HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2023-04-17Council Meeting Minutes
April 17, 2023,7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Deneault
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor A. Owodunni
Councillor B. loannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor A. Clancy
Absent: Councillor P. Singh
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
A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City Clerk
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
1. COMMENCEMENT
The electronic meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor
and the singing of "0 Canada."
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2. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
On motion by Councillor S. Davey the minutes of the regular meeting held March
20, 2023, and special meetings held February 2, March 20 and April 3, 2023 as
mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
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4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE
4.1 Flag Request Under Policy MUN-FAC-442
4.1.a Ontario Medical Association - May 1, 2023 - May 2, 2023
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Certificates of Achievement
The Mayor recognized Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, for 5 years
of service with the City of Kitchener.
The Mayor recognized Amanda Fusco, City Clerk, for completion of the AMCTO
Certified Municipal Officer designation.
5.2 2019-2020 Greenhouse Gas Re -inventory Report
5.2.a Tova Davidson, Sustainable WR and Kyra Chisholm, ClimateAction WR
Tova Davidson, Sustainable WR highlighted some impacts from the organization
in the community including re -imagining movement, reducing impact,
regenerative building, and replenishing earth. Kyra Chisholm, ClimateAction WR
provided an overview of the 2013-2020 Climate Action Plan, and reported
progress on the 2010-2020 baseline changes highlighting the target of 6%
reduction based on 2010 emissions. Transportation of goods and people
continues to represent the highlight emissions rate. Key takeaways from the
report were noted.
Members of Council asked questions of the delegates regarding the ways that
organizations/businesses can connect with Sustainable WR, ways to encourage
net zero building, the role of district energy sites and plants, data collection of
emissions of building materials, and transformative change of gases emitted
through the transportation of food and food sovereignty, micro forest programs
and locations, emissions from air travel, provincial power grid and the ability to
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meet targets, adoption of heat pumps, and received responses from the
delegates.
Councillor A. Owodunni left the meeting and returned to the meeting at this time.
6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.1 HERITAGE KITCHENER -APRIL 4, 2023
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated April 4, 2023, listed as item
7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
6.1.a Notice of Intention to Designate 369 Frederick Street Under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act, DSD -2023-116
"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 369 Frederick Street as being of cultural
heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD -2023-116."
Carried
6.2 COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE -APRIL 3,
2023
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee,
dated April 4, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.e on the agenda this date,
be adopted."
6.2.a 2023 Community Grants Tier 2, CSD -2023-087
"That 2023 community grants (Tier 2) in the amount of $198,137 be
approved as outlined in Attachment 'A' to Community Services
Department report CSD -2023-087; and further,
That the following organizations be approved to move to the Tier 1 grant
process for the 2024 grant cycle:
1. Arts4All (Young@rt event)
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2. Belmont Village Bestival
3. Big Brothers Big Sisters Waterloo Region (Big Bunch Program and
Holiday Party)
4. Caribbean Dreams Concert
5. JM Drama Alumni/Registry Theatre."
Carried
6.2.b 30 Francis Street South - Zoning By-law Amendment, Lifting of Holding Provision
ZBA23/003/F/CD, 30 Francis Kitchener Incorporated, DSD -2023-112
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/003/F/CD for 30
Francis Street South, Kitchener Incorporated for the purpose of removing
Holding Provision 90H from the lands specified in the attached Map No.1,
in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" attached to the Development
Services Department report DSD -2023-112 as Appendix A, be approved."
Carried
6.2.c Harmonized Green Development Standards Phase 2 Project Launch, DSD -2023-
109
"That Development Services Department report DSD -2023-109
Harmonized Green Development Standards Phase 2 Project Launch be
received, and further,
That staff be directed to initiate Phase 2 of the Green Development
Standards project and to bring a recommendation back to Council."
Carried
6.2.d Mill Courtland Community Centre Expansion Business Case, CSD -2022-422
"That the Mill Courtland Community Centre (MCCC) business case, as
attached to Community Services Department report CSD -2022-422, be
received for information; and further,
That staff be directed to move to Detailed Design Phase of the centre
expansion project."
Carried
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6.2.e Erinbrook Drive Traffic Safety Study & Hot Spot Improvements, DSD -2023-113
"That an all -way stop control be installed at the intersection of Erinbrook
Drive and The Country Way, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD -2023-113; and,
That an all -way stop control be installed at the intersection of Erinbrook
Drive and Rockwood Road; and,
That a speed cushion be installed on Erinbrook Drive between
Hedgestone Court and Marlis Crescent; and,
That a speed cushion be installed on Erinbrook Drive between
Hedgestone Crescent and Tara Crescent; and,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly; and further,
That a pedestrian crossover study be conducted for the subject area to
determine whether the installation of a raised pedestrian crosswalk is
warranted and for staff to report back to the Committee with a
recommendation for consideration."
Carried
6.3 PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - APRIL 3, 2023
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated
April 3, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.b on the agenda this date, be
adopted."
6.3.a Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/015/C/KA and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA22/026/C/KA, 265 Cotton Grass Street, Schlegel
Urban Developments Corporation, DSD -2023-111
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/015/C/KA, Schlegel
Urban Developments Corp. requesting a change to the Land Use
Designation on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule `A',
for the property municipally addressed as 265 Cotton Grass Street be
adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to
Report DSD -2023-111 as Attachment "A", and accordingly forwarded to
the Region of Waterloo for approval; and further,
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/026/C/KA for Schlegel
Urban Developments Corp. be approved in the form shown in the
"Proposed By-law" and "Map No. 1" attached to Report DSD -2023-111 as
Attachment "B"."
