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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2006-12-18COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present, except Councillor G. Lorentz. The meeting began with the singing of "O Canada" by the Girl Guides of Canada, Trillium District 472 Brownies. On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola, the minutes of the regular meetings held November 27 and December 4, 2006, and a special meeting held December 11, 2006, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE -NIL Mr. L. Gordon, Director of Purchasing, was in attendance with respect to the tender listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda. Mr. Gordon circulated Financial Services Department report FIN- 06-050, dated December 18, 2006, asking Council to consider an additional Expression of Interest contract E06-093, Consultant Services, Risk Assessment for Downtown Kitchener Centre Block and 48 Ontario Street North. Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That Tender T06-086, Toner Cartridges (Original and Remanufactured), be awarded to C31 Inc., St. Laurent, Quebec at their adjusted tendered price of $46,878.73, including P.S.T. & G.S.T., for one year with the option to renew for a further two (2) one-year terms." -and- "That Expression of Interest E06-093, Consultant Services -Risk Assessment Downtown Kitchener Centre Block and 48 Ontario Street North, be awarded to Frontline Environmental Management Inc., Kitchener at their estimated fee of $92,114., including a contingency of $11,000. and G.S.T." Carried. Mr. Andy Staller attended in support of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, listed as Item B.5 i) on the Committee of the Whole agenda this date, dealing with approval of a fence variance application relative to 35 Julia Crescent. Mr. Staller acknowledged that approval was conditional on any portion of the fence located on City lands being removed and advised that this condition has been fulfilled. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That the application of Andy Staller (Submission No. FN 2006-007 - 35 Julia Crescent) requesting permission fora 2.1 m (7') long portion of the fence, being 1.4 m (4.5') high, located 4m (13.12') from the front lot line along Julia Crescent rather than the permitted 0.95m (3') high fence, on Lot 112, Registered Plan 1819, 35 Julia Crescent, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition: 1. That any portion of the fence located on City lands shall be removed no later than January 14, 2007." Carried. Council considered this date a written submission received from Mr. Morris Manning, on behalf of his client Bradley Baumbach, regarding enforcement of City by-laws related to Class D Adult Entertainment Parlours. Mr. Manning raised concerns that the City's by-laws regulating this industry are not effectively enforced, resulting in an increase of illegal adult entertainment establishments. He asked that Council direct Legal and Enforcement staff to work with him toward a solution. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 34$ - CITY OF KITCHENER Councillor B. Vrbanovic commented that City staff are currently working on this issue and asked that staff report as to the status of their investigations in closed session in January 2007. Mr. R. Gosse advised that Licensing staff are currently working with the Waterloo Regional Police and By-law Enforcement staff to develop a strategy to deal with the issue. He added that a new Staff Sargeant has been assigned to Division 1 and staff require time to have discussions with this person to determine an appropriate course of action. He suggested that a comprehensive report could be brought forward in February 2007. At the request of Mayor C. Zehr and Councillor B. Vrbanovic, it was agreed that a verbal update be provided to Council in January 2007. Mr. Rino dal Bello, Planning & Engineering Initiatives, attended in support of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment listed as Item B.5 ii) on the Committee of the Whole agenda this date, dealing with approval of a sign variance application relative to 561 Queen Street South. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That the application of Inacio Mota (Submission No. SG 2006-016 - 561 Queen Street South) requesting legalization of a ground sign having a height of 2.1 m (6.88') rather than the permitted 1.5 m (4.92'), located 2.14 m (7.02') from the property line along Queen Street rather than the required 3m (9.84'), on Lot 329, Subdivision of Lot 17, German Company Tract, 561 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED; subject to the following condition: 1. That the sign shall be removed from its current location, if required by the Region of Waterloo, once they have commenced the road widening." Carried. At the request of Mr. J. Willmer, Director of Planning, Council considered the final decision of the Committee of Adjustment listed as Item B.5 iii) on the Committee of the Whole agenda this date, dealing with approval of a sign variance application relative to 1170 Fischer-Hallman Road. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That the application of Max Becker Enterprises Limited (Submission No. SG 2006-017 - 1170 Fischer Hallman Road) requesting permission to erect a pylon sign which will contain non- accessory advertising for amulti-tenant building located at 325 Max Becker Drive and 1187 Fischer Hallman Road and having a height of 8m (26.24') rather than the permitted 7.5m (25.6'); a sign face area of 22 sq. m. (236.8 sq. ft.) rather than the permitted 20 sq. m. (215.28 sq. ft.); a closed sign base obstruction of 1.3m (4.2') within the required 2.4m (7.87') clearance, on Block 12, Registered Plan 58M-78 & Block 2, Registered Plan 58M-234, 1170 Fischer Hallman Road, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED." Carried. Mr. Frank Kulcsar spoke on behalf of Ms. Nga Le in regard to a decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee listed as the last recommendation under Item B.1 of the Committee of the Whole agenda, to affirm the designation of prohibited dog "Tobey", a dog owned by Ms. Le. Mr. Kulcsar advised that Ms. Le had submitted a letter to the Committee prior to the October 30, 2006 hearing advising that the dog was disposed of outside the City limits. Ms. L. MacDonald, City Solicitor, clarified the designation and appeal process and stated that it is important to complete the process by ratifying the Committee's decision. Moved by Councillor J. Smola Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by Ms. Nga Le, wherein the Committee hereby affirms the designation of Prohibited Dog, applied to "Tobey", a dog owned by Ms. Nga Le, be ratified and confirmed." Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 349 - CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. Pierre Chauvin, JHS Properties, attended in support of Clause 1 of the Development and Technical Services Committee report of this date, dealing with draft approval of Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-06202 (JHS Properties -Deer Ridge Drive). Mayor C. Zehr disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from all discussion and voting concerning this matter, as he owns property within the circulation area of the subject lands. Councillor J. Gazzola assumed the Chair to conduct this portion of the meeting. Mr. Chauvin referred to conditions of approval, asking for confirmation that the intent of the conditions regarding the rear fagade pertain only to controlling height of the building mass and to prevent second- storey windows from facing neighbouring properties, as opposed to design and / or architectural elements of the building. Mr. J. Willmer, Director of Planning, concurred with the intent as stated by Mr. Chauvin and advised that the conditions would be applied through the amending Zoning By-law. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That the report of the Development and Technical Services Committee be adopted." Carried. Recorded Pecuniary Interest & Abstention Clause 1 -Mayor C. Zehr as he owns property within the circulation area of the subject lands. Mayor C. Zehr then assumed the Chair. Council then considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-06-182 (B. Sloan), dated December 12, 2006, regarding consideration of draft approval of Plan of Subdivision 30T-05201 (Max Becker Enterprises Limited -Bleams Road) and Plan of Subdivision 30T-05205 (TALM Investments -Bleams Road) in the Laurentian West Community. Mr. J. Willmer, Director of Planning, advised that the two Plans of Subdivision were advertised for a public meeting this date; however, several outstanding issues remain unresolved. Accordingly, staff is requesting deferral until such time as all matters have been satisfactorily addressed. On invitation by Mayor C. Zehr, no delegations came forward to speak in regard to the Plans of Subdivision. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That consideration of Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-05201, Laurentian West Community Plan Amendments, Demolition Control Application DC 06/11/B/BS, and Zone Change Application ZC 05/01/B/BS (Max Becker Enterprises Ltd.) and Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-05205, Demolition Control Application DC 06/12/B/BS and Zone Change Application ZC 05/19/B/BS (TALM Investments), be deferred until such time as matters have been satisfactorily addressed with the Region of Waterloo and to adequately address any other outstanding matters and review proposed conditions and zoning." Carried. Mr. Baleegh Hassan spoke in regard to Item B.3 of the Committee of the Whole agenda, regarding applications for cancellation, refund, reduction or levy of taxes. In particular, Mr. Hassan advised that he had applied for a reduction in taxes for a property at 366-368 Park Street as a result of the building being damaged by fire. He noted that taxes for the property amount to over $3,800. but staff are recommending only a reduction of $584.04. He asked that consideration be given to allowing a larger reduction. Mayor C. Zehr suggested, and it was agreed, that a decision respecting Mr. Hassan's application for reduction of property taxes be referred to staff for further consideration and report to the next meeting of Council. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 350 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That pursuant to Section 357 of the Municipal Act, the applications to City Council for cancellation, reduction, refund or levy of taxes, totaling $146,182.25, as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-06-060, be approved, with the exception of Item No. 27 (Application for Reduction of Taxes - 366-368 Park Street) and that said application be referred to staff for further discussion and report to a January 2007 meeting of Council." Carried. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee be adopted." Councillor K. Galloway referred to Clause 5 of the report dealing with a transfer of funds from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund to certain capital projects, requesting clarification of the total dollar amount. Ms. P. Houston advised that the total dollar amount has changed from the December 11 Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting as a result of typographical errors; wherein, brackets were missing from around the amount listed for the Schneider Creek Channel and the line item for McLennan Park was inadvertently omitted. Councillor J. Gazzola referred to Clause 7 of the report dealing with the inclusion of two capital projects in the 2007-2016 Capital Forecast which include: Kitchener Public Library Fundraising Campaign /Activities and Implementation of ISO 14001 EMS Program for Fleet Operations as recommended in the Environmental Committee's Air Quality Plan. Councillor Gazzola maintained that not enough information has been provided to warrant inclusion of these projects in the Capital Forecast. Councillor Gazzola then referred to Clause 13 of the report dealing with an approach to public consultation on the 2007 Budget. He spoke in opposition to convening two public meetings (January 9 & 17, 2007) as formal meetings of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, suggesting these meetings should remain totally devoted to the public. He added that members of Council could still be in attendance for the purpose of listening to the public's commentary. Mayor C. Zehr stated that it was his intent to add to the importance of the public meetings in that, a formal meeting would provide opportunity for the public to speak directly to members of Council. Councillor J. Gazzola suggested that a formal setting may be intimidating to the public and thereby prevent some members of the public from coming forward with their comments. The Finance and Corporate Services Committee was then voted on Clause by Clause. Clauses 5, 7 & 13 -Carried. Balance of report -Carried. Council considered this date Community Services Department report CSD-06-119 (K. Steiss), dated December 15, 2006, concerning the City's response to the proposed Customer Service Standard released by the Standards Development Committee of the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (SDC of ADO). Ms. Kelly Steiss, Inclusion Co-ordinator, advised that the proposed standards are high-level statements, too broad to allow ability to establish benchmarks for maximizing accessible customer service. Any City affiliated groups (ie. sports, neighbourhood associations) would be required to provide training and develop policies related to customer service standards; the financial impact of which is not known. She added that this is only one of a number of standards coming forward to which the City will have to demonstrate compliance and in keeping with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's recommendations, staff would prefer to consider all standards together to fully understand their meaning and impact. In response to questions, Ms. Steiss advised that in approving staff's recommended response the City is not committing to anything and the proposed response is consistent with those of other COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 351 - CITY OF KITCHENER municipalities. She advised that a decision is required this date as the deadline to respond is December 20, 2006. Moved by Councillor K. Galloway Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That the City of Kitchener provide General Comments to the request for Feedback on the Proposed Customer Service Standard that overall support the proposed standard but recommend changes, as indicated in Community Services Department report CSD-06-119, to the Standards Development Committee that would improve the proposed standard." Carried. Council agreed to a request of Mr. R. Gosse, City Clerk, to add one additional by-law for three readings this date relative to Clause 5 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report regarding development charges. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: (a) To further amend By-law No. 88-170, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (b) To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereof. (c) To further amend By-law No. 88-172, being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off- street parking of vehicles for use by physically handicapped persons, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. (d) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 101 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Appointment of Staff. (e) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 15, Registered Plan 58M-361 and Part Block 2, Registered Plan 58M-290 - Templewood Drive. (f) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Lots 1 to 16 inclusive and Lots 26 to 29 inclusive, Registered Plan 58M-411 -Paige Street and Paige Place. (g) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Part of Lots 5 and 6, Registered Plan 58M-327 -Britton Place. (h) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (i) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (j) Being a by-law to amend By-law 2004-156 regarding development charges. 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 J. Gazzola as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 352 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "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. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) To further amend By-law No. 88-170, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. tBy-law No. 2006-234) (b) To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereof. tBy-law No. 2006-235) (c) To further amend By-law No. 88-172, being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off- street parking of vehicles for use by physically handicapped persons, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. tBy-law No. 2006-236) (d) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 101 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Appointment of Staff. tBy-law No. 2006-237) (e) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 15, Registered Plan 58M-361 and Part Block 2, Registered Plan 58M-290 - Templewood Drive. tBy-law No. 2006-238) (f) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Lots 1 to 16 inclusive and Lots 26 to 29 inclusive, Registered Plan 58M-411 -Paige Street and Paige Place. tBy-law No. 2006-239) (g) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Part of Lots 5 and 6, Registered Plan 58M-327 -Britton Place. tBy-law No. 2006-240) (h) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. tBy-law No. 2006-241) (i) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. tBy-law No. 2006-242) (j) Being a by-law to amend By-law 2004-156 regarding development charges. tBy-law No. 2006-243) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk." Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 353 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. MAYOR CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 354 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. That pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13 as amended, and delegation by-law 2002-64, draft approval of Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-06202, in the City of Kitchener, for JHS Properties, be granted, subject to the conditions outlined in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-06-166, subject to the following amendments: (a) that the Plan of Subdivision map be amended to show the street name of Riverstone Court; and, (b) that the date in clauses 1 and 2.1 of the recommendation be changed from July 18, 2006 to November 20, 2006; and, (c) that under section 2.1.6 SPECIAL CONDITIONS IN ADDITION TO STANDARD CONDITIONS -Other Time Frames, the following new conditions shall be added: 6.12 (revised) The SUBDIVIDER agrees that the finished grades at the highest point for lots 13 through 17 inclusive shall be no more than 1.6 metres higher than the finished grades at the rear of the property. 6.13 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that if homes are constructed prior to registration, no building permit shall be applied for or any house construction undertaken on proposed lots 13 to 17 inclusive except where substantially in accordance with the approved building elevation drawings. 6.14 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to install enhanced planting strips, consisting of coniferous trees planted 9m apart, within twelve months of registration for lots 13 to 17 inclusive in accordance with the approved landscape plan, to the satisfaction of the CITY'S Director of Planning; further, the SUBDIVIDER agrees that these enhanced planting strips shall be maintained in perpetuity. (d) that under section 2.2 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION, condition 12 becomes condition 15, and the following new conditions shall be added: 12. The SUBDIVIDER agrees that if homes are constructed prior to registration, to submit building elevation drawings for lots 13 to 17 inclusive, and obtain approval thereof from the CITY'S Director of Planning. The intent is to ensure that consideration has been given to the design treatment along the rear of the property and to ensure that the rear fagade of each proposed building is not more than one storey, in addition to any look-out basement, but does not permit a walk-out basement. 13. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to submit landscape plans for enhanced planting strips with lots 13 to 17 inclusive, and obtain approval thereof from the CITY'S Director of Planning. 14. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to apply for and obtain final approval of a zoning by- law amendment for lots 13 to 17 inclusive to limit the rear fagade of each proposed building to not more than one storey, in addition to any look-out basement, and does not permit awalk-out basement. (Dealt with under Delegations and Carried) FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. That the request of Doon Heritage Crossroads to pay a reduced licence fee of $38.10 for the `Seedy Saturday' event to take place on February 17, 2007 at Doon Heritage Crossroads be granted. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 355 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 2. That St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School be awarded aone-time community playground grant of $750 in 2006 toward construction of a new creative playground facility, to be located within the school campus. 3. That a grant allocation be approved to the Centreville Chicopee Community Association from the Community Development Infrastructure Program for $6,700 for expenses related to developing a service plan for their licensed Pre-school Program and for ashort-term book- keeping project. 4. That notwithstanding Council's resolution of September 25, 2006, staff report to the January 29, 2007 Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting on the principle of providing benefits to employees age 65 and over, based on the premise that such employees shall be in the same position of coverage as at prior to age 65; as it relates to Chief Administrator's Office report CAO-06-052 (End of Mandatory Retirement) and addendum report CAO-06-056. 