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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil - 2008-09-15 COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 CITY OF KITCHENER The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present. The meeting began with the singing of "0 Canada" by Vanessa Witt, King School of Vocal. the minutes of the held 2008 and COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE - NIL Mayor C. Zehr achieved a and City Clerk, for having of Municipal Managers, properties at a time, 3-4 times per year. On invitation, no member of the public came forward to speak to this matter. Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That Clause 5 of the Heritage Kitchener report of this date be adopted." Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES - 237 - CITY OF KITCHENER to allow staff involved in the decision making Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That the following recommendation contained in CRPS-08-145 (D. Gilchrist), listed as Item on the be deferred to the October 6, 2008 Council staff : Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 -238- CITY OF KITCHENER and Mr. with a as a delegation to raise concerns related to his property taxes but left Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City - and - on a satisfactory - and - - and - "That Tender T08-062 - Crushing of to Artscrushing & Recycling Inc., including G.ST" - and - - and - COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 239 - CITY OF KITCHENER Background Study & Draft Development Consulting Ltd., Toronto, Ontario at - and - "That P08-070, Supply of Two (2) Used Motor Graders, Model be to Toromont Cat, Cambridge, Ontario at their proposed including P.ST & G.ST" Carried. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That the report of the Development and Technical Services Committee be adopted." Carried. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway "That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted." The Community Services Committee report was then voted on clause by clause. Clause 2 - Carried. Clause 5 - Carried. Balance of report - Carried. Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic Seconded by Councillor J. Smola "That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee be adopted." COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 240 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic, fund. The Finance and Corporate Services Committee report was then voted on clause by clause. Clause 6 - Carried, as Amended. Clause 7 - Carried, on a recorded vote. In favour Lorentz, J. C. Weylie. Councillors G. Vrbanovic and Contra - Councillor J. Galloway Clause 8 - Carried. Clause 10 - Carried Unanimously. Balance of report - Carried. Moved by Councillor J. Gazzola Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz "That the report of Heritage Kitchener be adopted." Voted on Clause by Clause. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 241 CITY OF KITCHENER Clause 5 Dealt with under Delegations and Carried. Balance of report - Carried. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie fu!.Im!y 1. To continue in the parking business to ensure supply; 2. parking inventory (public and private) sufficient to accommodate 3. in structures. 4. ODerations 1. To operate parking as an enterprise providing a return on investment; 2. To maximize the use of City parking resources; 3. To account for parking subsidies within the City's budgets; 4. To offer parking structures which are well maintained, safe and accessible; 5. To provide customers with the most current and automated payment methods available; 6. availability' services (such as directional COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 242 - CITY OF KITCHENER facilities, where feasible, which integrate commercial, office 1. 2. the intent of the Environment 1. 1. Management initiatives as a means of stabilizing or 2. 2. That the following also be considered as part of the long-term parking strategy: 1. can Ishould the City rent or lease its parking facilities to a private company; 2. account for parking subsidies; and, 3. encourage development and use of more public transit." Carried. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 243 - CITY OF KITCHENER Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws namely: (a) being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor (b) (c) (d) 101 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with (e) amend Chapter 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding (f) amend the City's Zoning By-law 85-1 St. Mary's General Hospital (g) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (h) Part Lot Control - Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & (i) By-law for the (j) known as the Zoning By-law for the (k) Chapter 467 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with and that the same be taken as read a first time and stand referred to the Committee of the Whole." Carried. of the Whole to consider its agenda and 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 Carried. Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz Seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola "That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely: (a) being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 COUNCIL MINUTES - 244 - CITY OF KITCHENER (By-law No. 2008-145) being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire (b) (By-law No. 2008-146) (c) (d) (By-law No. 2008-147) 101 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with (e) (By-law No. 2008-148) amend Chapter 110 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding (f) (By-law No. 2008-149) amend the City's Zoning By-law 85-1 St. Mary's General Hospital (By-law No. 2008-150) (g) To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (By-law No. 2008-151) (h) (i) (By-law No. 2008-152) By-law for the (j) (By-law No. 2008-153) known as the Zoning By-law for the (k) (By-law No. 2008-154) Chapter 467 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code with (By-law No. 2008-155) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk." Carried. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. MAYOR CLERK SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 COUNCIL MINUTES - 245 - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL CITY OF KITCHENER DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. the Charles Street frontage be included as an optional item in the final That safety measures be included in the tender package; and, That the tender package include mesh screening on the Charles Street fascade; and, 10. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 246 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 10. (Cont'd) 11. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. 2. 3. 4. for a approval; and, COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 247 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 4. (Cont'd) of the 2009 overall funding pool as outlined in Appendix '1' of Community net of plus; · population growth That the Matrix of a minimum of 20% and a maximum of 40% of the Tier 2 5. · achieve contribution to sustainability and capacity building for the arts and 10 to 1 ; and further, municipalities, private FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - 1. · 1 Beer and Food Tent on Frederick Street Food Vendors on Benton Street and one on Frederick Street areas 6 on Benton Street, 1 on King Street and 1 on Frederick selling food provide proof of insurance naming the City as an additional insured; That building permits for any tents, if required, are obtained. 2. 3. 4. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 248 - REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT'D) 5. CITY OF KITCHENER 6. (As Amended) That specific only to this grant application: (Carried, on a recorded vote.) 8. 23, 9. 2008 10. Services Department 11. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 249 - CITY OF KITCHENER REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL HERITAGE KITCHENER- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Fischer Court; and, · 6 Gordon Avenue. (Dealt with under Delegations and Carried.) COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 250 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA - 2ND READING - It was resolved: B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS- 1. Tender ADDroval - Chief Administrative Officer - Council Summer Recess It was resolved: Q08-049 - Heritage Cedar Shingle & Copper Roof Replacement - Homer Watson House Triumph Aluminum and Sheet Metal Inc., Toronto ON $134,364.30, including G.ST" 2. Various Tenders Dealt with under Delegations. 3. Aareement - Ontario Realtv Corooration - New Kitchener Courthouse and Technical Services Department report OTS-08- It was resolved: COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 251 CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) 3. Aareement - Ontario Realtv Corooration - New Kitchener Courthouse - (Cont'd) Kitchener courthouse; 4. Lease Aareement - Cora Grouo - Charles/Benton Parkina Garaae Technical Services Department report OTS-08- It was resolved: 5. Deleaation of Authoritv - To Correct Title of Citv Owned Prooertv Services Department report CRPS-08-136 (L. It was resolved: 6. Reauest to hold Binaos - Elmira Theatre Comoanv Inc. Services Department report CRPS-08-148 (P. Harris), It was resolved: 7. Committee of Adiustment Decision Dealt with under Delegations. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 252 - CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONT'D) 8. Surolus Lands - Ebv Estates - Subdivision - 30T-05201 Corporate Services Department report CRPS-08-146 (F. McCrea), It was resolved: easement at no 9. Aoolications for Cancellation Refund Reduction or Levv of Taxes and Corporate Services Department report FIN-08-129 (J. It was resolved: 10. Charles and Benton Parkina Structure - Desian Elements It was resolved: