Council Meeting
Monday, May 5, 2025
22 motions across 22 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1
PASSED
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Schnider
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"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider
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 D. Schnider
12.1.a
PASSED
A motion on "Kitchener City Bird – The Dark Eyed Junco, INS-2025-194"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Kitchener City Bird – The Dark Eyed Junco, INS-2025-194"
Motion 1
Kitchener City Bird – The Dark Eyed Junco, INS-2025-194
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12.1.b
PASSED
it was resolved: "That an Arts & Entertainment Reserve be established to pursue talent for tourism-driven programming and event opportunities, with attributes as described in the “Reserve Information Sheet” attached as Appendix A to report DSD-2025-207; and, That the Director of Arts & Entertainment and Executive Director of Economic Development be authorized to allocate funds and authorize expenses from the Arts & Entertainment Reserve as described in Appendix A of report DSD-2025-207; and...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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it was resolved: "That an Arts & Entertainment Reserve be established to pursue talent for tourism-driven programming and event opportunities, with attributes as described in the “Reserve Information Sheet” attached as Appendix A to report DSD-2025-207; and, That the Director of Arts & Entertainment and Executive Director of Economic Development be authorized to allocate funds and authorize expenses from the Arts & Entertainment Reserve as described in Appendix A of report DSD-2025-207; and...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Arts and Entertainment Reserve, DSD-2025-207
it was resolved: "That an Arts & Entertainment Reserve be established to pursue talent for tourism-driven programming and event opportunities, with attributes as described in the “Reserve Information Sheet” attached as Appendix A to report DSD-2025-207; and, That the Director of Arts & Entertainment and Executive Director of Economic Development be authorized to allocate funds and authorize expenses from the Arts & Entertainment Reserve as described in Appendix A of report DSD-2025-207; and...
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
12.1.c
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the 2025 Budgets for the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be approved pursuant to Section 205 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-212."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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it was resolved: "That the 2025 Budgets for the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be approved pursuant to Section 205 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-212."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Downtown Kitchener BIA and Belmont BIA 2025 Budgets, FIN-2025-212, FIN-2025-212
it was resolved: "That the 2025 Budgets for the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be approved pursuant to Section 205 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-212."
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
12.1.d
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the Terms of Reference for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and the Dog Designation Appeal Committee, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-204, be approved; and, That an appeal fee for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and Dog Designation Appeal Committee be added to the 2025 User Fee schedule in the amount of $125.; and, That the Terms of Reference for the Property Standards Committee be amended to allow members...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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it was resolved: "That the Terms of Reference for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and the Dog Designation Appeal Committee, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-204, be approved; and, That an appeal fee for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and Dog Designation Appeal Committee be added to the 2025 User Fee schedule in the amount of $125.; and, That the Terms of Reference for the Property Standards Committee be amended to allow members...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Terms of Reference – Dog Designation Appeal Committee and Property Standards Appeal Committee, COR-2025-204
it was resolved: "That the Terms of Reference for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and the Dog Designation Appeal Committee, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-204, be approved; and, That an appeal fee for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and Dog Designation Appeal Committee be added to the 2025 User Fee schedule in the amount of $125.; and, That the Terms of Reference for the Property Standards Committee be amended to allow members...
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
12.3.a
PASSED
“That the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and approve the acquisition of the Subject Property as set out in In Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-215 based on the terms and conditions discussed at the May 5, 2025, in-camera meeting of Council; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to affect the transaction, and that said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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“That the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and approve the acquisition of the Subject Property as set out in In Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-215 based on the terms and conditions discussed at the May 5, 2025, in-camera meeting of Council; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to affect the transaction, and that said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Potential City Land Acquisition (Potential Land Acquisition - Section 239 (2) (c), COR-2025-215
“That the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and approve the acquisition of the Subject Property as set out in In Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-215 based on the terms and conditions discussed at the May 5, 2025, in-camera meeting of Council; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to affect the transaction, and that said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
12.3.b
PASSED
"That staff proceed to take all steps necessary to give effect to the Council direction provided at the in-camera meeting of Council on May 5, 2025 in relation to the appeals referenced as OLT-25-000281; and further, That the General Manager, Development Services, be authorized to execute any documents or agreements necessary to affect Council’s direction in camera on May 5, 2025 (if any), with such agreements or documents being satisfactory to the City Solicitor."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That staff proceed to take all steps necessary to give effect to the Council direction provided at the in-camera meeting of Council on May 5, 2025 in relation to the appeals referenced as OLT-25-000281; and further, That the General Manager, Development Services, be authorized to execute any documents or agreements necessary to affect Council’s direction in camera on May 5, 2025 (if any), with such agreements or documents being satisfactory to the City Solicitor."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Ontario Land Tribunal Matter - Legal Advice (Solicitor / client privilege and Litigation or potential litigation - Section 239 (2) (e) and (f)), COR-2025-216
"That staff proceed to take all steps necessary to give effect to the Council direction provided at the in-camera meeting of Council on May 5, 2025 in relation to the appeals referenced as OLT-25-000281; and further, That the General Manager, Development Services, be authorized to execute any documents or agreements necessary to affect Council’s direction in camera on May 5, 2025 (if any), with such agreements or documents being satisfactory to the City Solicitor."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
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 J. Deneault
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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 J. Deneault
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 J. Deneault
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
"That the Dark Eyed Junco be endorsed as Kitchener’s Official Bird, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-194."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
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"That the Dark Eyed Junco be endorsed as Kitchener’s Official Bird, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-194."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
Kitchener City Bird – The Dark Eyed Junco, INS-2025-194, listed as Item 12.1.a
"That the Dark Eyed Junco be endorsed as Kitchener’s Official Bird, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-194."
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Moved by: Councillor A. Owodunni
6.3
PASSED
"That City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/010/COK/MR, for the purpose of implementing a land use planning framework for 3 of the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas, including amendments to mapping and text, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2025-083 as Attachment ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval; and, That City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/010/COK/MR, for the purpose of implementing a land use planning framework for 3 of the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas, including amendments to mapping and text, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2025-083 as Attachment ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval; and, That City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Growing Together East, DSD-2025-083, and addendum Report DSD-2025-217, listed as item 7.2.d
"That City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/010/COK/MR, for the purpose of implementing a land use planning framework for 3 of the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas, including amendments to mapping and text, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2025-083 as Attachment ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval; and, That City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
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 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
6.7
PASSED
"That the Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law be amended to prohibit the sale of Fireworks within the city of Kitchener starting January 2026, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-052; and, That the increased regulations governing the permitted times for setting off fireworks, be approved, as proposed in Report CSD-2025-052; and, That the proposed by-law attached to Report CSD-2025-052, to repeal and replace the existing Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law (Chapter 739),...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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3 No
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"That the Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law be amended to prohibit the sale of Fireworks within the city of Kitchener starting January 2026, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-052; and, That the increased regulations governing the permitted times for setting off fireworks, be approved, as proposed in Report CSD-2025-052; and, That the proposed by-law attached to Report CSD-2025-052, to repeal and replace the existing Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law (Chapter 739),...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Fireworks By-law Review, CSD-2025-052, listed as item 7.1.c (Cont'd)
"That the Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law be amended to prohibit the sale of Fireworks within the city of Kitchener starting January 2026, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-052; and, That the increased regulations governing the permitted times for setting off fireworks, be approved, as proposed in Report CSD-2025-052; and, That the proposed by-law attached to Report CSD-2025-052, to repeal and replace the existing Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law (Chapter 739),...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
How councillors voted
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated April 14, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.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 April 14, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - APRIL 14, 2025
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated April 14, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
7.1.a
PASSED
"That Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, be repealed and replaced, with the By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-162."
Motion 1
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"That Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, be repealed and replaced, with the By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-162."
Motion 1
2025 Procedural By-law Amendments, Chapter 25 (Procedure) City of Kitchener Municipal Code, COR-2025-162
"That Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, be repealed and replaced, with the By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-162."
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7.1.b
PASSED
"That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2025 safety improvements as outlined in Attachment 'A' (Vision Zero 2025 Safety Improvements) of Development Services Department report DSD-2025-040 to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy; and, That an All-Way Stop be installed at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and St Leger Street; and, That a Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Level 2, Type B be installed on East Avenue at Borden Street (in front of the Kitchener Auditorium);...
Motion 1
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"That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2025 safety improvements as outlined in Attachment 'A' (Vision Zero 2025 Safety Improvements) of Development Services Department report DSD-2025-040 to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy; and, That an All-Way Stop be installed at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and St Leger Street; and, That a Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Level 2, Type B be installed on East Avenue at Borden Street (in front of the Kitchener Auditorium);...
Motion 1
Vision Zero Annual Project Update, DSD-2025-040
"That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2025 safety improvements as outlined in Attachment 'A' (Vision Zero 2025 Safety Improvements) of Development Services Department report DSD-2025-040 to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy; and, That an All-Way Stop be installed at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and St Leger Street; and, That a Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Level 2, Type B be installed on East Avenue at Borden Street (in front of the Kitchener Auditorium);...
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7.1.c
PASSED
A motion on "Fireworks By-law Review, CSD-2025-052"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Fireworks By-law Review, CSD-2025-052"
Motion 1
Fireworks By-law Review, CSD-2025-052
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7.2
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 14, 2025, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.c 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 April 14, 2025, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - APRIL 14, 2025
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 14, 2025, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
7.2.a
PASSED
"That the Climate Change and Environment Committee Work Plan 2024 - 2026 as appended as Attachment ‘A’ to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-143, be approved."
Motion 1
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"That the Climate Change and Environment Committee Work Plan 2024 - 2026 as appended as Attachment ‘A’ to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-143, be approved."
Motion 1
2024-2026 Climate Change and Environment Committee Work Plan, DSD-2025-143
"That the Climate Change and Environment Committee Work Plan 2024 - 2026 as appended as Attachment ‘A’ to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-143, be approved."
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7.2.b
PASSED
"That the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy be endorsed to guide collaboration among municipal economic development partners, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-134."
Motion 1
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"That the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy be endorsed to guide collaboration among municipal economic development partners, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-134."
Motion 1
Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy (WREDS), DSD-2025-134
"That the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy be endorsed to guide collaboration among municipal economic development partners, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-134."
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7.2.c
PASSED
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/014/L/BB for the property municipally addressed as 288-292 Lawrence Avenue for S&S Stemco Inc. c/o Scott Stemerdink requesting to change the Urban Structure on Map 2 from ‘Industrial Employment Areas’ to ‘Community Areas’ and Land Use on Map 3 from ‘General Industrial Employment’ to ‘Low Rise Residential’, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-034 as...
Motion 1
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"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/014/L/BB for the property municipally addressed as 288-292 Lawrence Avenue for S&S Stemco Inc. c/o Scott Stemerdink requesting to change the Urban Structure on Map 2 from ‘Industrial Employment Areas’ to ‘Community Areas’ and Land Use on Map 3 from ‘General Industrial Employment’ to ‘Low Rise Residential’, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-034 as...
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/014/L/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/030/L/BB, 288-292 Lawrence Avenue, S&S Stemco Inc. c/o Scott Stemerdink, DSD-2025-034
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/014/L/BB for the property municipally addressed as 288-292 Lawrence Avenue for S&S Stemco Inc. c/o Scott Stemerdink requesting to change the Urban Structure on Map 2 from ‘Industrial Employment Areas’ to ‘Community Areas’ and Land Use on Map 3 from ‘General Industrial Employment’ to ‘Low Rise Residential’, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-034 as...
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7.2.d
PASSED
A motion on "Growing Together East - Land Use and Zoning Framework, DSD-2025-083, and addendum Report DSD-2025-217"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Growing Together East - Land Use and Zoning Framework, DSD-2025-083, and addendum Report DSD-2025-217"
Motion 1
Growing Together East - Land Use and Zoning Framework, DSD-2025-083, and addendum Report DSD-2025-217
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