Council Meeting
Monday, February 27, 2023
20 motions across 20 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1
Due to the previously declared conflict by Mayor B. Vrbanovic the Zoning By-law for 142-146 Fergus Avenue was voted on separately and was Carried. "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Clancy
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Due to the previously declared conflict by Mayor B. Vrbanovic the Zoning By-law for 142-146 Fergus Avenue was voted on separately and was Carried. "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Clancy
1ST AND 2ND READING
Due to the previously declared conflict by Mayor B. Vrbanovic the Zoning By-law for 142-146 Fergus Avenue was voted on separately and was Carried. "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor A. Clancy
12.1.a
PASSED
it was resolved: "That effective immediately Councillor C. Michaud be appointed as an alternate member to the Dog Designation Appeal Committee for the term ending November 14, 2023, as outlined on the Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-075."
Motion 1
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it was resolved: "That effective immediately Councillor C. Michaud be appointed as an alternate member to the Dog Designation Appeal Committee for the term ending November 14, 2023, as outlined on the Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-075."
Motion 1
2023 Dog Designation Committee (Alternate Member Appointment) , COR-2023-075
it was resolved: "That effective immediately Councillor C. Michaud be appointed as an alternate member to the Dog Designation Appeal Committee for the term ending November 14, 2023, as outlined on the Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-075."
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12.2
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the City Solicitor be authorized to settle the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal pertaining to 146-162 Victoria Street South, Kitchener and 92-110 Park Street, Kitchener in accordance with the direction given in-camera on February 27, 2023 including, if necessary, the execution of Minutes of Settlement."
Motion 1
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it was resolved: "That the City Solicitor be authorized to settle the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal pertaining to 146-162 Victoria Street South, Kitchener and 92-110 Park Street, Kitchener in accordance with the direction given in-camera on February 27, 2023 including, if necessary, the execution of Minutes of Settlement."
Motion 1
Ontario Land Tribunal Matter
it was resolved: "That the City Solicitor be authorized to settle the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal pertaining to 146-162 Victoria Street South, Kitchener and 92-110 Park Street, Kitchener in accordance with the direction given in-camera on February 27, 2023 including, if necessary, the execution of Minutes of Settlement."
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13
PASSED
“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
14.1
Due to the previously declared conflict by Mayor B. Vrbanovic the Zoning By-law for 142-146 Fergus Avenue was voted on separately and was Carried. Due to the previously declared conflict by Councillor P. Singh the Confirmatory By-law was voted on separately and was Carried. "That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Clancy
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Due to the previously declared conflict by Mayor B. Vrbanovic the Zoning By-law for 142-146 Fergus Avenue was voted on separately and was Carried. Due to the previously declared conflict by Councillor P. Singh the Confirmatory By-law was voted on separately and was Carried. "That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Clancy
3RD READING
Due to the previously declared conflict by Mayor B. Vrbanovic the Zoning By-law for 142-146 Fergus Avenue was voted on separately and was Carried. Due to the previously declared conflict by Councillor P. Singh the Confirmatory By-law was voted on separately and was Carried. "That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor A. Clancy
7.1
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated February 13, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b 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 February 13, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - February 13, 2023
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated February 13, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.1.a
PASSED
"That the 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan, as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2023-004, be approved as the Corporation of the City of Kitchener’s Accessibility Plan."
Motion 1
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"That the 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan, as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2023-004, be approved as the Corporation of the City of Kitchener’s Accessibility Plan."
Motion 1
Accessibility Plan (2023-2027), CSD-2023-004
"That the 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan, as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2023-004, be approved as the Corporation of the City of Kitchener’s Accessibility Plan."
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7.1.b
PASSED
"That the complaint of McLean-Peister Limited in relation to the City of Kitchener’s development charges imposed for its development at 375 New Dundee Road as set out in Financial Services Department report FIN-2023-064 be dismissed."
Motion 1
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"That the complaint of McLean-Peister Limited in relation to the City of Kitchener’s development charges imposed for its development at 375 New Dundee Road as set out in Financial Services Department report FIN-2023-064 be dismissed."
Motion 1
McLean-Peister Limited, 375 New Dundee Road - Section 20 Development Charges Complaint, FIN-2023-064
"That the complaint of McLean-Peister Limited in relation to the City of Kitchener’s development charges imposed for its development at 375 New Dundee Road as set out in Financial Services Department report FIN-2023-064 be dismissed."
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7.2
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated February 13, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated February 13, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 13, 2023
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated February 13, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
7.2.a
PASSED
"That the Uniform Traffic and Parking Bylaw be amended to prohibit parking on the north (even-numbered) side of Briar Knoll Drive from a point 68 m west of Calmcrest Drive to a point 29 meters west thereof, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-023."
Motion 1
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"That the Uniform Traffic and Parking Bylaw be amended to prohibit parking on the north (even-numbered) side of Briar Knoll Drive from a point 68 m west of Calmcrest Drive to a point 29 meters west thereof, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-023."
