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Council Meeting

Monday, May 8, 2023

27 motions across 27 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

Data sourced from official City of Kitchener meeting minutes, synced as the City adopts and publishes them. Kitchener council decides most items by voice vote, so name-by-name vote boards appear only for the items where a member requested a recorded vote. We're working to make this as complete as possible. Full official records on the City's meeting portal ↗

11.1 PASSED

"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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1ST AND 2ND READING

"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:

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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
12.1.a PASSED

it was resolved: "That the Subject Property, legally described as PT LTS 22 W/S Cameron St, 23 W/S Cameron St, 28 N/S King St, 29 S/S Duke St PL 365 Kitchener & PT LT 16 PL 369 Kitchener PT 1 & 2, 58R2144; S/T & T/W 1345248; Kitchener, municipally known as 470 King Street East, Kitchener, be acquired based on the terms and conditions discussed at the May 8, 2023 in-camera meeting; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to effect the...

Motion 1

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Community Facility Land Acquisition (Land Acquisition - Section 239 (c))

it was resolved: "That the Subject Property, legally described as PT LTS 22 W/S Cameron St, 23 W/S Cameron St, 28 N/S King St, 29 S/S Duke St PL 365 Kitchener & PT LT 16 PL 369 Kitchener PT 1 & 2, 58R2144; S/T & T/W 1345248; Kitchener, municipally known as 470 King Street East, Kitchener, be acquired based on the terms and conditions discussed at the May 8, 2023 in-camera meeting; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to effect the...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
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 A. Clancy

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - NIL

“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 A. Clancy

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
14.1

"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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3RD READING

"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:

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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
6.1 PASSED

"That the number of permitted days for firework displays be reduced to only the day of celebration including Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali and must cease by 11pm, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-166; and further, That the Municipal Code, Chapter 544 (Fireworks Vendors) and Chapter 739 (Fireworks and Firecrackers), be repealed and replaced with the revised Chapter 739 which incorporates a series of administrative changes outlined in Report CSD-2023-166."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

8 Yes 2 No
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Fireworks By-law Update, CSD-2023-166 , listed as item 7.2.g

"That the number of permitted days for firework displays be reduced to only the day of celebration including Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali and must cease by 11pm, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-166; and further, That the Municipal Code, Chapter 544 (Fireworks Vendors) and Chapter 739 (Fireworks and Firecrackers), be repealed and replaced with the revised Chapter 739 which incorporates a series of administrative changes outlined in Report CSD-2023-166."

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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston

How councillors voted

6.2 PASSED

"WHEREAS, all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; WHEREAS, municipal governments, as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; and, WHEREAS, several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; and, WHEREAS, these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; and,...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

10 Yes 0 No
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Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) Update, listed as item 9.2

"WHEREAS, all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; WHEREAS, municipal governments, as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; and, WHEREAS, several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; and, WHEREAS, these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; and,...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman

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7.1

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated May 2, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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HERITAGE KITCHENER - MAY 2, 2023

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated May 2, 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 D. Chapman

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.1.a PASSED

"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 181 Frederick Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-154."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 181 Frederick Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-154

"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 181 Frederick Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-154."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.1.b PASSED

"The pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 73 Shanley Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-170."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 73 Shanley Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-170

"The pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 73 Shanley Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-170."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.2

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated April 24, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.f and 7.3. h to 7.3.i. on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - APRIL 24, 2023

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated April 24, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.f and 7.3. h to 7.3.i. on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.2.a PASSED

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/004/S/CD for Huron Creek Holdings Corp. for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 29H from the lands specified in the attached Map No.1, in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” attached to the Development Services Department report DSD-2023-114 as Appendix A, be approved."

Motion 1

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Removal of Holding Provision, Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/004/S/CD, 2155 Strasburg Road, Huron Creek Holdings Corp., DSD-2023-114

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/004/S/CD for Huron Creek Holdings Corp. for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 29H from the lands specified in the attached Map No.1, in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” attached to the Development Services Department report DSD-2023-114 as Appendix A, be approved."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.2.b PASSED

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/006/C/BB for 9 Cameron Street North Kitchener Incorporated for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 15H from the lands specified in the attached Map No.1, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-156 as Appendix A, be approved."

Motion 1

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Removal of Holding Provision, Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/006/C/BB, 9 Cameron Street North, 550 King Street GP Inc., DSD-2023-156

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/006/C/BB for 9 Cameron Street North Kitchener Incorporated for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 15H from the lands specified in the attached Map No.1, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-156 as Appendix A, be approved."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.2.c PASSED

"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Activa Holdings Inc. intends to name private street: “Rosefinch Drive” within a multiple dwelling development consisting of three townhouse buildings located at 57 Jacob Detweiller Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-132; and further, That the City’s Legal Services division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of “Rosefinch Drive"."

Motion 1

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Private Street Naming, 57 Jacob Detweiller Drive, DSD-2023-132

"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Activa Holdings Inc. intends to name private street: “Rosefinch Drive” within a multiple dwelling development consisting of three townhouse buildings located at 57 Jacob Detweiller Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-132; and further, That the City’s Legal Services division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of “Rosefinch Drive"."

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7.2.d PASSED

"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Fusion Homes intends to name a private street: “Lomond Lane” within a multiple residential development located at 175 Tartan Avenue, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-150; and further, That the City’s Legal Services division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of “Lomond Lane”."

Motion 1

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Private Street Naming, 175 Tartan Avenue, DSD-2023-150

"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Fusion Homes intends to name a private street: “Lomond Lane” within a multiple residential development located at 175 Tartan Avenue, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-150; and further, That the City’s Legal Services division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of “Lomond Lane”."

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7.2.e 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 Road East, to be held on June 10 and 11th, 2023 from 12 p.m. – 11 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-167."

Motion 1

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Noise Exemption, Greek Food Festival, CSD-2023-167

"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 Road East, to be held on June 10 and 11th, 2023 from 12 p.m. – 11 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-167."

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7.2.f PASSED

"That Development Services Department report DSD-2023-152 be received, which serves as a progress update on the Vision Zero action items completed in 2022; and further, That staff be directed to implement the hot spot improvements as outlined in Appendix 'A' (Proposed Hot Spot Improvements) of Development Services Department report DSD-2023-152, to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy."

Motion 1

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Vision Zero Report, DSD-2023-152

"That Development Services Department report DSD-2023-152 be received, which serves as a progress update on the Vision Zero action items completed in 2022; and further, That staff be directed to implement the hot spot improvements as outlined in Appendix 'A' (Proposed Hot Spot Improvements) of Development Services Department report DSD-2023-152, to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.2.g PASSED

A motion on "Fireworks By-law Update, CSD-2023-166"

Motion 1

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Fireworks By-law Update, CSD-2023-166

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7.2.h PASSED

"That staff be directed to initiate a second phase of the Tree Conservation Processes Review that includes further evaluation of specific enhancement opportunities to existing tools and processes, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-161."

Motion 1

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Tree Conservation Processes Review, DSD-2023-161

"That staff be directed to initiate a second phase of the Tree Conservation Processes Review that includes further evaluation of specific enhancement opportunities to existing tools and processes, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-161."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.2.i PASSED

"That Council direct staff to proceed with the proposed Land Restoration Project and authorize the General Manager, Infrastructure Services to sign agreement(s) with project partners, subject to review and satisfaction of the City solicitor, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2023-181."

Motion 1

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Wiijindamaan Indigenous Land Restoration at Pioneer Tower Natural Area, INS-2023-181

"That Council direct staff to proceed with the proposed Land Restoration Project and authorize the General Manager, Infrastructure Services to sign agreement(s) with project partners, subject to review and satisfaction of the City solicitor, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2023-181."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.3

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 24, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a and 7.3.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - APRIL 24, 2023

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 24, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a and 7.3.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.3.a PASSED

"That the Enabling Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Feasibility Study be used to inform the Growing Together project for planning in Major Transit Station Areas and future updates to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-160; and, That the Enabling Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Feasibility Study be used to inform continuous improvement of development services processes; and further, That Staff be directed to further...

