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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCtee of the Whole - 1991-10-28CWO1991-10-28 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1991 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. Licences It was resolved: "That permission be granted to the Optimist Club of Country Hills to conduct Bingo Lotteries at Bingo Country, 1356 Weber Street East, Kitchener, Ontario." - and - "That The Knights of Columbus Father Funcken Council No. 1504 be granted permission to conduct a Raffle Lottery in the City of Kitchener with monthly draws commencing March 17, 1992 and ending February 16, 1993." - and - "That the Royal City Ambassadors Inc., Guelph Chapter of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., be granted permission to conduct a Raffle Lottery in the City of Kitchener at The Centre in the Square, on April 11, 1992." 2. Offer to Purchase - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD Mr. R.W. Pritchard advised of an addition to the recommendation contained in the Committee of the Whole Agenda of this date requiring that acceptance of the Offer to Purchase be conditional upon Ministerial approval of a Section 45 Agreement for Phase II of the Lancaster Corporate Centre. Mr. J. Shivas questioned whether hydro and lot levy items had been properly addressed in the Offer to Purchase and suggested that this item be deferred. Mr. R.W. Pritchard noted that lot levy changes have been made and initialled by the Purchaser. Alderman B.M. Hiscott suggested that the issue of real estate commission should be clarified and that a commission should be paid based on the actual purchase price and be augmented at a later date if a higher rate is subsequently paid. It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an Offer to Purchase from Grerei Investment Limited with respect to the purchase of Part 6, Plan 58R-7231, Phase 1, Lancaster Corporate Centre, and further, That the above be conditional upon the approval by the Minister of the Environment of a Section 45 Agreement for Phase II of the Lancaster Corporate Centre." 3. Tender It was resolved: "That tender T91-78, Fleet Vehicles (Cab & Chassis), be awarded as follows: Item #1 to Kirby International Trucks Ltd., Kitchener, at their tendered price of $62,481. plus optional remote control for crane ($3,500).), and fold down sides on the COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1991 REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) dump body ($411 .), plus taxes. Item #2 to Weiland Ford Sales Ltd., Kitchener, at their tendered price of $14,489." 4. 1992 Parks & Recreation Department Fees & Charqes Council was in receipt of a report and recommendation from Mr. T. McKay dated October 25, 1991. It was resolved: "That, effective January 1, 1992, the fees and charges for the Parks and Recreation Department be established at 5% over the 1991 rates and be rounded off as appropriate, all on the understanding that said fees and charges may be further changed for the remainder of 1992 as determined by Council during budget deliberations." 5. Christmas Liqhtinq - Downtown Commercial Core Council was in receipt of a letter from Ms. N. Brawley, Executive Director, Downtown Business Association, dated October 23, 1991 requesting approval for the illumination of special decorations. It was resolved: "That Council grant the request of the Kitchener Downtown Business Association regarding the illumination of special decorations on City Hall and special Christmas Lighting on downtown streets between 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight daily commencing on Monday, November 4, 1991 and continuing through Thursday, January 2, 1992." 6. Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes Council was in receipt of letters from Mr. R.W. Pritchard dated October 23rd and October 24th, 1991 concerning the recommended adjustments and revisions to said adjustments respectively. It was resolved: "That the applications attached hereto and forming part of these minutes relative to the cancellation, reduction, refund or levy of taxes be disposed of as recommended therein." 7. Municipal Election Advertisinq Council was in receipt of a letter from Mr. T. Flynn and Ms. S. Ellis, both candidates for the K-W Hydro Commission, dated October 23, 1991 formally objecting to the placement of election signs on City property by Mr. Del Kissner. Mr. R.W. Pritchard outlined the current procedure for dealing with such complaints. It was resolved: "That the complaint from Mr. T. Flynn and Ms. S. Ellis concerning the placement of municipal election signs on City property by Mr. Del Kissner be referred to Ms. M. George, Zoning Inspector, for appropriate action." 8. City of Stoney Creek Resolution No. 19-11 Council was in receipt of a letter from Mr. J. Brezina, City Clerk, dated October 22, 1991 requesting that Kitchener Council adopt a resolution involving various measures to restrict COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1991 REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) or prohibit the sale and rental of pornographic videos. It was generally agreed that this item be referred to the Civic Administration Committee for consideration. 9. Enroachment Aqreement - 144 Brookside Crescent Council was in receipt of a memorandum from Ms. L. MacDonald dated October 28, 1991 regarding the legalization of a fence and an existing retaining wall which encroaches on an abutting greenway. It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an encroachment agreement with the registered owners of 144 Brookside Crescent, known as Lot 67, Plan 1334, to legalize an encroachment onto Sandrock Greenway consisting of an existing retaining wall and to permit the construction of a fence thereon."