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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance & Admin - 2000-05-15FAC\2000-05-15 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 15, 2000 CITY OF KITCHENER The Finance and Administration Committee met this date commencing at 10:15 a.m. under Councillor J. Ziegler, Chair, with the following members present: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors G. Lorentz, John Smola, J. Haalboom, C. Weylie, T. Galloway, B. Vrbanovic and K. Taylor-Harrison. Councillor M. Yantzi entered the meeting after its commencement. Officials Present: Ms. J. Koppeser, P. Houston, Messrs. J. Gazzola, G. Sosnoski, F. Pizzuto, G. Melanson, J. Shivas and L. Ayers. 1. BPS-00-055 - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - REQUEST FOR GRANT The Committee was in receipt of staff report BPS-00-055 dated May 4, 2000. Ms. Pat McLean of Habitat for Humanity was present to speak in support of their request for a grant equal to the development charge for the three homes proposed for Kitchener this year. On a motion by Councillor C. Weylie - it was resolved: "That the request of Habitat for Humanity for a grant of $10,721.74 which represents the amount equal to the municipal development charges for the following three projects: 382 Brembel Crescent, 233 Wilderness Drive and 6 Bush Clover Crescent, be approved." BPS-00-060 - STIKS & STONES COOL BAR & HOT GRILL, 238-246 KING STREET WEST LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION The Committee considered a staff report from the Economic Development Division dealing with a liquor licence application for the Stiks & Stones Cool Bar & Hot Grill, 238-246 King Street West, Kitchener. Ms. Eva Varnasidis was present to speak in support of her application. In response to a question from Councillor Vrbanovic, the delegation indicated that although the floor plan was identical to the previous operation, additional food provisions would be available as well, as the proposed operation was intended to operate more like a family operation. The delegation indicated that they presently operate at two locations in the City of Cambridge. Mr. Tim Fox, Senior Downtown Development Officer, speaking on behalf of the Liquor Licence Application Review Committee, indicated that the application had been reviewed by the Committee in light of Council's policy. Premised on the eight criteria set out in Council's policy, the Committee could not support this application. Mr. Fox indicated that the Committee in reviewing the application was of the opinion that the operation was primarily a bar rather than a restaurant. Members of the Committee noted that this issue relates to a transfer licence of an existing operation and expressed concern that Council's policy did not take into account existing operations in which there is simply an issue of the transferring of a licence. The Committee indicated their support to this application provided the usual conditions of approval could be attached to this application. On a motion by Councillor Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That consideration of the Liquor Licence Application of Stiks and Stones Cool Bar & Hot Grill, 238-246 King Street East, Kitchener be deferred and referred to the May 23, 2000 City Council meetinq in order for staff and the applicant to develop mutually agreeable conditions of approval." REQUEST FOR WAIVING OF LOTTERY LICENCE FEES FOR PERIOD MAY - AUGUST 31, 2000 The Committee considered staff report CRPS-00-005 dated May 10, 2000 respecting a request for waiving of lottery licence fees for May to August 2000. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 15, 2000 -45- CITY OF KITCHENER REQUEST FOR WAIVING OF LOTTERY LICENCE FEES FOR PERIOD MAY - AUGUST 31, 2000- (CONT'D) Mr. Max Rausch, Chairman of the Charities Bingo Association was present to speak in support of the request for the continued elimination of licence fees for bingo events. Mr. Rausch noted the drop in attendance during the months of January, February and March had continued into April and has resulted in a drop in gross pooling revenue of a $123,157 compared to 1999. Ms. June Koppeser, Manager of Licensing in responding to the issue of licence fees indicated that Council has the authority to establish the licence fee. Ms. Koppeser noted that bingo revenues are down throughout the Province. Mr. Jim Facey of Bingo Country was present to speak in support of the request for waiving of the licence fee. Mr. Facey noted that although there has been a modest upturn in attendance, past history has indicated that there is usually a downturn in attendance over the summer months and by approving this request should help charities survive over the summer. On a motion by Councillor Jake Smola - it was resolved: "That Council grant the request of Mr. M. Rausch (Charities Bingo Association) and Mr. J. Facey (Bingo Country) that bingo licence fees for the period May 1 to August 31, 2000, be reduced to $1.00." Councillors M. Yantzi and B. Vrbanovic each disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from all discussion and voting as in the case of Councillor M. Yantzi, his employer Community Justice Initiatives receives funds from charities and in the case of Councillor B. Vrbanovic, he is a member of a board of an organization that would be affected by this decision. CRPS-00-006 - APPOINTMENT - WATERLOO REGIONAL AIRPORT NOISE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Staff report CRPS-00-006 dated May 10, 2000 dealing with appointments to the Waterloo Regional Airport Noise Management Committee was considered. Mr. G. Sosnoski has indicated that Mr. John Martin has submitted his resignation from the Noise Management Committee. Mr. Sosnoski recommended that Mr. David Heil currently an alternate to the Committee be appointed to replace Mr. Martin and Mr. Robert McGuffin be appointed as an alternate. On a motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That Mr. David Heil be appointed to the Waterloo Regional Airport Noise Management Committee to complete the unexpired term resulting from the resignation of John Martin, said term to expire November 30, 2000; and further, That Mr. Robert McGuffin be appointed an alternate to the Waterloo Regional Airport Noise Management Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2000." REGIONAL PRIDE COMMITTEE OF WATERLOO WELLINGTON - REQUEST FOR NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION ON JUNE 17, 2000 The Regional Pride Committee of Waterloo Wellington through their communication of May 1, 2000 is requesting an exemption to the Noise By-law for the Pride celebrations to be held in Victoria Park on Saturday, June 17, 2000 from noon to 7:00 p.m. On a motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That the Regional Pride Committee of Waterloo Wellington be granted an exemption from the City's Noise By-law from noon hour to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2000 as part of their Pride Celebrations to be held in Victoria Park." FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 15, 2000 -46- CITY OF KITCHENER 6. FIN-00-001 - MILEAGE RATE The Committee considered staff report FIN-00-001 from the Finance Department to increase the mileage rate from $0.33 per kilometre to $0.35 per kilometre to reflect the increasing costs of operating a vehicle. In opening the discussion with respect to this issue Councillor Lorentz placed a motion on the floor to increase the mileage rate to $0.37 per kilometre. Councillor Galloway suggested a friendly amendment whereby the rate would be $0.35 per kilometre with an additional $0.02 allowance to be reviewed in four months time, Councillor Lorentz amended his motion accordingly. On a motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - It was resolved: "That effective June 1, 2000, the City of Kitchener increase its mileage rate from $0.33 per kilometre to $0.35 per kilometre plus an additional $0.02 per kilometre allowance to reflect the increasing cost of operation a vehicle, with $0.02 allowance being reviewed by Council in September 2000." 7. LEG-00-003 - PRE-APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT USE AND RENTAL AGREEMENTS The Committee considered staff report LEG-00-003 dated May 10, 2000 from the Assistant Solicitor identifying the need for agreements dealing with the rental or use of City equipment. On a motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That Council approve and authorize the use of the City Equipment Rental Agreement and City Equipment Use Licence as pre-approved contracts to be used when City equipment is being rented or loaned for use, respectively." CSD-00-019 - KITCHENER FARMERS' MARKET URGENT FUNDING REQUEST - HEATING & COOLING SYSTEM The Committee considered staff report CSD-00-019 dated May 12, 2000 in regards to problems associated with the heating and cooling systems at the Market. The Committee was further advised that the lease agreement with Cora Group stipulates that responsibility for repair and maintenance of these units rest with the City of Kitchener. On a motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That funding to an upset limited of $20,000 be allocated from capital contingency to repair the heating and cooling coils and the condenser required for heating, cooling and refrigeration at the Kitchener Farmers' Market." ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Lew Ayers