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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2001-01-15COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2001 CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present. The meeting began with the singing of "O Canada" by Brenda and Victoria Whiteman, King School of Vocal. On motion by Councillor J. Smola, the minutes of the regular meeting held December 18, 2000, and special meeting held January 8, 2001, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. COMMUNICATION REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE (a) Letter dated December 22, 2000, from Hon. Norman W. Sterling, Minister of Correctional Services, acknowledging receipt of Council's resolution opposing the privatization of correctional facilities in Ontario. Councillor B. Vrbanovic noted that the December 22, 2000 letter from the Hon. Norman W. Sterling, suggests the City of Kitchener would never be interested in obtaining a correctional facility in the municipality. Councillor Vrbanovic emphasized that the City had not advanced such a position and questioned if a response to the Minister's letter is warranted. Following further comment, Mayor C. Zehr agreed that a further letter be sent by the City Clerk to the Minister commenting on the inference in the Minister's letter and emphasizing that there was no such position on the part of the City of Kitchener. Mr. L. Gordon, Manager of Purchasing, appeared as a delegation with respect to the tender listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda. Mr. Gordon requested consideration of two additional tenders outlined in memoranda dated January 15, 2001, distributed this date, dealing with T00-103 - Printing of Leisure Magazine and P00-097 - Demolition and Hoarding at Various City Locations. In addition, he circulated a further memorandum dated January 15, 2001 requesting that the tender process be waived in connection with acquisition of a loader mounted snow blower. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That Tender T00-112, Self-Propelled Ice Resurfacer, be awarded to Frank J. Zamboni & Co. Ltd., Brantford, Ontario at their tendered price of $61,590., less $12,000. for trade in of a 1990 Olympia Model JT95, plus G.S.T. and P.S.T." - and - "That Tender T00-103, Printing of Leisure Magazine, be awarded to Annex Publishing & Printing Inc., Tillsonburg, Ontario at their tendered price of $104,886., (Total Bid price A), plus G.S.T. & P.S.T." - and - "That Proposal P00-097, Demolition and Hoarding at Various City Locations, be awarded to First Response Restorations Inc., Waterloo at their proposed hourly rates for various pieces of heavy equipment." Carried. Council then considered the request to waive the tender process pertaining to the purchase of a loader amounted snow blower. Mr. L. Gordon advised that there were only two manufacturers of loader mounted snow blowers and one could not deliver product to the City until the end of the Winter season, while the other manufacturer is able to supply a loaner unit to the City until the purchased unit can be delivered. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That Council waive the tender process for the replacement of a 1978 Secard 2200 loader mounted snow blower and allow the Manager of Purchasing to purchase a RPM Model LM- 220 snow blower from Joe Johnson Equipment, Barrie, Ontario at a price of $114,977., with JANUARY 15, 2001 COUNCIL MINUTES 4 CITY OF KITCHENER optional telescopic loading chute at $2,900., and a quick coupler at $2,800., plus G.S.T. and P.S.T." Carried. Ms. Pat Henderson, Chair, Opportunities 2000 appeared as a delegation along with Tracey Henderson in support of the recommendation in Clause 4 in the Community Services Committee report. She advised that her purpose is to congratulate City Council for taking up the challenge with respect to the challenge of reducing poverty within the community and also to congratulate senior staff who were involved in the undertaking. Ms. Henderson noted that the City's Opportunities 2000 response would be posted on their website and she again expressed appreciation to the City for becoming a full partner with Opportunities 2000. Mr. Michael Follett appeared as a delegation on behalf of Ms. Sandra Millar who was unable to attend with regard to Clause 1 of the Finance and Administration Committee report dealing with the budget request of K-W Tourism. He acknowledged a copy of Business and Planning Services staff report BPS-01-08, dated January 11, 2001 had been provided to him and thanked staff for their consideration and their recommendation following discussion of this matter at the January 8, 2001, Community Services Committee meeting. Mr. G. Borovilos provided a brief explanation of staff report BPS-01-08 commenting on the base grant and ratio of support shared by the Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo. Ms. R. Pitfield commented on the question of possible duplication of marketing services by the City and K-W Tourism and confirmed that it was staff's opinion that there was none. She did confirm that K-W Tourism does place some generic advertising that benefits the City. Mayor C. Zehr questioned the K-W Tourism budget figures referenced in the staff report. Messrs. G. Borovilos, P. Sinnott and F. Pizzuto responded on issues involving the base grant rate, staffing, financial holdbacks and the G.S.T. while Ms. P. Houston commented on appropriate funding in consideration of the 2:1 split ratio between Kitchener and Waterloo. Mayor Zehr asked that a meeting be held of all parties to clarify issues and that the matter come back to Council on January 29, 2001. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "That Clause 1 of the Finance and Administration Committee report be amended to provide that consideration of recommendations pertaining to the 2001 K-W Tourism budget contained in Business and Planning Services staff report BPS-01-08 dated January 11, 2001 b.~e deferred and referred to the January 29, 2001 Council meeting to allow staff to meet with representatives of the City of Waterloo and K-W Tourism and advise of the outcome of discussions." Carried. Councillor G. Lorentz referred to faxed correspondence received from Ms. S. Millar. Mr. P. Sinnott confirmed that he did not encourage Ms. Millar on the subject of increased funding being available in 2001 to K-W Tourism. He also noted that staff were aware of K-W Tourism's request in August but that the needs of marketing initiatives have not been fully integrated at that time. A representative of J.T. Bakeries Inc. was in attendance in regard to a recommendation listed as item B.6 of the Committee of the Whole agenda dealing with an offer to purchase an approximate 5.62 acre parcel of land in Huron Business Park. Mr. G. Borovilos requested that this matter be deferred for two weeks as staff have received another offer on the same property that involves an additional lot. He indicated that he would like to undertake discussions with both potential purchasers in hope that a satisfactory outcome could be achieved that meets the needs of each company. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway "That consideration of an Offer to Purchase from J.T. Bakeries Inc. of Parts 3, 4 and part of Part 7 of 58R-11564 and a competing Offer be deferred and referred to January 29, 2001 Council meeting for further consideration to allow staff to work with representatives of both companies with the objective of finding suitable sites for each." Carried. JANUARY 15, 2001 COUNCIL MINUTES 5 CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway "That the report of Planning and Economic Development Committee be adopted." Voted on Clause by Clause Clause # 3 - Carried. Balance of Report - Carried. Record of pecuniary interest and abstention: Clause # 3 - Councillor J. Ziegler as he owns residential property on King Street East. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted." Councillor G. Lorentz referred to Community Services Department staff report CSD-01-009 dated January 15, 2001 circulated this date requesting that Clause #5 of the report be slightly amended so as to reference a problem that was just discovered at the Chandler-Mowat Community Centre. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz, seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic, it was agreed to amend the first sentence of the recommendation so as to add the words 'save and except the two portable buildings at Chandler-Mowat Community Centre for which the City has commenced remedial work to address a minor health and safety concern'. The report was voted on Clause by Clause. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway Clause #5 - Carried, as Amended. Balance of Report - Carried. "That the report of the Environmental Committee be adopted." Carried. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway "That the report of the Finance and Administration Committee be adopted," Voted on Clause by Clause Clause # 1 - Dealt with under Delegations and Carried, as Amended. Clause # 2 - Carried. Balance of Report - Carried. Recorded pecuniary interest and abstention: Clause #2 - Councillor C. Weylie as her residential property on Glasgow Street is a Designated Property under the Ontario Heritage Act. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2001 -6- CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor J. Smola Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That the report of the Public Works and Transportation Committee be adopted." Carried. For the record, Mayor C. Zehr advised that he wished to respond to the lack of factual content in both news coverage and editorial opinion published by The Record newspaper which would leave members of the public with incorrect impressions in respect to issues recently dealt with by Kitchener City Council. As an example, he referred to recent coverage of actions involving the hydro utility in respect to newspaper criticism of rate increases impacting electrical consumers. He pointed out that The Record neglected to mention that approximately 45% of the rate increase was necessary to service the former Ontario Hydro stranded debt downloaded to local municipalities by the Province to facilitate restructuring of the electrical industry, and that Kitchener still enjoys lower overall rates than neighbouring municipalities. He also noted that hydro rates are not set by Kitchener Council and the fact that a substantial dividend is available to the citizen's of Kitchener is a direct result of the utility being well managed and efficient in the past. Mayor Zehr emphasized that the reporting ignores basic points and facts and expressed concern that a number of these were being misinterpreted to negatively represent the City of Kitchener. He also expressed similar dismay in respect to The Record's coverage of the City's gas utility, and suggested that City Council should be recognized for its vision in maintaining public ownership of local utilities to the benefit of local taxpayers. Mayor C. Zehr noted that in editorial coverage this date, the newspaper produced a column on the new Kitchener Market which was totally misleading. He stated that the City is entering into a process to obtain public input on development of the Market, and is also investigating possible partnership with the public sector. Several members of Council commented on the subject raised by Mayor Zehr. Councillor J. Ziegler pointed out that since the municipal election, The Record has consistently published articles that made good news look bad in regard to the City of Kitchener. He suggested that this was a reflection of The Record favoring a single municipality for the entire Region, and consequently only good news is reported in regard to the Region of Waterloo and only bad in regard to the City of Kitchener. He questioned if the City should consider placing material in The Record to correct the newspapers reporting deficiencies, or alternatively to approach the Press Council. Councillor G. Lorentz stated he was at a loss to understand the rationale behind all of the negative articles and commentary in the newspaper and continued misunderstanding and misinterpretation. He suggested the approach to reporting taken by The Record is disheartening. Councillor M. Galloway remarked on his experience within the newspaper industry and expressed the view that the concerns raised this date concerning misleading and negative reporting have become more evident over the past two years. It was his view that the City should be applauded for retaining ownership of it's utilities and stated that he was very disappointed with the reporting by The Record. Councillor B. Vrbanovic indicated that he was in agreement with comments made by other members of Council this date. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: (a) To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. (b) To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. (c) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Homer Watson House Foundation - Old Mill Road. (d) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Allan Poyntz - Binscarth Road. (e) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. JANUARY 15, 2001 COUNCIL MINUTES 7 CITY OF KITCHENER and that the same be taken as read a first time and stand referred to the Committee of the Whole." Carried. On motion, the Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Mayor C. Zehr appointed Councillor J. Smola as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. Moved by Councillor J. Smola Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler "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." Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Carried. To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, 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. 2001-1 ) To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, 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. 2001-2) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Homer Watson House Foundation - Old Mill Road. (By-law No. 2001-3) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Allan Poyntz - Binscarth Road. (By-law No. 2001-4) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (By-law No. 2001-5) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk." Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. MAYOR CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2001 -8- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE That Zone Change Application ZC 00/32/O/SV (1762 Old Mill Road - Homer Watson House Foundation) proposing a change in zoning from "Residential Three Zone (R-3)" to "Public Park Zone (P-l)", on lands legally described as Part of Lots 119 and 120, Plan 578, designated as Part 2, Reference Plan 58R-9896, be approved, in the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law", dated December 8th, 2000, without conditions. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan. That Zone Change Application ZC 00/26/B/TMW (147 Binscarth Road - Allan Poyntz) requesting a change in zoning from "Residential Four Zone (R-4)" to "Residential Four Zone (R-4), with Special Use Provision 289U and with Special Regulation Provision 347R", on lands legally described as Part of Block "B", Registered Plan 230, municipally known as 147 Binscarth Road, be approved, in the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law", dated December 12, 2000, without conditions. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan. That Council receive the Business and Planning Services staff report BPS-00-160 dated December 22, 2000, dealing with an amendment to the City's Municipal Plan comprising a proposed new Commercial Land Use Policy; and further, That the Department of Business and Planning Services be directed to circulate the proposed amendment within the business community for broad consultation prior to Council approval. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - That the City of Kitchener supports the 2001 Bank of Montreal Skate Canada Junior Nationals at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium from January 10 - 14, 2001; and further, That Council provide a grant to purchase a $1,000. bronze sponsorship to host the Volunteer Recognition Reception. That, subject to final 2001 budget approval, Council approve the 2001 annual operating grants as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-01-002, dated December 28, 2000, totaling $834,454. That, subject to final 2001 budget approval, the 2001 Annual Minor Sports Grants recommended in Community Services Department report CSD-01-005 be approved, as amended, to increase the grant for the K-W Youth Synchronized Swimming Club to $8,000., and to increase the grant to the Region of Waterloo Swim Club by 2% over their year 2000 grant; and further, That consideration of the grant request of K-W Inline Hockey be deferred and referred to the Community Services Committee meeting of January 22, 2001, pending further information from staff. That Council approve in principle the recommendations in Chief Administrative Officer Department report