Council Meeting
Monday, August 25, 2025
30 motions across 30 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1.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 69 Agnes Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest; and further, 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 80-86 Union Boulevard/571 York Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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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 69 Agnes Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest; and further, 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 80-86 Union Boulevard/571 York Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Notice of Intention to Designate 69 Agnes Street and Notice of Intention to Designate 80-86 Union Boulevard/571 York Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-363
"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 69 Agnes Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest; and further, 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 80-86 Union Boulevard/571 York Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
12.1
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Schnider
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"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider
THREE READINGS
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider
6.1
PASSED
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/005/F/AP for Maxwell Building Consultants Ltd. for the property municipally addressed as 132 Fairway Road North, requesting to add Specific Policy Area 83 to permit a multiple dwelling with a Floor Space Ratio of 1.33 on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-310 as Attachment ‘A’; and, That Zoning...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/005/F/AP for Maxwell Building Consultants Ltd. for the property municipally addressed as 132 Fairway Road North, requesting to add Specific Policy Area 83 to permit a multiple dwelling with a Floor Space Ratio of 1.33 on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-310 as Attachment ‘A’; and, That Zoning...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/005/F/AP, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/F/AP, 132 Fairway Road North, Maxwell Building Consultants Ltd., DSD-2025-310, listed as Item 7.3.d
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/005/F/AP for Maxwell Building Consultants Ltd. for the property municipally addressed as 132 Fairway Road North, requesting to add Specific Policy Area 83 to permit a multiple dwelling with a Floor Space Ratio of 1.33 on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-310 as Attachment ‘A’; and, That Zoning...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
6.2
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Heritage Permit Applications HPA-2025-V-015 and HPA-2025-V-016 be approved to permit the demolition of the existing buildings located a 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North, subject to the following conditions That prior to final approval of HPA-2025-V-015 and HPA-2025-V-016, a Documentation and Salvage Plan be prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, and to the standards of a provided terms of reference, to be approved by...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
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"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Heritage Permit Applications HPA-2025-V-015 and HPA-2025-V-016 be approved to permit the demolition of the existing buildings located a 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North, subject to the following conditions That prior to final approval of HPA-2025-V-015 and HPA-2025-V-016, a Documentation and Salvage Plan be prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, and to the standards of a provided terms of reference, to be approved by...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-015 and HPA-2025-016 - 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North, DSD-2025-324. listed as item 7.1.a
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Heritage Permit Applications HPA-2025-V-015 and HPA-2025-V-016 be approved to permit the demolition of the existing buildings located a 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North, subject to the following conditions That prior to final approval of HPA-2025-V-015 and HPA-2025-V-016, a Documentation and Salvage Plan be prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, and to the standards of a provided terms of reference, to be approved by...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
6.5
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
6.6
PASSED
"WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has enacted Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, which proposes substantial changes to environmental planning frameworks, including replacing the Endangered Species Act, and the creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that may override local planning authority and environmental oversight; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is a key partner in advancing Ontario’s economic prosperity and is committed to working collaboratively with...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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0 No
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"WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has enacted Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, which proposes substantial changes to environmental planning frameworks, including replacing the Endangered Species Act, and the creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that may override local planning authority and environmental oversight; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is a key partner in advancing Ontario’s economic prosperity and is committed to working collaboratively with...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5, listed as item 9.5 (Cont'd)
"WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has enacted Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, which proposes substantial changes to environmental planning frameworks, including replacing the Endangered Species Act, and the creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that may override local planning authority and environmental oversight; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is a key partner in advancing Ontario’s economic prosperity and is committed to working collaboratively with...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated August 5, 2025, listed as items 7.1.b. to 7.1.e. 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 August 5, 2025, listed as items 7.1.b. to 7.1.e. on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
HERITAGE KITCHENER - AUGUST 5, 2025
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated August 5, 2025, listed as items 7.1.b. to 7.1.e. on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
7.1.a
PASSED
A motion on "Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-015 and HPA-2025-016 - 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North, DSD-2025-324"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-015 and HPA-2025-016 - 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North, DSD-2025-324"
Motion 1
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-015 and HPA-2025-016 - 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North, DSD-2025-324
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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 14 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-284."
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 14 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-284."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate 14 Irvin Street Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-279
"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 14 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-284."
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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 18 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-284."
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 18 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-284."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate 18 Irvin Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-284
"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 18 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-284."
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7.1.d
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate property described as Part 1 of Lot 129 German Company Tract within a submitted draft Reference Plan, and currently municipally addressed as 2219 Ottawa Street South / 808 Bleams Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-243."
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 property described as Part 1 of Lot 129 German Company Tract within a submitted draft Reference Plan, and currently municipally addressed as 2219 Ottawa Street South / 808 Bleams Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-243."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate 2219 Ottawa Street South & 808 Bleams Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-243
"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate property described as Part 1 of Lot 129 German Company Tract within a submitted draft Reference Plan, and currently municipally addressed as 2219 Ottawa Street South / 808 Bleams Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-243."
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7.1.e
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 35 Roos Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-302."
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 35 Roos Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-302."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate 35 Roos Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-302
"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 35 Roos Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-302."
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7.2
PASSED
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated August 11, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d 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 August 11, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - AUGUST 11, 2024
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated August 11, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.2.a
PASSED
"That 2026 funding of $5.36M be reallocated from the Middle Strasburg Naturalization project to the Idlewood Greenway project, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-321; and further, That the Idlewood Greenway funding in 2026 be preapproved for tender in 2025."
Motion 1
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"That 2026 funding of $5.36M be reallocated from the Middle Strasburg Naturalization project to the Idlewood Greenway project, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-321; and further, That the Idlewood Greenway funding in 2026 be preapproved for tender in 2025."
Motion 1
Idlewood Greenway, INS-2025-321
"That 2026 funding of $5.36M be reallocated from the Middle Strasburg Naturalization project to the Idlewood Greenway project, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-321; and further, That the Idlewood Greenway funding in 2026 be preapproved for tender in 2025."
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7.2.b
PASSED
"That the draft by-law attached to report Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-323 as Appendix “A”, allowing units qualifying as a Municipal Housing Project Facility (as defined in By-law 2024-152) located at 475-477 Lancaster Street West to participate in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo’s Municipal Housing Facility Property Tax Exemption program and therefore exempting them from the City’s portion of the property tax levy, be approved."
Motion 1
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"That the draft by-law attached to report Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-323 as Appendix “A”, allowing units qualifying as a Municipal Housing Project Facility (as defined in By-law 2024-152) located at 475-477 Lancaster Street West to participate in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo’s Municipal Housing Facility Property Tax Exemption program and therefore exempting them from the City’s portion of the property tax levy, be approved."
Motion 1
Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing - Union Co-operative, FIN-2025-323
"That the draft by-law attached to report Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-323 as Appendix “A”, allowing units qualifying as a Municipal Housing Project Facility (as defined in By-law 2024-152) located at 475-477 Lancaster Street West to participate in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo’s Municipal Housing Facility Property Tax Exemption program and therefore exempting them from the City’s portion of the property tax levy, be approved."
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7.2.c
PASSED
"That the following adjustments be made to initiatives contained within the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan as outlined in the jointly authored report between the City of Kitchener and KerrSmith Design, titled Kitchener’s Strategic Plan Check-in: Insights and Adjustments at the Midway Mark, dated July 24, 2025 and attached to Chief Administrative Officers report CAO-2025-312: (1) Sport and Recreation Master Plan be referred and revisited as part of the development of the 2027-2030 Strategic Plan,...
Motion 1
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"That the following adjustments be made to initiatives contained within the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan as outlined in the jointly authored report between the City of Kitchener and KerrSmith Design, titled Kitchener’s Strategic Plan Check-in: Insights and Adjustments at the Midway Mark, dated July 24, 2025 and attached to Chief Administrative Officers report CAO-2025-312: (1) Sport and Recreation Master Plan be referred and revisited as part of the development of the 2027-2030 Strategic Plan,...
Motion 1
Strategic Plan Check-in Report - Insights and Adjustments at the Midway Mark, CAO-2025-312
"That the following adjustments be made to initiatives contained within the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan as outlined in the jointly authored report between the City of Kitchener and KerrSmith Design, titled Kitchener’s Strategic Plan Check-in: Insights and Adjustments at the Midway Mark, dated July 24, 2025 and attached to Chief Administrative Officers report CAO-2025-312: (1) Sport and Recreation Master Plan be referred and revisited as part of the development of the 2027-2030 Strategic Plan,...
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7.2.d
PASSED
"That the commission and installation of a new artwork “Gidinawendimin” by Jackie Traverse, at the City of Kitchener’s new indoor recreation complex at RBJ Schlegel Park, be approved, as outlined in the Development Services Department report DSD-2025-263; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artists’ representative, Highness Global Inc., outlining the obligations of the facility public art commission."
Motion 1
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"That the commission and installation of a new artwork “Gidinawendimin” by Jackie Traverse, at the City of Kitchener’s new indoor recreation complex at RBJ Schlegel Park, be approved, as outlined in the Development Services Department report DSD-2025-263; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artists’ representative, Highness Global Inc., outlining the obligations of the facility public art commission."
Motion 1
Kitchener Indoor Recreation Facility Public Artwork Commission, DSD-2025-263
"That the commission and installation of a new artwork “Gidinawendimin” by Jackie Traverse, at the City of Kitchener’s new indoor recreation complex at RBJ Schlegel Park, be approved, as outlined in the Development Services Department report DSD-2025-263; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artists’ representative, Highness Global Inc., outlining the obligations of the facility public art commission."
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7.3
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated August 11, 2025, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.c and 7.3.e to 7.3.f 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 August 11, 2025, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.c and 7.3.e to 7.3.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - AUGUST 11, 2025
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated August 11, 2025, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.c and 7.3.e to 7.3.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
7.3.a
PASSED
"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo intends to name a private street: 'Mooregate Way' within a multiple residential development located at 15 - 105 Mooregate Crescent, as shown in Attachment ‘D’ of Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-325; and further, That the City's Legal Services Division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of 'Mooregate Way'."
Motion 1
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"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo intends to name a private street: 'Mooregate Way' within a multiple residential development located at 15 - 105 Mooregate Crescent, as shown in Attachment ‘D’ of Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-325; and further, That the City's Legal Services Division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of 'Mooregate Way'."
Motion 1
Private Street Naming – 15 - 105 Mooregate Crescent, DSD-2025-325
"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo intends to name a private street: 'Mooregate Way' within a multiple residential development located at 15 - 105 Mooregate Crescent, as shown in Attachment ‘D’ of Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-325; and further, That the City's Legal Services Division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of 'Mooregate Way'."
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7.3.b
PASSED
"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (44) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13, as amended, modify the conditions of draft approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-08204, in the City of Kitchener, for Activa Holdings Inc., for the property municipally addressed as 468 Trussler Road, in the form shown in the Third Modification to Conditions of Draft Approval, attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-039 as Attachment ‘A’; and, That...
Motion 1
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"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (44) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13, as amended, modify the conditions of draft approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-08204, in the City of Kitchener, for Activa Holdings Inc., for the property municipally addressed as 468 Trussler Road, in the form shown in the Third Modification to Conditions of Draft Approval, attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-039 as Attachment ‘A’; and, That...
Motion 1
Draft Plan of Subdivision Modification Application (Stage 4, 30T-08204), Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/015/T/AP, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/010/T/AP, 468 Trussler Road, Activa Holdings Inc., DSD-2025-039
"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (44) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13, as amended, modify the conditions of draft approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-08204, in the City of Kitchener, for Activa Holdings Inc., for the property municipally addressed as 468 Trussler Road, in the form shown in the Third Modification to Conditions of Draft Approval, attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-039 as Attachment ‘A’; and, That...
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7.3.c
PASSED
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/004/L/BB for 2597316 Ontario Corp. requesting to change the Land Use on Map 3 from ‘Mixed Use’ to ‘Low Rise Residential’, for Block 1, 58A-711 - Sandra Springs Subdivision, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-286 as Attachments ‘A1’, and ‘A2’; and further, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/009/L/BB to change the zoning from ‘MIX-1’ to ‘RES-5’ be...
