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Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
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1. COMMENCEMENT
The meeting will begin with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor and
the singing of "O Canada."
1.1 Girl Guides will be in attendance for the singing of "O Canada".
The 1st Kitchener Sparks, 11th Kitchener Sparks, 24th Kitchener
Embers, 24th Kitchener Guides, 26th Kitchener Guides, 28th Kitchener
Guides, 28th Kitchener Pathfinders, 22nd Kitchener Rangers and 28th
Kitchener Rangers will be in attendance this evening to lead the Mayor
and Members of Council and all those in attendance for the singing of
"O Canada".
1.2 We All Belong Here - Antihate Campaign Launch
2. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Minutes to be accepted as circulated to the Mayor and Councillors (regular
meeting held December 15, 2025 and special meetings held December 15,
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2025 and January 5, 2026) - Councillor J. Deneault.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
Members of Council and members of the City's local boards/committees are
required to file a written statement when they have a conflict of interest. If a
conflict is declared, please visit www.kitchener.ca/conflict to submit your written
form.
COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO FILE
4.1 Flag / Illumination Request under Policy MUN-FAC-442
4.1.a Illumination - Liver Health Month - March 1, 2026
4.1.b Illumination - Amyloidosis Awareness Month March 2026 - March 5,
2026
4.1.c Illumination - World Down Syndrome Day - March 21, 2026
4.1.d Illumination and Flag - Menstrual Health Day - May 28, 2026
4.1.e Illumination - ALS Awareness Month - June 6, 2026
PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Kitchener -Waterloo Art Gallery Activities for 2026
5.1.a Shirley Madill, Kitchener -Waterloo Art Gallery
DELEGATIONS
Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address
the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. All Delegations where
possible are encouraged to register prior to the start of the meeting. For
Delegates who are attending in-person, registration is permitted up to the start
of the meeting. Delegates who are interested in attending virtually must register
by 5:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026, in order to participate electronically.
6.1 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP, Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA24/023/C/AP, 808-836 Courtland Avenue
East, 808 Courtland GP Inc., DSD -2025-002, listed as item 7.4.b
6.1.a Kevin Muir, Zehr Group
6.1.b Lisa Worboys
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
7.1 AUDIT COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 15, 2025
7.1.a 2026 Internal Audit Work Plan, CAO -2025-477
"That the 2026 Internal Audit work plan be approved as outlined
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in Chief Administrator's Office report CAO -2025-477."
7.2 HERITAGE KITCHENER - JANUARY 6, 2026
7.2.a Notice of Intention to Designate - 160 Courtland Avenue East, DSD -
2026 -005
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 160 Courtland Avenue East as being of
cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development
Services Department report, DSD -2026-005.
7.2.b Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review Update - January 2026,
DSD -2026-006
That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural
heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursued
for the following properties, as outlined in Development Services
Department report, DSD -2026-006:
• 156 Benton Street
• 42 Francis Street North
• 53-61 King Street East
• 4336 King Street East
• 8-24 King Street East
• 182 Victoria Street North
• 33 Ontario Street North
7.3 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - JANUARY 5,
2026
7.3.a Adjournment of Development Charges Complaints - 15 Dellroy
Avenue and 1438 Highland Road, FIN -2026-015
That the request to adjourn the hearing related to the complaint of
development charges at 15 Dellroy Avenue and 1438 Highland Road
until no later than February 9, 2026, as outlined in Financial Services
Department report FIN -2026-015, be granted.
7.4 PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE - JANUARY
5, 2026
7.4.a Demolition Control Application - DC25/034/S/AA - 26 Siebert Ave,
DSD -2026-009
That Demolition Control Application DC25/034/S/AA for 26 Siebert
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Avenue requesting permission to demolish a Single Detached
Dwelling with one Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)(Attached)(Duplex)
and replace it with a new Single Detached Dwelling, BE APPROVED,
as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD -2026-
009.
7.4.b Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP, Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA24/023/C/AP, 808-836 Courtland Avenue
East, 808 Courtland GP Inc., DSD -2025-002
That the following recommendation be referred to the January 12.
2026 Council Meeting to allow staff the opportunity to obtain and
consider additional information from the Region:
That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/011/C/AP for
808-836 Courtland Avenue East, requesting to change the land
use designation from `Commercial' and `General Industrial
Employment' to `Strategic Growth Area C' and to exempt the
proposal from subsections d) and j) of Policy 15.D.12.81, to
facilitate a high-density, mixed-use development comprising 977
dwelling units, 532.1 square metres of non-residential use on
the ground floor, with a maximum building height of 30 storeys,
be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment
attached to Development Services Department report, DSD -
2025 -002 as Attachment `A'; and
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/023/C/AP
for 808-836 Courtland Avenue East be approved in the form
shown in the Proposed By-law and Map No. 1, attached to
Report DSD -2025-002 as Attachment `B'; and further
That the Urban Design Brief prepared by Zehr Group, dated
December 2024 (Revised), attached as Attachment `C' to report
DSD -2025-002 be endorsed and that staff be directed to
implement the Urban Design Brief through a future Site Plan
Approval process, and at the discretion of the City's Director of
Development & Housing Approvals, significant changes to the
Urban Design Brief will be to the satisfaction of Council.
7.4.c Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/026/W/EW, 7
Wimbleton Crescent, DSD -2026-001
"That the following recommendation be referred to the January 12.
2026 Council Meeting to allow staff the opportunity to obtain and
consider additional information from the Region:
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/026/W/EW
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for 7 Wimbleton Crescent for BDRP Inc. be APPROVED in form
of the `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1' attached to
Development Services Department report, DSD -2025-035 as
Attachments 'Al' and `A2'."
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NIL
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 - MAYORAL BUSINESS AND UPDATES - MAYOR B. VRBANOVIC
10. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
11. STAFF REPORTS
11.1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11.1.a Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal - Hillier, COR -2026-033 16
11.1.b Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal - Miller, COR -2026- 20
034
11.2 FOR INFORMATION
11.2.a Summary of Bid Solicitations as approved by the Chief Procurement 24
Officer (October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025), FIN -2026-026
12. BY-LAWS
12.1 THREE READINGS
12.1.a To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit
unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property.
(By-law 2026-003)
12.1.b 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 2026-004)
12.1.c 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 2026-005)
12.1.d Being a by-law to amend Chapter 380 of The City of Kitchener
Municipal Code with respect to Tariff of Fees - Planning Matters.
(By-law 2026-006)
12.1.e Being a by law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of
Pioneer Ridge Drive and Fall Harvest Drive as public highway in the
City of Kitchener.
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(By-law 2026-007)
12.1.f To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for January 12,
2026.
(By-law 2026-011)
12.2 LATE STARTER BY-LAWS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA,
PENDING APPROVAL OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES
12.2.a Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 68 to the Official Plan - 808-
836 Courtland Avenue East.
(By-law 2026-008)
12.2.b Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, and By-law
2019-051, as amended, collectively known as the Zoning By-law for
the City of Kitchener - 808 Courtland GP Inc. — 808-836 Courtland
Avenue East.
(By-law 2026-009)
12.2.c Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as
the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Christopher Michael
Haliburton — 7 Wimbleton Crescent.
(By-law 2026-010)
13. ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT TO: Council Meeting
DATE OF MEETING: January 12, 2026
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Manager, Council & Committee Services
PREPARED BY: Mariah Blake, Committee Coordinator, 519-783-8999
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: December 17, 2025
REPORT NO.: COR -2026-033
SUBJECT: Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal — C. Hillier
RECOMMENDATION:
That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed
by C. Hillier, wherein the Committee affirms the Dangerous Dog Designation applied
to the dog `Atheena' by the Humane Society of Kitchener -Waterloo and Stratford
Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate
Services Department report, COR -2026-033.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• On November 6, 2025, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth
designated the dog, `Atheena' as a Dangerous Dog pursuant to Chapter 420 of the City
of Kitchener Municipal Code.
