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Council Meeting

Monday, September 29, 2025

12 motions across 12 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

Data sourced from official City of Kitchener meeting minutes, synced as the City adopts and publishes them. Kitchener council decides most items by voice vote, so name-by-name vote boards appear only for the items where a member requested a recorded vote. We're working to make this as complete as possible. Full official records on the City's meeting portal ↗

11.1.a PASSED

"That the City of Kitchener approve the expropriation of the below lands for the Schneider and Shoemaker Creeks Naturalization Project and works/municipal improvements associated therewith and/or incidental thereto, as discussed in an in-camera meeting of Council held on September 29, 2025, and described as follows: Fee Simple Full Taking: All of Lots 386-392, 404-409 and Part of Lots 400-403, Plan 262 and Part Lots 6 and 7 Streets & Lanes Kitchener and Part Lot 8 Plan 404, being Part 1 on...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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Potential Land Acquisition for future Stormwater Management (Solicitor Client Privilege & Potential Litigation Matter - Section 239 (2) (e) & (f)), COR-2025-406

"That the City of Kitchener approve the expropriation of the below lands for the Schneider and Shoemaker Creeks Naturalization Project and works/municipal improvements associated therewith and/or incidental thereto, as discussed in an in-camera meeting of Council held on September 29, 2025, and described as follows: Fee Simple Full Taking: All of Lots 386-392, 404-409 and Part of Lots 400-403, Plan 262 and Part Lots 6 and 7 Streets & Lanes Kitchener and Part Lot 8 Plan 404, being Part 1 on...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
12.1

"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston

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THREE READINGS

"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:

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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
6.1 PASSED

"That the following motion be deferred to the Special Council Meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, to provide Council with additional time to review and confirm the preferred advocacy approach:" "WHEREAS municipalities are entrusted under the Planning Act with the power and responsibility to enact Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws to serve the public interest. WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has enacted Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws to the satisfaction of the Province and/or the Province’s...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Implications of Bill 17, listed as item 9.3

"That the following motion be deferred to the Special Council Meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, to provide Council with additional time to review and confirm the preferred advocacy approach:" "WHEREAS municipalities are entrusted under the Planning Act with the power and responsibility to enact Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws to serve the public interest. WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has enacted Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws to the satisfaction of the Province and/or the Province’s...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.1 PASSED

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated September 8, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated September 8, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.1.a PASSED

"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Kitchener Developments Inc. intends to name the following private streets as: Amand Lane Canyon Hill Drive Sumac Lane Azores Drive Fig Lane within a multiple residential development located at 995 Amand Drive, in the locations as shown on the Site Plan attached as Appendix ‘A’; 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...

Motion 1

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Private Street Naming - 995 Amand Drive, DSD-2025-362

"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Kitchener Developments Inc. intends to name the following private streets as: Amand Lane Canyon Hill Drive Sumac Lane Azores Drive Fig Lane within a multiple residential development located at 995 Amand Drive, in the locations as shown on the Site Plan attached as Appendix ‘A’; 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...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.1.b PASSED

"That parking be prohibited on the north (even-numbered) side of Otterbein Road from Dunnigan Court to a point 60 metres west thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the south (odd-numbered) side of Country Hill Drive from a point 26 metres west of Cherry Hill Drive to a point 28 metres west thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the east (odd-numbered) side of Benesfort Drive from Benesfort Court to a point 23 metres south thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the south...

Motion 1

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Uniform Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments, DSD-2025-327

"That parking be prohibited on the north (even-numbered) side of Otterbein Road from Dunnigan Court to a point 60 metres west thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the south (odd-numbered) side of Country Hill Drive from a point 26 metres west of Cherry Hill Drive to a point 28 metres west thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the east (odd-numbered) side of Benesfort Drive from Benesfort Court to a point 23 metres south thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the south...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.1.c PASSED

"That uncollectable utility accounts amounting to $121,784 be written off against the allowance for doubtful utility receivables, as outlined in Financial Services Department report, FIN-2025-316."

Motion 1

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Uncollectable Utility Write-Off June 2025, FIN-2025-316

"That uncollectable utility accounts amounting to $121,784 be written off against the allowance for doubtful utility receivables, as outlined in Financial Services Department report, FIN-2025-316."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.1.d PASSED

That uncollectable miscellaneous receivable accounts amounting to $12,341 be written off against the Allowance for Doubtful Receivables, as outlined in Financial Services Department report, FIN-2025-315.

Motion 1

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Uncollectable Miscellaneous Receivable Accounts Write-Off June 2025, FIN-2025-315

That uncollectable miscellaneous receivable accounts amounting to $12,341 be written off against the Allowance for Doubtful Receivables, as outlined in Financial Services Department report, FIN-2025-315.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.1.e PASSED

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/013/S/AP for 157 Schweitzer Street, requesting a change in zoning from ‘Residential Three Zone (R-3)’ in Zoning By-law 85-1 to ‘Low Rise Residential Four Zone (RES-4) with Site-Specific Provision (438)’ in Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed By-law and Map No. 1 attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2025-356 as Attachment ‘A’."

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/013/S/AP, 157 Schweitzer Street, 1000947521 Ontario Inc., DSD-2025-356

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/013/S/AP for 157 Schweitzer Street, requesting a change in zoning from ‘Residential Three Zone (R-3)’ in Zoning By-law 85-1 to ‘Low Rise Residential Four Zone (RES-4) with Site-Specific Provision (438)’ in Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed By-law and Map No. 1 attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2025-356 as Attachment ‘A’."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
7.1.f PASSED

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/021/Q/AA (Son Lien Pham) requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the purpose of changing the zoning of the subject property, 434- 436 Queen Street South, from ‘Existing Use Floodplain Zone (EUF-1)’ to ‘Existing Use Floodplain Zone (EUF-1) with Site Specific Provision (437)’, specified and illustrated as the ‘Subject Area’ on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to the Development Services Department...

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/021/Q/AA, 434- 436 Queen Street South, Son Lien Pham, DSD-2025-341

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/021/Q/AA (Son Lien Pham) requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the purpose of changing the zoning of the subject property, 434- 436 Queen Street South, from ‘Existing Use Floodplain Zone (EUF-1)’ to ‘Existing Use Floodplain Zone (EUF-1) with Site Specific Provision (437)’, specified and illustrated as the ‘Subject Area’ on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to the Development Services Department...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
9.2 PASSED

"WHEREAS generations of Canadians have served our country and the world during times of war, military conflict, and peace; and, WHEREAS commemorative infrastructure such as decorative crosswalks can serve as meaningful public tributes to veterans and enhance civic awareness of their sacrifices; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has received expressions of interest from community members and the Royal Canadian Legion regarding the installation of a veteran’s crosswalk, and has reviewed...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

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Notice of Motion - B. Ioannidis - Commemorative Crosswalk

"WHEREAS generations of Canadians have served our country and the world during times of war, military conflict, and peace; and, WHEREAS commemorative infrastructure such as decorative crosswalks can serve as meaningful public tributes to veterans and enhance civic awareness of their sacrifices; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has received expressions of interest from community members and the Royal Canadian Legion regarding the installation of a veteran’s crosswalk, and has reviewed...

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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
9.3 PASSED

A motion on "Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Implications of Bill 17"

Motion 1

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Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Implications of Bill 17

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.