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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCtee of the Whole - 1990-02-26CWO1990-02-26 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1990 A. BY-LAWS AS LISTED ON THE AGENDA - 2ND READING Alderman B.M. Hiscott disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from discussion pertaining to the by-law to exempt certain farm lands from taxation for certain expenditures of the municipality as a number of his clients were property owners listed in the schedule attached to the by-law. It was resolved: "That the by-laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be recommended for enactment." Alderman B.M. Hiscott previously disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from discussion and voting pertaining to the by-law to exempt certain farm lands from taxation for certain expenditures of the municipality as a number of his clients were property owners listed in the schedule attached to the by-law. B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Execution of Engineering Agreement It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement for the provision of professional engineering services made between the City of Kitchener and Planning Initiatives Ltd., regarding Cora Subdivision, 30T-88003." 2. Certification of Title Application - SOUTH WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Consent and Waiver of Notice and Draft Plan to expedite a Certificate of Titles Act Application by Freure Management Limited with respect to lands described as Block 'P', Registered Plan 1441 and Block 'J', Registered Plan 1416, in the City of Kitchener, designated as Part 1, Plan 58R-5843." 3. Raffle Licence It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Licence being issued to Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Inc. to conduct a Raffle Lottery at the Valhalla Inn, Kitchener on November 20, 1990." 4. Release of Vendor's Lien - ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Quit Claim of the City's Vendor's Lien in property municipally known as 636 Rockway Drive in favour of the current registered owners thereof." 5. Billboard Sign Leasing Agreement - CENTRE WARD Alderman B.M. Hiscott commented that he considered billboard signs unsightly and requested that consideration be deferred until the City has dealt with environmental issues. Mr. McKay stated that the sign was in existence at present and would be removed in approximately one year in conjunction with development of the City Hall site. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLEMINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1990 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Cont'd) 5. Billboard Sign Leasing Agreement - CENTRE WARD (Cont'd) A motion by Alderman B.M. Hiscott to defer consideration of a billboard sign leasing agreement between the City and Gould Outdoor Advertising was voted on and lost. On motion by Mayor D.V. Cardillo - it was resolved: "That the billboard sign leasing agreement between the City and Gould Outdoor Advertising dated November 24, 1987, be amended to include a billboard sign located in the City parking lot at the intersection of Duke and Young Streets at an annual rent of six hundred ($600.00) dollars commencing October 1, 1989, subject to all other existing terms and conditions of the said leasing agreement and, further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documentation required by the City Solicitor to effect the said amendment." 6. Acting Mayor It was resolved: "That Alderman M. Yantzi be appointed Acting Mayor from March 4, 1990 to March 6, 1990, inclusive during the absence of His Worship Mayor Cardillo." 7. Facade Loan Program - VICTORIA PARK WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement to postpone the City's Lien for a loan advanced to the owner of premises municipally known as 83-85 King Street West pursuant to the Facade Loan Program in favour of a subsequent mortgage issued by the Ontario Mortgage Corporation." 8. Annual Bus Push Collection It was resolved: "That we approve the University of Waterloo Engineering Society A taking up a silver collection along the route of the annual bus push for the Kitchener-Waterloo Big Sisters Association scheduled for March 17, 1990." 9. Agreement - Inducon - FAIRVIEW WARD It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the Development Agreement in the form attached dated February 14, 1990 between Inducon Construction (Northern) Inc. and the City of Kitchener with Paul Tuerr Construction Limited joining as Third Party." 10. Variance to Sign By-law - FOREST WARD This item was dealt with under Delegations. 11. Highway and Airport Freeze Zone - Citizen Petition The Committee considered a report and proposed resolution which was originally referred by City Council to the Management Committee for consideration. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLEMINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1990 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Cont'd) Highway and Airport Freeze Zone - Citizen Petition (Cont'd) Alderman Yantzi commented that he felt not enough emphasis was being placed by levels of government on the issue of public transportation. On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler- it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the petition from Ms. Ruthann Fisher to designate the City of Kitchener as a highway and airport 'Freeze Zone'." 12. Acceptance of Tenders During June, July & August It was resolved: "That the Council of the City of Kitchener authorize the Chief Administrator to approve the award of City of Kitchener tenders each year during the months of June, July and August, provided that the total project costs are within the approved budgets contained in the relevant Departmental budgets and that a report of these tenders be brought to City Council at its next regular meeting." 13. Request for Garbage Rebate - WEST WARD The Committee was in receipt of a 1989 garbage rebate application for premises known as 190 Brandon Avenue and it was noted that the deadline for such application was January 31st of this year. Alderman Hiscott commented that staff should be authorized to receive such applications if the owner meets all of the relevant application criteria. On motion by Alderman B.M. Hiscott- it was resolved: "That the Commissioner of Public Works accept an application from D. Mueller for a 1989 garbage rebate with respect to the 19 unit property located at 190 Brandon Avenue." A motion by Alderman B.M. Hiscott that would authorize staff to process garbage rebate applications, notwithstanding that the established deadline had been missed, was amended on motion by Alderman M. Yantzi so as to refer the matter to the Civic Administration Committee for consideration. 14. Various Tenders It was resolved: "That T90-8 for a Field Building at Rosenberg Park be awarded to XDG Limited of Breslau at their tendered price of $53,766.00." - and - "That T90-16 for the sale of 1540 Victoria Street North be awarded to Gall Developments Limited of Kitchener at their tendered price of $375,000.00." - and - "That T90-15 for the Modular Building at Centennial Stadium be awarded to Niagara Relocatable Buildings of Grimsby at their tendered price of $136,380.00." COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLEMINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1990 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Cont'd) 15. Expropriation Settlement - Beechlawn Holdinqs Limited, 31-35 Colle.qe Street It was resolved: "That the City accepts the offer of Beechlawn Holdings Limited, as set out in the February 8, 1990, letter from its solicitor, Mr. John Doherty, to settle in full all its claims arising from the expropriation of 31-35 College Street for the all inclusive additional sum of $25,717.94."