Motion 1

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Enabling Missing Middle and Affordable Housing, DSD-2023-160

"That the Enabling Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Feasibility Study be used to inform the Growing Together project for planning in Major Transit Station Areas and future updates to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-160; and, That the Enabling Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Feasibility Study be used to inform continuous improvement of development services processes; and further, That Staff be directed to further...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.3.b PASSED

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/22/008/M/CD for Polocorp Inc. requesting a change in land use designation, for the properties municipally addressed as 455-509 Mill Street, from ‘General Industrial Employment’ to ‘Mixed Use with Site Specific Policy Area No. 62’ to permit a high intensity mixed use dwelling development on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’ and Schedule ‘B’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development...

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment OPA22/008/M/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/015/M/CD, 455-509 Mill Street, Polocorp Inc., DSD-2023-145

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/22/008/M/CD for Polocorp Inc. requesting a change in land use designation, for the properties municipally addressed as 455-509 Mill Street, from ‘General Industrial Employment’ to ‘Mixed Use with Site Specific Policy Area No. 62’ to permit a high intensity mixed use dwelling development on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’ and Schedule ‘B’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.3.c PASSED

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/001/K/KA for King Charles Properties (Kitchener) Limited, for the property municipally addressed as 1001 King Street East, requesting a land use designation change from ‘Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1’ to ‘Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 10’ to permit a mixed use development on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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Official Plan Amendment OPA22/001/K/KA, Zoning By-law Amendment, King-Charles Properties (Kitchener) Limited, 1001 King Street East, DSD-2023-151

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/001/K/KA for King Charles Properties (Kitchener) Limited, for the property municipally addressed as 1001 King Street East, requesting a land use designation change from ‘Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1’ to ‘Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 10’ to permit a mixed use development on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
9.1 PASSED

"That pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (f) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to consider a Notice of Motion related to the Council appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), this date."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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Waive Notice

"That pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (f) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to consider a Notice of Motion related to the Council appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), this date."

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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey

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9.1.a PASSED

"WHEREAS on November 21, 2023 Council appointed Councillor P. Singh to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC); and, WHEREAS Councillor A. Owodunni has expressed an interest in serving on EDAC; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councillor A. Owodunni be appointed to EDAC replacing Councillor P. Singh for the balance of the current term."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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Notice of Motion - Councillor P. Singh - Council Appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Committee

"WHEREAS on November 21, 2023 Council appointed Councillor P. Singh to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC); and, WHEREAS Councillor A. Owodunni has expressed an interest in serving on EDAC; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councillor A. Owodunni be appointed to EDAC replacing Councillor P. Singh for the balance of the current term."

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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh

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9.3 PASSED

A motion on "Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM) Update - Mayor B. Vrbanovic"

Motion 1

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Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM) Update - Mayor B. Vrbanovic

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
9.4 PASSED

"WHEREAS Council in 2019 approved a pilot project to allow parking on paved boulevards (paved area of a driveway between the sidewalk and the curb/road edge), which was made permanent annually from December 1 thru March 31 city-wide; and, WHEREAS Council in 2020 approved a motion to permit parking on the boulevard year-round until the state of emergency declared by the City of Kitchener under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act has ended, subject to the conditions outlined in...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

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Notice of Motion - B. Ioannidis - Parking on the Boulevards

"WHEREAS Council in 2019 approved a pilot project to allow parking on paved boulevards (paved area of a driveway between the sidewalk and the curb/road edge), which was made permanent annually from December 1 thru March 31 city-wide; and, WHEREAS Council in 2020 approved a motion to permit parking on the boulevard year-round until the state of emergency declared by the City of Kitchener under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act has ended, subject to the conditions outlined in...

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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.