HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2021-02-22COUNCIL MINUTES
!"MONDAY, FEURUARY 22. 2021 CITY Cly KITCHENS
The Council of the City of Kitchener met electronically this date at 7:03 PM. Chaired by Mayor B.
Vrbanovic with all members present.
1. COMMENCEMENT
The electronic meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and the singing of "O
Canada."
2. MINUTES
2.a. On motion by Councillor P. Singh the minutes of the regular meeting held January 25, 2021,
and special meeting held January 25, 2021, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were
accepted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF — NIL
4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE
4.a. AMCTO - An open letter to Ontario Municipal Councils, dated February 18, 2021.
5. PRESENTATIONS -
5.a. Lauris DaCosta, Marcia Smellie and Lisbeth Haddad, Hymn To Freedom Project, were in
attendance. L. DaCosta spoke to Black History and provided an overview of the Project.
The Hymn to Freedom: In Recognition of Canadian Black History, was then played in
honour and recognition of Canadian Black History Month.
5.b. Maggie Deveau, Mayor's Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors (MACKS) was in
attendance and presented the Age -friendly Kitchener Action Plan: 2020 Progress Report
from MACKS.
5.c. Judy Stephens -Wells, Chair, Compass Kitchener, was in attendance and presented the
2021 Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee Work Program.
6. DELEGATIONS — NIL
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
7.a. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE — FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated February
8, 2021, listed as Items 7.a.1 to 7.a.6. on the agenda this date, be adopted."
7.a.1. That Zone Change Application ZC20/014/S/JVW for Strasburg Road, (Hallman
Construction) for the purpose of changing the zoning by removing Holding Provision 73H
from the lands specified in the attached Map No.1, in the form shown in the 'Proposed By-
law' dated February 8, 2021, attached to Development Services Department report DSD -
21 -009 as Appendix'A', be approved.
Carried.
7.a.2. That Schedule 17.1 of the Business Licensing By-law 2017-139, be amended to update the
list of recognized addresses within the Payday Loan Establishments Schedule (Schedule
17.1), attached to Corporate Services Department report COR -21-001 as Appendix'A'.
Carried.
COUNCIL MINUTES
7.a.3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an assignment and amending lease
agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with 2609699 Ontario Inc. and
Feelings from the Heart allowing for the assignment of the existing City Hall wedding chapel
lease for a five year term, with an option to renew for an additional five years and other
minor amendments, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -21-018.
Carried.
7.a.4. That parking be prohibited on the south (odd -numbered) side of Wilson Avenue from
Woodhaven Road to a point 25 metres west of the intersection of Wilson Avenue and
Woodhaven Road, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -21-019;
and,
That parking be prohibited on the south (odd -numbered) side of Hidden Valley Road from
the north intersection of Hidden Valley Road and Wabanaki Drive to a point 300 metres
west of the north intersection of Hidden Valley Road and Wabanaki Drive; and,
That on -street parking be prohibited on the north side of Old Carriage Drive from Homer
Watson Boulevard to a point approximately 100 metres west thereof; and,
That parking be prohibited on the east (even -numbered) side of Sienna Street from Sienna
Crescent to Fischer -Hallman Road; and,
That stopping be prohibited from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday -Friday on the west (odd -
numbered) side of Autumn Hill Crescent from Westheights Drive to a point 35 metres south
thereof; and,
That parking be prohibited on the north (even -numbered) side of Dekay Street from a point
41 metres west of Shanley Street, to a point 10 metres west thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
Carried.
7.a.5. That staff proceed with the development of a Market Incentive Program, as outlined in
Development Services Department report DSD -21-021, to encourage implementation of
source -control stormwater management practices on private properties and report back to
Council with recommended program details by December 2021.
Carried.
7.a.6. That Development Services Department report DSD -21-006, regarding Development
Services Review Project Close-out Report, be received for information.
Carried.
7.b. PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE — FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated February 8,
2021, listed as Item 7.b.1 on the agenda this date, be adopted."
