Council Meeting Minutes

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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
  • Councillor D. Chapman
  • Councillor S. Stretch
Staff:
  • D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
  • 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. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals
  • R. Bustamante, Director Planning & Housing Policy/City Planner
  • A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City Clerk
  • N. Goss, Manager, Policy and Research
  • D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk

1.
COMMENCEMENT

 

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

2.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

On motion by Councillor M. Johnston the minutes of the regular meeting held November 10, 2025, and special meetings held November 10, December 1, and December 11, 2025, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted.

3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

3.1
Councillor P. Singh - Notice of Motion - Inclusionary Zoning Set-aside Rates - Councillor B. Ioannidis, listed as item 9.2.

 

Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict with Notice of Motion - Inclusionary Zoning Set-aside Rates - Councillor B. Ioannidis, listed as item 9.2, due to a member of his family owning property within the Downtown PTMSA (Central), and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on this location within the Inclusionary Zoning discussion.

3.2
Councillor S. Stretch - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-025 - 50-56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street, DSD-2025-464

 

Councillor S. Stretch declared a conflict a conflict with Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-025 - 50-56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street, DSD-2025-464, due to her residing within the notification area, and she did not participate in any voting or discussion on this matter.

3.3
Councillor P. Singh - Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494

 

Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict with Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494, due to a member of his family owning property within the 1500m radius program eligibility requirements, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on program requirements within that boundary.

3.4
Councillor C. Michaud - Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494

 

Councillor C. Michaud declared a conflict regarding Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, DSD-2025-371, due to her place of employment, and she did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding this matter. 

3.5
Councillor J. Deneault - Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494

 

Councillor J. Deneault declared a conflict regarding Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, DSD-2025-371, due to his place of employment, and he did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding this matter.

3.6
Councillor S. Stretch - Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494

 

Councillor S. Stretch declared a conflict with Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494, due to residing within the 1500m radius program eligibility requirements, and she did not participate in any voting or discussion on program requirements within that boundary.

4.
COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE

 

5.
PRESENTATION - NIL

 

6.
DELEGATIONS

 

6.1
Centre in the Square (CITS) Appointments and Board of Director Amendments, COR-2025-498, listed as item 11.1.b

 

Council considered Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-498, listed as item 11.1.b, related to the appointment of Board of Director Members; as well as, amendments to the composition to the Board of Directors. Eric Lariviere, Executive Director, Centre in the Square, was in attendance to respond to questions from Council if required.

  • Moved byCouncillor B. Ioannidis
    Seconded byCouncillor S. Davey

    "That Tony Giovinazzo be appointed as a Centre In The Square, Board Director for a three-year term, expiring November 19, 2028; and further,

    That the appointment of Alex Kinsella and Kayleigh Platz, Board Directors be renewed for a second three-year term, expiring November 15, 2028; and further,

    That the appointment of Dan Carli, Chair, be renewed for a two-year term, expiring January 1, 2028; and further,

    That the by-law attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services report COR-2025-498, to expand the number of Board Directors from fourteen to fifteen members, be adopted."

    Carried

6.2
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-024 - 1385 Bleams Road, DSD-2025-462, listed as item 7.1.a

 

Council considered Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-024 - 1385 Bleams Road, DSD-2025-462, listed as item 7.1.a on the agenda this date. 

Alina and Ioan Solomes were in attendance in opposition to the recommendation from staff and Heritage Kitchener. A. Solomes addressed Council in opposition to the proposed condition to enter into a heritage easement agreement and expressed concerns with the need to restore/reconstruct the belfry, which in their opinion is not required by legislation. A. Solomes noted if Council opted to approve the recommendation, they would appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

G. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals, was in attendance to respond to questions from Council.

