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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Minutes - 2001-09-10 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2001CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 11:10 a.m. this date and Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with all members present except Councillor M. Galloway. 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 B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler “That this Council express its deep sense of loss over the recent passing of Bill Butler who served the citizens of Kitchener as Alderman for the years 1962 and 1964-1965 and as Mayor from 1966-1967. His contribution to the community will be long remembered and his passing mourned by all who knew him; and further, That this Council extend its sincere sympathy to his bereaved family.” Carried. Mayor C. Zehr noted that he had attended the memorial service for Mr. Butler, whom he characterized as a concerned and caring member of the community. All those in attendance then observed a moment of silence in respect to the passing of Bill Butler. Council then considered a recommendation arising from the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting of this date concerning a Section 12 Local Improvement affecting both sides of Victoria Street North from 1392 Victoria Street North to Lackner Boulevard. Moved by Councillor J. Smola Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz rd “That based on project costs within a tender that closed August 23, 2001, Council re-initiate a revised local improvement under Section 12 of the Local Improvement Act for the construction of a sanitary sewer and connections on both sides of Victoria Street North, from the westerly limit of 1392 Victoria Street North to Lackner Boulevard.” Carried. Council then considered the recommendation arising from the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of this date regarding the discussion paper on a revised bingo prize board strategy. Councillor B. Vrbanovic disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from all voting and discussion concerning the revised bingo prize board strategy as he is a member of an organization which receives funding from bingo proceeds. Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the document titled "City of Kitchener Response to Proposal of Bingo Strategic Working Group (July 2001) Prize Board Strategy", as attached to Corporate Services Department report CRPS-01-157 be forwarded to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario." Carried. Council was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-01-153 (F. Pizzuto/R. Willms), dated August 31, 2001, regarding a request from The Dwelling Place to permit tethered hot air balloon rides in Gzowski Park. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler “That Council approve the request from The Dwelling Place to permit tethered hot air balloon rides in Gzowski Park on September 16, 2001.” Carried. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2001- 343 -CITY OF KITCHENER Council was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-01-162 (J. Koppeser), dated September 10, 2001, concerning a Fair/Exhibition Gaming Event Licence for Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler “That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Lottery Licence being issued to Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest to hold a Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event from October 5 to 13, 2001, at Marshall Hall, Bingeman Park, 1380 Victoria St. N., Kitchener.” Carried. Council then considered a staff recommendation regarding the proposed site for the Stanley Park Community Centre. This item was originally listed as Clause 9 on the Community Services Committee agenda of this date, but was referred directly to the special Council meeting at the request of Councillor B. Vrbanovic. In this regard, Council was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-01-148 (F. Pizzuto/S. Adams), dated August 31, 2001, recommending endorsement of the St. Anthony Daniel School / St. Anthony Daniel Church / Midland Park site. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler “That the City of Kitchener approve the St. Anthony Daniel School/St. Anthony Daniel Church/ Midland Park site as the location for the future Stanley Park Community Centre; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and St. Anthony Daniel Church regarding a land use agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.” Carried. Council was in receipt this date of Community Services Department report CSD-01-161 (F. Pizzuto/R. Willms), dated September 7, 2001, regarding a request from The Record for permission to provide hot air balloon rides at Centennial Stadium. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler “That Council approve the request of The Record to permit Sundance Balloons to provide tethered hot air balloon rides at Centennial Stadium on September 15, 2001.” Carried. Mr. G. Sosnoski advised of an additional labour relations matter for consideration in-camera this date. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to consider three labour relations matters and six matters subject to solicitor-client privilege.” Carried. On motion, the meeting recessed at 11:15 a.m. and re-convened at 2:45 p.m., Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and with all members present except Councillor J. Smola. It is noted for the record and pursuant to Section 25.8.9 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, that Councillor J. Smola declared a pecuniary interest in regard to a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege which was discussed at an in-camera meeting of City Council held September 10, 2001. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2001- 344 -CITY OF KITCHENER Council considered an Offer to Purchase in respect to the former Fire Hall at 629 Guelph Street arising from an in-camera meeting this date. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway “That the City accept an Offer dated September 4, 2001, in the amount of $180,000. from Tracy Jean Bennett, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, respecting former Fire Hall # 2 located at 629 Guelph Street, and legally described as Part of Lot 4, Registered Plan 671, Lot 111 Streets and Lanes and Part of a Lane, Registered Plan 250 (Closed by By-law Number 2000-176 registered as Instrument Number 1477495) designated as Parts 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12, Plan 58R-12562, subject to a right-of-way over Parts 7, 10 and 12, Plan 58R-12562 for ingress and egress to 633 Guelph Street; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents as required by the City Solicitor.” Carried. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic 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 2001-163 by the Clerk.” Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 2:47 p.m. ................................................................………….................................................................………. MAYOR CLERK