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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 1992-06-22COUNCIL\1992-06-22 COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 22, 1992 The Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present. On motion by Alderman T. Galloway, the minutes of the regular meeting held June 1, 1992 and the special meeting held June 15, 1992, as mailed to the Mayor and Aldermen, were accepted. A. Communication - referred directly to file (1) Letter dated June 15 from Mr. D.C. Rowland, Corporate Manager, Customer Service, Canada Post Corporation, responding to Council's recent resolution concerning proposed changes to the Kitchener Mail Processing Plant. Mayor D.V. Cardillo called on Ms. Janice Given, who was appearing before Council as a representative of the Talk of the Town Toastmasters, which has 20 members within City Hall. Ms. Given advised that each year the Club conducts speaking contests and that this year was very significant for the Club. In this regard, she introduced Ms. Cathy Livingston, who has been invited to deliver her speech "Canada, That's Me", which has placed No.1 in Ontario in the National Contest to pick the keynote speaker for Canada Day Celebrations on Parliament Hill on July 1. Her speech is presently being judged with others from across the country. Ms. Livingston then delivered her speech and was extended a standing ovation from those persons in the Council Chamber, following which Mayor D.V. Cardillo presented the Ontario Trophy. Alderman M. Wagner commented that during his years in the teaching profession, he had heard and judged hundreds of speeches, but that Cathy's had been one of the most delightful, stimulating and inspiring that he had heard and suggested that arrangements be made for Cathy to deliver her speech within local schools during the next school year. Judge Lorna Van Mossel of the Citizenship Court attended the Council along with an RCMP Constable to speak briefly about Canada and Canadian Citizenship. Judge Van Mossel noted that 1992 was a special year in that it was the 125th Anniversary of Canada as a nation, the 45th Anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act and the 10th Anniversary of the signing of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. She commented that she had recently had the opportunity to reaffirm Canadian Citizenship and commented on what it means to be Canadians and asked that all persons work together to eliminate racism, prejudice and discrimination of all forms, in order that the rights, freedoms and opportunities of this society may be enjoyed by all. At this time, Judge Van Mossel lead those in the Council Chambers in a reaffirmation of their Canadian Citizenship which was concluded by the singing of "O Canada". Mayor D.V. Cardillo expressed appreciation to Judge Van Mossel. Mr. Craig Newsome attended the meeting in support of the Committee of Adjustment recommendation with respect to Submission No.S 5/92 listed as Item B.9 of the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date. Moved by Alderman J. Smola Seconded by Alderman C. Zehr "That the decision of the Committee of Adjustment sitting as a Standing Committee of City Council, of June 16, 1992, recommending approval of Submission No. S 5/92 - Kitchener Housing Inc. - Be Ratified and Confirmed." Carried. Mr. Darwin Witmer attended the meeting in support of the Committee of Adjustment recommendation with regard to Submission No.F 1/92 listed as Item B. 10 of the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date. Moved by Alderman J. Smola Seconded by Alderman C. Zehr That the decision of the Committee of Adjustment sitting as a Standing Committee of City Council, of June 16, 1992, recommending approval of Submission No. F 1/92 - Darwin & Janice Witmer - Be Ratified and Confirmed. Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES - 402 - JUNE 22, 1992 Dr. J. Kay and Mr. J. Maine who are lay members of the Environmental Committee attended the Council meeting with regard to the report of the Environmental Committee of this date relative to the City's Strategic Plan for the Environment. Alderman C. Weylie advised Council that the assistance of Dr. Kay and Mr. Maine has been invaluable in finalizing the Strategic Plan document which had been on a short list, but was subsequently unsuccessful in receiving an award from the United Nations. Alderman Weylie advised that she and Mr. S. Klapman had made a presentation of the Plan and shown slides at the recent conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities held in Montreal. She indicated that the Plan was enthusiastically received with many municipalities making requests for copies. Alderman Weylie then read the mission statement contained within the strategic Plan document. Dr. J. Kay expressed appreciation to City Council for the opportunity to work on this project and noted that the document will ultimately become as important as the Blue Box Program has and that he was looking forward to the next step which would involve development of an implementation plan and subsequent public involvement. Mr. J. Maine commented that his appointment as a member of the Environmental Committee was his first experience working on a municipal committee and that he has been profoundly impressed with the sense of concern within the City administration for the environment. He then quoted clause 2 of the underlying philosophy, assumptions and guiding principles of the Strategic Plan's mission statement and noted that the leading role of the City with the collaboration and support of citizen involvement was crucial to success of the Plan and that he was looking forward to developing strategies in this regard. Alderman C. Weylie recognized the work of all committee members and the City Hall staff committees in developing the strategic plan and advised that she would make herself available to present the slide show and speech which she had given in Montreal to any interested organization. Moved by Alderman C. Weylie Seconded by Alderman T. Galloway That the report of the Environmental Committee (meetings of June 3 & 10, 1992) of this date be adopted. Carried. Mr. Jamie Umpleby, Region of Waterloo, appeared as a delegation in respect to Planning and Development Staff Report PD.56/92, the recommendation from which was partly approved as listed in clause 2 of the report of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of this date. Mr. Umpleby stated that his purpose was to provide information on the Region's proposed Freeport elevated water tank that would be similar to the one located on Shantz Hill. He noted that the site proposed was just off of Sportsworld Drive to the east of Highway #8 and that it would serve a Cambridge Water Zone, the Freeport area and the Grand Hill/Old Highway #8 area of Kitchener. He advised that the need for the tower was identified in 1987, the design took place in 1988 and that public meetings were held and Ministry of the Environment approval received in 1989 and that the Region was ready to tender the project. However, the project was subject to the Region obtaining title to the required lands from the MTO provided conditions of the purchase and sale were satisfied respecting an Official Plan Amendment and municipal approval of removal of granular material from