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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2024-02-12Council Meeting Minutes February 12, 2024, 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 P. Singh Councillor B. loannidis Councillor M. Johnston Councillor S. Stretch Councillor D. Chapman 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 L. MacDonald, City Solicitor B. Rowland, Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing G. Stevenson, Director, Development & Housing Approvals A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City Clerk D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk J. Vieira, Heritage Planner 1. COMMENCEMENT The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and the singing of "O Canada." 1 2. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL On motion by Councillor S. Stretch the minutes of the regular meeting held January 22, 2024, and special meetings held January 22 and 29, 2024 as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 3.1 Councillor P. Singh - Notice of Intention to Demolish, 1027 King Street East, DSD -2024-057, listed as Item 7.1.a Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to item 7.1.a - Notice of Intention to Demolish, 1027 King Street East, DSD -2024-057, as he has family that owns property within the vicinity, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter. 3.2 Councillor A. Owodunni - Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A& F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., DSD -2024-010, listed as Item 7.2.c Councillor A. Owodunni declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 7.2.c Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., DSD -2024-010 as he teaches at Conestoga College, an institution located in close proximity to the subject development site, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter. 3.3 Councillor J. Deneault - Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., DSD -2024-010, listed as Item 7.2.c Councillor J. Deneault declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 7.2.c Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., DSD -2024-010 on the agenda this date as a member of his family works at Conestoga College, an institution located in close proximity to the subject development site and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter. 4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE - NIL E 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Eastwood Neighbourhood Association — Neighbourhood Action Plan Presentation Josh Joseph, Manager of Neighbourhood Development & Volunteer Engagement, introduced Matt Kruschack, Chair, Eastwood Neighbourhood Association (ENAK) supported by Lisa Morris-Reitzel, ENAK, who provided a presentation regarding Eastwood Neighbourhood Association. M. Kruschack and L. Morris-Reitzel, presented the Association's purpose, accomplishments including a Street Rep team to share information between their area and ENAK, highlighting that 21 events were held in 2023, including Neighbors Day participation and implementation of a TerraCycle recycling program for matter that cannot be recycled in partnership with REEP Green Solutions and park clean-ups. Partnerships with other neighbourhood associations were noted including shared events, development of newcomer materials and advocacy for Montgomery park improvements. Members of Council asked questions regarding youth participation, collaboration with other neighbourhood associations, demographics in the area, the TerraCycle recycling program, ENAK meetings and engagement, ability to template the action plan for sharing with other associations, and received responses from the Presenters. Mark Hildebrand, Director of Neighbourhood Programs and Services and J. Joseph then addressed questions of Council regarding the services the LoveMyHood team and community centre facilitation staff offers and the engagement hours to facilitate the process. 6. DELEGATIONS 6.1 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/014/N/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA221025/N/BB, 404-430 New Dundee Road, Klondike Homes Ltd., DSD -2024-023, listed as Item 7.2.a Council considered Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/014/N/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/025/N/BB, 404-430 New Dundee Road, Klondike Homes Ltd., DSD -2024-023, listed as Item 7.2.a on the agenda this date. Councillor J. Deneault and D. Schnider left the meeting at this time. Pierre Chauvin, MHBC Planning addressed Council in support of the subject application and reported that traffic counts were included in the overall traffic 3 study and confirmed timing of the reconstruction of New Dundee Road to be completed this year. P. Chauvin then addressed questions from Council regarding the grading of the properties on Pearwood Court. Councillor D. Schnider returned to the meeting at this time. Brandi Hilton, addressed Council and expressed concern the proposed application noting the proposed density surrounding the proposed new school on Ormston Drive and the impacts of traffic on the wellbeing of the students given the pace at which development is proposed. Councillor J. Deneault returned to the meeting at this time. Richard Piekarz provided a presentation expressing concerns with the urban planning reports, highlighted the neighbouring GRCA lands and addressed previous comments regarding the potential for employment lands. Zoning limitations of the RES 5 were noted and R. Piekarz spoke in opposition of the increased density, grading requirements, flawed traffic studies and the need to consider neighbouring truck stops and requested the application be deferred until the proposed application creates a safe and