Council Meeting
Monday, December 16, 2024
17 motions across 17 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 M. Johnston
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"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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 M. Johnston
12.1.a
PASSED
it was resolved: "That Purchase Order 215113 for Q22-136 DMAF – PARTS - Schneider Creek Naturalization be increased in the amount of $904,258, plus H.S.T. of $117,553.54, for a total of $1,021,811.54, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-534; and further, That Purchase Order 214720 for Q22-051, DMAF Bundle A - New Stormwater Management Facilities be increased in the amount of $920,398.80 plus H.S.T. of $119,651.84, for a total of $1,040,050.64."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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it was resolved: "That Purchase Order 215113 for Q22-136 DMAF – PARTS - Schneider Creek Naturalization be increased in the amount of $904,258, plus H.S.T. of $117,553.54, for a total of $1,021,811.54, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-534; and further, That Purchase Order 214720 for Q22-051, DMAF Bundle A - New Stormwater Management Facilities be increased in the amount of $920,398.80 plus H.S.T. of $119,651.84, for a total of $1,040,050.64."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Increase in Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) Purchase Orders 215113 and 214720, INS-2024-534
it was resolved: "That Purchase Order 215113 for Q22-136 DMAF – PARTS - Schneider Creek Naturalization be increased in the amount of $904,258, plus H.S.T. of $117,553.54, for a total of $1,021,811.54, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2024-534; and further, That Purchase Order 214720 for Q22-051, DMAF Bundle A - New Stormwater Management Facilities be increased in the amount of $920,398.80 plus H.S.T. of $119,651.84, for a total of $1,040,050.64."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
12.1.b
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the following applicants be appointed to represent a community agency on the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) for a 4-year term, on until a successor is appointed ending December 31, 2028: Robyn Jackson, Direct Funding Resource Coordinator, Independent Living Waterloo Region"
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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it was resolved: "That the following applicants be appointed to represent a community agency on the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) for a 4-year term, on until a successor is appointed ending December 31, 2028: Robyn Jackson, Direct Funding Resource Coordinator, Independent Living Waterloo Region"
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Committee Appointments to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) (2025), CSD-2024-540
it was resolved: "That the following applicants be appointed to represent a community agency on the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) for a 4-year term, on until a successor is appointed ending December 31, 2028: Robyn Jackson, Direct Funding Resource Coordinator, Independent Living Waterloo Region"
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
12.1.c
PASSED
A motion on "2024 Report Back - Queen Victoria Statue, Victoria Park, COR-2024-539"
Motion 1
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A motion on "2024 Report Back - Queen Victoria Statue, Victoria Park, COR-2024-539"
Motion 1
2024 Report Back - Queen Victoria Statue, Victoria Park, COR-2024-539
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12.3.a
PASSED
“That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with Development Services department report DSD-2024-508.”
Motion 1
· moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
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“That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with Development Services department report DSD-2024-508.”
Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
City Owned Facility - Arts and Culture - Sustainability Review (Third-party information supplied in confidence - Section 239 2 (i)) , DSD-2024-508
“That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with Development Services department report DSD-2024-508.”
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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
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 D. Schnider
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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 D. Schnider
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. Schnider
14.1
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
3RD READING
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
6.1
PASSED
⚑ 1 declared interest
“That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/013/COK/EP for the purposes of updating Inclusionary Zoning policies within Protected Major Transit Station Areas be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services report DSD-2024-498 as Attachment ‘A’ and accordingly forwarded to the Relevant Approval Authority for approval; and, That the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/028/COK/EP to amend Zoning By- law 2019-051 and Zoning By- law...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
7 Yes
3 No
1 recused
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“That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/013/COK/EP for the purposes of updating Inclusionary Zoning policies within Protected Major Transit Station Areas be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services report DSD-2024-498 as Attachment ‘A’ and accordingly forwarded to the Relevant Approval Authority for approval; and, That the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/028/COK/EP to amend Zoning By- law 2019-051 and Zoning By- law...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Inclusionary Zoning - Updated Market Analysis, DSD-2024-498, listed as item 7.2.a
“That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/013/COK/EP for the purposes of updating Inclusionary Zoning policies within Protected Major Transit Station Areas be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services report DSD-2024-498 as Attachment ‘A’ and accordingly forwarded to the Relevant Approval Authority for approval; and, That the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/028/COK/EP to amend Zoning By- law 2019-051 and Zoning By- law...
