HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil - 2009-06-01 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 1, 2009 CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 12:10 p. m. this date, chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with all
members present except Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Notice of this 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 G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held this date to consider alitigation /potential
litigation matter and a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege."
Carried.
Mayor C. Zehr advised that the delegations registered to speak on the Kitchener Growth
Management Plan listed as Item 4 on the special Council agenda due to a misunderstanding as to
when that item was to be heard by Council. Mayor Zehr added that the delegations have asked to
make a short presentation on the Growth Management Plan at this time and it was agreed to allow
the delegates to speak on the matter however the final decision not be heard until later this date when
the Development and Technical Services Committee has finished its meeting.
Mr. Paul Britton, MHBC Planning, advised he represents Activa Holdings and wished to provide
information regarding the Activa property identified as #117 in the Kitchener Growth Management
Plan. Mr. Britton advised that in 1999 when the Mannheim Subdivision plan was considered,
direction was given that following the Strasburg Trunk Sewer Study, the property identified as #117
should be dealt with in a timely manner. He added that the property was not related to any issues
surrounding the Fischer-Hallman corridor and requested that the subject lands be moved to a 'B'
priority in the Growth Management Plan.
Mr. Vaughn Bender, RBJ Schegel, advised that his company supports the request of Activa Holdings
with respect to the priority ranking for the property known as #117.
Mr. I. Cooke, Cook Construction, advised his company supports the change in ranking from 'C' to 'B'
for the lands known as #117 in the Growth Management Plan.
Mr. A. Pinard, Interim Director of Planning, advised that staff would not recommend the change in the
ranking of the subject lands based on the criteria used by staff, however, he did agree the lands were
not tied to any required works and would be unencumbered, therefore, should Council decide to
approve the change in ranking, it could be managed. Mr. Pinard added that any change would be
subject to Engineering Services confirming sewer capacity and details on any engineering works
required for this development of lands. Mayor C. Zehr pointed out that the motion regarding the
balance of the Growth Management Plan requires that all development would be subject to capital
and financial adjustments that would determine the timing of any development. Mayor Zehr
suggested that since it was agreed by Council to hear the delegations but not make any decision until
after the Development and Technical Services Committee meeting to be held later this date, that staff
and developer representatives discuss the request and that staff report back to Council when the
special meeting reconvenes.
The meeting then recessed at 12:21 p. m. and reconvened at 6:16 p. m., chaired by Mayor C. Zehr
and with all members in attendance except Councillor B. Vrbanovic.
Mayor C. Zehr noted that earlier this date, Council had received verbal submissions from Messrs.
Bender, Britton and Cooke on the issue of the priority level accorded to property #117 in the
Kitchener Growth Management Plan.
Mr. Pinard provided printed copies of a motion in this regard which was read aloud by Mayor Zehr.
Mr. T. Cooke spoke on behalf of Mattamy Homes, stating that he has no objection to this motion;
however, he did not understand why Mattamy's property was not being treated in the same fashion,
as it has the same merits.
Mayor Zehr responded that the difference between the two properties is that property #117 does not
require the same studies, as it is part of the Laurentian West Community Plan and Secondary Plan.
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Moved by Councillor K. Galloway
Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz
"That the priority level of Property #117 be changed from Priority C to Priority B in the 2009-
2010 and Post 2010 Kitchener Growth Management Plan, with the understanding that:
a) the Environmental Assessment process will determine the sanitary sewer outlet and
confirm that there is sufficient sanitary sewage capacity in the receiving trunk sewer;
and,
b) staff recommendations on the Environmental Assessment and the draft plan of
subdivision shall be brought forward concurrently to the Development and Technical
Services Committee, unless otherwise agreed to by the sub-divider and City staff."
Carried.
Council considered the recommendation arising from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee
this date respecting the request of GTA Midways Inc. to hold a midway in Victoria Park, from July 17
- 19, 2009, during Ribfest.
Moved by Councillor J. Smola
Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz
"That GTA Midways Inc. be granted permission to operate a Midway in Victoria Park, during
Ribfest from July 17-19, 2009, subject to the following:
Hours of operation:
Date Start Close
Frida ,Jul 17 5:00 .m. 10:00 .m.
Saturday, July 18 Noon 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 19 Noon 6:00 pm
That the music at the Midway be turned down at 8:00 p. m.; and,
and,
That the music be turned off one hour before closing time; and further,
That the required licence be obtained prior to operating the Midway."
Carried.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
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 2009-085 by the Clerk."
Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p. m.
MAYOR CLERK