workable solution. Kirsten Skowron addressed Council in opposition to the proposed application and expressed concern with the loss of community feeling with the proposed applications noting the incompatibility of the loting pattern and spatial separation with existing lots. K. Skowron highlighted concerns with the traffic studies including left turn abilities onto New Dundee Road, proposed reconstruction of the road, preservation of existing trees and details of the retaining wall and requested that Council defer the application. Rob Morris addressed Council regarding the application noting concern with public transportation and trails in the area, poor pedestrian safety in the neighbourhood, distance to local amenities and traffic and parking limitations. R. Morris requested that Council defer the application. Members of Council asked questions regarding the labelling of employment lands near the subject property, revisions to the site plan to address the retaining wall and setbacks, traffic counts, regional roundabout construction at Thomas Slee Drive, engineering inspections and approvals for the retaining wall, and received responses from Garett Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals. In response to a question from Council, G. Stevenson reported that while there are no Bill 109 financial impact in terms of financial refund if the motion is M deferred the application is past the timeframe for a non -decision and the Applicant can appeal the non -decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). Planned future developments for the surrounding neighborhood and Southwest Kitchener were highlighted by G. Stevenson and consultation with the Region of Waterloo on the Traffic Impact Study occurred and the Region has indicated they have no objection with the proposed application and are aware of future developments in Southwest Kitchener. J. Readman highlighted the proposed regional road construction as part of the project scope and G. Stevenson identified components of the Traffic Impact Study Terms of Reference. In response to a question from Council, G. Stevenson indicated that the OLT decision would be on the land use, and proposed changes may not be reflected in the final decision. Councillor A. Owodunni left the meeting at this time. Moved by Councillor P. Singh Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/014/N/BB for Klondike Homes Ltd. for the property municipally addressed as 404-430 New Dundee Road requesting a change from Low Rise Residential to Low Rise Residential with a site specific policy area on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule `A', be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment as Attachment "A" attached to Development Services Department Report DSD -2024-023, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/025/N/BB requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for Klondike Homes Ltd. be approved as amended, in the form shown in the Proposed `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1' as Attachment `B' attached to Development Services Department Report DSD -2024-023; and, That the Urban Design Brief, prepared by MHBC and attached as Attachment "C" in Development Services Department Report DSD -2024- 023, be adopted, and that staff be directed to apply the Urban Design Report through the Site Plan Approval process; and further, That pursuant to Section 35(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. C P.13, as amended further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By- law Amendment ZBA22/025/N/BB." G� In Favour (7): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor B. loannidis, Councillor M. Johnston, and Councillor D. Chapman Contra (3): Councillor J. Deneault, Councillor C. Michaud, and Councillor S. Stretch Absent (1): Councillor A. Owodunni Carried on recorded vote. 6.2 Notice of Intention to Demolish, 1027 King Street East, DSD -2024-057, listed as Item 7.1.a Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to item 7.1.a - Notice of Intention to Demolish, 1027 King Street East, DSD -2024-057, as he has family that owns property within the vicinity, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter.) Councillor A. Owodunni returned to the meeting at this time. Councillor J. Deneault left and returned to the meeting at this time. Council considered Notice of Intention to Demolish, 1027 King Street East, DSD - 2024 -057, listed as Item 7.1.a. Mayor B. Vrbanovic noted that Heritage Kitchener considered the following resolution outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2024-057, on February 6, 2024 and it was voted on and LOST. Under the Ontario Heritage Act, Council does not have the authority to approve or refuse an owner's Notice of Intention to Demolish. Rather, Council's options include the following: 1. Request further information. 2. Receive the Notice of Intention to Demolish, allowing the notice period to run its course, at the end of which the Building Division may issue a demolition permit as early as March 16, 2024. 3. Council may issue a Notice of Intention to Designate, at which point Council would have the authority to deny demolition. Staff have recommended Notice of Intention to Demolish, allowing the notice period to run its course, at the end of which the Building Division may issue a n. demolition permit as early as March 16, 2024. The staff report from Heritage Kitchener has been included to provide Council further information on the matter. G. Stevenson highlighted that this matter has been before Council as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment for the subject property and the inability of the existing art deco building to be included as part of the subject application. Commemoration and re -use of the significant features and artifacts are being recommended by staff through the site plan process. Vanessa Hicks, MHBC Planning addressed Council in support of the application. Stephen Litt, Vive Development addressed Council in support of the application and responded to questions from Council regarding the heritage significance, site assessment, reminiscence building structures, and in addition V. Hicks addressed the heritage impact assessment. Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time. Members of Council raised questions regarding the viability of the art deco structure, 3D documentation of the interior structure, and technology present to structurally preserve the structure and received responses from Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner and G. Stevenson. The Applicant, Stephen Litt, confirmed they would be willing to conduct a 3D assessment of the structure. Councillor P. Singh returned to the meeting at this time. Moved by Councillor B. loannidis Seconded by Councillor S. Stretch "That, in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Notice of Intention to Demolish received on January 18, 2024, and dated January 17, 2024 regarding the property municipally addressed as 1027 King Street East, be received for information and that the notice period run its course, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD - 2024 -057." Carried 6.3 Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., DSD -2024-010, listed as Item 7.2.c Councillor A. Owodunni declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor A. Owodunni declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 7.2.c Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A & F Greenfield 7 Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., DSD -2024-010 as he teaches at Conestoga College, an institution located in close proximity to the subject development site, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter.) Councillor J. Deneault declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor J. Deneault declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 7.2.c Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., DSD -2024-010 on the agenda this date as a member of his family works at Conestoga College, an institution located in close proximity to the subject development site and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter.) Council considered Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A& F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., DSD - 2024 -010, listed as Item 7.2.c on the agenda this date. David Galbraith, Up Consulting Ltd. addressed Council and provided a presentation with updates from the last Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee including proposed revisions to the zoning by-law amendment. A revised site plan was displayed to include a row of two-storey stacked townhomes at the rear of the lot with semi-detached dwellings, maintenance of the setback and garage and parking requirements. A summary of the changes including a reduced FSR of .54 with a total of 21 total units as opposed to 16 units, new housing types introduced, two-storey with basement units, focus on private amenity space, revised building materials and central parking area were noted. Members of Council raised questions regarding the revisions, circulation of the revised plan with residents, modelling of the application and similarities with other successful proposals Councillor D. Schnider left the meet and returned to the meeting at this time. Barbara Thomas appeared before Council outlining the heritage community features in the area and requested that the proposed development focus on landscaping, waste receptacle screening, rear parking screening, minimal rear lighting and forestry enhancements. Mary Cunningham and Terry Palmer withdrew their delegation requests. Randy Martin addressed Council in support of the revised planning application and thanked Council, staff and Applicant for the revisions. Councillor P. Singh brought forward a motion to approve the revised proposal and Zoning By-law as presented to Council this date, including the confirmation from Council that no further notice be required related to the subject application, which was seconded by Councillor D. Chapman. Councillor A. Owodunni left the meeting at this time and did not return. Moved by Councillor P. Singh Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA for A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc. be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1', attached to Report DSD -2024-010 as Attachment `A', as amended by Kitchener City Council on February 12, 2024, and That Council direct staff to generally implement the revised development concept, as presented to Kitchener City Council on February 12, 2024, at the site planning stage, and further, That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA19/003/P/KA." Carried, as amended 6.4 Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Guaranteed Basic Income, listed as item 8.1 Council considered a Notice of Motion from Councillor D. Chapman, which was deferred at the September 25, 2023, until following the Provincial By-law Election to confirm the new Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener Centre. Colleen Cooper, provided a presentation to Council in support of the motion highlighting the benefits of a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI). The number of residents living with food insecurities, with precarious jobs, and relying on social assistance were noted and C. Cooper highlighted that a GLBI creates a level of dignity and allows recipients to participate in the economy and safely live and thrive in their communities. The government's swift