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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda - 2022-01-24Council Meeting Agenda Monday, January 24, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting Due to COVID-19 and recommendations by Waterloo Region Public Health to exercise physical distancing, City Hall is open for select services. Members of the public are invited to participate in this meeting electronically by accessing the meeting live -stream video at kitchener.ca/watchnow. While in-person delegation requests are not feasible at this time, members of the public are invited to submit written comments or participate electronically in the meeting by contacting delegation(a)kitchener.ca. Please refer to the delegations section on the agenda below for registration deadlines. Written comments will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994. Pages 1. COMMENCEMENT The electronic meeting will begin with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and the singing of "O Canada." 2. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Minutes to be accepted as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors (regular meeting held December 13, 2021 and special meetings held December 6 and 13, 2021 and January 10, 2022) - Councillor B. loannidis. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE 4.1. Fire Safety Measures Acknowledgements of receipt of Council's resolution regarding fire safety measures from various municipalities. 4.2. Conversion Therapy Acknowledgements of receipt of Council's resolution regarding conversion therapy from various municipalities. 4.3. Flag Request under Policy MUN-FAC-442 4.3.a. Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society - March 20, 2022 - March 27, 2022 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. DELEGATIONS Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. Delegates must register by 5:00 p.m. on January 24, 2022, in order to participate electronically. 6.1. Corporate Services Department report COR -2022-007, listed as item 7.2.c under the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report dated January 10, 2022. 6.1.a. James Etienne 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7.1. HERITAGE KITCHENER - JANUARY 4, 2022 7.1.a. DSD -2022-011 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-001 - 178 Queen Street South - Proposed Demolition That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-001 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department Report DSD -2022-011, to permit the demolition of the existing detached building located at 178 Queen Street South, subject to the following conditions: 1. That preliminary plans and a timeline for redevelopment be provided to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a demolition permit. 7.2. FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 10, 2022 7.2.a. Brownfield Financial Incentive Program Application - 60 Charles Street West - DSD -2022-006 That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 60 Charles Street West, received from 24 Gaukel GP Inc. dated February 13, 2019 be approved subject to the Region of Waterloo's approval; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition Page 2 of 25 for the subject property, the owner will be provided a tax incremental grant on the redevelopment of the property in the form of a rebate issued on a proportionate basis, annually for a period not to exceed 10 years on City taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the City Tax Increment; and, That the City Tax Increment be defined as the difference between the City portion of real property taxes for the 2019 taxation year and the new City portion of real property taxes levied as a result of a new assessment by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) following completion of the project as compensation for the remediation of the above subject lands; and, That the City Tax Increment Grant is estimated to be $2,202,061, based on today's estimated City tax increment; payable in equal portions over a 7 -year period with a lesser amount paid in the 8th year following re -assessment by MPAC, but subject to adjustment at the time the City Tax Increment is calculated following completion of the project and the property is re -assessed by MPAC; and, That the Region of Waterloo Brownfield Coordinator be circulated a copy of any decision made by Kitchener City Council regarding this Application; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Region of Waterloo and 24 Gaukel GP Inc., to implement the provisions of the Brownfield Financial Incentive Program Application for 60 Charles Street West, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2022-006. 