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The Council of the City of Kitchener met electronically this date at 7:00 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 the singing of "O
Canada."
Acknowledgement -Jeff Bunn
Mayor B. Vrbanovic acknowledged J. Bunn, Deputy Clerk, congratulating him on four years of municipal
service with the City of Kitchener and wished him well in his new role as Deputy Clerk for the Township of
Puslinch.
2. MINUTES —
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston the minutes of the regular meeting held March 22, 2021 and the
Special meetings held February 22, March 8, and April 19, 2021, as mailed to the Mayor and
Councillors, were accepted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF — NIL
4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE
4.a. Flag Request under Policy MUN-FAC-442:
Eritrean -Canadian Community of Kitchener -Waterloo and Area — May 24 -May 31, 2021.
Canadian Power and Sail - May 24 -May 31, 2021
4.b. Acknowledgements of receipt of Council's resolution regarding Planning Act timelines, from
various municipalities.
5. PRESENTATIONS — NIL
6. DELEGATIONS —
a. Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report - April 19, 2021, 2021 - Item 7.c.3. -
DSD -2021-9 - Zoning By-law Amendment - Additional Dwelling Units
Ian Graham addressed Council in opposition to the parking requirements for additional dwelling units.
In response to questions from Council, I. Graham discussed parking requirements, the tracking and
future review of parking impact and needs, as well as the process by which residents can request a
variance from the Committee of Adjustment.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor P. Singh, seconded by Councillor S. Marsh to that
recommendation be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2021-9.
Councillor D. Chapman brought forward an amendment to Councillor P. Singh's motion, which was
seconded by Councillor S. Marsh, to remove the additional parking requirement for additional dwelling
units within 800 metres of a major transit station.
In response to questions from Council, Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning, spoke about the parking
challenges faced by many neighbourhoods, the future report to Council following the first year of the
Additional Dwelling Unit pilot project, and the current process to request an exemption from parking
requirements by applying for a minor variance through the Committee of Adjustment.
Councillor S. Marsh seconded by Councillor C. Michaud, brought forward a motion to refer Councillor
Chapman's amendment to staff for a report to be brought back to Council June, which was voted on
and Carried.
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Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"That City -initiated Zoning By-law amendment ZC21/001/COK/RK to By-law 85-1
(Additional Dwelling Units), be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law"
dated March 17, 2021, attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2021-
9 as Appendix "A"."
Carried.
b. Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report - April 19, 2021, 2021 - 7.c.1 - DSD -
2021 -37 - Official Plan Amendment OPA/19/003/M/KA - Zoning By-law Amendment -
ZBA/19/009/M/KA -19-41 Mill Street - Polocorp Inc.
Written submission is support of staffs recommendation were received from Hal Jaeger; Jane Pellar;
Deb Westman; and, Simon Lee and Pamela Krauss. Council heard from the following delegations in
support of staffs recommendation, Peter Eglin; Frank Etherington; Burnie Root; Sally Gunz; Kelly -Ann
Callaghan; and, Andrea Sauk. Further, Council heard a delegation from Simone Larin in opposition to
the loss of affordable housing.
Councillor J. Gazzola requested a recorded vote for the following motion.
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
'That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/19/003/M/KA for Polocorp Inc. requesting
a change in designation from Low Density Commercial Residential to Medium Density
Multiple Residential to permit 4 storey multiple dwellings on the parcel of land specified and
illustrated on Schedule 'A', be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment
attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2021-37 as Appendix 'A', and
accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/009/M/KA for Polocorp Inc. be
approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By -lave', and "Map No. 11", attached to report
DSD -2021-37 as Appendix "B"; and,
That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor
variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA
19/009/M/KA; and further,
That the Urban Design Guidelines for 19 — 41 Mill Street dated March 2021 and attached to
report DSD -2021-37 as Appendix "C", be adopted, and that along with the Heritage Impact
Assessment dated September 9, 2020 and associated addendums thereto, be used as
principle guiding documents for site plan approval."
Carried, on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors D. Chapman, K. Galloway-
Sealock, J. Gazzola, B. loannidis, M.
Johnston, S. Marsh, C. Michaud, D.
Schnider, and P. Singh.
Contra: Councillor S. Davey.
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES —
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7.a. FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE —APRIL 19, 2021
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report, dated April 19, 2021, listed as Item
7.a.1 on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Carried.
7.a.1 That the City investment policy FIN -PLA -605, attached as Appendix'A' to Finance and Corporate
Services staff report FCS -17-095, be approved as amended.
Carried.
7.b. COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE — APRIL 19, 2021
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee report, dated April 19, 2021, listed
as Items 7.b.1. - 7.b.3. on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Carried.
