Council Meeting Minutes

Monday, May 05, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Council Chambers - Hybrid

City of Kitchener

200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

Present:

• Mayor B. Vrbanovic
• Councillor S. Davey
• Councillor D. Schnider
• Councillor J. Deneault
• Councillor C. Michaud
• Councillor A. Owodunni
• Councillor P. Singh
• Councillor B. Ioannidis
• Councillor M. Johnston (virtually)
• Councillor D. Chapman (virtually)
• Councillor S. Stretch

Staff:

• M. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy Chief Administrator
• V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
• J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
• J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
• D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
• L. MacDonald, City Solicitor
• G. MacNeil, Director, By-Law Enforcement
• J. Dueck, Director, Culture & Entertainment
• A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City Clerk
• H. Fylactou, Manager, Enforcement
• J. Shea, Manager Forestry & Natural Areas Management
• D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
• A. Marie Cipriani, Corporate Sustainability Officer
• H. Kovacs, Forestry Project Manager

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1.

COMMENCEMENT

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

1.1

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

The Mayor held a moment of silence to recognize the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

2.

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

Councillor J. Deneault entered the meeting at this time.

On motion by Councillor J. Deneault the minutes of the regular meeting held April 7, 2025, and special meetings held April 7, April 14, and April 24, 2025, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

None.

4.

COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE

4.1

Flag & Illumination Request under Policy MUN-FAC-442

4.1.a

KW Habitation - Community Living Month - Illumination - May 1, 2025

4.1.b

Ink-stained Wretches - UN World Press Freedom Day - Illumination - May 3, 2025

4.1.c

Lupus Ontario - World Lupus Day - Illumination - May 10, 2025

4.1.d

Huntington Society of Canada - Huntington Disease Awareness Month - Illumination - May 11, 2025

4.1.e

Fibromyalgia Association Canada - Illumination - May 12, 2025

4.1.f

CanBoat / Grand River Squadron - Safe Boating Awareness Week - Flags - May 17-23, 2025

4.1.g

Eritrean Canadian KW Community - Eritrean Independence Day - Flags - May 19-25, 2025

4.1.h

Bahamas High Commission - Bahamian Independence Day - Illumination - July 10, 2025

4.1.i

Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Prostate Cancer Awareness - Illumination - September 13, 2025

5.

PRESENTATIONS

5.1

Smart 20 Cities Award recognition - Kitchener's Sustainable Urban Forest

Hajnal Kovacs, Forestry Project Manager, presented the Smart 20 Cities Award recognition - Kitchener's Sustainable Urban Forest award received by the City. Josh Shea, Manager Forestry & Natural Areas Management, was also in attendance. 

6.

DELEGATIONS

6.1

Kitchener City Bird – The Dark Eyed Junco, INS-2025-194, listed as Item 12.1.a

Council considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-194, listed as item 12.1.a on the agenda this date, recommending that the Dark Eyed Junco be endorsed as Kitchener’s Official Bird. Josh Shea, Manager Forestry & Natural Areas Management, was in attendance to respond to questions from Council.

Meredith Blunt, Bird Friendly City Kitchener, presented the report, noting after an engagement process, the Dark Eyed Junco received the majority of the public support and is being recommended as Kitchener’s Official Bird. M. Blunt, then responded to questions from Council.

• Moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
  Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud

  "That the Dark Eyed Junco be endorsed as Kitchener’s Official Bird, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-194."

  Carried

6.2

Waterloo Region Community Energy (WRCE) 2024 Progress Report, DSD-2025-106, listed as Item 12.2.c

Councillor P. Singh left and returned to the meeting at this time.

Council considered Development Services Department report DSD-2025-106, listed on the agenda this date as item 12.2.c. summarizing the 2024 WR Community Energy progress report. Anna Marie Cipriani, Corporate Sustainability Officer and Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services were in attendance to respond to questions from Council.

