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Council Meeting Minutes
June 24, 2024, 1:30 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 (virtually)
Councillor P. Singh
Councillor B. loannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor S. Stretch
Staff: M. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy
Chief Administrator
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
L. MacDonald, City Solicitor
K. Hughes, Assistant City Solicitor
G. Stevenson, Director, Development & Housing Approvals
G. MacNeil, Director, Enforcement
J. Miller, Director, Corporate Customer Service
R. Bustamante, Director Planning & Housing Policy
B. Rowland, Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing
A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City Clerk
N. Goss, Manager, Policy & Research
K. VanDerGeld, Manager, Licensing
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
M. Blake, Committee Coordinator
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1. COMMENCEMENT
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and the
singing of "O Canada."
The Mayor acknowledged June as National Indigenous History Month.
1.1 Moment of Silence - Former Mayor Morley Rosenberg
Mayor B. Vrbanovic acknowledged the passing of Former Mayor Morely
Rosenberg and addressed his history of achievements and commitment to public
service.
2. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
On motion by Councillor M. Johnston the minutes of the regular meeting held
May 27, 2024, and special meetings held May 13, May 27, June 3, June 13 and
June 17, 2024 as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor. P. Singh indicated
he had previously declared a conflict related to an item on the in -camera meeting
agenda and misstated the item number, noting the correct item was item 5.2 on
the in -camera meeting agenda - Ontario Land Tribunal Matter (Solicitor / Client
privilege and Litigation / Potential Litigation - Section 239 (e) and (f)) on the In -
camera meeting agenda this date, noting due to other matters on the agenda this
date it may result in an overlapping discussion that would possibly result in a
conflict, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter.)
3.1 Councillor P. Singh - Bramm Yards Master Plan Visioning, DSD -2024-240
Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict with regards to item 7.2 - Bramm Yards
Master Plan Visioning, DSD -2024-240 on the agenda this date, as he has family
that owns property within the vicinity, and he did not participate in any voting or
discussion on the matter.
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3.2 Councillor P. Singh - item 5.2 on the in -camera meeting agenda - Ontario
Land Tribunal Matter (Solicitor / Client privilege and Litigation / Potential
Litigation - Section 239 (e) and (f)) on the In -camera meeting agenda this
date
Councillor. P. Singh indicated he had previously declared a conflict related to an
item on the in -camera meeting agenda and misstated the item number, noting
the correct item was item 5.2 on the in -camera meeting agenda - Ontario Land
Tribunal Matter (Solicitor / Client privilege and Litigation / Potential Litigation -
Section 239 (e) and (f)) on the In -camera meeting agenda this date, noting due to
other matters on the agenda this date it may result in an overlapping discussion
that would possibly result in a conflict, and he did not participate in any voting or
discussion on the matter.
3.3 Councillor P. Singh - Rental Replacement By-law, DSD -2024-282
Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with Report DSD -2024-282
related to approval of a Rental Replacement By-law, noting concerns for a
potential pecuniary conflict, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion
on the matter.
4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE
4.1 Flag Request Under Policy MUN-FAC-442
4.1.a Sai Mandir - Aug 15 - 22, 2024
4.1.b Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo - Oct 1 - 7, 2024
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 National Excellence in Service Delivery Award
J. Miller, Director, Corporate Customer Service, acknowledged that the City has
achieved a National Excellence in Service Delivery Award for the City Hall
customer service centre, and addressed the customer interactions that have
taken place in the past five months and positivity shared by customers regarding
their experience and the service centre serving as a model for other
municipalities that have been touring the space.
6. DELEGATIONS
6.1 Item 12.2.a - Strategic Plan 2019-2022 — Compass Kitchener 2023 Report
Card
Councillor D. Schnider left and returned to the meeting at this time.
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Council considered Strategic Plan 2019-2022 — Compass Kitchener 2023 Report
Card, CAO -2024-305, which was listed as item 12.2.a on the Committee of the
Whole Agenda this date.
Judy Stephens -Wells and Troy Glover, Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee,
presented the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan Evaluation Report Card highlighting their
evaluation approach, the six projects that were analyzed including the Bikeshare
Program, Pedestrian -First Streets, Civic District Master Plan, Downtown Vision,
Mill Courtland Community Centre Expansion and Business Case and Customer
Experience Review Program. T. Glover highlighted areas to pay attention to in
the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. J. Stephens -Wells reported on the final
recommendations of the report card including focusing on indicators of success
and using them to prioritize data collection and analysis, be proactive, priority
driven and adaptive and lastly continue to support the evolution of the Public
Consultation process.
Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time.
Councillor A. Owodunni joined the meeting remotely as this time.
J. Stephens -Wells and T. Glover then responded to questions from Council.
Councillor D. Schnider left the meeting at this time.
Councillor P. Singh returned to the meeting at this time.
Councillor D. Schnider returned to the meeting at this time.
Councillor S. Davey left and returned to the meeting at this time.
Members of Council enquired as to the publication of the Compass Kitchener's
report card and received responses from J. Stephen -Wells, T. Glover and B.
Rowland.
6.2 Item 7.1.b - Notice of Intention to Demolish and 7.1.c - Heritage
Conservation Agreement - 236 Gehl Place
Council considered Development Service Department report DSD -2024-243
Notice of Intention to Demolish listed as item 7.1.b and Development Services
Department report DSD -2024-261 Heritage Conservation Agreement listed as
item 7.1.c concurrently, for the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl
Place.
Vaughn Bender, Schlegel Urban Developments, delegated regarding Schlegel
Urban Developments past successful collaboration and conservation efforts with
Heritage Kitchener, and staff and requested that Council permit the partial
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demolition of 236 Gehl Place and relocation plan achieved through a Heritage
Covenant Agreement. V. Bender then addressed questions from Council.
