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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance & Admin - 1997-09-08FAC\1997-09-08 SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Finance and Administration Committee met this date commencing at 9.45 a.m.. under the Chairmanship of Councillor J. Ziegler with the following members present: Councillors T. Galloway, M. Wagner, M. Yantzi, John Smola, G. Lorentz and K. Taylor-Harrison. Mayor R. Christy, Councillors Jake Smola and B Vrbanovic were in attendance for part of the meeting. Others present: Ms. P. Houston, Ms. D. Arnold, Ms. L. MacDonald, Mrs. J. Koppeser, Ms. M. Murphy, Messrs. J. Gazzola, J. Hancock, O. den Ouden, T. McCabe, J. Witmer, J. Shivas, D. Snow, R. Arnot, T. Clancy, L. Parkhouse, G. Anderson, R. W. Pritchard, J. Coish and G. Sosnoski. Ms. P. Walsh and Ms. S. Franzen were in attendance on behalf of the Kitchener Public Library concerning the 1998 pro forma budget. 1. 1998 PRO FORMA BUDGET P. Houston presented a comparison of Kitchener and other municipalities in respect to expenditures in selected areas such as Parks and Recreation, Fire Department and Libraries. She advised that additional information and comparisons would be made available in the Fall of this year once staff have had an opportunity to review the figures in greater detail. Councillor Galloway asked that similar comparisons be provided with respect to reserve funds. Councillor Wagner stressed the need for Council to have information which explains why Kitchener's taxes are higher than those of Waterloo, and requested a comparison including the respective facilities and services provided by the two municipalities. Ms. Houston then presented the 1998 Pro Forma Budget, stressing that the figures used are estimates prepared by the Finance Department rather than submissions from the individual departments. In response to a question from Councillor Jake Smola, Ms. Houston agreed to provide appropriate figures with respect to the impact on commercial properties of a 1 per cent mill rate increase. Ms. Houston advised that staff are projecting inflation of 1.3 per cent in 1998, and that at present, the mill rate increase required is at 14.07 per cent. With regard to the issue of Provincial downloading, Ms. Houston advised that the Pro Forma is based on preliminary Provincial figures, noting that the issue of how the cost of downloading will be split between the Region and the municipalities is yet to be determined. Ms. Houston estimated that approximately 5 per cent of any mill rate increase would be as a result of changes and reductions in Provincial grant funding. Ms. Houston also pointed out that staff are suggesting a one time adjustment to eliminate the budget surplus, and reduce reliance on this surplus in setting the following year's mill rate. She added that in future years any surplus as a result of under-expenditure would go directly to the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund. She also pointed out that increased funding of the Sick Leave Reserve Fund is being recommended in light of the reduction in employer contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). It was noted that the Sick Leave Reserve is currently underfunded in terms of its liability, and below levels recommended by the Auditor. Ms. Houston then reviewed the revenue and expenditure work sheets noting a proposed two per cent increase in user and transit fees, and two per cent increases with respect to capital expenses, other expenses, and boards and contracts. Councillor Galloway questioned whether the zero per cent increase in property assessment being projected is too conservative, given that other municipalities are forecasting positive assessment growth and that building permit revenues suggests an acceleration in construction activity. Ms. Houston replied that residential assessment is going up significantly; however, commercial assessment, as a result of Assessment Review Board Hearings will decrease. She further added that as of the end of June, the municipality is down .6 per cent in assessment growth, and added that there will be fewer supplementary assessments in 1997 as the Province directs more of its efforts toward implementing the new assessment system. In response to a question from Councillor Wagner, Ms. Houston advised that with respect to a transit fee increase, the City is working on the premise that for every two per cent increase in fees there is a one per cent decrease in ridership, and agreed to look at this in more detail. Councillor Galloway questioned when firm numbers on Provincial downloading would be available and Ms. Houston replied that she was not sure, though she would be surprised to hear before November or mid December of this year. Councillor Galloway expressed an interest in tracking the cumulative effects of Provincial downloading on the mill rate, particularly in the areas of FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 -115- CITY OF KITCHENER Provincial grant reduction and changes and responsibility as a result of the "Who Does What" 1998 PRO FORMA BUDGET - CONT'D initiatives. One of the reasons for this would be to determine the amount attributable to the levy, net of any Provincial downloading expenses. Ms. Houston replied that this is possible, and in addition pointed out that individual property tax