5. That a transfer of $2,028,455 from the tax stabilization reserve fund to fund the net changes to the following projects as a result of the Ontario Municipal Board decision issued on September 5, 2006 (Decision /Order No. 2483) be approved: • Soccer facilities $17,186 • Downtown Community Centre ($109,910) • Victoria Hills Community Centre $1,210,477 • Chandler Mowat Community Centre $1,143,145 • Schneider Creek Channel ($323,754) • McLennan Park $91,311; and, That a transfer of $2,028,455 from the above projects to Development Charge reserve fund be approved; and, That By-law 2004-156 be amended to replace Schedule `A' with the schedule attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-06-059 to reflect the Ontario Municipal Board Decision/Order No. 2483, issued on September 5, 2006 and to incorporate Council's resolution on January 17, 2005 amending the definition of `existing industrial building'; and further, That staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of a service specific amendment to the 2004 Development Charge Background Study to implement the remaining increases in project cost estimates and growth allocation changes that were endorsed by the Ontario Municipal Board in its Decision /Order No. 2483, to be brought back to Finance and Corporate Services Committee for consideration in early 2007. 6. That the proposed fees and charges contained in the 2007 Comprehensive Fee Review attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-06-053 be approved; and, That the Manager of Cemeteries be directed to forward the Cemetery Tariff of Fees and Charges to the Ministry of Government Services -Cemeteries Regulation Unit for filing, in order that the proposed fees become effective January 1, 2007; and further, That Legal Services staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-laws to amend the City's Municipal Code chapters for fees and charges pertaining to licensing, planning applications, building permits and Committee of Adjustment applications. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 356 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 7. That the following capital projects be included in the 2007-2016 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee as part of the 2007 budget deliberations, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-06-057: • Kitchener Public Library -Fundraising Campaign and Activities -new project -total cost of $176,000 over 2007-2009; and, • Environmental Committee Air Quality Report -Implementation of ISO 14001 EMS program for the City's Fleet operations - $75,000 in 2007. 8. That the following capital projects be included in the 2007-2016 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee as part of the 2007 budget deliberations, as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO-06-066: • Vehicle & Equipment Permit System $200,000 2007/2008 • Brownfields Community Improvement Plan TIF Payments $2,065,144 2007-2016. 9. That the following capital projects be included in the 2007-2016 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corporate Servic es Committee as part of the 2007 budget deliberations, as outlined in Community Services De partment report CSD-06-115: Capital Project Amount Year 1. Auditorium Lobby Floor $ 50,000 2016 2. Cenotaph $ 150,000 2010 3. Community Trails $1,600,000 2007-2016 4. Cultural Capitals of Canada 2009 $ 667,000 2007-2009 5. CulturePlan II Implementation $ 286,000 2007-2009 6. General Park Development $1,884,000 2007-2016 7. Hanson Avenue Extension $ 700,000 2007 8. Master Plans & Feasibility Studies 8.1 Homer Watson House & Gallery Plan $ 80,000 2007 8.2 Special Events Strategic Plan $ 40,000 2007 8.3 South Kitchener Recreation Complex $ 70,000 2007 9. McLennan Park $2,690,000 2008-2016 10. Parks & Open Space Master Plan $ 180,000 2007 11. Skateboard Facility $1,100,000 2010-2012 12. User Fee Review $ 80,000 2012 13. Williamsburg Cemetery Phase II Dev. $ 60,000 2007 14. Williamsburg Cemetery Phase I Project $ 49,000 2008-2009. 10. That the following capital projects be included in the 2007-2016 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee as part of the 2007 budget deliberations, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report CRPS-06-171: Project Name Building Audit Centreville CC Vestibule Alteration City Hall Cooling Towers City Hall Cooling Towers City Hall Office Furniture - C/C City Hall Office Furniture - RES-BLDG City Hall Spandrel Glass Replacement Community Centre Contingency Downtown CC Gym Divider Energy Management -OTHER Project Cost Project Year $ 80,000 2007 $ 100,000 2008 $ 100,000 2014 $ 100,000 2015 $ 547,000 2007-2016 $ 57,000 2007-2016 $ 200,000 2012 $ 410,000 2007-2016 $ 65,000 2007 $ 319,000 2007-2016 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 357 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 10. (Cont'd) Homer Watson House & Gallery Repairs $ 79,000 2007-2008 Outdoor Fountains $ 71,000 2007-2016 79 Joseph Street $ 55,000 2007-2016. 11. That the following capital projects be included in the 2007-2016 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee as part of the 2007 budget deliberations, as outlined in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-06- 179: Project Name Project Cost Project Year Adaptive Re-Use Grant $ 580,000 2007-2016 Automated Attendance Management System $ 165,000 2008 Cedar Hill Phase 1/Phase 2 $ 55,000 2007 Heritage Tax Refund Program $ 100,000 2007-2016 Iron Horse Trail 2 Sanitary Sewer $ 605,000 2011 Mike Wagner/Urban Environmental Awards $ 67,000 2007-2016 Natural Lands Acquisition $ 825,000 2007-2016 Old Westmount Trunk Sanitary Sewer $ 250,000 2013 Total Station $ 50,000 2010. 12. That the following capital projects be included in the 2007-2016 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee as part of the 2007 budget deliberations, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-06-055: • Corporate Integrated Financial System -increase in project funding request by $763,000 over 2007-2009; • Gasworks Demand Side Management -new project funding -total cost $1,041,000 over 2007 to 2011; • PS 3150 Tangible Capital Assets Implementation -new project -total cost $600,000 over 2007-2009; and, • Revenue Payment Process Software -new project -total cost $166,000 in 2007. 13. That the approach outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-06-054 be approved as the basis for public consultation on the 2007 Budget; and, That the following budget meeting dates be confirmed and approved: Capital Budget and Forecast January 15, 2007 Water and Sewer Budgets and Rates January 29, 2007 Grants Day February 5, 2007 Preliminary Results of Public Consultation February 5, 2007 Operating Budget February 26, 2007 December 31, 2006 Financial Report March 5, 2007 Budget Day March 19, 2007; and further, That public consultation meetings proposed for January 9 and 17, 2007, as outlined in report FIN-06-054, be convened as special meetings of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee. 14. That the request for an extension to MTE Consultant Inc.'s Purchase Order for additional engineering expenditures be approved, due to changes in project scope for the King Street East (Madison Avenue to Stirling Avenue) and Madison Avenue North (King Street East to Weber Street East) reconstruction in the amount of $87,560. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 35$ - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 15. That the request for additional engineering fees of $11,760.74, as submitted by Stantec Consulting Ltd., be approved relative to Expression of Interest E04-074 (Consultant Services - Onward Avenue Reconstruction). COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 359 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA - 2ND 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. Dog Designation Appeal Committee Decisions -Various Council considered a number of decisions made by the Dog Designation Appeal Committee. It is noted that the decision related to an appeal by Ms. Nga Le was dealt with under Delegations. It was resolved: "That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by Mr. Gary Jeffrey, wherein the Committee hereby affirms the designation of Dangerous Dog applied to `Snowball', a dog owned by Mr. Gary Jeffrey, be ratified and confirmed." -and- "That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by Mr. Andrew Brunke, wherein the Committee hereby rescinds the designation of Prohibited Dog, applied to "Puma", a dog owned by Mr. Andrew Brunke, be ratified and confirmed." -and- "That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by Mr. Greg Putro, wherein the Committee hereby rescinds the designation of Prohibited Dog, applied to "Diesel", a dog owned by Mr. Greg Putro, be ratified and confirmed." -and- "That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by Ms. Shelley Post, wherein the Committee hereby rescinds the designation of Dangerous Dog, applied to "Moe", a dog owned by Ms. Shelley Post, be ratified and confirmed." 2. Tender Dealt with under Delegations. 3. Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levv of Taxes Dealt with under Delegations. 4. Service Agreement, Fee Schedule & Delegation of Authority re Kitchener Utilities Natural Gas Operation Council considered Financial Services Department report FIN-06-058 (P. Houston), dated December 4, 2006. It was resolved: "That the `Service Agreement' introduced by the Ontario Energy Board in conjunction with the Gas Distribution Access Rule (`GDAR') for use by distributors and gas vendors be adopted and that effective June 1, 2007, the `Service Agreement' replace the Collection Services Agreement that Council approved for use between the City and its customers or their agents in a resolution dated May 3, 1999; and, COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1$, 2006 - 360 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) 4. Service Agreement, Fee Schedule & Delegation of Authority re Kitchener Utilities Natural Gas Operation - tCont'd) That the authority to execute the standard Service Agreement and Bundled Transportation Agreements on behalf of the City of Kitchener be delegated to the Manager, Asset Optimization, Utilities Division, or in his/her absence due to vacation illness, or attendance at educational seminars or conferences, the Manager, Regulatory Affairs and in his/her absence due to vacation, illness, or attendance at educational seminars or conferences, the Director of Utilities or their designate; and, That the schedule of Direct Purchase Fees attached be approved for use by the City effective June 1, 2007; and further, That minor changes may be made to the standard agreements referred to above to accommodate specific contractual needs of the City, its customers or their agents, at the discretion of the Director of Utilities and subject to the approval of the City Solicitor." 5. Committee of Adjustment Decisions -Various Dealt with under Delegations. 6. Special Meeting of Council - January 16, 2007 Council considered Corporate Services Department report CRPS-06-180 (R. Gosse), dated December 14, 2006. It was resolved: "That a Special Meeting of Council as part of the regular quarterly strategic sessions of Council be scheduled for January 16, 2007 and be held at the Woerner House, 2283 Roseville Road, Township of North Dumfries."