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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 1997-06-10 SCOUNCIL\1997-06-10-SPE JUNE 10, 1997 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 12:30 p.m.this date and chaired by Mayor R. Christy with all members present except Councillor C. Weylie. Notice of this special meeting had previously been given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code. Council was in receipt this date of a joint report from T. McCabe and L. Masseo, dated June 5, 1997 recommending the release of a lot from a portion of the subdivision agreement with Hallman Brierdale Limited. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor M. Wagner "That City Council release Lot 7, Registered Plan 1788 (Susan Court) from Section 48 of the City's Residential Subdivision Agreement with Hallman Brierdale Limited, registered as Instrument No. 1083686." Carried. Council was in receipt this date of a report from J. Shivas dated June 10, 1997 recommending changes to the Dog Designation Appeal Committee relating to Committee member indemnification and appointment of the K-W Kennel Club representatives as non-voting members. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the City indemnify the members of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee, and the organizations they represent, for all actions taken while acting in good faith and in the scope of their duties; and, That the City Solicitor report back to the Finance and Administration Committee concerning indemnification for members of Council, members of other Committees and City employees, as has been recently undertaken by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo; and further, That effective June 17, 1997, the appointment of the K-W Kennel Club representative and alternate to the Dog Designation Appeal Committee be changed to reflect that such representatives act as non-voting members." Carried. Council was in receipt of a report from R.W. Pritchard, dated June 6, 1997 concerning declaration of the vacant Council seat for Centre Ward formerly occupied by Councillor K. Redman. Mr. J. Shivas stressed that the City has an obligation to declare the seat vacant forthwith. Moved by Councillor M. Yantzi Seconded by Councillor T. Galloway "That pursuant to Section 43 of the Municipal Act, the Council of the City of Kitchener hereby declares the Centre Ward seat formerly occupied by Councillor Karen Redman to be vacant; and further, That the City Clerk provide the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo with a declaration to this effect." Carried. Councillor G. Lorentz requested a report on the status of Charitable Gaming Clubs, and Mayor R. Christy advised that he has requested information from the Province and will circulate to members of Council when available. Councillor M. Wagner enquired as to how constituent complaints with respect to the Centre Ward would be dealt with prior to the seat being filled. Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised that both he and Councillor M. Yantzi have agreed to deal with these on a provisional basis. Councillor M. Wagner expressed the opinion that all members of Council should assist in this regard, and repeated an earlier request for a JUNE 10, 1997 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - 309- CITY OF KITCHENER report on the worst case scenario should Council choose not to fill the vacant seat prior to the upcoming municipal election. It was agreed to deal with the issue of Centre Ward coverage at the June 23, 1997 meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee. Councillor Jake Smola raised concerns over the recent appointment of Team Kitchener members; specifically, the number of business appointees from outside Kitchener. He asked that the Mayor circulate resumes of the Team members to all members of Council. Councillor Jake Smola also questioned how the individuals participating in the upcoming exchange visit to Cebu, Philippines, were selected. Mayor R. Christy responded that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which is sponsoring and paying for the exchange, initially requested that the Mayor, the Chief Administrative Officer and one community representative participate. Mr. J. Gazzola added that FCM has since indicated that the area is not as progressive as the City was lead to believe by the recent marketing video, and that they now have concerns with the overall municipal structure in Cebu. Mr. Gazzola advised that he chose Mr. R.W. Pritchard to represent him on the basis of his overall experience in municipal administration and structure and his previous involvement in the Windhoek, Namibia exchange. Councillor Jake Smola expressed concerns over the appointee selected from Wilfrid Laurier University, and questioned whether alternatives to this appointment may not have been found at Conestoga College or through local businesses. Mayor R. Christy responded that he had previously requested, from Council, the names of any individuals they felt should be considered, and in following up on the suggestions, found that many of the individuals could not commit given the time lines involved. He further stated that Dr. Murray is a former Dean of the School of Business and was selected on the basis of his academic background as well as his analytical skills. Councillor J. Ziegler questioned when Council decided to send this Team to Cebu, and Mayor Christy replied that it was by resolution of Council in March of 1996, at which time, Council agreed to participate provided there was an economic component to the exchange. Mayor R. Christy advised members of Council that Councillor Christina Weylie has been successful in her bid for re-election to the FCM Board of Directors. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler "That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to consider two personal matters and a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege." Councillor B. Vrbanovic expressed concern with item #1 on the in-camera agenda of this date and asked that Council speak to the issue prior to hearing this submission. The motion to authorize an in-camera meeting of City Council this date was then voted on and Carried. Moved by Councillor M. Wagner Seconded by Councillor M. Yantzi "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be finally passed and numbered 97-98 by the Clerk." Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m. MAYOR CLERK