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That, in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the
Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) received on April 26, 2024,
regarding the circa 1920-1930 addition and the two circa 1960 additions
located on the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, be
received for information and that the notice period run its course, as
outlined in Development Service Department report DSD -2024-243."
Carried
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That pursuant to Section 37(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council
authorize the entering into of a heritage conservation covenant or
easement agreement with the owner of the property municipally
addressed as 236 Gehl Place, as described in Development Services
Department report DSD -2024-261, in a form and content satisfactory to
the City Solicitor and the City's Director of Development and Housing
Approvals; and further,
That the draft by-law dated June 10, 2024 attached to Development
Services Department Internal memo dated June 7, 2024 as Appendix `A',
to allow the City to enter into a heritage conservation covenant or
easement agreement with the owner of the lands described as LT 144
GERMAN COMPANY TRACT KITCHENER; PT LT 143 GERMAN
COMPANY TRACT KITCHENER AS IN 368142, TM 368142 PARTIALLY
RELEASED BY WR154625; KITCHENER (being all of PIN 22728-0027
(LT)), and currently municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, for the
conservation of the log house, be adopted."
Carried
6.3 Item 7.3.c - Shared Accommodation By-law, COR -2024-233 and Addendum
Report COR -2024-288
Council considered Shared Accommodation By-law, COR -2024-233 and
Addendum Report COR -2024-288, COR -2024-288 listed as Item 7.3. on the
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agenda this date. In addition, Council was in receipt of written submissions from
Nelson Chukwuma, Conestoga Students Inc., Nicole Lizac, Natalie Schneider,
Andrew Dodenhoff and Anne Lavender.
Dawn Clelland, addressed Council regarding short-term rental licensing and fees,
occupancy rates, flexibility of hosting and the service that short-term rentals offer
newcomers, guests preferences, house rules and opposition to the proposed
licensing regime. Reasons for hosting were outlined and the effect, in their
opinion, of the provisions of the proposed by-law such as the police records
check, booking timeframes, were highlighted. D. Clelland addressed questions of
Council regarding insurance, revenue abilities, uses of short-term rental
properties as a commercial business.
Alyssa Clelland's statement was read by D. Clelland, addressing the importance
that co -hosting and review writing has on their income and the effect, in their
opinion, the proposed by-law and licensing fees may have on the viability of
AirBnB hosts continuing their service.
Councillor S. Stretch left and returned to the meeting at this time.
Anne Lavender addressed the state of AirBnB properties, and expressed
concerns with the limitation of 4 bedrooms, the proposed licensing and renewal
fees, insurance requirements, public registry included in the proposed by-law will
have on their business.
Nadine Thibeh expressed the purpose that AirBnB rentals in serving the
community and highlighted concerns with the insurance requirements, licensing
fee as compared to other municipalities, public registry, 90 -day limit, disclosure of
information, police records check for partnerships and Renters Code of Conduct.
Jordan Kilts spoke to the economic benefits that AirBnBs bring to guests, the
financial impacts of required work to establish a safe and legal -conforming
properties, and personal disclosure of information. J. Kilts then responded to
questions from Council regarding stay duration, noise complaints, damages
Muhammad Amjad, an AirBnB renter for the past year, expressed the flexibility
the platform brings and expressed concern with the insurance requirements,
increasing property taxes and host maintenance, likelihood of damages, and
impacts of delays on Landlord Tenant Tribunal regarding long-term rentals, and
communication methods used to advertise the by-law.
Laura Orser, read a statement prepared by Eleni Shouftas, an AirBnB host
expressed concern with the property standards requirements and the impact that
the proposed by-law will have on her ability to maintain the business.
Robert Lindner explained his experience with the long-term rental market and
ability of bad tenants to impact the viability of rental accommodations.
Councillor D. Schnider left and re-entered the meeting at this time.
It was noted due to time constraints, this matter would be set aside until later in
the meeting, to allow Council an opportunity to hear from all the delegations that
were in attendance this date. The Mayor noted Council would be recessing and
reconvening the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m., where this matter would be
further considered.
6.4 Item 12.1.c - Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - 91 Madison
Avenue South, DSD -2024-2901
Council considered Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - 91 Madison
Avenue South, DSD -2024-2901 listed as item 12.1.c. on the Committee of the
Whole Agenda this date.
Negoslav Radulovic delegated in opposition to the Intention to Designate the
property citing costs to maintaining a heritage property. N. Radlovic then
responded to questions from Council regarding the listing of the property
Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time.
It was noted due to time constraints, this matter would be set aside until later in
the meeting. The Mayor noted Council would be recessing and reconvening the
meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m., where this matter would be further
considered.
7. IN -CAMERA MEETING AUTHORIZATION
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held at approximately 6:30
p.m., prior to reconvening the Council meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m.
to consider a matter of solicitor / client privilege, as authorized by Sections
239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Carried
8. RECESS AND RECONVENE
The Council meeting then recessed at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened at 7:16 p.m.,
chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present except for Councillor B.
loannidis and A. Owodunni.
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8.1 Item 7.3.c - Shared Accommodation By-law, COR -2024-233 and Addendum
Report COR -2024-288 (Cont'd)
It was noted that Council considered Shared Accommodation By-law, COR -2024-
233 and Addendum Report COR -2024-288 earlier this date, but due to time
constraints were not able to dispense with the matter. It was further noted with
the delegations completed, Members of Council would now be given the
opportunity to discuss and debate the matter.
In response to questions related to property inspections, G. MacNeil, Director,
By-law Enforcement, stated staff would not be permitted entry into a dwelling
unless the inspections were pre -arranged, or a tenant called and granted entry.
