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Council Meeting

Monday, August 28, 2023

31 motions across 31 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

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

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

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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 B. Ioannidis

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 $175,000 be transferred from the Breithaupt Centre – HVAC Replacement account to the City Hall Roofing (2023) account to allow the project to proceed."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault

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Request for Additional Funding - Q23-093 - City Hall - Structural Glass Guardrail Replacement, FIN-2023-383

it was resolved: "That $175,000 be transferred from the Breithaupt Centre – HVAC Replacement account to the City Hall Roofing (2023) account to allow the project to proceed."

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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault

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

it was resolved: "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/021/C/KA for Schlegel Urban Development Corp. for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 99H from the lands specified on the attached Map No.1, in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” attached to the Report DSD-2023-369 as Appendix A, be approved; and further, That the Zoning By-law be considered to be read the first and second time and referred to the third reading of the By-laws on the agenda this date."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/021/C/KA Removal of Holding Provision - 265 Cotton Grass Street Schlegel Urban Developments Corp., DSD-2023-369

it was resolved: "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/021/C/KA for Schlegel Urban Development Corp. for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 99H from the lands specified on the attached Map No.1, in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” attached to the Report DSD-2023-369 as Appendix A, be approved; and further, That the Zoning By-law be considered to be read the first and second time and referred to the third reading of the By-laws on the agenda this date."

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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault

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

it was resolved: "That the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) and its contractors be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 Noise of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6 Construction Work during the pavement rehabilitation of the Highway 8 between Franklin Street and the Highway 7/8 Interchange in the City of Kitchener. The request for the noise by-law exemption is between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for the period of September 11 to November 7, 2023."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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Noise Exemption - Highway 8 from Franklin Street to Highway 7-8 Interchange, DSD-2023-387, DSD-2023-387

it was resolved: "That the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) and its contractors be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 Noise of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6 Construction Work during the pavement rehabilitation of the Highway 8 between Franklin Street and the Highway 7/8 Interchange in the City of Kitchener. The request for the noise by-law exemption is between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for the period of September 11 to November 7, 2023."

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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.
12.3.a PASSED

"That the General Manager, Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute a one-year lease extension and two further 1-year options for extension with Extend-a-Family at 91 Moore Avenue, with the terms and conditions discussed at the August 14, 2023 in-camera meeting, said agreement to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor."

Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic

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Lease Agreement - City-Owned Land (Land Disposition, Section 239 (c)), DSD-2023-329 (August 14, 2023 Caucus Meeting)

"That the General Manager, Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute a one-year lease extension and two further 1-year options for extension with Extend-a-Family at 91 Moore Avenue, with the terms and conditions discussed at the August 14, 2023 in-camera meeting, said agreement to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor."

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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic

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

"That the terms and conditions contained in the Memorandum of Settlement dated June 12, 2023, to establish the 2023-2026 Collective Agreement with IATSE Local 357 be approved: and further, That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute documentation arising there from."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider

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Contract Negotiations (Labour Relations - Section 239 (2) (d)), COR-2023-372

"That the terms and conditions contained in the Memorandum of Settlement dated June 12, 2023, to establish the 2023-2026 Collective Agreement with IATSE Local 357 be approved: and further, That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute documentation arising there from."

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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider

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. Owodunni

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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 A. Owodunni

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 C. Michaud

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3RD READING

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

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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud

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

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/015/Q/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for Sunset Hills Estates Corp., for the property municipally addressed as 1154 Queen's Boulevard, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-323 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’; and further, That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 and 1.4), applications for Minor Variances shall be permitted for...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/015/Q/ES, 1154 Queen's Boulevard, Sunset Hills Estates Corp., DSD-2023-323, listed as Item 7.3.d.

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/015/Q/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for Sunset Hills Estates Corp., for the property municipally addressed as 1154 Queen's Boulevard, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-323 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’; and further, That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 and 1.4), applications for Minor Variances shall be permitted for...

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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

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated August 1, 2023, listed as item 7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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HERITAGE KITCHENER - AUGUST 1, 2023

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated August 1, 2023, listed as item 7.1.a 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 64 Water Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-317."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 64 Water Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-317

"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 64 Water Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-317."

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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 Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated August 14, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.i on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - AUGUST 14, 2023

"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated August 14, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.i on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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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.
7.2.a PASSED

"That the Terms of Reference for the Committee of Adjustment attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-320 be approved; and, That the Terms of Reference for the Property Standards Appeal Committee attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-320 be approved; and further, That the Clerk be directed to include the approved Terms of References into the City’s Policy manual and number them sequentially as per the existing number sequence."

Motion 1

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Approval of Terms of Reference - Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Appeal Committee, COR-2023-320

"That the Terms of Reference for the Committee of Adjustment attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-320 be approved; and, That the Terms of Reference for the Property Standards Appeal Committee attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-320 be approved; and further, That the Clerk be directed to include the approved Terms of References into the City’s Policy manual and number them sequentially as per the existing number sequence."

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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 Council confirm the following appointments to the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management for a term to expire on November 14, 2026 or upon appointment of their successors, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-332; George Broughton Linda Nelson Margaret Tofflemire Valeria Rigler J D Zehr Noelle English That Council confirm the following appointments to the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management for a term to expire on...

Motion 1

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Appointments to Business Improvement Areas & Amendment to Establishing By-law, COR-2023-332

"That Council confirm the following appointments to the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management for a term to expire on November 14, 2026 or upon appointment of their successors, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-332; George Broughton Linda Nelson Margaret Tofflemire Valeria Rigler J D Zehr Noelle English That Council confirm the following appointments to the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management for a term to expire on...

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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 an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road, for their annual BBQ and Bull Roast to be held on September 2 and 3, 2023, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-296."

Motion 1

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Noise Exemption - Holy Trinity Serbian Church - 700 Fischer Hallman Road - Sept 2 and 3, 2023, CSD-2023-296

"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road, for their annual BBQ and Bull Roast to be held on September 2 and 3, 2023, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-296."

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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.d PASSED

"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to The Falls Road Pub for their end of season Bike Night, being held at 296 Victoria St North on September 19, 2023, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-297."

Motion 1

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Noise Exemption - The Falls Road Pub - 296 Victoria Street North, CSD-2023-297

"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to The Falls Road Pub for their end of season Bike Night, being held at 296 Victoria St North on September 19, 2023, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-297."

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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.e PASSED

"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to K-W Oktoberfest Inc. for a series of events being held at various clubs between September 22 through October 14, 2023, as outlined in the letter from K-W Oktoberfest Inc., dated May 16, 2023 attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2023-169."

Motion 1

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Noise Exemption - K-W Oktoberfest Inc. - Various Locations - September 22 through October 14, 2023, CSD-2023-169

"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to K-W Oktoberfest Inc. for a series of events being held at various clubs between September 22 through October 14, 2023, as outlined in the letter from K-W Oktoberfest Inc., dated May 16, 2023 attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2023-169."

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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.f PASSED

"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Sigma Chi Fraternity for Burning House Music Festival event being held at 425 Bingeman Centre Drive on September 16, 2023 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-333, subject to the following conditions, which, if not complied with, will render the noise exemption null and void: There shall be no offensive language, in the opinion of City staff, generated...

Motion 1

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Noise Exemption - Burning House Music Festival - Bingemans - September 16, 2023, CSD-2023-333

"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Sigma Chi Fraternity for Burning House Music Festival event being held at 425 Bingeman Centre Drive on September 16, 2023 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2023-333, subject to the following conditions, which, if not complied with, will render the noise exemption null and void: There shall be no offensive language, in the opinion of City staff, generated...

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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

"That the initial set of Actions for the City of Kitchener 2023-2026 Strategic Plan as contained in Appendix 'C' to Chief Administrator's Office report CAO 2023-337 be approved."