Motion 1
Briar Knoll Drive On-Street Parking Prohibition, DSD-2023-023
"That the Uniform Traffic and Parking Bylaw be amended to prohibit parking on the north (even-numbered) side of Briar Knoll Drive from a point 68 m west of Calmcrest Drive to a point 29 meters west thereof, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-023."
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7.2.b
PASSED
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with Ontario Health for the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-008; and further, That the CAO or the Deputy CAO of Community Services be authorized to execute the necessary documentation relating to compliance, reporting, and operational matters required by the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement...
Motion 1
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"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with Ontario Health for the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-008; and further, That the CAO or the Deputy CAO of Community Services be authorized to execute the necessary documentation relating to compliance, reporting, and operational matters required by the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement...
Motion 1
Ontario Health Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement, CSD-2023-008
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with Ontario Health for the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-008; and further, That the CAO or the Deputy CAO of Community Services be authorized to execute the necessary documentation relating to compliance, reporting, and operational matters required by the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement...
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7.2.c
PASSED
"That Chapter 633 (Fill - Dumping Alteration of Grade) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be amended to include the Site Alteration By-law as outlined in Attachment 'A' of Development Services Department report DSD-2023-058."
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"That Chapter 633 (Fill - Dumping Alteration of Grade) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be amended to include the Site Alteration By-law as outlined in Attachment 'A' of Development Services Department report DSD-2023-058."
Motion 1
Site Alteration By-law Amendment, DSD-2023-058
"That Chapter 633 (Fill - Dumping Alteration of Grade) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be amended to include the Site Alteration By-law as outlined in Attachment 'A' of Development Services Department report DSD-2023-058."
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7.2.d
PASSED
⚑ 1 declared interest
That the following motion be deferred to the March 20, 2023 Council Meeting to allow an opportunity to further review the scoring for alternative 4 outlined in the Environmental Assessment; the traffic demand needs for the community; alternative servicing and construction options; additional environmental impacts such as flooding and salt contamination; impacts on future development and housing supply; and, future construction of Robert Ferrie Drive: "That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary...
Motion 1
10 Yes
0 No
1 recused
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That the following motion be deferred to the March 20, 2023 Council Meeting to allow an opportunity to further review the scoring for alternative 4 outlined in the Environmental Assessment; the traffic demand needs for the community; alternative servicing and construction options; additional environmental impacts such as flooding and salt contamination; impacts on future development and housing supply; and, future construction of Robert Ferrie Drive: "That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary...
Motion 1
Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension Class Environmental Assessment (EA) - Environmental Study Report, DSD-2022-188
That the following motion be deferred to the March 20, 2023 Council Meeting to allow an opportunity to further review the scoring for alternative 4 outlined in the Environmental Assessment; the traffic demand needs for the community; alternative servicing and construction options; additional environmental impacts such as flooding and salt contamination; impacts on future development and housing supply; and, future construction of Robert Ferrie Drive: "That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary...
What this motion does
1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.
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How councillors voted
YES (10)
- Debbie Chapman
- A. Clancy
- Scott Davey
- Jason Deneault
- Bil Ioannidis
- Margaret Johnston
- Ayo Owodunni
- Dave Schnider
- Paul Singh
- B. Vrbanovic
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
7.3.a
PASSED
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/02/F/BB for 2467491 Ontario Inc. requesting a change to the Land Use Designation on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment as Appendix “A” to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-051, and be forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/02/F/BB for 2467491 Ontario Inc. for the property municipally...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Clancy
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"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/02/F/BB for 2467491 Ontario Inc. requesting a change to the Land Use Designation on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment as Appendix “A” to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-051, and be forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/02/F/BB for 2467491 Ontario Inc. for the property municipally...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Clancy
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/02/F/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/02/F/BB, 142-146 Fergus Avenue, 2467491 Ontario Inc., DSD-2023-051
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/02/F/BB for 2467491 Ontario Inc. requesting a change to the Land Use Designation on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment as Appendix “A” to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-051, and be forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/02/F/BB for 2467491 Ontario Inc. for the property municipally...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Clancy
7.3.b
PASSED
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/027/B/CD for Activa Holdings Inc. for a vacant parcel identified as Blocks 22, 25, 28 and part of blocks 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 Plan 58M-643 (Trussler West Subdivision) be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law”, and “Map No. 1”, attached to Development Services Department Report, DSD-2023-054 as Appendix “A”."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/027/B/CD for Activa Holdings Inc. for a vacant parcel identified as Blocks 22, 25, 28 and part of blocks 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 Plan 58M-643 (Trussler West Subdivision) be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law”, and “Map No. 1”, attached to Development Services Department Report, DSD-2023-054 as Appendix “A”."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA/22/027/B/CD , Blocks 22, 25, 28 and Part of Blocks 20,21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 Plan 58M-643, (Trussler West Subdivision), Activa Holdings Inc., DSD-2023-054
