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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2007-11-13COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 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 Taylor Jaztrab, King School of Vocal. On motion by Councillor J. Smola, the minutes of the regular meeting held October 22, 2007 and special meetings held October 22 & November 5, 2007, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE -NIL Mayor C. Zehr announced that this would be the last Council meeting that Ms. Sukhpreet Sangha would act as Council Page, having begun her civic duties in March 2004. Mayor Zehr congratulated Sukhpreet on her scholastic achievement in graduating from Forest Heights Collegiate Institute with a 92% average. He advised that she is now pursuing higher education and wished her success with her studies and future endeavours. Mayor Zehr presented Ms. Sangha with a commemorative certificate and gift in acknowledgement of her service. Mayor C. Zehr then welcomed Ms. Shanyce Robinson, a Grade 10 student from Resurrection High School, who has assumed the role of Council Page. Mr. L. Gordon, Director of Purchasing, was in attendance with respect to the tenders listed on the Committee of the Whole agenda. At the request of Councillor J. Gazzola, Mr. L. Gordon agreed to provide information concerning the total cost and timing of reconstruction projects in all future reports of this nature. At the request of Councillor G. Lorentz, Mr. G. Murphy, Director of Engineering, agreed to provide additional details to him in respect to the work associated with Expression of Interest E07-082 (Consultant Services - Sandrock Greenway Sanitary Truck Sewer Reconstruction). Councillor J. Smola declared a pecuniary interest and abstained from discussion and voting in respect to Expression of Interest E07-079 (Consultant Services -Breithaupt Street Reconstruction Project), listed as Item 1 ii) on the Committee of the Whole agenda, as he owns property in the subject area. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That Expression of Interest E07-079, Consultant Services -Breithaupt Street Reconstruction (Ahrens to St. Leger and Waterloo to Weber), be awarded to McCormick Rankin Corporation, Kitchener at their estimated fee of $350,785., including a contingency of $30,085. and G.S.T., based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated and an upset fee being established; and further, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor." Carried. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That Expression of Interest E07-008, Prequalification of Roofing Contractors, be awarded to the following Companies: Watertight Roofing Services Limited Kitchener ON Roque Roofing Inc. Hamilton ON Atlantic Roofers Ontario Ltd. Hamilton ON Flynn Canada Ltd. Cambridge ON Nedlaw Roofing Limited Breslau ON Atlas-Apex Roofing Inc. Toronto ON Semple-Gooder Roofing Limited Toronto ON." COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 276 - CITY OF KITCHENER -and- "That Expression of Interest E07-081, Consultant Services -Madison Avenue Reconstruction (Courtland Avenue to Charles Street), be awarded to The Walter Fedy Partnership, Kitchener at their estimated fee of $167,624., including a contingency of $14,376. and G.S.T., based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated and an upset fee being established; and further, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor." -and- "That Expression of Interest E07-082, Consultant Services - Sandrock Greenway Sanitary Trunk Sewer Reconstruction, be awarded to IBI Group, Waterloo at their estimated fee of $507,210., including a contingency of $43,500. and G.S.T., based on a satisfactory contract being negotiated and an upset fee being established; and further, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor." -and- "That Proposal P07-089, Plumbing Services, be awarded to Dave Hurst Plumbing & Heating Inc., Kitchener, Ontario, and Dordan Mechanical Inc., Kitchener, Ontario, at their proposed hourly rates for a one (1) year period, with an option to renew for two (2) additional one-year terms having an estimated annual value of $100,000." -and- "That Tender T07-088, Domestic Water Supply Anti-Scald Mixing Valves, be awarded to Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply Inc., Kitchener, at their adjusted tendered price of $256,956., including G.S.T. and P.S.T." Carried. Mayor C. Zehr advised that pursuant to The Municipal Act 2001, a Notice of Intention to consider this date enactment of a by-law to close part of the public lane at the rear of 21 Maynard Avenue, listed as Items 10 d) and 13 d) on the Council agenda, was published in The Record on November 2, 2007. On invitation, no member of the public came forward to speak to the proposed by-law to close part of the public lane at the rear of 21 Maynard Avenue. Mr. L. Bensason, Heritage Planner, spoke in regard to Clause 3 of the Heritage Kitchener report of this date, dealing with issues related to the heritage building (Schoerg / Sherk Homestead) at 381 Pioneer Tower Road. Mr. Bensason advised that the first paragraph of the Committee's recommendation to refuse the request of the owner, JHS Properties Inc., to demolish the rear two- storey annex, was premised on statements made by the owner at the Heritage Kitchener meeting that they intended to file a demolition application prior to this evening's Council meeting. He advised that no application has been submitted under The Ontario Heritage Act to date and therefore, no decision in regard to demolition is required of Council. He suggested that only the second paragraph be dealt with, concerning repairs to the structure in accordance with an Order of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Councillor J. Gazzola advised that it was clear in the Committee's discussion that they unanimously agreed that such an application should be refused and that they wanted the entire building to be maintained in a safe condition that would allow any future owner to fully restore the structure. He expressed surprise and concern that the owner has not taken action and inquired as to what Council could do to protect the building. Mr. Bensason advised that as a result of an appeal to the OMB regarding JHS's draft plan of subdivision, a settlement was reached in which the owner was required to undertake certain repairs to the structure to be completed by November 16, 2007. On commencement of the work, the owner COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 277 - CITY OF KITCHENER raised concerns with the roof and rear annex and asked that a City Building Official inspect the structure. The result of inspection was a determination that the rear annex was structurally unsound and the owner indicated their intent to pursue its demolition. City staff's position was that they did not wish to impede the process as required by the OMB in respect to repairs. The owner was advised that if it was their intent to pursue demolition they would require Council approval and legislation requires Council to confer with Heritage Kitchener. Mr. Bensason stated that the latter is why the issue was discussed at the last meeting of Heritage Kitchener as it was anticipated submission of the demolition application was imminent and therefore discussions could not wait until the Committee's December meeting. Ms. Fiona McCrea, Assistant City Solicitor, advised that it would not be appropriate to make a decision this date in the absence of an application, as Council has no information on which to base a decision and the interested parties are not present. Ms. McCrea added that under the Terms of Settlement, the OMB is withholding subdivision approval pending notification from the City of the completion of the required repairs. In the event the owner does not comply with the deadline, the City would not sign off on the pre-condition and the OMB would not give draft approval to JHS Properties Inc. Ms. McCrea advised that in such instance, the City could approach the OMB to re-open the matter for further discussion. Mayor C. Zehr advised that prior to the OMB settlement, he had declared a pecuniary interest and abstained from all discussions and voting in respect to a potential land exchange that is part of the settlement, as one of the properties subject to the land exchange abuts property that he owns. He was of the understanding that this issue was finalized and not part of the discussions this date but now questioned if in the event the owner does not comply with the Board Order, if the matter of the land exchange may be re-opened. Ms. McCrea advised that the land exchange is tied to the pre- condition relative to the repair work and if not met, the matter of the land exchange may be re- opened. Mayor C. Zehr stated that given the fact discussion is now venturing into the potential re-opening of the OMB settlement he declared a pecuniary interest and abstained from all further discussion and voting in respect to this matter, as he owns property adjacent to a property which is the subject of a negotiated land exchange that is part of the OMB settlement pertaining to 381 Pioneer Tower Road. Mayor C. Zehr left the meeting and Acting Mayor C. Weylie assumed the Chair. Councillor B. Vrbanovic inquired as to the feasibility of amending the Committee's recommendation to indicate that in the event a demolition application is submitted Council is unlikely to give its approval. Ms. McCrea advised that this course of action was not advisable in the absence of an application and in fairness to the applicants and the process. Mr. Vern Sherk, resident, spoke in regard to heritage aspects of the Schoerg /Sherk Homestead and circulated a supporting document this date. He noted that the original house was at ground level with a large kitchen and fire place, and these elements have not been included in the City's designation of the structure. He pointed out that the second-storey addition was added in 1912 and the home was last occupied in 2003. Since that time the structure has remained vacant and only this year has the owner undertaken any repairs to maintain the structure. He stated that the Sherk family is concerned with the deterioration of the structure and support any measures that can be taken to protect the structure from further deteriorating. Councillor B. Vrbanovic inquired if the City has options under the Building Code or Property Standards By-law to undertake the repairs and bill the costs back to the owner. Mr. M. Selling, Acting Chief Building Official, advised that there is no such provision within the Building Code but was not sure what steps might be taken under the Property Standards By-law. Mr. J. Willmer, Director of Planning, suggested that it should be assumed the owner is going to meet the pre-condition as it is to their advantage in obtaining subdivision approval. He pointed out that JHS may obtain the services of a structural engineer on who's recommendations JHS may determine they should finish the repairs by the deadline; or if found unsafe, may provide the Chief Building Official with documentation from the structural engineer that may require the City to issue an Order to demolish. He asked that Council wait until the deadline to see what transpires. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 27$ - CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. L. Bensason commented on the original kitchen and fireplace, advising that the Committee has never considered designation of interior features as by negotiated settlement the owner would only agree to designation of exterior features. Mr. M. Selling advised that City staff had determined and advised the owner in 2005 that repairs were necessary to the roof to prevent further water damage but the work was never done. He added that staff estimate the cost of the work to be approximately $75,000. He pointed out that the building is boarded up and does not pose an immediate threat to anyone as it is unoccupied and not in close proximity to any other buildings. He stated that staff does not want to interfere or be an obstruction to the process in respect to the November 16 deadline; however, he advised that staff plan to contact the owner to request a fence to be erected around the perimeter of the structure. Councillor B. Vrbanovic stated that although he was not pleased with the owner's handling of the situation, he was in agreement that it may not be appropriate for Council to take any formal action at this time. He suggested however, that the City's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be directed to meet with JHS Properties to convey the views of Council, and work toward a resolution. Councillor C. Weylie requested that Mr. S. Turner also be asked to provide information as to what, if any, action may be taken in respect to the Property Standards By-law. Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That Clause 3 of the Heritage Kitchener report of this date, be adopted, as amended to delete the first paragraph and include provision for the Chief Administrative Officer to convey Council's views in respect to protection and preservation of the building (Schoerg / Sherk Homestead) at 381 Pioneer Tower Road." Carried. Mayor C. Zehr re-entered the meeting and assumed the Chair. Moved by Councillor K. Galloway Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted." Moved by Councillor J. Smola Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic "That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee be adopted." Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the report of Heritage Kitchener be adopted." Carried. Carried. Voted on Clause by Clause. Clause 3 - Dealt with under Delegations and Carried, as Amended. Balance of report -Carried. At the request of Councillor G. Lorentz, Community Services staff was directed to provide an update on the Leaf Collection Program at the November 19, 2007 Standing Committee meetings. At the request of Councillor G. Lorentz, Mayor C. Zehr agreed to consider arranging an informal meeting between Council and members of the Committee of Adjustment to discuss issues related to COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 279 - CITY OF KITCHENER matters under jurisdiction of the Committee; but advised that such meeting would not take place until a time after the December 3, 2007 Development and Technical Services Committee meeting when a report is to come forward on regulations governing fences on corner lots. Councillor C. Weylie raised concerns regarding enforcement of the Region of Waterloo's Garbage By- law as it relates to the provision that garbage /recyclables not be placed for collection until after 7:00 p.m. on the day preceding collection and before 7:00 a.m. on collection day. She advised that problems have arisen over the weekends when Regional staff is not working, whereby residents are placing their garbage for collection on Saturday evenings instead of Sunday, prior to a Monday pickup. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the Region of Waterloo be asked to consider extending enforcement of the Region's Garbage By-law to cover non-business days, to address concerns raised by Kitchener Council in respect to residents placing garbage /recyclables for collection too early on weekends in contravention of the By-law's provision that garbage /recyclables not be placed for collection until after 7:00 p.m. on the day preceding collection and prior to 7:00 a.m. on collection day." Carried. Councillor C. Weylie advised that she received a call from Mr. Daub, resident, inquiring as to why Kitchener's community centres were closed on November 12, 2007 for Remembrance Day whereas the City of Waterloo's centres remained open. Mayor C. Zehr advised that he also received a call from Mr. Daub in this respect and in speaking with staff, he was advised that part of the reason is that Waterloo uses this date as a `floater'; ie. staff may take any other day off in lieu of taking the Remembrance Day holiday. Mayor Zehr noted that while Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday, it is a recognized holiday for Kitchener staff as negotiated by employee contracts. He added that he was approached by another constituent who encouraged lobbying of senior governments to designate Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday so that all citizens may have a day off to remember veterans and those who currently serve. At the request of Councillor C. Weylie, Ms. A. Pappert, General Manager of Community Services, agreed to investigate options to keep community centres open on the Remembrance Day holiday, as well as on snow days that cause school closures so that there is a place where children can go in such instances. At the request of Councillor K. Galloway, Ms. Pappert agreed to provide an update on park development on Commonwealth Drive as it relates to opening of the new Williamsburg School. At the request of Councillor K. Galloway, Mr. G. Murphy agreed to report as to the timing of installation of sidewalks on Commonwealth Drive, from Max Becker Drive to Commonwealth Crescent. Mayor C. Zehr advised that a public consultation meeting will be held on the evening of November 22, 2007, hosted by the Regional Steering Committee, for the purpose of unveiling details of the Region's Transportation Master Plan. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: (a) To further amend By-law 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. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 2$0 - CITY OF KITCHENER (d) Being a by-law to close and sell part of the public lane abutting Lot 178, Registered Plan 374 in the City of Kitchener. (e) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Part of Lots 11 and 12, Registered Plan 58M-327 -Fallowfield Drive. (f) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Blocks 1 to 16 inclusive, Registered Plan 58M-443 -Brookfield Crescent. (g) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. and that the same be taken as read a first time and stand referred to the Committee of the Whole." Carried. On motion, the Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Mayor C. Zehr appointed Councillor J. Smola as Chair. On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair. Moved by Councillor J. Smola Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed." Carried. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) To further amend By-law 88-170, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. tBy-law No. 2007-201) (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. 2007-202) (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. 2007-203) (d) Being a by-law to close and sell part of the public lane abutting Lot 178, Registered Plan 374 in the City of Kitchener. tBy-law No. 2007-204) (e) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Part of Lots 11 and 12, Registered Plan 58M-327 -Fallowfield Drive. tBy-law No. 2007-205) COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 2$1 - CITY OF KITCHENER (f) Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control -Blocks 1 to 16 inclusive, Registered Plan 58M-443 -Brookfield Crescent. (g) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. tBy-law No. 2007-206) tBy-law No. 2007-207) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk." On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Carried. MAYOR CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 2$2 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with Service Corporation International (Canada Ltd.) regarding the City's provision of cremation services for SCI owned funeral homes and its clientele. 2. That notwithstanding Clause 2.7 of Council Policy 1-1147 (Street Naming, Addressing, Multiple Unit Identification Signs, Address /Street Name Change), Hanson Avenue from the Hayward / Hanson intersection and the future extension of that street to Block Line Road, be named `Lennox Lewis Way', subject to Council granting final approval for the street extension; and, That Legal Services and Legislated Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law and proceed with the legal name change process; and further, That the City of Kitchener's Uniform Traffic By-Law be amended accordingly. 3. That having Your Kitchener Market operated by a Vendor Co-operative be included as the sixth option for consideration during the overall comparative analysis of options to move the Market forward, subject to the Vendor Co-operative adhering to the timelines for submitting a formal proposal, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-07-102. 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for the donation of the Kaufman Steam Engine to the Doon Heritage Crossroads' Collection, subject to the approval of the Regional Museum Project, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-07-100. FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church for their annual Christmas Pageant from December 6 to 9, 2007, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9 P.M., daily. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the registered owner(s) of Lot 9, Registered Plan 413, known as 34 Braun Street, pursuant to Division B Section 9.10.15.2(4) of the 2006 Building Code, said agreement to permit a single family home with the limiting distance for the exposing building face being measured to a point beyond the property line on the adjacent property, and the abutting access road to the Kitchener Mount Hope Cemetery at 175 Moore Avenue, Lot 457, Registered Plan 385, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 3. That the consultant selection process be waived and the 2008 Duke and Ontario Garage Post- Tensioning Tendon Structural Engineering Services be awarded to Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. 4. That the proposed fees and charges contained in the 2008 Comprehensive Fee Review attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-07-118, be approved, as amended to provide that: a) Corporate Services (Legislated Services) - 2008 fee for Development & Technical Services Committee minutes be set at $92. on par with the fee to be charged for minutes of the City's two other standing Committees; and, b) Community Services (Aquatics & Athletics) - 2008 fees for Family Summer All Pool Passes (Early Bird & Regular) be adjusted to an increase of no more than the approved guideline of 6%; and, That the Manager of Cemeteries be directed to forward the Cemetery Tariff of Fees and Charges to the Ministry of Government Services -Cemeteries Regulation Unit for filing; and, COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 2$3 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 4. (Cont'd) That Legal Services staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-laws to amend The City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapters for fees and charges pertaining to licensing, planning applications, building permits and Committee of Adjustment applications; and further, That a public input session be schedule d for the 2008 budget as a special meeting of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the evening of January 7, 2008. 