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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 1998-05-19COUNCIL\1998-05-19 MAY 19, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present except Councillor T. Galloway. The meeting began with the singing of "O Canada" by Ms. Carrie Bureaux from King School of Vocal. Mayor C. Zehr thanked Ms. Bureaux for her rendition of the national anthem. Prior to consideration of acceptance of the minutes, Council agreed to a request from Councillor J. Haalboom to amend the May 4 Council minutes by correcting the word "renumeration" to read as "remuneration" within the paragraph referring to Mr. David Norman on page 271. On motion by Councillor J. Haalboom, the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 4, 1998, as amended this date and the minutes of the special meetings held on May 4, 7 and 11, 1998, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. A. COMMUNICATIONS - N I L Mayor C. Zehr displayed a replica of the City of Kitchener Crest which was presented to the City by Mr. Robert Lee who is connected with the Business Association of Cebu City in the Philippines. The replica of the Crest is composed of various materials which Mayor Zehr indicated have not been detailed but includes mother-of-pearl. Mayor Zehr pointed out that a similar University Crest was presented to Wilfrid Laurier University. Mayor C. Zehr then introduced Ms. Cindy Overland who was a member of the 1998 Canadian Olympic Speed Skating Team and itemized her Canadian records in the sport. He presented Ms. Overland with a Certificate of Congratulations from the City. Mayor Zehr then called on Mr. Kevin Overland who received a "bronze medal" in the 500 metre speed skating event at the 1998 Olympics. Mayor Zehr also pointed out that Mr. Overland had competed in the 1,000 metre and 1,500 metre speed skating categories and itemized some of his Canadian record accomplishments. A Plaque of Congratulations was then presented to Mr. Overland. Both Cindy Overland and Kevin Overland thanked the City for its recognition which they received this date. As well Ms. Overland thanked the Moose Lodge for the support that was provided in their endeavours. Councillor Jake Smola pointed out that the President of the Moose Lodge and several members were in attendance and noted that a dance is being held on May 29 in appreciation of the accomplishments of Cindy and Kevin. Mr. L. Gordon, Manager of Purchasing, was in attendance to answer any questions regarding the tender listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That proposal P98-030, Supply and Install Playground Equipment, be awarded as follows: Item 1 (Radcliffe) and Item 6 (Forfar) to Little Tikes Commercial Play Systems (Canada) Inc., Paris at their proposed prices of $13,082.56 and $6,292.93 respectively, plus G.S.T. Item 2 (Concordia), Item 3 (North Forest), Item 4 (Wilson), Item 5 (Breithaupt) and Item 7 (Bankside) to Henderson Recreation Equipment Limited, Simcoe at their proposed prices of $8,929.90, $3,559.51, $19,913.85, $7,958.70 and $4,472.19 respectively, plus G.S.T. Item 8 (Playground Resurfacing) to Belair Recreational Products Inc., Brantford at their proposed price of $23,462.10, plus G.S.T." Carried. Mr. T. Reitz, Doon Heritage Crossroads and Mr. M. Stever, National Sign and Awning, appeared as delegations in regard to the recommendation listed under Item B.6 of the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date wherein the Committee recommends refusal of the sign application, being Submission No.S 4/98, submitted by the Region of Waterloo on behalf of Doon Heritage Crossroads. Mr. Stever circulated an illustration of the proposed sign. Mr. Reitz provided background regarding the sign application. He pointed out that the sign was being funded by the Friends of Doon Heritage Crossroads and that the sign was technically a ground sign but could be considered a pylon sign. With MAY 19, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES - 308- CITY OF KITCHENER respect to the sign, he indicated that a 25 foot daylight triangle is being maintained, that no public comments were received respecting the Committee of Adjustment circulation and that staff had recommended approval. Mr. Reitz explained that the Committee recommendation to refuse the application related to the issue of process in that the Committee felt the circulation should have been more detailed as it excluded an illustration of the sign and details as to size. It had been the Committee's wish to defer and recirculate the application but it was the preference of the applicant that the Committee refuse the application in order that the recommendation be addressed in a timely manner by Council. Mr. Reitz advised that last Wednesday, the contractor had hand delivered the details of the sign that the Committee felt should have been part of the circulation to those that were previously circulated and no objection has been received by the Department of Corporate Services & City Clerk. Accordingly, it was their belief that the concerns of members of the Committee of Adjustment as to process had been addressed. In response to questions raised by Members of Council, Mr. Reitz advised that the proposed sign replaces two existing signs and reconfirmed that there were no negative responses whatsoever and that the sign will be located outside of the daylight triangle requirement. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor Jake Smola "That we not accept the decision of the Committee of Adjustment sitting as a Standing Committee of City Council, of May 12, 1998, recommending refusal of Submission No. S 4/98 -Region of Waterloo - Doon Heritage Crossroads." Carried. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That we approve Committee of Adjustment Submission No. S 4/98 - Region of Waterloo - Doon Heritage Crossroads." Carried. Ms. Sara MacDonald and Mr. Joe Mancini of the Working Centre, appeared as delegations in regard to clause #3 of the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date. Councillor C. Weylie disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from all discussion and voting on clause #3 as the Working Centre is a client of her employer. Ms. MacDonald reviewed the contents of the presentation she made to the Finance and Administration Committee at its May 11 meeting and confirmed that they would be preparing a manual dealing with the process of starting and operating community gardens that would assist staff in formulating City policy relating to this subject. Mr. Mancini confirmed the commitment of the Working Centre with respect to this matter and noted that it was the beginning of an initiative and as such required a form of financial support that happened to be somewhat different than the funding contributed by the Solicitor General to the Victoria Hills garden plots several years ago. Councillor B. Vrbanovic noted that the Food Bank was providing support and advice regarding garden plots for Chicopee Centre and questioned the role of the Food Bank in these separate operations. Mr. Mancini advised that the Queen/Mitchell garden plot program was specifically geared to enhance the Downtown. Mr. Mancini also advised that the Region and the City have donated use of their lands for a one year period. Councillor B. Vrbanovic questioned if staff would be working with the group to identify other support structures and if staff would be providing guidance in respect to the undertaking. Mr. B. Stanley advised that staff would be working with the group, monitoring their work and obtain feedback on the entire Community Garden issue. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison "That clause #3 of the Finance and Administration Committee report of this date be adopted." COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 - 309 - CITY OF KITCHENER Carried. Councillor C. Weylie previously disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from all discussion and voting on clause #3 as the Working Centre is a client of her employer. Mr. John Clinckett, Architect, appeared as a delegation in regard to clause #2 of the report of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of this date. He also wished to provide additional information on two issues, firstly his request made at the May 11 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting for permission to erect a portable sign on a temporary basis advertising the business at 323 King Street East and secondly, the point in time that his client entered into purchase and site plan agreement for 323 King Street East. He advised that the access barrier from Charles Street was only removed in 1996 and that a binder base coat of asphalt had been installed with the intent of allowing it to settle before a final finish coat was applied which has now been completed. In addition, he noted that earth work and sodding required under the site plan agreement has also been completed. Mr. Clinckett pointed out that his client has agreed to allow other property owners to utilize two of his three parking spaces during the King Street East reconstruction and again requested permission to erect a temporary sign to advertise the business now that site plan issues have been completed. He provided a copy of a staff memorandum dated May 15, 1998 confirming that the site plan obligations have been complied with. Councillor M. Yantzi pointed out that there have been some changes in the grading of the property and Mr. Clinckett spoke to issues relating to the high point in the grade, most runoff falling away from other properties and the need for a temporary sign to direct people who are looking for the business as result of the closure of King Street East. Mr. A. Weinhart, an abutting property owner, appeared as a delegation and commented that most of what Mr. Clinckett had described was correct; however, he stated that the work has changed the elevation of the land as it affects his property. Further, he noted that there were no curbs to stop cars from parking on the grassed area. Councillor M. Yantzi questioned what recourse the City would have in future to seek compliance with the site plan agreement should this be necessary. Mr. J. Shivas advised that the site plan agreement was a contract between the property owner and the municipality and the City could bring an action for breach of contract. Councillor Yantzi commented that he still had a concern with respect to the curbing issue and water runoff and suggested that additional curb should be installed. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi "That clause #2 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report of this date be adopted." Carried. The request of Mr. J. Clinckett for a temporary portable sign was then dealt with. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "That we accede to the request of Mr. John Clinckett, Architect, representing Mr. T. DiBatista and grant a temporary variance to the City Sign By-law relative to the property known municipally as 323 King Street East (the Saloon) to allow a portable sign in a zone where such sign is not permitted subject to the following conditions: (1) That the necessary permit be obtained, and (2) That all regulations pertaining to portable signs be complied with; and further, That the portable sign be removed immediately upon substantial completion of the King Street East reconstruction project and re-opening of King Street East to vehicular traffic." Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 - 310 - CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. Darryl Moore appeared as a delegation in regard to clause #3 of the report of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of this date. He noted that the Planning and Economic Development Committee at its May 11 meeting deferred consideration of his request for temporary occupancy at 122 King Street West - the Lyric Night Club until all outstanding site plan agreement obligations at 323 King Street East (the Saloon) had been completed. Mr. Moore advised that he was only a tenant at 122 King Street West and considered it inappropriate that Council would link the two properties thus affecting his business. However, he pointed out that Council was now aware that the site plan obligations at 323 King Street East had been completed and requested that Council consider his request for temporary occupancy. Mr. Moore asked that a recorded vote be taken on the matter and Council agreed to do so. Councillors M. Yantzi and K. Taylor-Harrison advised that they would support the temporary occupancy request. Councillor J. Haalboom advised that she still had concerns regarding maintenance issues respecting the Lyric property particularly its entanceway. She questioned who was responsible for keeping the street frontage clean and tidy. Mr. E. Kovacs advised that the cleaning of King Street is done mechanically to the limits of the equipment adjacent to any structures. Mayor C. Zehr commented that the area that the equipment was unable to reach would be the owner's responsibility. Councillor J. Haalboom requested that her message of concern regarding the appearance of King Street be conveyed to the owner of the Lyric as examples such as this property contribute to a negative image of the Downtown. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison "That clause #3 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report of this date recommending deferral of the request for temporary occupancy at 122 King Street West, be amended to read as follows: That enforcement of the City's Zoning By-law be waived with respect to an amusement arcade locating at 122 King Street West (The Lyric Night Club) and temporary occupancy be approved subject to the following: 1) That the proposed arcade be ancillary to a restaurant only, 2) That the proposed arcade be located only on the second floor of the building, 3) That there be a maximum of 8 machines; and further, That the use vacate the location in the event Zone Change Application ZC98/4/K/JG is not approved; and further, That in the event of failure to vacate, the City's Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer be directed to commence notice of action to remove the illegal use and that any work done on the premises be at the sole risk and responsibility of the owner in the event losses are incurred as a result of final disposition of this application." Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi "That the report of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of this date be adopted." Councillor J. Ziegler referred to clause #5 of the report and pointed out that neither the staff report nor the minutes of the meeting specified the variance measurement that was being requested. Mr. B. Stanley agreed to provide this information to Members of Council. Clause #7 of the report was then questioned by Councillor J. Ziegler as to the notification process and Mr. B. Stanley advised that staff did notify every owner and representative and apparently Mr. Somerville, the previous contact at Gowlings had moved to the firm's Ottawa offices and his correspondence had followed him and consequently Mr. Doherty who was now representing Mr. Somerville's clients did not MAY 19, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES - 311- CITY OF KITCHENER receive notice. Councillor J. Haalboom again raised the matter of an Ecological Land Classification System assisting in respect to the Municipal Plan Amendment and Mr. B. Stanley advised that when the Amendment comes back to the Committee, it would be appropriate to make a recommendation in that regard. Councillor J. Ziegler acknowledged that he had missed the discussion involving clause #10 of the report and it had been his view that the matter was a duplication of activity of the Regional Planning Department. Mr. B. Stanley explained that data was only supplied in raw form and that the Region needs City data which City staff break down into the community level. He stated that there was no other agency that would undertake this and that staff are not duplicating what the Region of Waterloo does. The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. Clause #2 - Dealt with under delegations and Carried. Clause #3 - Dealt with under delegations and Carried, As Amended. Balance of Report - Carried. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison "That the report of the Community Services Committee of this date be adopted." Carried. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison "That the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date be adopted." Voted on clause by clause. Clause #3 - Dealt with under delegations and Carried. Balance of Report - Carried. Moved by Councillor John Smola Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That the report of the Public Works and Transportation Committee of this date be adopted." Carried. Mayor C. Zehr then commented on the recent passing of Mr. Junius Lockhart last week and advised that Mr. Lockhart had been in hospital for some time. At the request of Mayor C. Zehr, Council members and those in the Chambers stood to observe a moment of silence in memory of Mr. Lockhart. Councillor G. Lorentz advised that the cable television operator was again digging in his residential area to install another set of underground cables. He commented on the mess that was left in the street right- of-way in terms of driveways cut, sunken holes and dead sod and questioned what kind of leverage the City had to require that properties be restored to their original condition. Mr. E. Kovacs agreed to take the concern under advisement and raise it at the Utilities Co-ordinating Committee meeting and seek co- operation to resolve the complaint. Councillor G. Lorentz referred to ongoing vandalism problems in the Forest Heights Community and a recent incident at Driftwood School involving adjacent homes and playground equipment. He questioned if senior staff could arrange with