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/027/B/CD for Activa Holdings Inc. for a vacant parcel identified as Blocks 22, 25, 28 and part of blocks 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 Plan 58M-643 (Trussler West Subdivision) be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law”, and “Map No. 1”, attached to Development Services Department Report, DSD-2023-054 as Appendix “A”."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
8.1
PASSED
"That the following motion be deferred to the March 20, 2023 Council Meeting, as requested by the applicant to allow additional time to review options that were discussed at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee on January 9, 2023, related to on-site minimum parking rates, potential building re-design, removal of Becker Street from the proposed rezoning and to explore options regarding parking on Becker Street and on the land legally described as Plan 42, Pt Lots 27 to 30, RP...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That the following motion be deferred to the March 20, 2023 Council Meeting, as requested by the applicant to allow additional time to review options that were discussed at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee on January 9, 2023, related to on-site minimum parking rates, potential building re-design, removal of Becker Street from the proposed rezoning and to explore options regarding parking on Becker Street and on the land legally described as Plan 42, Pt Lots 27 to 30, RP...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Official Plan Amendment OP17/003/F/GS, Zoning By-law Amendment ZC17/010/F/GS, 507 Frederick Street, 40, 44, & 48 Becker Street, Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd., DSD-2022-478 AND Follow-up Reports DSD-2023-062 & DSD-2023-085
"That the following motion be deferred to the March 20, 2023 Council Meeting, as requested by the applicant to allow additional time to review options that were discussed at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee on January 9, 2023, related to on-site minimum parking rates, potential building re-design, removal of Becker Street from the proposed rezoning and to explore options regarding parking on Becker Street and on the land legally described as Plan 42, Pt Lots 27 to 30, RP...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
9.2
PASSED
"That the 2023 Council and Committee calendar be amended to reschedule Audit Committee from March 20, 2023 to April 17, 2023."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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"That the 2023 Council and Committee calendar be amended to reschedule Audit Committee from March 20, 2023 to April 17, 2023."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Notice of Motion - M. Johnston - Amend 2023 Council and Committee Calendar
"That the 2023 Council and Committee calendar be amended to reschedule Audit Committee from March 20, 2023 to April 17, 2023."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
9.3
PASSED
"WHEREAS 30km/h school zones have been implemented across the City as per the Council approved Neighbourhood Speed Limit project; WHEREAS safety concerns regarding speeding and street safety continue to be a top concern for Kitchener residents; WHEREAS school zone bylaws on Region of Waterloo and City of Kitchener streets are not consistent in terms of the speed limit and time of day and time of year; and, WHEREAS Automated Speed enforcement (ASE) has been installed on Westheights Drive and...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
10 Yes
1 No
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"WHEREAS 30km/h school zones have been implemented across the City as per the Council approved Neighbourhood Speed Limit project; WHEREAS safety concerns regarding speeding and street safety continue to be a top concern for Kitchener residents; WHEREAS school zone bylaws on Region of Waterloo and City of Kitchener streets are not consistent in terms of the speed limit and time of day and time of year; and, WHEREAS Automated Speed enforcement (ASE) has been installed on Westheights Drive and...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Notice of Motion - B. Ioannidis - Speed Limits in School Zones
"WHEREAS 30km/h school zones have been implemented across the City as per the Council approved Neighbourhood Speed Limit project; WHEREAS safety concerns regarding speeding and street safety continue to be a top concern for Kitchener residents; WHEREAS school zone bylaws on Region of Waterloo and City of Kitchener streets are not consistent in terms of the speed limit and time of day and time of year; and, WHEREAS Automated Speed enforcement (ASE) has been installed on Westheights Drive and...
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
How councillors voted
YES (10)
- A. Clancy
- Scott Davey
- Jason Deneault
- Bil Ioannidis
- Margaret Johnston
- Christine Michaud
- Ayo Owodunni
- Dave Schnider
- Paul Singh
- B. Vrbanovic
NO (1)
ABSENT (0)
- None
9.4
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (f) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to add a Notice of Motion from Councillor S. Davey regarding a review of the existing speed limits on Bingemans Centre Drive and whether the limit can be increased from 50 km/hr to 60 km/hr."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (f) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to add a Notice of Motion from Councillor S. Davey regarding a review of the existing speed limits on Bingemans Centre Drive and whether the limit can be increased from 50 km/hr to 60 km/hr."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Waive Notice
"That pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (f) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to add a Notice of Motion from Councillor S. Davey regarding a review of the existing speed limits on Bingemans Centre Drive and whether the limit can be increased from 50 km/hr to 60 km/hr."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
9.5
PASSED
"That staff be directed to review the potential for increasing the 50 km/h speed limit on Bingeman Centre Drive to 60 km/h."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That staff be directed to review the potential for increasing the 50 km/h speed limit on Bingeman Centre Drive to 60 km/h."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Bingemans Centre Drive - Speed Limit
"That staff be directed to review the potential for increasing the 50 km/h speed limit on Bingeman Centre Drive to 60 km/h."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
