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Council Meeting

Monday, February 10, 2025

17 motions across 17 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 B. Ioannidis

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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 B. Ioannidis

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 effective February 10, 2025, Preston Arens and Nic E’Silva be appointed to the Heritage Kitchener Committee for the term ending November 15, 2026, or until a successor has been appointed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2025-063."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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2025 Appointments to the Heritage Kitchener Committee, COR-2025-063

it was resolved: "That effective February 10, 2025, Preston Arens and Nic E’Silva be appointed to the Heritage Kitchener Committee for the term ending November 15, 2026, or until a successor has been appointed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2025-063."

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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.
12.1.b PASSED

it was resolved: "That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by R. Snider and C. Hillenaar, wherein the Committee substitutes the designation of Dangerous Dog, applied to the dog ‘Murphy’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, and pursuant to By-law 2014-142, and hereby designates “Murphy” as a Potentially Dangerous Dog, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report,...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal - Snider and Hillenaar, COR-2025-064

it was resolved: "That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by R. Snider and C. Hillenaar, wherein the Committee substitutes the designation of Dangerous Dog, applied to the dog ‘Murphy’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, and pursuant to By-law 2014-142, and hereby designates “Murphy” as a Potentially Dangerous Dog, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report,...

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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.
12.1.c PASSED

A motion on "Kitchener Indoor Recreation Facility - Gymnasium Funding Update, CSD-2025-044"

Motion 1

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Kitchener Indoor Recreation Facility - Gymnasium Funding Update, CSD-2025-044

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

“That the City Solicitor be authorized to enter into settlement negotiations relating to OLT case number OLT-22-002377; and, That the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to approve any settlement of OLT Case Number OLT-22-002377 in accordance with the direction given in-camera on February 10, 2025, and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to execute any minutes of settlement pertaining to an...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

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Ontario Land Tribunal Matter - Legal Advice (Solicitor / client privilege and Litigation or potential litigation - Section 239 (2) (e) and (f)) , COR-2025-050

“That the City Solicitor be authorized to enter into settlement negotiations relating to OLT case number OLT-22-002377; and, That the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to approve any settlement of OLT Case Number OLT-22-002377 in accordance with the direction given in-camera on February 10, 2025, and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to execute any minutes of settlement pertaining to an...

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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis

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 A. Owodunni

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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 A. Owodunni

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 C. Michaud

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3RD READING

"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:

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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.
6.2 PASSED

"That, in order to avoid project cost escalations and delays in opening the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex, staff be directed to proceed with phase one of the two-phased construction of a new gymnasium at Schlegel Park, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-044, that would support a wide diversity of community activities and events, as well as fast-growing sports such as basketball, volleyball and pickleball; and, That staff be authorized to use the $19,913,529 in...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

11 Yes 0 No
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Kitchener Indoor Recreation Facility - Gymnasium Funding Update, CSD-2025-044, listed as item 12.1.c

"That, in order to avoid project cost escalations and delays in opening the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex, staff be directed to proceed with phase one of the two-phased construction of a new gymnasium at Schlegel Park, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-044, that would support a wide diversity of community activities and events, as well as fast-growing sports such as basketball, volleyball and pickleball; and, That staff be authorized to use the $19,913,529 in...

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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (0)

  • None
6.3 PASSED

“That the following recommendation be deferred to the March 3, 2025, Council Meeting to allow staff the opportunity to have further conversations with the applicant related to the matters including but not limited to: building height, transportation impacts, site access, community amenities, and parking concerns: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/012/K/ES for Imperial Oil Limited c/o LJM Developments requesting to add Policy 15.D.12.80 to Section 15.D.12 and to add Specific...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/012/K/ES and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/024/K/ES, 4611 King Street East, Imperial Oil Limited c/o LJM Developments, DSD-2025-025, and addendum report DSD-2025-053, listed as item 7.2.b

“That the following recommendation be deferred to the March 3, 2025, Council Meeting to allow staff the opportunity to have further conversations with the applicant related to the matters including but not limited to: building height, transportation impacts, site access, community amenities, and parking concerns: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/012/K/ES for Imperial Oil Limited c/o LJM Developments requesting to add Policy 15.D.12.80 to Section 15.D.12 and to add Specific...

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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 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 P. Singh

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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 P. Singh

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

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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 B. Ioannidis

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 February 4, 2025 listed as item 7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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HERITAGE KITCHENER - FEBRUARY 4, 2025

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated February 4, 2025 listed as item 7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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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.
7.1.a PASSED

"The pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-003 requesting permission for: The replacement of 22 windows on the front façade with new window units, and; The replacement of the main entrance doors on the front façade with new doors for the property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East, BE APPROVED in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, as outlined in Development Services Department...

Motion 1

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Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-003, 107 Courtland Avenue East, Replacement of 22 Windows and Front Doors on Front Façade, DSD-2025-024

"The pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-003 requesting permission for: The replacement of 22 windows on the front façade with new window units, and; The replacement of the main entrance doors on the front façade with new doors for the property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East, BE APPROVED in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, as outlined in Development Services Department...

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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 January 27, 2025, listed as item 7.2.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 27, 2025

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated January 27, 2025, listed as item 7.2.a 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

“That the following recommendation be deferred to the May 26, 2025, Council Meeting, or sooner to allow staff the opportunity to conduct a site visit of the subject properties and have further conversations with the applicant, and Ward Councillor related to land use, transportation, environment and source water protection concerns: That City Initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/005/K/CM, for the purpose of implementing recommendations contained within the Hidden Valley Land Use...

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/005/K/CM, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/008/K/CM, Hidden Valley Land Use Implementation Project, DSD-2024-292

“That the following recommendation be deferred to the May 26, 2025, Council Meeting, or sooner to allow staff the opportunity to conduct a site visit of the subject properties and have further conversations with the applicant, and Ward Councillor related to land use, transportation, environment and source water protection concerns: That City Initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/005/K/CM, for the purpose of implementing recommendations contained within the Hidden Valley Land Use...

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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

A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/012/K/ES and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/024/K/ES, 4611 King Street East, Imperial Oil Limited c/o LJM Developments, DSD-2025-025 and addendum report DSD-2025-053"

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/012/K/ES and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/024/K/ES, 4611 King Street East, Imperial Oil Limited c/o LJM Developments, DSD-2025-025 and addendum report DSD-2025-053

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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

Dealt with under Delegations

Motion 1

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Evictions due to Renovations Report Back Timing, DSD-2025-051

Dealt with under Delegations

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