  • Moved byCouncillor D. Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor C. Michaud

    "That pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-024 be approved to permit the demolition of a shed, two additions, and belfry at the property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application, and subject to the following conditions as outlined in Development Services Department Report, DSD-2025-462:

    1. That the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of this permit;

    2. That the Owners enter into a heritage easement agreement with the City in accordance with Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the restoration/reconstruction of the belfry prior to the issuance of this permit;

    3. That the building permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit to facilitate the restoration/reconstruction of the belfry;

    4. The heritage clearance be provided by heritage planning staff prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for the demolition of the shed and c.1920s and 1987 addition."

    Carried

6.3
Notice of Motion - Inclusionary Zoning Set-aside Rates - Councillor B. Ioannidis, listed as item 9.2.

This item has attachments. This item has conflict.
1.Written Submission - K. Shibata .pdf
2.Written Submission - L. Macredie.pdf
3.Written Submission - M. Hay.pdf
4.Written Submission - M. Edmonds.docx.pdf
5.Written Submission - P. Nickels.pdf
6.Written Submission - M. Durrell, Build Urban.pdf
7.Delegation Presentation - H. Jaeger.pdf
  • Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict with Notice of Motion - Inclusionary Zoning Set-aside Rates - Councillor B. Ioannidis, listed as item 9.2, due to a member of his family owning property within the Downtown PTMSA (Central), and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on this location within the Inclusionary Zoning discussion.)

Council considered Notice of Motion - Inclusionary Zoning Set-aside Rates - Councillor B. Ioannidis, listed as item 9.2. on the agenda this date. In addition, Council was in receipt of written submissions from K. Shibata, L. Macredie. M. Hay, M. Edmonds, P. Nickels and M. Durrell, Build Urban. N. Goss, Manager of Policy and Research and Rosa Bustamante, Director, Planning and Housing Policy/City Planner were in attendance to respond to questions from Council.

Sam Nabi and Heline Chow addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Notice of Motion to amend the set-aside rates. 

Councillor D. Chapman left and returned to the meeting at this time.

Larry Masseo, Waterloo Region Home Builders' Association (WRHBA), addressed Council in support of the proposed Notice of Motion. 

Hal Jaeger, Melissa Hughes, and John MacDonald, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Notice of Motion. 

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

Elliot Wand, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Notice of Motion to amend the set-aside rates.

Mayor B. Vrbanovic left the meeting at this time. Councillor S. Davey assumed the role of the Chair.

Jacquie Wells and Ken Vogelpohl, ACORN Waterloo Region Chapter, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Notice of Motion to amend the set-aside rates.

Mayor B. Vrbanovic returned to the meeting at this time and re-assumed the role of the Chair.

Ryan Murdock addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Notice of Motion to amend the set-aside rates.

Peggy Nickels, on behalf of the Kitchener Citizens for Livable Development, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Notice of Motion to amend the set-aside rates. 

Councillor M. Johnston left and returned to the meeting at this time. 

Emanuel Melo read a prepared statement for Ella Donaldson who had to leave the meeting earlier this date, in opposition to the proposed Notice of Motion to amend the set-aside rates. 

Emanuel Melo addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Notice of Motion to amend the set-aside rates. 

Melissa Durrell addressed Council on behalf of Build Urban, in support of reduced set aside rates with minor adjustments to the implementation of Inclusionary Zoning: within the PMTSA's due to the current real estate market conditions. 

6.4
Recess and Reconvene

 

The Council meeting then recessed at 8:51 p.m. and reconvened at 9:06 p.m., chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present.

6.5
Notice of Motion - Inclusionary Zoning Set-aside Rates - Councillor B. Ioannidis, listed as item 9.2. (Cont'd)

 

Council resumed consideration of Notice of Motion - Inclusionary Zoning Set-aside Rates - Councillor B. Ioannidis, listed as item 9.2. on the agenda this date.

Members of Council then asked questions of staff regarding set aside rate calculations on development, Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) commitments, activities undertaken by the city to increase affordable housing opportunities, impact of IZ on development, for-profit developers building affordable housing units, IZ application to the rental market in addition to the condominium market, CMHC requirements for purpose-built rentals, set aside rates and cost certainty for the development industry, development charge fee waivers for registered not-for-profits, and received responses from N. Goss, Manager of Policy and Research, Rosa Bustamante, Director, Planning and Housing Policy/City Planner, Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services and Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer.

It was noted, should the Notice of Motion fail, the existing rates as included in the approved By-law would be implemented January 1, 2026.

Councillor B. Ioannidis brought forward the Notice of Motion as listed on the agenda this date, which was seconded by Councillor S. Davey.

As per the previously declared conflict by Councillor P. Singh, the inclusionary zoning rates for the Downtown Core, were then voted on and were LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors S. Davey, D. Schnider and B. Ioannidis voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Deneault, C. Michaud, A. Owodunni, M. Johnston, D. Chapman and S. Stretch voting in opposition. Councillor P. Singh did not vote or participate in this matter.

The following motion was then voted on, on a recorded vote.

  • Moved byCouncillor B. Ioannidis
    Seconded byCouncillor S. Davey

    “WHEREAS Staff retained N. Barry Lyons Consulting (NBLC) land economists to conduct an updated 2025 Residential Market Assessment (“report”) which analyzed the recent local market activity and conditions;

    WHEREAS the updated 2025 Residential Market Assessment (“report”) reinforced multiple key indicators, the market and economic context for investing in new high density residential development in Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSA) is markedly more challenging than it was in 2024 when Inclusionary Zoning was approved by Council; and,

    WHEREAS the City’s residential market continues to experience limited activity, to date, there have been no 50+ unit housing developments started this year within the City’s PMTSAs (50+ unit developments trigger IZ); and,

    WHEREAS population growth, development feasibility; condominium market trends and the rental market outlooks are all factors that are adding challenges to high density developments in the PMTSA; and,

    WHEREAS the development community has expressed concerns that Inclusionary Zoning now is ill-timed due to the current stagnation of the housing market, noting suggestions that the requirements only begin once the number of housing starts are above historic averages; and,

    WHERESAS set-aside rates were established for 2026, but may have a negative impact on the construction of new units;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to prepare a City initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to change the Inclusionary Zoning set aside rate from 2% to 0.5% and from 1% to 0.25% in their respective PMTSA;

    THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these set aside rates be maintained for 2026 and 2027;

    THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the effective date of the Zoning By-law amendment shall be the effective date for the purpose of section 8(1)(d) of O.Reg 232/18; and,

    THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that staff be directed to report back on local market conditions occur in 2027, 2029, and 2031."

    In Favour (4)Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor P. Singh, and Councillor B. Ioannidis
    Contra (7)Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor M. Johnston, Councillor D. Chapman, Councillor A. Owodunni, Councillor J. Deneault, and Councillor S. Stretch
    LOST (4 to 7)

7.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

7.1
HERITAGE KITCHENER - DECEMBER 2, 2025

 

Due to the previously declared conflict by Councillor S. Stretch, the Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-025 - 50-56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street, DSD-2025-464, was voted on separately and was Carried. Councillor S. Stretch did not participate in any voting or discussion on this matter.

The balance of the report was then voted on and was Carried.

  • Moved byCouncillor C. Michaud
    Seconded byCouncillor D. Chapman

    "That the balance of the Heritage Kitchener report, dated December 2, 2025, listed as items 7.1.b to 7.1.d on the agenda this date, be adopted."

    Carried

7.1.a
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-024 - 1385 Bleams Road, DSD-2025-462

 
  • Carried, under Delegations

7.1.b
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-025 - 50-56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street, DSD-2025-464

 This item has conflict.
  • Councillor S. Stretch declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor S. Stretch declared a conflict a conflict with Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-025 - 50-56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street, DSD-2025-464, due to her residing within the notification area, and she did not participate in any voting or discussion on this matter.)

