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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2007-01-15COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 CITY 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 Kamila Wysocki, King School of Vocal. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz, the minutes of the regular meeting held December 18, 2006 and special meetings held December 18, 2006 and January 8, 2007, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE -NIL Ms. L. Stecho, Supervisor of Purchasing, was in attendance with respect to the tenders listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda. At the request of Ms. Stecho, it was agreed to delay the award for the Doon Mills Community Park playground (part of P06-067) to the next Council meeting, pending further discussion with all interested parties. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That Proposal P06-097 -Playgrounds -Southwest Optimist Park, Abram Stauffer Park and Doon Mills Community Park, be awarded as follows: • Southwest Optimist Park to Belair Recreational Products Inc., Paris at their proposed price of $52,983.93, including P.S.T. & G.S.T.; • Abram Stauffer Park to Henderson Recreation Equipment Limited, Simcoe at their proposed price of $21,996.60, including P.S.T. & G.S.T; and further, That the award for the Doon Mills Community Park be deferred to the February 5, 2007 Council meeting, pending further discussion with all interested parties." -and- "That Proposal P06-101, Authorized Contractors -Natural Gas Appliance Financing Program, be awarded to the following Contractors for a two (2) year period, commencing February 1St 2007 and terminating January 31St, 2009. • Primary Contractor Status: Corestar Mechanical Ltd., New Dundee; Dunn Heating & Air Conditioning, Waterloo; Delta Air Systems Ltd., Waterloo; and Bast Home Comfort Inc., Waterloo. • Secondary Contractor Status: All Weather Air Systems Inc., Waterloo; Reitzel Heating & Sheet Metal, Waterloo; Rob-Hart Mechanical Inc., Kitchener; Delta Inc., Waterloo; BoehmerslCronin Emery Service Experts, Waterloo; Triple $ Plumbing & Heating Inc., Waterloo; Air Wave Heating & Cooling, Guelph; Tiger Plumbing Inc., Waterloo; Iron Clad Home Comfort Specialists, Kitchener; Amber Heating, Kitchener and The Woodburner, Kitchener." Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That the report of the Development and Technical Services Committee be adopted. Carried. Councillor J. Gazzola asked that Clause 1 of the report be dealt with separately and considered in conjunction with Item B.4 of the Committee of the Whole agenda as both items relate to the proposed demolition of 242 Queen Street South. Mr. J. Willmer advised that in addition to approval of the demolition permit (DC 06/09/Q/AP) under Planning Act regulations as outlined in Clause 1 of the report, approval of a Heritage Permit COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 6 - CITY OF KITCHENER Application (HPA 2006-V-017) is also required under the Ontario Heritage Act as the subject property is within a Heritage Conservation District. Mr. Willmer noted that estimates to restore the building are substantial in comparison to demolition costs, such that it is not considered reasonable to deny the request for demolition. The Development and Technical Services Committee report was then voted on Clause by Clause. Clause 1 -Carried Unanimously. Balance of report -Carried. Council then considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-008 (J. Willmer), dated January 4, 2007, listed as Item B.4 on the Committee of the Whole agenda, dealing with Heritage Permit Application HPA 2006-V-017 (242 Queen Street South). Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA 2006-V-017 (242 Queen Street South) be approved, to permit the demolition of the existing building." Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted." Carried Unanimously. Mr. Peter Benninger was asked to speak in regard to Clause 3 of the report dealing with acceptance of the Sport Partner Business Case and Supplementary Business Case for construction of an athletic complex at the Hanson Avenue site, including a twin pad. It was noted that Mr. Benninger will lead the fundraising campaign for this project. He commented that preliminary indications suggest there is good community support for the project and invited volunteers /donations from within the community. Staff responded to a number of questions concerning Clause 3, providing explanation of the difference in funding for this project as it compares to a similar project in the Township of Wilmot; potential savings to be achieved from LEED Gold Certification; and City policy on issuing donation receipts. Mr. Thomas Kaufman was asked to speak in regard to Clause 5 of the report dealing with an agreement to permit use of electric carts on designated sections of the City's trail system. Mr. Kaufman advised that he proposes to operate an electric tram system for persons with mobility challenges to allow them a method of access to enjoy City trails in comfort and safety. Ms. A. Pappert added that this is a one-year pilot project with an objective to provide access to open space and enhance the quality of living for those who would normally not be in a position to use the trail system. At the request of Mayor C. Zehr, it was agreed to amend the second paragraph of Clause 5 by adding the name of the actual business to be operated by Mr. Kaufman. The Community Services Committee report was then voted on Clause by Clause. Clauses 1 and 2 -Carried. Clauses 3 and 4 - Carried Unanimously on Recorded Votes. Clause 5 -Carried Unanimously, as Amended. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 7 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee (meeting of January 8, 2007) be adopted." Councillor J. Gazzola spoke in regard to Clause 2 of the report dealing with an Offer to Purchase Lot 8A in the Grand River West Business Park, asking that staff follow through with the purchasers on their commitments made in support of the City's Economic Development Strategy for the bio-tech / pharma cluster sector. Councillor J. Smola asked to be recorded as opposed to Clause 3 of the report dealing with re- location of the K-W Bingo Centre to 501 Krug Street, in keeping with his opposition in support of neighbourhood concerns to a previously approved re-zoning application relative to this matter. The Finance and Corporate Services Committee report was then voted on Clause by Clause. Clauses 2 and 3 -Carried. Balance of report -Carried. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee (meeting of January 15, 2007) be adopted." Carried Unanimously. At the request of Councillor G. Lorentz, staff was directed to report on existing initiatives, as well as options for improvement, regarding response mechanisms to deal with graffiti. Councillor J. Smola also requested that staff meet with representatives of the Kitchener Downtown Business Association in regard to similar issues experienced in the Downtown. Councillor J. Gazzola referred to recent amendments to the Municipal Act that no longer require a municipality to undertake an Environmental Assessment (EA) prior to implementing traffic calming measures. He asked that in light of the legislative changes if staff were now in a position to proceed with installing traffic calming measures on Kingswood Drive notwithstanding an outstanding EA related to the matter. Mr. R. Browning agreed to follow up with Traffic staff and report back to Council. Councillor J. Gazzola requested an update in regard to the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy project as it relates to Council Policy I-650 (Percent for Art). Mr. R. Browning advised that the matter remains outstanding; however, the University of Waterloo has given indication of a commitment to pursuing this issue as part of Phase 2 of the development. Council agreed to a request of Mr. R. Gosse, City Clerk, to add four by-laws for three readings this date being a zoning amending by-law relative to Clause 2 (588-598 Queen Street South) of the Development and Technical Services Committee report; two by-laws establishing parts of Robert Ferrie Drive and Burgetz Avenue as public highways, respectively; and a by-law to amend By-law 2003-179 designating part of 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent as being of historical and architectural value. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic 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 88-170, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (b) To further amend By-law 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - $ - CITY OF KITCHENER (c) To further amend By-law 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 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (e) To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. (f) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Strasburg Road as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (g) Being a by-law to provide fora 2007 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2007 Interim Taxes. (h) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 1 and Part of Blocks 2 and 4, Registered Plan 58M-19 - Hackberry Street. (i) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 166, Registered Plan 58M-331 -Colton Circle. (j) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Part Lots 30, 31, 41, 42, 51 and 52, Registered Plan 58M-403 - Westmeadow Drive. (k) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 1, Registered Plan 58M-290 - Templewood Drive. (I) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (m) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Davood Khosrowshahian, 588-598 Queen Street. (n) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Robert Ferrie Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (o) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Burgetz Avenue as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (p) Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2003-179 designating part of 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent (formerly 437 Pioneer Tower Road) in the City of Kitchener as being of historical and architectural value under the Ontario Heritage Act. 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 G. Lorentz as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz 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. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 9 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) To further amend By-law 88-170, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. tBy-law No. 2007-02) (b) To further amend By-law 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. tBy-law No. 2007-03) (c) To further amend By-law 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. 2007-04) (d) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. tBy-law No. 2007-05) (e) To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. tBy-law No. 2007-06) (f) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Strasburg Road as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. tBy-law No. 2007-07) (g) Being a by-law to provide fora 2007 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2007 Interim Taxes. tBy-law No. 2007-08) (h) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 1 and Part of Blocks 2 and 4, Registered Plan 58M-19 - Hackberry Street. tBy-law No. 2007-09) (i) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 166, Registered Plan 58M-331 -Colton Circle. tBy-law No. 2007-10) (j) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Part Lots 30, 31, 41, 42, 51 and 52, Registered Plan 58M-403 - Westmeadow Drive. tBy-law No. 2007-11) (k) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 1, Registered Plan 58M-290 - Templewood Drive. tBy-law No. 2007-12) COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 10 - CITY OF KITCHENER (I) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. tBy-law No. 2007-13) (m) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Davood Khosrowshahian, 588-598 Queen Street. tBy-law No. 2007-14) (n) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Robert Ferrie Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. tBy-law No. 2007-15) (o) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Burgetz Avenue as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. tBy-law No. 2007-16) (p) Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2003-179 designating part of 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent (formerly 437 Pioneer Tower Road) in the City of Kitchener as being of historical and architectural value under the Ontario Heritage Act. tBy-law No. 2007-17) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk." Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. MAYOR CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 11 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. That Demolition Control Application DC 06/09/Q/AP requesting permission to demolish a dwelling located at 242 Queen Street South, owned by Reaching Our Outdoor Friends (ROOF), legally described as Part Lot 57, Plan 393, be approved, without conditions. (Carried Unanimously) 2. That Zone Change Application ZC 06/27/Q/RM (588-598 Queen Street South) for the purpose of changing the zoning from Arterial Commercial Six Zone (C-6) with Special Use Regulation 88U to Commercial Residential Two Zone (CR-2) with Special Regulation 450R to permit a minimum sideyard setback of 1.2 metres instead of 3.0 metres and subject to holding provision 53H which requires preparation of a transportation noise study and Record of Site Condition to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo on lands legally described as Part Lot 71, Subdivision of Lot 17, German Tract, City of Kitchener, be aggroved, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", dated December 27, 2006, attached to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-002, without conditions; and further, That the site plan to be approved for 588-598 Queen Street South be based on the concept plans and drawings generally in accordance with those appended to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-002. 3. That planning staff be directed to process Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP06/01/G/BS and Zone Change Application ZC06/05/G/BS in accordance with standard City procedures and with the objective of expediting a final City Council decision regarding the applications; and further, That planning staff be directed to retain Joseph Urban Consultants, as least cost proposal among qualified consultants, to undertake a peer review of the Market Feasibility and Impact Report prepared by John Winter and Associates Limited with the cost of the peer review to be paid for by the applicants, to the municipality. 4. That the normal procedure for the selection of Engineering Consultants be waived, and the City retain Stantec Consulting Limited as Engineering Consultant to undertake a Schedule `B' Class Environmental Assessment to determine the alignment of the South Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Engineering Agreement for the provision of professional engineering services between the City of Kitchener and Stantec Consulting Limited at a total cost of $251,493.81, for completion of the South Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer Schedule `B' Class Environmental Assessment. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. That the list of Neighbourhood Associations attached to Community Services Department report CSD-07-006, dated December 20, 2006, be approved for affiliation with the City of Kitchener for 2007. 2. WHEREAS in March 2006 the Province awarded KidsAbility -Centre for Child Development with additional funding, enabling its wait list to be reduced by 40%, thereby allowing them to provide services to an additional 475 children; and, WHEREAS this community continues to experience a period of rapid growth and consequently the need for the services provided by KidsAbility -Centre for Child Development has also grown rapidly, such that over 700 children, with an average age of 3 years, remain on their wait list; and, WHEREAS the delay in providing services to these children is of great concern, as research demonstrates the importance of early and timely intervention for children with special needs to help prepare them for school and integration into the community; COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 12 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 2 (Cont'd) THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener urges the Provincial government to provide additional funding to KidsAbility - Centre for Child Development, to meet this community's need for necessary therapy services in an effort to eliminate wait times and provide equitable access to services; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) be encouraged to lobby the Provincial government in an effort to secure additional funding for KidsAbility -Centre for Child Development and all other children's treatment centres across Ontario; and, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this motion be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Children and Youth Services, all Members of Provincial Parliament representing ridings within the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and all local area municipalities. 3. That the Sport Partner Business Case and Supplementary Business Case as appended to Community Services Department report CSD-07-001 be accepted; and, That staff be directed to proceed to construct an Athletic Complex at the Hanson Avenue site to include a twin pad arena, boxing facility, minor hockey offices/storage and a community walking track, as outlined in the Sport Partner Business Case and Supplementary Business Case; and, That the 2007/08 Capital budget be increased by $3.3M to be funded as follows: $1.75M from a Sport Partner capital campaign, $280,000. from Development Charges and $1.27M from Capital out of Current, subject to the January 15, 2007 Capital budget deliberations; and, That the Sport Partners be given approval in principle to commence a capital campaign to generate $1.75M (net) with the proviso that a schedule of naming rights assigned for major donations be pre-approved by Council at a future meeting; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a License Agreement with the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association and with the Waterloo Regional Boxing Academy, for their proposed, respective use, of a portion of the Twin Pad premises located at 135 Hanson Avenue, said agreements to be in substantially the form as set out in the drafts appended to staff report CSD- 07-001, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and further, That staff be directed to pursue LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification employing the "green roof" option for the proposed Twin Pad facility. (Carried Unanimously by a Recorded Vote) NOTE: The Capital Budget was further amended; see Finance and Corporate Services Committee report of January 15, 2007 that forms part of these minutes. 