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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 1995-04-10COUNCIL\1995-04-10 APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present except Councillor C. Weylie. The meeting began with the playing of "O Canada" by the Laurentian Hills Christian School Tone Chime Choir. Councillor T. Galloway thanked the students for their appearance and also extended congratulations to all those involved in the recent completion of a gymnasium addition to the Laurentian Hills Christian School. On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi, the minutes of the regular meeting held March 27, 1995 and the special meetings held March 20 and April 3, 1995, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. Mayor Richard D. Christy read a proclamation declaring the week of April 9-15, 1995 as "Building Safety Week" in Kitchener. He noted that this was the 6th Annual Proclamation in this regard. Ms. Donna Blake, Co-ordinator, City KAPS Suggestions Program, appeared before City Council to present the Kitchener Awards Positive Suggestions Program "Kitchener Cup" for 1994 to the Public Works Department in recognition of the department achieving total KAPS savings of $178,000 during 1994. Ms. Blake also gave special acknowledgement to the Department of General Services & City Clerk, which achieved KAPS savings of $158,000 in 1994. Finally, she expressed appreciation to City Council, Management Committee, Program Committee members and City employees for the excellent level of support the KAPS Program has received resulting in total savings of $341,000 in 1994. Mr. L. Gordon, Manager of Purchasing, appeared as a delegation to answer any questions regarding the tenders listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date. No questions were forthcoming. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler That tender T95-3, Young Street Reconstruction (Duke Street to Ahrens Street), be awarded to E & E Seegmiller Limited, Kitchener, at their tendered price of $332,079.20 including G.S.T. and P.S.T. - and - That tender T95-16, Hot Mix Asphalt, be awarded to Warren Bitulithic Limited, Kitchener; Kitchener Asphalt Limited, Kitchener; and Forwell Limited, Kitchener, at their tendered prices of $230,470.00, $241,625.00 and $242,230.00 respectively, plus G.S.T. and P.S.T. - and - That tender T95-24, Schneider Truck Sanitary Sewer - Phase 5, Stage 3, be awarded to Clearway Construction, Maple, Ontario at their tendered price of $1,601,573.32, (plus G.S.T.). Carried. Mr. Pat McMahon, appeared as a delegation in support of his submission distributed with the agenda which recounts the history of the Royal Canadian Navy's Corvette H.M.C.S. Kitchener K-225. He noted that the vessel was commissioned in June 1942 and that its first assignment was to serve as the set of the Hollywood movie "Corvette K-225" before being committed to action in the Atlantic. Mr. McMahon stated that he had several reasons for attending this evening. Firstly, he wished to advise that the film Corvette K-225 would be shown at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 by TV Ontario. Secondly, he indicated that contacts had been made with a number of people to work on a project that would recognize H.M.C.S. Kitchener and pay tribute to those who served on the ship as well as to the 100,000 men and women who served in the Canadian Navy during World War II. It was also intended that the project commemorate loss of lives by Naval Forces and Merchant Marine on both sides of the conflict. Thirdly, he stated that it was his hope that with the information provided it would become evident that K-225 was an important, unrecognized feature of the history/heritage of the City of Kitchener. Mr. McMahon asked the Council to designate a member of Council and a member of staff to serve on a Committee to promote the project. Fourthly, he extended an invitation to all members of the community to check their archives and look for mementos and memorabilia from the wartime era that may provide the Project Committee with additional information. COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 - 130- CITY OF KITCI:IENER In response to Councillor M. Wagner, Mr. McMahon stated that it was his hope a permanent memorial to H.M.C.S. Kitchener K-225 could be developed. Councillor Wagner volunteered to serve on the Project Committee. In response to Councillor G. Lorentz, Mr. McMahon advised that it was likely the Committee would look to the City of Kitchener for financial support at a later date. Mayor R. Christy advised that the request for a staff member to join the Project Committee would be referred to the Management Committee to make an appointment. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor John Smola That Councillor M. Wagner be appointed as Kitchener City Council's representative on the Project Committee being formed to recognize "HMCS Kitchener K-225" and that Management Committee be directed to appoint a member of staff to the Project Committee. Carried. Ms. Louise Murray-Gorvett, President, Global Community Centre of Waterloo Region, appeared as a delegation to ask for Council's support of the request by the Global Community Centre for reinstatement of its annual funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). She advised that the organization has been in existence for over 20 years and for the last 15 years has been a Resource Centre providing information to users about third world countries and issues. She noted that they try to provide information that is direct from the countries themselves rather than information that is filtered through the western media. She advised that they serve approximately 10,000 students annually along with addressing requests from a wide variety of organizations. As well, she noted that approximately 65% of the organization's funding is received from the Canadian International Development Agency and 35% from the community and community organizations. Ms. Murray-Gorvett advised that a few weeks ago, notice was received from CIDA that funding to Global Education Centres in Canada had been cut by 100%. She stated that her purpose in appearing this date was to request Council to ask the Minister of Foreign Affairs to reconsider the Ministry's funding decision. She stressed that their resources were not available elsewhere in the community and asked that Council write a letter expressing concern over loss of their grant to the Honourable Andre Ouelette, Minister of Foreign Affairs, with a copy to Messrs. J. English and A. Telegdi, local M.P.P.'s. Numerous questions were put to Ms. Murray-Gorvett by members of Council. The delegation provided the following information in that regard: CIDA's budget had been cut resulting in the cut in the Global Community Centre budget. the expectation of the Federal Government was that larger overseas organizations would take over the Centre's existing educational role. four full-time staff were affected involving some $115,000 in salary. a number of schools and various organizations have already written to the Federal Government in support of the reinstatement of funding to the Centre. the Board of the Global Community Centre is vigorously engaged in a cost-cutting exercise as a result of the CIDA budget cut. a variety of fund-raising activities are actively being considered. if funding is not restored, the current program would be in jeopardy and would have to be cut back, but the Global Community Centre would not fold. CIDA funding has been received for the last 15 years, but during the past few years, the level of grant funds has been falling each year. a budget reduction was anticipated but a 100% reduction was not. a major concern is that funds were being diverted from educating Canadians on the status of the Third World. Councillor J. Ziegler noted that it was within the Federal Government mandate to make budget cuts in order to get their annual deficit under control, which is an issue that Canadians have been demanding. Some Council members indicated they could not support the delegation's request for full reinstatement of their annual grant, but would support a phased grant reduction process by CIDA. Other members of Council were of the view that the organization was a valuable community asset and should be supported and that an effort should be made to provide clear suggestions to the Federal Government as to areas where they might undertake budget cuts. Moved by Councillor K. Redman APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES -131- CITY OF KITCI:IENER Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi That we endorse the request of the Global Community Centre of Waterloo Region to the Honourable Andre Ouelette, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to re-instate the Centre's grant funding from the Canadian International Development Agency. Carried. Mr. Willard Sallans, operator of the Wagonwheel Flea Market, appeared as a delegation to request reduced licensing fees for a chip wagon located outside the Flea Market on Ardelt Avenue. Councillor J. Ziegler referred members of Council to the letter dated April 6, 1995 prepared by the Manager of Licensing, with respect to this matter and briefly explained the nature of Mr. Sallans' request for relief from licensing fees applicable to the chip wagon. Mr. Sallans advised that one year ago, he had submitted a Flea Market application and approval was given. He noted that food vendors within the Flea Market were subject to a $20 fee whereas the chip wagon outside the building was subject to a fee of over $1,000. It was his view that the fee for the outside chip wagon operation should be the same as that applicable to the vendors inside the building. On another issue concerning the Flea Market, he advised that he had undertaken to setup a midway and was informed that such operation would require an extra licensing fee of $100 per day. In response to questions, Mr. Sallans advised that he pays approximately $3,600 for Flea Market licensing fees and that the chip wagon location was in fact a permanent location. Mayor R. Christy noted that within the information provided by the Manager of Licensing, there was a suggestion that the request of the delegation be referred to the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of May 1. Councillor J. Ziegler pointed out that the City had only one Flea Market and that it operated only two days per week. He suggested that if every retail aspect of the operation was categorized separately, the Flea Market would not be able to stay in business. Moved by Councillor M. Wagner Seconded by Councillor K. Redman That the request of Mr. Willard Sallans for reduced licensing fees relative to a chip wagon operation located at the Wagonwheel Flea Market and the report dated April 6, 1995 from the Manager of Licensing, be referred to the May 1 meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee for further consideration. And further, that City staff survey Flea Markets in other municipalities to determine what aspects of their operations were covered within the Flea Market licensing fees paid. Carried. Mr. Brian Seifried, President, Local 68, CUPE, representing City Hall Outside Workers, appeared as a delegation to address comments made by Councillor J. Ziegler, as reported in the April 4, 1995 edition of the K-W Record. The article dealt with incentive packages available to City employees taking early retirement. Mr. Seifried referred to the comments attributed to Councillor Ziegler and stated that no one in his Local has such a level of incentives available to them as quoted in the newspaper. Further, he noted that approximately 108 City employees have in the last several years, taken a total of $1,000,000 payout incentives and that some 14 jobs have been declared redundant resulting in a $1,000,000 payroll/benefits savings to the municipality and it was his belief that the savings which will carry on in the future were an offset to the incentive. Further, he pointed out that under the Social Contract, staff have not received any increase in salary in the last three years, and that the reference to the term "Senior City Employee" as reported in the newspaper article was inappropriate given that the public would not understand what "senior" was meant to refer to. He stated that the example given in the newspaper was that of a recently retired Commissioner and the incentives referred to were not a true reflection of what might be received by the average worker in Local 68. He pointed out that the comments made, have hurt the morale of these front line workers and there was concern as to the perception of the public in this regard. Councillor J. Ziegler explained that his comments were intended to relate to the overall payout experienced under the Incentive Plan and that what he was referring to was in fact an example where he thought the current Plan was not appropriate to the situation in question. Councillor Jake Smola stated that he wished to publicly thank Local 68 for the excellent service they have APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES - 132- CITY OF KITCI:IENER provided to the City and noted that a Committee was being established to review the Early Retirement Incentive Scheme. In support of staff, Mr. Seifried asked that Council recall the KAPS presentation made at the beginning of the meeting to staff of the Public Works Department for their KAPS suggestions which totalled annual savings of $178,000 to the municipality. Mr. Paul Filiatrault, President, Tri-County Welding Supplies Limited, 17 Manitou Drive, appeared as a delegation in regard to the erection of a billboard sign which his company only became aware of on April 7. He advised that the sign being erected on Manitou Drive would negatively affect his property and that the size of the sign and aesthetics were a serious concern along with possible effect on property values. He stated that they had not received notice and had no knowledge of this issue which was considered by the Committee of Adjustment on March 21 and approved by City Council on March 27, 1995. Mr. Filiatrault advised that he immediately enquired at City Hall and found that no permit had been issued for the sign and requested that the permit be denied. In response to Councillor M. Wagner, Mr. R.W. Pritchard advised that based on information received this date from Councillor J. Ziegler, he had asked Mrs. D. Gilchrist to research the billboard issue within the Committee of Adjustment files and that a package of information with respect to consideration of Sign Application No. S 4/95 had been distributed to Council this date. Mr. Pritchard pointed out that a standard notice for all Committee of Adjustment applications is mailed to properties determined to be within the circulation area and that the notice contains a series of applications that were scheduled for consideration. Councillor J. Ziegler stated that he believed applications for billboard signs should have an alert feature that draws attention to the magnitude of the sign and the impact that it may have. It was suggested that Council reconsider its March 27 decision. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Wagner That Notice of Motion under Council's Procedural By-law be dispensed with relative to the decision of City Council on March 27, 1995 approving Committee of Adjustment Submission No.S 4/95 for erection of a billboard sign at 5 Manitou Drive. Carried with the required two-thirds vote of the whole Council. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Wagner That this Council reconsider its decision of March 27, 1995 as it relates to approval of Committee of Adjustment Submission No.S 4/95 relative to the erection of a billboard sign at 5 Manitou Drive. Carried with the required two-thirds vote of the members present. Councillor G. Lorentz stated that he supported the Committee of Adjustment process in which no objections were received and suggested that action at this time would undermine the whole system. Councillor Jake Smola questioned if a sign permit had been issued and Mr. B. Stanley advised that he had no information in this regard. Councillor M. Wagner stated that the issue was the Sign By-law itself and that it may be appropriate to review the by-law and in particular consider the question of size and location of billboard signs. Councillor M. Yantzi stated that he also supported the Committee of Adjustment process as it relates to the issue raised by the delegation. Councillor G. Lorentz pointed out that the relief applied for was to allow a small variance reduction from 150 metres to 134 metres. He noted that without the small variance request, a permit would have been issued for the billboard sign. Councillor Lorentz suggested that staff obtain a report on the status of the growth of the number of billboard sites in the City and provide an evaluation relative to future trends. In response to Councillor Jake Smola, Mr. J. Shivas advised that the City has the right to revoke a permit but such action should only be done as part of a hearing process with affected parties present which was not the case this date. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Wagner That staff be instructed not to issue any permits for sign applications involving billboards until the APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES - 133- CITY OF KITCI:IENER entire subject has been reviewed by the Finance and Administration Committee on May 1, 1995 and by City Council, and further; That if a permit has not been issued relative to Committee of Adjustment Sign Application S 4/95 (5 Manitou Drive) as of this date, staff be directed not to issue the permit until the review noted above has been completed. Further, that an invitation be sent to all parties being: Ottworth Holdings Limited, Mediacom Inc., C.P.R. and Mr. Paul Filiatrault, as well as all other parties that were previously circulated with the Committee of Adjustment March 21 notice, advising that Submission No.S 4/95 would be re-discussed as part of consideration of a staff report outlining Regulations/Criteria for approval of billboards, as well as a status report on billboards and trends within the City. Carried. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler That the report of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of Council of this date be adopted. Councillor M. Yantzi referred members of Council to a memorandum dated April 10, 1995 from Mr. B. Stanley, concerning an additional clarification he recommends be added to sub-item 4 of clause 1 of the report pertaining to Special Policy 10 - Upper Doon. As well, he referred to a letter dated this date distributed to Mayor R. Christy and Members of Council from Ms. V. Gibaut recommending acceptance of an Offer to Purchase received from 981495 Ontario Limited (Adjusters Canada Inc.) relative to lands with approximately 30 metres of frontage on Riverbend Drive. Councillor T. Galloway advised that the revision being proposed to clause 1 came about as the result of a discussion he had with Mr. Stanley. It was agreed that the best way to ensure new development on full services will continue to maintain a density not exceeding 4.94 units per hectare would be to add further clarification. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway, seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi an amendment to subsection 4 of clause 1 was approved involving the last sentence of the second paragraph of Special Policy 10 - Upper Doon, page 3-44 so as to add the phrase "regardless of whether serviced by individual septic systems or full municipal services." On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi, seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler, the report was amended to include an additional recommendation (Clause #5) accepting the Offer from Adjusters Canada Inc. to purchase lands with approximately 30 metres frontage on Riverbend Drive. Councillor Jake Smola requested, as he did in the Committee meeting, that traffic staff flag sub-item 1 of clause 1 so as to monitor the need for signalization at the intersection of Midland Drive and Ottawa Street North as future development occurs. The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. Clause 1 - Carried, as amended. Balance of Report - Carried. 2. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway That the report of the Community Services Committee of this date be adopted. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway, seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi, an amendment to clause 1 was approved so as to also include Finance Department staff. Also in respect to clause 1 Councillor G. Lorentz asked that any ideas or suggestions be submitted to him by the end of April. Further detail relative to clause 2 of the report was circulated and on motion by Councillor G. Lorentz, seconded by Councillor T. Galloway, clause 2 was amended to include execution of a licensing APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES - 134 - CITY OF KITCI:IENER agreement, payment of an honorarium and provision of insurance. The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. Clauses 1 & 2 - Carried, as amended. Balance of report - Carried. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Wagner That the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date be adopted. Councillor G. Lorentz referred to clause 2 of the report dealing with parking recommendations for the downtown and advised that he had a concern that Council was dealing with recommendations arising from the Mayor's Task Force on a piecemeal basis and questioned what the process of consideration was to comprehensively address recommendations from the Mayor's Task Force on the Downtown. Mayor R. Christy advised that Council had been provided with an interim report of particular items of concern relative to the Mayor's Task Force on the Downtown. As to the process, he noted that there has been debate about how the item should be addressed by Management Committee and by individual departments and advised he had sent a memorandum to Ms. Frenette advising that there should be an explicit report of the Downtown Action Committee. As to the internal process, he stated that the Task Force would meet with Management Committee and it was expected that each department would have input. On May 1 a report from the Task Force would be placed before the Planning and Economic Development Committee and then tabled and referred to members of the Downtown Action Committee for their May 4 meeting. The Downtown Action Committee would then review the report and provide feedback directly to City Council for consideration at its meeting on May 8, 1995. On May 8 Council will hear representations from the Task Force and the Downtown Action Committee and then debate financial implications and timing aspects relative to the recommendations. He noted that Management Committee in the meantime would have influenced thinking and was currently in the process of re-working and re- prioritizing and tabling any new suggestions for consideration. Mayor Christy stated it was his hope every Department Head would be free to debate with the Task Force at Management Committee any items that would affect their departments. Councillor Jake Smola questioned how much staff time was going to be spent on issues that Council may not deal with and Mayor Christy responded that it would be limited to providing background detail to support a fact-finding process at this time. Councillor M. Yantzi commented that the intent was to find a balance between a systematic process and acting reasonably quickly on some issues such as the parking meter issue in the downtown core area. He noted that perhaps other parking issues would subsequently be considered. Councillor Jake Smola questioned when the report on the Market Square Garage would be available and Mr. D. Snow advised that it would be in Council's hands by May 1. Councillor K. Redman advised that concerns had been expressed to her about the costs being incurred for the removal of parking meters and posts for what might turn to be a temporary measure. She stated that it was her view that the removal was in fact a decision that would be a long-term one for the downtown. Councillor T. Galloway commented that he considered the parking issues to be a first step and that he would also like to investigate what other measures can be taken. Councillor T. Galloway referred to clause 9 of the report dealing with an amending agreement between the City and Versa Services Limited and noted that there was no timeframe with respect to the review and evaluation that was recommended. Mr. R.W. Pritchard advised that the timeframe depends on the approach that is decided upon but expected it would be about mid-summer. Councillor Jake Smola stated that he was opposed to clause 9. Discussion took place respecting the terms of the existing contract which provides six months notice be given for termination. Issues involving how the operation of the canteen might be changed, how it could be improved and profitability, were raised during the discussion. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway, seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi, clause 9 was amended so as to provide that the review and evaluation referred to in the last sentence be completed by September, 1995. APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES -135- CITY OF KITCI:IENER The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. Clauses 2, 3 & 4 - a recorded vote was requested. In Favour: Mayor R. Christy and Councillors John Smola, G. Lorentz, K. Redman, B. Vrbanovic, T. Galloway, M. Yantzi, J. Ziegler, M. Wagner and Jake Smola. Contra: None. Carried Unanimously. Clause 9 - Carried, as amended. Balance of report - Carried. Moved by Councillor John Smola Seconded by Councillor M. Wagner That the report of the Public Works and Transportation Committee of this date be adopted. Carried. Moved by Councillor T. Galloway Seconded by Councillor Jake Smola That the report of the Environmental Committee of this date be adopted. Councillor G. Lorentz declared a conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion with regard to clauses 2 & 3 as he is employed by Canada Post. The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. Clauses 2 & 3 - Carried. Balance of report - Carried. Conflict of interest and abstention: Clauses 2 & 3 - Councillor G. Lorentz as he is employed by Canada Post. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Wagner That this Council reconsider the contents of By-law 95-10 enacted January 23, 1995 as it relates to the position of Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor. Carried with required two-thirds of the members present. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Wagner That this Council amend By-law 95-10 to state that the position be called "City Solicitor". COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 - 136- CITY OF KITCHENER Further, that the position of City Solicitor report directly to City Council. And further, that this Council confirm the position as a senior position on Management Committee having equal stature to the position of Commissioner. Carried. Councillor B. Vrbanovic requested a report relative to security for the City Hall facility noting that staff have been encountering problems particularly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Of specific concern was an incident where someone who broke in to the facility in order to access their vehicle which was still parked in the parking garage after security officers had left the building after closing hours. Mayor R. Christy requested that Mr. D. Snow provide Council with a written report in regard to Councillor Vrbanovic's concerns. Councillor K. Redman advised that in response to concerns expressed by Eastwood Collegiate students regarding Weber Street traffic issues, a meeting has been scheduled with all parties to meet at Eastwood Collegiate at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12. Councillor G. Lorentz referred to the condition of entrance signs on major roads into the City of Kitchener and suggested that they should be improved. It was asked that staff prepare a report with recommendations on how to revamp entrance signs to the City of Kitchener that are situate on major arterial roads. Councillor M. Wagner suggested that co-ordination on such sign issues take place with abutting municipalities so that such signs could serve a dual purpose and identify each municipality. Also Councillor Wagner pointed out that Oktoberfest Inc. has in the past offered to co-operate financially respecting the issue of signs welcoming visitors to the City. Councillor T. Galloway pointed out that with Homer Watson Boulevard being under reconstruction, there was likely some opportunity to develop an entrance feature along this roadway. Also, he stated that since the City owns Doon Valley Golf Course, it should take advantage of the frontage it has on Highway 401 and utilize that frontage to create a unique City of Kitchener landmark identification. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler That the question of rejuvenating entrance signs on major arterial roads welcoming visitors to the City of Kitchener be referred to staff for preparation of a comprehensive report. Carried. Councillor G. Lorentz questioned when the City Hall fountains would be turned on and Mr. R.W. Pritchard advised that it had been planned to turn on the fountains last week, but that unusually cold weather had prevented this from happening. He did note that the fountains had been serviced and were ready to go weather permitting. Councillor T. Galloway advised that April 22, 1995 has been declared as "Earth Day" and pointed out that a number of community cleanup projects were being planned. In this regard, Councillor T. Galloway advised that the Doon Pioneer Park Community Association would be cleaning up scenic roads, Councillor G. Lorentz advised that a cleanup project was underway in Forest Heights on the Sandrock Greenway and Councillor K. Redman advised that the Kitchener Downtown Business Association was sponsoring a cleanup on April 29. Council consented to a request of Mr. R.W. Pritchard to add an additional by-law to the agenda for three readings this date which would extend the time limit for conveyance of land pursuant to By-law 86-99. The request arose as a result of a memorandum dated April 10, 1995 from the City Solicitor to accommodate a transaction that is scheduled to close on April 11, 1995. 6. Moved by Councillor John Smola APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES -137- CITY OF KITCI:IENER Seconded by Councillor K. Redman That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: (a) Being a by-law to amend By-law 95-10 respecting the Appointment of Staff and Provincial Offences Officers (b) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Riverbend Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener (c) Being a by-law to licence Street Vendors in Victoria Park and at specific street intersections, expiring December 31, 1995 (d) To further amend By-law No. 94-101, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener (e) To further amend By-law No. 94-101, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener (f) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (g) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lots 44 and 45, Registered Plan 1798 - Fairway Crescent (h) Being a by-law to establish procedures governing the sale of real property owned by the City (i) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 539 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Electrical Contractors, Master Electricians (J) Being a by-law to extend the time for conveyance of lands pursuant to By-law 86-99, as amended - part of Wilson Avenue and part of Beck Street 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 R. Christy appointed Councillor M. Yantzi as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor R. Christy occupied the Chair. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed. Carried. Moved by Councillor J. Smola Seconded by Councillor K. Redman That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) Being a by-law to amend By-law 95-10 respecting the Appointment of Staff and Provincial Offences Officers (By-law No. 95-54) APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES - 138- CITY OF KITCHENER (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Riverbend Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener Being a by-law to licence Street Vendors in Victoria Park and intersections, expiring December 31, 1995 (By-law No. 95-55) at specific street (By-law No. 95-56) To further amend By-law No. 94-101, 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. 95-57) To further amend By-law No. 94-101, 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. 95-58) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (By-law No. 95-59) Being a by-law to exempt a certain lot from Part Lot Control - Lots 44 and 45, Registered Plan 1798 - Fairway Crescent (By-law No. 95-60) (h) (i) (J) Being a by-law to establish procedures governing the sale of real property owned by the City (By-law No. 95-61) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 539 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Electrical Contractors, Master Electricians (By-law No. 95-62) Being a by-law to extend the time for conveyance of lands pursuant to By-law 86-99, as amended - part of Wilson Avenue and part of Beck Street (By-law No. 95-63) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk. On motion, the meeting adjourned. Carried. MAYOR CLERK PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 1. 1 "That the Municipal Plan designation on the land located on Midland Drive, east of Ottawa Street North as shown on Map 1 of this report be changed from High Rise Residential District to Medium Rise Residential District. 2 That the Municipal Plan designation on the land located on Highland Road (formerly Kitchener Silo) as shown on Map 2 of this report be changed from High Rise Residential District to Medium Rise Residential District. 3 That Special Policy # 3 - Hidden Valley, page 3 - 39 second column, be modified to include the following clause and that Map 8 of the Plan be modified as shown on Map 3 of this report. Notwithstanding the Business Park designation within the Hidden Valley Business Park, excluding approximately 3.2 hectares located at the intersection of the proposed River Road - Goodrich Drive Extension with Hidden Valley Road and referred to as Site "A" in the Hidden Valley Industrial Community Plan; truck transport terminal shall not be a permitted use and all remaining Industrial and Business Park uses shall be withheld from development until such time as either: a) The Goodrich Drive - River Road Extension has been constructed, complete with a full interchange with Highway #8; or b) Wabanaki Drive has been constructed from Wilson Avenue to Fairway Road to a level acceptable to the City's Commissioner of Public Works together with additional transportation system improvements approved by Regional Council and identified in the Fairway Road/River Road Traffic Study (May, 1994). A holding symbol shall be applied to these lands in the implementing Zoning By-law for Hidden Valley Business Park and shall only be removed upon satisfactory completion of either of the transportation system improvements identified in a) or b) above. Until the holding symbol affecting such lands has been removed by by-law, only existing residential; religious institution; veterinary services; garden centre or nursery; farm, or agricultural uses; and any other uses normally associated with or accessory to such uses, shall be permitted. 