7.b.1. That a stop sign be installed on the west approach of Viewmont Close at its intersection with
Viewmont Close, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2021-18; and,
That parking be prohibited on the south (odd -numbered) side of Kingsway Drive from Ninth
Avenue to St Jerome Avenue; and,
That parking be prohibited on the east (odd -numbered) side of Woodsmere Drive from a point
120 metres south of Doon South Drive to a point 15 metres south thereof; and,
That parking be prohibited on the east (even -numbered) side of McLeod Court from a point 65
metres south of Biehn Drive to a point 30 metres south thereof; and,
That parking be prohibited on the west (even -numbered) side of Sophia Crescent from a point
365 metres south of Woodbine Avenue to a point 15 metres south thereof; and,
That parking be prohibited on the east (even -numbered) side of Sophia Crescent from a point
125 metres south of Corsica Drive to a point 15 metres south thereof; and,
That parking be prohibited on the north (odd -numbered) side of Montana Crescent from a point
60 metres west of Blackwell Drive to a point 35 metres west thereof; and,
That parking be prohibited on the south (odd -numbered) side of Montana Crescent from a point
70 metres west of Blackwell Drive to a point 15 metres west thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly
Carried.
7.b.2. That Slow Streets be reinstated for 2021 on:
■ Cameron Street (King to East);
Samuel Street (Stirling to Frederick);
■ Montcalm Drive (Lorraine to Ottawa);
Brybeck Crescent (Westmount to Karn);
Greenfield Avenue (Fifth to Traynor);
■ Duke Street West (Victoria to Waterloo);
Waterloo Street (Duke to Moore); and
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Duke Street East (Pandora to Cedar); and,
That notwithstanding Section 9(a), Schedule 12, of Chapter 599 (Licensing and Regulation of
Businesses) of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code, for the time period July 1, 2021 to August
31, 2021, which may be extended into the fall of 2021 by the City's Manager of Licensing, Food
Trucks may operate in an area zoned R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 or R9 by the City Zoning
By-law, as amended, in the City of Kitchener, provided they comply with Chapter 599 as well as
the various conditions set out in Report DSD -2021-36; and further,
That notwithstanding Section 5(a)(v), Schedule 12, of Chapter 599 (Licensing and Regulation of
Businesses) of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code, for the time period of May 1 to August 31,
2021, which may be extended into the fall of 2021 by the Manager of Licensing, that one
additional Food Truck location is permitted at Victoria Park, provided they comply with Chapter
599 as well as the various conditions set out in Development Services Department report DSD -
2021 -36.
Carried.
7.b.3. That 2021 community grants (Tier 2) in the amount of $141,659 be approved as outlined in
Appendix A attached to Community Services Department report CSD -2021-2; and,
That the following organizations be approved to move to the Tier 1 grant process for the 2022
grant cycle:
1. Age of Majority Singers
2. Cycle Waterloo Group
3. Green Light Arts
4. SPECTRUM — Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space; and further,
That the outstanding community grants balance of $71,733 be reallocated to fund a variety of
City and community -led initiatives intended to restore community connections with one another
and commemorate our collective COVID-19 experience once public health restrictions allow
these activities to take place.
Carried.
7.c. PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE —APRIL 19, 2021
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"That the balance of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated April 19, 2021,
listed as 7.c.2 listed on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Carried.
7.c.1 DSD -2021-37 - Official Plan Amendment OPA/19/003/M/KA - Zoning By-law Amendment -
ZBA/19/009/M/KA - 19-41 Mill Street - Polocorp Inc.
Carried, under Delegations.
7.c.2. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA20/007/L/ES for Thresholds Homes and Supports
Inc. requesting the addition of Specific Policy Area 53 be adopted in the form shown in the Official
Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2021-39 as
Attachment "A", for the lands specified and illustrated as the "Area of Amendment" on Schedule
"A", and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA20/016/L/ES for Thresholds Homes and
Supports Inc. be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" and "Map No. 1" attached
to report DSD -2021-39 as Attachment "B"; and further,
That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances
shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA20/016/UES.
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Carried.
7.c.3 DSD -2021-9 - Zoning By-law Amendment - Additional Dwelling Units
Carried, under Delegations.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NIL
9. NEW BUSINESS —
9.a. Council will be asked to consider the following motion approving participating in joint in -camera
session meetings being hosted by the Region of Waterloo:
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
"That Council approve participation in the following joint in -camera session meetings with the
Councils of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and all Area Municipalities within the
Region of Waterloo:
May 6, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., or May 7, 2021, May 21, 2021, or May 28,
2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30; and,
May 13, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., or June 4, 2021, June 11, 2021, or June
18, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 for the purposes of education and training, as
authorized by Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001."