fluctuations will also occur as a result of market value reassessment. Councillor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this time Mayor Christy advised that on August 11, the Large Urban Mayors Caucus asked the Province for assurances that downloading would be tax neutral, and subsequently Premier Harris and Minister Leach agreed to set up a study group comprised of the Chief Administrative Officers, Treasurers and the Mayors of large urban municipalities to examine the figures and verify that they are tax neutral. He expressed concern that at present there are two sets of estimates and it is difficult to verify which is correct. He added that the Mayors Caucus also discussed the possibility of issuing two separate tax bills, one to reflect municipal costs exclusive of downloading and the other specifying any tax increase due to the shifting of Provincial responsibilities. In response to a question from Councillor Lorentz, Ms. Houston advised that in her recollection the Pro Forma increase last year stood at 6 per cent. Councillor Lorentz also advised that it would be more realistic to budget based on a July 1, 1998 opening for the Forest Heights Fire Station and Community Centre rather than the April 1 estimate currently being used. Councillor Lorentz referred to his previous request for a list of the cost to municipality of Provincial downloading since the Harris government took office, and asked that this be brought forward at this time for discussion, and Ms. Houston advised that staff are in the process of preparing the list. Councillor Yantzi expressed an interest in knowing the correlation between profit making businesses and commercial tax increases, noting that he has heard comments that the business community feels that residential taxes should increase. Ms. Houston advised that a presentation would be prepared in this regard using selected businesses. Mr. Gazzola added that the factors used in calculation will change, and that currently commercial calculations use a different factor to convert from market value to assessed value, adding that commercial assessment is generally 15 per cent higher. Councillor Wagner referred to the annual transfer from the gas enterprise and requested a discussion as to where these revenues are dispersed, noting that he has questioned why this revenue cannot be used to reduce taxes in light of the magnitude of the gas utility profit. He asked that Council be involved in deciding, prior to January/February 1998, what amount is to be transferred from the gas utility, possibly with the intention of offsetting tax increases. Ms. Houston responded that she would report on the five year impact on the capital and operating budgets, but cautioned that there is a certain amount of uncertainty created in the industry as a result of gas deregulation. Ms. Houston then reviewed the proposed Operating and Capital Budget review schedules and no objections were raised at this time. At the request of Mayor Christy, Mr. Gazzola also agreed to have staff look into the possible reformatting of the tax bill so as to apportion taxes relating to Provincial downloading separate from those relating to other municipal expenses. CITY LAND VALUES AND PROPERTY EXCHANGES (BLOOMINGDALE ROAD) Mr. Stefan Vogel appeared concerning several land related matters including a prior exchange of City owned lands involving property on Bloomingdale Road and Vista Ridge (in the Pioneer Tower area), as well as the calculation of parkland dedication figures for property owned by Mr. Vogel on Bloomingdale Road. In this regard the Committee was in receipt of correspondence from Councillor J. Ziegler dated September 3, 1997 outlining both his questions and concerns as well as those of Mr. Vogel. Mr. Vogel referred to the City owned lands on Bloomingdale Road and noted that he recently paid quite a bit more for a parcel of land of approximately half the size. He noted that realters FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 -116- CITY OF KITCHENER 2. CITY LAND VALUES AND PROPERTY EXCHANGES (BLOOMINGDALE ROAD) - CONT'D he has spoken with placed the value of the City land on Bloomingdale Road, which was exchanged from property on Vista Ridge, at approximately $250,000.00 rather that the $156,000.00 used in the land exchange. He indicated that he would have purchased the Bloomingdale property himself had he been aware it was available for sale. Mr. Vogel suggested that in this particular instance the City should have brought in a private appraiser to get an independent evaluation of the lands prior to the exchange, and expressed the opinion that the raw land appraisal is underestimated as the land is zoned Residential, has over 300 feet of road frontage, and that a similar parcel could not be purchased for that price anywhere else in Kitchener. Mr. Anderson advised that in arriving at the estimate he had looked at comparative property sales, and noted that the $156,000.00 amount referred to by Mr. Vogel is the base value and does not include profit, which in the development industry would be approximately 30 per cent. Councillor Ziegler enquired whether Council is in a position to do anything with respect to the land exchange involving Bloomingdale Road and Vista Ridge and Mr. Shivas advised that the City has a binding offer of purchase and sale, and that he would have to give