4. That Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro be requested to consider making a $300,000. contribution toward LEED Gold certification for the proposed Hanson Avenue Twin Pad facility. (Carried Unanimously by a Recorded Vote) 5. That the trails included in Schneider Park at Freeport and from the Freeport Bridge to Pioneer Tower/Kuntz Park be the designated sections of the City's trail system to be used in concert with the cart and tram system; and further, COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 13 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 5. (Cont'd) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement, as appended to Community Services Department report CSD-07-009, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with Canadian Recreational Excursions Inc. / Mr. Thomas Kaufman for use of all or a portion of the designated trail sections for a term of one year, to be reviewed on an annual basis. (Carried Unanimously, as Amended) FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (meeting of January $, 2007) - 1. That the following grants be paid on a monthly basis until the 2007 budget is approved: Belmont Improvement Area $ 2,083.00 Centre in the Square 104,115.00 Downtown Improvement Area 45,416.00 Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber -Health Care Recruitment 1,666.00 Homer Watson Foundation (Payroll) 13,683.00 House of Friendship -Chandler 2,991.00 House of Friendship- Kingsdale 4,857.00 Kitchener Horticultural Society 14,281.00 Kitchener Musical Society 1,416.00 Kitchener Public Library -January 1,000,000.00 Kitchener Public Library -February 625,000.00 Kitchener Public Library -March 625,000.00 Kitchener Public Library -April 625,000.00 Kitchener Waterloo Social Planning Council 6,765.00 Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra 13,444.75 K-W Art Gallery 13,648.00 K-W Drum Corps Association 2,197.00 K-W Oktoberfest Inc. 2,626.00; and further, That final budget day be rescheduled from March 19, 2007 to April 16, 2007. 2. That the conditional Offer to Purchase from MacNaughten, Hermsen, Britton, Clarkson Planning Limited in Trust, be accepted for parts 2 and 3 on Registered Reference Plan 58R15289, being an irregular shaped parcel of land in the Grand River West Business Park, having an area of approximately 2.56 acres, at a price of $200,000 an acre, for a total purchase price of $512,000, identified as Lot 8A on Schedule `A' and detail of the proposal outlined in Appendix `B', as attached to Chief Administrator's Office report CAO-07-001; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any other necessary documentation required by the City Solicitor to complete the sale transaction. 3. That the request by Pentagon Gaming Partners Inc. to relocate the K-W Bingo Centre from 29 King Street East to 501 Krug Street be approved. 4. That Brad Ullner, Mary Beth Hunter and Gordon Cummer, be appointed to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) fora 3 year term ending December 31, 2009. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 14 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (meeting of January 15, 2007)- 1. That the budget for the new Community Arena /Twin Pads be increased by $3.6 M in 2007 to be funded as follows: $1.75 M from a Sport Partner capital campaign, $280,000. from Development Charges and $1.57 M from Capital out of Current; and, That the 2007 budgets for the following time-sensitive projects be approved in order to expedite the works in 2007: • Annual Road and Sidewalk Program • City Hall Garage Monitoring • Corporate Integrated Financial System • Environmental Remediation • Guelph Street Reconstruction and Storm Outlet • New Community Arena /Twin Pads • PS 3150 Tangible Capital Assets • Stonegate Watercourse Reconstruction; and further, That the deadline for the development of a proposed policy on Development Charge Refund Agreements be extended by one year to align it with a review of staging of development and that the scope of the review be increased to include the approach for scheduling works in the Development Charges Background Study and Capital Forecast as well as the appropriate use of debt within the Development Charges Reserve Fund. (Carried Unanimously) COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 15 - 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. Engineering Agreement -South Strasburg Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer EA Study It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor for the provision of professional engineering services made between the City of Kitchener and Stantec Consulting Limited, regarding South Strasburg Creek - Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment Study." 2. Various Tenders Dealt with under Delegations. 3. HPA 2006-V-016 - 140 Water Street South -Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District Council considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07- 006 (J. Willmer), dated January 4, 2007. It was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA 2006-V-016 (140 Water Street South) be approved, to permit the construction of an attic addition to the existing dwelling." 4. HPA 2006-V-017 - 241 Queen Street South -Demolition Dealt with under Reports (Development and Technical Services Committee). 5. Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes -Special Hearing Council considered Financial Services Department report FIN-07-004 (P. Houston), dated January 10, 2007. It was resolved: "That the applications to City Council for cancellation, reduction, refund or levy of taxes, totaling $1,131.58, as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-07-004, be approved, pursuant to Section 357 of the Municipal Act." 6. CRPS-07-002 -Application for First Registration in Land Titles - Portion of Plains Road to be Included - Becker Estates Inc. Council considered this date Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-002 (L. MacDonald), dated January 10, 2007, requesting authority to include a portion of Plains Road in an Application for First Registration as it relates to development of lands owned by Becker Estates Inc. COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2007 - 16 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) CRPS-07-002 -Application for First Registration in Land Titles - Portion of Plains Road to be Included - Becker Estates Inc. tCont'd) It was resolved: "That the portion of Plains Road as generally depicted on the map attached to Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-002, be authorized for inclusion in an Application for First Registration into Land Titles of the lands abutting thereto and owned by Becker Estates Inc., provided there is no cost to the City; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documentation to support the conversion in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor."