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 March 3, 2025, and special meetings held February 10 and 24, 2025 and; March 3 and 17, 2025) - Councillor M. Johnston

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 - NIL

 

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 April 7, 2025, in order to participate electronically.

7.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

7.1
HERITAGE KITCHENER - MARCH 4, 2025

 

7.1.a
Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2025-V-001, 21 St. Leger Street, Repairs and Reconstruction of Porch, DSD-2025-075

 

That further to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-001 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-075." to permit porch repairs and reconstruction at the property municipally addressed as 21 St. Leger Street in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition:

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.b
Notice of Intention to Designate, 79-81 St George Street, DSD-2025-055

 

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 79-81 St. George Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-055

7.1.c
Notice of Intention to Designate, 1434 Trussler Road, DSD-2025-056

 

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 1434 Trussler Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-056.

7.2
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - MARCH 17, 2025

 

7.2.a
Surety Bonds Regulation, FIN-2025-088

 

That the housekeeping amendments required on the City’s investment policy FIN-PLA-605, attached as Appendix 'A' to Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-088, be approved.

7.2.b
Public Art Commission for Mill-Courtland Community Centre, DSD-2025-062

 

That the commission and creation of a new public artwork, “Swoop,” by Agnes Niewiadomski and Michelle Purchase, to be installed at Mill Courtland Community Centre as part of its expansion renovation, be approved as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-062; and further,

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artist team, outlining the obligations of the commission.

7.2.c
Municipal Newcomer Strategy, Scope and Development Approach, CSD-2025-054

 

That Council endorse the scope and approach outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-054 for the development of the Municipal Newcomer Strategy.

7.2.d
Parks-Fireworks Exemption Tecumseh Park August 23, 2025, CSD-2025-048

 

That an exemption to Chapters 270 (Parks), 450 (Noise), 739 (Fireworks and Firecrackers) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to Jennifer Emrich for a fireworks display in Tecumseh Park that will form part of a wedding reception taking place in their backyard on August 23, 2025 between 9:30pm and 10pm, subject to the following conditions, which, if not complied with will render the exemption null and void, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-048:

  1. A fireworks permit will be applied for and obtained by an approved Pyrotechnician or Fireworks Supervisor through Kitchener Fire Department.
  2. The approved fireworks company will provide a certificate of insurance.
  3. Weather conditions must be safe and conducive for a fireworks display, in the event of high winds or a fire ban, a display will not be permitted.
  4. The event organizers will ensure there is an on-site contact person accessible to correspond with City staff at all times during the event and agree to respond accordingly.
  5. The residents will circulate a letter to the surrounding neighbours advising them of the backyard wedding reception and fireworks display.
  6. The residents will ensure Tecumseh Park and the surrounding neighborhood is inspected the following day for any fallen debris which shall be removed and disposed of appropriately.

7.2.e
2026 Municipal and School Board Election Alternative Voting Methods, COR-2025-001

 

That Council reaffirms the use of vote tabulators for the 2026 Municipal Election, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-001; and,

That Council authorize the alternative voting methods outlined in report COR-2025-001; and direct the Clerk to bring forward the necessary by-law to implement the proposed alternative voting methods; and further,

That the election reserve contribution be increased as outlined in report COR-2025-001.

7.2.f
2025 Dog Designation Appeal Committee Review, COR-2025-111

 

That staff be directed to proceed with Option 2 as the preferred committee structure/composition as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-111; and further,

That staff be directed to prepare the necessary council policy or by-law to implement the preferred committee structure/composition, prior to June 2025 for Council’s consideration.

7.3
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - MARCH 17, 2025

 

7.3.a
Demolition Control Application - DC25/001/C/AA, 153 Courtland Avenue East, DSD-2025-092

 

That Demolition Control Application DC25/001/C/AA requesting permission to demolish a single detached dwelling at 153 Courtland Avenue East, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-092.

7.3.b
Kitchener 2051 - Evaluating Approaches to Growth, DSD-2025-084

 

That the Community Parameters and Technical Evaluation Criteria as presented in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-084 be used to inform continued community and collaborator engagement on Kitchener 2051 and approaches to growth.

8.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

9.
NEW BUSINESS

 

9.1
- MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC

 

9.1.a
Notice of Motion - S. Stretch - 2025 Council Schedule

 

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

"That the 2025 Council and Committee Calendar be amended to change the April 28, 2025 Council meeting to May 5, 2025."

10.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

11.
BY-LAWS

 

12.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

12.1
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

 

12.2
FOR INFORMATION

 

13.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

14.
BY-LAWS

 

14.1
3RD READING

 

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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