Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
"That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into an agreement with THEMUSEUM of Ideas Transcending Objects (“THEMUSEUM”) to provide THEMUSEUM with up to $300,000 to support cash-flow requirements until October 31, 2024, in accordance with Development Services Department report DSD-2024-229, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, subject to the following conditions being met absent which the City may withhold the transfer of funding: That THEMUSEUM shall provide the City with monthly cash-flow statements/projections in a format acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer, and that funding shall only be advanced where required to maintain a positive cash-flow position, up to the following sub-limits: Upon execution of the agreement – up to $50,000 if required On June 15, 2024 – up to $100,000, cumulatively if required On July 15, 2024 – up to $200,000, cumulatively if required On August 15, 2024 – up to $300,000, cumulatively if required That THEMUSEUM Board and staff shall endeavour to act with financial prudence during this time, such as limiting discretionary spending, to minimize the need for cash-flow support; That THEMUSEUM shall endeavour to ensure all community commitments, including summer camps and venue rentals, are honoured; That THEMUSEUM Board and staff shall enter into a meaningful, collaborative and best-effort process by June 1, 2024 to consider, analyze and evaluate fundamental changes to THEMUSEUM’s business model with a goal of achieving
Moved by Councillor S. Davey, seconded by Councillor P. Singh
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor J. Deneault, Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor A. Owodunni, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor B. Ioannidis, Councillor M. Johnston, Councillor D. Chapman, Councillor S. Stretch · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Davey
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted for all Downtown Special Events, as outlined on Community Services Department report CSD-2024-140."
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston, seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
Carried
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a litigation/potential litigation matter as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Moved by Councillor A. Owodunni, seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
Carried
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 7.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for May 13, 2024. (By-law 2024-103)
Moved by Councillor J. Deneault, seconded by Councillor M. Johnston