Council Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024
38 motions across 37 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.2
PASSED
"Whereas the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada estimates 60,000 people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Canada each year, and 9 out of 10 of those cardiac arrests result in death, and; Whereas rates of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can double if fast action is taken through a combination of CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and; Whereas the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada encourages governments at all levels to pass...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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"Whereas the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada estimates 60,000 people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Canada each year, and 9 out of 10 of those cardiac arrests result in death, and; Whereas rates of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can double if fast action is taken through a combination of CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and; Whereas the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada encourages governments at all levels to pass...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Notice of Motion - J. Deneault - Automated External Defibrillators (AED's)
"Whereas the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada estimates 60,000 people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Canada each year, and 9 out of 10 of those cardiac arrests result in death, and; Whereas rates of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can double if fast action is taken through a combination of CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and; Whereas the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada encourages governments at all levels to pass...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
11.3
PASSED
"WHEREAS Kitchener City Council has committed, through its Make It Kitchener 2.0 Strategy and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, to a new arts and culture plan to provide public artists and organizations with the necessary resources to support a thriving local arts community; and, WHEREAS the Canada Council for the Arts, Canada’s national public arts funder, provides funding allocations through a national competitive assessment model; and, WHEREAS the Canada Council for the Arts received significant...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Schnider
9 Yes
0 No
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"WHEREAS Kitchener City Council has committed, through its Make It Kitchener 2.0 Strategy and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, to a new arts and culture plan to provide public artists and organizations with the necessary resources to support a thriving local arts community; and, WHEREAS the Canada Council for the Arts, Canada’s national public arts funder, provides funding allocations through a national competitive assessment model; and, WHEREAS the Canada Council for the Arts received significant...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Notice of Motion - D. Schnider - Arts Funding
"WHEREAS Kitchener City Council has committed, through its Make It Kitchener 2.0 Strategy and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, to a new arts and culture plan to provide public artists and organizations with the necessary resources to support a thriving local arts community; and, WHEREAS the Canada Council for the Arts, Canada’s national public arts funder, provides funding allocations through a national competitive assessment model; and, WHEREAS the Canada Council for the Arts received significant...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider
How councillors voted
YES (9)
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
11.4
PASSED
CLOSE VOTE
"That the following motion be deferred to the August 12, 2024 Special Council meeting, to allow further opportunity to consider the matter: “WHEREAS safe and adequate housing is recognized as a fundamental human right by the Federal Government, whose effect as a major social determinant of health and wellbeing goes well beyond a basic requirement for shelter; and, WHEREAS Kitchener’s housing situation has dramatically shifted since 2016, a Housing Needs Assessment demonstrating the average...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
4 Yes
3 No
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"That the following motion be deferred to the August 12, 2024 Special Council meeting, to allow further opportunity to consider the matter: “WHEREAS safe and adequate housing is recognized as a fundamental human right by the Federal Government, whose effect as a major social determinant of health and wellbeing goes well beyond a basic requirement for shelter; and, WHEREAS Kitchener’s housing situation has dramatically shifted since 2016, a Housing Needs Assessment demonstrating the average...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Renoviction Legislation Request
"That the following motion be deferred to the August 12, 2024 Special Council meeting, to allow further opportunity to consider the matter: “WHEREAS safe and adequate housing is recognized as a fundamental human right by the Federal Government, whose effect as a major social determinant of health and wellbeing goes well beyond a basic requirement for shelter; and, WHEREAS Kitchener’s housing situation has dramatically shifted since 2016, a Housing Needs Assessment demonstrating the average...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
How councillors voted
YES (4)
- Christine Michaud
- Dave Schnider
- Stephanie Stretch
- B. Vrbanovic
ABSENT (0)
- None
13.1
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
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 S. Davey
14.1.a
PASSED
it was resolved: "That delegated authority to approve and execute agreements required under section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, be granted to the Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer or designate, with said agreements being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-279."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
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it was resolved: "That delegated authority to approve and execute agreements required under section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, be granted to the Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer or designate, with said agreements being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-279."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Development Charges Exemption for Affordable Housing, FIN-2024-279
it was resolved: "That delegated authority to approve and execute agreements required under section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, be granted to the Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer or designate, with said agreements being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-279."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
14.1.b
PASSED
it was resolved: "That Councillors 1. J. Deneault, 2. S. Stretch, and 3. Mayor B. Vrbanovic be appointed as the members of the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-286."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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it was resolved: "That Councillors 1. J. Deneault, 2. S. Stretch, and 3. Mayor B. Vrbanovic be appointed as the members of the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-286."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Appointment of Licensing Appeal Tribunal Members, COR-2024-286
it was resolved: "That Councillors 1. J. Deneault, 2. S. Stretch, and 3. Mayor B. Vrbanovic be appointed as the members of the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-286."