various security organizations to effect more co-ordination in order to do a better job of addressing the problems. Mayor C. Zehr noted that the process has already commenced MAY 19, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES -312- CITY OF KITCHENER and Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison advised that an invitation had already gone out to Members of Council concerning a meeting being held on May 20 that would bring all parties together to address short and long-term solutions. Councillor J. Ziegler referred to an information letter prepared by the City Solicitor regarding the proposed new Municipal Act as it relates to transit issues and the municipal authority to link up with other transit systems. Mayor C. Zehr pointed out that the proposed Municipal Act appeared to be delayed at the Provincial level as a result of the municipal input that has been received. It was requested that staff undertake additional research regarding linkup possibilities with the City of Cambridge. Councillor Jake Smola raised the issue of pumping stations required to handle sewage on the east side of the City to accommodate new development and expressed concern with the ongoing operating cost of such pumping stations. He noted that originally a Grand River trunk sewer had been considered some years ago and at that time it had been decided to proceed with development utilizing pumping stations. He questioned if it was time to consider if this earlier decision was the correct one from a cost-benefit analysis in terms of long-term payoff. Mr. J. Gazzola pointed out that many studies were done concerning the trunk sanitary issue and suggested that these studies be retrieved and examined before taking any other action. Mr. E. Kovacs agreed to retrieve these reports and review the issue with Councillor Jake Smola. Councillor Jake Smola pointed out that the official opening of the addition to the Stanley Park Community Library would take place on May 20, 1998. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor John Smola "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: (a) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener- 1090956 Ontario Inc. - Doon Valley Drive - No. 97/16/D/ZJ (b) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out part of Briarmeadow Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener (c) Being a by-law to extend the time for conveyance of lands pursuant to By-law 97-105, as amended, to close and sell part of the public highway known as Howe Drive in the City of Kitchener (d) To further amend By-law No. 88-170 being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property (e) To further amend By-law No. 88-171 being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon (Cont'd) (f) Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 88-172 being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by physically handicapped persons, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof (g) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (h) Being a by-law to amend By-law 96-70 which exempts Blocks 1, 2 and 3, Registered Plan 1836 from Part Lot Control 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. Haalboom as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. 6. Moved by Councillor J. Haalboom MAY 19, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES -313- CITY OF KITCHENER Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "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 J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor John Smola "That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Carried. Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener- 1090956 Ontario Inc. - Doon Valley Drive - No. 97/16/D/ZJ (By-law No. 98-55) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out part of Briarmeadow Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener (By-law No. 98-56) Being a by-law to extend the time for conveyance of lands pursuant to By-law 97-105, as amended, to close and sell part of the public highway known as Howe Drive in the City of Kitchener (By-law No.98-57) To further amend By-law No. 88-170 being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property (By-law No. 98-58) 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. 98-59) (Cont'd) (f) (g) Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 88-172 being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by physically handicapped persons, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof (h) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (By-law No. 98-60) (By-law No. 98-61) Being a by-law to amend By-law 96-70 which exempts Blocks 1, 2 and 3, Registered Plan 1836 from Part Lot Control (By-law No. 98-62) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk." Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned. MAY 19, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES -314- CITY OF KITCHENER MAYOR CLERK PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - That the owner of 843 Guelph Street be asked to agree to the following required and/or requested revisions to improve by-law compliance on the site: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Prohibition on parking along Guelph Street in front of the Property. Installation of physical barriers (i.e., landscaping, bollards) to prevent vehicle access to landscaped areas in front of Units 1 & 3. Installation of a pedestrian walkway to the entrance door to Unit 3. Limiting use of the "lay-by" lane to mail and courier deliveries and installation of "No Parking Anytime" and "Deliveries At Rear" signs. Submission of written authority from the property owner for Traffic & Parking Staff to enforce parking restrictions on the property. Creation of a rear or side loading door for Unit 5. Submission of written confirmation from the property owner that Unit 3 has access to the loading door at the rear of Unit 4. That with regard to the property known municipally as 323 King Street