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Monday, August 12, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
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1. Commencement
The Special Council meeting will begin immediately following the Finance and
Corporate Services Committee meeting at approximately 4:30 p.m.
The meeting will begin with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor.
1.1 Live Stream Link
For direct access to the meeting livestream, please visit the following
link: https://youtube.com/live/gElWqJ3d7EI?feature=share
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Members of Council and members of the City's local boards/committees are
required to file a written statement when they have a conflict of interest. If a
conflict is declared, please visit www.kitchener.ca/conflict to submit your written
form.
3. Delegations
Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address
the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. Delegates who are interested
in attending virtually must register by 2:30 p.m. on August 12, 2024, in order to
participate electronically.
4. Staff Reports
4.1 Appointments to Enova Energy Corp., COR -2024-363 4
5. Mayoral Business and Updates - Mayor B. Vrbanovic
5.1 Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Renoviction Legislation Request
A Notice of Motion was brought forward by Councillor D. Chapman
related to Renoviction Legislation at the June 24, 2024 Council meeting,
which was deferred for consideration to the August 12, 2024 Special
Council meeting. This matter requires additional time to confirm the the
preferred direction and this matter is proposed to come forward to the
August 26, 2024 Council meeting.
6. In -camera Meeting Authorization
Note: Any member of Council may question the appropriateness of a listed in -
camera item. This may be done during the special Council meeting or at the
beginning of the in -camera session.
Council is asked to enact the following resolution to authorize an in -camera
meeting:
"That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following
the special council meeting this date to consider a security of property
matter, two land acquistion matters and a labour relations matter as
authorized by Sections 239 (a) (c) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
respectively."
6.1 Security of City Parks (Security of Property - 20 m
Section 239 (2) (a))
Staff will provide information on this matter, no direction is required.
6.2 City Land Acquisition (Land Acquistion - 20 m
Section 239 (2) (c))
Staff will provide information and seek direction on this matter.
6.3 Labour Relations Matter (Labour Relations - 20 m
Section 239 (2) (d))
Staff will provide information and seek direction on this matter.
7. By-laws
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7.1 Three Readings
7.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for August 12,
2024.
(By-law 2024-143)
8. Adjournment
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Staff Report
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REPORT TO: Special Council
DATE OF MEETING: August 12, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Amanda Fusco, Director, Legislated Services and City Clerk, 519-741-
2200 ext. 7809
PREPARED BY: Amanda Fusco, Director, Legislated Services and City Clerk, 519-741-
2200 ext. 7809
WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A
DATE OF REPORT: August 1, 2024
REPORT NO.: COR -2024-363
SUBJECT: 2024-2025 Enova Energy Corp. Independent Director Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Don McKinnon be appointed as a director of Enova Energy Corporation to hold
office until the 2025 annual meeting of the shareholders of Enova Energy Corporation.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to appoint a new independent Director to the Enova Power
Corp.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
On May 9, 2022 Council appointed Susan Taves and Brian Unrau to serve as independent board
directors on the new Holdco Board arising from the merger between Kitchener Power Corp. and
Waterloo North Hydro Holding Corporation and their subsidiaries Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro Inc.
and Waterloo North Hydro Inc. (now Enova Energy Corp.).
Brian Unrau resigned from the Board on May 21, 2024. Enova advised the City of the resignation,
and nominating committee recommendation to fill the vacancy on July 24, 2024.
The purpose of this report is to approve a new board appointment for the Enova Power Corp.
board.
REPORT:
As per the attached letter dated August 1, 2024 from Greig Cameron, Secretary for the Board,
the Board is recommending the appointment of Don McKinnon to fill the vacancy.
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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 — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the
council / committee meeting.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• FIN -2022-201 KPC and WNH Merger— New Board Considerations
APPROVED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Letter from Enova Energy nominating committee
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City Hall
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Attention: Amanda Fusco, Director of Legislated Services
Re: Nomination — Board of Director Enova Energy Corporation
Dear Ms. Fusco,
Please note that the Board of Directors of Enova Energy Corporation has passed
the following motion at a virtual meeting on July 19, 2024.
"THAT Don McKinnon be and hereby is appointed as a director of Enova Energy
Corporation to hold office until the 2025 annual meeting of the shareholders of
Enova Energy Corporation."
Could you please have Council approve this recommendation at the scheduled
meeting on August 12, 2024.
The appointment of Don McKinnon is to fill the vacancy created by the
resignation of Brian Unrau on May 21, 2024, a City of Kitchener nominated
director.
Sincerely,
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Greig Cameron, P. Eng. M Sc
Board Secretary
Cc: Dan Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Kitchener
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