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COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 2020 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Council of the City of Kitchener met electronically this date at 7:02 p.m. Chaired by Mayor B.
Vrbanovic with all members present.
1. COMMENCEMENT
The electronic meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and
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2. MINUTES
On motion by Councillor C. Michaud, the minutes of the regular meeting held November 23, 2020, and
special meetings held November 23, 30 and December 7, 2020, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors,
were accepted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the Downtown Cycling Grid listed as
Item 6 on the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee report dated December 7, 2020, as
members of his family owns property within vicinity of the proposed grid. Accordingly, Councillor Singh
did not participate in any discussions or voting regarding these matters.
Councillor S. Marsh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Development Services Department
report DSD-20-215, -owned land
(Breithaupt Street) for an overhead enclosed privately owned walkway, dated December 7, 2020, which
was a late add-on to the Committee of the Whole agenda this date, as she owns property within the
vicinity. Accordingly, Councillor Marsh did not participate in any discussions or voting regarding these
matters.
Councillor C. Michaud declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Development Services Department
report DSD-20-216, entitled Declaration of Surplus - 1470 Block Line Road, being Block 4 Plan 58M-
520 and part of Part 5 58R-12916listed as Item 7 on the Committee of the Whole agenda this date,
due to her employment. Accordingly, Councillor C. Michaud did not participate in any discussions or
voting regarding these matters.
4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE NIL
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.a. Immigration Partnership
Pari Karem and Tara Bedard, Immigration Partnership, presented the Immigration Partnership update and
5-year strategy for building community through immigration in Waterloo Region. P. Karem provided an
overview of the Partnership and requested Council support for the work of the Immigration Partnership,
including three specific recommendations: e
Community Action Plan 2020-; be informed advocates and leaders in welcoming, including and
engaging immigrants; and, commit to partner with groups like the Immigration Partnership in the
development of anti-racism strategies.
5.b. Certificate of Service
Mayor B. Vrbanovic presented a Certificate of Service to Councillors S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, P. Singh
acknowledging 10-years of services as a member of Council. Mayor B. Vrbanovic also presented a
Certificate of Service to D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer, acknowledging 15-years of service to
the City of Kitchener.
6. DELEGATIONS
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6.a. Official Plan Amendment Application OP20/003/F/JVW and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application ZC20/009/F/JVW for Max Becker Enterprises
Council was in receipt of email correspondence from Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner and Paul
Britton, MHBC Planning, dated December 11, 2020, which included a proposed amendment to draft
plan approval conditions for the Subdivision 30T-09201 owned by Max Becker Enterprises.
Vaughn Bender and Alex Vandersluis were in attendance in support of Zoning and Official Plan
Amendments for Max Becker Enterprises listed as Item 2 under the Planning and Strategic Initiatives
Committee report dated December 7, 2020. V. Bender acknowledged the proposed amendment
submitted by email and expressed his appreciation for the proposed changes to the subdivision
agreement, stating he was in support of the recommendation, as amended.
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
Item 2 under the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee be adopted
Carried, as amended.
6.b. Committee of the Whole Item 6 DSD-20-214 - Housing for All - City of Kitchener Housing
Strategy
Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department; Karen Cooper, Manager
Strategic & Business Planning; Andrew Ramsaroop, Project Manager, Affordable Housing; and Karen
Coviello, Co-Chair, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, presented Report DSD-20-214 Housing
for All - City of Kitchener Housing Strategy. K. Cooper responded to questions from Council.
Martin Asling, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and Waterloo Region Yes in My Backyard,
addressed Council in support of the recommendations as outlined in Report DSD-20-214. M. Asling
stated that, in his opinion, the City needs to act on the recommendations outlined in the Report, noting
specifically the regulations related to lodging houses as being critical change the City needs to pursue.
