Kitchener public meetings in 2024

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee announced that the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 25, 2024 has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this time.

• Meeting scheduled for Dec 25, 2024 was cancelled

Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)

The Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive accessibility status updates from the Region of Waterloo, the City of Kitchener, and the Township of Woolwich. The committee will also discuss a Grand River Transit business plan update and a report from the Built Environment Sub Committee.

• Grand River Transit (GRT) Business Plan Update
• Region of Waterloo Multi-Year Accessible Plan Status Report Update
• City of Kitchener Accessibility Plan Status Update
• Township of Woolwich Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Status Update
• Built Environment Sub Committee report on reviewed projects

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled.

Special Council Meeting

City Council will meet to handle appointments for advisory, quasi-judicial committees, and boards for 2024-2026. The meeting also includes a request to authorize an in-camera session to discuss land acquisition, disposition, and confidential third-party materials.

• Council Member Appointments to Boards and Committees (COR-2024-526)
• In-camera discussion on Housing Accelerator Fund legal advice
• In-camera sustainability review of a city-owned Arts and Culture facility

Council approved the Nominating Committee's recommendations for council and citizen member appointments to advisory and quasi-judicial committees for the 2024-2026 term, with amendments. The appointments were carried as amended, including reappointments and new members. The meeting also authorized an in-camera session and waived notice for an urgent personal matter.

• Approved council member appointments to standing committees, quasi-judicial committees, and advisory committees (carried)
• Approved citizen member appointments to boards and committees as amended (carried)
• Approved term limit exemptions for Judy Stephen-Wells, Lori Trumper, and Peter Ciuciura (carried)
• Amended Committee of Adjustment appointments to include Marco Gambetti instead of Robert Hannah (carried)
• Approved waiver of notice for additional in-camera item (carried with 2/3 of council)
• Authorized in-camera meeting for solicitor-client privilege and personal matters (carried)
• Gave third reading to by-law 2024-217 confirming council actions (carried)

Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council is reviewing proposals to refuse updates to Inclusionary Zoning policies and Official Plan amendments. The body will also decide on several fee changes, parking by-laws, and the 2025 Interim Tax Levy.

• Proposed refusal of Official Plan Amendment OPA24/013/COK/EP and Zoning By-law Amendments ZBA24/028/COK/EP regarding Inclusionary Zoning
• Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Study Report for filing with the MECP
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy and payment by-law
• Tariff of fee amendments for the Committee of Adjustment and Planning Matters
• Local improvement petition for a city-owned stormwater facility at 32 Ridgemount Street

Council voted 7-3 to adopt the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments for inclusionary zoning, but delayed implementation to January 1, 2026, instead of the originally proposed January 1, 2025. The motion also directs staff to monitor market conditions and report back by end of 2025. Council also approved the Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment, and directed staff to explore a commemorative public art installation in Victoria Park.

• Adopted OPA 24/013/COK/EP and ZBA 24/028/COK/EP for inclusionary zoning, with implementation delayed to Jan 1, 2026 (7-3)
• Approved Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Environmental Study Report for filing with MECP (7-3)
• Directed staff to take no further action on Queen Victoria Statue report and refer commemorative art installation to Arts and Creative Industries Action Plan
• Approved modernized Human Resources policies (COR-2024-514)
• Authorized signing of local improvement petition for 32 Ridgemount Street (DSD-2024-518)
• Increased DMAF purchase orders by $2,061,862.18 total (INS-2024-534)
• Appointed Robyn Jackson to Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (CSD-2024-540)
• Approved 2025 Interim Tax Levy by-law (By-law 2024-215)

Audit Committee

The Kitchener Audit Committee will discuss the External Audit Planning Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (FIN-2024-517), the 2025 Internal Audit Work Plan (CAO-2024-510), and the 4th Quarter 2024 Audit Status Report (CAO-2024-511). Delegations are allowed up to five minutes, and the meeting includes a brief presentation on each audit item. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• External Audit Planning Report for Fiscal Year 2024 – FIN-2024-517
• 2025 Internal Audit Work Plan – CAO-2024-510
• 4th Quarter 2024 Audit Status Report – CAO-2024-511
• Delegations (up to 5 minutes per delegate)
• Discussion items and staff presentations on audit reports

The Audit Committee approved the KPMG external audit planning report for fiscal year 2024 and the 2025 Internal Audit Work Plan. Both motions were carried unanimously. The committee also received a status update on internal audits completed or underway in the fourth quarter of 2024.

• Approved KPMG's 2024 Audit Planning Report (carried)
• Approved 2025 Internal Audit Work Plan (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will consider the Mayor's proposed 2025 budget, which will be adopted unless any amendments are submitted. No budget amendments were received by the deadline, so adoption is expected. The meeting also includes three readings to further amend By-law No. 88-169 governing off‑street parking facilities. A final by‑law confirms the council's actions for the day.

• Adoption of the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budget (no amendments received)
• Three readings to further amend By-law No. 88-169 – Schedule A (By-law No. 2024-199)
• Three readings to further amend By-law No. 88-169 – Schedule B (By-law No. 2024-200)
• Three readings to further amend By-law No. 88-169 – Schedule C (By-law No. 2024-201)
• Confirmation of all council actions and proceedings (By-law No. 2024-202)

Council approved the Mayor's proposed 2025 budget, which includes a 3.9% tax rate increase (about $49 more for the average home). The budget was carried unanimously on a recorded vote, with three councillors declaring conflicts on specific items. Council also gave third reading to four by-laws, including amendments to off-street parking regulations.

• Approved 2025 budget with 3.9% tax increase (unanimous recorded vote)
• Approved by-law 2024-199 amending off-street parking Schedule A
• Approved by-law 2024-200 amending off-street parking Schedule B
• Approved by-law 2024-201 amending off-street parking Schedule C
• Approved by-law 2024-202 confirming council actions of Dec 12, 2024

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will consider four appeals regarding property standards orders. The appeals involve a request to disagree with an order for 57 Moore Avenue and requests for extensions of compliance time for 936 King Street East, 128 Weber Street East, and 81 Morgan Avenue. The committee functions as a quasi‑judicial hearing; the public may attend but may not speak. Standard procedural items such as commencement, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Appeal #2024-14 – 57 Moore Avenue – request to disagree with the order
• Appeal #2024-15 – 936 King Street East – request extension of time to comply
• Appeal #2024-02 – 128 Weber Street East – request extension to comply
• Appeal #2024-03 – 81 Morgan Avenue – request extension to comply

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hear a series of minor variance applications and several land‑severance consent requests. Items include a variance for 96 Wood Street, a consent to split parcels at 135 Gateway Park Drive, and variances for properties on Mooregate Crescent, Wendy Crescent and Sandsprings Crescent. The meeting will also address unfinished business and new business items related to zoning changes.

• A2024-075 – 96 Wood Street: minor variances for fence height, lot area, front and side yard setbacks, and building height to allow an 8‑unit dwelling.
• B2024-037 – 135 Gateway Park Drive: consent to sever a 180 m wide, 4,327 sq m parcel and create a 494 sq m easement for financing purposes.
• A2024-107 – 15‑105 Mooregate Crescent: minor variances for side yard setback, increased GFA, parking reductions, and addition of health clinic and social service uses.
• A2024-108 – 42 Wendy Crescent: minor variance to raise allowable fascia height to 4.3 m for an accessory structure.
• A2024-109 – 25 Sandsprings Crescent: minor variance to locate driveway directly on the front lot line (0 m setback).

The Committee of Adjustment approved a series of consents and minor variances for properties at 217-233 Lancaster Street East and 98-102 Weber Street East, facilitating the legalization of existing dwellings and lot severances. Several other minor variances were approved for properties across the city, while a variance application at 578 Guelph Street was refused. Two applications were deferred to allow applicants more time to meet conditions.

• Approved consents B 2024-041 to B 2024-047 and variances A 2024-114 to A 2024-119 for 217-233 Lancaster St E & 98-102 Weber St E (Carried)
• Approved consents B 2024-017 & B 2024-018 at 135 Gateway Park Dr (Carried)
• Approved consent B 2024-037 at 135 Gateway Park Dr (Carried)
• Approved variance A 2024-107 at 15-105 Mooregate Cres (Carried)
• Approved variance A 2024-108 at 42 Wendy Cres (Carried)
• Approved variance A 2024-109 at 25 Sandsprings Cres (Carried)
• Approved variance A 2024-111 at 124 Cedar St S (Carried)
• Refused variance A 2024-112 at 578 Guelph St (Lost, 1-2)

Special Council Meeting

The Kitchener City Council will review the Mayor's proposed 2025 budget and related resolution. A resolution will be considered to authorize Council members to attend the Region of Waterloo all‑councils meeting on December 6, 2024. The Council will also vote on an in‑camera meeting to discuss a land disposition and solicitor‑client privilege matters, including a property disposition update and a city‑owned lands agreement of use. Finally, three readings of By‑law 2024‑198 will be taken to confirm council actions for the day.

• Resolution to adopt the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budget (FIN-2024-520)
• Resolution authorizing participation in the Region of Waterloo All Council meeting on Dec 6, 2024
• In‑camera meeting authorization to consider land disposition and solicitor‑client privilege matters
• Property Disposition status update (COR-2024-529)
• City‑Owned Lands agreement of use (COR-2024-528)

Kitchener City Council met to introduce the Mayor's proposed 2025 budget, which includes a 3.9% tax increase and $75 million in strategic funding. Council also authorized participation in an upcoming regional meeting and amended a previous land disposition resolution to update the legal entity name for a housing project.

• Authorized participation in All Councils meeting on December 6, 2024
• Amended April 29, 2024 resolution to change land recipient to BUILD NOW: Holborn Court
• Approved by-law 2024-198 to confirm meeting proceedings

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The committee will consider two consent items—modernizing the city’s 2024 human‑resources policies and a local‑improvement project on New Dundee Road—by a single motion. It will also hear a presentation and discuss the environmental assessment for the Biehn Drive sanitary trunk sewer. Additional updates on the urban‑forestry program and the September 2024 variance report will be provided as information items.

• Consent: Modernizing Human Resources Policies 2024 (COR-2024-514)
• Consent: New Dundee Road Local Improvement (DSD-2024-518)
• Discussion: Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment (DSD-2024-374)
• Information: Update on Urban Forestry Program (INS-2024-477)
• Information: September 2024 Variance Report (FIN-2024-512)

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee approved the filing of the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Environmental Study Report with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The committee also approved updates to city human resources policies and authorized a local improvement petition for a city-owned property at 32 Ridgemount Street.

• Approved modernized Human Resources policies (Carried)
• Repealed redundant Human Resources policy (Carried)
• Authorized petition for local improvement at 32 Ridgemount Street (Carried)
• Approved filing of Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension ESR (Carried)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold a public hearing regarding an updated market analysis for Inclusionary Zoning. The body will also receive the Q4 Planning Quarterly Report.

• Public hearing for Inclusionary Zoning - Updated Market Analysis (DSD-2024-498)
• Proposed by-law to amend the Official Plan
• Proposed by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2019-51
• Proposed by-law to amend Zoning By-law 85-1
• Planning Quarterly (Q4) Report (DSD-2024-481)

The Committee voted down a staff recommendation to update inclusionary zoning policies within Protected Major Transit Station Areas. Because the motion failed on a tie vote, the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were effectively refused.

• Rejected Official Plan Amendment OPA24/013/COK/EP and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/028/COK/EP (Lost on a tie vote)

Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)

The Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review accessibility initiatives across Kitchener, Waterloo, and the Region of Waterloo. The body will hear presentations on urban planning, snow clearing, and public safety communications.

• City of Kitchener's Official Plan, Kitchener 2051
• City of Waterloo Alternative Snow Clearing Supports and Assisted Snow Clearing Program update
• Region of Waterloo Municipal Speed Camera Program Expansion communications overview
• City of Waterloo Accessibility and Inclusion in Recreation and Leisure Programming
• Built Environment Sub Committee report on reviewed projects and recommendations

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will tour the Innovation Arena and hold a Q&A session. A presentation titled “Building the Future of Care Together” will be given by senior leaders from St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital, followed by another Q&A. The meeting also includes a lunch break and standard procedural items such as delegations and conflict‑of‑interest disclosures.

• Innovation Arena tour (30 min)
• Q&A after Innovation Arena tour (15 min)
• Lunch (25 min)
• Presentation: Building the Future of Care Together (30 min) – speakers: Sarah Farwell and Carla Girolametto
• Q&A after care‑future presentation (15 min)

The Economic Development Advisory Committee met on November 27, 2024, and took a guided tour of the Innovation Arena, a University of Waterloo collaboration space hosting the Velocity startup incubator. They also received a presentation from St. Mary's General Hospital and Grand River Hospital on their planned merger and the 'Building the Future of Care Together' project, including a proposed April 2025 start for the new single hospital organization. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee is meeting to review applications for the RISE Fund. Members will discuss individual reviews to reach a consensus on the Fall 2024 grant recipients.

• Group review and consensus for Fall 2024 RISE Fund grant recipients

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will discuss the 2025 Capital Budget and the city's 10‑year financial forecast. Presentations will cover funding sources, debt, development charges, reserve funds, budget format, and related issue papers. Final approval of the budget and forecast is scheduled for Final Budget Day on December 12, 2024.

• 2025 Capital Budget and 10‑Year Forecast (FIN-2024-513) – presentation and discussion
• Overview by Chief Financial Officer
• Capital Funding Sources
• Debt and Development Charges
• Reserve Funds and Capital Budget Format

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee reviewed the 2025 Capital Budget and 10-Year Forecast report (FIN-2024-513). Staff presented overviews on funding sources, debt, development charges, reserve funds, and various capital forecast issue papers. The committee voted to receive the report for information.

• Received the 2025 Capital Budget and 10-Year Forecast (FIN-2024-513) for information (Carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to conduct public consultation for the 2025 Budget. The purpose of the session is to receive feedback from the public.

• Public consultation on the 2025 Budget

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met to receive public feedback on the proposed 2025 budget. Delegations from the Caribana Ignite Festival, Kitchener Downtown BIA, and Kitchener Minor Baseball spoke in support of specific budget items. No formal decisions were made; the budget will be formally proposed by the Mayor on December 2, 2024, with final approval on December 12, 2024.

• No decisions made; meeting was for public consultation on 2025 budget

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee will discuss a Bird Friendly City application for World Migratory Bird Day (DSD-2024-453). A presentation on the environmental impacts of chemical rodent control will be given by B. Williams. Reep Green Solutions will present its 2023‑2024 impact report. An update on the Kitchener 2051 Official Plan project will be provided.

• Bird Friendly City and World Migratory Bird Day application (DSD-2024-453)
• Presentation on the environmental impacts of chemical rodent control by B. Williams
• 2023‑2024 Reep Green Solutions Impact Report presentation
• Kitchener 2051 Official Plan Project Update (DSD-2024-424)

The Climate Change and Environment Committee supported Kitchener becoming certified as a Bird Friendly City through Nature Canada and proclaiming World Migratory Bird Day each year on the second Saturday of May. The meeting, delayed by lack of quorum until 4:38 p.m., also heard presentations on chemical rodent control and the 2023-2024 Reep Green Solutions Impact Report, and received an information update on the Kitchener 2051 Official Plan. No other decisions were recorded.

• Supported Kitchener becoming certified as a Bird Friendly City through Nature Canada
• Supported proclaiming World Migratory Bird Day annually on the second Saturday of May
• Received presentation on environmental impacts of chemical rodent control (no decision recorded)
• Received 2023-2024 Reep Green Solutions Impact Report (no decision recorded)
• Received information update on Kitchener 2051 Official Plan Project, DSD-2024-424 (for information only)

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hear a series of applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. Items include requests to alter setbacks, building heights, parking requirements, floor‑space ratios and easements for various properties. Decisions will affect residential redevelopment, accessory structures and site‑plan implementations across the city.

• A2024-090 – 386 Wake Robin Crescent: variance for side‑yard setback (0.11 m vs 0.6 m), fascia height (4 m vs 3 m) and building height (6.3 m vs 5.5 m) for a second‑storey addition.
• A2024-091‑094 – 32‑38 Burgetz Avenue: variance to reduce parking setback to 5.6 m (vs 6 m) and front‑lot parking setback to 0 m (vs 0.5 m).
• A2024-096 – 165 Fairway Road North: variance for 23 parking spaces (vs 38 required), front‑yard parking, side‑yard setbacks of 0 m north and 1.8 m south (vs 3 m), rear‑yard setback of 0.1 m (vs 7.5 m), FSR 0.75 (vs 0.6 max) and removal of required ground‑floor patios.
• B2024-029 – 62 Fourth Avenue: consent to sever a 307.6 sq m parcel so each half of a semi‑detached duplex can be dealt with independently.
• B2024-034/035 – 70 & 74 Rutherford Drive: consent for a 1.9 m × 58.8 m easement for a shared driveway and variances for drive‑aisle width (4.4 m vs 6 m) and driveway width (1.9 m vs 2.6 m).

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application for a 4-storey, 36-unit multiple dwelling at 165 Courtland Avenue East, allowing a building length of 70.7m, height of 17.5m, and other variances. The Committee also refused a variance for an accessory structure at 386 Wake Robin Crescent and deferred several other applications. Multiple consent applications for land severances and easements were approved with conditions.

• Approved variances for 36-unit dwelling at 165 Courtland Ave E (building length 70.7m, height 17.5m, FSR 1.2)
• Refused variances for accessory structure at 386 Wake Robin Crescent
• Approved 4 minor variances for parking/garage at 32-38 Burgetz Ave
• Approved variance for accessory structure height at 29 The Crestway
• Deferred variance application for 33-unit redevelopment at 165 Fairway Rd N until March 19, 2025
• Approved variance for shed in front yard at 593 Ephraim St
• Approved ADU conversion variance at 153 Eighth Ave (4-1 vote)
• Approved 4 variances for semi-detached dwellings at 100-106 St. George St

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will accept the agenda and September, October, and November minutes, and review any disclosed pecuniary interests. Delegations may be presented up to five minutes each. The committee will discuss updates on the City’s 2051 Official Plan (Compass Kitchener) and consider revisions to the ACAC Terms of Reference. It will also receive informational reports on public art, downtown and economic advisory committees, a council report, and member updates.

• Compass Kitchener updates – discussion (20 min)
• ACAC Terms of Reference – discussion (10 min)
• Standing items city updates – information (10 min)
• Public Art – Downtown Advisory Committee report (5 min)
• Council report – Councillor Dave Schnider (5 min)

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee received a presentation on the City of Kitchener's 2051 Official Plan and provided input, including suggestions for affordable artist spaces, adaptable public spaces, and continued community engagement. The committee also heard updates on public art projects, including the Mill Courtland Community Centre jurying and the KIRC call for proposals. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and advisory.

• Accepted September minutes (motion by I. Stefanescu, seconded by A. Girard)
• Accepted October minutes as amended (motion by I. Stefanescu, seconded by M. Melo)
• Added Section 4.2 on Charles Street Terminal update (motion by M. Lam, seconded by M. Melo)
• Adjourned at 5:51 p.m. (motion by I. Stefanescu, seconded by A. Girard)

Council Meeting

Council will review and decide on three zoning by‑law amendment applications for 60 Trussler Road, 169‑183 Victoria Street South, and 864‑876 King Street West. The meeting includes consideration of a heritage permit for 115 Lancaster Street East and 58‑60 Ellen Street East. Council will also appoint the 2024 Artist in Residence and adopt multiple corporate policy changes. Finally, by‑law amendments concerning enforcement, fire routes, and disability parking will be read for first and second readings.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA24/022/K/ES – 864‑876 King Street West (King Pine Kitchener Inc.)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA24/021/V/AP – 169‑183 Victoria Street South
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES – 60 Trussler Road
• Heritage Permit Application HPA‑2024‑V‑024 – 115 Lancaster Street East & 58‑60 Ellen Street East
• Appointment of 2024 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence – Ellie Anglin

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 864-876 King Street West, allowing a 36-storey mixed-use development with 304 units, including amendments to building setbacks and floor area. Council also approved a zoning change at 60 Trussler Road (6-3) and a heritage permit for 115 Lancaster Street East. Several heritage designations and administrative items were carried.

• Approved zoning amendment for 864-876 King Street West (King Pine Kitchener Inc.) as amended (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 60 Trussler Road (6-3, recorded vote)
• Approved heritage permit for 115 Lancaster Street East/58-60 Ellen Street East (carried)
• Ratified Dangerous Dog designation substitution to Prohibited for 'Ozzy' (carried)
• Endorsed Bird Friendly City certification and annual World Migratory Bird Day (carried, as amended)
• Approved notices of intention to designate 112 Margaret Ave, 148 Margaret Ave, 51 Breithaupt St, 53 Church St, 44-54 Queen St S (all carried)
• Approved Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts operating model (carried)
• Authorized lease assignment for Grand River Hospital lands at 835 King St W (carried)

Special Council Meeting

City Council will meet to authorize an in-camera session to discuss four specific land-related matters. Staff will provide information and seek direction on these items during the private session.

• Lease Agreement for City Owned Lands
• Follow-up Land Acquisition Negotiation
• Land Acquisition Condition Clearance
• Potential Land Acquisition and Disposition related to the Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund (DMAF)

The special council meeting was brief and procedural. Council authorized an in-camera meeting to discuss four land-related matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, and solicitor-client privilege items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized in-camera meeting for four land matters (carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 Operating Budget (FIN-2024-495). The session includes a general overview from the Chief Financial Officer and reviews of various board and enterprise budgets. Final approval of the budget is scheduled for December 12, 2024.

• 2025 Operating Budget (FIN-2024-495)
• Kitchener Public Library (KPL) budget
• Centre in the Square (CITS) budget
• Enterprise budgets for Building, Golf, and Parking
• Utility budgets for Water, Sanitary, Stormwater, and Gas

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee received the 2025 operating budget report for information following presentations on the general overview, board budgets, strategic additions, tax-supported operating budget, and enterprise operating budgets. Final approval of the 2025 operating budget is scheduled for Final Budget Day on December 12, 2024. No final spending or policy decisions were enacted at this meeting.

• Received 2025 Operating Budget report FIN-2024-495 for information (Carried)

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee will debrief its recent meetings, review and finalize the evaluation framework for the 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card, and consider the Compass Kitchener Evaluation Framework. The committee will also review the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Debrief all advisory committee meetings
• Review and finalize evaluation framework for 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card
• Review previous minutes (October 2, 2024)
• Consider Compass Kitchener Evaluation Framework

The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee discussed and finalized decisions on the evaluation approach, rating, and process for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card. The framework will be presented to CLT in December, with feedback returning in January for the new committee to refine. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Finalized evaluation approach, rating, and process for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card
• Decided to present evaluation framework to CLT in December for feedback
• Scheduled January meeting for new committee to refine criteria based on CLT feedback
• Cancelled December 2024 meeting due to recruitment timeline
• Moved March 2025 meeting to March 12 to allow time for briefing template review

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the roles of the EARR team and the EDI framework. The meeting includes a designated period for registered delegations to address the committee.

