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Council Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2022, 7:00 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: 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
K. Dever, Director Strategic & Corporate Performance
R. Bustamante, Director, Planning
N. Lobley, Director, Parks and Cemeteries
R. Hagey, Director, Financial Planning
A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services/City Clerk
E. Moorlag Silk, Interim Dir (Equity AR & II)
K. Cooper, Manager Strategic & Business Planning
G. Stevenson, Manager, Development Planning
N. Goss, Manager Policy & Research
J. Shea, Manager, Forestry & Natural Areas Management
C. Musselman, Senior Environmental Planner
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
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1. COMMENCEMENT
The electronic meeting began at 7:35 p.m. with a Land Acknowledgement given
by the Mayor and the singing of "O Canada."
2. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
On motion by Councillor D. Chapman the minutes of the regular meeting held
March 21, 2022 and special meetings held March 21, 28 and April 4, 2022, as
mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
3.1 Councillor B. loannidis - Affordable Housing Development Charge (DC)
Waiver Policy, FIN -2022-158 and Information Report, FIN -2022-179
Councillor B. loannidis declared a conflict with Affordable Housing Development
Charge (DC) Waiver Policy, FIN -2022-158 and Information Report, FIN -2022-
179, listed on the Finance and Corporate Services Committee - April 4, 2022
report on the agenda this date, as he is employed by a Not -for -Profit and did not
participate in any voting or discussion regarding this matter.
3.2 Councillor C. Michaud - Affordable Housing Development Charge (DC)
Waiver Policy, FIN -2022-158 and Information Report, FIN -2022-179
Councillor C. Michaud declared a conflict with Affordable Housing Development
Charge (DC) Waiver Policy, FIN -2022-158 and Information Report, FIN -2022-
179, listed on the Finance and Corporate Services Committee - April 4, 2022
report on the agenda this date, as he is employed by a Not -for -Profit and did not
participate in any voting or discussion regarding this matter.
4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE
4.1 Flag Request under Policy MUN-FAC-442
4.1.a SPECTRUM - Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space - March 31, 2022
4.1.b Canadian Polish Congress District Kitchener - May 5 - 13, 2022
4.1.c Eritrean -Canadian Community of KW & Area - May 21 - 28, 2022
5. PRESENTATIONS - NIL
6. DELEGATIONS
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6.1 Compass Kitchener Annual Work Plan - CAO -2022-162, listed as Item
12.3.a.
6.1.a Judy Stephens -Wells, Chair, Compass Kitchener
Judy Stephens -Wells, Chair, Compass Kitchener, presented the 2022 Compass
Kitchener Work Plan and responded to questions from Council.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That the 2022 Compass Kitchener Work Plan as outlined in Chief
Administrative Officers report CAO -2022-162, be approved."
Carried
6.2 Kitchener's Contribution to Canada Target 1 Protected Areas - INS -22-131,
listed as Item 12.3.b.
6.2.a Jackie Ho, Ontario Nature
J. Shea provided opening remarks related to Infrastructure Services Department
report INS -2022-131, related to Kitchener's Contributions to Canada Target 1
Protected Areas and introduced Jackie Ho, Ontario Nature, Protected Places
Coordinator, who provided an overview of the Target 1 Protection Areas and the
sites located within the City that have qualified as areas for protection. J. Ho
stated within the City there are 20 protected park areas, totaling 585 hectares of
land.
6.3 Centre In the Square - Scheduled Performance (J. Peterson)
6.3.a David Alton, Craig Reynolds, Graham Roe and William Turman
Council was also in receipt of written submissions from Craig Reynolds and
Kevin White related community call for action to cancel an event featuring Jordan
Peterson scheduled at the Centre in the Square (CITS).
David Alton, Craig Reynolds, Graham Roe and William Turman addressed
Council related community call for action to cancel an event featuring Jordan
Peterson at the Centre in the Square (CITS). Concerns were expressed about
the shows content and the potential harm it may cause to the 2SLGBTQ+
community within the Region. Council was requested where possible to try to
take action to cancel the show and review the booking practices for the Centre in
the Square.
V. Raab addressed the comments raised by the delegations, stating while staff
do not have knowledge of the specific content of the show, there is a general
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awareness of Mr. Peterson's content from information found in the public domain,
noting these views do not reflect the City's values or priorities when it comes to
issues of equity and inclusivity. Live Nation's rental of the Centre in the Square to
host Jordan Peterson is in no way an endorsement by the City of the content he
presents. V. Raab indicated the Centre in the Square is an arms -length
organization, where Kitchener City Council has no authority or mandate to direct
the operations of the Centre. V. Raab further advised as an organization and a
municipal government, we know we have a role to play in dismantling
discrimination and hate and understand that part of doing this is listening to and
responding to the needs of the Kitchener community, prioritizing the safety and
wellbeing of those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and committing to building an
equitable system by providing safe spaces for citizens to access services,
participate in decision-making and contribute to our community, noting a number
of initiatives the City has already undertaken to providing safer spaces within our
community.
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
7.1 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - APRIL 4, 2022
Due to the previously declared conflicts related to item 7.1.a. on the agenda this
date related to the Affordable Housing Development Charge (DC) Waiver Policy
was dealt with separately.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated
April 4, 2022, listed as items 7.1.b to 7.1.e. on the agenda this date, be
adopted."
Carried
7.1.a Affordable Housing Development Charge (DC) Waiver Policy, FIN -2022-158 and
Information Report, FIN -2022-179
Councillor B. loannidis declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor B. loannidis
declared a conflict with Affordable Housing Development Charge (DC) Waiver
Policy, FIN -2022-158 and Information Report, FIN -2022-179, listed on the
Finance and Corporate Services Committee - April 4, 2022 report on the agenda
this date, as he is employed by a Not -for -Profit and did not participate in any
voting or discussion regarding this matter.)
Councillor C. Michaud declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor C. Michaud
declared a conflict with Affordable Housing Development Charge (DC) Waiver
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Policy, FIN -2022-158 and Information Report, FIN -2022-179, listed on the
Finance and Corporate Services Committee - April 4, 2022 report on the agenda
this date, as he is employed by a Not -for -Profit and did not participate in any
voting or discussion regarding this matter.)
It was noted that a follow up report was provided to Council Financial Services
Department report FIN -2022-179, which included an amended policy as a result
of the discussion that occurred at the Finance and Corporate Services
Committee on April 4, 2022. It was suggested and agreed that the resolution be
amended to reflect approval of the Policy as attached to Report FIN -2022-179.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That financial policy FIN -PLA -XXX "Affordable Housing Development
Charges Waiver" be approved as outlined in Attachment A of Financial
Services Department report FIN -2022-179; and,
That the terms of reference for the Affordable Housing Reserve be
approved as outlined in Attachment B to Report FIN -2022-179, and,
That staff be directed to prepare an Issue Paper as part of the 2023
Budget process to provide a follow-up on the overall success of the
program; and further,
That staff continue to advocate with other levels of government, including
the school board to identify ways to address affordable housing."
Carried, as amended
7.1.b Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Project Team Appointments, COR -
2022 -137
"That Councillor J. Gazzola be appointed to the Schneider Creek Multi -
Use Path — Manitou Drive to Block Line Road Study Team, as outlined in
Corporate Services Department report COR -2022-137; and further,
That Councillor S. Davey be appointed to Separated Cycling Facilities
Study (Erb Street, Bridgeport Road) including the Conversion of the Pilot
Network."
Carried
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7.1.c Downtown Financial Incentive Program Update: Fagade Grant Program, DSD -
2022 -112
"That the Fagade Grant Program be reinstated, with the City accepting
applications until December 31, 2027, in accordance with the Downtown
Community Improvement Plan, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD -2022-112; and,
That Council Policy FIN -GRA -535 be repealed and replaced with the
revised Council Policy FIN -GRA -535 as attached to Report DSD -2022-
112, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Clerk; and further,
That staff be directed to consider businesses that have made inquires and
registered interest in a fagade grant, during the period of January 1, 2021
to the date of approval of this report by Council, as eligible for the Facade
Grant program in accordance with Report DSD -2022-112."
Carried
7.1.d Love My Business Support Programs, DSD -2022-150
"That the proposed programs for the Love My Business initiative, as
outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2022-150, be
endorsed; and further,
That City staff be directed to implement additional direct assistance
programs where deemed permissible by the Ontario Municipal Act, as
generally outlined in Report DSD -2022-150."
Carried
7.1.e In -Person and Hybrid Council and Committee Meetings, COR -2022-154
"That the Hybrid Meeting Protocols as outlined in Attachment A to
Corporate Services Department report COR -2022-154 be approved for a
one-year pilot; and,
That staff be directed to report back to Council in 2023 with a review of the
Hybrid Meeting Protocols, as part of the Procedure By-law Review; and
further,
That beginning with the Council meeting of May 9, 2022, or as determined
by the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, staff be directed to facilitate
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meetings in a hybrid manner with in-person and remote Members of
Council and the public."
Carried
7.2 COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE -APRIL 4,
2022
Councillor S. Marsh requested Item 7.2.e. listed on the agenda this date related
to the Demolition Control Application DC22-004-S-TS - 289 and 295 Sheldon
Avenue - Sheldon Avenue Partnership, DSD -2022-139 be dealt with separately.
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee,
dated April 4, 2022, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d and 7.2f to 7.2.h. on the
agenda this date, be adopted."
