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Council Meeting

Monday, April 13, 2026

26 motions across 26 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 ↗

10.2 PASSED

"That the following motion be deferred to the Special Council meeting on Monday April 20, 2026: "WHEREAS localized traffic impacts are being experienced along Victoria Street North at Ahrens Street West during train arrival and departure times at the existing Kitchener Go/VIA station; WHEREAS Region of Waterloo staff have acknowledged that the Region is responsible for sidewalk snow clearing along the Regional and Metrolinx properties on Victoria Street; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch

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Notice of Motion - S. Stretch - Localized Traffic Impacts at Victoria St N and Ahrens St W

"That the following motion be deferred to the Special Council meeting on Monday April 20, 2026: "WHEREAS localized traffic impacts are being experienced along Victoria Street North at Ahrens Street West during train arrival and departure times at the existing Kitchener Go/VIA station; WHEREAS Region of Waterloo staff have acknowledged that the Region is responsible for sidewalk snow clearing along the Regional and Metrolinx properties on Victoria Street; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch

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

"That the following motion be deferred to the Special Council meeting on Monday April 20, 2026: "WHEREAS improved local and inter-regional transit provides an overall net benefit for Kitchener residents; WHEREAS Progress toward dedicated GO rail service on the Kitchener Line is underway following a 2025 agreement in principle with CN, alongside recent service enhancements, including 18 new weekend trips and the first ever weekend service to Kitchener; WHEREAS construction of the Kitchener...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Stretch

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Notice of Motion - S. Stretch - Community Communications Plan around Transit Hub and GO Expansion

"That the following motion be deferred to the Special Council meeting on Monday April 20, 2026: "WHEREAS improved local and inter-regional transit provides an overall net benefit for Kitchener residents; WHEREAS Progress toward dedicated GO rail service on the Kitchener Line is underway following a 2025 agreement in principle with CN, alongside recent service enhancements, including 18 new weekend trips and the first ever weekend service to Kitchener; WHEREAS construction of the Kitchener...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Stretch

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

"That the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement reflecting the settlement terms presented to Council at its April 13, 2026 in‑camera session concerning the development charge complaint brought under section 20 of the Development Charges Act by Savic Homes and/or 2296342 Ontario Inc., together with any ancillary documents necessary to give effect to the settlement, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

Motion 1

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ITEMS ARISING FROM IN-CAMERA

"That the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement reflecting the settlement terms presented to Council at its April 13, 2026 in‑camera session concerning the development charge complaint brought under section 20 of the Development Charges Act by Savic Homes and/or 2296342 Ontario Inc., together with any ancillary documents necessary to give effect to the settlement, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
13.1

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

Motion 1

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THREE READINGS

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

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

"That the City of Kitchener call on the Province of Ontario to implement a new housing-focused Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant of $10 million per year to encourage the creation of additional housing units within heritage buildings; and further, That staff be directed to forward a copy of this resolution be sent to Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Honourable Rob Flack, the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant, Architectural Conservancy Ontario, listed at item 7.1.a

"That the City of Kitchener call on the Province of Ontario to implement a new housing-focused Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant of $10 million per year to encourage the creation of additional housing units within heritage buildings; and further, That staff be directed to forward a copy of this resolution be sent to Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Honourable Rob Flack, the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman

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

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

"That the Rental Renovation Licensing By-law be approved in the form shown attached to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-045 as Appendix “A”; and, That the fees set out in Appendix “B” of Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-045 be approved; and further, That the request for two (2) Full Time Equivalents (FTE’s) to support the administration, inspection, and enforcement of the Rental Renovation Licensing By-law be approved."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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Rental Renovation Licensing By-law, COR-2026-045, listed at item 7.2.i. (Cont'd)

"That the Rental Renovation Licensing By-law be approved in the form shown attached to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-045 as Appendix “A”; and, That the fees set out in Appendix “B” of Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-045 be approved; and further, That the request for two (2) Full Time Equivalents (FTE’s) to support the administration, inspection, and enforcement of the Rental Renovation Licensing By-law be approved."

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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.
6.6 PASSED

"That the $19,058,000 of development charges debt issued for Upper Hidden Valley Sewage Pumping Station and Forcemain be reallocated to the previously approved Cowan Recreation Centre gymnasium for which debt had been planned to be issued in the Spring of 2026, as outlined in Financial Services Department report, FIN-2026-135; and, That the appropriate transfers from the Indoor Recreation Development Charges Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Development Charges Reserve Fund be completed to...

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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Development Charges Debt Reallocation, FIN-2026-135

"That the $19,058,000 of development charges debt issued for Upper Hidden Valley Sewage Pumping Station and Forcemain be reallocated to the previously approved Cowan Recreation Centre gymnasium for which debt had been planned to be issued in the Spring of 2026, as outlined in Financial Services Department report, FIN-2026-135; and, That the appropriate transfers from the Indoor Recreation Development Charges Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Development Charges Reserve Fund be completed to...

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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.
6.7 PASSED

"That pursuant to section 15.3 of Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, that Lake Trefler, Theo Zhou and Lily Fozard be added to the agenda as delegations to the Council agenda this date, to discuss a special event being hosted at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex within the City of Kitchener, which is not a matter on this agenda."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor C. Michaud

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Motion to add Delegation - Special Event - The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex

"That pursuant to section 15.3 of Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, that Lake Trefler, Theo Zhou and Lily Fozard be added to the agenda as delegations to the Council agenda this date, to discuss a special event being hosted at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex within the City of Kitchener, which is not a matter on this agenda."

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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 PASSED

“That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 12:00 a.m.”

