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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2024-09-30Council Meeting Minutes September 30, 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 D. Chapman Councillor S. Stretch Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer M. May, General Manager, Community Services and Deputy Chief Administrator V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services L. MacDonald, City Solicitor B. Rowland, Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing B. Lam, Director, Sanitary & Stormwater Utility A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City Clerk N. Goss, Manager, Policy & Research D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk A. Clark, Senior Urban Designer J. Zunic, Senior Planner 1 1. COMMENCEMENT The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and the singing of "O Canada." 1.1 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30, 2024 Mayor B. Vrbanovic acknowledged this date, September 30th, 2024 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and highlighted events that took place to mark the commemoration. 2. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL On motion by Councillor P. Singh the minutes of the regular meeting held August 26, 2024, and special meetings held August 26, and September 16, 2024, as mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 3.1 Councillor J. Deneault - School Bus Loading Zone and Crossing Guard Adjustments DSD -2024-397 Councillor J. Deneault declared a conflict with regards to item 7.1.b - School Bus Loading Zone and Crossing Guard Adjustments, DSD -2024-397 on the agenda this date, as he owns property within the vicinity of one of the proposed School Bus Loading Zones, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter. 3.2 Councillor P. Singh - Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328-330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd., DSD -2024-371 Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict with Item 7.2.a. Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328-330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd, DSD - 2024 -371, due to owning property in close proximity, and did not participate in any voting or discussion related to the matter. 4. COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE 4.1 Flag Request Under Policy MUN-FAC-442 4.1.a Association des Francophones de Kitchener Waterloo - Sept 25 - 30, 2024 5. PRESENTATIONS 2 5.1 Climate Smart Utility Award - International Water Association Bu Lam, Director Sanitary and Stormwater Utility, acknowledged that the City has achieved a Climate Smart Utility Award from the International Water Association for connecting the Creek Naturalization projects and connection to trails and parks and noted the work undertaken through various projects to consult with the Indigenous communities and bring their insights into project. B. Lam highlighted the work undertaken by the Sanitary and Stormwater Utility (SSU) staff, specifically related to their commitment towards addressing climate change and building a greener city. 5.2 Growing Together - Planning Excellence Award & Project of Year Award - Ontario Professional Planning Institute's (OPPI) Claire Basinski, Ontario Professional Planning Institute's (OPPI) Council Chair, acknowledged that the City has achieved the Planning Excellence Award & Project of Year Award, for the Growing Together project from the Ontario Professional Planning Institute's (OPPI). J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services, acknowledged the work that the Planning services team invested in the Growing Together initiatives. 5.3 Volunteer Waterloo Region David Marsh, Chair, Volunteer Waterloo Region, addressed City Council on volunteerism in Waterloo Region, and spoke to the impact of volunteerism on the community and the steps being taken by the organization to double efforts to lower barriers to individuals that want to volunteer, increase flexibility and align with changing demographics and desire. D. Marsh addressed how Council can assist with increasing volunteers, address adaption to what volunteerism looks like and lastly show recognition to support the valuable work and responded to questions from Council. 5.4 Road Safety Initiatives Update — Municipal Speed Camera Program - Region of Waterloo Doug Spooner, Acting Transportation Commissioner, Region of Waterloo, provided an update on the Municipal Speed Camera Program, facilitated by the Region. D. Spooner noted that speeding is a safety issue across the region, the time required to slow speeds and the rate at which a pedestrian can survive a collision. Speeding incidents from the Region's pilot program were noted and the impact of speed cameras reducing vehicle collection by 60% or greater from studies in Toronto and locally. D. Spooner further highlighted: timelines for the further implementation of the municipal speed camera program; planned roll out activities including 16 new camera locations; a move from a Provincial Offences 3 Act to the Administrative Penalties Program, which is similar to parking ticket processing; and, the assessment process for community safety zones. D. Spooner advised any monies exceeding operating expenses will be allocated to a Road Safety Reserve Fund to fund additional projects. Councillor