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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 1998-08-10 SCOUNCIL\1998-08-10-SPE AUGUST 10, 1998 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 12:05 p.m. this date and Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with all members present. Notice of this special meeting had previously been given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, from time to time, on behalf of the City of Kitchener, the following: (1) Standard Bundled Transportation Agreements and Standard, Temporary Transportation Contract Assignments - Partial, with Union Gas Ltd., and Standard Agency Agreements with the City's agents, as required by, and to deal with, Union Gas Ltd.; (2) Standard Bundled Transportation Agreements with the City of Kitchener's individual customers (and that the City require Standard Agency Agreements between its individual customers and their agents); and, (3) Standard Conversion Authorization/Direction and consent agreements, with Union Gas Ltd. and the City's individual customers, all standard agreements referred to above as attached to the report of the City's Director of Utilities dated August 7, 1998; and further, That minor changes may be made to the standard agreements referred to above to accommodate specific contractual needs of the City of Kitchener or its individual customers, at the discretion of the Director of Utilities and subject to the approval of the City Solicitor." Carried. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison "That the Cedar Hills Neighbourhood Association be granted permission to operate a barbecue on August 15, 1998, at Sand Hills Park, Kitchener, provided the necessary license, health and fire approval are obtained, and that a reduced fee of $10.00 be applicable." Carried. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the following events sponsored or co-sponsored by the City of Kitchener be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 (Noise) of the Municipal Code for the purpose of conducting programs and concerts: Civic Square Celtic Mix July 23, 1998 7 to 10:30 p.m. A Taste of Serbia July 30, 1998 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tooney Tuesdays July 21 and 28, 1998 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Live August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 1998 7 to 9:30 p.m. Canadian Junior Championships August 19, 1998 AUGUST 10, 1998 SPECIAL COUNCIL 1VHNUTES - 407- CITY OF KITCHENER '1 Have A Dream Remembering Lady Diana' Festival Neighbourhoods Oktoberfest Opening Festival of Trees & Lights Christkindlmarket Festival of the Night of August 29, 1998 September 20, 1998 October 9, 1998 November 23-29, 1998 December 10-13, 1998 December 31, 1998 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 7p.m. to 12 a.m. Victoria Park- Roos Island Sunday Concert Series July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1998 Summer In The City August 9, 1998 1 to 8 p.m. Kids Park August 19, 1998 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sand Hills Park Sand Hills Festival August 15, 1998 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Goudie's Green Concert Series July 22 and 29, 1998." Carried. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following recess of this special meeting to consider a land acquisition matter, a labour relations matter, and five matters subject to solicitor-client privilege; and further, That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held on Monday, August 17, 1998 at 6:15 p.m. to consider a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege." Councillor T. Galloway questioned the appropriateness of considering the solicitor-client privilege item relative to duplexing in a closed meeting, as to date this has been a public process. He further noted that he had requested that this item be listed on the Planning and Economic Development Committee agenda for public consideration this date. Ms. L. MacDonald replied that an in-camera meeting was requested in order to legal advice, noting that some of the options could impact other matters. She asked that Council agree to hear the legal advice before further public discussion of the duplexing issue. The previous motion by Councillor J. Ziegler, seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz to authorize an in- camera meeting was voted on and Carried. The meeting then recessed at 12:10 p.m. and reconvened at 4:55 p.m. with all members present. A motion was put forward to deal with a recommendation arising from in-camera discussion this date of a proposed land acquisition involving the Huron Natural Area. Moved by Councillor John Smola AUGUST 10, 1998 SPECIAL COUNCIL 1VHNUTES - 408- CITY OF KITCHENER Seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison "That consideration of the staff recommendation involving the purchase of 16 acres of upland forest in the Huron Natural Area be deferred and referred to the August 17, 1998, Committee of the Whole Agenda pending receipt of a staff report on the funding arrangements." Carried. Moved by Councillor T. Galloway Seconded by Councillor Jake Smola "That, pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (e) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, three readings of an Interim Control By-law and a related motion respecting Adult Entertainment Theatres be added to the special Council agenda of this date." Carried, Unanimously with all members of Council present. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler "That a review or study be undertaken by the City's Department of Business and Planning Services in respect of land use planning policies in the City of Kitchener relating to theatres established for the purpose of exhibiting film, as defined in the Theatres Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter T.6 and the regulations thereunder, and as approved by the Ontario Film Review Board in the category of 'Restricted Adult Sex Film'." Carried. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "That a personal matter and a second matter subject to solicitor-client privilege be added to the in- camera agenda for the meeting of August 17, 1998, and the start time for that meeting be changed from 6:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m." Carried. Councillor G. Lorentz requested an in-camera update, if possible on September 14, 1998, from the Solicitor representing the City in the Ralgreen lawsuit. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws 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 an Interim Control By-law respecting theatres exhibiting adult sex films (By-law No. 98-100) (b) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (By-law No. 98-101 )." Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. MAYOR CLERK