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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2002-10-21COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2002 CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present except Councillor B. Vrbanovic. The meeting began with the singing of "O Canada" by Carrie Schultz, King School of Vocal. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway, the minutes of the regular meeting held September 30, 2002 and special meetings held September 30 and October 7, 2002, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. COMMUNICATION REFERRED TO COMMI'I-DEE OF THE WHOLE - (a) Letter dated October 16, 2002, from G. Sosnoski, General Manager of Corporate Services & City Clerk, relative to applications for cancellation, refund, reduction or levy of taxes. COMMUNICATION REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE - (a) Letter dated October 2, 2002, from Hon. Herb Dhaliwal, Minster of Natural Resources, acknowledging receipt of Council's resolution supporting ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. Mr. L. Gordon, Manager of Purchasing, was in attendance with respect to the tenders listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway "That Tender T02-047, Supply and Deliver Domestic Gas Meters, be awarded to Canadian Meter Co. Ltd., Cambridge, Ontario, at their tendered price of $173,740., plus G.S.T. and P.S.T." - and - "That Expression of Interest E02-057, Consultant Services - Sewage Pumping Station Assessment Study, be awarded to Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, Waterloo, at their estimated fee of $93,829.95, including a contingency of $9,266.52 and G.S.T., based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated and an upset fee being established; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor." - and - "That Tender T02-065, Recycling of Asphalt and Concrete, be awarded to 1371933 Ontario Inc., Waterdown, Ontario, at their tendered price of $168,350., plus G.S.T. and P.S.T." Carried. Mr. Ron Charie, President, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc., attended to present an interim report from Kitchener Power Corporation and Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro on behalf of Betty Sims, Chair, Kitchener Power Corporation, who was unable to be present. Mr. Charie noted that the opening of the electricity market on May 1, 2002 has had a severe impact on the operations of Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. He commented on the Utility's financial position relating to operating expenses, earnings, need for increased working capital, increased capital expenditures to accommodate electrical distribution for new subdivisions as a result of the housing boom and, its local distribution charges being among the lowest in the Province. He then remarked on various negative aspects that have affected the Utility with the opening of the electricity market noting that local distribution companies were under structural and financial stress as a result of regulations that are onerous, heavy-handed and in certain circumstances, prejudicial. Mr. Charie remarked on pricing supply/demand concerns relating to seasonal demand, lack of a competitive market, an OPGI/Provincial agreement to implement a rebate to customers as a rate mitigation measure, contrary long-term forecasts for reliable supply of electricity, Hydro One having both transmission and distribution systems that place it in conflict with other local distribution systems, local distribution companies having financial risk imposed by implementation of market rules contrary to what the Ontario Energy Board has stated and the need for a customer deposit policy to exercise prudent financial risk mitigation. Mr. Charie then distributed two timeline financial charts respecting monthly billed accounts and distributor COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2002 -411 - CITY OF KITCHENER consolidated retailer customer accounts that outline customer invoice requirements that the Utility must adhere to as well as the Utility's own invoice obligations to pay the independent market operator for electricity supplied to the Utility. A general discussion took place with Mr. Charie responding to a number of questions from members of Council. Issues raised dealt with regular financial reports being presented to Council, the need for improved lines of communications to inform Council of current issues affecting K-W Hydro and its customers, an equal payment plan for hydro customers, major design flaws in the Ontario energy market, frustration experienced by Utility customers, stable rates being needed to attract investment in electrical generation facilities and how the City could assist K-W Hydro to address current circumstances the Utility is experiencing. Mr. Charie recommended that the City work through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AM©) as many of its members are shareholders of local distribution companies. Two issues that AMO could deal with are the electrical rebate question and the local distribution companies not having to finance market retailers' operations. Mayor C. Zehr asked that Councillor M. Galloway and Mr. Charie meet to document issues that Councillor Galloway could take to the November AMO meeting. Also, Mayor Zehr advised that a City/K-W Hydro communications strategy was being developed. Mr. George Borovilos, Director of Economic Development, attended with respect to two marketing awards received at the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) 2002 Marketing Awards held September 28, 2002 in Summerside, PEI. The City's award-winning submission was an invitation to the Centre Block Development Working Sessions as part of the City's Urban Evolution initiative. The invite was comprised of a personalized re-claimed brick placed within a stylized box featuring renderings of Centre Block and also contained an Urban Evolution booklet outlining Centre Block development information. The Centre Block invite placed first in the 'Innovative Promotions' category which recognizes new, unusual or innovative uses of other media or forms of advertising or promotion and also received an Award of Distinction which honours the City's submission as the best in the show in its category. The Awards were then accepted by Mayor C. Zehr on behalf of the City. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway "That the report of the Development & Technical Services Committee be adopted." Carried. Moved by Councillor M. Galloway Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "That the report of the Finance and Corporate Service Committee be adopted." Carried. Moved by Councillor M. Galloway Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "That the report of Heritage Kitchener be adopted." Carried. Mayor C. Zehr commented on Regional issues including: an intent that there continue to be dialogue between the Region and local municipalities when the new Municipal Act comes into effect January 1, 2003, and Kitchener's SuperBuild project requests being approved at the last Regional Council meeting. Council agreed to a request from Mr. G. Sosnoski, General Manager of Corporate Services & City Clerk, to add five by-laws to the agenda for three readings this date. The first two by-laws relate to Clause 8 of the Development & Technical Services Committee report and three by-laws relate to traffic and parking matters. A further by-law was also added for third reading this date to change the name of a certain street (Deilcraft Place) in the City which had previously been given first and second reading on September 16, 2002. OCTOBER 21, 2002 4. COUNCIL MINUTES -412 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: (a) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 58M-190 - Tisdale Court. (b) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Lots 98 and 121, Registered Plan 1773 - Schueller Street. (c) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener- 1427852 Ontario Inc. - Strasburg Road. (d) To approve application for approval to expropriate the lands described as part of Lot 2, Biehn's Tract, in the City of Kitchener - Sestan Electric Construction Limited. (e) To expropriate the property described as part of Lot 2, Biehn's Tract, in the City of Kitchener. (f) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (g) Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 48 to the Municipal Plan - City of Kitchener - Thomas O'Rourke- 19-21 Bingeman Street. (h) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Thomas O'Rourke - Bingeman Street. (i) To further amend By-law No. 88-170 being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (j) To further amend By-law No. 88-171 being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. (k) 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. 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 M. Galloway as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. 5. Moved by Councillor M. Galloway Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie "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." Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) Carried. Being a by-law to close and sell part of the public highway known as Glasgow Street in the City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2002-191) OCTOBER 21, 2002 (b) (c) (d) (e) (0 COUNCIL MINUTES - 413 - CITY OF KITCHENER Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 58M-190 - Tisdale Court. (By-law No. 2002-192) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Lots 98 and 121, Registered Plan 1773 - Schueller Street. (By-law No. 2002-193) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener- 1427852 Ontario Inc. - Strasburg Road. (By-law No. 2002-194) To approve application for approval to expropriate the lands described as part of Lot 2, Biehn's Tract, in the City of Kitchener - Sestan Electric Construction Limited. (By-law No. 2002-195) To expropriate the property described as part of Lot 2, Biehn's Tract, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2002-198) (g) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (By-law No. 2002-197) (h) Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 46 to the Municipal Plan - City of Kitchener - Thomas ©'Rourke- 19-21 Bingeman Street. (By-law No. 2002-198) (i) Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Thomas ©'Rourke - Bingeman Street. (By-law No. 2002-199) (j) To further amend By-law No. 88-170 being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (By-law No. 2002-200) (k) To further amend By-law No. 88-171 being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. (By-law No. 2002-201) (I) 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. (By-law No. 2002-202) (m) Being a by-law to change the name of a certain street in the City of Kitchener. (By-law No. 2002-203) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk." Carried. OCTOBER 21, 2002 COUNCIL MINUTES -414- On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. CITY OF KITCHENER MAYOR CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2002 - 415 - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. CITY OF KITCHENER That the current posted 70 km/h speed limit on Homer Watson Boulevard between Stirling Avenue South and Ottawa Street South be reduced to 60 km/h; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of Caryndale Drive and Stauffer Drive; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That parking be prohibited on both sides of Block Line Road from Homer Watson Boulevard to the northerly limit of Block Line Road; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That the existing 15 minute Loading Zone on the west side of Young Street from a point 22 metres north of King Street to a point 11 metres north thereof, be incorporated into the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law 2000-159, Schedule '5', Part V - Loading Zones; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That an adult crossing guard facility be established at the intersection of Pioneer Drive and Nathaniel Crescent at Blessed Kateri Separate School; and further, That the 2002 Operating Budget be adjusted to reflect an over-expenditure of $2000.00 for the operation of the proposed adult crossing guard facility. That an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of Hidden Valley Road/Goodrich DriveNVabanaki Drive; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. That staff be authorized to amend the original Purchase Order with MTE Consultants Inc., for Engineering services for the Huron Road Construction Project, Trillium Drive to Strasburg Road from $274,165.03 to $392,943.47. A. That Council approve Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 02/07/B/SV (19-21 Bingeman Street - Thomas ©'Rourke), being an amendment to: i) Amend Map 20 - Central Frederick Neighbourhood Secondary Plan from "Low Rise Conservation A" to "Low Rise Conservation B" as shown on Schedule "A" attached to report DTS-02-191. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City. B. That Zone Change Application ZC 02/16/B/SV (19-21 Bingeman Street - Thomas ©'Rourke) requesting a change in zoning from Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 129U to Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Regulation Provision 391R and Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Regulation Provision 392R, on lands legally described as Lot "A", Registered Plan 363 in the City of Kitchener, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", dated September 3, 2002 without conditions. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with a recommended Amendment (MP 02/07/B/SV) to the City's Municipal Plan. COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2002 - 416 - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 9. 10. 11. 12. CITY OF KITCHENER That consideration of the staff recommendation in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-210 recommending 'the existing intersection controls and geometrics at Queen Street and Margaret Avenue remain unchanged' be deferred and referred to the October 28, 2002 Development and Technical Services Committee meeting and staff be instructed to prepare a further report discussing the implications of establishing a through street between Queen Street North and Frederick Street by connecting Margaret Avenue and Otto Street. That an all-way stop control not be installed at the intersection of Cora Drive at Penelope Drive; and further, That Transportation Planning monitor traffic volumes and speeds on Cora Drive and Penelope Drive upon completion of Ira Needles Boulevard. That the following be approved in respect to Ralgreen Crescent: · continued use of the street name Ralgreen Crescent. · re-addressing of the following city owned buildings on Ralgreen Crescent: · 64 Ralgreen Crescent be changed to 62 Ralgreen Crescent · 66 Ralgreen Crescent be changed to 64 Ralgreen Crescent · new street addresses of 63A and 63B for two of the new townhouse units on Ralgreen Crescent That staff be directed as follows with respect to Investigation of Fibre Optic Cable installation into sanitary sewer pipes: · to explore the potential revenue opportunities with fibre optic cable installations in sewers. · to determine current and future demand for this option through industry polling. · to review the City of Toronto's Fibre Optic Installation Pilot Project. · to form an exploratory committee to investigate potential administrative, engineering and maintenance impact. · to continue liaison with CATT(Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technology) at the University of Waterloo to determine structural and maintenance impacts of fibre optic cable installation in sewers. FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - That the use of 'Terms and Conditions - Facility Rental Ice or Floor' in the form as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-02-210, as a pre-approved contract for the rental of ice and floor time at City facilities be approved, and facility staff be authorized to sign the agreement. That the revised 'Licence to Operate an Event Agreement at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex', in the form as attached to Community Services Department report CSD- 02-208, as a pre-approved agreement for all events located at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, be approved; and further, That the Director of Enterprise, Community Services or the Manager of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2002 - 417 - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 3. CITY OF KITCHENER That an amendment to the existing Community Arena's Rink Advertising Agreement with Boardview Advertising Inc., be approved to provide for an additional 2 year term from December 16, 2002 to December 16, 2004; and further, That subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the amending agreement with Boardview Advertising Inc. That pursuant to Council Policy 1-272, a one-time contribution in the amount of $950. be approved for the Whisperwood Court Garden Club for the start up of the Whisperwood Court Community Garden as follows: a) Services in-kind (transport topsoil, woodchips and sod stripping) $450. b) Cash Grant $500; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary agreements with the Whisperwood Court Garden Club, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to allow the Whisperwood Court Community Garden to be located on the Whisperwood Court cul-de-sac bulb. That pursuant to Council Policy 1-272, a one-time contribution in the amount of $980. be approved for the Everwood Run Garden Group for the start up of the Everwood Run Community Garden as follows: a) Services in-kind (transport topsoil, woodchips, sod stripping and rototilling) $480. b) Cash Grant $500; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary agreements with Everwood Run Community Garden Group, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to allow the Everwood Run Community Garden to be located on the Everwood Run cul-de-sac bulb. That pursuant to Council Policy 1-272, a one-time contribution in the amount of $980. be approved