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FINANCE & CORPORATESERVICES COMMITTEEMINUTES
OCTOBER 2, 2017 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date, commencing at 1:02 p.m.
Present: Councillor S. Davey - Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-
Sealock, B. Ioannidis, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh, D. Schnider and P. Singh.
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. Goldrup, Interim Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services
M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
C. Fletcher, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services
J. Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services
L. MacDonald, City Solicitor
A. Pinard, Director, Planning
G. St. Louis, Director, Utilities
K. Carmichael, Interim Director, Transportation Services
J. Sheryer, Assistant City Solicitor
P. McCormick, Manager, Parking
B. Sloan, Manager, Long Range & Policy Planning
D. Persaud, Manager, Gas Supply Operation & Regulations
T. Malone-Wright, Senior Planner
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
1. INS-17-077 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - KATHERINE CRESCENT
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-077, dated
September 14, 2017 recommending a stopping prohibition at any time on the west side of
Katherine Crescent.
On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes -
it was resolved:
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended to prohibit stopping at any time on the
west (even-numbered) side of Katherine Crescent from a point 163 metres south of
Dunbar Road to a point 6 metres south thereof, as outlined in Infrastructure Services
Department report INS-17-077.
2. INS-17-078 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - UDVARI CRESCENT
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-078, dated
September 14, 2017 recommending a parking prohibition at any time on the north/west side of
Udvari Crescent.
On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes -
it was resolved:
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the
north/west (odd-numbered) side of Udvari Crescent from a point approximately 70
metres west of Highbarry Crescent to a point approximately 20 metres west thereof, as
outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-078.
3. INS-17-074 - NATURAL GAS & CARBON RATES
Mayor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this time.
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-074, dated
September 21, 2017 recommending approval of natural gas and carbon rates, which would
come into effect on November 1, 2017. Mr. G. St. Louis was in attendance to respond to
questions from the Committee. Mr. D. Persaud presented the Report and responded to
questions from the Committee.
Councillor B. Ioannidis entered the meeting at this time.
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3. INS-17-074 - NATURAL GAS & CARBON
On motion by Councillor S. Marsh -
it was resolved:
That the supply component of the natural gas rate be decreased to 9.0000 cents per
cubic metre from 9.5000 cents per cubic metre for system gas customers of Kitchener
Utilities effective November 1, 2017, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department
report INS-17-074; and,
That the transportation component of the natural gas rate be decreased to 4.5000
cents per cubic metre from 5.0000 cents per cubic metre for system gas customers of
Kitchener Utilities effective November 1, 2017; and,
That the delivery components of the natural gas rate be changed as outlined in Report
INS-17-074 - Appendix A for all Kitchener Utilities delivery customers effective
November 1, 2017; and further,
That the Ontario Cap & Trade component of the natural gas delivery rate be increased
to 3.8719 cents per cubic metre from 3.5647 cents per cubic metre for all gas
customers of Kitchener Utilities that do not manage their own compliance in
accordance with Provincial legislation, effective November 1, 2017.
4. INS-17-075 - SANGUEN HEALTH CENTRE VAN - GREEN STREET LOT #12
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-075, dated
September 20, 2017 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the existing
parking management agreement with the Waterloo Region District School Board to permit
alternative community service uses at the Green Street parking lot.
Mr. B. Schmidt, , addressed the Committee in support of the
recommendation as outlined in Report INS-17-075.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic noted it would be his preference to have this recommendation forwarded
to Special Council later this date. He stated that would allow the Sanguen Health Centre to
begin the agreement process earlier.
On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amendment satisfactory to the
City Solicitor to the existing parking management agreement with the Waterloo Region
District School Board with respect to the property located at 787 King Street West to
permit alternative community service uses at the Green Street parking lot, as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-075; and,
That the City of Kitchener enter into a one (1) year pilot agreement satisfactory to the
City Solicitor with Sanguen Health Centre to allow their use of the Green Street parking
lot as a location for their mobile community health van for approximately one (1) hour on
Wednesday evening, subject to the City of Kitchener being named as additional insured
urther,
That the Infrastructure Services Department Head be authorized to execute future
agreements with Sanguen Health Centre to facilitate community services uses of City
owned or operated parking lots, said agreements to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
5. FCS-17-038 - PURCHASING BY-LAW REVIEW
The Committee considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-038,
dated September 20, 2017 recommending approval of the changes to the Purchasing By-law
attached as Appendix 2. Ms. M. Palmer presented the Report and responded to questions
from the Committee.
