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.”

2.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

Minutes to be accepted as circulated to the Mayor and Councillors (regular meeting held September 30, 2024, and special meetings held September 30, 2024) - Councillor S. Davey

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

 

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 October 21, 2024, in order to participate electronically.

7.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

7.1
HERITAGE KITCHENER - OCTOBER 1, 2024

 

7.1.a
Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2024-IV-023, 153 Courtland Avenue East, Demolition of all Buildings, DSD-2024-429

 

That pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-023 be approved to permit the demolition of the single detached dwelling at the property municipally addressed as 153 Courtland Avenue East, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-429; and further,

That pursuant to Section 31 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Repeal By-law 85-190 registered on December 3, 1985 as instrument number 833418 being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 153 Courtland Avenue East.

7.1.b
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-018, 1385 Bleams Road, Construction of a 3-Storey Stacked Townhouse Complex with 8 Units, DSD-2024-382

 

That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2024-IV-018 be approved to permit the construction of a 3-storey stacked townhome complex with 8 units at the property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-382, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application, and subject to the following conditions:

    1. That the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of the heritage permit;
    2. That the updated Conservation Plan, including the vibration monitoring report, be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of the heritage permit;
    3. That the building elevations be submitted for review to the satisfaction of the City’s Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of the heritage permit; and

       

    4. That the final building permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit.

7.1.c
Notice of Intention to Designate, 107 Courtland Avenue East, DSD-2024-426

 

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 107 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-426.

7.2
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 7, 2024

 

7.2.a
Private Street Naming, 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road, DSD-2024-325

 

That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Evaya Developments Inc. intends to name a private street: “Bridlewood Crescent” within a multiple residential development located at 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-325; and further,

That the City’s Legal Services division be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of “Bridlewood Crescent”.

7.2.b
Q24-122 Audit Services - FIN-2024-450

 

That Quotation Q24-122 Audit Services, be awarded to KPMG LLP, Kitchener, ON, at their estimated fee of $589,300 plus HST of $76,609 for a total of $665,909 for a three (3) year term with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beginning with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, for the Corporation of the City of Kitchener, its Boards and Municipal Enterprises including the Waterloo Region Municipalities Insurance Pool with the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, as outlined in Financial Services Department report, FIN-2024-450, and further;

That Chapter 103 of the City of Kitchener’s Municipal Code be amended to reflect the appointment of KPMG LLP as the City’s Auditor for the fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026. Upon the recommendation of the Chief Financial Officer, Council may consider a by-law amendment to extend KPMG LLP’s appointment for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 at the appropriate time.

7.2.c
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/018/T/TS, 9-27 Turner Avenue, 1000918377 Ontario Inc., DSD-2024-415

 

That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/018/T/TS requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the property municipally addressed as 9-27 Turner Avenue, for 100918377 Ontario Inc. be approved in the form shown in the Proposed ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-415 as Attachment ‘A’.

7.2.d
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES, 60 Trussler Road, 1000160668 Ontario Corp., DSD-2024-432

 

That the following recommendation be referred to the November 18, 2024, Council Meeting to allow the applicant and staff the opportunity to engage in further discussion regarding the potential for a reduction in the number and size of the proposed development’s units, and to review potential options for a visual barrier for the subject property:

That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the property municipally addressed as 60 Trussler Road, for 1000160668 Ontario Corp. be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-432, as it appears in Attachment ‘A1’ and ‘A2’.

8.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

8.1
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328-330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd., DSD-2024-371 and Addendum Report DSD-2024-433, DSD-2024-433

This item has attachments. 
1.328-330 Mill Street ZBA Update - DSD-2024-433.pdf
2.Attachment A1 - Proposed Bylaw 328-330 Mill St FINAL Oct 17.pdf.pdf
3.Attachment A2 – Zoning By-law Amendment Map No. 1.pdf
4.Attachment B – Planning Justification .pdf
5.Attachment C – Preliminary Site Plan.pdf
6.Attachment D – Preliminary Architectural Plans .pdf

That the following recommendation be deferred to the October 21, 2024 Council meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to engage in further conversations with staff regarding the planning comments received:

That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD for 1658194 Ontario Ltd., for the property municipally addressed as 328-330 Mill Street be refused, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-371.

Note: An addendum report, Development Services Department report DSD-2024-433 has been included on the agenda this date, related to this matter.

9.
NEW BUSINESS

 

9.1
- MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC

 

9.2
Notice of Motion - S. Davey - Amend 2024 Council and Committee Calendar

 

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

"That the 2024 Council and Committee calendar be amended to reschedule Finance and Corporate Services (Operating Budget Day) from November 19, 2024 to November 18, 2024."

10.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

11.
BY-LAWS

 

11.1
1ST AND 2ND READING

 

11.1.a
Being a by law to provide for the widening of part of West Oak Trail as a public highway in the City of Kitchener.

 

11.1.b
To further amend By-law No. 2019-113, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener.

 

11.1.c
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 83-85 King Street West, 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 87-91 King Street West, 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 97-99 King Street West, 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 103-109 King Street West, 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 113-151 Charles Street West / 170-188 Joseph Street / 3-44 Francis Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

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

 

11.1.i
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 171-173 Victoria Street North, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

11.1.j
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 709 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

11.1.k
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 1738 Trussler Road, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

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

 

11.1.o
To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for October 21, 2024.

 

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 provide for the widening of part of West Oak Trail as a public highway in the City of Kitchener.

 

(By-law 2024-169)

14.1.b
To further amend By-law No. 2019-113, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener.

 

(By-law 2024-170)

14.1.c
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 83-85 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2024-171)

14.1.d
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 87-91 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2024-172)

14.1.e
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 97-99 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2024-173)

14.1.f
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 103-109 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2024-174)

14.1.g
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 113-151 Charles Street West / 170-188 Joseph Street / 3-44 Francis Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2024-175)

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

 

(By-law 2024-176)

14.1.i
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 171-173 Victoria Street North, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2024-177)

14.1.j
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 709 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2024-178)

14.1.k
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 1738 Trussler Road, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2024-179)

14.1.l
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 2024-180)

14.1.m
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 2024-181)

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

 

(By-law 2024-182)

14.1.o
To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for October 21, 2024.

 

(By-law 2024-185)

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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