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May 16, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Gazzola
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Councillor P. Singh
Councillor B. loannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor S. Marsh
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
M. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy
Chief Administrator
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
L. MacDonald, City Solicitor
B. Rowland, Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing
A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City Clerk
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
1. Commencement
A special electronic meeting of City Council was held at 1 p.m. this date, chaired
by Mayor B. Vrbanovic. Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all
members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council
Procedure) of the Municipal Code.
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The electronic meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the
Mayor.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic addressed the mass shooting that happened in Buffalo, New
York on May 14, 2022 and held a moment of silence for the victims and their
families.
2. In -camera Meeting Authorization
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud
"That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following
the special council meeting this date to consider one solicitor client
privilege and city negotiation/strategy matter and one land acquisition -
disposition matter as authorized by Sections 239 (c) (f) and (k) of the
Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Carried
3. Recess and Reconvene
Special Council recess at 1:08 p.m. and reconvened at 2:22 p.m., with all
members present Chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present.
4. Declaration of Surplus Lands
Councillor B. loannidis declared a conflict on this item. (declared a conflict on this
item. (Councillor B. loannidis declared a conflict with City Owned Lands -
Potential Acquisition Disposition, DSD -2022-250 (Land Acquisition -Disposition -
Section 239 (c)), listed on the Special Council - May 16, 2022 report on the
agenda this date, due to his relationship with other employers.)
Councillor B. loannidis left the meeting.
Council considered a resolution arising from a Special Council meeting earlier
this date.
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
That staff be directed to negotiate with Activa Holdings Inc. on the sale of
Block 136, Plan 58M-642 under the proposed terms discussed at the May
16, 2022 in -camera meeting; and,
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That staff be directed to bring forward the following recommendation at a
Special Council meeting this date:
That Block 136 of Plan 58M-642 be declared surplus to the City's needs;
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an Agreement of
Purchase and Sale with Activa Holdings Inc. for the sale of the City's
parcel of land, being Block 136 of Plan 58M-642, having an area of 0.28
acres, subject to the City's terms and conditions; and further,
That said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
In Favour (6): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor C.
Michaud, Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, Councillor
M. Johnston, Councillor D. Chapman, and Councillor
S. Marsh
Contra (4): Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D.
Schnider, Councillor J. Gazzola, and Councillor P.
Singh
Carried (6 to 4)
5. By-laws
5.1 Three Readings
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
5.1.a Being a by-law to name a private road as Oat Lane, in the City of
Kitchener.
(By Law No. 2022-060)
5.1.b To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(By Law No. 2022-061)
Carried
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Adjournment
On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
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Mayor clerk