Finance and Corporate Services Committee
Monday, March 17, 2025
6 motions across 6 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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3.1
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the housekeeping amendments required on the City’s investment policy FIN-PLA-605, attached as Appendix 'A' to Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-088, be approved."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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it was resolved: "That the housekeeping amendments required on the City’s investment policy FIN-PLA-605, attached as Appendix 'A' to Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-088, be approved."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Surety Bonds Regulation, FIN-2025-088
it was resolved: "That the housekeeping amendments required on the City’s investment policy FIN-PLA-605, attached as Appendix 'A' to Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-088, be approved."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
3.2
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the commission and creation of a new public artwork, “Swoop,” by Agnes Niewiadomski and Michelle Purchase, to be installed at Mill Courtland Community Centre as part of its expansion renovation, be approved as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-062; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artist team, outlining the obligations of the commission."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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it was resolved: "That the commission and creation of a new public artwork, “Swoop,” by Agnes Niewiadomski and Michelle Purchase, to be installed at Mill Courtland Community Centre as part of its expansion renovation, be approved as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-062; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artist team, outlining the obligations of the commission."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Public Art Commission for Mill-Courtland Community Centre, DSD-2025-062
it was resolved: "That the commission and creation of a new public artwork, “Swoop,” by Agnes Niewiadomski and Michelle Purchase, to be installed at Mill Courtland Community Centre as part of its expansion renovation, be approved as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-062; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artist team, outlining the obligations of the commission."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
4.1
PASSED
it was resolved: "That Council endorse the scope and approach outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-054 for the development of the Municipal Newcomer Strategy."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis (virtually)
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it was resolved: "That Council endorse the scope and approach outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-054 for the development of the Municipal Newcomer Strategy."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis (virtually)
Municipal Newcomer Strategy, Scope and Development Approach, CSD-2025-054
it was resolved: "That Council endorse the scope and approach outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-054 for the development of the Municipal Newcomer Strategy."
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis (virtually)
4.2
PASSED
it was resolved: "That an exemption to Chapters 270 (Parks), 450 (Noise), 739 (Fireworks and Firecrackers) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Jennifer Emrich for a fireworks display in Tecumseh Park that will form part of a wedding reception taking place in their backyard on August 23, 2025 between 9:30pm and 10pm, subject to the following conditions, which, if not complied with will render the exemption null and void, as outlined in Community Services Department report...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
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it was resolved: "That an exemption to Chapters 270 (Parks), 450 (Noise), 739 (Fireworks and Firecrackers) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Jennifer Emrich for a fireworks display in Tecumseh Park that will form part of a wedding reception taking place in their backyard on August 23, 2025 between 9:30pm and 10pm, subject to the following conditions, which, if not complied with will render the exemption null and void, as outlined in Community Services Department report...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Parks-Fireworks Exemption Tecumseh Park August 23, 2025, CSD-2025-048
it was resolved: "That an exemption to Chapters 270 (Parks), 450 (Noise), 739 (Fireworks and Firecrackers) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Jennifer Emrich for a fireworks display in Tecumseh Park that will form part of a wedding reception taking place in their backyard on August 23, 2025 between 9:30pm and 10pm, subject to the following conditions, which, if not complied with will render the exemption null and void, as outlined in Community Services Department report...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
4.3
PASSED
it was resolved: "That Council reaffirms the use of vote tabulators for the 2026 Municipal Election, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-001; and, That Council authorize the alternative voting methods outlined in report COR-2025-001; and direct the Clerk to bring forward the necessary by-law to implement the proposed alternative voting methods; and further, That the election reserve contribution be increased as outlined in report COR-2025-001."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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it was resolved: "That Council reaffirms the use of vote tabulators for the 2026 Municipal Election, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-001; and, That Council authorize the alternative voting methods outlined in report COR-2025-001; and direct the Clerk to bring forward the necessary by-law to implement the proposed alternative voting methods; and further, That the election reserve contribution be increased as outlined in report COR-2025-001."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
2026 Municipal and School Board Election Alternative Voting Methods, COR-2025-001
it was resolved: "That Council reaffirms the use of vote tabulators for the 2026 Municipal Election, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-001; and, That Council authorize the alternative voting methods outlined in report COR-2025-001; and direct the Clerk to bring forward the necessary by-law to implement the proposed alternative voting methods; and further, That the election reserve contribution be increased as outlined in report COR-2025-001."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
4.4
PASSED
it was resolved: "That staff be directed to proceed with Option 2 as the preferred committee structure/composition as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-111; and further, That staff be directed to prepare the necessary council policy or by-law to implement the preferred committee structure/composition, prior to June 2025 for Council’s consideration."
Motion 1
· moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
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it was resolved: "That staff be directed to proceed with Option 2 as the preferred committee structure/composition as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-111; and further, That staff be directed to prepare the necessary council policy or by-law to implement the preferred committee structure/composition, prior to June 2025 for Council’s consideration."
Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
2025 Dog Designation Appeal Committee Review, COR-2025-111
it was resolved: "That staff be directed to proceed with Option 2 as the preferred committee structure/composition as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-111; and further, That staff be directed to prepare the necessary council policy or by-law to implement the preferred committee structure/composition, prior to June 2025 for Council’s consideration."
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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
