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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 1996-08-12COUNCIL\1996-08-12 AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present. The meeting began with the singing of "O Canada" by Ms. Carrie Bureaux of King School of Vocal and Dance. Mayor R. Christy thanked Ms. Bureaux for her rendition of the National Anthem. On motion by Councillor John Smola, the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 2, 1996, and special meetings held July 2 and August 6, 1996, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. A. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE - (a) (b) Letter from Mayor Victor M. Power, City of Timmins, thanking Council for its generous contribution towards the Timmins Flood Disaster Relief Fund. 1995-1996 Annual Report of the Environmental Assessment Board. B. COMMUNICATION REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - (a) Letter dated August 7, 1996 from Mr. R.W. Pritchard, Commissioner of General Services & City Clerk, respecting applications for cancellation, refund, reduction or levy of taxes - August 12, 1996 Hearing. 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. Councillor Jake Smola referred to Tender T 96-60 - Electrical Alterations for the Block Line Sportsfields and questioned if it was standard practice to take into consideration the payment discount offered by bidders. Mr. Gordon responded that the terms of payment on the tender document are purposely left blank to allow bidders to specify what payment terms they expect, as well as to offer a discount for payment within a specified time if they choose. Councillor K. Redman requested an explanation of the City's road salting policy in connection with Tender T 96-54 particularly as to why other less harmful products are not utilized. Mr. S. Gyorffy advised that while there are some alternatives available, they are much more costly and not as effective as sodium chloride. Councillor M. Wagner publicly thanked staff for the measures they have taken to economize to a greater extent each year on the application of road salt on City streets. Councillor J. Ziegler enquired what area of the City Tender T 96-70 for gas pipeline construction applied to and Mr. Gordon advised that he will provide this information to Councillor Ziegler. Councillor Ziegler questioned if the architect being recommended in regard to Tender E 96-59 - Expression of Interest for architect services for the Country Hills Community Centre had previously built any community centres and Mr. Gordon advised that the firm had done both the Courtland Community Centre and the Victoria Hills Community Centre. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler .... That tender T96-14, Louisa Street Reconstruction (Moore Avenue to Weber Street), be awarded to J. Weber Contracting Limited, Breslau, Ontario at their tendered price of $638,638. (including G.S.T. and P.S.T.)." - and - "That tender T96-62, Stirling Avenue Overpass, be awarded to Steed and Evans Limited, Kitchener, Ontario at their adjusted tender price of $80,240.30 (including G.S.T. and P.S.T.)." - and - "That tender T96-64, Site Servicing - 4553 King Street East, be awarded to Cecil Shaver Limited, AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 317- CITY OF KITCHENER Brantford, Ontario at their tendered price of $78,294.38 (including G.S.T. and P.S.T.)." - and - "That tender T96-60, Electrical Alterations - Blockline Sportsfields, be awarded to Harold Stecho Electric Limited, Waterloo at their tendered price of $64,590., plus GST." - and - "That tender T96-54, Highway Coarse Salt, be awarded to Sifto Canada Inc., Mississauga at their tendered price of $815,382.90, all taxes included." - and - "That tender T95-58, Repairs to Protestant Mausoleum - Woodland Cemetery, be awarded to George and Asmussen Limited, Kitchener at their tendered price of $177,440., plus G.S.T." - and - "That Expression of Interest E96-59, Architect Services - Country Hills Community Centre, be awarded to Snider Reichard March Architects, Waterloo, subject to a satisfactory agreement being negotiated and an upset fee established. The estimated cost of the project is $93,750., plus G.S.T." - and - "That tender T96-69, Residential Water Heaters, be awarded as follows: 40, 50 & 75 Gallon Conventional and 60 Gallon Power Vent Water Heaters to GSW Water Heating Company, Fergus at their tendered price of $996,597.50, plus Heat Traps, G.S.T. and P.S.T. 60 Gallon Conventional and 40, 50 & 75 Gallon Power Vent Water Heaters to Rheem Canada Ltd., Hamilton, Ontario at their tendered price of $705,600., plus Dialectric Unions, G.S.T. and P.S.T." - and - "That tender T96-70, Gas Pipeline Construction, be awarded to Cliffside Utility Contractors, Scarborough, Ontario at their tendered price of $1,621,347.24 (including G.S.T. & P.S.T.)" - and - "That tender T96-4, Slurry Seal Resurfacing, be awarded to Norjohn Limited, Thorold, Ontario at their tendered price of $73,375.25, which includes G.S.T." Carried. Mayor R. Christy called on Councillor T. Galloway to make a presentation of a certificate and plaque in recognition of the Doon Pioneer Park Community Association involvement with the Sprayground currently being built at the Doon Pioneer Park. Councillor Galloway called on Pat Nippel whom he presented with a certificate signed by the Mayor expressing the City's appreciation to her for all of her work on the Sprayground project and for her efforts in fund-raising to complete the project. He noted that originally Mrs. Nippel had requested City participation to match a $15,000 contribution from the community and she had guaranteed that any shortfall would be made up through additional fund-raising efforts. Subsequently, the total project cost turned out to be $44,000 and Mrs. Nippel was successful in raising an additional $14,000 from outside sources. Councillor Galloway presented Mr. lan Clark, President of the Doon Pioneer Park Neighbourhood Association with a City of Kitchener plaque with respect to the Sprayground Project and requested he arrange for its installation at the Sprayground. Mayor R. Christy then called on Councillor J. Ziegler to present a certificate of recognition to the Courtland Shelley Tenants Association relative to their involvement with improvements to Vanier Park. Councillor Ziegler presented a certificate in this regard to Mrs. Barb Burkhardt who accepted on behalf of the Tenants Association. He publicly thanked all of the volunteers who assisted in the project. COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 318- CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited, appeared as a delegation in regard to clause 1 of the report of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee of this date. The clause relates to deferring passing of the by-law to designate or the withdrawal of the Notice of Intention to designate the property known municipally as 381 Pioneer Tower Road. Mr. Britton indicated that he was appearing on behalf of J.H.S. Properties, purchasers of 381 Pioneer Tower Road and confirmed the Company's willingness to work with L.A.C.A.C. to achieve preservation of the dwelling. He also advised that his client has secured a tenant for the property as well as an architect to prepare a heritage impact assessment. Moved by Councillor M. Wagner Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway "That clause #1 of the report of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee of this date be adopted." Carried. Mrs. A. Petersen appeared as a delegation to oppose the recommendation that Council ratify the refusal decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect to her Fence Application F 3/96 which was listed as Item B.12 of the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date. She reviewed the history of the fence application for her property at 137 Old Country Drive and circulated a submission in this regard containing six exhibits including comments from municipal officials, a neighbourhood petition, letters of support and outline of the location of the proposed fence which she noted has been modified so as to provide an angled corner adjacent to the abutting property at 870 Strasburg Road. She stated that City officials had no concern with the request, as well as a very large majority of the neighbourhood. Mrs. Petersen advised that the Committee of Adjustment had refused the application partly based on comments of a neighbour that the intersection of Strasburg Road and Old Country Drive was dangerous and the proposed fence would worsen the situation. Mrs. Petersen noted that to address some of the concerns raised with regard to the proposed fence, she wished to amend the fence application by reducing the height from 6 feet to 5 feet, and improve vision for the residents of 870 Strasburg Road by creating an angled corner commencing on the mutual lot line 15 feet from the Strasburg Road street line. Mrs. Rose Boroumand appeared as a delegation to support the recommendation to ratify the refusal decision of the Committee of Adjustment respecting Fence Application F 3/96 relative to 137 Old Country Drive. She circulated photographs illustrating the subject property and the proposed fence in relation to the sidewalk, roadway and adjacent intersection. Mrs. Boroumand stated that her prime concern was safety, noting that it was already difficult turning onto four lane Strasburg Road from Old Country Drive without it being made more difficult by obstructed sight lines as a result of the proposed fence. She also pointed out that the fence would cause a vision hazard as it relates to cyclists riding at high speed on the sidewalk as a result of a sloping grade in this section of Strasburg Road. She maintained that a 22 foot sight line from her property was not sufficient and that the proposed fence would create serious problems as not all variables appeared to have been considered by City staff. She also questioned the real need for the fence since one already exists and that the property owners simply wish to extend the area encompassed by their backyard. Again she maintained that either a 22 foot or 32 foot sight line does not allow reasonable time to react to a situation in relation to exiting her property. Councillor J. Ziegler commented that there was a wide grass boulevard between the roadway and the sidewalk and that this situation improves visibility for vehicles exiting 870 Strasburg Road. In response to Councillor Ziegler, Mrs. Boroumand advised that the revision proposed this date with regard to improved sight lines was the first she had heard in this regard from the applicant. Mrs. J. Gouveia also appeared as a delegation to support the recommendation that Council ratify the refusal decision of the Committee of Adjustment with regard to Fence Application F 3/96. She expressed concern that the fence was too high, located too close to the sidewalk and pose a safety hazard. Councillor T. Galloway commented that since the Committee of Adjustment gave its decision regarding this fence application, he had been trying to find a compromise between the applicant and the neighbours opposing the application, but has been unable to find a solution. He indicated that after considering all the facts relating to the application and the offer of the applicant to amend their application as noted this date, it was his view the fence application should be approved. Councillor J. Ziegler also commented that after inspecting the property, it was his view the issue was whether the fence obstructed visibility in AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES -319- CITY OF KITCHENER relation to cyclists but that there would be no problem provided proper care was exercised. Moved by Councillor T. Galloway Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler "That the decision of the Committee of Adjustment sitting as a Standing Committee of City Council, of July 9, 1996, recommending refusal of Submission No. F 3/96 - Ole S. Petersen not be accepted, and further, That Submission F 3/96, as amended, of Ole S. Petersen requesting permission to erect a 1.52 metre (5 foot) high fence to be located 1.2 metres (4 feet) from the lot line along Strasburg Road rather than the required 4.5 metres (15 feet) including a sight line triangular corner adjacent to the adjoining property at 870 Strasburg Road, the corner of such triangle beginning at a point on the mutual property line 4.5 metres (15 feet) from the Strasburg Road street line and extending to a point 2.4 metres (8 feet) from the mutual boundary line intersecting at 1.2 metres (4 feet) from the lot line along Strasburg Road, on Lot 352, Registered Plan 1416, 137 Old Country Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, be approved." Carried. Ms. Wanda Altmayer appeared as a delegation to support clause 1 of the report of the Community Services Committee of this date relating to an outdoor skateboarding park. Ms. Altmayer noted that she would provide further information to the City in respect to development of a future skateboarding park. Councillor J. Ziegler advised that he wished to make it clear to all interested parties that the proposal was being included as a possible project in the 1997 capital forecast, but that the project itself has to compete with other priorities in the City's 1997 budget. Further, he pointed out that since the project represented a new service, its operational cost would be scrutinized closely during budget discussions. Councillor K. Redman confirmed that she had discussed with the delegation the necessity for the project to compete with others in the budget process. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway That clause 1 of the report of the Community Services Committee of this date be adopted. Carried. Ms. Wanda Altmayer also appeared as a delegation in support of the Regional Smoking By-law and clause 3 of the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date which recommends the City support the draft Regional by-law. Mr. Ralph Neumann appeared as a delegation along with his mother, Mrs. H. Neumann, on behalf of Neumaster Enterprises Limited and advised that they operate a bar in downtown Kitchener. He questioned why municipal Councils would pass such a one-sided by-law and indicated that his company was prepared to challenge the validity of the by-law in Court. Mr. Neumann suggested that it should be a customer's right to smoke if he chooses and that they were also prepared to establish a private club in order to evade the regulations of the Regional Smoking By-law. Councillor J. Ziegler commented that the by-law to regulate smoking in public places was a long time coming and was a measured response to the issue which allows industry adequate time to adjust to the regulations. Councillor M. Wagner thanked Members of Council for their support even though not all members agree with everything in the draft by-law, as well he expressed appreciation to Regional staff for their dedicated work in this regard. Councillor G. Lorentz commented that the regulations of the draft by- law could be a lot tougher than written. Councillor B. Vrbanovic stated that he had supported the draft Regional by-law with reluctance at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting. It was his view that there were issues in the by-law that should be resolved once the draft is passed. For example, he referred to the matter of bingo halls where a person would be allowed to smoke after the year 2000 but not allowed to do so within bars. As well, he pointed out that the issue of totally self-ventilated facilities was not dealt with in the by-law and suggested that it should be. Finally he stated that it was his hope that the draft by-law would assist in persuading young people not to smoke. Councillor T. Galloway commented that he supported the draft by-law, but noted that exemption clauses in the by-law are of concern as they had the potential to lead to false expectations. He also pointed out that the Provincial government has abdicated its responsibility on this issue and has failed to create a level playing field AUGUST 19, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 390- CITY OF KITCHENER among municipalities. Councillor John Smola stated that after listening to delegations address the Regional government in this regard it was his view that the matter was a health issue. Councillor Jake Smola stated that he supported the draft by-law but was concerned with the rationale of the regulations as to they relate to bingo halls and the exemption relating to economic hardship. Councillor J. Ziegler commented that if separate ventilated facilities were permitted, the real purpose of the by-law would be lost. As well, he noted that if separate ventilated facilities were not allowed, there would not be many organizations arguing economic hardship. Councillor M. Yantzi stated that he is in support of the draft by- law and noted that many buildings already do not allow smoking in their premises. Councillor K. Redman commented that the smoking issue was a quality of work condition for many employees of the establishments which the draft by-law addresses. Councillor G. Lorentz pointed out that Regional Council was expected to deal with the draft by-law at its meeting to be held September 12, 1996. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor Jake Smola That clause 3 of the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date be adopted. A recorded vote was requested. In Favour: Mayor R. Christy and Councillors C. Weylie, K. Redman, J. Ziegler, G. Lorentz, M. Wagner, M. Yantzi, Jake Smola, B. Vrbanovic, T. Galloway and John Smola. Carried Unanimously. Councillor M. Wagner pointed out that the entire issue of smoking in public places received initial discussion by Kitchener Council and it was subsequently recommended to the Region of Waterloo that a Region-wide Committee be formed. Councillor Wagner suggested that the next step in the smoking issue was an initiative to protect employees in the workplace and also suggested that once Regional Council has finalized the draft by-law to regulate smoking in public places, it appoint the existing Committee or form a new Committee to review workplace smoking issues. Mr. Pat Langford appeared as a delegation on behalf of the Spirit 83 Junior "C" Hockey Club of New Hamburg in regard to clause 12 of the Finance and Administration Committee report of this date in which it is recommended their request to operate bingos at the Transylvania Club be denied. Mr. Langford advised that the bingo in question was run by the Sertoma Club for 20 years and has now been taken over by two other organizations but is in need of a third operator. He pointed out that a majority of the team members were from the City of Kitchener and that the proceeds from the bingo funds would be used exclusively for ice time rental. Finally, Mr. Langford requested that the Committee recommendation to deny the request be reversed as the club would simply be filling an existing void and not taking anything away from another organization. In response to Councillor M. Yantzi, Mr. Langford advised that the players range in age from 14 to 21 years and that 14 of the 17 team members were from the City of Kitchener. Councillor T. Galloway noted that the team was based in New Hamburg and questioned if Mr. Langford had investigated holding such bingos in New Hamburg. Mr. Langford advised that they had tried bingos in New Hamburg but it was found there was not enough base population to support the undertaking. Councillor J. Ziegler commented that there was a large demand for Kitchener based bingos and questioned if there was a waiting list. Mr. R.W. Pritchard advised that the demand for bingos was large but that he could not quote what numbers might be on a waiting list. Councillor G. Lorentz noted that correspondence had been received from the Kitchener Junior 'B' Team discouraging approval of the New Hamburg request. As well, he pointed out that at one time Kitchener's Junior 'B' Team was struggling financially until the community got behind the team and suggested that every community do likewise. Councillor B. Vrbanovic commented that his views were similar to those of Councillor Lorentz and stated that he understood a number of charities are on a waiting list to operate bingos. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor Jake Smola That clause 12 of the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date be adopted. Carried. 1. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie AUGUST 19, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 391- CITY OF KITCHENER Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi "That the report of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of Council of this date be adopted." Councillor Jake Smola advised that he wished to propose a minor amendment to clause 3 which was referred to Council for consideration this date. In this regard, he indicated that after reviewing the conditions, he would recommend Condition No.2 provide that the parking plan include a barrier to define the extent of the parking area. On motion by Councillor Jake Smola, seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic, Condition No.2 of clause 3 was amended to insert after the words "parking plan", the phrase "including a barrier to define the extent of a parking area". Councillor T. Galloway strongly supported clause 4 of the report in respect to the proposed development at the intersection of Ottawa Street South and Westmount Road as a win-win situation for all parties as already high residential density levels in the immediate area could not be increased with the change of use of this property to a commercial development. Councillor T. Galloway referred to clauses 10 & 11 of the report and in particular, the lands of the Grand River Conservation Authority in Pioneer Tower West. He stated that he found the actions of the G.R.C.A. disturbing and commented that the City of Kitchener appears to have become a target of the Authority regardless of the percentage of funding that the City provides in support of the G.R.C.A.'s budget. He expressed concern with the actions of the Authority in disposing of urban land holdings within the City of Kitchener. Councillor J. Ziegler voiced his support for Councillor Galloway's comments and questioned how the Authority acquired its lands in Pioneer Tower West to which Councillor B. Vrbanovic replied that the G.R.C.A. had purchased them. Councillor B. Vrbanovic expressed the same concerns as those of Councillors Galloway and Ziegler and advised that at the G.R.C.A., as the City's representative, he had vehemently opposed the Authority's actions in regard to disposal of its lands. In reference to clause 6 of the report, Councillor T. Galloway urged Council not to approve the recommendation, noting that he had sent correspondence to members of Council outlining his concerns. Councillor Galloway acknowledged that the street name conforms within the criteria of City Street Naming Policy, but that he was concerned over the issue in that the name in question would more appropriately apply to a street in the Doon area given that Homer Watson was born in Upper Doon and resided in Lower Doon. As well he stated that the proposed street would not connect to Homer Watson Boulevard and that the name suggests location in an area adjacent to a Homer Watson Valley when in fact it is located adjacent to what could be considered Balzer Valley. Councillor G. Lorentz recommended the City's Street Naming Policy procedures be adhered to. Councillor J. Ziegler noted that the proposed street was in Fairview Ward and that access would be off of Homer Watson Boulevard for some years until another internal road was built to meet the street. Councillor M. Wagner commented that L.A.C.A.C. has often been asked by developers to provide a list of appropriate names in particular situations. The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. Clause #3 - Carried (As Amended). Clause #6 - A recorded vote was requested. In Favour: Councillors C. Weylie, G. Lorentz and J. Ziegler. Contra: Mayor R. Christy and Councillors K. Redman, M. Wagner, M. Yantzi, John Smola, Jake Smola, B. Vrbanovic and T. Galloway. Motion Lost. Balance of Report - Carried. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway "That the matter of a proposed street name for Street A in draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-93007 AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 322- CITY OF KITCHENER (DGF Investments Limited) be referred to the September 9, 1996 meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee or appropriate meeting thereafter for further consideration." Carried. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway "That the report of the Community Services Committee of this date be adopted." In reference to clause 7 of the report, Councillor B. Vrbanovic thanked Council for its support of the Youth Drop In Program at the Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre relative to a two week extension of the program and noted that the students were extremely appreciative. Councillor B. Vrbanovic then referred to clauses 3, 4 & 5 of the report dealing with the fire alarm monitoring system and invited Fire Chief J. Hancock to comment on the matter. Chief Hancock advised that one outstanding question was the matter of technology of choice and recommended the matter should be part of a public process and it was his wish to report at a later date on the types of technology available. In reference to concerns expressed as to the potential for numerous false alarms, the Chief advised that staff would undertake extensive testing to avoid such problem. In response to Councillor B. Vrbanovic, Chief Hancock advised that early in 1997 staff would suggest timeframes and applications relative to the alarm monitoring systems. Councillor B. Vrbanovic referred to the possibility of linking the system to meter reading and other applications and Chief Hancock advised that staff were exploring that issue as well as investigating it further at a conference to be held this fall. Councillor J. Ziegler advised that he fully supported clauses 3, 4 & 5 of the report but noted that he had two concerns: firstly, he pointed out that the system is voluntary except in areas where it would apply as a condition of Subdivision Agreement and indicated that if it was involuntary, insurance companies would not recognize its merits in application of their premium fees, and secondly, he commented that if the system relies on telephone technology, it would be subject to service interruptions, as well as force people to acquire a telephone who might otherwise not have one. The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. Clause #1 - Dealt with under delegations and Carried. Balance of Report - Carried. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor Jake Smola That the report of the Finance and Administration Committee of this date be adopted. Referring to clause 2 of the report, Councillor B. Vrbanovic stated that he had opposed the proposal and encroachment at the Finance and Advisory Committee meeting. He acknowledged that the proposal for a second storey balcony was an exciting initiative but recommended that caution be exercised given the precedent that would be set. As well, he pointed out that the sidewalk area would be reduced significantly and that the addition of two pillars within the sidewalk right-of-way creates potential for a hazard. He emphasized that the undertaking was not a typical encroachment agreement and could impact adjoining properties. Accordingly, he recommended deferral to allow for further investigation of cantilevering the balcony extension and in the meantime recommended erection of a temporary structure to visualize the requested balcony and pillars. Councillors M. Wagner and M. Yantzi were opposed to deferral given that a Kitchener architect had said cantilevering was not possible and Council's practice to encourage sidewalk patios. Councillors G. Lorentz and J. Ziegler also stated that they were opposed to deferral and were supportive of new and innovative ideas that could benefit the downtown. Councillor Jake Smola expressed concern over the proposal suggesting that it could affect the marketability of adjoining buildings. As well, he suggested that the structure could impede the City's mechanized sidewalk snow removal and stated that he was concerned about the general appearance of King Street. Finally, he disagreed with the architect's suggestion that the balcony could not be cantilevered and maintained that it could be done but that it would be expensive. Councillor T. Galloway stated that he supported the initiative but would also support deferral so as to obtain a structural AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 323- CITY OF KITCHENER engineer's report since the proposal was impacting City-owned lands and Council should have all of the facts before it makes a decision on the matter. Mayor R. Christy stated that he was opposed to the deferral and pointed out that both the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks & Recreation already have numerous obstacles on sidewalks in the downtown. A motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic, seconded by Councillor Jake Smola to defer consideration of clause 2 and request the applicant to submit an engineering report on the merits and costs of cantilevering the balcony structure was voted on and Lost on a recorded vote. Councillors Jake Smola, B. Vrbanovic and T. Galloway voted in favour while Mayor R. Christy and Councillors K. Redman, M. Wagner, M. Yantzi, John Smola, J. Ziegler, G. Lorentz and C. Weylie voted in the negative. Councillor J. Ziegler pointed out that clause 6 regarding appointment to fill a vacancy on the City's Electrical Examining Board had been referred to the meeting this date subject to preparation of a staff report in time for the meeting which he pointed out was made available to Council. A motion by Councillor J. Ziegler, seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi to amend clause 6 of the report by recommending Mr. Ernst Gaessler be appointed for a three-year term to fill the vacancy was tabled. Councillor Jake Smola stated that the individual being recommended to fill the vacancy both resides in and has a business in the City of Waterloo. He noted that of 53 potential appointees with the necessary qualifications, 31 live and operate businesses in the City of Kitchener. Accordingly, he recommended that the issue be referred back to the Committee for discussion following preparation of a staff report on proposed advertising process to fill the vacancy. Councillor M. Yantzi commented that in this situation, he did not feel it was appropriate to develop special appointment criteria and Councillor G. Lorentz stated that he was more concerned with the capability and qualities that the recommended appointee would bring to the Examining Board. The motion of Councillor J. Ziegler to amend clause 6 of the report was then put to a vote and Carried. Councillor J. Ziegler encouraged Council to approve clause 8 of the report on the basis that the proposed by-law would establish an excellent process to regulate signs and posters. Councillor M. Wagner commented that he had initially opposed a postering by-law but suggested that it was a mistake not to look at the implications and possible effects of the by-law, particularly since there are no sanctions if the parties do not comply. He suggested that the existing situation will be aggravated by the proposed by- law. Councillor M. Wagner proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic to defer and refer consideration of clause 8 of the report to the September 9, 1996 Finance and Administration Committee meeting with the intention that possible implications of the by-law and the effects of having a Kitchener by-law different from that of the City of Waterloo be discussed. In addition, he suggested that the Waterloo requirement surcharging Kitchener businesses to post in the City of Waterloo should also be a matter of consideration. Councillor B. Vrbanovic commented that the City was confronted by the dilemma of having to do something but also a necessity to be cautious, but on the whole, recommended that the City become more aggressive to address the postering problem. Councillor G. Lorentz noted that the legalities of the postering issue have been settled by the Supreme Court and recommended that the proposal be approved thus allowing the City to work with organizations wishing to poster so as to develop a system that works for all. The motion of Councillor M. Wagner for deferral of clause 8 of the report was put to a vote and Lost. Councillor J. Ziegler referred to clause 14 of the report and noted that Mr. T. McKay has requested that one issue within the overall clause be referred to the Management Committee for further discussion and report to City Council. A motion by Councillor J. Ziegler, seconded by Councillor Jake Smola was Carried that refers the portion of clause 14 respecting charging deductible limits to the Department/Enterprise to the Management Committee for consideration and report to City Council. Councillor J. Ziegler referred to the report dated August 12, 1996 from Mr. J. Shivas concerning the Adaptive Re-Use/Downtown Community Improvement Plan in respect to matters of: facade improvement loans, tax incentives for unused industrial buildings, feasibility study grants and building permit fee exemptions. A motion by Councillor J. Ziegler, seconded by Councillor Jake Smola to amend the report by adding the staff recommendation in this regard as clause 16 of the report, was Carried. The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. AUGUST 19, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 394 - CITY OF KITCHENER Clause 2 - A recorded vote was requested. In Favour: Mayor R. Christy and Councillors K. Redman, M. Wagner, M. Yantzi, John Smola, J. Ziegler, G. Lorentz and C. Weylie. Contra: Councillors Jake Smola, B. Vrbanovic and T. Galloway. Motion Carried. Clauses 3 & 12 - Dealt with under Delegations and Carried. Clause 6 - Carried (As Amended). Clause 8 - Carried. Clause 14 - Motion Carried excepting the clause relating to charging deductible limits to the Department/Enterprise which is referred to the Management Committee for consideration and report to City Council. Balance of Report - Carried. Moved by Councillor M. Wagner Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway That the report of the Local Architectural adopted. Conservation Advisory Committee of this date be Voted on clause by clause. Clause 1 - Dealt with under Delegations and Carried. 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. Councillor K. Redman pointed out that the effect of clause 9 of the report was to reverse the existing stop controls at the intersection of Samuel Street and Pandora Avenue. Councillor G. Lorentz referred to clause 11 of the report which provides for the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Westheights Drive and McGarry Drive as the result of numerous accident experiences. He noted that the stop controls would be in place for the beginning of the school year in September and that the intersection had 90% of the warrant requirement for traffic signal installation. Councillor M. Wagner requested that clause 8 of the report be dealt with separately and Councillor M. Yantzi pointed out that the Committee recommendation addresses concerns of the neighbourhood. The report was then put to a vote. Voted on clause by clause. Clause 8 - Carried. Balance of Report - Carried. Councillor M. Wagner requested that his opposition to clause 8 be recorded. Councillor K. Redman spoke to the issue of a possible location of a future skateboarding park and AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 325- CITY OF KITCHENER suggested the auditorium grounds. She pointed out that it was users who have requested an outdoor facility which has been suggested would cost approximately $200,000. She advised that a private entrepreneur has been following the discussions related to such facility and requested that any interested individuals or investors contact her or either Mr. B. Arnot. Councillor J. Ziegler advised that the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date contained two recommendations relative to the issuance of ice cream vehicle drivers licences and pointed out that there was an outstanding application that should be finalized in an in-camera meeting of City Council. Mr. R.W. Pritchard advised that a motion was required to authorize such meeting. Moved by Councillor T. Galloway Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately to consider a personal matter. Carried. The Council then recessed to hold an in-camera meeting and shortly thereafter the Council returned to the Chambers and resumed the Council meeting. Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised that the Kiwanis Park had opened for business on the weekend of August 10. Councillor M. Yantzi noted that the Victoria Park 100th Birthday Celebrations were being held August 24 & 25 and suggested that all interested individuals monitor the media for information on scheduled ceremonies. Councillor T. Galloway advised that a month ago Mayor R. Christy, Councillor K. Redman and himself had attended the official opening of the $14.3 million Homer Watson Boulevard reconstruction from Bleams Road to Pinnacle Drive. He expressed his appreciation to Members of Council for all their support in bringing this project forward. Councillor K. Redman advised that she wished to make a public announcement on behalf of the Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association that a neighbourhood festival was being held on Sunday, August 18, 1996 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. in Weber Park which is located on Frederick Street opposite the Frederick Street Mall. Councillor C. Weylie advised that she had noticed fire hydrants being painted grey and questioned what was taking place in this regard. Fire Chief J. Hancock advised that hydrants were being primed at this time and are being painted in traditional colour. However, he pointed out that in the future, hydrants would be painted in different colours based on water flow criteria. At the request of Mr. R.W. Pritchard, City Clerk, Council concurred to the removal of the by-law listed on the agenda for three readings identified as item 10(u) and 13(u) dealing with the properties known municipally as 4, 8, 10 & 16 King Street East. In place of this by-law Council agreed to add two additional by-laws for three readings, the first by-law relating to 4 King Street East and the second by-law relating to 8-10 King Street East. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz 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 close and sell Part of Forwell Road shown as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 58R- 10262 in the City of Kitchener (b) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1 known as the Zoning By-law - Dragica Tuka - 115 Patricia Avenue - #94/15/P/JW (c) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1 known as the Zoning By-law - Minjay Holdings Ltd. - 4 Dodge Drive -#951051DNL (d) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 326- CITY OF KITCHENER (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (J) (k) By-law Enforcement 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 To further amend By-law No.88-170, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property To further amend By-law No.88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon 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 Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Strasburg Road as a public highway in the City of Kitchener Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Kingsbury Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Lots 15, 16 and 17, Registered Plan 1819 - Killarney Crescent To authorize the construction of certain works as shown in Schedule "A" hereto as local improvements (Cont'd) (m) Being a by-law to approve a Capital Expenditure for the undertaking of a shared submission with The Corporation of the City of Waterloo to bid for the 2001 Canada Summer Games at an estimated cost of $1,000,000.00 each) (n) Being a by-law to provide for the redividing of the City into 10 wards, the name and number which each ward shall bear and the date when the redivision shall take effect (o) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 315 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding Development Charges - to extend its term (P) Being a by-law to repeal Chapter 682 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code respecting Signs and Posters on Public Utility Commission property (q) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 680 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding Signs (r) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (s) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1 known as the Zoning By-law - Monarch Construction Limited - Pinnacle Drive -#96/05/P/LM (t) Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of provisions of Chapter 650 of the City of Kitchener's Municipal Code with respect to Lot 270, Part Lots 269 and 271, on Registered Plan 266, known as 150 Adelaide Street, Kitchener (u) Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of provisions of Chapter 665 of the City of Kitchener's Municipal Code with respect to Part Lots 13 and 14, on Registered Plan 364, known as 4 King Street East, Kitchener (v) Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of provisions of Chapter 665 of the City of Kitchener's Municipal Code with respect to Part Lots 13 and 14, on Registered Plan 364, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-5108, known as 8-10 King Street East, Kitchener and that the same be taken as read a first time and stand referred to the Committee of the Whole." AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 3~7- CITY OF KITCHENER Carried. On motion, the Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Mayor R. Christy appointed Councillor John Smola as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor R. Christy occupied the Chair. Moved by Councillor John Smola Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "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 G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor K. Redman "That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (Cont'd) (a) Being a by-law to close and sell part of an unnamed public lane running westerly from Moore Avenue between Louisa and Wellington Streets in the City of Kitchener (By-law No.96-108) (b) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1 known as the Zoning By-law - Dragica Tuka - 115 Patricia Avenue - #94/15/P/JW (By-law No.96-109) (c) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1 known as the Zoning By-law - Minjay Holdings Ltd. - 4 Dodge Drive -#951051DNL (By-law No.96-110) (d) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement (By-law No.96-111 ) (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 (By-law No.96-112) (f) 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.96-113) (g) To further amend By-law No.88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon (By-law No.96-114) (h) 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.96-115) (i) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Strasburg Road as a public highway in the City of Kitchener AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 3~8- CITY OF KITCHENER d) (k) (i) (By-law No.96-116) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Kingsbury Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener (By-law No.96-117) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Lots 15, 16 and 17, Registered Plan 1819 - Killarney Crescent (By-law No.96-118) To authorize the construction of certain works as shown in Schedule "A" hereto as local improvements (By-law No.96-119) (Cont'd) (m) Being a by-law to approve a Capital Expenditure for the undertaking of a shared submission with The Corporation of the City of Waterloo to bid for the 2001 Canada Summer Games at an estimated cost of $1,000,000.00 each) (By-law No.96-120) (n) Being a by-law to provide for the redividing of the City into 10 wards, the name and number which each ward shall bear and the date when the redivision shall take effect (By-law No.96-121 ) (o) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 315 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding Development Charges - to extend its term (By-law No.96-122) (p) Being a by-law to repeal Chapter 682 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code respecting Signs and Posters on Public Utility Commission property (By-law No.96-123) (q) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 680 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding Signs (By-law No.96-124) (r) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (By-law No.96-125) (s) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1 known as the Zoning By-law - Monarch Construction Limited - Pinnacle Drive -#96/05/P/LM (By-law No.96-126) (t) Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of provisions of Chapter 650 of the City of Kitchener's Municipal Code with respect to Lot 270, Part Lots 269 and 271, on Registered Plan 266, known as 150 Adelaide Street, Kitchener (By-law No.96-127) (u) Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of provisions of Chapter 665 of the City of Kitchener's Municipal Code with respect to Part Lots 13 and 14, on Registered Plan 364, known as 4 King Street East, Kitchener AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 329- CITY OF KITCHENER (v) (By-law No.96-128) Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of provisions of Chapter 665 of the City of Kitchener's Municipal Code with respect to Part Lots 13 and 14, on Registered Plan 364, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-5108, known as 8-10 King Street East, Kitchener (By-law No.96-129) 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 - That Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/61 (Lane Application LA 96/1NNL - proposed closure of a portion of Vanier Drive, formerly Fulton Street) be deferred and referred to the September 9, 1996 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting for consideration, and further That prior to the Committee meeting, staff undertake further negotiation of fair market value with the applicant and also determine if either of the 2 neighbourhood schools have an interest in acquiring this remnant parcel of land. That the Department of Planning and Development be directed to organize an enforcement team consisting of representatives from planning, building, fire, public health, etc. to inventory the condition of the properties municipally addressed as 350-356 Duke Street West and 122-132 Wellington Street North and also be directed to take any required enforcement action under the Property Standards By-law by September 13, 1996. That Zone Change Application ZC 96/11/F/JW (G. & P. Hess) rezoning 709 Frederick Street to revise Special Use Provision 182U by deleting Veterinary Services and adding Office, be approved in the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law", dated July 2, 1996, subject to the following conditions being satisfied prior to any readings of the By-law by Council: That the Owner arrange for notification, by letter from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to the City Clerk, that Regional requirements for an entrance permit have been satisfied with respect to the proposed zone change; That the Owner submit a parking plan including a barrier to define the extent of the parking area and receive approval thereof from the Director of Traffic and Parking Services; That the Owner construct the parking area and delineate parking spaces in accordance with the approved plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Traffic and Parking, or alternatively that the Owners submit to the Manager of Design, Heritage and Environment a letter of credit in an amount sufficient to guarantee the construction of the parking area in accordance with the approved plan. The Owner acknowledges that Conditions 1, 2 and 3 are required to be satisfied no later than 7 months from the day of Council having approved by resolution Zone Change Application 96/11/F/JW. In the event this requirement is not fulfilled within the 7 month period, Council shall consider rescinding its Zone Change approval. It is the opinion of this Council that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan. (As Amended) 4. 1) That City Council recommend approval of Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 96/4/W/JG - (1065146 Ontario Limited - Ottawa Street/Westmount Road) attached to Staff Report PD 96/55, being an amendment to the Municipal Plan to: i) Amend Map 5 to change the designation from High Rise Residential to Neighbourhood Commercial, as shown on Schedule "A". It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Amendment to the Municipal Plan is proper planning for the City. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 4. Cont'd 2) That the Valleyview Road-Howe Drive Community Plan be revised as follows: i) That Map 1, General Land Use Map be revised to change the designation from High AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 331- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST lQ, 1996 - 331- CITY OF KITCHENER 3) REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL Density Multiple Residential to Neighbourhood Commercial, as shown on Map 1 attached, dated "Revised 1996 06". ii) That Policy 3.2.4 be deleted. iii) That a new Section, 3.8, be added as follows: "3.8 COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL 3.8.1 That a Commercial/Residential site be located at the northwesterly intersection of Westmount Road and Ottawa Street which shall allow a full mixture of residential and commercial uses, including office and retail uses, in recognition of its location in a Secondary Node." It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this revision to the Community Plan is proper planning for the City. That Zone Change Application ZC 95/25AN/JG (1065146 Ontario Ltd.), requesting to change the zoning from R-9 to CR-1 with special use provision 225 and special regulation provisions 1 and 229, be approved in the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law", dated June 24, 1996, subject to the following condition: i) 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 development. ii) The owner acknowledges that Condition i) is required to be satisfied no later than seven (7) month from Council having approved the amending zoning by-law relative to the Zone Change Application 95/25AN/JG by resolution. In the event this requirement is not fulfilled within the seven month period, Council shall consider rescinding its zone change approval. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with a recommended Amendment to the City's Municipal Plan. 5. A. That Zone Change Application 96/5/P/LM (Monarch Construction Limited) requesting a change in zoning from Agricultural Zone (A-l), Residential Three Zone (R-3) and Public Park Zone (P-l) according to By-law 85-1 to Residential Three Zone (R-3), Residential Four Zone (R-4), Public Park Zone (P-l) and Hazard Land Zone (P-3) according to By-law 85-1, on Part of Lot 8, Beasley's Old Survey, Part of Biehn's Unnumbered Tract, be approved in the form shown in the attached Proposed By-law dated June 25, 1996, subject to the Subdivision Conditions contained in recommendation (B) below. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan. That Subdivision Application 30T-90029 (Revised - Monarch Construction Limited) be recommended to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for draft approval, subject to the following conditions: PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 5. Cont'd That the Subdivider enter into a City Standard Form Residential Subdivision Agreement as approved by City Council embracing those lands shown outlined on the attached Plan of AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 332- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 332- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL Subdivision and that the following special conditions be written therein: The Subdivider covenants and agrees: 51. That the final plans for registration purposes shall be prepared in accordance with the attached Plan of Subdivision dated July 4, 1996, provided that minor amendments to said plan, acceptable to the General Manager of Planning and Development, and not affecting the numbering of any lots or blocks may be permitted without an amendment to this agreement. Any changes affecting the numbering of lots or blocks shall require an amendment to this agreement to reflect such changes. 52. That the subdivision shall be registered in three (3) stages, with Stage 2 consisting of Lots 1 to 33 inclusive and Blocks 34 to 39 inclusive, Stage 3 consisting of Lots 1 to 36 inclusive and Blocks 37 to 46 inclusive, and Stage 4 consisting of Lots 1 to 80 inclusive and Blocks 81 to 89 inclusive. Further, the Subdivider agrees that the Plan of Subdivision shall be registered in accordance with the following: a) Stage 2 shall be registered first; b) Stage 3 may be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to the registration of Stage 2; and c) Stage 4 may be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to the registration of Stage 3. Further, that in the event that Stages 2, 3 and 4 are developed and registered concurrently, Condition 66 and some or all of Blocks 38 and 39 (Stage 2) and Blocks 45 and 46 (Stage 3) shall not be required. 53. To submit a Lot Grading and Drainage Control Plan for approval of the General Manager of Public Works, in consultation with the City's Department of Parks and Recreation and the Grand River Conservation Authority, prior to the City's release of each stage of the Subdivision Plan for registration. 54. That prior to any grading or construction on the site and prior to the City's release of each stage of the Plan for registration, to submit for the approval of the General Manager of Public Works, in consultation with the City's Department of Parks and Recreation and the Grand River Conservation Authority, a detailed engineering design for storm water management in accordance with the approved concept plan. Said engineering design shall include an erosion and siltation control plan indicating the means whereby erosion will be minimized and silt maintained on-site throughout all phases of grading and construction. The Subdivider further agrees to implement all required measures as outlined in the approved final design. 55. That construction traffic to and from the proposed subdivision shall be restricted to using the existing temporary access road together with Autumn Ridge Trail and/or Thomas Slee Boulevard to New Dundee Road. The Subdivider agrees to advise all relevant contractors, builders and other persons of this requirement with the Subdivider being responsible for any signage, where required, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Traffic and Parking Services. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 5. Cont'd AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 333- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 333- CITY OF KITCHENER 56. 57. 58. REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL To make satisfactory financial arrangements with the General Manager of Public Works for the construction of 1.5 metre wide concrete sidewalks: a) along both sides of Autumn Ridge Trail, Thomas Slee Drive, Saddlewood Drive, and Ridgemount Street; b) along the northerly side of Woodcrest Court between Autumn Ridge Trail and Walkway Block 38 (Stage 3) and along the southerly side of Woodcrest Court across the flankages of Lot 36 (Stage 3) and Lot 20 (Stage 4); and c) along the southerly side of Timber Ridge Court between Saddlewood Drive and Walkway Block 84 (Stage 4). To obtain, from the Grand River Conservation Authority, if necessary, a Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Permit under Ontario Regulation 149 as amended by 69/93 and 669/94, prior to on-site grading, the installation of services and prior to the City's release of any stage of the Subdivision Plan for registration. That in consideration of the wooded character of the subdivision lands and the City's desire to minimize the impact of development on treed areas worth retaining, the Subdivider agrees to comply with the following process in the development of the subdivision in accordance with the City's approved Tree Management Policy: a) prior to the City's releasing each stage of the subdivision plan for registration, the Subdivider shall submit the Detailed Vegetation Plan, for the approval of the City's Manager of Design, Heritage and Environment; b) that no area/rough grading shall occur on the lands until such time as all approved measures for protection of isolated trees, tree clusters and woodlands affected by such grading have been satisfactorily implemented, the City has inspected these measures and the Subdivider has received a written authorization from the City's Department of Public Works to proceed with said grading; c) to implement and be responsible for providing all information contained in the approved Detailed Vegetation Plan, Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan (if applicable), to all of his heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns in order to ensure that the requirements outlined in said plan(s) are carried out as specified; d) A Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan will be required for those lots or blocks, prior to applying for or having issued any building permits, which are subject to site plan approval under Section 41 of the Planning Act, corner lots (where site service locations and building type have not been predetermined), interior lots greater than 13.7 metres of street frontage, proposed building/structure that is located deeper on the lot than that approved on the Detailed Vegetation Plan and/or the revised grading will have an adverse effect on the Detailed Vegetation Plan; e) In the event of construction causing minor tree damage, remedial measures such as trimming, dressing, or bark doctoring shall be implemented at the Subdivider's cost and as directed by the Consultant who prepared the approved plan. In cases where major irreparable tree damage is done, liability is questionable, or the tree is judged to be unsafe PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 334- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 334- CITY OF KITCHENER 5. Cont'd 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL in the opinion of the Subdivider's Environmental Consultant and/or the City, each such tree shall be removed and replaced with at least one tree of equal value based on the tree value formula as set out in the "Guide for Plant Appraisal" International Society of Arboraculture, Latest Edition. Tree replacements are to be located on the same lot or block as the tree requiring removal or to a location within the subdivision requiring enhancement. Furthermore, such remedial measures or tree replacements shall be approved by the Department of Planning and Development and shall be satisfactorily implemented prior to occupancy of the unit or due to weather conditions by the next planting season. To convey to the City of Kitchener the following lands for the purposes stated therein, at no cost and free of encumbrance, concurrently with the registration of the plan of subdivision: a) b) c) d) e) Blocks 34 and 35 (Stage 2) for public park purposes; Blocks 36 and 37 (Stage 2) for municipal services and storm drainage purposes; Block 37 (Stage 3) and Blocks 81 and 82 (Stage 4) for open space purposes; Block 83 (Stage 4) for storm water management purposes; and Blocks 38 and 39 (Stage 2), Blocks 43, 44, 45 and 46 (Stage 3), and Blocks 86, 87, 88 and 89 (Stage 4) for 0.3 metre reserves. To dedicate to the City of Kitchener through plan registration, the following lands for the purposes stated therein: a) b) Blocks 38, 39 and 40 (Stage 3), and Block 84 (Stage 4) for public walkway purposes; and Blocks 42 (Stage 3) and Block 85 (Stage 4) for public highway purposes. To upgrade existing Pinnacle Drive immediately abutting the Plan of Subdivision as Part of Stage 4 development to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Public Works. To monitor the water quality control performance of the School Creek Storm Water Management Pond within Block 127 of Registered Plan 1710 during the construction of all lands within Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the Plan of Subdivision which drain to this facility. Further, the Subdivider agrees to install at it's expense, any required remedial measures for quality control to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Public Works. To construct Thomas Slee Boulevard within the limits of the Plan together with the re-alignment of Pinnacle Drive at the intersection with Thomas Slee Boulevard within the lands immediately to the south. The Subdivider agrees that the extension of Thomas Slee Boulevard through the lands to the south of the subject lands to connect to Pinnacle Drive along the final alignment is dependent upon either the dedication of the lands as public highway through Plan of Subdivision or by conveyance of the lands to the City without cost and free of encumbrance by the owner thereof together with an opening by-law to be passed by City Council. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for Stage 4 of the Plan of Subdivision, the Subdivider agrees that the remaining portion of Thomas Slee Boulevard shall be dedicated to the City and shall be open to public vehicular traffic, all in a manner acceptable to the General Manager of Public Works. AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 335- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 335- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 5. Cont'd 64. To install a permanent 1.2 metre high, paige wire fence or an alternate marking system to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Parks and Recreation along the flankage and/or rear property lines of Lots 1 to 33 and Block 37 (Stage 2), Lots 1 to 3 and 5 to 18 (Stage 3), and Lots 1 to 19 (Stage 4) all inclusive where such lots lines abut open space. 65. That the temporary access road constructed as a requirement for Stage 1 of the Plan of Subdivision (Registered Plan 1801) continue to be used for vehicular traffic in conjunction with the permanent street network constructed consecutively for Stages 2 and 3. Further, that the City agrees to Quit Claim the existing easement over the temporary access road upon the completion of the permanent road network within each of the consecutive Stages of development. 66. To re-align the temporary access road within Stages 3 and 4 of the Plan of Subdivision to a level acceptable to the General Manager of Public Works, particularly with respect to road geometrics in order that the temporary road connects with the permanent alignment of Autumn Ridge Trail, during the construction of Stages 2 and 3 respectively. The re-aligned temporary access road shall be constructed to City standards save and except for a concrete sidewalk and shall include temporary street lighting. The Subdivider further agrees to provide an easement to the City for the lands on which the re-aligned temporary road shall be located. The City agrees to Quit Claim said easement upon the completion of the permanent road network within Stages 3 and 4. 67. To convey Block 41 (Stage 3) to the owner of the abutting property to the east, at fair market value, for the purposes of an access route for future residential development within $ years of registration of the final approval of Stage 3 of the Plan of Subdivision. 68. That the parkland dedication for the Subdivision as required by the Planning Act has been satisfied through the conveyance of Block 16, Registered Plan 1801 as Neighbourhood Park. The Subdivider further agrees that 0.08 hectares of Block 35 (Stage 2) shall constitute replacement of the neighbourhood park area to be dedicated by the City of Kitchener to facilitate the re-alignment of Windrush Trail within Block 16, Registered Plan 1801, with the remaining 0.31 hectares of Block 35 (Stage 2) to be purchased by the City of Kitchener at fair market value as additional parkland. The fair market value of the parkland to be acquired by the City shall be determined by the City's Land Purchasing Officer and the negotiated amount shall be paid to the Subdivider at the time of conveyance of Block 35 (Stage 2). 69. To install 1.2 metre high temporary snow fencing along the limits of residential lots and Windrush Trail which abut Block 37 (Stage 3) and Blocks 81 and 82 (Stage 4). The Subdivider shall be responsible for installing appropriate signs every 45 metres noting that there shall be no dumping in this area. The installation of the signs shall be to the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Design, Heritage and Environment and shall be erected prior to any area grading or building permits being issued. The Subdivider shall be held liable and responsible for the removal of all material dumped in this area and the temporary fencing shall be removed following completion of all construction within each respective Plan stage. 70. That as part of the development of Stage 2 to make satisfactory arrangements with the City's Department of Public Works for the extension of a watermain from the south for secondary water supply purposes prior to the issuance of any building permits for Stage 2. COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 336- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST lQ, 1996 - 336- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 5. Cont'd 71. To undertake any measure required to ensure proper water pressure to the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the City's Chief Building Official. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City. That the implementing Zoning By-law for Zone Change Application 95/6/P/LM (Monarch Construction Limited) not be presented to City Council until Subdivision Application 30T- 90029 (revised) has received Regional Draft Approval whereupon the amending Zoning By-law shall be presented to Council for all three readings. Alternatively, three readings of the amending Zoning By-law may be given if the City Clerk is presented with a letter from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo advising that the Region has no objections to the passing of the By-law. That the lands within Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the proposed Plan of Subdivision be released from Instrument Number 1213671, being a Subdivision Agreement between the City of Kitchener, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Monarch Construction Limited, pertaining to the approval of the Stage 1 lands known as Registered Plan 1801. That City Council approve the following proposed street name for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T- 93007 (DGF Investments Ltd.): Street A - Homer Watson Valley Place (Motion Lost) "That, Whereas the Adaptive Re-use Committee has, for the most part, completed its Mission and Action Plan identified in its Terms of Reference approved by Council, And Whereas, all the Committee's and City Council's adaptive re-use initiatives have been widely publicized and distributed as a result of the Committee's June 12, 1996, Symposium, And Whereas, it is felt by the Committee that these initiatives should now be institutionalized as represented by new attitudes and new processes throughout the various Departments and staff of the City of Kitchener, And Whereas, the strength and dynamics of the present Adaptive Re-use Committee members is deemed most desirable to continue for future Committee endeavours, however, it is recognized by the City that the voluntary time commitment by the private sector members is unlikely to be long term. It Be Therefore Resolved, that the Adaptive Re-use Committee now become a 'stand-by' Committee with meetings only called when deemed necessary, by the Chairman in consultation with the General Manager of Planning & Development. The primary mandate and role of this stand-by committee shall now be: monitoring the implementation and success levels of past re-use initiatives discussing and recommending new initiatives/policies for adaptive re-use to Council · updating the list of re-use sites to be targeted AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 337- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 337- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL assisting proponents in balancing the interests and goals of both heritage protection and adaptive re-use flexibility." PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That subject to the signs being placed in a location acceptable to City staff, enforcement of the City's Sign By-law be waived in accordance with the request and details contained in the letter, dated July 30, 1996, from Mary Murphy on behalf of the Forestview Bible Church, 295 Highview Drive relating to the following: i) placement until September 2, 1996 of an A-frame sign (approx. 3.5' by 1.5') on the church property to promote their annual Community BBQ fundraiser being held September 2, 1996 ii) placement of a mobile sign for one month, approximately November 23 to December 23, 1996, on the church property to promote special Christmas events. That Zone Change Application ZC 94/06/K/CL (Dr. V.B. Rao), adding special use provision 203 to the CR-1 Zone at 890 King Street West, be approved in the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law", dated June 12, 1996, subject to the following conditions: That the Owner arrange for notification, by letter from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to the City Clerk, that Regional requirements for the conveyance of a daylight triangle, access permit and approval of a drainage and grading control plan and stormwater management plan have been satisfied with respect to the proposed zone change; That a detailed Grading and Drainage Control Plan be prepared showing drainage details for the subject property, abutting properties and public rights-of-way so as to ensure compatible drainage, and to show thereon all existing and proposed connections to the municipal storm sewer; and to obtain approval thereof from the City's General Manager of Public Works and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. That a detailed engineering design for storm water management be submitted to the City's General Manager of Public Works and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and to obtain approval thereof or an exemption from this requirement. That a Landscape Plan showing planting and surfacing details for all areas indicated on the parking plan and for the portion of all adjacent public property located between the sidewalks, curbs or streets and the Owner's property line and to obtain approval thereof from the City's Manager of Design, Heritage & Environment. The Owner acknowledges that Conditions 1 to 5 are required to be satisfied no later than 7 months from the day of Council having approved by resolution Zone Change Application 94/06/K/CL. In the event this requirement is not fulfilled within the 7 month 3eriod, Council shall consider rescinding its Zone Change approval. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan. 10. That we receive for information Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/71 regarding an OMB Prehearing Conference for: a) Referrals to the City's new Municipal Plan; b) Official Plan Amendment, Zone Change Applications and Plans of Subdivision for Pioneer Tower West COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 338- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST lQ, 1996 - 338- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 11. That we receive for information Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/69 regarding: - Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 96/5/P/JG - Zone Change Application ZC 961201PIJG - Grand River Conservation Authority - 584-594 Pioneer Tower Road 12. That Council appeal the Committee of Adjustment decision on Consent Application B-41/96 (963 Doon Village Road) to the Ontario Municipal Board. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE That we approve, in principle, the development and operation of an outdoor skateboarding park, to be included in the 1997 Capital Forecast, and further, That staff pursue the possibility of private sector partnerships for this project. (Dealt with under delegations and Carried) That we approve the request of the Cedar Hill Neighbourhood Association for an interest free loan, in the amount of $1,800.00, to be repaid over 3 years, to cover the cost of installing a concrete slab, to be used as a stage, in Sand Hills Park, and further, That the request of the Cedar Hill Neighbourhood Association to provide an electrical hook-up in Sand Hills Park, at the cost of $6,100.00, be referred to the 1997 Capital Budget. That maps 1, 2, 3 and 4, dated March 1996 and attached to the Department of Planning and Development and Fire Department Staff Report PD 96/10, replace those contained in the City of Kitchener Fire Station Location Study approved March 27, 1995. That Council support the Kitchener Fire Department providing direct-to4ire alarm monitoring services within its dispatch service boundaries, as a method of reducing fire response time. That staff negotiate a legal agreement with Electronic Surveillance Corporation, satisfactory to the City's Legal Department, to interface the alarm monitoring service into the City's Integrated Computer Aided Dispatch System (ICADS). That we approve, in principle, the addition of conditions to residential subdivision agreements for plans of subdivisions within areas located between a 4 and 5 minute first response time from planned station locations, requiring the installation and maintenance of a direct-to-fire alarm monitoring system and the notification of the requirement in all agreements of purchase and sale for affected lots, to satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Plan, and further, That Council shall have the authority to grant individual exemptions to the policy to permit development located beyond the 5 minute response distance with the implementation of AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 339- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST lQ, 1996 - 339- CITY OF KITCHENER monitoring, and further, REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL That Council give consideration to extending the application of this condition to a distance beyond the 5 minute first response based on the actual experience in areas between 4 and 5 minutes, after its implementation. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) That the youth drop-in program at the Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre be extended for a two week period beyond August 9, 1996, for this year only, with any associated costs being an over-expenditure to the Parks and Recreation Department budget, and further, That staff review this year's youth drop-in programs and examine where an extended program may be appropriate in 1997. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE That consideration of the request of Mr. B. Gascon for compensation relating to the installation of a sump pump at 239 Erinbrook Drive be deferred and referred to the September 9, 1996 meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee pending receipt of additional information from staff. That subject to obtaining all required approvals, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an encroachment agreement with the registered owner(s) of the property described as Part Lot 6, Plan 375 and municipally known as 273 King Street West, to permit the construction of a second story balcony which will encroach 3 feet, more or less, over the King Street West road allowance. That Kitchener City Council supports the draft by-law of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to regulate smoking in public places as contained in Regional report CR-RS-96-023 dated June 5, 1996. (Dealt with under delegations and Carried) That Council approve an amendment to Chapter 315 (Development Charges) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code so as to delete the 5 year term set out in Section 21 (2). That City Council express its sincerest appreciation to Mr. Earl Welch for his 23 years of dedicated service as a member of the City of Kitchener Electrical Examining Board. That Mr. Ernst Gaessler be appointed to the City of Kitchener Electrical Examining Board for a 3 year term to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Earl Welch. (As Amended) That by August 20, 1996, Licensing staff prepare and forward a written submission to the Province concerning the proposed Bill 75 - The Alcohol Gaming and Charity Funding Public Interest Act, 1996 recommending that the Province consider the categories and funding percentages outlined in the appendix to the joint report of J. Koppeser and L. F. Parkhouse dated July 26, 1996 entitled Lottery Fund - Recommended Disbursement System, and further, That the above submission make reference to the need for the Province to set aside money to AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 340- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 340- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL fund research and services related to gambling addiction. That Council repeal Chapter 682 (Signs and Posters on Hydro Poles) of the City's Municipal Code and enact a by-law to amend Chapter 680 (Signs) of the Code as appended to the report FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 8. (Cent'd) of J. Shivas, dated July 31, 1996, subject to reducing the pestering period from 21 to 14 days, and further, That Legal staff apply to the Province for a set fine as regards pestering infractions involving the revised Chapter 680. That the City of Kitchener support the renovation and conversion of targeted adaptive re-use projects through a Feasibility Study Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Planning and Development in accordance with the criteria outlined in Planning and Development Department report PD96/64 (August 6, 1996), and further, That a $40,000.00 upset limit on annual grant expenditures be established as a guideline, with staff reporting to Council for direction in the event this limit is likely to be exceeded, and further, That all expenditures relating to the Feasibility Study Grant Program be charged to the Downtown Development Fund. 10. That Council adopt the proposed rating system for the Downtown Building Facade/Interior Loan Program as outlined in Appendix A of Planning and Development Department report PD 96/65 (July 19, 1996). 11. That air space with a minimum clearance of 17.22 feet above Borden Avenue South and situated approximately 200 feet north of Nyberg Street, be declared surplus to the City's needs and be leased for a private conveyor belt to MTD Products Limited, owner of the lands abutting both sides of Borden Avenue South, and further, That the Land Purchasing Officer be directed to negotiate a long-term lease with the abutting owner, with the final agreement to be presented to Council for approval. 12. 13. That the request of the New Hamburg Spirit '83 Junior C Hockey Club for approval to operate bingos on an on-going basis at the Transylvania Club be denied. (Dealt with under delegations and Carried) That no action be taken on the suggestion of Mr. Jim Elgie that City employees issue tickets for littering, with payment through volunteering time for City clean up. 14. That the City of Kitchener renew its 1996/1997 General Insurance Program with the Frank Cowan Company for a one-year term expiring August 31, 1997 for a total premium of $1,788,952 as detailed in Schedule B of the July 30, 1996 memorandum from J. Gazzola, and, COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 341 - CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 341 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL That the City of Kitchener confirm its acceptance of the proposal of H. L. Staebler Company Limited to act as Broker of Record for the City for a three-year term commencing June 1, 1996 on a flat fee-for-service basis as follows: Year 1 $16,500 Year 2 $17,325 Year 3 $18,191 That the deductible be increased for the following areas of coverage: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 14. (Cont'd) From To Auto (Fleet and Transit) Boiler & Machinery Liability Liability (Sewer Backup) Property 5,000 $10,000 5,000 $25,000 5,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000 5,000 $25,000 That any premium reduction resulting from the revised deductibles be credited to the General Insurance Reserve Fund to provide for future claims under the new deductible amounts, and, That the cost allocation for insurance be adjusted immediately to reflect the increased premiums noted above, and, That, until the General Insurance Reserve Fund becomes more actuarially sound, cost of claims under the deductible limits be charged to the Department/Enterprise budget relating to the particular activity, and further, That the Commissioner of Finance present to Council by November 30, 1996, a long-term plan for maintaining the actuarial soundness of the General Insurance Reserve Fund. *(Motion carried excepting the clause relating to charging deductible limits to the Department/Enterprise which is referred to the Management Committee for consideration and report to City Council). 15. That consideration of the report of J. Koppeser dated August 1, 1996 concerning permanent charitable casino sites be deferred to the September 9, 1996 meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee. 16. That appropriate amendments be drafted to the 1988 Kitchener Downtown Community Plan for consideration by Planning and Economic Development Committee to establish revised criteria for the facade improvement loan program and new criteria for grant programs to establish partial tax relief for the rehabilitation of unused, industrial buildings, to pay for adaptive reuse feasibility studies to rehabilitate buildings and land, and to exempt projects to rehabilitate buildings and land, from building permit fees. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE That Council defer passing of the By-law to designate, or the withdrawal of the Notice of Intention to Designate, the property known municipally as 381 Pioneer Tower Road, at the request of the property owner, pending consideration of a Heritage Impact Assessment including a revised legal description, to be completed in accordance with the Department of Planning and Development AUGUST 19, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 349- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1996 - 349- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL Heritage Impact Guidelines, as revised. (Dealt with under delegations and Carried) That, pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act, we approve the request of the owner to alter the designated property known municipally as 320 Dodge Drive, by constructing a detached garage in the location shown on the site plan considered by the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on August 2, 1996; and further That the construction of the detached garage be in accordance with the plans, dated June 1996 and considered by the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on August 2, 1996; and further, LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 2. (Cont'd) That the exterior siding shall be 1 x 10 barn board (shiplapped), the windows shall be wood frame with screens and storms to match the existing windows on the designated school house and the roof material composite shall be similar to cedar shakes in appearance and match what is presently on the designated school house. That, pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act, the Clerk be directed to published a Notice of Intention to designate the property known municipally as 67-69 Ahrens Street West as being of historic and architecturally significance; and further, That the designation include the front (north) side (east and west) and rear (south) elevations; the roof, the roofline, the arch bricked doorways on the front facade, all windows and doors and openings, sills and voussoirs, front porch, the front and side gables and the front and rear dormers. That no action be taken on the request of the Department of Planning & Development for $500.00 from the budget of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee to assist with the cost of two staff members attending the 1996 Heritage Canada National Conference; and further That Messrs. L. Bensason and L. Masseo be authorized to attend the 1996 Heritage Canada National Conference, in Prince Edward Island, at the expense of the Department of Planning & Development. PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE That staff be instructed to implement a program which, for 2 evenings, will provide the financially disadvantaged with free bus transportation to allow them to attend the 1996 Festival of Lights in Victoria Park. That Council approve the preferred sanitary servicing scheme for the Old Chicopee Trail/River Road Subdivisions 30T-95020 (173424 Ontario Limited); 30T-95021 (William Gies Construction Ltd.); and 30T-95022 (810066 Ontario Ltd.), as was presented at the public open house on May 8, 1996, and further, That Council approve the preferred location for Old Chicopee Drive from its existing terminus at Daimler Drive to River Road, as was presented at the public open house on May 8, 1996, and further, That the two Schedule 'B' Class Environmental Assessment Study reports for these projects be AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 343- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 343- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL filed with the City Clerk for the mandatory 30 day public review period. That the design of the extension of Old Chicopee Drive and the development of rights-of-way and trail systems in the residential developments bounded by Fairway Road, River Road and the proposed extension of Old Chicopee Drive be referred to staff for detailed review during the subdivision approval process. That an Adult Crossing Guard facility be established at Vanier Drive at Walton Avenue, effective September 3, 1996, and further, That the 1996 Operating Budget be adjusted by $3,500.00 to reflect this additional service. PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 5. That a School Bus Loading Zone be established on the west side of Westheights Drive from a point 96 metres north of the intersection of Driftwood Drive to a point 13 metres north thereof, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. 6. That the School Bus Loading Zone on the east side of Queen's Boulevard, 46 metres north of Bonfair Court, be moved to a point 24 metres further north, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. 7. That a NO U-Turn Zone be established on Montcalm Drive from the intersection of Old York Crescent to Hampton Place, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. 8. That an all-way stop be installed at the intersection of David Street and Schneider Avenue, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. 9. That the existing controls be reversed to require east and west bound traffic on Samuel Street to stop at Pandora Avenue, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. 10. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and its contractor(s) be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, Article 6 (Construction Work), during reconstruction of Fairway Road between Wilson Avenue and the Highway 8 Ramp between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from August 12, 1996 through August 23, 1996. 11. That an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of McGarry Drive and Westheights Drive, and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. 12. That the Finance Department be instructed to establish a special fund in the amount of up to $50,000.00 to provide for the installation of storm drain connections for sump pumps with these funds to be charged to the Capital Contingency. AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 344- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 344- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 345 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 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." REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - 1. Licenses It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Canadian Mental Health Association to conduct a Monte Carlo event at Golf's Steakhouse, 598 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener, on September 17-19, 1996, inclusive." - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Canadian Mental Health Association to conduct a Monte Carlo event at Golf's Steakhouse, 598 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener, on October 7-9, 1996, inclusive." - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Canadian Mental Health Association to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Turf Club, 4278 King Street West, Kitchener, on October 18-20, 1996, inclusive." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Canadian Diabetes Association to conduct a Monte Carlo event at Golf's Steakhouse, 598 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener, on August 25-27, 1996, inclusive." -and- "That Mr. Paul Wilson, 33 Highcroft Court, Kitchener, be granted permission to operate a Refreshment Stand at the Country Hills Shell Station, corner of Rittenhouse and Blockline Roads, Kitchener, on August 24, 1996, provided that the necessary Licence and Health and Fire approvals are obtained." - and - "That Marillac Place, 58 Madison Avenue South, Kitchener, N2G 3M5, be granted permission to operate refreshment stands, in front of City Hall on Civic Square on the following dates: October 14, 1996, during the Thanksgiving Parade, & November 16, 1996, during the Santa Claus Parade, provided that the necessary Licence and Health and Fire approvals are obtained." - and - "That the City of Kitchener United Way Committee be granted permission to operate a refreshment stand in front of City Hall on Civic Square on September 20, 1996, provided that the necessary Licence and Health and Fire approvals are obtained." COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 346- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST lQ, 1996 - 346- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 346 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D 1. Licenses "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kitchener-Waterloo Gymnastics Club, 805 Victoria Street South, Kitchener, N2M 5N9, to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Transylvania Club, 16 Andrew Street, Kitchener on November 13-15, 1996 inclusive." - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kitchener-Waterloo Gymnastics Club, 805 Victoria Street South, Kitchener, N2M 5N9, to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Transylvania Club, 16 Andrew Street, Kitchener on September 25-27, 1996, inclusive." - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Lottery Licence being issued to the Kitchener-Waterloo Gymnastics Club to conduct a Raffle Lottery at their office on 805 Victoria Street South, Kitchener, N2M 5N9, on December 7, 1996." -and- "That Ms. Nina Troezka be granted a Body Rub Parlour licence, for 29 King Street East, Suite 201-218, for the year 1996, and further; That Ms. Nina Troezka be granted a Massagist licence for the year 1996 and further; That Ms. Nadia Troezka be granted a Massagist licence for the year 1996 and further; That Ms. Malgorzata Deptulski be granted a Massagist licence for the year 1996." -and- "That the resolution enacted by Kitchener City Council, on July 15, 1991, with respect to the sale of Break-Open tickets at the bingos held at the Transylvania Club, be amended to read as follows: 'That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Licence being issued to the Transylvania Club Bingo Association to sell Break-Open tickets in association with their bingos held at the Transylvania Club."' -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Monte Carlo Licence being issued to the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Inc. as part of their Oktoberfest festivities at the Four Points Hotel, 105 King Street East, Kitchener, on October 11-19, 1996 subject to the proceeds being used for charitable purposes." AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 347- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST IQ, 1996 - 347 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Monte Carlo Licence being issued to the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Inc. as part of their Oktoberfest festivities at Bingeman Park, 1380 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, on October 11-19, 1996 subject to the proceeds being used for charitable purposes." -and- COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 347 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D 1. Licenses "That the Manager of Licensing be authorized to issue Ice Cream Vehicle Driver's Licences to Allan Robertson and Tye McLaughlin as per their applications dated July 12, 1996 and July 15, 1996 respectively." - and - "That the Manager of Licensing be authorized to refuse the request for an Ice Cream Vehicle Driver's Licence by Paul Joesph LeBlanc as per his application dated July 22, 1996." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Waterloo Regional Synchronized Swimming Club, 223 Lakeside Drive, Kitchener, N2M 4C7, to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Edelweiss Tavern, 600 Doon Village Road, Kitchener, on October 8-10, 1996, inclusive." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club, 99 Seagram Drive, Waterloo, to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Moose Lodge, 655 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener on October 1-3, 1996." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kiwanis Kavaliers to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Granite Club, 69 Agnes Street, Kitchener, on September 27-29, 1996, inclusive." - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Kiwanis Kavaliers to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Holiday Inn, 30 Fairway Road, Kitchener, on October 4-6, 1996, inclusive." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the K- W Minor Lacrosse to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Howard Johnson Hotel, 1333 AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 348- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 348- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL Weber Street East, Kitchener, on October 11-13, 1996, inclusive." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Lion Rampant Accordion Band Inc., to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Club, 2-408 Gage Avenue, Kitchener on September 24-26, 1996, inclusive; providing that all proceeds from this event are used for the non-adult members of the band." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to the Royal Purple of Canada, Lodge #356, 8-1200 Courtland Avenue East, Kitchener, N2C 1K7, to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Holiday Inn, 30 Fairway Road South, Kitchener on September 13-15, 1996, inclusive." -and- COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 348 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D 1. Licenses "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Licence being issued to Aequitas Inc., 300 Frederick Street, Kitchener, N2H 2N5, to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the Edelweiss Tavern, 600 Doon Village Road, Kitchener on September 3-5, 1996, inclusive." -and- "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to Saphrri Inc., 300 Frederick Street, Kitchener to conduct a Monte Carlo event at the C.A.W. Union Hall (Local 1451), 600 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener on October 2-4, 1996, inclusive." -and- "That the YWCA of Kitchener-Waterloo, 155 Lincoln Road, Waterloo, N2J 4S7, be granted permission to operate a refreshment stand at the downtown Kitchener Farmers' Market on August 17, 1996, provided that the necessary licence and Health and Fire approvals are obtained." A motion to authorize issuance of an Ice Cream Vehicle Driver's Licence to Mark David Adler as per his application dated July 16, 1996, was voted on and Lost. Encroachment Aqreement - CENTRE WARD It was resolved: "That subject to obtaining the required variances from the Sign Chapter, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the registered owner(s) and tenant of that portion of the property described as Part Lots 10 and 11, Plan 380 which is municipally known as 133 King Street West, to permit the installation of a AUGUST 1~, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 349- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 349- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL swinging projecting sign as it encroaches 3.75 feet, more or less, over the King Street West road allowance." Execution of Final Release It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Final Release in connection with a property insurance damage claim at the Market Square parking garage in the amount of $3,115.60." Offer to Purchase - Premier Machine & Gear It was resolved: "That the resolution adopted by Council on May 21, 1996 authorizing the sale of Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-9489 to Premier Machine & Gear Ltd. be amended by deleting the words 'Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-9489 and consisting of approximately 1.127 acres at a total purchase price of $87,906.00' and substituting therefor the words 'Parts 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 58R-9489 and consisting of approximately 1.16 acres at a total purchase price of $90,480.00'." COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 349 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D 5. Minutes of Settlement - ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the "Minutes of Settlement" as it relates to the assessment appeal launched by 803310 Ontario Inc. and settled by the Regional Assessment Commissioner for Region #21 and Tax Agents for 803310 Ontario Inc." 6. Execution of Enqineerinq Aqreement It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement for the provision of professional engineering services made between the City of Kitchener and Paragon Engineering Limited, regarding Lackner Woods, Blocks 125/128, Draft Plan 30T-94020." 7. Salary Adjustment Councillor B. Vrbanovic disclosed a pecuniary conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion as his wife is employed in the Non-Union Technical and Supervisory staff group of the City of Kitchener. It was resolved: COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 350- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 350- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL "1.That Non-Union Technical and Supervisory positions, up to and including Grade 24, receive the same salary and fringe benefit adjustment for the period 1996-1999 as that provided to CUPE Local 791. 2.That Management Staff, being Grades 25 and above, receive the same fringe benefit package as that provided for in the latest contract with CUPE Local 791. 3.That Management Staff, being Grades 25 and above, receive the same salary adjustment over the three year period as that approved for CUPE Local 791 ." Councillor B. Vrbanovic previously disclosed a pecuniary conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion and voting as his wife is employed in the Non-Union Technical and Supervisory staff group of the City of Kitchener. 8. Release It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Release satisfactory to the City Solicitor in favour of Words Worth Books Limited and Charles Erion relating to the Words worth Bookstore lease and certain legal proceedings, as payment in settlement of such matter has been received in full by the City." 9. Aqreement - Victoria Park Sculpture It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with Brian Scott (artist) for the design and installation of a sculpture in Victoria Park in honour of the Park's one hundredth anniversary." COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 350 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D 10. Tenders The tenders listed on the agenda were dealt with under Delegations. Mr. T. McKay identified a typographical error in the recommendation with regard to Tender T95-58, Repairs to Protestant Mausoleum - Woodland Cemetery and advised that the tendered price should read $177,440 rather than $117,440 as summarized in the agenda. On motion it was agreed that the resolution passed earlier in the Council meeting be corrected in this regard. 11. Land Exchanqe - VICTORIA PARK WARD It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener accept an offer dated May 1, 1996 from Acute Investments Inc. AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 351- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 351- CITY OF KITCHENER 12. 13. REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL to purchase from the City a parcel of vacant surplus land described as Part of Lot 17, Registered Plan 80 in exchange for $7,734.00 and a part of the purchasers abutting property known as 11 Richmond Avenue, described as Part of Lot 17, Registered Plan 80. This transaction is conditional upon the Purchaser obtaining a zone change and all costs associated with this transaction shall be paid by the Purchaser. And further, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any documents deemed necessary by the City Solicitor." Applications for Variances - City of Kitchener Municipal Code, Chapter 630 (Fence) - SOUTH AND FOREST WARDS The recommendation of the Committee of Adjustment respecting Submission No. F 3/96 - Ole S. Petersen was dealt with under Delegations. It was resolved: "That the decision of the Committee of Adjustment sitting as a Standing Committee of City Council, of July 30, 1996, recommending approval of Submission No. F 4/96 - David Ziemann - Be Ratified and Confirmed." Applications for Variances - City of Kitchener Municipal Code, Chapter 680 (Si.qn) - FAIRVIEW AND SOUTH WARDS It was resolved: "That the decision of the Committee of Adjustment sitting as a Standing Committee of City Council, of July 9, 1996, recommending approval of Submissions No.'s S 5/96 - 884481 Ontario Ltd. & S. 6/96 - Pioneer Sportsmen Club - Be Ratified and Confirmed." 14. Request for Assistance - Federation of Canadian Municipalities The Committee considered a letter from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities requesting City Council's assistance in light of flooding which has occurred in the Saguenag and Lac-St.- Jean regions of Quebec. Mr. T. McKay noted that Council has recently dealt with appeals for financial assistance where damage was much less in total than what occurred in Quebec. The Committee discussed the merits of providing financial or technical assistance and decided that a financial donation would be more effective. Councillor J. Ziegler suggested that staff consider budgeting for grants for disaster assistance in future. COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 351 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D 14. Request for Assistance - Federation of Canadian Municipalities (Cont'd) A motion by Councillor J. Ziegler approving a $1,000 grant toward flood relief in the Saguenag and Lac-St.-Jean regions of Quebec was voted on and Lost. On motion by Mayor R. Christy - AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES - 352- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 352- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL It was resolved: "That a grant in the amount of $2,500 be approved to assist in flood relief in the Saguenag and Lac-St.-Jean regions of Quebec." 15. Local Improvement Petition - SOUTH WARD It was resolved: "That we grant the petition of Mr. M. Kieswetter, et al for construction of watermains and connections on: King Street East, both sides between 75 metres south of Deer Ridge Drive and Deer Ridge Drive on the west side and on the east side from Deer Ridge Drive to 245 metres north of Deer Ridge Drive, and Deer Ridge Drive, both sides, from King Street East to Grand Hill Drive, and Grand Hill Drive, both sides, from Deer Ridge Drive to the south side of Folley's Lane." 16. Lease of Air Space - ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a 100 year air space lease with MTD Products Limited, substantially in the form of the draft lease dated August 7, 1996 and satisfactory to the City Solicitor, so as to permit the construction, maintenance and use of a conveyor belt over Borden Avenue South near Nyberg Street." 17. Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes The Committee considered a summary of applications attached to correspondence dated August 7, 1996 from Mr. R.W. Pritchard. Councillor J. Ziegler disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion in respect to Item No. 357 (Application No.627) as Ziegler- Brown Limited is owned by his mother. 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 conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion and voting in regard to Item No. 357 (Application No.627) as Ziegler-Brown Limited is owned by his mother. 18. Refreshment Stand Licence It was resolved: "That the Sunshine Foundation of Canada, c/o Fred Lehmann, 2-210 Highland Crescent, Kitchener, N2M 5H6, be granted permission to operate a refreshment stand at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute, 255 Fischer-Hallman Road, Kitchener, on August 17 & 18, 1996, provided that the necessary Licence and Health and Fire approvals are obtained." COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 - 352 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 353- CITY OF KITCHENER COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1~, 1996 - 353- CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CONT'D 19. Refreshment Stand and Hawker & Pedlar Licences It was resolved: "That CAW Local 4304, P.O. Box 1174, Kitchener, N2G 4G1, be granted permission to operate a refreshment stand and act as Hawkers & Pedlars, at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, 400 East Avenue, Kitchener, on September 8, 1996, provided that the necessary Licence and Health and Fire approvals are obtained." 20. Refreshment Stand Licence It was resolved: "That Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 300 Simeon Street, Kitchener, N2H 1T5, be granted permission to operate a refreshment stand at the Kitchener Portuguese Club, 1548 Westmount Road, Kitchener, from August 31-September 1, 1996, inclusive, provided that the necessary Licence and Health and Fire approvals are obtained, and further, That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a liquor licence being issued to Our Lady of Fatima Parish, providing that if a tent is erected, a building permit is obtained."