Council Meeting
Monday, May 4, 2026
18 motions across 18 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1.a
PASSED
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by J. Bell and G. Whittemore, wherein the Committee modified the Dangerous Dog Designation assigned to their dog ‘Boots’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth and assigns the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation, including modified conditions for the keeping of said dog, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-201."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by J. Bell and G. Whittemore, wherein the Committee modified the Dangerous Dog Designation assigned to their dog ‘Boots’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth and assigns the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation, including modified conditions for the keeping of said dog, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-201."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal – J. Bell and G. Whittemore, COR-2026-201
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by J. Bell and G. Whittemore, wherein the Committee modified the Dangerous Dog Designation assigned to their dog ‘Boots’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth and assigns the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation, including modified conditions for the keeping of said dog, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-201."
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
11.1.b
PASSED
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Kitchener-Waterloo & District for their annual Greek Food Festival at 527 Bridgeport Rd to be held on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Kitchener-Waterloo & District for their annual Greek Food Festival at 527 Bridgeport Rd to be held on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Noise Exemption – Greek Food Festival – 527 Bridgeport Road, CSD-2026-193
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Kitchener-Waterloo & District for their annual Greek Food Festival at 527 Bridgeport Rd to be held on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
11.1.c
PASSED
A motion on "Outdoor Public Art Commission near Cowan Recreation Centre, DSD-2026-128"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Outdoor Public Art Commission near Cowan Recreation Centre, DSD-2026-128"
Motion 1
Outdoor Public Art Commission near Cowan Recreation Centre, DSD-2026-128
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11.2.a
PASSED
"That the General Manager, Development Services be authorized to approve and execute 1-year lease extension agreements with Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region in accordance with the terms and conditions as discussed at the May 4, 2026 in camera meeting of Council, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That the General Manager, Development Services be authorized to approve and execute 1-year lease extension agreements with Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region in accordance with the terms and conditions as discussed at the May 4, 2026 in camera meeting of Council, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Potential Land Disposition Matter (Potential Land Disposition Matter - Section 239 (2) (c)), DSD-2026-208
"That the General Manager, Development Services be authorized to approve and execute 1-year lease extension agreements with Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region in accordance with the terms and conditions as discussed at the May 4, 2026 in camera meeting of Council, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
12.1
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
THREE READINGS
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
6.1
PASSED
"That the commission and installation of a series of outdoor sculptures titled “Let’s Play!” by Pierre Poussin, as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-128 be approved; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artist, Pierre Poussin, outlining the obligations of the facility public art commission."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
11 Yes
0 No
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"That the commission and installation of a series of outdoor sculptures titled “Let’s Play!” by Pierre Poussin, as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-128 be approved; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artist, Pierre Poussin, outlining the obligations of the facility public art commission."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Outdoor Public Art Commission near Cowan Recreation Centre, DSD-2026-128, listed as item 11.1.c
"That the commission and installation of a series of outdoor sculptures titled “Let’s Play!” by Pierre Poussin, as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-128 be approved; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artist, Pierre Poussin, outlining the obligations of the facility public art commission."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
How councillors voted
YES (11)
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated April 20, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.g on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated April 20, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.g on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - APRIL 20, 2026
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated April 20, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.g on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.1.a
PASSED
"That 5 Charles Street East be declared surplus to the City of Kitchener’s needs; and, That 5 Charles Street East be severed to create a 0.194 acre parcel of land (8,475 square feet) as depicted in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-072, to be further described on a Reference Plan to be prepared in the future, with said severed parcel offered for sale to Benton Communities LP; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Benton...
Motion 1
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"That 5 Charles Street East be declared surplus to the City of Kitchener’s needs; and, That 5 Charles Street East be severed to create a 0.194 acre parcel of land (8,475 square feet) as depicted in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-072, to be further described on a Reference Plan to be prepared in the future, with said severed parcel offered for sale to Benton Communities LP; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Benton...
Motion 1
Surplus Land Declaration and Land Disposition - 5 Charles Street East, DSD-2026-072
"That 5 Charles Street East be declared surplus to the City of Kitchener’s needs; and, That 5 Charles Street East be severed to create a 0.194 acre parcel of land (8,475 square feet) as depicted in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-072, to be further described on a Reference Plan to be prepared in the future, with said severed parcel offered for sale to Benton Communities LP; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Benton...
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7.1.b
PASSED
"That the corporate policies listed in Appendix A to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-154 be amended or repealed; and, That the Data Policy, attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-154 be approved; and, That the Body Worn Camera Policy attached as Appendix C to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-154 be approved; and further, That the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy attached as Appendix D to Corporate Services Department report...
Motion 1
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"That the corporate policies listed in Appendix A to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-154 be amended or repealed; and, That the Data Policy, attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-154 be approved; and, That the Body Worn Camera Policy attached as Appendix C to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-154 be approved; and further, That the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy attached as Appendix D to Corporate Services Department report...
Motion 1
Corporate Policy Review - New Policies, Amendments and Repeal, COR-2026-154
"That the corporate policies listed in Appendix A to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-154 be amended or repealed; and, That the Data Policy, attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-154 be approved; and, That the Body Worn Camera Policy attached as Appendix C to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-154 be approved; and further, That the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy attached as Appendix D to Corporate Services Department report...
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7.1.c
PASSED
"That the proposed changes to fixed portfolio minimum limits as proposed by Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2026-168 be approved; and further, That the amendments to the Gas Purchase Policy No. FIN-ACQ-560 as proposed by report INS-2026-168 be approved."
Motion 1
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"That the proposed changes to fixed portfolio minimum limits as proposed by Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2026-168 be approved; and further, That the amendments to the Gas Purchase Policy No. FIN-ACQ-560 as proposed by report INS-2026-168 be approved."
Motion 1
Natural Gas Purchase Policy Review 2026, INS-2026-168
"That the proposed changes to fixed portfolio minimum limits as proposed by Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2026-168 be approved; and further, That the amendments to the Gas Purchase Policy No. FIN-ACQ-560 as proposed by report INS-2026-168 be approved."
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7.1.d
PASSED
"That the matter related to the complaint of development charges at 15 Dellroy Avenue be adjourned until no later than June 1, 2026, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-174."
Motion 1
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"That the matter related to the complaint of development charges at 15 Dellroy Avenue be adjourned until no later than June 1, 2026, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-174."
Motion 1
Savic Homes, 15 Dellroy Avenue - Section 20 Development Charges Complaint - Jurisdiction Hearing, FIN-2026-174
"That the matter related to the complaint of development charges at 15 Dellroy Avenue be adjourned until no later than June 1, 2026, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-174."
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7.1.e
PASSED
CLOSE VOTE
"That the City of Kitchener support Waterloo Regional Police Service’s proposed Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Automatic License Plant Reader Program (ALPR) by way of an initial one-year pilot as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-167; and, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Kitchener and Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS) for the use municipal infrastructure to support WRPS’ proposed...
Motion 1
7 Yes
4 No
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"That the City of Kitchener support Waterloo Regional Police Service’s proposed Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Automatic License Plant Reader Program (ALPR) by way of an initial one-year pilot as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-167; and, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Kitchener and Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS) for the use municipal infrastructure to support WRPS’ proposed...
Motion 1
Waterloo Region Police Services (WRPS) - Closed Circuit Television and Automatic License Plate Readers Project, DSD-2026-167
"That the City of Kitchener support Waterloo Regional Police Service’s proposed Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Automatic License Plant Reader Program (ALPR) by way of an initial one-year pilot as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-167; and, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Kitchener and Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS) for the use municipal infrastructure to support WRPS’ proposed...
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How councillors voted
7.1.f
PASSED
"That the Emergency Management Program By-Law attached to Appendix A of Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-161, be approved."
Motion 1
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"That the Emergency Management Program By-Law attached to Appendix A of Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-161, be approved."
Motion 1
Emergency Management Plan and By-law Updates, COR-2026-161
"That the Emergency Management Program By-Law attached to Appendix A of Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-161, be approved."
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7.1.g
PASSED
"That staff be directed to begin work on the proposed focus areas for Digital Kitchener in 2026, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-155."
Motion 1
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"That staff be directed to begin work on the proposed focus areas for Digital Kitchener in 2026, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-155."
Motion 1
Digital Kitchener 2026 Priorities, COR-2026-155
"That staff be directed to begin work on the proposed focus areas for Digital Kitchener in 2026, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-155."
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7.2
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 20, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 20, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - APRIL 20, 2026
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 20, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
7.2.a
PASSED
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) Of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted for all Downtown Special events, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, CSD-2026-138."
Motion 1
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"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) Of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted for all Downtown Special events, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, CSD-2026-138."
Motion 1
Noise Exemption – Downtown Special Events, CSD-2026-138
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) Of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted for all Downtown Special events, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, CSD-2026-138."
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7.2.b
PASSED
"That staff consider the submissions provided on the second draft Official Plan attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-151, including submissions made at the April 20, 2026, committee of council meeting, in the preparation of the final new Official Plan."
Motion 1
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"That staff consider the submissions provided on the second draft Official Plan attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-151, including submissions made at the April 20, 2026, committee of council meeting, in the preparation of the final new Official Plan."
Motion 1
Kitchener 2051 New Official Plan Updated Draft, DSD-2026-151
"That staff consider the submissions provided on the second draft Official Plan attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-151, including submissions made at the April 20, 2026, committee of council meeting, in the preparation of the final new Official Plan."
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7.2.c
PASSED
"That the 2026 Vision Zero Annual Update be received as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-108, which serves as a progress update on the Vision Zero action items completed in 2025; and, That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2026 safety improvements as outlined in Attachment A (Vision Zero 2026 Safety Improvements) of Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-108 to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy."
Motion 1
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"That the 2026 Vision Zero Annual Update be received as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-108, which serves as a progress update on the Vision Zero action items completed in 2025; and, That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2026 safety improvements as outlined in Attachment A (Vision Zero 2026 Safety Improvements) of Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-108 to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy."
Motion 1
Vision Zero Annual Project Update, DSD-2026-108
"That the 2026 Vision Zero Annual Update be received as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-108, which serves as a progress update on the Vision Zero action items completed in 2025; and, That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2026 safety improvements as outlined in Attachment A (Vision Zero 2026 Safety Improvements) of Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-108 to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy."
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