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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance & Admin - 1996-03-04FAC\1996-03-04 MARCH 4, 1996 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Finance and Administration Committee met this date, commencing at 10:05 a.m., under the Chairmanship of Councillor J. Ziegler with the following Members present: Mayor R. Christy, Councillors T. Galloway, G. Lorentz, K. Redman, John Smola, B. Vrbanovic, M. Wagner and C. Weylie. Others present: Ms. L. MacDonald, Ms. D. Arnold, Ms. P. Houston, Mrs. J. Koppeser, Messrs. T. McKay, T. Clancy, L. F. Parkhouse, T. McCabe, G. Andersen and G. Sosnoski. LICENCE FEE REDUCTION - CHIP WAGON (KITCHENER FARMERS' MARKET) Ms. MacDonald requested deferral of the request for a licence fee reduction pending further research into any relationship to Bill 26. On a motion by Councillor M. Wagner it was resolved: "That consideration of the request from the Kitchener Farmers' Market for a reduced Chip Wagon Licence Fee and related issues be deferred and referred to the April 1, 1996 Finance and Administration Committee meeting pending receipt of a report from Legal and Licensing staff regarding licence criteria and fees, with specific reference to a similar request recently received from the Wagon Wheel Flea Market." AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 530 (DOGS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE The Committee was in receipt of a report from L. Pasternak dated February 27, 1996 and a draft by-law to amend the "three strikes" definition as it applies to dogs caught running at large. They were also in receipt of a report from R. Upfold providing information on the current level of Dog By-law enforcement. Dr. G. Hess and Mr. W. Bonnell were in attendance of the behalf of the Humane Society. On a motion by Councillor K. Redman it was resolved: "That Chapter 530 (Dogs) of the Municipal Code be amended to provide that a dog is deemed potentially dangerous when it is caught running at large on 3 occasions within a 24 month period, as opposed to the current 12 month period." The Committee received the report of R. Upfold as information, and Councillor Ziegler suggested that any extension of the current enforcement provisions should be addressed at the time of contract renewal. BILLBOARD RELOCATION - BLEAMS ROAD The Committee was in receipt of correspondence from Councillor T. Galloway dated February 28, 1996 requesting endorsement of a relocation agreement involving the transfer of an existing billboard sign on Bleams Road to a City owned site at the intersection of Goodrich Drive and Wilson Avenue. Councillor Galloway referred to the provisos in his correspondence, and noted that Gould Outdoor Advertising would incur all disassembly and reassembly costs. He pointed out that Gould feels the new site is not as effective as the present site, but is willing to make the move as a public relations gesture. Councillor T. Galloway put forward a motion to relocate the Bleams Road sign with the various related provisos outlined in his correspondence. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 4, 1996 - 54 - CITY OF KITCHENER BILLBOARD RELOCATION - BLEAMS ROAD - CONT'D Councillor Ziegler indicated he has no objection to the arrangement provided the new lease has a term of approximately 4 years, noting that the new site is part of the right-of-way for the Bleams Road and River Road connection. He suggested that if necessary, the road extension should pre- empt the advertising arrangement discussed this date. Councillor Galloway amended his motion to include a clause which indicates that if required prior to the end of the lease, any roadwork is to take priority over the advertising use proposed this date. The Committee then voted on the following motion, as amended. On a motion by Councillor T. Galloway it was resolved: "That the billboard sign owned by Gould Advertising currently in place on Bleams Road be transferred to an alternate location on the City owned lands at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Goodrich Drive (former Hydro station site), with Gould to incur all costs associated with disassembly and reassembly, and, That the City waive the standard leasing fees, estimated at $850.00 per face/year (2 faces involved), and agree to a lease for the new site with a term corresponding to the remainder of the term for the present Bleams Road location, with Gould to confirm their 4 year estimate in this regard, and, That upon expiry of the above new lease, renewal under normal leasing terms is at the sole discretion of the City, which may alternately require removal of the subject billboards, and, That the City waive the required Building Permit fees for the new site, and further, That since the new site will eventually form part of the right-of-way for the River Road/Bleams Road connection, this roadwork is to take priority over any other use of the site should the subject lands be required