016 Operating Budget
1. That the general levy of $111,048,045 which results in approximately a 1.46% increase in the
2016 tax rate, excluding tax policy changes, be approved.
2. That assessment growth be budgeted at 1.29% for 2016.
3. That the following 2016 budgets for municipal enterprises be approved:
$ 196,627,480 $ 199,614,137 $ (2,986,657)
4. That, effective March 1, 2016, the water rate be increased 7.60% to $2.0852 per cubic metre and
the sanitary sewer rate be increased 10.80% to $2.4090 per cubic metre; and,
That the minimum charge for water and sanitary sewer be calculated as 1/10 m3 per day; and
further,
The flat rate sewer charge for residential properties not connected to the municipal water system
be based on average annual residential consumption of 250 m3 at the current approved sanitary
sewer rate ($2.4090 per cubic metre), billed quarterly.
5. That, effective March 1, 2016, the storm water utility monthly rates be increased 9.2% to the
following amounts:
Revenue
Expense
Net Revenue
Residential Single Detached
$6.86
Small
(Expense)
• Building Enterprise
$ 4,640,125 $
4,492,290
$ 147,835
• Golf Enterprise
2,683,371
2,671,358
12,013
• Water Utility
41,152,076
40,733,424
418,652
• Sanitary Utility
46,752,140
46,341,138
411,002
• Storm Water Utility
15,028,927
14,822,888
206,039
• Gasworks Utility
80,847,230
85,698,020
(4,850,790)
• Parking Enterprise
5,523,611
4,855,019
668,592
$ 196,627,480 $ 199,614,137 $ (2,986,657)
4. That, effective March 1, 2016, the water rate be increased 7.60% to $2.0852 per cubic metre and
the sanitary sewer rate be increased 10.80% to $2.4090 per cubic metre; and,
That the minimum charge for water and sanitary sewer be calculated as 1/10 m3 per day; and
further,
The flat rate sewer charge for residential properties not connected to the municipal water system
be based on average annual residential consumption of 250 m3 at the current approved sanitary
sewer rate ($2.4090 per cubic metre), billed quarterly.
5. That, effective March 1, 2016, the storm water utility monthly rates be increased 9.2% to the
following amounts:
2016 Monthly
Charge
Residential Single Detached
$6.86
Small
Residential Single Detached
$11.44
Medium
Residential Single Detached
$15.04
Large
Residential
$8.17
Town ho u s e/S e m i -D etac h ed
Residential Condominium
$4.56
from $9.16 to
Multi- Residential (2 -5 units)
$22.89
$2.29 per unit
Multi- Residential ( >5 units)
per month
Non - Residential Smallest
$21.89
Non - Residential Small
$58.53
Non - Residential Medium-
$153.36
Low
Non - Residentail Medium-
$447.68
High
Non - Residential Large
$1,085.03
Non - Residential Largest
$2,329.31
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JANUARY 18, 2016 - 6 - CITY OF KITCHENER
6. That the following net revenues /(expenditures) be approved for reserve funds in 2016:
Net Change
($000's)
CORPORATE:
Arbitration
Insurance
Mediation
Sick Leave
WSIB
Learning & Development
DEVELOPM ENT:
Development Charges
PROGRAM SPECIFIC:
Activa Group Sportsplex
Economic Development
Election
Oktoberfest
Public Art
Community Loan
STABILIZATION:
Building Enterprise Stabilization
Gas Utility (Delivery) Stabilization
Gas Utility (Supply) Stabilization
Gas Utility (Transportation) Stabilization
Golf Enterprise Stabilization
Parking Enterprise Stabilization
Sanitary Sewer Utility Stabilization
Storm Water Utility Stabilization
Water Utility Stabilization
Tax Stabilization
Winter Control
CAPITAL:
Building Enterprise Capital
Gas Utility Capital
Golf Enterprise Capital
Parking Enterprise Capital
Sanitary Sewer Utility Capital
Storm Water Utility Capital
Water Utility Capital
Tax Capital
DC Recovery
Auditorium Ticket Sales
Telephone
Computer
Equipment
Federal Gas Tax
Gas Utility Investment
Hydro Investment
Business Parks
Land Inventory
Recreational Land
(24)
33
1
(582)
124
(78)
(4,567)
55
360
94
(6)
5
233
617
(5,574)
207
(1)
649
403
191
392
(242)
(10)
(2,336)
(43)
(30)
(2,500)
(1,305)
(799)
(1,782)
148
(25)
158
(239)
(504)
(148)
1,211
738
(65)
1,722
958
Total Reserves: $ (12,561)
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2016 - 7 - CITY OF KITCHENER
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That the following 2016 local board operating budget appropriations be approved:
a. Kitchener Public Library Board
b. Centre in the Square
$10,423,548
$1,750,000
That additional transitional funding of $250,000 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund for the
Centre in the Square (CITS) be disbursed at the request of the CITS Board, with Council being
notified by email of the request, and that any surplus transitional funding be returned to the City of
Kitchener.