for the Quail Hollow Garden Group for the start up of the Quail Hollow Community Garden, as follows: a) Services in-kind (transport topsoil, woodchips and sod stripping) $480. b) Cash Grant $500; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary agreements with the Quail Hollow Garden Group, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to allow the Quail Hollow Community Garden to be located on the Quail Hollow cul-de-sac bulb. That the proposed 2003 schedule of Council and Standing Committee meetings contained in Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-231, be approved. That the normal procedure for hiring an Engineering Consultant be waived and Stantec Consulting Limited be retained to undertake the design and contract administration for the installation of a watermain on Tilt Drive from Doon Mills Drive to Doon Village Road in conjunction with the Doon Village Road Realignment already underway by Stantec Consulting Limited. That the overexpenditure of $190,000. for the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex be approved; and, COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2002 - 418 - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 9. CITY OF KITCHENER (Cont'd) That the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex optional upgrade projects, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-02-213 be approved; and further, That the optional upgrades be funded by increasing the approved project debenture amount, to be recovered through revenue derived from the business plan for the project. HERITAGE KITCHENER- That pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the application of the owners (HPA #2002-V-23) to alter the designated property between 1047 and 1075 Doon Village Road, located in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District, by constructing a new single family dwelling and garage, as shown on the revised front elevation drawing considered by Heritage Kitchener 2002-10-01, be approved subject to the following condition: That the deed to the lot on which the house is to be located shall be endorsed by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, pursuant to Consent Application No. B 2002-010, prior to construction commencing. That pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the application of the owners (HPA #2002-V-25) to construct a rear addition on the property municipally known as 169 Joseph Street, located in the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District, be approved. That pursuant to the Heritage Easement Agreement registered as Instrument #LT0076645, the application of the owner to construct a pole-barn on the property municipally known as 393 Tilt Drive, as shown on the plans considered by Heritage Kitchener on 2002-10-01, be approved; and further, That staff prepare a detailed Heritage Property Report on 393 Tilt Drive, to allow for consideration of designating this property pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act. OCTOBER 21, 2002 COUNCIL MINUTES - 419 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 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." ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - 1. Licences i) Social Gaming Event It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, 50 Alpine Court, Kitchener N2E 2M7, being issued a Provincial Social Gaming Event Licence for a fundraising event to be held in conjunction with the Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board's annual dinner/dance to be held at Bingeman Park, 1350 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, on January 17, 2003." Chanqe of Council Meetinq Date It was resolved: "That the Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2002, be changed to Tuesday, November 26, 2002, in light of the by-election for Fairview-Gateway Ward (3) to be held November 25." Various Tenders Dealt with under Delegations. Sale of Tickets - Heart & Stroke Foundation Council was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-248 (J. Koppeser), dated October 9, 2002, advising of no objection to the selling of tickets by the Heart & Stroke Foundation. It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1920 Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M4S 3E2, being granted permission to sell tickets in the City of Kitchener for a series of draws to be held starting February 26, 2003 - March 10, 2003 and taking place at the Offices of KPMG, 200 Consumers Rd., Ste #500, Willowdale ON M2J 4R4." Sale of Tickets - Lions Foundation of Canada Doq Guides Council was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-249 (J. Koppeser), dated October 15, 2002, advising of no objection to the selling of tickets by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, 152 Wilson Street, Oakville ON L6J 5E8, being granted permission to sell tickets in the City of Kitchener for a draw to be held on December 20, 2002 with draws taking place at the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, 152 Wilson Street, Oakville ON." OCTOBER 21, 2002 COUNCIL MINUTES - 420 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) 6. CITY OF KITCHENER Committee of Adiustment Decisions - Various Council was in receipt of minutes and other background information from J. Billett, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, regarding a meeting held on October 1, 2002. It was resolved: i) Submission No. SG 2002-014 - Region of Waterloo (73 Queen Street North) That the application of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo (SG 2002-014) requesting permission to locate two non-accessory (third party), non-illuminated ground signs on the City's Queen Street North road allowance, adjacent to Part Lot 1, Registered Plan 401, 73 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: That subject to the satisfaction of the City's Solicitor, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo shall enter into an encroachment agreement with the Corporation of the City of Kitchener to permit two ground signs to be located on the Queen Street North road allowance. That the variance as approved in this application shall be in accordance with the revised site plan dated September 23, 2002. Capital Fundinq - Water Control Systems (Grand River Conservation Authority) Council was in receipt of correspondence from P. Krause, Chair, Grand River Conservation Authority, dated October 1, 2002, requesting that Council enact a resolution of support in regard to ongoing capital funding for water control structures. It was resolved: "WHEREAS the Grand River Watershed is experiencing significant population growth; and, WHEREAS the growth, health, economic viability, and safety of this area is dependent on a secure water supply and means for waste water disposal; and, WHEREAS the municipalities within the Grand River Watershed are dependent on an in-land system of ground and surface water (river system) for their water supply and waster water disposal; and, WHEREAS the Grand River Conservation Authority, the member municipalities and the Province of Ontario have constructed seven water control structures to ensure water supply and the means for waste water disposal; and, WHEREAS these seven water control structures operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority are an integral part of the municipal water/sewer infrastructure; and, WHEREAS there has traditionally been a municipal/provincial commitment to funding the ongoing operation and maintenance of these important structures; and, WHEREAS the Grand River Watershed municipalities have committed to provide matching capital funding for these structures; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener requests the Premier of Ontario, the Deputy Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Minister OCTOBER 21, 2002 COUNCIL MINUTES - 421 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) 7. 10. CITY OF KITCHENER Capital Fundinq - Water Control Systems (Grand River Conservation Authority) - (Cont'd) of the Environment, the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation, and all Watershed MPPs support the Grand River Conservation Authority's eligibility for ongoing capital funding for the water control structures that are an integral part of the water/sewer infrastructure." Taq Day Request - Royal Canadian Sea Cadets #94 WARSPITE Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mrs. S. Bushfield, Tag Day Co-ordinator, K-W Navy League Branch, dated September 23, 202, requesting permission to conduct Tag Days on November 22 and 23, 2002. It was resolved: "That the request of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets #94 WARPSITE be granted for permission to conduct Tag Days on the evening of November 22 and all day November 23, 2002, at various malls, grocery stores, liquor store entrances, as outlined in correspondence from S. Bushfield, dated September 23, 2002." Heritaqe Permit Application #2002-V-26 - 138 Spadina Road East Council was in receipt of Development & Technical Services Department report DTS- 02-230 (L. Bensason/J. Willmer), dated October 10, 2002. It was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approve the application of the owner to alter the designated property municipally addressed as 138 Spadina Road East located within the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District, as outlined in Heritage Permit Application No. 2002-V-26 dated October 8, 2002 and as per specifications attached to Building Permit Application No. 02 109077." Desiqnated Heritaqe Property Grant Proqram Council was in receipt of Development & Technical Services Department report DTS- 02-233 (L. Bensason/J. Willmer), dated October 15, 2002. Mr. G. Stewart, General Manager of the Development & Technical Services Department, commented on how well the Designated Heritage Property Grant Program has been received by the community. He then read a resolution from the Region's Heritage Committee expressing strong support for Kitchener's initiative in this matter. Further, he advised that it was intended to bring a revised grant approval procedure to Council for consideration commencing with the budget year 2003. Council indicated general agreement to the new procedure which has Council establish an annual operating budget with individual grants being approved by staff. It was resolved: "That the Designated Heritage Property Grant Operating Guidelines clarify that to be eligible for a Designated Heritage Property Grant, conservation work must be completed and receipts submitted to the Heritage Planner by the last day of the year in which the application for a grant has been made; and further, That extensions to the above may be considered by the Director of Planning on a case by case basis." COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2002 - 422 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) 10. Desiqnated Heritaqe Property Grant Proqram - (Cont'd) - and - "That for Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications made in the year 2002, the deadline to complete the conservation work and submit receipts be extended to December 31,2003." - and - "That a Designated Heritage Property Grant for 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum $3,000 be approved for 748 Zeller Drive (VVoolner Farmstead); and further, That the grant be used to pay for the structural repair and restoration of the Woolner bank barn undertaken in accordance with specifications included in the Designated Heritage Property Grant Application dated July 17, 2002 and the invoice from Snyder's Corner dated April 5, 2002." - and - "That a Designated Heritage Property Grant for 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum $3000 be approved for 32 Theresa Street; and further, That the grant be used to pay for roof repair and replacement of asphalt shingles with cedar shingles, in accordance with the specifications included in the Designated Heritage Property Grant Application dated August 2, 2002 and the written estimate prepared by Roof Canada Plus dated July 31,2002." - and - "That a Designated Heritage Property Grant for 