for this purpose prior to expiry of the new lease referred to herein." REQUEST - STREET VENDOR RELOCATION The Committee was in receipt of a report from J. Koppeser dated February 28, 1996 concerning a request from a current vendor to relocate from the Downtown to the Huron Industrial Park. Councillor B. Vrbanovic put forward a motion to grant the request. Mr. L. Parkhouse asked that, if appropriate, the motion indicate elimination of the King/Queen Street location from the Street Vendor By-law, and Councillor Vrbanovic amended his motion in this regard. The Committee then voted on the following motion, as amended. On a motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic it was resolved: "That Council grant the request of Mr. Richard Harem for permission to relocate the Hot Dog Cart at King and Queen Streets to the Huron Industrial Park (north side of Shoemaker Street at the intersection of Strasburg Road), and further, That the current Street Vendor By-Law be amended so as to eliminate the King/Queen Street location." BINGO REQUEST - CONESTOGA SAILING CLUB The Committee was in receipt of a report from J. Koppeser dated February 28, recommending that the Club's request to hold bingos on an ongoing basis be granted. 1996 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 4, 1996 - 55 - CITY OF KITCHENER On a motion by Councillor G. Lorentz it was resolved: "That the Conestoga Sailing Club, P.O. Box 38077, 256 King Street North, Waterloo, be granted permission to hold bingos on an ongoing basis within the City of Kitchener, with the proceeds to be used to support their youth programs." 6. STREET VENDOR - FLOWERS The Committee was in a receipt of a report from J. Koppeser dated February 28, 1996 in response to direction given by the Committee in May of 1995 concerning the vendor cart and an appropriate licence fee. Mayor R. Christy put forward a motion to grant the request and impose fees as outlined in the report. Mr. Parkhouse reminded the Committee of Council's recent decision concerning non-owner operated hot dog carts and asked whether this provision would apply to the flower vendor. It was agreed that it would, and Mayor Christy amended his motion in this regard. The Committee then voted on the following motion, as amended. On a motion by Mayor R. Christy it was resolved: "That the Street Vendor By-Law be amended to provide for one Flower Vendor on the west side of King Street at the corner of Water Street at a Stationary Cart Fee of $1,176.00 plus $100.00 for each employee, with the latter to be personal and non-transferable, and, That the above location be awarded in 1996 to Mr. William Sovari, Street Heart Roses, with the appearance of the flower cart to correspond with the description in the report of J. Koppeser, dated February 28, 1996, and further, That the provisions of the 1996 By-Law apply which limit the vendor to one cart on publicly owned lands, with the option of having it operated by someone other than the owner, provided all requirements in the 1995 By-Law relative to "stand-ins" are met." 7. OTHER BUSINESS A discussion took place concerning a proposal by Councillor Vrbanovic to reschedule meetings arranged for March 18, 1996. Mayor Christy expressed concern over changing the date in light of the March 18 deadline for submitting the City's position on Regional Governance to the Regional Sub-Committee. He indicated that he would speak to Regional Councillor Leis concerning the proposed deadline, and further suggested that the Sub-Committee meet at 3:00 p.m. on March the 25th, with the regular Council meeting to commence at 7:00 p.m.. Councillor Galloway noted that it was his understanding the Sub-Committee was struck to deal only with the terms of reference and parameters of the City's functional review, and noted that any other issues referred to this date are outside of this process. Mayor Christy replied that he viewed Kitchener's interaction with the Region as part of the review. Councillor Redman encouraged individual Councillors to make written submissions on issues of concern. 7. OTHER BUSINESS - CONT'D On a motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic it was resolved: "That the regular meeting of City Council scheduled for March 18, 1996 be cancelled and FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 4, 1996 - 56 - CITY OF KITCHENER rescheduled on March 25, 1996 at 7:00 p.m., and that the sub-committee meeting (City functional review) also be rescheduled from March 18 to March 25 at 3:00 p.m." Mr. Parkhouse advised that he would arrange to contact Rogers Cable T.V., as March 18 was scheduled as a televised meeting. Councillor Ziegler suggested a newspaper advertisement with regard to the Council meeting date change. NEXT MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee will be held on Monday, April 1, 1996. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ........... G. Sosnoski ........... Manager of Corporate ........... Records/Assistant City Clerk