action in 2020 for pandemic recovery benefits demonstrates that GLBI is fiscally possible and C. Cooper explained the affordability model. In response to questions from Council, C. Cooper stressed that the federal government could administer the program by taxing higher threshold incomes, noted the GLBI pilot under the former provincial liberal government and how a 9 GLBI is different than Ontario Works and the economic impacts of such a program. Councillor M. Johnston left the meeting and returned to the meeting at this time. Members of Council asked questions regarding the payback of GLBI, social determinants of health and connection between property and crime, feedback from the Provincial and Federal members of parliament, and received responses from C. Cooper. Councillor D. Chapman brought forward the motion, which was seconded by Councillor C. Michaud. Councillor S. Davey moved an amendment which was seconded by Councillor B. loannidis to strike "establish" and replace it with "research and consider" in the second last clause. Councillor Davey's amendment was then voted on and was LOST on a tie on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Davey, P. Singh, B. loannidis and S. Stretch voting in favour; and, Councillors S. Schnider, J. Deneault, C. Michaud, M. Johnston and D. Chapman voting in opposition. Councillor A. Owodunni was absent and accordingly did not vote. The following motion was then voted on, on a recorded vote. Moved by Councillor D. Chapman Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud "WHEREAS, the City of Kitchener passed a motion in May 2020 calling on the Ontario and Canadian governments to establish a Universal Basic Income (UBI) which is a flat amount paid to all residents; and, WHEREAS a Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income (GLBI) goes to those most in need and phases out as income from other sources increases; and, WHEREAS studies from the Ontario Basic Income pilot, which ended abruptly in 2018, demonstrated improvements in the physical and mental health, labour market participation, food security, housing stability and financial and social well-being of pilot participants; and, WHEREAS The Government of Canada's report Building Understanding: The First Report of the National Advisory Council on Poverty from 2020 used 2016 census data to highlight how poverty disproportionately impacts racialized individuals at twice the rate as compared to non- racialized individuals in Canada at 20.6% and 10.6% respectively; and, 10 WHEREAS the pandemic, rising cost of living and surges in food and housing prices have worsened income inequality and created scenarios where more people find it difficult to meet their basic needs; and, WHEREAS social assistance recipients are living in extreme poverty and food insecurity and are at great risk of developing associated health concerns; and, WHEREAS in lieu of a provincial or federal anti -poverty strategy, the City of Kitchener has developed programs to decrease the impacts of poverty and income inequality, and to make it possible for residents to participate in programs that provide a better quality of life which can positively improve mental and physical well-being; and, WHEREAS these programs and services are the result of downloading by the provincial and federal governments which would be more fully addressed by a GLBI program; and, WHEREAS implementing a GLBI program has been shown to reduce the need for individuals to apply for multiple support programs in order to maintain a healthy and dignified life; and, WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo and the City of Waterloo recently passed a similar motion and the City of Cambridge will be discussing similar motions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener requests that the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work collaboratively to establish an income -tested GLBI to combat poverty, income inequality and economic insecurity within our community; THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, local and area MPs and MPPs, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for further consideration." In Favour (6): Councillor J. Deneault, Councillor C. Michaud, P. Singh, Councillor B. loannidis, Councillor D. Chapman and Councillor S. Stretch Contra (4): Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D. Schnider and Councillor P. Singh 11 Absent (1): Councillor A. Owodunni Carried on recorded vote. 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7.1 HERITAGE KITCHENER - FEBRUARY 6, 2024 7.1.a Notice of Intention to Demolish, 1027 King Street East, DSD -2024-057 Carried, under Delegations 7.2 PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 22, 2024 Moved by Councillor D. Chapman Seconded by Councillor J. Deneault "That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated January 22, 2024, listed as items 7.4.b on the agenda this date, be adopted." Carried 7.2.a Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/014/N/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/025/N/BB, 404-430 New Dundee Road, Klondike Homes Ltd., DSD -2024-023 Carried, under Delegations 7.2.b Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/003/N/AP, 448 New Dundee Road, Hayre Properties Inc., DSD -2023-402 "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/003/N/AP for Hayre Properties Inc. for the property municipally addressed as 448 New Dundee Road be approved in the form shown in the Proposed By-law and Map No. 1, attached to Development Services Department Report DSD - 2023 -402 as Attachment `A'; and further, That the Urban Design Brief prepared by GSP Group Inc., dated October 2023, attached as Attachment `B' to Development Services Department Report DSD -2023-402 be endorsed, and that staff be directed to implement the Urban Design Brief through a future Site Plan Approval process, and at the discretion of the City's Director of Development and Housing Approvals, significant changes to the Urban Design Brief will be to the satisfaction of Council." Carried 12 7.2.c Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/003/P/KA, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A& F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., DSD -2024-010 Dealt with under Delegations 7.3 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 29, 2024 Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis "That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated January 29, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.h on the agenda this date, be adopted." Carried 7.3.a Terms of Reference Revisions for the Downtown Action and Advisory Committee, DSD -2024-014 "That Council approve the revised Terms of Reference for the Downtown Advisory Committee, as outlined in Attachment 'A' of Development Services Department report DSD -2024-014." Carried 7.3.b Updates to the Emergency Response Plan and Emergency Management Program By-law, COR -2024-013 "That Council approve the updated Emergency Management By -Law attached as Appendix 'A' to Corporate Services Department report COR- Itzlyzgo] IF91W Carried 7.3.c 2024 Committee Re -Appointments to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee, CSD -2024-006 "That the following applicants be re -appointed to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) for a 4 -year term ending December 31, 2027, pending ratification by the partnering municipalities of the City of Waterloo, Region of Waterloo, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Wellesley, Township of Wilmot, and the Township of Woolwich, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD - 2024 -006: 13 Heather Clark Harris Kitchener Re -appointment Paula Saunders Kitchener Re -appointment Carrie Speers Kitchener Re -appointment" Carried 7.3.d Traffic Sign and On -Street Parking Report, DSD -2024-027 "That a stop sign be installed on the west approach of Tecumseh Crescent at its intersection with Tecumseh Crescent; and, That parking be prohibited on the east (even -numbered) side of Joshua Street from a point 45 metres south of Fallowfield Drive to a point 20 metres south thereof; and, That the existing intersection stop control on Lynnvalley Court at Lynnvalley Crescent be removed; and, That a stop sign be installed on the south leg of Lynnvalley Crescent at Lynnvalley Court; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2024-027." Carried 7.3.e Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/025/F/CD, Lifting of Holding Provision 67H, 1950 Fischer Hallman Road, Schlegel Urban Developments Corp, DSD -2024-053 "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/025/F/CD for the property municipally addressed as 1950 Fischer Hallman Road for Schlegel Urban Developments Corp., for the purpose of removing Holding Provision 67H 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 -2024-053 as Attachment `A', be approved." Carried 14 7.3.f City -Owned Land Disposition Framework, DSD -2024-044 "That the City -Owned Land Disposition Framework, as attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2024-044, be adopted by Council to guide the future disposition and acquisition of surplus City - owned lands; and, That City staff be directed to manage existing and future surplus City - owned lands as an asset portfolio in accordance with Development Services Department report DSD -2024-044; and further, That City staff be directed to present disposition and acquisition options to Council, for consideration at the appropriate time, to advance the strategic priorities contained in Part 2 of the City Owned Land Disposition Framework, as attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2024-044." Carried 7.3.g Disposition of End of Life Desktop and Laptop Computers, COR -2023-513 "That the City of Kitchener redirect its' end -of -life laptop and desktop technology assets from a -waste providers and make them available to interested local community groups and programs so they can be repurposed to support the local community when possible; and, That the City of Kitchener continue to donate its' end -of -life equipment to non-profit groups upon request to benefit the local community in accordance with the City's procurement bylaw; and, That the City of Kitchener donate its' end -of -life equipment to The Working Centre Computer Recycling program which provides low-cost computer equipment to the community with the ability to support and train end-users in the use of equipment, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR -2023-513; and further, That the following resolution be circulated to the Region of Waterloo and all local area municipalities." Carried 15 7.3.h Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy for Advisory and Quasi -Judicial Committees of the Council, COR -2024-049 "That Council approve the Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy for Advisory and Quasi -Judicial Committees of Council, as outlined in Attachment 'A' of Corporate Services Department Report COR -2024-049, to take effect in January, 2024; and, That Council direct staff to develop a separate Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC); and further, That the Terms of Reference for Property Standards and Committee of Adjustment be amended to reflect the honorarium rate outlined in Corporate Services Department Report COR -2024-049" Carried 7.4 PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE -JANUARY 29, 2024 Councillor D Chapman left the meeting and reentered the meeting at this time. Moved by Councillor