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Minutes
January 27, 2025, 5:00 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 R Singh
Councillor B. loannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor S. Stretch
Absent: Councillor A. Owodunni
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
M. Mills, Committee Coordinator
1. Commencement
A meeting of City Council was held at 5:02 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor B.
Vrbanovic. Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all members of
Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the
Municipal Code.
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor.
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1.1 Acknowledgement - Holocaust
The Mayor acknowledged January 27, 2025, which is the International Holocaust
Remembrance Day, stating this date is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of
Auschwitz-Birkenau.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
3. Mayoral Business and Updates - Mayor B. Vrbanovic
None.
4. In -camera Meeting Authorization
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud
Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
"That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following
the special council meeting this date to consider a employee relations
matter as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
respectively."
Carried
5. Recess and Reconvene
The Special Council meeting recessed at 5:05 p.m. and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.,
chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic, with all members present. Councillor A.
Owodunni was participating virtually.
6. Items Arising from In -Camera
6.1 Labour Relations Matter (Labour Relations Matter - Section 239 (2) (d)),
DSD -2024-497
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Seconded by Councillor P. Singh
"That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with the direction
received through Development Services Department report DSD -2024-
497."
Carried
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71 Three Readings
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
7.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for January 27,
2025.
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