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Special Council Meeting
Minutes
December 11, 2023, 4:30 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 P. Singh
Councillor B. loannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Absent: Councillor A. Clancy
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
G. St. Louis, Director, Gas & Water Utilities
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
K. Daley, Senior Strategist, Carbon and Energy Planning
M. Mills, Committee Administrator
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1. Commencement
A meeting of City Council was held at 4:06 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.
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
3. Staff Reports
3.1 Phase 1 Report and Guiding Principles - Kitchener Utilities (KU) Transition
Strategy, INS -2023-508
Council considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS -2023-508,
dated November 10, 2023, entitled Phase 1 report and guiding principles -
Kitchener Utilities (KU) Transition Strategy, related to Kitchener Utilities' natural
gas delivery business and the need to evolve, in response to ongoing changes in
the global, national, provincial, and local energy context as the clean energy
transition continues, and to align with the City's and the community's climate
change commitments.
K. Daley, Senior Strategist, Carbon and Energy Planning, presented the report,
noting the project is currently in Phase 1 with a focus on building relationships
and understanding around values, goals, and scoping of the strategy. K. Daley
provided an overview of the guiding principles for the transition strategy,
including making responsible, accountable, and financially rewarding business
decisions; serving customers as an affordable and reliable partner in the energy
transition; contributing to a thriving community; and, planning for multiple energy
futures with flexibility and focus. K. Daley then responded to questions from
Council. G. St. Louis, Director, Utilities, was also in attendance to respond to
questions from Council.
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor P. Singh
"That the guiding principles for the project, as outlined in Table 2 of
Infrastructure Services Department report INS -2023-508, be endorsed.
Carried
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4. Mayoral Business and Updates - Mayor B. Vrbanovic
None.
5. In -camera Meeting Authorization
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following
the special council meeting this date to consider two matters related to
land acquistion and/or disposition and one matter related to a position,
plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations as
authorized by Sections 239 (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
respectively."
6. Adjournment
On motion the meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.
Mayor DC -Peril Cle k
Carried
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