HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2007-11-26 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 26, 2007 CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 5:43 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and 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.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held this date to consider two litigation /potential
litigation matters one of which is also subject to solicitor-client privilege."
Carried.
The meeting then recessed at 5:44 p.m. and re-convened at 6:17 p.m., chaired by Mayor C. Zehr and
with all members present.
The purpose of the meeting was to consider appointments to Standing Committees and various Boards.
The appointments as approved are attached to and form part of these minutes.
Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mr. Jamie Grant, General Manager, Centre in the
Square, dated November 7, 2007, requesting that Council consider the appointment recommendations
of the Human Resources Committee.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
"That Marcus Shantz, Astrid Woerner Kropp and Barry Hunt be appointed to the Centre in the
Square Board of Directors."
Carried.
Council was in receipt of correspondence from Ms. Karen Kwiatkowski, General Manager, Kitchener
Housing Inc., dated November 1, 2007, regarding appointments to the Board of Directors. Council was
advised that Mr. Denny Cybalski was being recommended for re-appointment for an additional three-
yearterm and that Mr. Cybalski is currently at the 6-year maximum as per Council Policy.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie
"That notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 5(a) of Council Policy No. I-63 (Appointment to
Boards and Committees), Mr. Dennis Cybalski be eligible for re-appointment to the Kitchener
Housing Inc. Board of Directors."
Carried Unanimously.
The following people were nominated to the Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors: Messrs. Denny
Cybalski, Paul Holdwaty and Glenn Thomas. The approved voting procedure was then utilized which
resulted in Messrs. Cybalski and Holdwaty being appointed to the Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of
Directors.
Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mr. J. Van Ooteghem, President and CEO, Kitchener
Power Corporation, dated November 23, 2007, requesting that Council consider the appointment
recommendations of the Board of Directors Nominating Committee.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway
"That Council ratify the appointment of Ken Diebel and Larry Galajada to serve for a term of 1
year, on the Board of Directors for Kitchener Power Corporation effective January 1, 2008."
Carried.
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The following Councillors were nominated to the Kitchener Power Corporation Board of Directors:
Councillors G. Lorentz, C. Weylie and J. Gazzola. The approved voting procedure was then utilized
which resulted in Councillors Lorentz and Weylie being appointed to the Kitchener Power Corporation
Board of Directors.
Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
"That the 2008 appointments to Boards and Committees that were not specifically ratified by
resolution of Council this date are hereby ratified."
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK
GTY OF KITCHENER
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 200$
N.B. The Mayor is ex-officio on mosf Boards/Commiffees and is Therefore not lisfed on each.
A. STAB
(Established by Council Policy # I-130)
1. Community Services Committee
Note: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only.
2007
Councillor G. Lorentz (C)
Councillor K. Galloway (V-C)
2. Development & Technical Services Committee
Note: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only.
(DING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
Term: 1 year
200$
Councillor G. Lorentz (C)
Councillor K. Galloway (V-C)
Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Councillor C. Weylie (C) Councillor C. Weylie (C)
Councillor J. Gazzola (V-C) Councillor J. Gazzola (V-C)
3. Finance and Corporate Services Committee Term: 1 year
Note: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair only.
2007 200$
Councillor B. Vrbanovic (C) Councillor B. Vrbanovic (C)
Councillor J. Smola (V-C) Councillor J. Smola (V-C)
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B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF CITY COUNCIL
1. Court of Revision
2007
Councillor K. Galloway
Councillor J. Smola
Councillor C. Weylie
Term: 1 year
200$
Councillor K. Galloway
Councillor J. Smola
Councillor C. Weylie
2. Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Terms of Reference for the GRAAC (representing six participating area municipalities} states that
membership of the Committee will be: 11-15 members of the public of which 8 shall be persons with a
disability as per the Legislation; up to 2 caregivers; up to 5 lay people with an interest in disability
issues; non-voting representatives from various organizations such as school boards; and,
representatives from the participating municipalities. Anominating committee will be struck to call for
and review applications and the committee will make recommendation to the participating municipalities
ensuring that membership on the committee will continue as per the Terms of reference. The appointed
members from the public are staggered to ensure continuity and for 2008 there are up to 6 vacancies.
2007 200$
Councillor K. Galloway Councillor K. Galloway
Ian Ardill term expiring Note: Lay appointments will be
recommended by GRAAC
Taphoshi Batabyal Nominating Commitee
Gail Brunsdon
Gordon Cummer
Chris Douglas term expiring
Sharon Giles
Frank Groenestege term expiring
Susan Harkins deceased
Saul Herzog
James Hunsberger term expiring
Mary Beth Hunter resigned
Carol Moogk-Soulis term expiring
Brad Ullner
Sharon Ward-Zeller
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C. BOARDS
1. Centre In The Square Inc. -Board of D irectors (9) Term: 3 years
2007 200$
Mayor C. Zehr 3 Mayor C. Zehr
Councillor J. Gazzola 8 Councillor J. Gazzola
Councillor G. Lorentz 5 Councillor G. Lorentz
Councillor B. Vrbanovic 4 Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Joan Euler 8 Barry Hunt
Rodney Goetz resigning 9 Astrid Woerner Kropp
Peter Hamberger (K-W Symphony)
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Mike Marshman 7 Marcus Shantz
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Tim Jackson (fundraising rep) 8 Mike Marshman (K-W
Symphony)
Warren Griffin term expiring 8
Bryan Isaac deceased 5
Judith Stephens-Wells (K-W Art) 8
Sue Morgan 6
David Strucke (fundraising rep) 7
Dennis Yanke 9
Note: Appointments are effective January 1, 2008.
Note: Council resolution of September 11, 2006
approved the addition of two lay appointees to be
selected by the Board of Directors and ratified by
Council.
2. Kitchener Housing Inc. Board of Directors (10) Term: 3 years
2007 200$
Mayor C. Zehr 5 Mayor C. Zehr
Councillor C. Weylie 5 Councillor J. Gazzola
Councillor J. Gazzola 8 Councillor K. Galloway
Denny Cybalski term expiring 8 Denny Cybalski
Andrew Head 8 Paul Holdwaty
Birgit Heilig 8
Jamie Hill 6
Loraine Rowan term expiring 6
Jerry Finnen ~
Note: Two community directors to be recommended
by KHI Nominating Committee
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C. BOARDS
3. Kitchener Power Corporation -Board of Directors Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Mayor C. Zehr Mayor's position
Councillor B. Vrbanovic Councillor G. Lorentz
Councillor G. Lorentz Councillor C. Weylie
Ken Diebel rerm eXp;rng Ken Diebel
Bruce Lee rerm eXp;rng Larry Galajda
Note: Appointments are effective January 1, 2008.
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D. OTHER APPOINTMENTS
1. Art Gallery -Kitchener-Waterloo -Board of Directors Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Councillor K. Galloway Councillor C. Weylie
2. Grand River Hospital -Board of Trustees Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Councillor J. Gazzola Councillor J. Gazzola
3. Homer Watson House Foundation Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Councillor J. Gazzola Councillor J. Gazzola
4. Horticultural Society -Kitchener -Board of Directors Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Councillor G. Lorentz Councillor G. Lorentz
5. Multicultural Centre of K-W Board of Directors Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Councillor J. Smola Councillor J. Smola
6. Oktoberfest Inc. - Advisory Council - K-W Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Councillor G. Lorentz Councillor G. Lorentz
Councillor B. Vrbanovic Councillor B. Vrbanovic
7. St. Mary's Hospital Board of Trustees Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Councillor G. Lorentz Councillor G. Lorentz
$. Wilfrid Laurier University -Board of Governors Term: 1 year
2007 200$
Councillor B. Vrbanovic Mayor C. Zehr
Note: Councillor Vrbanovic has
now served the maximum 6 yr term.
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C. BOARDS