Kitchener public meetings in 2023

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider the Mayor's proposed 2024 budget, which was presented earlier and is now up for adoption unless amendments are made. No amendments were submitted. Council will also declare a vacancy for the office of Councillor for Ward 10, and vote on several parking by-law amendments.

• Mayor's 2024 Proposed Budget (attachments A, B, C)
• Declaration of Vacancy for the Office of Councillor, Ward 10 (COR-2023-547)
• By-law 2023-184: amend parking by-law 88-169 (Schedule A)
• By-law 2023-185: amend parking by-law 88-169 (Schedule B)
• By-law 2023-186: amend parking by-law 88-169 (Schedule C)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider one appeal: Appeal 2023-12 regarding 487 Park Street, where the property standards officer issued an order and the appellant disagrees. The public may attend but cannot speak. The meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in Council Chambers.

• Appeal 2023-12 - 487 Park Street, Officer Mike Niederer, Disagree with the Order

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to hear nine applications for minor variances and one consent to sever, all under the Planning Act. The applications seek relief from zoning rules to allow projects such as additional dwelling units, a 16-unit apartment building, a triplex, and a lot severance. One committee member declared a conflict on the 807 Frederick Street application and will not participate.

• A 2023-142 – 807 Frederick Street: variances to allow a 16-unit purpose-built rental apartment without a visual barrier and with front-yard parking
• A 2023-138 – 136 River Road East: variances to allow a 9-unit multiple dwelling with reduced lot width, setbacks, and parking (8 spaces instead of 11)
• A 2023-140 – 332 Prospect Avenue: variances to allow a triplex (single detached dwelling with two ADUs) on a smaller lot with reduced rear setbacks
• A 2023-113 – 9 Siebert Avenue: variance to allow a detached ADU in the exterior side yard and two parking spaces within 6m of the lot line
• B 2023-043 – 18 Stanley Avenue: consent to sever the lot into two parcels, each with a new detached dwelling

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the Phase 1 report and guiding principles for the Kitchener Utilities (KU) Transition Strategy, with staff presenting findings and engagement results. Council will also authorize an in-camera session to discuss land acquisition for affordable housing and recreational facility development, though those details are confidential.

• Phase 1 report and guiding principles for Kitchener Utilities Transition Strategy (INS-2023-508)
• In-camera authorization for land acquisition (DSD-2023-550) and recreational facility development (CSD-2023-534)
• Public delegations permitted up to 5 minutes each

Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council is meeting to decide on several planning and community items, including a proposed 55-storey mixed-use development at 417 King Street West, multiple heritage designations, and a rental housing study. The agenda also includes a hospital redevelopment update, a grant for winter sidewalk clearing, and a request to become a 'Better City for Pets'.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 55-storey mixed-use development at 417 King Street West (Vanmar Developments)
• Heritage designations for 14 properties, including 149-151 Ontario St N, 628 New Dundee Rd, 144-150 King St W, and others
• Grant of up to $96k/year to The Working Centre for winter sidewalk clearing (Assisted Services Program)
• Rental Housing, Eviction and Displacement Study – direction to engage on rental replacement by-law
• School zone speed limits – motion to maintain 40 km/h on major roads and 30 km/h on local roads

Audit Committee

The Kitchener Audit Committee is meeting to receive the 4th Quarter 2023 Audit Status Report and discuss the proposed 2024 Internal Audit Work Plan. No delegations or information items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on audit oversight.

• 4th Quarter 2023 Audit Status Report (CAO-2023-509)
• 2024 Internal Audit Work Plan (CAO-2023-527)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold public hearings on five Planning Act applications, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Thaler Avenue, Bloomingdale Road, Bleams Road, and Benton/St. George Streets, plus an annual zoning by-law update. Delegations are scheduled for each item, and staff will present on each. The committee will also receive the Planning Division's quarterly report.

• OPA23/009/T/CD & ZBA23/014/T/CD: 50 Thaler Avenue & 300 Kinzie Avenue (Waterloo Catholic District School Board)
• ZBA23/033/B/BB: 117 Bloomingdale Road North (Marann Homes)
• OPA23/018/B/BB & ZBA23/015/Q/ES: 2150 Bleams Road (Romanian Orthodox Church)
• OPA23/008/B/ES & ZBA23/012/B/ES: 93-99 Benton Street and 39-43 St. George Street
• Annual Zoning By-law Update (DSD-2023-503)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting to consider a grant for the Assisted Services Program, discuss speed limits in school zones, and review a study on rental housing, eviction, and displacement. The agenda includes one consent item and two discussion items, with no delegations scheduled. The rental housing item includes a financial feasibility study for a potential rental replacement by-law.

• Assisted Services Program grant (INS-2023-521) as consent item
• Speed limits in school zones discussion (DSD-2023-512)
• Rental Housing, Eviction and Displacement Study (DSD-2023-486)
• Rental Replacement By-law Financial Feasibility Study attachment

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the Mayor's proposed 2024 budget, including a draft budget and proposed resolution. Council will also consider appointments to boards and committees, and authorize an in-camera session for two confidential matters. The meeting includes standard procedural items like a land acknowledgement, conflict of interest disclosures, and delegations.

• Mayor's Proposed 2024 Budget (FIN-2023-529) with attachments
• Council member appointments to boards and committees
• In-camera meeting authorization for two matters (personal, litigation, solicitor-client privilege)
• By-law 2023-166 to confirm actions and proceedings of Council for December 4, 2023

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

The Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee will meet to review RISE Fund applications. Members will discuss the applications and work toward a consensus on successful recipients.

• RISE Fund Applications Evaluation - Group Review

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss the city's upcoming capital budget and long-term financial forecast. The discussion includes an overview by the Chief Financial Officer and reviews of funding sources, debt, development charges, and reserve funds.

• 2024 Capital Budget and 10-Year Forecast (FIN-2023-511)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is holding a special meeting to receive public feedback on the 2024 Budget. Residents can provide input during the meeting or submit written comments to the city for the public record.

• 2024 Budget public consultation

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes closed-session items on community centre operations, collective bargaining, and a city park matter, followed by a public session with a mayoral update and a notice of motion from Councillor P. Singh regarding the Region of Waterloo's Official Plan review. The motion supports the Minister's decision on ROPA 6 for lands within the countryside line and urges actions on housing supply and intensification targets.

• In-camera session authorized for litigation, labour relations, and personal matters (Sections 239(b), (d), (e), (f) of Municipal Act)
• Notice of motion on Regional Official Plan review, supporting Minister's April 11, 2023 decision on ROPA 6 for southwest Kitchener lands
• Motion urges Region to consider higher intensification targets (minimum 60%) and greenfield growth confined to non-protected countryside
• By-law 2023-165 to confirm actions and proceedings of Council for November 27, 2023

Downtown Advisory Committee

The Downtown Action Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide feedback on several items: a draft revised Terms of Reference, the final Growing Together framework, and a new Downtown Vision and Guiding Principles. The committee will also hear updates from the All Advisory Chairs meeting and the Downtown Kitchener BIA's strategic priorities, followed by a brainstorming session on action ideas for the Downtown Vision.

• Review of draft revised Terms of Reference (ToR)
• Feedback on final Growing Together framework
• Presentation of Downtown Vision and Guiding Principles
• Downtown Kitchener BIA to present new Strategic Priorities
• Brainstorming exercise on Downtown Vision action ideas

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee will conduct quasi-judicial public hearings regarding property orders. The committee will consider one appeal regarding a disagreement with an order and another regarding a request for an extension of time to comply with an order.

• Appeal # 2023-08: 111 Onward Avenue, Unit 202 (disagreement with order)
• Appeal # 2023-09: 652 Victoria Street South (extension of time to comply with order)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three items: the Build Now program presented by Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region, MTSA zoning led by the City's Senior Urban Designer, and planning for 2024. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of discussion items and standard procedural matters.

