Council Meeting
Monday, June 23, 2025
42 motions across 42 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11
PASSED
“That pursuant to Section 25.9.2 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 25.9.2 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 25.9.2 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
12.1.a
PASSED
A motion on "Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Edwards, COR-2025-296"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Edwards, COR-2025-296"
Motion 1
Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Edwards, COR-2025-296
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12.1.b
PASSED
A motion on "Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - McArthur and Shepherd, COR-2025-295"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - McArthur and Shepherd, COR-2025-295"
Motion 1
Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - McArthur and Shepherd, COR-2025-295
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12.1.c
PASSED
"That the list of candidates recommended for appointment to the vacancies for the Advisory and Quasi-Judicial Committees, be approved as outlined in Attachment ‘A’ of this report, and that their appointments be approved for the balance of the Term ending November 14, 2026, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-238; and further, That Bill (William) McBay be appointed to the Centre in the Square (CITS) Board of Directors, to hold office for a term of 3 years, or until a...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That the list of candidates recommended for appointment to the vacancies for the Advisory and Quasi-Judicial Committees, be approved as outlined in Attachment ‘A’ of this report, and that their appointments be approved for the balance of the Term ending November 14, 2026, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-238; and further, That Bill (William) McBay be appointed to the Centre in the Square (CITS) Board of Directors, to hold office for a term of 3 years, or until a...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Appointments to Advisory and Quasi-Judicial Committees, COR-2025-238
"That the list of candidates recommended for appointment to the vacancies for the Advisory and Quasi-Judicial Committees, be approved as outlined in Attachment ‘A’ of this report, and that their appointments be approved for the balance of the Term ending November 14, 2026, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-238; and further, That Bill (William) McBay be appointed to the Centre in the Square (CITS) Board of Directors, to hold office for a term of 3 years, or until a...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
12.1.d
PASSED
"That the City proceed with non-standard procurement and enter into agreements with the suppliers listed in Attachment 1 for a period of up to five (5) years, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-298."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That the City proceed with non-standard procurement and enter into agreements with the suppliers listed in Attachment 1 for a period of up to five (5) years, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-298."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
NSP25-120 Multiyear Non-Standard Procurement Suppliers, FIN-2025-298
"That the City proceed with non-standard procurement and enter into agreements with the suppliers listed in Attachment 1 for a period of up to five (5) years, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-298."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
13.1
PASSED
“That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve and execute the documents necessary for the acquisition of an easement interest over certain parts of the Sandrock Hydro Corridor from His Majesty The King in right of Ontario for the purposes of permitting underground City infrastructure, including storm sewers, in accordance with the particulars set out in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-292 and as discussed at the June 23, 2025 in-camera meeting of Council; and...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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“That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve and execute the documents necessary for the acquisition of an easement interest over certain parts of the Sandrock Hydro Corridor from His Majesty The King in right of Ontario for the purposes of permitting underground City infrastructure, including storm sewers, in accordance with the particulars set out in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-292 and as discussed at the June 23, 2025 in-camera meeting of Council; and...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Potential City Land Acquisition (Land Acquisition - Section 239 (2) (c), COR-2025-292
“That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve and execute the documents necessary for the acquisition of an easement interest over certain parts of the Sandrock Hydro Corridor from His Majesty The King in right of Ontario for the purposes of permitting underground City infrastructure, including storm sewers, in accordance with the particulars set out in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-292 and as discussed at the June 23, 2025 in-camera meeting of Council; and...
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
13.2
PASSED
“That the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)” be granted the authority to proceed with submitting all necessary information required to a Provincial Grant opportunity as discussed in closed session on June 23, 2025.”
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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“That the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)” be granted the authority to proceed with submitting all necessary information required to a Provincial Grant opportunity as discussed in closed session on June 23, 2025.”
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Potential Grant Funding Opportunity (Third-party Information Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality - Section 239 (2) (i)), FIN-2025-293
“That the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)” be granted the authority to proceed with submitting all necessary information required to a Provincial Grant opportunity as discussed in closed session on June 23, 2025.”
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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 M. Johnston
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"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
THREE READINGS
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
6.1
PASSED
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/K/EW for 924-944 King Street West for 1000100206 Ontario Inc. and 1000187534 Ontario Inc. c/o Dez Capital Corporation be APPROVED in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ and further That Council adopt the Urban Design Brief for 924-944 King Street West attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, prepared by...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/K/EW for 924-944 King Street West for 1000100206 Ontario Inc. and 1000187534 Ontario Inc. c/o Dez Capital Corporation be APPROVED in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ and further That Council adopt the Urban Design Brief for 924-944 King Street West attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, prepared by...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/K/EW, 924-944 King Street West, DSD-2025-035, listed as item 7.6.b
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/K/EW for 924-944 King Street West for 1000100206 Ontario Inc. and 1000187534 Ontario Inc. c/o Dez Capital Corporation be APPROVED in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ and further That Council adopt the Urban Design Brief for 924-944 King Street West attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, prepared by...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
6.2
PASSED
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee to designate “Monster” and “Mulisha” as prohibited as referred to Council from the Dog Designation Appeal Committee Appeal meeting held earlier this date, regarding an appeal filed by N. Edwards for the two dogs, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined on Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-296."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee to designate “Monster” and “Mulisha” as prohibited as referred to Council from the Dog Designation Appeal Committee Appeal meeting held earlier this date, regarding an appeal filed by N. Edwards for the two dogs, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined on Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-296."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Edwards, COR-2025-296, listed as item 11.1.a
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee to designate “Monster” and “Mulisha” as prohibited as referred to Council from the Dog Designation Appeal Committee Appeal meeting held earlier this date, regarding an appeal filed by N. Edwards for the two dogs, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined on Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-296."
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
6.3
PASSED
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by J. McArthur and J. Shepherd, wherein the Committee affirmed the Prohibited Dog Designations applied to ‘Rocky’, ‘Axl’, ‘Malone’, and ‘Charlie’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, pursuant to By-law 2014-142, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-295."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by J. McArthur and J. Shepherd, wherein the Committee affirmed the Prohibited Dog Designations applied to ‘Rocky’, ‘Axl’, ‘Malone’, and ‘Charlie’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, pursuant to By-law 2014-142, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-295."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - McArthur and Shepherd, COR-2025-295, listed as item 11.1.b.
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by J. McArthur and J. Shepherd, wherein the Committee affirmed the Prohibited Dog Designations applied to ‘Rocky’, ‘Axl’, ‘Malone’, and ‘Charlie’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, pursuant to By-law 2014-142, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-295."
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
6.6
PASSED
CLOSE VOTE
⚑ 2 declared interests
"That staff be directed to refer Path 2 initiatives to the Housing for All update for consideration and implementation, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-248; and, That staff be directed to apply for relevant new Federal and Provincial funding and support community partners to access, programs and funding sources that support the creation and maintenance of affordable rental housing; and further, That advocacy to the Province of Ontario include the proclamation...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
6 Yes
3 No
2 recused
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"That staff be directed to refer Path 2 initiatives to the Housing for All update for consideration and implementation, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-248; and, That staff be directed to apply for relevant new Federal and Provincial funding and support community partners to access, programs and funding sources that support the creation and maintenance of affordable rental housing; and further, That advocacy to the Province of Ontario include the proclamation...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Evictions due to Renovations, DSD-2025-248 and Addendum Report COR-2025-294, listed as Item 7.6.c (Cont'd)
"That staff be directed to refer Path 2 initiatives to the Housing for All update for consideration and implementation, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-248; and, That staff be directed to apply for relevant new Federal and Provincial funding and support community partners to access, programs and funding sources that support the creation and maintenance of affordable rental housing; and further, That advocacy to the Province of Ontario include the proclamation...
What this motion does
2 councillors recused due to declared conflict of interest.
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
How councillors voted
YES (6)
ABSENT (0)
- None
6.7
PASSED
"That having considered the proposed by-law and submissions made by the delegates, Council take no action on the city licensing of short-term rentals as regulation by several short-term rental platforms, such as AirBnB® and VRBO®, already exists, and the significant financial and staffing resources required to support a City licensing program is fiscally unsustainable. In addition, noise and other concerns proposed to be regulated through the proposed by-law are properly dealt with through...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
8 Yes
3 No
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"That having considered the proposed by-law and submissions made by the delegates, Council take no action on the city licensing of short-term rentals as regulation by several short-term rental platforms, such as AirBnB® and VRBO®, already exists, and the significant financial and staffing resources required to support a City licensing program is fiscally unsustainable. In addition, noise and other concerns proposed to be regulated through the proposed by-law are properly dealt with through...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Short-term Rental By-law, COR-2025-041, and Addendum Report COR-2025-288, listed as 7.2.b
"That having considered the proposed by-law and submissions made by the delegates, Council take no action on the city licensing of short-term rentals as regulation by several short-term rental platforms, such as AirBnB® and VRBO®, already exists, and the significant financial and staffing resources required to support a City licensing program is fiscally unsustainable. In addition, noise and other concerns proposed to be regulated through the proposed by-law are properly dealt with through...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
How councillors voted
YES (8)
ABSENT (0)
- None
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated June 3, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b 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 June 3, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
HERITAGE KITCHENER - JUNE 3, 2025
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated June 3, 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 D. Chapman
7.1.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 1865 Huron Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-240."
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 1865 Huron Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-240."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate 1865 Huron Road Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-240
"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 1865 Huron Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-240."
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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 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-241."
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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 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-241."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate, 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-241
"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 241-247 Duke Street West / 55 Victoria Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-241."
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7.2
PASSED
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated June 2, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.b 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 June 2, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JUNE 2, 2025
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated June 2, 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 S. Davey
7.2.a
PASSED
"That Tara Cooper be appointed as the 2025 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence as recommended by the selection committee and the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-244; and, That the commission and installation of Tara Cooper’s proposed artwork at Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre be approved, pending consultation and technical review by Facilities Management and Arts & Creative Industries staff; and further, That the Mayor...
Motion 1
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"That Tara Cooper be appointed as the 2025 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence as recommended by the selection committee and the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-244; and, That the commission and installation of Tara Cooper’s proposed artwork at Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre be approved, pending consultation and technical review by Facilities Management and Arts & Creative Industries staff; and further, That the Mayor...
Motion 1
2025 Artist in Residence Appointment and Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre Public Art Selection, DSD-2025-244
"That Tara Cooper be appointed as the 2025 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence as recommended by the selection committee and the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-244; and, That the commission and installation of Tara Cooper’s proposed artwork at Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre be approved, pending consultation and technical review by Facilities Management and Arts & Creative Industries staff; and further, That the Mayor...
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7.2.b
PASSED
A motion on "Short-term Rental By-law, COR-2025-041, and Addendum Report COR-2025-288"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Short-term Rental By-law, COR-2025-041, and Addendum Report COR-2025-288"
Motion 1
Short-term Rental By-law, COR-2025-041, and Addendum Report COR-2025-288
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7.3
PASSED
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.g 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 June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.g on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JUNE 16, 2025
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.g on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.3.a
PASSED
"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 120 Victoria Street South, received from 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. and Glovebox (2019) Inc. dated July 6, 2018, be approved; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the owner will be provided a tax incremental grant on the redevelopment of the property in the form of a rebate issued on a proportionate basis, annually, on City taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the City...
Motion 1
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"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 120 Victoria Street South, received from 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. and Glovebox (2019) Inc. dated July 6, 2018, be approved; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the owner will be provided a tax incremental grant on the redevelopment of the property in the form of a rebate issued on a proportionate basis, annually, on City taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the City...
Motion 1
Brownfield Remediation Program Application - 120 Victoria Street South, DSD-2025-276
"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 120 Victoria Street South, received from 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. and Glovebox (2019) Inc. dated July 6, 2018, be approved; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the owner will be provided a tax incremental grant on the redevelopment of the property in the form of a rebate issued on a proportionate basis, annually, on City taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the City...
