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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2017-11-06 COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present except Councillor Z. Janecki. 1. COMMENCEMENT – The meeting began with the singing of “O Canada”. 2. MINUTES – On motion by Councillor S. Davey, the minutes of the regular meeting held October 16, 2017 and special meetings held October 16 and October 30, 2017, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF – N/A 4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE – a. Flag Request under Policy MUN-FAC-442: • Turkish Community – Commemoration of the Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey – October 27, 2017 • Movember K-W – Movember, 2017 – November 1-30, 2017 • MNO – Grand River Metis Council – Louis Riel Day - November 15, 2017 5. PRESENTATIONS – 5.a. Afghanistan Monument Project Mr. Brian Rainville presented the Mayor and Council with a replica Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) and plaque recognizing the City’s support of the Afghanistan Monument project. 5.b. Kitchener-Waterloo Joint Services Initiative Mr. Justin Watkins, Manager of Digital Transformation & Strategy, provided an update on the Kitchener-Waterloo Joint Services Initiative. He highlighted key areas of focus for 2017-2018, including: Assessment Management, Stormwater Management Design and Operations; Sanitary Sewer Rebate Program; and Election Equipment/Services. 5.c. Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Award Ms. Michelle Drake, Senior Heritage & Policy Planner, presented Council with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Award for Communications / Public Education in recognition of the City’s Neighbourhood Strategy ‘Love My Hood’. 5.d. Government Fleet /APWA’s Leading Fleets Award Ms. Tina Malone-Wright, Senior Planner, presented Council with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Award for Community Planning and Development Studies / Reports recognizing the City’s Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations – PARTS Central Plan. 6. DELEGATIONS – 6.a. Public Highway Closure Mayor B. Vrbanovic advised that notice had been given for any member of the public to attend this meeting to speak for or against a by-law to close the public highway known as an Unnamed Public Lane, lying west of River Road, between Lots 23 and 24, Plan 937, listed as Items 11.a. and 14.a. on the Council agenda. It was noted no one was in attendance this date to speak for or against the by-law. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -188 - CITY OF KITCHENER 6.b.Plains Road Mayor B. Vrbanovic advised that notice had been given for any member of the public to attend this meeting to speak for or against a by-law to close and convey part of the public highway known as Plains Road, listed as Items 11.b. and 14.b. on the Council agenda. It was noted no one was in attendance this date to speak for or against the by-law. 6.c. Chicopee Hills Drive Mayor B. Vrbanovic advised that notice had been given for any member of the public to attend this meeting to speak for or against a by-law to name a private road as Chicopee Hills Drive, listed as Items 11.c. and 14.c. on the Council agenda. It was noted no one was in attendance this date to speak for or against the by-law. 6.d. Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-IV-031 – 64 Margaret Avenue Ms. Vanessa Hicks, MHBC Planning, was in attendance to speak in support of the proposed Heritage Permit Application for 64 Margaret Avenue, listed as Unfinished Business item 8.a. on the Council agenda. Mr. Hal Jaeger was in attendance to speak in opposition to the proposed development of two multi- residential buildings located at 64 Margaret Avenue. Mr. Jaeger indicated he would like a restriction on the use of metal siding, and spoke in favour of period material fitting with the characteristics of the heritage district. He further suggested the height of the building should not exceed the current zoning restriction of 16.5m. In response to questions, Ms. Michelle Drake, Senior Heritage & Policy Planner, explained corrugated metals are not permitted, noting siding materials are to be complementary to the heritage district. An amendment was brought forward by Councillor S. Marsh, seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes, to include a statement in the resolution that approval of this Heritage Permit Application is not a comment on the proposed variance in height. Councillor Marsh’s amendment was voted on and was Carried on a recorded voted with Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillors J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, and F. Etherington voting in favour; and, Councillors S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, and P. Singh voting in opposition. Councillor Z. Janecki was absent and accordingly did not vote. Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis Seconded by Councillor P. Singh “That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2017-V-031 be approved to permit the construction of two multi-residential buildings located on the property municipally addressed as 64 Margaret Avenue, in accordance with the plans and supplementary information submitted with the application and described in Community Services Department report CSD-17-086, noting approval of the subject Application is not a comment on the proposed variance in height, and is subject to the following conditions: i. That final samples of the building materials and colours be submitted for review and approval by Heritage Planning staff, in conjunction with Urban Design staff, prior to issuance of a building permit. ii. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning Staff prior to issuance of a building permit.” In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors, J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis and P. Singh. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -189 - CITY OF KITCHENER Contra: Councillor F. Etherington. Absent:Councillor Z. Janecki Carried. 6.e Tenders Ms. Laurie. Stecho, Supervisor, Purchasing, was in attendance to answer questions arising from the tender(s) listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date. Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider That the City of Kitchener’s portion of Cooperative Tender T17-122 Pool Supplies and Bulk Chemicals, be awarded to Acapulco Pools Limited, Kitchener, Ontario, at their tendered price of $117,869.84, plus H.S.T. of $15,323.08, for a total of $133,192.92 for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12) month terms. - and - That Proposal P17-125 Snow Clearing and Removal Services, be awarded to the following contractors; 1921902 Ontario Inc. O/A Sittler Demolition, Kitchener, Ontario; Conestoga Contracting Group Inc., Elmira, Ontario; Contractor’s Dispatch Inc., Kitchener, Ontario; Platinum Stone Design Inc., Paris, Ontario; and, Terry Hewitson Enterprises, Ariss, Ontario; at their proposed firm hourly rates, for two (2) years, with an option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year term. - and - That Tender T17-120 Residential Tankless Water Heaters, be awarded to Rheem Canada Ltd., Brampton, Ontario, at their tendered price of $56,250., plus H.S.T. of $7,312.50, for a total of $63,562.50, for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods. - and - That Tender T17-036 Printing / Production of the City's Kitchener Life Magazine, be awarded to Kitchener Citizen, Kitchener, Ontario, at their tendered price of $43,200., plus H.S.T. of $5,616., for a total of $48,816., for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods. - and - That Expression of Interest E17-119 Consultant Services – Doon Pioneer Park Skatepark, be awarded to New Line Skateparks Inc., Toronto, Ontario, at their estimated fee of $44,230., plus H.S.T. of $5,749.90, for a total of $49,979.90, based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated. Councillor J. Gazzola requested that agenda item B.1.iv. FCS-17-187 – T17-036 listed on the Committee of the Whole be voted on separately on a recorded vote. Item B.1.i.v. (FCS-17-187 – T17-036). In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington and P. Singh. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -190 - CITY OF KITCHENER Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola. Absent:Councillor Z. Janecki Carried on a recorded vote. Balance of Report – Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS – COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh “That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee dated October 30, 2017 be adopted.” Councillor Y. Fernandes requested that Clause 5 of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee report be voted on separately on a recorded vote. An amendment was brought forward by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, seconded by Councillor D. Schnider, to include a clause that KGMP Parcel ID#145, listed as a Priority B, be reassigned as a Priority C. Councillor Galloway-Sealocks’s amendment was voted on and was CarriedUnanimously on a recorded vote. Councillor Z. Janecki was absent and accordingly did not vote. Clause 5 (as amended). In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors, J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington and P. Singh. Contra: Councillor Y. Fernandes. Absent:Councillor Z. Janecki Carried on a recorded vote. Balance of Report – Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS – FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider “That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee dated October 30, 2017 be adopted.” Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock requested that Clause 1 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report be voted on separately on a recorded vote. An amendment was brought forward by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, seconded by Councillor D. Schnider, to include a clause that Fee #1141 of the 2018 user fee schedule (Minor Variance – Fence & Sign) not be increased for 2018 and directing staff to explore the possibility of creating two separate fees for minor variances – one specific to sign-related variances and the other specific to fence- related variances, in advance of the 2019 budget process. Councillor Galloway-Sealock’s amendment was voted on and was Carried on a recorded voted with Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillors S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington, and P. Singh voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting in opposition. Councillor Z. Janecki was absent and accordingly did not vote. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -191 - CITY OF KITCHENER Clause 1, as amended – Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. Balance of Report – Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS – PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE Moved by Councillor P. Singh Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock “That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee dated October 30, 2017 be adopted.” Carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 8.a. Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-V-031 – 64 Margaret Avenue Dealt with under Delegations. 9. NEW BUSINESS – 9.a. Kitchener Public Library Councillor S. Marsh has given notice that she will introduce a motion for consideration this date to allow the Kitchener Public Library to spend $200,000 for their Studio Central project through cash flow adjustments to KPL’s capital budget. Moved by Councillor S. Marsh Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock “WHEREAS the Kitchener Public Library (KPL) has received a multi-year pledge amount of $200,000 for their Studio Central project; and, WHEREAS KPL would like to begin renovations in advance of the funds being fully received through the pledge; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the KPL be permitted to spend the amount of $200,000 for the project for Studio Central through cash flow adjustments to KPL’s capital budget; and, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that KPL retain the risk for any unreceived future pledge amounts such that they be offset through other donations or internal budget reprioritization.” Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. 