HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2001-04-30 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 30, 2001CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 10:25 a.m. this date and Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with all
members present except Councillor B. Vrbanovic.
Notice of this special meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk
pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to
consider two personal matters, a labour relations matter and seven matters subject to solicitor-
client privilege.”
Carried.
The meeting then recessed at 10:26 a.m. and re-convened at 12:05 p.m., Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and
with all members present except Councillor B. Vrbanovic.
Mayor C. Zehr advised that staff had re-calculated the property tax adjustment for 528 Lancaster Street
West as directed by Council and have contacted the owner. He noted that as the owner was not in
attendance this date, it is assumed that no further action by Council is required.
Council considered a recommendation arising from the Finance and Administration Committee meeting
of this date concerning an appeal in regard to a hot dog cart location at 520 King Street West.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
“That the appeal of Ron Power to operate a hot dog cart at 520 King Street West be denied.”
Carried.
Council was in receipt of Legal Department report LEG-01-043 (J. Shivas), dated April 26, 2001,
concerning compliance with restrictions and a consent to transfer for 319 Bridge Street East.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
“That, on April 30, 2001, the property described as Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-3388 and
municipally known as 319 Bridge Street East complied with the restrictions set out in
Schedule “A” to Instrument No. 799308; and further,
That the City consent to the transfer of the property described as Part 2 on Reference Plan
58R-3388 and municipally known as 319 Bridge Street East from 547193 Ontario Limited to
Peter Weiland, In Trust and from Peter Weiland, In Trust to Pauli Investments Company Ltd.”
Carried.
Council was in receipt of Legal Department report LEG-01-044 (L. MacDonald), dated April 26, 2001,
recommending execution of an Encroachment Agreement in conjunction with the restoration of the
Victoria Street and Wellington Street underpasses.
Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler
“That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an encroachment agreement with
Underground Services (1983) Ltd. to permit a construction trailer to be parked on the former
incinerator site located on Sereda Road until August 30, 2001.”
Carried.
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Council was in receipt of Legal Department report LEG-01-046 (L. MacDonald), dated April 26, 2001,
recommending the execution of an agreement to allow a house slated for demolition to be used for
firefighter training.
Moved by Councillor J. Smola
Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler
“That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, to the satisfaction of the
City Solicitor, with Fifty-Seven Queen Street Limited and Pacific & Western Trust Corporation
to secure the use of the house located at 15 Weber Street East by the City of Kitchener Fire
Department for the purpose of conducting training of fire department personnel.”
Carried.
Council was in receipt of correspondence from L. Gordon dated April 25, 2001, recommending the
awarding of an Expression of Interest in regard to consultant services for the recruiting of a Chief
Administrative Officer.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway
“That Expression of Interest E01-059, Consultant Services - Recruitment Process – Chief
Administrative Officer, be awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers, Toronto, Ontario at their
estimated fee of $37,450., including G.S.T., plus expenses and advertising, based on a
satisfactory contract being negotiated and an upset fee being established. “
Carried.
Council was in receipt of correspondence from P. Houston and L. Gordon dated April 25, 2001,
concerning pre-qualification of selected City projects.
Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway
“That in accordance with the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, Chapter 170 (Purchasing and
Materials Management), Section 170.4.4, Council authorize the use of Prequalification
Expressions of Interest for Contractors on the following projects:
Childrens’ Museum – This is an alteration to an existing building. The project involves
approximately 55,000. square feet of floor area;
Peter Hallman Ball Yard – This is new construction of public washrooms, park office, food
and beverage concession facility, ball diamond sports lighting, related utility servicing and
park amenities;
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium – This project includes the construction of corporate
suites/hospitality boxes, Kitchener Rangers bar and grill, main concourse lounge and
enhanced catering facilities, improved site aesthetics and parking lot upgrades and lighting;
Forest Heights Pool Addition - General Contractor and pool subcontractors.”
Carried.
Council considered a recommendation arising from the Public Works and Transportation Committee
meeting of this date concerning the Westmount Road Improvement Project.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler
“That with respect to the Westmount Road Improvement Project from south of Glasgow Street in
Kitchener to John Street in Waterloo, the Region of Waterloo be advised that Kitchener Council
endorses implementation of Option 1 on a permanent basis (opposing left turn lanes on
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Westmount Road, with two northbound through lanes and only one southbound through lane on
Westmount Road); and,
That signage be increased and road markings improved on Westmount Road to more clearly
identify merging southbound lanes; and,
That as outlined in Regional Report E-01-031, the radii at the intersection of Westmount Road
and Glasgow Street be reduced to a minimum to prevent use of Glasgow Street by heavy trucks;
and,
That installation of traffic signal lights at the intersection of Westmount Road and Gage Avenue
be considered as part of this project; and further,
That any surplus project funding be utilized to upgrade landscaping at the intersection of
Westmount Road and Glasgow Street."
Carried.
Council was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-01-065 (J. Koppeser), dated
April 27, 2001, recommending approval of a request to locate a hot dog cart at 273 Stoke Drive.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
“That the request of Les Halat to locate a Hot Dog Cart at 273 Stoke Drive during the Annual
Street Garage Sale on May 5, 2001, be approved, provided the necessary licence is obtained,
including Health and Fire approvals.”
Carried.
Council was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-01-062 (B. Sloan),
dated April 27, 2001, recommending approval of a Demolition Control Application for a property
recently damaged by fire.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
“That Demolition Control Application DC 01/05/G/BS, requesting approval for the demolition of
one single detached dwelling located at 97 Gibson Drive, legally described as Lot 29,
Registered Plan 1208, be approved.”
Carried.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz
“That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce a by-law to confirm all actions and
proceedings of the Council and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be
finally passed and numbered 2001-81 by the Clerk.”
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
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MAYOR CLERK