That Economic Development Grants be approved for 2016 as follows:
Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation $320,000
Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
$84,168
Communitech Technology Association
$30,000
Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation
$90,000
Business and Education Partnership
$5,747
Skills Canada
$5,747
Junior Achievement
$5,634
Creative Enterprise Initiative
$46,000
Physician Recruitment
$10,000
Specialist Recruitment
$10,000
That the following Full Time Equivalent (FTE) changes be approved in core complement:
Description
FTE
Gas Distribution Technicians
4.0
Water Distribution Technician
1.0
Sewer Utility Locater
1.0
School Travel Planning Coordinator
0.4
That the mileage rate per kilometre remain at $0.50 for the first 5,000 kilometres and $0.45 for
each additional kilometre.
That the City of Kitchener's per diem rates remain at $68 /day ($12 for breakfast, $16 for lunch,
$30 for dinner, and $10 for incidentals).
2016 Capital Budget and 10 Year Capital Budget & Forecast
12. That the Capital Budget & Forecast (2016 -2025) be approved, with expenditures for all years
totalling $1,163,782,000.
13. That capital out of current funding be included in the Capital Budget & Forecast for the year 2016
totalling $12,806,000 for Tax Supported Operations and $45,504,000 for City Enterprises.
14. That a total of $2,381,000 of debenture financing be approved for 2016 as follows, for a term not
to exceed 10 years:
Roof- General Provision
Enhancements to Tax/UtilitySystem
Community Trails General Provision
Urban Forest
McLennan Park Redevelopment
Playground General Provision
Huron Natural Area Redevelopment
Williamsburg Phase II Development
Traffic Calming
$ 667,000
313,000
270,000
256,000
224,000
193,000
192,000
168,000
98,000
$ 2,381,000
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2016 - 8 - CITY OF KITCHENER
15. That the following projects included in the Capital Forecast for 2016 be financed from the
Development Charges Reserve Fund:
$ (000's)
NON ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Planning Studies
Heritage Impact Assessments
Fire Technology from Master Plan
Technology Upgrade
Central Library- Remaining Costs
Equipment Acquisitions and Upgrades
Williamsburg Phase 2 Development
Grand River Park
Victoria Park Redevelopment
McLennan Park Redevelopment
Huron Natural Area Redevelopment
Neighbourhood Park Development
Neighbourhood Park Rehab
Community Trails
Total
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Monitor & Update Upper Blair
Intensification Allowance
Engineering Studies
Masterplan /Feasibility Studies
South Strasburg Creek Sanitary Sewer
Old Mill Road Pumping Station
SCADA
Freeport Pumping Station Upgrade
Strasburg Rd Trunk Sewer Extension
Upper Hidden Valley Sewage Facility
Miscellaneous Creek Rehab
Idlewood Creek Improvements
Kolb Drain /Smetana at Rothsay
Doon Creek Limited Culverts
City Share Of Subdivisions
Intersection Improvements - Pioneer Dr and Doon Village
Intersection Improvements - Doon Village
Total
309
15
104
21
142
437
52
109
12
1
2
279
16
317
1,816
115
173
172
70
2,468
1,684
30
2,624
3,122
300
104
401
352
593
812
150
150
13,320
Grand Total $ 15,136
16. That the following 2016 recoveries for specific oversized works be financed from the
Development Charges Reserve Fund:
$ (000's)
Library Recovery 864
Equipment Acquisitions Recovery 94
Kitchener Operations Facility Recovery 477
Charles & Benton Garage Recovery 209
Civic District Garage Recovery 381
Total $ 2,025
Administrative
17. That pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09, Council approves the exclusion of amortization
expense and post - employment benefit expense for the purposes of the 2016 budget.
18. That the Proposed City of Kitchener 2016 Business Plan (report CAO -15 -035) be approved.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2016 - 9 - CITY OF KITCHENER
19. That staff be directed to provide existing capital balances as of December 31 via email or
hardcopy at least one week prior to Final Budget Day, as well as operating account balances as
of December 31 or as close as possible to that date.