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APRIL 16, 2018 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present
1. COMMENCEMENT —
The meeting began with the singing of "0 Canada".
2. MINUTES —
On motion by Councillor S. Marsh, the minutes of the regular meeting held March 19, 2018 and
special meetings held March 19 & April 9, 2018, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were
accepted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF —
Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the proposed naming of private
streets located at 114-120 Victoria Street South, listed as Clause 1 on the Community and
Infrastructure Services Committee report as members of his family own property in close proximity to
the subject lands; accordingly, he did not participate in any discussions or voting regarding that
matter.
Councillor S. Marsh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Official Plan Amendment
Application OP17/005/W/GS and zone change application ZC17014/W/GS for Breithaupt Block Inc.,
listed as Clause 3 on the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report as she owns property in
close proximity to the subject lands; accordingly, she did not participate in any discussions or voting
regarding that matter.
4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE —
a. Emails acknowledging receipt of Council's resolution regarding local library funding, dated
February 2 - 7, 2018, from Monika Turner, Director of Policy, Association of Municipalities of
Ontario; Mary Chevreau, Chief Executive Officer, Kitchener Public Library; Stephen Abram,
Executive Director, Federation of Ontario Public Libraries; Michael Di Lullo, City Clerk, City of
Cambridge; and, Catherine Fife, MPP Kitchener -Waterloo.
b. Flag Requests under Policy MUN-FAC-442:
• Autism Ontario, Waterloo Region Chapter — World Autism Awareness Day — April 2-9, 2018.
• Life Donation Awareness Association (LDAA) — April 3, 2018
• Huntington Society of Canada — Awareness Month — May 1-7, 2018.
5. PRESENTATIONS —
5.a. Sustainable Waterloo Region
Mr. Matthew Day, Regional Sustainability Initiative Program Manager, Sustainable Waterloo Region
(SWR), presented the City of Kitchener with two awards for the Greatest GHG Reduction, and SWR
Partner of the Year.
5.b. Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro
Councillor S. Davey gave notice that he would introduce a motion for consideration this date to receive
the 2017 audited financial statements for Kitchener Power Corporation and to appoint auditors for the
ensuing fiscal year.
Mr. J. Van Ooteghem, President & CEO and Mr. J. Phillips, Board Chair, Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro,
were in attendance to present the 2017 Annual Report as well as in support of the appointment of
KPMG LLP as auditors for the ensuing fiscal year, listed as Item 9.a. under New Business.
Mr. Phillips presented the 2017 dividend cheque in the amount of $3,755,313.00 to Mr. Jonathan
Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, as well as a cheque for $45,000 for Reforestation which is to
assist with replenishing trees removed as a result of maintenance of its hydro lines.
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Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis
WHEREAS the Kitchener Power Corporation Shareholders' Agreement requires the
annual circulation of audited financial statements and the appointment of auditors for the
ensuing fiscal year;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the audited financial statements of Kitchener Power
Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2017 as audited by KPMG LLP, as
presented, be hereby received; and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that KPMG LLP, be hereby appointed Auditors of Kitchener
Power Corporation for the ensuing fiscal year and the Directors are authorized to set their
remuneration.
Carried.
5.c Ontario Age -Friendly Community Recognition Award
Mayor B. Vrbanovic acknowledged receipt of the Ontario Age -Friendly Community Recognition Award
recently received by the City of Kitchener for creating an inclusive and accessible community for
people of all ages and abilities.
6. DELEGATIONS —
6.a. Garment Street
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 in a mixed use development as Garment
Street, listed as Items 11.e and 14.e on the Council agenda. It was noted no one was in attendance this
date to speak for or against the by-law.
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes
"That the by-law to name a private road as Garment Street, listed as Items 11.e. and 14.e, be
taken as read a first and second time and be recommended for enactment."
Carried.
Downtown Kitchener BIA and Belmont BIA 2018 Budgets
Ms. Linda Jutzi, Executive Director, Kitchener Downtown BIA, and Ms. Margaret Tofflemire, Belmont
BIA, were in attendance to answer questions arising from Finance and Corporate Services
Department report FCS -18-030 (J. Evans), listed as Item 3 on the Committee of the Whole agenda of
this date.
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
Seconded by Councillor Z. Janecki
"That the 2018 Budgets for the Downtown Kitchener BIA and the Belmont BIA be approved
pursuant to Section 205 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001."
Carried.
6.b. Community Services Department Report CSD -18-051 —Official Plan Amendment
OP17/0051W/GS — Breithaupt Block
Mr. John MacDonald, addressed Council in opposition to Official Plan Amendment Application
OP17/005/W/GS and Zone Change Application ZC17/014/W/GS to permit residential development at
43, 47, 53 & 55 Wellington Street North, 2-12 & 26 Moore Avenue and 20 Breithaupt Street, listed
Clause 3 of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report dated April 9, 2018.
Ms. Catherine Owens, Ms. Juanita Metzger, Ms. Kathy Mortumer, and Messrs. Ted Parkinson, Hal
Jaeger, Mark Buckner, and James Howe, area residents, also addressed Council in opposition to the
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Breithaupt Block development proposal. Area residents expressed concerns with respect to: the
height of the proposed development; the community engagement process and how it was applied to
this development application; precedent setting; and, increased traffic from the proposed parking
garage.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic left the meeting at this time. Councillor P. Singh assumed the Chair.
The Applicant, Mr. Craig Beattie, Perimeter Development Corporation, was in attendance to answer
questions from Council. In response to questions, the Applicant noted multiple design options were
considered with their architects. He also confirmed the proposed development would be 12 stories in
height.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic resumed the Chair at this time.
Mr. Garett Stevenson, Planner, responded to question from Council related to: shadow concerns; the
implementation of the PARTS Mid -Town Master Plan; current regulations in the Zoning By-law and
Official Plan; the public consultation process; and, the new Local Planning Appeals Tribunal.
In accordance with Section 25.4.18 of the City's Procedural By -Law, a one-hour extension of the
meeting was approved by unanimous vote.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor F. Etherington to defer consideration of this matter to the
June 25, 2018 Council meeting to allow time for further discussion with the neighbourhood residents,
City Planners, and the developers to find a suitable solution to address the concerns raised this date.
A motion that the question now be put was brought forward by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock,
seconded by Councillor S. Davey.
Moved by Councillor F. Etherington
Seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes
"That consideration of the following recommendation contained in Community Services
Department report CSD -18-051, be deferred to the Council meeting of June 25, 2018, to
allow further discussion/negotiations between neighbourhood residents, city planners and
developers:
That Official Plan Amendment Application OP1710051WIGS, Breithaupt Block Inc.,
2184647 Ontario Limited, Frederick Andrew Dobson, Paul Raymond Taylor, Kim Taylor,
& Daniel Paul Taylor, for the property municipally addressed as 43, 47, 53 & 55
Wellington Street North, 2-12 & 26 Moore Avenue and 20 Breithaupt Street, requesting
a change in designation from General Industrial Employment and Low Rise Residential
to Mixed Use with Specific Policy Area 39 to permit a mixed use development on the
parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule A , be adopted, in the form shown
in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Community Services Department report
CSD 18-051 as Appendix A , and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for
approval; and,
That Zone Change Application ZC1710141WIGS for Breithaupt Block Inc., 2184647
Ontario Limited, Frederick Andrew Dobson, Paul Raymond Taylor, Kim Taylor, & Daniel
Paul Taylor, for the property municipally addressed as 43, 47, 53 & 55 Wellington Street
North, 2-12 & 26 Moore Avenue and 20 Breithaupt Street, requesting a change from
Residential Five (R-5) with Special Use Provision 129U & 411U and Industrial
Residential Zone (M-1) to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor (MU -3) with Special
Regulation Provisions 716R, 717R, & 718R and Special Use Provision 465U on the
parcel of land specified and illustrated on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in
the "Proposed By-law" dated March 7, 2018, attached to Report CSD 18-051 as
Appendix `B'; and,
That the Urban Design Brief dated February 2018, and attached to Report CSD -18-051
as Appendix "C" be adopted, and that staff be directed to apply the Urban Design Brief
through the Site Plan Approval process; and further,
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That Kitchener City Council declare as surplus to City needs and sell at fair market
value to Breithaupt Block Inc. and/or 2184647 Ontario Limited, a portion of the laneway
between Moore Avenue and Waterloo Street illustrated on the Map of Proposed Lane
Closure, attached to Report CSD 18-051 as Appendix `D".
Carried on recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors J. Gazzola, D. Schnider, Z.
Janecki, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock,
and F. Etherington.
Opposition: Councillors S. Davey, B.
loannidis, and P. Singh.
Pecuniary Interest and Abstention:
Councillor S. Marsh because she owns
property in the vicinity of the subject lands.
6.c. Tenders
Ms. M. Palmer, Director of Supply Services, was in attendance to answer questions arising from the
tender(s) listed as Item B. 1 on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date.
Moved by Councillor K. Gal loway-Sea lock
Seconded by Councillor Y. Fernandes
"That Tender T18-050 Roof Rehabilitation — Twin Pads (AUD) Arena, be awarded to Atlantic
Roofers Ontario Ltd., Hamilton, Ontario, at their alternate tendered price of $1,955,500.,
including a cash allowance of $2,500., plus H.S.T. of $254,215., for a total of $2,209,715."
-and-
"That Tender T18-027 Field Marking Paint (Bulk) Sportsfields, be awarded to Simplistic Lines
Inc., Stratford, Ontario, at their tendered price of $112,720., plus H.S.T. of $14,653.60, for a
total of $127,373.60, for a two (2) year term, with an option to renew for three (3) additional
twelve (12) month terms."
ONTME
"That Tender T18-035 Freeport Sanitary Forcemain Phase 2 — Hidden Valley Road to
Wabanaki Drive, be awarded to 410754 Ontario Limited o/a Sousa Concrete, Branchton,
Ontario, at their tendered price of $2,886,842.74, including provisional items and contingencies
of $389,275., plus H.S.T. of $375,289.56, for a total of $3,262,132.30."
-and-
"That Tender T18-049 Roof Rehabilitation — Don McLaren Arena, be awarded to Viana
Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, at their alternate tendered price of $446,470.,
including a cash allowance of $2,500., plus H.S.T. of $58,041., for a total of $504,511."
-and—
"That Tender T18-051 Roof Rehabilitation — Breithaupt Centre, be awarded to Semple Gooder
Roofing Corporation., Toronto, Ontario, at their tendered price of $268,403., including a cash
allowance of $2,500., including the optional price for window and skylight replacement of
$14,003., plus H.S.T. of $34,892., for a total of $303,295."
Carried.
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Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee dated April 9, 2018 be
adopted."
Councillor Z. Janecki requested that Clause 4 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee
report be voted on separately on a recorded vote.
Clause 4 — Carried on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors, J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider,
Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey,
B. loannidis, F. Etherington and P. Singh.
Contra: Councillor Z. Janecki.
Councillor J. Gazzola requested that Clauses 5 and 6 of the Finance and Corporate Services
Committee report be voted on separately on a recorded vote.
An amendment to Clause 5 was brought forward by Councillor J.Gazzola, seconded by Councillor Z.
Janecki, to approve a $3000.00 grant to Trinity Village/Lutheran Homes Kitchener Waterloo for a
berm revitalization and naturalization project.
Clause 5, Councillor J. Gazzola amendment —
Carried on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors, J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, Z. Janecki,
Y. Fernandes, F. Etherington and P. Singh.
Contra: Councillors D. Schnider, K. Galloway-
Sealock, S. Davey, and B. loannidis.
Clause 5, as amended — Carried.
Clause 6 — Carried on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Z. Janecki,
K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. loannidis,
F. Etherington and P. Singh.
Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola and Y.
Fernandes
Balance of Report — Carried
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS — COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Moved by Councillor K. Gal loway-Sea lock
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee dated April 9, 2018
be adopted."
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Clause 1 — Carried.
Pecuniary Interest and Abstention:
Councillors P. Singh because a member of his
family owns property in the vicinity of the
subject lands.
Balance of Report — Carried.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS — PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis
"That the report of the Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee dated April 9, 2018 be
adopted."
Clause 3 — Dealt with under Delegations and
Carried.
Balance of Report — Carried.
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Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola
Seconded by Councillor P. Singh
"That the report of the Heritage Kitchener Committee dated April 3, 2018 be adopted."
Carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NIL
9.a. KITCHENER-WILMOT HYDRO —2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Dealt with under Delegations.
10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS —
Councillor Z. Janecki raised concerns with enforcement of littering of cigarette ends in public parks
and spaces. Mr. Michael May, General Manager of Community Services Department and Deputy
Chief Administrative Officer, agreed to address the matter with staff and follow-up with the Councillor
via email.
11. BY-LAWS (FIRST READING) —
Council agreed to the request of Ms. C. Tarling, City Clerk, to add an additional by-law for three
readings this date to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year 2018 and to
provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
a. To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as
fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon.
b. To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on -street
and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of
permits in respect thereof.
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C. To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking
of motor vehicles on private property.
d. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code
regarding By-law Enforcement.
e. Being a by-law to name a private road as Garment Street, in the City of Kitchener.
f. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 101 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with
respect to Appointment of Staff.
g. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
h. Being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year 2018
and to provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes.
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. Marsh as Chair.
A. 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."
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1. Tenders
Dealt with under Delegations.
2. FCS -18-032 — Sign Variances — 8 Bridge Street East and 54 Queen Street North
Councillor S. Marsh vacated the Chair at this time. Councillor D. Schnider assumed the Chair.
In response to questions, Mr. Michael May noted it is standard practice for the City to approach sign
owners if complaints are received regarding automatic changing copy signs.
Council considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS -18-032 (D.
Saunderson), dated March 26, 2018.
It was resolved:
"That the application of CITY OF KITCHENER (SG 2018-004 - 8 Bridge Street East)
requesting permission to install a ground -supported sign with automatic changing copy
to be located 29m from another ground -supported sign on the subject property, rather
than the required 50m distance separation; to have a clearance from grade of 1m rather
than the required 2.44m when located within a lot line visibility triangle; and, to permit
non -accessory third -party advertising whereas the By-law does not permit non -
accessory third -party advertising, on Lots 5 and 6 Closed Streets and Lanes, Tagge
Survey, Plan 577, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-2208, 8 Bridge Street East,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
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1. That the owner shall ensure the existing wooden ground -supported sign for Joe
Thompson Sportsfield is removed.
2. That the owner shall obtain a Sign Permit for the new sign from the Planning
Division.
3. That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy shall not contain flashing,
intermittent or moving lights and that the rate of change in the content of the
graphics shall be static for a minimum of six seconds.
4. That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy portion of the sign is
turned off between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
5. That the owner shall complete the above noted Conditions 1 and 2 no later than
August 1, 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 the decision. Failure to fulfill any condition will result in this approval
becoming null and void."
- and -
"That the application of ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (SG 2018-005 - 54
Queen Street North) requesting permission to install a ground -supported sign having an
area of 4 sq.m. rather than the permitted maximum area of 3 sq.m.; to have a clearance
from grade of 0.9m rather than the required 2.44m when located within the Corner
Visibility Triangle (CVT); and, for a sign containing automatic changing copy to be
located within 3.8m of an intersection rather than the required setback of 23m, on Lot 2
and Part Lots 1, 3 and 4, Ahrens Church Survey, 54 Queen Street North, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain a Sign Permit for the new sign from the Planning
Division.
2. That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy shall not contain flashing,
intermittent or moving lights and that the rate of change in the content of the
graphics shall be static for a minimum of six seconds.
3. That the the automatic changing copy of the sign may be illuminated between the
hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; however, the message shall remain static for those
hours.
4. That the owner shall complete the above noted Condition 1 no later than October
30, 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 the decision. Failure to fulfill any condition will result in this approval becoming
null and void."
Councillor S. Marsh resumed the Chair at this time.
In accordance with Section 25.2.2 of the City's Procedural By -Law, a suspension of the rules of
procedure to continue the meeting beyond 12:00 a.m. was approved by unanimous vote.
3. FCS -18-030 — Downtown Kitchener BIA and Belmont BIA 2018 Budgets
Referenced in the 2018 Tax Rate By-law
Dealt with under Delegations.
4. FCS -18-031 — Region of Waterloo Smart Cities Challenge Update
Council considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS -18-031 (D.
Murray), dated April 9, 2018.
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It was resolved:
"That the City of Kitchener endorse the theme of Healthy Children and Youth for the
Waterloo Region Smart Cities Challenge Phase 1 application."
5. FCS -18-037 — Encroachment Request — Shoring Tiebacks — Below Gaukel Street
and Halls Lane — Momentum Developments at 24 Gaukel Street
Council considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS -18-037 (E.
Mogck), dated April 10, 2018.
It was resolved:
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement,
satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the developer of the property municipally known as
24 Gaukel Street to permit shoring and the installation of tiebacks below Hall's Lane
West and Gaukel Street."
6. In -camera Matters
Council considered the following recommendations arising from an in -camera meeting
held earlier this date.
It was resolved:
"That the CAO be authorized to execute all necessary documents including a full and
final release relating to emergency services provided by the City of Kitchener with
respect to a cost recovery claim as discussed in caucus on Monday April 16, 2018, all
documents to be subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
Carried.
It was resolved:
"That Council endorses the sponsorship commitment from the naming of the City's
newest park being created in south Kitchener; the naming of the Sponsor and the Park
to be announced publicly on April 17, 2018."
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D.
Schnider, Z. Janecki K. Galloway-
Sealock, S. Davey, B. loannidis, F.
Etherington, and P. Singh.
Contra: Councillor Y. Fernandes.
Carried on recorded vote.
13. Report of the Committee of the Whole —
On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor B. Vrbanovic occupied the
Chair.
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
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.
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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. To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as
fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon.
(By-law No. 2018-037)
b. To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on -street
and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of
permits in respect thereof.
(By-law No. 2018-038)
C. To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking
of motor vehicles on private property.
(By-law No. 2018-039)
d. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code
regarding By-law Enforcement
(By-law No. 2018-040)
e. Being a by-law to name a private road as Garment Street, in the City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2018-041)
f. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 101 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with
respect to Appointment of Staff.
(By-law No. 2018-042)
g. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(By-law No. 2018-043)
h. Being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year 2018
and to provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes.
(By-law No. 2018-044)
be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk."
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 a.m.
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COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE —APRIL 9, 2018
That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. proposes to
name private streets within the proposed mixed-use development located at 114-120 Victoria
Street South, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD -18-024; and further,
That the City's Legal Services be directed to proceed with the required advertising,
preparation and registration of the necessary By-law(s) for the naming of the private streets.
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted
for the Downtown Special Events, attached to Community Services Department report CSD -
18 -067 as Schedule `A'.
That stopping be prohibited Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the west (odd
numbered) side of Gracefield Crescent from a point 158 metres south of Kingswood Drive
(east intersection) to a point approximately 43 metres south thereof; and,
That stopping be prohibited Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at any time on the east
(odd numbered) side of Gracefield Crescent from a point 134 metres south of Kingswood
Drive (west intersection) to a point approximately 41 metres south thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly, as outlined in Infrastructure Services
Department report INS -18-014.
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit parking at any time along the south
(odd -numbered) side of Wentworth Avenue from Spadina Road East to the west limit of
Wentworth Avenue, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS -18-019.
That parking be prohibited on the north (even -numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point
64 metres west of Veronica Court to a point 40 metres west thereof; and,
That parking be prohibited on the south (odd -numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point
60 metres west of Veronica Court to a point 27 metres west thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly, as outlined in Infrastructure Services
Department report INS -18-026.
6. That the traffic calming measures (three (3) speed humps, one (1) raised narrowing) located
on Sydney Street South between Charles Street East and Courtland Avenue East remain in
place on a permanent basis, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS -18-
015.
7. That the updated Corporate Asset Management Policy, as outlined in Infrastructure Services
Department report INS -18-017, be approved.
8. That a series of three (3) speed humps be installed along Daimler Drive between Old
Chicopee Drive and Lackner Boulevard, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department
report INS -18-016.
9. That a speed hump be located on Max Becker Drive between Activa Avenue and Bridlewreath
Street; and,
That intersection narrowings be installed on Max Becker Drive at the intersections of:
• Bridlewreath Street;
• Copper Leaf Street;
• Isabella Street; and,
That a centre median island and secondary stop sign be installed on Max Becker Drive on the
north leg of the intersection at Commonwealth Street; and,
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That parking be prohibited at any time in the immediate vicinity of the intersection narrowings;
and,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly, as outlined in Infrastructure Services
Department report INS -18-018; and further,
That staff be directed to further review the intersection at Max Becker Drive and Isabella Street
to give further consideration to the Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) legislation, or other potential
pedestrian crossing options to implement at this intersection and report back to Council prior
to the end of August 2018.
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE — APRIL 9, 2018
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreement(s) with the Region of Waterloo,
subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office
report CAO -18-007, to allow the City to coordinate the licensing of patios for businesses that
are adjacent to the Region of Waterloo's ION rail tracks.
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a one-year funding agreement, subject to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO -18-
008 with Pillar Network Inc. for the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre to deliver the
Social Enterprise Southwest project.
That the following rate changes at the Charles -Benton Parking Garage, be approved:
• A $2 flat rate for customers who park at Charles -Benton between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM
on Saturdays;
• A $3 flat rate for Market vendors and vendor staff who park at Charles -Benton between
4:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Saturdays; and,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Europro, subject to
the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to enable City staff to coordinate off-site parking
arrangements for Kitchener Market vendors and vendor staff at Market Square; and,
That staff be authorized to implement a parking fee for use of Parking Level 1, at the Kitchener
Market (300 King Street East), by Saturday Market vendors; and further,
That staff be authorized to require all Saturday Market vendors, with the exception of those
vendors who have been inspected and approved as a `MyPick Verified Farmer', to utilize an
alternative parking arrangement outside of the Parking Level 2 (P2) customer parking off
Cedar Street at the Kitchener Market, as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO -
18 -011.
That the business licence for The Passion Flavour be approved with the following conditions,
as outlined in Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS -18-028:
a) That the owner maintains a level of noise that is in accordance with the City of
Kitchener Noise By-law;
b) That the Business does not receive any further Provincial Offence Notices;
c) That the owner complies with all City of Kitchener By-laws.
(Carried on a recorded vote)
That a total of $11,000. from the Community Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG) capital
account be awarded as follows:
• $3,000. to Busking for Change for a local fundraising campaign piloting `text -to -
donate' software in Kitchener in Summer of 2018 conditional upon the applicant
obtaining community of interest for not-for-profit status;
• $2,000. to K -W Working Centre for a Sustainable Gardening Workshop Series;
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• $1,750. to KW Habilitation and Rockway Mennonite Collegiate for an inclusive
agricultural -based in class and hands on learning opportunity;
• $1,250. to Waterloo -Wellington Science & Engineering Fair- DEAR: Developing
Environmental Advocates and Researchers for a CO2 Simulation Group Activity;
• $3000. to Trinity Village/Lurtheran Homes Kitchener Waterloo for a berm revitalization
and naturalization project; and,
• $2,000. - that the unused balance be carried forward to the 2019 Community
Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG) program, as outlined in Finance and
Corporate Services Department report FCS -18-033.
(Carried, as amended, on a recorded vote)
That a "Film, Music & Interactive Media Office" for industry development be launched in 2018
for a two-year period, as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO -17-028; and
further,
That staff, over the two-year period, work with regional stakeholders and partners, such as the
Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, area municipalities, Waterloo EDC, etc. to develop a
collaboration model to maximize the region's ability to advance the Film, Music & Interactive
Media industry on an ongoing basis.
(Carried on a recorded vote)
That, should the Region of Waterloo decide to move forward with a supervised injection
service within the City of Kitchener, Regional Council be requested to give consideration to the
following when designing the service, as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO -
18 -010:
a) The Important Ongoing Leadership Role of the Region:
• Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency services make application to
operate the service.
• Staff the service with Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services
employees ideally in a Regional facility.
• Commit to the development of an integrated supervised injection site where a
range of other social services are also embedded.
• Adopt a fair and equitable approach with some form of supervised injection
service in each of the Region's three urban centres;
b) Operating Model: Establish the service in a fixed location with a commitment to a
comprehensive review after two years — including citizen, community agency and
municipal input — that would lead to refinement of the in that, or another, location;
c) Site Selection Criteria: Work with City of Kitchener staff, including those with
neighbourhood consultation expertise, to determine site selection criteria and
further consult with respect to the identification and review of potential location
options to ensure a mutually agreeable site is selected;
d) Site -Specific Design Considerations: Work with City of Kitchener staff to determine
internal and external site-specific design criteria;
e) Ongoing Public Education and Consultation: Develop a coordinated public education
effort for the broader community, specific training for targeted audiences, and
communications related to any supervised injection service site.
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE — APRIL 9, 2018
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a development charges credit/refund
agreement with the developers (Kitchener Green 3 Developments Inc., Kitchener Green
Developments Inc., Activa Holdings Inc., 2079546 Ontario Limited, Activa Investment
Corporation, South Estates Kitchener G.P. Inc., Big Spring Farms Limited, B & B Kieswetter
Excavating Inc., Deerfield Homes Ltd.) in respect to the developers payment for the costs of
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the engineering fees and construction of the Middle Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer (MSTSS),
in addition the agreement will contain provisions authorizing the acceptance of lands from the
developers by the municipality on which the project will be constructed, to the satisfaction of
the City Solicitor, as outlined in Infrastructure Service Department report INS -18-012.
That a community greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 80% below 2010 levels by
2050, be endorsed, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS -18-024; and,
further,
That staff be directed to provide an update to Council on the greenhouse gas emission
reduction target at the end of 2022.
"That consideration of the following recommendation contained in Community Services
Department report CSD -18-051, be deferred to the Council meeting of June 25, 2018, to
allow further discussion/negotiations between neighbourhood residents, city planners and
developers:
That Official Plan Amendment Application OP1710051WIGS, Breithaupt Block Inc.,
2184647 Ontario Limited, Frederick Andrew Dobson, Paul Raymond Taylor, Kim Taylor,
& Daniel Paul Taylor, for the property municipally addressed as 43, 47, 53 & 55
Wellington Street North, 2-12 & 26 Moore Avenue and 20 Breithaupt Street, requesting
a change in designation from General Industrial Employment and Low Rise Residential
to Mixed Use with Specific Policy Area 39 to permit a mixed use development on the
parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule A , be adopted, in the form shown
in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Community Services Department report
CSD 18-051 as Appendix A , and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for
approval; and,
That Zone Change Application ZC1710141WIGS for Breithaupt Block Inc., 2184647
Ontario Limited, Frederick Andrew Dobson, Paul Raymond Taylor, Kim Taylor, & Daniel
Paul Taylor, for the property municipally addressed as 43, 47, 53 & 55 Wellington Street
North, 2-12 & 26 Moore Avenue and 20 Breithaupt Street, requesting a change from
Residential Five (R-5) with Special Use Provision 1290 & 411U and Industrial
Residential Zone (M-1) to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor (MU -3) with Special
Regulation Provisions 716R, 717R, & 718R and Special Use Provision 4650 on the
parcel of land specified and illustrated on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in
the "Proposed By-law" dated March 7, 2018, attached to Report CSD 18-051 as
Appendix `B'; and,
That the Urban Design Brief dated February 2018, and attached to Report CSD -18-051
as Appendix "C; be adopted, and that staff be directed to apply the Urban Design Brief
through the Site Plan Approval process; and further,
That Kitchener City Council declare as surplus to City needs and sell at fair market
value to Breithaupt Block Inc. and/or 2184647 Ontario Limited, a portion of the laneway
between Moore Avenue and Waterloo Street illustrated on the Map of Proposed Lane
Closure, attached to Report CSD 18-051 as Appendix `D".
(Dealt with under Delegations and Carried on a recorded vote)
HERITAGE KITCHENER —APRIL 3, 2018
That a one-year traffic calming pilot program be conducted in 2018 to install two Flexi-pole
delineators on Doon Village Road within the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District, and
as part of the review, prior to the delineators being installed again in 2019 that the residents on
Doon Village Road are surveyed for their feedback on the temporary traffic calming measure.
