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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2002-02-11COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2002CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present. The meeting began with the singing of “O Canada” by Brenda Braun Whiteman, King School of Vocal. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic, the minutes of the regular meeting held January 28, 2002, and special meetings held January 18 & 28 and February 4, 2002, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. COMMUNICATION REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – (a)Letter dated February 6, 2002, from G. Sosnoski, City Clerk, relative to applications for cancellation, refund, reduction or levy of taxes. Mr. L. Gordon, Manager of Purchasing, attended with respect to the tenders listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda. Council was also in receipt this date of a report and recommendation dated February 11, 2002 from Mr. Gordon regarding Tender T02-008 – Computers. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz “That Tender T01-126, Supply of Generators – Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Harold Stecho Electric Ltd., Waterloo, Ontario Utilities Centre, be awarded to at their tendered price of $289,049.80, including P.S.T. & G.S.T.” - and - Harold Stecho “That Proposal P01-139, Electrical Services – City Locations, be awarded to Electric Ltd., Waterloo and Kearsley Electric Limited, Kitchener at their proposed hourly rates for a period of one year, with an option to renew for a further two – one year terms.” - and - “That the January 14, 2002 Council resolution with respect to Tender T01-127, be amended to remove the reference to awarding the masonry portion of the contract to G & A Masonry in the amount of $256,000., plus G.S.T., as this separate award is no longer required; and further, Ball Construction Inc That the tendered price to . include the masonry portion in the amount of $256,000., plus G.S.T. - and - The Ram Group Inc., Vaughan, Ontario “That Tender T02-008 – Computers, be awarded to , at their tendered price of $105,900., plus an additional eleven computers, for a total bid price of $117,549., plus G.S.T. and P.S.T.” Carried. Mr. Richard Brown, Business Liaison for the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) – Golden Triangle Chapter, was in attendance to support Clause 5 of the Community Services Committee report of this date respecting the preferred alternative route (RC1) for the Highway 7 Project. Mr. Brown commented that the proposed route is a viable, cost conscious alternative and has the full support of the CARP. Mr. A. Gubler, Solicitor, was also in attendance to support Clause 5 of the Community Services Committee report and on behalf of several property owners and businesses located on existing Highway 7. He expressed the opinion that the proposed alternative route is the best compromise for those who live, work and travel in the area and requested Council’s support of the Committee’s recommendation. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200268CITY OF KITCHENER - - Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Smola “That Clause 5 of the Community Services Committee report be adopted.” Carried Unanimously. Council was in receipt this date of Community Services Department report CSD-02-060, dated February 7, 2002, recommending that the new Kitchener Market, McLennan Park and Huron Natural Area be considered for funding under the Millennium Partnerships Initiative of Ontario SuperBuild and that these projects be forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for endorsement and submission to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation. Mr. F. Pizzuto was in attendance to present an overview of the staff report. He advised that the Region of Waterloo has received a SuperBuild allocation of $40M under the Millennium Partnerships Initiative and has made a decision to share this funding with area municipalities. The City’s share will be $6.8M and three projects, as noted above, are proposed for consideration. He noted that the new Kitchener Market has also been submitted for consideration under the Sports, Culture and Tourism initiative and based on funding approvals, the City will be able to decide on which funding it accepts to maximize its allocation. Mr. Pizzuto then briefly reviewed each project with respect to its relevance to criteria under the Millennium Partnerships Initiative and outlined proposed funding options. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway “That the City of Kitchener approve the new Kitchener Market, McLennan Park and Huron Natural Area as projects for consideration for Ontario SuperBuild, Millennium Partnerships Initiative funding; and, That these projects be forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for endorsement; and further, That the Region of Waterloo be requested to submit these projects to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation, Millennium Partnerships Initiative, for consideration.” Carried. 1.Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Smola “That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted.” Voted on Clause by Clause. Dealt with under Delegations and Clause 5 – Carried. Carried. Balance of report – Council then considered the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Councillors B. Vrbanovic and M. Galloway requested that Clause 5 be dealt with separately. 2.Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz “That Clause 5 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report be adopted.” Carried. Recorded pecuniary interests and abstentions: Clause 5 – Councillors B. Vrbanovic and M. Galloway as they are members of organizations that receive proceeds from bingos. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200269CITY OF KITCHENER - - Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway “That the balance of the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee excluding Clause 5, be adopted.” Carried. 3.Moved by Councillor M. Galloway Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie “That the report of Heritage Kitchener be adopted.” Carried. Councillor J. Smola referred to issues associated with snow removal in the Downtown relative to the following locations: Cedar Street from Duke Street to King Street; Cedar Street from King Street to Charles Street; and, from King Street along both sides of Madison Avenue. In this regard, he requested that staff provide direction relative to the appropriate process to be undertaken to expand the City’s snow removal policy to include these streets. Mr. F. Pizzuto agreed to prepare a report for consideration at a future meeting of the Development & Technical Services Committee. Councillor G. Lorentz referred to the pending opening of competition of the electricity market on May 1, 2002 and noted that private sector companies are already soliciting across the municipality. In this regard, he questioned if Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. has a strategy in place to inform customers of the benefits of remaining with the local utility and what to look for when solicited by private companies. Mayor C. Zehr advised that under regulations pertaining to de-regulation of electricity, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro is prohibited from solicitation; however, does have the right to inform the public of its services. He commented that this could be accomplished through information provided in monthly utility bills and advertisements in local newspapers. Mayor Zehr further advised that he would contact Mr. R. Charie, President, Kitchener Power Corporation, to request a report for future consideration. Councillor M. Galloway referred to problems experienced by the Southwest Optimist Club relative to booking arrangements for t-ball diamonds and requested that staff investigate and provide comment at the February 18, 2002 meeting of the Community Services Committee. At the request of Mr. G. Sosnoski, City Clerk, it was agreed to add one additional by-law for three readings dealing with property standards at 566 Frederick Street and relative to Clause 1 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report of this date. 4.Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor J. Smola “That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: (a)Being a by-law to repeal and replace Chapter 111 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Chief Administrative Officer. (b)To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (c)Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of the provisions of Chapter 665 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to the property municipally known as 566 Frederick Street, Kitchener. and that the same be taken as read a first time and stand referred to the Committee of the Whole.” Carried. On motion, the Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Mayor C. Zehr appointed Councillor B. Vrbanovic as Chair. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200270CITY OF KITCHENER - - On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. 5.Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway “That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed.” Carried. 6.Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler Seconded by Councillor J. Smola “That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a)Being a by-law to repeal and replace Chapter 111 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Chief Administrative Officer. (By-law No. 2002-33) (b)To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (By-law No. 2002-34) (c)Being a by-law to authorize the carrying out of the provisions of Chapter 665 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to the property municipally known as 566 Frederick Street, Kitchener. (By-law No. 2002-35) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk.” Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. MAYORCLERK COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200271CITY OF KITCHENER - - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE – 1.That subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the “Minor Sports Storage Area Contract” be approved as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-02-033; and further, That the Co-ordinator of Athletics, or designate, be authorized to sign the “Minor Sports Storage Area Contract” for those groups which occupy space in a designated storage area on City property. 2.That subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the “License to Operate an Event at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex” be approved as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-02-046 as a pre-approved agreement to be used for all events located at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex; and further, That the Director of Enterprise, Manager of Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Community Arenas, or the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex Contract Co-ordinator be authorized to sign this license agreement. 