Matthew Day, WR Community Energy, presented the report, highlighting key achievements in energy transitions in Waterloo Region. M. Day provided an overview of the financial breakdown related to energy by type in comparison to waste and heating. M. Day spoke to the energy transitions across 6 terms of Council and provided a high-level summary of the thermal supply and demand. M. Day then responded to questions from Council.

6.3

Growing Together East, DSD-2025-083, and addendum Report DSD-2025-217, listed as item 7.2.d

Council considered Growing Together East, DSD-2025-083, and addendum Report DSD-2025-217, listed on the agenda this date as item 7.2.d. It was noted that an addendum report was included in the agenda this date, which included an amendment to the staff recommendation that was considered at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee on April 14, 2025. In addition, Council was in receipt of written submissions from the Region of Waterloo and Vive Development related to this matter. Rosa Bustamante, Director Planning & Housing Policy/City Planner, Natalie Goss, Manager Policy & Research, Adam Clark, Senior Urban Designer and Elyssa Pompa, Planner (Policy) were in attendance to respond to questions from Council.

Stephen Litt, Vive Development, provided Council an overview of the Hard Cost and Efficiency Comparisons for Large Slab vs Small Point Tower developments. S. Litt stated that it is not cost-effective anymore to build condominiums that are converted to rental and encouraged builders to build the missing middle market. Recent development projects initiated by Vive were noted and S. Litt requested flexibility in development form was recommended. S. Litt then responded to questions from Council.

Councillor P. Singh brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as amended by staff this date, which was seconded by Councillor D. Chapman.

• Moved by Councillor P. Singh
  Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman

  "That City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/010/COK/MR, for the purpose of implementing a land use planning framework for 3 of the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas, including amendments to mapping and text, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2025-083 as Attachment ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval; and,

  That City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/020/COK/MR to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 for lands within 3 of the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” attached to Report DSD-2025-083 presented to Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee on April 14, 2025 and as modified as outlined in report DSD-2025-217; and, 

  That City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA25/004/COK/MR to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for lands subject to Zoning By-law 85-1 and to be brought into Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed By-law attached to Report DSD-2025-083 as Attachment ‘C’; and,

  That City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/020/COK/MR to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 shall have no force and effect until By-law 2024-065 (Growing Together PMTSAs) is in full force and effect, and further,

  Pursuant to Section 35(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. C P.13, as amended further notice is not required to be given in respect to the City initiated Zoning By-law amendment." 

  Carried, as amended

6.4

Fireworks By-law Review, CSD-2025-052, listed as item 7.1.c

Council considered Fireworks By-law Review, CSD-2025-052, listed as item 7.1.c on the agenda this date. Gloria MacNeil, Director By-law Enforcement and Helen Fylactou, Manager, Enforcement, were in attendance to respond to questions from Council.

Priyam Vyas, delegated in opposition to the recommendation to ban fireworks sales. P. Vyas then responded to questions from Council.

Councillor S. Davey left and returned to the meeting at this time.

Sim Sahota and Greg Kasparian, delegated in opposition to the recommendation to ban fireworks sales.

Councillor J. Deneault left and returned to the meeting at this time.

Tom Jacobs and Lovedeep Grewal,  delegated in opposition to staff recommendation.

Councillor P. Singh left and returned to the meeting at this time.

Sherman Heer, delegated in opposition to the recommendation to ban fireworks sales.

Audrey Heutzenroeder, delegated in support of the recommendation and encouraged Council to consider a full ban on fireworks displays. 

Juri Kasemets, delegated in opposition to the recommendation to ban fireworks sales noting this would require the city to ban other items.

Councillor B. Ioannidis left and returned to the meeting at this time.

Aleem Kanji, delegated in opposition to the recommendation to ban fireworks sales and requested Council consider approval of option 1 in the report. A. Kanji then responded to questions from Council. 

James Fawcett, Preeti Dulku, Sarah Goodhart, Dylan Tuck and Lukasz Kabata addressed Council in opposition to the staff.