• Build Now Program presentation by Philip Mills, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region
• MTSA Zoning discussion led by Adam Clark, Senior Urban Designer, City of Kitchener
• Planning for 2024 discussion item
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes, registration by 11 a.m. on November 22, 2023

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 one unfinished business item and nine new applications, covering residential additions, parking reductions, and land severances. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• A 2023-125: variances for two high-rise buildings (33 and 37 stories) at 787-851 King Street East, 432 Charles Street East, 5 Stirling Avenue South, including reduced parking rates and removal of driveway visibility triangle
• A 2023-131 to 134: reduced parking for four 6-storey mixed-use buildings at 55-59 Franklin Street South and 50-54 Eighth Avenue, with 240 affordable units
• A 2023-129: encroachments into driveway visibility triangle for a 12-storey, 181-unit residential care facility at 600 Queen Street South
• B 2023-042 & A 2023-135 to 136: consent to sever land at 52 Edgehill Drive and variances for driveway width and lot areas
• A 2023-111: variances for lot width and parking location at 15 Catalina Court to convert a semi-detached dwelling into a duplex with ADU

Special Council Meeting

This special Council meeting will consider a staff report on executing an agreement for the Fire Department's use of a radio communications system. Council will also vote on authorizing a joint in-camera meeting with regional and area municipal councils for Indigenous history and reconciliation training. The agenda includes routine items like a land acknowledgement, disclosure of interests, and a by-law to confirm the meeting's actions.

• Execution of Agreement for Fire Department's use of Radio Communications System (CSD-2023-522)
• Authorization of joint in-camera meeting on Dec 15, 2023 for Indigenous History and Reconciliation training
• By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for Nov 20, 2023

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to review the City of Kitchener's 2024 Operating Budget. The agenda includes a general overview by the Chief Financial Officer, presentations from the Kitchener Public Library and Centre in the Square, and discussions of strategic investment options, tax-supported and enterprise budgets (building, golf, parking, utilities, gas). This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the budget report will be circulated separately.

• 2024 Operating Budget review (FIN-2023-510)
• Kitchener Public Library (KPL) budget presentation
• Centre in the Square (CITS) budget presentation
• Enterprise budgets: building, golf, parking, utilities, gas
• Public input accepted after Nov 27, 2023 meeting via email

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss Phase 1 of the Kitchener Utilities Clean Energy Transition Strategy, presented by staff. The committee will also receive updates from sub-committees and review the TransformWR Progress Dashboard. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion of Phase 1 of Kitchener Utilities Clean Energy Transition Strategy (INS-2023-489)
• Sub-committee updates
• TransformWR Progress Dashboard information item

Licensing Tribunal

The Kitchener Licensing Tribunal meets as a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider one appeal, Appeal #2023-01, regarding a food shop licence. The public may attend but cannot speak. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering commencement, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and adjournment.

• Appeal #2023-01 - Food Shop Licence

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss heritage permits and several notices of intention to designate properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. Key items include a partial demolition and new 44-storey residential tower at 90-92 Queen Street South, and a window replacement at 1115 Doon Village Road. The committee will also consider designating numerous properties across the city, including 149-151 Ontario Street North, 628 New Dundee Road, and several others.

• Heritage permit for partial demolition and 44-storey tower at 90-92 Queen Street South
• Heritage permit for window replacement at 1115 Doon Village Road
• Notices of intention to designate 149-151 Ontario Street North and 628 New Dundee Road
• Notices of intention to designate 144-150 King Street West, 24 and 26 Courtland Avenue East, 58 and 66 Queen Street South, 73 Young Street, 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North, 2-22 Duke Street East, 40 Chapel Hill Drive, 54-68 King Street West, 67 King Street East, and 70 Francis Street North
• Status update on Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting that will move into a closed in-camera session to discuss two items: Planning Act approvals and zoning regulations under solicitor-client privilege, and an environmental sustainability initiative involving a land disposition and confidential contract negotiations. The open portion of the agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions listed.

• In-camera authorization for solicitor-client privilege matter (Section 239(2)(f))
• Environmental Sustainability Initiative, DSD-2023-291, land disposition and confidential negotiations (Sections 239(2)(c) and (j))
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes; virtual registration deadline 3:00 p.m. Nov 6, 2023

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council is meeting to decide on several planning and development items, including the city-wide lodging house review, the Lower Doon Land Use Study implementation, and multiple official plan and zoning by-law amendments for specific properties. The agenda also includes budget increases for road reconstruction, a water system financial plan, and updates to building and sponsorship policies. Several items were deferred from previous meetings for further consultation.

• Increase Rossford Crescent Reconstruction budget by $400,000 and extend AECOM purchase order by $228,500
• Approve Financial Plan for Kitchener Water Distribution System
• Adopt city-wide lodging house review amendments to permit lodging houses in all residential areas
• Approve Lower Doon Land Use Study implementation with zoning changes
• Approve Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 1198 Fischer Hallman Road, 2934 King Street East, and 417 King Street West

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider a deferred motion on an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 83-87 Weber Street East, proposing a 25-storey mixed-use development. Council will also authorize a closed-door session to discuss six confidential matters, including land acquisitions, dispositions, and an employee recruitment issue.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA23/012/W/CD and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/022/W/CD for 83-87 Weber Street East (Brigade Holdings Corporation) to allow a 25-storey mixed-use development
• Motion to adopt the Official Plan amendment and forward to Region of Waterloo for approval
• Motion to approve the Zoning By-law amendment
• In-camera meeting to discuss employee recruitment, interim operating agreement, land exchanges, and land acquisition/disposition
• By-laws 2023-141 and 2023-142 to adopt the Official Plan and Zoning amendments if approved

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2023, has been cancelled.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will discuss renewing the partnership agreement with the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation (WREDC) and review the city's municipal sponsorship report. Consent items include a budget increase for the Rossford reconstruction, the water distribution system financial plan, a significant weather event declaration, and a building by-law update. No delegations are scheduled.

• T22-011 Rossford Reconstruction budget and purchase order increase
• Financial Plan for Kitchener Water Distribution System
• Significant Weather Event Declaration via Minimum Maintenance Standard adoption
• 2023 Building By-law update including Chapter 710 (Building Permits and Fees)
• Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation Partnership Agreement Renewal

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will discuss the 2023 Downtown Vision and a city-wide lodging house review. The meeting also includes public hearings for multiple Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications.

• City-wide lodging house review (Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments)
• Lower Doon Land Use Study amendment applications
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 1198 Fischer Hallman Road
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 20 Woolner Trail
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 2934 King Street East

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider one appeal, Appeal #2023-04, regarding 185 Morgan Avenue. The appeal concerns a disagreement with an order or an extension of time to comply with the order, brought by Officer Gordon Stott. The public may attend but cannot speak to the agenda items.

• Appeal #2023-04 - 185 Morgan Avenue, Officer Gordon Stott, Disagree with the Order/Extension of Time to Comply with the Order

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three items: the Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Environmental Assessment, an impact report from Reep Green Solutions, and sub-committee assignments. The meeting includes a land acknowledgement and allows for public delegations by registration.

• Q23-045 Hidden Valley Flood Risk Reduction Environmental Assessment (DSD-2023-453)
• Presentation of Impact Report 2022-2023 by Reep Green Solutions
• CCEC Sub-Committee Assignments and Updates

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on October 17, 2023, to consider 11 applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. The agenda includes requests to permit additional dwelling units, reduce parking requirements, and sever land for new housing developments. Applicants or agents must attend, and the public may make oral or written submissions.

• Minor variance at 267 Traynor Avenue to reduce parking from 1.75 to 1.38 spaces per unit for an 18-unit multiple dwelling
• Minor variance at 15 Cedar Street North to allow a 10-unit dwelling with reduced setbacks and zero parking spaces
• Consent at 75 Otterbein Road to sever land for a 57-unit townhouse development and two multiple dwellings (96 units total)
• Consent at 265 Cotton Grass Street to sever land for a multiple dwelling, retaining commercial land
• Consent at 38 Braun Street to sever a parcel for duplex dwellings

Special Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council will meet to discuss land acquisition and disposition matters. Staff will provide information regarding an operating agreement for The Registry Theatre and other potential land transactions.

• Operating Agreement - The Registry Theatre (Land Disposition - DSD-2023-419)
• Potential Land Acquisition and Disposition

Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council is reviewing several development applications and heritage designations. The meeting includes motions to increase housing density and a review of the city's park dedication program.

• Proposed 25-storey mixed-use development at 83-87 Weber Street East
• Notice of intention to designate 87 Scott Street and 82 Weber Street East as heritage properties
• Motion to permit up to four residential units 'as-of-right' on certain lots
• Motion to review the park dedication program for trees and benches
• Initiation of a traffic calming review for Dumfries Avenue

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

The Dog Designation Appeal Committee holds a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider Appeal #2023-02, a dangerous dog designation involving appellant Olivia Corbett and her dog 'Poppy', with officer Eugenia Maciel. The public may attend but cannot speak. An additional hearing date is set for October 16, 2023, if needed.

