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Council Meeting

Monday, October 21, 2024

20 motions across 20 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 ↗

11.1

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

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch

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1ST AND 2ND READING

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

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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch

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

it was resolved: "That the 2025 Council and Committee Calendar, as attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-459, be approved; and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk will be delegated the authority to schedule additional Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meetings on Council meeting dates, where required, to address legislated Planning Act timelines; and further, That Council be permitted by...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider

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2025 Council and Committee Schedule, COR-2024-459

it was resolved: "That the 2025 Council and Committee Calendar, as attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-459, be approved; and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk will be delegated the authority to schedule additional Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meetings on Council meeting dates, where required, to address legislated Planning Act timelines; and further, That Council be permitted by...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider

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

A motion on "Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Nancarrow, COR-2024-463"

Motion 1

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Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Nancarrow, COR-2024-463

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

it was resolved: "That the decision of the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department Report COR-2023-536, wherein the Committee affirms the revocation of an Alternative Massage Centre Licence (Chapter 508 - City of Kitchener Municipal Code) issued to P. Xin for the operation of Ocean 7 Massage, at the property municipally addressed as 540 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario, be approved."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider

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Licensing Appeal Tribunal - Chapter 508 (Alternative Massage Licence), COR-2024-460

it was resolved: "That the decision of the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department Report COR-2023-536, wherein the Committee affirms the revocation of an Alternative Massage Centre Licence (Chapter 508 - City of Kitchener Municipal Code) issued to P. Xin for the operation of Ocean 7 Massage, at the property municipally addressed as 540 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario, be approved."

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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider

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

“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."

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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey

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

"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 Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for 1658194 Ontario Ltd. be approved in the form shown in the Proposed ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Report DSD-2024-433 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, and, That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/017/M/CD, and further, That the Proposed By-law...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328-330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd., DSD-2024-371, listed as Item 8.1

“That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for 1658194 Ontario Ltd. be approved in the form shown in the Proposed ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Report DSD-2024-433 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, and, That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/017/M/CD, and further, That the Proposed By-law...

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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.
6.2 PASSED

"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately this date to consider a solicitor client-privilege matter as authorized by Sections 239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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Unregistered Delegation - Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Nancarrow, COR-2024-463

"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately this date to consider a solicitor client-privilege matter as authorized by Sections 239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."

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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh

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

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by S. Nancarrow, wherein the Committee affirmed the Prohibited Dog Designation, with applied to the dog ‘Uno 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-2024-463."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Owodunni

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Unregistered Delegation - Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Nancarrow, COR-2024-463 (Cont'd)

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by S. Nancarrow, wherein the Committee affirmed the Prohibited Dog Designation, with applied to the dog ‘Uno 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-2024-463."

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Moved by: Councillor A. Owodunni

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

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated October 1, 2024, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud

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HERITAGE KITCHENER - OCTOBER 1, 2024

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated October 1, 2024, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud

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

"That pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-023 be approved to permit the demolition of the single detached dwelling at the property municipally addressed as 153 Courtland Avenue East, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-429; and further, That pursuant to Section 31 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Repeal By-law 85-190 registered on December 3, 1985 as...

Motion 1

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Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2024-IV-023, 153 Courtland Avenue East, Demolition of all Buildings, DSD-2024-429

"That pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-023 be approved to permit the demolition of the single detached dwelling at the property municipally addressed as 153 Courtland Avenue East, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-429; and further, That pursuant to Section 31 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Repeal By-law 85-190 registered on December 3, 1985 as...

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

"That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2024-IV-018 be approved to permit the construction of a 3-storey stacked townhome complex with 8 units at the property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-382, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application, and subject to the following conditions: That the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum be...

Motion 1

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Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-018, 1385 Bleams Road, Construction of a 3-Storey Stacked Townhouse Complex with 8 Units, DSD-2024-382

"That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2024-IV-018 be approved to permit the construction of a 3-storey stacked townhome complex with 8 units at the property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-382, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application, and subject to the following conditions: That the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum be...

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

"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-426."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate, 107 Courtland Avenue East, DSD-2024-426

"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 107 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-426."

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

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated October 7, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 7, 2024

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated October 7, 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 P. Singh

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

"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Evaya Developments Inc. intends to name a private street: “Bridlewood Crescent” within a multiple residential development located at 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-325; and further, That the City’s Legal Services division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of “Bridlewood Crescent”."

Motion 1

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Private Street Naming, 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road, DSD-2024-325

"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Evaya Developments Inc. intends to name a private street: “Bridlewood Crescent” within a multiple residential development located at 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-325; and further, That the City’s Legal Services division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of “Bridlewood Crescent”."

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

"That Quotation Q24-122 Audit Services, be awarded to KPMG LLP, Kitchener, ON, at their estimated fee of $589,300 plus HST of $76,609 for a total of $665,909 for a three (3) year term with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beginning with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, for the Corporation of the City of Kitchener, its Boards and Municipal Enterprises including the Waterloo Region Municipalities Insurance Pool with the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, as...

Motion 1

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Q24-122 Audit Services - FIN-2024-450

"That Quotation Q24-122 Audit Services, be awarded to KPMG LLP, Kitchener, ON, at their estimated fee of $589,300 plus HST of $76,609 for a total of $665,909 for a three (3) year term with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beginning with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, for the Corporation of the City of Kitchener, its Boards and Municipal Enterprises including the Waterloo Region Municipalities Insurance Pool with the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, as...

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

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/018/T/TS requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the property municipally addressed as 9-27 Turner Avenue, for 100918377 Ontario Inc. be approved in the form shown in the Proposed ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-415 as Attachment ‘A’."

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/018/T/TS, 9-27 Turner Avenue, 1000918377 Ontario Inc., DSD-2024-415

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/018/T/TS requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the property municipally addressed as 9-27 Turner Avenue, for 100918377 Ontario Inc. be approved in the form shown in the Proposed ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-415 as Attachment ‘A’."

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

“That the following recommendation be referred to the November 18, 2024, Council Meeting to allow the applicant and staff the opportunity to engage in further discussion regarding the potential for a reduction in the number and size of the proposed development’s units, and to review potential options for a visual barrier for the subject property: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the property municipally addressed as 60...

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES, 60 Trussler Road, 1000160668 Ontario Corp., DSD-2024-432

“That the following recommendation be referred to the November 18, 2024, Council Meeting to allow the applicant and staff the opportunity to engage in further discussion regarding the potential for a reduction in the number and size of the proposed development’s units, and to review potential options for a visual barrier for the subject property: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the property municipally addressed as 60...

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

A motion on "Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328-330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd., DSD-2024-371 and Addendum Report DSD-2024-433, DSD-2024-433"

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328-330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd., DSD-2024-371 and Addendum Report DSD-2024-433, DSD-2024-433

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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 2024 Council and Committee calendar be amended to reschedule Finance and Corporate Services (Operating Budget Day) from November 19, 2024 to November 18, 2024."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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Notice of Motion - S. Davey - Amend 2024 Council and Committee Calendar

"That the 2024 Council and Committee calendar be amended to reschedule Finance and Corporate Services (Operating Budget Day) from November 19, 2024 to November 18, 2024."

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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.