P. Singh Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider "That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated January 29, 2024, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.b on the agenda this date, be adopted." Carried 7.4.a Growing Together - Protected Major Transit Station Area Land Use and Zoning Framework, DSD -2024-005 That the following motion be deferred to the March 18, 2024 Special Council Meeting to allow staff the opportunity to dialogue further with those who provided oral and written submissions received in relation to Growing Together - Protected Major Transit Station Area Land Use and Zoning Framework, DSD -2024-005: "That City Initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA23/016/K/JZ, for the purpose of implementing a land use planning framework for seven of the City's Protected Major Transit Station Areas, including amendments to the Urban Structure, Land Use, Specific Policy Areas, and Cultural Heritage Resources mapping and text amendments, be adopted, in the form shown W. in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2024-005 as Attachment `A, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That City Initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA23/017/K/JZ, for the purpose of adding lands into the 2014 Official Plan and updating the land use planning framework for specific lands currently within Secondary Plans within the 1994 Official Plan, including amendments to the Urban Structure, Land Use, and Specific Policy Areas, inclusive of mapping and text amendments, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2024-005 as Attachment `B', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That City Initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA23/022/K/JZ, for the purpose of deleting existing secondary plan policies and mapping from the 1994 Official Plan, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2024-005 as Attachment `C', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/028/K/JZ to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 for lands within seven of the City's Protected Major Transit Station Areas, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" attached to Report DSD -2024-005 as Attachment `D'; and further, That City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/029/K/JZ to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for lands recommended to be removed from existing Secondary Plans be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" attached to Report DSD -2024-005 as Attachment 'E, .11 Carried 7.4.b Inclusionary Zoning -Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, DSD -2024-029 That the following motion be deferred to the March 18, 2024 Special Council Meetinq to allow staff the dialogue further with those who provided oral and written submissions in relation to Inclusionary Zoning — Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, DSD -2024-029 and how it relates to Growing Together - Protected Major Transit Station Area Land Use and Zoning Framework, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2024- 005: 17 "That the City -initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA23/015/K/TD for the purposes of introducing Inclusionary Zoning within Protected Major Transit Station Areas be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2024-029 as Attachment `A and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That the City -initiated Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/027/K/TD to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 and Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law Amendment" attached to Report DSD -2024-029 as Attachment `B' and Attachment `C' respectively; and further, That staff be directed to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Region of Waterloo outlining roles and responsibilities in administration of Inclusionary Zoning, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Housing Policy." Carried 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1 Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Guaranteed Basic Income Carried, under Delegations 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 - MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC None. 10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -NIL 11. BY-LAWS At the request of A. Fusco, Director, Legislated Services, City Clerk, Council agreed to consider the By-laws listed on the agenda this date under the heading late starter by-laws to be added to the agenda, as the reports of the Committees have been adopted and the associated By-laws also requiring approval. It was noted the By-law for the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property municipally addressed as 86 Pinnacle Drive, was being approved as amended earlier this date. In 11.1 1ST AND 2ND READING Due to the previously declared conflicts by Councillor J. Deneault and A. Owodunni, the By-laws related to Zoning By-law Amendment for A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc. — 86 Pinnacle Drive was dealt with separately and they did not participate in any voting or discussion in these matters. Moved by Councillor D. Chapman Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud "That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: 11.1.a Being a by-law to name a private road as Luna Crescent, in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b Being a by-law to name private roads as Scherlwood Drive, Jonagold Drive and Ridgewater Trail, in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.c Being a by-law to close part of the public highway known as Avalon Place, 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 designate the property municipally addressed