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Council Meeting

Monday, December 11, 2023

42 motions across 42 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 ↗

10.2 PASSED

"Whereas the City of Kitchener values the safety, peace, and well-being of its residents; Whereas in May 2023 Kitchener City Council amended the city’s fireworks bylaw to make it more restrictive by only permitting fireworks to be used on the day of an actual celebration (Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali); Whereas, despite those tighter restrictions on the use of fireworks in Kitchener, members of City Council continue to receive a significant number of concerns from residents about...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Owodunni

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Notice of Motion - A. Owodunni - Non-Compliance with Fireworks Regulations in the City of Kitchener

"Whereas the City of Kitchener values the safety, peace, and well-being of its residents; Whereas in May 2023 Kitchener City Council amended the city’s fireworks bylaw to make it more restrictive by only permitting fireworks to be used on the day of an actual celebration (Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali); Whereas, despite those tighter restrictions on the use of fireworks in Kitchener, members of City Council continue to receive a significant number of concerns from residents about...

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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.
10.3 PASSED

"WHEREAS in 2019, the Province of Ontario introduced amendments to the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 15, (the Act) to allow open consumption in Parks; WHEREAS the City of Kitchener already allows alcohol consumption in City Parks pending receipt of a Special Event permit; WHEREAS the increase in density in the downtown core will require residents to rely more heavily on public amenity spaces for gathering and entertainment; WHEREAS Make it Kitchener 2.0 has a fundamental...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault

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Notice of Motion - J. Deneault - Pilot Project - Alcohol Consumption - City Park

"WHEREAS in 2019, the Province of Ontario introduced amendments to the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 15, (the Act) to allow open consumption in Parks; WHEREAS the City of Kitchener already allows alcohol consumption in City Parks pending receipt of a Special Event permit; WHEREAS the increase in density in the downtown core will require residents to rely more heavily on public amenity spaces for gathering and entertainment; WHEREAS Make it Kitchener 2.0 has a fundamental...

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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.
11 PASSED

"That pursuant to Section 25.4.11 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the proceedings of the Council this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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CHAPTER 25 (COUNCIL PROCEDURE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, THE PROCEEDINGS BEYOND 11:00 p.m.

"That pursuant to Section 25.4.11 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the proceedings of the Council this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda."

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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.
13.1

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

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Owodunni

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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 A. Owodunni

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

it was resolved: "That the applications to City Council for write-off, cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes totalling $129,448.04 as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-2023-481, be approved, pursuant to Sections 354 and 357 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 (“the Act”)."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction of Taxes, FIN-2023-481

it was resolved: "That the applications to City Council for write-off, cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes totalling $129,448.04 as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-2023-481, be approved, pursuant to Sections 354 and 357 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 (“the Act”)."

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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.
14.1.b PASSED

it was resolved: "That staff be directed to increase the minimum fire suppression staffing level from 35 to 37 firefighters; and, That staff conduct a suppression staffing review when Fire Station 8 becomes operational to ensure frontline emergency response vehicles are staffed and in service."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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Minimum Staffing Level for Fire Suppression, CSD-2023-549

it was resolved: "That staff be directed to increase the minimum fire suppression staffing level from 35 to 37 firefighters; and, That staff conduct a suppression staffing review when Fire Station 8 becomes operational to ensure frontline emergency response vehicles are staffed and in service."

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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.
14.1.c PASSED

it was resolved: "That the decision of the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department Report COR-2023-536, wherein the Committee affirms the revocation of a food shop licence (Chapter 599 - City of Kitchener Municipal Code) issued to Mr. K. Abraha for the operation of Afro-East Restaurant Inc., at the property municipally addressed as 91 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, be approved."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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Licensing Tribunal - Chapter 599 (Food Shop Licence), COR-2023-536, COR-2023-536

it was resolved: "That the decision of the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department Report COR-2023-536, wherein the Committee affirms the revocation of a food shop licence (Chapter 599 - City of Kitchener Municipal Code) issued to Mr. K. Abraha for the operation of Afro-East Restaurant Inc., at the property municipally addressed as 91 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, be approved."

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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.
14.3.a PASSED

it was resolved: “That staff be directed to acquire the Subject Property, as described in Staff Report DSD-2023-550, on the terms and conditions discussed at the December 11, 2023 in camera meeting; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to effect the transaction, said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider

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Affordable Housing Strategy - Land Acquistion (Land Acquistion Section 239 (2) (c), DSD-2023-550

it was resolved: “That staff be directed to acquire the Subject Property, as described in Staff Report DSD-2023-550, on the terms and conditions discussed at the December 11, 2023 in camera meeting; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to effect the transaction, said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”

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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider

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14.3.b PASSED

it was resolved: “That staff be directed to proceed with the project and negotiations in accordance with the in-camera direction provided this date, December 11, 2023 regarding the Recreational Facility Development.”

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider

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Recreational Facility Development (Section 239 (2) (k)), CSD-2023-534

it was resolved: “That staff be directed to proceed with the project and negotiations in accordance with the in-camera direction provided this date, December 11, 2023 regarding the Recreational Facility Development.”

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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.
15 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 S. Davey

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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 S. Davey

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16.1

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

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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3RD READING

"That the by-laws be given third reading, 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.
6.1 PASSED

"That Dog Friendly KW be approved to submit the Better Cities for Pets Assessment for certification with support and approval from the KW Humane Society and City of Kitchener staff."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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Become a 'Better City for Pets' Request

"That Dog Friendly KW be approved to submit the Better Cities for Pets Assessment for certification with support and approval from the KW Humane Society and City of Kitchener staff."

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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.
6.2 PASSED

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/23/007/K/CD for Vanmar Developments 417 King GP Corp requesting a land use designation change from ‘Innovation District’ to ‘Innovation District with Specific Policy Area No. 8’ to permit a 55-storey 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 Services Department report DSD-2023-299 as Appendix ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/007/K/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/011/K/CD, 417 King Street West, Vanmar Developments 417 King GP Corp, DSD-2023-299 and Follow Up Report DSD-2023-552, listed as Item 8.8.1

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/23/007/K/CD for Vanmar Developments 417 King GP Corp requesting a land use designation change from ‘Innovation District’ to ‘Innovation District with Specific Policy Area No. 8’ to permit a 55-storey 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 Services Department report DSD-2023-299 as Appendix ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to...

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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.
6.3 PASSED

"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener lacks the authority to set separate speed limits inside/outside school hours in locations where Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is installed; and; WHEREAS the City of Kitchener also lacks the authority to limit or restrict Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) ticketing outside of school hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and the summer season; and, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that posted speed limits remain at 30km/h for school zones that do not have...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

8 Yes 2 No
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Speed Limits in School Zones, DSD-2023-512, Listed as Item 7.2.b. on the agenda.

"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener lacks the authority to set separate speed limits inside/outside school hours in locations where Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is installed; and; WHEREAS the City of Kitchener also lacks the authority to limit or restrict Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) ticketing outside of school hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and the summer season; and, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that posted speed limits remain at 30km/h for school zones that do not have...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey

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7.1 PASSED

That the following motion be deferred to the January 22, 2024 Council meeting, or sooner, to allow an opportunity for Staff to engage with the Region of Waterloo to determine a timeline for discussions regarding pedestrian safety and traffic calming measures on Fairway Road North: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/011/W/TS for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, for the property municipally addressed as 20 Woolner Trail, requesting the addition of Specific Policy Area...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/011/W/TS, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/018/W/TS, 20 Woolner Trail, Waterloo Catholic District School Board, DSD-2023-430 and Follow Up Report DSD-2023-551, listed as Item 8.2

That the following motion be deferred to the January 22, 2024 Council meeting, or sooner, to allow an opportunity for Staff to engage with the Region of Waterloo to determine a timeline for discussions regarding pedestrian safety and traffic calming measures on Fairway Road North: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/011/W/TS for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, for the property municipally addressed as 20 Woolner Trail, requesting the addition of Specific Policy Area...