Motion 1

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2023-2026 Strategic Plan Development - Proposed Strategic Plan Content, CAO-2023-337

"That the initial set of Actions for the City of Kitchener 2023-2026 Strategic Plan as contained in Appendix 'C' to Chief Administrator's Office report CAO 2023-337 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.h PASSED

"That up to $450,000 from the Economic Development Investment Fund 2.0 (EDIF 2.0) be allocated to support the completion of leasehold improvements for the City of Kitchener’s space to be located at 280 Joseph St West, Kitchener Ontario; and, That the annual operating costs for Common Area Maintenance fees, estimated at $17,500, be referred to the 2024 budget process; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to complete the transaction, subject...

Motion 1

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Collaboration Space in the UW Innovation Arena, DSD-2023-328

"That up to $450,000 from the Economic Development Investment Fund 2.0 (EDIF 2.0) be allocated to support the completion of leasehold improvements for the City of Kitchener’s space to be located at 280 Joseph St West, Kitchener Ontario; and, That the annual operating costs for Common Area Maintenance fees, estimated at $17,500, be referred to the 2024 budget process; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to complete the transaction, subject...

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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 the supply component of the natural gas rate be decreased to 16.70 cents per cubic meter from 20.85 cents per cubic meter for system gas customers of Kitchener Utilities effective November 1, 2023; and, That Kitchener Utilities’ natural gas variable and fixed delivery rates be approved as proposed in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2023-334 - Attachment 'A', for all Kitchener delivery customers effective November 1, 2023; and further, That the supply rate of natural gas be...

Motion 1

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2023/2024 Natural Gas Rates, INS-2023-334

"That the supply component of the natural gas rate be decreased to 16.70 cents per cubic meter from 20.85 cents per cubic meter for system gas customers of Kitchener Utilities effective November 1, 2023; and, That Kitchener Utilities’ natural gas variable and fixed delivery rates be approved as proposed in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2023-334 - Attachment 'A', for all Kitchener delivery customers effective November 1, 2023; and further, That the supply rate of natural gas be...

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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 August 14, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - AUGUST 14, 2023

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated August 14, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.f 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 Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/017/D/CD for The Knossos Housing Corporation of Waterloo Region, for the properties municipally addressed as 206, 210 Duke Street East and 46, 50 Madison Avenue North, for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 95H 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-2023-305, as Appendix ‘A’, be approved."

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/017/D/CD, Lifting of Holding Provision 95H, 206, 210 Duke Street East and 46, 50 Madison Avenue North, The Knossos Housing Corp. of Waterloo Region, DSD-2023-305

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/017/D/CD for The Knossos Housing Corporation of Waterloo Region, for the properties municipally addressed as 206, 210 Duke Street East and 46, 50 Madison Avenue North, for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 95H 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-2023-305, 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.
7.3.b PASSED

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/020/H/TS for Activa Holdings Inc., for the property municipally addressed as 495 Huron Road, 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-2023-330 as Appendix ‘A’, be approved."

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/020/H/TS, Lifting of Holding Provision 15H, 495 Huron Road, Activa Holdings Inc., DSD-2023-330

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/020/H/TS for Activa Holdings Inc., for the property municipally addressed as 495 Huron Road, 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-2023-330 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.
7.3.c PASSED

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/020/C/TS for Nimbell Holdings Inc., for the property municipally addressed as 15 Cedar Street North, 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-2023-326 as Appendix ‘A’, be approved."

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/020/C/TS, Lifting of Holding Provision 15H, 15 Cedar Street North, Nimbell Holdings Inc., DSD-2023-326

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/020/C/TS for Nimbell Holdings Inc., for the property municipally addressed as 15 Cedar Street North, 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-2023-326 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.
7.3.d PASSED

A motion on "Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/015/Q/ES, 1154 Queen's Boulevard, Sunset Hills Estates Corp., DSD-2023-323"

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/015/Q/ES, 1154 Queen's Boulevard, Sunset Hills Estates Corp., DSD-2023-323

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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.e PASSED

"That Council approve changing the priority of a boulevard multi-use trail along Bingemans Centre Drive from medium-term to short-term in the Cycling and Trails Master Plan; and, That speed limit on Bingeman Centre drive be increased from 50 km/hr to 60 km/hr; and further, That the following motion be deferred to a future Council meeting, to allow additional time for the Region of Waterloo to complete their review of their pilot project school zone speed limits: That staff be directed to...