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum $2338 be approved for 189 Queen Street South; and further, That the grant be used to pay for masonry work in accordance with the Designated Heritage Property Grant Application dated August 1, 2002 and the written estimate prepared by Clair Masonry Ltd. dated July 29, 2002, subject to the Heritage Planner's review and approval of the proposed mortar mix." - and - "That a Designated Heritage Property Grant for 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum $1504 be approved for 25 Joseph Street (Victoria School Centre); and further, That the grant be used to pay for the repair of the upper roof link (entrance) undertaken in accordance with specifications included in the Designated Heritage Property Grant Application dated August 2, 2002 and the written estimate prepared by Alliance Roofing dated March 4, 2002." - and - "That a Designated Heritage Property Grant for 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum $1719.34 be approved for 38 Theresa Street; and further, That the grant be used to pay for the restoration of the front porch in accordance with the Designated Heritage Property Grant Application dated August 1, 2002 and the written estimate prepared by Canadian Home and Renovation Team Inc. dated August 14, 2002." - and - OCTOBER 21, 2002 COUNCIL MINUTES - 423 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) 10. Desiqnated Heritaqe Property Grant Proqram - (Cont'd) CITY OF KITCHENER "That a Designated Heritage Property Grant for 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum $1719.33 be approved for 31 Schneider Avenue; and further, That the grant be used to pay for restoration of the front porch, in accordance with the Designated Heritage Property Grant Application dated August 2, 2002 and the written estimate prepared by The Master's Touch dated July 20, 2002." - and - "That a Designated Heritage Property Grant for 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum $1719.33 be approved for 113 Water Street South; and further, That the grant be used to pay for the restoration of the front porch roof with cedar shingles, the repair of the upper balcony guard over the side entrance, and the replacement of three window sills in accordance with the Designated Heritage Property Grant Application dated August 1, 2002 and the written estimate prepared by Forler Wood Works dated August 2, 2002 and revised September 3, 2002." 11. Expression of Interest for a Pilot Tax-Incentive Zone Council was in receipt of Development & Technical Services Department report DTS- 02-235 (M. Grant/G. Borovilos), dated October 16, 2002. It was resolved: "That Council endorse the City of Kitchener's Expression of Interest document dated October 18, 2002 respecting the Tax-Incentive Zone Pilot Program as submitted by staff to the Province of Ontario." 12. Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes 13. Council was in receipt of correspondence from G. Sosnoski, City Clerk, dated October 16, 2002, relative to applications for cancellation, refund, reduction or levy of taxes. It was resolved: "That the applications attached hereto and forming part of these minutes relative to cancellation, reduction, refund or levy of taxes be disposed of as recommended therein." Execution of Acknowledqement - Market Square Parkinq Garaqe - 49 Frederick Street Council was in receipt this date of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-251 (L. MacDonald), dated October 18, 2002, recommending execution of an Acknowledgement regarding the Market Square Parking Garage. It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Acknowledgement confirming compliance with the provisions of the Agreement dated July 21, 1999 between the City, 1077941 Ontario Limited and 1178822 Ontario Limited; and, That Council acknowledges the return of security to 1178822 Ontario Limited for full performance of the obligations under said agreement, namely the reconveyance of the Market Square Parking Garage and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Transfer; and further, OCTOBER 21, 2002 COUNCIL MINUTES - 424 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) 13. CITY OF KITCHENER Execution of Acknowledqement - Market Square Parkinq Garaqe - 49 Frederick Street - (Cont'd) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Tenant's Acknowledgement pertaining to the City of Kitchener's lease of portions of the Market Square Parking Garage." 14. Execution of Aqreement - 146 Hayward Avenue Council was in receipt this date of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02- 0253 (L MacDonald), dated October 21, 2002, recommending execution of an agreement to drill boreholes and install a monitoring well. It was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the registered owner(s) of 146 Hayward Avenue to permit the installation of five boreholes, one of which will be installed with a monitoring well, in the Hayward Avenue road allowance in the vicinity of 146 Hayward Avenue." 15. Centre Block Demolitions Council was in receipt this date of Strategic Services Department report SSD-02-023 (C. Ladd), dated October 17, 2002, regarding demolition of 114-120 King Street West. It was resolved: "That Facilities Management be directed to immediately proceed with the demolition of the building municipally addressed as 114-120 King Street West." 16. Appointment - Ad Hoc Committee on Companion Animals Workinq Group Council was in receipt this date of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-250 (J. Sheryer), dated October 15, 2002. It was resolved: "That Jennifer Sheryer be named as the replacement non-voting staff appointee on the Ad Hoc Committee on Companion Animals Working Group formed to negotiate the Spay/Neuter Agreement with the Corporation of the City of Waterloo and the Kitchener- Waterloo and North Waterloo Humane Society; and further, That consideration of appointment of a Councillor to replace former Councillor J. 7iegler as a voting member on the Committee be referred to the October 25, 2002 special Council meeting."