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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2004-06-21 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 21,2004 CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 5:32 p.m. this date, Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and with all members present. Notice of this special meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code. Notice was given by Councillor G. Lorentz on June 17, 2004 that he would introduce a Motion for Reconsideration at the meeting this date of Clause 6 of the Community Services Committee report approved by City Council on February 9, 2004. Clause 6 dealt with the City's support of the local host Committee in its pursuit of the 2006 International Softball Congress World Tournament. MOTION TO RECONSIDER Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That Council re-consider its February 9, 2004 resolution with respect to Clause 6 of the Community Services Committee report pertaining to support for the bid to hold the 2006 International Softball Congress World Tournament." Motion Carried with required 2/3 majority vote of Members present. Council was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-04-132 (K. Baulk), dated June 15, 2004, recommending changes to the resolution adopted by Council with respect to the City's support of the local host Committee in its pursuit of the 2006 International Softball Congress World Tournament. Attached to the report was a copy of Community Services Department report CSD-04- 019 dated January 23, 2004, which was adopted by Council on February 9, 2004. Messrs. Tom Clancy and Ray Alviano, representing the Bid Committee for the 2006 World Softball Tournament Committee, were in attendance in support of the recommendation contained in the staff report. Mr. Clancy advised that in the time since the original report was presented to Council and adopted in February, the Waterloo Ontario Fastball Association has withdrawn as a partner and as a result no approach has been made to the City of Waterloo to support this event. In light of these changes, the Bid Committee was requesting that the City increase its loan from $4,000. to $8,000, assume 100% of any deficit should there be one and in return the City would receive 15% rather than 10% of any profits. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That the Committee reconfirm its resolution of January 23, 2004 as outlined in report CSD-04- 019, but acknowledge partnership changes to the 2006 ISC World Fastball Host Committee; and, That the City provide an $8,000. loan as its share of the cost of developing and presenting the bid; and, That the City assume the deficit should expenses exceed revenues; and further, That the City receive 15% of the profit." Carried. The meeting then recessed at 5:43 p.m. and re-convened at 6:20 p.m., Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and with all members present. Council considered the recommendation arising from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting held this date regarding the property standards repairs at 231 Grand River Boulevard. Mayor C. Zehr advised of a delegation who wished to speak on this matter. The Mayor also advised the City Solicitor would like to provide Council with advice in-camera on this matter. The Mayor further advised of an additional item for in-camera discussion this date relating to a personal matter. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 21,2004 - 230 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to consider a personal matter, a land acquisition / disposition matter, a labour relations matter and two matters subject to solicitor-client privilege." Carried. Council then moved into in-camera session at 6:21 p.m. and re-convened at 6:27 p.m., Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and with all members present. Mr. Gary Windsor, 231 Grand River Boulevard, was in attendance with respect to the recommendation from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee regarding the property standards repairs at his property. Mr. Windsor advised he has met with staff on two occasions and has not been granted an extension to complete the improvements to his property in order to bring them to City standards. He raised a concern regarding Council's authority to establish the specific standards for properties within the City. Mr. Windsor requested deferral of this process in order to allow him time to complete what he has already started in order to bring his property up to the standards as set out in the by-law. He advised that he has a disability and therefore it has taken him longer to complete what is required. Mr. Tony Bocchino attended in support of the recommendation from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and requested that Council pass the by-law to ensure that the repairs take place. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway "That a by-law be considered at the special Council meeting of June 21, 2004, authorizing exterior Property Standards repairs at 231 Grand River Boulevard, at the expense of the property owner, where the work has not been completed by the owner on or before June 15, 2004; and further, That the repairs undertaken shall be of a standard consistent with the neighbourhood." Carried Unanimously. Council considered the recommendation arising from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting held this date regarding two appeals to locate hot dog carts on Hayward Avenue. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the appeal of Brian Powers to the decision of the Manager of Licensing not to issue a licence to operate a hot dog cart at 177 Hayward Avenue, pursuant to City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 586 (Refreshment Vehicle) be allowed; and, That subject to receiving Health and Fire approvals, a licence be issued to Brian Powers to operate a hot dog cart at 177 Hayward Avenue until September 30, 2004, at which time the applicant may apply for an extension of time for the licence; and further, That Traffic Enforcement Staff monitor the on-site and on street parking situation at 177 Hayward Avenue on a regular basis." - and - "That the appeal of Margaret Furey to the decision of the Manager of Licensing not to issue a licence to operate a hot dog cart at 176A Hayward Avenue, pursuant to City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 586 (Refreshment Vehicles), be denied." Carried. JUNE 21,2004 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - 231 - CITY OF KITCHENER Council considered the recommendation arising from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting held this date regarding an exemption from Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City's Municipal Code regarding the Calvary Memorial United Church. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway "That an exemption from Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Calvary Memorial United Church on June 26, 2004, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for an outdoor picnic involving live music." Carried. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for three readings and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk. (a) Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of the provisions of Chapter 665 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to the property municipally known as 231 Grand River Boulevard, Kitchener. (By-law No. 2004-134) (b) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (By-law No. 2004-135)." Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. MAYOR CLERK