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Council Meeting

Monday, April 8, 2024

30 motions across 30 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 ↗

10.1 PASSED

A motion on "Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Bramm Street Parking"

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Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Bramm Street Parking

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
13.1

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

Motion 1

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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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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 effective immediately Aminka Belvitt, Jennifer Birnstihl and Grant Eveleigh be appointed to the Downtown Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2024."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch

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2024 Committee Member Appointments – Downtown Advisory Committee, COR-2024-152

it was resolved: "That effective immediately Aminka Belvitt, Jennifer Birnstihl and Grant Eveleigh be appointed to the Downtown Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2024."

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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch

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

DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATIONS

Motion 1

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Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal – Bertin and Freddi, COR-2024-113

DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATIONS

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

“That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be authorized to approve the acquisition of interests in land (fee simple, easement, right of way), including executing any documentation, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to facilitate the municipal requirements as presented in Appendix A of Development Services Department report DSD-2024-172, provided that the transactions fall within the approved budgets set out therein and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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Municipal Land Acquisition Strategy - Sanitary and Stormwater Utility (Land Acquisition Section 239 (2) (c)), DSD-2024-172

“That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be authorized to approve the acquisition of interests in land (fee simple, easement, right of way), including executing any documentation, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to facilitate the municipal requirements as presented in Appendix A of Development Services Department report DSD-2024-172, provided that the transactions fall within the approved budgets set out therein and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary...

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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.
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 D. Chapman

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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 D. Chapman

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, in order to better meet the current, future and diverse recreation needs of the community, the design of the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex (KIRC) be improved by making changes and adding amenities outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report, INS-2024-126, including but not limited to: A larger FIFA-sized indoor turf facility A larger leisure/program pool An elevated walking track A second floor which includes viewing galleries for both pools An indoor cricket batting...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex - Target Cost and Design Update, INS-2024-126, listed as Item 7.2.j.

"That, in order to better meet the current, future and diverse recreation needs of the community, the design of the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex (KIRC) be improved by making changes and adding amenities outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report, INS-2024-126, including but not limited to: A larger FIFA-sized indoor turf facility A larger leisure/program pool An elevated walking track A second floor which includes viewing galleries for both pools An indoor cricket batting...

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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.
6.2 PASSED

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by C. Bertin, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to the dog ‘Broly’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-113; and further, That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by C. Bertin and S. Freddi,...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault

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Dog Designation Appeal - Freddi and Bertin, COR-2024-113, listed as Item 12.1.b

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by C. Bertin, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to the dog ‘Broly’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-113; and further, That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by C. Bertin and S. Freddi,...

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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.
6.3 PASSED

"That the following motion be deferred to a Special Council meeting, to be scheduled prior to April 19, 2024, to allow the applicant an additional opportunity to dialogue with an existing commercial tenant "Grand River Rocks" related to proposed development and its impact on their existing lease agreement: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/001/V/CD for Vicner Inc. be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2024-132 as Attachment ‘A’, and...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/001/V/CD and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/001/V/CD, 236-264 Victoria Street North, DSD-2024-132, listed as Item 7.4.a

"That the following motion be deferred to a Special Council meeting, to be scheduled prior to April 19, 2024, to allow the applicant an additional opportunity to dialogue with an existing commercial tenant "Grand River Rocks" related to proposed development and its impact on their existing lease agreement: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/001/V/CD for Vicner Inc. be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2024-132 as Attachment ‘A’, and...

