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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 1998-11-16CO U N CI L\1998-11-16 NOVEMBER 16, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present. The meeting began with the singing of "O Canada" by the 3rd Kitchener Brownies from St. George Church in Forest Heights. Councillor G. Lorentz thanked the Brownies for attending and singing their rendition of the National Anthem. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway, the minutes of the regular meeting held November 2, 1998 and special meetings November 2 and 9, 1998, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. COMMUNICATIONS - N I L Ms. P. Houston, Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer, was in attendance to answer any questions concerning the tenders listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That tender T98-082, Demolition of Property - 211 Spring Valley Road, Kitchener, be awarded to Teperman Wrecking Inc., Toronto, Ontario at their tendered price of $54,830., plus G.S.T." -and- "That tender T98-047, Electrical Renovations - Centennial Stadium and Jack Couch Park, be awarded to Kearsley Electric Limited, Kitchener at their tendered price of $191,500., plus G.S.T." -and- "That tender T98-086, Transit Centre Roof Replacement, be awarded to Wm. Green Roofing Ltd., Guelph, Ontario at their tendered price of $422,139. (G.S.T. included) and that a pre-budget approval of $454,609. be given to cover the cost of the contractor, the consultant and contingency." Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Clarkson Britton Planning Limited, appeared as a delegation in support of clause 2 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report of this date. He stated that it was his understanding if the Committee recommendation was approved that the relevant zoning by- law would be added to the agenda for three readings this date. Mr. Heinz Karrenbrock appeared as a delegation to express his opposition, as well as his wife's opposition, to clause 2 of the report of the Planning and Economic Development Committee respecting the Committee's November 9 decision to approve Zone Change Application 97/37/KNL. Mr. Karrenbrock commented that he was shocked to see what had gone on in respect to 530-550 King Street East and that deals were struck before the property had been purchased. He stated that the comments of the Director of Planning were one sided as they relate to the application and that she did not hesitate to lie. Mayor C. Zehr attempted to interject; however, Mr. Karrenbrock stated that he preferred to speak his mind and express his opinion on the entire matter. Mayor Zehr asked Mr. Karrenbrock not to challenge the character of the individual to whom he had referred. Mr. Karrenbrock continued his presentation and stated that the issues that had been raised relative to the rezoning had not been dealt with. He then commented on the fact that the firm of MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited was representing the applicant and made reference to the fact that Mr. Clarkson was the husband of Ms. C. Ladd and as such there was a conflict of interest. Mr. Karrenbrock stated that from the start their rights had been ignored and that neighbours were not invited into the decision-making process. He indicated that he disagreed with the views that had been expressed that vehicular traffic on King Street was causing more of a pollution problem affecting his dwelling than the adjacent parking lot of the subject property. He stated that he did not accept the decision of an NOVEMBER 16, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES - 534 - CITY OF KITCHENER incompetent Planning Department in respect to this application. He then referred to conversations that had taken place with Mayor C. Zehr respecting this application, stated that 95% of the neighbourhood was opposed to the Zone Change and that taxpayer rights had been taken away and given to the applicant. Councillor J. Haalboom questioned what Mr. Karrenbrock thought should have happened with respect to the subject property. Mr. Karrenbrock stated that he was not opposed to clinic just the cars adjacent to his property and that the clinic should have been required to purchase more land for a parking lot. He indicated that with the parking lot adjacent to his home, he would be forced to move. Counillor J. Ziegler noted that 15,500 vehicles utilize King Street daily at this point and that Mr. Karrenbrock's property was located 17 metres from King Street. He stated that it was his view pollution from the adjacent parking lot was minimal in comparison to the pollution generated from heavy traffic on King Street. 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. Mr. Troy Seidle, Executive Co-ordinator of the Centre for Compassionate Living, appeared as a delegation with regard to clause 1 of the Finance and Administration Committee report of this date which makes recommendations concerning animal control by-laws contained within several chapters of City of Kitchener Municipal Code. The delegation indicated that he had provided Council with a submission prepared on behalf of The Centre and briefly reviewed the Centre's recommendations with regard to the following: composition of ad hoc committee mandate of the ad hoc committee refinement of a permitted species list permitted events provision of needs identification and sterilization regulation of pet shops Ms. Brenda Wood appeared as a delegation representing the Golden Triangle Cat Fanciers Association in regard to clause 1 of the Finance and Administration Committee report. She indicated that the Club has a concern with regard to the recommendation limiting the number of cats within a dwelling to four. She commented that the recommendation was well meant, but there was a need to consider alternative situations and in this regard, indicated she would like to sit on the ad hoc committee as a representative of breeders. In response to Councillor T. Galloway, she indicated that the association breeds cats only for show purposes and that 10 to 12 cats was representative of a breeder operating on a small scale. She also stated that members belong to C.F.A. Clubs in Canada and the United States and that breeders of the Golden Triangle Group also belong to C.F.A. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison "That clause 1 of the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date be adopted." Further discussion took place and on motion by Concillor J. Ziegler, seconded by Councillor C. Weylie amendments were agreed to providing for: the ad hoc committee being expanded to include a representative from the Region of Waterloo Community Health Department and a representative from the Golden Triangle Cat Fanciers Association, deferral of consideration of the recommendation limiting the number of cats to four, and inclusion of a clause to provide that broader issues such as provision of needs and identification and sterilization be considered when the various recommendations had been completed. A motion by Councillor Jake Smola, seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler to delete consideration of a list of permitted animals from the ad hoc committee's function was put to a vote and Lost. Clause 1, as amended, was then put to a vote and Carried. NOVEMBER 16, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES - 535 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi "That the report of the Planning and Economic Development Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway Committee of this date be adopted." Voted on clause by clause. Clause 1 - dealt with and carried at the November 16, 1998 special Council meeting. Clause 2 - dealt with under delegations and Carried. Balance of report - Carried. "That the Community Services Committee report of this date be adopted." Moved by Councillor Jake Smola Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway "That the report of the Environmental 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." In reference to clause 2 of the report, Mayor C. Zehr confirmed that he had sent a letter to the Province following the November 9 Committee meeting and received a response advising that they were not willing to grant an extension. Mayor Zehr indicated he has four names to process respecting this matter. Discussion took place concerning the merits of clause 11 of the report. Reference was made to the information letter received from Mr. S. Gyorffy concerning clause 12 of the report dealing with a proposed local improvement on Strasburg Road. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler, seconded by Councillor T. Galloway, it was agreed to amend clause 12 by deleting reference to the deferral and substituting the recommendation provided to the committee at its November 9 meeting by Mr. S. Gyorffy. The report was then considered. Voted on clause by clause. Clause 1 - dealt with under carried, as amended.. Clause 11 - Carried. Clause 12 - Carried, as amended. Balance of report - Carried. delegations and COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1998 - 536 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor John Smola Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That report of the Public Works and Transportation Committee of this date be adopted." Councillor M. Yantzi expressed concerns relative to the reductions referred to in clause 9 of the report. He referred to an individual who would be negatively affected by the service reduction on Route 2. Some discussion took place and Council acknowledged that while the reductions would affect some people unfavourably, it was necessary to consider the larger picture relative to provision of transit service. Councillor J. Haalboom referred to clause 4 of the report and questioned the larger issue of street design within new subdivisions and the purpose of the recommendation. Councillor C. Weylie stated that the recommendations and changes on the street that have already been implemented were in effect traffic calming measures and were already working. Councillor Haalboom suggested that every effort be made to make subdivisions more pedestrian friendly and it was agreed that this subject be added to the unfinished business agenda of the Planning and Economic Development Committee. The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. Clause #9 - Carried. Balance of Report - Carried. Councillor J. Ziegler referred to a meeting being held on November 19 dealing with the Airport Business Plan and Mayor C. Zehr pointed out that other major meetings were taking place that night. He then clarified what meetings were scheduled that date and requested an indication as to what Council members were attending each meeting. It was indicated that the November 19 meetings would be attended as follows: Airport Open House information meeting - 4 to 8 p.m. - Councillors J. Ziegler and Jake Smola Department of National Defence meeting - 7 p.m. - Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison and staff) Golf Course Meeting - Councillors Jake Smola and T. Galloway Mutual Life Redevelopment Plans - Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors M. Yantzi and John Smola Councillor M. Yantzi advised that he had circulated Council regarding a request from one of the downtown churches for the City Hall Parking Garage to be open at 9 a.m. on Sundays. It was agreed that this matter would be referred to the