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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCtee of the Whole - 1991-04-29CW~1991-04-29 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES APRIL 29, 1991 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." 3 REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Proclamation It was resolved: "That in recognition of National Nurses' Week and the theme, 'Mental Health: Priority for Nurses', the week May 6 to 12, 1991, be declared 'Nurses' Week' in the City of Kitchener. Provided that if publication of this proclamation is requested, same be done at no expense to the City." 2. Loqo - CUPE Local 68 It was resolved: "That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener hereby approves of the use of the words 'City of Kitchener' on the proposed logo to be developed by C.U.P.E. Local 68 of the City of Kitchener." · Monte Carlo Licence It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to St. Mary's General Hospital to conduct a Monte Carlo event on July 16, 1991 at Lulu's, 4263 King Street East, Kitchener." Charitable Carnival Licence It was resolved: "That the Canada Trust be granted permission to operate a Carnival in the parking lot of Highland Hills Mall, 875 Highland Road W., Kitchener, on May 11, 1991, provided that the necessary licence is obtained." Execution of Encroachment Aqreements It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the registered owners of Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-7507, known as 530 Belmont Avenue West, to legalize the concrete block building and asphalt paving as they encroach onto an easement registered as Instrument No. 240021 ." - and - "That subject to the approval of the Traffic & Parking Division, Public Works Department and Fire Department, the City of Kitchener approve the use of a portion of the sidewalk directly in front of Stages, located at 312 King Street West, for the creation of a sidewalk patio to be operated from May 17, 1991 to October 14, 1991 in accordance with the terms and conditions to be set out in an Encroachment COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES APRIL 29, 1991 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) Agreement." COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES APRIL 29, 1991 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) 11. City of Kitchener Participation at Central Ontario Exhibition The Committee entered into a discussion with respect to the recommendation of City Staff that the City not participate in the 1991 Central Ontario Exhibition. Mr. F. Graham advised that the question of participation was fully evaluated and it was staff's view that there was no benefit for the City to continue to participate in any way. Alderman G. Leadston commented that the Exhibition would provide required space for a City display on a free of charge basis and noted that the display which the City had put on at the recent Home Show had been very well received. Mr. T. McKay commented that the Home Show attracted a different type of group as compared to the Exhibition and that was seen as the reason for the success of the City's display at the Home Show. He noted that if the City was to participate, costs of approximately $600.00 to $800.00 would be incurred for a static display and at least $4,000.00 for a display with accompanying staff involvement. On motion by Alderman J. Ziegler- it was resolved: "That no action be taken with respect to participation by the City in the 1991 Central Ontario Exhibition." Execution of Standard Custom Aqreement It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Standard Custom Agreement regarding Summer Employment Experience and Part-Time Employment Experience Programs." Appointments - Ontario Traffic Conference It was resolved: "That Alderman John Smola, Don Snow, Director of Traffic & Parking Services and Ken Mayer, Traffic Analyst be appointed as the City of Kitchener's delegates to the 1991 Ontario Traffic Conference Annual General Meeting being held in Niagara Falls, May 5-8, 1991 ." Preqradinq Request This item was dealt with under Delegations. 10. Land Transfer Request It was resolved: "That the City consent to a transfer from Erich Hingsberg to Bender Family Holdings Inc. and a lease from Bender Family Holdings Inc. to Ceramics Unlimited for the property described as Parts 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 58R-5001 and municipally known as 64 Dumart Place, Kitchener." Tenders Alderman B. Stortz disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion with respect to Tender T91-1 for concrete sidewalk and curb construction and repairs as it was his information that some of the work involved was to be done on the street where he maintains his residence. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES APRIL 29, 1991 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) 11. Tenders (Cont'd) Alderman M. Wagner raised a question with respect to Tender T91-25 for fleet vehicles and Mr. T. McKay advised that air conditioning and am/fm radio were included as part of the package. In response to Alderman G. Lorentz, Mr. F. Clement explained the disposition procedure with respect to old City vehicles that were being replaced with new. Questions and comments were then raised with respect to Expression of Interest E91-27 for engineering services on various streets. Mr. Suzuki agreed to supply a list of planned works with respect to sidewalk and road reconstruction. In response to Alderman B. Stortz, it was noted that with commencement of the Expression of Interest process it was hoped to deal with tenders in a few months and then start works as soon as possible thereafter. It was noted that the work on Duke Street must proceed as quickly as possible as it was under a time constraint in connection with the PRIDE Program. In reply to a question from Alderman M. Wagner with regard to the process involving the work on Queen's Boulevard, Mr. D. Suzuki advised that the project was just getting underway and that the consultant would be involving affected property owners. It was resolved: "That tender T91-25, Fleet Vehicles (Automobiles and Vans), be awarded as follows: Item #1 to Stedelbauer Motors, Kitchener at their tendered price of $18,118. Items #2,3 and 6 to Weiland Ford Sales Ltd., Kitchener at their tendered price of $65,720. Item is being requested with optional air conditioning at $941. and optional AM FM stereo radio at $290. Items #4 and 5 to Forbes Motors Inc., Waterloo at their tendered price of $55,356. plus optional glass on Item #4 at $118." - and - "That tender T91-31, Fleet Vehicles (Pickup Trucks, Cab & Chassis) be awarded as follows: Item #1 to Weiland Ford Sales at their tendered price of $11,504. plus optional air conditioning at $941. and optional AM FM stereo radio at $231. Items #2,3 and 4 to Stedelbauer Motors at their tendered price of $118,850." - and - "That tender T91-1 Concrete Sidewalk & Curb Construction and Repairs be awarded to All Por Construction Limited, Cambridge at their tendered price of $492,348.99." - and - "That Expression of Interest E91-27, Reconstruction of Cameron Street, Duke Street and Queen's Boulevard be awarded to MTE Consultants Inc., Waterloo; Paragon Engineering Limited; Kitchener and R.G. Shugg Engineering Limited, Kitchener subject to satisfactory agreement being negotiated and an upset fee established. Each Consultant is to be awarded one contract." Alderman B. Stortz previously disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion and voting with respect to Tender T91-1 for concrete sidewalk and curb construction and repairs as this improvement work may benefit the street on which his personal residence is located. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES APRIL 29, 1991 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) 12. Land Exchanqe It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Land Exchange Agreement dated the 15th day of April, 1991 between the City of Kitchener and Kilbasch Investments Ltd." 13. Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes The Committee considered a letter dated April 24, 1991, from Mr. R.W. Pritchard, requesting consideration of tax adjustment applications pursuant to Section 496 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980. It was resolved: "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." Alderman C. Zehr disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion and voting with regard to applications 265 and 266 as the applicant was a client of his employer.