9.b. Licensing of Cats Councillor F. Etherington has given notice that he will introduce a motion for consideration this date directing staff to research the implementation of a cat licencing system for the City of Kitchener. An amendment was brought forward by Councillor S. Marsh, seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes, to include a clause that staff research the potential option of microchipping. Councillor Marsh’s amendment was voted on and was LOSTon a tie,on a recorded voted with Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillors S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, and F. Etherington voting in favour; and, Councillors J. Gazzola, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, and P. Singh voting in opposition. Councillor Z. Janecki was absent and accordingly did not vote. Councillor Y. Fernandes requested clauses 5, 6 and 7 of the motion be voted on separately. The following motion was then voted on clause by clause. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -192 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor F. Etherington Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider “WHEREAS Kitchener taxpayers will pay the Humane Society, in each of the next four years, at least $630,000 a year to care for cats, dogs and stray animals; and, WHEREAS care for hundreds of cats constitutes more than 50 per cent of costs faced by the Humane Society; and, WHEREAS dog owners are supposed to buy dog licenses while cat owners do not have to buy cat licenses; and, WHEREAS other municipalities including Guelph, Stratford, London, Mississauga, Toronto, Sudbury, Peterborough, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Montreal have cat-license programs that cost about $25 a year for each cat; and, WHEREAS licensing income could help offset Humane Society cat-care costs; BE IT RESOLVED that Kitchener research and consider a cat-license system that could be introduced after a series of educational public meetings and consultations are held; and, BE IT RESOLVED that, if accepted by Council, each cat owner pay an annual fee determined by staff to license each cat; and, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that, in order to consider staff workload involved, the issue be referred to the corporate business planning process.” Clause 5 (Cat Licensing System)– LOST on a recorded vote. In Favour: Councillors, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, and F. Etherington. Contra: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors, J. Gazzola, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh. Absent:Councillor Z. Janecki Clause 6 (Annual Cat License Fee) – LOST on a recorded vote. In Favour: Councillors, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, and F. Etherington. Contra: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors, J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh. Absent:Councillor Z. Janecki Clause 7 (Refer to 2018 business planning process)– Carried on a recorded vote. In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors, J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington and P. Singh. Contra: Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock. Absent:Councillor Z. Janecki COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -193 - CITY OF KITCHENER 9.c. Fences on Corner Lots Councillor D. Schnider has given notice that he will introduce a motion for consideration this date directing staff to research municipal best practices pertaining to the city’s height and setback regulations for fences in exterior yards on corner lots. Moved by Councillor D. Schnider Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock “That staff be directed to review the city’s height and setback regulations for fences in exterior yards on corner lots as set out in Chapter 630, Article 5, of the Municipal Code; and, That the review include a comparison of corner lot regulations for fences in other municipalities; and, That by-law enforcement of Chapter 630, Article 5, of the Municipal Code pertaining to fences constructed in exterior yard lines of corner lots be suspended until the review is complete; and, That the suspension of by-law enforcement and exclude fences or portions of fences within the corner and driveway visibility triangles or any other safety concerns that may be identified by staff; and further, That staff report back in early 2019 with the results of this review and any recommendations for improvement.” A motion was brought forward by Councillor J. Gazzola, seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes, to refer consideration of Councillor Schnider’s motion to the 2018 business planning process. Councillor Gazzola’s motion was voted on and was LOSTon a recorded voted with Councillors J. Gazzola, and Y. Fernandes voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic, and Councillors, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington and P. Singh voting in opposition. Councillor Z. Janecki was absent and accordingly did not vote. In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington and P. Singh. Contra: Councillor J. Gazzola. Absent:Councillor Z. Janecki Carried on a recorded vote. 9.d. Regional Council Update Mayor B. Vrbanovic advised members of Council of a joint public meeting tentatively scheduled for December 2, 2017 between the Region of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener to discuss the Traynor Avenue to Fairway Road pedestrian access. The Mayor also advised of a special Community and Social Services Committee meeting at the Region of Waterloo meeting tentatively scheduled for December 5, 2017 to receive an update and discuss the fentanyl/opioid crisis. 10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – In response to questions, Mr. Michael May indicated the Province has reached out to the City to discuss the location of the planned marijuana dispensary within the City of Kitchener. Mr. May indicated staff are currently working on developing a list of criteria for ideal locations for the dispensary, which will be sent to members of Council for review. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -194 - CITY OF KITCHENER 11. BY-LAWS (FIRST READING) – Council agreed to the request of Ms. C. Tarling, City Clerk, to add three additional by-laws for three readings this date regarding an amendment to Zoning By-Law with respect to 319-331 and 345 King Street West; an extension of the time period for exemption from Part Lot Control - Part Block 1, Registered Plan 58M-372 - River Ridge Street; and, an extension of the time period for exemption from Part Lot Control - Part Block 2, Registered Plan 58M-372 - River Ridge Street Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh a. Being a by-law to close the public highway known as an Unnamed Public Lane, lying west of River Road, between Lots 23 and 24, Plan 937, in The City of Kitchener. b. Being a by-law to close and convey part of the public highway known as Plains Road in the City of Kitchener. c. Being a by-law to name a private road as Chicopee Hills Drive in The City of Kitchener. d. To further amend By-law No. 2007-138, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. e. Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Doon Creek Street as a public highway in The City of Kitchener. f. Being a by-law to provide for the widening of part of Strange Street as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. g. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. h. Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener, Perimeter Development Corporation, and 2329535 Ontario Ltd. - 319-331 and 345 King Street West. i. Being a by-law to amend By-law 2015-142 to extend the time period for exemption from Part Lot Control - Part Block 1, Registered Plan 58M-372 - River Ridge Street. j. Being a by-law to amend By-law 2015-141 to extend the time period for exemption from Part Lot Control - Part Block 2, Registered Plan 58M-372 - River Ridge Street. 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, Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Mayor B. Vrbanovic appointed Councillor S. Davey as Chair. On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor B. Vrbanovic occupied the Chair. Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider “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. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -195 - CITY OF KITCHENER 14. BY-LAWS (THIRD READING) - Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh “That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: a. Being a by-law to close the public highway known as an Unnamed Public Lane, lying west of River Road, between Lots 23 and 24, Plan 937, in The City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2017-108) b. Being a by-law to close and convey part of the public highway known as Plains Road in the City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2017-109) c. Being a by-law to name a private road as Chicopee Hills Drive in The City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2017-110) d. To further amend By-law No. 2007-138, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2017-111) e. Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Doon Creek Street as a public highway in The City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2017-112) f. Being a by-law to provide for the widening of part of Strange Street as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2017-113) g. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (By-law No. 2017-114) h. Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener, Perimeter Development Corporation, and 2329535 Ontario Ltd. - 319-331 and 345 King Street West. (By-law No. 2017-115) i. Being a by-law to amend By-law 2015-142 to extend the time period for exemption from Part Lot Control - Part Block 1, Registered Plan 58M-372 - River Ridge Street. (By-law No. 2017-116) j. Being a by-law to amend By-law 2015-141 to extend the time period for exemption from Part Lot Control - Part Block 2, Registered Plan 58M-372 - River Ridge Street. (By-law No. 2017-117) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk.” Carried. NOVEMBER 6, 2017 COUNCIL MINUTES - '196 - On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m,. CITY OF KITCHENER //� 7 ' t v MAYOR C ERK COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -196 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m. MAYOR CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -197 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE – OCTOBER 30, 2017 1. That the community park at 269 Seabrook Drive, conveyed to the City through Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 30T-08201, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS- 17-069, be named Hewitt Park; and further, That the heritage green referred to as Block 11, conveyed to the City through Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 30T-08201, be named Ferguson Heritage Green. 2. That the revised Neighbourhood Matching Grant guidelines, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-17-095 be approved; and, That the City’s Deputy Chief Administrative Officers be authorized to execute agreements with recipients pertaining to Neighbourhood Matching Grants; said agreements to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the City’s Deputy Chief Administrative Officers be authorized to execute agreements with recipients pertaining to Placemaking Challenge Grants; said agreements to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 3. That the report entitled “Breaking the Silence on Hidden Violence: Addressing Hate Crime and Violence Against the LGBTQ Community in Waterloo Region” attached in Community Services Department report CSD-17-094 as Appendix ‘A’, be endorsed. 