an esker adjacent to the water tower site. He noted that the water tank would provide support for additional development in both the Cities of Kitchener and Cambridge and in particular provide a much higher level of security to City of Cambridge. It was proposed to tender the project immediately with the concrete base to be installed this fall with the steel work then being constructed during the winter and final completion taking place in spring/summer of 1993. In response to Alderman T. Galloway, Mr. Umpleby illustrated the exact location of the water tower site indicating that it was adjacent to the esker that is proposed to be utilized for aggregate. Alderman J. Ziegler commented that the Ministry of Transportation could remove the esker and not ask permission of the City but it was noted that the Ministry of Transportation requires permission from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Mr. Umpleby pointed out that the water feeder line has already been constructed along Sportsworld Drive to the proposed tank site. In response to Alderman M. Wagner, Mr. Umpleby stated that if approval to utilize aggregate from the esker was not given, the aggregate would have to be obtained from any number of locations but that he did not know what the increase in cost incurred by the Ministry of Transportation would be. Alderman Wagner stated that it was his opinion the esker contained a significant stand of trees and should not be disturbed until City Council had all the facts relative to this matter. Alderman G. Leadston expressed concern about the inconvenience and disruption that trucking COUNCIL MINIngS - 403 - JUNE 22, 1992 aggregate from sites within the City would cause if aggregate was not taken from the esker. Alderman Zehr commented that there were risks associated with not consenting to removal of aggregate from the site and these risks were firstly the deferral of the water tower project for a year and the risk of water not being available to meet emergencies and secondly, a risk that the interchange project would be significantly delayed. Alderman G. Lorentz requested that if and when it was built, the water tower have the City of Kitchener's logo painted on it rather than the Region of Waterloo's. Alderman T. Galloway commented that residents of the Grand Hill area have indicated that they were not interested in connecting to the water system that could be made available as a result of the construction of this water tank and Mr. Umpleby advised that the tank was being sized so as to eventually serve the residential neighbourhood sometime in the future. Mr. Paul Puopulo, Planning Initiatives Limited, appeared as a delegation on behalf of the Ministry of Government Services in regard to Staff Report PD.56/92 and commented that the subject lands were already designated as a prime aggregate area in the City. He noted that under the proposed amendment to the Official Plan, approximately half the lands would be designated as Business Park and Industrial and the remaining half, while somewhat redistributed, would continue to be designated as Major Open Space. He pointed out that the water tower site involves only 2.7 acres out of a total of 50 acres that is being preserved as Open Space. In response to questions that were raised earlier, Mr. Puopulo stated that it was his understanding that trucking costs normally account for about 60% of the cost of gravel and that there would be a substantial savings to the Ministry of Transportation in utilizing the aggregate from the esker site immediately adjacent to the proposed Sportsworld Drive interchange. Alderman T. Galloway suggested that a remnant esker on the south side of Sportsworld Drive could be utilized to meet the Ministry's aggregate needs and that loss of that esker would have no consequence in comparison to the request to remove an esker and stand of trees that was an environmental feature of the entrance to the City. He suggested that the matter be deferred until answers were obtained to some of the questions posed by Council members. Mr. Puopulo explained the procedure in the past in respect to the ease with which permits for wayside pits were granted, however, new legislation requires input from affected municipalities and other government agencies before the Ministry of Natural Resources considers applications for gravel extraction. He stated that if the Ministry of Natural Resources considers the esker to be a significant feature, it would not approve of the request for aggregate extraction. Alderman J. Ziegler stated that he was opposed to removal of the esker because of its environmental feature and asked that Council refer to the wording contained in the City's Strategic Plan for the Environment which was received this date. Alderman M. Wagner objected to gravel extraction on the basis that the request has been poorly presented, that a considerable stand of trees would be removed and that it was not certain the interchange was required in any event. Alderman T. Galloway made the following final comments: that he had difficulty understanding the process of this matter, that the water tower issue was a separate matter, that there was a question surrounding the validity of municipal endorsement, that questions of Council have not been answered, that alternate aggregate sources are nearby, that the new Highway #8 bypass has scenic qualities that Council should attempt to maintain and preserve and that he had less objection to removal of the remnant esker previously referred to. Moved by Alderman C. Zehr Seconded by Alderman J. Smola That Official Plan Amendment Application 92~9 and Zone Change Application 92/23/S/LM (Ministry of Government Services/Ministry of Transportation - Part of Lots 8, 9, 13, 22 and 23, Beasley's Broken Front Concession) be accepted for processing with the clear understanding that processing in no way implies acceptance or rejection of these applications. And further, that Council endorses removal of a portion of the esker ridge in the immediate vicinity of Sportsworld Drive by the Ministry of Transportation for aggregate and earth borrow material to be used in construction of the Sportsworld Drive interchange. A recorded vote was requested. COUNCIL 1VHNUTES - 404 - JUNE ~2, 1992 In Favour: Mayor D.V. Cardillo and Aldermen B. Stortz, M. Yantzi, J. Smola, G. Leadston, C. Zehr, G. Lorentz and C. Weylie. Contra: Aldermen J. Ziegler, T. Galloway and M. Wagner. Motion Carried. Mr. Angelo Innocente, MTE Consultants, appeared as a delegation on behalf of Willi Ristau, to request Council's approval to start pre-grading in the Tradewinds Place Subdivision, which is a remnant parcel of land that fronts on Rolling Meadows Drive in the Forest Heights Subdivision. He advised that the plans have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and that they met with their approval. Also he indicated that his client was anxious to proceed since some soil exchange must take place involving removal and compaction and that the next few weeks were critical in terms of the 1992 building season. Moved by Alderman J. Ziegler Seconded by Alderman G. Lorentz That we accede to the request of Mr. Angelo Innocente, MTE Consultants acting on behalf of Willi Ristau and permit pre-grading of the Tradewinds Place Subdivision abutting Rolling Meadows Drive. Carried. Mr. Chris McNabb, 