Carried.
9.b. Advocacy for Federal and Provincial Funding Support for Business Recovery — Councillor P.
Singh has given notice that he will introduce the following motion for consideration this date:
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"WHEREAS the provincial and federal governments continue to provide primary financial
supports to impacted businesses and residents in Canada; and,
WHEREAS the most recent Provincial Stay At Home Order, necessary to reduce the
spread of COVID-19; will have further impacts to small business owners; and,
Whereas municipalities will be expected to support ongoing business and economic
recovery; and,
WHEREAS local and regional governments can provide recovery supports and initiatives
specific to their own geographies, to address localized recovery challenges; and,
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener Council is prepared to invest up to $5 million in financial
aid to support local business and economic recovery; and,
WHEREAS working in partnership, all orders of government can achieve faster economic
recovery;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener Council call on the federal and
provincial governments to:
Matching business recovery funding provided by local and regional municipalities,
dollar for dollar, enabling more impactful and broader business and economic
recovery supports at the local level; and,
Work directly with the City of Kitchener Council and staff to utilize Kitchener's
Economic Recovery Framework as a model for other municipalities to support a
partnership approach to economic and business recovery across Canada,
between local, regional, provincial and federal levels of government; and further,
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BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED That the City Clerk be directed to send a copy of the letter
and resolution, once approved, to:
Hon. Minister Chrystia Freeland, MP
Hon. Minister, Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP
Hon. Minister Victor Fedeli, MPP
Raj Saini (Kitchener Centre), MP
Tim Louis (Kitchener Conestoga), MP
Bardish Chagger (Waterloo), MP
Marwan Tabbara (Kitchener South-Hespeler), MP
Mike Harris (Kitchener Conestoga), MPP
Amy Fee (Kitchener South-Hespeler), MPP
Laura Mae Lindo (Kitchener Centre), MPP
Catherine Fife (Waterloo), MPP
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
• Ontario Big City Mayor's Caucus (OBCM)
• Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO)
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
All Municipal Councils within Waterloo Region
Greater KW Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo Region Economic Development
Ontario Business Improvement Areas Association
Downtown Kitchener BIA
= Belmont Village Kitchener BIA
Business and Economic Support Team Waterloo Region (BESTWR)
Explore Waterloo Region (Tourism)"
Carried.
9.c. Cycling Paths and Trails Across Canada - Councillor S. Marsh has given notice that she will
introduce the following motion for consideration this date:
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud
"WHEREAS in March 2021 the Government of Canada announced the first federal fund
for cycling paths and trails across Canada targeted at support active transportation
projects, and municipalities looking to building networks of connected and prospected
active transportation infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS on October 26, 2020, City of Kitchener Council adopted a Cycling and Trails
Master Plan, demonstrating its commitment to a long-term strategy to building cycling and
trails infrastructure for all ages and abilities; and further,
WHEREAS on the City of Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee supports the
funding announcement made by the Government of Canada.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener endorse a letter from
our Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee to the Honourable Catherine McKenna
advocating the City's support for active transportation funding."
Carried.
10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS — NIL
11. BY-LAWS - 1ST AND 2ND READING —
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
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11.a. Being a by-law to name a private road as Wheat Lane, in the City of Kitchener
11.b. Being a by-law to close the public highway known as Part Laneway, Plan 749,
being Pt 7 on 58R-3772, in the City of Kitchener
11.c. Being a by-law to close an above -grade portion of the public highway known as
Breithaupt Street, in the City of Kitchener
11.d. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Block A, Registered
Plan 787, Part of Lot 4, Registered Plan 937 and Lane, West of River Road,
(Closed by By-law as in WR 1205313), Registered Plan 937 - 142 Rosemount
Drive
11.e. Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Bechtel Drive
as a public highway in the City of Kitchener
11.f. 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.
11.g. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Part of Blocks 6 and
7, Registered Plan 58M-368 - Bridgemill Crescent
11.h. Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-078 to extend the time period for exemption
from Part Lot Control - Part of Block 29, Registered Plan 58M-504 - Forest Creek
Drive
11.i. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council."
Carried.
12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
On motion, Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and Chaired
by Councillor B. loannidis.
12.a. TENDERS
In response to questions from Council, staff discussed completed projects, vehicle rentals, the Sanitary
Master Plan, the Annual Fire Life Safety Inspection, and opportunities for co-operative purchasing.
12.a.1. FIN -2021-22 -T21-013 Webster Road (Manitou Drive to 160m east) Storm Sewer Upgrade
it was resolved:
"That Tender T21-013 Webster Road (Manitou Drive to 160m east) Storm Sewer Upgrade, be
awarded to Steed and Evans Limited, St. Jacobs, Ontario, at their tendered price of $676,435.40,
including provisional items and contingencies of $72,805.00, plus H.S.T. of $87,936.60, for a
total of $764,372.00."
Carried.
12.a.2. FIN -2021-23 - T21-003 Becker Street (Fife Avenue to Krug Street) Reconstruction
it was resolved:
"That Tender T21-003 Becker Street (Fife Avenue to Krug Street) Reconstruction, be awarded
to Nabolsy Contracting Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, at their tendered price of $1,899,925.95,
including provisional items and contingencies of $222,723.00, plus H.S.T. of $246,990.37, for a
total of $2,146,916.32."
Carried.
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12.a.3. FIN -2021-25 -T21-044 Rental of Multiple Crew Cab Pickup Trucks with Landscape Dump
Body
it was resolved:
"That Tender T21-044 Rental of Multiple Crew Cab Pickup Trucks with Landscape Dump Body,
be awarded to Dixon Car & Truck Rental, Brockville, Ontario, at their tendered price of
$172,500.00, plus H.S.T. of $22,425.00, for a total of $194,925.00, for a one (1) year term, with
an option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms."
Carried.
12.a.4. FIN -2021-26 - P21-029 Engineering Services for Integrated Sanitary Master Plan (ISAN-
MP)
it was resolved:
"That Proposal P21-029 Engineering Services for Integrated Sanitary Master Plan (ISANMP),
be awarded to Stantec Consulting Ltd., Waterloo, Ontario, at their proposed price of
$547,224.70, including contingencies of $49,747.70, plus H.S.T. of $71,139.21, for a total of
$618,363.91, provided a satisfactory contract is executed."
Carried.
12.a.5. FIN -2021-27 - P21-020 Professional Services — Construction Inspection Downtown
Cycling Network (Water Street, Joseph Street, Queen Street, Cedar Street and other
various locations)
it was resolved:
"That Proposal P21-020 Professional Services — Construction Inspection Downtown Cycling
Network (Water Street, Joseph Street, Queen Street, Cedar Street and other various locations),
be awarded to AECOM Canada Ltd., Kitchener, Ontario, at their proposed price of $249,873.68,
including contingencies of $22,715.79, plus H.S.T. of $32,483.58, for a total of $282,357.26,
for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms,
provided a satisfactory contract is executed."
Carried.
12.a.6. FIN -2021-28 -T21-052 Annual Fire Life Safety Inspection, Maintenance and Repair
it was resolved:
"That Tender T21-052 Annual Fire Life Safety Inspection, Maintenance and Repair be awarded
to Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd., Owen Sound, Ontario at their tendered price of $193,009.50,
plus H.S.T. of $25,091.24, for a total of $218,100.74, annually for a three (3) year term with an
option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms."
Carried.
13. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole.
14. BY-LAWS - 3RD READING -
14.a. Being a by-law to name a private road as Wheat Lane, in the City of Kitchener
(By-law No. 2021-027)
14.b. Being a by-law to close the public highway known as Part Laneway, Plan 749, being Pt 7 on
58R-3772, in the City of Kitchener
(By-law No. 2021-028)
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14.c. Being a by-law to close an above -grade portion of the public highway known as Breithaupt
Street, in the City of Kitchener
(By-law No. 2021-029)
14.d. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control - Block A, Registered Plan 787,
Part of Lot 4, Registered Plan 937 and Lane, West of River Road, (Closed by By-law as in WR
1205313), Registered Plan 937 - 142 Rosemount Drive
(By-law No. 2021-030)
14.e. Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Bechtel Drive as a public
highway in the City of Kitchener
(By-law No. 2021-031)
14.f. 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.
(By-law No. 2021-032)
14.g. Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control — Part of Blocks 6 and 7,
Registered Plan 58M-368 — Bridgemill Crescent
(By-law No. 2021-033)
14.h. Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-078 to extend the time period for exemption from Part
Lot Control — Part of Block 29, Registered Plan 58M-504 — Forest Creek Drive
(By-law No. 2021-034)
14.i. To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(By-law No. 2021-035)
14.j. Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-aw for the City of
Kitchener — Polocorp INC. — 19 — 41 Mill Street.
(By-law No. 2021-036)
14.k. Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 113 to the Official Plan.
(By-law No. 2021-037)
14.1. Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the
City of Kitchener — Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. — 298 Lawrence Avenue.
(By-law No. 2021-038)
14.m. Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 12 to the Official Plan.
(By-law No. 2021-039)
14.n. Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of
Kitchener —Additional Dwelling Units.
(By-law No. 2021-040)
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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