4. That the Community Garden Program, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-079 be approved; and, That the City’s existing Community Garden Grant Policy (I-525) be rescinded and replaced with an updated Community Garden Grant, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of Report INS-17-079; and, That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officers be authorized to execute agreements with recipients pertaining to the City’s Community Garden Grant; said agreements to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That staff be directed to implement and fund insurance coverage for new and existing community gardeners who have been permitted to have a community garden plot on city- owned land. 5. That the Kitchener Growth Management Plan Fall 2017 to Fall 2019+, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-17-091, be approved; and, That the Kitchener Growth Management Plan Fall 2017 to Fall 2019+ be amended to include a new KGMP Parcel ID #147 for the lands owned by Activa Holdings Inc. that have urban land uses located immediately south of KGMP Parcel ID#31, as shown on MHBC’s letter dated August 24th, 2017, and that these lands be assigned a Priority B; and, further, That KGMP Parcel ID#145 be assigned as a Priority C. (Carried as amended on a recorded vote) COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -198 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – OCTOBER 30, 2017 1. That the proposed fees and charges contained in the 2018 User Fee Schedule attached to Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-171, be approved as amended; and, That Fee #1141 of the 2018 user fee schedule (Minor Variance – Fence & Sign) not be increased for 2018; and, That staff be directed to explore the possibility of creating two separate fees for minor variances – one specific to sign related variances and the other specific to fence related variances, in advance of the 2019 budget process; and further, That Legal Services staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-laws to amend The City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapters for fees and charges pertaining to licensing, planning applications, building permits and Committee of Adjustment applications. (Carried Unanimously as amended on a recorded vote) 2. That, upon the recommendation of the Treasurer, and as outlined in Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-179, staff be directed to complete the following with respect to 152 Shanley Street (the “property”): i. A Planning Division initiated neighbourhood charrette to be undertaken in the first half of 2018 to develop a vision/criteria to be used as the foundation for a City facilitated zone change and other possible planning approvals AFTER the successful sale of the property and upon receipt of a bona fide redevelopment proposal that meets the vision criteria; ii. Following the completion of the charrette Council authorizes the write-off of the interest that has and will accrue on the outstanding property taxes with respect to 152 Shanley Street up to the date the Notice of the advertisement of the property a second time under the tax sale process is to be sent to the persons with a registered interest in the property; iii. Advertisement of the property a second time under the tax sale process following the charrette, prior to the end of 2018. PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE – OCTOBER 30, 2017 1. That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13, as amended, and By-law 2002-64 as amended, hereby grants draft approval to Common Elements Condominium Application 30CDM-17204 for 900 Orr Court in the City of Kitchener, subject to the following conditions shown in Appendix “A”, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-17-075. 2. That Zone Change Application ZC17/012/K/JVW for Perimeter Development Corporation requesting a change from “D1-Retail Core” to “D1-Retail Core with Special Regulations 702R AND 703R” on the parcel of land specified and illustrated as the ‘Subject Area’ on Map No. 1, in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated October 30, 2017, attached to Community Services Department report CSD 17-092 as Appendix “A”, be approved; and further, That the Urban Design report dated June 2017, and attached to Report CSD-17-092 as Appendix “C”, be adopted, and that staff be directed to apply the Urban Design Brief through the Site Plan Approval process. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2017 -199 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ND A. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA – 2 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 – 1.Various Tenders Dealt with under Delegations. 2.FCS-17-184 – Sign Variance – 525 Belmont Avenue West Council considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-184 (D. Saunderson), dated September 20, 2017. It was resolved: “That the application of Belgage Medical Arts (SG 2017-014 – 525 Belmont Avenue West) requesting permission to install a ground-supported sign having a sign area of 9.4 sq.m. rather than the permitted maximum sign area of 6 sq.m.; a height of 4.2m rather than the permitted height of 2m; and, address clearance from the ground of 0.5m whereas the By-law requires the address to have a ground clearance of 0.9m, on Part Lots 15 & 16 and Part Lane, Plan 402, 525 Belmont Avenue West, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the Planning Division. 2. That the owner shall obtain approval of a landscape plan from the City’s Director of Planning. The landscape plan shall show landscaping to be installed surrounding the proposed ground-supported sign. All landscaping shall be completed by June 30th, 2018 and shall be maintained in accordance with the approved landscape plan. 3. That the owner shall ensure the sign is located outside of the Corner Visibility Triangle (CVT). 4. That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy portion of the sign is turned off between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 5. That the owner shall ensure messages displayed on the automatic changing copy portion of the sign shall stay static for a minimum of 6 seconds when in operation. 6. That the owner shall complete Condition 1 prior to January 31, 2018. Any request for a time extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development Review (or designate), prior to the completion date set out in this decision. Failure to fulfill these conditions will result in this approval becoming null and void.” 3.INS-17-086 – 2017 Municipal GHG Challenge Fund Submission Council considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-17-086 (J. Readman) dated October 31, 2017. It was resolved: “That Council endorse a submission to the Municipal GHG Challenge Fund and commit a proportionate share of project costs identified in the application.”