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
14.1.c
PASSED
A motion on "Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - 91 Madison Avenue South, DSD-2024-290"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - 91 Madison Avenue South, DSD-2024-290"
Motion 1
Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - 91 Madison Avenue South, DSD-2024-290
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14.1.d
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of Canada Community-Building Funds, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-302; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the City Treasurer be delegated the authority to administer the provisions of the Municipal Funding Agreement."
Motion 1
· moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
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it was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of Canada Community-Building Funds, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-302; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the City Treasurer be delegated the authority to administer the provisions of the Municipal Funding Agreement."
Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Canada Community-Building Fund Municipal Funding Agreement, FIN-2024-302
it was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of Canada Community-Building Funds, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-302; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the City Treasurer be delegated the authority to administer the provisions of the Municipal Funding Agreement."
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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
14.1.e
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the 2024 pilot allowing alcohol consumption in select park be deferred, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-306; and, That staff continue to work with Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS) to explore the potential of a future pilot; and, That staff monitor the Province’s expanded alcohol beverage marketplace and impacts to local communities; and further, That staff report back to Council at a future date should there be an opportunity to...
Motion 1
· moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
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it was resolved: "That the 2024 pilot allowing alcohol consumption in select park be deferred, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-306; and, That staff continue to work with Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS) to explore the potential of a future pilot; and, That staff monitor the Province’s expanded alcohol beverage marketplace and impacts to local communities; and further, That staff report back to Council at a future date should there be an opportunity to...
Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Alcohol Consumption in City Parks Pilot, INS-2024-306
it was resolved: "That the 2024 pilot allowing alcohol consumption in select park be deferred, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-306; and, That staff continue to work with Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS) to explore the potential of a future pilot; and, That staff monitor the Province’s expanded alcohol beverage marketplace and impacts to local communities; and further, That staff report back to Council at a future date should there be an opportunity to...
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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
14.3.a
PASSED
it was resolved: “That General Manager of Development Services be authorized to approve and execute minutes of settlement with Kitchener Stirling Developments Limited and Kitchener Charles Developments Limited in relation to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal case number OLT-22-004664, in accordance with the direction given in-camera on June 24, 2024 and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor”
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor C. Michaud
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it was resolved: “That General Manager of Development Services be authorized to approve and execute minutes of settlement with Kitchener Stirling Developments Limited and Kitchener Charles Developments Limited in relation to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal case number OLT-22-004664, in accordance with the direction given in-camera on June 24, 2024 and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor”
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Legal Advice - Ontario Land Tribunal Matter (Solicitor / Client privilege and Litigation / Potential Litigation - Section 239 (e) and (f))
it was resolved: “That General Manager of Development Services be authorized to approve and execute minutes of settlement with Kitchener Stirling Developments Limited and Kitchener Charles Developments Limited in relation to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal case number OLT-22-004664, in accordance with the direction given in-camera on June 24, 2024 and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor”
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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud
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 M. Johnston
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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 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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 M. Johnston
16.1
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor C. Michaud
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"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud
3RD READING
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud
Item 7.1.b - Notice of Intention to Demolish and 7.1.c - Heritage Conservation Agreement - 236 Gehl Place
PASSED
"That, in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) received on April 26, 2024, regarding the circa 1920-1930 addition and the two circa 1960 additions located on the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, be received for information and that the notice period run its course, as outlined in Development Service Department report DSD-2024-243."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor C. Michaud
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"That, in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) received on April 26, 2024, regarding the circa 1920-1930 addition and the two circa 1960 additions located on the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, be received for information and that the notice period run its course, as outlined in Development Service Department report DSD-2024-243."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Item 7.1.b - Notice of Intention to Demolish and 7.1.c - Heritage Conservation Agreement - 236 Gehl Place
"That, in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) received on April 26, 2024, regarding the circa 1920-1930 addition and the two circa 1960 additions located on the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, be received for information and that the notice period run its course, as outlined in Development Service Department report DSD-2024-243."
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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 37(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage conservation covenant or easement agreement with the owner of the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-261, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the City’s Director of Development and Housing Approvals; and further, That the draft by-law dated June 10, 2024 attached to...
Motion 2
· moved by Councillor C. Michaud
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"That pursuant to Section 37(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage conservation covenant or easement agreement with the owner of the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-261, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the City’s Director of Development and Housing Approvals; and further, That the draft by-law dated June 10, 2024 attached to...
Motion 2 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Item 7.1.b - Notice of Intention to Demolish and 7.1.c - Heritage Conservation Agreement - 236 Gehl Place
"That pursuant to Section 37(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage conservation covenant or easement agreement with the owner of the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-261, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the City’s Director of Development and Housing Approvals; and further, That the draft by-law dated June 10, 2024 attached to...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud
7
PASSED
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held at approximately 6:30 p.m., prior to reconvening the Council meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. to consider a matter of solicitor / client privilege, as authorized by Sections 239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held at approximately 6:30 p.m., prior to reconvening the Council meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. to consider a matter of solicitor / client privilege, as authorized by Sections 239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
IN-CAMERA MEETING AUTHORIZATION
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held at approximately 6:30 p.m., prior to reconvening the Council meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. to consider a matter of solicitor / client privilege, as authorized by Sections 239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
8.1
PASSED
"That staff be directed to report back at the August 2024 meeting cycle with a revised Lodging House By-law to address the enhanced enforcement and inspection provisions; and, That staff be directed to report back on the staffing requirements related to the revised by-law be brought forward at the same time; and further, That the proposed Short-term rental provisions be deferred to allow additional time to further review requirements and engagement with potential stakeholders related to...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
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"That staff be directed to report back at the August 2024 meeting cycle with a revised Lodging House By-law to address the enhanced enforcement and inspection provisions; and, That staff be directed to report back on the staffing requirements related to the revised by-law be brought forward at the same time; and further, That the proposed Short-term rental provisions be deferred to allow additional time to further review requirements and engagement with potential stakeholders related to...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Item 7.3.c - Shared Accommodation By-law, COR-2024-233 and Addendum Report COR-2024-288 (Cont'd)
"That staff be directed to report back at the August 2024 meeting cycle with a revised Lodging House By-law to address the enhanced enforcement and inspection provisions; and, That staff be directed to report back on the staffing requirements related to the revised by-law be brought forward at the same time; and further, That the proposed Short-term rental provisions be deferred to allow additional time to further review requirements and engagement with potential stakeholders related to...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
8.2
PASSED
"That City Council consider the Notice of Objection dated May 5th, 2024 and affirm its decision of April 8, 2024, stating its intention to designate the property, municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-290; and, That City Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the property, municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part IV of the Ontario...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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"That City Council consider the Notice of Objection dated May 5th, 2024 and affirm its decision of April 8, 2024, stating its intention to designate the property, municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-290; and, That City Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the property, municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part IV of the Ontario...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Item 14.1.c - Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - 91 Madison Avenue South, DSD-2024-290 (Cont'd)
"That City Council consider the Notice of Objection dated May 5th, 2024 and affirm its decision of April 8, 2024, stating its intention to designate the property, municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-290; and, That City Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the property, municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part IV of the Ontario...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
9.1
PASSED
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated June 11, 2024, listed as items 7.1.a, 7.1.d and 7.1.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor C. Michaud
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"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated June 11, 2024, listed as items 7.1.a, 7.1.d and 7.1.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud
HERITAGE KITCHENER - JUNE 11, 2024
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated June 11, 2024, listed as items 7.1.a, 7.1.d and 7.1.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud
9.1.a
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-009 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-217, to permit the demolition of the fire damaged rear addition and reconstruction of the rear addition on the property municipally addressed as 36 Lancaster Street East, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, subject to the following condition: That the final building permit...
Motion 1
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"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-009 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-217, to permit the demolition of the fire damaged rear addition and reconstruction of the rear addition on the property municipally addressed as 36 Lancaster Street East, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, subject to the following condition: That the final building permit...
Motion 1
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-009, 36 Lancaster Street East, Demolition and Reconstruction of Rear Addition, DSD-2024-217
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-009 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-217, to permit the demolition of the fire damaged rear addition and reconstruction of the rear addition on the property municipally addressed as 36 Lancaster Street East, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, subject to the following condition: That the final building permit...
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9.1.b
PASSED
A motion on "Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) - 236 Gehl Place, DSD-2024-243"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) - 236 Gehl Place, DSD-2024-243"
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) - 236 Gehl Place, DSD-2024-243
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9.1.c
PASSED
A motion on "Heritage Conservation Agreement - 236 Gehl Place - Ontario Heritage Act, Report and Internal Memo, DSD-2024-261"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Heritage Conservation Agreement - 236 Gehl Place - Ontario Heritage Act, Report and Internal Memo, DSD-2024-261"
Motion 1
Heritage Conservation Agreement - 236 Gehl Place - Ontario Heritage Act, Report and Internal Memo, DSD-2024-261
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9.1.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 56 Duke Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Service Department report DSD-2024-242."
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 56 Duke Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Service Department report DSD-2024-242."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate - 56 Duke Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2024-242
"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 56 Duke Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Service Department report DSD-2024-242."
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9.1.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 11-15 Pandora Avenue North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-247."
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 11-15 Pandora Avenue North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-247."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate- 11-15 Pandora Avenue North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2024-247
"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 11-15 Pandora Avenue North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-247."
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9.2
PASSED
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated June 13, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated June 13, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JUNE 13, 2024
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated June 13, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
9.2.a
PASSED
"That Purchase Order 213285 – Dundee North Secondary Plan, be increased in the amount $150,000, plus HST of $19,500, for a total of $169,500, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-254."
Motion 1
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"That Purchase Order 213285 – Dundee North Secondary Plan, be increased in the amount $150,000, plus HST of $19,500, for a total of $169,500, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-254."
Motion 1
Increase to Purchase Order 213285 - Dundee North Secondary Plan, DSD-2024-254
"That Purchase Order 213285 – Dundee North Secondary Plan, be increased in the amount $150,000, plus HST of $19,500, for a total of $169,500, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-254."
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9.2.b
PASSED
"That the 2025 budget timelines outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-285 be approved; and further, That Council shorten the 30-day period that Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget to coincide with the completion of the meeting scheduled on December 12, 2024."
Motion 1
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"That the 2025 budget timelines outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-285 be approved; and further, That Council shorten the 30-day period that Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget to coincide with the completion of the meeting scheduled on December 12, 2024."
Motion 1
2025 Budget Process and Timelines, FIN-2024-285
"That the 2025 budget timelines outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-285 be approved; and further, That Council shorten the 30-day period that Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget to coincide with the completion of the meeting scheduled on December 12, 2024."
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9.2.c
PASSED
"That Sign By-law Amendment Application SVA2023-009 related to 1495 Victoria Street North for Zdeno Cycle for the purpose of allowing a billboard sign with automatic changing copy to replace the existing billboard sign without automatic changing copy, as outlined in Development Services report DSD-2024-204, be approved, subject to the following conditions: That the luminance of the digital billboard sign shall not exceed 3000 nits between sunrise and sunset, and 150 nits between sunset and...
Motion 1
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"That Sign By-law Amendment Application SVA2023-009 related to 1495 Victoria Street North for Zdeno Cycle for the purpose of allowing a billboard sign with automatic changing copy to replace the existing billboard sign without automatic changing copy, as outlined in Development Services report DSD-2024-204, be approved, subject to the following conditions: That the luminance of the digital billboard sign shall not exceed 3000 nits between sunrise and sunset, and 150 nits between sunset and...
Motion 1
Sign Bylaw Amendment Application SVA2023-009, 1495 Victoria Street North, DSD-2024-204
"That Sign By-law Amendment Application SVA2023-009 related to 1495 Victoria Street North for Zdeno Cycle for the purpose of allowing a billboard sign with automatic changing copy to replace the existing billboard sign without automatic changing copy, as outlined in Development Services report DSD-2024-204, be approved, subject to the following conditions: That the luminance of the digital billboard sign shall not exceed 3000 nits between sunrise and sunset, and 150 nits between sunset and...
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9.2.d
PASSED
"That the revised vision and development principles for the Bramm Yards Master Plan be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-240; and, That up to $400,000 from the Environmental Remediation Reserve be allocated to support the completion of necessary pre-design reports for the redevelopment of Bramm Yards (55 Bramm Street and 130 Park Street); and, That Staff be directed to undertake a market assessment to determine the appropriate timing to proceed with the...
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"That the revised vision and development principles for the Bramm Yards Master Plan be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-240; and, That up to $400,000 from the Environmental Remediation Reserve be allocated to support the completion of necessary pre-design reports for the redevelopment of Bramm Yards (55 Bramm Street and 130 Park Street); and, That Staff be directed to undertake a market assessment to determine the appropriate timing to proceed with the...
Motion 1
Bramm Yards Master Plan Visioning, DSD-2024-240
"That the revised vision and development principles for the Bramm Yards Master Plan be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-240; and, That up to $400,000 from the Environmental Remediation Reserve be allocated to support the completion of necessary pre-design reports for the redevelopment of Bramm Yards (55 Bramm Street and 130 Park Street); and, That Staff be directed to undertake a market assessment to determine the appropriate timing to proceed with the...
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9.3
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated June 3, 2024, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.d 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 June 3, 2024, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JUNE 3, 2024
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated June 3, 2024, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
9.3.a
PASSED
"That the Director of Culture & Entertainment, Manager of Special Events, Manager of Arts & Creative Industries, and Manager of Downtown Development and Innovation be authorized to execute legal agreements relevant to the business functions of the Culture & Entertainment division, in accordance with the approval parameters set out in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-259, with said agreements to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the Director of...
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"That the Director of Culture & Entertainment, Manager of Special Events, Manager of Arts & Creative Industries, and Manager of Downtown Development and Innovation be authorized to execute legal agreements relevant to the business functions of the Culture & Entertainment division, in accordance with the approval parameters set out in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-259, with said agreements to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the Director of...
Motion 1
Culture and Entertainment - Delegated Authority for Talent Purchases and Agreements, DSD-2024-259
"That the Director of Culture & Entertainment, Manager of Special Events, Manager of Arts & Creative Industries, and Manager of Downtown Development and Innovation be authorized to execute legal agreements relevant to the business functions of the Culture & Entertainment division, in accordance with the approval parameters set out in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-259, with said agreements to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the Director of...
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9.3.b
PASSED
"That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2024 Cycling and Trails Master Plan spot fixes as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-154; and, That pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) be installed on the Laurentian Trail at Laurentian Drive, Williamsburg Road, Strasburg Road, and Lucerne Drive; and, That stopping be prohibited at any time 15 metres from the crossing at each approach, and ten (10) metres immediately following each crossing; and, That a raised crossing be...
Motion 1
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"That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2024 Cycling and Trails Master Plan spot fixes as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-154; and, That pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) be installed on the Laurentian Trail at Laurentian Drive, Williamsburg Road, Strasburg Road, and Lucerne Drive; and, That stopping be prohibited at any time 15 metres from the crossing at each approach, and ten (10) metres immediately following each crossing; and, That a raised crossing be...
Motion 1
Cycling and Trails Master Plan Spot Fixes, DSD-2024-154
"That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2024 Cycling and Trails Master Plan spot fixes as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-154; and, That pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) be installed on the Laurentian Trail at Laurentian Drive, Williamsburg Road, Strasburg Road, and Lucerne Drive; and, That stopping be prohibited at any time 15 metres from the crossing at each approach, and ten (10) metres immediately following each crossing; and, That a raised crossing be...
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9.3.c
PASSED
A motion on "Shared Accommodation By-law, COR-2024-233 and Addendum Report COR-2024-288, COR-2024-288"
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A motion on "Shared Accommodation By-law, COR-2024-233 and Addendum Report COR-2024-288, COR-2024-288"
Motion 1
Shared Accommodation By-law, COR-2024-233 and Addendum Report COR-2024-288, COR-2024-288
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9.3.d
PASSED
"That Official Plan Amendment OPA21/004/COK/AR proposing amendments to Kitchener’s 1994 and 2014 Official Plan to permit lodging houses city-wide wherever residential uses are permitted be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendments attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-446 as Attachment ‘A’ and Attachment ‘B’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and further, That Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/040/K/NG be approved in the form...