Motion 1
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"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/004/L/BB for 2597316 Ontario Corp. requesting to change the Land Use on Map 3 from ‘Mixed Use’ to ‘Low Rise Residential’, for Block 1, 58A-711 - Sandra Springs Subdivision, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-286 as Attachments ‘A1’, and ‘A2’; and further, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/009/L/BB to change the zoning from ‘MIX-1’ to ‘RES-5’ be...
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/004/L/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/009/L/BB, Block 1, 58A-711 - Sandra Springs Subdivision, 2597316 Ontario Corp., DSD-2025-286
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/004/L/BB for 2597316 Ontario Corp. requesting to change the Land Use on Map 3 from ‘Mixed Use’ to ‘Low Rise Residential’, for Block 1, 58A-711 - Sandra Springs Subdivision, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-286 as Attachments ‘A1’, and ‘A2’; and further, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/009/L/BB to change the zoning from ‘MIX-1’ to ‘RES-5’ be...
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7.3.d
PASSED
A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/005/F/AP, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/F/AP, 132 Fairway Road North, Maxwell Building Consultants Ltd., DSD-2025-310"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/005/F/AP, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/F/AP, 132 Fairway Road North, Maxwell Building Consultants Ltd., DSD-2025-310"
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA25/005/F/AP, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/F/AP, 132 Fairway Road North, Maxwell Building Consultants Ltd., DSD-2025-310
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7.3.e
PASSED
"That the Preferred Approach to Growth as presented in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-318 be used to inform the development of a draft Official Plan (Kitchener 2051)."
Motion 1
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"That the Preferred Approach to Growth as presented in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-318 be used to inform the development of a draft Official Plan (Kitchener 2051)."
Motion 1
Kitchener 2051 - Preferred Growth Scenario, DSD-2025-318
"That the Preferred Approach to Growth as presented in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-318 be used to inform the development of a draft Official Plan (Kitchener 2051)."
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7.3.f
PASSED
"That staff be directed to develop a Parkland Acquisition Strategy and report back to Council prior to March 31, 2026, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-331; and further, That staff be directed to identify government owned properties of interest in each ward for repurpose to potentially address parkland deficits in identified Critical Needs Areas and circulate this data to Council prior to the end of 2025."
Motion 1
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"That staff be directed to develop a Parkland Acquisition Strategy and report back to Council prior to March 31, 2026, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-331; and further, That staff be directed to identify government owned properties of interest in each ward for repurpose to potentially address parkland deficits in identified Critical Needs Areas and circulate this data to Council prior to the end of 2025."
Motion 1
Parkland Acquisition Strategy, DSD-2025-331
"That staff be directed to develop a Parkland Acquisition Strategy and report back to Council prior to March 31, 2026, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-331; and further, That staff be directed to identify government owned properties of interest in each ward for repurpose to potentially address parkland deficits in identified Critical Needs Areas and circulate this data to Council prior to the end of 2025."
