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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2007-02-26COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 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 the Rockway Public School Primary Choir. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway, the minutes of the regular meeting held February 5, 2007 and special meetings held February 5 & 19, 2007, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. COMMUNICATION REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE - (a) Letter dated February 8, 2007, from E. Witmer, MPP, acknowledging receipt of Council's resolution regarding support for additional funds for the KidsAbility Centre for Child Development. Mayor C. Zehr read from a letter sent to him from Brenda Doner, Manager (Ontario Network), Canada Volunteerism Initiative (OCVI), dated January 30, 2007. The purpose of the letter was to acknowledge the work done by Jo-Ann Hutchison, Facilitator -Volunteer Resources and Community Engagement, as a member of the OCVI's Municipal Working Group that developed a Municipal Toolkit for municipalities to begin the process of increasing resources to their volunteers. Mayor C. Zehr, on behalf of OCVI, then presented Ms. Hutchison with a Certificate of Appreciation. Ms. Kathy Weiss, Director of Business Development, presented three awards from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario to the City of Kitchener in three areas: strategic plans in recognition of the City's Healthy Community Plan; redevelopment initiatives in recognition of the City's Upper Storey Redevelopment Initiative; and, for physical infrastructure recognizing the City's Economic Development Investment Fund. Mr. L. Gordon, Director of Purchasing, was in attendance with respect to the tenders listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda. Mr. Gordon advised that the tender for Food & Concession Paper Products listed as Item 2 iii) on the agenda was being withdrawn in order to re-tender for the products. Mayor C. Zehr requested that when staff re-tender for the food and concessions products, that they include costing for recycled paper products as part of the City's environmental initiative. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That Tender T07-006, Huron Natural Area -Main Access Area Development Project, be awarded to Draftcon Calamar Corp., Niagara on the Lake, Ontario at their adjusted tendered price of $879,495.78, including provisional items and contingency of $25,000. and G.S.T., less $53,000., for the masonry portion of the contract; and, That the City award the masonry portion of the contract to George and Asmussen Limited (GA Masonry), at their price of $53,000., including G.S.T.; and further, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor." -and- "That Tender T06-077, Two (2) Vibratory Road Rollers, be awarded as follows: • One (1) 4.6 Metric Tonne (5 Ton) Self-Propelled Single Drum Vibratory Roller, complete to specification CKF-265-2006, be awarded to Mike Staub Equipment Inc., Ayr, at their tendered price of $72,196.20, including G.S.T. & P.S.T. • One (1) 2.44 Metric Tonnie (2.7 Ton) Tandem Vibratory Asphalt Roller, complete to specification CKF-267-2006, be awarded to United Rentals of Kitchener, Kitchener, at their tendered price of $37,020.36 including G.S.T. & P.S.T." -and- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 42 - CITY OF KITCHENER "That Tender T06-099, Tools and Equipment for a Triple Combination Fire Pumper, be awarded as follows, at a total bid price of $152,113.07, including G.S.T.: • Resgtech Systems Inc., Woodstock, Ontario - $133,240.94, including G.S.T.; • A.J. Stone Company Ltd., Toronto, Ontario - $6,870.92, including G.S.T.; • Dependable Emergency Vehicles, Brampton, Ontario - $5,613.76, including G.S.T.; • Darch Fire Inc., Ayr, Ontario - $3,524.50, including G.S.T.; • Century Vallen, Waterloo, Ontario - $2,741.05, including G.S.T.; • Canadian Safety Equipment Inc., Mississauga, Ontario - $121.90, including G.S.T." -and- "That Tender T06-100, Two (2) Cab & Chassis, be awarded as follows: • Item 1 - 5,080 KG (11,200.Ib) GVWR, two wheel drive, dual rear wheel conventional cab/chassis with attached utility body and crane, complete to specification CKF-321-2006, be awarded to Colombo Chrysler (Colombo Motors LP), Woodbridge, Ontario at their tendered price of $40,669.50, including G.S.T. and P.S.T. • Item 2 - 5,080 KG (11,200.Ib) GVWR, two wheel drive, dual rear wheel conventional cab/chassis and attached utility body, complete to specification CKF-322-2006, be awarded to Steve Scherer Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd., Kitchener at their tendered price of $45,880.44, including G.S.T. and P.S.T." -and- "That Expression of Interest E06-063, Consultant Services -King Street (Frederick/Benton to Victoria) and City Centre District Streetscape Master Plan, Phase I -Pre Design and Tendering, be awarded to IBI Group, Waterloo at their estimated fee of $269,171., including a contingency of $23,085. and G.S.T., based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated; and further, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor." - and - "That Expression of Interest E07-009, Consultant Services -Hanson Avenue Extension Environmental Assessment, be awarded to The Walter Fedy Partnership, Kitchener at their estimated fee of $77,422.40, including a contingency of $6,640. and G.S.T., based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated; and further, That the Director of Purchasing be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor." Carried. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That the report of the Development and Technical Services Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted." Carried. Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 43 - 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 29, 2007), be adopted." It was moved by Councillor J. Gazzola, seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz, to defer consideration of the recommendation from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting of January 29, 2007 regarding the waterworks and sanitary sewer rates and budget to the March 19, 2007 Council meeting to allow the Region of Waterloo to finalize its rates and have staff prepare a report on the long-term impact the rates will have on the City of Kitchener. The motion was voted on and Carried. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee (meeting of February 19, 2007), be adopted." Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised Council of the Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-036 (J. McBride), dated February 20, 2007, which has been circulated to members of Council recommending that Clause 6 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report be amended by changing the hours for the Noise By-law exemption from 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Council agreed to amend the Clause to reflect the exact times for the Noise By-law exemption referenced in Clause 6. Councillor J. Gazzola requested that Clause 8 be dealt with separately. Councillor Gazzola stated that the City has received three submissions for the Centre Block redevelopment and asked why all three companies could not bring forward design proposals rather than just two. He also asked why the names of the three companies could not be made public. Mr. Rod Regier, Executive Director, Economic Development, advised that the Evaluation Committee will be reviewing the three submissions with the intent to recommend two submissions for the next stage, being the design proposal. He advised that the Committee could review the three submissions and if there is merit, recommend all three for the next stage of the process. He added that the inclusion of a third company being asked to provide a design proposal will have financial implications and it does change the RFP process. Councillor Gazzola raised a concern regarding the amount of time available for the public to submit comments and views regarding the design proposals. Mr. Regier advised there will be three public meetings during that period and in addition, a survey will be circulated to all households as well as a website survey where the public could make their comments known. He added the Committee will review the proposals in context of the public submissions and will make a recommendation to Council for a final decision. Mayor C. Zehr suggested that inclusion of a third company should be based only on the fact that the third submission has merit and not on the fact there were only three submissions. Mayor Zehr also asked whether moving from two to three for the final design phase would jeopardize the RFP process. Mr. L. Gordon responded that before considering the third submission, it would be prudent for staff to discuss this with the Fairness Advisor who has been in consultation with staff and the Committee during the process. Mr. Michael May, Director of Communications, advised that the 17 days for public input is generally considered to be sufficient. He added that the names of the three companies who have submitted proposals will be made public. The Finance and Corporate Services Committee report was then voted on Clause by Clause. Clause 6 -Carried, as Amended. Clause 8 -Carried. Balance of report -Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 44 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the report of Heritage Kitchener be adopted." Carried. Council agreed to a request of Mr. R Gosse, City Clerk, to add five additional by-laws for three readings this date being: a by-law to amend Chapter 683 of the Municipal Code regarding site plan control relative to Clause 1 of the Development and Technical Services Committee report; a by-law under the Planning & Condominium Acts regarding delegation of authority relative to Clause 3 of the Development and Technical Services Committee report; a zone change by-law relative to Clause 6 of the Development and Technical Services Committee report; a by-law to license street vendors relative to Clause 1 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report; and, a by-law to amend Chapter 25 of the Municipal Code relative to Clause 5 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "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. (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 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 -Lots 1 to 7 inclusive, Registered Plan 58M-430 -Iron Gate Street. (f) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 1, Registered Plan 58M-395 - Doon South Drive. (g) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Blocks 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15 and Part of Blocks 11 and 21, Registered Plan 58M-364 -Zeller Drive and Valebrook Street. (h) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Briarmeadow Drive as public highways in the City of Kitchener. (i) Being a by-law to provide for the widening of part of Fallowfield Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (j) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement (k) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (I) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 683 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding Site Plan Control. (m) Being a by-law to amend By-law 2005-170 to delegate certain authority under the Planning and Condominium Acts. (n) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - JHS Properties - Riverstone Court. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 45 - CITY OF KITCHENER (o) Being a by-law to licence Street Vendors on property owned by the Corporation of the City of Kitchener in Victoria Park and at specific intersections expiring December 31, 2007. (p) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 25 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Procedure. 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 K. Galloway as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. Moved by Councillor K. Galloway Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "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 G. Lorentz "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. 2007-30) (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. 2007-31) (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. 2007-32) (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. 2007-33) (e) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Lots 1 to 7 inclusive, Registered Plan 58M-430 -Iron Gate Street. tBy-law No. 2007-34) (f) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Block 1, Registered Plan 58M-395 - Doon South Drive. tBy-law No. 2007-35) COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 46 - CITY OF KITCHENER (g) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Blocks 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15 and Part of Blocks 11 and 21, Registered Plan 58M-364 -Zeller Drive and Valebrook Street. tBy-law No. 2007-36) (h) Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Briarmeadow Drive as public highways in the City of Kitchener. tBy-law No. 2007-37) (i) Being a by-law to provide for the widening of part of Fallowfield Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. tBy-law No. 2007-38) (j) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement (k) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. tBy-law No. 2007-39) tBy-law No. 2007-40) (I) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 683 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding Site Plan Control. tBy-law No. 2007-41) (m) Being a by-law to amend By-law 2005-170 to delegate certain authority under the Planning and Condominium Acts. tBy-law No. 2007-42) (n) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - JHS Properties - Riverstone Court. tBy-law No. 2007-43) (o) Being a by-law to licence Street Vendors on property owned by the Corporation of the City of Kitchener in Victoria Park and at specific intersections expiring December 31, 2007. tBy-law No. 2007-44) (p) Being a by-law to amend Chapter 25 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Procedure. tBy-law No. 2007-45) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk." On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Carried. MAYOR CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 47 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. That Chapter 683 (Site Plan Control) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, be amended in the form of the draft by-law attached to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-019, to implement the following: (a) that either the Supervisor of Site Plan Development or the Manger of Development Review be appointed as the delegated approval authority for Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, with either the Director of Planning or the Manager of Long Range and Policy Planning as the alternates; and, (b) that the term "development" be as defined in Section 41(1) of the Planning Act; and, (c) that owners of lands that are subject to site plan control must obtain site plan approval prior to undertaking development on their lands; and further, (d) to create an offence for failure to obtain site plan approval prior to undertaking development on lands subject to site plan control in the City of Kitchener, in accordance with Section 67 of the Planning Act. 2. That the Director of Transportation Planning, or designate, be given the authority to designate a "Construction Zone" as well as to set the temporary speed limit within that construction zone; and further, That the Director of Transportation Planning, or designate, ensure that records are kept detailing when a construction zone speed is changed. 3. That By-law 2005-170 be amended as outlined in the proposed by-law attached to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-026, dated February 8, 2007, for the purpose of appointing the Manager of Long Range and Policy Planning as one of two alternates authorized to exercise all of the subdivision and condominium approval authority delegated to the Manager of Development Review in his/her absence, and to change the title of Manager of Design and Development to the Manager of Development Review. 4. That the following recommendation from Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-027, dated February 8, 2007, be referred to the budget process: "That, should Council wish to increase the number of traffic calming reviews to be completed each year, a temporary three (3) year contract position be hired to execute outstanding traffic calming review locations." 