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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.
7.1 PASSED

"WHEREAS prior to December 31, 2023 paid parking was required in the Bramm Street surface parking lot from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 5 pm; and, WHEREAS on January 1, 2024 hours were changed at the Bramm Street surface parking lot to require payment for parking from Monday to Sunday between 8 am and midnight the same as mid-town Kitchener surface parking lots; and, WHEREAS surface parking lots within the Downtown Kitchener BIA boundary have received, and continue to receive, a...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Bramm Street Parking, listed as item 8.1

"WHEREAS prior to December 31, 2023 paid parking was required in the Bramm Street surface parking lot from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 5 pm; and, WHEREAS on January 1, 2024 hours were changed at the Bramm Street surface parking lot to require payment for parking from Monday to Sunday between 8 am and midnight the same as mid-town Kitchener surface parking lots; and, WHEREAS surface parking lots within the Downtown Kitchener BIA boundary have received, and continue to receive, a...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman

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

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated April 2, 2024, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud

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HERITAGE KITCHENER - APRIL 2, 2024

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated April 2, 2024, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b 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.
9.1.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 10 Duke Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-133."

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 10 Duke Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2024-133

"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 10 Duke Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-133."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
9.1.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 91 Madison Avenue South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-138."

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 91 Madison Avenue South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2024-138

"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 91 Madison Avenue South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-138."

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

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated March 25, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.i on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - MARCH 25, 2024

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated March 25, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.i on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston

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9.2.a PASSED

"That 2024 community grants (Tier 2) in the amount of $209,415 be approved, as outlined in Attachment 'A' to Community Services Department report CSD-2024-108."

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2024 Community Grants Tier 2, CSD-2024-108

"That 2024 community grants (Tier 2) in the amount of $209,415 be approved, as outlined in Attachment 'A' to Community Services Department report CSD-2024-108."

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

"That the City of Kitchener Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS): Management Review Summary for 2023 Report be received for information, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-050."

Motion 1

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Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Management Review Summary for 2023, INS-2024-050

"That the City of Kitchener Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS): Management Review Summary for 2023 Report be received for information, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-050."

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

"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended for the prohibition of on-street parking on both sides of Parkvale Drive from Huron Road to a point 65 metres west thereof, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-101."

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Parkvale Drive Parking Prohibitions, DSD-2024-101

"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended for the prohibition of on-street parking on both sides of Parkvale Drive from Huron Road to a point 65 metres west thereof, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-101."

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9.2.d PASSED

"That Council endorse the tenant rate schedule and skills trade protocols developed to fit within the Creative Hub’s post-pilot operations and budget as outlined within Development Services Department report DSD-2024-065; and further, That the Director of Culture & Entertainment, or delegate, be authorized to execute licence agreements for a term of two years or less with tenants of the Creative Hub, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

Motion 1

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Creative Hub Rent Schedule, Skills Trades and Signing Authority, DSD-2024-065

"That Council endorse the tenant rate schedule and skills trade protocols developed to fit within the Creative Hub’s post-pilot operations and budget as outlined within Development Services Department report DSD-2024-065; and further, That the Director of Culture & Entertainment, or delegate, be authorized to execute licence agreements for a term of two years or less with tenants of the Creative Hub, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

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9.2.e PASSED

"That the 2023 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water Report be received for information as required by O.Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 of the Safe Drinking water Act, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-051; and further, that the City of Kitchener provide a copy of the Summary Drinking Water Report to the Township of Woolwich and the City of Waterloo as required by Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03."

Motion 1

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Summary Water Report - 2023, INS-2024-051

"That the 2023 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water Report be received for information as required by O.Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 of the Safe Drinking water Act, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-051; and further, that the City of Kitchener provide a copy of the Summary Drinking Water Report to the Township of Woolwich and the City of Waterloo as required by Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03."

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

"That the list of proposed Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to the Community Services Department report CSD-2024-102, be approved for affiliation for the year 2024 and added to the City’s third-party liability insurance program."

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Neighbourhood Association Affiliation 2024, CSD-2024-102

"That the list of proposed Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to the Community Services Department report CSD-2024-102, be approved for affiliation for the year 2024 and added to the City’s third-party liability insurance program."

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9.2.g PASSED

"That the Blair Creek Drive Extension Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment Project File Report (PFR) prepared by MTE Consultants Inc., dated February 2024, which recommends Alternative 2 as the preferred solution, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-104, be received; and further, That Blair Creek Drive Extension Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment Project File Report (PFR) be filed with the Ministry of the Environment for the mandatory thirty (30)...

Motion 1

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Class Environmental Assessment for Blair Creek Drive Extension, DSD-2024-104

"That the Blair Creek Drive Extension Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment Project File Report (PFR) prepared by MTE Consultants Inc., dated February 2024, which recommends Alternative 2 as the preferred solution, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-104, be received; and further, That Blair Creek Drive Extension Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment Project File Report (PFR) be filed with the Ministry of the Environment for the mandatory thirty (30)...

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

"That the Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – Project File Report, prepared by Matrix Solutions Inc., dated March 7, 2024, which recommends Alternative 4 as the preferred solution, be received as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-119; and further, That the Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – Project File Report, be filed with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks...

Motion 1

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Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Project File Report, DSD-2024-119

"That the Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – Project File Report, prepared by Matrix Solutions Inc., dated March 7, 2024, which recommends Alternative 4 as the preferred solution, be received as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-119; and further, That the Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – Project File Report, be filed with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks...

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

"That Council approve the Environmental Study Report: Schneider and Shoemaker Creeks Naturalization Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. and dated March 8, 2024 together with the recommended approaches, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-129; and, That staff be directed to file the report for the 30-day public review period as required by the Environmental Assessment Act; and further, That upon formal...

Motion 1

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Schneider and Shoemaker Creek Naturalization - Municipal Class 'C' Environmental Assessment (EA), INS-2024-129

"That Council approve the Environmental Study Report: Schneider and Shoemaker Creeks Naturalization Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. and dated March 8, 2024 together with the recommended approaches, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-129; and, That staff be directed to file the report for the 30-day public review period as required by the Environmental Assessment Act; and further, That upon formal...

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9.2.j PASSED

A motion on "Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex - Target Cost and Design Update, INS-2024-126"

Motion 1

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Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex - Target Cost and Design Update, INS-2024-126

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9.3 PASSED

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated March 25, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - MARCH 25, 2024

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated March 25, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh

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9.3.a PASSED

"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a limiting distance agreement with the registered owner(s) of Block 132, Registered Plan 58M-642, known as 630 Benninger Dr, pursuant to Section 9.10.14.2.(4) of the Building Code: said agreement is to permit 5 blocks of stacked townhouses with a limiting distance for the exposed building face being measured to a point beyond the property line on to the adjacent property, Block 134 Registered Plan 58M-642, known as 16 Nathalie St (City of...

Motion 1

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Limiting Distance Agreement with Owner of 630 Benninger Dr, and the Corporation of the City of Kitchener Pursuant to Section 9.10.14.2.(4) Division B of the Building Code, DSD-2024-112

"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a limiting distance agreement with the registered owner(s) of Block 132, Registered Plan 58M-642, known as 630 Benninger Dr, pursuant to Section 9.10.14.2.(4) of the Building Code: said agreement is to permit 5 blocks of stacked townhouses with a limiting distance for the exposed building face being measured to a point beyond the property line on to the adjacent property, Block 134 Registered Plan 58M-642, known as 16 Nathalie St (City of...

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9.3.b PASSED

"That the Kitchener Growth Management Strategy Annual Monitoring Report, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-130 be used as the basis to fulfill Clause 22.1 of the Administrative Agreement between the City of Kitchener and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo regarding delegated approval authority."

Motion 1

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Kitchener Growth Management Annual Monitoring Report 2023, DSD-2024-130

"That the Kitchener Growth Management Strategy Annual Monitoring Report, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-130 be used as the basis to fulfill Clause 22.1 of the Administrative Agreement between the City of Kitchener and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo regarding delegated approval authority."

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9.4 PASSED

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 8, 2024, listed as item 7.5.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1

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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - APRIL 8, 2024

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 8, 2024, listed as item 7.5.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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9.4.a PASSED

A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/001/V/CD and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/001/V/CD, 236-264 Victoria Street North, DSD-2024-132"

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/001/V/CD and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/001/V/CD, 236-264 Victoria Street North, DSD-2024-132

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