more detailed legal advice in this area after considering the matter further. Councillor Wagner advised that in his estimation, the Vista Ridge lands were undervalued at the time of exchange as the appraisal did not adequately consider the heritage and scenic value of the property. Mr. Anderson cautioned that the price, which reflects the lands and the location, and is not necessarily indicative of market value. He further added that the City gained a further $48,000.00 on the exchange as the developers agreed to pick up the entire road frontage cost, and will construct the road entirely at their own cost. Councillor Ziegler suggested that staff made an honest effort to determine the land value, and that this circumstance should be used as a learning experience and to ensure that the City always tests the market with respect to surplus land sales or exchanges and gives any citizen the opportunity to purchase. Mr. Shivas reminded the Committee that in land transactions there are always other factors which come into play and can have an effect on public offerings. He stated that at present the City has a two step process as set out in its Real Property By-law, the first being a report from Mr. Anderson to declare the land surplus, at which time various options of this position can be considered by Council. The second step involves Council's consideration of the sale itself, over which it has the final decision. Councillor Galloway added that the City has a registry of publicly owned lands and that any member of the public can view and express an interest in purchasing these; however, it is unclear whether this is widely known or promoted. Councillor Jake Smola left the meeting at this time. Mr. Vogel then addressed his second area of concern; namely, that he recently obtained permission for two severances from the Committee of Adjustment and has concerns as to how his parkland dedication figure was calculated. He advised that Mr. Anderson indicated there are two ways to calculate this dedication, and disagreed with this interpretation noting that the Planning Act indicates that there is only one method and that all properties are to be appraised at the same value. He suggested that the land value is $72,000.00 and not the $118,000.00 figure used by Mr. Anderson in the calculation. Councillor Ziegler asked that Mr. Shivas report at the September 22, 1997 Finance and Administration Committee meeting as to how value is assigned to parkland dedication, and in this regard Councillor Ziegler invited Mr. Vogel to attend. 3. NEW LOCATION - STREET VENDORS BY-LAW The Committee was in receipt of a report from J. Koppeser dated September 3, 1997 recommending no action on a request from Mr. Brad Schedewitz for permission to operate a hot dog stand at a location not currently listed in the Street Vendor By-law. Consideration of his request was deferred and referred to a future meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee to allow for a meeting between Mr. Schedewitz and Councillor Jake Smola. 4. BODY RUB PARLOUR BY-LAW(S) The Committee was in receipt of a report from L. F. Parkhouse dated September 3, 1997 outlining FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 -117- CITY OF KITCHENER staff concerns with respect to an earlier Committee recommendation that no action be taken to enact a by-law with respect to non-sexual/non-erotic body rub parlours. They were also in receipt of a report from J. Koppeser dated September 4, 1997 recommending the enacting of an erotic\sexual body rub parlour by-law and the adoption of related criteria and processes. Mr. Fred Spidla appeared as a delegation and in his capacity as a consultant and Chair of the Medical Hydro Therapy Association. Council was previously circulated with Mr. Spidla's written submission and additional background information. Mr. Spidla suggested that the Committee establish an advisory council for alternative therapies, as he anticipates developments in this area which will require regulation. Mr. Spidla also suggested that additional attention should be directed to the terminology used in the by-law to define alternative therapies. Mr. Don Reid, appeared in his capacity as a Reflexologist and on behalf of the Ontario College of Reflexology. Correspondence from Mr. Reid dated August 25, 1997 was appended to the report of L. Parkhouse. Mr. Reid summarized the concerns expressed at an earlier meeting and indicated his continued opposition to any by-law governing complimentary health therapies; however, he stated that he believes there is enough common ground to resolve this issue. Mr. Reid pointed out that the City of Toronto is dealing with the same issue at this time and that they have decided to strike an advisory committee to recommend on how to deal with complementary health disciplines. Mr. Reid then suggested that Kitchener consider establishing a city wide registry for all complementary health modalities that are not directly regulated by the Province, establish an advisory committee similar to that established by the City of Toronto which is expected to return recommendations within six months, exempt Reflexologists from any non- erotic/non-sexual by-law, and in fact not enact any such by-law, but deal with regulation of alternate health therapies in the future only if complaints are received. Mr. Reid also reiterated his earlier concern with a requirement to keep and make available for inspection a registry of clients, and Mr. Shivas responded that in his view, and in this particular instance, the public interest would outweigh the concept of confidentiality. Mr. Parkhouse advised that in his estimation alternate health disciplines have to be regulated and cautioned the Committee that some form or closure is required to deal with this issue. Councillor Yantzi suggested the striking of a task force to review the situation, and Mayor Christy noted that if this were undertaken he would assume no interruption in dealing with erotic/sexual body rub parlours. On a motion by Councillor M. Yantzi, it was resolved: "That consideration of a non-erotic\non-sexual body rub by-law be deferred for up to six months to allow a task force to be struck to further investigate this matter, and inquire into the recommendations of the task force recently appointed by the City of Toronto to deal with the licensing of alternative health disciplines; and further, That the above action is on the understanding that an erotic/sexual body rub parlour by-law will likely receive prior consideration, and in this regard the existing Chapter 560 (Massagists and Body Rub Parlours) of the Municipal Code which currently regulates some alternate health disciplines, will be repealed." The Committee then dealt with the issue of a by-law respecting erotic/sexual body rub parlours, and in this regard Councillor Ziegler referred to correspondence received from Mr. Shivas suggesting that all five locations relocate and be required to meet new relocation criteria as opposed to conducting a draw to immediately reduce such parlours from five to two in number. This would mean that the reduction in the number of parlours previously indicated by Council would take place through attrition. Mr. Shivas commented that the original by-law proposed by staff contemplated a reduction through attrition, and at the Committee's direction a new recommendation was developed as well as criteria which would involve holding a draw to reduce the number of body rub parlours BODY RUB PARLOUR BY-LAW(S) - CONT'D with respect to 1998 licences. He advised that he continues to recommend reduction through attrition; however, if it is Council's wish to reduce the number immediately this should be done by lottery. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 -118- CITY OF KITCHENER Councillor Wagner expressed concern with the current staff report and viewed it as a clear contradiction of a previous Council decision to proceed with the development of detailed selection criteria to immediately reduce the number of locations. Mr. Parkhouse advised that staff felt they had investigated all criteria, including those provided by current body rub parlour operators noting that in the final analysis almost all of the current operators would meet existing criteria. Mayor Christy expressed concern that if the attrition method were followed the number of erotic body rub parlours would remain high, and this would be in contradiction to the views of the majority of the members of Council. Mayor R. Christy put forward a motion to adopt the staff recommendation in the September 4, 1997 report of J. Koppeser, including adoption of the draft by-law and the selection criteria/lottery processes outlined therein. Councillor M. Yantzi then introduced a motion to amend the draft by-law and to accept all selection criteria/lottery processes in the report which do not pertain to the conducting of a lottery to reduce the number of body rub parlours. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi, "That the draft sexual/erotic body rub parlour by-law as appended to the report of J. Koppeser dated September 4, 1997 be adopted as amended to reflect a reduction through attrition in the number of parlours from five to two; and further, That in order to obtain a 1998 licence, all five of the currently licensed body- rub parlours must conform to the following criteria, in addition to any other normal licensing requirements; a) the establishment shall be located on lands zoned C6; b) the establishment shall not be located within 100 meters of the premises of an existing school, including an institutional day-care facility; c) the establishment shall not be located within 100 meters of the premises of an existing religious institution; d) the lands upon which the establishment is located shall not face any part of the premises of any existing residence across the street; e) the side property line of the lands upon which the establishment is located shall not abut the premises of any existing residence; f) the rear property line of the lands upon which the establishment is located may abut the premises of an existing residence; g) the establishment shall not have a total floor space greater than 125 square meters." Councillor Vrbanovic enquired into what circumstances could result in a body rub parlour licence being revoked and Mr. Shivas replied that a single contravention of the by-law would not likely be severe enough to warrant a revocation; however, if the operator was convicted of running a bawdy house Council should consider revocation. Councillor Vrbanovic expressed an interest in seeing the penalties, including licence suspension or revocation, outlined in the by-law itself and Mr. Shivas replied that he would be willing to investigate this and could include penalties subject to a provision for hearing. He also cautioned that there may be a problem BODY RUB PARLOUR BY-LAW(S) - CONT'D with putting a minimum penalty in the by-law and Councillor Ziegler suggested a range of possible penalties and asked Mr. Shivas to check into the legal authority for such an arrangement and report on the entire issue. Mayor Christy indicated that he did not expect to revisit the issue of how and when the number of FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 -119- CITY OF KITCHENER body rub parlours would be reduced as it was his understanding there was clear direction to reduce the parlours to two as soon as possible. He suggested that what is being dealt with here is not a massage parlour as much as a form of adult entertainment. He suggested that it was made clear to staff that they were only to report on the form of selection criteria and not to recommend on a change in approach, and indicated that in his view a lottery is appropriate in these circumstances. Councillor Ziegler indicated his support for the amending motion as in his view reduction by attrition is the best method when combined with the stringent relocation criteria proposed. The amending motion by Councillor M. Yantzi to approve the staff recommendation with the exception of the provisions for a lottery was voted on and Carried on a recorded vote. In Favour: Councillors K. Taylor-Harrison, M. Wagner, Contra: Mayor R. Christy and Councillor John Smola Councillor Ziegler advised those in attendance that the Committee recommendation would be considered by Council on Monday September 15, 1997. The Finance and Administration Committee meeting then recessed at 12:45 p.m. and reconvened at 2:15 p.m. ROVING FLOWER VENDORS - HIWAY FLOWERS (1500 WEBER STREET EAST) The Committee was in receipt of correspondence from Councillor J. Ziegler with respect to concerns raised by the owner of Hiway Flowers concerning the City's practice of licensing an individual to sell flowers at any location in the City and the impact this has on existing retail flower outlets. Councillor Ziegler suggested that the City's by-law be amended so as to restrict the sales to a specific location, and in addition that permanent businesses involved in flower sales be permitted one vendor location in the City with no additional fee. Mrs. Koppeser replied that pending legislative changes will affect the Hawkers and Pedlars By-law and asked that staff be given an opportunity to review same and bring forward a comprehensive report. Councillor Vrbanovic suggested developing a per site fee which would be paid by all flower vendors who do not operate permanent retail flower outlets. He also suggested that staff also investigate the Mississauga by- law which requires a one time property inspection fee as well as a separate fee for each operator working for the applicant in respect to a specific location. Staff were instructed to prepare a report concerning the above and also to inform the owner of Hiway Flowers and allow him to have input on any by-law revisions. NON-EROTIC BODY RUB PARLOUR - CHANGE OF ADDRESS The Committee was in receipt of a report from J. Koppeser dated September 3, 1997 recommending that the owner be permitted to change the address of the body rub parlour located at 1232 King Street East. NON-EROTIC BODY RUB PARLOUR - CHANGE OF ADDRESS CONT'D On a motion by Councillor Karen Taylor-Harrison, it was resolved: "That Ms. Elisabeth Szenyi be allowed to change the address of her current non-erotic body rub parlour located at 1232 King Street East to 82 Heins Avenue, pending zoning approval, and that the Legal Department be instructed to prepare the necessary amendment to Chapter 560 (Massagists and Body Rub Parlours) of the City of Kitchener Municipal FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 - 120 - CITY OF KITCHENER Code." PRE-BUDGETAPPROVAL-FINANCEDEPARTMENT The Committee was in receipt of a report from O. den Ouden dated August 15, 1997 recommending pre-budget approval for the purchase of a remittance processor. On a motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic, it was resolved: "That the Revenue Division be given pre-budget approval for a 1997 expenditure of $40,000.00, exclusive of taxes, to be taken from the 1998 budget allocation, in order to upgrade the K-CD-05 remittance processor to an IRPS system; and further, That the purchasing process for quotations be waived and the Purchasing Division negotiate the purchase price." LAND PURCHASE - SOUTH WEST OPTIMIST PARK The Committee was in receipt of a report from P. Houston dated September 3, 1997 recommending the purchase of lands from the Waterloo County Board of Education. On a motion by Councillor T. Galloway, it was resolved: "That Council approve the purchase of Block O, Plan 1318 (21.61 acres of land) from the Waterloo County Board of Education at a net purchase price of $854,357.00, payable in three instalments, as follows: 1997 $284,786.00; 1998 - $284,786.00; 1999 $284,785.00, with this amount to be funded from the Parkland Reserve Fund; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorize to execute any agreement relating to the purchase to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor." GENERAL VARIANCE TO CITY BY-LAW - PORTABLE SIGNS The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development report #PD97/90 recommending a general variance to the Sign By-law with respect to portable signs for charitable purposes. Mr. McCabe asked that the first sentence of the staff recommendation be amended to read "...for charitable organizations and events, including institutional uses on lands zoned Institutional...". Councillor Ziegler asked that staff notify the business(es) which first brought this matter to the City's attention. GENERAL VARIANCE TO CITY BY-LAW - PORTABLE SIGNS CONT'D On a motion by Councillor G. Lorentz, it was resolved: "That Council grant a general variance to the City's Sign By-law for portable signs advertising charitable organizations and events, including institutional uses on lands zoned Institutional; and further, That businesses and uses currently allowed to erect portable signs be permitted to erect these non-accessory signs for a maximum of two 30 day periods annually to advertise solely for the charitable organizations, and that this be in addition to the currently permitted six 30 day periods." FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 - 121 - CITY OF KITCHENER 10. 11. 12. LETTER OF CREDIT Councillor Ziegler requested consideration of an adjustment to the City's current policy regarding letters of credit which would allow a developer to pay cash as opposed to posting said letter. Ms. Houston responded that the City routinely allows the deposit of cash in such instances and pays interest while the deposit is in the City's hands. She also advised that staff will also accept term deposits or GIC's listed in the City's name. Councillor Ziegler asked that he be provided with an outline of the current policy, and suggested that the policy at the Regional level should be changed accordingly. COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM MONITORING PILOT PROJECT The Committee was in receipt of a report from Fire Chief J. Hancock dated September 3, 1997 requesting approval of a Commercial Pilot Project, the form of agreement and delegation of signing authority for same. On a motion by Councillor M. Wagner it was resolved: "That Council authorize a Commercial Alarm Monitoring Pilot Project beginning in September of 1997 and continuing until January of 1998 and in accordance with the following; a) the Pilot to utilize the computer aided monitoring technology supplied by Electronic Surveillance Corporation; b) the Pilot to include 50 - 150 properties within the City of Kitchener; c) the total cost of the Pilot not to exceed $2,000.00 and to be financed from the Residential Alarm Monitoring Pilot Project; and, That Council approve the form of the agreement to be used in the Commercial Alarm Monitoring Project as appended to the report of J. Hancock dated September 3, 1997, and that Council delegate to the City's Fire Chief the authority to sign such agreements on behalf of the City; and further, That a final report and recommendation be prepared by the Electronic Monitoring Information Team (EMIT) outlining the result of the Pilot, with said report to be presented to City Council following completion of the Pilot Project." RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM MONITORING PILOT PROJECT The Committee was in receipt of a report from D. Arnold dated September 3, 1997 requesting approval of a form of agreement and the delegation of signing authority for same. 12. RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM MONITORING PILOT PROJECT - CONT'D On a motion by Councillor M. Wagner, it was resolved: "That with respect to the Residential Alarm Monitoring Pilot Project, Council approve the form of agreement as appended to the report of D. Arnold dated September 3, 1997, with said agreement to be entered into by the City and each Residential Alarm Pilot Project participant; and further, That the City's Fire Chief be delegated authority to sign all such agreements on behalf of the City." 13. IPPERWASH PUBLIC ENQUIRY FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 - 122 - CITY OF KITCHENER 14. 15. 16. The Committee was in receipt of correspondence from the City of Sarnia requesting support for a resolution recently enacted by Lambton County Council concerning the Ipperwash incident. Councillor Yantzi stressed that it is important to emphasize that Police should exercise their authority without political interference. On a motion by Councillor M. Yantzi, it was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener lend its support to the request of Lambton County Council calling for a public enquiry into the events that took place before, during and after the shooting at Ipperwash on September 6, 1995; and further, That a copy of this motion be forwarded to Premier Michael Harris, all local M.P.P.'s and the Mayor of the City of Sarnia." INFORMATION ITEMS The Committee received as information, a report dated September 3, 1997 listing the Monte Carlo events recently approved by Licensing staff as well as a report from J. Koppeser and L. Pasternak advising of a delay in preparing a comprehensive restaurant/refreshment vehicle licensing report requested by Council on August 18, 1997. NEXT MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee will be held on Monday, September 22, 1997. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. G. Sosnoski Manager of Corporate Records/Assistant City Clerk