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Home My WebLink AboutFinance & Corp - 2002-02-18FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2002CITY OF KITCHENER The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date, chaired by Councillor J. Ziegler, commencing at 2:10 p.m., with the following members present: Councillors M. Galloway, G. Lorentz, J. Smola, B. Vrbanovic and C. Weylie. Others PresentMs. P. Houston, Ms. C. Ladd, Ms. J. Koppeser, Ms. I. Magid, Ms. H. Storer, Ms. D. : Gilchrist and Messrs J. Fielding, R. Pritchard, R. Gosse, D. Paterson, J. Witmer, J. Shivas and G. Melanson 1.CRPS-02-032 -REQUEST TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 504 (ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR – LOCATION LIMITATION) - 1 QUEEN STREET NORTH The Committee was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-032, dated February 13, 2002, recommending that Council not approve the request of Mr. George Demetriou, for an amendment for Municipal Code Chapter 504 (Adult Entertainment Parlour Location) to allow him to operate an Adult Entertainment Parlour at 1 Queen Street North, Kitchener. Mr. George Demetriou was in attendance to represent his written request to Ms. J. Koppeser, Manager of Licensing, dated February 7 2002, in this regard. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - It was resolved: “That the request of Mr. George Demetriou to amend Municipal Code Chapter 504 (Adult Entertainment Parlour Location) Section 504.2.1 to include 1 Queen Street North as a designated location for the operation of an Adult Entertainment Parlour be refused.” 2.FIN-02-006 - 2002 WATER & SEWER RATES The Committee was in receipt of Financial Services Department report FIN-02-006, dated February 6, 2002, recommending that the increase in the water and sewer rates, as approved by Council on January 18, 2002, be effective March 1, 2002. It was resolved: “That effective March 1, 2002, the water rate be set at $0.831 per cubic meter and the sewer rate be set at $0.6233 per cubic meter.” 3.CRPS-02-013- EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 408 (ANIMALS – REGULATION) -TO KEEP PIGEONS AT 177 BINSCARTH ROAD The Committee was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-013, dated January 28, 2002, with respect to an application received from the owner of 177 Binscarth Road, Kitchener, to house pigeons on the property. It was resolved: “That the application of David Wood requesting an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 408 (Animals – Regulation) to allow him to keep pigeons on the property municipally known as 177 Binscarth Avenue, be approved.” 4.CRPS-02-033- REQUEST TO LICENCE VARIOUS EVENTS IN 2002 - CIVIC SQUARE & VICTORIA PARK The Committee was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-033, dated February 13, 2002, with respect to a request received for licences in 2002 for various events to take place on Civic Square and in Victoria Park. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2002- 14-CITY OF KITCHENER 4.CRPS-02-033- REQUEST TO LICENCE VARIOUS EVENTS IN 2002 - CIVIC SQUARE & VICTORIA PARK (CONT’D) It was resolved: “That the request of the Special Events Division to invite vendors to sell food on the following dates on Civic Square, June 14, July 5, 9, 11, 16, 23, 30, August 10, st December 4 to 8 & 31, 2002; and in Victoria Park on May 19 & 20, June 22 & 23, August 17 & 18, 2002, be approved provided the necessary licence is obtained, which includes Health and Fire approval; and, That the request of the Special Events Division to offer liquor sales in Civic Square and Victoria Park on the following days, May 19 & 20, June 22 & 23, July 5, August 10, December 4 to 8, 2002, be approved; and, That the request of the Special Events Division for exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) on Civic Square and in Victoria Park on the following dates, May 19 & 20, June 14, 22 & 23, July 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30, August 4, 10, 17 & 18, December 4 to 8 & December 31, 2002, be approved; and, That K-W Multicultural Festival, June 22 & 23, 2002, and Christkindlmarket, December 4 to 8, 2002, be declared Events of Municipal Significance, in celebration of the diverse ethnic makeup of our community, for the purpose of applying for a liquor licence; and, That the request for Fireworks in Victoria Park on May 19 or 20, 2002 be approved provided the necessary permit is obtained from the Fire Department and that the insurance certificate and proof of compliance with the Explosives Act is presented; and further, That the Special Events Manager be delegated the authority to apply for a Liquor Licence on behalf of the City of Kitchener for “Rock through the Ages” on July 5, 2002 in Civic Square.” 