• Appeal #2023-02 - Dangerous Dog Designation, Appellant: Olivia Corbett ("Poppy"), Officer: Eugenia Maciel
• Additional hearing date October 16, 2023, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. if required

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage permit applications and notices of intention to designate properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. They will also review a cultural heritage landscape study for the Lower Doon Secondary Plan and receive status updates on Bill 23's impact on the municipal heritage register. No delegations are scheduled.

• Heritage permit for roof replacement at 307 Queen Street South (HPA-2023-IV-020)
• Heritage permit for alterations and window replacement at 107 David Street (HPA-2023-V-021)
• Notices of intention to designate 87 Scott Street, 82 Weber Street East, 120 Victoria Street South, and 28 Burgetz Avenue
• Lower Doon Secondary Plan cultural heritage landscape study (DSD-2023-395)
• Status update on Bill 23 and the municipal heritage register

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting covers the 2024 budget process and timelines, plus a 2023 update on the Water Infrastructure Program. Council will also authorize an in-camera session to discuss two land acquisition and disposition matters, including one related to affordable housing.

• 2024 Budget Process and Timelines report (FIN-2023-417)
• Water Infrastructure Program (WIP) 2023 Update (INS-2023-437)
• In-camera authorization for two land acquisition/disposition matters under Section 239(c) of the Municipal Act
• Potential land disposition for affordable housing
• Confirmation by-law for October 2, 2023 council actions

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

This meeting of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided. The notice was issued by Committee Administrator Mariah Blake.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is holding a public hearing on an application by Brigade Holdings Corporation to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 83-87 Weber Street East. The committee will also consider consent items including a traffic calming initiation list and lifting a holding provision at 7 Morrison Road. An information item on the Integrity Commissioner's annual report is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Official Plan Amendment OPA23/012/W/CD and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/022/W/CD for 83-87 Weber Street East
• Traffic Calming 2023 Initiation Approval (DSD-2023-287) with priority list and Dumfries Avenue study area
• Lifting of Holding Provision 42H at 7 Morrison Road (DSD-2023-408)
• Integrity Commissioner Annual Report for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (COR-2023-420)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with a brief public portion (land acknowledgement, disclosures, delegations, and mayoral updates) followed by an in-camera session. The closed session is authorized to discuss a labour relations matter under Section 239(d) of the Municipal Act, where staff will provide information and seek direction.

• In-camera meeting authorized for labour relations (Talent Acquisition) under Section 239(d)
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes; virtual registration deadline 3:30 p.m. on September 25, 2023
• Mayoral business and updates by Mayor B. Vrbanovic

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the external audit planning report for fiscal year 2023, presented by KPMG, and to receive the third-quarter audit status report. These are discussion and status items, not final decisions.

• External Audit Planning Report for Fiscal Year 2023 (FIN-2023-413) with KPMG delegation
• 3rd Quarter Audit Status Report (CAO-2023-385)

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council will decide on two major mixed-use developments: a 25-storey tower at 130-142 Victoria Street South and a 17-storey project at 332 Charles Street East, both requiring Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments. The agenda also includes heritage designations, several financial write-offs, and two motions calling on the province to increase social assistance rates and establish a guaranteed basic income.

• OPA22/004/V/KA and ZBA22/006/V/KA for 130-142 Victoria Street South: 25-storey mixed-use development
• OPA23/010/C/CD and ZBA23/016/C/CD for 332 Charles Street East: 17-storey mixed-use development
• Heritage permit for 30-40 Margaret Avenue townhome development (8 blocks)
• Write-offs: $19,485 miscellaneous receivables, $109,658 utility receivables, $656,395.31 tax cancellations/refunds
• Motions to advocate for doubling ODSP/OW rates and for Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income

Climate Change and Environment Committee

The Climate Change and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss repealing Council Policy I-590, which governs the Community Environmental Improvement Grant Program. They will also receive progress updates from sub-committees. The agenda includes one discussion item and no information items.

• Discussion of repealing Council Policy I-590 (Grant Program - Community Environmental Improvement)
• Review of Appendix A: Council Policy I-590 Environmental Grant Program
• Review of Appendix B: Environmental grants available to residents
• Progress updates from CCEC sub-committees

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on September 19, 2023, to hear 15 applications for minor variances and one consent. The most significant is a request to build an 18-storey mixed-use building at 15 Dellroy Avenue, requiring multiple zoning variances. Other applications involve converting single-family homes into duplexes, triplexes, or adding dwelling units, as well as one land severance.

• 15 Dellroy Avenue: 18-storey mixed-use building, reduced setbacks, parking ratios, and driveway visibility triangle encroachments
• 100 St. George Street: consent to sever land into two lots for semi-detached dwellings
• 120 Rossford Crescent: convert single detached dwelling with 1 ADU to 2 ADUs, reduced lot width and railway setback
• 103 Peter Street: convert single detached dwelling with 1 ADU to triplex (2 ADUs)
• 27 Roy Street: reduce parking requirement from 4 to 0 spaces for commercial/residential use

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

This meeting of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided. The notice was issued by the Committee Administrator.

• Meeting cancellation notice for September 18, 2023

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a brief agenda. The main item is authorizing an in-camera (closed) session to discuss an asset management review of utilities infrastructure, citing commercial/contractual negotiation and security of property exceptions under the Municipal Act. The meeting also includes routine items like a land acknowledgement, conflict of interest disclosures, and a by-law to confirm the day's proceedings.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting for Asset Management Review - Utilities Infrastructure (Section 239 (2) (a) and (i))
• By-law 2023-120 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for September 18, 2023
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes, with virtual registration deadline of 3:30 p.m. on September 18, 2023

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold public hearings on four Planning Act applications, including zoning and official plan amendments at 229 Wellington Street North, 130-142 Victoria Street South, and 332 Charles Street East, plus a zoning amendment at 134-154 Shanley Street. The committee will also discuss a public artwork commission for the Kitchener Public Library Southwest branch and an Active Transportation Progress Report. Consent items include lifting holding provisions on two properties and writing off uncollectable accounts.

• Public hearing: ZBA23/019/W/TS, 229 Wellington Street North (Peter Markin)
• Public hearing: OPA22/004/V/KA and ZBA22/006/V/KA, 130-142 Victoria Street South (1936026 Ontario Inc.)
• Public hearing: OPA23/010/C/CD and ZBA23/016/C/CD, 332 Charles Street East (332 Charles GP Inc.)
• Consent: Lifting holding provision 24H at 134-154 Shanley Street (2701098 Ontario Inc.)
• Consent: Lifting holding provision 43H at 120 Victoria Street South (Glovebox (2019) Inc)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including draft Heritage Impact Assessments, heritage permit applications for new developments, and notices of intention to designate properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will hear delegations on two of the items and review a tracking sheet for heritage permit applications.

• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 628 New Dundee Road (DSD-2023-356)
• Heritage Permit Application for townhome development at 30-40 Margaret Avenue (HPA-2023-V-015)
• Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment for proposed 55-storey tower at 417 King Street West (DSD-2023-359)
• Heritage Permit Application for 6-storey affordable housing building at 15 Church Street (HPA-2023-V-014)
• Notices of Intention to Designate 35 & 43 Sheldon Avenue North and 90-92 Queen Street South

The Committee approved heritage permits for townhome developments at 30-40 Margaret Avenue and 15 Church Street. It also issued notices of intention to designate properties at 35 & 43 Sheldon Avenue North and 90-92 Queen Street South. Feedback was provided on draft assessments for 628 New Dundee Road and 417 King Street West.

• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2023-V-015 for eight blocks of townhomes at 30-40 Margaret Avenue (Carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2023-V-014 for a 6-storey housing building with 9 affordable units at 15 Church Street (Carried unanimously)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 35 & 43 Sheldon Avenue North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate the front façade of 90-92 Queen Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider one appeal: Appeal #2023-11 regarding 24 Cameron Street North, where the appellant disagrees with an order or extension of time to comply. The public may attend but cannot speak. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Appeal #2023-11, 24 Cameron Street North, Officer Dennis Cockwell, disagree with order/extension of time to comply

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a brief public portion followed by an in-camera (closed) session. Council will authorize a closed meeting to discuss three matters: two labour-relations contract negotiations and one service review involving commercial or contractual information. No public decisions are listed on the open agenda.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(c), (d), and (i)
• Contract negotiations (labour relations) — staff seek direction (15 min)
• Contract negotiation (labour relations) — information only, no direction (20 min)
• Service review (commercial/contractual) — verbal update, no direction (20 min)

City Council met for a special session and approved a motion to hold an in-camera meeting. The closed session was scheduled to discuss labour relations and one commercial information or contractual negotiation.