  • "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-025 be approved to permit the demolition of the rear porch at 107 Young Street, and the construction of an 8-storey building at the properties municipally addressed as 50-56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, and subject to the following conditions as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-464:

      1. That the final Phase II Heritage Impact Assessment be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to final site plan approval;
      2. That the final building elevations be reviewed and approved by the City’s Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of this heritage permit; and
      3. That the final building permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit for the building."
    Carried

7.1.c
Update to Delegated Approval Authority By-law, DSD-2025-465

 

  • "That the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-465 be enacted, as amended by Heritage Kitchener, to repeal and replace Chapter 642 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding the delegation of power to consent to alterations to properties designated under Part IV and Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act."

    Carried

7.2
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 1, 2025

 

At the request of Councillor D. Chapman, item 7.2.a Elimination of Return Envelopes, FIN-2025-407, was voted on separately and was Carried.

The balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee was then voted on.

  • Moved byCouncillor P. Singh
    Seconded byCouncillor D. Chapman

    "That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated December 1, 2025, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.h on the agenda this date, be adopted."

    Carried

7.2.a
Elimination of Return Envelopes, FIN-2025-407

 

  • "That the City of Kitchener discontinue the practice of including return envelopes with mailed paper bills effective February 1, 2026, as outlined by Financial Services Department report, FIN-2025-407"

    Carried

7.2.b
2025 Victus Hockey Academy LP Agreement at Sportsworld Arena, CSD-2025-472

 

  • "That the General Manager, Community Services and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a license agreement and any amendments or renewals with Victus Academy LP for space at Sportsworld Arena, municipally known as 35 Sportsworld Crossing Road, said agreement to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as outlined in Community Services Department report, CSD-2025-472."

    Carried

7.2.c
Modernizing Human Resource (HR) Policies, COR-2025-449

 

  • "That the modernized Human Resources policies, attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services report COR-2025-449 be approved; and further,

    That the redundant Human Resources policies, attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services report COR-2024-449 be repealed."

    Carried

7.2.d
Municipal Act Section 357(g) Applications - Repairs and Renovations, FIN-2025-453

 

  • "That Council approve the draft policy attached as Appendix A to Financial Services Department report, FIN-2025-453."

    Carried

7.2.e
Municipal Act Section 357(1)(d.1) Application for Sickness or Extreme Poverty, FIN-2025-451

 

  • That the draft by-law attached to Financial Services Department report, FIN-2025-451 as Appendix “A” to delegate authority to the Assessment Review Board for determining the eligibility for property tax relief for applications received under Section 357(1)(d.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and further,

    That staff forward a certified copy of the by-law to the Registrar of the Assessment Review Board and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, as required under Section 357(12) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and thereafter forward a copy of every application received to which this by-law applies.

    Carried

7.2.f
Project Funding Increase for Dundee Secondary Plan and Environmental Assessment, DSD-2025-469

 

  • "That Purchase Order 213285 – Dundee Secondary Plan and Environmental Assessment, be increased in the amount $200,000, plus HST of $26,000, for a total of $226,000, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-469"

    Carried

7.2.g
Q24-016 - Professional Services – Ann Street, Becker Street, & Fife Street Reconstruction – Purchase Order Extension, DSD-2025-437

 

  • "That the Purchase Order for providing contract administration and inspection for the reconstruction of Ann Street, Becker Street and Fife Street, issued to GHD Limited (GHD) be increased by $496,400.34 funded by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and an existing surplus in the project account, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-437."

    Carried

7.2.h
2025 Community Engagement Policy, COR-2025-454

 

  • "That the Community Engagement Policy (GOV-COU-2010), be amended, to make the changes indicated in Attachment ‘A’ and outlined in Corporate Services report, COR-2025-454."

    Carried

7.3
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 15, 2025

 

It was noted the recommendation for item 7.3.a Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494, was arising from the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee earlier this same date.

Due to the previously declared conflict by Councillors P. Singh and S. Stretch related to properties within a 1500m radius of the Community Improvement plans, that radius was voted on separately and was Carried. Councillor P. Singh and S. Stretch did not participate in any voting or discussion on this matter.

The Balance of the Community Improvement Plan was then voted on and was Carried.

  • Moved byCouncillor M. Johnston
    Seconded byCouncillor D. Chapman

    "That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated December 15, 2025, listed as item 7.5.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

    Carried

7.3.a
Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494

 This item has conflict.
  • Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict with Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494, due to a member of his family owning property within the 1500m radius program eligibility requirements, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on program requirements within that boundary.)
  • Councillor C. Michaud declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor C. Michaud declared a conflict regarding Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, DSD-2025-371, due to her place of employment, and she did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding this matter. ;)
  • Councillor J. Deneault declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor J. Deneault declared a conflict regarding Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, DSD-2025-371, due to his place of employment, and he did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding this matter.)
  • Councillor S. Stretch declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor S. Stretch declared a conflict with Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494, due to residing within the 1500m radius program eligibility requirements, and she did not participate in any voting or discussion on program requirements within that boundary.)

  • "That the proposed By-law establishing a Community Improvement Project Area incorporating all lands within the municipal boundaries of the City of Kitchener, in the form shown in Attachment ‘A’ to Development Services Department report DSD-2025-494 be approved; and,

    That the proposed Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan By-law, be approved in the form shown in Attachment 'B' to report DSD-2025-494; and further,

    That the General Manager of Development Services or their designate be authorized to execute all agreements and other related documentation, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which may be required to administer the Missing Middle Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan."

    Carried

8.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NIL

 

9.
NEW BUSINESS

 

9.1
- MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC

 

Mayor B. Vrbanovic acknowledged the outcomes of the city's 2026 budget process. 

9.2
Notice of Motion - B. Ioannidis - Inclusionary Zoning Set-aside Rates

 

  • Dealt with under Delegations and was LOST.

10.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

Councillor S. Davey brought forward an inquiry regarding the Region of Waterloo's recent announcement of a water supply issue,  and received responses from Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Denise McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services. Councillor S. Davey requested that staff share information as it’s made available by the Region. 

11.
STAFF REPORTS

 

11.1
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

 

11.1.a
Request for Additional Funding - Q25-079 Professional Services - Huron Road Improvements, FIN-2025-499, FIN-2025-499

This item has attachments. 
1.Request for Additional Funding - Q25-079 Professional Services - Huron Road Improvements - FIN-2025-499.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor J. Deneault
    Seconded byCouncillor C. Michaud

    "That $415,000 be transferred from the Development Charges reserve funds for Roads and Water to the Huron Road Improvements capital account to allow the project to proceed."

    Carried

11.1.b
Centre in the Square (CITS) Appointments and Board of Director Amendments, COR-2025-498

This item has attachments. 
1.Centre in the Square (CITS) Appointments and Board of Management Amendments - COR-2025-498.pdf
2.Appendix A to COR-2025-498 - By-law re change in number of directors CITS Dec 2025.pdf
3.Appendix B to COR-2025-498 - Centre in the Square Letters of Support from Board.pdf
  • Carried, under Delegations

11.2
FOR INFORMATION

 

11.3
ITEMS ARISING FROM IN-CAMERA

 

11.3.a
Legal Advice Regarding a Land Lease (Solicitor Client Privilege and Potential Land Disposition - Section 239 (2) (c) and (f)), COR-2025-405

 
  • Moved byCouncillor S. Stretch
    Seconded byCouncillor A. Owodunni

    "That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law at the December 15, 2025 meeting of Council pursuant to subsection 34(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the permanent closure of the unnamed laneway legally described as Part Lane, Plan 82, designated as Parts 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 58R-22262, Kitchener; and,

    That the property legally described Part Lots 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, Plan 82 and Part Lane, Plan 82, being Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on 58R-122262, Kitchener be declared surplus for the purposes of entering into a long-term lease agreement; and,

    That the Chief Administrative Officer, be authorized to execute a long-term land lease for the property located at 449-471 Wellington Street North, Kitchener in accordance with particulars discussed at the in-camera meeting of Council held on December 15, 2025, and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further,

    That the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute a development charge deferral agreement in accordance with the particulars discussed at the in-camera meeting of Council held on December 15, 2025, and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor”

    Carried

11.3.b
Recreation Facility - Lease Agreement (Potential Land Disposition Matter - Section 239 (2) (c)), CSD-2025-479

 
  • Moved byCouncillor A. Owodunni
    Seconded byCouncillor S. Stretch

    “That the General Manager, Community Services and Deputy CAO be authorized to approve and execute a Lease agreement for the provision of food and beverage services at the Cowan Recreation Centre in accordance with the terms and conditions discussed at the in-camera meeting of Council on December 15, 2025, and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”

    Carried

12.
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. 

12.1
THREE READINGS

 

All of the By-laws save and except the by-law to designate a Community Improvement Project Area in the City of Kitchener for the Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and by-law to adopt a Community Improvement Project Plan in the City of Kitchener known as the Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, were then voted on and were Carried.

Due to the previously declared conflicts, the by-law to designate a Community Improvement Project Area in the City of Kitchener for the Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and by-law to adopt a Community Improvement Project Plan in the City of Kitchener known as the Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, where voted on separately and were Carried, those members of Council who declared did not participate in any voting or discussion on these matters.

  • Moved byCouncillor D. Schnider
    Seconded byCouncillor D. Chapman

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

12.1.a
Being a by-law to close the public highway known as Part Lane, Plan 82, abutting Lots 25 to 33 inclusive, in the City of Kitchener.

 

(By-law 2025-139)

12.1.b
Being a by-law to provide for the widening of Woolwich Street as a public highway in the City of Kitchener.

 

(By-law 2025-140)

12.1.c
Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of River Road as a public highway in the City of Kitchener.

 

(By-law 2025-141)

12.1.d
To further amend By-law No. 88-169, being a by-law to regulate, supervise and govern the parking of vehicles on municipal off-street parking facilities (Schedule A).

 

(By-law 2025-142)

12.1.e
To further amend By-law No. 88-169, being a by-law to regulate, supervise and govern the parking of vehicles on municipal off-street parking facilities (Schedule B).

 

(By-law 2025-143)

12.1.f
Being a by-law to amend Chapter 375 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Tariff of Fees - Committee of Adjustment.

 

(By-law 2025-144)

12.1.g
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 35 Roos Street, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2025-145)

12.1.h
Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 2219 Ottawa Street South in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest.

 

(By-law 2025-146)

12.1.i
Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Blocks 4 and 6 and Part Block 5, Registered Plan 58M-424 – Hesh Crescent.

 

(By-law 2025-147)

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

 

(By-law 2025-148)

12.1.k
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 2025-149)

12.1.l
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 2025-150)

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

 

(By-law 2025-151)

12.1.n
Being a by-law to provide for a 2026 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2026 Interim Taxes.

 

(By-law 2025-152)

12.1.o
Being a by-law to authorize the Assessment Review Board to exercise certain powers and functions of Council under Section 357 (1) paragraph (d.1) and (5) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

 

(By-law 2025-153)

12.1.p
Being a by-law to designate a Community Improvement Project Area in the City of Kitchener for the Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan.

 

(By-law 2025-154)

12.1.q
Being a by-law to adopt a Community Improvement Project Plan in the City of Kitchener known as the Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan.

 

(By-law 2025-155)

12.1.r
Being a by-law to repeal By-law 2009-089 and to replace it with a by-law to delegate certain authority of Council to consent to permits for the alteration of property designated under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

(By-law 2025-156)

12.1.s
Being a by-law respecting the composition of The Centre In The Square Inc. 

 

(By-law 2025-157)

12.1.t
To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for December 15, 2025.

 

(By-law 2025-158)

Carried

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 

On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:29 p.m.

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