A. Owodunni left and returned to the meeting at this time. Members of Council asked questions regarding qualitative data over the past years of incidents in school zones, determining thresholds for what constitutes speeding, determining time that the camera records, hearing officers jurisdiction, processing timelines, projected surplus, total revenue expected at program build out, allocation of the revenue expected, the abilities of the city to opt -out of the program, ability to offer first-time violations a grace period, broader application of municipal speed camera programs, cost of replacement cameras, vandalism to specific cameras, existing traffic calming measures and data, predictions expected on when cameras will have corrected bad behaviour, expected tickets issued prior to and after the implementation of the pilot, tickets issued from the automated speed enforcement (ASE) and comparison with tickets issued by Waterloo Regional Police Services, and received responses from D. Spooner. In response to questions from Council, D. Spooner addressed direction from Regional Council on a revenue sharing agreement with the region if the city were to opt into the program. With respect to fines possible under the proposed administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) program, D. Spooner noted that fees in AMPs are set by the Province and are consistent across the Province for speeding infractions issued by the Municipal Speed Camera program in community safety zones. Councillor D. Schneider left the meeting at this time. Members of Council asked questions regarding processing fees, community consultation, and received responses from D. Spooner. Councillor D. Schneider returned to the meeting at this time. In summary Council requested the Region report back on provincial advocacy with respect to installing more visible signage or flashing lights prior to entering a community safety zones, first-time forgiveness, education prior to issuance of fines, increasing thresholds on speed limits outside of school hours, revenue sharing approaches, ability to pilot city adoption of the program, and continued dialogue with area municipal staff and councils. Councillor A. Owodunni left and returned to the meeting at this time. 6. DELEGATIONS 9 6.1 Notice of Motion - A. Owodunni - Fireworks, listed as Item 9.2 Councillor A. Owodunni introduced a Notice of Motion related to Fireworks, which was listed as item 9.2 on the agenda this date, which was seconded by Councillor J. Deneault with a revised report back of April 2025 rather than February 2025. Mo Markham, Waterloo Region Climate Initiatives, addressed Council in support of the motion and requested Council to consider banning fireworks outright. M. Markham requested that Council look into quieter and more environmentally friendly displays citing drone shows as a potential alternative. Alex Ciccone, addressed Council in support of banning fireworks noting the adverse the environmental impacts from fireworks and negative and adverse impacts from noise. A. Ciccone referenced the Municipal Act, noting the in their opinion the Municipality would have the authority to prohibit the sale of fireworks. Ayesha Shailesh Jhaveri and Ankur Jhaveri, addressed support for the Notice of Motion, expressing concerns with the use of firework displays and their adverse impacts to individuals mental and physical health, from those with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, and physical injury if used incorrectly. Aleem Kanji, Canadian National Fireworks Association, addressed Council with respect to the previous reports from By-law Enforcement on the matter, noting the risks of banning fireworks creating an underground market, injury reporting and prevention statistics, and creating an enforcement challenge. A. Kanji requested Council consider amending their motion to include the requirement to work with industry members as a means of helping to address education around the safe, respectful way to use fireworks. Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time. Members of Council asked questions regarding animal safety, impacts on neighbouring residents, triggering of wildland fires, ability to purchase fireworks online or import them from the United States, experiences of West Vancouver with banning fireworks, increases of complaints experienced by municipalities that banned fireworks, publication of guidance materials from the Canadian National Fireworks Association, creation of jobs arising from fireworks vendors, examples of municipalities that have been successful in reducing impacts of fireworks, and received responses from the delegate. Councillor P. Singh brought forward an amendment, which was seconded by Councillor D. Schnider to include an additional clause directing staff to explore the feasibility and related costs of developing a framework for City -coordinated 5 fireworks events on days when fireworks are permitted, including researching other municipalities that have implemented similar initiatives, with a focus on providing safe, environmentally responsible, and community -oriented celebrations. Councillor P. Singh's amendment was then voted on and was Carried. A further amendment was brought forward by Councillor D. Chapman, which was seconded by Councillor A. Owodunni, to include an additional clause directing staff to examine