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JAN UARY 22, 1996
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 12:35 p.m. this date and chaired by Acting Mayor Jake
Smola with all members present except Mayor R. Christy.
Notice of the special meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk
pursuant to Chapter 25 of the Municipal Code.
Council was in receipt this date of a report from the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
(LACAC) recommending designation of the property at 410 King Street West (Kaufman Footwear) on the
basis of its historic and architectural significance. Council was also in receipt of a summary staff report
including a variety of architectural drawings illustrating the proposed redevelopment of the site.
Councillor M. Wagner provided background to the designation which he characterized as the most
important ever in the City of Kitchener, and possibly the most important industrial designation in Ontario.
Mr. L. Bensason outlined the historic and architectural significance of the property, noting that its
Architect, Albert Kahn, has been characterized as one of the 20th Century's greatest industrial Architects.
Mr. Bensason also referred to contributions made to the community and the local economy by the
Kaufman Family.
Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning, spoke on behalf of his clients,
Kaufman Footwear, and in support of the designation. He advised that there is some urgency in bringing
the proposal before Council this date to conclusion, as it will allow his clients to finalize plans for
redevelopment of the property. He explained that from the planning perspective, the designation is
intended to achieve a balance between heritage preservation and adaptive reuse.
Mr. Roger Farwell, Architect, appeared on behalf of the Walter Fedy Partnership and provided additional
information as to the building's architectural significance. He also outlined adaptive reuse scenarios and
the need to manipulate the King Street facade and the rear of the building. He referred to a number of
massing studies illustrating possible terrace development and circulated drawings referencing proposed
additions. Mr. Farwell also advised that the Kaufman Footwear Company intends to concentrate its
offices at this location.
Mr. Tom Kaufman appeared on behalf of Kaufman Footwear and referred to the history of the Company
in the Downtown. Mr. Kaufman also referred to the high level of co-operation between City staff and his
Company's representatives, and in particular thanked Planning staff, the LACAC Sub-Committee, Mayor
Richard D. Christy and Councillor M. Wagner.
Moved by Councillor M. Wagner
Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway
"That, based on the merits of this specific designation and without prejudice to future designations
in the City, pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Clerk be directed
to publish a notice of intention to designate the property municipally known as 410 King Street
West, Kitchener (Kaufman Footwear) as being of historic and architectural significance, and
further,
That the designation shall include the east, south and west elevations of the 1908, 1911,1920 and
1925 phases of the main building with the designation to include only the following features: the
exposed concrete frame, window openings, cornice and dentil mouldings, primary leading roofline
(to the height of the existing 1908 and 1911 building frame) and porticos, all applying to the 1908
and 1911 building phases; the exposed concrete frame, brick and concrete block infill panels
(spandrels), concrete lintels and sills, glass and metal enclosed entranceway with closed transom,
limestone Doric columns and architrave with frieze and inscription reading "Kaufman Rubber Co.
Ltd.", window openings, cornice and dentil mouldings, roof and roofline, and interior features of the
entrance foyer, save for the reception counter line of the northwest wall from floor to underside of
the height of the existing wall opening,all applying to the 1920 building phase; and the exposed
concrete frame, brick and concrete block infill panels (spandrels), concrete lintels and sills, window
openings, cornice and dentil mouldings, roof and roofline, all applying to the 1925 building phase,
and further,
That, notwithstanding the proposed designation, sympathetic alterations, in keeping with the
drawings submitted by The Walter Fedy Partnership, dated January 1996, to be appended to the
reasons for designation, are permitted."
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Councillor M. Wagner referred to the designation as unique, and the first of its kind in the Province. He
noted that the process and the outcome demonstrate progressive thinking, and though there are risks on
both sides, there are also benefits. Councillor T. Galloway stressed the leadership role of Councillor
Wagner in this initiative and acknowledged the collaborative spirit of LACAC throughout the process.
Councillor G. Lorentz thanked Kaufman Footwear for their continued support of the Downtown.
The previous motion by Councillor M. Wagner, seconded by Councillor T. Galloway to adopt the Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee report of this date was voted on and Carried.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
"That Legal Department staff develop a report on the regulation of restricted animals, specifically
dogs of the pit bull variety known to be vicious, and thus a potential threat to the general safety of
the community, and in developing said report consider the remedies outlined in the written
submission of Councillors B. Vrbanovic and Jake Smola, dated January 22, 1996."
-and-
"That the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Honourable Al Leach, be requested to forthwith
acknowledge the danger posed to communities by certain breeds of dangerous animals such as
pit bulls, and in this regard amend Bill 26, Section M, which would have the effect of amending the
Municipal Act so as to strengthen the existing provisions for the regulation of dangerous or
restricted animals by providing for a specific section pertaining to the regulation and restriction of
dangerous animals or breeds, and further,
That in the event this cannot be accomplished, the Minister make this change as part of the
comprehensive review of the Municipal Act scheduled for 1996, and further,
That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Clerks of municipalities in the Region of Waterloo for
consideration by their respective Councils, to local MPPs and to municipalities in Ontario with a
population greater than 50,000."
Carried.
Moved by Councillor T. Galloway
Seconded by Councillor M. Wagner
That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
(a)
Being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy and to provide for the payment of interim
taxes
(By-law No. 96-8)
(b) Being a by-law to provide for interest to be added to tax arrears
(By-law No. 96-9)
(c) Being a by-law to establish a penalty charge for non-payment of current taxes
(By-law No. 96-10)
(d) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council
(By-law No. 96-11 )
and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be finally passed and
numbered serially by the Clerk.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi
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"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to
consider two matters involving solicitor-client privilege, a labour relations matter and a land
acquisition matter."
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
MAYOR CLERK
