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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCtee of the Whole - 1992-02-10CW~1992-02-10 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1992 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 the Woodstock District Community Complex Campaign Office be granted permission to sell Raffle Lottery tickets at Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener under Provincial Licence #P14191 on April 9, 10, 11, 1992." - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Licence being issued to the Downtown Bingo Association to sell Break-Open tickets in conjunction with their bingo events at The Downtown Club, 329 King Street East, Kitchener." - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Lottery Licence being issued to K-W Oktoberfest Inc. to conduct a Raffle Lottery at the Valhalla Inn, Kitchener on November 26, 1992." - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Licence being issued to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Canada to conduct a Monte Carlo event on May 2, 1992 at Marshall Hall, Bingeman Park Farms, Kitchener." - and - "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Licence being issued to the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra Association to conduct a Raffle Lottery at the Centre In The Square, Kitchener, with a series of draws commencing April 26, 1992 and ending August 2, 1992." 2. Quit Claim Deeds It was resolved: "That a Reference Plan be obtained at the cost of the City to enable a Quit Claim Deed to be prepared in favour of Helen Kukulki with respect to an encroachment and right-of-way and to enable the provision of a storm sewer easement to the City. The Quit Claim Deed to be prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute same." - and - "That the Mayor and Clerk execute a transfer of Part Lot Q, Plan 670 shown as Part 1 on a draft reference plan dated October 9, 1991 to the abutting property owner and further, execute quit claim deeds to abutting property owners for Part Lots 31 and 32, Plan 670 shown as Parts 2, 3 and 5 on the said reference plan." COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1992 REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) 3. Public Library Board -Appointments It was resolved: "That we endorse the appointment by the Waterloo County Board of Education of Eric C. Bow and Susan D. Maine as the Board's representatives on the Kitchener Public Library Board for the period December 1, 1991 to November 30, 1994." 4. Request to Use "Kitchener" It was resolved: "That City Council has no objection to the 'Kitchener Industrial Coalition' using the name 'Kitchener' within its organization's name and hereby approve such use." 5. Bell Canada Easements It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a grant of easement in favour of Bell Canada over lands designated as Part Block 'D', Registered Plan 1257." - and - "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a grant of easement in favour of Bell Canada over lands designated as Part of Part 8, 58R-7008." 6. Execution - Master Proof of Loss It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Master Proof of Loss in the amount of $10,193.99 pertaining to water damage from a ruptured water pipe at the Utilities Centre on or about December 28, 1990." 7. Doon Heritaqe Crossroads - Mobile Food Waqon It was resolved: "That Doon Heritage Crossroads be granted permission to operate a mobile food wagon at their Town & Country Antique Car Meet to be held on June 21, 1992 at their premises on Huron Road, Kitchener." 8. Subsidy Request It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Request No. 1 pursuant to The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act for the allocation of Provincial subsidy funds for the year 1992 in the amounts of $14,000. Capital and $642,353. Operating to assist in providing public transportation service for physically disabled persons." - and - "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Request No. 1 pursuant to The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act for the allocation of subsidy funds for public transportation for the year 1992 in the amounts of $3,723,020 for the Capital Assistance Programme and $3,060,548. for the Transit Operating Assistance Programme." COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1992 REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) 9. Annual Air Cadet Taq Day It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener approves of No. 80 K-W Squadron, No. 822 Squadron and No. 530 Waterloo Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets conducting a joint Tag Day in Kitchener on May 8th and 9th, 1992." 10. Appointment - Ontario Traffic Conference It was resolved: "That Don Snow, Director of Traffic & Parking, be appointed as the City of Kitchener's delegate to the 42nd Ontario Traffic Conference Annual Convention to be held in Pembrooke, Ontario, May 31 to June 3, 1992." 11. Committee of Adjustment - Memberships, Subscriptions & Conference It was resolved: "That Messrs. B. Lackenbauer, P. Kruse, K. Gore, D. Jamieson and F.W. Lehman be permitted to become active members of the Ontario Association of Committee of Adjustment and Consent Authorities for 1992, with the total cost of these memberships being $275. That Messrs. B. Lackenbauer, P. Kruse, K. Gore, D. Jamieson and F.W. Lehman be permitted to attend the Conference of the Committee of Adjustment and Consent Authorities to be held in Windsor, Ontario from May 31, 1992 - June 3, 1992 with the City of Kitchener to pay the normal expenses incurred. That Messrs. B. Lackenbauer, P. Kruse, K. Gore, D. Jamieson and f.W. Lehman be permitted subscriptions to Municipal World with the total cost of these subscriptions being $180." 12. Various Tenders Alderman G. Lorentz questioned the tender for Proposal P91-106 respecting the supply of photocopiers and Mr. F. Clement advised that the contract involved 53 photocopiers, including the Kitchener Public Library and that such tender was called by the City every 3 years. In reference to the tender for Proposal P91-107 respecting the operation of a restaurant at the Victoria Park Boathouse, Alderman G. Lorentz commented that he felt acceptance should be conditional on a suitable negotiated settlement. It was resolved: "That proposal P91-106, Photocopiers, be awarded to Bradcor Systems Limited, Kitchener at their proposed price of $162,219.75." - and - "That proposal P91-107, Operation of a Restaurant - Victoria Park Boathouse, be awarded to S.M. Biers Holdings of Kitchener." 13. Tax Adjustments - Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes - February 10, 1992 Hearinq The Committee considered a letter dated February 5, 1992 from Mr. R.W. Pritchard, Commissioner of General Services & City Clerk, relative to cancellation, refund, reduction or levy of taxes. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1992 B. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONT'D) 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." 14. Storm Drain Easements - Edqehill Drive The Committee was in receipt of a memo dated February 10, 1992 to Mr. T. McKay from Mr. G. Andersen recommending acceptance of offers to sell easements in perpetuity for a storm drain through property on Edgehill Drive. It was noted in the report that storm water from the area near King Street East drains towards the river and is piped under Edgehill Drive, where the outflow causes erosion and interference with wells on private property. The improvements will increase the capacity of the drainage system and pipe the water to the river without erosion. It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener accepts the offer from Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Banks to sell to the City for $10,000.00, an easement in perpetuity for a storm drain under part of their property known as 65 Edgehill Drive, Kitchener, legally described as Part Lot 9, Plan 689 and designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 58R-7393 and Part 3 on Plan 58R-6096; also included is a temporary construction easement over Part 3, Plan 58R- 7393; and further, That the City of Kitchener accepts the offer from John Gikopoulos, Mbamby Govanis and Mary Govanis to sell to the City for $1,000.00 an easement in perpetuity for a storm drain on part of the property known as vacant land next to 4521 King Street East, Kitchener, legally described as Part Lot 8, B.B.F.C. and designated as Part 11 on Reference Plan 58R-7393; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to complete the necessary documentation as required by the City Solicitor."