5.CRPS-02-034- EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 530 (DOGS) - INSTANT REPLAY FLYBALL TOURNAMENT -BINGEMAN PARK The Committee was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-034, dated 2002-02-12 with respect to a request received from the Instant Replay Flyball Team for an exemption from the Pit Bull provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 530 (Dogs) to allow Pit Bulls to compete in a Flyball Tournament at the Berkley Ball Room, Bingeman Park, on July 20 & 21, 2002. It was resolved: “That the request of John Cocking, Instant Replay Flyball Team, for an exemption from the Pit Bull provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 530 (Dogs) to allow Pit Bulls to compete in the Flyball Tournament at the Berkley Ballroom, Bingeman Park, on July 20 & 21, 2002, be approved subject to the following conditions: a) the operators of the tournament 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 Berkley Ballroom premises.” FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2002- 15-CITY OF KITCHENER 6.CRPS-02-031- APPOINTMENT TO DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITEE The Committee was in receipt of Corporate Services report CRPS-02-031, dated February 13, 2002, recommending appointment of two representatives to the Downtown Advisory Committee. It was resolved: “That Mr. Elvis Ellison and Mr. Glen Woolner be appointed to the Downtown Advisory Committee representing Downtown Restaurant and Downtown Developer respectively, for a term ending November 30, 2002.” 7. SSD-02-005 - INTEGRATED BENEFITS STRATEGY Councillor B. Vrbanovic declared a pecuniary interest in this matter as his wife is employed by the City of Kitchener, and did not participate in any discussion or voting with respect to this matter. The Committee was in receipt of Strategic Services Department report SSD-02-005, dated February 13, 2002, with respect to the report submitted by Buffett Taylor and Associates, contracted by the City to market and report on the benefits offered to City of Kitchener employees. Mr. D. Paterson was in attendance to represent the staff report. Messrs. Mark Quinn and David Czuczman of Buffett Taylor and Associates were in attendance to present their report. The consultants then reviewed the recommendations outlined in their written report. Councillor J. Ziegler advised that he wished to discuss one aspect of the report in Caucus, and requested the Committee’s agreement to defer consideration of the staff recommendations to the next Council meeting. On motion by Councillor J. Smola – it was resolved: That consideration of the recommendations contained in Strategic Services “ Department report SSD-02-005 (Integrated Benefits Strategy), dated February 13, 2002, be deferred and referred to the Council meeting of February 25, 2002.” 8.DTS-02-037 - REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN DEVELOPMENT CHARGES - 19, 29, 45 & 55 SPADINA ROAD EAST The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 02-037, dated February 12, 2002, in response to a request received from Christopher-Lee Holdlings for a grant equal to the development charges for the redevelopment taking place at 19, 29, 45 & 55 Spadina Road East, Kitchener. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz – it was resolved: “That the request of Christopher-Lee Holdings for a grant of $11,536.00 representing the amount equal to the development charges for 4 new dwelling units at 19, 29, 45 & 55 Spadina Road East, Kitchener, be approved.” 9.FIN-02-007 - NATURAL GAS WATER HEATER RENTAL PROGRAM The Committee was in receipt of Financial Services report FIN-02-007, dated February 11, 2002, recommending a standard rental agreement and master builder application for renting of water heaters, as attached to the staff report. The report also recommends that the Manager of Business Development, Utilities, subject to the approval of the City Solicitor, be permitted to make minor changes to the standard agreements. FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2002- 16-CITY OF KITCHENER 9.FIN-02-007 - NATURAL GAS WATER HEATER RENTAL PROGRAM (CONT’D) On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz – it was resolved: That the ‘Rental Agreement’ for Natural Gas Rental Hot Water Service; and the “ ‘Master Builder Application for Rental Water Heaters’ and accompanying ‘Builder Program – Conditions of Rental Agreement’ for the Residential Builder Program; all as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-02-006, be approved; and further, That subject to the approval of the City Solicitor, minor changes to these standard agreements may be made to accommodate the specific contractual needs of the City, its customers or their agents, at the discretion of the Manager of Business Development, Utilities.” 10. SSD-02-004- FOUNDATIONS FOR CORPORATE PLAN - STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR THE CITY The Committee was in receipt of Strategic Services Department report SSD-02-004, dated February 13, 2002, requesting approval of “Foundations for the Corporate Plan”, attached to the report. The report also requests approval for the Administration to develop strategies to implement the strategic direction. Mr. J. Fielding was in attendance to present the contents of the report, which included a timetable to achieve the goal of a corporate strategic plan, and maintenance of it beyond the life of this Council. Members of the Committee thanked the Management Team for the work undertaken in this regard. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic – it was resolved: “That the ‘Foundations for the Corporate Plan’, as attached to Strategic Services Department report SDS-02-004, be approved, and further, That the City’s administration be directed to develop strategies to implement the direction of Council.” Carried Unanimously . 11ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Administrator