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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.
8.1

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated November 7, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.n on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud

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HERITAGE KITCHENER - NOVEMBER 7, 2023

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated November 7, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.n on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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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.
8.1.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 149-151 Ontario Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-478."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 149-151 Ontario Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-478

"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 149-151 Ontario Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-478."

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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.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 628 New Dundee Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-482."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 628 New Dundee Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-482

"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 628 New Dundee Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-482."

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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.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 144-150 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-467."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate the Front Façade of 144-150 King Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-467

"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 144-150 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-467."

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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.d 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 24 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-456."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 24 Courtland Avenue East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-456

"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 24 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-456."

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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.e 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 26 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-457."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 26 Courtland Avenue East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-457

"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 26 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-457."

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8.1.f 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 58 Queen Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-458."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 58 Queen Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-458

"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 58 Queen Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-458."

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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.g 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 66 Queen Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-459."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 66 Queen Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-459

"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 66 Queen Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-459."

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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.h 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 73 Young Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-460."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 73 Young Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-460

"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 73 Young Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-460."

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8.1.i 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 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-479."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-479

"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 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-479."

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8.1.j 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 2-22 Duke Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-462."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 2-22 Duke Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-462

"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 2-22 Duke Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-462."

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8.1.k 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 40 Chapel Hill Drive as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-463."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 40 Chapel Hill Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-463

"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 40 Chapel Hill Drive as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-463."

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8.1.l 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 54-68 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-464."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 54-68 King Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-464

"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 54-68 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-464."

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8.1.m 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 67 King Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-465."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 67 King Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-465

"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 67 King Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-465."

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8.1.n 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 70 Francis Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-466."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate 70 Francis Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-466

"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 70 Francis Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-466."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
8.2

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated December 4, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud

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COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 4, 2023

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated December 4, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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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.
8.2.a PASSED

"That subject to annual budget approval, Council provide a grant of up to $96k per year to The Working Centre to support the assisted services program (winter sidewalk clearing), as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2023-521; and, That such a grant be adjusted based on the number of residential properties serviced year over year and be reflective of the operational costs incurred by The Working Centre to deliver services; and, That the grant is not eligible to be used...

Motion 1

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Assisted Services Program - Grant, INS-2023-521

"That subject to annual budget approval, Council provide a grant of up to $96k per year to The Working Centre to support the assisted services program (winter sidewalk clearing), as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2023-521; and, That such a grant be adjusted based on the number of residential properties serviced year over year and be reflective of the operational costs incurred by The Working Centre to deliver services; and, That the grant is not eligible to be used...

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

DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATIONS

Motion 1

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Speed Limits in School Zones, DSD-2023-512

DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATIONS

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8.2.c PASSED

"That staff be directed to engage the development industry and community stakeholders on a rental replacement by-law as outlined in Option 3 of Development Services Department report DSD-2023-486; and, That staff continue to work with community stakeholders to explore additional tools that may be within Kitchener’s jurisdiction to support the transitioning of displaced residents; and further, That staff continue to collaborate with the Region of Waterloo on shared solutions related to rental...

Motion 1

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Rental Housing, Eviction and Displacement Study, DSD-2023-486

"That staff be directed to engage the development industry and community stakeholders on a rental replacement by-law as outlined in Option 3 of Development Services Department report DSD-2023-486; and, That staff continue to work with community stakeholders to explore additional tools that may be within Kitchener’s jurisdiction to support the transitioning of displaced residents; and further, That staff continue to collaborate with the Region of Waterloo on shared solutions related to rental...

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8.3 PASSED

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated December 4, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.e (as amended), save and except 7.3.c. related to Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/018/B/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/030/B/BB, 2150 Bleams Road, Trustees for St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church; Romanian Orthodox Parish St. John The Baptist, DSD-2023-496, which was dealt with separately, on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 4, 2023

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated December 4, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.e (as amended), save and except 7.3.c. related to Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/018/B/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/030/B/BB, 2150 Bleams Road, Trustees for St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church; Romanian Orthodox Parish St. John The Baptist, DSD-2023-496, which was dealt with separately, on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman

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8.3.a PASSED

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/009/T/CD for the properties municipally addressed as 50 Thaler Avenue & 300 Kinzie Avenue for the City of Kitchener and Waterloo Catholic District School Board, requesting a change of the Urban Structure component on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’ and requesting a change in land use designation on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘B’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to...

