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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCtee of the Whole - 1990-12-10CWO1990-12-10 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 1990 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. Certification of Title Applications - CHICOPEE & FOREST WARDS 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 Promontory Limited with respect to lands described as Block 85, Plan 1692 in the City of Kitchener." - and - "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 826454 Ontario Inc. with respect to lands described as Block G, Plan 1384 in the City of Kitchener." 2. Execution of Enqineerinq Aqreement 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 Limited, regarding Pioneer Park Subdivision, 30T-88057." 3. Banner Request It was resolved: "That in conjunction with the free public skating party to be held by 570 CHYM in Victoria Park in January, on a date to be determined, we grant permission for erection of a banner on King Street at Francis Street from Monday, December 30, 1990 to Monday, January 21, 1991, inclusive. Further, that 570 CHYM make the necessary arrangements with the City's contractor for the erection and removal of the banner and the payment of any costs associated therewith." 4. Master Proof of Loss It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Master Proof of Loss for a claim totalling $16,724.47 in connection with the vandalising of several riding lawn mowers at the Parks Operations Centre on Chandler Drive on or about June 5, 1990." 5. 1994 International Plowinq Match This item was dealt with under Delegations. 6. Aqreement of Purchase and Sale - SOUTH WARD This item was dealt with under Delegations. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 1990 7. Support for Royal Commission on Violence Aqainst Women The Committee was in receipt of a letter from Arthur Eggleton, Mayor of the City of Toronto, requesting Council's support for a plan to ask the Federal Government to establish a Royal Commission on Violence Against Women. 7. Support for Royal Commission on Violence Aqainst Women (Cont'd) It was resolved: "That Mayor Arthur Eggleton be advised that the City of Kitchener endorses his initiative to ask the Federal Government to establish a Royal Commission on Violence Against Women, and further, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the City of Toronto - Safe City Committee." 8. 1990 Grant Application It was resolved: "That we approve a grant in the amount of $60.00 to Serious About Employment being the equivalent amount paid to the City in rental fees by this organization." 9. Christmas Tree Collection It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener provide for the separate collection of Christmas trees for the purpose of landfill diversion. Such a programme would be in accordance with the attached Browning Ferris Industries proposal dated November 29, 1990. That an amending agreement to the City's Waste Collection Contract be executed with Browning Ferris Industries, reflecting the terms set out in their proposal." 10. Tender The Committee considered a recommendation in respect to award of a tender for demolition of properties located on the future City Hall site. Alderman C. Zehr expressed concern in regard to the possibility of a dispute over tipping fees should such fees be increased during the contract period when the work was taking place. Accordingly, he recommended that the contract include all tipping fees within the tendered price. It was resolved: "That tender T90-96, Demolition of Properties - City Hall Site, be awarded to Kieswetter Demolition Inc., Heidelberg at their tendered price of $293,000, on the understanding that all tipping fees are included in the tendered price." 11. Section 57 - The Assessment Act It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an acknowledgment to the Ministry of Revenue relative to the confidentiality of assessment information released to the municipality not contained in the annual assessment roll." 12. Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes - December 10, 1990 Hearinq It was resolved: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 1990 "That the applications attached hereto and forming part of these minutes relative to cancellation, reduction, refund or levy of taxes be disposed of as recommended therein." 13. Binqo Lottery Licence - St. AIoysius Roman Catholic Church The Committee was in receipt of a report dated December 7, 1990, from Mrs. Y. Ashley concerning the failure of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church to obtain a bingo lottery licence for a bingo held November 26, 1990, and recommending that, in keeping with Council's policy, a licence requested for a bingo scheduled for December 24, 1990 be refused. It was resolved: "That whereas St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church failed to obtain a bingo lottery licence for the bingo conducted by them on November 26, 1990, this Council instruct the Manager of Licensing not to issue the licence for the bingo lottery proposed by this Church for December 24, 1990." 14. Appointment of Kitchener Representative on the K-W Hospital Commission The Committee was in receipt of a report dated December 6, 1990 from Mr. R.W. Pritchard, City Clerk, concerning the necessity to appoint a Kitchener representative on the Kitchener- Waterloo Hospital Commission in place of Mr. A.W. Richardson who was appointed by Council on December 3, 1990, but as the result of by-laws of the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital Commission he is ineligible to hold such appointment. By general consent, the Committee agreed to defer action on this matter and refer it to the Council meeting scheduled for December 17, 1990 for consideration. 15. Expropriation Settlement It was resolved: "That the City accepts the offer from 678963 Ontario Inc. (Mediterranean Cafe) as set out in the December 7, 1990 letter from its solicitor, Mr. Arthur Morscher, to settle in full all of its claims arising from the expropriation of 228 King Street West for the all inclusive sum of $365,900.00."