9 Theresa Street, appeared as a delegation in regard to clause 1 of the report of the Community Services Committee of this date to request that the Committee recommendation authorizing an encroachment of 7'x 50' be increased to 10'3"x 50'. Members of Council discussed the request of Mr. McNabb to achieve a double driveway and Mr. T. McCabe advised that a typical residential double driveway was 20' wide. Alderman M. Yantzi stated that he was agreeable to allowing some encroachment onto parkland to accommodate a driveway, but that encroachment to allow for a full double driveway was excessive. Moved by Alderman G. Lorentz Seconded by Alderman C. Zehr That clause 1 of the report of the Community Services Committee of this date be adopted. Moved by Alderman J. Ziegler Seconded by Alderman M. Wagner That clause 1 of the report of the Community Services Committee of this date be amended to allow for an encroachment of 10'3" x 50'. MOTION LOST. The main motion of Alderman G. Lorentz to approve clause 1 of the Community Services Committee report was voted on and Carried. Mr. Ron Rockel, 21 Colebrook Court, appeared as a delegation to follow up on his presentation to the June 15 meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee concerning the phasing-in of tax increases and decreases due to the recent market value reassessment. Mr. Rockel stated that he believed very strongly in the market value assessment system and advised that the last reassessment of his property was completed after he had purchased the house. He launched an unsuccessful appeal at the time and with the most recent reassessment was granted a significant reduction. He stated that it was unfair that he should be expected to pay someone else's taxes and if such is the case, a tax receipt should be issued that he could claim as a donation against his income taxes. Mr. Rockel stated that it was wrong for Council to subsidize reassessment increases through the phasing-in of decreases since the market value system had a route of appeal. He also commented that the phase-in program was instituted without notice to those individuals who would have received an immediate decrease and who were also denied an avenue of appeal whereas such appeal process was a right under the Assessment Act. Alderman C. Zehr pointed out to Mr. Rockel that Council had agreed to the phase-in program by a 6 to 5 vote and commented that it was important that Council hear from those who object to the phase-in should Council wish to change its position for the remainder of the phase-in program. COUNCIL MINUTES - 405 - JUNE 22, 1992 Alderman G. Leadston stated that the Tax Watch organization supported the phase-in program and they claimed that they had the pulse of the community in terms of taxation. Mr. Rockel stated that it was not right for selected individuals to subsidize the taxes of others and that if such subsidy was to take place, it should be through a general assessment. In response to Alderman T. Galloway regarding the question of a receipt for the decreases lost as a result of the phase-in, Mr. J. Gazzola advised that section 363 of the Municipal Act authorizes Council to phase-in the tax changes and the final tax bill simply represented taxes for the year even though the cost of phase-in to the property owner was known. Following comments by Council Mr. Rockel summarized by stating that he was opposed to supporting property owners through the tax system whose property values had gone up substantially and that the decision of Council to support the phase-in was in reaction to a vocal group who were complaining. Mr. J. Gazzola advised that he would be providing Council with a complete report summarizing the enquiries and letters that have been received with respect to the phase-in program. Aisc in response to Alderman J. Ziegler, Mr. Gazzola indicated that staff were aware of business properties that had received a decrease but at the same time were impacted by a separately assessed driveway assessment and that was simply an assessment matter between the property owner and the Regional Assessment Office. Ms. Ruthann Fisher, #8-205 Highland Crescent, appeared as a delegation with regard to clause 6 of the Finance and Administration Committee report dealing with a recommendation that City Council participate in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). She distributed a copy of her presentation dated June 22, 1992. Before hearing Ms. Fisher, Alderman C. Zehr commented that the pension issue had been brought to the Committee as information and the Committee had acted on the matter faster than he had anticipated and accordingly, he would be asking that the issue be deferred for consideration during 1993 budget deliberations. Alderman J. Ziegler commented that Council had given a commitment not to increase remuneration in 1992 and that if Council wishes a pension it should be taken out of their salary in order to accommodate the required pension contribution. Ms. Fisher referred to a newspaper article on the pension matter and suggested that unless the pension plan opportunity was extended to all part-time employees, then part-time council members should not be treating themselves differently. In terms of part-time employees, she referred to the case of her mother who worked part-time at the Centre In the Square for a number of years and received no benefits. Alderman C. Zehr stated that municipal part-time employees presently do have optional access to the pension plan system provided they meet specified criteria in regard to length of employment. Mr. Austin Beachy appeared as a delegation in regard to the pension plan issue and noted that in January, 1984, Council had rejected the idea of a pension for its members. He advised that he was quoting a statement of former Alderman B.M. Hiscott that if any member of Council wished a pension plan, they should provide it for themselves. Moved by Alderman C. Zehr Seconded by Alderman J. Ziegler That clause 6 of the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date be deferred and referred to the 1993 budget meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee. Carried. Moved by Alderman J. Ziegler Seconded by Alderman C. Weylie That the report of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of Council of this date be adopted. Voted on clause by clause. Clause 2 - Dealt with under Delegations and Carried, As Amended. Balance of Report - Carried. Moved by Alderman C. Zehr Seconded by Alderman B. Stortz COUNCIL 1VHNUTES - 406 - JUNE 99, 1999 That the report of the City Hall Steering Committee of this date be adopted. In reference to clause 2, Alderman G. Lorentz stated that he was opposed to a facility because costs were not available; however, Mr. T. McKay indicated costs would be in the range of $40,000 to $60,000. Alderman M. Wagner referred to clause 3 and stressed the importance of providing a secure Iockup for bikes. Brief discussion took place regarding the problems that could arise with bike Iockup systems and it was also suggested that if it was found there was very high demand for bicycle spaces, then some parking spaces may be able to be utilized. Mr. D. Snow commented that staff were meeting to consider several locations and other bicycle parking alternatives. The report was then put to a vote and Carried.. Moved by Alderman