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Council Meeting

Monday, March 23, 2026

24 motions across 24 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 Councillor S. Stretch be appointed to the Enova Power Corp. board effective June 1, 2026 for a term not exceeding 1-year, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-112; and, That Councillor J. Deneault & Councillor A. Owodunni be appointed to the Enova Energy Corporation board effective June 1, 2026 for a term not exceeding 1-year; and That Rosa Lupo, Susan Taves and Don McKinnon be appointed to the Enova Energy Corporation as Independent Directors of Enova Energy...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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2026 Board of Directors for Enova Energy Corp and Enova Power Corp Appointments, COR-2026-112

"That Councillor S. Stretch be appointed to the Enova Power Corp. board effective June 1, 2026 for a term not exceeding 1-year, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-112; and, That Councillor J. Deneault & Councillor A. Owodunni be appointed to the Enova Energy Corporation board effective June 1, 2026 for a term not exceeding 1-year; and That Rosa Lupo, Susan Taves and Don McKinnon be appointed to the Enova Energy Corporation as Independent Directors of Enova Energy...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey

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

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by D. Harnum wherein the Committee modified the Dangerous Dog Designation assigned to their dog ‘Bruno’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth and assigns the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation, including modified conditions for the keeping of said dog, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-144."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault

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Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal - Harnum (Bruno), COR-2026-144

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by D. Harnum wherein the Committee modified the Dangerous Dog Designation assigned to their dog ‘Bruno’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth and assigns the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation, including modified conditions for the keeping of said dog, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-144."

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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault

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

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by D. Harnum, wherein the Committee rescinded the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to ‘Allie’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-143."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor J. Deneault

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Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal - Harnum (Allie), COR-2026-143

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by D. Harnum, wherein the Committee rescinded the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to ‘Allie’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-143."

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Moved by: Councillor J. Deneault

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

"That the Clerk, or designate, be authorized to execute the necessary contracts and/or agreements to facilitate the municipal election, as necessary, said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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Alternative Voting Method Agreement Execution Delegated Authority, COR-2026-132

"That the Clerk, or designate, be authorized to execute the necessary contracts and/or agreements to facilitate the municipal election, as necessary, said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey

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 D. Schnider

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THREE READINGS

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

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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider

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 Heritage Kitchener, dated March 3, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.g on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud

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HERITAGE KITCHENER - MARCH 03, 2026

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated March 3, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.g on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor C. Michaud

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, in accordance with Section 27(9) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Notice of Intention to Demolish received on February 3, 2026, regarding a portion of Building 1 and the entirety of Building 2 and 3, as per the approved Heritage Impact Assessment, at the property municipally addressed as 63 Courtland Avenue East, be received as information and that the notice period run its course, as outlined Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-077."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Demolish - 63 Courtland Avenue East, DSD-2026-077

"That, in accordance with Section 27(9) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Notice of Intention to Demolish received on February 3, 2026, regarding a portion of Building 1 and the entirety of Building 2 and 3, as per the approved Heritage Impact Assessment, at the property municipally addressed as 63 Courtland Avenue East, be received as information and that the notice period run its course, as outlined Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-077."

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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 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 156 Benton Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-084."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 156 Benton Street, DSD-2026-084

"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 156 Benton Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-084."

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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 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 33 Ontario Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-086."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 33 Ontario Street North, DSD-2026-086

"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 33 Ontario Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-086."

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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 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 53-61 King Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-085."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 53 - 61 King Street East, DSD-2026-085

"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 53-61 King Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-085."

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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 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 85 Strange Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-087."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 85 Strange Street, DSD-2026-087

"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 85 Strange Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-087."

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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 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 99 Strange Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-058."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 99 Strange Street, DSD-2026-058

"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 99 Strange Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-058."

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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.g 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-2026-076: 265 Weber Street East 141-149 Borden Avenue North 55 King Street West"

Motion 1

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Municipal Heritage Register Review - March 2026 Update, DSD-2026-076

"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-2026-076: 265 Weber Street East 141-149 Borden Avenue North 55 King Street West"

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

"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as item 7.2.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - MARCH 9, 2026

"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as item 7.2.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor S. Davey

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

"That the Digital Kitchener strategy be approved, attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-102; and further, That staff be directed to use the refreshed Digital Kitchener strategy to guide the City’s approach to digital initiatives, priorities, and investments over the course of 2026–2030."

Motion 1

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2026 Digital Kitchener Review - Final Report, COR-2026-102

"That the Digital Kitchener strategy be approved, attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-102; and further, That staff be directed to use the refreshed Digital Kitchener strategy to guide the City’s approach to digital initiatives, priorities, and investments over the course of 2026–2030."

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

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider

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COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - MARCH 9, 2026

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider

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

"That the School Bus Loading Zone previously established on Prospect Avenue be removed as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-099; and, That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on the east (odd-numbered) side of Emerald Avenue from a point 11m south of Prospect Avenue to a point 63m south thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the north (even-numbered) side of St. Leger Street from Blucher Boulevard to a point 48m east thereof; and, That the Uniform Traffic...