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5. FCS-17-038 - PURCHASING BY-LAW REVIEW
Councillor B. Ioannidis brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in
Report FCS-17-038.
reduce the threshold for delegated authority for goods/services from $750,000. as outlined in
the Report to $500,000.
on and LOST on a recorded vote, with
Councillors Y. Fernandes and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock, and
F. Etherington voting in opposition. Councillor J. Gazzola was absent and accordingly did not
vote.
The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B.
Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh, K.
Galloway-Sealock, Z. Janecki and F. Etherington voting in favour; and, Councillor Y.
Fernandes voting in opposition.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis -
it was resolved:
That the Purchasing By-law attached as Appendix 2 to Finance and Corporate
Services Department report FCS-17-038, be approved; and,
That the contents of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 170, Purchasing
and Materials Management be repealed and replaced with the provisions of the
Purchasing By-law; and further,
That By-law 2014-109 being a By-law to cover Purchasing and Materials Management
policies be repealed.
The Committee recessed at 2:45 p.m. and reconvened at 2:49 p.m., Chaired by Councillor S. Davey
with all members present except Councillor J. Gazzola.
6. CSD-17-090 - PLANNING AROUND RAPID TRANSIT STATION AREAS (PARTS)
- PARTS MIDTOWN PLAN
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-090, dated
September 21, 2017 recommending approval of the PARTS Midtown Plan, attached as
Appendix A. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of written submissions from
Labreche Patterson & Associates on behalf of the property owners of 101 Glasgow Street and
105 Glasgow Street in opposition to the road and parkland proposed in the PARTS Midtown
Plan identified for their properties. Mr. B. Sloan and Ms. T. Malone-Wright were in attendance
and responded to questions from the Committee.
Ms. Melanie Hare, Urban Strategics Inc., presented the Report. She noted the Report focuses
around the Midtown station area, comprising of 80 hectares within a 10-minute walk from the
Grand River Hospital Station in the midtown. She provided an overview of three focus areas,
including: Form & Land Use; mobility; and, public realm. She stated as outlined in the Form &
Land Use, there are nine key directions, with area of focus including: growth, change and
intensification, and the conservation and protection of stable established neighbourhoods. She
noted the second focus area mobility has five key directions, including: enhanced connectivity;
increased transportation choice; balancing the needs of all users of the mobility system; and,
reducing the demand for surface parking while continuing to support key employment uses and
neighbourhood and regional assets. She further advised the final focus area for consideration
were strategies for the public realm that have seven key directions, including: improving
existing parks and public spaces; and targeting streetscapes and public realm improvements
on key corridors. Ms. Hare noted the Midtown Plan was completed in conjunction with a
technical evaluation and Municipal Class EA Process. She stated the Plan will be
implemented through a secondary plan and Zoning By-law update which is currently
underway.
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6. CSD-17-090 - PLANNING AROUND RAPID TRANSIT STATION AREAS (PARTS)
- PARTS MIDTOWN PLAN
Mr. Scott Patterson, Labreche Patterson & Associates was in attendance on behalf of the
property owners for 101 Glasgow Street and 105 Glasgow Street. He stated both property
owners are in support of the PARTS project, including most of the recommendations as
outlined in the PARTS Midtown Plan. He stated on behalf of AirBoss of America Corp. who
currently own and operate their business at 101 Glasgow Street, they are in opposition to the
drawing that identifies a proposed street through the north end of the subject property to
connect Eden Avenue at Glasgow Street with Elm Street on the north side of the subject
property. He indicated the provision of any roadway or public passway through the property
would have the effect of bisecting the subject lands. He indicated in his opinion, the proposed
road would adversely impact their current operations and any possible future expansions. He
indicated they are in support of the Midtown Plan, pending the reference to the new roadway is
removed. Mr. Patterson further addressed the Committee on behalf of 2264385 Ontario Inc.
who own 105 Glasgow Street. He stated similar to the concerns of AirBoss, 105 Glasgow
Street has also been identified for a proposed street to connect Eden Avenue at Glasgow
Street with Elm Street, which would bisect their property. In addition, the PARTS Midtown Plan
also identifies a proposed new park space on the subject property, which accounts for 25% of
the total area of the subject property. He indicated the proposed roadway and park space
severely impacts the potential development of the subject property. He further requested the
Committee consider approving the PARTS Midtown Plan without the reference to the proposed
roadway and park identified on 105 Glasgow Street.