CAO-00-005 "Opportunities 2000 Response", dated December 15, 2000; with the report to be provided to the Compass Kitchener Committee to determine how poverty issues can be integrated with Compass Kitchener; and, That staff be directed to proceed with all initiatives currently underway and/or identified in the "Opportunities 2000 Response" report and provide a progress report to Council in one year, as part of the Compass Kitchener annual reporting process; and, That interested community groups and individuals be invited to provide their input, through ongoing Compass Kitchener processes, on how successful the City has been in meeting its objectives, and what else the City of Kitchener can do in regard to poverty; and COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2001 -9- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 4. (Cont'd) That copies of the "Opportunities 2000 Response" report be provided to the Region of Waterloo and area municipalities; and, That the City of Kitchener participate in a meeting of all area municipalities and the Region of Waterloo to collectively explore how these municipalities can work together to reduce poverty, with the Mayor to take a request for such meeting to the Waterloo Region Poverty Consortium; and, That the employees of the City of Kitchener be encouraged to volunteer their time and expertise to build a "Habitat for Humanity" home in the Spring of 2001; and further, That the City host the opening ceremony for this "build" project. That Council confirm that the City of Kitchener does not have any outstanding public health and safety issues or projects affecting its existing sport, recreational, cultural and tourism facilities, save except the two portable buildings at Chandler-Mowat Community Centre for which the City has commenced remedial work to address a minor health and safety concern; and, That Council confirm that the City of Kitchener is compliant or in the process of gaining compliance with the new Ministry of Environment Drinking Water Protection Regulation, Ontario Regulation 459/00, made August 9, 2000; and further, That this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for endorsement. (As Amended) ENVIRON MENTAL COM M ITTEE - That Councillor Berry Vrbanovic be appointed Chair of the Environmental Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2001. That Councillor Mike Galloway be appointed Vice-Chair of the Environmental Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2001. That the Environmental Committee approve holding its 2001 meetings at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoons on the dates listed below: January 4 May 3 September 6 February 1 June 7 October 4 March 1 July 5 November 1 April 5 August None December 6. 4. That events to celebrate Earth Day 2001 be held on the afternoon of Sunday, April 22, 2001; and, That Mr. F. Wende be appointed as a representative of the Environmental Committee to the Organizing Committee dealing with Earth Day events; and further, That the proposed budget of $11,200. for the Earth Day 2001 program be increased by an additional $5,000. to provide for an expenditure of up to $16,200. to accommodate costs involved with a Community Wide Clean-up Campaign. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - That consideration of recommendations pertaining to the 2001 K-W Tourism budget contained in Business and Planning Services staff report BPS-01-08 dated January 11, 2001 b.~e deferred and referred to the January 29, 2001 Council meeting to allow staff to meet with JANUARY 15, 2001 COUNCIL MINUTES -10- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 1. (Cont'd) representatives of the City of Waterloo and K-W Tourism and advise of the outcome of discussions. (Dealt with under Delegations and Carried, as Amended.) That Council approve in principle the establishment of the Municipal Heritage Property Grant Program as outlined in Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-00-156; and further, That the Department of Business and Planning Services prepare, for Council's approval, operating guidelines consistent with the terms and conditions of grant funding established by the former Provincial "Preserving Ontario's Architecture - Designated Property Grant Program" with the Legal Department to prepare the enacting by-law; and further, That $15,000. be added to the Capital Forecast annually, commencing in 2002, to fund the Municipal Heritage Property Grant Program. That Council rescind its declaration of surplus to the City's needs (pursuant to its resolution and By-law of November 12, 1996) for Part 7 on Plan 58R-9738 in the City of Kitchener; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary documentation to convey to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo the remaining land set out in its resolution and By-law of November 12, 1996, being Parts 1, 4, 8, 10, 11 and 12 on Plan 58R-9738; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary documentation required to give an easement to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo over Part 7 on Plan 58R-9738 for the purpose of a retaining wall and drainage inlet pipes. That Policy No. 11-92 (Vacation) be amended as outlined in Corporate Services Department report CRPS-00-075, dated January 3, 2001; and further, That current excess earned vacation be eliminated by specific target dates or paid out to employees at a rate of 75% current salary or 50% of current salary if specific targets are not achieved. PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - That no action be taken to prohibit on-street parking at any time on both sides of Glasgow Street from Knell Drive to Fischer-Hallman Road. That in order to maintain the historical