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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCtee of the Whole - 1989-01-23CW~1989-01-23 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES JANUARY 23, 1989 A 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." B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Committee of Adjustment - Resolutions It was resolved: "That Messrs. C.D. Juma, R. Reinhart, K.E. Gore, P. Kruse and B. Lackenbauer be permitted to become active members of the Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment and Consent Authorities for 1989, with the total cost of these memberships being $250.00." - and - "That Messrs. C.D. Juma, R. Reinhart, K.E. Gore, P. Kruse and B. Lackenbauer be permitted to attend the Conference of the Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment and Consent Authorities to be held in Peterborough, Ontario from June 4 - 7, 1989, with the City of Kitchener to pay the normal expenses incurred." - and - "That Messrs. C.D. Juma, R. Reinhart, K.E. Gore, P. Kruse and B. Lackenbauer be permitted subscriptions to Municipal World, with the total cost of these subscriptions being $149.75." 2. Appointments It was resolved: "That we approve the appointment of Mayor Dominic V.P. Cardillo, Susan Schmitt and Edward Meijer to the Kitchener Chamber of Commerce Inter-Municipal Tourism Committee for a term to expire November 30, 1992." 3. Grant Application It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener approve the Parks and Recreation Department undertaking a sledge hockey project for Special Needs groups, and approve applying to the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation for a Wintario Participation Development grant." 4. Banner Request It was resolved: "That in conjunction with the joint marketplace of Attractions Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation to be held in Kitchener we grant permission for a banner to be erected on King at Benton/Frederick Streets on February 7, 1989. Further, that the Kitchener Chamber of Commerce make the necessary arrangements with the Department of Parks and Recreation for the erection and removal of the banner and the payment of any costs associated therewith." 5. Grand River - Canadian Heritaqe River Desiqnation The Committee considered a memorandum dated January 6, 1989, from Mr. F. Graham recommending that the City not support a Canadian Heritage Designation for the Grand River. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE M]NIXPES JANUARY 93, 1989 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Cont'd) 5. Grand River - Canadian Heritaqe River Desiqnation (Cont'd) Alderman Ziegler stated that he was opposed to the recommendation for a number of reasons. Alderman Stortz questioned what constraints might be placed on the municipality if it was to support a designation. Mr. Graham responded that there was no indication in the Heritage Designation Study of what effect a designation might have in future as it relates to Kitchener's development. Alderman Zehr commented that he was not prepared to deal with the matter until he was fully aware of what kind of restriction might apply as result of designation. On motion by Alderman C. Weylie - it was resolved: "That we defer consideration of a proposal to designate the Grand River as a Canadian Heritage River and request Mr. J. Bauer, Chairman of the Grand River Conservation Authority, to appear as a delegation before Council to fully outline and explain the proposal." 6. Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex - Staqe It was resolved: "That the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Purchasing Division be given approval to proceed with finalizing arrangements with Stageright Corporation, Clare, Michigan for the purchase of a stage for the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex at a cost not to exceed $100,000. as set out in the 1989 Capital Budget." 7. Kitchener Housinq Inc. It was resolved: "That the term for Directors appointed to the Board of Directors of Kitchener Housing Inc. be extended from one to three years with the term of Directors presently appointed to the Board to expire on January 9, 1992." 8. 1989 Tax Due Dates It was resolved: "That the tax due dates for 1989 and subsequent years be established as follows: Interim Due Date: First Business Working Day in March First Instalment Due Date: First Business Working Day in June Second Instalment Due Date: First Business Working Day in October." 9. Assessment Tape It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener supply to the Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate Board at their expense, a copy of the annual assessment tape, said tape to include: i) Property Owner ii) Property Owner's Address iii) Legal Description of Property, including Municipal Address iv) Assessment v) Assessment Classification, i.e. Residential Public, Commercial Separate." COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE M]NIXPES JANUARY ~3, 1989 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Cont'd) 9. Assessment Tape (Cont'd) Alderman W. Ferguson requested that it be shown for the record that he was opposed to this resolution. 10. Leenan Properties Management Limited Transfer to Menya Investments Limited & Menya Investments Limited Lease to Grosfillex Inc. - 255 McBrine Drive - Huron Business Park The Committee considered a memorandum dated January 20, 1989 from Mr. J. Shivas noting that the City has been requested to consent to a transfer and lease of property in Huron Business Park. It was resolved: "That the City consent to a transfer from Leenan Properties Management Limited of its 15% interest to Menya Investments Limited for the property designated as Part 1, Reference Plan 58R-6266 and municipally known as 255 McBrine Drive, Kitchener, and further, That the City consent to a lease between Menya Investments Limited and Grosfillex Inc. for space at the property desig- nated as Part 1, Reference Plan 58R-6266 and municipally known as 255 McBrine Drive, Kitchener."