Robert Williams, representing Bird Friendly City Kitchener, addressed Council in support of the recommendation to ban fireworks sales citing impacts of fireworks on bird populations.

Mo Markham, addressed Council in support of the recommendation and requested council consider a full ban and move to a light or drone display instead.

Parm Nijjar, a fireworks consumer, addressed Council in opposition of the recommendation to ban fireworks sales noting the risks of illegal purchasing items online.

Councillor A. Owodunni left and returned to the meeting at this time.

Ankur Jhaveri, addressed Council in support of the recommendation to ban fireworks citing dangerous incidents and the impact of fireworks on the environment, animals and debris.

Vinod Vyas, delegated in opposition to the recommendation noting the link between firework and practicing Hindu and serves as an expression. V. Vyas then responded to questions from Council. 

Councillor S Davey left and returned to the meeting at this time. 

Councillor P. Singh left and returned to the meeting at this time.

6.5

Council proceedings to continue beyond 11:00 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
  Seconded by Councillor S. Stretch

  “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.”

  Carried

6.6

Recess and Reconvene

The Council meeting then recessed at 10:25 p.m. and reconvened at 10:32 p.m., chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic, with all members present, Councillor D. Chapman and Councillor M. Johnston were participating virtually.

6.7

Fireworks By-law Review, CSD-2025-052, listed as item 7.1.c (Cont'd)

Council resumed consideration of Fireworks By-law Review, CSD-2025-052, listed as item 7.1.c on the agenda this date. 

Members of Council asked questions regarding implementation dates, ability to share resources, ability to ban classes of fireworks, education initiatives undertaken, area municipal fireworks recommendations, selection of the permitted days and restrictions on times, determination of the proposed fines, development of a permitting or licensing process for consumer displays, increased use and safety concerns, proactive enforcement, impact of banning fireworks on municipal liability, vendor education at point of sale, complaints received during Diwali, purchasing time frames, ability to procure fireworks in neighbouring municipalities, and received responses from H. Fylactou and G. McNeil.

• Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
  Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider

  "That the Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law be amended to prohibit the sale of Fireworks within the city of Kitchener starting January 2026, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-052; and,

  That the increased regulations governing the permitted times for setting off fireworks, be approved, as proposed in Report CSD-2025-052; and,

  That the proposed by-law attached to Report CSD-2025-052, to repeal and replace the existing Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law (Chapter 739), as noted in Appendix A, be approved, and that the Clerk be authorized to update Chapter 739 (Fireworks and Firecrackers) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code to reflect the proposed changes; and further,

  That the Administrative Penalty By-law Fines for Firework attached to Report CSD-2025-052, be approved. "

  In Favour (8)	Councillor S. Davey, Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor B. Ioannidis, Councillor M. Johnston, Councillor D. Chapman, Councillor A. Owodunni, and Councillor J. Deneault
  Contra (3)	Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor D. Schnider, and Councillor S. Stretch

  Carried, on a recorded vote (8 to 3)

7.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - APRIL 14, 2025

• Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
  Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider

  "That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated April 14, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."

  Carried

7.1.a

2025 Procedural By-law Amendments, Chapter 25 (Procedure) City of Kitchener Municipal Code, COR-2025-162

• "That Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, be repealed and replaced, with the By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-162."

  Carried

7.1.b

Vision Zero Annual Project Update, DSD-2025-040

• "That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2025 safety improvements as outlined in Attachment 'A' (Vision Zero 2025 Safety Improvements) of Development Services Department report DSD-2025-040 to support implementation of the Vision Zero Strategy; and,

  That an All-Way Stop be installed at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and St Leger Street; and,

  That a Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Level 2, Type B be installed on East Avenue at Borden Street (in front of the Kitchener Auditorium); and,

  That stopping be prohibited at any time 15 metres from each PXO crossing at each approach, and ten (10) metres immediately following each PXO crossing; and further,

  That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly."