3. That subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the “Terms and Conditions – Ice Rental Agreement, Casual or Seasonal Use” be approved as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-02-045 and be authorized for use as a pre-approved contract to be used for the rental of ice in the City’s facilities. 4. That a grant be approved in the amount of $25,000. for a premier sponsorship for the 13th Annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition organized by Skills Canada, to be held at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex from April 28 to 30, 2002. 5. That Council re-affirm its support for the recommended alignment within the City of Kitchener of the Highway 7 Project, including the Wellington Street interchange and partial interchange access to Bridgeport; and, That Council urge the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Transportation of Ontario to expedite the construction of the proposed Highway 7 by making this project one of the Provincial Government’s top priorities within Ontario; and further, That a copy of this resolution be sent to G. Martiniuk, MPP; W. Wettlaufer, MPP; E. Witmer, MPP; and T. Arnott, MPP. (Dealt with under Delegations and Carried.) 6.That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo be advised that Kitchener City Council supports reconstruction and widening of Victoria Street South to provide two through lanes in each direction for a total of four lanes from King Street to Lawrence Avenue, with cycling facilities provided on an existing off-road trail outside of the Victoria Street road allowance and other improvements in accordance with Design Concept 3A as outlined in the Regional Transportation and Environmental Engineering report dated March 5, 2002 – File No. 5147. FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – 1.That a by-law be considered at the February 11, 2002 Council meeting, pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 665 (Property Standards for Maintenance & Occupancy) authorizing exterior property standards repairs at 566 Frederick Street, at the property owner’s expense, if the work has not been completed by the owner on or before February 15, 2002. 2. That a portion of the open space located adjacent to the Conestoga Expressway, 66 Deerwood Crescent and the City’s walkway, described as Part of Block B, Registered Plan 1419 and consisting of approximately 2,000 square feet in area, be declared surplus to the City’s needs; and further, COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200272CITY OF KITCHENER - - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – (CONT’D) 2.(Cont’d) That Legal Services be directed to transfer same to the abutting owners for $2.00 per square foot with the abutting owners to be responsible for the Reference Plan and the City’s and their own legal costs. 3. That the request of the Angels Softball Club to sell food and souvenirs during their tournament at Peter Hallman Ball Yards on June 21, 22 & 24, 2002, be granted; subject to obtaining the necessary licence, which includes Health and Fire approval; and further, That the Special Event licence fee of $27.00 be applicable. 4. That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to Kitchener Charities Bingo Committee to operate a Loonie (Twoonie) Progressive Game on an ongoing basis during regularly licensed bingo events being held at 29 King Street East, Kitchener. 5. That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial licence being issued to Concourse Bingo Association to operate a Loonie Progressive Game on an ongoing basis during the regularly licensed bingo events being held at 1356 Weber Street East, Kitchener. 6. That the request of Roy Aitchison, Show Chairman, Rare Breed Club of Southwestern Ontario for an exemption from the Pit Bull provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 530 (Dogs), to allow Pit Bulls to attend their show, at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, on May 18 & 19, 2002, as part of the K-W Kennel Club Show, be approved subject to the following conditions: a) the operators of the Rare Breed Show shall provide the Kitchener-Waterloo and North Waterloo Humane Society, in advance, with a list of those individuals bringing and handling Pit Bulls; and, b) all Pit Bulls shall be muzzled and kept on a short leash while outside the show area. 7.That Councillors C. Weylie, J. Ziegler and G. Lorentz be appointed as the City’s representatives on the Steering Committee for the Grand River Transit – West Kitchener Transit Improvement Study. HERITAGE KITCHENER – 1. That pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approve the application of the owner (HPA #2002-V-05) to alter the designated property municipally known as 184 David Street, located in the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District, by demolishing the rear kitchen and constructing a new rear addition, as outlined in correspondence from Deborah Westman, dated January 22, 2002, and the elevation drawings attached to the application. 2. That Legal Services be directed to prepare a by-law to define an area, generally bounded by Victoria, Lancaster, Ellen, Queen and Weber Streets, in the ‘Civic Centre’, as an area to be examined for future designated as a Heritage Conservation District. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200273CITY OF KITCHENER - - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ND A. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA – 2 READING – It was resolved: “That the by-laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be recommended for enactment.” B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – 1.Licences i) Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendants It was resolved: “That Ramona Moldovan and Stephanie Gerber, employed at 7-280 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, be granted 2002 Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendant Licences.” ii) Permanent Vendors It was resolved: “That a 2002 Permanent Vendor Licence be granted to Sheila Marie Beckner, to operate a business known as Alter Image at 41 Forest Hill Drive, Kitchener.” - and - “That a 2002 Permanent Vendor Licence be granted to Pham Thi Nam, to operate a business known as Wendy’s Nail Salon, at 10-700 Strasburg Road, Kitchener.” iii) Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendants Council was in receipt this date of Corporate Services Department reports CRPS-02-025 dated February 8, 2002, and CRPS-02-028 dated February 11, 2002, from Ms. J. Koppeser, dealing with two additional Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendant Licences for 2002. It was resolved: “That Kirsten Woodward and Joy Deslippe, employed at 2271 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, be granted 2002 Adult Entertainment Parlour Attendant Licences.” 2.Agreement – Ultramar Ltd. – Johnston Street It was resolved: “That the Mayor and Clerk to authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor with Ultramar Ltd. permitting access to the Johnston Street road allowance for the purpose of installing five (5) monitoring wells and conducting ongoing monitoring of said wells in the vicinity of 5 Johnston street, said agreement to expire February 12, 2004.” 3.Compliance with Restrictions – 131 Shoemaker Street It was resolved: “That the City confirms that as of February 11, 2002 the property described as Part 4 on Reference Plan 58R-5456 and municipally known as 131 Shoemaker Street complied with the restrictions set out in a Schedule to Instrument No. 885958.” COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200274CITY OF KITCHENER - - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – (CONT’D) 4.Quit Claim Deed – 34 Zeffer Place/451 Old Chicopee Trail It was resolved: “That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deeds releasing all of the City’s interests as set out in an easement registered as Instrument Number 913947 respecting the properties described as Lot 19, Registered Plan 1664 and Lot 36 and Part Lot 37, Registered Plan 1664 and municipally known as 34 Zeffer Place and 451 Old Chicopee Trail respectively.” 5.Various Tenders Dealt with under Delegations. 6.Committee of Adjustment Decisions – Various Council was in receipt of correspondence from J. Billett, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment recommending approval of various submissions. Councillor J. Ziegler referred to Submission Nos. SG 2002-003 and SG 2002-004, noting that the signs proposed are quite large and will contain third-party copy. In this regard, he questioned the rationale of staff in supporting approval of these applications. Mr. B. Stanley advised that the signs proposed are to be located on a 40 acre commercial campus site and it is the view of staff that given the overall size of the property and the businesses to be advertised, the signs are appropriate. In response to questions from Councillor J. Ziegler, Mr. Stanley advised that to his knowledge two pylons signs are proposed at this time. It was resolved: “That Council ratify and confirm the January 29, 2002 decisions of the Committee of Adjustment recommending approval of: · Submission No. SG 2002-003 – 142852 Ontario Inc. (245 Strasburg Road) · Submission No. SG 2002-004 – Loblaw Properties Limited (750 Ottawa Street South) · Submission No. SG 2002-005 – 879115 Ontario Limited/Peter Benninger (508 Riverbend Drive); and further, That approval of Submission Nos. SG 2002-003 and SG 2002-004, as noted above, is based on there being only two pylon signs of above average size located on the 40 acre commercial campus and on the understanding Council will consider any future applications for signs on the subject properties as they arise.” 7.Sponsorship Sales - Commissioned Sales Contract Council was in receipt of Strategic Services Department report SSD-02-003 (R.W. Pritchard/R. Pitfield), dated February 11, 2002. It was resolved: “That authority be granted for the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing to change the Sponsorship Facilitator position from a salaried contract position to a draw-against commissioned contract position in accordance with the general terms set out in Strategic Services Department report (SSD-02-03); and further, That authority be given to the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing to execute an agreement subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Director of Human Resources.” COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200275CITY OF KITCHENER - - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – (CONT’D) 8.Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes – February 11, 2002 Hearing Council was in receipt of correspondence from G. Sosnoski, City Clerk, dated February 6, 2002, relative to applications for cancellation, refund, reduction or levy of taxes. It was resolved: “That the applications attached hereto and forming part of these minutes relative to cancellation, reduction, refund or levy of taxes be disposed of as recommended therein.” 9.Offer to Sell – 536357 Ontario Limited – 102-104 King Street West and 122 King Street West Council considered staff recommendations arising from in-camera discussion this date in regard to acquisition of property in the Centre Block for redevelopment purposes. Mayor C. Zehr and Councillor J. Ziegler commented on the positive outcome of negotiations with the property owner in reaching an agreement to purchase these lands without expropriation and were of the opinion these lands solidify with those already acquired, providing a more attractive block of land for re-development within the Downtown. Councillor B. Vrbanovic requested a recorded vote. It was resolved: “That the City accept, and the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute, an offer dated February 7, 2002 from 536357 Ontario Limited to sell premises described as: (1)102-104 King Street West, being part Lot 3, Plan 401, together with a right-of-way over Part 6, Plan 58R-1391 (Sports Café); and, (2)122 King Street West, being part Lot 7, Plan 362, part Lots 3 and 5, Plan 401, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 on Plan 58R-1391, subject to rights-of-way over Parts 2, 5 and 7 on Plan 58R-1391, together with rights-of-way over Parts 6 and 8 on Plan 58R-1391 (The Lyric including the lower parking lot).” Carried Unanimously. It is noted that the above resolution was 10.Land Acquisitions – Block Bounded by Ontario Street North, King Street West, Young Street and Duke Street West It was unanimously resolved: “That the City confirm the acquisition of the following properties within the block bounded by Ontario Street North, King Street West, Young Street and Duke Street West for the purposes of redevelopment: 1) Parts of the East and West portions of Lot No. 3 of David Weber's Survey, Registered Plan 401, municipally known as 96-98 King Street West, from Varitrend Limited; 2) Part of Lot 3 marked "Bettschen", D. Weber's Survey, North of King Street and West of Ontario Street (formerly Foundry Street), Plan 401; subject to a right-of- way over Part 7 on Plan 58R-4454; together with a right-of-way over Parts 1, 5 and 8 on Plan 58R-4454, municipally known as 106 King Street West, from Paul Szasz and Kathleen Szasz; COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200276CITY OF KITCHENER - - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – (CONT’D) 10.Land Acquisitions – Block Bounded by Ontario Street North, King Street West, Young Street and Duke Street West – (Cont’d) 3)Part Lots 3 & 5, North of King Street and West of Ontario Street, Plan 401, being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 58R-4454; subject to a right-of-way over Part 1 on Plan 58R-4454; together with rights-of-way over Parts 5, 7 and 8 on Plan 58R-4454, municipally known as 108-112 King Street West, from Frank Dettinger; 4) Part Lot 5, North of King Street and West of Ontario Street, Plan 401, being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 58R-5636; together with a right-of-way over said Lt 5 and Pt Lt 3 West (Bettschen) Plan 401, being Parts 3, 4 and 5 on Plan 58R-5636, municipally known as 114-116-120 King Street West, from Jerry Somer and Rhonda Somer; 5) Part of Lot 7, G. W. Bowman's Survey, Plan 362, and Part of Lot 5, David Weber's Survey, North of King Street and East of Young Street, Plan 401, municipally known as 124-130 King Street West, from Terslate Holdings Limited; 6) Lot 1 and Part of Lot 2, Plan 362, municipally known as 11 Young Street, from Calvin Dicks and Debra Dicks; 7) Part of Lot 7, Plan 401 and Lot 8, Plan 362, being Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Plan 58R-12515, municipally known as 31 Young Street, from 1313007 Ontario Inc.; 8) Part of Lot 7, D. Weber's Survey, Plan 401, municipally known as 48 Ontario Street North, from The Royal Canadian Legion Fred Gies (Ontario No. 50) Branch; and further, That the City confirms the leaseback of the premises, municipally known as 48 Ontario Street North, to The Royal Canadian Legion Fred Gies (Ontario No. 50) Branch, pursuant to a Lease dated August 1, 2001, commencing August 1, 2001 for a term no less than 12 months.” Carried Unanimously It is noted that the above resolution was . 11.Bulk Service Agreement – Rogers Cable Inc. – Mayfair Hotel Council was in receipt this date of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-027 dated February 11, 2002, recommending that a Bulk Service Agreement be entered into for provision of cable services to 11 Young Street. It was resolved: “That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Bulk Service Agreement, dated January 23, 2002, with Rogers Cable Inc. for provision of cable services to 11 Young Street.” 12.Waiving of Selection Process - Wabanaki Drive Extension (Fairway Road to Goodrich Drive) Council was in receipt this date of Development & Technical Services Department report DTS-01-035-ES, dated February 11, 2002, recommending that the selection process be waived for construction of the railroad crossing at Wabanaki Drive and authorizing staff to issue appropriate purchase orders to undertake this work. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 200277CITY OF KITCHENER - - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – (CONT’D) 12.Waiving of Selection Process - Wabanaki Drive Extension (Fairway Road to Goodrich Drive) – (Cont’d) It was resolved: “That Council waive the selection process for the contractor for construction of the railroad crossing at Wabanaki Drive and Canadian Pacific Railway; and that Council authorize staff to issue the appropriate Purchase Orders to Canadian Pacific Railway to undertake this work.” 13.Additional Consultant Costs - Peter Hallman Ball Yard Council was in receipt this date of Community Services Department report CSD-02-051, dated January 30, 2002, recommending that additional consultant costs be approved relative to the Peter Hallman Ball Yard project. It was resolved: “That additional consultant costs, in the amount of $50,500. be approved for Earth Tech Canada Inc. (ETCI) for additional services provided relative to the Peter Hallman Ball Yard project.”