Council Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026
16 motions across 16 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1.a
PASSED
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by C. Hillier, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to the dog ‘Atheena’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2026-033."
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 C. Hillier, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to the dog ‘Atheena’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2026-033."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal - Hillier, COR-2026-033
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by C. Hillier, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to the dog ‘Atheena’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2026-033."
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
11.1.b
PASSED
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by H. Miller, wherein the Committee affirms the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation applied to the dog ‘Koda’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2026-034."
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 H. Miller, wherein the Committee affirms the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation applied to the dog ‘Koda’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2026-034."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal - Miller, COR-2026-034
"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by H. Miller, wherein the Committee affirms the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation applied to the dog ‘Koda’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report, COR-2026-034."
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
12.1
"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 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP for 808-836 Courtland Avenue East, requesting to change the land use designation from ‘Commercial’ and ‘General Industrial Employment’ to ‘Strategic Growth Area C’ and to exempt the proposal from subsections d) and j) of Policy 15.D.12.81, to facilitate a high-density, mixed-use development comprising 977 dwelling units, 532.1 square metres of non-residential use on the ground floor, with a maximum building height of 30 storeys, be...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor J. Deneault
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"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP for 808-836 Courtland Avenue East, requesting to change the land use designation from ‘Commercial’ and ‘General Industrial Employment’ to ‘Strategic Growth Area C’ and to exempt the proposal from subsections d) and j) of Policy 15.D.12.81, to facilitate a high-density, mixed-use development comprising 977 dwelling units, 532.1 square metres of non-residential use on the ground floor, with a maximum building height of 30 storeys, be...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/023/C/AP, 808-836 Courtland Avenue East, 808 Courtland GP Inc., DSD-2025-002, listed as item 7.4.b
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP for 808-836 Courtland Avenue East, requesting to change the land use designation from ‘Commercial’ and ‘General Industrial Employment’ to ‘Strategic Growth Area C’ and to exempt the proposal from subsections d) and j) of Policy 15.D.12.81, to facilitate a high-density, mixed-use development comprising 977 dwelling units, 532.1 square metres of non-residential use on the ground floor, with a maximum building height of 30 storeys, be...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault
6.2
PASSED
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/026/W/EW for 7 Wimbleton Crescent for BDRP Inc. be approved in form of the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, as amended to include Holding Provision 118H to permit a maximum of two dwelling units until such time that a study determining adequate water supply capacity has been completed or the Region of Waterloo Water Supply Master Plan and any...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/026/W/EW for 7 Wimbleton Crescent for BDRP Inc. be approved in form of the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, as amended to include Holding Provision 118H to permit a maximum of two dwelling units until such time that a study determining adequate water supply capacity has been completed or the Region of Waterloo Water Supply Master Plan and any...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/026/W/EW, 7 Wimbleton Crescent, DSD-2026-001, listed as item 7.4.
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/026/W/EW for 7 Wimbleton Crescent for BDRP Inc. be approved in form of the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, as amended to include Holding Provision 118H to permit a maximum of two dwelling units until such time that a study determining adequate water supply capacity has been completed or the Region of Waterloo Water Supply Master Plan and any...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of the Audit Committee, dated December 15, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That the report of the Audit Committee, dated December 15, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
AUDIT COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 15, 2025
"That the report of the Audit Committee, dated December 15, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.1.a
PASSED
"That the 2026 Internal Audit work plan be approved as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO-2025-477."
Motion 1
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"That the 2026 Internal Audit work plan be approved as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO-2025-477."
Motion 1
2026 Internal Audit Work Plan, CAO-2025-477
"That the 2026 Internal Audit work plan be approved as outlined in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO-2025-477."
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7.2
PASSED
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated January 6, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.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 January 6, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
HERITAGE KITCHENER - JANUARY 6, 2026
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated January 6, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
7.2.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 160 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-005."
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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 160 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-005."
Motion 1
Notice of Intention to Designate - 160 Courtland Avenue East, DSD-2026-005
"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 160 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-005."
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7.2.b
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursued for the following properties, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-006: 156 Benton Street 42 Francis Street North 53-61 King Street East 4336 King Street East 8-24 King Street East 182 Victoria Street North 33 Ontario Street North"
Motion 1
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"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursued for the following properties, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-006: 156 Benton Street 42 Francis Street North 53-61 King Street East 4336 King Street East 8-24 King Street East 182 Victoria Street North 33 Ontario Street North"
Motion 1
Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review Update - January 2026, DSD-2026-006
"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursued for the following properties, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-006: 156 Benton Street 42 Francis Street North 53-61 King Street East 4336 King Street East 8-24 King Street East 182 Victoria Street North 33 Ontario Street North"
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7.3
PASSED
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated January 5, 2026, listed as item 7.3.a 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 January 5, 2026, listed as item 7.3.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 5, 2026
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated January 5, 2026, listed as item 7.3.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.3.a
PASSED
"That the request to adjourn the hearing related to the complaint of development charges at 15 Dellroy Avenue and 1438 Highland Road until no later than February 9, 2026, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-015, be granted."
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"That the request to adjourn the hearing related to the complaint of development charges at 15 Dellroy Avenue and 1438 Highland Road until no later than February 9, 2026, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-015, be granted."
Motion 1
Adjournment of Development Charges Complaints - 15 Dellroy Avenue and 1438 Highland Road, FIN-2026-015
"That the request to adjourn the hearing related to the complaint of development charges at 15 Dellroy Avenue and 1438 Highland Road until no later than February 9, 2026, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-015, be granted."
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7.4
PASSED
"That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated January 5, 2026, listed as item 7.4.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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"That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated January 5, 2026, listed as item 7.4.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 5, 2026
"That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated January 5, 2026, listed as item 7.4.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
7.4.a
PASSED
"That Demolition Control Application DC25/034/S/AA for 26 Siebert Avenue requesting permission to demolish a Single Detached Dwelling with one Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)(Attached)(Duplex) and replace it with a new Single Detached Dwelling, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-009."
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"That Demolition Control Application DC25/034/S/AA for 26 Siebert Avenue requesting permission to demolish a Single Detached Dwelling with one Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)(Attached)(Duplex) and replace it with a new Single Detached Dwelling, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-009."
Motion 1
Demolition Control Application - DC25/034/S/AA - 26 Siebert Ave, DSD-2026-009
"That Demolition Control Application DC25/034/S/AA for 26 Siebert Avenue requesting permission to demolish a Single Detached Dwelling with one Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)(Attached)(Duplex) and replace it with a new Single Detached Dwelling, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-009."
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7.4.b
PASSED
A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/023/C/AP, 808-836 Courtland Avenue East, 808 Courtland GP Inc., DSD-2025-002"
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A motion on "Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/023/C/AP, 808-836 Courtland Avenue East, 808 Courtland GP Inc., DSD-2025-002"
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/023/C/AP, 808-836 Courtland Avenue East, 808 Courtland GP Inc., DSD-2025-002
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7.4.c
PASSED
A motion on "Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/026/W/EW, 7 Wimbleton Crescent, DSD-2026-001"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/026/W/EW, 7 Wimbleton Crescent, DSD-2026-001"
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/026/W/EW, 7 Wimbleton Crescent, DSD-2026-001
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