G. Lorentz Seconded by Alderman C. Zehr That the report of the Community Services Committee of this date be adopted. With regard to clause 3 of the report, Alderman G. Leadston requested that it be amended to allow the owners the option to construct a wooden pressure treated fence on the understanding that City funding was on the basis stated for a chain link fence. The report was put to a vote. Moved by Alderman C. Zehr Seconded by Alderman B. Stortz Voted on clause by clause. Clause 1 - Dealt with under Delegations and Carried. Clause 3 - Carried, As Amended. Balance of Report - Carried. That the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date be adopted. Alderman C. Zehr referred to clause 7 of the report dealing with guidelines relative to preparation of 1993 budget submissions and stated that it had been intended that the additional expenditure guidelines referred to on pages 51 and 52 Committee minutes also be referred to in the resolution. The report was put to a vote. Vote on clause by clause. Clause 6 - Action deferred and referred to the 1993 budget meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee. Clause 7 - Carried, As Amended. Balance of Report - Carried. Moved by Alderman M. Yantzi Seconded by Alderman G. Leadston That the report of the Market Operating Committee of this date be adopted. It was noted that clause 2 regarding acquisition of replacement refrigeration coolers was also dealt with under Item 11 (h) - Tenders - of the Committee of the Whole agenda to be considered this date. It was suggested that the wording of this clause be revised so as to correspond exactly to the wording of the recommendation in the Committee of the Whole agenda. The report was put to a vote. COUNCIL MINUTES - 407 - JUNE 22, 1992 Voted on clause by clause. Clause 2 - Carried, As Amended. Balance of Report - Carried. Moved by Alderman M. Wagner Seconded by Alderman J. Smola That the report of the Public Works and Transportation Committee of this date be adopted. Carried. Moved by Alderman M. Wagner Seconded by Alderman T. Galloway That the report of the Local Architectural adopted. Conservation Advisory Committee of this date be Carried. Alderman C. Zehr commented that staff reports respecting pet shops and the kennel licensing by-law would be coming to the Finance and Administration Committee for discussion but that he had concerns over the fact that he was still hearing complaints about the number of dogs being kept in some residences. Mr. J. Wallace confirmed that there was no limitation in this regard. Alderman Zehr stated that large numbers of dogs do create odour problems that affect neighbouring properties and that this issue must be one that should be discussed when the entire matter is considered by the Committee. Alderman C. Zehr referred to the issue of train whistling in the area of old King Street and advised that he had been officially informed that all whistling would cease in the next few days in the area of old King Street. Alderman G. Leadston advised that tickets were still available at the Centre In The Square for the Spirit of the Nation Tour which arrives on Saturday, June 27 and includes 125 of Canada's Best Young Performers, six of whom come from the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Alderman T. Galloway advised that the condition of the property known as 1188 Ottawa Street South has been rectified and cleaned up and thanked all those staff involved in bringing this about. Alderman G. Lorentz expressed concern relative to information originating from the Grand River Conservation Authority that the closure of Kiwanis Park was being considered. Mr. F.S. Graham was requested to contact the G.R.C.A. to obtain further information in regard to this matter. For the information of Council, Alderman M. Yantzi advised that the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association was sponsoring a series of films to be shown on the island in Victoria Park lake. Alderman M. Wagner commented on the recent fire at 1078 Highland Road West, known as the Brubacher House and the severe damage that was incurred which resulted in its demolition. He pointed out that the house was one of the most important heritage houses in the community and that he had not been successful in having this message and his concerns relative to the house covered in the K-W Record. Alderman Wagner indicated that he would attempt to establish a process to prevent a similar recurrence in the future where historical properties were involved. Fire Chief J. Hancock confirmed that the fire was the result of arson. Alderman T. Galloway raised the matter of what consultation takes place between the City and the two School Boards with regard to realignment of school district boundaries. In particular, he referred to Doon where the Doon Public School has been reclassified resulting in many students having to walk along a lengthy portion of Doon Village Road where no sidewalks exist and suggested that the Board was making decisions in isolation from the City. Mr. D. Snow advised that while staff maintained contact to deal with issues throughout the year, a more formal annual meeting is held in May or June of each year which is basically to inform the City of decisions that the School Boards have made to which the City will then react. Alderman M. Wagner referred to an article in the June 19 Globe and Mail regarding draft provincial legislation that would severely restrict municipal planning control with regard to duplexes and granny flats and questioned how the City would be responding. It was suggested that a copy of the provincial report COUNCIL 1VHNUTES - 408 - JUNE ~2, 1992 be obtained, circulated and discussed at a later date. Moved by Alderman G. Lorentz Seconded by Alderman M. Yantzi That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: (a) Being a by-law to fully repeal By-law No. 90-68 - Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 51, 52 and 53, Registered Plan 1713 - Benesfort Crescent (b) Being a by-law to fully repeal By-law No. 90-79 - Lot 81, Plan 1713 - Benesfort Drive (c) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lots 30 and 31, Registered Plan 1730 - Tamvale Crescent (d) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lots 1, 4 and 7 Registered Plan 1730 - Tamvale Crescent (e) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lots 11, 19, 20, 33 and 35, Registered Plan 1739 - Bankside Drive and Bankside Crescent (f) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Part Block 65, Registered Plan 1738 - Eastforest Trail (g) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Part Block 36, Registered Plan 1727 - Bankside Drive (h) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lot 5, Registered Plan 1732 - Zeller Court (i) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Bankside Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener (J) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1 known as the Zoning By-law - J. Muselik - King Street East - No. 89/41/K/CL (k) Being a by-law to close a portion of Scott Street between the intersections of King Street and Duke Street in order to enable its use for community purposes (i) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement (m) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (n) To further amend By-law No. 