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Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
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Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
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Finance and Corporate Services Committee
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Committee of Adjustment
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Climate Change and Environment Committee
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Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
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Audit Committee
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Council Meeting
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Committee of Adjustment
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Last 30 days
Electronic Council Communication Information Package
This is an electronic package containing correspondence received by staff for Council's information. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; it is purely informational and items can be added to future committee agendas if requested.
- City of Mississauga - Provincial Review of Women and Children Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
- City of Stratford - Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant
- City of Waterloo - Bill 60 Motion
- Town of Caledon - Motion for Provincial Support for Tick Borne Diseases
- Township of Puslinch - Modernizing Ontario's Invasive Plant Rules
Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee
The meeting scheduled for June 30, 2026 has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
The committee will hold a public hearing regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application. This matter includes a staff presentation and a delegation from MHBC Planning before moving to City Council.
- Zoning By-law Amendment: 1014 Victoria Street North (DSD-2026-253)
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting focuses on a proposed Water Allocation Bylaw and Policy along with a related zoning bylaw amendment. Council will also authorize a closed-door session to discuss six confidential matters including negotiations, legal advice, and labour relations.
- Water Allocation Bylaw and Policy adoption
- Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA26-004-COK-GS
- In-camera authorization for 6 confidential matters (affordable housing, attendance management, procurement, stormwater, arts funding, special events)
- Public delegation period (no delegations registered)
Council Meeting
Kitchener City Council will approve a $100,000 grant for affordable housing retrofits and consider designating several heritage properties, including 130 Weber Street West and 305 King Street West. The meeting also includes a public meeting regarding the Dundee Secondary Plan and a presentation on the Centre in the Square strategic plan.
- Grant of $100,000 to Kitchener Housing Inc. for affordable housing retrofits
- Designation of 130 Weber Street West and 105-117 Onward Avenue
- Public meeting for Dundee Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment
- Approval of Chandler Mowat Community Centre interior renovations
- Extension of Carson Drive Sewage Pumping Station purchase order by $290,000
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will discuss and potentially approve the 2025 audited consolidated financial statements, including a reconciliation of the annual surplus. They will also receive a status update on the 2nd quarter of 2026 audits. Delegations from KPMG will present the audit findings.
- 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (FIN-2026-257) with attachments
- Annual Surplus Reconciliation (Attachment A)
- KPMG Audit Findings Report (Attachment D)
- 2nd Quarter Audit Status Report (CAO-2026-262)
Electronic Council Communication Information Package
This is an information-only package containing correspondence for Council's review. No decisions are being made at this time, though members may request specific items be added to future committee agendas.
- Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Request from County of Peterborough regarding municipal voters list accuracy
- Town of Whitby's review of the Ontario Land Tribunal and municipal planning decisions
- Opposition from Township of Puslinch and Tay Valley regarding Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act changes
- Town of Penetanguishene's proposal on Heads and Beds Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes
Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)
The Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee will review the 2027-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, hear updates on MobilityPLUS modernization and the Kitchener transit hub, and discuss waste management engagement. Two townships (Woolwich and Wellesley) are withdrawing from the committee. The meeting also includes a report from the Built Environment Sub Committee and a presentation on self-service kiosks at Cowan Recreation Centre.
- 2027-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
- MobilityPLUS Modernization Update
- Region of Waterloo Transit Hub Update (Kitchener location)
- Self Service Kiosks at Cowan Recreation Centre
- Notice of withdrawal from GRAAC - Township of Woolwich and Township of Wellesley
Downtown Advisory Committee
The Downtown Advisory Committee will hold a roundtable on placemaking and programming for June, focusing on Carl Zeher Square, The Market, and the commercial core. Staff will provide updates on the Safety Ambassador Program, the Downtown Kitchener (DTK) initiative, and the Business Improvement Area (BIA). The committee will also receive information on end-of-term procedures for the current sitting.
- June placemaking roundtable feedback on Carl Zeher Square, The Market, and City Commercial Core
- Safety Ambassador Program update for summer
- End of term details for current committee and application process for next term
- DTK and BIA updates
Property Standards Committee
The Property Standards Appeal Committee will hold a public hearing on Appeal #2026-03 regarding an order at 75 Siebert Avenue. The committee will decide whether to modify or quash the order. Public may attend but cannot speak.
- Appeal #2026-03 - 75 Siebert Avenue: Modify or Quash Order
Economic Development Advisory Committee
This meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
Electronic Council Communication Information Package
This Electronic Council Communications Information Package is for information only and does not involve any votes or decisions by Council. It compiles correspondence from other municipalities and provincial ministries on various topics, including development charges, heritage property deadlines, and highway rest stops.
- City of Burlington - information on new Development Charge Reduction Program
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 2025 Housing Target Performance and Building Faster Fund Allocation
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act (Bill 119)
- Township of McGarry - calling for review of OPP Municipal Policing Billing Model
- Town of Petawawa - request for sustainable provincial grant funding for fire services
Climate Change and Environment Committee
This meeting of the Climate Change and Environment Committee has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
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Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review several applications for minor variances and land consents. Key discussions focus on increasing density for townhouse projects and permitting additional dwelling units (ADUs) in residential backyards.
- 44-50 Arlington Blvd: Request for variance to build 16 stacked townhouse units
- 63 Courtland Ave E: Request for variance to build 74 townhouse units (70 stacked, 4 cluster)
- 711 Westmount Rd W: Request for variance to build a detached Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- 193 Strange Street: Request for variance for a home occupation and detached ADU with two units
- 104 Woodpoppy Court/192 Grey Fox Drive: Request to sever a semi-detached dwelling into two independent lots
The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications. A 16-unit stacked townhouse at 44-50 Arlington Blvd was approved for a floor space ratio variance. An 84-unit development at 63 Courtland Ave East was approved with variances for use, setbacks, and building length over neighborhood opposition. A detached ADU at 711 Westmount Rd W was approved with conditions despite heritage landscape concerns. One application was withdrawn.
- Approved 44-50 Arlington Blvd minor variance for 0.95 FSR for 16-unit stacked townhouse (5-0)
- Approved 63 Courtland Ave East minor variances for cluster townhouse use, 0m front setback, 1.5m side setback, 1.6m rear setback, 40m building length for 84-unit development (5-0)
- Approved 711 Westmount Rd West minor variances for 790sq.m lot area, 21.9m corner width, 1.3m side setback for detached ADU, subject to conditions (4-0, Santos recused)
- A 2026-010 - 12 Crescent Street withdrawn
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting will discuss and potentially approve Make It Kitchener 2.1, an initiative to boost the AI economy in downtown Kitchener. Council will also consider a Development Charges Reduction Program and a Building Faster Fund Year 3 Investment Plan. A by-law to confirm the day's proceedings will be given three readings.
- Make It Kitchener 2.1 - DSD-2026-196: plan to convene AI economy in downtown Kitchener
- Development Charges Reduction Program - FIN-2026-256: proposed fee reductions (see attachments)
- Building Faster Fund Year 3 Investment Plan - FIN-2026-249: funding allocation for housing
- Delegation by Sheldon McCormick of Communitech on item 4.1
- By-law 2026-060 to confirm all actions of June 15, 2026 council meeting
Council approved the Development Charges Reduction Program (10-1) to reduce hard service charges for three years, using provincial/federal grants to offset costs. It also approved the Make It Kitchener 2.1 economic development strategy and the Building Faster Fund Year 3 Investment Plan for road and culvert projects. Mayor announced a draft Water Allocation Policy for transparent water management.
- Approved Make It Kitchener 2.1 economic development strategy (carried)
- Approved Development Charges Reduction Program (10-1 recorded vote)
- Approved delegation to CFO to submit Development Charge Reduction Program application
- Approved Building Faster Fund Year 3 Investment Plan for Hidden Valley culvert and 2027 road resurfacing
- Approved by-law to confirm proceedings
Electronic Council Communication Information Package
This is an informational package, not a decision-making meeting. Council is receiving correspondence from other municipalities on topics like housing grants, fire service funding, road treatments, and invasive species rules. No votes or discussions are scheduled.
- Correspondence from Municipality of South Huron re: Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant
- Correspondence from Municipality of South Huron re: Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services
- Correspondence from Municipality of St.-Charles re: Chip and Tar Surface Treatment
- Correspondence from Town of Halton Hills re: Modernizing Ontario’s Invasive Plants Rules
Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee
The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee received updates on street reconstructions, the Transportation Mobility Plan, and Complete Streets projects. No formal votes or approvals were taken; the meeting was informational and advisory only.