Carried
6.3.b Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/013/M/BB and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA22/024/M/BB, 7 Morrison Road, Klondike Homes
Limited, DSD -2023-120, DSD -2023-120
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/013/M/BB for Klondike
Homes Ltd. requesting a change to the Land Use Designation on the
parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule `A', for the property
municipally addressed as 7 Morrison Road, be adopted, in the form shown
in the Official Plan Amendment as Appendix "A", and accordingly
forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval and;
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/024/M/BB requesting
to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for Klondike Homes Ltd. be approved
in the form shown in the Proposed `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1' as
Appendix `B'; and further,
That the Urban Design Brief, prepared by MHBC and attached as
Appendix "C", be adopted, and that staff be directed to apply the Urban
Design Report through the Site Plan Approval process."
Carried
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 REGIONAL COUNCIL UPDATE — MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC
Mayor B. Vrbanovic provided an update on the Lancaster Street Ramp
discussions coming forward to Regional Council at their next meeting.
Members of Council requested the Mayor raise the cancellation of GRT Route 2
with Regional Council.
9. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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10. BY-LAWS
At the request of A. Fusco, Director of Legislated Services/City Clerk, Council
agreed to five additional by-laws related to Community and Infrastructure
Services Committee report 7.2.b, 30 Francis Street, Planning and Strategic
Initiatives report 7.3.a, 265 Cotton Grass Street; and, two additional by-laws
related to Planning and Strategic Initiatives report 7.3.b, 7 Morrison Road.
10.1 1ST AND 2ND READING
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws, namely:
10.1.a Being a by-law to close the public highway known as Delta Street and part
of the public highway known as Preston Street, in the City of Kitchener.
10.1.b Being a by law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of
Pompeii Street as public highway in the City of Kitchener.
10.1.c To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private
roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon.
10.1.d 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.
10.1.e To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit
unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property.
10.1.f Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning
By-law for the City of Kitchener — 30 Francis Kitchener Incorporated — 30
Francis Street South
10.1.g Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 23 to the Official Plan - 265
Cotton Grass Street
10.1.h Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning
By-law for the City of Kitchener — Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. —
265 Cotton Grass Street
10.1.1 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 24 to the Official Plan - 7
Morrison Road
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10.1.j Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2019-051, as amended, known as
the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Klondike Homes Ltd. — 7
Morrison Road
10.1.k To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for April 17, 2023.
Carried
11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion, Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its
agenda and was Chaired by Councillor Davey.
11.1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11.1.a 2023 Committee of Adjustment Committee Appointment - COR -2023-196, COR -
2023 -196
it was resolved:
"That notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 3.3 of Council Policy GOV-
BOA-63 (Appointments to Boards and Committees), that effective
immediately Bob McColl be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for
the term ending November 14, 2024, as outlined in the Corporate
Services Department report COR -2023-196."
Carried
11.2 FOR INFORMATION
Pursuant to Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the Municipal Code, a motion was brought
forward by Councillor D. Chapman to discuss Information item 11.3 listed on the
agenda, which was voted on and was Carried.
11.2.a Summary of Bid Solicitations Approved By the Chief Procurement Officer
(January 1, 2023 — March 31, 2023), FIN -2023-190
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, was in attendance to respond to questions
from Council.
11.3 MATTERS ARISING FROM IN -CAMERA
11.3.a Resolution arising from City -owned Land (Land Acquisition or Disposition -
Section 239 (c)), DSD -2023-188:
it was resolved:
"That part of the Tagge Street right-of-way, as identified as Parts 1 and 3
on the draft reference plan, be declared surplus to the City's needs; and,
That a By-law be brought forward for the closure of the subject road
allowance between Nelson Avenue and Daniel Avenue; and,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an Agreement of
Purchase and Sale with 2415274 Ontario Inc. for the sale of the City's
parcel of land, being Part 1 of the draft reference plan, having an area of
0.32 acres, as well as an easement over Part 3 of the draft reference plan
for the purposes of installing and maintaining a noise wall, having an area
of 0.036 acres, subject to the City's terms and conditions; and further,
That said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
Carried
12. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud
"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
13. BY-LAWS
13.1 3RD READING
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor J. Deneault
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
13.1.a Being a by-law to close the public highway known as Delta Street and part
of the public highway known as Preston Street, in the City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2023-038)
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13.1.b Being a by law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of
Pompeii Street as public highway in the City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2023-039)
13.1.c 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. 2023-040)
13.1.d 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. 2023-041)
13.1.e 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. 2023-042)
13.1.f Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning
By-law for the City of Kitchener — 30 Francis Kitchener Incorporated — 30
Francis Street South
(By-law No. 2023-043)
13.1.g Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 23 to the Official Plan - 265
Cotton Grass Street
(By-law No. 2023-044)
13.1.h Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning
By-law for the City of Kitchener — Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. —
265 Cotton Grass Street
(By-law No. 2023-045)
13.1.1 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 24 to the Official Plan - 7
Morrison Road
(By-law No. 2023-046)
13.1.j Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2019-051, as amended, known as
the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Klondike Homes Ltd. — 7
Morrison Road
(By-law No. 2023-047)
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13.1.k To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for April 17, 2023.
14. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Clerk
(By-law No. 2023-048)
Carried
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