4 a) That the first sentence of the second paragraph of Special Policy # 10 - Upper Doon, page 3-44 be replaced with: New development may be serviced by individual septic systems and shall be serviced by municipal water supply." b) That the last sentence of the second paragraph of Special Policy #10 - Upper Doon, page 3-44 be revised to include the additional phrase shown in bold as outlined below: "All new lots shall be planned at a density not exceeding 4.94 units per hectare regardless of whether serviced by individual septic systems or full municipal services." (As Amended) "That the City accepts, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, an Offer to Purchase from Grerei Investment Limited, with respect to lands composed of Part of Part 7 (except the westerly 30 meters) and Part 6, Reference Plan 58R-7231 in Phase I, Lancaster Corporate Centre, and the easterly 50 meters of Part 3, Plan 58R-7150 in Phase II of the Centre (except that portion located in Part 6) and including the triangular part between Part 6 and Part 3 on Riverbend Drive; at the purchase price of $175,000 an acre for Part 6 and part of Part 7, and $87,500 per acre for only the first 30 meters of Part 3, and the triangular part, for a total purchase price of $349,212.00." PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 3. "That the following proposed street names be approved for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-92003 (Steed and Evans Limited): Street'A' - Paige Street Street'B' - Paige Place" 4. "That the name "Brandy Crescent" be approved for Street A in Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-93004 APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES -140- CITY OF KITCI:IENER COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 - 140- CITY OF KITCI:IENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL (Kilbasch Investments Limited)." That the City accepts, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, an Offer to Purchase from 981495 Ontario Limited (Adjusters Canada Inc.) with respect to lands composed of Part of Part 7 on Reference Plan 58R-7231, having a frontage of about 30 metres and an area of about .469 acres on Riverbend Drive, at the purchase price of $175,000 per acre, for a total purchase price of $81,998.89. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - That a committee, composed of Councillor T. Galloway, Councillor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor M. Yantzi and Councillor G. Lorentz work with Parks & Recreation Department and Finance Department staff on revamping the grant policy for 1996; with a report to come back to the Community Services Committee at its meeting scheduled for September 18, 1995. (As Amended) 2. That we recognize the selection of Nicholas Rees as the inaugural City of Kitchener "Artist In Residence"; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Licensing Agreement between the City and Nicholas Rees to use and occupy the skating changeroom and adjacent courtyard from April 17 to October 29 for painting, print-making, making cement sculptures, conducting workshops, demonstration and tours, selling artistic works and entertaining the public with guitar-playing, singing and readings; and further, That an honorarium of $300 be paid to Nicholas Rees as the City's "Artist in Residence"; and further, That Nicholas Rees be added as a named insured to the City's General Liability Insurance Policy for Kitchener Neighbourhood Associations for the term of the licence at a cost of $250 to be paid by Parks and Recreation. (As Amended) That the City of Kitchener host the 28th Annual Athletic Awards Banquet on or around February 29, 1996, at the Kitchener Farmers' Market, utilizing the same format as the 1995 banquet; and further That the same amount of funds be included in the 1996 budget as approved in 1995 in order to hold the event on the same basis as in 1995 to recognize an estimated 300 athletes. That a travel grant, in the amount of $200.00, be awarded to the Canadian National Telemark Ski Team, on behalf of Marcel Pruski, to assist with his expenses to compete in the World Telemark Championships, from March 15 - 30, 1995. That we approve the request of the Waterloo County Jr. Broomball Association for a travel grant, in the amount of $500.00, to assist with the cost of attending the National Broomball Competition in Cornwall, Ontario from April 27-30, 1995. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That the Parks & Recreation Department waive the rental fee for the Rockway Lawnbowling Club's use of the Rockway Centre for Active Living on Saturday April 29, 1995 for a garage sale; and further That any other expenses arising from this event be accomodated through the Parks & Recreation Department budget. APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES -141- CITY OF KITCI:IENER COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 - 141 - CITY OF KITCI:IENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL That the Parks & Recreation Department waive the rental fee for The Lung Association - Waterloo Region's use of the Rockway Centre for Active Living for their Breath Easy Program; and further That Rockway staff work with the Lung Association in staging this program. That the request of the St. Anne's Adventure Committee and the Bridgeport Adventure Playground Committee for funding to hire part-time staff be financed through an over-expenditure to the Parks & Recreation Department playground budget; and further That staff review this account prior to submitting their 1996 Operating budget and report to the Community Services Committee. 9. That no action be taken on the request of the Kitchener Horticultural Society for funding in excess of that already approved by Council for 1995. 10 That no action be taken on the request of the Bridgeport United Church for an in-kind services grant to cover the cost of erecting and removing barriers to close off the street for their Church Fair to be held on Saturday June 10, 1995; and further That Traffic & Parking Division accomodate this request if at all possible. 11 That we approve the request of the KWeens on Ice for a travel grant, in the amount of $1,000.00, to assist with their expenses in attending the National Precision Skating Championships in Calgary, Alberta, from April 11-17, 1995. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - That consideration of the request of Mr. William Sovari (Street Heart Roses) for permission to sell flowers on sidewalks in the Downtown core be deferred to the May 1, 1995 Finance and Administration Committee meeting pending comment on the proposal by the Downtown Action Committee. 2. That effective May 1, 1995 two hours of free on-street parking be provided within the area bounded by Duke, Francis, Charles and Cedar Streets with enforcement by staff of the Parking Enterprise, and, That staff solicit the cooperation and comment of the Downtown merchants regarding a method of regulating and enforcing use of the above spaces by Downtown employees, and, That the above arrangement be revisited within one year's time and a staff report prepared for consideration by the Finance and Administration Committee, and further, That Traffic and Parking staff report to the May 1, 1995 Finance and Administration Committee meeting concerning an enforcement strategy relative to employee parking within the two hour free parking zone. 3. That Traffic and Parking staff remove all on-street parking meters and posts within the designated two hour free parking zone. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That the City of Kitchener request the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to amend its by-law(s) regarding on-street parking and metering in accordance with the decision of City Council to provide two hours of free on-street parking within the area bounded by Duke, Francis, Charles and Cedar Streets. 