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Minutes
September 18, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic (Virtually)
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Deneault
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor A. Owodunni
Councillor P. Singh
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor A. Clancy
Absent: Councillor B. loannidis
Staff: J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
1. Waive Notice
Prior to beginning the Special Council meeting this date, it was noted Council
was being requested to Waive Notice to amend the start time of the meeting this
date to accommodate the addition of an urgent agenda matter.
To approve the amended start time, 2/3 of the Whole of Council is required.
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor J. Deneault
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"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 from 5:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m."
Carried
2. Commencement
A meeting of City Council was held at 5:02 p.m. this date, chaired by Acting
Mayor A. Owodunni. 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.
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Mayoral Business and Updates - Mayor B. Vrbanovic
None.
5. Waive Notice
It was requested to waive notice to add an additional urgent matter related to City
Arts Program (Land Disposition and Solicitor -Client Privilege- Section 239 (c) and
(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to the in -camera meeting later this date.
To approve the additional urgent matter on the agenda, 2/3 of members present
is required.
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor P. Singh
"That pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (f) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of
the Municipal Code requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to add an
additional item to the in -camera meeting this date related to City Arts
Program (Land Disposition and Solicitor -Client Privilege- Section 239 (c)
and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001."
Carried
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In -camera Meeting Authorization
Moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"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 security of property matter
and a land disposition and solicitor -client privilege matter as authorized by
Sections 239 (a) (c) (f) and (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Carried
7. By-laws
7.1 Three Readings
Moved by Councillor A. Clancy
Seconded by Councillor J. Deneault
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
7.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for September 18,
2023.
(By-law 2023-120)
Carried
8. Adjournment
On motion the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Mayor /k,VY Clerk