From: jdnicoll@watyew.uwaterloo.ca (James Davis Nicoll)
Subject: July 13 Minutes, Part Three
Organization: University of Waterloo
Distribution: kw
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 14:30:07 GMT


[Kitchener 1992 Minutes, pages 446-452, {part 3 of 3}]
 
              REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL - JULY 13, 1992
 
CITY HALL STEERING COMMITTEE
 
1. That the City of Kitchener extend an invitation to the Governor General
   of Canada to officially open the new City Hall.
 
2. That the Project Manager, Transportation Services, and Administrative
   Services be directed to undertake a space planning exercise, and
   preliminary design for the renovation of the Traffic Division's offices
   at the Duke-Ontario garage to:
 
   a) re-organize the space to accommodate the remaining Transportation
   staff and functions; and
 
   b) incorporate an employee-use shower facility; a Safety Training
   Facility: and a Bicycle Storage Facility.
 
 
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
 
1. That a cash grant in the amount of $2,000.00 be approved for the
   Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Youth Orchestra to assist with their travel
   expenses to Aberdeen, Scotland from August 5 - 15, 1992.
 
2. That Mrs. Bartman be permitted to install a marble monument at the grave
   of her husband, Bronislaw Bartman, in Woodside Cemetery.
 
3. That we endorse the approach outlined in the memorandum dated July 8, 1992
   from Mr. J. Gazzola with respect to financing the Oktoberfest Parade Float
   as set out hereunder:
 
   (1) The City of Kitchener should accept the tender submitted by "Out
       of the Woods" Float Company for the acquisition of a float at a
       cost of $41,500 plus G.S.T. (Total cost will be approximately
       $43,000).
 
   (2) The $43,000 will be provided from the Capital Contingency
       Account.
 
   (3) A Reserve Fund should be established to provide funding for the
       repair, replacement and future renovation of the Oktoberfest
       Float.
 
   (4) An annual amount of $5,000 be budgeted to maintain the float;
       pay for parade entry fees; and provide for other operating costs
       such as volunteer recognition.
                     (DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATIONS AND CARRIED, AS AMENDED)
 
4. That tender T92-27, Pumpers/Water Tower, be awarded to Resqtech Systems
   Inc., Woodstock, Ontario at their tender price of $1,256,000.00 plus
   G.S.T., and further,
 
   That $118,000.00 be transferred from the Capital Contingency Fund.
 
5. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the
   Hydro Electric Commission of Kitchener-Wilmot for the exchange of lands
   within the area of Motz Park for the purposes of a future hydro sub-
   station and maximizing open space within the park.
 
6. That the working name of the future cemetery site be approved as "Trillium
   Woods Cemetery", and
 
   That the revised Site Master Plan as presented by Hilton-Foster Ltd. be
   approved, and
 
   That the detailed site development plans as presented by Hilton-Foster
   Ltd. be approved, and
 
   That the Manager of Cemeteries be authorized to meet with Public Works and
   Parks & Recreation staff in order to ascertain what portions of the
   construction of Phase 1 can be accommodated under the 1992-93 Winter Works
   Program and what the associated costs of such work would be, and further
 
   That the Manager of Cemeteries be authorized to review detailed site plans
   for Phase 1 with other City staff in order to determine anticipated
   development costs and prepare a report which compares construction costs
   relative to current funding for this project, to be presented to the
   Community Services Committee by September, 1992.
 
7. That the contents of the proposed Cemetery By-law be approved, and further
 
   That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for
   presentation to City Council at a future meeting.
 
8. That a resolution be forwarded to the Provincial Government requesting the
   enacting of legislation to make helmets for cyclists mandatory, and that
   copies be sent to all municipalities in Ontario having a population
   greater than 50,000 for their endorsement; and further
 
   That in conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Police, the City Solicitors
   of both Kitchener and Waterloo jointly investigate the feasibility of
   enacting municipal by-laws to require the mandatory use of helmets by
   cyclists.
 
9. That we support the joint Ontario Hockey Association/City of
   Kitchener/Mid-Western Junior "B" Hockey League bid to host the 1993-94
   Under 17 International Invitational Tournament, and further
 
   That up to $10,000.00 be appropriated in the 1993 budget to help offset
   the cost of transporting the team to and from the Auditorium for practices
   and to their games in Kitchener-Waterloo and a contribution towards the
   cost of a welcome banquet, with a maximum of $2,000.00 of the $10,000.00
   being contributed to the welcome banquet.
 
