Council Meeting Agenda

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Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

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1.
COMMENCEMENT

 

The meeting will begin with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and the singing of “O Canada.”

1.1
9th Waterloo Cubs will be in attendance for the singing of “O Canada.”

 

The 9th Waterloo Cubs will be in attendance this evening to lead the Mayor and Members of Council and all those in attendance for the signing of "O Canada"

1.2
National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec Mosque Attack

 

2.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

Minutes to be accepted as circulated to the Mayor and Councillors (regular meeting held December 16, 2024, and special meetings held December 12 and 16, 2024) - Councillor D. Chapman.

 

3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

Members of Council and members of the City’s local boards/committees are required to file a written statement when they have a conflict of interest. If a conflict is declared, please visit www.kitchener.ca/conflict to submit your written form.

4.
COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE

 

4.1
Flag Commemoration

 

January 9, 2025 ---- Together with flags at all Government of Canada buildings, flags at Kitchener City Hall were half-masted to commemorate the passing of James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States. Former President Carter and his late wife, First Lady, Rosalynn Carter visited the City of Kitchener in 1993 as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. During their visit, the Carters helped construct 11 homes on Daniel Avenue in Kitchener.

4.2
Flag Request under Policy MUN-FAC-442

 

5.
PRESENTATIONS

 

6.
DELEGATIONS

 

Pursuant to Council’s Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. All Delegations where possible are encouraged to register prior to the start of the meeting. For Delegates who are attending in-person, registration is permitted up to the start of the meeting. Delegates who are interested in attending virtually must register by 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 2025, in order to participate electronically.

7.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

7.1
HERITAGE KITCHENER - JANUARY 7, 2025

 

7.1.a
Notice of Intention to Designate, 69 Agnes Street, DSD-2025-013

 

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 69 Agnes Street, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-013, as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

7.1.b
Notice of Intention to Designate, 80-86 Union Boulevard / 571 York Street, DSD-2025-014

 

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 80-86 Union Boulevard / 571 York Street, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-014, as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

7.2
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 6, 2025

 

7.2.a
Annual Zoning By-law Update, DSD-2025-003

 

That the following recommendation be referred to the January 20, 2025, Council Meeting to allow staff the opportunity to provide additional information regarding the need for a new Legal Services Administrator Full Time Employee (FTE) position:

That City-initiated amendment ZBA24/025/K/KA (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-003 as Appendix “A”, and;

That City-initiated amendment ZBA24/025/K/KA (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-003, as Appendix “B”, and further;

That a new Legal Services Administrator FTE position be approved to support zoning review and the required legal administration of securing planning approvals to support the timely review of development applications in accordance with the timeframes prescribed by Provincial legislation.

7.2.b
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/012/W/ES, 400 Westwood Drive, Zakia Kardumovic and Anel Kardumovic, DSD-2025-004, and Addendum Report DSD-2025-038

This item has attachments. 
1.Addendum - Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21-012-W-ES 400 Westwood Drive - DSD-2025-038.pdf
2.Attachment A1- Revised Zoning By-law.pdf
3.Attachment A2 Revised Map No 1.pdf
4.Attachment B- Revised Concept Plan.pdf

That the following recommendation be referred to the January 20, 2025, Council Meeting to allow community members, the applicant, and staff the opportunity to have further conversation regarding tree protection, potential impacts on abutting properties, the change in lot fabric and traffic concerns:

"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/012/W/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the property municipally addressed as 400 Westwood Drive, for Zakia Kardumovic and Anel Kardumovic be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-004, as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2.’

8.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

9.
NEW BUSINESS

 

9.1
- MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC

 

9.2
Notice of Motion - Paper Billing - S. Davey

 

Councillor S. Davey has given notice to introduce the following motion for consideration this date:

"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener acknowledges the importance of environmental sustainability, cost efficiency, and promoting advancement in technology in its operations, and;
 
WHEREAS approximately 50% or the City’s residents are currently enrolled in the City’s e-billing platform for property tax and utility billing, and;
 
WHEREAS Canada Post has notified the City that postage charges will increase by 25% starting in 2025, which will result in a significant cost increase for both property tax and utility customers, and;
 
WHEREAS enrollment on e-billing offers numerous benefits such as reducing paper waste, lowering costs, and providing customers with a faster, more secure and more convenient access to their bills, and;
 
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener staff consider the feasibility of grandfathering existing customers who are currently not enrolled on e-billing and provide options for council to consider for any new customers who sign up for services with the City, and report back to the Finance and Corporate Services committee in the second quarter of 2025."

10.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

11.
BY-LAWS

 

11.1
1ST AND 2ND READING

 

11.1.a
Being a by-law to authorize borrowing for current expenditures in 2025.

 

11.1.b
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

11.1.c
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 44-54 Queen Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

11.1.d
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 51 Breithaupt Street, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

11.1.e
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 53 Church Street, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

11.1.f
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 112 Margaret Avenue, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

11.1.g
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 148 Margaret Avenue, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

11.1.h
Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement.

 

11.1.i
To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon.

 

11.1.j
To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof.

 

11.1.k
To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property.

 

11.1.l
To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for January 20, 2025.

 

11.2
LATE STARTER BY-LAWS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES

 

12.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

13.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

14.
BY-LAWS

 

14.1
3RD READING

 

14.1.a
Being a by-law to authorize borrowing for current expenditures in 2025.

 

(By-law 2025-001)

14.1.b
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2025-002)

14.1.c
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 44-54 Queen Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2025-003)

14.1.d
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 51 Breithaupt Street, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2025-004)

14.1.e
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 53 Church Street, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2025-005)

14.1.f
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 112 Margaret Avenue, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2025-006)

14.1.g
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 148 Margaret Avenue, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2025-007)

14.1.h
Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement.

 

(By-law 2025-008)

14.1.i
To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon.

 

(By-law 2025-009)

14.1.j
To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof.

 

(By-law 2025-010)

14.1.k
To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property.

 

(By-law 2025-011)

14.1.l
To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for January 20, 2025.

 

(By-law 2025-015)

14.2
LATE STARTER BY-LAWS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES

 

15.
ADJOURNMENT

 
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