Special Council MeetingMinutesMonday, February 09, 2026 at 4:30 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.Council Chambers - HybridCity of Kitchener200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7Present:Mayor B. VrbanovicCouncillor S. DaveyCouncillor D. SchniderCouncillor J. DeneaultCouncillor C. MichaudCouncillor A. OwodunniCouncillor P. SinghCouncillor B. IoannidisCouncillor M. JohnstonCouncillor D. ChapmanCouncillor S. StretchStaff:D. Chapman, Chief Administrative OfficerM. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy Chief AdministratorV. Raab, General Manager, Corporate ServicesJ. Readman, General Manager, Development ServicesJ. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial ServicesD. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure ServicesL. MacDonald, City SolicitorA. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City ClerkM. Mills, Committee Coordinator1.Commencement A meeting of City Council was held at 3:44 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic. Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code. The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor. 2.Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None.3.Finance and Corporate Services Committee report - February 9, 2026 3.1Adjournment of Development Charge Complaints - 15 Dellroy Avenue and 1348 Highland Road - Addendum, FIN-2026-071 20 m Moved byCouncillor S. DaveySeconded byCouncillor B. Ioannidis"That the request to adjourn the hearing related to the complaint of development charges at 15 Dellroy Avenue and 1438 Highland Road until no later than March 30, 2026, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-071, be granted."Carried4.Mayoral Business and Updates - Mayor B. Vrbanovic Mayor B. Vrbanovic noted the Council meeting on Monday March 2, 2026 will commence at 4:00 p.m. rather than 7:00 p.m., which will then be followed by a Special Council/Caucus meeting if required.5.In-camera Meeting Authorization Moved byCouncillor B. IoannidisSeconded byCouncillor C. Michaud"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a matter of potential litigation as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (e)."Carried6.By-laws 6.1Three Readings Moved byCouncillor A. OwodunniSeconded byCouncillor D. Chapman"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:6.1.aTo confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for February 9, 2026. (By-law 2026-018) Carried7.Adjournment On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.No Item Selected This item has no attachments.