Council Meeting
Monday, September 30, 2024
20 motions across 19 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
1ST AND 2ND READING
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
13.1
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
3RD READING
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
6.1
PASSED
"WHEREAS the use of fireworks has raised significant safety, environmental, and noise concerns among residents in our city and neighboring municipalities; and; WHEREAS various cities across Canada, including Vancouver, West Vancouver, Brampton, Woodstock, and Milton, have implemented bans or strict regulations on fireworks; and; WHEREAS addressing the fireworks issue through a collaborative regional approach could enhance the effectiveness and consistency of policies across municipalities;...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
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"WHEREAS the use of fireworks has raised significant safety, environmental, and noise concerns among residents in our city and neighboring municipalities; and; WHEREAS various cities across Canada, including Vancouver, West Vancouver, Brampton, Woodstock, and Milton, have implemented bans or strict regulations on fireworks; and; WHEREAS addressing the fireworks issue through a collaborative regional approach could enhance the effectiveness and consistency of policies across municipalities;...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
Notice of Motion - A. Owodunni - Fireworks, listed as Item 9.2
"WHEREAS the use of fireworks has raised significant safety, environmental, and noise concerns among residents in our city and neighboring municipalities; and; WHEREAS various cities across Canada, including Vancouver, West Vancouver, Brampton, Woodstock, and Milton, have implemented bans or strict regulations on fireworks; and; WHEREAS addressing the fireworks issue through a collaborative regional approach could enhance the effectiveness and consistency of policies across municipalities;...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Owodunni
6.10
PASSED
“That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 1:00 a.m.”
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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“That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 1:00 a.m.”
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Suspend the Rules - Motion to go Beyond 1:00 a.m.
“That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 1:00 a.m.”
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites, listed as Item 9.3 (Cont'd)
PASSED
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario intends the close the Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) Centre located in Kitchener when they introduce their Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs; WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated by Sanguen Health Centre, a Ministry Of Health Funded Agency supporting those marginalized through substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness and chronic poverty; and, WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated in partnership with the...
Motion 2
· moved by Councillor D. Schnider
11 Yes
0 No
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"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario intends the close the Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) Centre located in Kitchener when they introduce their Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs; WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated by Sanguen Health Centre, a Ministry Of Health Funded Agency supporting those marginalized through substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness and chronic poverty; and, WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated in partnership with the...
Motion 2 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites, listed as Item 9.3 (Cont'd)
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario intends the close the Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) Centre located in Kitchener when they introduce their Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs; WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated by Sanguen Health Centre, a Ministry Of Health Funded Agency supporting those marginalized through substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness and chronic poverty; and, WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated in partnership with the...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider
How councillors voted
YES (11)
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
"WHEREAS one person dies every 2.5 hours from the toxic drug supply in Ontario; and, thus far in 2024 within Waterloo region, 98 residents are suspected to have died from drug poisoning, or one un-prevented death every 2.5 days; and, WHEREAS Supervised Consumption Sites, including Consumption and Treatment Services sites, have been instrumental in preventing thousands of drug poisoning/overdose deaths; and, WHEREAS crime statistics provided by Waterloo Regional Police Service indicate a...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
10 Yes
1 No
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"WHEREAS one person dies every 2.5 hours from the toxic drug supply in Ontario; and, thus far in 2024 within Waterloo region, 98 residents are suspected to have died from drug poisoning, or one un-prevented death every 2.5 days; and, WHEREAS Supervised Consumption Sites, including Consumption and Treatment Services sites, have been instrumental in preventing thousands of drug poisoning/overdose deaths; and, WHEREAS crime statistics provided by Waterloo Regional Police Service indicate a...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites, listed as Item 9.3 (Cont'd)
"WHEREAS one person dies every 2.5 hours from the toxic drug supply in Ontario; and, thus far in 2024 within Waterloo region, 98 residents are suspected to have died from drug poisoning, or one un-prevented death every 2.5 days; and, WHEREAS Supervised Consumption Sites, including Consumption and Treatment Services sites, have been instrumental in preventing thousands of drug poisoning/overdose deaths; and, WHEREAS crime statistics provided by Waterloo Regional Police Service indicate a...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (1)
ABSENT (0)
- None
6.6
PASSED
“That pursuant to Section 25.4.16 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings 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. Schnider
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“That pursuant to Section 25.4.16 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings 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. Schnider
Council proceedings to continue beyond 11:00 p.m.
“That pursuant to Section 25.4.16 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings 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. Schnider
6.8
PASSED
“That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 12:00 a.m.”
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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“That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 12:00 a.m.”
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Suspend the Rules - Motion to go Beyond Midnight
“That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 12:00 a.m.”
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated September 16, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.e 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 September 16, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated September 16, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.1.a
PASSED
"That representatives’ or their designates from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation, Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, the United Way Waterloo Region Communities, Capacity Canada, and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-394, be re-appointed to the Nominating Committee for a two-year term from November 2024 to November 14, 2026; and, That the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy, GOV-BOA-063 and...
Motion 1
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"That representatives’ or their designates from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation, Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, the United Way Waterloo Region Communities, Capacity Canada, and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-394, be re-appointed to the Nominating Committee for a two-year term from November 2024 to November 14, 2026; and, That the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy, GOV-BOA-063 and...
Motion 1
Nominating Committee Reappointments - 2024-2026 - COR-2024-394
"That representatives’ or their designates from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation, Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, the United Way Waterloo Region Communities, Capacity Canada, and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-394, be re-appointed to the Nominating Committee for a two-year term from November 2024 to November 14, 2026; and, That the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy, GOV-BOA-063 and...
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7.1.b
PASSED
"That the School Bus Loading Zone be extended on the east side (odd-numbered) of Indian Road from a point 77 m north of McGee Avenue to a point approximately 147 m North thereof; and, That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on the north side (even-numbered) of Block Line Road from a point 93m east of Hanover Street to a point approximately 87m east thereof; and, That the School Bus Loading Zone be extended on the west side (even-numbered) of Autumn Hill Crescent from a point 104m north of...
Motion 1
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"That the School Bus Loading Zone be extended on the east side (odd-numbered) of Indian Road from a point 77 m north of McGee Avenue to a point approximately 147 m North thereof; and, That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on the north side (even-numbered) of Block Line Road from a point 93m east of Hanover Street to a point approximately 87m east thereof; and, That the School Bus Loading Zone be extended on the west side (even-numbered) of Autumn Hill Crescent from a point 104m north of...
Motion 1
School Bus Loading Zone and Crossing Guard Adjustments DSD-2024-397
"That the School Bus Loading Zone be extended on the east side (odd-numbered) of Indian Road from a point 77 m north of McGee Avenue to a point approximately 147 m North thereof; and, That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on the north side (even-numbered) of Block Line Road from a point 93m east of Hanover Street to a point approximately 87m east thereof; and, That the School Bus Loading Zone be extended on the west side (even-numbered) of Autumn Hill Crescent from a point 104m north of...
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7.1.c
PASSED
“That the noise exemption requested by VanMar Constructors for construction work at 641 King St W to commence at 6am from October 1, 2024 to April 30th, 2025 be denied, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2024-408.”
Motion 1
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“That the noise exemption requested by VanMar Constructors for construction work at 641 King St W to commence at 6am from October 1, 2024 to April 30th, 2025 be denied, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2024-408.”
Motion 1
Noise Exemption, VanMar Constructors On Inc, 641 King Street West, CSD-2024-408 and Addendum Report CSD-2024-449
“That the noise exemption requested by VanMar Constructors for construction work at 641 King St W to commence at 6am from October 1, 2024 to April 30th, 2025 be denied, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2024-408.”
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7.1.d
PASSED
"That the supply component of the natural gas rate be increased to 13.13 cents per cubic meter from 11.63 cents per cubic meter for system gas customers of Kitchener Utilities effective November 1, 2024; and, That the proposed Supply Rate Policy as detailed in Attachment 'A' of Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-383 to change supply rates quarterly starting from January 1, 2025, through council delegated authority be approved; and further, That Kitchener Utilities’ natural gas...
Motion 1
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"That the supply component of the natural gas rate be increased to 13.13 cents per cubic meter from 11.63 cents per cubic meter for system gas customers of Kitchener Utilities effective November 1, 2024; and, That the proposed Supply Rate Policy as detailed in Attachment 'A' of Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-383 to change supply rates quarterly starting from January 1, 2025, through council delegated authority be approved; and further, That Kitchener Utilities’ natural gas...
Motion 1
2024-2025 Gas Supply and Delivery Rates, INS-2024-383
"That the supply component of the natural gas rate be increased to 13.13 cents per cubic meter from 11.63 cents per cubic meter for system gas customers of Kitchener Utilities effective November 1, 2024; and, That the proposed Supply Rate Policy as detailed in Attachment 'A' of Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-383 to change supply rates quarterly starting from January 1, 2025, through council delegated authority be approved; and further, That Kitchener Utilities’ natural gas...
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7.1.e
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001, notice of the proposed by-law to alter the boundaries of the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be sent to every person who is assessed for rateable property that is in a prescribed business property class which is located within the existing and newly proposed boundaries, as outlined in Attachment ‘A’ of Development Services Department report DSD-2024-372."
Motion 1
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"That pursuant to Section 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001, notice of the proposed by-law to alter the boundaries of the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be sent to every person who is assessed for rateable property that is in a prescribed business property class which is located within the existing and newly proposed boundaries, as outlined in Attachment ‘A’ of Development Services Department report DSD-2024-372."
Motion 1
Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundary Expansion, DSD-2024-372
"That pursuant to Section 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001, notice of the proposed by-law to alter the boundaries of the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be sent to every person who is assessed for rateable property that is in a prescribed business property class which is located within the existing and newly proposed boundaries, as outlined in Attachment ‘A’ of Development Services Department report DSD-2024-372."
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7.2
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated September 16, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.c 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 September 16, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated September 16, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
7.2.a
PASSED
"That the following recommendation be deferred to the October 21, 2024 Council meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to engage in further conversations with staff regarding the planning comments received: "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD for 1658194 Ontario Ltd., for the property municipally addressed as 328-330 Mill Street be refused, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-371."
Motion 1
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"That the following recommendation be deferred to the October 21, 2024 Council meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to engage in further conversations with staff regarding the planning comments received: "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD for 1658194 Ontario Ltd., for the property municipally addressed as 328-330 Mill Street be refused, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-371."
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328-330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd., DSD-2024-371
"That the following recommendation be deferred to the October 21, 2024 Council meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to engage in further conversations with staff regarding the planning comments received: "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD for 1658194 Ontario Ltd., for the property municipally addressed as 328-330 Mill Street be refused, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-371."
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7.2.b
PASSED
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/008/K/ES for Charcoal Property Limited, for the property municipally addressed as 2980 King Street East, requesting to add Specific Policy Area 76 to Map 5 – Specific Policy Areas in the Official Plan and to add Policy 12.D.12.76 to the Official Plan to facilitate a mixed use development having 436 residential units and 692 square metres of commercial space with a building height of 27 storeys and Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 11, be adopted, in...
Motion 1
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"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/008/K/ES for Charcoal Property Limited, for the property municipally addressed as 2980 King Street East, requesting to add Specific Policy Area 76 to Map 5 – Specific Policy Areas in the Official Plan and to add Policy 12.D.12.76 to the Official Plan to facilitate a mixed use development having 436 residential units and 692 square metres of commercial space with a building height of 27 storeys and Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 11, be adopted, in...
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/008/K/ES, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/014/K/ES, 2980 King Street East, Charcoal Properties Limited, DSD-2024-375
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/008/K/ES for Charcoal Property Limited, for the property municipally addressed as 2980 King Street East, requesting to add Specific Policy Area 76 to Map 5 – Specific Policy Areas in the Official Plan and to add Policy 12.D.12.76 to the Official Plan to facilitate a mixed use development having 436 residential units and 692 square metres of commercial space with a building height of 27 storeys and Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 11, be adopted, in...
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7.2.c
PASSED
"That staff be directed to proceed with the proposed Wayfinding strategy as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-378, following further community engagement."
Motion 1
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"That staff be directed to proceed with the proposed Wayfinding strategy as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-378, following further community engagement."
Motion 1
Wayfinding and Branding for City-Wide Active Transportation Routes, DSD-2024-378
"That staff be directed to proceed with the proposed Wayfinding strategy as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-378, following further community engagement."
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9.2
PASSED
A motion on "Notice of Motion - A. Owodunni - Fireworks"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Notice of Motion - A. Owodunni - Fireworks"
Motion 1
Notice of Motion - A. Owodunni - Fireworks
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9.3
PASSED
A motion on "Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites"
Motion 1
Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites
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