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9.2
PASSED
"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener Municipal Code (“the Code”) Chapter 420 “Dog – Designations” provides for the designation of dogs as “dangerous” and “prohibited” and Chapter 421 “Dog – Responsible Ownership” provides for the role of the Animal Services Provider, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth (“Humane Society”); and,WHEREAS the City contracts services to the Humane Society to respond and investigate complaints of dog incidents, including issuing orders to dog...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener Municipal Code (“the Code”) Chapter 420 “Dog – Designations” provides for the designation of dogs as “dangerous” and “prohibited” and Chapter 421 “Dog – Responsible Ownership” provides for the role of the Animal Services Provider, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth (“Humane Society”); and,WHEREAS the City contracts services to the Humane Society to respond and investigate complaints of dog incidents, including issuing orders to dog...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Notice of Motion - M. Johnston - Dog Designation Process Enhancements
"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener Municipal Code (“the Code”) Chapter 420 “Dog – Designations” provides for the designation of dogs as “dangerous” and “prohibited” and Chapter 421 “Dog – Responsible Ownership” provides for the role of the Animal Services Provider, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth (“Humane Society”); and,WHEREAS the City contracts services to the Humane Society to respond and investigate complaints of dog incidents, including issuing orders to dog...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
9.3
PASSED
"WHEREAS Postage costs have seen significant increases, including 25% in 2025 alone; WHEREAS paper billing has a further environmental cost in both materials (trees) and transportation; WHEREAS paper billing is increasingly being displaced by environmentally friendly and cost-efficient e-billing; WHEREAS the Municipal Act indicates the right to a paper bill, and cost-recovery fees for paper billing for tax, and utility bills are unclear; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Kitchener City Council...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"WHEREAS Postage costs have seen significant increases, including 25% in 2025 alone; WHEREAS paper billing has a further environmental cost in both materials (trees) and transportation; WHEREAS paper billing is increasingly being displaced by environmentally friendly and cost-efficient e-billing; WHEREAS the Municipal Act indicates the right to a paper bill, and cost-recovery fees for paper billing for tax, and utility bills are unclear; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Kitchener City Council...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Notice of Motion - S. Davey - Postage Advocacy
"WHEREAS Postage costs have seen significant increases, including 25% in 2025 alone; WHEREAS paper billing has a further environmental cost in both materials (trees) and transportation; WHEREAS paper billing is increasingly being displaced by environmentally friendly and cost-efficient e-billing; WHEREAS the Municipal Act indicates the right to a paper bill, and cost-recovery fees for paper billing for tax, and utility bills are unclear; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Kitchener City Council...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
9.4
PASSED
A motion on "Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5"
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A motion on "Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5"
Motion 1
Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5
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9.5
PASSED
"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and engaged community for all residents – both new and long-standing; and, WHEREAS the City has seen significant success in engaging members of the community through the many events and festivals it organizes and supports; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT as part of the Special Event & Festival action plan which is being developed in 2025, staff be directed to consider the addition of a new annual festival known as...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and engaged community for all residents – both new and long-standing; and, WHEREAS the City has seen significant success in engaging members of the community through the many events and festivals it organizes and supports; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT as part of the Special Event & Festival action plan which is being developed in 2025, staff be directed to consider the addition of a new annual festival known as...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Notice of Motion - P. Singh - Kitchener Connect Festival
"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and engaged community for all residents – both new and long-standing; and, WHEREAS the City has seen significant success in engaging members of the community through the many events and festivals it organizes and supports; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT as part of the Special Event & Festival action plan which is being developed in 2025, staff be directed to consider the addition of a new annual festival known as...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
9.6
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 25.11.6 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code requirement to be waived to an additional Notice of Motion from Councillor P. Singh to the Council meeting agenda this date related to tax and utility billing.
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That pursuant to Section 25.11.6 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code requirement to be waived to an additional Notice of Motion from Councillor P. Singh to the Council meeting agenda this date related to tax and utility billing.
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Waive Notice
"That pursuant to Section 25.11.6 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code requirement to be waived to an additional Notice of Motion from Councillor P. Singh to the Council meeting agenda this date related to tax and utility billing.
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
9.7
PASSED
"WHEREAS the City currently includes return envelopes with mailed property tax and utility bills to facilitate customer payments; WHEREAS eliminating return envelopes may result in cost savings and environmental benefits through reduced paper usage and waste; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review the feasibility of discontinuing the inclusion of return envelopes in mailed customer property tax and utility bills and report back on findings and recommendations prior to the...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"WHEREAS the City currently includes return envelopes with mailed property tax and utility bills to facilitate customer payments; WHEREAS eliminating return envelopes may result in cost savings and environmental benefits through reduced paper usage and waste; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review the feasibility of discontinuing the inclusion of return envelopes in mailed customer property tax and utility bills and report back on findings and recommendations prior to the...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Notice of Motion - P. Singh
"WHEREAS the City currently includes return envelopes with mailed property tax and utility bills to facilitate customer payments; WHEREAS eliminating return envelopes may result in cost savings and environmental benefits through reduced paper usage and waste; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review the feasibility of discontinuing the inclusion of return envelopes in mailed customer property tax and utility bills and report back on findings and recommendations prior to the...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