• EARR Team Role Review
• EDI Framework Discussion

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on the budget, Complete Streets, and the Places and Spaces project. Members will also discuss safety zones and Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock.

• Budget Update presentation by Manager Darren Kropf
• Discussion on Safety Zones led by Chair Victoria Hand
• Discussion of Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock
• Places and Spaces Update presentation by Parks Engagement Liaison M. MacKinnon
• Summary of World Trails Conference presentation by Trails Project Manager L. Christensen

The committee received updates on Complete Streets projects, noting that some requested features like wider sidewalks and bike lanes were not feasible due to costs, trees, or hydro poles. Staff proposed delaying the King Street project due to Bill 212, and the committee expressed disappointment over the city's limited participation in the Automated Speed Enforcement program. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• No formal decisions made; items were discussion-only
• Staff proposed delaying King Street project due to Bill 212
• Committee expressed disappointment over limited ASE program participation
• Staff to investigate why open data counter data not updated quarterly

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee will consider Heritage Permit Application HPA‑2024‑V‑024 for the properties at 115 Lancaster Street East and 58‑60 Ellen Street East. It will also hear Notices of Intention to Designate for 112 Margaret Avenue, 148 Margaret Avenue, 51 Breithaupt Street, 53 Church Street, and 44‑54 Queen Street South. An update on the Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register review will be presented.

• Heritage Permit Application HPA‑2024‑V‑024 – 115 Lancaster Street East & 58‑60 Ellen Street East
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 112 Margaret Avenue
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 148 Margaret Avenue
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 51 Breithaupt Street
• Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review – November 2024 update

The Heritage Kitchener Committee approved a heritage permit for partial demolition and a 3-storey addition at 115 Lancaster Street East and 58-60 Ellen Street East, subject to conditions including an approved Heritage Impact Assessment and Conservation Plan. The committee also recommended that Council publish Notices of Intention to Designate six properties as cultural heritage, and endorsed pursuing designation for eight additional properties under a delegated process. All decisions will be forwarded to Council on November 18, 2024.

• Approved heritage permit HPA-2024-V-024 for partial demolition and 3-storey addition at 115 Lancaster St E/58-60 Ellen St E (carried)
• Recommended Notice of Intention to Designate 112 Margaret Ave (carried)
• Recommended Notice of Intention to Designate 148 Margaret Ave (carried)
• Recommended Notice of Intention to Designate 51 Breithaupt St (carried)
• Recommended Notice of Intention to Designate 53 Church St (carried)
• Recommended Notice of Intention to Designate 44-54 Queen St S (carried)
• Endorsed pursuing designation for 8 properties under Bill 23 review (carried unanimously)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will conduct a quasi‑judicial hearing on five appeals concerning property standards orders. Each appeal lists the address, the responsible officer and whether the appellant disagrees with or seeks an extension to comply with the order. The committee will consider the appeals and issue decisions. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as commencement, conflict‑of‑interest disclosure, and adjournment.

• Appeal #2024-11 – 59 Brunswick Avenue – Officer Mike Eckert – appellant disagrees with the order
• Appeal #2024-12 – 99 Millwood Avenue – Officer Andrei Bogdanovich – appellant seeks extension to comply
• Appeal #2024-13 – 55 Mooregate Crescent Unit B11 – Officer Mike Niederer – appellant disagrees with the order
• Appeal #2024-06 – 55 Mooregate Crescent Unit 11B – appellant disagrees with the order
• Appeal #2024-04 – 451 Krug Street Unit B – Officer Mike Eckert – appellant seeks extension to comply

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The Equity and Anti‑Racism Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Places and Spaces engagement and the EARR Team workplan. It will then discuss a review of the EARR Team’s role. The meeting also includes a land acknowledgement, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and a period for public delegations.

• Places and Spaces Engagement Update (20 min)
• EARR Team Workplan Updates (40 min)
• EARR Team Role Review (25 min)
• Public delegations – up to 5 min each (registration deadline Oct 28, 2024)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold a formal public meeting to consider two applications under the Planning Act. Staff will provide presentations for both zoning by-law amendment requests.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/021/V/AP for 169-183 Victoria Street South
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/022/K/ES for 864-876 King Street West

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee approved two zoning by-law amendments. The first allows an eight-storey, 28.8-metre mid-rise apartment building at 169-183 Victoria Street South. The second permits a residential development at 864-876 King Street West, with about 20% affordable housing units. Both approvals are conditional on the Growing Together PMTSA by-law taking effect.

• Approved zoning amendment ZBA24/021/V/AP for 169-183 Victoria Street South (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment ZBA24/022/K/ES for 864-876 King Street West (carried)

Special Council Meeting

City Council will consider a motion to pause the installation of additional automated speed enforcement cameras on city roads. The proposal seeks a memorandum of understanding with the Region of Waterloo regarding revenue sharing and operating times. Council will also hold an in-camera session to discuss labour relations, infrastructure security, and legal advice.

• Motion to pause future installation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras
• Request for provincial government to reduce fines in Ontario Regulation 355/22
• In-camera discussion on employee and labour relations
• In-camera discussion on security of city infrastructure
• In-camera legal advice regarding a licensing and enforcement matter

Council voted 8-2 to pause current and future installations of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras on city roads until it approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Region of Waterloo or another operational model. Staff were directed to investigate whether the city could become an ASE provider, including exploring external service provider options. Council also requested the province reduce fines under O. Reg 355/22 to levels similar to the Highway Traffic Act. The motion was carried as amended, with two councillors opposed.

• Paused current and future ASE camera installations until Council approves an MOU with the Region or other operational model (8-2)
• Directed staff to investigate and report on whether the City could be appointed an ASE provider, including external service provider options (unanimous)
• Requested the Ontario government amend O. Reg 355/22 to reduce fines to levels similar to Highway Traffic Act s.128(14) (part of main motion)
• Approved in-camera meeting for labour relations, security of property, and solicitor-client privilege matters (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with in-camera direction on labour relations matter COR-2024-469 (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with initiatives to address security of physical and digital city infrastructure, with budget items to go to 2025 budget process (carried)
• Gave third reading to by-law 2024-186 confirming council actions (carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will discuss the operating model for the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts and review updates to corporate policies. The body will also consider the appointment of a 2024 Artist in Residence and a term extension for advisory committees.

• Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts operating model (DSD-2024-281)
• Corporate Policy Update: new, amended, and repealed policies (COR-2024-018)
• 2024 Artist in Residence appointment (DSD-2024-376)
• Advisory Committees 2022-2024 term extension (COR-2024-465)

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved the operating model for the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, subject to final ratification of the 2025 budget. The committee also extended the terms of members on the City's Advisory Committees and Quasi-Judicial Tribunals until successors are appointed. Additionally, the committee approved new corporate policies, including a Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for Council members, and appointed Ellie Anglin as the 2024 Artist in Residence.

• Approved Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts operating model (subject to 2025 budget)
• Authorized agreement with Green Light Arts for mentorship services until June 30, 2026
• Delegated rental agreement and fee authority for Conrad Centre to Director of Culture & Entertainment
• Extended 2022-2024 term appointments for Advisory Committees and Quasi-Judicial Tribunals
• Approved new corporate policies, including Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for Council
• Appointed Ellie Anglin as 2024 Artist in Residence
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute Artist in Residence agreement

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The City of Kitchener announced that the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024 has been cancelled. As a result, no items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Downtown Advisory Committee

The committee will receive an update on local business-to-business investment projects from Economic Development. Members will also discuss new downtown businesses, events, and a status update regarding the CTS site.

• Economic Development presentation on local B2B investment projects
• Discussion on the first Square Peg Micro Market
• Updates on Dia de los Muertos (November 2nd) and Christkindl events
• Status update on the CTS site

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee received informational updates on economic development projects, new downtown businesses, and upcoming events. No formal motions or decisions were made; the meeting was discussion-only.

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will accept its agenda and September minutes, and disclose any pecuniary interests. Delegations will hear a report from the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts and an update on the Artist Directory. The committee will discuss revisions to its Terms of Reference and review a draft of its end‑of‑term report. Information updates from several city advisory groups will be presented before adjournment.

• Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts report summary (20 min)
• Artist Directory update by Sharl Smith (20 min)
• Revision of ACAC Terms of Reference (15 min)
• Draft of ACAC End of term report (15 min)
• Updates from Downtown Advisory Committee, Economic Advisory Committee, Public Art Working Group, and Council report (each 5 min)

The committee discussed the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts operating model report and agreed to have a member delegate in favor of its recommendations at the October 28 council meeting. They also reviewed draft revisions to their terms of reference and discussed folding the Public Art Working Group back into the committee. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Accepted agenda on motion by I. Stefanescu, seconded by M. Lam
• Deferred acceptance of September minutes to November meeting
• Action: J. Hall to delegate at October 28 meeting in favor of Conrad Centre report recommendations
• Discussed ACAC Terms of Reference revisions; further revisions to be presented in November
• Discussed folding Public Art Working Group back into ACAC as a non-permanent sub-committee

Special Council Meeting

The City of Kitchener will hold a Special Council meeting on October 21, 2024, to hear delegations and authorize an in-camera session immediately following for a housing and homelessness education and training session.

• In-camera meeting authorization for education and training
• Delegations permitted to address Council
• Mayor to provide updates
• Meeting to be held at City Hall
• In-camera session to be held at Fresh Ground Works

The special council meeting was procedural only. Council authorized an in-camera education and training session immediately following the meeting, under the Municipal Act. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized in-camera meeting for education and training session (carried)

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

The Dog Designation Appeal Committee will hold a public hearing to consider Appeal #2024-06, a request to remove a dangerous dog designation for the animal named “Ozzy.” The appeal is filed by Roman Kurzydlowski and Jadwiga Kurzydlowska, and the case will be reviewed by Officer Sarah Canavan. The committee will then adjourn after the hearing.

• Appeal #2024-06 – request to remove dangerous dog designation for “Ozzy” (appellants Roman Kurzydlowski and Jadwiga Kurzydlowska, officer Sarah Canavan)

Council Meeting

Council will vote on awarding the city’s audit services contract to KPMG LLP for $665,909 over three years. The meeting also includes decisions on several zoning by‑law amendment applications, including a refusal for 328‑330 Mill Street, approval for 9‑27 Turner Avenue, and a private street naming at Hidden Valley Road. Heritage permit applications for 153 Courtland Avenue East, 1385 Bleams Road, and a designation notice for 107 Courtland Avenue East will be reviewed.

• Award audit services contract to KPMG LLP – $589,300 fee plus $76,609 HST, total $665,909 for three years
• Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA24/017/M/CD for 328‑330 Mill Street – recommendation to refuse
• Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA24/018/T/TS for 9‑27 Turner Avenue – recommendation to approve
• Private street naming “Bridlewood Crescent” at 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road
• Heritage Permit HPA‑2024‑IV‑023 for demolition at 153 Courtland Avenue East

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 328-330 Mill Street, allowing a development by 1658194 Ontario Ltd., and another for 9-27 Turner Avenue by 1000918377 Ontario Inc. A proposed zoning amendment for 60 Trussler Road was referred to the November 18, 2024 meeting for further discussion. Council also ratified a prohibited dog designation for a dog named 'Uno' with modified conditions, and approved a $665,909 audit services contract with KPMG LLP.

• Approved zoning amendment for 328-330 Mill Street (1658194 Ontario Ltd.)
• Approved zoning amendment for 9-27 Turner Avenue (1000918377 Ontario Inc.)
• Referred zoning amendment for 60 Trussler Road to Nov 18, 2024 meeting
• Ratified prohibited dog designation for 'Uno' with modified conditions
• Awarded 3-year audit services contract to KPMG LLP for $665,909
• Approved demolition of dwelling at 153 Courtland Avenue East
• Approved 8-unit townhouse complex at 1385 Bleams Road
• Approved 2025 Council and Committee Calendar

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee will discuss a Bird Friendly City application and World Migratory Bird Day event (DSD-2024-453). It will review the Downtown District Energy Technical and Financial Feasibility Study (DSD-2024-424). A presentation on the environmental impacts of chemical rodent control will be given. The committee will also receive an update on the Kitchener 2051 Official Plan project (DSD-2024-423).

• Bird Friendly City and World Migratory Bird Day application (DSD-2024-453)
• Downtown District Energy Technical and Financial Feasibility Study (DSD-2024-424)
• Environmental Impacts of Chemical Rodent Control presentation
• Kitchener 2051 Official Plan project update (DSD-2024-423)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Kitchener 2051 Project regarding a new Official Plan. The session includes a discussion item featuring City of Kitchener policy and senior planners.

• Discussion of Kitchener 2051 Project – New Official Plan

The committee received a presentation from city staff regarding the Kitchener 2051 project, which is the city's new Official Plan. The project will guide growth and neighborhood evolution over the next 25 years through five distinct components and community engagement. No formal votes or substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Received presentation on Kitchener 2051 Official Plan project
• Adjourned meeting at 12:50 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear applications for minor variances and land consents. The body will decide on requests regarding building setbacks, parking requirements, and property severances for several residential and commercial projects.

• 1295 Bleams Road: Request for front yard setback of 11.8m for a 13-storey apartment with 202 units
• 92 River Road East: Request for variances to build a 3-storey dwelling with 10 units
• 236 Margaret Avenue: Request to reduce parking from 17 to 7 spaces for a 14-unit renovation
• 211 Lancaster Street West: Request to sever a 292 sq.m. parcel for a new dwelling
• 18 Pine Street: Request for canopy and landscaping variances for a health clinic and pharmacy

The Committee of Adjustment approved seven of nine applications for minor variances and consents, including a 10-unit dwelling at 92 River Road East, a 14-unit renovation at 236 Margaret Avenue, and a 202-unit apartment building at 1295 Bleams Road. Two applications were refused: a consent and variance at 211 Lancaster Street West, and a variance at 685 Frederick Street was effectively approved after a refusal motion was lost. All decisions were made with recorded votes.

• Approved minor variances for 10-unit dwelling at 92 River Road East (4-1)
• Approved parking variance for 14-unit renovation at 236 Margaret Avenue (4-1)
• Approved variances for ADU at 685 Frederick Street after refusal motion lost (3-2)
• Approved front-yard pool variance at 361 Westmeadow Drive (carried)
• Approved variances for health clinic at 18 Pine Street (carried)
• Approved variances for semi-detached dwelling at 62 Gage Avenue, as amended (4-1)
• Approved front yard setback variance for 202-unit apartment at 1295 Bleams Road (carried)
• Refused consent and variances at 211 Lancaster Street West (4-1)

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee will review presentations on park planning and wayfinding. The body will also conduct a subcommittee review and receive staff updates.

• Victoria Park Master Plan presentation
• Wayfinding and Branding for Walking, Cycling and Rolling presentation
• Subcommittee Review

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee received presentations regarding the Victoria Park Master Plan and a new wayfinding project for walking, cycling, and rolling routes. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded during the meeting. The committee also discussed the transition process for subcommittees and received updates on upcoming deadlines and regional meetings.

• Discussed Victoria Park Master Plan data collection
• Reviewed proposed wayfinding and branding for active transportation routes
• Discussed subcommittee transition and continuity planning

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee will approve two consent items—a private street naming for 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road and an audit services contract (Q24‑122). Delegations will be heard, followed by public hearings on two zoning by-law amendment applications: one for 9‑27 Turner Avenue (ZBA24/018/T/TS) and another for 60 Trussler Road (ZBA24/019/T/ES). No other discussion items are on the agenda.

• Private Street Naming for 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road (DSD‑2024‑325)
• Audit Services contract (Q24‑122, FIN‑2024‑450)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA24/018/T/TS – 9‑27 Turner Avenue
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES – 60 Trussler Road
• Delegations: Scott Patterson (Patterson Planning Consultants) and Shaun Harvey

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee voted to award a three-year audit services quotation to KPMG LLP for $665,909 and approved a zoning by-law amendment for 9-27 Turner Avenue. The committee also acknowledged the naming of a private street as 'Bridlewood Crescent' at 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road. Additionally, a zoning by-law amendment for 60 Trussler Road was referred to the November 18, 2024, Council meeting for further discussions on unit sizes and visual barriers.

• Acknowledged private street naming for 'Bridlewood Crescent' at 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road (Carried)
• Awarded Quotation Q24-122 Audit Services to KPMG LLP for an estimated total of $665,909 over a three-year term (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/018/T/TS for 9-27 Turner Avenue (Carried)
• Referred Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES for 60 Trussler Road to the November 18, 2024, Council meeting (Carried)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2024, has been cancelled.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Special Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024, has been cancelled.

Licensing Tribunal

The Kitchener Licensing Tribunal will meet on October 3, 2024 to consider appeal #2024-01 – Ocean 7 Massage. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as commencement, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and adjournment. The hearing may be video recorded for internal minutes, but the video will not be made public.

• Commencement
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
• Appeal #2024-01 – Ocean 7 Massage
• Adjournment

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the Kitchener2051 Official Plan project. It will confirm the evaluation criteria for the 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card and discuss the timing and agenda for the All Advisory Committee chairs and vice‑chairs meeting. The Committee will also review the September 3, 2024 minutes and receive updates on the Strategic Plan Implementation Plan (August 2024) and a draft Evaluation Framework.

• Presentation on Kitchener2051 Official Plan project
• Confirm evaluation criteria for 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card
• Discuss timing and agenda for All Advisory Committee chairs and vice‑chairs meeting
• Review September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on Strategic Plan Implementation Plan (August 2024) and draft Evaluation Framework

The committee finalized the evaluation approach and rating process for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card. Members also finalized the agenda for the All Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs Meeting and planned a cohort celebration.

• Finalized evaluation approach, rating, and process for 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card
• Finalized agenda and catering vendor for All Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs Meeting
• Decided to use volunteer dollars for a celebration on November 13

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee will review a staff presentation on Kitchener 2025 and provide input on phase 2 engagement. The committee will also discuss updates to the Nominating Selection Committee and 2025 staff EDI training.

• Kitchener 2025 staff presentation and phase 2 engagement input
• EARR team updates on the Nominating Selection Committee
• Input on 2025 Staff EDI Training

The committee received a staff presentation on Kitchener 2051, the city's new Official Plan, and offered input on engagement strategies for phase 2, including reaching children, youth, older adults, and newcomers. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and discussion-based. The EARR team update was deferred to the next meeting due to time constraints.

• No formal decisions were made; meeting was informational and discussion-based
• Committee provided input on Kitchener 2051 phase 2 engagement strategies
• EARR team update deferred to next meeting due to time constraints

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage permit applications and notices of intention to designate specific properties. The body will review impact assessments and proposed changes to designated sites.

• Demolition of all buildings at 153 Courtland Avenue East (HPA-2024-IV-023)
• Construction of an 8-unit, 3-storey stacked townhouse complex at 1385 Bleams Road (HPA-2024-IV-018)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 107 Courtland Avenue East and 83 Benton Street
• Installation of new window openings and wood windows at 466 Queen Street South (HPA-2024-V-020)
• Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review October 2024 Update

The Heritage Kitchener Committee approved heritage permits for the demolition of buildings at 153 Courtland Avenue East, construction of a townhouse complex at 1385 Bleams Road, and window installations at 466 Queen Street South. The committee also advanced notices of intention to designate properties and pursue cultural heritage recognition for specified addresses, while removing one designation item from the agenda.

• Approved heritage permit for demolition and repeal of designation by-law at 153 Courtland Avenue East
• Approved heritage permit for a 3-storey stacked townhouse complex at 1385 Bleams Road (carried)
• Approved heritage permit for window installation at 466 Queen Street South (carried unanimously)
• Approved publishing a Notice of Intention to Designate 107 Courtland Avenue East (carried)
• Removed Notice of Intention to Designate 83 Benton Street from the agenda at staff request
• Approved recognizing cultural heritage value and pursuing designation for 80-86 Union Boulevard, 571 York Street, and 160 Margaret Avenue (carried unanimously)

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

The Kitchener Dog Designation Appeal Committee will meet on September 30, 2024 to consider Appeal #2024-08. The appeal concerns a prohibited dog designation for appellant Sandra Nancarrow ("Uno"). The committee will review the case presented by Officer Eugenia Maciel. The meeting is a quasi‑judicial hearing and the public may attend but not speak.

• Appeal #2024-08 – Prohibited Dog Designation, appellant Sandra Nancarrow (“Uno”), officer Eugenia Maciel

Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council will discuss motions regarding more stringent fireworks regulations and the use of consumption and treatment sites. The body is also deciding on zoning amendments, natural gas rates, and school bus loading zone adjustments.

• Proposed increase in natural gas supply rate to 13.13 cents per cubic meter effective November 1, 2024
• Zoning and Official Plan amendments for a 27-storey mixed-use development at 2980 King Street East
• Proposed school bus loading zone and crossing guard changes on Indian Road, Block Line Road, Autumn Hill Crescent, Vanier Drive, and Hickson Drive
• Motion to research fireworks bans and regulations in other Canadian cities
• Noise exemption request for construction at 641 King Street West

Council carried a motion urging the Ontario government to continue funding and operating the Kitchener Consumption and Treatment Services site beyond March 2025, and to support HART hubs and supervised consumption sites. The motion passed 10-1 on a recorded vote. Council also carried a separate motion asking the Regional Chair to request meetings with provincial ministers to explore integrating the CTS into the HART Hub model, passed 11-0.

• Adopted motion urging province to keep Kitchener CTS open and fund HART hubs (10-1)
• Adopted motion requesting Regional Chair seek meetings with provincial ministers on CTS integration (11-0)
• Approved fireworks review motion directing staff to study bans, regional approach, and alternatives (carried)
• Denied noise exemption for VanMar Constructors at 641 King St W (carried)
• Approved gas supply rate increase to 13.13 cents per cubic meter effective Nov 1, 2024 (carried)
• Deferred zoning amendment for 328-330 Mill Street to Oct 21, 2024 (carried)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 2980 King Street East (carried)
• Approved school bus loading zone and crossing guard adjustments (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting consists primarily of procedural items and mayoral updates. Council is asked to authorize an in-camera session to discuss a security of property matter regarding a city facility.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting for Security of Property - City Facility (INS-2024-441)

The special council meeting was largely procedural. Council unanimously authorized an in-camera meeting immediately following the session to discuss a security of property matter under Section 239(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized in-camera meeting on property security (carried)

Downtown Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to hear from the Manager of Downtown Development & Innovation regarding upcoming plans. Members will also discuss impressions of the summer and identify areas of interest for the committee.

• Introduction and discussion of upcoming plans by Aura Hertzog, Manager of Downtown Development & Innovation
• Discussion of summer impressions and new developments in DTK
• Review of DAC areas of interest
• Information on Advisory Committee Applications
• Delegation from Marinus de Groot

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee unanimously endorsed Councillor Chapman's motion urging the Ontario government to continue funding Consumption and Treatment Sites beyond March 2025 and to support HART hubs. The committee also agreed to compose a letter of support to be circulated to Council before the September 30 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was discussion and updates.

• Endorsed Councillor Chapman's motion on Safe Consumption Sites (unanimous)
• Agreed to compose and circulate a letter of support to Council

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is meeting to consider three specific appeals regarding property orders. The committee will review requests for extensions of time to comply and a disagreement with an order.

• Appeal #2024-09: 15 Yagar Avenue, request for extension of time to comply
• Appeal #2024-10: 55 Mooregate Crescent Unit 11B, disagreement with the order
• Appeal #2024-04: 451 Krug Street Unit B, request for extension of time to comply

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on September 25, 2024 to hear updates and presentations on several topics. Items include administrative updates, a state of commercial real‑estate briefing, a business outreach program overview, and an exploratory conversation on sustainability practices for businesses. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of discussion items.

• Administrative Updates – presentation by Cory Bluhm, Executive Director of Economic Development
• State of Commercial Real Estate – presentation by Mitchell Blaine, Executive Vice President, Sales & Leasing, JLL
• Business Outreach Program – presentation by Brian Bennett, Manager of Business Development
• Sustainability Practices for Businesses – exploratory conversation led by Cory Bluhm

The Economic Development Advisory Committee reviewed a Q3 2024 industrial market update, noting reduced construction and rent in the industrial sector. Staff presented a Business Outreach Program plan targeting 300 businesses for retention and expansion support. The committee also held an exploratory discussion on sustainability practices and climate resilience for local businesses.

• Reviewed Q3 2024 Industrial Market Update
• Discussed Business Outreach Program targeting 300 businesses
• Held exploratory conversation on business sustainability practices

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will decide on the 2024 Artist in Residence selection. It will also hear the End of Term report and review the final draft of the ACAC Terms of Reference. Additional agenda items include a proposal for a Kitchener Arts, Culture & Heritage Neighbourhood work table and several informational updates from city staff and other advisory groups.

• 2024 Artist in Residence selection (item 4.1)
• End of Term report (item 4.2)
• Final draft ACAC Terms of Reference review (item 4.3)
• Proposal for Kitchener Arts, Culture & Heritage Neighbourhood "Work Table" (item 3.1)
• Standing items city updates (item 5.1)

The committee unanimously appointed Ellie Anglin as the 2024 Artist in Residence with their proposal 'Ribbon'. Members also reviewed the final draft of the Terms of Reference, discussing a proposed restructuring of the Public Art Working Group. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included updates on public art projects and committee reports.

• Appointed Ellie Anglin as 2024 Artist in Residence (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda and July minutes (motions carried)
• Reviewed final draft Terms of Reference; no formal action taken

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a series of applications for minor variances and land‑severance consents. Items include a 27‑storey, 285‑unit tower at 332 Charles Street East, a mixed‑use building at 570 Frederick Street, and several parcel‑severance requests. The meeting will also address parking and setback variances for multiple residential and commercial properties.

• 332 Charles Street East – minor variances to allow a 27‑storey, 285‑unit tower (various height and setback changes)
• 570 Frederick Street – variances for side‑yard setback, parking, building height, and other standards for a 3‑storey mixed‑use building with a health clinic
• 135 Gateway Park Drive – permission to sever a 2.01‑hectare parcel at King Street East and a 1.82‑hectare parcel, plus access easements
• 525 Highland Road West – severance of a 276 sq m parcel and a minor variance for a 2.5 m side‑yard setback
• 22 Woodfern Court – minor variances to reduce required parking from 34 to 20 spaces for a conversion to a 34‑unit residential building

The Committee of Adjustment approved a series of minor variances for a 27-storey, 285-unit residential building at 332 Charles Street East, and approved several other residential and commercial development variances. Two consent applications for land severance at 135 Gateway Park Drive were deferred to December 10, 2024, to allow the applicant to consult with Enova Power. A minor variance application for 96 Wood Street was also deferred for further information.

• Approved minor variances for 27-storey, 285-unit building at 332 Charles St E
• Approved minor variances for 3-storey mixed-use building at 570 Frederick St
• Approved parking variances for 34-unit conversion at 22 Woodfern Ct
• Approved parking variance for 12-unit dwelling at 47 Hugo Cres
• Approved 'Personal Services' use variance at 509 Wilson Ave
• Approved consent to sever land at Ridgemount St (B 2024-023)
• Approved consent and variance at 525 Highland Rd W (B 2024-024, A 2024-077)
• Deferred consent applications at 135 Gateway Park Dr to Dec 10, 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting will review several items forwarded from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, including a noise exemption request for the K‑W Oktoberfest. It will also consider execution of agreements with Youth Climate Action Fund grant recipients and a funding application for the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex gymnasium. A by‑law (2024‑158) will receive three readings to confirm the council's actions for the day.

• Noise Exemption – K‑W Oktoberfest (CSD‑2024‑391)
• Execution of Agreements with Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) Grant Recipients (DSD‑2024‑395)
• Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – KIRC Gymnasium application (FIN‑2024‑411)
• Three readings of By‑law 2024‑158 to confirm council actions for September 16, 2024
• No delegations submitted for this meeting

Kitchener Council approved a $29,913,529 budget for the construction of a quad gymnasium at the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex. The decision includes authorization for debenture financing contingent on the success of two federal and provincial grant applications. Council also approved a noise exemption for K-W Oktoberfest and authorized agreements for the Youth Climate Action Fund.

• Approved $29.9M budget for KIRC gymnasium (Carried)
• Authorized debenture financing for KIRC gymnasium (Carried)
• Approved noise exemption for K-W Oktoberfest (Carried)
• Authorized agreements for Youth Climate Action Fund recipients (Carried)
• Directed staff to report back on grant application outcomes (Carried)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, has been cancelled.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss gas utility rates and the expansion of the Belmont Business Improvement Area boundary. The body will also consider noise exemptions and grant agreements for the Youth Climate Action Fund.

• 2024-2025 Gas Supply and Delivery Rates (INS-2024-383)
• Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundary Expansion (DSD-2024-372)
• Noise exemption for VanMar Constructors On Inc at 641 King Street West
• Noise exemption for K-W Oktoberfest
• Execution of agreements with Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) grant recipients

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a natural gas supply rate increase from 11.63 to 13.13 cents per cubic meter, effective November 1, 2024, along with a new quarterly supply rate policy and updated delivery rates. It also approved school bus loading zone and crossing guard adjustments, reappointed Nominating Committee members, granted a noise exemption to K-W Oktoberfest, authorized agreements for Youth Climate Action Fund grants, and initiated the Belmont BIA boundary expansion process. A noise exemption request from VanMar Constructors was deferred to the September 30, 2024 Council meeting.

• Approved natural gas supply rate increase to 13.13 cents per cubic meter (carried)
• Approved quarterly supply rate policy starting January 1, 2025 (carried)
• Approved school bus loading zone and crossing guard adjustments (carried)
• Reappointed Nominating Committee members for 2024-2026 (carried)
• Granted noise exemption to K-W Oktoberfest for events Sept 27-Oct 19, 2024 (carried)
• Authorized CAO and General Managers to execute Youth Climate Action Fund grant agreements (carried)
• Deferred VanMar Constructors noise exemption decision to Sept 30, 2024 Council meeting (carried)
• Approved sending notice for Belmont BIA boundary expansion (carried)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold a public hearing on two development applications: a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA24/017/M/CD) for 328‑330 Mill Street by 1658194 Ontario Ltd., and an Official Plan Amendment (OPA24/008/K/ES) together with a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA24/014/K/ES) for 2980 King Street East by Charcoal Properties Limited. The committee will also discuss a wayfinding and branding proposal for city‑wide active‑transportation routes and present the Planning Quarterly Q3 Report.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/017/M/CD, 328‑330 Mill Street, 1658194 Ontario Ltd., DSD-2024-371
• Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/008/K/ES and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/014/K/ES, 2980 King Street East, Charcoal Properties Limited, DSD-2024-375
• Wayfinding and Branding for City‑Wide Active Transportation Routes, DSD-2024-378
• Planning Quarterly Q3 Report, DSD-2024-400

The committee approved an Official Plan amendment and a zoning by-law amendment for a 27-storey mixed-use development at 2980 King Street East. Additionally, the committee referred a decision on a zoning amendment for 328-330 Mill Street to the September 30, 2024, council meeting to allow for further staff consultation. Members also directed staff to proceed with a city-wide active transportation wayfinding strategy.

• Referred 328-330 Mill Street zoning amendment to Sept 30 council meeting
• Approved Official Plan amendment for 2980 King Street East
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 2980 King Street East
• Directed staff to proceed with active transportation wayfinding strategy

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the Kitchener 2051 project, a presentation on wayfinding and branding for city‑wide active transportation routes, and will review the Local Reviewer Feedback Questions for the Bike Friendly Communities application.

• Kitchener 2051 presentation
• Wayfinding and branding on city‑wide active transportation routes
• Review of Local Reviewer Feedback for Bike Friendly Communities application

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee reviewed an introduction to the Kitchener 2051 Official Plan update and discussed feedback for the Bicycle Friendly Communities application. The committee also received staff updates on ongoing trail and cycling infrastructure projects, while one agenda item regarding wayfinding was deferred to October.

• Deferred wayfinding and branding item to the October meeting

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee will consider new evaluation criteria for the 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card. It will also select the location and agenda for the All Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs meeting. The Committee will review the minutes from its July 3 2024 meeting and note upcoming meeting dates.

• Set new evaluation criteria for the 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card
• Select location and agenda for the All Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs meeting
• Review of previous minutes (July 3, 2024)
• Note upcoming meeting dates: Oct 2, Nov 6, Nov 13

The committee agreed on four evaluation categories for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card and confirmed the grading method. They also decided to add the 2051 Official Plan to the November 6 All Advisory Committee meeting agenda and chose the City Hall Learning Room as the venue. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Adopted four evaluation categories: Responsible Project Delivery, Public Engagement, Impact/Public Value, Transparency and Communication
• Confirmed grading method: Meets/Doesn't Meet/Exceeds Expectations
• Agreed to add 2051 Official Plan presentation to November 6 All Advisory Committee meeting
• Selected City Hall Learning Room for November 6 meeting

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage impact assessments and a permit application for foundation repair. The body will also receive a September 2024 update regarding the Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review.

• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 39-51 Church Street and 69-73 Benton Street
• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum for 1385 Bleams Road
• Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-017 for foundation repair at 307 Queen Street South
• Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review update including statements of significance for 53 Church Street, 265 Frederick Street, and 57-61 Stirling Avenue North

The Heritage Kitchener Committee approved a heritage permit for foundation repairs at 307 Queen Street South and unanimously supported pursuing heritage designation for 53 Church Street, 265 Frederick Street, and 57-61 Stirling Avenue North. The committee also discussed draft Heritage Impact Assessments for a proposed 40-story development at 39-51 Church Street and 69-73 Benton Street, and for 1385 Bleams Road, raising concerns about material salvage and glass usage. No votes were recorded on the draft HIAs, which were discussion items only.

• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2024-IV-017 for foundation repairs at 307 Queen Street South (unanimous)
• Resolved to pursue heritage designation for 53 Church Street, 265 Frederick Street, and 57-61 Stirling Avenue North (unanimous)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 2024, has been cancelled.

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will consider six appeals regarding city orders. Each appeal concerns either an extension of time to comply with an order or a disagreement with an order for a specific property. The committee will review the appeals but no decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Appeal #2024-05 – 16 Onward Avenue – request for extension of time to comply
• Appeal #2024-06 – 55 Mooregate Crescent Unit 11B – disagreement with the order
• Appeal #2024-07 – 100 Garment Street Unit 307 – request for extension of time to comply
• Appeal 2023-12 – 487 Park Street – disagreement with the order
• Appeal #2024-08 – 176 Kenneth Avenue – request for extension of time to comply / disagreement

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

The Dog Designation Appeal Committee is meeting to consider a specific appeal regarding a dangerous dog designation. This is a quasi-judicial public hearing where the public may attend but not speak.

• Appeal #2024-06: Dangerous Dog Designation for 'Ozzy', appellants Roman Kurzydlowski and Jadwiga Kurzydlowska

Council Meeting

Council will vote on a 20‑year property tax exemption for non‑profit and co‑operative affordable‑housing providers starting in 2025. The meeting also includes approval of the Lodging House By‑law and its fee schedule, write‑offs of uncollectable receivables totaling $83,915, and renewal agreements for public parking at 787 and 828 King Street West. Additional items are a noise exemption for a church event and numerous heritage designations.

• Approve property tax exemption for affordable housing (20‑year program for non‑profit/co‑op providers)
• Approve Lodging House By‑law and associated fees, plus two new full‑time staff positions
• Write‑off uncollectable miscellaneous receivables of $13,531 and utility receivables of $70,384
• Authorize ten‑year parking management renewal agreements with Waterloo Region District School Board for 787 and 828 King Street West
• Grant noise exemption for Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church event on Aug 31–Sep 1, 2024

Council approved the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Colt Canada's properties at 1036, 1082, and 1094 Wilson Avenue, changing the use from Low Rise Residential to General Industrial Employment. The motion was carried despite opposition from residents concerned about environmental impacts, traffic safety, and the expansion of weapons manufacturing. Council also approved a motion urging the province to implement tenant protections against renovictions, and approved a property tax exemption for affordable housing.

• Approved OPA24/006 and ZBA24/011 for Colt Canada at Wilson Ave (carried)
• Approved renoviction legislation request motion (carried)
• Approved property tax exemption for affordable housing (carried)
• Approved lodging house by-law and fees (carried)
• Approved heritage designations for multiple properties (carried)
• Approved heritage permit for 99 College St rear-yard addition (carried)
• Approved draft condominium plans at 1001 King St E and 15 Dellroy Ave (carried, as amended)
• Approved pre-purchase of 2025 forestry bucket truck ($255,000) (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Kitchener City Council will hold a special meeting on August 26, 2024. Council will hear a presentation on the Places and Spaces, Parks Strategic Plan (INS‑2024‑347) and review draft prioritized recommendations. The meeting also includes mayoral updates and standard procedural items.

• Mayoral Business and Updates – Mayor B. Vrbanovic
• Presentation of Places and Spaces, Parks Strategic Plan Strategic Session (INS‑2024‑347)
• Review of Draft Prioritized Recommendations (Attachment A)
• Standard procedural items: Commencement, Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest, Delegations (none submitted)
• Adjournment

Council received a staff report on the Places portion of the Parks Master Plan, which included 50 recommendations developed from community engagement. Staff presented the recommendations and sought Council feedback through an interactive exercise. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Received report INS-2024-347 on Parks Master Plan progress (no vote)
• Conducted feedback exercise on park recommendations (no vote)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear applications for minor variances on several residential properties and consent applications to sever parcels of land. Items include parking reductions, setback changes, and a large land‑severance at 135 Gateway Park Drive. Routine agenda items such as commencement, minutes, and disclosures are also scheduled.

• A2024-058 – 175 Hoffman Street: minor variance to reduce parking rate to 0.64 spaces per unit (9 spaces).
• A2024-059 – 15 Strange Street: minor variances for visual barrier exemption and reduced parking rates (0.58 spaces per unit, 7 spaces).
• A2024-060 – 95 Brunswick Avenue: minor variance to allow a front yard setback of 3 m and a covered porch setback of 2.4 m.
• B2024-017 & B2024-018 – 135 Gateway Park Drive: consent to sever a 2.01‑hectare parcel (180 m width) and retain a 1.82‑hectare parcel.
• B2024-019 – 250 Shirley Avenue: consent to sever a 0.15‑hectare triangular parcel (58 m width).

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight minor variance and consent applications, including several for multi-unit residential conversions and land severances. One application for a mixed-use development at 570 Frederick Street was deferred to October 15, 2024, to allow further discussion on parking. Two consent applications at 135 Gateway Park Drive were also deferred to September 17, 2024.

• Approved parking variance for 14-unit conversion at 175 Hoffman St
• Approved parking and barrier variances for 12-unit conversion at 15 Strange St
• Approved front yard setback variances for addition at 95 Brunswick Ave
• Approved visitor parking variances for condos at 25 and 40 Palace St
• Approved rear yard setback variance for deck at 908 Chapel Hill Ct
• Approved lot width variance for ADU at 67 Kimberly Cres
• Deferred mixed-use development variances at 570 Frederick St to Oct 15
• Approved land severance at 250 Shirley Ave with conditions

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The City of Kitchener Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided. The cancellation notice was issued by Committee Coordinator Marilyn Mills.

• Meeting cancellation – no agenda items considered

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting will hear staff reports, authorize an in‑camera session, and address a notice of motion on Renoviction legislation that was deferred from the June 24 council meeting and is proposed to be brought forward to the August 26 council meeting. The in‑camera authorization will allow discussion of a security of property matter, two land acquisition matters, and a labour relations matter. The meeting also includes routine items such as delegations, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and by‑law confirmations.

• Notice of Motion – Renoviction Legislation Request (Councillor D. Chapman)
• Resolution to authorize an in‑camera meeting on security, land acquisition, and labour relations matters
• Staff report: Appointments to Enova Energy Corp. (COR-2024-363)
• By‑law 2024-143 – three readings to confirm council actions for August 12, 2024
• Delegations – up to five minutes per delegate

Council appointed Don McKinnon as a director of Enova Energy Corporation until the 2025 annual shareholders' meeting. It also authorized the CAO to negotiate and approve a land acquisition and authorized staff to enter settlement negotiations for an Ontario Land Tribunal case. A notice of motion on renoviction legislation was deferred to the August 26 meeting.

• Appointed Don McKinnon as Enova Energy Corp. director until 2025 annual meeting (carried)
• Authorized CAO to negotiate and approve land acquisition per in-camera report DSD-2024-356 (carried)
• Authorized staff to enter settlement negotiations for OLT case OLT-24-000122 (carried)
• Gave third reading to by-law 2024-143 confirming council actions (carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss tax exemptions for affordable housing and a partnership agreement with the Stanley Park Neighbourhood Association. The body will also consider several consent items including by-law updates and account write-offs.

• Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing (FIN-2024-299)
• Lodging House By-law and proposed licensing fees (COR-2024-344)
• Stanley Park Neighbourhood Association partnership agreement (CSD-2024-260)
• Noise exemption for Holy Trinity Serbian Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road
• Parking Management Renewal Agreements for KCI Parking Lot Expansion and Rotary Centre

The committee approved a 20-year property tax exemption for non-profit and co-operative affordable housing providers, starting in 2025, with staff to report back after the first year. A motion to extend the exemption to 60 years was defeated. The committee also approved several other items, including parking agreements, a lodging house by-law, and write-offs.

• Approved 20-year property tax exemption for non-profit/co-op affordable housing (carried)
• Defeated amendment to extend exemption to 60 years (lost)
• Approved $13,531 write-off of uncollectable miscellaneous receivables (carried)
• Approved $70,384 write-off of uncollectable utility accounts (carried)
• Approved noise exemption for Holy Trinity Serbian Church Aug 31-Sep 1 (carried)
• Approved 10-year parking agreement extensions with school board and hospital (carried)
• Approved Lodging House By-law with fees and 2 FTEs for 2025 budget (carried)
• Approved 3-year partnership agreement with Stanley Park Community Association (carried)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is meeting to review several land development applications. This includes public hearings for zoning and official plan amendments and the processing of vacant land condominium applications.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1036, 1082, and 1094 Wilson Avenue (Colt Canada Corporation)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 75 First Avenue
• Vacant Land Condominium applications for 1001 King Street East, 1198 Fischer Hallman Road, 15 Dellroy Avenue, and 455-509 Mill Street
• Private street naming for 1000 New Dundee Road
• Private street naming for 2-56 Benninger Drive

The committee approved all consent items, including draft condominium plans and private street namings, and adopted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Colt Canada Corporation at 1036, 1082, and 1094 Wilson Avenue, changing the land use from Low Rise Residential to General Industrial Employment. The decision was carried despite public opposition regarding loss of homes and environmental concerns.

• Approved private street naming 'Cachet Circle' and 'Enclave Road' at 1000 New Dundee Road (carried)
• Approved draft plan of condominium 30CDM-24207 at 1001 King Street East (carried)
• Approved private street naming 'Cordoba Way' at 2-56 Benninger Drive (carried)
• Approved draft plan of condominium 30CDM-24209 at 1198 Fischer Hallman Road, 1274 Bleams Road, 264 Erinbrook Drive (carried)
• Approved draft plan of condominium 30CDM-24210 at 15 Dellroy Avenue (carried)
• Approved draft plan of condominium 30CDM-24205 at 455-509 Mill Street (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA24/013/F/BB at 75 First Avenue (carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment OPA24/006/W/TS and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/006/W/TS for Colt Canada at 1036, 1082, 1094 Wilson Avenue (carried)

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The City of Kitchener announced that the Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024 has been cancelled. No agenda items were selected for discussion.

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee will discuss a range of heritage matters, including a demolition notice for the Smokehouse at 1478 Trussler Road and several heritage permit applications. It will also review multiple notices of intention to designate properties on King Street, College Street, and other locations. A proposed update to the 2024 Heritage Grant Program will be presented for consideration. Finally, the committee will receive an August 2024 update on the Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review.

• Notice of Intention to Demolish Smokehouse – 1478 Trussler Road (DSD-2024-343)
• Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-015 for a rear‑yard addition at 99 College Street (DSD-2024-324)
• Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-014 to demolish a detached garage and construct a new shed at 103 Lorne Crescent (DSD-2024-345)
• Proposed Update to the Heritage Grant Program 2024 (DSD-2024-332)
• Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review – August 2024 Update (DSD-2024-333)

The Heritage Kitchener Committee received the demolition notice for the smokehouse at 1478 Trussler Road, allowing the notice period to run its course, and approved a heritage permit for a garage demolition and shed construction at 103 Lorne Crescent. The committee also directed the Clerk to publish Notices of Intention to Designate for multiple properties, including Lang Site A, 148 Madison Avenue South, 171-173 Victoria Street North, 1738 Trussler Road, 709 King Street West, 83-85 King Street West, 87-91 King Street West, 97-99 King Street West, and 103-109 King Street West. Additionally, the committee approved a heritage permit for a rear-yard addition at 99 College Street, contrary to staff's refusal recommendation, and directed staff to finalize updates to the Designated Heritage Grant Program, including increasing the maximum grant from $3,000 to $5,000 and the annual budget from $30k to $90k.

• Received demolition notice for smokehouse at 1478 Trussler Road, allowing notice period to run (carried)
• Approved heritage permit HPA-2024-V-014 to demolish garage and build shed at 103 Lorne Crescent (carried)
• Directed Clerk to publish Notice of Intention to Designate for Lang Site A (113-151 Charles St W, 170-180 Joseph St, 3-44 Francis St S) (carried)
• Directed Clerk to publish Notice of Intention to Designate for 148 Madison Avenue South (carried)
• Directed Clerk to publish Notice of Intention to Designate for 171-173 Victoria Street North (carried)
• Directed Clerk to publish Notice of Intention to Designate for 1738 Trussler Road (carried)
• Directed Clerk to publish Notice of Intention to Designate for 709 King Street West (carried)
• Approved heritage permit HPA-2024-V-015 for rear-yard addition at 99 College Street, contrary to staff refusal recommendation (carried)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee is meeting to review a specific property appeal. The body will consider a request for an extension of time to comply with an order.

• Appeal #2024-04: Extension of time to comply with the order for 451 Krug Street Unit B

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on July 24, 2024 has no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific decisions, contracts, or hearings. No concrete actions are scheduled for discussion.

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hear nine applications for minor variances and consents. Applicants are seeking changes to parking, lot dimensions, setbacks, floor‑space ratios, and land‑severance to enable additional dwelling units or new uses. The committee will discuss each proposal and any public submissions before making decisions.

• A 2024-052 – 250 Frederick Street: request to reduce required parking from 140 to 117 spaces and visitor parking from 28 to 8 spaces for four new dwelling units.
• A 2024-053 – 224 Countrystone Crescent: request to reduce lot width to 8.1 m (from 10.5 m), side yard setback to 2.2 m (from 2.5 m), and parking to 2 spaces (from 3) for an additional dwelling unit.
• A 2024-054 – 124 Woolwich Street: request to allow front‑yard parking, side yard setback to 2.5 m (from 3 m), rear yard setback to 5.5 m (from 7.5 m), and a floor‑space ratio of 0.75 (from 0.6) for two stacked townhouse buildings (44 units).
• A 2024-055 – 71 Kingsbury Drive: request to reduce parking requirement to 46 spaces (from 68) and landscaped area to 17 % (from 20 %) for a commercial school redevelopment.
• A 2024-056 – 359 Highland Road West: request to reduce parking requirement to 6 spaces (from 10) for a three‑storey, 10‑unit multiple dwelling.

The Committee refused a request to reduce parking requirements for a multi-dwelling project at 250 Frederick Street. However, it approved several other minor variances for residential and commercial developments and granted four land severance requests.

• Refused parking variance for 250 Frederick Street (2-2 tie)
• Approved minor variances for additional dwelling unit at 224 Countrystone Crescent
• Approved variances for 44-unit townhouse development at 124 Woolwich Street
• Approved parking and landscaping variances for hockey school at 71 Kingsbury Drive
• Approved parking variance for 10-unit dwelling at 359 Highland Road West
• Approved land severance at 1188 Fischer Hallman Road
• Approved land severance for two duplexes at 267 Dumfries Avenue
• Approved land severance at 82 York Street

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The committee will review the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference. It will also receive an update on the Compass Kitchener initiative and how it aligns with the committee’s work. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as agenda acceptance, minutes approval, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures and public delegations.

• Review of ACAC Terms of Reference
• Compass Kitchener and committee alignment updates
• Acceptance of agenda
• Acceptance of June minutes
• Delegations (up to 5‑minute statements)

The committee reviewed a draft of its Terms of Reference, discussing updates to definitions, composition, and meeting times. Staff provided updates on public art installations and the Mill Courtland Community Centre expression of interest process.

• Accepted agenda
• Accepted June minutes

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

The committee will consider Appeal #2024-07 concerning a dangerous dog designation filed by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth. The appeal lists Officer Eugenia Maciel as the responsible officer. Any recommendations will be presented at the Special Council meeting on July 15, 2024.

• Appeal #2024-07 – Dangerous Dog Designation, appellant: Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, officer: Eugenia Maciel

Special Council Meeting

The Kitchener City Council will vote on a resolution to hold an in‑camera session immediately after the special meeting to consider a possible land acquisition under the Municipal Act. Staff will present the Building Faster Fund 2024 project and seek direction on the acquisition. The council will also receive a staff report on a dangerous‑dog designation appeal and consider three heritage‑designation by‑laws for properties at 10 Duke Street West and 60 Victoria Street North, plus a confirmation by‑law of the meeting's actions.

• Resolution to authorize an in‑camera meeting to consider a potential land acquisition (Section 239(c) of the Municipal Act)
• Staff report: Building Faster Fund 2024 – Project FIN-2024-327
• Staff report: Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal – Cane (COR-2024-326)
• By‑law 2024‑140: Designate 10 Duke Street West as historic and cultural heritage property
• By‑law 2024‑141: Designate 60 Victoria Street North as historic and cultural heritage property

City Council approved an investment plan allocating $14M from the Building Faster Fund to three specific projects. Council also ratified a prohibited designation for a dog and passed heritage designations for two properties.

• Approved $1M for Bramm Yards Remediation (Carried)
• Approved $3M for Sandrock Creek – Meadowlane Park Stormwater Improvements (Carried)
• Approved $10M for Land Acquisition for Future Housing (Carried)
• Ratified prohibited designation for dog 'Cane/Kane' (Carried, as amended)
• Approved heritage designation for 10 Duke Street West (By-law 2024-140)
• Approved heritage designation for 60 Victoria Street North (By-law 2024-141)
• Authorized in-camera meeting for potential land acquisition (Carried)

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding the Bike Friendly Communities Application. Members will also discuss subcommittee reviews and receive updates on 2025 Complete Streets Recommendations. Additionally, staff will present information about counters on the Open Data Portal.

• Bike Friendly Communities Application presentation
• Subcommittee Review discussion
• Update on 2025 Complete Streets Recommendations
• Counters on Open Data Portal presentation

The committee discussed the 2024 Bike Friendly Communities award application and proposed adding subcommittee reviews to future agendas. Staff provided updates on trail counters and the completion of the Highland Road continuous sidewalk.

• Volunteered W. West, V. Hand, P. Charbonneau, and L. Dramnitzki to draft the Bike Friendly Communities application

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee will debrief on the June 24 Council presentation regarding the 2023 Report Card. Members will also begin planning new evaluation criteria for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card. Additionally, the committee will select a date, location, and agenda for an upcoming meeting of all advisory committee chairs and vice chairs.

• Debrief on June 24 Council presentation of the 2023 Report Card
• Planning new evaluation criteria for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Citizen Report Card
• Selection of date, location, and agenda for Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs meeting
• Review of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee decided on a date for the All Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs Meeting and adjusted its own meeting schedule. Members also began considering evaluation approaches for a new report card framework.

• Set November 6th as the date for the All Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs Meeting
• Moved the final Compass meeting date to November 13th
• Cancelled the August 7th meeting
• Scheduled the next meeting for September 4th

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The committee will receive an HR update and a presentation on the new Official Plan project. Staff are seeking interest from up to three members to join a selection committee for the project. The meeting also includes a debrief of the RISE Fund.

• Presentation of the new Official Plan project
• Selection of up to three members for the Official Plan working group
• RISE Fund debrief
• HR update from staff

The Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee received presentations on city human resources initiatives and the new Official Plan project. Members discussed potential improvements for the RISE Fund grant process and planned to schedule a summer break. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

• Discussed HR initiatives including onboarding and leadership programs
• Reviewed Official Plan project and Community Working Group selection process
• Debriefed on RISE Fund grant process with further discussion planned
• Agreed to poll members regarding a summer meeting break
• Requested an invitation be sent to the Mayor for a future meeting

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee will consider one appeal during this meeting. The committee is reviewing a request for an extension of time to comply with an order at 81 Morgan Avenue.

• Appeal #2024-03: Request for an extension of time to comply with an order at 81 Morgan Avenue

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss the 2023 audited consolidated financial statements and the KPMG audit findings report. Staff will also present the second quarter audit status report for 2024. The committee will recognize a Certificate of Achievement for the CAnFR Award for Fiscal 2022.

• 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (FIN-2024-300)
• KPMG Audit Findings Report
• 2nd Quarter Audit Status Report (CAO-2024-166)
• CAnFR Award for Fiscal 2022 Certificate of Achievement

The Kitchener Audit Committee met to review quarterly audit status reports and financial awards before considering the city's financial standing. The committee received presentations on internal audit updates, external billable work orders, and the 2023 audit findings report from KPMG. Ultimately, the committee voted to approve the 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

• Approved 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

City Council will meet to discuss several matters in a closed session. The agenda includes legal advice regarding Ontario Land Tribunal matters, a potential land acquisition for a long-term lease, and business partnership negotiations for the Williamsburg Crematorium.

• Legal advice regarding Ontario Land Tribunal matters
• Potential land acquisition for a long-term lease
• Business partnership negotiations for Williamsburg Crematorium

Kitchener City Council met on June 24, 2024, to authorize a closed-door session. The council approved holding an in-camera meeting immediately following the special meeting to discuss negotiations, litigation, and land acquisition.

• Authorized in-camera meeting to discuss five confidential matters (Approved)

Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council is reviewing several development plans and heritage designations. The agenda includes the Bramm Yards Master Plan, 2025 budget timelines, and updates to cycling and trail infrastructure.

• Allocation of up to $400,000 for Bramm Yards pre-design reports
• $169,500 total increase for the Dundee North Secondary Plan purchase order
• Heritage designations for 56 Duke Street West and 11-15 Pandora Avenue North
• Installation of pedestrian crossovers on the Laurentian Trail
• Sign by-law amendment for a digital billboard at 1495 Victoria Street North

Kitchener City Council approved new by-laws to permit lodging houses city-wide and establish a rental replacement framework. Council also deferred the proposed short-term rental provisions to allow for further stakeholder engagement and review. Additionally, the city affirmed its decision to designate 91 Madison Avenue South as a heritage property.

• Approved city-wide lodging house zoning and official plan amendments
• Approved new Rental Replacement By-law
• Deferred short-term rental provisions until late 2024
• Affirmed heritage designation for 91 Madison Avenue South
• Approved $169,500 increase for Dundee North Secondary Plan purchase order
• Authorized $400,000 for Bramm Yards pre-design reports
• Approved 2025 budget timelines
• Approved digital billboard at 1495 Victoria Street North

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee will discuss several project updates, including greenhouse gas inventory progress and green development standards. The committee will also review an environmental assessment for Biehn Drive and the Hidden Valley land use implementation project.

• Harmonized Green Development Standards Project Update (DSD-2024-267)
• 2022 Waterloo Region Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory progress update (DSD-2024-278)
• Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment Update (DSD-2024-253)
• Hidden Valley Land Use Implementation Project – Natural Heritage System (DSD-2024-268)
• Continued discussion regarding the Plant Based Treaty

The committee approved an updated natural heritage system for the Hidden Valley Land Use project. The Plant Based Treaty item was deferred to a future meeting, and several project updates were received for information.

• Supported updated natural heritage system for Hidden Valley Land Use Option 2 (5-2)
• Deferred Plant Based Treaty item to a future meeting

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss revised design principles for Bramm Yards and summer programming for special events. The meeting also includes a continuation of discussions regarding the Sponsorship Program from April.

• Revised design principles for Bramm Yards
• Summer programming for special events
• Continuation of the Sponsorship Program discussion
• Roundtable updates

The Economic Development Advisory Committee met to review updates on special events, the Bramm Yards master plan, and the municipal sponsorship strategy. Staff presentations summarized consultation results and prior reports sent to other committees. No new decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded during this meeting.

• Reviewed Bramm Yards revised design principles following consultation
• Reviewed Municipal Sponsorship Review strategy previously sent to Finance Committee
• Received overview of summer special events from Steve Roth
• Received industry trend updates from roundtable representatives
• Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review applications for land severances and minor variances. The agenda includes proposals for multi-unit residential buildings, industrial expansions, and single-family home additions.

• 7-storey, 103-unit affordable housing development at 47-75 Charles Street East
• 10-storey, 69-unit affordable housing and retail/office development at 40-50 Eby Street South
• Conversion of 174 Wellington Street North into a 4-unit multiple dwelling
• Expansion of industrial use by 128.76 sq.m. at 160 Webster Road
• Severance of 578 Guelph Street to construct two duplex dwellings

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight applications on June 18, 2024, including severances and minor variances for House of Friendship's planned 7-storey, 103-unit supportive affordable housing building at 51 Charles Street East and a 10-storey, 69-unit affordable housing and retail/office building at 75 Charles Street East. The committee also approved a severance at 578 Guelph Street to allow two duplexes, and minor variances for additions or decks at 3 Ivy Lane Court, 59 Cartier Drive, 948 Chapel Hill Court, 101 Breckenridge Drive, and 174 Wellington Street North. The 174 Wellington Street North approval was amended to remove two Metrolinx conditions that the committee called unnecessary and onerous. All decisions carried; no delegations spoke in opposition.

• Approved expansion of legal non-conforming heavy industrial use at 160 Webster Road by 128.76 sq.m (Carried)
• Approved rear yard setback variance of 3.0m for a 1-storey addition at 3 Ivy Lane Court (Carried)
• Approved interior side yard setback variance of 0.6m for a 1-storey addition at 59 Cartier Drive (Carried)
• Approved rear yard setback variance of 2.4m for a rear deck at 948 Chapel Hill Court (Carried)
• Approved interior side yard setback variance of 1.2m for a rear addition at 101 Breckenridge Drive (Carried)
• Approved minor variances to convert a semi-detached dwelling into a 4-unit duplex at 174 Wellington Street North, as amended to remove Metrolinx Conditions 1 & 2 (Carried, as amended)
• Approved severance at 578 Guelph Street for two duplex dwellings, subject to 15 conditions including $11,862.00 park dedication (Carried)
• Approved severances and minor variances for House of Friendship at 51 and 75 Charles Street East for two affordable housing buildings (Carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss an update regarding the ACAC Terms of Reference review. Members will also receive information on Ankara Carnival 2.0 and city updates for public art calls and Artist in Residence programs.

• Update on the ACAC Terms of Reference review
• Information regarding Ankara Carnival 2.0
• Updates on public art calls and Artist in Residence programs
• Reports from the Downtown Advisory Committee and Public Art Working Group

The Kitchener Arts and Culture Advisory Committee met on June 18, 2024, to review proposed updates to their Terms of Reference, including committee composition, definitions, and the potential separation of the Public Art Working Group into its own advisory committee. Members also received updates on upcoming city art projects, the Ankara Carnival 2.0 event, and downtown initiatives.

• Accepted the meeting agenda
• Accepted the May minutes with revisions
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m.

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, has been cancelled.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will review a proposed Rental Replacement By-law and next steps for the Lived Expertise Working Group. The agenda also includes public hearings for a zoning amendment at 179 Jansen Avenue and condominium applications for Ottawa Street North and Mill Street.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 179 Jansen Avenue
• Proposed Rental Replacement By-law (DSD-2024-282)
• Draft Plan of Condominium for 20 Ottawa Street North
• Draft Plan of Condominium for 455-509 Mill Street

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee unanimously approved the Rental Replacement By-law, an Official Plan Amendment, and a Demolition Control By-law amendment to protect tenants from displacement. The committee also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 179 Jansen Avenue and extended the Lived Expertise Working Group pilot to June 2026. A draft condominium application for 20 Ottawa Street North was approved, while a similar application for 455-509 Mill Street was removed from the agenda at the applicant's request.

• Approved Rental Replacement By-law and related Official Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Amended Demolition Control By-law to support rental replacement rules (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 179 Jansen Avenue (carried)
• Extended Lived Expertise Working Group pilot to June 2026 (carried)
• Approved Draft Plan of Condominium for 20 Ottawa Street North (carried)
• Removed Draft Plan of Condominium for 455-509 Mill Street from agenda
• Rejected amendment to comparable rental unit definition (3-6 vote)

Special Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council will consider pyrotechnic and firework authorizations. The agenda also includes an in-camera session regarding alcohol consumption on city-owned lands. Additionally, council members are notified of a joint meeting with the Region of Waterloo.

• Pyrotechnic and Firework Authorization (DSD-2024-291)
• In-camera discussion regarding alcohol consumption on city-owned lands
• Notice of joint meeting with the Region of Waterloo and area municipalities

Kitchener City Council approved a motion allowing city officials to execute permit documentation for firework and pyrotechnic displays on city property. Council also voted to hold an in-camera meeting to discuss a solicitor-client privilege matter and waived notice to adjust the meeting's start time.

• Waived notice to start meeting at 4:41 p.m. (Carried)
• Authorized execution of pyrotechnic and firework permits (Carried)
• Approved in-camera meeting regarding solicitor-client privilege (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-116 to confirm proceedings (Carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The committee will discuss Bramm Yards Master Plan visioning and a sign bylaw amendment for 1495 Victoria Street North. The agenda also includes approving an increase to a purchase order for the Dundee North Secondary Plan and reviewing 2025 budget timelines.

• Sign Bylaw Amendment Application at 1495 Victoria Street North
• Bramm Yards Master Plan Visioning
• Increase to Purchase Order 213285 (Dundee North Secondary Plan)
• 2025 Budget Process and Timelines

The Committee approved the revised vision for the Bramm Yards Master Plan and authorized a competitive land disposition process via RFP. It also approved a digital billboard amendment for 1495 Victoria Street North and set the 2025 budget timelines.

• Approved revised vision and development principles for Bramm Yards Master Plan
• Allocated up to $400,000 from Environmental Remediation Reserve for Bramm Yards pre-design reports
• Authorized competitive land disposition process for Bramm Yards via public RFP
• Approved Sign By-law Amendment SVA2023-009 for a digital billboard at 1495 Victoria Street North with six conditions
• Approved 2025 budget timelines and shortened the period for Council to amend the Mayor's proposed budget
• Increased Purchase Order 213285 for Dundee North Secondary Plan by $150,000 plus HST ($169,500 total)
• Resolved to shorten publishing timeline for Committee agendas

Downtown Advisory Committee

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee will review updates regarding the Kitchener Market and its new Commercial Kitchen pilot. The meeting also includes a discussion on the scope, process, and deliverables for a new Pedestrianization Sub-Committee.

• Kitchener Market plans and Commercial Kitchen pilot update
• Scope and work of the new Pedestrianization Sub-Committee
• Review of pedestrianization history in the Core

The Downtown Advisory Committee unanimously passed a motion supporting the Kitchener Market's continued growth and sustainability, citing it as a cornerstone of the downtown community. The committee also discussed pedestrianization strategies for King Street, agreeing to focus on research into best practices from comparable cities rather than immediate implementation. No new funding or specific street closures were approved during this meeting.

• Motion supporting Kitchener Market's growth passed unanimously
• Pedestrianization sub-committee tasked with researching best practices
• No specific pedestrianization actions or funding approved
• Item 'What's New In DTK' cancelled due to lack of time

Special Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council will consider authorizing an in-camera meeting to discuss solicitor/client privilege and potential litigation. The agenda includes updates on Municipal Act and Planning Act matters and the Growing Together Update.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting for solicitor/client privilege matters
• Information update on Municipal Act and Planning Act matters
• Information update on Growing Together litigation or potential litigation
• Confirmation of By-law 2024-115

Kitchener City Council held a special meeting on June 13, 2024, lasting about six minutes. Council approved holding an in-camera (closed) meeting immediately afterward to consider one solicitor-client privilege matter and one solicitor-client privilege and litigation matter under the Municipal Act, 2001. Council also gave third reading to By-law 2024-115, confirming all actions and proceedings of Council for June 13, 2024. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved an in-camera meeting to consider one solicitor-client privilege matter and one solicitor-client privilege and litigation matter (carried)
• Gave third reading to By-law 2024-115 confirming all Council actions and proceedings for June 13, 2024 (carried)

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation & Trails Committee meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were provided.

The meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The committee is reviewing notices of intention to designate several properties as heritage sites. The meeting also includes discussions on heritage permit applications for construction and roof replacements.

• Heritage permit for demolition and reconstruction at 36 Lancaster Street East
• Roof replacement application for 50 Brookside Crescent
• Notice of intention to demolish additions at 236 Gehl Place
• Notices of intention to designate 56 Duke Street West and 11-15 Pandora Avenue North
• June 2024 update to the Municipal Heritage Register

The Heritage Kitchener Committee approved heritage permits for demolition and reconstruction at 36 Lancaster Street East and roof replacement at 50 Brookside Crescent. The Committee also advanced heritage designations for properties on Duke Street West, Pandora Avenue North, and six other locations, while recommending a conservation covenant instead of designation for 236 Gehl Place. These recommendations will be forwarded to City Council for final consideration on June 24, 2024.

• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2024-V-009 for 36 Lancaster Street East (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2024-IV-010 for 50 Brookside Crescent (unanimous)
• Received Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) for 236 Gehl Place for information
• Recommended heritage conservation covenant for 236 Gehl Place instead of designation
• Directed Clerk to publish Notice of Intention to Designate for 56 Duke Street West (unanimous)
• Directed Clerk to publish Notice of Intention to Designate for 11-15 Pandora Avenue North (unanimous)
• Recognized cultural heritage value for six properties including 51 Breithaupt Street and 1738 Trussler Road

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss feedback regarding the 2023 Strategic Plan Report Card and debrief from the May 8 meeting. Members will also receive updates on the April 2024 strategic plan implementation.

• Review of 2023 Strategic Plan Report Card
• Debrief of the May 8th Advisory Committee meeting
• April 2024 Strategic Plan implementation update

The committee discussed the 2023 Citizen Report Card with the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT). Members identified a need for more project information to improve future evaluations. No formal votes or motions were recorded.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, was cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

This meeting of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and standard procedural items, with no business items to be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled for June 3, 2024

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a resolution to authorize the City Solicitor to serve and publish Notices of Intent to Expropriate for six properties related to the Sanitary and Stormwater Utility. Council will also hold an in-camera session to discuss legal advice, planning applications, and a potential land acquisition. No delegations are scheduled, and the only by-law is to confirm the meeting's actions.

• Expropriation notices for 140 Sydney St S, 123 Ottawa St S/134 Sydney St S, 124 Ottawa St S, 150-160 Borden Ave S, and 380 Courtland Ave S (partial)
• In-camera meeting for solicitor/client privilege and land acquisition matters
• By-law 2024-114 to confirm council actions

City Council authorized the City Solicitor to serve Notices of Intent to Expropriate for several properties to support sanitary and stormwater utilities. Council also authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to approve land interest acquisitions as outlined in report DSD-2024-271.

• Authorized Notices of Intent to Expropriate for 140 Sydney St S, 123 Ottawa St S/134 Sydney St S, 124 Ottawa St S, 150-160 Borden Ave S, and 380 Courtland Ave S (partial) (Carried)
• Authorized CAO to approve land interest acquisitions per report DSD-2024-271 within approved budget (Carried)
• Approved holding an in-camera meeting for solicitor/client privilege and land acquisition matters (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-114 to confirm all actions and proceedings for June 3, 2024 (Carried)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The committee will discuss a proposed Shared Accommodation By-law and a supplemental report regarding the City-wide Lodging House Review. Staff are scheduled to provide a joint presentation on these two items. The agenda also includes updates on cycling plan fixes and a sewer environmental assessment.

• Proposed Shared Accommodation By-law (COR-2024-233)
• City-wide Lodging House Review supplemental report (DSD-2024-249)
• Cycling and Trails Master Plan Spot Fixes (DSD-2024-154)
• Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment Update (DSD-2024-244)
• Delegated authority for talent purchases and agreements (DSD-2024-259)

The Committee approved delegated authority for Culture & Entertainment staff to execute agreements and authorized 2024 Cycling and Trails Master Plan spot fixes, including new pedestrian crossovers on the Laurentian Trail. The proposed Shared Accommodation By-law and related city-wide lodging house zoning amendments were not approved; instead, they were referred to the June 24, 2024 Council meeting to allow staff to provide additional information on issues raised during discussion.

• Approved delegated authority for Culture & Entertainment staff to execute legal and sponsorship agreements
• Approved 2024 Cycling and Trails Master Plan spot fixes and Laurentian Trail pedestrian crossovers
• Referred Shared Accommodation By-law to June 24 Council meeting for further staff information
• Referred city-wide lodging house Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to June 24 Council meeting

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review and select recipients for the Spring 2024 RISE Fund grants. The main item is a group review of applications, with members expected to reach consensus on the grant recipients. The agenda also includes routine items such as a land acknowledgement, conflict of interest disclosures, and authorization for an in-camera meeting.

• RISE Fund Spring 2024 grant recipient selection (group review, 90 minutes)
• In-camera meeting authorization for personal matter about identifiable individuals (Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(b))
• Land acknowledgement recognizing Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee meeting scheduled for May 29, 2024 has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision. The public may attend but cannot speak at these quasi-judicial hearings.

• Meeting cancelled by notice from Committee Coordinator Marilyn Mills

My Ideal City

This is a special 'My Ideal City' council meeting focused on climate change. Two delegates will speak: one on how the city manages climate measures, and one arguing the city should do more. The meeting will also announce winners of an unspecified contest, with the mayor and all 10 ward councillors in attendance.

• Delegation by Karly Lekavy on city's climate change measures
• Delegation by Lucas Reis arguing for more climate action
• Announcement of winners with Mayor Sasha Henry and councillors present
• Land acknowledgement and singing of O Canada to open meeting

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on a staff presentation and update on Phase 2 of the Kitchener Utilities transition, followed by an in-camera session to discuss a natural gas distribution system management review and a potential land acquisition. No decisions are listed on the open agenda; the in-camera items are for information and direction.

• Phase 2 update on Kitchener Utilities Transition (INS-2024-224)
• In-camera meeting authorized for natural gas distribution system management review (2023)
• In-camera discussion on potential land acquisition
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes, virtual registration by 1:00 p.m. May 27

Council received an update (report INS-2024-224) on Phase 2 of the Kitchener Utilities Clean Energy Transition Strategy and gave feedback on which business activities to prioritize. Staff said they are not currently exploring gas bill surcharges but will keep looking at ways to offer incentives to customers moving away from natural gas. Council approved holding an in-camera meeting afterward on a security-of-property-and-information matter and a land acquisition matter. The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.

• Received Phase 2 update on Kitchener Utilities Clean Energy Transition Strategy (report INS-2024-224); no decision recorded
• Approved in-camera meeting on security of property/information and land acquisition (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:39 p.m.

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council is meeting to decide on several committee recommendations, including a heritage permit for a 45-storey mixed-use building at 10 Duke Street West that would retain parts of the existing façade. Council will also consider zoning changes for Hilts Auto Inc. at 115-131 Whitney Place, new pedestrian crossovers, and updates to property standards and sign by-laws. Several by-laws will receive final readings, including those related to parking, fire routes, and the zoning amendments.

• Heritage permit HPA-2024-IV-08 for partial demolition and 45-storey building at 10 Duke Street West
• Zoning by-law amendments for Hilts Auto Inc. at 115-131 Whitney Place
• Four new pedestrian crossovers on Belmont, Kingsway, Park, and Lawrence avenues
• Transfer of $4,488,866 from Tax Stabilization to Tax Capital Reserve Fund
• Notices of intention to designate 131 Victoria St S and 79-87 Scott St/66-82 Weber St E as heritage properties

Council approved a heritage permit for a 45-storey building at 10 Duke Street West and designated several properties for heritage value. The city also approved new pedestrian crossovers for the Vision Zero strategy and updated several municipal by-laws.

• Approved heritage permit for 45-storey mixed-use building at 10 Duke Street West (Carried)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 131 Victoria Street South, 79-87 Scott Street, and 66-82 Weber Street East (Carried)
• Approved transfer of $400,863 to Investment Stabilization Reserve and $4,488,866 to Tax Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Approved installation of four Pedestrian Crossovers (PXO) on Belmont Avenue, Kingsway Drive, Park Street, and Lawrence Avenue (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendments for Hilts Auto Inc. at 115-131 Whitney Place (Carried)
• Approved amendments to the Property Standards By-law and Sign By-law (Carried)
• Approved Integrated Sanitary Master Plan and directed staff to file for 30-day public review (Carried)
• Approved amendments to the Acting Mayor By-law (Carried)

Downtown Advisory Committee

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates from a new sub-committee exploring pedestrianizing downtown streets and to hear from Economic Development Executive Director Cory Blumn about strategic plans. The committee will also share updates from the All-Advisory Committees meeting and new downtown businesses and events. No formal decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information sharing.

• Economic Development Strategic Plans presentation by Cory Blumn
• Pedestrianization Sub-Committee update on exploring downtown street pedestrianization
• All-Advisory Committees meeting update from May 8
• 'What's New in DTK?' rapid-fire sharing of downtown businesses and events
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes with registration by meeting start

The Kitchener Downtown Action Advisory Committee held a regular meeting on May 23, 2024, receiving updates on economic development strategies, advisory committee networking, and pedestrianization initiatives. The committee discussed various downtown projects including Bramm Yards, the Innovation Arena, and the Conrad Centre. Members unanimously approved a motion supporting the permanent closure of Gaukel Street to vehicular traffic between Joseph and Charles, and between Charles and Halls Lane.

• Approved motion supporting permanent vehicular closure of Gaukel Street between Joseph and Charles, and between Charles and Halls Lane (Unanimous)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear several applications for minor variances and land severances. These include requests for residential expansions, new multi-unit developments, and a commercial plaza.

• 1955 Fischer Hallman Road: side yard setback variance for a recreational athletic complex
• 215 Morgan Avenue: variances for 8 dwelling units including building setbacks and parking
• 42 Hazelglen Drive: variances for floor space ratio and height for 20 dwelling units
• 67 Blucher Street: variances for setbacks and floor space ratio for two 3-storey stacked townhouse buildings
• 125 Seabrook Drive: variances for commercial space size to facilitate a new commercial plaza

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment held a meeting on May 21, 2024, addressing multiple minor variance and land severance applications. The committee approved minor variance and consent requests for properties including Fischer Hallman Road, Morgan Avenue, Hazelglen Drive, Blucher Street, Montana Crescent, Brandon Avenue, Turner Avenue, Max Becker Drive, Seabrook Drive, Upper Mercer Street, and Stauffer Drive. One application regarding 50 Confederation Drive was withdrawn prior to consideration.

• Approved minor variance for 1955 Fischer Hallman Road to permit an easterly side yard setback of 8.5m
• Approved minor variances for 215 Morgan Avenue to facilitate 8 dwelling units
• Approved minor variances for 42 Hazelglen Drive to facilitate a 20-unit residential development
• Withdrawn: Application A 2024-036 for 50 Confederation Drive
• Approved minor variances for 67 Blucher Street for stacked townhouses
• Approved minor variances for 32 Montana Crescent for additional dwelling units
• Approved minor variances for 114 Brandon Avenue for a rear yard setback
• Approved minor variance for 39 Turner Avenue for an accessory building addition

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to hear reports on the Conrad Centre operating model and barriers facing visual artists, and to discuss the 2024 Artist in Residence call. The agenda includes delegations, discussion items, and routine updates from staff and committee members.

• Conrad Centre Operating Model Report presented by Jeremy Dueck, Director, Culture and Entertainment
• Uncovering Barriers for Visual Artists report by Julie Hall, ACAC member
• 2024 Artist in Residence call discussion
• Public Art Calls, 44 Gaukel Creative Hub, Film & Music updates
• Reports from Downtown Action and Advisory Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Public Art Working Group

The committee accepted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received presentations on a visual arts barriers study and the operating model for the Conrad Centre for Performing Arts, and discussed the 2024 Artist in Residence program. No formal votes were recorded as the meeting focused on reports, updates, and procedural items.

• Accepted meeting agenda
• Accepted April meeting minutes

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss four main items: a May 2024 update on the Kitchener Utilities (KU) transition, technical studies for the Hidden Valley Land Use Implementation Project, continued work on CorCAP 2.0 Part 2 (TransformWR), and a continued discussion on the Plant Based Treaty. The committee will also receive sub-committee updates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion.

• KU Transition - May 2024 update (INS-2024-198)
• Hidden Valley Land Use Implementation Project – Technical Studies (DSD-2024-215)
• CorCAP 2.0 - Part 2 - TransformWR, continued (DSD-2024-216)
• Plant Based Treaty Discussion Continued
• Sub-Committee Updates

The committee deferred a motion to endorse the Plant Based Treaty until a future meeting when the organization can attend. Staff presented updates on the Hidden Valley Land Use Implementation Project, outlining upcoming technical studies and Official Plan amendments. The committee also reviewed priorities for the TransformWR Community Climate Action Plan, focusing on building emissions and energy transitions.

• Deferred Plant Based Treaty endorsement to future meeting (Carried)
• Reviewed Hidden Valley Land Use Implementation Project technical studies
• Reviewed KU Clean Energy Transition Strategy progress
• Identified top 5 building-related actions for TransformWR Climate Plan

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several active transportation topics, including spot fixes, bike parking, and upcoming events. The agenda includes discussion items on spot fixes and PXOs, a neighbourhood ride to BikeCheck, and a bike parking request form, along with staff updates. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of spot fixes and PXOs
• Neighbourhood Ride to BikeCheck event
• Bike Parking Request Form
• Upcoming events and co-op student introduction
• Staff updates

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee formally supported a list of spot fix projects for trail safety and connectivity. Members also discussed organizing community rides to BikeCheck and reviewed updates on bike parking requests and regional infrastructure.

• Supported 2024 spot fix projects for trail safety and connectivity (Unanimous)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will discuss proposed general amendments to the Sign By-law and a zoning by-law amendment for 115-131 Whitney Place. The committee will also consider a consent item on the Region of Waterloo's update to the Source Protection Plan under the Clean Water Act. No delegations are scheduled.

• Sign By-law General Amendments (DSD-2024-116)
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/006/W/ES for 115-131 Whitney Place (Hilts Auto Inc.)
• Consent item: Ontario Clean Water Act – Region of Waterloo's Update to Source Protection Plan (DSD-2024-205)
• No delegations at this time

The Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for Hilts Auto Inc. to allow all uses permitted in the M-2 and EMP-2 general industrial zones. It also supported technical amendments to the Grand River Source Protection Plan and updated the city's Sign By-law.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/006/W/ES for 115-131 Whitney Place to permit all M-2 and EMP-2 general industrial uses (Carried)
• Supported technical amendments to the Grand River Source Protection Plan (Carried)
• Approved repeal and replacement of specific sections of Sign By-law 2011-099 and its incorporation into the Municipal Code (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special Council meeting will consider interim financial support for THEMUSEUM, a noise exemption for downtown special events, and authorize an in-camera session on a potential road construction settlement. Delegations from THEMUSEUM representatives are scheduled. The meeting also includes routine items like confirming proceedings.

• Interim Support for THEMUSEUM, DSD-2024-229
• Noise Exemption for Downtown Special Events, CSD-2024-140
• In-camera meeting on potential settlement - Road Construction Project
• Delegations from David Marskell and John Durdan, THEMUSEUM
• By-law 2024-103 to confirm Council actions

City Council approved a grant of up to $300,000 to support THEMUSEUM's cash-flow needs through October 31, 2024. The funding is conditional on the museum providing monthly cash-flow statements and evaluating its business model for sustainability. Council also required the museum to request a 50% cost-share from the Region of Waterloo.

• Approved up to $300,000 grant for THEMUSEUM cash-flow support (10-1)
• Required THEMUSEUM to request $150,000 in cost-sharing from Region of Waterloo (10-1)
• Denied motion to defer August 15 funding payment to June 24 meeting (5-6)
• Approved noise exemptions for all Downtown Special Events (Carried)
• Authorized an immediate in-camera meeting regarding potential litigation (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-103 to confirm proceedings of May 13, 2024 (Carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: asset management plans for non-core assets (cemeteries, forestry, golf, parking, parks, transportation, facilities, fleet) and an update to the Reserve Fund Policy. Staff will give presentations on both. The committee will also receive an information item on the Strategic Plan implementation update for April 2024.

• Asset Management Plans for non-core assets (FIN-2024-208), covering cemeteries, forestry, golf, parking, parks/open spaces/trails, transportation, facilities, and fleet
• Reserve Fund Policy Update (FIN-2024-222) with attached policy document
• Strategic Plan Update - April 2024 Implementation (CAO-2024-220) as information item
• No consent items or delegations listed

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved asset management plans and a corporate asset management policy. The Committee also amended the Reserve Fund Policy and authorized two fund transfers from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund.

• Approved Asset Management Plans for non-core assets (Carried)
• Approved Policy GOV-COR-506 Corporate Asset Management (Carried)
• Amended Policy FIN-RES-770 Reserve Funds (Carried)
• Approved $400,863 transfer from Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund to Investment Stabilization Reserve Fund (Carried)
• Approved $4,488,866 transfer from Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund to Tax Capital Reserve Fund (Carried)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items, including a noise exemption for downtown special events and property standards by-law amendments, and to discuss two major staff reports: a Vision Zero project update on road safety and the Integrated Sanitary Master Plan final report. No delegations are scheduled. The meeting is a regular committee session with decisions or recommendations to be forwarded to Council.

• Noise exemption for downtown special events (CSD-2024-140)
• Property standards by-law amendments (CSD-2024-083)
• Vision Zero project update with 2024 safety improvements (DSD-2024-073)
• Integrated Sanitary Master Plan final report (INS-2024-223)

The Committee approved the installation of four new pedestrian crossovers and directed staff to investigate reallocating traffic calming funds to the Vision Zero Hot Spot program. It also approved the Integrated Sanitary Master Plan and amendments to the Property Standards By-law.

• Approved noise exemptions for all 2024 Downtown Special Events (Carried)
• Approved repeal and replacement of specific sections of Property Standards By-law Chapter 665 (Carried)
• Approved installation of Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) on Belmont Avenue, Kingsway Drive, Park Street, and Lawrence Avenue (Carried)
• Directed staff to investigate reallocating remaining Formal Traffic Calming budget to the Vision Zero Hot Spot improvement program (Carried)
• Approved the Integrated Sanitary Master Plan Schedule 'B' Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Carried)
• Directed staff to file the Integrated Sanitary Master Plan for a 30-day public review period (Carried)

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage impact assessments and permit applications, including a partial demolition and 45-storey mixed-use building at 10 Duke Street West, and draft heritage impact assessments for 2091 Bleams Road and the Hidden Valley Secondary Plan. The committee will also consider notices of intention to designate properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and a review of the municipal heritage register.

• Heritage permit HPA-2024-IV-08: partial demolition with retention of facades at 10 Duke Street West for 45-storey mixed-use building
• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 2091 Bleams Road (DSD-2024-147)
• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for Hidden Valley Secondary Plan (DSD-2024-193)
• Notice of intention to designate 131 Victoria Street South under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of intention to designate 87 Scott Street and 82 Weber Street East

Heritage Kitchener approved a heritage permit allowing partial demolition of the building at 10 Duke Street West, keeping the front, east, and part of the west facade, to build a 45-storey mixed-use building. The committee also voted to pursue heritage designation for seven properties and to publish notices of intention to designate 131 Victoria Street South and 79-87 Scott Street/66-82 Weber Street East. Two draft Heritage Impact Assessments (2091 Bleams Road and Hidden Valley) were discussed with feedback given; no decisions were made on those. All recommendations will go to Council on May 27, 2024.

• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2024-IV-08 for 10 Duke Street West: partial demolition (retaining front, east, and part of west facade) and construction of 45-storey mixed-use building, with conditions (carried)
• Directed Clerk to publish Notice of Intention to Designate 131 Victoria Street South (carried)
• Directed Clerk to publish Notice of Intention to Designate 79-87 Scott Street/66-82 Weber Street East (carried)
• Resolved to recognize cultural heritage value and pursue designation for 113-151 Charles Street West / 170-188 Joseph Street / 3-44 Francis Street South (carried)
• Resolved to recognize cultural heritage value and pursue designation for 83-85 King Street West (carried)
• Resolved to recognize cultural heritage value and pursue designation for 87-91 King Street West (carried)
• Resolved to recognize cultural heritage value and pursue designation for 97-99 King Street West (carried)
• Resolved to recognize cultural heritage value and pursue designation for 148 Madison Avenue South, 171-173 Victoria Street North, and 111 Ahrens Street West (each carried separately)

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the draft final 2023 Citizen Report Card and receive an update on the All Advisory Committees Meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard items for declarations of interest, delegations, and adjournment.

• Discussion of 2023 Citizen Report Card draft final report
• Update on All Advisory Committees Meeting details and RSVPs

Committee members reviewed a preliminary draft of the 2023 Citizen Report Card and provided feedback. The group also coordinated roles for the upcoming All Advisory Committees Meeting.

• Decided J. Stephens-Wells will provide opening remarks for All Advisory Committees Meeting
• Decided T. Glover will facilitate committee presentations and Q&A for All Advisory Committees Meeting

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council is meeting to vote on several committee recommendations, including a natural gas rate decrease, a partnership with Communitech, and a zoning and official plan amendment for a development on Jackson and Brentwood Avenues. They will also consider a new affordable housing incentive pilot and approve the budget for a new community centre. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and by-laws.

• Natural gas supply rate decrease to 11.63 cents per cubic meter from 16.70 cents, effective May 1, 2024
• Partnership with Communitech with $500,000 allocated in each of 2024 and 2025 from Economic Development Investment Fund 2.0
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 135-161 Jackson Avenue and 135 Brentwood Avenue (OPA24/002/J/BB, ZBA24/002/JBB)
• Approval of $8,125,000 budget for new Williamsburg Community Centre in Rosenberg area
• New Not-For-Profit Affordable Rental & Co-op Housing Incentive (Pilot) policy

Kitchener Council approved official plan and zoning amendments for residential developments at 135-161 Jackson Avenue and 136 Brentwood Avenue, and 15 Laurentian Drive. Council also approved an $8.125 million budget for the new Williamsburg Community Centre and authorized a land donation to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing. Additionally, a new pilot incentive program for not-for-profit affordable rental and co-op housing was established.

• Approved Jackson Ave/Brentwood Ave development amendments (6-3)
• Approved $8.125M budget for Williamsburg Community Centre
• Approved not-for-profit affordable housing incentive pilot
• Authorized land donation to Habitat for Humanity at 1035 Ottawa St N
• Approved 2024 BIA budgets for Downtown and Belmont
• Approved $500k annual funding for Communitech partnership (2024-2025)
• Endorsed corporate 2050 net-zero target and climate action plan
• Approved traffic calming plan for Dumfries Avenue

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a brief public portion (land acknowledgement, conflict declarations, delegations, mayoral updates) followed by an in-camera session. Council will vote to authorize a closed meeting to discuss two land acquisition matters (sanitary/stormwater utility and affordable housing strategy) and two solicitor-client privilege/potential litigation matters related to Ontario Land Tribunal settlements. Staff will provide information and seek direction on these items.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(c), (e), (f)
• Municipal Land Acquisition Strategy – Sanitary and Stormwater Utility (45 min)
• Ontario Land Tribunal Settlement Direction (15 min)
• Ontario Land Tribunal Settlement Direction (30 min)
• Affordable Housing Strategy – Land Acquisition (15 min)

Kitchener City Council held a special meeting on April 29, 2024, lasting from 3:03 p.m. to 3:06 p.m. The only substantive decision was to authorize an in-camera (closed) meeting immediately afterward to consider two land acquisition matters and two matters of solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation. No other business was decided; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved holding an in-camera meeting on two land acquisition matters and two solicitor-client privilege/potential litigation matters (carried)

Downtown Advisory Committee

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its 2024 workplan, potential subcommittees, and upcoming meeting schedule. The Kitchener Market manager will present on a commercial kitchen incubator pilot and future plans, and the Downtown Kitchener BIA will share updates on the Palette x Palate event and the new DTK Art Walk. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal decisions or votes listed.

• Discussion of 2024 workplan and potential subcommittees
• Kitchener Market commercial kitchen incubator pilot presentation
• Downtown Kitchener BIA update on Palette x Palate and DTK Art Walk
• Roundtable on new downtown businesses and events

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee unanimously voted to create a subcommittee to research pedestrianizing a downtown road. Members also discussed forming a workplan, connecting with other committees, and heard updates on the Downtown Kitchener BIA's arts programming. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved creation of subcommittee to explore pedestrianizing a downtown road (unanimous)
• Discussed creating a DAC workplan aligned with strategic goals
• Discussed potential sub-committees for pedestrianization and policy impact
• Heard update on Downtown Kitchener BIA arts initiatives (Palette x Palate, DTK Artwalk)
• Kitchener Market presentation rescheduled to future meeting

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider two appeals for extensions of time to comply with property standards orders. The public may attend but cannot speak. The committee will decide on appeals for 518 Greenfield Avenue Unit 211 and 128 Weber Street East.

• Appeal #2024-01 - 518 Greenfield Avenue Unit 211, extension of time to comply with order
• Appeal #2024-02 - 128 Weber Street East, extension of time to comply with order

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a staff presentation regarding EDI CapaCITY courses and a reminder about the RISE Fund evaluation. Members will also discuss an update regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict conversation.

• EDI CapaCITY Courses staff presentation
• RISE Fund Evaluation reminder
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Conversation update

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will discuss a net-zero climate action plan pivot and hold public hearings on two Planning Act applications: one for 15 Laurentian Drive and one for 135-161 Jackson Avenue and 135 Brentwood Avenue. The committee will also consider a private street naming at 130 Otterbein Road.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA24/003/L/AP and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/003/L/AP at 15 Laurentian Drive (Kitchener Waterloo Christian School Society)
• Official Plan Amendment OPA24/002/J/BB and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/002/JBB at 135-161 Jackson Avenue and 135 Brentwood Avenue (Sanjiv Shukla, 1000190771 ONTARIO INC.)
• Corporate Climate Action Plan (CorCAP) 2.0 Pivot: Net-Zero discussion (DSD-2024-074)
• Private Street Naming at 130 Otterbein Road (DSD-2024-180)

The Committee endorsed a corporate 2050 net-zero target and the CorCAP 2.0 Pivot: Net-Zero plan. It approved zoning and official plan amendments for 15 Laurentian Drive to support the Kitchener Waterloo Christian School Society. However, it referred a separate development proposal at 135-161 Jackson Avenue to the full Council for further review after receiving public opposition.

