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Minutes
February 24, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Deneault
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor A. Owodunni
Councillor P. Singh
Councillor B. loannidis
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor S. Stretch
Absent: Councillor M. Johnston
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
A. Fusco, Director Legislated Services / City Clerk
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
1. Commencement
A meeting of City Council was held at 4:22 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.
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The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
2.1 Councillor P. Singh - Strategic Land Acquisitions Review (Land Acquisition
- Section 239 (c))
Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict with regards to Strategic Land Acquisitions
Review (Land Acquisition - Section 239 (c)) on the in -camera meeting 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.
3. Delegations
4. Mayoral Business and Updates - Mayor B. Vrbanovic
None.
5. In -camera Meeting Authorization
Moved by Councillor A. Owodunni
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following
the special council meeting this date to consider two solicitor and client
matters, one labour relations and personal matter/identifiable individual
matter and one land acquistion matter as authorized by Sections 239 (2)
(b) (c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Carried
6. Recess and Reconvene
The Special Council meeting recessed at 4:27 p.m. and reconvened at 5:59 p.m.,
chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present. Councillor M. Johnston
participated electronically.
7. Matters arising from in -camera
7.1 City owned land - Solicitor -Client Advice (Solicitor / client privilege -
Section 239 (2) (f))
Moved by Councillor B. loannidis
Seconded by Councillor A. Owodunni
"That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be directed to approve and
execute a new, non-binding MOU with the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo for the operation of the Building located at 104 Stirling Avenue
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South in accordance with the in -camera report COR -2025-087, to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
7.2 Communications Response - Emergency Services (Labour Relations and
Personal matters, identifiable individuals Section 239 (2) (b) and (d))
Moved by Councillor S. Stretch
Seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
"That staff be directed to proceed as per the direction received in the in-
- Emergency Services."
81 By-laws
8.11 Three Readings
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely -
8.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for February 24.
2025.
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