Council Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025
17 motions across 17 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1.a
PASSED
That the Sponsored Research Agreement between University of Waterloo and City of Kitchener as proposed in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-433 Attachment A be approved; and further, That the General Manager Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute said agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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That the Sponsored Research Agreement between University of Waterloo and City of Kitchener as proposed in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-433 Attachment A be approved; and further, That the General Manager Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute said agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Gas Infrastructure Research Project, INS-2025-433
That the Sponsored Research Agreement between University of Waterloo and City of Kitchener as proposed in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-433 Attachment A be approved; and further, That the General Manager Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute said agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
11.2.a
PASSED
“That staff be directed to proceed with the land acquisition negotiations as outlined in the in-camera meeting discussions on November 10, 2025; and further, That the City Clerk be authorized to provide an acknowledgment letter to the property owner confirming Council’s direction to allow for the land acquisition negotiation to proceed as discussed this date.”
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Schnider
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“That staff be directed to proceed with the land acquisition negotiations as outlined in the in-camera meeting discussions on November 10, 2025; and further, That the City Clerk be authorized to provide an acknowledgment letter to the property owner confirming Council’s direction to allow for the land acquisition negotiation to proceed as discussed this date.”
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider
City Park Strategy - Potential Land Acquisition (Land Acquisition - Section 239 (2) (c)), INS-2025-410
“That staff be directed to proceed with the land acquisition negotiations as outlined in the in-camera meeting discussions on November 10, 2025; and further, That the City Clerk be authorized to provide an acknowledgment letter to the property owner confirming Council’s direction to allow for the land acquisition negotiation to proceed as discussed this date.”
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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider
12.1
A motion on "THREE READINGS"
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor C. Michaud
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A motion on "THREE READINGS"
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud
THREE READINGS
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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud
6.1
PASSED
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/016/W/BB, for the property municipally addressed as 137 Woodhaven Road, requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 for 2394608 Ontario Inc. be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Report DSD-2025-370 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-370."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/016/W/BB, for the property municipally addressed as 137 Woodhaven Road, requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 for 2394608 Ontario Inc. be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Report DSD-2025-370 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-370."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Zoning By-law Amendment Application, ZBA25/016/W/BB, 137 Woodhaven Road, 2394608 Ontario Inc., DSD-2025-370, listed as item 7.2.d
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/016/W/BB, for the property municipally addressed as 137 Woodhaven Road, requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 for 2394608 Ontario Inc. be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Report DSD-2025-370 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-370."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
6.3
PASSED
“That pursuant to Section 25.4.16 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda.”
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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“That pursuant to Section 25.4.16 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda.”
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Council proceedings to continue beyond 11:00 p.m.
“That pursuant to Section 25.4.16 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda.”
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
6.6
PASSED
"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13 as amended, grant draft approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-23201 in the City of Kitchener, for the property municipally addressed as 1700 Strasburg Road and McBrine Drive, for 2140221 Ontario Inc., subject to the draft plan and draft plan conditions attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-400 as Attachment ‘A’; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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2 No
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"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13 as amended, grant draft approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-23201 in the City of Kitchener, for the property municipally addressed as 1700 Strasburg Road and McBrine Drive, for 2140221 Ontario Inc., subject to the draft plan and draft plan conditions attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-400 as Attachment ‘A’; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, 30T-23201, 1700 Strasburg Road & McBrine Drive, 2140221 Ontario Inc., DSD-2025-400, listed as item 7.2.e (Cont'd)
"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13 as amended, grant draft approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-23201 in the City of Kitchener, for the property municipally addressed as 1700 Strasburg Road and McBrine Drive, for 2140221 Ontario Inc., subject to the draft plan and draft plan conditions attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-400 as Attachment ‘A’; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
How councillors voted
YES (8)
NO (2)
ABSENT (0)
- None
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated November 4, 2025, listed as item 7.1.a 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 November 4, 2025, listed as item 7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
HERITAGE KITCHENER - NOVEMBER 4, 2025
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated November 4, 2025, listed as item 7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
7.1.a
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-020 to permit the demolition of the picnic shelter at the property municipally addressed as 92 David Street/135 Water Street South (35 Dill Street) be approved in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following conditions, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-436: That final building permit drawings be reviewed...
Motion 1
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"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-020 to permit the demolition of the picnic shelter at the property municipally addressed as 92 David Street/135 Water Street South (35 Dill Street) be approved in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following conditions, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-436: That final building permit drawings be reviewed...
Motion 1
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-020 - Victoria Park Picnic Shelter, DSD-2025-436
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-020 to permit the demolition of the picnic shelter at the property municipally addressed as 92 David Street/135 Water Street South (35 Dill Street) be approved in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following conditions, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-436: That final building permit drawings be reviewed...
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7.2
PASSED
"That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated October 27, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c and 7.2.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated October 27, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c and 7.2.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 27, 2025
"That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated October 27, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c and 7.2.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
7.2.a
PASSED
"That Demolition Control Application DC25/025/R/AS requesting permission to remove an existing Single Detached Dwelling at 15 Reinhardt Street and Demolition Control Application DC25/026/R/AS requesting permission to remove an existing Duplex Dwelling at 16 Reinhardt Street, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-402."
