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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2019-01-14 S6yUx91Fill Wd•111LlIN10LTA I1►Lei 9�1 JANUARY 14, 2019 CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 1:00 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present. Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code. 1►KIWA LTA IAMill LTA 1:11:111►[e1elej101150 7rlAe'll1[0► Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis "That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to consider a labour relations matter and a matter subject to solicitor -client privilege." Carried. DSD -19-026 - Bill 66 RESTORING ONTARIO'S COMPETITIVENESS ACT, 2018 Mr. Sam Nabi, Hold the Line, was in attendance to speak in opposition to the Open -for -Business provisions of Section 10 of Bill 66 Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2018, regarding the Open -for -Business provisions. A recorded vote was requested. Moved by Councillor K. Gal loway-Sealock Seconded by Councillor P. Singh "That Report DSD -19-026, be submitted as City of Kitchener Staff comments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to Bill 66, Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2018; and further, That a copy of Report DSD -19-026 be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Premier, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, and Waterloo Region Members of Provincial Parliament." Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote. Council considered Mayor B. Vrbanovic's Notice of Motion expressing the City's concern to the provincial government with respect to the planned changes in the proposed Bill 66. An amendment was brought forward by Councillor S. Marsh, seconded by Councillor D. Chapman to amend the motion add the following clause: "Be it further resolved that if Bill 66 is adopted as written, the City of Kitchener will not pass "open -for -business" planning by-laws if they compromise the principles of protecting the Countryside line and/or meaningful public consultation." Councillor S. Davey introduced a motion of defer the amendment, seconded by Councillor P. Singh to the time when the Ontario Legislature enacts Bill 66 and the legislation receives royal assent. A recorded vote was requested. In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors P. Singh, B. loannidis, S. Davey, D. Schnider, and K. Gal loway-Sealock. Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola, D. Chapman, S. Marsh, and C. Michaud. Carried. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2019 -5- CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh "BE IT RESOLVED THAT Kitchener City Council express concern to the provincial government with respect to planned changes in the proposed Bill 66, in its present form, that may allow for an "open for business" planning bylaw; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Government of Ontario be requested to reconsider the proposed changes to the Planning Act included in Bill 66, in its present form, which speak to the creation of the open -for -business bylaw; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT as input into that re -consideration, the City of Kitchener reaffirms its support for the principles of the Countryside Line and the Protected Countryside designation to appropriately manage growth through comprehensive planning review, analysis and community consultation; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Kitchener reaffirms its support for meaningful public consultation on all land use planning — decision making matters, and , the continuing support to appropriately manage growth that achieves the protection of source water, farmland, and sensitive natural areas; and, FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Premier, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and all MPP's in Waterloo Region." Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote. The meeting then recessed at 2:45 p.m. and reconvened at 4:30 p.m. chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present. 3. DSD -19-006 — RETAIL CANNABIS STORES IN KITCHENER The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-006, dated January 11, 2019, regarding retail cannabis stores in the City of Kitchener. Mr. J. Readman presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee. Chief B. Larkin addressed Council in support of the legalization of recreational cannabis and staff's recommendation outlined in report DSD -19-006. He advised the legalization of recreational cannabis will combat organized crime and ensures young people are protected from illicit drug use. He noted the safe supply of cannabis is one of the key reasons why the Associations of Police are supportive of the federal regulation, stating retail cannabis is subject to strong quality control measures and oversight by the AGCO, police service, and municipal By-law Enforcement. He further advised the retail consumption of cannabis will allow police services to dedicate limited resources elsewhere. Mr. D. Schenk addressed Council in support of the staff recommendation outlined in report DSD -19- 006, noting he believes educating the public on cannabis use should be a priority. Mr. M. Steinman addressed Council in support of the staff recommendation outlined in report DSD -19- 006. In response to questions regarding greater enforcement in City parks, Ms. G. MacNeil advised if this was Council's direction, she would have to examine current staffing resources and determine how many Officers would be required. Mr. J. Readman noted the City of Kitchener has been allocated a first installment of $122,743. He further stated he would likely have more information on the second installment from the Province after the opt -in deadline of January 22, 2019. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2019 -6- CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh "That the City of Kitchener opt -in to allow retail cannabis stores; and, That the Municipal Retail Cannabis Store Policy Statement as outlined in Appendix "A" as attached to report DSD -19-006 be adopted; and further, That the Manager of Site Development and Customer Service or designate be delegated authority to provide written submissions to the registrar under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018, regarding the issuance of proposed retail cannabis store licences within the City of Kitchener in accordance with the commenting criteria as outlined in the City of Kitchener's Municipal Retail Cannabis Store Policy Statement." Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. The meeting then recessed at 5:36 p.m. and reconvened at 6:38 p.m. chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present. 4. OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET - DIRECTION Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor P. Singh "That the report of the special Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting regarding the 2019 Operating and Capital Budgets be adopted." Carried. WAIVE NOTICE OF MOTION Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock "That pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (f) of Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to add the following matter to the Special Council agenda this date with respect to the date of the January, 2019 Council meeting." Carried. DATE OF JANUARY COUNCIL MEETING Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis "That the Council meeting scheduled for January 28, 2019 be moved to January 29, 2019." Carried. BY-LAWS FOR THREE READINGS Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor K. Gal loway-Sealock "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. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (By-law No. 2019-005)" Carried. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2019 -7- CITY OF KITCHENER On motion the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. ...J ............ ..... ...... ............... ............................. ......................... .............. ......... .. ...... I ........ .. ....... I . .. ... .... MAYOR LERK