 
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
 
1. That the City accept the offer of Michael Klingbaum as set out in the July
   6, 1992 letter from his solicitor, John Doherty, to settle all his
   expropriation claims respecting 222-228 King Street West and 9-11 College
   Street, except for reasonable legal and appraisal costs, for the
   additional sum of $180,000.00.
 
2. That the Manager of Licensing be authorized to issue Ice Cream Vehicle
   Driver Licences to Mr. Robert Green and Mr. Warren Eden; Driving
   Instructor Licences to Ms. Mary Maglicic and Mr. Maurice Levesque; and a
   Hawker and Peddlars Licence to Mr. Sean Mosher.
 
3. That the Manager of Licensing be authorized to issue an Ice Cream Vehicle
   Driver Licence to Ms. Janet Davidson.
 
4. That the existing encroachment agreement relative to the patio area of
   Stages (312 King Street W.) be amended so as to allow for the operation
   of an outdoor barbecue in this area.
 
5. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Municipal Licensing
   Committee contained in a report dated June 19, 1992 from the Association
   of Municipalities of Ontario, subject to the proviso that Recommendation
   No. 6 of the said report not apply to annual inflationary increases.
 
6. That office space on the lower level of the Registry Building (122
   Frederick Street) be provided for up to 18 months, at no cost, to the
   Senior Citizens Committee (Gofer Productions).
 
 
LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (JUNE 19, 1992)
 
1. That with regard to the designated structure at 1070 Highland Road W., Mr.
   J. Wallace be directed to further investigate the circumstances
   surrounding the fire which recently destroyed the building as well as any
   deficiencies in securing the building as they relate to Building Code
   requirements, and,
 
   That Mr. T.B. Stanley be directed to examine and report concerning the use
   of conditions in subdivision agreements relative to grading, lotting and
   other planning issues designed to further protect from demolition
   properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act which are located on
   lands scheduled for development, and further,
 
   That the above reports be submitted to the Local Architectural
   Conservation Advisory Committee for consideration at its meeting of August
   7, 1992.
 
2. That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act the Clerk be
   authorized to publish a Notice of Intention to designate the property
   known municipally as 1 Pequegnat Avenue as being of historic and
   architectural significance, and further,
 
   That the specific reasons for designation be those outlined in the report
   of Ms. B. Buchanan and Ms. L. O'Krafka dated May 2, 1992.
 
3. That the report of the Regional Archaeologist dated May 26, 1992
   concerning a visual archaeological assessment of Part 3, Reference Plan
   58R-7059, Wilfong Drive, be accepted as information with no further action
   at this time concerning the recommendations therein.
 
 
LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (JULY 3, 1992)
 
1. That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act the owner of 122
   Frederick Street (former Registry Building) be granted permission to
   replace the roof membrane and perimeter eave flashing in accordance with
   Specification Drawing #2 from Tritech Consultants Limited dated June 19,
   1992 and the report of Mr. P. Summers dated July 2, 1992.
 
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 
1. That the City purchase the property known as 265 Victoria St. S., Kitchener
   from Adrian and Florencia Rosu for the sum of $92,500 plus legal and
   survey costs and the penalty to prepay the vendors mortgage prior to its
   maturity date, with the funds to be advanced from the Sewer Surcharge
   account, and further,
 
   That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation
   required by the City Solicitor, and further,
 
   That the Land Purchasing Officer be authorized to enter into negotiation
   with all necessary property owners in order to obtain easements regarding
   this sanitary sewer.
 
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                      COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
                               JULY 13, 1992
 
A. BY-LAWS AS 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. REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
 
   1. Appointment of Acting Mayor
 
      It was resolved:
         "That in the absence of His Worship Mayor Cardillo, Alderman J.
         Ziegler be appointed Acting Mayor for the period August 15th to
         August 20th, 1992 inclusive and Alderman T. Galloway be appointed
         Acting Mayor for the period August 22nd to August 30th,  1992
         inclusive."
 
