Council Meeting
Monday, January 20, 2025
15 motions across 15 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10.2
PASSED
"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener acknowledges the importance of environmental sustainability, cost efficiency, and promoting advancement in technology in its operations, and; WHEREAS approximately 50% or the City’s residents are currently enrolled in the City’s e-billing platform for property tax and utility billing, and; WHEREAS Canada Post has notified the City that postage charges will increase by 25% starting in 2025, which will result in a significant cost increase for both property tax...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener acknowledges the importance of environmental sustainability, cost efficiency, and promoting advancement in technology in its operations, and; WHEREAS approximately 50% or the City’s residents are currently enrolled in the City’s e-billing platform for property tax and utility billing, and; WHEREAS Canada Post has notified the City that postage charges will increase by 25% starting in 2025, which will result in a significant cost increase for both property tax...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Notice of Motion - Paper Billing - S. Davey
"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener acknowledges the importance of environmental sustainability, cost efficiency, and promoting advancement in technology in its operations, and; WHEREAS approximately 50% or the City’s residents are currently enrolled in the City’s e-billing platform for property tax and utility billing, and; WHEREAS Canada Post has notified the City that postage charges will increase by 25% starting in 2025, which will result in a significant cost increase for both property tax...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
12.1
"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.a
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the Phasing Brief for 1001 King Street East attached to Report DSD-2024-537 as Appendix ‘A’ be adopted; and further, That staff be directed to report back prior to final site plan approval of any proposed vertical tower phasing projects, excluding podium phasing, received prior to December 31, 2026."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
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it was resolved: "That the Phasing Brief for 1001 King Street East attached to Report DSD-2024-537 as Appendix ‘A’ be adopted; and further, That staff be directed to report back prior to final site plan approval of any proposed vertical tower phasing projects, excluding podium phasing, received prior to December 31, 2026."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
1001 King Street East, Updated Urban Design Brief, DSD-2024-537
it was resolved: "That the Phasing Brief for 1001 King Street East attached to Report DSD-2024-537 as Appendix ‘A’ be adopted; and further, That staff be directed to report back prior to final site plan approval of any proposed vertical tower phasing projects, excluding podium phasing, received prior to December 31, 2026."
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Moved by: Councillor A. Owodunni
13.1.b
PASSED
it was resolved: "That effective immediately Maria Melo be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed, as outlined in Corporate Service Department report COR-2025-030."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
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it was resolved: "That effective immediately Maria Melo be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed, as outlined in Corporate Service Department report COR-2025-030."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
2025-2026 Committee Appointment - Committee of Adjustment, COR-2025-030
it was resolved: "That effective immediately Maria Melo be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed, as outlined in Corporate Service Department report COR-2025-030."
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Moved by: Councillor A. Owodunni
14
PASSED
“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
15.1
"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
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/012/W/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for Zakia Kardumovic and Anel Kardumovic be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2025-038 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, BE APPROVED; and further, That pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning, R. S. O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/012/W/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for Zakia Kardumovic and Anel Kardumovic be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2025-038 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, BE APPROVED; and further, That pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning, R. S. O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/012/W/ES, 400 Westwood Drive, Zakia Kardumovic and Anel Kardumovic, DSD-2025-004, and Addendum Report DSD-2025-038
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/012/W/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for Zakia Kardumovic and Anel Kardumovic be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2025-038 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, BE APPROVED; and further, That pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning, R. S. O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
6.4
PASSED
"That staff be directed to provide additional information at the February 10, 2025 Special Council meeting, on whether staff would be able to expedite a previously requested follow up report, discussed at the June 24, 2024 Council meeting, which would include a review of other "Renoviction" By-laws that have already been approved thus far, and whether the report could be brought forward for consideration prior to June 2025."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
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"That staff be directed to provide additional information at the February 10, 2025 Special Council meeting, on whether staff would be able to expedite a previously requested follow up report, discussed at the June 24, 2024 Council meeting, which would include a review of other "Renoviction" By-laws that have already been approved thus far, and whether the report could be brought forward for consideration prior to June 2025."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Evictions due to Renovations - By-law Request
"That staff be directed to provide additional information at the February 10, 2025 Special Council meeting, on whether staff would be able to expedite a previously requested follow up report, discussed at the June 24, 2024 Council meeting, which would include a review of other "Renoviction" By-laws that have already been approved thus far, and whether the report could be brought forward for consideration prior to June 2025."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
7
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 B. Ioannidis
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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 B. Ioannidis
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 B. Ioannidis
8.1
PASSED
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated January 7, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor C. Michaud
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"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated January 7, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud
HERITAGE KITCHENER - JANUARY 7, 2025
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated January 7, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud
8.1.a
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 69 Agnes Street, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-013, as being of cultural heritage value or interest."
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 69 Agnes Street, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-013, as being of cultural heritage value or interest."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate, 69 Agnes Street, DSD-2025-013
"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 69 Agnes Street, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-013, as being of cultural heritage value or interest."
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8.1.b
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 80-86 Union Boulevard / 571 York Street, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-014, as being of cultural heritage value or interest."
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 80-86 Union Boulevard / 571 York Street, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-014, as being of cultural heritage value or interest."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate, 80-86 Union Boulevard / 571 York Street, DSD-2025-014
"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 80-86 Union Boulevard / 571 York Street, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-014, as being of cultural heritage value or interest."
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8.2
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated January 6, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.b 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 January 6, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 6, 2025
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated January 6, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
8.2.a
PASSED
That City-initiated amendment ZBA24/025/K/KA (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-003 as Appendix “A”, and; That City-initiated amendment ZBA24/025/K/KA (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-003, as Appendix “B”, and further; That...
Motion 1
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That City-initiated amendment ZBA24/025/K/KA (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-003 as Appendix “A”, and; That City-initiated amendment ZBA24/025/K/KA (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-003, as Appendix “B”, and further; That...
Motion 1
Annual Zoning By-law Update, DSD-2025-003
That City-initiated amendment ZBA24/025/K/KA (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-003 as Appendix “A”, and; That City-initiated amendment ZBA24/025/K/KA (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-003, as Appendix “B”, and further; That...
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8.2.b
PASSED
A motion on "Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/012/W/ES, 400 Westwood Drive, Zakia Kardumovic and Anel Kardumovic, DSD-2025-004, and Addendum Report DSD-2025-038"
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A motion on "Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/012/W/ES, 400 Westwood Drive, Zakia Kardumovic and Anel Kardumovic, DSD-2025-004, and Addendum Report DSD-2025-038"
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/012/W/ES, 400 Westwood Drive, Zakia Kardumovic and Anel Kardumovic, DSD-2025-004, and Addendum Report DSD-2025-038
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