COUNCIL MINUTES
7.15.1. That consideration of the following recommendation be deferred to the March 8, 2021,
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting, to allow for additional
consultation with the Working Group:
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/19/003/M/KA for Polocorp Inc.
requesting a change to the Land Use Designation be adopted in the form shown in the
Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report DSD -
21 -005 as Attachment "A", for the lands specified and illustrated as the "Area of
Amendment" on Schedule "A", and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo
for approval; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/009/M/KA for Polocorp Inc. be
approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", "Map No. 1", and "Map No. 2"
attached to Report DSD -21-005 as Attachment "B"; 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 ZBA 19/009/M/KA; and further,
That the Urban Design Guidelines for 19 — 41 Mill Street, revised dated November
2020 and attached to Report DSD -21-005 as Attachment "C", be adopted, and that
along with the Heritage Impact Assessment revised dated September 9, 2020 and
associated addendums thereto, be used as principle guiding documents for site plan
approval."
Carried.
7.c. HERITAGE KITCHENER — FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That the report of the Heritage Kitchener Advisory Committee, dated February 2, 2021,
listed as Item 7.c.1 on the agenda this date, be adopted."
7.0. That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-
2021-V-005 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -
21 -018, to permit the demolition of an existing detached garage on the property municipally
addressed as 17 Park Street.
Carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NIL
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Mayor B. Vrbanovic gave notice that he will introduce the following motion for consideration
this date to address the Digital Main Street (DMS) Program.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
WHEREAS the expansion of the Digital Main Street (DMS) program in 2020 to
include the DMS Future Proof components including DMS Labs, Transformation
Teams, Community Collaboration projects and Digital Service Squad administered
through the Communitech (Regional Innovation Centres (RICs)) and Waterloo
Region Small Business Centre has been a critical support in helping businesses
adopt new technology during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
COUNCIL MINUTES
WHEREAS these new DMS programs have helped both nurture new technology-
based businesses in our region -to adapt to e-commerce and digital marketing, while
providing virtual hands-on support and solutions for businesses to access new
customers while managing new COVID-19 health and safety measures; and further,
WHEREAS current funding for the DMS programs ends in March 2021; and further,
WHEREAS our small business community faces ongoing barriers to technology
adoption and lack of resources to implement these technologies that are necessary
to remain competitive in light of COVID-19 impacts to their business; and further,
WHEREAS Canada's economy will rely on entrepreneurs in both the technology and
the main street business sectors to drive economic recovery, job creation and
economic growth; and further,
WHEREAS the DMS Future Proof and Digital Service Squad can continue providing
virtual hands-on support to small business to accelerate the adoption of both
program offerings, and develop new technology solutions that keep our businesses
competitive.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That City of Kitchener Council, in partnership with
the Business and Economic Support Team Waterloo Region (BESTWR), Waterloo
Region Small Business Centre, Communitech Regional Innovation Centre,
Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, call
on the federal and provincial governments to:
Work with the Communitech Regional Innovation Centre and the Waterloo
Region Small Business Centre to renew and expand funding to the Digital
Main Street Future Proof and Digital Service Squad Program as soon as
possible to help our businesses adopt new technologies to support their
digital transformation and adapt their business model due to COVID-19; and
Explore opportunities to provide additional support to our main street
business sector in adopting digital technologies and future proofing their
business models; and
Support Canada's technology sector to develop and bring to market new
technologies that can support businesses in Canada and globally to adapt to
the. new business realities following the impacts of COVID-19 to both
Business to Consumer (132C) and Business to Business (B2B) business
models.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Mayor be directed to write a letter, sharing
this resolution and advocating for the extension and expansion of the Digital Main
Street Future Proof and Digital Service Squad Program to the Federal Minister of
Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister of Small Business,
Export Promotion and International Trade; and the Ontario Minister of Economic
Development, Job Creation and Trade and The City Clerk be directed to send a
copy of the letter and resolution, once approved, to:
Area Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
• FCM Big City Mayors' Caucus (BCMC) and Ontario Big City Mayor's Caucus
(OBCM)
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
• Ontario Business Improvement Areas Association
Waterloo Region EDC, Area Chambers of Commerce and Communitech
Explore Waterloo Region
Downtown Kitchener BIA and Belmont Village Kitchener BIA.