• Approved authorization for an in-camera meeting to discuss labour relations and commercial negotiations

Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including zoning by-law amendments, speed limit changes for school zones and Bingemans Centre Drive, and a $450,000 allocation for leasehold improvements in the UW Innovation Arena. The agenda also includes approvals for noise exemptions, appointments to Business Improvement Areas, and a motion to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.

• Zoning amendments to lift holding provisions at 206/210 Duke St E, 46/50 Madison Ave N, 495 Huron Rd, 15 Cedar St N, and a zoning change at 1154 Queen's Blvd
• Speed limit review: staff directed to report on increasing Bingemans Centre Drive to 60 km/hr; school zone speed limit motion deferred
• Up to $450,000 from Economic Development Investment Fund 2.0 for leasehold improvements at 280 Joseph St W (UW Innovation Arena)
• Natural gas supply rate decrease to 16.70 cents per cubic meter effective Nov 1, 2023
• Motion to declare Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for Sunset Hills Estates Corp. and designated 64 Water Street North as a heritage site. Several noise exemptions for community events were granted, and new board members were appointed to local Business Improvement Areas.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/015/Q/ES for 1154 Queen's Boulevard
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 64 Water Street North under Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved Terms of Reference for Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Appeal Committee
• Confirmed board appointments for Belmont and Downtown Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
• Granted noise exemption for Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church (Sept 2-3, 2023)
• Granted noise exemption for The Falls Road Pub (Sept 19, 2023)
• Granted noise exemption for K-W Oktoberfest Inc. (Sept 22-Oct 14, 2023)
• Granted noise exemption for Burning House Music Festival at Bingemans (Sept 16, 2023)

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to hear 21 applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. The agenda includes requests to permit reduced setbacks, increased parking, and lot severances for residential and commercial projects. Public oral and written submissions will be accepted at the meeting.

• Minor variance for 10-storey, 48-unit residential building at 485/495 Huron Road
• Consent to sever land for 44 affordable housing units at 83/87 Victoria Street North
• Minor variance for 171-unit, 8-storey building at 134-152 Shanley Street
• Consent to sever church and dwelling at 116 Hoffman Street
• Minor variance for restaurant patio at 151 Frederick Street

The Committee approved minor variance requests for a restaurant patio at 151 Frederick Street, a home addition at 52 Earl Street, and a multi-residential development at 2-56 Benninger Drive. A request for a lot width variance at 204 Fifth Avenue was refused after a motion to approve failed.

• Approved restaurant patio setback variance at 151 Frederick Street
• Approved rear yard setback variance for home addition at 52 Earl Street
• Refused lot width variance for triplex conversion at 204 Fifth Avenue (2-3)
• Approved parking and rear yard setback variances for 28-unit development at 2-56 Benninger Drive

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

This meeting of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and standard procedural information.

• Meeting cancelled

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for August 14, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will discuss the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, including a resident panel report and proposed content, as well as a collaboration space in the UW Innovation Arena and 2023/2024 natural gas rates. Consent items include appointments to Business Improvement Areas and several noise exemptions for local events. Delegations are scheduled for the strategic plan items.

• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan development: resident panel final report and proposed content
• Collaboration Space in UW Innovation Arena (DSD-2023-328)
• 2023/2024 Natural Gas Rates (INS-2023-334)
• Noise exemptions for Oktoberfest, Serbian Church BBQ, Falls Road Pub, and Burning House Music Festival
• Appointments to Business Improvement Areas and amendment to establishing by-law (COR-2023-332)

The Committee approved funding for leasehold improvements at 280 Joseph St West and set initial actions for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. It also granted several noise exemptions for community events and updated BIA board appointments. Natural gas supply rates were decreased for system gas customers effective November 1, 2023.

• Approved up to $450,000 from EDIF 2.0 for leasehold improvements at 280 Joseph St West
• Approved initial set of Actions for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Decreased natural gas supply rate to 16.70 cents per cubic meter effective Nov 1, 2023
• Approved Terms of Reference for Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Appeal Committee
• Confirmed appointments to Belmont and Downtown BIA Boards of Management
• Granted noise exemption to Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church (Sept 2-3, 2023)
• Granted noise exemption to The Falls Road Pub (Sept 19, 2023)
• Granted noise exemptions to K-W Oktoberfest Inc. and Burning House Music Festival

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will consider several zoning by-law amendments, a speed limit review for school zones and Bingemans Centre Drive, and a draft vision for downtown Kitchener. The meeting includes a public hearing for a zoning application at 1154 Queen's Boulevard. Most items are consent items expected to be approved without debate.

• Public hearing for zoning by-law amendment ZBA23/015/Q/ES at 1154 Queen's Boulevard (Sunset Hills Estates Corp.)
• Lifting holding provisions for properties at 206/210 Duke Street and 46/50 Madison Avenue North (Knossos Housing Corp.)
• Lifting holding provisions at 495 Huron Road (Activa Holdings Inc.) and 15 Cedar Street North (Nimbell Holdings Inc.)
• Speed limit review for school zones and Bingemans Centre Drive
• Discussion of Downtown Kitchener Draft Vision and Principles

The Committee approved four zoning by-law amendments, including the removal of holding provisions for three properties and a change for 1154 Queen's Boulevard. It deferred a decision on school zone speed limits pending a regional pilot study and requested a report on increasing the speed limit on Bingemans Centre Drive. A process was also established to finalize the Downtown Kitchener vision and principles.

• Approved removal of Holding Provision 95H for 206, 210 Duke Street East and 46, 50 Madison Avenue North (Carried)
• Approved removal of Holding Provision 15H for 495 Huron Road (Carried)
• Approved removal of Holding Provision 15H for 15 Cedar Street North (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 1154 Queen's Boulevard (Carried)
• Directed staff to report back on increasing Bingemans Centre Drive speed limit to 60 km/hr (Carried)
• Deferred decision on school zone speed limits until Region of Waterloo completes pilot program review (Carried)
• Resolved to finalize Downtown Kitchener vision and principles using community engagement and Council feedback (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with no public delegations. The main business is authorizing an in-camera (closed) session to discuss four matters: two land acquisitions (one for disaster mitigation, one for a fire station), a lease of city-owned land, and information on city-owned performing arts facilities. Council will also confirm the day's actions and proceedings.

• In-camera authorization for land acquisition under Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DSD-2023-331)
• In-camera discussion on fire station development land acquisition
• In-camera discussion on lease agreement for city-owned land (DSD-2023-329)
• In-camera information on city-owned performing arts and entertainment facilities
• By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for August 14, 2023

City Council approved the acquisition of 2.575 acres of land for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. Mayor B. Vrbanovic also addressed the application of the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act to the City of Kitchener.

• Approved acquisition of 2.575 acres of land for Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute documentation for land transaction (Carried)
• Approved third reading of By-law 2023-107 to confirm proceedings of August 14, 2023 (Carried)
• Authorized an in-camera meeting to discuss land acquisition, land disposition, and contractual matters (Carried)

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss heritage-related items, including a draft scoped heritage impact assessment for a proposed maintenance facility at 1254 Union Street, a notice of intention to designate 64 Water Street North under the Ontario Heritage Act, and an update to the Municipal Heritage Register. The committee will also hear a delegation from MHBC Planning regarding the Union Street item.

• Draft Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment for construction of a maintenance facility at 1254 Union Street (DSD-2023-316)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 64 Water Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (DSD-2023-317)
• Municipal Heritage Register Review – August update including statements of significance for 40 Chapel Hill Drive, 4-30 King St E, 1 Queen St N, 67 King St E, and 66 Queen Street South (DSD-2023-309)
• Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet information item
• Delegation by Dan Currie and Rachel Neiser of MHBC Planning on item 4.1

The Committee directed the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate 64 Water Street North. Additionally, the Committee unanimously agreed to recognize the cultural heritage value and pursue designation for four other properties.

• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 64 Water Street North
• Approved pursuit of designation for 40 Chapel Hill Drive (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of designation for 4-30 King Street East / 1 Queen Street North (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of designation for 67 King Street East (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of designation for 66 Queen Street South (unanimous)
• Requested elevation drawings be included in future Heritage Impact Assessments

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing on July 26, 2023, 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 these appeals.

• Appeal #2023-09 - 17 Cameron Street North, extension of time to comply with order
• Appeal #2023-10 - 75 Wilfred Avenue, extension of time to comply with order

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to hear 13 applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. The agenda includes two items carried over from previous meetings and 11 new applications, covering a range of residential and commercial property requests. The public may attend or submit written comments.

• A2023-080: 18-storey mixed-use building at 15 Dellroy Avenue with reduced parking and setback variances
• B2023-026 & A2023-087: Consent to sever land at 30-40 Margaret Avenue for 47 townhouse units
• B2023-025: Consent to sever land at 97 Second Avenue for a new single detached dwelling
• A2023-068: Additional Dwelling Unit conversion at 35 Maywood Road exceeding floor area limit
• A2023-077: Two attached ADUs at 176 Indian Road with reduced rear yard setback

The Committee of Adjustment approved three applications for additional dwelling units and one for a rear yard roof structure. Decisions included allowing variances for building size, lot width, and parking requirements.

• Approved minor variance for Additional Dwelling Unit at 35 Maywood Road, conditioned on a Tree Preservation and Enhancement Plan
• Approved minor variance for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 300 Countrystone Crescent, conditioned on driveway modification and a $300 GRCA fee
• Approved minor variance for a 3.0m rear yard setback for a roof structure at 912 Otterbein Court

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider two appeals: one regarding 185 Morgan Avenue and another for 111 Onward Avenue, Unit 202. The public may attend but cannot speak to the agenda items.

• Appeal #2023-04 - 185 Morgan Avenue, disagreement with order/extension of time to comply
• Appeal #2023-08 - 111 Onward Avenue, Unit 202, disagreement with order

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022 audited consolidated financial statements and the annual surplus reconciliation, with a presentation from KPMG. They will also receive the 2nd quarter audit status report. The meeting is primarily a review and discussion of audit findings and financial reports.

• 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (FIN-2023-259)
• Annual Surplus Reconciliation (Attachment A)
• KPMG Audit Findings Report (Attachment D)
• 2nd Quarter Audit Status Report (CAO-2023-284)

The Committee approved the 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements following a presentation by KPMG and City finance staff. The Committee also received the 2nd Quarter 2022 Audit Status Report regarding internal audits of petty cash and facility booking.

• Approved 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a brief public portion followed by a lengthy in-camera (closed) session. The public agenda includes only routine items: land acknowledgement, conflict of interest disclosures, and delegation rules. The closed session will cover a city infrastructure training session, negotiations regarding city-owned performing arts and entertainment facilities, and neighbourhood programs and services affiliations, all under the Municipal Act's closed-meeting exceptions.

• In-camera authorization for commercial/contractual negotiations on city-owned performing arts and entertainment facilities
• In-camera education and training session on city infrastructure
• In-camera discussion on neighbourhood programs and services affiliations and partnerships
• Meeting held at Kitchener Operations Facility, 131 Goodrich Drive

City Council met for a special session to authorize an immediate in-camera meeting. The closed session was called to discuss commercial negotiations, matters involving identifiable individuals, and an education and training session.

• Approved motion to hold an in-camera meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council is deciding on several planning applications, including a 42-storey mixed-use development at 97-101 Park Street and 186-194 Victoria Street South, and draft approvals for subdivisions at 1000 New Dundee Road, Bleams Road & Gehl Place, and Courtland/Palmer/Vernon Avenues. They will also consider a major update to community centre operations, including expanding fee assistance and new requirements for Neighbourhood Associations, plus a Community Benefits Charge strategy and traffic calming on Manchester Road.

• 42-storey mixed-use development at 97-101 Park St & 186-194 Victoria St S (OPA23/003/V/CD, ZBA23/007/MV/CD)
• Draft approval for subdivision at 1000 New Dundee Rd (30T-22202, ZBA22/021/N/KA)
• Draft approval for subdivision at Bleams Rd & Gehl Pl (30T-18202, OP18/006/B/GS, ZBA18/007/B/GS)
• Draft approval for subdivision at 321-325 Courtland Ave E, 230 & 240 Palmer Ave, 30 Vernon Ave (30T-19201, OPA19/002/C/GS, ZBA19/005/C/GS)
• Community centre operating model changes: expand Leisure Access fee assistance, require EDI policies for Neighbourhood Associations, and review registration processes

Council granted draft approval for a subdivision and approved official plan and zoning amendments for properties on Courtland Ave, Palmer Ave, and Vernon Ave. A decision on funding and the future of the Lived Expertise Working Group was deferred to August. The City also received a municipal systems award for the Growing Together project.

• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-19201 for 321-325 Courtland Ave, 230 and 240 Palmer Ave, and 30 Vernon Ave
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA19/002/C/GS for 321 Courtland Ave Developments Inc.
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA19/005/C/GS for 321 Courtland Ave Developments Inc.
• Adopted Urban Design Report dated February 2023 for the 321 Courtland Ave project
• Deferred decision on Lived Expertise Working Group (LEWG) funding and partnership to August 28, 2023
• Accepted minutes from May 29, June 5, and June 19, 2023 meetings

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 20, 2023, to consider 12 applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. The agenda includes requests to legalize a driveway, expand a car wash, build additional dwelling units, and sever land for new homes. One application seeks a height variance for a 138-unit townhouse development at 1198 Fischer Hallman Road.

• Minor variance to legalize 25.8m driveway at 84 Maple Hill Drive (max 8.0m)
• Car wash expansion at 232 Bleams Road: GFA to 746.4 sq.m, parking reduced to 2 spaces
• 138-unit townhouse development at 1198 Fischer Hallman Road (height variance to 15.0m)
• Consent to sever land at 46 Second Avenue for two duplex lots (each 404.7 sq.m)
• Consent and variances at 180 Zeller Drive to create three residential lots

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a car wash expansion on Bleams Road and three residential property requests. Decisions included allowing a detached dwelling unit on Belmont Avenue West and a height variance for a garage on Siebert Avenue.

• Approved driveway width variance to 18.3m at 84 Maple Hill Drive, conditioned on reconstruction by June 9, 2024
• Approved expansion of car wash at 232 Bleams Road to 746.4sq.m Gross Floor Area
• Approved lot width variance to 9.8m for a detached Additional Dwelling Unit at 35 Belmont Avenue West (3-1)
• Approved height variances for a detached garage at 26 Siebert Avenue

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main action being a vote to move into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss a land disposition related to the Make it Kitchener 2.0 city-owned lands master plan and to receive an ethics training session. The meeting also includes a notice of a joint meeting with the Region of Waterloo and area municipalities.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting to discuss land disposition under Section 239(c) of the Municipal Act
• Make it Kitchener 2.0 - City owned lands Master Plan (45-minute closed session item)
• Ethics Training Session (120-minute closed session item)
• Notice of joint All-Council Meeting with Region of Waterloo and area municipalities on June 23, 2023
• By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for June 19, 2023

Council approved a motion to hold an in-camera meeting to discuss land disposition and an education session. The council also gave third reading to By-Law 2023-080 to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Approved in-camera meeting for land disposition and education session
• Approved third reading of By-Law 2023-080 to confirm actions of June 19, 2023

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will discuss and receive staff direction on inclusionary zoning policy and implementation, and review the engagement summary for the Growing Together transit station area planning. A public hearing is scheduled for a subdivision and zoning by-law amendment at 1000 New Dundee Road. The committee will also consider a consent item for a draft plan of condominium at 630 and 690 Benninger Drive.

• Inclusionary Zoning - Policy and Implementation Directions (DSD-2023-258)
• Growing Together - Engagement Summary Report Overview (DSD-2023-251)
• Public hearing: Plan of Subdivision 30T-22202 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/021/N/KA at 1000 New Dundee Road
• Consent item: Draft Plan of Condominium 30CDM-23202 at 630 and 690 Benninger Drive
• Quarterly Development Applications Update 2023 Q2 (DSD-2023-276)

The Committee approved the development of a draft Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan policy and Zoning By-law amendments. It also granted draft approval for two condominium and subdivision applications and accepted community input for the Growing Together project.