In response to further questions, K. VanDerGeld stated that if the By-law was
approved, the City would create a registry of approved business addresses, and
their last date of inspection. K. VanDerGeld noted personal information of the
property owners or the tenants would not be included in the registry.
Questions were raised related to the insurance requirements, K. VanDerGeld,
Manager, Licensing, stated proof of insurance is required for all businesses
within the City. K. VanDerGeld further advised it is based on the recommendation
from the Waterloo Region Insurance Pool that businesses obtain $2M liability
insurance and that the City be named on the policy. K. VanDerGeld stated the
inclusion of indemnity for the City results in the policy being identified as
commercial insurance. Questions were raised regarding insurance provided by
AirBnb and whether there was the need for the City to require additional
insurance. K. VanDerGeld noted AirBnb is just one of multiple platforms that
service Short Term Accommodation, noting the By-law as proposed is intended to
standardize the licensing process.
It was noted that City-wide Lodging House Review, outlined in Reports DSD -
2023 -446 and DSD -2024-249 were referred to the meeting this date to allow
consideration of the licensing of Lodging Houses and Short Term
Accommodation to be considered concurrently. In response to questions, A.
Fusco, Director, Legislated Services and City Clerk, advised that if it was the will
of Council to only approve the provisions related to Lodging Houses, the planning
approvals could be approved this date, but Licensing staff would need to return
back in August with a revised Licensing By-law, as currently the new By-law
proposed includes both Lodging House Licensing as well as Short Term
Accommodation. A. Fusco advised in the interim the provision of the existing
lodging house by-law would apply. In response to further questions related to the
proposed regulations for Short Term Accommodations, K. VanDerGeld advised
an extensive community engagement process was undertaken over the past year
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and the By-law as proposed is the least restrictive by-law in comparison to other
Ontario municipalities.
Councillor J. Deneault left and reentered the meeting at this time.
Questions were raised to clarify what would be considered a
A motion was brought forward by Councillor S. Stretch, which was seconded by
Councillor P. Singh to approve the following:
"That staff be directed to report back at the August 2024 meeting cycle
with a revised Lodging House By-law to address the enhanced
enforcement and inspection provisions; and,
That staff be directed to report back on the staffing requirements related to
the revised by-law be brought forward at the same time; and further,
That the proposed Short-term rental provisions be deferred to allow
additional time to further review requirements and engagement with
potential stakeholders related to insurance, the number of rooms within a
dwelling prior, the proposed licensing fee, the applicable 90 day rental
period and potential tenant charters/code and report back prior to the end
of 2024."
Councillor S. Davey requested the third clause be dealt with separately.
It was suggested and agreed that the City-wide Lodging House Review
considered concurrently with this matter and that that recommendation be dealt
with prior to any licensing recommendation.
Item 7.3.13 - City-wide Lodging House Review, DSD -2024-249 and
Supplemental Report to DSD -2023-446:
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That Official Plan Amendment OPA21/004/COK/AR proposing
amendments to Kitchener's 1994 and 2014 Official Plan to permit lodging
houses city-wide wherever residential uses are permitted be adopted in
the form shown in the Official Plan Amendments attached to Development
Services Department report DSD -2023-446 as Attachment `A' and
Attachment 'B', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for
approval; and further,
That Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/040/K/NG be approved in the
form shown in the `Proposed By-law to Zoning By-law 85-1' and `Proposed
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By-law to Zoning By-law 2019-051' attached to staff report DSD -2023-446
as Attachment `C' and Attachment `D' respectively."
Carried
Item 7.3.c - Shared Accommodation By-law, COR -2024-233 and Addendum
Report COR -2024-288
Clauses 1 and 2 were then voted on and were Carried.
Clause 3 was then voted on and was Carried.
Moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Seconded by Councillor P. Singh
"That staff be directed to report back at the August 2024 meeting cycle
with a revised Lodging House By-law to address the enhanced
enforcement and inspection provisions; and,
That staff be directed to report back on the staffing requirements related to
the revised by-law be brought forward at the same time; and further,
That the proposed Short-term rental provisions be deferred to allow
additional time to further review requirements and engagement with
potential stakeholders related to insurance, the number of rooms within a
dwelling prior, the proposed licensing fee, the applicable 90 day rental
period and potential tenant charters/code and report back prior to the end
of 2024."
Carried, as amended
8.2 Item 14.1.c - Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - 91 Madison
Avenue South, DSD -2024-290 (Cont'd)
It was noted that Council considered Item 14.1.c - Objection to Notice of Intention
to Designate - 91 Madison Avenue South, DSD -2024-290 earlier this date, but
due to time constraints were not able to dispense with the matter. It was further
noted with the delegations completed, Members of Council would now be given
the opportunity to discuss and debate the matter.
G. Stevenson, Director, Housing & Development Approvals responded to
questions from Council regarding heritage designation requirements noting that
appearance alterations may occur over time, and there is financial assistance
available for heritage grants.
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A motion was brought forward by Councillor D. Chapman, which was seconded
by Councillor C. Michaud to approve the recommendation as outlined in Report
DSD -2024-290, including an additional Clause as follows "That the By-law,
attached as Attachment 'B' to this Report DSD -2024-290 be referred to first,
second and third reading on the agenda this date."
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud
"That City Council consider the Notice of Objection dated May 5th, 2024
and affirm its decision of April 8, 2024, stating its intention to designate the
property, municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD -2024-290; and,
That City Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the
property, municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
That the By-law, attached as Attachment `B' to this Report DSD -2024-290,
to designate the property municipally addressed 91 Madison Avenue
South, in accordance with Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act,
be approved; and further,
That the By-law, attached as Attachment 'B' to this Report DSD -2024-290
be referred to first, second and third reading on the agenda this date."
Carried, as amended
9. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
9.1 HERITAGE KITCHENER - JUNE 11, 2024
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated June 11, 2024, listed as
items 7.1.a, 7.1 A and 7.1.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Carried
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9.1.a Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-009, 36 Lancaster Street East,
Demolition and Reconstruction of Rear Addition, DSD -2024-217
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2024-V-009 be approved, as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD -2024-217, to permit the demolition of the
fire damaged rear addition and reconstruction of the rear addition on the
property municipally addressed as 36 Lancaster Street East, in
accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the
application, subject to the following condition:
1. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage
clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of
the required building permit."
Carried
9.1.b Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) - 236 Gehl Place, DSD -2024-243
Carried, under Delegations
9.1.c Heritage Conservation Agreement - 236 Gehl Place - Ontario Heritage Act,
Report and Internal Memo, DSD -2024-261
Carried, under Delegations
9.1.d Notice of Intention to Designate - 56 Duke Street West under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2024-242
"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 56 Duke Street West as being of cultural
heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Service Department
report DSD -2024-242."
Carried
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9.1.e Notice of Intention to Designate- 11-15 Pandora Avenue North under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2024-247
"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 11-15 Pandora Avenue North as being of
cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD -2024-247."
Carried
9.2 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JUNE 13, 2024
Due to the previously declared conflict by Councillor P. Singh, it was noted the
Bramm Yards Master Plan Visioning, DSD -2024-240, would need to be voted on
separately.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor S. Davey, which was seconded by
Councillor J. Deneault to approve the report of the Finance and Corporate
Services Committee, dated June 13, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d on the
agenda this date, including an amendment to Clause 3 of the recommendation
related to the Bramm Yards Master Plan Visioning, to substitute clause 3 of the
recommendation to state "That prior to issuing a public request for proposals
(RFP) for the Bramm Yards land disposition process, staff present City Council
with (i) a proposed scoring methodology for evaluating proposals; and, (ii) an
overview of the evaluation process, for Council feedback and input; and further;"
rather than "That Staff be directed to provide additional information at the June
24, 2024 Council meeting regarding a rating criteria for the assessment of
Request for Proposals (RFP) related to the Bramm Yards land disposition
process;"
Bramm Yards Master Plan Visioning, including the proposed amendment was
than voted on and was Carried, as amended.
The balance of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated June 13,
2024 was then voted on.
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor J. Deneault
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated
June 13, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d on the agenda this date, be
adopted."
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Carried
9.2.a Increase to Purchase Order 213285 - Dundee North Secondary Plan, DSD -2024-
254
"That Purchase Order 213285 — Dundee North Secondary Plan, be
increased in the amount $150,000, plus HST of $19,500, for a total of
$169,500, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -
2024 -254."
Carried
9.2.b 2025 Budget Process and Timelines, FIN -2024-285
"That the 2025 budget timelines outlined in Financial Services Department
report FIN -2024-285 be approved; and further,
That Council shorten the 30 -day period that Council may pass a resolution
making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget to coincide with
the completion of the meeting scheduled on December 12, 2024."
Carried
9.2.c Sign Bylaw Amendment Application SVA2023-009, 1495 Victoria Street North,
DSD -2024-204
"That Sign By-law Amendment Application SVA2023-009 related to 1495
Victoria Street North for Zdeno Cycle for the purpose of allowing a
billboard sign with automatic changing copy to replace the existing
billboard sign without automatic changing copy, as outlined in
Development Services report DSD -2024-204, be approved, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the luminance of the digital billboard sign shall not exceed 3000
nits between sunrise and sunset, and 150 nits between sunset and
sunrise; and,
2. That the Illuminance shall be measured with the digital screen turned
off and again with the digital screen displaying a white image. The
difference between the off and white image, measured vertically
(parallel to the sign face) shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at any point
along the street line or measured a distance of 10 metres from the sign
face from an abutting property; and,
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3. That the digital billboard sign shall be equipped with a sensor or other
device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and shall
be programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light
conditions; and,
4. That the digital billboard sign be turned off between the hours of 12
a.m. and 6 a.m.; and,
5. That the digital billboard sign have a front yard setback of 5.0 metres
rather than the required 6.0 metres; and further,
6. That the digital billboard sign shall not exceed 20.24 square metres in
sign area."
Carried
9.2.d Bramm Yards Master Plan Visioning, DSD -2024-240
Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor P. Singh declared
a conflict with regards to item 7.2 - Bramm Yards Master Plan Visioning, DSD -
2024 -240 on the agenda this date, as he has family that owns property within the
vicinity, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter.)
"That the revised vision and development principles for the Bramm Yards
Master Plan be approved, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD -2024-240; and,
That up to $400,000 from the Environmental Remediation Reserve be
allocated to support the completion of necessary pre -design reports for
the redevelopment of Bramm Yards (55 Bramm Street and 130 Park
Street); and,
That Staff be directed to undertake a market assessment to determine the
appropriate timing to proceed with the disposition of the Bramm Yards,
and to identify any potential development limitations, in order to maximize
the likelihood of a successful redevelopment process, for Council
consideration; and,
That Procurement Services and Realty Services be authorized to
implement a competitive land disposition process, based on the vision and
development principles approved as part of Development Services
Department report DSD -2024-240, through the issuance of a public
request for proposals (RFP) seeking a Master Developer who would
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acquire the Bramm Yards and lead a multi -phased redevelopment of the
property; and,
That prior to issuing a public request for proposals (RFP) for the Bramm
Yards land disposition process, staff present City Council with (i) a
proposed scoring methodology for evaluating proposals; and, (ii) an
overview of the evaluation process, for Council feedback and input; and
further;
That Staff be directed to solicit the participation of University of Waterloo
in the market assessment analysis of the Bramm Yards site."
Carried, as amended
9.3 PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE -JUNE 3, 2024
Moved by Councillor P. Singh
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated
June 3, 2024, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.d on the agenda this date, be
adopted."
Carried
9.3.a Culture and Entertainment - Delegated Authority for Talent Purchases and
Agreements, DSD -2024-259
"That the Director of Culture & Entertainment, Manager of Special Events,
Manager of Arts & Creative Industries, and Manager of Downtown
Development and Innovation be authorized to execute legal agreements
relevant to the business functions of the Culture & Entertainment division,
in accordance with the approval parameters set out in Development
Services Department report DSD -2024-259, with said agreements to be to
the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further,
That the Director of Culture & Entertainment be authorized to execute
sponsorship agreements, pertaining to Culture & Entertainment, in
accordance with the approval parameters set out in staff report DSD -
2024 -259, with said agreements to be to the satisfaction of the City
Solicitor."
Carried
W.
9.3.b Cycling and Trails Master Plan Spot Fixes, DSD -2024-154
"That staff be directed to implement the proposed 2024 Cycling and Trails
Master Plan spot fixes as described in Development Services Department
report DSD -2024-154; and,
That pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) be installed on the Laurentian Trail at
Laurentian Drive, Williamsburg Road, Strasburg Road, and Lucerne Drive;
and,
That stopping be prohibited at any time 15 metres from the crossing at
each approach, and ten (10) metres immediately following each crossing;
and,
That a raised crossing be constructed at the Laurentian Trail at Lucerne
Drive; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly."
Carried
9.3.c Shared Accommodation By-law, COR -2024-233 and Addendum Report COR -
2024 -288, COR -2024-288
Carried, as amended, under Delegations
9.3.d Supplemental Report to DSD -2023-446, City-wide Lodging House Review, DSD -
2024 -249
"That Official Plan Amendment 0PA21/004/COK/AR proposing
amendments to Kitchener's 1994 and 2014 Official Plan to permit lodging
houses city-wide wherever residential uses are permitted be adopted in
the form shown in the Official Plan Amendments attached to Development
Services Department report DSD -2023-446 as Attachment `A and
Attachment `B', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for
approval; and further,
That Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/040/K/NG be approved in the
form shown in the `Proposed By-law to Zoning By-law 85-1' and `Proposed
By-law to Zoning By-law 2019-051' attached to staff report DSD -2023-446
as Attachment `C' and Attachment `D' respectively."
Carried
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9.4 PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE -JUNE 17, 2024
Council was also in receipt of written submissions related to Rental Replacement
By-law, Report DSD -2024-282 from Leslie Macredie and Sally Gunz.
Due to the previously declared conflict by Councillor P. Singh, it was noted Rental
Replacement By-law, Report DSD -2024-282, would need to be voted on
separately.
The Rental Replacement By-law, Report DSD -2024-282, was then voted on and
was Carried.
The balance of the report was then voted on and was Carried.
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated
June 17, 2024, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.d on the agenda this date, be
adopted."
Carried
9.4.a Draft Plan of Condominium Application (Vacant Land), 30CDM-24204, 20 Ottawa
Street North, 20 Ottawa GP Inc, DSD -2024-256
"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act
R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, By-law 2023-103, hereby grants draft
approval to Draft Plan of Condominium Application 30CDM-24204 for 20
Ottawa Street North in the City of Kitchener, subject to the conditions as
shown in Appendix `A' of Development Services Department report DSD -
2024 -256."
Carried
9.4.b Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/009/J/TS, 179 Jansen Avenue,
100589420 Ontario Inc., DSD -2024-251
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/009/J/TS requesting
to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for 100589420 Ontario Inc. for the
property municipally addressed as 179 Jansen Avenue, be approved in
the form shown in the Proposed `Proposed By-law' and `Map No. 1'
attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2024-251 as
Attachment `A'."
Carried
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9.4.c Lived Expertise Working Group Next Steps, DSD -2024-277
"That the Lived Expertise Working Group pilot be extended to June 2026,
as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2024-277,
and be resourced by City staff to allow for the continued implementation of
Kitchener's Housing for All Strategy and a continued lived expert's lens on
the Official Plan project."
Carried
9.4.d Rental Replacement By-law, DSD -2024-282
Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor P. Singh declared
a pecuniary interest with Report DSD -2024-282 related to approval of a Rental
Replacement By-law, noting concerns for a potential pecuniary conflict, and he
did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter.)
"That the proposed Rental Replacement By-law, be approved in the form
shown in Attachment `A' to report Development Services Department
report DSD -2024-282; and,
That City initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/007/K/NG, for the
purposes of administering a Rental Replacement By-law, be adopted in
the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -
2024 -282 as Attachment `C', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of
Waterloo for approval; and,
That By-law 2013-093, being Chapter 620 — Demolition Control of the
Municipal Code, be amended by the "Proposed By-law" attached to
Report DSD -2024-282 as Appendix `D', to enable the administration of a
Rental Replacement By-law; and,
That staff be directed to continue to work towards a tenant assistance
policy as outlined in Kitchener's Housing for All Strategy; and further,
That staff be directed to report come back in June 2025 reviewing impacts
of the By-law thus far and to provide a further updates on any other
11renovictions" By-laws within Ontario."
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NIL
Carried
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11. NEW BUSINESS
11.1 -MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES -MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC
None.
11.2 Notice of Motion - J. Deneault - Automated External Defibrillators (AED's)
Moved by Councillor J. Deneault
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
"Whereas the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada estimates 60,000
people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Canada each year, and 9
out of 10 of those cardiac arrests result in death, and;
Whereas rates of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can
double if fast action is taken through a combination of CPR and the use of
an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and;
Whereas the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada encourages
governments at all levels to pass legislation, policies and guidelines to
protect and strengthen public access to AEDs, and;
Whereas the City of Kitchener has installed over 40 AEDs in City -owned
facilities (e.g. arenas, pools, community centres, City Hall, Kitchener
Operations Facility) for use by employees or members of the public when
needed.