What this motion does
1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
How councillors voted
YES (7)
ABSENT (0)
- None
6.2
PASSED
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held to receive solicitor client advice with regards to the dispensing with the Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment as authorized by Sections 239 2 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Schnider
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"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held to receive solicitor client advice with regards to the dispensing with the Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment as authorized by Sections 239 2 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment, DSD-2024-374, listed as item 7.1.c
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held to receive solicitor client advice with regards to the dispensing with the Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment as authorized by Sections 239 2 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider
6.4
PASSED
⚑ 1 declared interest
"That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Class Environmental Assessment (EA) - Environmental Study Report (ESR), prepared by BT Engineering, dated November 2024, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2024-374, be received; and further, That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Environmental Study Report (ESR), be filed with the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) for the mandatory thirty (30) day review period as required by...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
7 Yes
3 No
1 recused
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"That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Class Environmental Assessment (EA) - Environmental Study Report (ESR), prepared by BT Engineering, dated November 2024, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2024-374, be received; and further, That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Environmental Study Report (ESR), be filed with the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) for the mandatory thirty (30) day review period as required by...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment, DSD-2024-374, listed as item 7.1.c (Cont'd)
"That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Class Environmental Assessment (EA) - Environmental Study Report (ESR), prepared by BT Engineering, dated November 2024, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2024-374, be received; and further, That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Environmental Study Report (ESR), be filed with the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) for the mandatory thirty (30) day review period as required by...
What this motion does
1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
How councillors voted
YES (7)
ABSENT (0)
- None
6.5
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
6.6
PASSED
"That Council receive the Queen Victoria Statue report; and, That staff be directed to take no further action associated with directions from Corporate Services Department COR-2022-253; and further, That the exploration of a co-led, co-designed commemorative public art installation in Victoria Park be referred to the Arts and Creative Industries Action Plan, which is expected to be presented to Council in Q4 of 2025."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That Council receive the Queen Victoria Statue report; and, That staff be directed to take no further action associated with directions from Corporate Services Department COR-2022-253; and further, That the exploration of a co-led, co-designed commemorative public art installation in Victoria Park be referred to the Arts and Creative Industries Action Plan, which is expected to be presented to Council in Q4 of 2025."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
2024 Report Back - Queen Victoria Statue, Victoria Park, COR-2024-539, Listed as item 12.1.c
"That Council receive the Queen Victoria Statue report; and, That staff be directed to take no further action associated with directions from Corporate Services Department COR-2022-253; and further, That the exploration of a co-led, co-designed commemorative public art installation in Victoria Park be referred to the Arts and Creative Industries Action Plan, which is expected to be presented to Council in Q4 of 2025."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated December 2, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a and 7.3.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated December 2, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a and 7.3.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 2, 2024
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated December 2, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a and 7.3.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
7.1.a
PASSED
"That the modernized Human Resources policies, attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services report COR-2024 514 be approved; and, That the redundant Human Resources policy, attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services report COR-2024-514 be repealed; and further, That staff be delegated the authority to update relevant Human Resource policies that may contain dates which are superseded by negotiated or legislated changes as outlined in Corporate Services report COR-2024-514."
Motion 1
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"That the modernized Human Resources policies, attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services report COR-2024 514 be approved; and, That the redundant Human Resources policy, attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services report COR-2024-514 be repealed; and further, That staff be delegated the authority to update relevant Human Resource policies that may contain dates which are superseded by negotiated or legislated changes as outlined in Corporate Services report COR-2024-514."
Motion 1
Modernizing Human Resources Policies 2024, COR-2024-514
"That the modernized Human Resources policies, attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services report COR-2024 514 be approved; and, That the redundant Human Resources policy, attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services report COR-2024-514 be repealed; and further, That staff be delegated the authority to update relevant Human Resource policies that may contain dates which are superseded by negotiated or legislated changes as outlined in Corporate Services report COR-2024-514."
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7.1.b
PASSED
"That the General Manager, Infrastructure Services, be authorized to sign a local improvement petition, specifically related to a city owned property municipally addressed as 32 Ridgemount Street, which is a stormwater facility owned by the City of Kitchener and within the identified local improvement boundary, to allow staff to continue to review the feasibility of the local improvement request, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-518."
Motion 1
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"That the General Manager, Infrastructure Services, be authorized to sign a local improvement petition, specifically related to a city owned property municipally addressed as 32 Ridgemount Street, which is a stormwater facility owned by the City of Kitchener and within the identified local improvement boundary, to allow staff to continue to review the feasibility of the local improvement request, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-518."
Motion 1
New Dundee Road, Local Improvement, Petition Participation, DSD-2024-518
"That the General Manager, Infrastructure Services, be authorized to sign a local improvement petition, specifically related to a city owned property municipally addressed as 32 Ridgemount Street, which is a stormwater facility owned by the City of Kitchener and within the identified local improvement boundary, to allow staff to continue to review the feasibility of the local improvement request, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-518."
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7.1.c
PASSED
A motion on "Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment, DSD-2024-374"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment, DSD-2024-374"
Motion 1
Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment, DSD-2024-374
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7.2.a
PASSED
A motion on "Inclusionary Zoning - Updated Market Analysis, DSD-2024-498"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Inclusionary Zoning - Updated Market Analysis, DSD-2024-498"
Motion 1
Inclusionary Zoning - Updated Market Analysis, DSD-2024-498
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