Council Meeting
Monday, April 7, 2025
24 motions across 24 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 P. Singh
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"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
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 P. Singh
12.1.a
PASSED
A motion on "Noise Exemption - Songscape Music Festival – Kitchener Auditorium, CSD-2025-136"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Noise Exemption - Songscape Music Festival – Kitchener Auditorium, CSD-2025-136"
Motion 1
Noise Exemption - Songscape Music Festival – Kitchener Auditorium, CSD-2025-136
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12.1.b
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the City extend the agreement for Corporate Printing of Property Tax, Utility, and Miscellaneous Bills with KUBRA Data Transfer LTD, Mississauga, Ontario for a three (3) year period, with no options for renewal, provided a satisfactory contract is executed."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Schnider
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it was resolved: "That the City extend the agreement for Corporate Printing of Property Tax, Utility, and Miscellaneous Bills with KUBRA Data Transfer LTD, Mississauga, Ontario for a three (3) year period, with no options for renewal, provided a satisfactory contract is executed."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Non-Standard Procurement - NSP25-074 Corporate Printing - Property Tax, Utility, and Miscellaneous Bills, FIN-2025-140
it was resolved: "That the City extend the agreement for Corporate Printing of Property Tax, Utility, and Miscellaneous Bills with KUBRA Data Transfer LTD, Mississauga, Ontario for a three (3) year period, with no options for renewal, provided a satisfactory contract is executed."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider
12.1.c
PASSED
it was resolved: "That Council approve amendments to Procurement By-law No. 2022-109, as per Attachment A, to align with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) dollar thresholds, to allow for the expanded procurement of local and Canadian goods, services and/or construction, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-159, as previously presented on March 17th, Chief Administrative Officers report CAO-2025-135; and further, That the proposed by-law being considered read a...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Schnider
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it was resolved: "That Council approve amendments to Procurement By-law No. 2022-109, as per Attachment A, to align with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) dollar thresholds, to allow for the expanded procurement of local and Canadian goods, services and/or construction, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-159, as previously presented on March 17th, Chief Administrative Officers report CAO-2025-135; and further, That the proposed by-law being considered read a...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Procurement By-law Threshold Update, FIN-2025-159
it was resolved: "That Council approve amendments to Procurement By-law No. 2022-109, as per Attachment A, to align with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) dollar thresholds, to allow for the expanded procurement of local and Canadian goods, services and/or construction, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-159, as previously presented on March 17th, Chief Administrative Officers report CAO-2025-135; and further, That the proposed by-law being considered read a...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider
12.1.d
PASSED
A motion on "THEMUSEUM Models for Consideration, DSD-2025-082"
Motion 1
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A motion on "THEMUSEUM Models for Consideration, DSD-2025-082"
Motion 1
THEMUSEUM Models for Consideration, DSD-2025-082
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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 M. Johnston
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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 M. Johnston
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 M. Johnston
14.1
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
3RD READING
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
6.1
PASSED
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Songscape Music Festival that will donate proceeds to Grand River Hospital and the Awesome Music Project on Friday June 20, 2025 and Saturday June 21, 2025, held at the Kitchener Auditorium in the parking lot(s) (Lot F & G) located at 400 East Ave from 5pm – 11pm; and, A further noise exemption will be required to allow for sound checks that will take place on June 20 and 21st, 2025 between...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
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"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Songscape Music Festival that will donate proceeds to Grand River Hospital and the Awesome Music Project on Friday June 20, 2025 and Saturday June 21, 2025, held at the Kitchener Auditorium in the parking lot(s) (Lot F & G) located at 400 East Ave from 5pm – 11pm; and, A further noise exemption will be required to allow for sound checks that will take place on June 20 and 21st, 2025 between...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Noise Exemption - Songscape Music Festival – Kitchener Auditorium, CSD-2025-136, listed as 12.1.a
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Songscape Music Festival that will donate proceeds to Grand River Hospital and the Awesome Music Project on Friday June 20, 2025 and Saturday June 21, 2025, held at the Kitchener Auditorium in the parking lot(s) (Lot F & G) located at 400 East Ave from 5pm – 11pm; and, A further noise exemption will be required to allow for sound checks that will take place on June 20 and 21st, 2025 between...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
6.2
PASSED
"That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a conditional 3-year funding agreement to provide up to $300,000 of additional annual funding to THEMUSEUM, to align with THEMUSEUM’s next three fiscal years commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028, including financial and operational expectations in accordance with report Development Services Department report DSD-2025-082, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and, That, subject to THEMUSEUM Board and the City...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
10 Yes
0 No
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"That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a conditional 3-year funding agreement to provide up to $300,000 of additional annual funding to THEMUSEUM, to align with THEMUSEUM’s next three fiscal years commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028, including financial and operational expectations in accordance with report Development Services Department report DSD-2025-082, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and, That, subject to THEMUSEUM Board and the City...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
THEMUSEUM Models for Consideration, DSD-2025-082, listed as item 12.1.e
"That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a conditional 3-year funding agreement to provide up to $300,000 of additional annual funding to THEMUSEUM, to align with THEMUSEUM’s next three fiscal years commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028, including financial and operational expectations in accordance with report Development Services Department report DSD-2025-082, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and, That, subject to THEMUSEUM Board and the City...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated March 4, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated March 4, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
HERITAGE KITCHENER - MARCH 4, 2025
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated March 4, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
7.1.a
PASSED
"That further to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-001 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-075." to permit porch repairs and reconstruction at the property municipally addressed as 21 St. Leger Street in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition: That the final building permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by...
Motion 1
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"That further to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-001 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-075." to permit porch repairs and reconstruction at the property municipally addressed as 21 St. Leger Street in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition: That the final building permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by...
Motion 1
Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2025-V-001, 21 St. Leger Street, Repairs and Reconstruction of Porch, DSD-2025-075
"That further to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-001 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-075." to permit porch repairs and reconstruction at the property municipally addressed as 21 St. Leger Street in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition: That the final building permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by...
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7.1.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 79-81 St. George Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-055."
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 79-81 St. George Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-055."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate, 79-81 St George Street, DSD-2025-055
"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 79-81 St. George Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-055."
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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 1434 Trussler Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-056."
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 1434 Trussler Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-056."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate, 1434 Trussler Road, DSD-2025-056
"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 1434 Trussler Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-056."
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7.2
PASSED
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated March 17, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated March 17, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - MARCH 17, 2025
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated March 17, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.2.a
PASSED
"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
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"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
Surety Bonds Regulation, FIN-2025-088
"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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7.2.b
PASSED
"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
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"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
Public Art Commission for Mill-Courtland Community Centre, DSD-2025-062
"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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7.2.c
PASSED
"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
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"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
Municipal Newcomer Strategy, Scope and Development Approach, CSD-2025-054
"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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7.2.d
PASSED
"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 CSD-2025-048: A...
Motion 1
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"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 CSD-2025-048: A...
Motion 1
Parks-Fireworks Exemption Tecumseh Park August 23, 2025, CSD-2025-048
"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 CSD-2025-048: A...
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7.2.e
PASSED
"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
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"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
2026 Municipal and School Board Election Alternative Voting Methods, COR-2025-001
"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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7.2.f
PASSED
"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
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"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
2025 Dog Designation Appeal Committee Review, COR-2025-111
"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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7.3
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated March 17, 2025, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.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 March 17, 2025, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - MARCH 17, 2025
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated March 17, 2025, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
7.3.a
PASSED
"That Demolition Control Application DC25/001/C/AA requesting permission to demolish a single detached dwelling at 153 Courtland Avenue East, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-092."
Motion 1
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"That Demolition Control Application DC25/001/C/AA requesting permission to demolish a single detached dwelling at 153 Courtland Avenue East, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-092."
Motion 1
Demolition Control Application - DC25/001/C/AA, 153 Courtland Avenue East, DSD-2025-092
"That Demolition Control Application DC25/001/C/AA requesting permission to demolish a single detached dwelling at 153 Courtland Avenue East, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-092."
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7.3.b
PASSED
"That the Community Parameters and Technical Evaluation Criteria as presented in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-084 be used to inform continued community and collaborator engagement on Kitchener 2051 and approaches to growth."
Motion 1
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"That the Community Parameters and Technical Evaluation Criteria as presented in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-084 be used to inform continued community and collaborator engagement on Kitchener 2051 and approaches to growth."
Motion 1
Kitchener 2051 - Evaluating Approaches to Growth, DSD-2025-084
"That the Community Parameters and Technical Evaluation Criteria as presented in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-084 be used to inform continued community and collaborator engagement on Kitchener 2051 and approaches to growth."
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9.1.a
PASSED
"That the 2025 Council and Committee Calendar be amended to change the April 28, 2025 Council meeting to May 5, 2025."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
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"That the 2025 Council and Committee Calendar be amended to change the April 28, 2025 Council meeting to May 5, 2025."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Notice of Motion - S. Stretch - 2025 Council Schedule
"That the 2025 Council and Committee Calendar be amended to change the April 28, 2025 Council meeting to May 5, 2025."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