the cost and implications of all city run events moving away from fireworks to light shows whether drone or through other means. Councillor D. Chapman's amendment was then voted on and was Carried. The following motion as amendment was then voted on. Moved by Councillor A. Owodunni Seconded by Councillor J. Deneault "WHEREAS the use of fireworks has raised significant safety, environmental, and noise concerns among residents in our city and neighboring municipalities; and; WHEREAS various cities across Canada, including Vancouver, West Vancouver, Brampton, Woodstock, and Milton, have implemented bans or strict regulations on fireworks; and; WHEREAS addressing the fireworks issue through a collaborative regional approach could enhance the effectiveness and consistency of policies across municipalities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Staff be directed to contact colleagues in cities that have banned or strictly regulated fireworks, such as Vancouver, West Vancouver, Brampton, Woodstock, and Milton with the goal to gather feedback on: o The effectiveness of their fireworks bans or regulations. o Recommendations on best practices and strategies that are working well. o Challenges faced and lessons learned from their experiences; THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Staff be further directed to connect with municipalities within the Region of Waterloo to discuss the fireworks issue, sharing insights, and exploring how to work together to develop a unified regional approach; and, 0 THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the consultations and regional discussions, Staff then report back to Council with their findings and recommendations by April 2025 and address: o How the City of Kitchener can make fireworks regulations more stringent; o Potential policies or actions that can be implemented to address the fireworks issue effectively; and, o Strategies for a coordinated regional effort to manage and enforce fireworks regulations; and, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Staff be directed to explore the feasibility and related costs of developing a framework for City -coordinated fireworks events on days when fireworks are permitted, including researching other municipalities that have implemented similar initiatives, with a focus on providing safe, environmentally responsible, and community -oriented celebrations; and, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that staff be directed to examine the cost and implications of all city run events moving away from fireworks to light shows whether drone or through other means". Carried, as amended 6.2 Waterloo Region Insurance Pool — Investigations James Trautman addressed Council on a transportation matter, where his vehicle was allegedly damaged by a manhole cover. J. Trautman noted he submitted a claim to the Waterloo Region Insurance Pool, which has since been denied, and expressed concerns with the investigation process and how the Insurance Pool arrived at their decision to deny the claim. J. Trautman stated he believes the City is at fault and requested compensation. 6.3 Walk with Grief Irene O'Toole, Waterloo Region Friends of Palestine, delegated to Council to highlight the commitment of residents in Kitchener Waterloo who conduct a Walk for Grief weekly in the community and a silent vigil to recognize the atrocities occurring in global foreign conflict. 6.4 Recess and Reconvene 7 The Council meeting then recessed at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened at 10:20 p.m., chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic, with all members present. 6.5 Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites, listed as Item 9.3 Councillor D. Chapman brought forward a revised Notice of Motion, related to advocating to the Province related to their recent decision to close the Consumption and Treatment Site, located within Kitchener, which was then seconded by Councillor S. Stretch. Council was also in receipt of written submissions from various submissions; Social Development Centre; Terra -Lynn Weber; Leslie Macredie; the Downtown Advisory Committee; Lesley Crompton; and, Dr. Sonika Kainth related to the notice of motion. 6.6 Council proceedings to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. Moved by Councillor D. Schnider Seconded by Councillor J. Deneault "That pursuant to Section 25.4.16 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda." Carried 6.7 Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites, listed as Item 9.3 (Cont'd) Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time. Jessica Halliday, Simone Morrison, Samantha De Dieu, Violet Umanetz, Director, Consumption & Treatments Services (CTS), Jovi Petkovic, delegated in support of the notice of motion to advocate to the Province of Ontario to maintain the CTS. Councillor M. Johnston left the meeting at this time. Stefanie Sinclair addressed Council in support of the notice of motion. Councillor M. Johnston returned to the meeting at this time. Ralph Schmidt, Itman Hassan, Myron Steinman, Heidi Morrison, Michael Parkinson, Waterloo Region Drug Action Team (WRDAT), expressed support for the notice of motion. Councillor D. Schneider left and returned to the meeting at this time. Dillyn Lankin, Emily Jordan, Mauleek Bhatt, delegated in support of the CTS and advocating to the Province to maintain the existing site. 6.8 Suspend the Rules - Motion to go Beyond Midnight In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Procedural By-law), Section 25.2.2 (Suspend the Rules), Mayor B. Vrbanovic requested a motion to suspend the rules to extend the proceedings of Council past midnight. Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor C. Michaud "That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 12:00 a.m." Carried, unanimously 6.9 Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites, listed as Item 9.3 (Cont'd) David Hopkins encouraged Council to support the motion and stressed the important role of Council to advocate for their residents. Councillor M. Johnston left and returned to the meeting at this time. Councillor A. Owodunni left the meeting at this time. Krista Hicks, delegated in support of the motion. Councillor A. Owodunni returned to the meeting at this time. Mayor B. Vrbanovic left the meeting at this time. Councillor S. Davey assumed the role of the Chair. Alaina Klassen addressed Council in support of the notice of motion. Mayor B. Vrbanovic returned to the meeting at this time and assumed the Chair. Ashley Schuitema encouraged Council to support the proposed notice of motion. Councillor J. Deneault left and returned to the meeting at this time. Councillor P. Singh left and returned to the meeting at this time. William Turman, on behalf of the Downtown Advisory Committee (DAC) expressed support for the proposed motion. 0 Simon Guthrie, Dawn Eveland, Chris Varga and Kevin White addressed Council in support of the CTS and the proposed notice of motion. 6.10 Suspend the Rules - Motion to go Beyond 1:00 a.m. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Procedural By-law), Section 25.2.2 (Suspend the Rules), Mayor B. Vrbanovic requested a motion to suspend the rules to extend the proceedings of Council an additional hour beyond 1:00 a.m. Moved by Councillor P. Singh Seconded by Councillor S. Stretch "That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 1:00 a.m." Carried, unanimously 6.11 Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites, listed as Item 9.3 (Cont'd) Councillor D. Chapman requested a recorded vote. Councillor D. Schnider stated he had a further Notice of Motion related to advocacy that he wished to bring forward that would provide additional direction to the Region of Waterloo on the Consumption and Treatment Services site. Councillor D. Schnider brought forward a second notice of motion, which was seconded by Councillor S. Stretch, as follows: "WHEREAS the Province of Ontario intends the close the Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) Centre located in Kitchener when they introduce their Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs; WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated by Sanguen Health Centre, a Ministry Of Health Funded Agency supporting those marginalized through substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness and chronic poverty; and, WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated in partnership with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services; and, WHEREAS Kitchener, the lower tier municipality in our two-tier system lacks the jurisdiction, and therefore, trained staff with knowledge or 10 experience of CTS sites to prepare reports or otherwise educate a council; and, WHEREAS closure of the CTS centre is causing concern in our Community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener ask and encourage that the Regional Chair request Minister of Health Sylvia Jones and Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo, to meet with local service providers and experts to hear concerns and investigate if the CTS Centre, or portions of it can be integrated into the HART Hub Model and be part of the continuum of care that includes treatment, and support for positive long-term outcomes here, and in other communities where a CTS is intended to be closed; THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that service providers and experts in the areas of addiction, mental health, homelessness and supportive housing included in the meeting would be best selected by the Region including but not limited to the Chair, Acting CAO and Public Health Manager; THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the Chair of The Region Of Waterloo, the Premier of Ontario, Health Minister Sylvia Jones and Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo and municipalities that have a Consumption Treat Services Centre that is intending to be closed." Moved by Councillor D. Chapman Seconded by Councillor S. Stretch "WHEREAS one person dies every 2.5 hours from the toxic drug supply in Ontario; and, thus far in 2024 within Waterloo region, 98 residents are suspected to have died from drug poisoning, or one un -prevented death every 2.5 days; and, WHEREAS Supervised Consumption Sites, including Consumption and Treatment Services sites, have been instrumental in preventing thousands of drug poisoning/overdose deaths; and, WHEREAS crime statistics provided by Waterloo Regional Police Service indicate a decline in several crimes in the vicinity of the Consumption and Treatment Service site since it was established in 2019; and, WHEREAS the daycare across the street from the Consumption and 11 Treatment Services site suggests the neighbourhood is better off since the facility opened; and, WHEREAS closing Consumption and Treatment Services site is expected to cause deaths and other harms, increased drug use in public spaces; and, WHEREAS the closure of the Kitchener site will place additional strain on emergency services, staff of area non-profit agencies, and the healthcare system; and, WHEREAS the Consumption and Treatment Services site provides a range of health, medical, and social services, not accessible elsewhere; and, WHEREAS healthcare should emphasize prevention, harm reduction as well as treatment, including voluntary, evidence -based addiction treatment on demand; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Kitchener Council urges the Ontario government to continue to permit the operation and funding of the Kitchener CTS, subject to the agreement of the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo, as well as funding all currently operating Consumption and Treatment Sites beyond the proposed termination date in March 2025; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ontario government is encouraged to maintain if not expand funding for the proposed HART hubs; THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Ontario Government is encouraged to not take steps to prohibit the establishment of supervised consumption sites, including Urgent Public Health Needs Sites (UPHNS); THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Finance, the Health Minister, AMO and to municipalities that currently have an operating Consumption and Treatment Service and/or Supervised Consumption Site(s)." 12 In Favour (10): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor J. Deneault, Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor B. loannidis, Councillor M. Johnston, Councillor D. Chapman, and Councillor S. Stretch Contra (1): Councillor A. Owodunni Carried, as amended, on a recorded vote (10 to 1) Moved by Councillor D. Schnider Seconded by Councillor S. Stretch "WHEREAS the Province of Ontario intends the close the Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) Centre located in Kitchener when they introduce their Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs; WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated by Sanguen Health Centre, a Ministry Of Health Funded Agency supporting those marginalized through substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness and chronic poverty; and, WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated in partnership with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services; and, WHEREAS Kitchener, the lower tier municipality in our two-tier system lacks the jurisdiction, and therefore, trained staff with knowledge or experience of CTS sites to prepare reports or otherwise educate a council; and, WHEREAS closure of the CTS centre is causing concern in our Community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener ask and encourage that the Regional Chair request Minister of Health Sylvia Jones and Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo, to meet with local service providers and experts to hear concerns and investigate if the CTS Centre, or portions of it can be integrated into the HART Hub Model and be part of the continuum of care that includes treatment, and support for positive long-term outcomes here, and in other communities where a CTS is intended to be closed; 13 THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that service providers and experts in the areas of addiction, mental health, homelessness and supportive housing included in the meeting would be best selected by the Region including but not limited to the Chair, Acting CAO and Public Health Manager; THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the Chair of The Region Of Waterloo, the Premier of Ontario, Health Minister Sylvia Jones and Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo and municipalities that have a Consumption Treat Services Centre that is intending to be closed." In Favour (11): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor J. Deneault, Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor A. Owodunni, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor B. loannidis, Councillor M. Johnston, Councillor D. Chapman, and Councillor S. Stretch Carried (11 to 0) 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7.1 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 The Mayor noted that a written submission was received from VanMar Constructors in support of the staff recommendation as outlined in Addendum Report CSD -2024-449 related to the public engagement related to their noise exemption request. Councillor S. Davey brought forward the report of Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated September 16, 2024, including an amendment related to item 7.1.c Noise Exemption, VanMar Constructors On Inc, 641 King Street West, that the staff recommendation as outlined in CSD -2024-408, to deny the noise exemption be approved, which was seconded by Councillor B. loannidis. Due to the previously declared conflict by Councillor J. Denault item 7.1.b. was voted on separately and was Carried. The balance of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee was then voted on and was Carried. 