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh

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Suspend the Rules - Motion to go Beyond Midnight

“That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 12:00 a.m.”

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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh

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

"That the balance of the Heritage Kitchener report, dated April 7, 2026, listed as items 7.1.b to 7.1.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman

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HERITAGE KITCHENER - APRIL 7, 2026

"That the balance of the Heritage Kitchener report, dated April 7, 2026, listed as items 7.1.b to 7.1.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."

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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman

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

A motion on "Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant, Architectural Conservancy Ontario"

Motion 1

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Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant, Architectural Conservancy Ontario

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

"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2026-V-006 to permit the demolition and reconstruction of a detached accessory building located at the property municipally addressed as 11 Maynard Avenue be approved in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-122: That final building permit drawings be reviewed...

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Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2026-V-006 - 11 Maynard Avenue, DSD-2026-122

"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2026-V-006 to permit the demolition and reconstruction of a detached accessory building located at the property municipally addressed as 11 Maynard Avenue be approved in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-122: That final building permit drawings be reviewed...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
8.1.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 1254 Union Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-129."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 1254 Union Street, DSD-2026-129

"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 1254 Union Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-129."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
8.1.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 8-24 King Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-139."

Motion 1

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 8-24 King Street East, DSD-2026-139

"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 8-24 King Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-139."

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
8.1.e 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-2026-125: 87 Margaret Avenue 304 Louisa Street 1970 Fischer Hallman Road 29 Shanley Street 285 Simeon Street"

Motion 1

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Status Updates - Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review, DSD-2026-125

"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-2026-125: 87 Margaret Avenue 304 Louisa Street 1970 Fischer Hallman Road 29 Shanley Street 285 Simeon Street"

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

"That the balance of the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated March 30, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.h on the agenda this date, be adopted."

Motion 1 · moved by Councillor S. Davey

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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - MARCH 30, 2026

"That the balance of the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated March 30, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.h 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.
8.2.a PASSED

"That the 2026 Budgets for the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be approved pursuant to Section 205 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Financial Services Department report, FIN-2026-106."

Motion 1

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Downtown and Belmont BIA 2026 Budgets, FIN-2026-106

"That the 2026 Budgets for the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be approved pursuant to Section 205 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Financial Services Department report, FIN-2026-106."

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

"That 2026 community grants (Tier 2) in the amount of $264,012 be approved as outlined in Attachment A to Community Services Department report, CSD-2026-118."

Motion 1

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2026 Community Grants Tier 2, CSD-2026-118

"That 2026 community grants (Tier 2) in the amount of $264,012 be approved as outlined in Attachment A to Community Services Department report, CSD-2026-118."

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

"That Council Policy FIN-GRA-2007 - Development Application Fees and Building Permit Fees for Affordable Rental Housing, be amended by the “Revised Council Policy” attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-092, as Appendix ‘A’."

Motion 1

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Review of Council Policy FIN-GRA-2007, DSD-2026-092

"That Council Policy FIN-GRA-2007 - Development Application Fees and Building Permit Fees for Affordable Rental Housing, be amended by the “Revised Council Policy” attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-092, as Appendix ‘A’."

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

"That the City’s Development Charges By-law 2022-071 be amended as per Attachment D to report Financial Services Department report, FIN-2026-145, extending the term of the by-law for a period of up to 5 years."

Motion 1

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Development Charges Financial Update, FIN-2026-145

"That the City’s Development Charges By-law 2022-071 be amended as per Attachment D to report Financial Services Department report, FIN-2026-145, extending the term of the by-law for a period of up to 5 years."

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

A motion on "Development Charges Debt Reallocation, FIN-2026-135"

Motion 1

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Development Charges Debt Reallocation, FIN-2026-135

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

"That Staff be directed to continue the implementation of the ‘Accelerating Commercial Business Approvals’ Initiative as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-078."

Motion 1

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Update on Accelerating Commercial Business Approval Review, DSD-2026-078

"That Staff be directed to continue the implementation of the ‘Accelerating Commercial Business Approvals’ Initiative as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-078."

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

"That the Use of Corporate Resources for Campaign Purposes during an Election Year Policy (ADM-ELE-226) attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-133, be approved; and further, That the Council Expense Reimbursement and Reporting Policy (GOV-COU-025) attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-133, be amended."

Motion 1

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Use of Corporate Resources for Campaign Purposes during an Election Year Policy, COR-2026-133

"That the Use of Corporate Resources for Campaign Purposes during an Election Year Policy (ADM-ELE-226) attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-133, be approved; and further, That the Council Expense Reimbursement and Reporting Policy (GOV-COU-025) attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-133, be amended."

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

"That the Terms of References attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-131 be approved, amended and repealed, effective November 15, 2026; and, That the revisions to the Appointments to Boards and Committee Policy (GOV-BOA-063) and the Honorarium and Reimbursement for Advisory Committee and Quasi-Judicial Committees of Council (GOV-BOA-2037), attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-131 be approved; and further, That staff be...

Motion 1

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Governance Review - Terms of Reference for Advisory Committees, COR-2026-131

"That the Terms of References attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-131 be approved, amended and repealed, effective November 15, 2026; and, That the revisions to the Appointments to Boards and Committee Policy (GOV-BOA-063) and the Honorarium and Reimbursement for Advisory Committee and Quasi-Judicial Committees of Council (GOV-BOA-2037), attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-131 be approved; and further, That staff be...

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

A motion on "Rental Renovation Licensing By-law, COR-2026-045"

Motion 1

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Rental Renovation Licensing By-law, COR-2026-045

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