• On November 10, 2025, the dog owner, C. Hillier filed an appeal of the Dangerous Dog
designation.
• The Dog Designation Appeal Committee held a hearing on December 15, 2025, and
considered witness testimony, documentary evidence, photographs and video
evidence.
• Based on the evidence provided, it is the opinion of the Committee that `Atheena' did
attack another dog without provocation and posed a risk to public safety during the
October 1, 2025 and November 4, 2025 dog attack incidents.
• The City's Dog Designation Appeal Committee affirmed the designation of Dangerous
to, "Atheena," with amendments including: removal of the restriction on keeping the dog
in a multi -unit dwelling; requiring the warning sign to be posted outside the owner's
individual dwelling unit; and prohibiting the dog from entering any off -leash dog parks.
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
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BACKGROUND:
On November 6, 2025 the Humane Society of Kitchener -Waterloo and Stratford Perth
(HSKW) designated `Atheena', a dog owned by C. Hillier, as a Dangerous Dog. The
designation was applied after an investigation determining that `Atheena' did attack a dog
without provocation in contravention to Chapter 420 (Dog Designations) of the City of
Kitchener Municipal Code. On November 10, 2025, Legislated Services received
correspondence from C. Hillier appealing the Dangerous Dog Designation; and a Notice of
Hearing was issued to the Respondent and Appellant, advising on December 15, 2025, a
hearing of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee would be held to consider this matter.
After considering the evidence presented by all parties, the Committee determined that the
Dangerous Dog designation should be upheld, subject to modified conditions.
REPORT:
The Dog Designation Appeal Committee established by the Council of the Corporation of
the City of Kitchener pursuant to Chapter 420 (Dog Designations) of the City of Kitchener
Municipal Code and the Statutory Powers Procedures Act R.S.O 1990 Chapter S.22, sat on
December 15, 2025, to consider an appeal filed with the City by C. Hillier, and reports as
follows:
The Committee considered the following:
• Testimony and photographs provided on behalf of the Respondent from an
independent eyewitness who observed two large dogs, one being `Atheena' running
at large and attacking a smaller dog, in the vicinity of Edmund Green Park on
November 4, 2025. The witness testified that the attack appeared unprovoked,
occurred in an area frequently used by children, and that the dogs were not under
adequate control.
• Testimony provided on behalf of the Respondent from Officer K. Nguyen, Humane
Society Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, regarding the investigation into
multiple reported dog attacks involving the dog, 'Atheena,' who did attack another
dog on in absence of any mitigating factors.
• Testimony and evidence were provided by the appellant, C. Hillier regarding the
incidents that occurred on October 1 and November 4, 2025, identifying `Atheena' as
the attacking dog. The appellant requested that the Committee rescind the
designation and expressed a willingness to take measures to prevent future
incidents, including muzzling the dog.
• Submission provided on behalf of the Respondent, of Video evidence recorded on
October 1, 2025, depicting Atheena' engaged in an unprovoked attack in a residential
setting, while at large and not under effective control of an owner.
In addition, the Committee reviewed and considered the provisions of Chapter 420 (Dog
Designations) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code and recommends that having
considered all the evidence and exhibits presented during the Hearing regarding the
incident, the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to `Atheena' be confirmed with modified
conditions for the keeping of said Dangerous Dog:
a. The Owner shall ensure that all conditions applicable to the Dog when it is off the
Owner's property, including any leashing and muzzling requirements, are
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strictly complied with at all times. The Dog is expressly prohibited from entering or
being present in any City -designated Off -Leash Dog Park.
b. The owner shall ensure that the animal services provider is provided with the new
address and telephone number of the owner within two working days of moving the
designated dog;
c. The owner shall provide the animal services provider with the name, address and
telephone number of the new owner within two working days of selling or giving away
the designated dog;
d. The owner shall advise the animal services provider within two working days of the
death of the designated dog;
e. The owner shall advise the animal services provider forthwith if the designated dog
runs at large or has bitten or attacked any person or animal;
f. The owner shall provide a copy of this designation to any person who keeps
or harbours the designated dog;
g. The owner shall provide a copy of this designation to any veterinarian treating the
designated dog and within the veterinarian's premises shall be exempt from the
requirements of this designation to the extent necessary to secure veterinary
treatment for the dog at the discretion of the veterinarian;
h. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog has a current City dog license;
i. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog wears the tag or tags provided by
the animal services provider at all times and shall pay the reasonable cost for such
tag or tags;
j. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is kept, when it is on the lands and
premises of the owner, confined:
a. within the dwelling;
b. in an outdoor pen that is both secure and provides humane shelter to the
satisfaction of the animal services provider;
c. when outside of the dwelling and the approved pen or fenced area
contemplated by subsections (b) and (c), under the effective control of a
person of at least sixteen years of age and under leash, such leash not to
exceed 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length and to be approved by the animal services
provider and, where the dog is required to wear a muzzle off its property by
this designation shall also wear a muzzle when confined in accordance with
this subsection (d).
k. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is kept caged, penned, or under the
control of a person of at least sixteen years of age when any child under the age of
fourteen who does not habitually reside in the owner's dwelling is present;
I. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is kept under the effective control of
a person of at least sixteen years of age and under leash, such leash not to exceed
1.8 meters (6 feet) in length and to be approved by the animal services provider, at
all times when the designated dog is off the owner's property and not caged or
otherwise penned or confined to the satisfaction of the animal services provider;
m. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog wears a securely attached muzzle
that is satisfactory to the animal services provider at all times when it is off the owner's
property and not caged or otherwise penned or confined to the satisfaction of the
animal services provider;
n. The owner shall ensure that the warning sign(s) provided by the animal services
provider are displayed at the entrance to the owner's direct dwelling unit, in a location
that a person would normally approach, and at any other place on the property as
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directed by the animal services provider. The sign(s) shall be posted in such a
manner that they cannot be easily removed by passersby and must be clearly visible
to a person approaching the entrance. In cases where the owner resides in a multi-
dwelling unit property, the sign shall be placed outside the owner's individual dwelling
unit rather than common entrances. The owner shall also provide the name and
contact information of the property owner and property manager, if any, and allow the
animal services provider to request that person to post additional sign(s) in common
areas as necessary.
o. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is sterilized and shall provide proof
satisfactory to the animal services provider that such procedure has been performed
within 30 days of this designation becoming a confirmed designation;
p. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is microchipped by a licensed
veterinarian and supply the microchip information to the animal services provider.
The owner shall also permit the animal services provider to verify the implantation of
such microchip.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city's strategic vision
through the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — All those in attendance at the December 15, 2025 Hearing were advised of the
Committee's decision and that it would be considered at the January 12, 2026 Council
meeting as required in the By-law. In addition, a Notice of Decision was sent to the Appellant
and the Respondents via email and registered mail on December 17, 2025; thereby further
notifying both parties of when the Committee's decision would be considered by Council and
the process for registering as a delegation.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter.
APPROVED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
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Staff Report
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Corporate Services Department www.kitchener.ca
REPORT TO: Council Meeting
DATE OF MEETING: January 12, 2026
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Manager, Council & Committee Services
PREPARED BY: Mariah Blake, Committee Coordinator, 519-783-8999
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: December 17, 2025
REPORT NO.: COR -2026-034
SUBJECT: Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal — H. Miller
RECOMMENDATION:
That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by
H. Miller, wherein the Committee affirms the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation
applied to the dog `Koda' by the Humane Society of Kitchener -Waterloo and Stratford
Perth, be ratified and confirmed with modified conditions, as outlined in Corporate
Services Department report, COR -2026-034.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• On November 6, 2025, the Humane Society of Kitchener -Waterloo and Stratford Perth
(HSKW) designated `Koda' as a Potentially Dangerous Dog pursuant to Chapter 420 of the
City of Kitchener Municipal Code.
• On November 10, 2025, the dog owner, H. Miller filed an appeal of the Potentially Dangerous
Dog Designation.
• The Dog Designation Appeal Committee held a hearing on December 15, 2025, and
considered witness testimony, documentary evidence, photographs and video evidence.
• Based on the evidence provided, it is the opinion of the Committee that, `Koda' was involved
in a dog attack incident lacking any mitigating factors and was at large, contrary to the
Municipal Code.
• The City's Dog Designation Appeal Committee affirmed the designation of Potentially
Dangerous to, "Koda," with amendments including: removal of the restriction on keeping the
dog in a multi -unit dwelling; and removal of the condition requiring a warning sign to be
posted outside the owner's dwelling.
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
On November 6, 2025, the Humane Society of Kitchner-Waterloo and Stratford Perth designated
`Koda', a dog owned by Hannah Miller as a Potentially Dangerous Dog. The designation was
applied after determining that on November 4, 2025, `Koda' did attack a dog without provocation
in contravention to Chapter 420 (Dog Designations) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code.
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On November 10, 2025, Legislated Services received correspondence from H. Miller appealing
the Potentially Dangerous Designation; and a Notice of Hearing was issued to the Respondent
and Appellant, advising on December 15, 2025, a hearing of the Dog Designation Appeal
Committee would be held to consider this matter. After considering the evidence presented by
all parties, the Committee determined that the Potentially Dangerous Dog designation should be
upheld, subject to modified conditions.
REPORT:
The Dog Designation Appeal Committee established by the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Kitchener pursuant to Chapter 420 (Dog Designations) of the City of Kitchener Municipal
Code and the Statutory Powers Procedures Act R.S.O 1990 Chapter S.22 sat on December 15,
2025, to consider an appeal filed with the City by H. Miller, and reports as follows:
The Committee considered the following:
• Testimony and photographs provided on behalf of the Respondent by an independent
eyewitness who observed two large dogs, one being `Koda,' running at large and
attacking a smaller dog in the vicinity of Edmund Green Park on November 4, 2025. The
witness testified that the attack appeared unprovoked, occurred in an area frequently
used by children, and that the dogs were not under adequate control.
• Testimony provided on behalf of the Respondent by Officer K. Nguyen, Humane Society
Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, regarding the investigation into the dog attack
incident occurring on November 4, 2025, involving the dog, "Koda" who was at large and
not under effective control of the owner.
• Testimony provided from the appellant, H. Miller, and representative, Brittany Plummer,
requesting that the Committee rescind the designation, asserting that the incidents
involving `Koda' were isolated and influenced by the behavior of another dog present at
the time. The appellant further noted that efforts are being made to limit Koda's contact
with the aggressive dog and that steps will be taken in the coming weeks to have Koda
sterilized.