7.2.b. 2021/22 School Safety Review - DSD -2022-005 That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on Montcalm Drive on the West (odd -numbered) side from a point 87m south of Old York Crescent to a point approximately 100m south thereof, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2022-005; and, That an Adult Crossing Guard be installed along Gage Avenue at Belmont Avenue; and, That an Adult Crossing Guard be installed along Seabrook Drive at Park Glen Street; and, That the Adult Crossing Guard be removed along Ottawa Street at Wilderness Drive; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. Page 3 of 25 7.2.c. Strategy to Review the Renaming of Indian Road - COR -2022-007 That Council approve the strategy outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR -2022-007 for the review for renaming Indian Road. 7.3. PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 10, 2022 7.3.a. Demolition Control Application DC21/038/W/TS - 82 Wilson Avenue, The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, DSD -2022-020 That Demolition Control Application DC21/038/W/TS requesting permission to demolish a multiple dwelling with 16 dwelling units located at 82 Wilson Avenue be approved as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2022-020. 7.3.b. Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA/21/016/F/CD 1940 Fischer Hallman Road, Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-07205, Blocks 183-191 Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. - DSD -2022-003 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/016/H/CD for Schlegel Urban Developments Corp., for the property municipally addressed as 1940 Fischer Hallman Road, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", and "Map No. 1", attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2022-003 as Appendix "A"; and further, That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA/21/016/F/CD. 7.3.c. Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/011/H/ES- 1673 Huron RoadHuron Road Apartments Kitchener 2021 Ltd - DSD -2022-004 That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA21/011/H/ES for Huron Road Apartments Kitchener 2021 Ltd, for the property municipally addressed as 1673 Huron Road, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" and "Map No. 1" attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2022-004 as Attachment "A"; and further, That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA21/011/H/ES. Page 4 of 25 7.3.d. Tree Canopy Target for Kitchener, INS -2022-002 That a tree canopy target of 30% per cent by 2050 be established for each of the 10 Wards in the City of Kitchener together with an overall City-wide canopy target of 33% per cent by 2070, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS -2022-002, and, That staff be directed to develop ward (and where appropriate, neighborhoods), specific action plans that focus on planting, maintaining and protecting trees in consideration of local pressures on canopy and, That these action plans inform future budget requests beginning in 2022 for the 2023 financial year; and, That staff be directed to initiate a review of existing tree conservation processes in the City, including: • A review of the existing bylaws and processes, including the Kitchener Tree Conservation Bylaw • Review of requirements for tree planting contained within the Development Manual • Reviewing the Tree Management Policy and any relevant policies as required • Undertake a jurisdictional scan of other municipal tree conservation processes, policies and bylaws With an intention to extend and strengthen tree conservation measures, and report back to Council with preliminary findings by the end of 2022, and further, That staff report back in 2025 and on five -yearly intervals thereafter, with an update on Kitchener's Urban Forest Canopy, which will include a review on whether the tree canopy target can be increased to 33% per cent by 2050 be established for each of the 10 Wards in the City of Kitchener together with an overall City-wide canopy target of 38% per cent by 2070. 7.3.e. Downtown Kitchener Vision Project Plan - DSD -2022-014 That the Downtown Kitchener Vision project plan, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2022-014, be endorsed. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 5 of 25 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. REGIONAL COUNCIL UPDATE — MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC 9.2. NOTICE OF MOTION 9.2.a. Notice of Motion - B. Vrbanovic - Bill 21 Mayor B. Vrbanovic has given notice that he will introduce the following motion for consideration this date: "WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is troubled by the removal of a Grade 3 elementary school teacher from her classroom in Chelsea, Quebec recently for wearing a hijab to work; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener denounces Quebec's Bill 21 as discriminatory, offensive and feel it runs contrary to who we are as Canadians and residents of Kitchener. The City of Kitchener embraces and celebrates its diversity and believes in the civil rights and religious freedoms guaranteed to everyone in Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and, WHEREAS Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM), of which Kitchener is a member, voted unanimously in opposition to Quebec's Bill 21. Further, OBCM calls on all Members of Canada's Parliament to support the challenge of Bill 21 at the Supreme Court; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener passed a Resolution on August 26, 2019 to denounce the Province of Quebec's Bill 21 (An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State) which