practice of establishing the transportation component of our natural gas rates by using the National Energy Board approved rate for TransCanada Pipelines tolls, natural gas rates remain at the current level until TransCanada Pipelines has received final approval from the National Energy Board for interim rates for 2001; and further, That authorization be given to change the amount of the transportation component of the City's natural gas rate, on the effective date of any approval by the National Energy Board and to a maximum overall increase of 5%. That parking be permitted on the north side of King Street East from Kinzie Avenue to the east limit for the maximum period three (3) consecutive hours; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. JANUARY 15, 2001 COUNCIL MINUTES -11 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA - 2ND READING - It was resolved: "That the by-laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be recommended for enactment." REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - 1. Licences i) Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendant Licenses It was resolved: "That Vieng Sayavongsa and Roxanne Dander, employed at 4-808 Courtland Avenue East, be granted Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendant Licenses for 2001 ." - and - "That Karen Allin, Diane Stoner and Jennifer Olinskie, employed at 1412 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, be granted Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendant Licenses for 2001 ." - and - "That Shirley Lafrance and Crystal Thompson, employed at 280 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, be granted Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendant Licenses for 2001 ." - and - "That the following massagists employed at 1127 King Street East, Kitchener, be granted Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendant Licenses for 2001: Nina Troezka Tanya Cherryholme Bette-Joe Schlosser Alisa Blackmore Fana Cepovski Maria Mulhall Kellie Mongeon Kimberlee St. Clair Dawn Mighton Petra Michnova." - and - "That Vicki-Lynn Demore and Tara Lynn Wunder, employed at 2271 Kingsway Drive, be granted Adult Enteratinment Parlour Attendant Licenses for 2001 ." ii) Permanent Vendor Licence It was resolved: "That Raul Flavio Castro Castro be granted a Permanent Vendor Licence for a business to be operated at 10 The Country Way, Unit #39, Kitchener, under the name 'C. and C. Textile Screen Printing'." COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2001 -12- CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - (CONT'D) 1. Licences - (Cont'd) iii) Old Gold Licence It was resolved: "That Hien Hoang be granted an Old Gold Licence for the business at 159 King Street East, Kitchener, known as the 'Pawn Centre', said licence to be for a term of January 1, 2001 to September 30, 2001, with review by Council to take place upon expiry." iv) Adult Entertainment Parlour Licenses It was resolved: "That Bradley Baumbach be granted an Adult Entertainment Parlour Licence, for 2271 Kingsway Dr., Kitchener, for the year 2001 ." - and - "That Nina Troezka be granted an Adult Entertainment Parlour Licence, for 1127 King St. E., Kitchener, for the year 2001 ." v) Sale of Tickets It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario Foundation, 746 Base Line Rd. E., Suite 406, London, Ontario, N6C 5Z2, being granted permission to sell tickets in the City of Kitchener for a draw to be held on June 3, 2001 at the London Health Science Centre, 800 Commissioners Rd. E., London, Ontario." Co-operative Aqreements - Marmo Travel Club/Lutherwood Community Opportunities Development Association It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Co-operative Agreements with the Marmo Travel Club Inc. and Lutherwood Community Opportunities Development Association (55 Plus Personnel Placement Service) for their use in 2001 of the Rockway Senior Centre." 3. Tenders Dealt with under Delegations. Appointment - Cambridqe Area Route Selection Study Steerinq Committee - Re.qion of Waterloo Council was in receipt of correspondence from N. Button, Senior Transportation Engineering, Region of Waterloo dated December 22, 2000, requesting appointment of City of Kitchener Councillors to the Cambridge Area Route Selection Study Steering Committee. JANUARY 15, 2001 COUNCIL MINUTES -13- CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - (CONT'D) 4. Appointment - Cambridqe Area Route Selection Study Steerinq Committee - Re,qion of Waterloo - (Cont'd) It was resolved: "That Councillor Christina Weylie represent Kitchener City Council on the Cambridge Area Route Selection Study Steering Committee." 5. Committee of Adjustment - CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD Council was in receipt of correspondence from J. Billett, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, dated December 21, 2000. It was resolved: "That Council ratify and confirm the December 12, 2000 decision of the Committee of Adjustment recommending approval of Submission No. FN 2000-014 - Mohamed Elmaraghy and Bessma Momani (74 Chandos Drive)/~ 6. Offer to Purchase - Huron Business Park (J.T. Bakeries) Dealt with under Delegations. 7. Initiation of Tax Sale Proceedinqs Council was in receipt of Finance Department report FIN-01-01 (O. den Ouden/P. Houston) dated January 15, 2001, recommending that tax sale proceedings be commenced for seven properties. It was resolved: "That consideration of the staff recommendation to commence tax sale proceedings as outlined in Finance Department report FIN-01-01, January 15, 2001 be deferred and referred to the January 29, 2001 Council meeting pending circulation of additional background information to Council."