Regan Sunshine Brusse addressed Council in support of the recommendations outlined in Report DSD-
20-214. R. Brusse noted she is a member of the Affordability Sub-Committee, stating as a member of
this Sub-Committee, it was her understanding the a tatement of Affordabilitywas intended to be
attached as an appendix to the report. R. Brusse advised the recommendations of the Sub-committee
should have been forwarded to Council for their consideration. In response to questions, R. Brusse
suggested the report should be deferred so that staff can review and include a defined meaning of
Councillor D. Chapman brought forward a motion, seconded by Councillor J. Gazzola, to defer the
recommendations as outlined in Report DSD-20-214 to allow an opportunity to establish a clear
was voted on and
was LOST.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic requested a recorded vote .
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
That Housing for All, attached as Appendix A to Development Services Department
report DSD-20-
investments to address housing challenges in our community, from 2020 through 2025;
That Housing for All be forwarded to the Region of Waterloo to guide understanding of
That the Defining Affordability Sub-Committee work be referred to staff for consideration
in developing affordability targets for non-market-based housing policies, including
inclusionary zoning; and further,
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That the Engagement Sub-Committee draft terms of reference for a lived experience
working group to advise staff on implementation of the housing strategy be referred to
staff to finalize.
Carried unanimously on a recorded vote.
6.c. Development Services Department report DSD-20-203 Downtown Cycling Grid
Council considered Development Services Department report DSD-20-203, dated November 27, 2020,
listed as item 6 on the Community and Infrastructure Committee report dated December 7, 2020.
Jorg Broschek and Andrew Grieve addressed Council in support of the proposed Downtown Cycling
Grid as outlined in Report DSD-20-203. J. Broschek requested consideration be given to the
implementation of additional traffic calming measures to improve safety for cyclists.
Jean-Marie Finnerty and Shaua MacDonald addressed Council in opposition to the installation of the
Downtown Cycling Grid proposed for Joseph Street, stating, as residents of Heins Avenue, they feel
they were not engaged early enough in the process to be given meaningful opportunity to provide input
on the proposed plan. J. Finnerty suggested a transportation study should be completed to gauge the
impacts of the proposed changes on Joseph Street in order to fully understand the impacts on the
adjacent side streets, more specifically Jubilee Drive. They noted they were not in opposition to the
installation of a Cycling Grid; however, without proper consideration it may be a costly error if the cycling
lanes do not function as intended. S. MacDonald stated if Joseph Street does proceed, she requested
further consideration for traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures on Heins Avenue.
Greg Piccini, Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee member, addressed Council in support of the
recommendation outlined in Report DSD-20-203, stating the proposed 3-year timeline for construction
should be maintained.
Steve Burrows addressed Council and requested a study be completed that would include a map of
the current cycling grid and cycling data. S. Burrows asked for a portion of the proposed budget to be
allocated towards the completion of studies to fully understand what is being constructed and how it
will impact a broader range of issues, including affordable housing. In response to questions, S.
Burrows stated, in his opinion, there is an adequate number of cyclists already to justify the constriction
of the Downtown Cycling Grid.
Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
6 under the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, be adopted
Carried on a recorded vote in accordance
with the declared pecuniary interest.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors S. Marsh, D. Chapman, M.
Johnston, B. Ioannidis, K. Galloway-
Sealock, C. Michaud, D. Schinder and S.
Davey.
Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola
Pecuniary Interest: Councillor P. Singh.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DECEMBER 7, 2020
Dan Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer, was in attendance and responded to questions from
Council regarding Item 1 listed on the Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
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the reports of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated December 7,
2020, be adopted.
Carried.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DECEMBER 7,
2020
Michael May, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, was in attendance and responded to questions
from Council regarding Item 7 listed on the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee.
Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
hat the balance of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee report, dated
December 7
Carried.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES DECEMBER 7, 2020
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated
Carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NIL
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.a Anthem of Freedom
Councillor D. Chapman gave notice that she will introduce the following motion for consideration this
date to address the honouring of Black History Month.
In response to questions, Councillor Chapman advised no public consultation has been completed to-
date regarding playing the Many Roads to Freedom video at the first Council meeting. M. May, Deputy
Chief Administrative Officer, was in attendance to respond to questions from Council regarding what
work has already been undertaken with the African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) community. M. May
prefer not to formally report back to Council. M. May advised that staff would consult with the ACB
community and report back to Council via email and implement the initiative in February 2021 if the
ACB community is supportive of this initiative.
It was suggested and agreed that the motion be amended to approve the action in principle pending
consultation with the African, Caribbean and Black Community related to the Many Roads to Freedom
hymn.
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
WHEREAS the House of Commons in December 1995 officially recognized
February as Black History Month;
WHEREAS Black History Month in Canada continues to play an essential role to
educating and reminding Canadians that racism is not a matter just of the past;
and,
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WHEREAS few Canadians know that slavery once existed in Canada, or that many
of the British Loyalists who came here after the American Revolution were Black;
and,
WHEREAS Black History Month is essential to maintaining and strengthening the
Black community and reminds us that we have and will continue to overcome many
tribulations as our fight for equality continues;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener continue to show its
leadership in -racism, indigenous
initiatives & social justice issues; and further,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as
History Month in 2021, pending the result of the informal consultation with the
African, Caribbean and Black community, that the City of Kitchener play the Many
Roads to Freedom video at the first Council meeting in February to honour Black
History Month, and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that for future years, this idea be referred to the staff
and committee members on the Communications committee of the
Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to be considered as part of the annual
calendar of events to be celebrated/commemorated by the City of Kitchener each
year.
Carried.
9.b. REQUEST TO WAIVE NOTICE CANNABIS RETAIL REGULATIONS
Council was requested to waive notice and consider a Notice of Motion from Councillor S. Marsh related
to cannabis retail stores.
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
(Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the
requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to add the following matter to the Council agenda
related to cannabis retail stores
Carried by the required 2/3 of the Whole of Council.
9.b. NOTICE OF MOTION CANNABIS RETAIL REGULATIONS
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
WHEREAS the regulator for private cannabis retail in Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has the authority to license, regulate and enforce the sale of
recreational cannabis in privately run stores in Ontario; and
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direction to allow Cannabis Retail to occur in the City of Kitchener; and
WHEREAS the AGCO criteria does not take into consideration radial distance separation from
other Licensed Cannabis Stores when considering applications for new Licensed Cannabis
Stores; and
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener currently has two open retail locations and 12 active
applications for Licensed Cannabis Stores, several within a three block radius; and
WHEREAS Council considers it a matter of public interest to include a 500 metre distance
separation from other Licensed Cannabis Stores, as excessive clustering and geographic
concentration of cannabis retail outlets may encourage undesirable health outcomes, and over-
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concentration may cause undesirable impacts on the economic diversity of a retail streetscape
including the distortion of lease rates, economic speculation, and the removal of opportunity for
other commercial businesses; and
WHEREAS cannabis retail is a new and unproven market, and no studies or precedent exists to
determine the number or distribution of stores that can reasonably be supported by the local
economy, and it is therefore prudent to establish the means by which the AGCO, with input from
a municipality, can regulate over-concentration as the cannabis retail market evolves;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs the Mayor, on behalf of Council, to write
the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance of Ontario, and the
Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, requesting the Province modify the
regulations governing the establishment of cannabis retail stores to consider over-concentration
as an evaluation criteria, require a 500 metre distance separation between locations, and provide
added weight to the comments of a municipality concerning matters in the public interest when
considering the application of new stores; and
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and other municipalities in
Ontario.
Carried.
9.c. Regional Council Update - Nil
10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -
Michael May, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, was in attendance and responded to questions from
Council regarding neighbourhood winter rinks, stating that, if the City is not able to find an adequate
number of volunteers to maintain the rinks, staff will assist with winter maintenance.