prohibits public servants from wearing religious symbols including turbans, hijabs, yarmulkes, crosses and many others; and, WHEREAS the Council of the City of Kitchener has undertaken actions to address systemic racism and discrimination against ethnic groups, Indigenous Peoples, and Black communities; and, WHEREAS Cities are closest to the people and those elected to represent them play an important role in advocating on their behalf to ensure their rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution are protected, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Kitchener Council endorse the current legal challenge against the Province Page 6 of 25 of Quebec's Bill 21 - An Act respecting the laicity of the State, an effort that is being led by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT The Mayor write a letter on behalf of the Mayor and Council of the City of Kitchener to the Prime Minister of Canada and all federal parties urging their support to intervene in the legal challenge at the Quebec Court of Appeal. If the case moves to the Supreme Court and if an improper decision is made, it would impede upon the advancements we have made on diversity, equity and inclusion for all Canadians, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT The City of Kitchener continue to invest in supporting local diversity and inclusion initiatives including promoting the existing City of Kitchener's Racialized and Indigenous Support for Equity (RISE) grant which will provide funding to Black, Indigenous and racialized community members to support initiatives that decrease inequities and increase opportunities for enhanced well-being in 2022." 10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 11. BY-LAWS 11.1. 1ST AND 2ND READING 11.1.a. To further amend by-law No. 2019-113, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 710 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Building Permits and Fees. 11.1.c. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part LotControl — Blocks 4 and 6 and Part Block 5, Registered Plan 58M-424 — Hesh Crescent. 11.1.d. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 101 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Appointment of Staff. 11.1.e. To further amend by-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. 11.1.f. To further amend by-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on -street and off-street parking of vehicles for use bypersons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. 11.1.g. To further amend by-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. Page 7 of 25 11.1.h. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 12.1. TENDERS 12.1.a. T21-117 Highland Road West (Glasgow Street to Ira Needles 10 Boulevard) SS Construction - FIN -2022-059 That Tender T21-117 Highland Road West (Glasgow Street to Ira Needles Boulevard) Sanitary Sewer Construction, be awarded to Steed and Evans Limited, St. Jacobs, Ontario, at their tendered price of $1,192,433.70, including provisional items and contingencies of $259,470.00, plus H.S.T. of $155,016.38, for a total of $1,347,450.08. 12.1.b. Non -Standard Procurement - Domestic Natural Gas Meters - FIN- 13 2022-061 That Elster Canadian Meter Company Inc, Burlington, Ontario, be the sole source provider for Domestic Natural Gas Meters (series 250 meters) at their quoted price of $641,950.00, plus H.S.T. of $83,453.00, for a total of $725,403.50, for a one (1) year term. 12.2. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 12.2.a. Board Appointments for Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non- 16 Profit Management Inc. That Ted Bleaney be appointed to the Board of Directors of Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non -Profit Property Management Inc. as a Community Director effective December 1, 2021, for a stated limit of an additional year, which will end November 14, 2022; and further, That the following be appointed to the Board of Directors of Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non -Profit Property Management Inc. as Community Directors for a 4 -year term effective January 1, 2022: • Karyn Kipper, • Sean Tait, • Duncan McLean, • Jordan MacLaughlin. Page 8 of 25 13 14 15 12.2. b. Citizen Appointment to the Equity and Anti -Racism Advisory 20 Committee, COR -2022-029 That Ayesha Munir be approved as a member of the Equity and Anti - Racism Advisory Committee, as per the recommendation made by the interim nominating committee responsible for the appointment of citizen candidates. 12.3. FOR INFORMATION ONLY 12.3.a. Summary of Bid Solicitations Approved by the Manager of Procurement (October 1, 2021 — December 31, 2021) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BY-LAWS 14.1. 3RD READING 14.1.a. To further amend by-law No. 2019-113, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. 14.1.b. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 710 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Building Permits and Fees. 14.1.c. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part LotControl — Blocks 4 and 6 and Part Block 5, Registered Plan 58M-424 — Hesh Crescent. 14.1.d. Being a by-law to amend Chapter 101 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Appointment of Staff. 14.1.e. To further amend by-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. 14.1.f. To further amend by-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on -street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. 14.1.g. To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 14.1.h. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. ADJOURNMENT 23 Page 9 of 25 StaliBeport J IKgc.;i' r� R Financial Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: January 24, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Scott, Manager, Procurement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7214 PREPARED BY: Polina Semenov, Supervisor, Procurement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7037 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 7 DATE OF REPORT: January 14, 2022 REPORT NO.: FIN -2022-059 SUBJECT: T21-117 Highland Road West (Glasgow Street to Ira Needles Boulevard) Sanitary Sewer Construction RECOMMENDATION: That Tender T21-117 Highland Road West (Glasgow Street to Ira Needles Boulevard) Sanitary Sewer Construction, be awarded to Steed and Evans Limited, St. Jacobs, Ontario, at their tendered price of $1,192,433.70, including provisional items and contingencies of $259,470.00, plus H.S.T. of $155,016.38, for a total of $1,347,450.08. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to proceed with an award as per Purchasing By-law 2017-106; There were nine (9) tenders received for this procurement; This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: Currently, all properties along Glasgow Street between Highland Road W and the CN Railway are on septic. These lands are zoned EMP and in order to promote future development in the area a municipal sanitary sewer should be provided but would be privately funded through development. The proposed sanitary sewer along Highland Road W is required to fill in a gap between Glasgow Street and Ira Needles Boulevard which is the outlet location. A Sanitary Sewer Functional Assessment was completed by Associate Engineering in 2019 and found this to be to optimal route to service these lands. The new sanitary sewer will extend over an approximate project distance of 450 metres. The work includes the installation of a new sanitary sewer and applicable restoration. The work also *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 10 of 25 includes provisional storm sewer replacement, provisional watermain services to the property line, roadway, curb & gutter and sidewalk restoration. The project is scheduled to begin April 4, 2022, weather permitting. REPORT: Tenders were advertised publicly on the City of Kitchener website. Documents were downloaded by thirty-four (34) interested parties and by the closing date of Thursday January 6, 2022, nine (9) tenders had been received. The following tenders were received: Bid Price Steed and Evans Limited St. Jacobs ON $1,347,450.08 Sierra Infrastructure Inc Woodstock ON $1,423,000.00 E. & E. Seegmiller Limited Kitchener ON $1,509,484.51 J-AAR Excavating Limited London ON $1,567,928.25 Navacon Construction Inc. Brantford ON $1,578,834.81 Gedco Excavating Ltd. Brantford ON $1,592,243.14 Network Sewer and Watermain Ltd Cambridge ON $1,671,396.63 Elgin Construction St. Thomas ON $1,924,007.84 Seawaves Development Services Inc Hamilton ON $1,977,147.44 The tenders were reviewed by N. Melanson, Engineering Technologist, who concurs with the above recommendation. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: In addition to the costs anticipated in this tender, the design and implementation of these types of projects typically involves city staff and resources from across the corporation. These costs are included in the line item "Projected Costs: Staff Time/Permitting/Material testing", and will be itemized when they exceed $125,000. Included in this line item are staff time and expenses for all city staff in support of the project such as Engineering, Kitchener Utilities, and Transportation Planning. The line item also includes all regulatory permitting, geotechnical and material testing, detouring and traffic control, alternate access and parking requirements and any other miscellaneous costs. Projects utilizing in-house staff will include costs for inspection during construction and contract administration. Page 11 of 25 The net cost for this tender (A), is fair and reasonable for a purchase of this scope and the upset limit is within the budget allowance (B) provided within the budget. Funding for this purchase is included within the approved capital forecast. The estimated surplus (E) will be returned to the City Share Subdivisions account upon completion of work. Tender T21-117 Highland Road West Sanitary Sewer Construction The total budget for all phases of this project is $ 1,401,000.00 Estimated Cost for this Phase of Work Tender T21-117 costs, including HST 1,347,450.08 less: HST rebate on tender (134,029.49) Net Cost Being Awarded 1,213,420.59 A Projected Costs: Staff Time/Material Testing 152,921.56 Total Estimated Cost for this Phase of Work $ 1,366,342.15 C Budget for this Phase of Work Development Charges 1,350,000.00 Total Budget for this Phase of Work $ 1,350,000.00 B Estimated