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February 7, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Gazzola
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Councillor P. Singh
Councillor B. loannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor S. Marsh
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
B. Rowland, Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
S. Goldrup, Committee Administrator
1. Commencement
A special electronic meeting of City Council was held at 4:27 p.m. this date,
chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic. Notice of this meeting had been previously given
to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council
Procedure) of the Municipal Code.
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2. Waive Notice - Start time - Special Council meeting
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (g) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of
the Municipal Code, Council waive notice to amend the start time of the
special meeting of Council."
Carried
3. Meeting Procedures - Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee -
February 7, 2022
It was noted at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee later this date
there were approximately 45 delegations registered for the Public Planning
Application for 660 Belmont Avenue West. A discussion was had related the
possibility of scheduling a second Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
meeting later in the week and whether to restrict the number of delegations
intended to be heard this date. It was requested and staff agreed to follow up
with the delegations to further direction related to scheduling in advance of the
meeting.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That delegations for the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee for
the Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Application for 660
Belmont Avenue West on February 7, 2022 shall be restricted to 25
delegations, the balance of the delegations shall be considered at a
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00
p.m. on February 9, 2022."
Carried
4. Notice of Motion
4.1 Notice of Motion - K. Galloway-Sealock - The Partnerships for Municipal
Development — Women in Local Leadership (PMI -WILL) International
Program
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock gave notice that she would introduce a motion
this date, related to the Partnerships for Municipal Development - Women in
Local Leadership (PMI -WILL) International Program.
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Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
it was resolved:
"WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is seeking
partners for the Partnerships for Municipal Development — Women in
Local Leadership (PMI -WILL)) international program;
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has a lot of history working in partnership
with FCM International;
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is well positioned to participate in the PMI
— WILL program;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council endorse the City of
Kitchener's participation in PMI - WILL program in partnership with FCM."
Carried
5. In -camera Meeting Authorization
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis
"That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following
the special council meeting this date to consider a commercial
information/contractual or other negotiation and city negotiation/strategy
and solicitor -client privilege as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (f) (i) and (k)
of the Municipal Act, 2001 respectively"
Carried
6. Recess and Reconvene
The meeting then recessed at 4:46 p.m. and re -convened at 5:51 p.m., chaired
by Acting Mayor S. Marsh with all members present, save and except for Mayor
B. Vrbanovic.
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7. Kitchener Housing Loan Agreement
Council considered this matter arising from an electronic in -camera meeting held
earlier this date. In response to questions, D. Chapman advised the current
approval agreement with Kitchener Housing Inc. was supplied to the City in
confidence. Pending approval from Kitchener Housing Inc. staff will share further
details about the approval when permitted.
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a loan agreement with
Kitchener Housing Inc., in accordance with the direction given in camera
on February 7, 2022, and to execute any related documentation to secure
the loan; said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
Carried
8. By-laws
8.1 Three Readings
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-law for three readings and that the same be taken as read a first,
second and third times, and finally be passed and numbered serially by
the Clerk."
8.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
9. Adjournment
On motion the meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
Mayor �y Clerk
(By-law No. 2022-014)
Carried
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