HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda - 2020-10-05 COUNCIL AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 CITY OF KITCHENER 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBER (ELECTRONIC/LIVE STREAMED) 200 KING STREET WEST Due to COVID-19 and recommendations by Waterloo Region Public Health to exercise physical distancing, City Hall is open for select services. Members of public are invited to participate in this meeting electronically by accessing the meeting live-stream video at kitchener.ca/watchnow. While in-person delegation requests are not feasible at this time, members of the public are invited to submit written comments or participate electronically in the meeting by contacting Jeff Bunn, Manager, Council and Committee Services/Deputy City Clerk at jeff.bunn@kitchener.ca. Delegates must register by 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 2020 in order to participate electronically. Written comments will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. 1. COMMENCEMENT Land Acknowledgement. Singing of "O Canada". 2. MINUTES Minutes to be accepted as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors (regular meeting held September 14, 2020 and special meetings held September 14, 2020) Councillor D. Chapman. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE NIL 5. PRESENTATIONS NIL 6. DELEGATIONS NIL 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Affordable Housing Councillor B. Ioannidis has given notice that he will introduce the following motion for consideration this date: WHEREAS the City of Kitchener recognizes the importance of strong and diverse neighbourhoods where residents can grow and thrive; and, WHEREAS a key action in the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan is to create a caring community through the development of a Housing Strategy, aimed at addressing challenges to housing affordability in Kitchener across the housing continuum; and, assessment found that rapid price and rent increases are making housing unaffordable all along the housing continuum, including middle income households; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has identified affordable housing as a priority in the City and has adopted Council Policies to encourage development of new affordable rental housing units, which provide exemptions and deferrals of development to fees/charges; and, WHERES the City of Kitchener continues to seek options to encourage a broader range of housing options and increase the supply of affordable housing opportunities available; and, *Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 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COUNCIL AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 CITY OF KITCHENER 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBER - 2 - 200 KING STREET WEST __________________________________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS Inclusionary zoning is one important, cost effective tool that can be used to deliver more affordable units to help address growing affordable housing needs; and, WHEREAS Bill 108 restricted the use of inclusionary zoning to areas around major transit stations providing rail or bus rapid transit, and provincially mandated community planning permit system areas; and, WHEREAS there are city-wide opportunities to achieve affordable housing through inclusionary zoning in a manner that is financially sustainable for both municipalities and developers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council request the Province to reinstate the Planning Act provisions enabling a municipality to apply Inclusionary Zoning provisions within its entire jurisdiction, or at minimum, to enable Inclusionary Zoning along Major Transit bus routes throughout the City; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Ontario Minister Municipalities, to the Association of Municipalities Ontario, and to the Region of Waterloo and local area municipalities. b. Automated Speed Enforcement Program Councillor P. Singh has given notice that he will introduce the following motion for consideration this date: WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is participating in the Automated Speed Enforcement program through the Region of Waterloo; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener advocate to The Minister of Transportation and to The Minister of the Attorney General to amend the necessary acts that would permit municipalities to use an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for the purpose of administering Automated Speed Enforcement infractions; and, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener recommend to the Region of Waterloo chair and Regional Council that the ASE program proceed with four Automated Speed Enforcement sites within The City of Kitchener for Phase 1 of ASE as per the initial strategy discussed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; and, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener recommend to the Region of Waterloo that the second phase of ASE proceed prior to the start of the 2021 school year; and, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the number of locations selected in subsequent phases be determined by population or other scientific metric and applied throughout the Region rather than distributed equally amongst regional partners. c. Regional Council Update Mayor B. Vrbanovic. 10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 11. BY-LAWS --- 1ST READING a. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Chair, Councillor D. Chapman. 13. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 CITY OF KITCHENER 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBER - 3 - 200 KING STREET WEST __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. BY-LAWS --- 3RD READING a. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 CHAIR COUNCILLOR D. CHAPMAN ND A. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA 2 READING That the by-laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be recommended for enactment. B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. Tenders Attached are reports from R. Scott, Manager of Procurement, recommending: i. FIN-20-060 P20-044 Sewer Pipe Repair Services That Proposal P20-044 Sewer Pipe Repair Services, be awarded to J. Weber Contracting Limited, Breslau, Ontario, at their tendered price of $336,750.00, plus H.S.T. of $43,775.50, for a total of $380,527.50, for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms. 2. COR-20-013 Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Meadus Attached is Corporate Services Department report COR-20-113 (S. Goldrup), dated October 5, 2020. That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by Keantel Meadus, wherein the Committee affirms the Prohibited Dog - Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed. 3. COR-20-014 Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal - Feliciano Attached is Corporate Services Department report COR-20-014 (S. Goldrup), dated October 5, 2020. That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by Justine Feliciano, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation appl- Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed. 4. COR-20-015 Execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements Attached is Corporate Services Department report COR-20-015 (L. MacDonald), dated October 2, 2020. That the CAO, Deputy CAO or Department Heads be authorized to execute Non- Disclosure Agreements; said agreements to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. Rise and Report REPORT TO:Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING:2020-10-05 SUBMITTED BY:Ryan Scott,Manager of Procurement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7214 PREPARED BY:Adam Buchholtz, Associate Procurement Specialist,519-741-2200 ext. 7217 WARD (S) INVOLVED:N/A DATE OF REPORT:2020-09-14 REPORT NO.:FIN-20-060 SUBJECT:P20-044 Sewer Pipe Repair Services __________________________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That Proposal P20-044 Sewer Pipe Repair Services, be awarded to J. Weber Contracting Limited,Breslau,Ontario, at their tendered price of $336,750.00,plus H.S.T. of $43,775.50, for a total of $380,527.50,for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for two(2) additional twelve (12) month terms. BACKGROUND: The Storm & Sanitary Utility (SSU) requires contracted services to support the Pipe Repairs Program which addresses known defects within both Storm and Sanitary assets, mainly pipe segments such as storm mains, storm leads, sanitary mains and sanitary laterals. While the SSU Operations team does perform many sewer repairs on an annual basis, the intention of this contract is to be able to utilize a contractor to complete pipe repairs that require either specialized equipment, training or construction methodologie well suited to attempt.Examples of work may include use of trench boxes or sites that may have poor soil or high ground water conditions, complicated traffic control plans, requirement to shut down a regional road for several days at a time, the need to pipe burst and larger scale work. There is currently a backlog of sites that need to be completed, the bulk of which are planned for 2021. The need for a continuation of these services will be reviewed by SSU Operations on an annual basis. This proposal is based on fixed hourly labour rates and material prices.The actual spend will depend on the level of activity throughout the term of the contract. ***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 1.i - 1 REPORT: Proposalswere advertised publicly on the City of Kitchenerwebsite. Documents were downloaded by eight(8) interested parties and by the closing date of Monday July 6,2020,two (2)proposalshad been received. The following proposalswere received: J. Weber Contracting LimitedBreslau ON * NavaconConstruction Inc.Brantford ON The proposals were rated on the following criteria: Company Capacity and Response Times Available Tools and Equipment Warranty on Workmanship Added Value Proposed Completeness of Proposal Hourly Rates, Material Costs, Cost Markup The proposals were reviewed by L. Hesch, Supervisor Operations (Sewers), B. Dubrick, Supervisor Operations (Sewers), and L. Walter, Manager Maintenance and Operations (Sanitary and Storm), who concur with the above recommendation. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: the delivery of core service. 1.i - 2 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The net cost for this proposal (A), is fair and reasonable for a purchase of this scope and the upset limit is within the budget allowance (B) provided within the budget. Funding for this project is included within the approved operating budget. The estimated surplus (D) will remain in the account to fund other contracted services. P20-044 Sewer Pipe Repair Services As ofSeptember 14, 2020 Estimated Cost Proposal P20-044 costs, including HST380,527.50 less: HST rebate on tender(37,850.68) Net Cost Being Awarded342,676.82A Total Estimated Cost342,676.82C Funding Available Sewer Pipe Repairs375,000.00 Total Budget375,000.00B Estimated Surplus/(Deficit) (B -C)32,323.18D COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM council / committee meeting. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department 1.i - 3 REPORT TO:Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING:October 5, 2020 SUBMITTED BY:Dog Designation Appeal Committee PREPARED BY:Sarah Goldrup, Committee Administrator, 519-741-2200 x 7275 WARD (S) INVOLVED:All DATE OF REPORT:October 5, 2020 REPORT NO.:COR-20-013 SUBJECT:ProhibitedDog Designation Appeal Meadus RECOMMENDATION: That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by Keantel Meadus, wherein the Committee affirmsthe ProhibitedDog Designation applied to herLokiHumane Society of Kitchener- Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed. BACKGROUND: On November 5, 2019,the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth designatedLoki,adog owned by Keantel Meadus, as a Prohibited Dog.The designation was Lokiwas a Pit Bull type dog, in contravention to City of Kitchener By-law 2014-142 (Being a by-law with respect to the designation of Potentially Dangerous, Dangerous, Prohibited and Restricted Dogs). On November 12, 2019,the Office of the City Clerk subsequently received correspondence from Keantel Meadus appealing the Prohibited Dog Designation; and aNotice of Hearing was issued to the Respondentand Appellant, advising on January 27, 2020,a hearing of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee would be held to consider the matter.Having considered the evidence submitted at the January 27, 2020,hearing, pursuant -law 2014-142, the Dog Designation Appeal Committee adjourned the hearing to September 21, 2020,so it could have more complete evidence to assessthe breed of the dog Loki. The Committee set the hearing date as September 21, 2020, as Lokiwill be two years of age and likely closer to being full-grown. A Notice of Hearing was issued to the Respondent and Appellants, advising on September 21, 2020,a hearing of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee would be held to consider the matter. The Committee heard and considered evidence from all partiesand foundthat due to physical characteristics of and the previous , the Prohibited Dog Designation be affirmed. REPORT: The Dog Designation Appeal Committee established by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener pursuant to City of Kitchener Municipal By-law 2014-142 and the Statutory Powers Procedure Act R.S.O. 1990 Chapter S.22, sat onSeptember 21, 2020,to consider an appeal filed with the City by Keantel Meadus. On that date, the Dog Designation Appeal Committee considered the evidence related to an incident resulting in the Prohibited DLoki ***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 2 - 1 testimony presented on behalf of the Respondent by Brittany Hennessey, Animal Control Officer, and Erin Kearney, Associate City Solicitor; and, having reviewed all of the evidence submitted by Keantel Meadus, Appellant; the Committee hereby confirmsthe designation of Prohibited Lokipursuant to By-law 2014-142 assignedthe following conditions for the keeping of said ProhibitedDog: by Officer Brittany Hennessey, By-law Officer, the Committee hereby affirms the des Waterloo & Stratford Perth; and pursuant to By-law 2014-142 assigns the following conditions for said Prohibited Dog: Kitchener City Council, the owner is required to provide proof satisfactory to the Poundkeeper that the dog has been ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications associated with this report. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM -All those inattendance at the September 21,2020Hearingwere advised of the it would be considered at the October 5, 2020,Councilmeeting. In addition, a Notice of Decision was sent to the Appellant and the Respondents via registered mail onOctober 2, 2020; thereby, would be considered by Council and the process for registering as a delegation. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services 2 - 2 REPORT TO:Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING:October 5, 2020 SUBMITTED BY:Dog Designation Appeal Committee PREPARED BY:Sarah Goldrup, Committee Administrator, 519-741-2200 x 7275 WARD (S) INVOLVED:All DATE OF REPORT:October 5, 2020 REPORT NO.:COR-20-014 SUBJECT:Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal Feliciano RECOMMENDATION: That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by Justine Feliciano, wherein the Committee affirmsthe Dangerous Dog Designation applied to herChorizoHumane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed. BACKGROUND: On February 14, 2020,the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth designatedChorizo,adog owned by Justine Feliciano, as a Dangerous Dog.The designation was applied after determining that on January 24Chorizodid attack a dog without provocation in contravention to City of Kitchener By-law 2014-142 (Being a by-law with respect to the designation of Potentially Dangerous, Dangerous, Prohibited and Restricted Dogs). On February 19, 2020,the Office of the City Clerk subsequently received correspondence from Felicianoappealing the Dangerous Dog Designation; and aNotice of Hearing was issued to the Respondentand Appellants,advising on September 21, 2020,a hearing of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee would be held to consider the matter.The Committee heard and considered evidence from all partiesand found that due to the severity of the attack, and the lack of substantive mitigating factors, the Dangerous Dog Designation should be confirmed. REPORT: The Dog Designation Appeal Committee established by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchenerpursuant to City of Kitchener Municipal By-law 2014-142 and the Statutory Powers Procedure Act R.S.O. 1990 Chapter S.22, sat onSeptember 21, 2020,to consider an appeal filed with the City byJustine Feliciano. Having considered all of the evidence and exhibits presented on behalf of the Respondent by Gary Boes, Animal Control Officer, and Erin Kearney, Associate City Solicitor; and, having reviewed all of the evidence submitted by Justine Feliciano, Appellant; the Committee hereby confirms and amends the designation of Dangerous Dog applied to -Waterloo and Stratford Perth; and, pursuant to By-law 2014-142 assigns the following conditions for the keeping of said Dangerous Dog: ***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 3 - 1 (a) The owner shall ensure that all conditions pertaining to the designated dog are followed when it is off the property of the owner or otherwise in an enclosed yard as approved by the animal services provider unless specified otherwise in this designation; (b) The owner shall ensure that the animal services provider is provided with the new address and telephone number of the owner within two working days of moving the designated dog; (c) The owner shall provide the animal services provider with the name, address and telephone number of the new owner within two working days of selling or giving away the designated dog; (d) The owner shall advise the animal services provider within two working days of the death of the designated dog; (e) The owner shall advise the animal services provider forthwith if the designated dog runs at large or has bitten or attacked any person or animal; (f) The owner shall provide a copy of this designation to any person who keeps or harbours the designated dog; (g) The owner shall provide a copy of this designation to any veterinarian treating the requirements of this designation to the extent necessary to secure veterinary treatment for the dog at the discretion of the veterinarian; (h) The owner shall ensure that the designated dog has a current City dog license; (i) The owner shall ensure that the designated dog wears the tag or tags provided by the animal services provider at all times and shall pay the reasonable cost for such tag or tags; (j) The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is kept, when it is on the lands and premises of the owner, confined: a. Within the dwelling; b. In an outdoor pen that is both secure and provides humane shelter to the satisfaction of the animal services provider; c. In an area with a secure and adequate fence to the satisfaction of the animal services provider however the animal services provider may refuse to approve any fenced area if, in the sole discretion of the animal services provider, a fenced area would provide insufficient protection to members of the public including unsupervised children who may wander into the area; or d. When outside of the dwelling and the approved pen or fenced area contemplated by subsections (b) and (c), under the effective control of a person of at least eighteen years of age and under leash, such leash not to exceed 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length and to be approved by the animal services provider, and, where the dog is required to wear a muzzle off its property by this designation shall also wear a muzzle confined in accordance with this subsection (d); (k) The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is kept caged, penned, or in a locked room not accessible to children or through inadvertence, or under the 3 - 2 control of an occupant of the dwelling who is at least eighteen years of age when (l)The owner shall ensure that the designated dog iskept under the effective control of a person of at least eighteen years of age with the use of a body harness to be approved by the animal services provider, and under leash, such leash not to exceed 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length and to be approved by theanimal services caged or otherwise penned or confined to the satisfaction of the animal services provider; (m)The owner shall ensure that the designated dog wears a securely attached muzzle that is satisfactory to the animal services provider at all times when it is off satisfaction of the animal services provider; (n)The owner shall ensure that the warning sign or signs provided by the animal person would normally approach and at any other place on the property as directed by the animal services provider. The sign(s) shall be posted in such a manner that it/they cannot be easily removed by passersby and the sign posted at the entrance, which a person would normally approach must be clearly visible to a person approaching the entrance, or, when in a multiple unit dwelling,the owner will provide the name of the property owner and property manager if any and allow the animal services provider to request that person to post a sign or signs; (o)The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is microchipped by a licensed veterinarian and supply the microchip information to the animal services provider. The owner shall also permit the animal services provider to verify the implantation of such microchip. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of thi the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications associated with this report. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM -All those in attendance at the September 21, 2020,Hearingwere advised of the it would be considered at the October 5, 2020,Councilmeeting. In addition, a Notice of Decision was sent to the Appellant and the Respondents via registered mail onOctober 2, 2020; thereby, would be considered by Council and the process for registering as a delegation. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services 3 - 3 REPORT TO:Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING:October 5, 2020 SUBMITTED BY:Lesley MacDonald, Director Legal Services & City Solicitor 519-741-2200 ext.7267 PREPARED BY:Lesley MacDonald, Director Legal Services & City Solicitor 519-741-2200 ext. 7267 WARD (S) INVOLVED:All DATE OF REPORT:October 2, 2020 REPORT NO.:COR-20-015 SUBJECT:Execution ofNon-Disclosure Agreements ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That the CAO, Deputy CAO or Department Headsbe authorized to execute Non- Disclosure Agreements; said agreementsto be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor BACKGROUND: The Cityasks for andis asked to execute Non-Disclosure Agreements from time to time when entering into businessrelationshipswith other parties to protect proprietary information, information that is sensitive or valuable commercial information,supplied in confidence;the release of which could compromise one of theparties.Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Actthe City has an obligation to protect various information including third party information. REPORT: In order for staff to have benefit of all the information from the companies/parties they are dealing with when looking at various business arrangements the City needs to be in a position to execute aNon-Disclosure Agreement in a timely manner.All agreements are subject to the law. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation outlined in this report supports the achievement of the C vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No financial implications. ***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 4 - 1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM Council meeting. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab,General Manager,Corporate Services 4 - 2 REPORTS TO BE CONSIDERED BY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 2020 CITY OF KITCHENER AUDIT COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 1. That the Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2020, prepared by KPMG, attached as Appendix 1 to report Financial Services Department report FIN-20-059 dated August 28, 2020, be approved. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 1. That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended for the installation of a stop control on Gage Avenue at the intersection of Gage Avenue and Waverly Road, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-149. 2. That staff be directed to proceed with installation of a new mechanical ventilation unit at Budd Park Indoor Soccer Facility, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-20- 012; and, That a budget of $150,000 be established for installation of new mechanical ventilation unit with funding being allocated from the COVID Tracked Cost operating account. 3. That the following streets be approved for sidewalk infill in 2021/2022 as per the Sidewalk Infill Policy MUN-STR-2004 approved by Council June 1, 2015, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-060: Rossford Crescent Boehmer Street Thaler Avenue/Windom Road 4. That the City Hall Outdoor Spaces scope adjustments for Necessary Repairs, Comprehensive Renewal, and Accelerated Schedule, as identified in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-20-11, be approved and added to the scope of work for Heritage Restoration Inc. (T19-177); and, That the City Hall Outdoor Spaces capital project budget be increased by the following amounts: $900,000 for Necessary Repairs $1,150,000 for Comprehensive Renewal $150,000 for Accelerated Schedule; and further, That the funding sources for the additional budget be allocated as follows: $815,000 Facilities Management capital project closeouts $1,385,000 Tax Capital reserve fund. 5. That the Director of Transportation Services be authorized, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to execute all necessary agreements, renewals, and other such documentation with the Region of Waterloo for the administration and operation of Automated Speed Enforcement on City roads, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-104; and, That Franklin Public School be approved as the priority location for automated speed enforcement; and further; That the school zones outlined in Appendix A be approved and added to Schedule 19 of the Uniform Traffic Control By-law. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 1. That staff be directed to develop a business case for a downtown district energy system as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-151; and further, That staff be directed to submit a Green Municipal Fund Feasibility Study grant application to help fund the downtown district energy business case development. 2. That Development Services Department report DSD-20-150, Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing: Background and Fiscal Impact Analysis, be received. REPORTS TO BE CONSIDERED BY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 2020 CITY OF KITCHENER PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 3. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/013/S/KA for Thresholds Homes and - to Development Services Department report DSD-20-106 as Appendix A; and, That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/013/S/KA; and further, That the City of Kitchener grant an exemption to Council Policy MUN-PLA- municipally addressed as 290 Sheldon Avenue North, to allow development on a cul-de-sac having a length greater than 150 metres provided that: a) buildings are sprinklered; and, b) Direct-to-Fire Alarm Monitoring be installed.