Surplus/(Deficit) for this Phase of Work (B - C) (16,342.15) D Estimated Surplus/(Deficit) from previous phases 44,299.95 Total Estimated Surplus/(Deficit) $ 27,957.80 E COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter. APPROVED BY: Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department Page 12 of 25 StaliBeport J IKgc.;i' r� R Financial Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: January 24, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Scott, Manager, Procurement 519-741-2200 ext. 7214 PREPARED BY: Brad Kowaleski, Procurement Specialist, 519-741-2200 ext. 7063 WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A DATE OF REPORT: January 18, 2022 REPORT NO.: FIN -2022-061 SUBJECT: Non -Standard Procurement — Domestic Natural Gas Meters (series 250) RECOMMENDATION: That Elster Canadian Meter Company Inc, Burlington, Ontario, be the sole source provider for Domestic Natural Gas Meters (series 250 meters) at their quoted price of $641,950.00, plus H.S.T. of $83,453.00, for a total of $725,403.50, for a one (1) year term. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to proceed with an award as per Purchasing By-law 2017-106; • This report supports the delivery of core goods. BACKGROUND: This purchase is for small domestic gas meters (referred to as series 250). Meter exchanges are regulated through Measurement Canada and the City is required to comply with regulations as prescribed by Measurement Canada. The number of meters required each year varies dependent on the number of meters due for replacement in a given year and the level of new development. The replacement of gas meters is an on-going maintenance, repair and operational requirement. The average annual spend is $680,773. REPORT: A Standard Procurement (competitive public process) was conducted, and two bids were received. Neither of the bids met specific technical requirements, which included supply and delivery in 2022. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 13 of 25 As per clause 170.8.2 of the Purchasing By-law 2017-106, it states, "The use of a Non - Standard Procurement process is only permitted under the following circumstances: c. where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and the Goods, Services, Construction, or Consulting Services can only be supplied by one particular Supplier and no alternative or substitute exists; As per clause 170.8.3 of the Purchasing By-law 2017-106, it states, "All non-standard Procurement processes must be approved and conducted in accordance with this By-law including the table set out in this section and all applicable procedures." Requirement Procurement Value Excluding Taxes Procurement Process Approval Authority Goods, Up to $99,999 Non -Competitive or Director of Supply Services, Construction, Limited Competition Services Consulting Services Goods, Greater than Non -Competitive or Council Services, Construction, $100,000 Limited Competition Consulting Services The quotation was reviewed by P. Takk, Manager, Gas Measurement and Service, who concurs with the above recommendation. The price for the series 250 meters has increased 33.8% from the 2021 contract price. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core goods. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The net cost for this proposal (A), is fair and reasonable for a purchase of this scope and the upset limit is within the budget allowance (B) provided within the budget. Funding for this project is included within the Capital budget. The estimated deficit (D) will be funded from the Gas Meter Installation capital account. There are sufficient funds in the account to fund the deficit. Page 14 of 25 Financial Summary Domestic Natural Gas Meter (Series 250) Estimated Cost Quote costs, including HST less: HST rebate on quote Net Cost Being Awarded Costs Incurred to Date Projected Costs : Staff Time Estimated Cost Budget for this Phase of Work Small gas meters - 2022 Budget for this Purchase Estimated Surplus/(Deficit) (B - C) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: 725,403.50 (83,453.50) 641,950.00 A 641,950.00 C 487,000.00 487,000.00 B (154,950.00) D INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter. APPROVED BY: Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department Page 15 of 25 StaliBeport Corporate Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: January 24, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Saunderson, Dianna, Manager of Council/Committee Services & Deputy Clerk, 519-519-741-2200 ext. 7278 PREPARED BY: Saunderson, Dianna, Manager of Council/Committee Services & Deputy Clerk, 519-519-741-2200 ext. 7278 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: December 23, 2021 REPORT NO.: COR -2022-025 SUBJECT: Board Appointments for Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non -Profit Management Inc. RECOMMENDATION: That Ted Bleaney be appointed to the Board of Directors of Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non -Profit Property Management Inc. as a Community Director effective December 1, 2021, for a stated limit of an additional year, which will end November 14, 2022; and further, That the following be appointed to the Board of Directors of Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non -Profit Property Management Inc. as Community Directors for a 4 -year term effective January 1, 2022: • Karyn Kipper, • Sean Tait, • Duncan McLean, • Jordan MacLaughlin. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to appoint board members to the Boards of Kitchener Housing Inc. (KHI) and Kitchener Non -Profit Property Management Inc. (KNPPMI) to fulfill various vacancies. • This report supports the recommendations of the KHI/KNPPMI Board. • The financial implications are none. • Community engagement included posting the vacancies on the City's website and that of KHI as well as posting this report online. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 16 of 25 BACKGROUND: On November 23, 2020, Council approved a change in the appointment terms for KHI/KNPPMI to align with the term of council as set out in Section 6 (1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. In order to transition to the new term of council, Council approved the appointment of board members for the remainder of the 2018-2022 council term. The 4 -year term for members of Council takes effect on November 15, 2022 for the 2022-2026 term of council. Community Director terms would have started December 1, 2021. The Board's by-laws allow for six (6) to nine (9) community directors. REPORT: The Board of KHI/KNPPMI is requesting Council approval to have the following four (4) new members appointed as Community Directors to fill vacancies created by the resignation of Mike Morrice and the term expiry of Barb Blundon as well as to add to the roster of Community Directors: • Karyn Kipper, • Sean Tait, • Duncan McLean, and, • Jordan MacLaughlin. In addition, Ted Bleaney has reached his term limit of twelve (12) years. Extending his term for a stated limit of an additional year, which will end November 14, 2022 has been approved by the Board. The recommendations were approved by resolution of the Board of Directors at the December 15, 2021 Board meetings for both KHI and KNPPMI. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — The vacancies for the KHI/KNPPMI Board were posted on the City's website and that of KHI. This report has also been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • COR -2021-3 — Board Appointments for Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non - Profit Management Inc. Page 17 of 25 APPROVED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Letter from Lori Trumper, Executive Director, Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non -Profit Property Management Inc. dated November 17, 2021 Page 18 of 25 DocuSign Envelope ID: 450A2684-E88F-421F-AAOC-CD48ADA39FCD Flon November 17, 2021 City of Kitchener City Clerk Division 200 King Street West, 2n6 Floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Attention: Christine Tarling Subject: Board Nominations Community Directors Dear Christine: Please be advised, the Board of Directors for Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non Profit Property Management Inc. support the applications of the following applicants for a 4 year term as Community Director for the Board of Directors of Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non Profit Property Management Inc. This was discussed at the December 15, 2021 Board Meeting and resolved with resolution no. 12-03-21. Ted Bleaney has completed 12 years on the board, therefore, his appointment is subject to the approval of amended bylaws by the membership allowing for the extension of the 12 year term limit. All Community Director recommendations from KHI and KNPPMI must be approved by City Council and the KHI/KNPPMI resolution has been approved subject to that condition. Ted Bleaney - Community Director — requested extension of term limit past 12 years Karyn Kipper — Community Director — new Sean Tait — Community Director - new Duncan McLean — Community Director - new Jordan MacLaughlin — Community Director (was non-voting participant) Andrew Vlcek — Non -Voting Participant I have attached Ted Bleaney's request and all other applications to this letter. If you require any additional information in this regard, please contact Lori Trumper, Executive Director of Kitchener Housing at 519 744 6655 ext. 8209. Yours truly, EjDocuSigned by: O�iL T?.N7'Npfit 28E21FDDF4124A7... Lori Trumper Executive Director Enclosure Kitdieii:rI-f0USi11g1Elc;.cz I 1 Weber Street West Ki chencr, 0iitafio 1N2H 339 Page 19 of 25 StaliBeport l IKgc.;i' r� R Corporate Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: January 24, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Elin Moorlag Silk, Senior Researcher, Equity, Anti -Racism & Indigenous Initiatives, 519-741-2200 ext. 7049 PREPARED BY: Elin Moorlag Silk, Senior Researcher, Equity, Anti -Racism & Indigenous Initiatives, 519-741-2200 ext. 7049 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All wards DATE OF REPORT: January 19, 2022 REPORT NO.: COR -2022-029 SUBJECT: Citizen Appointment to the Equity and Anti -Racism Advisory Committee RECOMMENDATION: That Ayesha Munir be approved as a member of the Equity and Anti -Racism Advisory Committee, as per the recommendation made by the interim nominating committee responsible for the appointment of citizen candidates. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is appointing the one outstanding vacancy for the Equity & Anti - Racism Advisory Committee. • The financial implications are none. • Community engagement included launching an accelerated recruitment and application process to encourage applications from Muslim community members, and the posting of this report online. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: On December 13, 2021, Council approved 11 of the 12 citizen vacancies for the inaugural term of appointments for the Equity & Anti -Racism Advisory Committee, as outlined in COR -2021-32. In that report, the recommendation was stated as follows: It is the recommendation of city staff that Council approve the list of 11 nominees put forward for the inaugural term of the Equity and Anti -Racism Advisory Committee. It is also the recommendation of the nominating committee that one additional appointment be made to the committee specifically for the inclusion of a voice from the Muslim community. Additional recruitment will be conducted by staff in January of 2022 through an accelerated application process in an attempt to select an applicant for this appointment, which will then be submitted for Council approval. The twelfth spot on the committee is being held for this reason. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 20 of 25 On January 4, 2022, city staff began an accelerated recruitment and application process in collaboration with community partners. This process resulted in five members of the community expressing interest in the volunteer opportunity, and three subsequently participated in interviews with City staff. A summary of each of the applicant interviews and demographic information was then provided to members of the interim nominating committee for selection and recommendations. REPORT: It is the recommendation of the interim nominating committee that the following community member be appointed to the Equity & Anti -Racism Advisory Committee for its inaugural term, which runs from January — November 2022: • Ayesha Munir STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. CONSULT — the invitation for applicants from the Muslim community was circulated widely throughout the community. Five community members expressed interest in the opportunity, and three were interviewed for the position. COLLABORATE — The Equity & Anti -Racism Advisory Committee was developed in collaboration with members of the Mayor's Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, which is predominantly comprised of community members, whose lived experiences and expertise in a wide variety of areas directly informed the recommendations made for membership on the Equity & Anti -Racism Advisory Committee. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • COR -2021-32: Membership Appointments for the Equity & Anti -Racism Advisory Committee • COR -2021-21: Equity & Anti -Racism Advisory Committee to Council • COR -2021-27: Interim Nominating Committee — recommendations for membership • GOV-BOA-010: Appointments to Boards & Committees APPROVED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services Department ATTACHMENTS: None Page 21 of 25 Page 22 of 25 StaliBeport J IKgc.;i' r� R Financial Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: 2022-01-24 SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Scott, Manager, Procurement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7214 PREPARED BY: Ryan Scott, Manager, Procurement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7214 WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A DATE OF REPORT: 2022-01-06 REPORT NO.: FIN -2022-031 SUBJECT: Summary of Bid Solicitations Approved by the Manager of Procurement (October 1, 2021 — December 31, 2021) RECOMMENDATION: For Information REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to provide a quarterly update on Procurements that have been approved through delegated authority in accordance with the Purchasing By-law 2017-106 • There were nine (9) approved bid solicitations in this quarter. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: In accordance with the Purchasing By-law 2017-106 (Chapter 170 Municipal Code), section 170.7.4 "the City's Director of Supply Services shall prepare a quarterly information only report to Council on Solicitations awarded where the Procurement Value is between $100,000 and $750,000 and the Director of Supply Services approved the award." All recommendations awarded by the Director of Supply Services were within approved budgets, capital projects were specifically identified within the Council approved budget, there aren't other orders of government or granting agencies which require Council approval, and more than one bid was received in response to the bid solicitation. REPORT: Appendix 1 is a listing of the nine (9) approved bid solicitations for Council's information. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 23 of 25 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: All bid solicitations awarded by the Manager, Procurement, were within approved budgets. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter. 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