In response to questions, Mr. B. Sloan advised the PARTS Midtown Plan is intended to be a
high-level long-term plan. He stated the Plan sets out a framework for the Midtown Area where
it has been identified that connectivity and the public realms are areas of focus that should be
further enhanced. He indicated although the identification of connections through 101 and 105
Glasgow Street have been identified, no firm decisions would be made until a development
application was submitted. He noted both sites are large in size and connectivity would be
something that Planning staff would consider further depending on the proposed use of the
subject lands. He stated while the Plan is an ideal proposal for future development, it does not
definitely determine that a roadway is going to exist, or in that specific location; it simply
identifies that connectivity should be further considered.
Several members expressed concerns with the proposed roadway, noting although the Plan
does not definitely indicate a new road shall be constructed, the intention has been implied and
the property owners have concerns that are valid if they intend to pursue future development
on the subject properties. Mr. Sloan noted as a possible suggestion, staff could amend the
Plan to include some type of verbiage regarding the proposed roadways identified over 101
and 105 Glasgow Street, noting connections need to be identified whether they are public,
private, or future drive isles, adding further consideration should be given at the time of
redevelopment, possibly through a master planning process.
In response to questions, Mr. Sloan advised staff could further investigate options to address
the concerns raised this date by the property owners at 101 and 105 Glasgow Street, prior to
the Council meeting.
Councillor S. Marsh brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in
Report CSD-17-090.
Councillor P. Singh brought forward a motion to defer related to the implementation of a road
(connection) and establishment of parkland on the properties municipally addressed as 101
and 105 Glasgow Street to the October 16, 2017 Council meeting to allow staff an opportunity
to provide possible scenarios to address concerns raised by those property owners, which was
voted on and Carried.
On motion by Councillor S. Marsh -
it was resolved:
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6. CSD-17-090 - PLANNING AROUND RAPID TRANSIT STATION AREAS (PARTS)
- PARTS MIDTOWN PLAN
That the PARTS Midtown Plan, attached as Appendix A, to Community Services
Department report CSD-17-090, save and except for the implementation of the roadway
connection and parkland identified on the properties municipally addressed as 101 and
105 Glasgow Street, be approved; and,
That staff prepare the appropriate Official Plan Amendment (i.e. incorporate an updated
Secondary Plan), the corresponding Zoning By-law Amendment and related urban
design guidelines, which will include additional public engagement and consultation, to
implement the PARTS Midtown Plan; and,
That the mobility, public realm or any relevant technical and implementation
recommendations identified in the PARTS Midtown Plan be prioritized as a part of future
business plan, work plan and budget processes; and further,
That the recommendations outlined in the PARTS Midtown Plan related to the
implementation of a road (connection) and establishment of parkland on the properties
municipally addressed as 101 and 105 Glasgow Street be deferred to the October 16,
2017 Council meeting to allow staff an opportunity to provide possible scenarios to
address concerns raised by those property owners.
7. FCS-17-164 - COUNCIL REMUNERATION - ELIMINATION OF 1/3 TAX FREE PORTION &
OMERS ENROLMENT
The Committee considered Finance & Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-164,
dated September 18, 2017 regarding the elimination of 1/3 tax free portion of Council
remuneration and OMERS enrolment.
On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes -
it was resolved:
That beginning January 1, 2019, the 1/3 tax free portion of Council remuneration be
eliminated in compliance with Federal legislation, as outlined in Finance and Corporate
Services Department report FCS-17-164; and further,
That the current matching RRSP program for Councillors be replaced with participation
in the OMERS program on a cost-neutral basis to the City as of November 30, 2018.
8. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator