Council Meeting
Monday, March 2, 2026
11 motions across 11 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1.a
PASSED
"That Council receive this report for information on the progress of the Pitch Kitchener program and the outcomes of the inaugural pilot round; and, That Council endorse the continuation of the Pitch Kitchener program as an annual initiative, subject to confirmation of required annual funding; and further, That staff be directed to bring forward a funding request as part of the 2027 budget process to support future iterations of Pitch Kitchener."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Davey
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"That Council receive this report for information on the progress of the Pitch Kitchener program and the outcomes of the inaugural pilot round; and, That Council endorse the continuation of the Pitch Kitchener program as an annual initiative, subject to confirmation of required annual funding; and further, That staff be directed to bring forward a funding request as part of the 2027 budget process to support future iterations of Pitch Kitchener."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey
Pitch Kitchener – 2025 Update, FIN-2026-100
"That Council receive this report for information on the progress of the Pitch Kitchener program and the outcomes of the inaugural pilot round; and, That Council endorse the continuation of the Pitch Kitchener program as an annual initiative, subject to confirmation of required annual funding; and further, That staff be directed to bring forward a funding request as part of the 2027 budget process to support future iterations of Pitch Kitchener."
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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey
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
7.1
PASSED
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated February 3, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor C. Michaud
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"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated February 3, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud
HERITAGE KITCHENER - FEBRUARY 3, 2026
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated February 3, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud
7.1.a
PASSED
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2026-V-001 to permit the demolition of a detached garage and the construction of a detached garage at the property municipally addressed as 41 Michael Street be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-021, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition: That final building permit drawings be...
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"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2026-V-001 to permit the demolition of a detached garage and the construction of a detached garage at the property municipally addressed as 41 Michael Street be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-021, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition: That final building permit drawings be...
Motion 1
Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2026-V-001 - 41 Michael Street, DSD-2026-021
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2026-V-001 to permit the demolition of a detached garage and the construction of a detached garage at the property municipally addressed as 41 Michael Street be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-021, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition: That final building permit drawings be...
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7.1.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-2026-044: 20 Linden Avenue 305 King Street West"
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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-2026-044: 20 Linden Avenue 305 King Street West"
Motion 1
Municipal Heritage Register Review Update - February 2026, DSD-2026-044
"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-2026-044: 20 Linden Avenue 305 King Street West"
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7.2
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated February 9, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated February 9, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 9, 2026
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated February 9, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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7.2.a
PASSED
"That the list of proposed Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to the Community Services Department report CSD-2026-060, be approved for affiliation for the year 2026 and added to the City’s third-party liability insurance program."
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"That the list of proposed Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to the Community Services Department report CSD-2026-060, be approved for affiliation for the year 2026 and added to the City’s third-party liability insurance program."
Motion 1
2026 Neighbourhood Association Affiliation, CSD-2026-060
"That the list of proposed Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to the Community Services Department report CSD-2026-060, be approved for affiliation for the year 2026 and added to the City’s third-party liability insurance program."
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7.2.b
PASSED
"That Council support entering into a formal agreement with the Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS), the City of Waterloo, the City of Cambridge, and the Town of North Dumfries for the provision of dispatch services for Municipal Bylaw Enforcement provided the Cities of Waterloo and Cambridge are participating in the program as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2026-047; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute said agreement for the provision of...
Motion 1
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"That Council support entering into a formal agreement with the Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS), the City of Waterloo, the City of Cambridge, and the Town of North Dumfries for the provision of dispatch services for Municipal Bylaw Enforcement provided the Cities of Waterloo and Cambridge are participating in the program as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2026-047; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute said agreement for the provision of...
Motion 1
Municipal By-law Contract for Police Dispatch System, CSD-2026-047
"That Council support entering into a formal agreement with the Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS), the City of Waterloo, the City of Cambridge, and the Town of North Dumfries for the provision of dispatch services for Municipal Bylaw Enforcement provided the Cities of Waterloo and Cambridge are participating in the program as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2026-047; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute said agreement for the provision of...
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7.3
PASSED
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated February 9, 2026, listed as item 7.3.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated February 9, 2026, listed as item 7.3.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 9, 2026
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated February 9, 2026, listed as item 7.3.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
7.3.a
PASSED
"That City initiated amendment ZBA25/029/COK/SH (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Report DSD-2026-039 as Appendix “A”; and That City initiated amendment ZBA25/029/COK/SH (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Report DSD-2026-039 as Appendix “B” with the following amendment: That paragraph 45 be replaced in its entirety with...
Motion 1
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"That City initiated amendment ZBA25/029/COK/SH (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Report DSD-2026-039 as Appendix “A”; and That City initiated amendment ZBA25/029/COK/SH (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Report DSD-2026-039 as Appendix “B” with the following amendment: That paragraph 45 be replaced in its entirety with...
Motion 1
Annual Zoning By-law Update 2026, DSD-2026-039
"That City initiated amendment ZBA25/029/COK/SH (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Report DSD-2026-039 as Appendix “A”; and That City initiated amendment ZBA25/029/COK/SH (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Report DSD-2026-039 as Appendix “B” with the following amendment: That paragraph 45 be replaced in its entirety with...
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9.2
PASSED
“WHEREAS the City of Kitchener’s cold water ice making pilot at Sportsworld Arena demonstrated measurable environmental and financial benefits, including a reduction in energy usage, CO2 emissions and operational costs, and; WHEREAS these environmental, financial and operating improvements were achieved while maintaining a good quality of ice and a positive user experience, and; WHEREAS the City has expanded the cold water ice making program to Activa Sportsplex and Lions Arena; THEREFORE BE...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor S. Stretch
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“WHEREAS the City of Kitchener’s cold water ice making pilot at Sportsworld Arena demonstrated measurable environmental and financial benefits, including a reduction in energy usage, CO2 emissions and operational costs, and; WHEREAS these environmental, financial and operating improvements were achieved while maintaining a good quality of ice and a positive user experience, and; WHEREAS the City has expanded the cold water ice making program to Activa Sportsplex and Lions Arena; THEREFORE BE...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Notice of Motion - S. Stretch - Cold Water Ice Making Pilot
“WHEREAS the City of Kitchener’s cold water ice making pilot at Sportsworld Arena demonstrated measurable environmental and financial benefits, including a reduction in energy usage, CO2 emissions and operational costs, and; WHEREAS these environmental, financial and operating improvements were achieved while maintaining a good quality of ice and a positive user experience, and; WHEREAS the City has expanded the cold water ice making program to Activa Sportsplex and Lions Arena; THEREFORE BE...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch
