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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

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 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

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

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)

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).

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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).

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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.