5. That the following capital projects be included in the 2008-2017 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corpor ate Services Committee as part of the 2008 budget deliberations, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-07-131: Capital Project Project Cost Project Year POP/Remittance Processing $ 14,000 2008 $ 12,000 2012 $ 200,000 2017 Mailing/Stuffing Equipment $ 50,000 2008 $ 80,000 2013 Demand Side Management $1,395,000 2012-2017 Replace Relined Gas Mains $ 400,000 2010 Development Charges Study $ 90,000 2009 $ 90,000 2014 6. That the following capital projects be included in the 2008-2017 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corpor ate Services Committee as part of the 2008 budget deliberations, as outlined in the Kitchener Public Library's report, dated October 30, 2007: Capital Proiect Proiect Cost Proiect Year Forest Heights HVAC Unit $ 25,000 2013 KPL Accessibility Fund $ 131,000 2013-2017 Library Automation System Replacement $ 700,000 2013-2014 Main Library Boiler Replacements $ 65,000 2014 Main Library Variable Speed Drives $ 40,000 2014 Pioneer Park Furnace Unit $ 25,000 2017 Radio Frequency Technology $ 450,000 2012 Technology Upgrade $ 267,000 2015-2017 7. That the following capital projects be included in the 2008-2017 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corpor ate Services Committee as part of the 2008 budget deliberations, as outlined in Chief Adminis trator's Office report CAO-07-050: Capital Project Project Cost Project Year 401 Signage $ 200,000 2008 Website Redevelopment $ 250,000 2008 COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 2$4 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 8. That the following capital projects be included in the 2008-2017 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee as part of the 2008 budget deliberations, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-07-101: Capital Proiect Proiect Cost Proiect Year Administration General Provision Project /Pre Plann ing $ 375,000 2013-2017 Auditorium Sound System Replacement $ 80,000 2017 Automated External Defibrillator Units $ 131,000 2008-2013 City of Kitchener 100th Anniversary Celebration $ 150,000 2012 Williamsburg Cemetery Phase II Development $ 100,000 2008 9. That the following capital projects be included in the 2008-2017 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee as part of the 2008 budget deliberations, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report CRPS-07-137: Capital Project Project Cost Project Year Exterior Lighting -City Hall $ 50,000 2008 Interior Renovations -City Hall $ 500,000 2008-2017 Ward Boundary Review $ 50,000 2008 10. That the following capital projects be included in the 2008-2017 Capital Forecast for consideration by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee as part of the 2008 budget deliberations, as outlined in Development & Technical Services Department report DTS-07- 167: Capital Proiect Proiect Cost Proiect Year Queen Street Lighting $ 550,000 2008 Sandrock Trunk Sewer $1,800,000 2008-2009 Victoria Lake Dredging and Improvements $ 400,000 2008 Hwy 7/8 Pedestrian Bridge $ 305,000 2008 Madison Avenue Walkway $ 200,000 2008 Homer Watson Sewage Pumping Station Upgrade $ 415,000 2009 Freeport Sewage Pumping Station Upgrade $ 950,000 2008 Planning Studies $ 620,000 2008-2017 11. That budget funding be pre-approved in the amount of $1,669,676. (Salaries and Benefits) for the hiring of 20 firefighters to staff Fire Station No.7, with a hire date of January 7, 2008. 12. That the City opt out of the Regulated Price Plan for the purchase of electricity related to the street lighting system as defined by the Ontario Energy Board; and, That the City purchase electricity related to the street lighting system on the spot market; and, That the City enter into an agreement with ECNG Energy L.P. to solicit and manage energy contracts for the purchase of electricity for street lighting for a term of one year, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That electricity costs related to street lighting be reduced by $150,000 for the 2008 budget year. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 2$5 - CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE KITCHENER - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 1. That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA 2007-IV-010 be approved, to permit the construction of a mud room addition to the existing board and batten addition on the east elevation of the log house located at 393 Tilt Drive, as shown on the plans prepared by Artech dated May 29, 2007 and submitted with the application; and further, That the owner be permitted to face the exposed foundation with natural stone, and add a window to the west elevation of the proposed mud room. 2. That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA 2007-V-011 (93 Joseph St) be approved, to permit the demolition of the existing detached garage, as outlined in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-07-173. 3. That pursuant to the October 26, 2007 Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) decision, the owner, JHS Properties Inc., continue to undertake the repairs to stabilize the structure and prevent further deterioration of 381 Pioneer Tower Road, as provided for in the memorandum dated May 27, 2005 (J. Sajkunovic and G. Good), attached thereto as Schedule `B'; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer meet with JHS Properties Inc. to relay the views of Council, and aid in a resolution, in respect to protection and preservation of the building(s) at 381 Pioneer Tower Road for future generations. (Dealt with under Delegations and Carried, as Amended.) COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 2$6 - 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. Various Tenders Dealt with under Delegations. 2. Concession Agreement -Term Amendment tWilson Park) Council considered Community Services Department report CSD-07-104 (D. Keehn), dated November 8, 2007, concerning an agreement with Kitchener Minor Boys Softball Association. It was resolved: "That the agreement between the City of Kitchener and Kitchener Minor Boys Softball Association, approved by Council at its special meeting held October 15, 2007, be amended by changing the term of the agreement to ten years, with an option to renew for one five year term, satisfactory to the City Solicitor."