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SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 17, 2005
CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 5:45 p.m. this date, Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and with
all members present except Councillor J. Smola.
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.
Council considered Corporate Services Department report CRPS-05-156 (L. Proulx), dated October
13,2005, recommending acceptance of an Offer to Purchase lands on Fergus Avenue.
Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola
"That the City accepts from Canadian Engineers an offer to purchase property on Fergus
Avenue described as L T 196 Streets & Lanes, Kitchener (being PT of Solon Av, closed by By-
law 5471, Registered as No. 650644); PT 1 FT reserve A PL 687 Kitchener; PT Farm L T PL
589 Twp of Waterloo as in 249123, except PT 2 658R829, Kitchener at the agreed price of
$90,000; and further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documentation necessary to complete
the transaction."
Carried.
Mayor C. Zehr advised of a matter arising from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee
meeting held earlier this date regarding a donation to the Pakistan Earthquake Fund, which was not
listed on the special Council agenda.
Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
"That pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code the following urgent
matter be added to the agenda of the special meeting of Council on October 17, 2005:
· Consideration of a recommendation from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee
regarding a donation to the Pakistan Earthquake Fund."
Carried with required 2/3 majority.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz
"That the City of Kitchener donate $5,000. to the Canadian Red Cross in response to
earthquake disaster relief efforts in Pakistan, and across Afghanistan and India, to aid the
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in provision of immediate
relief and basic assistance to the thousands who have suffered great losses as a result of this
natural disaster."
Carried.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to
consider a personal matter."
Carried.
The meeting then recessed at 5:47 p.m. and re-convened at 6:23 p.m., Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with
all members present except Councillor J. Smola.
Council considered a matter arising from in-camera discussion this date regarding a personal matter.
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OCTOBER 17, 2005
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CITY OF KITCHENER
Moved by Councillor M. Galloway
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
"That Costantinos Costi be granted a business licence for a 6-month term."
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
MAYOR
CLERK