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/009/T/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/014/T/CD, 50 Thaler Avenue & 300 Kinzie Avenue, City of Kitchener and Waterloo Catholic District School Board, DSD-2023-321

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/009/T/CD for the properties municipally addressed as 50 Thaler Avenue & 300 Kinzie Avenue for the City of Kitchener and Waterloo Catholic District School Board, requesting a change of the Urban Structure component on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’ and requesting a change in land use designation on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘B’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to...

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8.3.b PASSED

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/033/B/BB for the property municipally addressed as 117 Bloomingdale Road North for Marann Homes, requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-427 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’; and further, That the Urban Design Brief, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-427 as Attachment ‘B’, be adopted and used...

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/033/B/BB, 117 Bloomingdale Road North, Marann Homes, DSD-2023-427

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/033/B/BB for the property municipally addressed as 117 Bloomingdale Road North for Marann Homes, requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-427 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’; and further, That the Urban Design Brief, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-427 as Attachment ‘B’, be adopted and used...

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8.3.c PASSED

"That the following motion be deferred to the January 22, 2024 Council meeting to allow an opportunity for Staff to facilitate further discussions amongst the developer and tenants regarding appropriate measures to address tenant displacement introduced by the proposed development: That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/23/008/B/ES for the properties municipally addressed 93-99 Benton Street and 39-43 St. George Street for Ideal Capital Limited, requesting to add Special Policy Area 9...

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/008/B/ES, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/012/B/ES - 93-99 Benton Street and 39-43 St. George Street, DSD-2023-514

"That the following motion be deferred to the January 22, 2024 Council meeting to allow an opportunity for Staff to facilitate further discussions amongst the developer and tenants regarding appropriate measures to address tenant displacement introduced by the proposed development: That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/23/008/B/ES for the properties municipally addressed 93-99 Benton Street and 39-43 St. George Street for Ideal Capital Limited, requesting to add Special Policy Area 9...

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8.3.d PASSED

"That City-initiated amendment ZBA23/036/K/GS (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-503 as Appendix ‘A’; and, That City-initiated amendment ZBA23/036/K/GS (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department Report DSD-2023-503 as Appendix ‘B’; and further, That...

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Annual Zoning By-law Update, DSD-2023-503

"That City-initiated amendment ZBA23/036/K/GS (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-503 as Appendix ‘A’; and, That City-initiated amendment ZBA23/036/K/GS (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department Report DSD-2023-503 as Appendix ‘B’; and further, That...

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8.3.e PASSED

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/018/B/BB for the property municipally addressed as 2150 Bleams Road for the Romanian Orthodox Parish St. John The Baptist be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, of Development Services Department DSD-2023-496, and, accordingly, forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/030/B/BB requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051,...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Owodunni

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/018/B/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/030/B/BB, 2150 Bleams Road, Trustees for St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church; Romanian Orthodox Parish St. John The Baptist, DSD-2023-496

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/018/B/BB for the property municipally addressed as 2150 Bleams Road for the Romanian Orthodox Parish St. John The Baptist be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, of Development Services Department DSD-2023-496, and, accordingly, forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/030/B/BB requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051,...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Owodunni

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9.1 PASSED

A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/007/K/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/011/K/CD, 417 King Street West, Vanmar Developments 417 King GP Corp, DSD-2023-299 and Follow Up Report DSD-2023-552"

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/007/K/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/011/K/CD, 417 King Street West, Vanmar Developments 417 King GP Corp, DSD-2023-299 and Follow Up Report DSD-2023-552

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9.2 PASSED

A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/011/W/TS, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/018/W/TS, 20 Woolner Trail, Waterloo Catholic District School Board, DSD-2023-430 and Follow Up Report DSD-2023-551"

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/011/W/TS, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/018/W/TS, 20 Woolner Trail, Waterloo Catholic District School Board, DSD-2023-430 and Follow Up Report DSD-2023-551

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