Motion 1
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"That Official Plan Amendment OPA21/004/COK/AR proposing amendments to Kitchener’s 1994 and 2014 Official Plan to permit lodging houses city-wide wherever residential uses are permitted be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendments attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-446 as Attachment ‘A’ and Attachment ‘B’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and further, That Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/040/K/NG be approved in the form...
Motion 1
Supplemental Report to DSD-2023-446, City-wide Lodging House Review, DSD-2024-249
"That Official Plan Amendment OPA21/004/COK/AR proposing amendments to Kitchener’s 1994 and 2014 Official Plan to permit lodging houses city-wide wherever residential uses are permitted be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendments attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-446 as Attachment ‘A’ and Attachment ‘B’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and further, That Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/040/K/NG be approved in the form...
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9.4
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated June 17, 2024, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated June 17, 2024, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JUNE 17, 2024
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated June 17, 2024, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
9.4.a
PASSED
"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, By-law 2023-103, hereby grants draft approval to Draft Plan of Condominium Application 30CDM-24204 for 20 Ottawa Street North in the City of Kitchener, subject to the conditions as shown in Appendix ‘A’ of Development Services Department report DSD-2024-256."
Motion 1
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"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, By-law 2023-103, hereby grants draft approval to Draft Plan of Condominium Application 30CDM-24204 for 20 Ottawa Street North in the City of Kitchener, subject to the conditions as shown in Appendix ‘A’ of Development Services Department report DSD-2024-256."
Motion 1
Draft Plan of Condominium Application (Vacant Land), 30CDM-24204, 20 Ottawa Street North, 20 Ottawa GP Inc, DSD-2024-256
"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, By-law 2023-103, hereby grants draft approval to Draft Plan of Condominium Application 30CDM-24204 for 20 Ottawa Street North in the City of Kitchener, subject to the conditions as shown in Appendix ‘A’ of Development Services Department report DSD-2024-256."
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9.4.b
PASSED
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/009/J/TS requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for 100589420 Ontario Inc. for the property municipally addressed as 179 Jansen Avenue, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2024-251 as Attachment ‘A’."
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"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/009/J/TS requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for 100589420 Ontario Inc. for the property municipally addressed as 179 Jansen Avenue, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2024-251 as Attachment ‘A’."
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/009/J/TS, 179 Jansen Avenue, 100589420 Ontario Inc., DSD-2024-251
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/009/J/TS requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for 100589420 Ontario Inc. for the property municipally addressed as 179 Jansen Avenue, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2024-251 as Attachment ‘A’."
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9.4.c
PASSED
"That the Lived Expertise Working Group pilot be extended to June 2026, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-277, and be resourced by City staff to allow for the continued implementation of Kitchener’s Housing for All Strategy and a continued lived expert’s lens on the Official Plan project."
Motion 1
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"That the Lived Expertise Working Group pilot be extended to June 2026, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-277, and be resourced by City staff to allow for the continued implementation of Kitchener’s Housing for All Strategy and a continued lived expert’s lens on the Official Plan project."
Motion 1
Lived Expertise Working Group Next Steps, DSD-2024-277
"That the Lived Expertise Working Group pilot be extended to June 2026, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-277, and be resourced by City staff to allow for the continued implementation of Kitchener’s Housing for All Strategy and a continued lived expert’s lens on the Official Plan project."
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9.4.d
PASSED
"That the proposed Rental Replacement By-law, be approved in the form shown in Attachment ‘A’ to report Development Services Department report DSD-2024-282; and, That City initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/007/K/NG, for the purposes of administering a Rental Replacement By-law, be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2024-282 as Attachment ‘C’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That By-law 2013-093, being...
Motion 1
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"That the proposed Rental Replacement By-law, be approved in the form shown in Attachment ‘A’ to report Development Services Department report DSD-2024-282; and, That City initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/007/K/NG, for the purposes of administering a Rental Replacement By-law, be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2024-282 as Attachment ‘C’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That By-law 2013-093, being...
Motion 1
Rental Replacement By-law, DSD-2024-282
"That the proposed Rental Replacement By-law, be approved in the form shown in Attachment ‘A’ to report Development Services Department report DSD-2024-282; and, That City initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/007/K/NG, for the purposes of administering a Rental Replacement By-law, be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2024-282 as Attachment ‘C’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That By-law 2013-093, being...
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