Motion 1

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Speed Limit Review - School Zones and Bingemans Centre Drive, DSD-2023-286 AND Follow up report DSD-2023-371

"That Council approve changing the priority of a boulevard multi-use trail along Bingemans Centre Drive from medium-term to short-term in the Cycling and Trails Master Plan; and, That speed limit on Bingeman Centre drive be increased from 50 km/hr to 60 km/hr; and further, That the following motion be deferred to a future Council meeting, to allow additional time for the Region of Waterloo to complete their review of their pilot project school zone speed limits: That staff be directed to...

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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.f PASSED

"That the comprehensive community engagement results received to date, combined with Council feedback, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-315, be used with input from the Downtown Community Working Group to finalize a vision statement and set of principles; and further, That staff report back with the final vision and set of principles for Council approval later in 2023."

Motion 1

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Downtown Kitchener Draft Vision and Principles, DSD-2023-315

"That the comprehensive community engagement results received to date, combined with Council feedback, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-315, be used with input from the Downtown Community Working Group to finalize a vision statement and set of principles; and further, That staff report back with the final vision and set of principles for Council approval later in 2023."

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

"That the following motion be deferred to the September 25, 2023 Council meeting, to allow for an opportunity to further discuss the partnership with the Lived Expertise Working Group (LEWG) and Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDCWR) about the preferred approach to establish a City driven Lived Experience Working Group, and during this two month deferral, the City will continue to provide funding to the SDCWR in accordance with the previously approved agreement for the month of...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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Lived Expertise Working Group - First Year Review, DSD-2023-295 AND Follow-up Report DSD-2023-366

"That the following motion be deferred to the September 25, 2023 Council meeting, to allow for an opportunity to further discuss the partnership with the Lived Expertise Working Group (LEWG) and Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDCWR) about the preferred approach to establish a City driven Lived Experience Working Group, and during this two month deferral, the City will continue to provide funding to the SDCWR in accordance with the previously approved agreement for the month of...

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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.
9.2 PASSED

"That a joint in-camera meeting of City Council be held with the Councils of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and all Area Municipalities within the Region on Friday September 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to be held at the Region of Waterloo, Council Chambers, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, with a further option for members to participate electronically, to receive education and training as authorized by Sections 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

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Notice All-Council Meeting / Region of Waterloo & Area Municipalities - Education Session

"That a joint in-camera meeting of City Council be held with the Councils of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and all Area Municipalities within the Region on Friday September 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to be held at the Region of Waterloo, Council Chambers, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, with a further option for members to participate electronically, to receive education and training as authorized by Sections 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."

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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.
9.3 PASSED

“WHEREAS in 2022, it was estimated that one woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada, primarily by men; and,WHEREAS the Renfrew County issued 86 recommendations to the Province of Ontario aimed at combatting increasing levels of Intimate Partner Violence, in light of an inquest into the deaths of three local women at the hands of a man with a long history of stalking and domestic violence convictions; and,WHEREAS the number one recommendation of the inquest was for the Province of...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud

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Notice of Motion - C. Michaud - Gender Based Violence

“WHEREAS in 2022, it was estimated that one woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada, primarily by men; and,WHEREAS the Renfrew County issued 86 recommendations to the Province of Ontario aimed at combatting increasing levels of Intimate Partner Violence, in light of an inquest into the deaths of three local women at the hands of a man with a long history of stalking and domestic violence convictions; and,WHEREAS the number one recommendation of the inquest was for the Province of...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud

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