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7.3.b
PASSED
"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 108 Garment St, received from 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. dated November, 2018, be approved; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the owner will be provided a tax incremental grant on the redevelopment of the property in the form of a rebate issued on a proportionate basis, annually for a period not to exceed 2 years, on City taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the...
Motion 1
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"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 108 Garment St, received from 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. dated November, 2018, be approved; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the owner will be provided a tax incremental grant on the redevelopment of the property in the form of a rebate issued on a proportionate basis, annually for a period not to exceed 2 years, on City taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the...
Motion 1
Brownfield Remediation Program Application - 108 Garment Street, DSD-2025-275
"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 108 Garment St, received from 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. dated November, 2018, be approved; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the owner will be provided a tax incremental grant on the redevelopment of the property in the form of a rebate issued on a proportionate basis, annually for a period not to exceed 2 years, on City taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the...
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7.3.c
PASSED
"That the corporate policies listed in Appendix 'A' to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-269 be amended and repealed; and further, That the by-law attached as Appendix 'B' to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-269, to amend Chapter 620 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Demolition Control, be enacted."
Motion 1
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"That the corporate policies listed in Appendix 'A' to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-269 be amended and repealed; and further, That the by-law attached as Appendix 'B' to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-269, to amend Chapter 620 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Demolition Control, be enacted."
Motion 1
Corporate Policy Update - Amended and Repealed Policies, COR-2025-269
"That the corporate policies listed in Appendix 'A' to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-269 be amended and repealed; and further, That the by-law attached as Appendix 'B' to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-269, to amend Chapter 620 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Demolition Control, be enacted."
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7.3.d
PASSED
"That MuniPaaS Corporation, King City, Ontario, be the sole source provider for licensing, implementation and support services for Salesforce Case Management as the City’s customer relationship management platform, at their quoted price of $327,000, plus H.S.T. of $42,510, for a total of $369,510, for a three (3) year term plus two (2) optional one (1) year terms, provided a satisfactory contract is executed, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-254."
Motion 1
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"That MuniPaaS Corporation, King City, Ontario, be the sole source provider for licensing, implementation and support services for Salesforce Case Management as the City’s customer relationship management platform, at their quoted price of $327,000, plus H.S.T. of $42,510, for a total of $369,510, for a three (3) year term plus two (2) optional one (1) year terms, provided a satisfactory contract is executed, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-254."
Motion 1
Customer Service Software Implementation Vendor, CSD-2025-254
"That MuniPaaS Corporation, King City, Ontario, be the sole source provider for licensing, implementation and support services for Salesforce Case Management as the City’s customer relationship management platform, at their quoted price of $327,000, plus H.S.T. of $42,510, for a total of $369,510, for a three (3) year term plus two (2) optional one (1) year terms, provided a satisfactory contract is executed, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-254."
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7.3.e
PASSED
"That the Purchase Order issued to Sona Constructor be increased by $75,000.00 to account for additional construction costs related to the rehabilitation of the Carson Drive Sanitary Pumping Station, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-278."
Motion 1
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"That the Purchase Order issued to Sona Constructor be increased by $75,000.00 to account for additional construction costs related to the rehabilitation of the Carson Drive Sanitary Pumping Station, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-278."
Motion 1
Carson Drive Sanitary Pumping Station Purchase Order Increase, DSD-2025-278
"That the Purchase Order issued to Sona Constructor be increased by $75,000.00 to account for additional construction costs related to the rehabilitation of the Carson Drive Sanitary Pumping Station, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-278."
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7.3.f
PASSED
"That the Asset Management Plans for all City of Kitchener assets as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-255, be approved."
Motion 1
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"That the Asset Management Plans for all City of Kitchener assets as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-255, be approved."
Motion 1
Asset Management Plans (AMPs) - Proposed Levels of Service, FIN-2025-255
"That the Asset Management Plans for all City of Kitchener assets as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-255, be approved."
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7.3.g
PASSED
"That staff be directed to enhance the City’s e-billing promotion efforts (Option #3) through targeted marketing campaigns to further increase the adoption of paperless billing, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-274; and further, That staff be directed to report back prior to the end of 2027 on the progress related to targeted marketing campaigns and the continued uptake on e-billing."
Motion 1
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"That staff be directed to enhance the City’s e-billing promotion efforts (Option #3) through targeted marketing campaigns to further increase the adoption of paperless billing, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-274; and further, That staff be directed to report back prior to the end of 2027 on the progress related to targeted marketing campaigns and the continued uptake on e-billing."
Motion 1
Fee for Paper Billing, FIN-2025-274
"That staff be directed to enhance the City’s e-billing promotion efforts (Option #3) through targeted marketing campaigns to further increase the adoption of paperless billing, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-274; and further, That staff be directed to report back prior to the end of 2027 on the progress related to targeted marketing campaigns and the continued uptake on e-billing."
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7.4
PASSED
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated June 2, 2025, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.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 June 2, 2025, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JUNE 2, 2025
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated June 2, 2025, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
7.4.a
PASSED
"That Council approve Schedule "A" under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) to increase penalty fines for parking violations as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2024-431."
Motion 1
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"That Council approve Schedule "A" under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) to increase penalty fines for parking violations as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2024-431."
Motion 1
Administrative Monetary Penalty System - Increased Penalty fines for Parking Violations, CSD-2024-431
"That Council approve Schedule "A" under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) to increase penalty fines for parking violations as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2024-431."
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7.4.b
PASSED
"That Chapter 690 (Public Tree Bylaw) (By-law 87-293) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be repealed and replaced with the proposed Public Tree Bylaw, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Staff report INS-2025-190 Attachment "A"; and, That the Clerk be authorized to update Chapter 690 (Public Tree By-law) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code to reflect the proposed changes; and, That the Administrative Penalty By-law Fines for Public Tree Bylaw, as noted in Attachment "B" of staff...
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"That Chapter 690 (Public Tree Bylaw) (By-law 87-293) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be repealed and replaced with the proposed Public Tree Bylaw, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Staff report INS-2025-190 Attachment "A"; and, That the Clerk be authorized to update Chapter 690 (Public Tree By-law) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code to reflect the proposed changes; and, That the Administrative Penalty By-law Fines for Public Tree Bylaw, as noted in Attachment "B" of staff...
Motion 1
Updates to the Public Tree By-law, INS-2025-190
"That Chapter 690 (Public Tree Bylaw) (By-law 87-293) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be repealed and replaced with the proposed Public Tree Bylaw, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Staff report INS-2025-190 Attachment "A"; and, That the Clerk be authorized to update Chapter 690 (Public Tree By-law) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code to reflect the proposed changes; and, That the Administrative Penalty By-law Fines for Public Tree Bylaw, as noted in Attachment "B" of staff...
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7.5
PASSED
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.5.a to 7.5.e 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 June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.5.a to 7.5.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JUNE 16, 2025
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.5.a to 7.5.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
7.5.a
PASSED
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to K-W Oktoberfest Inc. for a series of events being held at various clubs between September 26 through October 18, 2025, as outlined in the letter from K-W Oktoberfest Inc., dated April 11, 2025, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2025-197."
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"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to K-W Oktoberfest Inc. for a series of events being held at various clubs between September 26 through October 18, 2025, as outlined in the letter from K-W Oktoberfest Inc., dated April 11, 2025, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2025-197."
Motion 1
Noise Exemption - KW Oktoberfest - Various Locations, CSD-2025-197
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to K-W Oktoberfest Inc. for a series of events being held at various clubs between September 26 through October 18, 2025, as outlined in the letter from K-W Oktoberfest Inc., dated April 11, 2025, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2025-197."
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7.5.b
PASSED
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road, for their annual BBQ and Bull Roast to be held on August 30 and 31, 2025 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-273."
Motion 1
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"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road, for their annual BBQ and Bull Roast to be held on August 30 and 31, 2025 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-273."
Motion 1
Noise Exemption - Holy Trinity Serbian Church, 700 Fischer Hallman Road, CSD-2025-273
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road, for their annual BBQ and Bull Roast to be held on August 30 and 31, 2025 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-273."
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7.5.c
PASSED
"That the City’s annual Capital Budget allocation of $40,000 for Festival of Neighbourhoods, be redirected to increase the City’s support of resident-led neighbourhood initiatives through the LoveMyHood Grant, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-061."
Motion 1
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"That the City’s annual Capital Budget allocation of $40,000 for Festival of Neighbourhoods, be redirected to increase the City’s support of resident-led neighbourhood initiatives through the LoveMyHood Grant, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-061."
Motion 1
Reallocation of Capital Funding for Festival of Neighbourhoods, CSD-2025-261
"That the City’s annual Capital Budget allocation of $40,000 for Festival of Neighbourhoods, be redirected to increase the City’s support of resident-led neighbourhood initiatives through the LoveMyHood Grant, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-061."
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7.5.d
PASSED
"That Chapter 660 of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding Plumbing and Drainage be repealed and replaced with the updated By-law, attached to Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-070."
Motion 1
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"That Chapter 660 of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding Plumbing and Drainage be repealed and replaced with the updated By-law, attached to Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-070."
Motion 1
2025 Chapter 660 (Plumbing and Drainage) Update, INS-2025-070
"That Chapter 660 of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding Plumbing and Drainage be repealed and replaced with the updated By-law, attached to Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-070."
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7.5.e
PASSED
"That the service-focused operating model (staffing and financials) outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-250 be approved for the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex (KIRC) to ensure the facility is able to meet the City’s growing recreation needs, attract major tournament and events and, provide a positive experience for the facility users; and further, That the anticipated operating impacts of the KIRC operating model (staffing and financials) be incorporated into the...
Motion 1
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"That the service-focused operating model (staffing and financials) outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-250 be approved for the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex (KIRC) to ensure the facility is able to meet the City’s growing recreation needs, attract major tournament and events and, provide a positive experience for the facility users; and further, That the anticipated operating impacts of the KIRC operating model (staffing and financials) be incorporated into the...
Motion 1
Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex Operating Model, CSD-2025-250
"That the service-focused operating model (staffing and financials) outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-250 be approved for the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex (KIRC) to ensure the facility is able to meet the City’s growing recreation needs, attract major tournament and events and, provide a positive experience for the facility users; and further, That the anticipated operating impacts of the KIRC operating model (staffing and financials) be incorporated into the...
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7.5.f
PASSED
"That staff be directed to proceed with Phase 3 of the Rockway Redevelopment Strategy (as approved by City Council on April 22, 2024), and that the following deliverables for the development of the new older adult facility be included within the Request for Proposal (RFP) document, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-246: 21,000 – 26,000 square feet 1,200 – 1,600 square feet of outdoor space Minimum of 150 onsite surface parking spaces A specific area near the...
Motion 1
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"That staff be directed to proceed with Phase 3 of the Rockway Redevelopment Strategy (as approved by City Council on April 22, 2024), and that the following deliverables for the development of the new older adult facility be included within the Request for Proposal (RFP) document, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-246: 21,000 – 26,000 square feet 1,200 – 1,600 square feet of outdoor space Minimum of 150 onsite surface parking spaces A specific area near the...
Motion 1
Rockway Centre Redevelopment Update, CSD-2025-246
"That staff be directed to proceed with Phase 3 of the Rockway Redevelopment Strategy (as approved by City Council on April 22, 2024), and that the following deliverables for the development of the new older adult facility be included within the Request for Proposal (RFP) document, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-246: 21,000 – 26,000 square feet 1,200 – 1,600 square feet of outdoor space Minimum of 150 onsite surface parking spaces A specific area near the...
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7.6
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.6.a to 7.6.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.6.a to 7.6.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JUNE 16, 2025
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.6.a to 7.6.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
7.6.a
PASSED
"That the speed limit be set to 30 km/h within 150 metres of school frontages on: Kinzie Avenue; Burgetz Avenue; Rosenberg Way; Thomas Slee Drive; and, That the speed limit be set to 40 km/hr on River Road, from Old Chicopee Drive to Kinzie Avenue; and, That No Stopping be installed on: The west side of River Road East from approximately 20m north of Kinzie Avenue to approximately 150m south of Old Chicopee Drive; The north side of Kinzie Avenue from River Road East to Burgetz Avenue; The...
Motion 1
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"That the speed limit be set to 30 km/h within 150 metres of school frontages on: Kinzie Avenue; Burgetz Avenue; Rosenberg Way; Thomas Slee Drive; and, That the speed limit be set to 40 km/hr on River Road, from Old Chicopee Drive to Kinzie Avenue; and, That No Stopping be installed on: The west side of River Road East from approximately 20m north of Kinzie Avenue to approximately 150m south of Old Chicopee Drive; The north side of Kinzie Avenue from River Road East to Burgetz Avenue; The...
Motion 1
2025 School Safety Update to Accommodate Growth, DSD-2025-222
"That the speed limit be set to 30 km/h within 150 metres of school frontages on: Kinzie Avenue; Burgetz Avenue; Rosenberg Way; Thomas Slee Drive; and, That the speed limit be set to 40 km/hr on River Road, from Old Chicopee Drive to Kinzie Avenue; and, That No Stopping be installed on: The west side of River Road East from approximately 20m north of Kinzie Avenue to approximately 150m south of Old Chicopee Drive; The north side of Kinzie Avenue from River Road East to Burgetz Avenue; The...
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7.6.b
PASSED
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/K/EW for 924-944 King Street West for 1000100206 Ontario Inc. and 1000187534 Ontario Inc. c/o Dez Capital Corporation be APPROVED in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ and further That Council adopt the Urban Design Brief for 924-944 King Street West attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, prepared by...
Motion 1
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"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/K/EW for 924-944 King Street West for 1000100206 Ontario Inc. and 1000187534 Ontario Inc. c/o Dez Capital Corporation be APPROVED in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ and further That Council adopt the Urban Design Brief for 924-944 King Street West attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, prepared by...
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/K/EW, 924-944 King Street West, DSD-2025-035
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/K/EW for 924-944 King Street West for 1000100206 Ontario Inc. and 1000187534 Ontario Inc. c/o Dez Capital Corporation be APPROVED in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ and further That Council adopt the Urban Design Brief for 924-944 King Street West attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, prepared by...
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7.6.c
PASSED
A motion on "Evictions due to Renovations, DSD-2025-248 and Addendum Report COR-2025-294"
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A motion on "Evictions due to Renovations, DSD-2025-248 and Addendum Report COR-2025-294"
Motion 1
Evictions due to Renovations, DSD-2025-248 and Addendum Report COR-2025-294
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9.2
PASSED
"WHEREAS streetlight outages greater than one faulty fixture negatively impact community safety, visibility, and overall quality of life for residents; and, WHEREAS effective communication between utility providers, municipal staff, and residents is essential to maintaining public confidence and service standards; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Kitchener hereby directs staff to initiate discussions with Enova Power Corp. to strengthen communication protocols between...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"WHEREAS streetlight outages greater than one faulty fixture negatively impact community safety, visibility, and overall quality of life for residents; and, WHEREAS effective communication between utility providers, municipal staff, and residents is essential to maintaining public confidence and service standards; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Kitchener hereby directs staff to initiate discussions with Enova Power Corp. to strengthen communication protocols between...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Notice of Motion - P. Singh - Communication and Prioritization of Streetlight Outages
"WHEREAS streetlight outages greater than one faulty fixture negatively impact community safety, visibility, and overall quality of life for residents; and, WHEREAS effective communication between utility providers, municipal staff, and residents is essential to maintaining public confidence and service standards; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Kitchener hereby directs staff to initiate discussions with Enova Power Corp. to strengthen communication protocols between...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