Motion 1

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Uniform Traffic and Parking By-law Updates, DSD-2026-099

"That the School Bus Loading Zone previously established on Prospect Avenue be removed as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-099; and, That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on the east (odd-numbered) side of Emerald Avenue from a point 11m south of Prospect Avenue to a point 63m south thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the north (even-numbered) side of St. Leger Street from Blucher Boulevard to a point 48m east thereof; and, That the Uniform Traffic...

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

"That the City of Kitchener Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS): Management Review Summary Report for 2025 be received for information as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2026-042."

Motion 1

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Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Management Review Summary for 2025, INS-2026-042

"That the City of Kitchener Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS): Management Review Summary Report for 2025 be received for information as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2026-042."

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7.3.c PASSED

"That the 2025 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water Report outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2026-041 be received for information as required by O.Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 of the Safe Drinking Water Act ; and further, That the City of Kitchener provide a copy of the Summary Drinking Water Report to the Township of Woolwich and the City of Waterloo as required by Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03."

Motion 1

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Summary Water Report - 2025, INS-2026-041

"That the 2025 City of Kitchener Summary Drinking Water Report outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2026-041 be received for information as required by O.Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 of the Safe Drinking Water Act ; and further, That the City of Kitchener provide a copy of the Summary Drinking Water Report to the Township of Woolwich and the City of Waterloo as required by Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03."

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

"That staff proceed with wayfinding of Route 2: Stanley Park – Downtown Kitchener – Uptown Waterloo as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-029; and, That Pedestrian Crossovers (PXO) Level 2, Type D be installed at: Dom Cardillo Trail at Midland Road, Spurline Trail at Wellington Street, Spurline Trail at Louisa Street, Spurline Trail at Guelph Street; and, That Neighbourhood Bikeways (shared-use) be installed on: Burbank Road (Archer Place to Ada Street), Nottingham...

Motion 1

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City-Wide Active Transportation Route 2, DSD-2026-029

"That staff proceed with wayfinding of Route 2: Stanley Park – Downtown Kitchener – Uptown Waterloo as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-029; and, That Pedestrian Crossovers (PXO) Level 2, Type D be installed at: Dom Cardillo Trail at Midland Road, Spurline Trail at Wellington Street, Spurline Trail at Louisa Street, Spurline Trail at Guelph Street; and, That Neighbourhood Bikeways (shared-use) be installed on: Burbank Road (Archer Place to Ada Street), Nottingham...

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

"That Council approve the City of Kitchener’s first-ever Municipal Newcomer strategy as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2026-030 (Appendix A); and, That, as an immediate action from that strategy, Council approve annual funding for Immigration Partnership Waterloo Region in the amount of $25,000, to be funded through the City’s General Expenses budget; and further, That all other financial implications of the Municipal Newcomer Strategy be referred to future budget...

Motion 1

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Municipal Newcomer Strategy, CSD-2026-030

"That Council approve the City of Kitchener’s first-ever Municipal Newcomer strategy as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-2026-030 (Appendix A); and, That, as an immediate action from that strategy, Council approve annual funding for Immigration Partnership Waterloo Region in the amount of $25,000, to be funded through the City’s General Expenses budget; and further, That all other financial implications of the Municipal Newcomer Strategy be referred to future budget...

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

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as items 7.4.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - MARCH 9, 2026

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as items 7.4.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh

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7.4.a PASSED

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/028/B/ES for Blocks 1-3, Plan 58M-672, Blair Creek Drive/Blair Valley Street, for Activa Holdings Inc. be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2026-103 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2,’ as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-103."

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/028/B/ES, Blocks 1-3, Plan 58M-672, Blair Creek Drive/Blair Valley Street, Activa Holdings Inc., DSD-2026-103

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/028/B/ES for Blocks 1-3, Plan 58M-672, Blair Creek Drive/Blair Valley Street, for Activa Holdings Inc. be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2026-103 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2,’ as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-103."

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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 the City of Kitchener is home to individuals whose achievements in arts, sports, entertainment, and other fields have earned international recognition; and WHEREAS celebrating these achievements through public art fosters civic pride, inspires future generations, strengthens community identity, and activates urban spaces; and WHEREAS the City of Kitchener’s 175th anniversary in 2029 presents an opportunity to launch a civic legacy initiative of lasting public value; and WHEREAS the...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

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Notice of Motion - B. Ioannidis - Establishment of the Kitchener Legacy Walk, Public Art Program

"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is home to individuals whose achievements in arts, sports, entertainment, and other fields have earned international recognition; and WHEREAS celebrating these achievements through public art fosters civic pride, inspires future generations, strengthens community identity, and activates urban spaces; and WHEREAS the City of Kitchener’s 175th anniversary in 2029 presents an opportunity to launch a civic legacy initiative of lasting public value; and WHEREAS the...

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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis

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