Therefore, be it resolved that Kitchener City Council calls on the
Government of Ontario to require the installation of Automated External
Defibrillators (AEDs) in all workplaces within Ontario with 50 or more
employees (or another suitable number as determined by the province),
and
Be it further resolved that a copy of this motion be forwarded to the
Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, area
Members of Provincial Parliament, municipal and regional councils within
Waterloo Region and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
Carried
11.3 Notice of Motion - D. Schnider - Arts Funding
Councillor D. Schnider brought forward a motion, which was seconded by
Councillor S. Stretch, related to arts funding advocacy.
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A recorded vote was requested.
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Seconded by Councillor S. Stretch
"WHEREAS Kitchener City Council has committed, through its Make It
Kitchener 2.0 Strategy and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, to a new arts and
culture plan to provide public artists and organizations with the necessary
resources to support a thriving local arts community; and,
WHEREAS the Canada Council for the Arts, Canada's national public arts
funder, provides funding allocations through a national competitive
assessment model; and,
WHEREAS the Canada Council for the Arts received significant funding
amounting to $75 million from the Department of Canadian Heritage in
Budget 2021, which is now proposed to be reduced incrementally over
three years following the cuts in Budget 2023: by $3.63 million in 2024-
25, $7.33 million in 2025-26, and $9.88 million in 2026-27 and onwards;
and,
WHEREAS the Kitchener -Cambridge -Waterloo area received $3.39 per
capita in funding from the Canada Council for the Arts in 2022-2023,
compared to Montreal, Winnipeg, and Vancouver who received an
average of $18.30 per capita; and,
WHEREAS artists and arts organizations in Kitchener face significant
regional disparity and ongoing financial challenges amidst reduced
government funding;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Kitchener City Council request the
Department of Canadian Heritage to increase funding to the Canada
Council for the Arts, and to amend the Canada Council for the Arts Act to
mandate a regional development agency funding model;
THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT letters of support for
these changes be sent to the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of
Canadian Heritage and Members of Parliament for the Waterloo region."
In Favour (9): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S.
Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor J. Deneault,
Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor
M. Johnston, Councillor D. Chapman, and Councillor
S. Stretch
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Carried, unanimously on a recorded vote (9 to 0)
11.4 Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Renoviction Legislation Request
Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time.
Councillor D. Chapman brought forward a motion, which was seconded by
Councillor J. Deneault related to advocacy to the Province of Ontario requesting
additional consideration for renoviction legislation, as outlined on the Council
agenda this date.
Councillor S. Davey expressed concerns with the proposed motion, noting not
enough information was provided at this time to be able to express support for
the advocacy at this moment and left the meeting at this time.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor S. Stretch, which was seconded by
Councillor D. Schnider to defer consideration of the motion until the August 12,
2024 Special Council meeting, to allow an opportunity for staff to review the
proposed motion and potentially provide additional context related to the request.
It was requested that that deferral motion be voted on, on a recorded vote.
Moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That the following motion be deferred to the August 12, 2024 Special
Council meeting, to allow further opportunity to consider the matter:
"WHEREAS safe and adequate housing is recognized as a
fundamental human right by the Federal Government, whose effect as
a major social determinant of health and wellbeing goes well beyond a
basic requirement for shelter; and,
WHEREAS Kitchener's housing situation has dramatically shifted
since 2016, a Housing Needs Assessment demonstrating the average
price for a house increased by 104% between 2009 to 2019, with the
greatest increase since 2016, and rents increased by an average of
41 %; and,
WHEREAS the City is experiencing a gap in the provision of housing,
in particular the need for 450 units of supportive housing, over 5,000
units of community housing and 9,300 units of affordable rental
housing to address the gaps in the existing supply; and,
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WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has adopted "Housing for All — The
City of Kitchener's Housing Strategy" demonstrating a commitment to
realizing the right to housing locally and addressing the housing crisis
within the municipality; and,
WHEREAS landlords and investors are adding to the strain on the
housing supply through the unscrupulous act of "Renovictions" by
claiming they are completing major renovations and evicting and
displacing existing tenants, and subsequently raising rents which
affects those generally identified as lower income earners and their
ability to find safe, adequate and affordable housing; and,
WHEREAS citizens and communities are hurt by these practices which
can and does directly impact the housing and homelessness crisis, as
well as inflict damage and trauma (both financially and mentally)
particularly on our most vulnerable citizens;
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener adopted a resolution on October 18,
2021 lobbying the Province of Ontario to take additional and
meaningful steps to address the ever-increasing problem of
"Renovictions";
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is trying to take meaningful steps to
help address the issue with the legislated tools available to
municipalities including adopting Inclusionary Zoning By-law and a
Rental Replacement By-law;
THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener supports
the resolution adopted by the City of Toronto to urge the Province of
Ontario to proclaim and bring into force Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers,
Protecting Tenants Act, 2023, and/or related regulations to:
a. require that when landlords provide a notice to terminate a
tenancy for repairs or renovations, that it be accompanied by a
report from a qualified person confirming that the
renovations/repairs are so extensive that they require vacant
possession of the rental unit. A qualified person should include
someone with professional qualifications who is licensed and
required to meet professional and ethical obligations under
provincial legislation (e.g. architects and professional engineers);
b. require landlords to provide tenants who have provided notice
that they wish to have a right of first refusal to return to the unit with
written notice of the estimated completion date, any changes to this
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date, and final notification once the renovations/repairs are
completed;
c. require landlords to provide tenants with a grace period of at
least 60 days after the rental unit is ready for occupancy, to allow
