HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2007-05-28 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 2$, 2007 CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 5:21 p.m. this date, Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with all
members present.
Notice of this special meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk
pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code.
Council considered Financial Services Department report FIN-07-074 (P. Houston / D. Chapman),
dated May 23, 2007, concerning payment of a one-time grant to the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway
"That staff be directed to pay the $170,000. one-time grant, conditionally approved on October
16, 2006, to the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony prior to the end of June, 2007; and further,
That the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony be directed to bring forward reports on the progress of
the business plan as part of future annual operating grant applications."
Carried.
Council considered a recommendation arising from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee
meeting held earlier this date regarding the 2008 Budget process.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
"That staff be directed to convene representative focus group meetings between June and
August 2007 to identify/clarify potential priority areas for service level or program reductions
over the next three years; and,
That staff be directed to bring forward three-year operating budget projections for strategic
initiatives and service level or program reductions in September of 2007 to align resources with
community priorities (as represented in the City's seven strategic themes); and
That staff be directed to submit three-year operating budget projections in conjunction with
2008-2010 departmental business plans in early 2008; and,
That the 2008 budget meeting timetable outlined in staff report FIN-07-058 be approved in
principle, subject to finalization of the 2008 meeting schedule; and,
That the following initial guidelines be issued to staff as the basis for 2008 budget preparation:
• Increase in fees and charges revenue 6.00%; and
• Impact of capital facilities and growth 3.55% of levy;
• Base inflation 3.00% of levy;
• EDIF 1.25% of levy;
• Provision for strategic initiatives 0.50% of levy; and further;
That staff be directed to monitor and report back on the potential 2008 budget impacts of
assessment growth, the 2007 operating surplus or deficit, the Parking Enterprise business
case, and the settlement of the KPFFA (Kitchener Professional Firefighters Association)
collective agreement."
Voted on Clause by Clause.
Clauses 1 & 5 -Carried.
Councillor J. Gazzola requested to be recorded
as opposed to Clauses 1 & 5.
Balance of motion -Carried.
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Moved by Councillor J. Smola
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held this date to consider a land acquisition /
disposition matter."
Carried.
The meeting then recessed at 5:22 p.m. and re-convened at 8:55 p.m., Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and
with all members present.
Council considered a recommendation arising from the Development and Technical Services
Committee meeting held this date concerning a temporary occupancy request regarding 141 Victoria
Street South.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz
"That enforcement of the City's Zoning By-law be waived with respect to an office and retail
use at 141 Victoria Street South, within a building existing on May 28, 2007, and temporary
occupancy be approved subject to the office and retail use vacating this location in the event
the City initiated Zone Change (Zone Change Application ZC06/06/TC/RM) to permit office and
retail uses on the subject lands is not approved; and further,
That in the event of failure to vacate, the City's Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer be
directed to commence notice of action to remove the illegal use, and any work done to the
premises shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the owner in the event losses are
incurred as a result of final disposition of this application."
Carried.
Council considered a recommendation arising from the Development and Technical Services
Committee meeting held this date concerning Five Best Bets for 2007 -Air Quality in Kitchener.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz
"That in accordance with the Air Quality in Kitchener (2006) report, the following be approved
as the Five Best Bets for 2007:
Best Bet #1 - Support compact urban development;
Best Bet #2 - Seek continuous improvement from ICI (Industrial/Commercial/Institutional)
point sources by developing a tiered approach that includes incentives and
flexible regulatory approaches;
Best Bet #3 - Facilitate Modal Shift to Bicycle Transportation:
Best Bet #4 - Enhance Green Space Management; and,
Best Bet #5 - Incentives for Energy Efficient Development; and further,
That staff investigate the feasibility and, if appropriate, pursue the implementation of the Air
Quality in Kitchener Five Best Bets for 2007 and associated sub-action items, as outlined in
Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-072."
Carried.
Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce a by-law to confirm all actions and
proceedings of the Council and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be
finally passed and numbered 2007-99 by the Clerk."
Carried.
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On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK