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FINANCE &CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEEMINUTES
JUNE 12, 2017 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date commencing at 10:03 a.m.
Present: Councillor S. Davey - Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, B.
Ioannidis, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh, D. Schnider and P. Singh
Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services
C. Fletcher, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services
J. Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services
C. Bluhm, Interim Executive Director, Economic Development
M. Goldrup, Director, Human Resources
H. Fylactou, Manager, Licensing Services
R. LeBrun, Manager, Accounting
C. Tarling, Director, Legislated Services & City Clerk
1. FCS-17-031 - APPEAL - REFRESHMENT VEHICLE LOCATED AT 385 FAIRWAY ROAD
SOUTH
The Committee considered Finance & Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-031,
dated May 31, 2017 recommending approval of the request of Masoud Abed to operate a
refreshment vehicle at 385 Fairway Road South.
It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered at a special
Council meeting later this date.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
That the request of Masoud Abed to operate a refreshment vehicle at 385 Fairway
Road South be approved, as outlined in Finance and Corporate Services Department
report FCS-17-031.
2. CAO-17-019 - SHAPE DTK 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN
The Committee considered report CAO-17-019, dated May 26,
2017 be approved as the guiding document for downtown community development initiatives.
Mr. C. Bluhm, Ms. E. Robson, and Ms. L. Jutzi, Executive Director of the Downtown Kitchener
Business Improvement Area, made a joint presentation regarding the Shape DTK 2020
Strategic Plan. They reviewed the findings of the stakeholder engagement and provided
details regarding the three strategic priorities emanating from the engagement process,
namely:
Ignite downtown as a platform for the next generation of urban shops,
restaurants, businesses and services;
Foster heartfelt urban experiences; and,
Champion a caring and collaborative community.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic brought forward an amendment to request staff to add business
recruitment/attraction to Strategic Priority #1.
The following amended motion was then voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a
recorded vote. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote.
On motion by Councillor S. Marsh -
it was resolved:
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2. CAO-17-019 - SHAPE DTK 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN
That the Shape DTK 2020 Strategic Priorities (as shown in Appendix A) be approved,
as amended, as the guiding document for downtown community development initiatives
of the Economic Development division in collaboration with the Downtown Kitchener
-17-
019; and further,
That staff be directed to develop an implementation plan based on the Strategic
Priorities in collaboration with the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area
3. FCS-17-100 - POLICY REVIEW - VARIOUS HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES
The Committee considered Finance & Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-100,
dated May 15, 2017 recommending approval of various Human Resources policy
amendments.
Mr. M. Goldrup and Mr. R. LeBrun variously answered questions regarding the policies
concerning Leaves of Absence (HUM-VAC-165), Modified Hours Program (HUM-WOR-###),
and Business Travel and Meetings (HUM-WOR-035).
It was requested that policy HUM-WOR-035 Business Travel and Meetings be voted on
separately.
HUM-WOR-035 Business Travel and Meetings was then voted on and was Carried on a
recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S.
Davey, J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, Z. Janecki, and Y. Fernandes voting in favour; and, Councillor K.
Galloway-Sealock voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly
did not vote.
The balance of the motion was then voted on and was Carried Unanimously on a recorded
vote. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote.
On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes -
it was resolved:
That the following Human Resources policy amendments, as appended to Finance
and Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-100, be approved:
-BEN-185 Overtime and Premium Payments;
HUM-VAC-165 Leaves of Absence;
-WOR-135 Hours of Work and Rest Periods;
-WOR-### Modified Hours Program;
-WOR-035 Business Travel and Meetings; and,
-WOR-190 Personal Vehicle Use Reimbursement.
4. FCS-17-111 APRIL 2017 VARIANCE REPORT
Pursuant to Chapter 25.10.9(5) (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought
forward by Councillor Y. Fernandes to discuss an Information Item, which was voted on and
was Carried.
The Committee considered Finance & Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-111,
dated June 1, 2017 concerning the April 2017 Variance Report. Mr. D. Chapman was in
attendance and responded to questions from the Committee.
5. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.
C. Tarling
Director, Legislated Services & City Clerk