as 2-22 Duke Street East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.h Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1J Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 24 Courtland Avenue East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 19 11.1.j Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 26 Courtland Avenue East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.k Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 54-68 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.1 Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 58 Queen Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.mBeing a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 66 Queen Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.n Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 67 King Street East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.o Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 73 Young Street, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.p Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 144- 150 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.q Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 149- 151 Ontario Street North, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.r Being a by-law to establish the City of Kitchener's Emergency Management Program. 11.1.s 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 — 1950 Fischer Hallman Road. 11.1.t Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 43 to the Official Plan - 404-430 New Dundee Road. 11.1.0 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 Investments Ltd. and Klondike Homes Ltd. — 404-430 New Dundee Road. 20 11.1.v Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Hayre Properties Inc. — 448 New Dundee Road. 11.1.w Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, and By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-laws for the City of Kitchener - A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc. — 86 Pinnacle Drive. 11.1.x To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for February 12, 2024. Carried. 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - NIL 13. BY-LAWS 13.1 3RD READING Due to the previously declared conflicts by Councillor J. Deneault and A. Owodunni, the By-laws related to Zoning By-law Amendment for A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc. — 86 Pinnacle Drive was dealt with separately and they did not participate in any voting or discussion in these matters. Moved by Councillor D. Schnider Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston "That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 13.1.a Being a by-law to name a private road as Luna Crescent, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2024-022) 13.1.b Being a by-law to name private roads as Scherlwood Drive, Jonagold Drive and Ridgewater Trail, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2024-023) 13.1.c Being a by-law to close part of the public highway known as Avalon Place, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2024-024) 21 13.1.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 2024-025) 13.1.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 2024-026) 13.1.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 2024-027) 13.1.g Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 2-22 Duke Street East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-028) 13.1.h Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-029) 13.1.i Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 24 Courtland Avenue East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-030) 13.1.j Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 26 Courtland Avenue East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-031) 13.1.k Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 54-68 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-032) 22 13.1.1 Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 58 Queen Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-033) 13.1.m Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 66 Queen Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-034) 13.1.n Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 67 King Street East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-035) 13.1.o Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 73 Young Street, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-036) 13.1.p Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 144- 150 King Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-037) 13.1.q Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 149- 151 Ontario Street North, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-038) 13.1.r Being a by-law to establish the City of Kitchener's Emergency Management Program. (By-law 2024-039) 13.1.s 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 — 1950 Fischer Hallman Road. (By-law 2024-040) 23 13.1.t Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 43 to the Official Plan - 404-430 New Dundee Road. (By-law 2024-041) 13.1.0 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 Investments Ltd. and Klondike Homes Ltd. — 404-430 New Dundee Road. (By-law 2024-042) 13.1.v Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener - Hayre Properties Inc. — 448 New Dundee Road. (By-law 2024-043) 13.1.wBeing a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, and By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-laws for the City of Kitchener - A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc. — 86 Pinnacle Drive. (By-law 2024-044) 13.1.x To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for February 12, 2024. 14. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m. Mayor Clerk (By-law 2024-045) Carried. 24