Motion 1
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"That Demolition Control Application DC25/025/R/AS requesting permission to remove an existing Single Detached Dwelling at 15 Reinhardt Street and Demolition Control Application DC25/026/R/AS requesting permission to remove an existing Duplex Dwelling at 16 Reinhardt Street, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-402."
Motion 1
Demolition Control Applications, DC25/025/R/AS and DC25/026/R/AS, 15 and 16 Reinhardt Street, DSD-2025-402
"That Demolition Control Application DC25/025/R/AS requesting permission to remove an existing Single Detached Dwelling at 15 Reinhardt Street and Demolition Control Application DC25/026/R/AS requesting permission to remove an existing Duplex Dwelling at 16 Reinhardt Street, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-402."
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7.2.b
PASSED
"That Demolition Control Application DC25/024/W/AA requesting permission to remove an existing single detached dwelling located at 32 Windom Road and a single detached dwelling with an additional dwelling unit (attached) located at 42 Windom Road, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-439."
Motion 1
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"That Demolition Control Application DC25/024/W/AA requesting permission to remove an existing single detached dwelling located at 32 Windom Road and a single detached dwelling with an additional dwelling unit (attached) located at 42 Windom Road, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-439."
Motion 1
Demolition Control Application, DC25/024/W/AA - 42 and 32 Windom Road, DSD-2025-439
"That Demolition Control Application DC25/024/W/AA requesting permission to remove an existing single detached dwelling located at 32 Windom Road and a single detached dwelling with an additional dwelling unit (attached) located at 42 Windom Road, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-439."
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7.2.c
PASSED
"That staff be directed to update the Community Engagement Policy (GOV-COU-2010), as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2025-435, to be brought forward through a future Corporate Policy review update report."
Motion 1
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"That staff be directed to update the Community Engagement Policy (GOV-COU-2010), as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2025-435, to be brought forward through a future Corporate Policy review update report."
Motion 1
Community Engagement Review, COR-2025-435
"That staff be directed to update the Community Engagement Policy (GOV-COU-2010), as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2025-435, to be brought forward through a future Corporate Policy review update report."
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7.2.d
PASSED
A motion on "Zoning By-law Amendment Application, ZBA25/016/W/BB, 137 Woodhaven Road, 2394608 Ontario Inc., DSD-2025-370"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Zoning By-law Amendment Application, ZBA25/016/W/BB, 137 Woodhaven Road, 2394608 Ontario Inc., DSD-2025-370"
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment Application, ZBA25/016/W/BB, 137 Woodhaven Road, 2394608 Ontario Inc., DSD-2025-370
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7.2.e
PASSED
A motion on "Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, 30T-23201, 1700 Strasburg Road & McBrine Drive, 2140221 Ontario Inc., DSD-2025-400"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, 30T-23201, 1700 Strasburg Road & McBrine Drive, 2140221 Ontario Inc., DSD-2025-400"
Motion 1
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, 30T-23201, 1700 Strasburg Road & McBrine Drive, 2140221 Ontario Inc., DSD-2025-400
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7.2.f
PASSED
"That Council endorse the next steps for the Enabling 4 Units - 1 Year Check in, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-411."
Motion 1
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"That Council endorse the next steps for the Enabling 4 Units - 1 Year Check in, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-411."
Motion 1
Enabling 4 Units - 1 Year Check in, DSD-2025-411
"That Council endorse the next steps for the Enabling 4 Units - 1 Year Check in, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-411."
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8.1
PASSED
"That the 2026 Council and Committee Calendar, as attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-459, be approved; and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk be delegated the authority to schedule a Council meeting and/or Special Council on November 9, 2026, if required, and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk will be delegated the authority to schedule additional Planning...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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"That the 2026 Council and Committee Calendar, as attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-459, be approved; and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk be delegated the authority to schedule a Council meeting and/or Special Council on November 9, 2026, if required, and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk will be delegated the authority to schedule additional Planning...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
2026 Council and Committee Calendar, COR-2025-393
"That the 2026 Council and Committee Calendar, as attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-459, be approved; and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk be delegated the authority to schedule a Council meeting and/or Special Council on November 9, 2026, if required, and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk will be delegated the authority to schedule additional Planning...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
9.2
PASSED
“WHEREAS road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage from road salt; and, WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo, in collaboration with local municipalities, is actively attempting to mitigate salt pollution using existing policies, programs and site design measures that would be significantly more effective with supporting Provincial legislation; and, WHEREAS...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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“WHEREAS road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage from road salt; and, WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo, in collaboration with local municipalities, is actively attempting to mitigate salt pollution using existing policies, programs and site design measures that would be significantly more effective with supporting Provincial legislation; and, WHEREAS...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Notice of Motion - B. Ioannidis - Overuse of Salt - Winter Maintenance
“WHEREAS road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage from road salt; and, WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo, in collaboration with local municipalities, is actively attempting to mitigate salt pollution using existing policies, programs and site design measures that would be significantly more effective with supporting Provincial legislation; and, WHEREAS...
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