   2. Licenses
 
      a) Bridgeport Community Recreation Association
         It was resolved:
            "That the Bridgeport Community Recreation Association be
            granted permission to operate a refreshment stand at Schaeffer
            Park on August 16, 1992, provided that the necessary health
            approvals and licence are obtained."
 
      b) Rotary Club Or Kitchener
         It was resolved:
            "That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial
            Licence being issued to the Rotary Club of Kitchener to
            conduct a raffle lottery on January 8, 1993 at the Kitchener
            Memorial Auditorium."
 
      c) Oscar's Amusement Co.
         It was resolved:
            "That Oscar's Amusement Co. be granted permission to operate
            a refreshment stand at the sidewalk sale on King Street to be
            held July 15 - 18, 1992, provided that the necessary health
            approvals and licence are obtained."
 
      d) The Chip Stop
         It was resolved:
            "That Mr. Allan Parry be granted permission to operate a chip
            wagon - 'The Chip Stop', at 4319 King Street East, Kitchener,
            provided that the necessary health approvals and licence are
            obtained and also that Section 500.2.13 pro-rata fees be
            applicable."
 
   3. Agreements
 
      a) Home Support Program for the Elderly
         It was resolved:
            "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an
            agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as
            represented by the Minister of Community & Social Services in
            the amount of $148,175. for continuation of the Home Support
            Program in Kitchener for the period January 1, 1992 to
            December 13, 1992."
 
      b) Lease - Roadway Package System Ltd.
         It was resolved:
            "That the City consent to a lease from Ian Matthew, In Trust
            to Roadway Package System, Ltd. for the property described as
            Part 18 on Reference Plan 58R-5840 and municipally known as
            654 Trillium Drive, Kitchener."
 
   4. Expropriation Settlement - Oriental Artshoppe Co.
 
      It was resolved:
          "That the City accepts the offer of Frank and Shirley Seto,
          c.o.b. as Oriental Artshoppe Co., set out in the July 9, 1992
          letter from their solicitor Steven Kay,  to settle all their
          expropriation claims respecting 222 King Street West for the all
          inclusive sum of $4,270.00."
 
   5. Special Event Designation
 
      It was resolved:
         "That the City of Kitchener supports the Kiwanis Kaviliers
         hosting the Canadian Open Drum and Bugle Corps Championships at
         Centennial Stadium, Kitchener, on Sunday, August 2, 1992 and
         recognizes this as a Special Community Event in connection with
         their application to the Liquor Licence Control Board of Ontario
         for a special occasion permit."
 
   6. Tenders
 
      It was resolved:
         "That Expression of Interest E92-33, Consultant's Services
         Geographic Information Study, be awarded to Prior and Prior
         Associates Limited, Toronto, subject to a satisfactory agreement
         being negotiated and an upset fee established."
                                    - and -
         "That tender T92-23, Fleet Vehicles Tractors) - item #3, be
         awarded to Advance Construction Equipment Limited, Kitchener, at
         their tendered price of $73,981. which includes optional four
         wheel drive, plus taxes."
                                    - and -
         "That Tender T92-51, Dump Trucks and Snow Plow Equipment, be
         awarded to Kirby International Trucks Ltd, Kitchener, at their
         tendered price of $462,822. including options, plus taxes."
 
   7. Execution of Final Release
 
      It was resolved:
         "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a final
         release pertaining to an accident which took place at Weber &
         Victoria Streets, Kitchener, Ontario on or about February 28,
         1992."
 
   8. Habitat for Humanity - Daniel Avenue Project
 
      This item was dealt with under delegations.
 
 
   9. Quit Claim Deed - Ellis Avenue
 
      It was resolved:
         "That the City accept and register quit claim deeds with respect
         to Parts 1, 4, 5, 8 and 9 on Plan 58R-8030 for the confirmation
         of title to Ellis Avenue, as widened, and shall pay reasonable
         legal costs with respect thereto."
 
  10. Extension - MGR Properties Ltd.
 
      It was resolved:
         "That MGR Properties Ltd. be granted an extension from March 1,
         1992 to August 1, 1992 to commence construction at 675 Riverbend
         Drive in the Lancaster Corporate Centre, and further,
 
         That, in the event that the Royal Bank of Canada, the mortgagee
         of MGR Properties Ltd. gives notice prior to December 31, 1992 to
         the City that it intends to take default proceedings at 675
         Riverbend Drive, the City's right to a reconveyance under the
         restrictive covenants to MGR's deed shall be held in abeyance for
         a period of one year following the receipt of notice; and
         further,
 
         That the City provide a letter in wording satisfactory to the
         City Solicitor to the mortgagee."
 
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