HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS Minutes - 2019-04-15FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
APRIL 15, 2019 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date, commencing at 1:23 p.m.
Present: Councillor S. Davey - Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Chapman, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, B.
Ioannidis, M. Johnston, S. Marsh, C. Michaud, D. Schnider and P. Singh.
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, Deputy CAO & General Manager, Community Services
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
C. Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development
K. Dever, Director, Strategy & Corporate Performance
K. Kugler, Director, Sport
D. Murray, Director, Technology Innovation & Services
H. Gross, Director, Engineering
R. Morgan, Capital Investment Advisor/Brownfield Coordinator
J. Bunn, Manager, Council & Committee Services/Deputy City Clerk
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
1. CAO-19-007 - MUNICIPAL ACCOMMODATION TAX
- (ONTARIO REGULATION 435/17 TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATION TAX)
The Committee considered report CAO-19-007 dated March 29,
2019 recommending approval of the Municipal Accommodation Tax. In addition, the Committee
was in receipt this date of written submissions from the Waterloo Region Tourism Marketing
Corporation and the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel, Motel Association in support of the
implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax. Ms. K. Kugler presented the Report.
Ms. Nancy Kisser and Ms. Vanessa Stevenson, Waterloo Region Tourism Marketing
Corporation (WRTMC) were in attendance in support of the recommendation outlined in Report
CAO-19-007.
Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time.
In response to questions, Ms. Kugler agreed to follow up with WRTMC to obtain their most recent
audited financial statements and proposed budget, and to provide the information to members
of Council.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis -
it was resolved:
That a by-law be established for implementation of a mandatory 4% Municipal
Accommodation Tax for hotels in the City of Kitchener effective July 1, 2019, subject to
equivalent approvals by the other lower tier municipalities in Waterloo Region, as outlined
-19-007; and,
That the 50% (Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation - WRTMC) / 40% (City)
/ 10% (Region of Waterloo) revenue sharing model as outlined within this report be
approved; and,
That staff be directed to establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund to
segr
That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Clerk be delegated authority to enter into
an agreement with the Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation to collect the
revenues on behalf of the City of Kitchener and for the use of 50% of the Municipal
Accommodation Tax funds by WRTMC. (Note: Administration costs to be deducted prior
to distribution of funds); and,
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1. CAO-19-007 - MUNICIPAL ACCOMMODATION TAX
- (ONTARIO REGULATION 435/17 TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATION TAX)
That the CAO and Clerk be delegated authority to enter into other agreements as may be
required to administer and govern work to be funded from the MAT; and,
That staff/WRTMC report back in 2020 to Council on the progress of the new Municipal
Accommodation Tax; and further,
That a joint study be undertaken by WRTMC and the Municipal partners in 2022 with
respect to the effectiveness of the program to inform potential program refinements at
that time.
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought forward by Councillor
J. Gazzola to discuss Consent items 1 and 2 listed on the agenda, which was voted on and was
Carried.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this time.
2. DSD-19-063 - MIDDLE STRASBURG TRUNK SANITARY SEWER
- CREDIT/REFUND AGREEMENT REQUEST
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-063 dated March
20, 2019 recommending an agreement for development charges credit/refund
payment for the costs of engineering fees and construction of the Middle Strasburg Trunk
Sanitary Sewer (MSTSS). Mr. H. Gross was in attendance and responded to questions from the
Committee.
On motion by Councillor D. Schnider -
it was resolved:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a development charges credit/refund
agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-19-063, with the developers (Kitchener Green
Developments Inc., Kitchener Green 3 Developments Inc., 2079546 Ontario Limited,
Cook (South Estates) Limited, Max Becker Enterprises (II) Limited) in respect to the
yment for the costs of the engineering fees and construction of the Middle
Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer (MSTSS). In addition, the agreement will contain
provisions authorizing the acceptance of lands from the developers by the municipality
on which the project will be constructed.
3. DSD-19-065 - BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION PROGRAM APPLICATION
- TAX INCREMENTAL GRANT FOR 98-100 VICTORIA STREET SOUTH
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-065 dated March
11, 2019 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the Region of Waterloo
and 2373074 Ontario Inc. for 98-100 Victoria Street South related to Brownfield remediation and
a tax incremental grant. Messrs. R. Morgan and C. Bluhm were in attendance and responded to
questions from the Committee.
In response to questions, Mr. Morgan indicated he could circulate the report to members of
Council that was considered by the Region of Waterloo regarding the Brownfield remediation
program.
On motion by Councillor D. Schnider -
it was resolved:
That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 98-100 Victoria Street South,
received from 2373074 Ontario Inc. dated January 29, 2017, be approved subject to the
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3. DSD-19-065 - BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION PROGRAM APPLICATION
- TAX INCREMENTAL GRANT FOR 98-100 VICTORIA STREET SOUTH
That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject
property, the owner will be provided a tax incremental grant on the redevelopment of the
property in the form of an annual rebate on City taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the
City Tax Increment; and,
That the City Tax Increment be defined as the difference between the City portion of real
property taxes for the 2017 taxation year and the new City portion of real property taxes
levied as a result of a new assessment by the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC) following completion of the project as compensation for the
remediation of the above subject lands; and,
That the City property tax grant is estimated to be $327,815.00, payable in one year
following re-
and,
That the Region of Waterloo Brownfield Coordinator be circulated a copy of any decision
made by Kitchener City Council regarding this Application; and further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, subject to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Region of Waterloo and 2373074 Ontario Inc.,
to implement the provisions of the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 98-
100 Victoria Street South, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-
19-065.
4. COR-19-017 - DIGITAL KITCHENER - 2019 UPDATE
The Committee considered Corporate Services Department report COR-19-017 dated March
29, 2019 regarding an update on the progress of Digital Kitchener Strategy and proposed work
for 2019. Mr. D. Murray presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee.
Councillor P. Singh re-entered the meeting at this time.
On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis -
it was resolved:
That staff be directed to begin work on the proposed opportunities for Digital Kitchener
in 2019, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-19-017.
5. FIN-19-030 - LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN: PROJECT SCOPE AND TIMELINE
The Committee considered Financial Services Department report FIN-19-030 dated March 29,
2019 regarding the proposed scope and timeline for the development of a Long-Term Financial
Plan. Mr. J. Lautenbach presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor P. Singh -
it was resolved:
That staff be directed to develop a Long-Term Financial Plan based on the proposed
scope and timeline, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-19-030.
6. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
J. Bunn D. Saunderson
Manager, Council & Committee Services/ Committee Administrator
Deputy City Clerk