In addition, the Committee reviewed and considered the provisions of Chapter 420 (Dog
Designations) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code and recommends that having considered
all the evidence and exhibits presented during the Hearing regarding the incident, the Potentially
Dangerous Dog Designation applied to `Koda be confirmed with modified conditions for the
keeping of said Potentially Dangerous Dog:
a. The owner shall ensure that all conditions pertaining to the dog when it is off the property
of the owner including any leashing and muzzling requirements are complied with in any
City Off -Leash Park unless specified otherwise in this designation;
b. The owner shall ensure that the animal services provider is provided with the new address
and telephone number of the owner within two working days of moving the
designated dog;
c. The owner shall provide the animal services provider with the name, address and
telephone number of the new owner within two working days of selling or giving away the
designated dog;
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d. The owner shall advise the animal services provider within two working days of the death
of the designated dog;
e. The owner shall advise the animal services provider forthwith if the designated dog runs
at large or has bitten or attacked any person or animal;
f. The owner shall provide a copy of this designation to any person who keeps
or harbours the designated dog;
g. The owner shall provide a copy of this designation to any veterinarian treating the
designated dog and within the veterinarian's premises shall be exempt from the
requirements of this designation to the extent necessary to secure veterinary treatment
for the dog at the discretion of the veterinarian;
h. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog has a current City dog license;
i. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog wears the tag or tags provided by the
animal services provider at all times and shall pay the reasonable cost for
such tag or tags;
j. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is kept, when it is on the lands and
premises of the owner, confined:
a. within the dwelling;
b. in an outdoor pen that is both secure and provides humane shelter to the satisfaction of
the animal services provider;
c. when outside of the dwelling and the approved pen or fenced area contemplated by
subsections (b) and (c), under the effective control of a person of at least sixteen years
of age and under leash, such leash not to exceed 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length and to be
approved by the animal services provider and, where the dog is required to wear a muzzle
off its property by this designation shall also wear a muzzle when confined in accordance
with this subsection (d).
k. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is kept caged, penned, or under the
control of a person of at least sixteen years of age when any child under the age of
fourteen who does not habitually reside in the owner's dwelling is present.
I. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is kept under the effective control of a
person of at least sixteen years of age and under leash, such leash not to exceed
1.8 metres (6 feet) in length and to be approved by the animal services provider, at all
times when the designated dog is off the owner's property and not caged or otherwise
penned or confined to the satisfaction of the animal services provider.
m. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog wears a securely attached muzzle that is
satisfactory to the animal services provider at all times when it is off the owner's property
and not caged or otherwise penned or confined to the satisfaction of the animal
services provider;
n. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is sterilized and shall provide proof
satisfactory to the animal services provider that such procedure has been performed
within 30 days of this designation becoming a confirmed designation;
o. The owner shall ensure that the designated dog is microchipped by a licensed
veterinarian and supply the microchip information to the animal services provider. The
owner shall also permit the animal services provider to verify the implantation of
such microchip.
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
The recommendation of this report supports
through the delivery of core services.
the achievement of the City's strategic vision
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — All those in attendance at the December 15, 2025 Hearing were advised of the
Committee's decision and that it would be considered at the January 12, 2026 Council meeting
as required in the By-law. In addition, a Notice of Decision was sent to the Appellant and
Respondents via email and registered mail on December 17, 2025, thereby, further notifying
both parties of when the Committee's decision would be considered by Council and the process
for registering as a delegation.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter.
APPROVED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
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Financial Services Department www.kitchener.ca
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: January 12, 2026
SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Scott, Chief Procurement Officer
PREPARED BY: Ryan Scott, Chief Procurement Officer
WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A
DATE OF REPORT: December 31, 2025
REPORT NO.: FIN -2026-026
SUBJECT: Summary of Bid Solicitations Approved by the Chief Procurement
Officer (October 1, 2025 — December 31, 2025)
RECOMMENDATION:
For Information
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to provide a quarterly update on Procurements that have
been approved through delegated authority in accordance with the Procurement By-law
2022-109.
• There were nineteen (19) bid solicitations approved in this quarter.
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Procurement By-law 2022-109 (Chapter 170 Municipal Code), section
27.1. "The CPO must submit quarterly procurement information reports to Council to provide
the following information about the City's procurement activities:
a) The circumstances and details of approved procurements exceeding $133,800 in value,
under delegated authority of the CPO; and
b) the circumstances and details of any emergency purchase(s) with a procurement value
exceeding $133,800."
REPORT:
Attachment 1 is a listing of the approved bid solicitations for Council's information.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
All bid solicitations awarded by the Chief Procurement Officer, were within approved
budgets, or were approved in accordance with the budget control policy.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of
the council / committee meeting.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter.
APPROVED BY: Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 — Listing of Approved Bid Solicitations October 1, 2025 — December 31,
2025
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