Council Meeting
Monday, October 16, 2023
19 motions across 19 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
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 P. Singh
12.1.a
PASSED
it was resolved: "That effective immediately Marco Gambetti be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2024, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-470; and, That effective immediately Tyler Marshall be appointed to the Heritage Kitchener Committee for the term ending November 14, 2024; and, That effective immediately Chidi Nwene and Brenda Reid be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14,...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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it was resolved: "That effective immediately Marco Gambetti be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2024, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-470; and, That effective immediately Tyler Marshall be appointed to the Heritage Kitchener Committee for the term ending November 14, 2024; and, That effective immediately Chidi Nwene and Brenda Reid be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14,...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
2023 Appointments - Advisory Committees Vacancies and Centre in the Square Board, COR-2023-470
it was resolved: "That effective immediately Marco Gambetti be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2024, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-470; and, That effective immediately Tyler Marshall be appointed to the Heritage Kitchener Committee for the term ending November 14, 2024; and, That effective immediately Chidi Nwene and Brenda Reid be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14,...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
12.1.b
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the purchase of three (3) fire apparatus as outlined in report Community Services Department report CSD-2023-468, be preapproved."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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it was resolved: "That the purchase of three (3) fire apparatus as outlined in report Community Services Department report CSD-2023-468, be preapproved."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Pre-Approval of Funding - Three (3) Fire Apparatus, CSD-2023-468, CSD-2023-468
it was resolved: "That the purchase of three (3) fire apparatus as outlined in report Community Services Department report CSD-2023-468, be preapproved."
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
12.3.a
PASSED
it was resolved: “That the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to execute license extension agreements in accordance with the details set out in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-435, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”
Motion 1
· moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
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it was resolved: “That the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to execute license extension agreements in accordance with the details set out in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-435, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”
Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Resolution Item 2.1 (October 2, 2023) Potential Land Disposition - Affordable Housing - (Land Disposition - Sections 239 (c)), DSD-2023-435
it was resolved: “That the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to execute license extension agreements in accordance with the details set out in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-435, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”
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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
12.3.b
PASSED
it was resolved: “That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an operating agreement with the current operators of the Registry Theatre, known as J.M. Drama Alumni (or affiliated/related company), for the community theatre space municipally known as 122 Frederick Street, based on the proposed terms based discussed at the October 16, 2023 in-camera meeting of Council, with said agreement being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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it was resolved: “That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an operating agreement with the current operators of the Registry Theatre, known as J.M. Drama Alumni (or affiliated/related company), for the community theatre space municipally known as 122 Frederick Street, based on the proposed terms based discussed at the October 16, 2023 in-camera meeting of Council, with said agreement being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Resolution Item 2.1 (October 16, 2023) Operating Agreement - The Registry Theatre (Land Disposition - Section 239 (c)), DSD-2023-419
it was resolved: “That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an operating agreement with the current operators of the Registry Theatre, known as J.M. Drama Alumni (or affiliated/related company), for the community theatre space municipally known as 122 Frederick Street, based on the proposed terms based discussed at the October 16, 2023 in-camera meeting of Council, with said agreement being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
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
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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
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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14.1
"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
3RD READING
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
6.2
PASSED
"That the following motion be deferred to a Special Council meeting on October 30, 2023, to allow an opportunity for staff to further review the proposed amendments as discussed this date: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/23/012/W/CD, for the property municipally addressed as 83-87 Weber Street East, for Brigade Holdings Corporation requesting a land use designation change from ‘Market District’ to ‘Market District with Specific Policy Area 9’ to permit a 25-storey mixed use...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Clancy
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"That the following motion be deferred to a Special Council meeting on October 30, 2023, to allow an opportunity for staff to further review the proposed amendments as discussed this date: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/23/012/W/CD, for the property municipally addressed as 83-87 Weber Street East, for Brigade Holdings Corporation requesting a land use designation change from ‘Market District’ to ‘Market District with Specific Policy Area 9’ to permit a 25-storey mixed use...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Clancy
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/012/W/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/022/W/CD, 83-87 Weber Street East, Brigade Holdings Corporation, DSD-2023-322, listed as item 7.2.c.
"That the following motion be deferred to a Special Council meeting on October 30, 2023, to allow an opportunity for staff to further review the proposed amendments as discussed this date: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/23/012/W/CD, for the property municipally addressed as 83-87 Weber Street East, for Brigade Holdings Corporation requesting a land use designation change from ‘Market District’ to ‘Market District with Specific Policy Area 9’ to permit a 25-storey mixed use...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Clancy
6.3
PASSED
"WHEREAS Kitchener approved the Housing for All strategy in 2020 with a commitment to enabling more housing options and supply across the full housing spectrum; and, WHEREAS between 2016 and 2021, Kitchener experienced a population increase of 9.9 percent and is forecasted to grow by 52% to 409,200 people by 2051; and, WHEREAS in March 2023, Kitchener Council approved a commitment to the Ontario government’s Housing Pledge that included a provincially mandated housing target for Kitchener of...
Motion 1
· moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
11 Yes
0 No
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"WHEREAS Kitchener approved the Housing for All strategy in 2020 with a commitment to enabling more housing options and supply across the full housing spectrum; and, WHEREAS between 2016 and 2021, Kitchener experienced a population increase of 9.9 percent and is forecasted to grow by 52% to 409,200 people by 2051; and, WHEREAS in March 2023, Kitchener Council approved a commitment to the Ontario government’s Housing Pledge that included a provincially mandated housing target for Kitchener of...
Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Notice of Motion - B. Vrbanovic - Missing Middle Housing Motion to Support Housing Affordability, listed as item 9.1.a
"WHEREAS Kitchener approved the Housing for All strategy in 2020 with a commitment to enabling more housing options and supply across the full housing spectrum; and, WHEREAS between 2016 and 2021, Kitchener experienced a population increase of 9.9 percent and is forecasted to grow by 52% to 409,200 people by 2051; and, WHEREAS in March 2023, Kitchener Council approved a commitment to the Ontario government’s Housing Pledge that included a provincially mandated housing target for Kitchener of...
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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
How councillors voted
YES (11)
- Debbie Chapman
- A. Clancy
- Scott Davey
- Jason Deneault
- Bil Ioannidis
- Margaret Johnston
- Christine Michaud
- Ayo Owodunni
- Dave Schnider
- Paul Singh
- B. Vrbanovic
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
7.1
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated October 3, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated October 3, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
HERITAGE KITCHENER - OCTOBER 3, 2023
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated October 3, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
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 79-87 Scott Street/66-82 Weber Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-416."
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"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 79-87 Scott Street/66-82 Weber Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-416."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate 87 Scott Street and 82 Weber Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-416
"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 79-87 Scott Street/66-82 Weber Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-416."
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7.1.b
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 120 Victoria Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-410."
Motion 1
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"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 120 Victoria Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-410."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate 120 Victoria Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-410
"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 120 Victoria Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-410."
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7.1.c
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 28 Burgetz Avenue as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-412."
Motion 1
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"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 28 Burgetz Avenue as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-412."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate 28 Burgetz Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-412
"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 28 Burgetz Avenue as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-412."
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7.2
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated October 2, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.b 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 October 2, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 2, 2023
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated October 2, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
7.2.a
PASSED
"That a traffic calming review for Dumfries Avenue between Stirling Avenue North and Edna Street be initiated in 2023, as outlined in the Development Services Department report, DSD-2023-408."
Motion 1
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"That a traffic calming review for Dumfries Avenue between Stirling Avenue North and Edna Street be initiated in 2023, as outlined in the Development Services Department report, DSD-2023-408."
Motion 1
Traffic Calming 2023 Initiation Approval, DSD-2023-287
"That a traffic calming review for Dumfries Avenue between Stirling Avenue North and Edna Street be initiated in 2023, as outlined in the Development Services Department report, DSD-2023-408."
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7.2.b
PASSED
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/026/M/BB for the property municipally addressed as 7 Morrison Road, for Klondike Homes Ltd. for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 42H 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-2023-408 as Appendix A, be approved."
Motion 1
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"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/026/M/BB for the property municipally addressed as 7 Morrison Road, for Klondike Homes Ltd. for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 42H 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-2023-408 as Appendix A, be approved."
Motion 1
Lifting of Holding Provision 42H, 7 Morrison Road, DSD-2023-408
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/026/M/BB for the property municipally addressed as 7 Morrison Road, for Klondike Homes Ltd. for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 42H 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-2023-408 as Appendix A, be approved."
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7.2.c
PASSED
A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/012/W/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/022/W/CD, 83-87 Weber Street East, Brigade Holdings Corporation, DSD-2023-322"
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A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/012/W/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/022/W/CD, 83-87 Weber Street East, Brigade Holdings Corporation, DSD-2023-322"
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/012/W/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/022/W/CD, 83-87 Weber Street East, Brigade Holdings Corporation, DSD-2023-322
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9.1.a
PASSED
A motion on "Notice of Motion - B. Vrbanovic - Missing Middle Housing Motion to Support Housing Affordability"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Notice of Motion - B. Vrbanovic - Missing Middle Housing Motion to Support Housing Affordability"
Motion 1
Notice of Motion - B. Vrbanovic - Missing Middle Housing Motion to Support Housing Affordability
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9.2.a
PASSED
"WHEREAS, the City of Kitchener has a long-standing informal park dedication program that allows citizens, organizations, and businesses to dedicate trees, benches, and other amenities throughout our city's parks, trails, and public spaces; WHEREAS, the current dedication process may involve unnecessary complexities, leading to delays and inefficient management of resources; WHEREAS, the Places and Spaces strategy development underway includes a review of the dedication program and community...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"WHEREAS, the City of Kitchener has a long-standing informal park dedication program that allows citizens, organizations, and businesses to dedicate trees, benches, and other amenities throughout our city's parks, trails, and public spaces; WHEREAS, the current dedication process may involve unnecessary complexities, leading to delays and inefficient management of resources; WHEREAS, the Places and Spaces strategy development underway includes a review of the dedication program and community...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Notice of Motion - P. Singh - Park Dedication Program Review
"WHEREAS, the City of Kitchener has a long-standing informal park dedication program that allows citizens, organizations, and businesses to dedicate trees, benches, and other amenities throughout our city's parks, trails, and public spaces; WHEREAS, the current dedication process may involve unnecessary complexities, leading to delays and inefficient management of resources; WHEREAS, the Places and Spaces strategy development underway includes a review of the dedication program and community...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