88-173, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) To further amend By-law No. 88-173, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener Being a by-law to close Pandora Avenue North between Samuel Street and Simeon Street for vehicular traffic on a temporary basis for social, recreational, community or athletic purposes Being a by-law to close Cayley Court for vehicular traffic on a temporary basis for social, recreational, community or athletic purposes Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 88-172 being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by physically handicapped persons, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof To further amend By-law No. 88-171 being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon COUNCIL 1VHNUTES - 409 - JUNE ~2, 1992 (t) To further amend By-law No. 88-170 being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property (u) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lot 16, Registered Plan 1721 - Old Huron Court (v) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lot 5, Registered Plan 1739 - Bankside Crescent (w) Being a by-law to close and sell part of a public highway known as Brookfield Boulevard in the City of Kitchener 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 D.V. Cardillo appointed Alderman T. Galloway as chairman. On motion the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor D.V. Cardillo occupied the chair. 10. Moved by Alderman T. Galloway Seconded by Alderman C. Weylie That the proceedings and the recorded conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes be and the same are hereby adopted and confirmed. Carried. 11. Moved by Alderman G. Lorentz Seconded by Alderman M. Yantzi That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) Being a by-law to fully repeal By-law No. 90-68 - Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 51, 52 and 53, Registered Plan 1713 - Benesfort Crescent (By-law No. 92-140) (b) Being a by-law to fully repeal By-law No. 90-79 - Lot 81, Plan 1713 - Benesfort Drive (By-law No. 92-141 ) (c) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lots 30 and 31, Registered Plan 1730 - Tamvale Crescent (By-law No. 92-142) (d) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lots 1, 4 and 7 Registered Plan 1730 - Tamvale Crescent (By-law No. 92-143) (e) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lots 11, 19, 20, 33 and 35, Registered Plan 1739 - Bankside Drive and Bankside Crescent (By-law No. 92-144) (f) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Part Block 65, Registered Plan 1738 - Eastforest Trail (By-law No. 92-145) (g) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Part Block 36, Registered COUNCIL ~VHNUTES Plan 1727 - Bankside Drive (h) (i) (J) - 410- JUNE99, 1999 (By-law No. 92-146) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lot 5, Registered Plan 1732 - Zeller Court (By-law No. 92-147) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Bankside Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener (By-law No. 92-148) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1 known as the Zoning By-law - J. Muselik - King Street East - No. 89/41/K/CL (By-law No. 92-149) (k) (m) (n) (o) Being a by-law to close a portion of Scott Street between the intersections of King Street and Duke Street in order to enable its use for community purposes (By-law No. 92-150) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement (By-law No. 92-151 ) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (By-law No. 92-152) To further amend By-law No. 88-173, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener (By-law No. 92-153) To further amend By-law No. 88-173, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener (By-law No. 92-154) (P) (q) (r) (s) Being a by-law to close Pandora Avenue North between Samuel Street and Simeon Street for vehicular traffic on a temporary basis for social, recreational, community or athletic purposes (By-law No. 92-155) Being a by-law to close Cayley Court for vehicular traffic on a temporary basis for social, recreational, community or athletic purposes (By-law No. 92-156) Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 88-172 being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by physically handicapped persons, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof (By-law No. 92-157) To further amend By-law No. 88-171 being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon COUNCIL ~VHNUTES (t) (u) (v) - 411 - JUN~ ~, 199~ (By-law No. 92-158) To further amend By-law No. 88-170 being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property (By-law No. 92-159) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lot 16, Registered Plan 1721 - Old Huron Court (By-law No. 92-160) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lot 5, Registered Plan 1739 - Bankside Crescent (By-law No. 92-161 ) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk. Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned. ...................................................................... Mayor Clerk COUNCIL MINUTES - 412 - JUNE 22, 1992 REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL - JUNE 22, 1992 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE That the City of Kitchener agrees in principal to partner with the Waterloo Region affiliate of Habitat for Humanity to seek ways to assist the organization to achieve its goal to build adequate housing for the needy at the lowest possible cost. And further, that staff of the Department of Planning and Development prepare a report in response to the 5 issues outlined in Mr. P. Dietrich's letter dated May 25, 1992 for submission to the meeting of either the Planning & Economic Development Committee on July 6, 1992 or City Council on July 13, 1992. That Official Plan Amendment Application 92/9 and Zone Change Application 92123/S/LM (Ministry of Government Services/Ministry of Transportation - Part of Lots 8, 9, 13, 22 and 23, Beasley's Broken Front Concession) be accepted for processing with the clear understanding that processing in no way implies acceptance or rejection of these applications. And further, that Council endorses removal of a portion of the esker ridge in the immediate vicinity of Sportsworld Drive by the Ministry of Transportation for aggregate and earth borrow material to be used in construction of the Sportsworld Drive interchange. (DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATIONS AND CARRIED, AS AMENDED) That Zone Change Application 91/28/K/JW (Nasralla and Ibrahim) requesting a change in zoning from Agricultural (A) to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2) with special regulations on Lot 16, Registered Plan 986, be approved, in the form shown in the Proposed By-law attached dated May 25, 1992, subject to the following conditions being satisfied prior to any readings of the amending zoning by-law by Council. To arrange for notification by letter from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to the City's Clerk, that all Regional requirements have been satisfied with respect to the proposed zone change. The Owner acknowledges that Condition 1 hereof are required to be satisfied no later than seven (7) months from the day of Council having approved by resolution, the amending zoning by-law relative to Zone