November 23 Public Works & Transportation Committtee meeting for consideration of a staff report. Councillor T. Galloway referred to the meeting being held by the Department of National Defence and commented that it appears the City's opportunity to acquire the armoury property was evaporating. He questioned if Mr. T. Clancy was aware of the status of activity to find alternate accommodation for the Cadets. Mr. Clancy indicated that staff were looking for an alternate site but so far the price was considered exorbitant. He stated that it was his understanding the D & D meeting is simply an information meeting for the neighbourhood. Councillor J. Haalboom advised that she had attended a meeting of the Mayor's Advisory Council for Seniors and that an issue discussed was suggested tree planting in recognition of the International Year of the Older Person. She asked that staff give consideration to an implementation plan in regards to this initiative in consideration of the possibility of the City undertaking a tree planting program as considered by the Environmental Committee and recommended to the Planning and Economic Development Committee. Councillor C. Weylie advised that she had heard of a pathway being upgraded to almost road status in Breithaupt Bush and stated that a similar situation had occurred in her ward. She questioned how pathways could turn into 13 foot roads. Mr. T. Clancy indicated that he would address the concern with Councillor C. Weylie. Mr. T. McCabe advised that if a chain was across a small roadway between two courts as mentioned by Councillor Weylie, it was likely that it was a secondary access established for fire COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1998 - 537 - CITY OF KITCHENER emergency vehicles. Councillor John Smola commented that the locations referred to were likely part of the designated bicycle trail system. Mayor C. Zehr advised that he had just been informed that the City of Kitchener had been awarded the Disabled Games to be held in July, 1999. Councillor T. Galloway commented that in effect being awarded the games was a recognition of the high level of regard in which the City of Kitchener's special needs section of the Department of Parks & Recreation is held. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway "That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this meeting to consider a personnel matter." Carried. Councillor G. Lorentz advised that a request had been received for the City's Fire Hall to be used to collect donations of food for victims of Hurricane "Mitch". It was agreed to refer the request to Fire Chief J. Hancock for action. At the request of Mr. L.F. Parkhouse, Deputy City Clerk, Council agreed to add two zoning by-laws to the agenda for three readings relating to application Nos. 92/37/E/JW and 97/37/KNL. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: (a) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control Blocks - 1 to 4 inclusive, Plan 58M-87 and Blocks 1 to 7 inclusive, Block 9 and Blocks 11 to 14 inclusive, Plan 58M-84 - Pioneer Tower Crescent and Deer Ridge Drive (b) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 665 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Property Standards for Maintenance and Occupancy (c) Being a by-law to designate part of the property municipally known as 748 Zeller Drive in the City of Kitchener as being of historical and architectural value (d) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Trustees of Polish National Union of Canada Branch #3 Kitchener - Ahrens Street West (e) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (f) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Chalon Estates Inc. and The Carmel Church of the New Jerusalem - Evenstone Avenue - No.92/37/E/JW (g) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Marie Peever, In Trust - King Street East - No.97/37/KNL 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 T. Galloway as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. NOVEMBER 16, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES - 538 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor T. Galloway Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "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. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway "That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control Blocks - 1 to 4 inclusive, Plan 58M-87 and Blocks 1 to 7 inclusive, Block 9 and Blocks 11 to 14 inclusive, Plan 58M-84 - Pioneer Tower Crescent and Deer Ridge Drive (b) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 665 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Property Standards for Maintenance and Occupancy (c) Being a by-law to designate part of the property municipally known as 748 Zeller Drive in the City of Kitchener as being of historical and architectural value (d) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Trustees of Polish National Union of Canada Branch #3 Kitchener - Ahrens Street West (e) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (f) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Chalon Estates Inc. and The Carmel Church of the New Jerusalem - Evenstone Avenue - No.92/37/E/JW (By-law No. 98-180) (g) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Marie Peever, In Trust - King Street East - No.97/37/KNL (By-law No. 98-181 ) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk." On motion, the meeting adjourned. NOVEMBER 16, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES - 539 - CITY OF KITCHENER MAYOR CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 30, 1998 - 539 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - That Council defer any appointments to both the 1999 Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) and Adaptive Re-use Committee (ARC) pending consideration of one new Business Advisory Committee with a new Terms of Reference and membership which merges components of both committee mandates with a report on this matter to be submitted to the Planning and Economic Development Committee for its December 7, 1998 meeting; and further, That all individuals who submitted applications for appointment in 1999 to these Committees be advised of this deferral. (Motion dealt with and carried at the November 16, 1998 Special Council Meeting) That Zone Change Application ZC 97/37/KNL (Marie Peever in Trust 530-550 King Street East), requesting a special regulation provision to be added to the Commercial Residential Four Zone (CR-4) according to By-law 85-1 on lands legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Registered Plan 100 and Part Lots 9, 10, and 11 Reg. Plan 323 be approved, in the form shown in the "Proposed By- law" attached, dated August 13, 1998, without conditions. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan. (Dealt with under Delegations and Carried) That staff be requested to consider changing the parking prohibition on Betzner Avenue North from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and report to the Public Works and Transportation Committee. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - That staff be directed to further investigate short term and long term solutions to locating a facility for use by the Kitchener Cricket Club, and report to the Community Services Committee no later than January 1999. That, notwithstanding Council's resolution of June 1, 1998 authorizing a one year agreement, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a minimum two year agreement with Canadian TaDS for highway signage (Conestoga Parkway); subject to agreeing on a suitable location for the signage, and further, That staff develop a measurement tool to determine the effectiveness of the highway signage, purchased from Canadian TADS, compared to other ways of advertising. That the City of Kitchener allocate up to $100,000 from the Capital Surplus to proceed with the necessary repairs to ensure the structural integrity of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, as stipulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. That consideration of the Terms of Reference to implement Council's Objective 4.2, dealing with entrance signage and 401 signage, be deferred to a future meeting of the Community Services Committee. That the Iogos for the Christkindl Market, Festival of Trees and Lights, St. Mary's Tree of Hope and Festival of the Night be installed on the Civic Square Ice Rink in late November 1998, to be removed the first week of January 1999, and further, That staff report back to the Community Services Committee with further options for future Civic Square Ice Rink Iogos. That the development of the Willow Gardens at Williamsburg Cemetery be self-financing from revenues generated from the sales of various components of the project. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 30, 1998 - 540 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That we approve the request of Team Jessica Fund for a one-time, in-kind grant in the amount of $479.13, for use of the Forest Heights Community Centre on November 21, 1998. That the report titled "Indoor Ice Surfaces and Amenities Needs Assessment", prepared by The J.F. Group, dated September 1998, be referred to staff for further review and development, with a report to be presented to a future Community Services Committee meeting for consideration and direction. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - That we approve Mr. Chris Ford, Environmental Engineer, attending a 'Fuel Cell Technology Forum' November 12, 1998 in Indianapolis, Indiana and authorize expenses in this regard to be charged to the Environmental Committee budget - account 120601 - 1638. That the City of Kitchener extend support and congratulations to the Honourable Christine Stewart, Minister of the Environment with respect to the recent Federal Government decision requiring the petroluem industry to reduce the level of sulphur in gasoline to achieve the following standards: average level of 150 parts per million (ppm) by the year 2002 average level of 30 ppm by the year 2005; and further, NOVEMBER 30, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES - 541 - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 30, 1998 - 542 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL Karen Redman, MP, Kitchener Centre Andrew Telegdi, MP, Kitchener-Waterloo Janko Peric, MP, Cambridge Lynn Myers, MP, Waterloo-Wellington, and The Association of Municipalities of Ontario. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - That the following be implemented in regard to Chapters 405 (Animals at Large) and 408 (Animals - Regulation) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code: That the above Chapters be amalgamated; That all poisonous animals on the interim list appended to the report of L. Pasternak dated November 6, 1998 be prohibited in the City of Kitchener; That an ad-hoc committee consisting of a member of the Centre for Compassionate Living, a representative from the Golden Triangle Cat Fanciers Association, two or three pet shop keeper representatives, a Humane Society representative, a representative of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, a Veterinarian, a representative from the Region of Waterloo Community Health Department and a City staff member be struck to refine a list of prohibited or permitted animals and report to the Finance and Administration Committee; That the definition of animal be changed to read "Any member of the animal kingdom, other than a human"; That the following recommendation be deferred: COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 30, 1998 - 543 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL That the number of cats over twelve weeks of age which can be kept within or about a dwelling unit in the City be limited to four; That all additional changes necessary to implement the above recommendations be made, including those requiring repeal or amendment of existing sections or the addition of new sections; and, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That the following be implemented in regard to Chapter 530 (Dogs) of the Municipal Code: That licence fees for dogs be imposed in accordance with the schedules outlined in sections 2 (a)(i) and (ii) of the report of L. Pasternak dated November 6, 1998, and with an additional category under the "Late Penalty" section reflecting a $20.00 fee where purchase of a first licence is made between 7 and 30 days; That dog owners be required to register puppies with the Humane Society within eight weeks of birth; That exemptions from the Pit Bull dog provisions of Chapter 530 continue to be dealt with on a case by case basis by Council and be granted only for special events such as dog shows; and, That Chapter 575 (Pet Shops) of the Municipal Code be amended to reflect the changes to Chapters 405, 408 and 530 recommended above; and, The staff prepare, for Council approval, new set fines schedules for the animal control by-laws setting out a fine of $150.00 for more serious offences and a fine of $75.00 for less serious offences; and further, That City staff investigate the feasibility of developing a wildlife information pamphlet, either separate from, or in conjunction with the Humane Society but having a City of Kitchener emphasis, with said pamphlet to contain advice on dealing with urban wildlife, guidance for residents who want wildlife removed, as well as suggestions on longer term solutions for nuisance wildlife; and further, That broader issues such as 'provision of needs' and 'identification and sterilization' be considered when the above recommendations have been completed. (Dealt with under delegations and carried, as amended) That Mayor Carl Zehr draft a letter to the Province requesting an extension on the November 20, 1998 deadline for submitting the names of individuals for membership on the Grant Review Teams for the new Ontario Trillium Foundation. That Kitchener City Council endorse the October 5, 1998 resolution of Windsor City Council requesting that the Provincial government commit to maintaining the status quo with respect to the operation of bingo lotteries by charitable organizations under Section 207 (1) (b) of the Criminal Code, so as not to further erode the ability of local charities to generate revenues. That Council adopt the draft policy on internet access and acceptable use, as prepared by the Director of Information Services and appended to the report of D. Paterson dated October 13, 1998, with the above subject to including reference to "elected officials" in conjunction with every reference in the policy to "employees". That pre-budget approval be given to allow $500,000.00 contingency funding for the Year 2000 Project in the 1999 Capital Forecast as a 1999 project; and, That authorization be given to hire two additional Application Developers and one Database COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 30, 1998 - 544 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL Specialist, on a temporary basis, for a maximum period of 18 months; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to allocate funds, as required, to individual Year 2000 projects. That Council approve an application from Irene Price for a "Grant-in-Lieu of Building Permit Fee" in the amount of $115.50 under the Downtown Financial Incentive Program for renovations to the property at 42 College Street. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That Council approve an application from Paul Szasz for a "Grant-in-Lieu of Building Permit Fee" in the amount of $600.00 under the Downtown Financial Incentive Program for renovations to the property at 117/119 King Street West. That Council approve an application from Joseph Stickel for a "Grant-in-Lieu of Building Permit Fee" in the amount of $50.00 under the Downtown Financial Incentive Program for renovations and additions to the property at 42 Francis Street. That Council approve an application from 514997 Ontario Ltd. (Frank Glasser) for a "Grant-in-Lieu of Building Permit Fee" in the amount of $992.50 under the Downtown Financial Incentive Program for renovations and additions to the property at 15 Weber Street East. 10. That the City of Kitchener implement a full program with the Bank of Montreal for the use of corporate purchasing cards with a limit of up to $2,000.00 per transaction; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a five (5) year contract in this regard, expiring on December 31,2003. 11. That effective January 1, 1999, a $75.00 per meeting honorarium be established for non-elected members of the Property Standards Committee, with any future change in this renumeration to be determined by Council resolution; and further, That the Legal Department prepare a by-law to establish the Committee and the by-law to be incorporated within the City of Kitchener Municipal Code. 12. 1) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a petition for a new sanitary sewer on Strasburg Road as an "owner". 2) That we grant the petition of Mr. Ronald Doyle, 1148386 Ontario Inc., for the construction of a sanitary sewer, and connections on both sides of Strasburg Road, from Ottawa Street South to Chandler Drive, pursuant to the Local Improvement Act. (As Amended) PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - That, effective January 1, 1999, the parking fee for performances at the Centre In The Square be $3.00 per vehicle for the Provincial Court House garage and the Regional Headquarters garage, and $5.00 per vehicle for all City operated surface parking adjacent to the Centre In The Square. That the Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener's Municipal Code, Article 7 (Radio, Amplifier, Public Address System), during their 1998 Christmas Pageant being held December 9 through 12, 1998, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. That the City enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation to access residential address information for the purpose of commencing a legal proceeding against a registered license plate holder who has committed a parking infraction in contravention of a municipal parking COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 30, 1998 - 545 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL by-law, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and further, That any additional funds collected by the municipality on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation be held In Trust until such time as a more equitable cost sharing arrangement to reflect the true costs of maintaining the ownership databases, and obtaining and processing the data for Court purposes, can be negotiated, either directly with the Ministry of Transportation or through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That all-way stop controls be installed at both the intersections of Bankside Drive and Eastforest Trail, and Bankside Drive and Westforest Trail, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That an all-way stop be installed at the intersection of Holborn Drive and Old Chicopee Drive, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That parking be prohibited on the south side of Holborn Court, from Holborn Drive to the end of the Court, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That Clifton Road, from Arnold Street to Lancaster Street, be converted from two-way traffic to one-way traffic westbound, and further, That the turning radius on Clifton Road at Lancaster Street, and on Clifton Road at Arnold Street, be reduced by means of temporary node extensions, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That free parking be provided in all City operated parking lots on Saturdays commencing on November 21st and extending through the Christmas season, as requested by the Kitchener Downtown Business Association. 9. That the following evening service reductions be implemented, effective March 8, 1999: Last Trip from Downtown Terminal - Monday to Saturday Route 2 - Forest Hill 6:45 p.m. Route 3 - Idlewood 6:45 p.m. Route 6 - Bridgeport 10:30 p.m. Route 15 - Frederick 10:30 p.m. and further, That the service hours saved from the evening service reductions be held in abeyance until a NOVEMBER 30, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES - 546 - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL CITY OF KITCHENER policy regarding this type of savings has been determined. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1998 - 547 - 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. Application for Reqistration of Copyriqht It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an application for registration of copyright for the 'Christkindl Market' Logo." 2. Tenders The tenders were dealt with under delegations. 3. Study re: Joint Emerqency Dispatch Centre The Committee was in receipt of a letter from the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board with regard to a proposal relating to a Joint Dispatch Centre. Mayor C. Zehr advised that Council was being asked to endorse a request for a study into the concept of further centralizing emergency dispatch operations. Concern was expressed about possible costs of such a study. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr, it was resolved: "That the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board be advised that the City of Kitchener supports, in principle, the concept of a Joint Emergency Dispatch Centre subject to further consideration by City Council of any costs related to this undertaking." 4. Kirkpatrick Estate re: Donation of Land The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum from Ms. L. MacDonald dealing with a 5.86 acre donation of land to the City with such lands remaining as parkland. It was resolved: "That the City accept from the Estate of James R.H. Kirkpatrick the parcel of land described as Parts 1, 8 and 9 on Reference Plan 58R-11429 in exchange for a charitable donation receipt in the amount of $43,875." 5. Dorar Investments Limited Re: Donation of Land The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum from Ms. L. MacDonald advising of background details relative to donation of a 4.3 acre parcel of land to the City which will be added to the Huron Natural Area. It was resolved: "That the City accept from Dorar Investments Limited a portion of the parcel of land described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-11559 in exchange for a charitable donation receipt in the amount of $21,500." NOVEMBER 16, 1998 COUNCIL MINUTES - 548 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - (CONT'D) CITY OF KITCHENER Budqet Meetinq Dates It was resolved: "The Committee agreed that the Finance and Administration Committee would hold 1999 budget meetings on the following dates: Capital Budget Operating Budget - Friday, December 4 (all day) - Wednesday, December 16 (8:30 a.m. to 12 noon) - Friday, December 18 (all day)"