14 Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor B. loannidis "That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated September 16, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.e on the agenda this date, be adopted." Carried 7.1.a Nominating Committee Reappointments -2024-2026- COR -2024-394 "That representatives' or their designates from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation, Kitchener -Waterloo Multicultural Centre, the United Way Waterloo Region Communities, Capacity Canada, and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR -2024-394, be re -appointed to the Nominating Committee for a two-year term from November 2024 to November 14, 2026; and, That the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy, GOV-BOA-063 and Nominating Committee Terms of Reference Policy, GOV-BOA-010 attached as Appendix "A" to Corporate Services Department report COR - 2024 -394 be amended." Carried 7.1.b School Bus Loading Zone and Crossing Guard Adjustments DSD -2024-397 Councillor J. Deneault declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor J. Deneault declared a conflict with regards to item 7.1.b - School Bus Loading Zone and Crossing Guard Adjustments, DSD -2024-397 on the agenda this date, as he owns property within the vicinity of one of the proposed School Bus Loading Zones, and he did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter.) "That the School Bus Loading Zone be extended on the east side (odd - numbered) of Indian Road from a point 77 m north of McGee Avenue to a point approximately 147 m North thereof; and, That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on the north side (even - numbered) of Block Line Road from a point 93m east of Hanover Street to a point approximately 87m east thereof; and, 15 That the School Bus Loading Zone be extended on the west side (even - numbered) of Autumn Hill Crescent from a point 104m north of Westheights Drive to a point approximately 38m north thereof; and, That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on the east side (even - numbered) of Vanier Drive from a point 49m south of Boniface Avenue to a point approximately 31 m south thereof; and, That the School Bus Loading Zone previously established on Emerald Avenue be removed; and, That the School Bus Loading Zone be extended on the east side (odd - numbered) of Hickson Drive from a point 10m south of Secord Avenue to a point approximately 49m south thereof; and, That two Adult Crossing Guards be installed along Huron Road at Beckview Drive; and, That an Adult Crossing Guard be installed along Thomas Slee Drive at South Creek Drive; and, That an Adult Crossing Guard be removed along Holborn Drive at Old Chicopee Drive; and, That an Adult Crossing Guard be removed along Franklin Street at Connaught Street; and, That the Adult Crossing Guard be removed along Pioneer Drive at Pioneer Park Public School stairway location; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -2024-397." Carried 7.1.c Noise Exemption, VanMar Constructors On Inc, 641 King Street West, CSD - 2024 -408 and Addendum Report CSD -2024-449 "That the noise exemption requested by VanMar Constructors for construction work at 641 King St W to commence at 6am from October 1, 2024 to April 30th, 2025 be denied, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD -2024-408." Carried 16 7.1.d 2024-2025 Gas Supply and Delivery Rates, INS -2024-383 "That the supply component of the natural gas rate be increased to 13.13 cents per cubic meter from 11.63 cents per cubic meter for system gas customers of Kitchener Utilities effective November 1, 2024; and, That the proposed Supply Rate Policy as detailed in Attachment 'A' of Infrastructure Services Department report INS -2024-383 to change supply rates quarterly starting from January 1, 2025, through council delegated authority be approved; and further, That Kitchener Utilities' natural gas variable and fixed delivery rates be approved as proposed in Attachment 'B' of Infrastructure Services Department report INS -2024-383, for all Kitchener delivery customers effective January 1, 2025." Carried 7.1.e Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundary Expansion, DSD -2024-372 "That pursuant to Section 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001, notice of the proposed by-law to alter the boundaries of the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be sent to every person who is assessed for rateable property that is in a prescribed business property class which is located within the existing and newly proposed boundaries, as outlined in Attachment 'A of Development Services Department report DSD -2024- 372." Carried 7.2 PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 In response to a question from Council, J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department, noted that Planning Staff have spoken with the applicant for item 7.2.a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 328-330 Mill Street, and they are in agreement and have requested that the matter be further deferred to the October 21, 2024 Council meeting to continue to work through matters related to the application. Due to the previously declared conflict by Councillor P. Singh item 7.2.a. was voted on separately and was Carried. 