5. That the Downtown Action Committee comment on the standards for sidewalk patios outlined in the APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES -142- CITY OF KITCI:IENER COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 - 142- CITY OF KITCI:IENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL report of Ms. L. MacDonald dated March 28, 1995, and any extension of these to include applying the dress code in a restaurant to adjacent patio areas, and requiring uniform and attractive fencing for all outdoor patios where an encroachment agreement with the City is required. That a Special Committee of Council be struck to review and evaluate the City's present Early Retirement Incentive Program, with a report to the Finance and Administration Committee by the end of September 1995, and, That in the event subsequent changes are approved by Council, the present plan be continued for a further four months beyond the approval date, and further, That all City staff and Union locals be informed of the dates of the Review Committee meetings and be given an opportunity to make submissions. 7. That Councillors J. Ziegler, John Smola and C. Weylie serve on the Special Committee to review and evaluate the Early Retirement Incentive Program. 8. That Council allow the Society for Creative Anachronism to apply for a Retail Exhibition Licence in 1995 at a fee of one dollar relative to their Medieval Faire to be held in Victoria Park on May 27, 1995. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement to the existing contract dated August 23, 1993 between Versa Services Limited and the City of Kitchener relative to the provision of food services at Kitchener City Hall in accordance with the details contained in letters dated February 9 and March 10, 1995 from Versa Services Limited, and further, That the current operation of the City Hall cafeteria be reviewed and evaluated relative to other possible arrangements by September, 1995. (As Amended) 10 That the City enact a Sale of Real Property Procedural By-law (draft dated March 30, 1995) pursuant to Section 193 of the Municipal Act, as amended by Bill 163. 11 That Kitchener City Council hereby endorses the bid by Councillor Christina Weylie for re-election to the National Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and that upon election, agrees to pay any costs associated with her attendance at Board meetings. PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - 1. That the City of Kitchener approve the bicycle race on Hidden Valley Road and Hidden Valley Crescent on Sunday, June 11, 1995. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - That the Environmental Logo of the City of Kitchener no longer be used on all City letterhead and that instead the logo be used selectively for specific purposes such as brochures, pamphlets and possibly some City letterhead where appropriate. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That no action be taken by the City regarding the issue of unaddressed, unsolicited mail (junk mail) until the Private Members Bill C-278 introduced by Mr. A. Telegdi has been dealt with by the House of Commons, and further; APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES -143- CITY OF KITCHF~NER COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 - 143- CITY OF KITCHF~NER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL That we request an information article be included in the City's Leisure Magazine and the Region's Environews pamphlet with each printing that provides the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all major local distributors of advertising material in order that residents not wishing to receive such material may contact these companys to discuss the matter and request delivery be stopped. That the Council of the City of Kitchener endorse Mr. Andrew Telegdi's proposed Private Members Bill C-278 (An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act) relating to establishment of a system that allows an addressee the option not to receive unsolicited mail, excepting mail of a political or charitable nature. That the City of Kitchener supports extension from June 12, 1995 to October 26, 1995 of the Term of the 1993 - 1995 Executive Committee of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), and further, That Mr. C. Ford, as the City of Kitchener representative be instructed to vote in favour of the Extension. WHEREAS Canada has a National Packaging Protocol designed to reduce packaging waste through voluntary measures and, if necessary, through regulation; WHEREAS the Government of Canada is a signatory to the National Packaging Protocol (NAPP); WHEREAS through NAPP, a 21% reduction in packaging waste was achieved through voluntary measures and governments, including municipal governments, and the private sector have already invested heavily in NAPP; WHEREAS it is prudent to be in the forefront of environmental restrictions on packaging to ensure access to international markets; WHEREAS Canada has the highest production of domestic waste per capita in the world and a disposal crisis threatens many areas of the country including all of Canada's big cities; WHEREAS other countries have 50% less packaging waste than Canada and continue to reduce packaging waste; WHEREAS concerted action through strong Federal leadership is required to address the complex and challenging waste management issues and to achieve a national strategy to reduce the amount of waste we produce in Canada; WHEREAS NAPP was given the highest priority among environmental issues with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM); BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Kitchener urge the Federal Government to reaffirm its commitment to NAPP and the targets and policies of the Protocol; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Kitchener urge the Federal Government to recognize through NAPP the importance of environmentally friendly packaging for Canadian products and the Canadian economy. AND FURTHER, that this resolution be sent to the Honourable Sheila Copps, Minister of the Environment as well as to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 -144 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 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. Execution of Enqineerinq Aqreement - Old Chicopee Estates It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement for the provisions of professional engineering services made between the City of Kitchener and Paragon Engineering Limited, regarding Old Chicopee Estates, 30T-89011 ." 2. Ontario Hydro - Park Licence It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Ontario Hydro Park License respecting 5.6 acres (2.3 ha) of land lying within Filsinger Park West." 3. Subsidy for Home Support Services It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as represented by The Ministry of Health and The Corporation of the City of Kitchener under the Home Support Services for the Elderly Program for the period January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1994 in the amount of $146,273." 4. Request to Fly Flaqs at Half Mast It was resolved: "That Council grant the request of Mr. J. Sweeney, President of the Kitchener-Waterloo- Cambridge Injured Workers Group, that flags on City-owned and operated buildings be flown at half mast on Friday, April 28, 1995, as a sign of respect for workers who lost their lives due to an industrial accident/disease." 