Carried.
COUNCIL MINUTES
9.b. Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
That the 2021 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule be amended as follows:
Amend the April 12, 2021 Standing Committee meetings to April 19, 2021; and further,
Amend the April 19 Council meeting to April 26, 2021.
Carried.
10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS — NIL
11. BY-LAWS - 1ST READING
Council agreed to the request of Christine Tading, City Clerk, to add two additional by-laws for three
readings this date: Zone Change Application ZC20/014/S/JVW for Strasburg Road, (Hallman
Construction) for the purpose of changing the zoning by removing Holding Provision 73H; and, an
amendment to Business Licensing By-law 2017-139, related to Payday Loan Establishments.
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
11.a. Being a by-law with respect to Procedure, known as the 'Procedural By-law'.
11.b. Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-
law for the City of Kitchener — Hallman Construction — Strasburg Road.
11.c. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
11.d. To amend Chapter 599 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to
Licensing and Regulation of Businesses.
Carried.
12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion, Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Chaired
by Councillor P. Singh.
12.a. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA - 2 READING
It was resolved:
"That the by-laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be
recommended for enactment."
12.b. TENDERS
12.b.1. FIN -2021-8 - T21-002 Road Improvements, Road Surface Construction,
Miscellaneous Asphalt and Concrete Work
It was resolved:
"That Tender T21-002 Road Improvements, Road Surface Construction, Miscellaneous
Asphalt and Concrete Work, be awarded to Ekum-Sekum Incorporated o/a Brantco
Construction, Cambridge, Ontario, at their tendered price of $4,400,000.00, including
contingencies of $200,000.00, plus H.S.T. of $574,000.00, for a total of $4,972,000.00."
COUNCIL MINUTES
12.b.2. FIN -2021-9 - T20-082 Building Envelope Repairs — 91 Moore Ave.
It was resolved:
"That Tender T20-082 Building Envelope Repairs — 91 Moore Ave. be awarded to PM
Contracting Ltd., Kitchener, Ontario, at their tendered price of $949,000.00, including cash
allowance of $22,000.00, plus H.S.T. of $123,370.00, for a total of $1,072,370.00."
12.c. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
12.c.1. COR -2021-8 - Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Project Team Appointments
It was resolved:
"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 further,
That Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock be appointed to the Trussler Road Widening — Bleams
Road South to Highway 7/8; and further,
That Councillor P. Singh be appointed to the Westmount Road Widening — Fischer -Hallman
Road to Block Line Road Study Team."
12.c.2. CAO -2021-1 - Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee Work Program
It was resolved:
"That report # CAO -2021-1, regarding the Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee's 2021
Work Program, be discussed and endorsed."
12.c.3. CSD -2021-1 - Exemption from Chapter 408 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code
(Animals)
It was resolved:
"That the Deputy CAO be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City
Solicitor, granting an exemption from section 408.2.11 of Chapter 408 of The City of
Kitchener Municipal Code to a resident of the City to allow the keeping of two service
animals in the City provided the conditions set out in Community Services Department
report CSD -2021-1 are complied with."
12.c.4. COR -2021-10 - Dog Designation Appeal Committee - Ducey
The Committee was in receipt of a written submission from L. Ducey, dated February 22, 2021 in
opposition to the recommendation as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR -2021-
10.
It was resolved:
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by
L. Ducey, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to her
dog "Cinder" by the Humane Society of Kitchener -Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified
and confirmed."
13. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole.
COUNCIL MINUTES
14. BY-LAWS - 3RD READING
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
14.a. Being a By-law to repeal and replace Municipal Code Chapter 25 Procedure.
(2021-015)
14.b. Zone Change Application ZC20/014/S/JVW for Strasburg Road, (Hallman
Construction) for the purpose of changing the zoning by removing Holding
Provision 73H
(2021-016)
14.c. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(2021-017)
14.d. To amend Chapter 599 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to
Licensing and Regulation of Businesses.
(2021-018)
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM
....................... ............._..............
MAYOR C RK