  Carried

7.1.c

Fireworks By-law Review, CSD-2025-052

• Carried, under Delegations

7.2

PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - APRIL 14, 2025

• Moved by Councillor P. Singh
  Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman

  "That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 14, 2025, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."

  Carried

7.2.a

2024-2026 Climate Change and Environment Committee Work Plan, DSD-2025-143

• "That the Climate Change and Environment Committee Work Plan 2024 - 2026 as appended as Attachment ‘A’ to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-143, be approved."

  Carried

7.2.b

Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy (WREDS), DSD-2025-134

• "That the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy be endorsed to guide collaboration among municipal economic development partners, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-134."

  Carried

7.2.c

Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/014/L/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/030/L/BB, 288-292 Lawrence Avenue, S&S Stemco Inc. c/o Scott Stemerdink, DSD-2025-034 

• "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/014/L/BB for the property municipally addressed as 288-292 Lawrence Avenue for S&S Stemco Inc. c/o Scott Stemerdink requesting to change the Urban Structure on Map 2 from ‘Industrial Employment Areas’ to ‘Community Areas’ and Land Use on Map 3 from ‘General Industrial Employment’ to ‘Low Rise Residential’, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-034 as Attachments ‘A1’, ‘A2’,and ‘A3’; and further,"

  That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/030/L/BB for or the property municipally addressed as 288-292 Lawrence Avenue for S&S Stemco Inc. c/o Scott Stemerdink be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-034 as Attachments ‘B1’ and ‘B2’."

  Carried

7.2.d

Growing Together East - Land Use and Zoning Framework, DSD-2025-083, and addendum Report DSD-2025-217

• Carried, as amended, under Delegations

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NIL

9.

NEW BUSINESS

9.1

- MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC

Mayor B. Vrbanovic addressed the federal election on Monday April 28, 2025 and dates to establish a new government. 

10.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

None.

11.

BY-LAWS

At the request of A. Fusco, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk, now that the Reports of the Committees have been formally approved, it was agreed to formally add the By-laws listed on the agenda under the heading of Late Starters to the agenda for Council’s consideration. 

11.1

1ST AND 2ND READING

• Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
  Seconded by Councillor B. Ioannidis

  "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:

  Carried

11.1.a

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.b

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.c

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

11.1.d

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

11.1.e

Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 61 to the Official Plan - 288-292 Lawrence Avenue.

11.1.f

Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - M.S.E.E. Inc. and S & S Stemco Inc. - 288-292 Lawrence Avenue.

11.1.g

Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 62 to the Official Plan - Growing Together East - Protected Major Transit Station Areas.

11.1.h

Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Growing Together East (PMTSA Lands).

11.1.i

Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Growing Together East (Non-PMTSA Lands).

11.1.j

Being a by-law to regulate the use of Fireworks and to prohibit the sales of Fireworks and to prohibit the sale and use of Firecrackers.

11.1.k

Being a by-law with respect to Procedure, known as the “Procedural By-law.

11.1.l

Being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year 2025 and to provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes.

11.1.m

To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for May 5, 2025.

Carried.

12.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

On motion, Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and was Chaired by Councillor J. Deneault.

12.1

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

12.1.a

Kitchener City Bird – The Dark Eyed Junco, INS-2025-194

• Carried, under Delegations

12.1.b

Arts and Entertainment Reserve, DSD-2025-207

Members of Council asked questions and received responses from Jeremy Dueck, Director, Culture and Entertainment regarding the Municipal Accommodation Tax and transfers into the Reserve.

• Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

  it was resolved:

  "That an Arts & Entertainment Reserve be established to pursue talent for tourism-driven programming and event opportunities, with attributes as described in the “Reserve Information Sheet” attached as Appendix A to report DSD-2025-207; and,

  That the Director of Arts & Entertainment and Executive Director of Economic Development be authorized to allocate funds and authorize expenses from the Arts & Entertainment Reserve as described in Appendix A of report DSD-2025-207; and further,

  That $300,000 be transferred from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve to the Arts & Entertainment Reserve to provide an initial funding base."