7.2.a Demolition Control Application DC22-004-S-TS - 289 and 295 Sheldon Avenue -
Sheldon Avenue Partnership, DSD -2022-139
A motion was brought forward by Councillor D. Schnider, which was seconded by
Councillor M. Johnston to approve Demolition Control Application
DC22/004/S/TS as outlined in the agenda this date.
Councillor S. Marsh brought forward an amendment, which was seconded by
Councillor M. Johnston to approve Demolition Control Application
DC22/004/S/TS subject to a condition as proposed:
a. That the owner obtains final site plan approval for the proposed
redevelopment, if applicable under Chapter 683 of the City of Kitchener
Municipal Code.
b. That the owner obtains a building permit(s) for the proposed
redevelopment; and,
Upon satisfaction of subsections (a), the City's Chief Building Official may
authorize and issue a demolition permit under subsection 33(6) of the
Planning Act. The demolition permit will be subject to the following
condition:
That in the event that construction of the proposed redevelopment is not
substantially complete within 2 years of the date of issuance of the
demolition permit, the City Clerk may enter on the collector's roll, to be
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collected in like manner as municipal taxes, $20,000 for each dwelling unit
contained in the residential properties in respect of which the demolition
permit is issued and such sum shall, until payment thereof, be a lien or
charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the
residential property is issued."
G. Stevenson, Manager, Development Planning, was in attendance to respond to
questions from Council.
Councillor S. Marsh's amendment was then voted on and was Carried.
The following motion was then voted on.
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
"That Demolition Control Application DC22/004/S/TS requesting
permission to demolish two single detached dwellings located at 289 and
295 Sheldon Avenue North be approved, as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD -2022-139, subject to the following
condition:
a. That the owner obtains final site plan approval for the proposed
redevelopment, if applicable under Chapter 683 of the City of Kitchener
Municipal Code.
b. That the owner obtains a building permit(s) for the proposed
redevelopment; and,
Upon satisfaction of subsections (a), the City's Chief Building Official may
authorize and issue a demolition permit under subsection 33(6) of the
Planning Act. The demolition permit will be subject to the following
condition:
That in the event that construction of the proposed redevelopment is not
substantially complete within 2 years of the date of issuance of the
demolition permit, the City Clerk may enter on the collector's roll, to be
collected in like manner as municipal taxes, $20,000 for each dwelling unit
contained in the residential properties in respect of which the demolition
permit is issued and such sum shall, until payment thereof, be a lien or
charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the
residential property is issued."
Carried, as amended
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7.2.b 2022 Community Grants Tier 2, CSD -2022-119
"That 2022 community grants (Tier 2) in the amount of $172,215 be
approved as outlined in Appendix A attached to Community Services
Department report CSD -2022-119; and
That the following organizations be approved to move to the Tier 1 grant
process for the 2023 grant cycle:
1. Community Coalition on Refugee and Immigrant Concerns
2. Hohner Avenue Porch Party
3. Irish Real Life Festival; and further,
That the outstanding community grants balance of $46,789 be allocated to
the three-year pilot of the `Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity'
(RISE) fund, a grant providing support for community -led organizations,
programs, initiatives and events meant to decrease inequities and
increase opportunities and well-being for Black, Indigenous and racialized
communities in Kitchener."
Carried
7.2.c Neighbourhood Association Affiliation 2022, CSD -2022-144
"That the list of proposed Neighbourhood Associations, as attached to the
Community Services Department report CSD -2022-144, be approved for
affiliation for the year 2022 and added to the City's third -party liability
insurance program."
Carried
7.2.d Huron Community Centre Full Time/Part Time Equivalent Approvals, CSD -2022-
117
"That two full-time equivalent roles and one part-time equivalent role be
approved to operate the new Huron Brigadoon Community Centre, as
outlined in Community Services Department report CSD -2022-117."
Carried
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7.2.e Winter Parking Prohibitions on Heiman Street, DSD -2022-107
"That the Uniform Traffic and Parking Bylaw be amended for the
prohibition of on -street parking on the west (even -numbered) side of
Heiman Street from a point 69 m south of Lorne Avenue to the cul-de-sac,
from January 1 to March 31, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD -2022-107."
Carried
7.2.f Naming of a Private Street - Wallaceton Subdivision - Block 186 and 187, 58M-
631 - Fusion Homes, DSD -2022-140
"That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Fusion Homes intends to
name a private street: 'Oat Lane' within a multiple residential development
located at Wallaceton Blocks 186 and 187 in Registered Plan of
Subdivision 58M-631; and further,
That the City's Legal Services division be directed to proceed with the
required advertising, preparation, and registration of the necessary By-law
for the naming of 'Oat Lane,' as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD -2022-140."
Carried
7.2.g Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS): Management Review
Summary for 2021, INS -2022-038
"That the City of Kitchener Drinking Water Quality Management Standard
(DWQMS): Management Review Summary for 2021 Report be received
for information, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report
INS -2022-038."
Carried
7.2.h Victoria Park Neighbourhood Seasonal Parking Restrictions, DSD -2022-105
"That parking be prohibited on the north (even -numbered) side of
Schneider Avenue from David Street to Victoria Park from 10:00 am - 6:00
pm, June 15 to September 15; and,
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That parking be prohibited on the north (even -numbered) side of Dill
Street from David Street to Victoria Park from 10:00 am - 6:OOpm, June 15
to September 15; and,
That parking be prohibited on the east (odd -numbered) side of David
Street from Dill Street to Hilda Place from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, June 15 to
September 15; and further,
That the Traffic and Parking Bylaw be amended accordingly, as outlined in
Development Services Department report DSD -2022-105."
Carried
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 REGIONAL COUNCIL UPDATE — MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC
Mayor B. Vrbanovic provided an update on COVID 19 within the Region.
9.2 Notice of Motion - S. Davey - Advisory Committee Honorariums
Councillor J. Gazzola requested a recorded vote.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor P. Singh
"WHEREAS the City appoints citizen members to advisory and quasi-
judicial committees to give advice and provide feedback to city council and
standing committees on a variety of issues;
WHEREAS residents that are appointed to advisory and quasi-judicial
committees are appointed based on their expertise and experience;
WHEREAS Council values the feedback and contribution of all Citizen
Committee members and appreciate their contribution to the public
engagement process;
WHEREAS Council values the contributions and inclusion of voices of
groups who have been historically underrepresented in Citizen
Committees, as outlined by the City's equity, diversity, and inclusion
policy;
WHEREAS the current practices related to honorariums have been
applied and implemented inconsistently, and have never been subject to a
fulsome review;
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THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that staff be directed to complete a
fulsome equity -informed corporate policy for compensation for members of
all City of Kitchener advisory committees and report back to Council prior
to the commencement of the next Advisory Committee term."
In Favour (10): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S.
Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor C. Michaud,
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, Councillor P. Singh,
Councillor B. loannidis, Councillor M. Johnston,
Councillor D. Chapman, and Councillor S. Marsh
Contra (1): Councillor J. Gazzola
Carried, on a recorded vote (10 to 1)
10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
11. BY-LAWS
11.1 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:
11.1.a 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.
11.1.b Being a by-law to further amend By-law 2019-113, to regulate traffic and
parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener.
11.1.c Being a by-law to close part of Strasburg Road, in the City of Kitchener.
11.1.d To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private
roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon.
11.1.e 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.
11.1.f To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit
unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property.
11.1.g Being a by-law to amend By-law 2021-015- Procedural By-law.
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11.1.h 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 was Chaired by Councillor D. Chapman.
12.1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
12.1.a Execution of Indemnifications and Releases pertaining to Bequests to the City -
COR -2022-176, COR -2022-176
it was resolved:
"That the CAO, Deputy CAO or Department Heads be authorized to
execute Indemnifications/Releases pertaining to Bequests to the City
under $250,000.00; said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City
Solicitor."
Carried
12.2 CAUCUS RESOLUTION
12.2.a Honorarium - Anti -racism Committee
V. Raab noted the resolution will approve an honorarium for the Equity
Committee in at the amount of $150. per meeting.
it was resolved
"That staff be directed to implement an honorarium for members of the
anti -racism committee for the balance of the current committee term."
Carried
12.2.b Employee Benefits - Maternity (Pregnancy) and Parental Leave
it was resolved
"That a Maternity (Pregnancy) and Parental Leave Sub -Top Up Plan be
implemented for permanent full-time non-union and management
employees."
Carried
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12.3 FOR INFORMATION
12.3.a Compass Kitchener Annual Work Plan - CAO -2022-162
12.3.b Kitchener's Contribution to Canada Target 1 Protected Areas - INS -2022-131
13. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
"That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts
taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as
attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted
and confirmed."
Carried
14. BY-LAWS
14.1 3RD READING
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
14.1.a 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. 2022-043)
14.1.b Being a by-law to further amend By-law 2019-113, to regulate traffic and
parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener.
(By Law No. 2022-044)
14.1.c Being a by-law to close part of Strasburg Road, in the City of Kitchener.
(By Law No. 2022-045)
14.1.d 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. 2022-046)
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14.1.e 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 No. 2022-047)
14.1.f 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. 2022-048)
14.1.g Being a by-law to amend By-law 2021-015 - Procedural By-law.
(By Law No. 2022-049)
14.1.h To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(By Law No. 2022-050)
be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by
the Clerk."
15. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
ayor
Carried
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