• Approved private street naming for Otterbein Crescent at 130 Otterbein Road
• Endorsed corporate 2050 net-zero target and CorCAP 2.0 Pivot: Net-Zero plan
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 15 Laurentian Drive (school expansion)
• Referred development proposal for 135-161 Jackson Avenue to April 29 Council meeting

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including a natural gas supply rate change, a memorandum of understanding with the Region of Waterloo for the Charles Street Terminal, and outcomes of a review on accelerating commercial business approvals. The main discussion item is a proposed partnership with Communitech, with a delegation from its CEO. The meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

• 2024 Natural Gas Supply Rate Change 1 (INS-2024-168)
• Charles Street Terminal Memorandum of Understanding with Region of Waterloo (DSD-2024-144)
• Outcomes of Accelerating Commercial Business Approvals Review (DSD-2024-159)
• Communitech Partnership discussion (DSD-2024-145) with delegation from CEO Chris Albinson

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Partnership Agreement with Communitech, allocating $500,000 from the Economic Development Investment Fund 2.0 in each of 2024 and 2025, with possible extensions for 2026 and 2027. It also authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Region of Waterloo for pre-development work on Charles Street Terminal lands, with the Region carrying costs and the City reimbursing its share. The committee approved a decrease in the natural gas supply rate to 11.63 cents per cubic meter effective May 1, 2024, and endorsed using Building Enterprise funds for a project manager secondment and commercial approvals improvements.

• Approved natural gas supply rate decrease to 11.63 cents/m³ from 16.70 cents/m³ effective May 1, 2024 (Carried)
• Authorized MOU with Region of Waterloo for Charles Street Terminal pre-development, with cost-sharing terms (Carried, as amended)
• Endorsed Building Enterprise funds for 18-month Project Manager secondment and commercial approvals project (Carried)
• Approved Communitech Partnership Agreement with $500,000 in 2024 and 2025, and potential 2026-2027 extensions (Carried unanimously, as amended, on recorded vote)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed pilot incentive for not-for-profit affordable rental and co-op housing, updates on the Rockway Centre redevelopment and Rosenberg Area Community Centre construction, a traffic calming review for Dumfries Avenue, and a noise exemption for the Greek Food Festival. The committee will also hear a delegation from Thresholds Homes and Support regarding the housing incentive item.

• Not For Profit Affordable Rental and Co-op Housing Incentive (Pilot) - DSD-2024-143
• Rockway Centre Redevelopment Update - CSD-2024-191
• Rosenberg Area Community Centre - Construction Update - CSD-2024-156
• Dumfries Avenue Formal Traffic Calming Review - DSD-2024-122
• Noise Exemption - Greek Food Festival - 527 Bridgeport Road - CSD-2024-136

The committee unanimously approved an $8,125,000 budget for the new Williamsburg Community Centre in the Rosenberg area, funded entirely by development charges. They also approved a pilot incentive program for not-for-profit affordable housing, including a $10,000 per unit grant and a new mentorship initiative. Additionally, the committee approved traffic calming measures for Dumfries Avenue and a three-phase redevelopment strategy for the Rockway Centre.

• Approved $8,125,000 budget for Williamsburg Community Centre (unanimous)
• Approved Not For Profit Affordable Rental and Co-op Housing Incentive Pilot (unanimous)
• Directed implementation of Dumfries Avenue Traffic Calming plan
• Approved three-phase Rockway Centre Redevelopment Strategy
• Granted noise exemption for Greek Food Festival at 527 Bridgeport Road
• Named new Rosenberg area centre 'The Williamsburg Community Centre'

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with no public delegations scheduled. The main substantive item is authorization for an in-camera (closed) session to discuss a potential land disposition related to the Rockway Centre Redevelopment, where staff will provide information and seek direction. Council will also confirm the day's actions and proceedings via by-law.

• In-camera meeting authorized for Rockway Centre Redevelopment land disposition (Section 239(2)(c) of Municipal Act)
• Staff to brief Council on potential land disposition and seek direction
• By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for April 22, 2024
• No delegations registered for this meeting

Kitchener City Council held a special meeting on April 22, 2024 that ran from 1:30 p.m. to 1:37 p.m. Council waived notice to add a confidential financial item to an in-camera meeting, authorized an in-camera session on a land disposition matter, and gave third reading to By-law 2024-087 confirming council's actions for the day. Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict on the Rockway Centre Redevelopment land disposition item and did not take part in discussion or voting on it. No delegations were heard and no mayoral business was raised.

• Waived notice requirement to add a confidential financial item to the in-camera meeting (Carried)
• Authorized an in-camera meeting on a land disposition matter under Section 239(2)(c) (Carried)
• Gave third reading to By-law 2024-087 confirming council actions for April 22, 2024 (Carried)
• Councillor P. Singh declared a conflict on the Rockway Centre Redevelopment land disposition item and did not participate

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss environmental initiatives. They will hear a presentation from Plant Based Treaty advocates and receive an update on CorCAP 2.0, the city's climate action plan, from city staff. The committee will also receive updates from sub-committees and an information item on Kitchener becoming a Bird Friendly City.

• Plant Based Treaty presentation by Anita Krajnc and others
• CorCAP 2.0 - Part 2 - TransformWR (DSD-2024-158) presented by city staff
• Sub-committee updates
• Information item: Kitchener Becoming a Bird Friendly City (DSD-2024-081)

The committee did not meet quorum, and all agenda items were received as information only. Members discussed a presentation on the Plant Based Treaty and provided feedback on community GHG emission actions for CorCAP 2.0.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including the renewal of a partnership with Communitech, its own terms of reference, and a sponsorship strategy. The agenda also includes routine items like reviewing previous minutes and receiving delegations.

• Communitech Partnership Renewal discussion
• EDAC Terms of Reference review
• Sponsorship Strategy discussion
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes

The Economic Development Advisory Committee reviewed a presentation on renewing the City of Kitchener's partnership with Communitech for 2024-2027, a staff report headed to Finance and Corporate Services Committee on April 22. The committee carried a motion asking City staff, with Communitech, to identify clear metrics for evaluating the partnership, covering startups supported, founder origins and locations, new regional jobs, and in-person engagement at the Communitech Hub. The committee also agreed with revised Terms of Reference, which will go to the City Clerks, and continued discussion of the Sponsorship Strategy to its May meeting. No delegations or pecuniary interests were recorded.

• Carried a motion directing City staff, with Communitech, to identify partnership success metrics (startups supported, founder origins/locations, new regional jobs, in-person Hub engagement) (carried)
• Agreed with the revised EDAC Terms of Reference; administrator to submit them to the City Clerks
• Reviewed March minutes with no changes required
• Continued Sponsorship Strategy discussion to the May committee meeting

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a delegation on regional film industry development, receive a presentation on the Culture and Entertainment vision, and approve its workplan. The agenda is largely discussion and information items, with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Delegation: Regional film industry development by filmmaker Angela Onuora
• Discussion: Culture and Entertainment vision presented by Jeremy Dueck, Director
• Discussion: Workplan approval by chair Margaret Lam
• Information: Standing city updates on Public Art Calls, 44 Gaukel Creative Hub, Arts Strategy, Film & Music
• Information: Reports from Downtown Action, Economic Advisory, Public Art Working Group, and Councillor Dave Schneider

The committee approved its workplan and reviewed a draft vision statement for Culture and Entertainment. Members heard a proposal for a regional filmmaking hub and received updates on public art opportunities at Mill Courtland Community Centre and Schlegel Park.

• Approved the committee workplan (Carried)
• Approved March meeting minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on April 16, 2024, to hear 12 applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. The applications seek zoning relief for projects including residential conversions, new dwelling units, a restaurant patio, a townhouse block, and property severances. Public oral and written submissions will be accepted at the meeting.

• Minor variance at 101 Clive Road to allow FSR of 0.75 (max 0.6) and front yard setback of 6.76m (required 7.77m) for a 24-unit residential development
• Minor variance at 1187 Fischer Hallman Road to allow outdoor patio 0m from street lot line (required 3m) for restaurant near Max Becker Drive
• Minor variance at 58 & 60 Ellen Street East and 115 Lancaster Street East to allow 0 parking spaces (required 11) and reduced setbacks for a 3-storey addition increasing units from 6 to 11
• Consent application at 103 & 105 Dalegrove Drive to sever land so each half of a semi-detached dwelling can be dealt with independently
• Minor variance at 610 Wabanaki Drive to allow 67 parking spaces (max permitted 26) in existing gravelled area

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variances for residential conversions, new developments, and commercial patios. One request for townhouse decks was refused, and two land severances/easements were approved.

• Approved duplex conversion at 423 Edwin Street
• Approved 24-unit residential development at 101 Clive Road
• Approved outdoor patio variance at 1187 Fischer Hallman Road
• Approved 3-storey addition for 11 units at 58 & 60 Ellen St E / 115 Lancaster St E
• Approved parking increase to 67 spaces at 610 Wabanaki Drive
• Approved triplex conversions at 54 Franklin Street South and 59 Vancamp Avenue
• Approved 5-unit townhouse block at 172 Kehl Street, but refused second-storey decks
• Approved land severances at 103 & 105 Dalegrove Drive and easements at 137 Queen Street South

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is primarily to consider and vote on an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 236-264 Victoria Street North, proposed by Vicner Inc. The item was previously deferred to allow the applicant to discuss the development's impact on tenant Grand River Rocks' lease. Council will also confirm meeting actions and consider related by-laws.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA24/001/V/CD and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/001/V/CD for 236-264 Victoria Street North
• Delegation by Andrea Sinclair, MHBC Planning, on item 5.1
• By-law 2024-086 to confirm council actions of April 15, 2024
• By-law 2024-082 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 51 for 236-264 Victoria Street North
• By-law 2024-083 to amend Zoning By-law for Vicner Inc. at 236-264 Victoria Street North

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Vicner Inc. at 236-264 Victoria Street North. The decision followed discussions regarding affordable housing commitments and lease arrangements with existing tenant Grand River Rocks.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/001/V/CD for Vicner Inc. (9-2)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/001/V/CD for Vicner Inc. (9-2)
• Adopted Urban Design Report dated December 2023 for application of Site Plan Approval process (9-2)
• Passed third reading of By-law 2024-082 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 51
• Passed third reading of By-law 2024-083 to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051
• Passed third reading of By-law 2024-086 to confirm all actions of the April 15, 2024 meeting

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several active transportation topics, including a Vision Zero 2024 staff report, a statement on school zone speed limits and automated speed enforcement, a pedestrian crossover education video, and a recap of the Ontario Bike Summit. No delegations are scheduled. The meeting includes staff introductions, volunteer appreciation, and staff updates.

• Vision Zero 2024 staff report presentation by A. McCrimmon-Jones, Manager, Transportation Safety and Policy
• ATTAC statement on school zone speed limits and ASE enforcement presented by L. Dramnitzki
• Pedestrian crossover (PXO) education video discussion
• Ontario Bike Summit recap presented by Vice-chair M. Bells and city staff
• Volunteer Appreciation Week discussion

The committee expressed support for proposed safety interventions in the Vision Zero update report. It also approved the submission of a statement regarding school zone speed limits and ASE enforcement to City Council.

• Approved support for safety improvements in the Vision Zero update report (Carried)
• Approved submission of the ATTAC Statement on School Zone Speed Limits and ASE Enforcement to City Council (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special Council meeting is largely procedural, with no public delegations scheduled. The main business is a resolution to hold a closed in-camera session to discuss three matters: an affordable housing land disposition, a municipal land acquisition for the sanitary and stormwater utility, and the CAO's performance review. Council will receive information and seek direction on the land matters, while the CAO review is for information only.

• In-camera session authorized for land disposition, land acquisition, and CAO performance review
• Affordable housing opportunity land disposition (15 min discussion)
• Municipal land acquisition strategy for sanitary and stormwater utility (45 min discussion)
• CAO performance review (45 min, information only, carried over from prior meeting)
• No public delegations registered

Kitchener City Council held a special meeting on April 8, 2024 that lasted about two minutes of public business. Council carried a motion to hold an in-camera (closed) meeting immediately afterward to consider a land disposition matter, a land acquisition and solicitor-client privilege matter, and a person matter about an identifiable individual, under Sections 239(2)(b), (c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Councillor B. Ioannidis declared a conflict of interest on the in-camera affordable housing land disposition item due to his employment and did not take part in discussion or voting on it. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes; the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

• Carried: motion to hold an in-camera meeting on a land disposition matter, a land acquisition and solicitor-client privilege matter, and a person matter about an identifiable individual (Sections 239(2)(b), (c), (f), Municipal Act, 2001)
• Councillor B. Ioannidis declared a conflict of interest on the in-camera item 5.1 Affordable Housing Opportunity (Land Disposition) due to his employment; did not participate in discussion or voting
• Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is holding a formal public hearing for applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 236-264 Victoria Street North. Staff will present, and a delegation from A. Sinclair is scheduled. Any recommendation will go to a later Council meeting for final ratification.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA24/001/V/CD and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA24/001/V/CD for 236-264 Victoria Street North
• Public hearing under the Planning Act with appeal rights to the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Delegation presentation by A. Sinclair
• Staff presentation on the application

The Committee referred a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 236-264 Victoria Street North to the April 8, 2024 Council meeting. This referral allows the applicant more time to address concerns from Grand River Rocks and provide information on affordable housing.

• Referred OPA24/001/V/CD and ZBA24/001/V/CD for 236-264 Victoria Street North to Council

Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council will consider approving a $143.8 million budget for the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex, including design upgrades and net-zero carbon features. The agenda also includes decisions on community grants, heritage designations, a zoning amendment for Victoria Street North, and a dangerous dog appeal.

• Approve $143,820,000 budget for Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex with net-zero carbon design and $47,915,000 in debenture financing
• Approve 2024 community grants (Tier 2) totaling $209,415
• Adopt Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 236-264 Victoria Street North (Vicner Inc.)
• Designate 10 Duke Street West and 91 Madison Avenue South as heritage properties
• Approve dangerous dog designation appeal for Freddi and Bertin

Council approved the budget and design for a new net-zero carbon indoor recreation facility. Other key actions included reverting parking fees at Bramm Street and ratifying dog designation appeals. A development application for 236-264 Victoria Street North was deferred.

• Approved $143,820,000 budget and $47,915,000 in debenture financing for Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex (Unanimous)
• Reverted Bramm Street surface parking lot fee structure to pre-January 2024 model on a temporary basis
• Ratified 'Dangerous Dog' designation for dog 'Broly' and 'Potentially Dangerous Dog' designation for dog 'Meeko'
• Deferred Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 236-264 Victoria Street North to a special meeting before April 19, 2024
• Approved $209,415 in 2024 Tier 2 community grants
• Directed Notice of Intention to Designate for 10 Duke Street West and 91 Madison Avenue South
• Authorized land acquisitions for sanitary and stormwater utility requirements
• Amended Uniform Traffic By-law to prohibit on-street parking on Parkvale Drive from Huron Road west for 65 metres

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: a draft 2023 Citizen Report Card and planning for an all-advisory-committees meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no listed information items or delegations.

• Review of draft 2023 Citizen Report Card (50 min discussion)
• Planning agenda for All Advisory Committees Meeting (35 min discussion)
• Delegations permitted up to start of meeting, max 5 minutes
• Meeting held in Schmalz Room, Kitchener City Hall, 4:00-5:30 PM

The committee reviewed the 2023 Citizen Report Card and agreed to develop a draft for presentation to the CLT in May. Members also planned the agenda for the All-Advisory Committees meeting scheduled for May 8th.

• Agreed to draft a report card based on 2023 observations for CLT presentation in May
• Decided May 8th All-Advisory Committees meeting agenda will include 5-minute presentations from each committee chair/vice chair

Heritage Kitchener Committee

Heritage Kitchener Committee will discuss draft heritage impact assessments, heritage permit applications, and notices of intention to designate properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The agenda includes items on 236-264 Victoria Street North, 1385 Bleams Road, 10 Duke Street West, and 91 Madison Avenue South, plus a review of the municipal heritage register. Two delegations are scheduled.

• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 236-264 Victoria Street North (DSD-2024-117)
• Heritage permit application to remove a garage at 1385 Bleams Road (HPA-2024-IV-006)
• Notice of intention to designate 10 Duke Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of intention to designate 91 Madison Avenue South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review — April 2024 update with updated statements of significance for four properties

The Heritage Kitchener Committee approved the demolition of a garage at 1385 Bleams Road and directed the publication of notices to designate 10 Duke Street West and 91 Madison Avenue South. The committee also recognized cultural heritage value and pursued designation for four additional properties. Feedback was provided on a Heritage Impact Assessment for a proposed mixed-use development on Victoria Street North.

• Approved demolition of garage at 1385 Bleams Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 10 Duke Street West (Unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 91 Madison Avenue South (Unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of designation for 56 Duke Street West (Carried)
• Approved pursuit of designation for 156 Duke Street West (Carried)
• Approved pursuit of designation for 7 Fischer Court (Carried)
• Approved pursuit of designation for 11-15 Pandora Avenue North (Carried)

Downtown Advisory Committee

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss downtown Kitchener's placemaking, programming, and marketing. Staff will present 2023 highlights and 2024 plans for assets like Gaukel Block and Square Peg. The committee will also hear delegations and consider an honorarium policy update.

• Presentation on Downtown Placemaking, Programming and Marketing (80 min)
• Update on Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy
• Roundtable on new downtown businesses and events
• Delegations permitted (max 5 min, register by meeting start)

The committee reviewed upcoming downtown marketing and programming plans for summer 2024. Members discussed new businesses, BIA events, and the progress of the Health Innovation Arena. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Discussed summer 2024 programming including daily games in Carl Zehr Square and BIA concerts in Vogelsang Green
• Reviewed updates on new restaurants, the Gaukel Block, and the Health Innovation Arena
• Received update on the new Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy for committees

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive a regional staff presentation on the Charles St. Terminal project, review an honorarium and reimbursement policy update, and continue a discussion on anti-Palestinian issues. The agenda includes time for public delegations, which must be registered by March 25, 2024.

• Regional staff presentation on Charles St. Terminal project (60 min)
• Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy update (10 min)
• Continuation of anti-Palestinian conversation (30 min)
• Public delegations allowed up to 5 minutes, registration by 5 p.m. March 25, 2024

The committee reviewed and agreed on talking points for a scheduled meeting with Mayor Vrbanovic to request a more balanced statement on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Members also decided to keep the RISE Fund grant application questions without word limits.

• Agreed on proposed talking points for meeting with Mayor Vrbanovic
• Decided to leave RISE Fund grant application questions unchanged without word limits

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024 has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and procedural boilerplate; no items will be heard.

• Meeting cancelled for March 27, 2024

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss several items, including updates on the Growing Together initiative and a community engagement summary for Bramm Yards. The committee will also consider an honorarium and reimbursement policy, review its terms of reference, and plan upcoming meetings. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion.

• Growing Together Update presented by Natalie Goss, Manager of Policy & Research
• Bramm Yards Community Engagement Summary presented by Jay Brown, Economic Development Analyst
• Honorarium & Reimbursement Policy discussion
• Terms of Reference review
• Upcoming EDAC Meetings planning

The committee reviewed its current Terms of Reference and suggested revisions, which will be brought back for final approval in April. Staff provided updates on the Growing Together plan and the Bramm Yards community engagement process.

• Suggested revisions to Terms of Reference (pending final approval in April)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure and community service items. The most significant is a 60-minute discussion on the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex's target cost and design update. The committee will also hear about environmental assessments for Blair Creek Drive Extension, Hidden Valley flood risk reduction, and Schneider and Shoemaker Creek naturalization, plus consent items like 2024 Community Grants Tier 2 and parking bylaw changes.

• Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex - Target Cost and Design Update (60 min discussion)
• Blair Creek Drive Extension Class Environmental Assessment
• Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
• Schneider and Shoemaker Creek Naturalization Environmental Assessment
• 2024 Community Grants Tier 2 (consent item)

The Committee approved the budget and sustainable design for the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex. Several environmental assessments for road and flood risk projects were advanced, and community grants were approved.

• Approved $143,820,000 budget and $47,915,000 in debenture financing for the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex (Unanimous)
• Approved $209,415 for 2024 Community Grants Tier 2
• Approved tenant rate schedule and signing authority for Creative Hub post-pilot operations
• Approved affiliation for 2024 Neighbourhood Associations
• Approved Blair Creek Drive Extension preferred solution (Alternative 2) for Ministry review
• Approved Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction preferred solution (Alternative 4) for Ministry review
• Approved Schneider and Shoemaker Creeks Naturalization Environmental Study Report
• Amended Uniform Traffic By-law to prohibit on-street parking on Parkvale Drive from Huron Road to 65m west

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is holding a public hearing on an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to enable four residential units across Kitchener. The committee will also review the 2023 Growth Management Annual Monitoring Report and a quarterly planning update. A limiting distance agreement for 630 Benninger Dr is on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on OPA23/020/K/KA and ZBA23/035/K/KA to enable four units citywide
• Limiting Distance Agreement with owner of 630 Benninger Dr under Building Code
• Kitchener Growth Management Annual Monitoring Report 2023 (DSD-2024-130)
• Quarterly Planning Report including Housing Accelerator Fund projects (DSD-2024-121)

The Committee adopted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments to allow up to four dwelling units on lots that currently permit single detached, semi-detached, or street-townhouse dwellings. Staff must report back by Fall 2025 with data on the number of units constructed. Other approvals included a limiting distance agreement for townhouses and a growth management monitoring report.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA23/020/K/KA and Zoning By-law Amendments ZBA23/035/K/KA to permit up to 4 dwelling units on certain lots (Unanimous)
• Required staff to report data on 4-unit dwellings constructed to the Committee by Fall 2025 (Unanimous)
• Authorized limiting distance agreement for 5 blocks of stacked townhouses at 630 Benninger Dr (Carried)
• Approved using the Kitchener Growth Management Strategy Annual Monitoring Report to fulfill Clause 22.1 of the Administrative Agreement with the Region of Waterloo (Carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

This meeting agenda for Kitchener's Finance and Corporate Services Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Special Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several planning matters, including a city-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to permit up to four dwelling units on lots currently zoned for single-detached, semi-detached, or street-townhouse dwellings. Council will also consider staff recommendations on inclusionary zoning policies for 97-101 Park Street and 186-194 Victoria Street South, which would require affordable units in new developments. The meeting includes a delegation on the inclusionary zoning item, a resolution supporting Dan Chapman's nomination to the AMO board, and authorization for an in-camera session to discuss information security training and the CAO's performance review.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA23/020/K/KA and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/035/K/KA to enable up to 4 dwelling units per lot
• Inclusionary zoning policies for 97-101 Park Street and 186-194 Victoria Street South (DSD-2024-149)
• By-laws 2024-072 through 2024-076 to adopt the four-units and inclusionary zoning amendments
• Resolution of support for AMO Board nomination for Dan Chapman (CAO-2024-151)
• In-camera session for information security training and CAO performance review

Council adopted amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to allow up to four dwelling units on lots that currently permit single detached, semi-detached, or street-townhouse dwellings. The city also approved exemptions from inclusionary zoning for specific properties on Park Street and Victoria Street South.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit up to 4 dwelling units on certain residential lots
• Approved exemptions from inclusionary zoning for 97-101 Park Street and 186-194 Victoria Street South
• Nominated CAO Dan Chapman for Secretary-Treasurer on the AMO Board of Directors (2024-2026)
• Authorized an in-camera meeting to discuss a personal matter and receive training
• Passed By-laws 2024-072 through 2024-077 to formalize the above decisions

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a procedural refresh, sustainability features for a new indoor recreation complex, and the CorCAP 2.0 net-zero plan. The committee will also receive updates from a funding sub-committee and review an honorarium policy.

• Discussion of CorCAP 2.0 - Pivot Net-Zero (DSD-2024-105)
• Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex sustainability features (INS-2024-142)
• CCEC Procedural Refresh
• Funding Sub-Committee Update
• Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy for Advisory Committees (COR-2024-049)

The committee supported the design of the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex and endorsed the draft Corporate Climate Action Plan 2.0. Members also recommended using GWP 20 emission factors for future greenhouse gas reduction project analysis.

• Supported Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex design with recommendation to explore increasing solar size (Carried)
• Supported using GWP 20 emission factors instead of GWP 100 for future GHG reduction project analysis (Carried)
• Endorsed draft City of Kitchener Corporate Climate Action Plan 2.0 - Part 1 (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to hear 10 applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. The applications include requests to reduce parking requirements for a 211-unit mixed-use development, to permit additional dwelling units (ADUs) on several properties, and to sever land for semi-detached dwellings. The committee will decide on these requests, which are subject to public input.

• 628 New Dundee Road: reduce parking to 1.17 spaces/unit (247 spaces) and visitor parking to 10% (25 spaces) for a 211-unit mixed-use development
• 49 Madison Avenue North: reduce lot width to 14.2m, rear yard setback to 6.5m, and parking to 1 space for a 5-unit dwelling
• 31 Belmont Avenue West: allow lot width of 9.7m to convert duplex to triplex with attached ADU
• 351 Blucher Boulevard: allow detached ADU with 53.1% floor area, reduced lot area/width, and 0.59m walkway
• 680 Frederick Street: consent to sever land for new semi-detached duplexes

The Committee of Adjustment approved several applications for minor variances to facilitate the construction of additional dwelling units and mixed-use developments. It also granted two land severance requests to allow for the creation of new independent lots. One specific request for a reduced walkway width at 351 Blucher Boulevard was refused.

• Approved parking and visitor parking variances for mixed-use development at 628 New Dundee Road
• Approved lot width, setback, parking, and entrance variances for 5-unit dwelling at 49 Madison Avenue North
• Approved lot width variance to convert duplex to triplex at 31 Belmont Avenue West
• Approved floor area, lot area, and lot width variances for ADU at 351 Blucher Boulevard; refused walkway width variance
• Approved height variance to legalize accessory structure at 50 Falconridge Drive
• Approved parking and driveway variances for duplex conversion at 499 Forest Hill Drive
• Approved parking setback variances for duplex conversion at 132 Dalewood Drive and 167 Forfar Avenue
• Approved land severances at 546-548 Peach Blossom Court and 680 Frederick Street

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to review its Terms of Reference and approve its workplan. The committee will also hear from the Manager of Arts & Creative Industries and receive updates on city arts initiatives, including public art calls and the 44 Gaukel Creative Hub.

• Terms of Reference review (staff and committee)
• Workplan approval by chair Margaret Lam
• Welcome to Andrea Hallam, Manager, Arts & Creative Industries
• Standing items: Honorarium & Reimbursement Policy, Public Art Calls, 44 Gaukel Creative Hub, Film & Music
• Updates from Downtown Action and Advisory Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Public Art Working Group

The committee received guidance from the City Clerk on updating its Terms of Reference and discussed a draft workplan. No final votes were taken on these documents, as they require further revisions. Staff provided updates on a new honorarium and reimbursement policy and upcoming public art proposals.

• Accepted agenda
• Tabled Terms of Reference edits pending meeting between Chair M. Lam and A. Girard
• Tabled workplan approval pending language revisions by the Chair

Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council is meeting to decide on several planning and administrative items, including zoning and official plan amendments for developments at 490 Huron Road and 980/1018 Hidden Valley Road, heritage designations for multiple properties, and a motion to ask the province to extend the heritage register deadline. They will also consider write-offs for uncollectable accounts, a funding extension for the Small Business Centre, and various by-laws. The agenda includes public delegations on parking rate changes and a heritage designation objection.

• Zoning and Official Plan amendments for 490 Huron Road (up to 24 storeys) and 980/1018 Hidden Valley Road (condominium)
• Heritage designations for 60 Victoria St N, 72 Victoria St S, 33 Eby St S, 40 Chapel Hill Dr, and 70 Francis St N
• Write-off of $82,552 in uncollectable utility accounts and $6,946 in miscellaneous receivables
• Motion to request province extend Ontario Heritage Act listing deadline from Jan 1, 2025 to Jan 1, 2030
• Adoption of Growing Together Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (PMTSA and non-PMTSA lands)

Kitchener Council adopted the 'Growing Together' land use framework for seven Major Transit Station Areas, increasing height limits to 28 storeys in some zones. The council also approved Inclusionary Zoning by-laws requiring affordable housing units in transit areas, though two specific properties were deferred. Additionally, the council withdrew a heritage designation for 70 Francis Street North after an objection was sustained.

• Adopted 'Growing Together' Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-laws (unanimous)
• Amended 'Growing Together' height limit from 25 to 28 storeys (6-4 vote)
• Rejected removal of tower setback requirements for 37+ storey buildings (tied vote)
• Adopted Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan Amendment and By-laws (unanimous)
• Deferred Inclusionary Zoning for 97-101 Park St and 186-194 Victoria St S
• Sustained objection to heritage designation for 70 Francis Street North
• Approved 24-storey height increase for 490 Huron Road development
• Directed staff to investigate 'Bird Friendly City' status

Special Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council is holding a special meeting to decide on two major planning items: a land-use and zoning framework for seven Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs), and an Inclusionary Zoning policy requiring affordable housing in new developments near transit. The meeting includes public delegations and an in-camera session for legal advice. Both items were deferred from a previous meeting to allow further dialogue with the public.

• Adoption of Official Plan Amendments OPA23/016, OPA23/017, OPA23/022 and Zoning By-law Amendments ZBA23/028, ZBA23/029 for PMTSA lands and removal of secondary plans
• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment OPA23/015 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/027 to introduce Inclusionary Zoning in PMTSAs
• Delegations from property owners and developers on 49-55 Pine St, 115 Benton St, 178/188/196/202 Queen St S, and 15 Joseph St
• Authorization of in-camera meeting for solicitor-client privileged legal advice on Planning Act matters
• Memorandum of understanding with Region of Waterloo for Inclusionary Zoning administration

City Council deferred decisions on the Growing Together transit station framework and Inclusionary Zoning amendments due to time constraints. Both matters were referred to a subsequent Council meeting scheduled for the same day.

• Approved authorization for an in-camera meeting regarding solicitor-client privilege and a personal matter (Carried)
• Referred Growing Together Protected Major Transit Station Area land use and zoning framework (DSD-2024-128) to later Council meeting (Carried)
• Referred Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (DSD-2024-111) to later Council meeting (Carried)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2024 has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and standard procedural items, with no business items to be discussed.

• Meeting cancellation notice for March 18, 2024

The Audit Committee meeting scheduled for March 18, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and receive presentations on several items, including Complete Streets 2026, draft statements on school zone speed limits and road safety in Waterloo Region, and trail works planned for 2024. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of discussion and information items.

• Presentation on Complete Streets 2026
• Draft statement on school zone speed limits and ASE enforcement
• Draft joint statement on road safety in Waterloo Region
• Trail works in 2024 presentation
• Staff updates

The committee approved submitting subcommittee recommendations for 2026 street reconstructions to city staff. It also directed the chair to contact other Waterloo Region committees regarding a joint statement on road safety. A draft memo on school zone speed limits was referred back to the subcommittee for language revisions.

• Approved submission of subcommittee comments on 2026 street reconstructions to city staff (Carried)
• Approved directing the chair to contact other Waterloo Region active transportation committees regarding a joint road safety statement (Carried)
• Tabled draft statement on school zone speed limits and ASE enforcement for language review

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 Citizen Report Card, which evaluates completed projects. The agenda includes a delegation period and a discussion item on the report card, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of 2023 Citizen Report Card and evaluation of completed projects
• Delegations permitted up to start of meeting, max 5 minutes each

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The committee is reviewing several notices of intention to designate properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. Members will also discuss heritage permit applications for residential alterations at Bleams Road and Joseph Schoerg Crescent.

• Heritage permit: removal of chimney and fence at 1385 Bleams Road
• Heritage permit: one-storey rear addition and two-storey deck at 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent
• Notice of intention to designate: 60 Victoria Street North
• Notice of intention to designate: 72 Victoria Street South
• Notice of intention to designate: 33 Eby Street South

The Heritage Kitchener Committee approved two heritage permit applications for property alterations. It also moved to designate five properties as having cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved removal of chimney and fence at 1385 Bleams Road (unanimous)
• Approved rear addition and second-storey deck at 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 60 Victoria Street North (carried)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 72 Victoria Street South (carried)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 33 Eby Street South (carried)
• Approved pursuing designation for 35 Courtland Avenue West and 131 Victoria Street South (carried)
• Rescheduled June 4, 2024 meeting to June 11, 2024

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two items: a debrief of the RISE Fund and anti-Palestinian messaging. The agenda includes standard procedural items like land acknowledgement, conflict of interest disclosures, and public delegations. No decisions are listed; items are marked as discussion only.

• RISE Fund debrief (60 min discussion)
• Anti-Palestinian messaging (30 min discussion)
• Delegations must register by 5 p.m. on Feb 26, 2024
• Electronic meeting, Feb 28, 2024, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

The committee agreed to request an in-person meeting with the Mayor to seek a more balanced statement and a potential call for a cease fire. Members also provided feedback on the RISE Fund grant process to be used for the Spring 2024 cycle.

• Agreed to request in-person meeting with the Mayor regarding Israel-Palestinian conflict rhetoric
• Agreed to collaborate on drafting key messages and talking points for the Mayor's meeting
• Directed staff to incorporate RISE Fund debrief feedback into the Spring 2024 application process

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 28, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider two appeals (2023-10 and 2023-11) regarding 825 Stirling Avenue South, both seeking an extension of time to comply with an order. The public may attend but cannot speak. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Appeal #2023-10 - 825 Stirling Avenue South, extension of time to comply
• Appeal #2023-11 - 825 Stirling Avenue South, extension of time to comply

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

This Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting is cancelled, with no agenda items to discuss. The notice also announces the cancellation of the Community & Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for the same day.

• Meeting cancellation notice for Finance and Corporate Services Committee
• Cancellation of Community & Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on February 26, 2024

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for February 26, 2024 was cancelled. The minutes record no decisions, votes, or discussion items — only the cancellation notice and a disclosure-of-interest agenda line. The document lists the Mayor and ten councillors as absent.

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold public hearings on four development applications, including zoning and official plan amendments at 186 Gehl Place, 32-42 Windom Road, 490 Huron Road, and 980/1018 Hidden Valley Road. The committee will also launch a comprehensive update to Kitchener's Official Plan. Consent items include becoming a Bird Friendly City, a private street naming, write-offs, a funding extension, and a public art policy review.

• Zoning amendment at 186 Gehl Place (ZBA23/038/G/ES)
• Official plan and zoning amendments at 32-42 Windom Road (OPA23/021/W/ES, ZBA23/037/W/ES)
• Official plan and zoning amendments at 490 Huron Road (OPA22/012/H/CD, ZBA22/019/H/CD)
• Official plan, zoning, and condominium applications at 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road (OPA23/010/H/BB, ZBA23/006/H/BB, 30CDM-23204)
• Launch of Official Plan Comprehensive Update (DSD-2024-077)

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee approved four zoning by-law amendments and official plan changes for residential developments at Gehl Place, Windom Road, Huron Road, and Hidden Valley Road. The committee also directed staff to begin work on a new Official Plan for the city and approved several administrative items, including private street names and financial write-offs.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 186 Gehl Place (Kitchener Green Developments Inc.)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law for 32-42 Windom Road (Vive Development Corp.)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law for 490 Huron Road (2517293 Ontario Inc.)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law, and Draft Plan of Condominium for 980 and 1018 Hidden Valley Road (Evaya Developments Inc.)
• Directed staff to initiate work on a new Official Plan for Kitchener
• Approved private street names 'Jet Avenue', 'Graphite Drive', and 'Shale Avenue' at 628 New Dundee Road
• Authorized one-year extension of provincial funding for Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
• Approved write-off of $82,552 in uncollectable utility accounts and $6,946 in miscellaneous receivables

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for February 26, 2024 has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for February 26, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider recommendations from the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, including zoning and official plan amendments for properties at 186 Gehl Place and 32-42 Windom Road. Council will also authorize an in-camera session to discuss solicitor-client privileged matters and litigation, and direct staff to begin work on a new Official Plan for Kitchener.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/038/G/ES for 186 Gehl Place (Kitchener Green Developments Inc.)
• Official Plan Amendment OPA23/021/W/ES and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/037/W/ES for 32-42 Windom Road (Jackman Property Holdings c/o Vive Development Corp.)
• Authorization of in-camera meeting for solicitor-client privilege and litigation matters
• Direction to initiate work on a new Official Plan for Kitchener (DSD-2024-077)
• By-laws 2024-046, 2024-047, 2024-048 to enact the above amendments

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 186 Gehl Place (Kitchener Green Developments Inc.) and adopted an official plan amendment plus zoning by-law amendment for 32-42 Windom Road (Jackman Property Holdings c/o Vive Development Corp.). Council also directed staff to start work on a new Official Plan and authorized the City Solicitor to settle an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal concerning Lower Doon. Two councillors declared pecuniary interests on the OLT matter and did not participate.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA23/038/G/ES for 186 Gehl Place (Kitchener Green Developments Inc.)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment OPA23/021/W/ES for 32-42 Windom Road (Jackman Property Holdings c/o Vive Development Corp.) and forwarded it to the Region of Waterloo for approval
• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA23/037/W/ES for 32-42 Windom Road (Jackman Property Holdings c/o Vive Development Corp.)
• Directed staff to initiate work on a new Official Plan for Kitchener
• Authorized the CAO to execute correspondence/agreement accepting terms on an environmental site condition on City land
• Authorized the City Solicitor to settle OLT Appeal 23-001308 regarding Zoning By-law 2023-156 (Lower Doon)
• Gave third reading to By-laws 2024-046, 2024-047, 2024-048, and 2024-049 (confirming by-law)
• Authorized an in-camera meeting for solicitor-client privilege and litigation matters

Downtown Advisory Committee

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its role, adopt a revised Terms of Reference, review an honorarium policy update, and plan its 2024 workplan. The committee will also consider the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan actions and future meeting scheduling. This is a working session focused on internal organization and priorities.

• Introduce new Terms of Reference for the committee
• Discuss honorarium and reimbursement policy update (COR-2024-049)
• Review 2023-2026 Strategic Plan approved initial actions
• Plan 2024 workplan with Downtown Team and Economic Development
• Discuss DAC membership and recruitment

The committee reviewed updated Terms of Reference and identified priority areas for the 2024 workplan, including pedestrianization of King Street and the Kitchener Market. Members discussed concerns regarding the timing and diversity of the committee recruitment process. No formal votes were recorded.

• Decided to maintain monthly calendar holds for meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4pm

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The committee is scheduled to review the Terms of Reference for both staff and the committee. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a vacancy for a Vice Chair and Public Art Working Group position.

• Terms of Reference review: staff & committee
• Vice chair & Public Art Working Group position opening
• Public art calls: 44 Gaukel Creative Hub, Film & Music, and Other

The committee appointed a new Vice Chair and a representative for the Public Art Working Group. Members began a review of the committee's Terms of Reference and discussed updates to the city's arts, music, and film priorities.

• Appointed Annabelle Girard as ACAC vice chair
• Appointed Brenda Reid as ACAC representative on PAWG
• Approved January 2024 minutes
• Approved amended agenda

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on February 20, 2024, to hear six applications for minor variances and one consent. The applications seek relief from zoning rules to allow developments such as a 211-unit mixed-use building, conversions of existing homes to multi-unit dwellings, an additional dwelling unit, a new industrial use, and an easement. The committee will decide whether to grant these requests.

• 628 New Dundee Road: variances to reduce parking for 211-unit mixed-use development (247 spaces vs. 317 required; 25 visitor spaces vs. 64 required)
• 49 Madison Avenue North: variances to convert single detached dwelling to 5-unit multiple dwelling with reduced lot width, rear yard, and parking (1 space vs. 5 required)
• 132 Merner Avenue: variances to convert duplex to triplex with reduced lot width, setbacks, and parking space dimensions
• 50 Mountain Mint Crescent: variance to allow detached additional dwelling unit with reduced lot width (9.6m vs. 13.1m required)
• 962 Guelph Street: variance to permit 'Pet Aquamation' use in General Industrial Zone (M-2)

The Committee of Adjustment approved four applications for minor variances and one consent, while deferring two other applications to the next meeting. The approved items included changes to parking rates, lot dimensions, and permitted uses for residential and industrial properties. The deferred applications lacked applicant attendance.

• Deferred variance for 628 New Dundee Road parking to March 19
• Deferred variance for 49 Madison Avenue North lot/parking to March 19
• Approved variance for 132 Merner Avenue duplex-to-triplex conversion
• Approved variance for 50 Mountain Mint Crescent ADU lot width
• Approved variance for 962 Guelph Street Pet Aquamation use
• Approved consent for easement at 140 Highland Road East

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

The Dog Designation Appeal Committee holds a quasi-judicial public hearing on three appeals challenging dog designations. The public may attend but cannot speak to the listed matters. The committee will consider appeals for dogs named Broly, Meeko, and Teddy.

• Appeal #2024-03: Dog Designation Appeal, Appellant Cody Bertin (dog 'Broly'), Officer Sarah Canavan
• Appeal #2024-04: Dog Designation Appeal, Appellants Cody Bertin and Sofia Freddi (dog 'Meeko'), Officer Sarah Canavan
• Appeal #2024-05: Dog Designation Appeal, Appellant Ha Tran (dog 'Teddy'), Officer Sarah Canavan

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss energy planning in the Region of Waterloo, including a potential thermal utility, and to receive updates on the Harmonized Green Development Standards project and the CorCAP 2.0 climate action plan. The agenda also includes setting the 2024 meeting schedule and confirming a committee appointment.

• Discussion: Energy planning in the Region of Waterloo and planning for Thermal Utility
• Discussion: Harmonized Green Development Standards Project Update (DSD-2024-067)
• Discussion: CorCAP 2.0 Update - Monitoring, Metrics and Action Items (DSD-2024-070)
• Discussion: 2024 CCEC Meeting Format Schedule
• Information: 2024 CCEC Appointment

The committee approved proposed metrics for tracking progress toward a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050. They also voted to hold all 2024 meetings in person rather than electronically. The group received presentations on regional thermal energy planning and harmonized green development standards, and discussed potential funding models for climate initiatives.

• Approved proposed metrics for annual net-zero progress reporting (Carried)
• Adopted in-person meeting format for 2024 (Carried)
• Received presentation on Thermal Energy in Waterloo Region
• Received update on Harmonized Green Development Standards project
• Discussed funding options like green bonds and climate levies

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee will review updates on the Shared Micromobility Program and 2025 Complete Streets reconstructions. Members will also discuss road safety issues in school zones and general areas.

• Shared Micromobility Program update
• Complete Streets 2025 Reconstructions presentation
• Road safety issues in school zones and generally presentation
• Ontario Bike Summit discussion

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee agreed to draft a statement on school zone road safety issues for review at its March meeting, with members expressing support for sending it to council. Staff reported the shared micromobility agreement with Neuron Mobility was renewed for 2024 with expanded service areas, and that the annual Vision Zero update goes to council on May 13. The committee selected M. Bells to attend the Ontario Bike Summit on ATTAC's behalf. No formal motions, votes, or funding decisions were recorded.

• Supported drafting a school zone road safety statement for review at March's meeting (no vote recorded)
• Selected M. Bells to attend the Ontario Bike Summit April 3-5 on ATTAC's behalf
• Complete Streets subcommittee to review 2026 reconstruction list and bring recommendations to March meeting
• Deferred agenda item 4.1 Introduction
• Noted shared micromobility agreement with Neuron Mobility renewed for 2024 with network expansion
• Noted City Council approved a new Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy covering ATTAC members' childcare, parking, or transit passes
• B. Tracey and R. Rahman volunteered for the April 27 bike safety event at Queensmount Arena

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several zoning amendments and official plan changes, including transit-related land use frameworks. They are also considering new policies for managing surplus city lands and donating end-of-life computer equipment to community groups.

• Zoning amendment for 404-430 New Dundee Road (Klondike Homes Ltd.)
• Notice of intention to demolish 1027 King Street East
• Zoning amendment for 86 Pinnacle Drive (A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc.)
• Adoption of the City-Owned Land Disposition Framework
• Policy to donate end-of-life laptops and desktops to local community groups

Kitchener council passed a resolution asking the federal and Ontario governments to work together to establish an income-tested Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income. Council also approved zoning and official plan changes for 404-430 New Dundee Road (7-3) and 86 Pinnacle Drive, and received a Notice of Intention to Demolish at 1027 King Street East, letting the notice period run so a demolition permit could be issued as early as March 16, 2024. Two items — the Protected Major Transit Station Area framework and Inclusionary Zoning — were deferred to a March 18, 2024 special council meeting.

• Passed resolution requesting federal and provincial governments establish an income-tested Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income (6-4)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 404-430 New Dundee Road, Klondike Homes Ltd. (7-3)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 86 Pinnacle Drive, A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc., as amended
• Received Notice of Intention to Demolish at 1027 King Street East, allowing the notice period to run (demolition permit possible as early as March 16, 2024)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 448 New Dundee Road, Hayre Properties Inc.
• Approved removal of Holding Provision 67H at 1950 Fischer Hallman Road, Schlegel Urban Developments Corp.
• Deferred Growing Together - Protected Major Transit Station Area Land Use and Zoning Framework (DSD-2024-005) to March 18, 2024 special council meeting
• Deferred Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (DSD-2024-029) to March 18, 2024 special council meeting

Special Council Meeting

This is a special three-part Council meeting. Part One is a strategic session on exploring artificial intelligence for the Digital Kitchener Innovation Lab. Part Two authorizes an in-camera session for police services education/training and the CAO performance review. Part Three features a presentation by Grade 7 students on a development proposal for Activa's Harvest Park lands.

• Digital Kitchener Innovation Lab exploration of Artificial Intelligence (COR-2024-068)
• In-camera meeting authorization for police services education/training (CAO-2024-084)
• CAO performance review (in-camera, personal matters)
• Groh Public School student presentation on Harvest Park land planning project with Activa

The Council held a special meeting featuring a strategic session on Artificial Intelligence, where no decisions were made. The only formal vote was to authorize an in-camera meeting to discuss a personal matter regarding an identifiable individual. Grade 7 students from Groh Public School presented a land planning proposal for Activa’s Harvest Park lands.

• Authorized in-camera meeting for personal matter (Carried)
• Strategic session on AI held with no decisions made
• Groh Public School students presented Harvest Park land planning proposal

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2023 Citizen Report Card, including evaluation criteria and a strategic plan implementation update. The committee will also review minutes from its January 10, 2024 meeting. No delegations are scheduled.

• Review of 2023 Citizen Report Card
• Review of Strategic Plan Implementation Update 1
• Review of minutes from January 10, 2024 meeting

The committee reviewed the status of 2023 Citizen Report Card projects and agreed to use the same evaluation approach as the previous year. Members were asked to select projects for evaluation in small groups to be coordinated by staff.

• Agreed to use previous year's evaluation approach for 2023 Citizen Report Card
• Tentatively selected May 8, 2024, for the first All-Advisory Committee meeting

Heritage Kitchener Committee

Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss a heritage permit application for window replacement at 25 Joseph Street, a notice of intention to demolish at 1027 King Street East, and a February 2024 update on the municipal heritage register review. The committee will also discuss its 2024 workplan and strategic actions from the city's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. No delegations are scheduled.

• Heritage Permit Application 2024-IV-01: replacement of windows at 25 Joseph Street (former Victoria Public School)
• Notice of Intention to Demolish at 1027 King Street East
• Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review - February 2024 Update, including updated statements of significance for 91 Madison Ave and 23 Water Street North
• Discussion of 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and 2024 Heritage Kitchener Committee Workplan

The Heritage Kitchener Committee unanimously approved a heritage permit for window replacements at 25 Joseph Street. The Committee voted to pursue heritage designation for properties at 91 Madison Avenue South and 23 Water Street North. A motion to receive a Notice of Intention to Demolish for 1027 King Street East was lost on a tie, with the matter referred to Council for further consideration.

• Approved heritage permit for window replacement at 25 Joseph Street (unanimous)
• Motion to receive Notice of Intention to Demolish for 1027 King Street East lost on a tie
• Recommended pursuing heritage designation for 91 Madison Avenue South (unanimous)
• Recommended pursuing heritage designation for 23 Water Street North (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2024 Heritage Kitchener Committee Workplan

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing on January 31, 2024, to consider one appeal: Appeal #2023-09 regarding 17 Cameron Street North, where Officer Dennis Cockwell is requesting an extension of time to comply with an order. The public may attend but cannot speak to agenda items. The meeting is otherwise limited to procedural items like conflict of interest disclosures.

• Appeal #2023-09 - 17 Cameron Street North, extension of time to comply with order
• Officer Dennis Cockwell involved in appeal
• Public hearing, no public speaking permitted
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 200 King Street W, Kitchener

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear a staff presentation on the new downtown Kitchener vision and principles, and to brainstorm how to action them. The committee will also identify areas of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan they wish to support or collaborate on, and debrief the RISE Fund. The agenda includes routine items like land acknowledgement, conflict of interest disclosures, and delegations.

• Staff presentation on Downtown Kitchener Vision and Principles with brainstorming exercise
• Discussion of 2023-2026 Strategic Plan areas of interest for committee support
• RISE Fund debrief
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes, registration by Jan 29, 2024

The committee identified priority areas within the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, with a particular focus on 'Fostering a Caring City Together.' Staff will share these priorities with the Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee. The review of the RISE Fund was deferred to a future meeting due to time constraints. A discussion item regarding media coverage of the Israel-Palestinian conflict was added to the February agenda.

• Prioritized 'Fostering a Caring City Together' goal in 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Deferred RISE Fund debrief to future meeting
• Added Israel-Palestinian conflict discussion to February agenda
• Staff to share committee priorities with Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is holding two advertised public hearings under the Planning Act. The first concerns the Growing Together framework for Protected Major Transit Station Areas, proposing official plan and zoning by-law amendments. The second concerns an Inclusionary Zoning official plan and zoning by-law amendment. No other discussion or consent items are listed.

• Public hearing: Growing Together - Protected Major Transit Station Area Land Use and Zoning Framework (DSD-2024-005)
• Public hearing: Inclusionary Zoning - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (DSD-2024-029)
• Proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 2019-051 and Zoning By-law 85-1 for inclusionary zoning
• Proposed official plan amendments for PMTSA and non-PMTSA lands, and removal of secondary plans

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee deferred two major land use and zoning frameworks to a special meeting in March. The deferrals allow staff more time to consult with the public and the development industry.

• Deferred Growing Together - Protected Major Transit Station Area Land Use and Zoning Framework (DSD-2024-005) to March 18, 2024
• Deferred Inclusionary Zoning - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (DSD-2024-029) to March 18, 2024

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a framework for selling city-owned land, a policy for disposing of old computers, and an honorarium policy for advisory committees. They will also consider consent items like zoning changes and traffic updates.

• City-Owned Land Disposition Framework (DSD-2024-044)
• Disposition of End of Life Desktop and Laptop Computers (COR-2023-513)
• Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy for Advisory and Quasi-Judicial Committees (COR-2024-049)
• Zoning By-law Amendment, lifting holding provision at 1950 Fischer Hallman Road (ZBA24/025/F/CD)
• Traffic sign and on-street parking changes on Tecumseh Cres, Joshua St, Lynnvalley Crescent

The Committee approved a new framework for managing and disposing of surplus city-owned lands. Other decisions included updating the Emergency Management By-Law and establishing a new honorarium and reimbursement policy for council committees.

• Adopted City-Owned Land Disposition Framework (Carried)
• Approved Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy for Advisory and Quasi-Judicial Committees (Carried)
• Approved redirecting end-of-life laptops and desktops to local community groups and The Working Centre (Carried)
• Approved updated Emergency Management By-Law (Carried)
• Approved revised Terms of Reference for the Downtown Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/025/F/CD to remove Holding Provision 67H at 1950 Fischer Hallman Road (Carried)
• Approved traffic sign and parking changes at Tecumseh Crescent, Joshua Street, and Lynnvalley Court (Carried)
• Re-appointed Heather Clark Harris, Paula Saunders, and Carrie Speers to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider an Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 485 Huron Road, proposed by Activa Holdings Inc. Council will also discuss an online older adult programming agreement with Baycrest@Home, and authorize an in-camera session on a land matter. Several committee appointments deferred from January 8 are also on the agenda.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA23/019/H/TS and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/034/H/TS for 485 Huron Road (Activa Holdings Inc.)
• Online Older Adult Programming - Baycrest@Home agreement (CSD-2024-017)
• In-camera meeting to discuss land acquisition/disposition (Section 239(2)(c) of Municipal Act)
• Appointments to Downtown Action Advisory Committee, Downtown Kitchener BIA, and Climate Change and Environment Committee
• By-laws 2024-019, 2024-020, and 2024-021 to be considered

Kitchener City Council approved Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/019/H/TS and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/034/H/TS for Activa Holdings Inc. at 485 Huron Road, forwarding the Official Plan amendment to the Region of Waterloo for approval. Council also authorized an agreement with The Jewish Home for the Aged for a web-based platform for older adult programming, and appointed Councillor S. Stretch to three advisory committees and boards. Council authorized an in-camera meeting on a land acquisition and/or disposition matter, and gave third reading to three by-laws, including the 485 Huron Road amendments and a by-law confirming the meeting's actions.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA23/019/H/TS for 485 Huron Road (Activa Holdings Inc.), forwarded to Region of Waterloo (carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/034/H/TS for 485 Huron Road (carried)
• Authorized agreement with The Jewish Home for the Aged for a web-based older adult programming platform (carried)
• Appointed Councillor S. Stretch to Downtown Action Advisory Committee (carried)
• Appointed Councillor S. Stretch to Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (carried)
• Appointed Councillor S. Stretch to Climate Change and Environment Committee (carried)
• Authorized an in-camera meeting on a land acquisition and/or disposition matter (carried)
• Gave third reading to By-laws 2024-019, 2024-020, and 2024-021 (carried)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for January 29, 2024 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for January 29, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Downtown Advisory Committee

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 2024 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a new business development outreach program and review the 2024 draft workplan alongside the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Staff will also provide an update on the Land Strategy.

• Business Development Outreach Program discussion
• 2024 Draft Workplan and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan review
• Land Strategy update

The Economic Development Advisory Committee met on January 24, 2024, and discussed the Business Development Outreach Program, a draft 2024 workplan, and the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. The committee also received an update that the City-Owned Land Disposition Framework will go to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on January 29, 2024. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded; the meeting was discussion-based and adjourned at 1:01 p.m.

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold public hearings on four development applications under the Planning Act. These include official plan and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Huron Road, New Dundee Road, and Pinnacle Drive. The committee will also note declared conflicts of interest from two councillors regarding the Pinnacle Drive application.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, 485 Huron Road, Activa Holdings Inc.
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, 404-430 New Dundee Road, Klondike Homes Ltd.
• Zoning By-law Amendment, 448 New Dundee Road, Hayre Properties Inc.
• Zoning By-law Amendment, 86 Pinnacle Drive, A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd. and Rosu Developments Inc.
• Councillors Owodunni and Deneault declared conflicts on 86 Pinnacle Drive item

The Committee approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 485 Huron Road and 404-430 New Dundee Road, and a Zoning By-law amendment for 448 New Dundee Road. An application for 86 Pinnacle Drive was referred to the February 12 Council meeting for further engagement on building design.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA23/019/H/TS and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/034/H/TS for 485 Huron Road (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA22/014/N/BB and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/025/N/BB for 404-430 New Dundee Road (Carried)
• Adopted Urban Design Brief for 404-430 New Dundee Road to be applied through Site Plan Approval (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA20/003/N/AP for 448 New Dundee Road (Carried)
• Endorsed Urban Design Brief for 448 New Dundee Road to inform future Site Plan Application (Carried)
• Referred Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA19/003/P/KA for 86 Pinnacle Drive to February 12 Council meeting (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting includes a discussion of mayoral business and updates. The primary legislative item is a by-law regarding the appointment of a person to the office of a council member for Ward 10.

• By-law 2024-006: Appointment of Stephanie Stretch to the office of a member of council representing Ward 10
• By-law 2024-007: Confirmation of all actions and proceedings of the Special Council meeting

City Council held a special meeting to appoint a new representative for Ward 10. Council unanimously approved the appointment of Stephanie Stretch and confirmed the meeting's proceedings.

• Approved appointment of Stephanie Stretch to Ward 10 council seat (unanimous)
• Approved By-law 2024-007 to confirm actions of the January 22, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council will consider expanding its administrative penalty system to cover non-parking bylaw offences, approve a heritage permit for a 27-storey mixed-use tower at 149-151 Ontario St N and 21 Weber St W, and vote on a motion to identify city-owned lands for affordable housing. The agenda also includes appointments, presentations, and several bylaw designations.

• Expansion of Administrative Monetary Penalty System to non-parking bylaw offences (CSD-2023-121)
• Heritage permit for partial demolition and 27-storey tower at 149-151 Ontario St N and 21 Weber St W (HPA-2023-IV-030)
• Motion to identify surplus city-owned lands for housing, including affordable and supportive housing, by Q2 2024
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 20 Woolner Trail (Waterloo Catholic District School Board)
• Heritage designations for properties including 28 Burgetz Ave, 120 Victoria St S, 628 New Dundee Rd, 64 Water St N, 35/43 Sheldon Ave N, 90-92 Queen St S

Council approved the expansion of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System to cover various non-parking by-laws and appointed screening and hearing officers. The city also approved a 27-storey mixed-use tower and a school site amendment at 20 Woolner Trail.

• Approved expansion of Administrative Monetary Penalty System for non-parking by-laws (Carried)
• Approved 27-storey mixed-use tower at 149-151 Ontario St N and 21 Weber St W (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for Waterloo Catholic District School Board at 20 Woolner Trail (Carried)
• Ratified 'Potentially Dangerous' and 'Dangerous' dog designations for two dogs owned by J. Adams (Carried)
• Directed staff to identify surplus City-owned land for housing development by end of Q2 2024 (Carried)
• Pursued heritage designation for 33 Eby Street South and 72 Victoria Street South (Carried)
• Passed by-laws designating 28 Burgetz Ave, 120 Victoria St S, 628 New Dundee Rd, 64 Water St N, 35/43 Sheldon Ave N, and 90-92 Queen St S as heritage sites (Carried)

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including an update on the Corporate Climate Action Plan (CorCAP 2.0), a presentation on Bird Friendly Cities, and the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan for advisory committees. The committee will also review its 2024 meeting format and receive sub-committee updates. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• CorCAP 2.0 update (DSD-2024-024) presented by Corporate Sustainability Officer Anna Marie Cipriani
• Bird Friendly Cities presentation by Dr. Jennifer Clary-Lemon
• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan discussion for advisory committees
• 2024 CCEC meeting format and schedule review
• KU Energy Transition Strategy Council Report (INS-2023-508) as information item

The committee resolved to support the City of Kitchener's corporate net-zero by mid-century target. It also approved bringing the exploration of becoming a Bird City to council. The 2024 meeting format will be discussed in February.

• Supported bringing the exploration of Kitchener becoming a Bird City to council (Carried)
• Supported the City of Kitchener corporate net-zero by mid-century target (Carried)
• Resolved to discuss the 2024 CCEC meeting format schedule at the February 2024 meeting and that the meeting be in-person (Carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its draft priorities and 2024 workplan, review its terms of reference, and address the vacant vice-chair position. The agenda also includes a welcome to the new Director of Culture & Entertainment and updates on public art, downtown, and economic development initiatives.

• Discussion of Compass priorities draft
• Review of 2024 ACAC workplan draft
• Terms of Reference review
• Vice Chair position opening
• Welcome to Jeremy Dueck, Director, Culture & Entertainment

The committee identified key 2024 priorities including the Arts & Culture Masterplan and fair artist compensation. Members discussed updating the committee's Terms of Reference and provided input on the city's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.

• Approved agenda as amended
• Approved October 2023 minutes
• Approved November 2023 minutes
• Deferred delegation from Jeremy Dueck to February
• Deferred Vice Chair voting to February

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to hear applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. The agenda includes requests related to lot severances, driveway widths, setbacks, parking requirements, and a floor space ratio variance. All applications are for residential or mixed-use properties across the city.

• Consent to sever land at 52 Edgehill Drive, with variances for driveway width and lot areas
• Minor variance for a hair salon at 3273 King Street East, including parking variances
• Minor variance for a second-storey addition at 44 Patricia Avenue
• Minor variances for 6 townhouse units at 1388 New Dundee Road
• Consent to sever semi-detached lots at 46 Shanley Street

The Committee approved several applications for land severance and minor variances across Kitchener. Decisions included approvals for residential lot splits, townhouse development adjustments, and a personal service use permit for a hair salon. All approvals were granted subject to specific conditions, including noise mitigation, parking management, and building code assessments.

• Approved severance and variances for 52 Edgehill Drive
• Approved hair salon use and parking variances for 3273 King Street East
• Approved second-storey addition variance for 44 Patricia Avenue
• Approved lot width variances for townhouses at 1388 New Dundee Road
• Approved rear yard setback variance for 169 Otterbein Road
• Approved floor space ratio variance for 7 Morrison Road
• Approved parking requirement variance for 1955 Fischer Hallman Road
• Approved severance and easements for 46 Shanley Street

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

The Dog Designation Appeal Committee holds a quasi-judicial public hearing on two appeals. The public may attend but cannot speak. The committee will consider appeals of a potentially dangerous dog designation and a dangerous dog designation, both involving the same appellant and officer.

• Appeal #2024-01: Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation, appellant Jennifer Adams (dog 'Abercrombie'), officer Eugenia Maciel
• Appeal #2024-02: Dangerous Dog Designation, appellant Jennifer Adams (dog 'Billy the Kid'), officer Eugenia Maciel

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage permit applications and policy items. Key items include a partial demolition and relocation of a farmhouse at 628 New Dundee Road, and a partial demolition with facade retention for a new 27-storey mixed-use tower at 149-151 Ontario St N and 21 Weber St W. The committee will also review heritage-related amendments tied to the Growing Together transit area planning and an update on the Municipal Heritage Register.

• Heritage Permit HPA-2023-IV-031: partial demolition and relocation of original farmhouse at 628 New Dundee Road
• Heritage Permit HPA-2023-IV-030: partial demolition with facade retention and new 27-storey mixed-use tower at 149-151 Ontario St N and 21 Weber St W
• Growing Together Major Transit Station Area Planning - Heritage Related Amendments (DSD-2024-009)
• Municipal Heritage Register Review - January 2024 Update (DSD-2024-022), including updated statements for 33 Eby Street South and 72 Victoria Street South
• Delegation by Vanessa Hicks (MHBC Planning) regarding item 4.1

Heritage Kitchener approved a heritage permit for partial demolition and relocation of a farmhouse at 628 New Dundee Road, and approved a heritage permit for partial demolition and a 27-storey mixed-use tower at 149-151 Ontario Street North and 21 Weber Street West. The tower approval did not receive unanimous consent, so it proceeds to Council for consideration. The committee also voted to pursue heritage designation for 33 Eby Street South and 72 Victoria Street South, and deferred a strategic plan and mandate item to its February 6, 2024 meeting.

• Approved heritage permit HPA-2023-IV-031 for partial demolition and relocation of the farmhouse at 628 New Dundee Road, with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved heritage permit HPA-2023-IV-030 for partial demolition and a 27-storey mixed-use tower at 149-151 Ontario Street North and 21 Weber Street West, with conditions (carried; not unanimous, proceeds to Council)
• Directed that designation be pursued for 33 Eby Street South and 72 Victoria Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (unanimous; to be considered by Council January 22, 2024)
• Deferred the Strategic Plan and Heritage Kitchener Committee's Mandate item to the February 6, 2024 meeting

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on the Schneider and Shoemaker Creek Naturalization Environmental Assessment, a review of the Cycling Equity Toolkit, and the city's strategic plan. The committee will also discuss ways to educate newcomers about cycling and receive updates from subcommittees and staff.

• Schneider and Shoemaker Creek Naturalization Environmental Assessment presentation
• Cycling Equity Co-Learning and Action Toolkit review (Part Three)
• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan areas of interest discussion
• Recommendations on providing newcomers with cycling knowledge and resources
• Shared Micromobility Program update

The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee met on January 9, 2024 and received a staff update on the Schneider and Shoemaker Creek Naturalization Environmental Assessment, where staff's preferred option is a natural channel and valley following the Iron Horse Trail alignment with step-down features, plus a proposed new trail next to Shoemaker Creek. Members discussed cycling equity, education and community building, and subcommittee updates, and identified strategic plan items relevant to their work. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded; the Shared Micromobility Program Update was deferred.

• No formal decisions, motions, or votes recorded — meeting was discussion and information only
• Received staff update on Schneider and Shoemaker Creek Naturalization EA; preferred alternative is natural channel and valley along Iron Horse Trail alignment
• Shared Micromobility Program Update deferred
• Committee identified strategic plan action items relevant to its work, including Localized Transportation Safety Improvement Program and City-wide Active Transportation Routes
• Vision Zero Subcommittee requested advance notice of speed limit reviews so it can be involved
• Complete Streets Subcommittee to meet again in spring when 2025 street reconstruction list is available
• Staff reported Ward 6 Councillor Paul Singh will be new City Council representative on ATTAC
• Ontario Bike Summit to be hosted in Waterloo April 3-5

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

This meeting of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and standard procedural items, with no business items scheduled for discussion.

• Meeting cancelled

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting to consider recommendations from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, including appointing hearing officers for the Administrative Monetary Penalties System and deciding how to fill a vacancy for the Ward 10 councillor seat. Council will also make appointments to boards and committees, receive mayoral updates, and authorize an in-camera session for labour relations and legal matters. Three by-laws will be read, including one authorizing borrowing for 2024 current expenditures and one widening part of Forwell Road.

• Appointment of Hearing Officers - Administrative Monetary Penalties System (AMPS), CSD-2023-516
• Method to Fill a Vacancy for Office of Councillor, Ward 10, COR-2024-007
• By-law 2024-003: authorize borrowing for current expenditures in 2024
• By-law 2024-004: widen part of Forwell Road as public highway
• In-camera meeting to discuss labour relations and solicitor-client privilege matters

Council selected Stephanie Stretch to fill the Ward 10 Councillor vacancy and appointed members to various standing committees and boards. The body also approved a collective agreement for firefighters and a memorandum regarding an emergency shelter.

• Selected Stephanie Stretch to fill Ward 10 Councillor vacancy
• Appointed five Administrative Monetary Penalty System Hearing Officers
• Approved $260/half day and $520/full day honorarium for hearing officers
• Approved 2023-2026 Collective Agreement with Kitchener Professional Firefighters’ Association
• Authorized MOU with Region of Waterloo for emergency shelter at 104 Stirling Avenue South
• Appointed Chairs and Vice-Chairs for three Standing Committees
• Approved borrowing for current expenditures in 2024 (By-law 2024-003)
• Approved widening of part of Forwell Road as public highway (By-law 2024-004)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will discuss the method for filling a vacancy for the Ward 10 Councillor position. Members will also discuss expanding the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) to include other bylaw offences.

• Method to fill the Ward 10 Councillor vacancy (COR-2024-007)
• Administrative Penalty System for non-parking bylaw offences (CSD-2023-121)
• Appointment of Hearing Officers for the Administrative Monetary Penalties System
• Proposed amendments to several chapters of the Municipal Code

The Committee recommended filling the Ward 10 Councillor vacancy by appointing 2022 candidate Stephanie Stretch. It also approved the appointment of five Administrative Monetary Penalty System Hearing Officers and the expansion of the penalty system to non-parking by-law offences.

• Recommended appointing 2022 candidate Stephanie Stretch to Ward 10 vacancy (8-2)
• Appointed Ben Drory, Daniela Corapi, Janet Rutherford, Emile Ramlochan, and Kristine Fletcher as AMPS Hearing Officers
• Approved $260 per half day and $520 per full day honorarium for hearing officers
• Approved expansion of Administrative Monetary Penalty System to non-parking by-laws including noise, graffiti, and snow removal
• Approved amendments to 26 by-laws and 6 policies to support the expanded penalty system