tenants to move back in and provide the required 60 -day notice to
end their tenancy in their temporary accommodation; and
d. allow tenants whose landlords fail to provide the required written
notices, the grace period and/or the right of first refusal to apply to
the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) for a remedy until the later of
two years after the tenant moved out or six months after
renovations/repairs are completed;
THEREFORE IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener
supports the resolution adopted by the City of Toronto to request to the
Province of Ontario to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006,
and/or related regulations to:
a. reintroduce vacancy control legislation which ties rents to
residential units rather than tenancies;
b. introduce rent control to cover units first occupied after
November 15, 2018;
c. require landlords of residential units to be responsible for finding
temporary accommodation or provide sufficient relocation
assistance for their tenants for the duration of the renovations if
tenants intend to return post-repair/renovation;
d. require landlords to obtain a building permit before issuing an
N13 notice of termination, provide a copy of the applicable permit to
tenants together with any N13 notice of termination, require
evidence that the permit was delivered with the N13 notice of
termination as part of any L2 application to end a tenancy filed on
that basis, and require the approved permit be provided to the LTB
as part of any L2 application to end a tenancy filed on the basis of
an N13 notice of termination;
e. provide the same rights and compensation afforded to tenants in
buildings with five (5) or more units to those in buildings with less
than five (5) units;
f. increase the required compensation for tenants in no-fault
evictions;
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g. remove ex parte eviction orders for breached repayment
agreements;
h. require landlords to attach a plain -language tenants' rights
information package to N13 eviction notices (similar to the City of
Toronto's Eviction Prevention Handbook);
i. regulate N11s and buy-out agreements; and
j. amend Above Guideline Increase (AGI) rules to eliminate the
eligibility of capital expenditures that constitute general repair and
maintenance of the property; add a new subsection requiring
landlords to save 10 percent of rental income to be accessed for
capital expenditures; and require landlords to notify tenants of the
decrease in advance of the date when rent is required to be
reduced as specified in an order permitting an AGI related to
eligible capital expenses;
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener
supports the resolution adopted by the City of Toronto to urge to the
Province of Ontario to make the following operational changes to the
Landlord Tenant Tribunal (LTB):
a. allow tenants the right to in-person LTB hearings to eliminate
technological barriers for individuals who do not have access to
digital devices or reliable internet connection;
b. simplify LTB notices with plain language so they are easily
understood and ensure all forms include a tracking number that is
linked to a public registry; and
c. establish a provincial rental registry that tracks building
ownership, rental rates, AGIs and their expiry dates, and LTB
eviction filings and their outcomes; and monitor data on N12 and
N13 evictions.
THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY BE RESOLVED that a copy of this
motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the
Premier of Ontario, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and housing, all
other municipalities within Ontario, the Region of Waterloo and other
Municipalities for their consideration and possible endorsement."
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In Favour (4): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor D.
Schnider, Councillor C. Michaud, and Councillor S.
Stretch
Contra (3): Councillor J. Deneault, Councillor M.
Johnston, and Councillor D. Chapman
Carried, on a recorded vote (4 to 3)
12. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - NIL
13. BY-LAWS
At the request of A. Fusco, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk, now that
the Reports of the Committees have been formally approved, it was agreed to
formally add the By-laws listed on the agenda under the heading of Late Starters,
as well as the By-law related to the designation of 91 Madison Avenue South,
save and except for the By-law related to Shared Accommodation, to the agenda
for Council's consideration.
13.1 1ST AND 2ND READING
Moved by Councillor S. Davey
Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws, namely:
13.1.a Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 33 Eby
Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural
heritage value or interest.
13.1.b Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 72
Victoria Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and
cultural heritage value or interest.
13.1.c 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.
13.1.d Being a by law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of
Stauffer Woods Trail as public highway in the City of Kitchener.
13.1.e Being a by-law to amend By-law 2022-091 to extend the time period for
exemption from Part Lot Control — Part of Blocks 191 and 192, Registered
Plan 58M-682 — Grassbourne Avenue and Broadacre Drive.
CO.,
13.1.f 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.
13.1.g To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private
roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon.
13.1.h Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal
Code regarding By-law Enforcement.
13.1.i To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit
unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property.
13.1.j Being a by-law to allow the City to enter into a heritage covenant or
easement agreement with the owner of 236 Gehl Place, Kitchener for the
conservation of a log house.
13.1.k Being a by-law to amend Chapter 680 of The City of Kitchener Municipal
Code with respect to Signs.
13.1.1 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the
Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — 1000589420 Ontario Inc. — 179
Jansen Avenue.
13.1.m Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 56 to the Official Plan - Rental
Replacement By-law Implementation.
13.1.n Being a by-law to amend Chapter 620 of The City of Kitchener Municipal
Code with respect to Demolition Control.
13.1.o Being a by-law to establish a Rental Replacement By-law.
13.1.p Being a by-law to Adopt Amendment No. 34 to the Official Plan — City -
Wide Lodging House Review.
13.1.q Being a by-law to Adopt Amendment No. 132 to the Official Plan — City -
Wide Lodging House Review.
13.1.r Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning
By-law for the City of Kitchener — City -Wide Lodging House Review.
13.1.s Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, know as the
Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — City -Wide Lodging House
Review.
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13.1.t Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 91
Madison Avenue South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and
cultural heritage value or interest.
13.1.0 To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for June 24, 2024.
14. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion, Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its
agenda and was Chaired by Councillor M. Johnston.