11. BY-LAWS (FIRST READING)
Council agreed to the request of Christine Tarling, City Clerk, to add three additional by-laws for three
readings this date: Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/008/F/AP for 1250-1314 Fischer
Hallman Road for WAM Fischer Hallman GP Inc, as outlined in Clause 1 of the Community and
Infrastructure Services Committee report; and, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives
Committee report related to a Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA19/006/F/BB for Principia
Development Ltd. and Draft Plan of Subdivision, 30T-11205, and Official Plan Amendment Application
OP20/003/F/JVW and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZC20/009/F/JVW for Max Becker
Enterprises.
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
a. To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of
motor vehicles on private property.
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.
c. 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.
d. 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.
e. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
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f. To amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener
WAM Fischer Hallman GP Inc. 1250-1314 Fischer Hallman Road.
g. To amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener
Principia Development Ltd. 250 Woolwich Street.
h. To amend Zoning By-law No. 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law of the City
of Kitchener Max Becker Enterprises (II) Limited 1255-1291 Fischer Hallman Road.
Carried.
12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
On motion, Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Chaired
by Mayor B. Vrbanovic.
ND
A. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA 2 READING
It was resolved:
-laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be
recommended for enactment."
B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mayor B. Vrbanovic advised that in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 25.4.18 (Termination of
Council Proceedings) the proceedings of Council on any day shall be terminated by 11:00 p.m., unless
a motion of Council is passed by unanimous consent of the members present to extend for an additional
hour.
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
11:00 p.m
Carried Unanimously.
1. Tenders
It was resolved:
That Proposal P20-105 Professional Services for Doon Village Road Bridge
Rehabilitation BRIDGE #1 and #2 (BRIDGE ID # 802 and # 803), be awarded to Wood
Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, a Division of Wood Canada Limited, Burlington,
Ontario, at their proposed price of $202,203.10, including contingencies of $18,382.10,
plus H.S.T. of $26,286.40, for a total of $228,489.50, provided a satisfactory contract is
executed, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-20-072.
Carried.
2. CAO-20-008 2020 Business Plan Year-End Progress Report and 2021 Business Plan
Recommended Project List
It was resolved:
That the City of Kitchener 2021 Business Plan Project List outlined in Appendix B to Chief
report CAO-20-008 be approved, subject to budget deliberations.
Carried.
3. COR-20-020 Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - Brown
It was resolved:
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That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed
by S. Brown, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to
-Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be
ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-20-
020.
Carried.
4. COR-20-021 Execution of Agreement Renewals Waterloo Region Education and Public
Network (WREPNet)
It was resolved:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the fourth renewal agreement, as a
partner in the Waterloo Region Education and Public Network (WREPNet), with Rogers
Communications Partnership for the provisioning and supply of a dark fibre network for a
5 year period beginning September 1st 2021 pending successful renegotiation by
WREPNet partners; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as
outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-20-021; and
That the Manager, Procurement be authorized to execute a renewal agreement, as a
partner in the Waterloo Region Education and Public Network (WREPNet), with
Softchoice LP for the management and support of the WREPNet network, for a 5 year
period beginning January 1st 2021; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City
Solicitor; and further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement to the
WREPNet Joint Venture Agreement, with all Waterloo Region Education and Public
Network (WREPNet) partners party to the Joint Venture Agreement; said agreement to
be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Carried.
5. FIN-20-073 Cancellation, Refund, Reduction of Taxes
It was resolved:
That the applications to City Council for write-off, cancellation, reduction, or refund of
taxes totaling $130,331.06 as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-20-
073, be approved, pursuant to Sections 354 and 357 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.
Carried.
6. DSD-20-214 Housing for All City of Kitchener Housing Strategy
Dealt with under Delegations. Carried.
7. DSD-20-216 Declaration of Surplus 1470 Block Line Road, being Block 4 Plan 58M-
520 and part of Part 5 58R-12916
It was resolved:
-520 and part
of Part 5, 58R-12916, to be more particularly described by Reference Plan to be obtained,
be declared surplus, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-
216.
Carried.
8. DSD-20-215 Request to Purchase Air Rights (Easement) over City-owned Land
(Breithaupt Street) for an Overhead Enclosed Privately Owned Walkway
It was resolved:
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of the registered owner(s) of 20, 25, 30 and/or 51 Breithaupt Street (as necessary) for the
granting of an approximate 103.94 sq metre air rights easement between 20 Breithaupt
conditions, said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in
Development Services Department report DSD-20-215; and,
That the portion of the Breithaupt Street road allowance, to be described on a stratified
reference plan satisfactory to the City Solicitor, which is to be the subject of the above
co
to proceed with the required advertising, preparation and registration of the necessary
By-law(s) for the closure of said portion of the road allowance; and further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to
complete the transaction, said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City
Carried.
9. Block 1, 58M656, City of Kitchener Right of First Refusal Property Owner 1869071
Ontario Limited
Council considered a matter arising from an electronic in-camera meeting held earlier this date.
It was resolved:
That the Corporation of the City of Kitchener elects not to exercise its Right of First
Refusal as set out in the Right of First Refusal Agreement, registered on title as
Instrument No. 1267588, to acquire the property owned by 1869071 Ontario Limited,
described as Block 1, 58M656 in the City of Kitchener and consents to the removal of
said instrument from title at such time as the transaction which triggered this request is
completed and verified by the City Solicitor; and further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to
release the Right of First Refusal Agreement registered as Instrument No. 1267588, said
documentation to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Carried.
13. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole.
14. BY-LAWS (THIRD READING) -
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
a. To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of
motor vehicles on private property.
(By-law No. 2020-072)
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 No. 2020-073)
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 7, 2020
1. That the Mayor and Clerk sign the Collaborative Decision-
attached to Community Services Department report CSD-20-006, subject to the satisfaction of the
City Solicitor; and,
-OHT as outlined in Schedule
-Making Agreement as attached to Community Services
Department report CSD-20-006; and further,
That the required KW4-OHT funding contribution of $25,000 per year to be allocated in 2020 and
2021, totaling $50,000, be approved.
2. That the proposed amendments to City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Procedure), be
approved, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-20-12 and Appendix 1; and
further,
That staff be directed to prepare a by-law to repeal and replace the City of Kitchener Municipal
Code Chapter 25 (Procedure), to incorporate the proposed amendments, and to bring that by-law
forward for consideration at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
3. That Corporate Services Department report COR-20-019, regarding the Digital Kitchener
Innovation Lab be received for information; and further,
That staff from Economic Development report back to Council regarding future partnership
opportunities with Communitech in Q1 2021.
COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 7, 2020
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/008/F/AP for 1250-1314 Fischer Hallman
Road for WAM Fischer Hallman GP Inc. for the purpose of changing the zoning by removing
Holding Provisions 83H and 84H (both under By-law 85-1) from the lands specified in the attached
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Development Services Department report DSD-20-
2. That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Strawberry Park Inc. intends to name private streets:
located at 142 Rosemount Drive; and further,
Legal Services be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation
and registration of the necessary By-
-20-180.
3. That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Hallman Construction Ltd. intends to name a private
Creek Drive; and further,
rected to proceed with the required advertising,
preparation and registration of the necessary By-
outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-20-202.
4. That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended for the removal of a current parking prohibition on the
east (odd-numbered) side of Rothsay Avenue from Matthew Street to Smetana Drive, as outlined
in Development Services Department report DSD-20-201.
5. That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the north / west
(even-numbered) side of Trillium Drive from a point 310 metres south of Mcbrine Drive to a point
130 metres east of Washburn Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-
20-204.
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COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE
6. That a Protected Downtown Cycling Grid be installed that includes:
Separated bike lanes on Joseph Street (Victoria Street to Queen Street), Ontario Street
(Joseph Street to King Street), Cedar Street North (Church Street to Lancaster Street),
Duke Street East (Cedar Street to Frederick Street), Duke Street West (Victoria Street to
Water Street), Queen Street (Joseph Street to Church Street) and Water Street North
(Joseph Street to Weber Street);
Neighbourhood bikeways on Breithaupt Street (King Street to Margaret Avenue), Maynard
Avenue (Margaret Avenue to Young Street), Chapel Street (East Avenue to Lancaster
Street), Lancaster Street (Frederick Street to Weber Street), Church Street (Queen Street
to Madison Avenue), Madison Avenue (Church Street to the Iron Horse Trail), Benton Street
(Iron Horse Trail to Courtland Avenue), Water Street (Jubilee Drive to Joseph Street), David
Street, Stirling Lane, Pandora Street (Stirling Lane to Duke Street), Waverly Road (Gage
Avenue to Strange Street), and Duke Street West (Victoria Street to Wellington Road); and
Boulevard multi-use trail on Margaret Avenue (Victoria Street to Queen Street) and Otto
Street (Queen Street to Frederick Street); and,
That Joseph Street (Ontario Street to Victoria Street) be converted to one-way westbound motor
vehicle operation; and,
That Ontario Street (Charles Street to King Street) be converted to one-way northbound motor
vehicle operation; and,
That Cedar Street (Weber Street to Church Street) be converted to one-way southbound motor
vehicle operation; and,
That Duke Street East (Frederick Street to Cedar Street) be converted to one-way eastbound
motor vehicle operation; and,
(Ontario Street to a point 35 m west of Queen Street) be converted to one-way
eastbound motor vehicle operation and on-
to a point 50 m east of Ontario Street); and,
That all streets included in the Downtown Cycling Grid be set to a speed limit of 40 km/h; and,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly, and further;
That $1,000,000 of Federal Gas Tax funding be allocated to the Cycling Infrastructure capital
account in 2021 to help fund the construction of the Protected Downtown Cycling Grid, as outlined
in Development Services Department Report DSD-20-203.
Dealt with under Delegations. Carried on a recorded vote.
7. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Golf Cart Path Cost Share Agreement,
subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Ministry of Transportation for the Province
of Ontario, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-20-009; and further,
ive of taxes be funded from Golf Enterprise capital funds.
8. That staff be directed, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-20-007, to
develop an anti-idling by-law to regulate/enforce the behaviour within the City.
9. That user fees for sport groups renting recreational facilities be reduced by 28% while capacity
limits are restricted to 10 people, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-20-
010.
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PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE DECEMBER 7, 2020
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA19/006/F/BB for Principia Development Ltd.
requesting to change the zoning from Agriculture Zone (A-1) with Site Specific Regulation
Provision 1R to Residential Three (R-3) and Residential Six (R-6) on the parcel of land specified
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November 1, 2019, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-20-098 as
That modifications to Draft Plan of Subdivision, 30T-11205, be approved, attached to Report DSD-
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That in accordance with Planning Act Regulation 45 (1.3 & 1.4), applications for minor variances
shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/006/F/BB.
2. That Official Plan Amendment Application OP20/003/F/JVW for Max Becker Enterprises
requesting a change to the Land Use Designations on Map 22e in the Rosenberg Secondary Plan
be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services
Department report DSD-20-
Waterloo for approval; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZC20/009/F/JVW for Max Becker Enterprises be
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20-(1.3 & 1.4) that
applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment
Application ZC20/009/F/JVW; and further,
That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (44) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
P 13 as amended, and Delegation By-law 2002-64, hereby modifies the conditions of draft
approval for Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-09201, and as amended as outlined in the
correspondence received at Council meeting this date, in the City of Kitchener, for Max Becker
Enterprises as attached to Report DSD 20-
Dealt with under Delegations. Carried as amended, on a recorded vote.