Change Application 91/28/K/JW. In the event these requirements are not fulfilled within the seven month period, Council shall consider rescinding their zone change approval. Further, that City planning staff be directed to explore locating the property's access/egress to King Street on the easterly side of the property at the Site Plan Stage. And further, that the matter of drainage onto neighbouring properties also be fully explored at the Site Plan Stage. It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Approved Official Plan. That Kitchener Planning staff comments and conclusions on the discussion paper Towards 2021: Shaping Our Regional Vision Together be received for information. That Demolition Control Application DC 92/5/RM (Blaze Development) requesting approval for the demolition of a 1 storey single detached dwelling and framed shed located at 390 Prospect Avenue, legally described as Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 267 be approved subject to the following being included on the demolition permit: The Owner agrees to construct and substantially complete the site development not later than two years from the day on which the demolition of the existing single detached dwelling has begun. Upon failure to complete the approved site development within two years, the Clerk of the Municipality shall be entitled to enter on the Collector's Roll to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of $20,000 for each dwelling unit for which demolition permits have been issued and such sum shall, until payment thereof, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued. COUNCIL MINIngS - 413 - JUNE 22, 1992 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JUNE 22, 1992 5. (Cont'd) It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this application is proper planning for the City. CITY HALL STEERING COMMITTEE That the Project Manger be authorized to approve Change Order No. 16, in the amount of $21,343.00 for revisions to the security system. That an employee-use shower facility be incorporated into the project and that a detailed cost estimate be prepared, for Steering Committee's approval, based upon Option 2 (ie. Second Floor location). That the Project Manager be authorized to acquire and install six "Bikeguardians" or other similar product at an estimated cost of $3,600., and that this cost be charged to the Construction Contingency account. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an encroachment agreement with the registered owners of 9 Theresa Street to permit a driveway extending seven feet (7') more or less by 50 feet (50') more or less onto parkland owned by the City of Kitchener. (DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATIONS AND CARRIED) That Kitchener City Council support the request of the Kitchener Sports Association to have the municipally owned Woodside Pool renamed to the "Harry Class Community Pool". That without prejudice or precedent, the City of Kitchener enter into an agreement with the owners of 111 and 115 Charlotte Place to pay said homeowners an amount not to exceed $1,137.98; this amount representing 50% of the cost to erect a 4 foot high chain link fence along their rear property lines. Alternatively, the owners may elect to construct a wooden pressure treated fence on the understanding that City funding is on the basis stated for a chain link fence. (AS AMENDED) That the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium contract WORLD CUP OF FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONS for one performance, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 15th, 1992 for a fee of $37,500, including sound and lights, payable in U.S. funds to The Touring Artists Group. That Council's resolution of November 26, 1990 confining the use of the playing field at Centennial Stadium to soccer, be rescinded, and That the Waterloo County Board of Education and the Waterloo Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board be allowed to schedule a limited number of their high school football games into Centennial Stadium annually, excluding double headers, during the months of September and up to mid October, and further That staff negotiate an agreement with the high school football convenors that addresses use, rental rates and a cancellation policy. That the financial support that was approved by the Community Services Committee March 2, 1992, that would have formed part of the Bid package be withdraw, in view of the new process, that was recently adopted by the Ontario Hockey League Governors; and That the Ontario Hockey League be made aware, that if they maintain this Super Series process, it will certainly be very difficult to ensure facilities, including accommodation and the Auditorium are available to host a Memorial Cup Tournament in the future, and That the support and encouragement provided by the Community Services Committee to both the COUNCIL M/NUTES - 414 - JUNE 99, 1999 Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club officials and to the city staff hereby be acknowledged and greatly appreciated; and further, That the Community Services Committee acknowledge the time and effort put in by the Hockey Club, Parks and Recreation Marketing and Finance Department staff, in developing and preparing the bid. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE JUNE 22, 1992 That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Licence Agreement with Barrie Paul to operate a carriage concession in the designated areas of Victoria Park during 1992; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. That the Cemeteries Tariff of Charges, as presented to the Community Services Committee on June 16, 1992 be approved, effective July 1, 1992. That the revised Cemetery By-laws (Chapter 210 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code) be approved and that the Manager of Cemeteries be authorized to review the By-laws with the Legal Department to ensure the language is acceptable and further that the Manager of Cemeteries be authorized to file the By-laws with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. 10. That further consideration of the mandatory use of concrete receptacles or the sale of such units by the Cemeteries Division be delayed until the new cemetery site is developed. 11. That we approve an in-kind facility grant in the amount of $910.00 for the Canadian Student Leadership Conference for the use of Market on Saturday October 31, 1992. 12. That no action be taken on the request of Kitchener Minor Soccer Inc. for a cash grant to off-set travel costs for the Celtic Girls Team to travel to England and Scotland. 13. That we approve a cash grant in the amount of $500.00 for the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen Hockey Club Reunion Committee to assist with their weekend Reunion to be held September 18- 19, 1992. 14. That staff arrange for a static display at the Central Ontario Exhibition from July 7-12, 1992. 15. That a 1992 disability tax grant in the amount of $50.00 be awarded to Mr. D. Mosselman, 85 Scenic Drive. 16. That no action be taken on the request of the Waterloo County Board of Education for a donation to the "Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada". 17. That the term of office of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Group be extended to September 30, 1992, pending a report to the Community Services Committee. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE (Meetings of June 3 and June 10, 1992) That the resignation of Mr. Peter Hayes from the Environmental Committee be accepted with regret. And further, that the Committee be authorized to seek a replacement of this vacancy subject to approval by City Council. That on behalf of the City of Kitchener, Mr. C. Ford be instructed to vote in favour of extending the appointment term of the Interim Executive Committee of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives from September 8, 1992 to June 13, 1993. That the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan for the Environment dated June 1992 be received and referred to a special meeting of Committee of the Whole of City Council to meet with the Environmental Committee. (REPORT DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATIONS AND CARRIED) FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE 1. That the Manager of Licensing be authorized to issue an Ice Cream Vehicle Driver Licence to COUNCIL MINUTES - 415 - JUNE 22, 1992 Patrick John Spielmacher. That the Manager of Licensing be authorized to issue an Ice Cream Vehicle Driver Licence to Martin Allen Setka. 3. That a $300.00 credit be issued, without prejudice or precedent, to Mr. Brian Strickland and be applied to the water bill for 382 Stirling Avenue S. to cover consumption for the period December 10, 1991 to March 12, 1992. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE JUNE 22, 1992 That Council rescind its February 11, 1991 resolution so as to eliminate the provision of a single free follow-up request for the release of development agreements and to amend its policy respecting grading releases so that exemptions apply only to those situations in which grading will never be released, and further, That Council endorse the policies set out in Report #PD 135/91 with regard to fee administration as submitted by Mr. T. McCabe and Mr. J. Wallace and dated January 7, 1992. That Council adhere to its present policy of sharing, on a 50~50 basis, the cost of erecting fences on properties adjacent to City-owned lands, with any costs relative to administrative overhead being absorbed by the municipality in the case of installation requests from homeowners. That Kitchener City Council participate in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). (ACTION DEFERRED AND REFERRED TO THE 1993 BUDGET MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE) That an increase of 2% be used by staff as a guideline in preparing 1993 budget submissions, as well as the additional guidelines outlined on pages 51 and 52 of the June 15, 1992 Finance and Administration Committee minutes. (AS AMENDED) LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act and subject to the following conditions, Council grant the owner's request to alter the designated property known municipally as 39 Daan Valley Drive as outlined in drawings A01 to A08 inclusive (Vas House - Renovation and Addition) as submitted to L.A.C.A.C. on June 19, 1992 by the owner's Architect, Mr. David Parrish and dated June, 1992: a) replacement of all references to "cedar shakes" with "cedar shingles", b) substitution of either a 7" x 9" or an 8" x 10" windowpane module. 2. That Council accept the resignation of Ms. Cathy Williams from the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. That effective immediately Council appoint Ms. Martha Welsh and Mr. Richard Fuller to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. MARKET OPERATING COMMITTEE That the term of office of the Market Operating Committee be extended to September 30, 1992, pending completion of the Market Operations Review Report. That proposal P92-39, Refrigerated Display Cases and Compressor System, be awarded to General Refrigeration Inc., Concord, Ontario at their proposed price of $348,480 over five years, subject to Ontario Municipal Board approval. (AS AMENDED) PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE COUNCIL 1VHNUTES - 416 - JUNE ~2, 1992 That Pandora Avenue North be closed between Samuel Street and Simeon Street at 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 1992, for the purpose of a street party and that the appropriate by-law under Section 352 (61) of the Municipal Act be enacted. In the event of rain, a rain date has been proposed for Saturday, July 4, 1992, and further, That the expenditure to accommodate this event be charged to the appropriate index code. PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE JUNE 22, 1992 That a stop control be installed at the following location: Noel Crescent at Trafalgar Avenue, and further, That the existing yield control be replaced with a stop control at the following location: Shantz Lane at Prospect Avenue, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That a grid system of stop controls (alternating intersections) be established in the area bounded by Victoria Street, Lancaster Street, Weber Street and the Conestoga Parkway, and further, That the existing controls be reversed to require east and westbound traffic on Simeon Street to stop at Brubacher Street, and further, That the existing controls be reversed to require north and southbound traffic on Mansion Street to stop at Dunham Avenue, and further, That the existing controls be reversed to require east and westbound traffic on Locust Street to stop at Mansion Street, and further, That the existing controls be reversed to require north and southbound traffic on Mansion Street to stop at Chestnut Street, and further, That the existing yield control be replaced with a stop control at Dumfries Avenue at Stirling Avenue, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That Cayley Court be closed on Saturday, August 15, 1992, with a rain date of Saturday, August 22, 1992, for the purpose of a street party and that the appropriate by-law under Section 352(61) of the Municipal Act be enacted, and further, That the expenditure to accommodate this event be charged to the appropriate account number. That, as a one time policy, leaks on the private portion of water service laterals detected through the 1991/1992 leak survey contracts be repaired by Utilities Staff at no charge to the customer, and further, That the Director of Utilities be directed to prepare a report containing a policy which would result in the City paying to repair all water service leaks located on private property for homes having reached a specific age, with such a report to be filed with the Public Works and Transportation Committee by not later than the end of November 1992. That the consultant selection process be waived and that the firm of Cumming Cockburn Limited be retained to provide predesign, design and contract administration services for the construction of the Kolb Drain and section of trunk sanitary sewer from Smetana Drive to Forwell Road. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES JUNE 22, 1992 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 .Quit Claim Deed - CHICOPEE WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed for Part of Block A, R.P. 914 designated as Parts 4 and 5, Plan 58R-8156 being a smaller rectangular parcel at the rear of 384 and 390 Prospect Avenue." 2. Easement - SOUTH WARD It was resolved: "That the City accept an Easement from Pioneer Sportsworld Inc. or the extension of sewer service to its property being Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 58R-7989 municipally known as 100 Sportsworld Drive. Pioneer Sportsworld Inc. has agreed to pay 100% of the costs associated with this extension." 3.Road Wideninq - CENTRE WARD It was resolved: "That the City convey part of Lot 48, Registered Plan 655, being a strip of land in front of 399 Weber Street East, Kitchener to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for road widening purposes." 4.Certification of Title It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Consent and Waiver of Notice and draft reference plan to expedite a Certificate of Titles Act Application by 849734 Ontario Limited, with respect to lands described as Part Lot 118, German Company Tract and Part Lot 12, Plan 591 ." 5. Encroachment Aqreements - STANLEY PARK & CENTRE WARDS It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the registered owners o Lot 72, Registered Plan 1413, known as 29 Muskoka Court, to permit the construction of a split rail fence that will encroach 4 feet, more or less, onto Georgian Park." - and - "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Encroachment Agreements with the registered owner(s) of MacArthur's Restaurant, located at 103 King Street West, to permit the construction of a canopy and retractable awning and a sidewalk patio which will encroach 6 feet, more or less, onto the King Street sidewalk." COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES JUNE ~, 199~ B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) 6.Licences a)Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony to conduct a Raffle Lottery in the City of Kitchener with the said draw to occur on February 20, 1993 at The Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener." b)Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Lottery Licence being issued to the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association to conduct a Raffle Lottery at Victoria Park, 80 Schneider Avenue, Kitchener, on July 8, 1992." 7.New Bingo Hall It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Licence being issued to the Kitchener-Waterloo Non-Profit Lady Barbershoppers, 20 Rennie Drive, Kitchener, to conduct bingos at 329 King Street East, Kitchener, provided that Council's approval is subject to the following: 1 .That the applicant limit its bingo activities to the City of Kitchener. 2.That the applicant meet all terms and conditions of Kitchener's Consolidated Bingo Regulations as passed by City Council. 3.That the applicant meet with the Manager of Licensing to review the above regulations prior to any licence being issued. 4.That for record purposes, copies of all bingo reports for licences issued be forwarded to the municipality. 5.That all Provincial Bingo Lottery requirements are met." 8.Committee of Adiustment Refund It was resolved: "That a partial refund of Committee of Adjustment Application fees, in the amount of $1,275.00, be approved for Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region." 9.Application for Variance to Chapter 680 (Sign), Municipal Code - VICTORIA PARK WARD This item was dealt with under delegations, 10. Application for Variance to Chapter 630 (Fence), Municipal Code - STANLEY PARK WARD This item was dealt with under delegations, 11. Tenders Alderman G. Lorentz questioned disposition of surplus funding in connection with development of the new Fire Station and Mr. T. McKay advised that a full report and recommendation would COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES JUNE ~, 199~ B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) be presented for consideration at the next meeting of the Community Services Committee. 11. Tenders (Cont'd) It was resolved: "That tender T92-32, Construction of Fire Station #6, be awarded to Toronto Structural Group Inc., Toronto, at their tendered price of $839,000. plus G.S.T." - and - "That tender T92-44, Diesel Fuel, be awarded to Sunoco Inc. of Hamilton, at their tendered price." - and - "That tender T92-45, Unleaded Gasoline, be awarded to Shell Canada Products Limited, Don Mills at their tendered price." - and - "That tender T92-55, Residential Water Heaters - Conventional, be awarded to Rheem Canada Ltd., Hamilton at their tendered price of $646,140. plus Provincial Sales Tax and the G.S.T." - and - "That tender T92-56, Residential Water Heaters - Power Vent, be awarded to GSW Water Heating Company, Fergus at their tendered price of $254,900., plus Provincial Sales Tax and the G.S.T." - and - "That tender T92-59, Edgehill Drive Storm Sewer Construction, be awarded to Brantford Engineering and Construction Limited, Brantford, Ontario at their tendered price of $297,345.51 (including 7% G.S.T.)." - and - "That Expression of Interest E92-49, Consulting Engineering Services - Doon South Creek Subwatershed Plan Study, be awarded to Paragon Engineering Limited, Kitchener, subject to a satisfactory agreement being negotiated and an upset fee established." - and - "That proposal P92-39, Refrigerated Display Cases and Compressor System, be awarded to General Refrigeration Inc., Concord, Ontario, at their proposed price of $348,480. over five years, subject to O.M.B. approval." 12. Central Ontario Exhibition - "Community Festival" Mr. R.W. Pritchard advised that he was in receipt of a request dated June 19, 1992, from the Central Ontario Exhibition advising that the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario has asked for a follow-up letter from City Council officially stating that the Central Ontario Exhibition is "a Community Festival" before they will grant liquor permits for the period July 7-12, 1992. It was resolved: "That City Council confirms the Central Ontario Exhibition, July 7-12, 1992, as a 'Community Festival' in the City of Kitchener." COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES JUNE ~, 199~ B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) 13. K-W Multicultural Centre Inc. -"Community Festival" Mr. R.W. Pritchard advised that he was in receipt of correspondence from the K-W Multicultural Centre Inc. advising that the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario has requested that the City of Kitchener acknowledge the K-W Multicultural Festival as a "Community Festival" 13. K-W Multicultural Centre Inc. -"Community Festival" (Cont'd) in addition to a period of "Civic Celebration" as previously approved by Council on February 24, 1992. It was resolved: "That Item B.4 of the February 24, 1992, Committee of the Whole Minutes be amended to read as follows: That, in conjunction with Multicultural Festival 90 and all activities connected therewith, to be held at Victoria Park Saturday, July 4, 1992 and Sunday, July 5, 1992, the week June 29th to July 5th, 1992 inclusive be declared a period of Civic Celebration in the City of Kitchener and that this event be considered a 'Community Festival' within Kitchener." 14. Consent to Transfer - 62 McBrine Place It was resolved: "That the City consent to the transfer from Twingate Construction Ltd. to 629587 Ontario Limited c.o.b, as Nucom Construction of condominium unit #10 at the property described as Part 3 on Reference Plan 58R-5840 and municipally known as 62 McBrine Place, Kitchener."