5. Licenses It was resolved: "That the Fellowship Christian School, 306 Erb Street West, Waterloo, N2L 1W3, be granted permission to operate a Garage Sale and Refreshment Stand in the parking lot and loading dock at C.N. Weber, 675 Queen Street South, Kitchener, on May 13, 1995, provided that the necessary licences are obtained." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kiwanis Kavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Edleweiss Restaurant and Tavern, 600 Doon Village Road, Kitchener on April 20-22, inclusive." COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 -145 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D Licences (Cont'd) -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kiwanis Kavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Howard Johnson, 1333 Weber Street West, Kitchener on May 5-7, 1995 inclusive." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kiwanis Kavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Holiday Inn, 30 Fairway Road, Kitchener on May 26-28, 1995 inclusive." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to Ron Day's Kitchener Kicks, 11-300 Gage Avenue, Kitchener, to conduct a Monte Carlo event at Golf's Steakhouse, 598-600 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener, on May 23-25, 1995, inclusive, provided that all proceeds are used for the children's programs." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Optimist Club of the Twin Cities to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Edelweiss Tavern, 600 Doon Village Road, Kitchener on July 6-8, 1995, inclusive." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kitchener Minor Boys Soft Ball Association to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the K-W Granite Club, 69 Agnes Street, Kitchener on June 2-4, 1995, inclusive." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Waterloo Halton Region Royal Purple Lodge #356, 8-1200 Courtland Avenue East, Kitchener, to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Edelweiss Tavern, 600 Doon Village Road, Kitchener on May 11-13, 1995, inclusive." 6. Banner Request It was resolved: "That in conjunction with the annual "Truckfest" to be held at the Waterloo Regional Police Association on June 3 and 4, 1995, we grant permission for the erection of a banner on King Street at Francis Street from Monday, May 15, 1995 to Sunday, June 4, 1995 inclusive. Further, that arrangements be made with the City's contractor for erection of the banner and the payment of any costs associated therewith by the applicant." COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 -146 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D 7. Kitchener Downtown Business Association It was resolved: "That the 1995 Budget of the Kitchener Downtown Business Association as approved by their Board of Management in the amount of $324,791. be ratified and levied pursuant to Chapter 70 (Downtown Improvement Area, Board of Management) of the City's Municipal Code." 8. Industrial Land Covenants - FAIRVIEW WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with 506165 Ontario Limited to impose restrictive covenants upon the industrial property described as Parts 14, 15 & 16 on Reference Plan 58R-1111 and municipally known as 50 Steckle Place." 9. Early Retirements - Public Works It was resolved: "a) That the City accept the early retirement of Blair Liddle, Director of Engineering, effective April 28th and the early retirement of Dan Suzuki, Commissioner of Engineering, effective May 15th. b) That the Public Works Department be reorganized to eliminate two management positions with an organization structure similar to that of the Parks and Recreation Department. c) That the appointment of the two new senior management positions of General Manager and Assistant General Manager be based on internal competition. d) That an Interview Committee consisting of the Mayor, the Chair of the Public Works and Transportation Committee, two Members of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer, be established to undertake the competition and recommend appointment to Council and that the two Council Members be Councillor G. Lorentz and Councillor J. Ziegler." 10. Auctioneer's Licence It was resolved: "That the Manager of Licensing be authorized to issue an Auctioneer's Licence to Anthony B. Persaud as per his application dated March 22, 1995." 11. Tenders - T95-3 (Youn.q Street Reconstruction, T95-16 (Hot Mix Asphalt) and T95-24 (Schneider Trunk Sanitary Sewer - Phase 5, Staqe 3) These items were dealt with under delegations. COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 -147 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D 12. Request to Conduct Sunrise Service - Easter Sunday It was resolved: "That Garry Francis of Benton Baptist Church be granted permission to conduct a sunrise service at 7:00 a.m. in Victoria Park on Easter Sunday subject to approval of details by Parks and Recreation staff. Further, that future requests for sunrise celebrations in public parks be granted, subject to Parks and Recreation staff approval." 13. Approval of In Camera Meetinq - April 10, 1995 It was resolved: "That at the conclusion of this Council meeting, an In Camera Meeting of City Council be held for the purpose of dealing with two potential litigation matters." 14. Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes The Committee considered a letter dated April 5, 1995 from Mr. R.W. Pritchard, along with a summary of applications received pursuant to Section No. 442 of the Municipal Act dealing with cancellation, reduction, refund or levy of taxes. Mr. Pritchard advised that he was in receipt of a letter this date from Snyder, Dueck, Sauer & Yutzi, solicitors acting on behalf of K-W House Church Assembly Inc. with respect to the application the organization submitted pertaining to 101 David Street (Item #206, Application #1495). The solicitors conveyed a decision of the Board advising that since their funding source includes a component for property taxes it would be inappropriate for them to proceed with the application at this time and requested that it be withdrawn. Councillor J. Ziegler disclosed a pecuniary conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion with respect to Item Nos. 187 and 188 (Applications 1478 and 1479) as he is the applicant with respect to those properties. The Committee accepted the request that Item No.206 be withdrawn. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz, it was resolved: "That the applications attached hereto and forming part of these minutes relative to cancellation, reduction, refund or levy of taxes be disposed of as recommended therein." Councillor J. Ziegler previously disclosed a pecuniary conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion and voting with respect to Item Nos. 187 and 188 (Applications 1478 and 1479) as he is the applicant with respect to those properties. APRIL 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES -148- CITY OF KITCI:IENER COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1995 - 148- CITY OF KITCI:IENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL