HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2020-05-11 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 11, 2020
CITY OF KITCHENER
A special electronic meeting of City Council was held in the Council Chamber at 10:16 a.m. this date,
Chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present.
Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant
to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code.
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Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor P. Singh
"That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special council
meeting to consider a labour relations and personal matter (identifiable individuals)."
Carried.
The meeting then recessed at 10:19 a.m. and reconvened at 12:30 p.m. Chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
with all members present.
The meeting began with a moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Council was in receipt this date a written delegation submitted by Ms. Megan Jackson regarding
affordable housing in the Region of Waterloo. It was suggested and agreed that the written delegation
would be forwarded to the relevant City staff and the Region for their consideration.
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Council considered Councillor S. Davey's Notice of Motion regarding financial support for
municipalities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor P. Singh
"WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented public health and
economic challenges which have prompted municipalities across Canada to take extraordinary
measures to support residents and businesses during this difficult time; and
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities released a report on April 23, 2020 titled
"Protecting Vital Municipal Services" which projected that municipalities are facing $10-$15
billion in non-recoverable losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is projecting a significant deficit in 2020 as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has requested at least $10 billion in
emergency federal funding for municipalities to assist with the financial impacts associated with
the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS funding from the federal government, either through this program or otherwise,
would significantly mitigate the financial pressures municipalities are facing as a result of the
ongoing pandemic;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City of Kitchener support the proposal from the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities for immediate financial assistance from the federal government to
assist municipalities in managing the financial impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister; the
Federal Members of Parliament representing the City of Kitchener; the Local Members of
Provincial Parliament; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities; and all area municipalities within Waterloo Region."
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Carried.
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME
Council considered Councillor B. loannidis' Notice of Motion regarding the establishment of a universal
basic income.
Councillor D. Chapman brought forward an amendment, seconded by Councillor S. Marsh, to strike
"universal basic income" and replace with "guaranteed minimum income."
Councillor J. Gazzola requested that both the amendment and main motion be voted on separately by
recorded vote.
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
"WHEREAS The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020 declared COVID-19 a
pandemic, pointing to the growing number of cases of the coronavirus illness around the world
and the sustained risk of further global spread; and,
WHEREAS in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province of Ontario and the City of
Kitchener have declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil
Protection Act; and,
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has approved the Early Economic Support Plan, which provides
financial and economic support measures to help reduce the financial strain on citizens and
businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic; and,
WHEREAS Statistics Canada has reported that the unemployment rate has risen to 7.8 per cent,
with 1,011,000 jobs lost in March 2020, and that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the
employment of 3.1 million Canadians; and,
WHEREAS the Federal government has announced $82 billion in relief funding for the COVID-
19 Economic Response Plan, utilizing tax deferrals, subsidies, loans, and credits to support
citizens, businesses, and industries; and,
WHEREAS according to a 2018 Parliamentary Budget Office report, a Canada -wide basic
income of the type previously piloted in Ontario would have an annual net cost of $44 billion;
and,
WHEREAS a universal basic income would likely have many positive effects, including reducing
poverty, reducing strain on health care and social assistance systems, supporting businesses
and the economy, reducing crime, as well as reducing administrative complexity and creating
efficiencies for those in need of financial and economic support measures;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Kitchener urges the Ontario
Provincial government to pursue a partnership with the Federal government for the
establishment of a universal basic income;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourable Prime
Minister of Canada; the Honourable Premier of Ontario; Ministry of Children, Community and
Social Services; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario; the Local Members of Provincial Parliament; the Region of Waterloo; all Municipalities
within the Province of Ontario; and, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities."
Amendment — LOST on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Councillors D. Chapman, S.
Davey, M. Johnston, and S. Marsh.
Contra: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, J.
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Gazzola, B. loannidis, D.
Schnider, P.
Singh, and C. Michaud.
Notice of Motion — Carried on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors D. Chapman,
K. Galloway-
Sealock, B. loannidis, D.
Schnider, M.
Johnston, S. Marsh, and C.
Michaud.
Contra: Councillors S.
Davey, J.
Gazzola, and P. Singh.
4. DSD -20-067 — EXTENDED FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY SUPPORTS FOR
BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS
Council considered Development Services Department report DSD -20-067 (C. Bluhm), dated May 4,
2020, recommending that the City extend immediate short-term measures to provide support to
residents and businesses for an additional 30 days.
Moved by Councillor K. Gall oway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That the City extend immediate short-term measures to provide support to residents and
businesses for an additional 30 days by:
a. Waiving penalties and interest on property taxes for the month of June 2020;
b. Waiving late payment charges on utility bills and miscellaneous receivable invoices for
the month of June 2020; and,
c. Waiving Non Sufficient Fund (NSF) fees charged by the City on customer accounts for
the month of June 2020; and,
That the City provide additional relief and support to residents and businesses, as outlined in
report DSD -20-067 by:
a. Developing an application -based property tax deferral program to extend 2020 property
tax final bill due dates by 60 days for residents and businesses;
b. Suspending utility disconnection and collection activities until August 31, 2020;
c. Waiving temporary sign permit fees until December 31, 2020 to aid businesses in their
promotion efforts during the recovery phase; and,
d. That the City Treasurer be authorized to provide additional rent relief, such as deferral of
rent, for lease tenants of City facilities, where tenants can demonstrate significant
financial loss or operating impacts as a result of COVID-19; and further,
That City Council receive, for information, an overview of the Small Business Recovery Outreach
Program, as described in report DSD -20-067; and further,
That any necessary by-laws be enacted to implement the economic and financial recovery
supports for residents and businesses."
Carried.
5. DSD -20-033 — PRIVATE STREET NAMING (83 ELMSDALE DRIVE)
Council considered Development Services Department report DSD -20-033 (D. Ross), dated February
28, 2020, recommending the naming of private streets at 83 Elmsdale Drive.
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Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud
"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Novacore (83 Elmsdale Drive) Inc. proposes to
name private streets "Palace Street" and "Huntsworth Avenue" within a mixed use development
located 83 Elmsdale Drive; and further,
That the City's Legal Services be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation
and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of "Palace Street" and "Huntsworth
Avenue"."
Carried.
DSD -20-061 — PRIVATE STREET NAMING (30 SADDLEBROOK COURT)
Council considered Development Services Department report DSD -20-061 (D. Ross), dated March 16,
2020, recommending the naming of private streets at 30 Saddlebrook Court.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor P. Singh
"That consideration of the following recommendation be referred to a future Council meeting,
to provide staff an opportunity to investigate concerns regarding the proposed street name
"Cutter Place".
That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Freure Promontory Incorporated to name
private streets: "Pony Way", "Roper Place", and "Cutter Place" within a vacant land
condominium development located at 30 Saddlebrook Court; and further,
That the City's Legal Services be directed to proceed with the required advertising,
preparation and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of "Pony Way",
"Roper Place", and "Cutter Place"."
Carried.
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Council considered Development Services Department report DSD -20-057 (B. Cronkite), dated March
9, 2020, recommending the installation of an all -way stop at the intersection of St. Leger Street and
Louisa Street.
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That an all -way stop control be installed at the intersection of St. Leger Street and Louisa Street;
and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By -Law be amended accordingly."
Carried.
DSD -20-058 — ALL -WAY STOP CONTROL — ROBERT FERRIE DRIVE AND FOREST CREEK
DRIVE
Council considered Development Services Department report DSD -20-058 (B. Cronkite), dated March
9, 2020, recommending the installation of an all -way stop at the intersection of Robert Ferrie Drive and
Forest Creek Drive.
Council requested that staff contact the residents directly impacted by the changes to the intersection.
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
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"That an all -way stop control be installed at the intersection of Robert Ferrie Drive and Forest
Creek Drive; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By -Law be amended accordingly."
Carried.
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Council considered Chief Administrator's Office report CAO -20-003 (D. Chapman), dated April 20,
2020, recommending the receival of audited financial statement of Kitchener Power Corporation for the
year ended December 31, 2019, and that KPMG, LLP, be appointed as Auditors of Kitchener Power
Corporation.
In response to questions, Mr. Dan Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer, stated that he would inquire
with the Kitchener Power Corporation about changes noted in the audited financial statements and
provide Council the response via email.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis
"That the audited financial statements of Kitchener Power Corporation for the year ended
December 31, 2019 as audited by KPMG, LLP, and attached to report CAO -20-003, be received;
and further,
That KPMG, LLP, be appointed as Auditors of Kitchener Power Corporation for the ensuing fiscal
year and Directors are authorized to set their remuneration."
Carried.
10. FIN -20-043 — DOWNTOWN KITCHENER BIA AND BELMONT BIA 2020 BUDGETS
REFERENCED IN THE 2020 TAX RATE BY-LAW
Council considered Financial Services Department report FIN -20-043 (S. Saleh), dated May 4, 2020,
recommending approval of the 2020 Budgets for the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area
(BIA) and the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA).
Councillor Marsh highlighted the budgets had been created, submitted, and approved in advance of
the COVID-19 pandemic, and the BIA's would re -allocate funds to support downtown businesses,
where necessary.
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That the 2020 Budgets for the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the
Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be approved pursuant to Section 205 (2) of the
Municipal Act, 2001."
Carried.
11. DSD -20-066 — ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION — 2020
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Council considered Development Services Department report DSD -20-066 (C. Boomer), dated April
22, 2020, recommending the allocation of funding from the Community Environmental Improvement
Grant budget.
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"That seven thousand three hundred and eighty dollars ($7,380) from the Community
Environmental Improvement Grant budget allocation be awarded to the following three projects:
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a) Seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) to Acting Now for the Environment, for an
education/information sharing/motivation event conditional upon adherence to current
public heath physical distancing requirements; and,
b) Three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Arctic Sea Ice Memorial, for installing a public art and
environmental education display on the Duke and Ontario Parking Garage (33 Ontario St
N) in downtown Kitchener conditional upon approval from the City's Parking Enterprise;
and,
c) Two thousand and two hundred and fifty-eight dollars ($2,258) to Homer Watson Friends
of the Environment, to make the three acres of land surrounding the Homer Watson
House & Gallery an environmentally friendly and enjoyable space for the community
conditional upon approval from the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT), the City's Facilities
Management, and the City's Parks & Cemeteries; and further,
That approximately $1,400 dollars be carried over to the 2021 program."
Carried.
12. DSD -20-008— BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION APPLICATION —471-505 KING STREET EAST
Council considered Development Services Department report DSD -20-008 (B. Bennett), dated April
24, 2020, recommending approval of the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 471-481 King
Street East.
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 471-481 King Street East, received
from Drewlo Holdings Inc. dated June, 2018 be approved subject to the Region of Waterloo's
approval; and,
That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the
owner will be provided a tax increment grant on the redevelopment of the property in the form of
a rebate issued on a proportionate basis, annually for a period not to exceed 10 years on City
taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the City Tax Increment; and,
That the City Tax Increment be defined as the difference between the City portion of real property
taxes for the 2018 taxation year and the new City portion of real property taxes levied as a result
of a new assessment by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) following
completion of the project as compensation for the remediation of the above subject lands; and,
That the City's property tax grant has been estimated and the City's total property tax grant shall
not exceed $260,056.00, payable in the first year following re -assessment by MPAC; and,
That the Region of Waterloo Brownfield Coordinator be circulated a copy of any decision made
by Kitchener City Council regarding this Application; and further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of
the City Solicitor, with the Region of Waterloo and Drewlo Holdings Inc., to implement the
provisions of the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 471-481 King Street East, as
outlined in the Development Services Department ReportDSD-20-008."
Carried.
13. COR -20-064 — REGION OF WATERLOO PLANNING AND WORKS PROJECT TEAM
APPOINTMENTS
Council considered Corporate Services Department report COR -20-064 (J. Bunn), dated March 4,
2020, recommending appointments to the Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Project Team.
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
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"That Councillor M. Johnston be appointed to the Westmount Road Improvements — Glasgow
Street to Erb Street Study Team; and,
That Councillor S. Marsh be appointed to the Lancaster Street — Grade Separation Study —
Victoria Street to Wellington Street Study Team; and,
That Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock be appointed to the Trussler Road Widening — Bleams
Road South to Highway 7/8, and Bleams Road, Strasburg Road to Manitou Study Teams; and,
That Councillor J. Gazzola be appointed to the Fairway Road Reconstruction — King Street to
Manitou Drive Study Team; and,
That Councillor P. Singh be appointed to the Westmount Road Widening — Fischer -Hallman
Road to Block Line Road Study Team; and further,
That Councillor D. Schnider be appointed to the Weber Street Reconstruction — Highway 8 On -
Ramp to Fergus Avenue Study Team."
Carried.
15. TENDERS
In response to questions from members of Council, staff spoke to the deferral and prioritization of projects
and tenders to mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-10 pandemic on the City. Council requested
further information about what projects or tenders had been deferred.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"That Tender T20-093 Dell Hardware, be awarded to Technology Integration Group, Kanata,
Ontario, at their tendered price of $639,722.84, plus H.S.T. of $83,163.97, for a total of
$722,886.81."
- and -
"That Tender T20-033 Middle Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer (MSTSS) Construction, be
awarded to Network Sewer and Watermain Ltd., Cambridge, Ontario, at their tendered price of
$14,464,929.48, including provisional items and contingencies of $1,132,640.00, plus H.S.T. of
$1,880,440.83, for a total of $16,345,370.31, conditional upon the receipt of the developer's
contribution; and further,
That Proposal P20-029 Professional Services — Contract Administration and Construction
Inspection Middle Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer (Huron Village Subdivision to Bleams Road
Temporary Pumping Station), be awarded to Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd., Kitchener,
Ontario, at their proposed fee of $949,783.90, including contingencies of $100,000.00, plus
H.S.T. of $123,471.91, for a total of $1,073,255.81, conditional upon the receipt of the
developer's contribution and provided a satisfactory contract is executed."
- and -
"That Proposal P20-008 Professional Services — Sydney Street North (King Street East to Weber
Street East) Road Reconstruction, be awarded to Stantec Consulting Ltd., Waterloo, Ontario, at
their estimated fee of $249,385.40, including contingencies of $22,671.40. plus H.S.T. of
$32,420.10, for a total of $281,805.50, provided a satisfactory contract is executed."
P ENTeE
"That Tender T20-003 Perth Road (South Drive to Pleasant Avenue) and Coral Crescent
(Pleasant Avenue to End) Road Reconstruction, be awarded to 410754 Ontario Limited o/a
Sousa Concrete, Cambridge, Ontario, at their tendered price of $3,023,805.71, including
contingencies of $150,000.00, plus H.S.T. of $393,094.74, for a total of $3,416,900.45."
PF.Ti eE
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That Tender T20-042 - Stirling Avenue South (Greenbrook Drive to Mausser Avenue) Road
Reconstruction, be awarded to Network Sewer and Watermain Ltd., Cambridge, Ontario, at their
tendered price of $3,708,968.68, including provisional items and contingencies of $311,908.36,
plus H.S.T. of $ 482,165.93, for a total of $ 4,191,134.61."
-and—
"That Proposal P20-059 Waterworks Repair Service be awarded to Navacon Construction Inc.,
Brantford, Ontario, at their proposed price of $327,600., plus H.S.T. of $42,588., for a total of
$370,188., for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12)
month terms."
-and-
"That the City of Kitchener piggyback on the Region of Waterloo Tender #T2020-133 for
Agricultural Tractors, awarded to Colvoy Equipment 2012 Ltd., Brantford, Ontario, at the bid
price of $105,950., including optional xtreme duty rear and right flails of $77,415.69, plus HST
of $23,837.54, for a total award of $207,203.23."
Carried.
16. PERSONAL MATTER
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor K. GallowaySealock
"That the CAO and Deputy CAO be authorized to execute the direction given related to a Personal
Matter (identifiable individual) discussed and instructions given at the in -camera meeting of Council
on May 11, 2020."
Carried.
17. BY-LAWS FOR THREE READINGS
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for three
readings and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, and finally be passed
and numbered serially by the Clerk."
Being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year
2020 and to provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes
(By-law No. 2020-028)
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Being a by-law.to provide temporary support to residents and businesses during
Declared Emergency related to COVID-19
(By-law No. 2020-029)
U. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(By-law No. 2020-030)
Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m
YOR CLERK