Council Meeting
Monday, February 2, 2026
8 motions across 8 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1.a
PASSED
"Further to the discussions at the in camera meeting of Council held on May 5, 2025, the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby directed to take into account the revised terms and conditions discussed at the in camera meeting of February 2, 2026 when exercising the authority granted by Council through its resolution of May 5, 2025 (Item 12.3.a in the minutes of that meeting)."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
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"Further to the discussions at the in camera meeting of Council held on May 5, 2025, the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby directed to take into account the revised terms and conditions discussed at the in camera meeting of February 2, 2026 when exercising the authority granted by Council through its resolution of May 5, 2025 (Item 12.3.a in the minutes of that meeting)."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
City Property Acquisition (Potential Land Acquisition Matter - Section 239 (2) (c)), COR-2026-066
"Further to the discussions at the in camera meeting of Council held on May 5, 2025, the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby directed to take into account the revised terms and conditions discussed at the in camera meeting of February 2, 2026 when exercising the authority granted by Council through its resolution of May 5, 2025 (Item 12.3.a in the minutes of that meeting)."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
11.2.a
PASSED
"That staff be directed to engage a consultant to undertake a scoped review of council remuneration with any changes to be effective for the 2026-2030 council term; and further, That policy GOV-COU-020 (Council Compensation) be updated by as part of this review."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
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"That staff be directed to engage a consultant to undertake a scoped review of council remuneration with any changes to be effective for the 2026-2030 council term; and further, That policy GOV-COU-020 (Council Compensation) be updated by as part of this review."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
Council Compensation Review, CAO-2026-065
"That staff be directed to engage a consultant to undertake a scoped review of council remuneration with any changes to be effective for the 2026-2030 council term; and further, That policy GOV-COU-020 (Council Compensation) be updated by as part of this review."
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Moved by: Councillor A. Owodunni
12.1
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
THREE READINGS
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
6.1
PASSED
"That pursuant to section 15.3 of Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, that Varfley Dolleh be added to the agenda as a delegation to the Council agenda this date, to discuss youth employment opportunities within the City of Kitchener, which is not a matter on this agenda."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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"That pursuant to section 15.3 of Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, that Varfley Dolleh be added to the agenda as a delegation to the Council agenda this date, to discuss youth employment opportunities within the City of Kitchener, which is not a matter on this agenda."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Motion to add Delegation - Youth Employment Opportunities - City of Kitchener
"That pursuant to section 15.3 of Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, that Varfley Dolleh be added to the agenda as a delegation to the Council agenda this date, to discuss youth employment opportunities within the City of Kitchener, which is not a matter on this agenda."
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated January 26, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c 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 26, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 26, 2026
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated January 26, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
7.1.a
PASSED
"That the Cowan Recreation Centre Reserve Fund be approved as detailed in the reserve information sheet attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-032."
Motion 1
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"That the Cowan Recreation Centre Reserve Fund be approved as detailed in the reserve information sheet attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-032."
Motion 1
Cowan Recreation Centre Reserve Fund, FIN-2026-032
"That the Cowan Recreation Centre Reserve Fund be approved as detailed in the reserve information sheet attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-032."
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7.1.b
PASSED
"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 161 Ottawa Street South, dated June 4, 2015, be approved as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-463; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the owner(s), Jozo Ilic and Kata Ilic, 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 to be prescribed...
Motion 1
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"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 161 Ottawa Street South, dated June 4, 2015, be approved as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-463; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the owner(s), Jozo Ilic and Kata Ilic, 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 to be prescribed...
Motion 1
Brownfield Remediation Program Application - 161 Ottawa Street South, DSD-2025-463
"That the Brownfield Remediation Program Application for 161 Ottawa Street South, dated June 4, 2015, be approved as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-463; and, That in exchange for a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for the subject property, the owner(s), Jozo Ilic and Kata Ilic, 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 to be prescribed...
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7.1.c
PASSED
"That Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-007, Artificial Intelligence (AI) education session with Communitech, be received as information."
Motion 1
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"That Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-007, Artificial Intelligence (AI) education session with Communitech, be received as information."
Motion 1
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education Session, COR-2026-007
"That Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-007, Artificial Intelligence (AI) education session with Communitech, be received as information."
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