East, Council refuse the request of John Clinckett, Architect, to revise the site plan attached as Schedule B to the agreement registered as Instrument No. 1230331 by reducing the width of the landscaped strip along the east side lot line from 5.5 metres (18 ft.) to 2.43 metres (8 ft.). (Dealt with under delegations and carried) That enforcement of the City's Zoning By-law be waived with respect to an amusement arcade locating at 122 King Street West (The Lyric Night Club) and temporary occupancy be approved subject to the following: 1) That the proposed arcade be ancillary to a restaurant only, 2) That the proposed arcade be located only on the second floor of the building, 3) That there be a maximum of 8 machines; and further, That the use vacate the location in the event Zone Change Application ZC98/4/K/JG is not approved; and further, That in the event of failure to vacate, the City's Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer be directed to commence notice of action to remove the illegal use and that any work done on the premises be at the sole risk and responsibility of the owner in the event losses are incurred as a result of final disposition of this application. (Dealt with under delegations and carried, as amended) That given the increasing number of requests for changes to the regulations pertaining to "Arcades in the Downtown", the Department of Planning and Development be directed to review the regulations for arcades in the downtown on a comprehensive basis, and that consideration be given to include the specific requests for arcades at 122 King Street West known as The Lyric under Zone Change Application 98/4/JG and at 350 King Street West known as Sammy's Social Club under Zone Change Application 97/17/K/JG in this comprehensive review; and further, That staff report back at the June 8, 1998 Planning and Development Committee meeting with options for a comprehensive by-law allowing the Council to choose an option which will then be advertised and proceeded with in preparation to be dealt with at the August 10, 1998 Planning and Development Committee meeting; and further, That the Department of Planning and Development be directed to provide notice to the applicants of the above noted zone change applications. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That the request of Lutheran Homes Kitchener-Waterloo respecting Trinity Village Care Centre at 2727 Kingsway Drive, for an exemption from Clause 1.c)iii of Council Policy 1-652, which requires a maximum length for an internal driveway in multiple residential developments to be 150 metres from a public right-of-way to the furthest point of development be approved. COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 - 316 - CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 - 316 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL That Zone Change Application 97/5AN/PB (Sunoco Inc. 350 Westmount Road West) be deferred pending a review by City Council of the issues and alternatives for regulating drive-through restaurants city wide. That consideration of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/52 (West Side Study Municipal Plan Amendment - Deferral) be deferred and referred to the June 8, 1998 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting. That the City of Kitchener continue to encourage retail operations using grocery carts to monitor and retrieve grocery carts in a timely and organized manner throughout the community. That Council accept Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/63 (Annual Review of Residential Vacancy Rate Statistics in the City of Kitchener) for information and direct staff to make the document available to C.M.H.C., the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and those persons requesting information about the local housing market. 10. That Council accept Planning and Development Staff Report PD98/51 (Demographics Justification Report) for information; and further, That Council instruct staff to continue to monitor and prepare for information reports on social and economic trends in the City at the City and neighbourhood levels using census data including 1996 census data as they are released and other sources of information that are available. 11. That Sonneck House, 108 Queen Street North, be added to the City's list of targeted adaptive re- use sites. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - That Council endorse, in principle, the concept of linking the Trans Canada Trail from Cambridge to Elora; as outlined in Plan 3 of the report of Mr. P. Wetherup, Park Planner, dated May 4, 1998, and further, That we approach the Trans Canada Trail Committee with the intention of registering a section of the trail through the City of Kitchener as part of the Trans Canada Trail. That Mr. Keith Masterman and Mr. Robert Achtemichuk be appointed to the Public Art Committee for a term to expire November 30, 1998. That consideration of the report of Mr. M. Price, Manager, Arts, Culture, Special Events, dated May 4, 1998, recommending the purchase of the Bullas Bros. Furniture statuary, be deferred for a further appraisal and an estimate on the cost of repairs. That a project team be established to develop a review process, implement the review process and ultimately formulate a comprehensive fees and charges policy for the Parks and Recreation Department, based on the criteria outlined in the report of Mr. P. Beaudry, Manager of Aquatics, dated May 6, 1998, and further, That Councillors John and Jake Smola be appointed to the project team. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That the report of the Social Planning Council titled "Supporting Families with Children Ages 0 - 6 Years in Kitchener", dated January 1998, be deferred and referred to Management Committee for co-ordination and an estimate of costs; with a report to be presented to the Community Services Committee on September 28, 1998. COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 - 317- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 - 317- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - That the Kitchener Downtown Business Association be granted permission to use Goudies Green, except for the land already approved for use by Mr. Sub, during the Sidewalk Sale to be held June 24 - 27, 1998, subject to the necessary City staff reviewing the proposal prior to setup, and the applicant obtaining any required license. That Council approve an application from Truscan Realty Ltd. for a Grant-In-Lieu of Building Permit Fee in the amount of $2,997.50 under the Downtown Financial Incentive Program for renovations to 55 King Street West. That Council approve a one-time Social Infrastructure Grant in the amount of $15,000.00 for the Working Centre to help facilitate the development of a community garden on lands owned by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at the corner of Queen Street South and Mitchell Avenue, with the above amount to be debited from Capital Account 715056 (Community Infrastructure Program); and, That in addition to the development of the garden, the applicants be required to provide advice and programming for other community garden projects in 1998, and upon completion to provide a community garden "how to" manual which can be used for other similar projects; and further, That upon completion of the project, the Downtown Kitchener Community Garden Committee provide an evaluation of its success and plans for sustaining the garden in future years. (Dealt with under delegations and carried) That the commemorative bronze plaque to accompany the grandfather clock donated to the City by the Scots Fusiliers Sergeant's Mess Association in memory of those who served during World War II be mounted in the Rotunda on the stone wall adjacent to the clock; and further, That in mounting the plaque, staff use installation techniques which minimize damage to the stone surface. PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - That City Council approve the following additional options to improve the existing scheduled Leaf Collection Program, namely: the collection period be reduced from 8 weeks to six weeks; two additional drop-off sites be provided for a total of six; and, the rental of one garbage packer truck for the collection of bagged leaves for the six week period be investigate. COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 - 318 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A BY-LAWS AS 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." B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - 1. Enqineerinq Aqreements - DOON PIONEER WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement for the provision of professional engineering services made between the City of Kitchener and the Stanley Consulting Group Ltd., regarding Deer Ridge Estates, Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T- 94009." -and- "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement for the provision of professional engineering services made between the City of Kitchener and the Stanley Consulting Group Ltd., regarding Krizsanderson Subdivision Stage 1, Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-94001 ." 2. Doq Desiqnation Committee Appeal It was resolved: "That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee in regard to an appeal filed by Thomas Hardy and a hearing held on May 4, 1998 be approved." 3. Licenses It was resolved: "i) That a 1998 Ice Cream Vendor license be issued to Christopher Knight. ii) That a 1998 Public Hall License be issued to Imraan Savai (Club Isis Inc.) in regard to 276 King Street West. iii) That the following massagists be granted Massagist licences for the year 1998: Claudette Whitney Sharon Westerdyk." 4. Industrial Land - Compliance with Restriction - FAIRVIEW WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed releasing all rights of the City contained in restriction 1. on page 3 of Instrument No. 369042 respecting Lot 32, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1525 and municipally known as 975 Wilson Avenue, Kitchener." COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 - 319 - CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 - 319 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19,1998 -319- CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - (CONT'D) 5. Aqreement - Tourism-Oriented Siqnaqe on Hiqhwa¥ 86 for Kitchener Farmers' Market Councillor B. Vrbanovic questioned if the City should not be requiring the Market logo to be installed on the proposed highway signs instead of the generic logo supplied by the sign firm. This led into a discussion and concern being expressed regarding pricing of the signs and their location in addition to concerns expressed about the logo. Councillor Vrbanovic questioned why this signage would not be located on Highway 401 or possibly Highway 8. It was resolved: "That the proposed agreement and recommendation regarding tourism oriented signage on Highway 86 for the Kitchener Farmers' Market be deferred and referred to the May 25, 1998 Community Services Committee meeting for further consideration after receipt of staff input on pricing, logo and location." Committee of Adjustment Variance - Municipal Code Chapter 680 (Si.qns) - FAIRVIEW WARD This item was dealt with under Delegations. 7. Pre-Budget Approval - T98-035 - Rink Slab Replacement - Dom Cardillo Arena It was resolved: "That Council accept as information the report of L. Gordon, Manager of Purchasing, regarding Tender T98-035 awarded to Norlon Builders London Limited, London, by the Chief Administrative Officer, in the amount of $460,000 plus G.S.T. for rink slab replacement and dasher board replacement at the Dom Cardillo Arena." 8. Tender The tender was dealt with under Delegations. 9. Licence The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum dated May 14, 1998 from the Manager of Licensing. It was resolved: "That Pam Strnad be granted a Massagist licence for the year 1998."