17 The balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee was then voted on and was Carried. Moved by Councillor P. Singh Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman "That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated September 16, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.c on the agenda this date, be adopted." Carried 7.2.a Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328-330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd., DSD -2024-371 Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict with Item 7.2.a. Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328-330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd, DSD -2024-371, due to owning property in close proximity, and did not participate in any voting or discussion related to the matter.) "That the following recommendation be deferred to the October 21, 2024 Council meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to engage in further conversations with staff regarding the planning comments received: "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD for 1658194 Ontario Ltd., for the property municipally addressed as 328- 330 Mill Street be refused, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-371." Carried 7.2.b Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/008/K/ES, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/014/K/ES, 2980 King Street East, Charcoal Properties Limited, DSD -2024-375 "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/008/K/ES for Charcoal Property Limited, for the property municipally addressed as 2980 King Street East, requesting to add Specific Policy Area 76 to Map 5 — Specific Policy Areas in the Official Plan and to add Policy 12.D.12.76 to the Official Plan to facilitate a mixed use development having 436 residential im units and 692 square metres of commercial space with a building height of 27 storeys and Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 11, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2024-375 as Attachment `A, and accordingly forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval; and further, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/014/K/ES for Charcoal Properties Limited be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By- law', and `Map No. 1', as attached to Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-375 as Attachment `B'." Carried 7.2.c Wayfinding and Branding for City -Wide Active Transportation Routes, DSD -2024- 378 "That staff be directed to proceed with the proposed Wayfinding strategy as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD -2024-378, following further community engagement." Carried 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NIL 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 - MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC None. 9.2 Notice of Motion - A. Owodunni - Fireworks Carried, as amended, under Delegations 9.3 Notice of Motion - D. Chapman - Consumption and Treatment Sites 10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS None. 11. BY-LAWS Carried, as amended, under Delegations 19 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 to the agenda for Council's consideration. 11.1 1STAND 2ND READING Moved by Councillor B. loannidis Seconded by Councillor A. Owodunni "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 Cordoba Way, in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 56 Duke Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. 11.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 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 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 58 to the Official Plan - 2980 King Street East. 11.1.g Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Charcoal Properties Ltd. — 2980 King Street East. 11.1.h To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for September 30, 2024. Carried 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 12.1 FOR INFORMATION 12.1.a Summary of Bid Solicitations Approved by the Chief Procurement Officer (April 1, 2024 — June 30, 2024), FIN -2024-373 20 13. BY-LAWS 13.1 3RD READING Moved by Councillor J. Deneault Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider "That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 13.1.a Being a by-law to name a private road as Cordoba Way, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2024-161) 13.1.b Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 56 Duke Street West, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2024-162) 13.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (By-law 2024-163) 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 2024-164) 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 2024-165) 13.1.f Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 58 to the Official Plan - 2980 King Street East. (By-law 2024-166) 13.1.g Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Charcoal Properties Ltd. — 2980 King Street East. (By-law 2024-167) 13.1.h To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for September 30, 2024. 21 (By-law 2024-168) Carried 14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - DIANNA SAUNDERSON Mayor B. Vrbanovic acknowledged D. Saunderson, Manager, Council and Committee Services / Deputy Clerk, congratulating her on 25 years of municipal service with the City of Kitchener. 15. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 1:35 a.m. Mayor er 22