14.1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
14.1.a Development Charges Exemption for Affordable Housing, FIN -2024-279
Moved by Councillor S. Stretch
it was resolved:
"That delegated authority to approve and execute agreements required
under section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, be granted to
the Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer or designate, with said agreements
being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Financial
Services Department report FIN -2024-279."
Carried
14.1.b Appointment of Licensing Appeal Tribunal Members, COR -2024-286
Councillor S. Davey returned to the meeting at this time.
Moved by Councillor J. Deneault
it was resolved:
"That Councillors 1. J. Deneault, 2. S. Stretch, and 3. Mayor B. Vrbanovic
be appointed as the members of the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, as
outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR -2024-286."
Carried
14.1.c Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - 91 Madison Avenue South, DSD -
2024 -290
Carried, as amended, under Delegations
14.1.d Canada Community -Building Fund Municipal Funding Agreement, FIN -2024-302
Councillor P. Singh returned to the meeting at this time.
Moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
it was resolved:
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal
Funding Agreement for the transfer of Canada Community -Building
Funds, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN -2024-302;
said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further,
That the City Treasurer be delegated the authority to administer the
provisions of the Municipal Funding Agreement."
Carried
14.1.e Alcohol Consumption in City Parks Pilot, INS -2024-306
Moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
it was resolved:
"That the 2024 pilot allowing alcohol consumption in select park be
deferred, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS -
2024 -306; and,
That staff continue to work with Waterloo Regional Police Services
(WRPS) to explore the potential of a future pilot; and,
That staff monitor the Province's expanded alcohol beverage marketplace
and impacts to local communities; and further,
That staff report back to Council at a future date should there be an
opportunity to explore a pilot program in the future."
Carried
14.2 FOR INFORMATION
14.2.a Strategic Plan 2019-2022 — Compass Kitchener 2023 Report Card, CAO -2024-
305
14.2.b 2023 Grants Summary, FIN -2024-298
14.2.c 2023 Development Charge Reserve Fund Report, FIN -2024-192
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14.2.d 2024 Inventory of Existing Agreements and Contracts, COR -2024-309
14.2.e Growing Together East (Major Transit Station Area Land Use and Zoning
Framework) - Project Launch, DSD -2024-237
14.2.f Quarterly Report Q2, DSD -2024-266, DSD -2024-266
14.2.g Summary of Bid Solicitations Approved by the Chief Purchasing Officer (Jan 1,
2024 — Mar 31, 2024), FIN -2024-287
14.3 ITEMS ARISING FROM IN -CAMERA
14.3.a Legal Advice - Ontario Land Tribunal Matter (Solicitor / Client privilege and
Litigation / Potential Litigation - Section 239 (e) and (f))
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud
it was resolved:
"That General Manager of Development Services be authorized to
approve and execute minutes of settlement with Kitchener Stirling
Developments Limited and Kitchener Charles Developments Limited in
relation to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal case number OLT-22-
004664, in accordance with the direction given in -camera on June 24,
2024 and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor"
Carried
15. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion, Council rose from the Committee of the Whole.
Councillor J. Deneault left and reentered the meeting at this time.
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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."
16. BY-LAWS
16.1 3RD READING
Carried
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All of the By-laws, save and except for the By-law related to rental replacement,
were voted on and were Carried.
The rental replacement, was then voted on and was Carried. Councillor P. Singh
due to his previously declared pecuniary interest did not participate in any voting
or discussion related to these matters.
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Seconded by Councillor S. Davey
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely:
16.1.a Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 33 Eby
Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural
heritage value or interest.
(By-law 2024-117)
16.1.b Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 72
Victoria Street South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and
cultural heritage value or interest.
(By-law 2024-118)
16.1.c 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 2024-119)
16.1.d Being a by law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of
Stauffer Woods Trail as public highway in the City of Kitchener.
(By-law 2024-120)
16.1.e Being a by-law to amend By-law 2022-091 to extend the time period for
exemption from Part Lot Control — Part of Blocks 191 and 192, Registered
Plan 58M-682 — Grassbourne Avenue and Broadacre Drive.
(By-law 2024-121)
16.1.f 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 2024-122)
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16.1.g 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 2024-123)
16.1.h Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal
Code regarding By-law Enforcement.
(By-law 2024-124)
16.1.i To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit
unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property.
(By-law 2024-125)
16.1.j Being a by-law to allow the City to enter into a heritage covenant or
easement agreement with the owner of 236 Gehl Place, Kitchener for the
conservation of a log house.
(By-law 2024-126)
16.1.k Being a by-law to amend Chapter 680 of The City of Kitchener Municipal
Code with respect to Signs.
(By-law 2024-127)
16.1.1 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the
Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — 1000589420 Ontario Inc. — 179
Jansen Avenue.
(By-law 2024-129)
16.1.m Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 56 to the Official Plan - Rental
Replacement By-law Implementation.
(By-law 2024-130)
16.1.n Being a by-law to amend Chapter 620 of The City of Kitchener Municipal
Code with respect to Demolition Control.
(By-law 2024-131)
16.1.o Being a by-law to establish a Rental Replacement By-law.
(By-law 2024-132)
16.1.p Being a by-law to Adopt Amendment No. 34 to the Official Plan — City -
Wide Lodging House Review.
(By-law 2024-133)
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16.1.q Being a by-law to Adopt Amendment No. 132 to the Official Plan — City -
Wide Lodging House Review.
(By-law 2024-134)
16.1.r Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning
By-law for the City of Kitchener — City -Wide Lodging House Review.
(By-law 2024-135)
16.1.s Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, know as the
Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — City -Wide Lodging House
Review.
(By-law 2024-136)
16.1.t Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 91
Madison Avenue South, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and
cultural heritage value or interest.
(By-law 2024-139)
16.1.0 To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for June 24, 2024.
17. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
F
ayor
(By-law 2024-137)
Carried
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