  Carried

12.1.c

Downtown Kitchener BIA and Belmont BIA 2025 Budgets, FIN-2025-212, FIN-2025-212

Members of Council asked questions and received responses from Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services regarding the Downtown Ambassador program shift coverage.

• Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

  it was resolved:

  "That the 2025 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-2025-212."

  Carried

12.1.d

Terms of Reference – Dog Designation Appeal Committee and Property Standards Appeal Committee, COR-2025-204

• Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis

  it was resolved:

  "That the Terms of Reference for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and the Dog Designation Appeal Committee, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-204, be approved; and,

  That an appeal fee for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and Dog Designation Appeal Committee be added to the 2025 User Fee schedule in the amount of $125.; and,

  That the Terms of Reference for the Property Standards Committee be amended to allow members of the Animal/Dog Designation Appeal Committee to serve as ex officio members of the Property Standards Committee, when needed; and,

  That the current appointments to the Animal/Dog Designation Appeal Committee and the Property Standards Appeal Committee remain in effect until the recruitment process is completed, and new members can be appointed."

  Carried

12.2

FOR INFORMATION

12.2.a

2024 Pivot Net-0 update, DSD-2025-133

12.2.b

Summary of Bid Solicitations Approved by the Chief Procurement Officer (January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025), FIN-2025-218

12.2.c

Waterloo Region Community Energy (WRCE) 2024 Progress Report, DSD-2025-106

12.3

ITEMS ARISING FROM IN-CAMERA

12.3.a

Potential City Land Acquisition (Potential Land Acquisition - Section 239 (2) (c), COR-2025-215

• Moved by Councillor P. Singh

  “That the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and approve the acquisition of the Subject Property as set out in In Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-215 based on the terms and conditions discussed at the May 5, 2025, in-camera meeting of Council; and further, 

  That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to affect the transaction, and that said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.” 

  Carried

12.3.b

Ontario Land Tribunal Matter - Legal Advice (Solicitor / client privilege and Litigation or potential litigation - Section 239 (2) (e) and (f)), COR-2025-216

• Moved by Councillor P. Singh

  "That staff proceed to take all steps necessary to give effect to the Council direction provided at the in-camera meeting of Council on May 5, 2025 in relation to the appeals referenced as OLT-25-000281; and further, 

  That the General Manager, Development Services, be authorized to execute any documents or agreements necessary to affect Council’s direction in camera on May 5, 2025 (if any), with such agreements or documents being satisfactory to the City Solicitor." 

  Carried

13.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole.

• Moved by Councillor J. Deneault
  Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider

  “That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."

  Carried

14.

BY-LAWS

14.1

3RD READING

• Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
  Seconded by Councillor S. Davey

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

14.1.a

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 2025-042)

14.1.b

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 2025-043)

14.1.c

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

(By-law 2025-044)

14.1.d

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

(By-law 2025-045)

14.1.e

Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 61 to the Official Plan - 288-292 Lawrence Avenue.

(By-law 2025-046)

14.1.f

Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - M.S.E.E. Inc. and S & S Stemco Inc. - 288-292 Lawrence Avenue.

(By-law 2025-047)

14.1.g

Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 62 to the Official Plan - Growing Together East - Protected Major Transit Station Areas.

(By-law 2025-048)

14.1.h

Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Growing Together East (PMTSA Lands).

(By-law 2025-049)

14.1.i

Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Growing Together East (Non-PMTSA Lands).

(By-law 2025-050)

14.1.j

Being a by-law to regulate the use of Fireworks and to prohibit the sales of Fireworks and to prohibit the sale and use of Firecrackers.

(By-law 2025-051)

14.1.k

Being a by-law with respect to Procedure, known as the “Procedural By-law.

(By-law 2025-052)

14.1.l

Being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year 2025 and to provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes.

(By-law 2025-053)

14.1.m

To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for May 5, 2025.

(By-law 2025-054)

Carried.

15.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.