5. That Engineering Services tender the emergency repairs on the Lower Laurel Creek watercourse with said tender and total costs to be brought to Council for final approval. 6. That Zone Change Application ZC 06/31/D/JB (JS Properties, Deer Ridge Drive) for the purpose of changing the zoning from Residential Three (R-3) with special provisions 243R, 260R and 2350 to Residential Three (R-3) with special provisions 243R, 260R, 456R and 2350, be approved, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", dated February 19, 2007, distributed at the Development and Technical Services Committee meeting of February 19, 2007. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the "Memorandum of Agreement -Earth Day 2007" with Earth Day Canada, as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-07-018, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the General Manager of Community Services be authorized to execute all future annual "Memorandum of Agreement -Earth Day" with Earth Day Canada, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 4$ - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Lease agreement with the current owner of the property located at 15 Michael Street, Kitchener, for use of the lands to provide monthly parking for City staff employed at the Bramm Street Operations Yard, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 3. That a general provision grant in the amount of $36,650. ($17,400. in 2007 and $19,250. in 2008) minus the group's 2006 year-end surplus to be deducted from the 2007 allocation, be approved to the "Downtown East Ya Gotta Luv It" advisory group to assist with costs associated with its `Landlords Program'. FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (meeting of January 29, 2007) - 1. That the following recommendation be deferred to the March 19, 2007 Council meeting pending confirmation of Regional Water and Sewer rate increases: `That the municipal enterprise budgets for the Waterworks and Sanitary Surcharge utilities be approved as follows for 2007 ($000's): Revenues Expenses Surplus/(Deficit) Waterworks $27,058 $27,059 ($1) Sanitary Surcharge $25,860 $25,857 $3; and further, That effective March 1, 2007, the water rate be set at $1.1827 per cubic metre and the sewer rate be set at $1.1920 per cubic metre.' (Carried, as Amended) FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (meeting of February 19, 2007) - 1. That a by-law to licence Street Vendors in the City of Kitchener be prepared for Council's consideration on February 26, 2007, based on the proposed by-law dated February 14, 2007 attached to Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-009. 2. That the Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Church Kitchener-Waterloo & District, be granted permission to operate a Place of Refreshment on their premises at 527 Bridgeport Road East, Kitchener on June 9 & 10, 2007 provided the necessary licence is obtained, including Health and Fire approval; and further, That since this Festival is a celebration of our ethnic diversity it be declared a "Community Festival". 3. That the request of the Waterloo Lions Club to hold bingos in the City of Kitchener be approved, providing that the funds being raised are used for charitable purposes as mandated in the Provincial Regulations. 4. That Homeniuk Rides Inc. be granted permission to operate a Midway at Weiland Ford, 707 Ottawa Street South, from April 26 to May 6, 2007, subject to the following hours of operation: Date Start Close Thursda , A ril 26 3:30 m 10:00 m Frida , A ril 27 3:30 m 11:00 m Saturda , A ril 28 10:00 am 11:00 m Sunda , A ril 29 Noon 10:00 m Monda , A ril 30 to Thursda , Ma 3 3:30 m 10:00 m Frida , Ma 4 3:30 m 11:00 m Saturda , Ma 5 10:00 am 11:00 m Sunda , Ma 6 Noon 9:00 m ;and, COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 49 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (meeting of February 19, 2007) - (Cont'd) 4. (Cont'd) That the music at the Midway be turned down at 8:00 p.m. excepting those evenings preceding a school day when it shall be turned off at 8:00 p.m.; and, That the music be turned off one hour before closing time on the evenings preceding anon- school day; and, That parking arrangements be reviewed with Transportation Planning staff to ensure adequate off-street parking will be provided; and further, That the required licence be obtained prior to operating the Midway. 5. That Chapter 25 (Procedural By-law) of the Municipal Code be amended to include `Presentations' as part of Article 5, Orders of Proceedings Agendas and Minutes, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-028. 6. That the City of Kitchener and its contractor(s) be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, Article 6 Construction Work, during the site remediation of 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. for the period from February 19, 2007 to June 30, 2007. (Carried, as Amended) 7. That an extension of the purchase order for IBI Group by $87,270 be approved to complete the 2007 construction of Strange Street. 8. That staff proceed with the Centre Block public consultation process as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO-07-010, as amended to increase the overall budget for the competition from $100,000. to $105,000., by providing an additional $5,000. for `Delivery of direct mailer to Kitchener households' to allow staff to consider using the services of Canada Post; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute remuneration agreements with the two final proponents who are selected to submit detailed proposals for the redevelopment of Centre Block and to participate in the Centre Block public consultation process outlined in report CAO- 07-010; said agreements to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 9. That the 2007 Accessibility Plan attached to Community Services Department report CSD-07- 010 be adopted as the Annual Accessibility Plan for 2007 for the City of Kitchener in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001; and further, That should the City of Waterloo, the Township of Woolwich, the Township of North Dumfries and the Township of Wellesley adopt the said Accessibility Plan, the Plan shall be a "Joint Accessibility Plan" with the participating municipalities. HERITAGE KITCHENER - 1. That Mr. Kerry Kirby be appointed Co-Chair of Heritage Kitchener for a term expiring November 30, 2008. 2. That pursuant to Section 42(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the time limit for formal consideration of Heritage Permit Application HPA 2006-V-014 (35 St. Clair Avenue) be extended to June 30, 2007 to provide additional time for the applicant and City staff to resolve issues related to the application. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 50 - 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. Utility Easement Requirement -189 Joseph Street It was resolved: "That Legal Services be directed to acquire a 2 metre easement adjacent to the road allowance along the frontage of 189 Joseph Street, between Linden Avenue and Victoria Street from Ball Brothers Limited for a purchase price not to exceed $2,000, plus costs of the reference plan and all incidental costs associated with the transaction; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to effect the transfer of easement." 2. Various Tenders Dealt with under Delegations. 3. Execution of Children's Safety Village Foundation Agreement Council considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07- 034 (T. Beckett), dated February 16, 2007. It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Children's Safety Village Foundation Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board, The Corporation of the City of Cambridge, and The Corporation of the City of Waterloo pertaining to the day to day operations of the Children's Safety Village; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Sponsorship and Maintenance Agreement with the Waterloo Region Children's Safety Village pertaining to the City's sponsorship; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor." 4. Voter Turnout Survev - Establishing a Committee Council considered Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-032 (R. Gosse), dated February 16, 2007. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic, the staff recommendation was brought forward and amended by inserting in Clause 3 of the recommendation the names `Councillors B. Vrbanovic and K. Galloway', instead of `two Councillors'. Councillor J. Gazzola advised that he could not support the motion to undertake a survey at approximately $25,000. as he believed this initiative is beyond the scope of the City and that the results would not be indicative of the feelings of the public. Councillor G. Lorentz advised that he would not support the motion, stating that it was a Provincial responsibility to ascertain why voter turnout across the Province is so low. Councillor Vrbanovic pointed out that the City of Kitchener, in 2006, had one of the lowest voter turnouts in the entire Province. It was his opinion that this initiative is COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 - 51 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) 4. Voter Turnout Survev - Establishing a Committee - tCont'd) important to understand why and it will assist in making changes to increase voter turnout in the future. The following motion was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Smola, B. Vrbanovic, K. Galloway and C. Weylie voting in favour; and Councillors G. Lorentz and J. Gazzola voting in opposition. It was resolved: "That Environics Research Group be retained at their quoted price of $23,500 plus GST, to undertake a survey and analysis on Voter Turnout as outlined in their proposal dated January 30, 2007; and, That the cost of the survey and any other ancillary costs for the this project be paid from the elections reserve; and further, That a Committee consisting of: Councillor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor K. Galloway, the City Clerk, the Director of Communications, 3non-elected candidates from the 2006 elections and, 3 citizens at large be established to review the findings from Environics Research Group on the voter turnout survey and analysis." 5. Execution of Contribution Agreement re CBIP Grant - Chandler Mowat Community Centre Council considered Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-019 (L. Proulx), dated February 19, 2007. It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Contribution Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) regarding the release of grant money under the NRCan's Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP) for the successful implementation of energy saving measures in the construction of the Chandler Mowat Community Centre, said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, pertaining to incentives or rebates for energy efficiency type initiatives or construction type initiatives with the Federal or Provincial governments, or any department or division thereof."