• Approved draft Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan policy and Zoning By-law amendments (10-1)
• Granted draft approval for Condominium Application 30CDM-23202 at 630 and 690 Benninger Drive
• Approved use of community input from Growing Together Engagement Summary to inform continued work
• Granted draft approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-22202 at 1000 New Dundee Road
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/021/N/KA for 1000 New Dundee Road

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is holding a formal public meeting to consider four Planning Act applications: three draft plans of subdivision with associated official plan and zoning by-law amendments, and a city-initiated amendment to implement provincial Bills 13, 109, and 23. The committee will hear delegations and staff presentations on each item. Decisions are not final until Council acts.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-18202, OPA OP18/006/B/GS, ZBA ZBA18/007/B/GS at Bleams Rd & Gehl Pl (Mattamy Homes)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-19201, OPA OPA19/002/C/GS, ZBA ZBA19/005/C/GS at 263, 321-325 Courtland Ave E, 230/240 Palmer Ave, 30 Vernon Ave (Auburn Developments)
• OPA OPA22/016/H/BB and ZBA ZBA22/028/H/BB at 130, 140 Highland Road and 270 Spadina Avenue (270 Development Inc)
• City-initiated OPA OPA23/001/K/TR and ZBA ZBA23/004/K/TR to implement Bills 13, 109, and 23, including proposed staff delegation, site plan control, and demolition control by-laws

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee approved three separate development applications involving official plan amendments and zoning by-law changes. These projects include a new subdivision at Bleams Road and Gehl Place, a development at Courtland Avenue East, and a project at Highland Road and Spadina Avenue.

• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-18202, Official Plan Amendment OP18/006/B/GS, and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA18/007/B/GS for Bleams Rd & Gehl Pl (Carried)
• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-19201, Official Plan Amendment OPA/19/002/C/GS, and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA19/005/C/GS for 321-325 Courtland Ave E, 230 and 240 Palmer Ave, and 30 Vernon Ave (Carried)
• Adopted Urban Design Report for 321-325 Courtland Ave E development (Carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment OPA22/016/H/BB and approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/028/H/BB for 130, 140 Highland Road and 270 Spadina Avenue, as amended (Carried)
• Endorsed Urban Design Brief for 130, 140 Highland Road and 270 Spadina Avenue (Carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for June 19, 2023 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The notice was issued by the Manager of Council/Committee Services and Deputy Clerk.

• Meeting cancellation notice for June 19, 2023

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for June 19, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee will discuss a staff report on modernizing the City's community centre operating model and related guiding policies. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion item: Modernizing the City's Community Centre Operating Model and Related Guiding Policies (CSD-2023-125)

The Committee unanimously approved an amended recommendation to update the City's community centre operating model and related policies. The changes focus on expanding fee assistance, updating affiliation requirements for neighbourhood associations, and improving facility access.

• Approved expansion of Leisure Access fee assistance and funding for Inclusion Support Worker program starting Fall 2023
• Required Neighbourhood Association Board members to undergo periodic city-funded EDI training
• Mandated associations generating over $20,000 in annual revenue to publish a net-revenue reinvestment policy and provide annual financial data
• Approved a requirement for associations to turn over unspent funding to the City if they cease to operate
• Directed staff to prepare an issue paper for the 2024 budget on opening centres earlier on weekdays and on weekends
• Approved a five-year review cycle for Facility Booking Guidelines (MUN-FAC-415) and Neighbourhood Association Affiliation policy (MUN-FAC-324)
• Required associations to invite the Ward Councillor and a city staff person to all Board and Annual General Meetings
• Directed staff to provide a status update on these operating model changes before the end of the 2026 Council Term

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage permit applications, a notice of intention to designate a property, a draft heritage impact assessment, and nominations for the 2023 Mike and Pat Wagner Awards. The agenda also includes a review of the municipal heritage register in response to Bill 23. Delegations are scheduled for several items.

• Notice of intention to designate 97 Victoria Street North under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage permit for third-storey addition and alterations at 97 Victoria Street North
• Heritage permit for alterations and addition to the A.R. Goudie Eventide Home at 369 Frederick Street
• Heritage permit for demolition of rear addition and new construction at 883 Doon Village Road
• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 137 and 149 Queen Street South

The Committee approved the designation of several downtown properties and granted heritage permits for additions and alterations at three locations. It also selected four winners for the 2023 Mike and Pat Wagner Heritage awards.

• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 97 Victoria Street North (Carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2023-IV-008 for additions at 97 Victoria Street North (Carried unanimously)
• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2023-IV-007 for a four-storey addition at 369 Frederick Street (Carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2023-IV-009 for rear addition at 883 Doon Village Road (Carried unanimously)
• Awarded 2023 Mike and Pat Wagner awards to 87 Scott St, 48 Ontario St N, 1 Queen St N, and 883 Doon Village Rd (Carried)
• Approved pursuing designation for 8 downtown properties including 24 & 26 Courtland Ave E and 73 Young St (Carried unanimously)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a pilot creative workspace at 44 Gaukel, direction on a Community Benefits Charge, a natural gas purchase policy review, appointment of Licensing Appeal Tribunal members, and a traffic calming review on Manchester Road. A consent item on delegated authority for talent and marketing agreements at The Auditorium is also on the agenda.

• 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace Pilot Report (DSD-2023-143)
• Community Benefits Charge (CBC) Direction (FIN-2023-255)
• Natural Gas Purchase Policy Review - 2023 (INS-2023-247)
• Appointment of Licensing Appeal Tribunal Members (COR-2023-246)
• Manchester Road Traffic Calming Review (DSD-2023-209)

The Committee authorized the implementation of a traffic calming plan for Manchester Road and updated the city's gas purchase policy. It also directed staff to develop a Community Benefits Charge strategy and a budget issue paper for the 44 Gaukel Creative Hub.

• Approved traffic calming plan for Manchester Road
• Approved updates to Policy No. FIN-ACQ-560 (Gas Purchase Policy)
• Directed staff to develop a Community Benefits Charge (CBC) strategy and bylaw
• Directed staff to prepare a 2024 budget issue paper for Creative Hub at 44 Gaukel Street operations
• Directed staff to assess long-term location options for the Creative Hub
• Authorized Manager of The Aud to execute talent, suite, and sponsorship agreements
• Authorized Director of Sport to execute sponsorship agreements for The Aud
• Appointed Councillors P. Singh, S. Davey, and A. Owodunni to the Licensing Appeal Tribunal

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is primarily procedural: it will authorize an in-camera (closed) session to discuss an affordable housing initiative (information supplied in confidence by a senior government) and a labour relations matter (union negotiations). The public portion includes a land acknowledgement, disclosure of interests, and a by-law to confirm the day's proceedings.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting to discuss an Affordable Housing Initiative under Section 239(h) of the Municipal Act
• Authorization of in-camera meeting to discuss Union Negotiations under Section 239(d) of the Municipal Act
• By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for June 5, 2023

Council approved a motion to hold an in-camera meeting to discuss confidential information from a government agency and a labour relations matter. The council also gave third reading to a by-law confirming the meeting's actions.

• Approved in-camera meeting for confidential government information and labour relations (Carried)
• Approved third reading of By-law 2023-079 to confirm actions and proceedings for June 5, 2023 (Carried)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

The meeting scheduled for June 5, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold a public hearing for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA23/003/V/CD) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA23/007/MV/CD) for properties at 97-101 Park Street and 186-194 Victoria Street South, submitted by 1928393 Ontario Inc. The committee will receive a staff presentation and public delegations, then consider the applications. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing for OPA23/003/V/CD and ZBA23/007/MV/CD at 97-101 Park Street and 186-194 Victoria Street South
• Delegation by Dave Galbraith of IBI Group on item 5.1
• Applicant: 1928393 Ontario Inc., file DSD-2023-236

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee approved an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 97-101 Park Street and 186-194 Victoria Street South. The decision permits a 42-storey mixed-use development by 1928393 Ontario Inc.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment OPA/23/003/V/CD to change land use designation to ‘Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 2’ (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/007/V/CD for 1928393 Ontario Inc. (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will decide on several planning applications, including a major rezoning at 528-550 Lancaster Street West and 26 Bridge Street West, deferred from committee for further staff reports on transportation and heritage. Other items include zoning amendments for 67 & 71 Nelson Avenue and 1157/1175 Weber Street East, a noise exemption for downtown special events, and a clean energy transition update for Kitchener Utilities.

• Official Plan and zoning amendment for 528-550 Lancaster Street West and 26 Bridge Street West (OPA21/010/L/AP, ZBA21/015/L/AP)
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of condominium for 67 & 71 Nelson Avenue (ZBA22/011/N/AP)
• Official Plan and zoning amendment for 1157 and 1175 Weber Street East (OPA21/007/W/BB, ZBA21/010/W/BB)
• Official Plan and zoning amendment for 1770 King Street East and 815/825 Weber Street East (OPA23/002/K/CD, ZBA23/005/K/CD)
• Noise exemption for downtown special events and endorsement of Kitchener Utilities Clean Energy Transition update

Council approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a development at 528-550 Lancaster Street West and 26 Bridge Street West. The approval included specific community benefits and a requirement to explore an alternate entrance toward Riverbend Drive.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA21/010/L/AP and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/015/L/AP (9-2)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/023/B/AP (9-2)
• Accepted community benefits in lieu of relocating homes at 544 and 546 Lancaster St (9-2)
• Endorsed Urban Design Brief by MHBC Planning (9-2)
• Approved minutes from May 8 and May 15, 2023 meetings
• Approved motion to continue council proceedings beyond 11:00 p.m.

My Ideal City

This is a special council meeting focused on hearing two delegations present opposing views on whether the benefits of current community trails and bike lanes justify additional funding. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of the delegations, a question period, and closing remarks.

• Pro-delegate Aniruth Prakash will argue for more funding for trails and bike lanes
• Con-delegate Blair Mackay will argue against more funding for trails and bike lanes
• Mayor B. Vrbanovic will give a Land Acknowledgement and lead 'O Canada'

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main action being a vote to move into a closed (in-camera) session. The closed session will cover four confidential matters: municipal infrastructure management (litigation, labour), a Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund labour issue, and city park land acquisition and disposition.

• Authorization of an in-camera meeting for litigation, labour relations, and land acquisition matters
• Municipal Infrastructure Management (litigation, information, labour relations)
• Labour Relations – Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF)
• City Park Land Acquisition and Disposition of Land

Council met briefly to authorize an immediate in-camera session. The session was scheduled to cover litigation, labour relations, and land acquisition and disposition.

• Approved authorization for an in-camera meeting to discuss litigation, labour relations, and land acquisition/disposition

Committee of Adjustment

The Kitchener Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on May 16, 2023, to hear 14 applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. The agenda includes one unfinished item from a previous meeting (709 Glasgow Street) and 13 new applications. The committee will decide on requests related to residential lots, parking reductions, legal non-conforming uses, and other zoning relief.

• Consent to sever land at 709 Glasgow Street to create a new residential lot (B 2023-010, A 2023-037)
• Minor variance at 525 Erinbrook Drive to reduce parking to 1.4 spaces/unit and visitor parking to 14% for a 72-unit development
• Minor variance at 133 Manitou Drive to expand a legal non-conforming health clinic use for ParaMed
• Minor variance at 152 Weber Street East to allow a 3-unit dwelling with reduced lot area and side yard setback
• Consent for a long-term lease (over 21 years) at 685 Fischer Hallman Road Unit Q for Your Neighbourhood Credit Union

The Committee of Adjustment approved a request to sever a parcel of land at 709 Glasgow Street for a new single detached dwelling. The approval is subject to several conditions, including a required minor variance for lot width and a cash-in-lieu contribution for park dedication.

• Approved consent to sever a 2,581.0sq.m parcel of land at 709 Glasgow Street (2-1)
• Approved minor variance to permit a lot width of 20.0m instead of the required 24.0m (2-1)
• Required $11,862.00 cash-in-lieu contribution for park dedication
• Accepted regular minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The committee will hold public hearings under the Planning Act for two development applications: an official plan and zoning amendment at 1157-1175 Weber Street East, and another at 1770 King Street East / 815-825 Weber Street East. Staff will present, and registered delegates may speak. No other discussion items are listed.

• Public hearing for OPA21/007/W/BB and ZBA/21/010/W/BB at 1157-1175 Weber Street East (M.K.G. Holding Corporation)
• Public hearing for OPA23/002/K/CD and ZBA23/005/K/CD at 1770 King Street East and 815-825 Weber Street East (King Weber Kitchener Holdings Inc.)
• Delegations registered from GSP Group and MHBC Planning

The Committee approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for two properties on Weber Street East. One project includes a $350,000 donation for affordable housing, while the other is a 27-storey development with mandated ground-floor commercial space.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA21/007/W/BB and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/010/W/BB for 1157 and 1175 Weber Street East
• Endorsed Urban Design Brief for 1157 and 1175 Weber Street East
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA/23/002/K/CD for 1770 King Street East and 815/825 Weber Street East
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/005/K/CD for 1770 King Street East and 815/825 Weber Street East
• Approved special regulation for 1770 King Street East/815/825 Weber Street East requiring ground floor commercial space with minimum 4.5 metre ceiling height

Special Council Meeting

This special Council meeting will consider the 2023 tax rate by-law, approve budgets for the Downtown Kitchener and Belmont Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), and authorize an in-camera session for a land acquisition and a labour relations matter. Council will also receive a presentation marking the 50th anniversary of Waterloo Regional Police Service.

• 2023 tax rate by-law to set and levy city taxation rates
• Downtown Kitchener BIA and Belmont BIA 2023 budgets (FIN-2023-235)
• In-camera meeting for land acquisition (Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund) and labour relations
• Presentation to WRPS Chief Mark Crowell for 50th anniversary
• Noise exemption for Grand River Hospital Foundation Rally for Health (CSD-2023-205)

City Council approved the 2023 budgets for the Downtown Kitchener and Belmont Business Improvement Areas. Council also gave third reading to the 2023 tax rate by-law and granted noise exemptions for a hospital foundation event.

• Approved noise exemptions for Grand River Hospital Foundation Rally for Health on May 26 and 27, 2023
• Approved 2023 Budgets for Downtown Kitchener BIA and Belmont BIA
• Authorized in-camera meeting for land acquisition and labour relations matters
• Gave third reading to By-law 2023-065 to set and levy 2023 taxation rates
• Gave third reading to By-law 2023-066 to confirm actions and proceedings of May 15, 2023

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

This Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2023 has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items, including noise exemptions for downtown special events and the Grand River Hospital Foundation Rally for Health, and a funding agreement for the Waterloo Region Ontario Works Self Employment Program. The main discussion item is a 60-minute update on Kitchener Utilities' Clean Energy Transition Strategy, with a staff presentation. The committee will also receive the 2023 Business Plan April progress report as an information item.

• Noise exemption for downtown special events (CSD-2023-168)
• Noise exemption for Grand River Hospital Foundation Rally for Health (CSD-2023-205)
• Funding agreement for Waterloo Region Ontario Works Self Employment Program (DSD-2023-186)
• Kitchener Utilities Clean Energy Transition Strategy discussion (INS-2023-199)
• 2023 Business Plan April progress report (CAO-2023-231)

The Committee granted noise exemptions for downtown special events and the Grand River Hospital Foundation Rally for Health. It also authorized funding agreements for the Self Employment Ontario Works program and endorsed the Kitchener Utilities Clean Energy Transition project phases.

• Approved noise exemptions for Downtown Special Events (Carried)
• Approved noise exemptions for Grand River Hospital Foundation Rally for Health on May 26 and 27, 2023 (Carried)
• Authorized General Manager of Development Services to execute funding agreements for the Self Employment Ontario Works program (Carried)
• Endorsed project phases and approach for the Kitchener Utilities Clean Energy Transition (Carried)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment and condominium application for 67 & 71 Nelson Avenue with added height and fencing restrictions. A separate development proposal for Lancaster Street West was deferred to a future council meeting for further review.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/011/N/AP and Condominium Application 30CDM-22208 for 67 & 71 Nelson Avenue (Carried, as amended)
• Deferred Official Plan Amendment OPA21/010/L/AP and Zoning By-law Amendments ZBA21/015/L/AP and ZBA22/023/B/AP for 528-550 Lancaster Street West and 26 Bridge Street West to May 29, 2023 Council meeting

Council Meeting

Kitchener City Council is deciding on a fireworks bylaw update that would limit displays to Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Diwali, ending by 11pm. A motion proposes making boulevard parking permanent year-round with specific regulations. Council will also consider heritage designations for two properties, zoning amendments for housing, and a resolution supporting stronger municipal codes of conduct.

• Fireworks By-law Update (CSD-2023-166): reduce permitted days to Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali, cease by 11pm
• Notice of Motion - Parking on Boulevards: permit year-round parking on paved boulevards with conditions
• Heritage designations: 181 Frederick Street and 73 Shanley Street under Ontario Heritage Act
• Zoning amendments: 1001 King Street East (mixed-use) and 455-509 Mill Street (high-intensity mixed-use)
• Enabling Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Feasibility Study to inform Growing Together project

Council approved a new fireworks by-law reducing permitted display days and repealing previous codes. The body also unanimously supported Bill 5 to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct regarding workplace harassment. Several heritage designations and zoning amendments were approved.

• Approved new fireworks by-law restricting displays to Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Diwali (8-2)
• Denied amendment to include Lunar New Year as a permitted fireworks day
• Unanimously supported Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act (10-0)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 181 Frederick Street and 73 Shanley Street as heritage sites
• Approved removal of Holding Provision 29H at 2155 Strasburg Road
• Approved removal of Holding Provision 15H at 9 Cameron Street North
• Approved naming of private streets 'Rosefinch Drive' (57 Jacob Detweiller Drive) and 'Lomond Lane' (175 Tartan Avenue)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a strategic session on the Corporate Climate Action Plan (CorCAP) 2.0 and development of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Council will also authorize an in-camera session covering confidential items on affordable housing, housing and homelessness, and a community facility land acquisition. One delegation is scheduled regarding item 7.1.

• CorCAP 2.0 (Corporate Climate Action Plan) presentation and discussion, DSD-2023-216
• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan development: vision, key priorities, action planning, CAO-2023-217
• In-camera authorization for confidential items: Affordable Housing Initiative, Housing and Homelessness Update, Community Facility Land Acquisition
• Delegation by Judy Stephens-Wells, Chair of Compass Kitchenier advisory committee, on item 7.1

Council held strategic sessions to provide feedback on the second-generation Corporate Climate Action Plan and the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. No formal votes were taken on these plans; instead, Council participated in feedback exercises regarding GHG emission reductions and the city's vision statement.

• Approved authorization for an in-camera meeting to discuss confidential government information, property security, solicitor-client privilege, and land acquisition

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee will discuss a heritage permit for demolition and reconstruction at 44 Theresa Street, and consider notices of intention to designate 181 Frederick Street and 73 Shanley Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also review status updates on Bill 23 and the Municipal Heritage Register.

• Heritage permit HPA-2023-V-003 for 44 Theresa Street: demolition and reconstruction of front porch, shed dormer additions, window/door repairs, and demolition of detached garage
• Notice of intention to designate 181 Frederick Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of intention to designate 73 Shanley Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Status updates on Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review

The committee unanimously approved a heritage permit for 44 Theresa Street, allowing demolition and reconstruction of the front porch, shed dormer additions, window/door repairs, and garage demolition to convert a vacant single-detached home into a duplex. It also recommended Council designate 181 Frederick Street and 73 Shanley Street as heritage properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved Heritage Permit HPA-2023-V-003 for 44 Theresa Street: porch reconstruction, dormer additions, window/door repairs, garage demolition (carried unanimously)
• Recommended Notice of Intention to Designate 181 Frederick Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Recommended Notice of Intention to Designate 73 Shanley Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider two appeals from property owners who disagree with orders issued by Officer D. Cockwell. The public may attend but cannot speak to the listed matters. The meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2023, at Kitchener City Hall.

• Appeal #2023-06 - 120 Bedford Road, disagree with order
• Appeal #2023-07 - 80 Holborn Drive, Unit 207, disagree with order

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold public hearings on three Planning Act applications and discuss a staff report on enabling missing middle and affordable housing. The committee will consider zoning amendments at 1385 Bleams Road, 1001 King Street East, and 455-509 Mill Street, along with an official plan amendment for the latter two properties.

• Public hearing for zoning by-law amendment at 1385 Bleams Road (ZBA23/001/BB)
• Public hearing for official plan and zoning amendments at 1001 King Street East (OPA22/001/K/KA)
• Public hearing for official plan and zoning amendments at 455-509 Mill Street (OPA22/008/M/CD, ZBA22/015/M/CD)
• Discussion item: Enabling Missing Middle and Affordable Housing (DSD-2023-160) with consultant presentation

The Committee approved zoning changes for 1385 Bleams Road and 1001 King Street East, and an official plan amendment for 455-509 Mill Street. It also resolved to use a feasibility study on missing middle and affordable housing to inform future planning and zoning updates.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/001/M/BB for 1385 Bleams Road
• Resolved to use Enabling Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Feasibility Study for future Official Plan and Zoning By-law updates
• Directed staff to further consider financial incentives for missing middle and affordable housing
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment OPA22/001/K/KA and approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/001/K/KA for 1001 King Street East
• Adopted Urban Design Brief for 1001 King Street East
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment OPA/22/008/M/CD for 455-509 Mill Street

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 1385 Bleams Road, following a recommendation from the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee. Council will also authorize a closed session to discuss two lease agreements for city-owned spaces.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/001/BB for 1385 Bleams Road
• Authorization of in-camera meeting for two land disposition matters (lease agreements)
• Confirmation of proceedings by-law

City Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1385 Bleams Road. The council also authorized lease agreements for city-owned retail spaces at 26 and 28 Benton Street.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/001/BB for 1385 Bleams Road (Carried)
• Authorized lease agreement with La Lola Catering Inc for 26 Benton St (Carried)
• Authorized lease agreement with Fernando Toro for 28 Benton St (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-049 to amend Zoning By-law 85-1 for 1385 Bleams Road (Third reading)
• Passed By-law 2023-050 to confirm all actions and proceedings for April 24, 2023 (Third reading)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee will discuss four major items: the 2022 update to Kitchener's Vision Zero road safety strategy, a proposed update to the fireworks bylaw, a review of tree conservation processes, and an Indigenous land restoration project at Pioneer Tower Natural Area. Consent items include lifting holding provisions on two properties and naming private streets.

• Removal of holding provision (ZBA23/004/S/CD) at 2155 Strasburg Road
• Removal of holding provision (ZBA23/006/C/BB) at 9 Cameron Street North
• Private street naming at 57 Jacob Detweiller Drive and 175 Tartan Avenue
• Noise exemption for Greek Food Festival
• Wiijindamaan Indigenous Land Restoration at Pioneer Tower Natural Area

The Committee approved updates to the Fireworks By-law to reduce permitted display days and mandated a second phase of the Tree Conservation Processes Review. It also approved several zoning amendments, private street namings, and road safety improvements under the Vision Zero Strategy.

• Approved removing Holding Provision 29H at 2155 Strasburg Road
• Approved removing Holding Provision 15H at 9 Cameron Street North
• Approved naming of 'Rosefinch Drive' at 57 Jacob Detweiller Drive
• Approved naming of 'Lomond Lane' at 175 Tartan Avenue
• Granted noise exemption for Greek Food Festival (June 10-11, 2023)
• Approved Vision Zero hot spot improvements and received progress report
• Reduced fireworks displays to only the day of celebration (Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali) ending by 11pm
• Directed staff to initiate phase two of the Tree Conservation Processes Review

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The City of Kitchener has cancelled the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 24, 2023. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation signed by D. Saunderson, Manager of Council/Committee Services & Deputy Clerk. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed on this document.

• Meeting cancellation notice for April 24, 2023

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for April 24, 2023, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 18, 2023, to consider 19 applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. These include requests to permit additional dwelling units, lot severances, and several larger mixed-use developments. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• A 2023-047: 744 King Street East – 8-storey mixed-use building with 37 units, zero parking, height 25.7m vs 19.5m permitted
• A 2023-048: 1200 Fischer Hallman Road – 34-storey building with 313 units, parking reduced to 285 spaces
• A 2023-040: 245 Wellington Street North – convert single detached to 4-unit dwelling, side yard setback 2.0m vs 3.0m
• B 2023-016: 73 Second Avenue – consent to sever lot for two detached duplex dwellings
• A 2023-041: 45 Bond Street – accessory dwelling unit with multiple variances (lot area, width, parking, driveway width)

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variances to zoning by-laws to allow for the creation of duplexes, multi-unit dwellings, and accessory dwelling units. One application for a driveway variance was approved despite a staff recommendation for refusal.

• Approved parking variance at 22 Hebel Place to facilitate semi-detached duplex conversion
• Approved side yard setback variance at 245 Wellington Street North for 4-unit dwelling conversion
• Approved multiple variances at 45 Bond Street for a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
• Approved driveway width and setback variances at 100 Monteagle Crescent

Special Council Meeting

This special Council meeting features a strategic session on the Downtown Kitchener (DTK) Vision and Growing Together Workshop, with staff presenting and conducting an interactive session. Council will also authorize an in-camera meeting to consider a land acquisition or disposition matter. Delegations are scheduled, and the meeting begins with a land acknowledgement.

• Strategic session on Downtown Kitchener Vision and Growing Together Workshop (DSD-2023-197)
• Delegations from James Knott, Susan Hall, and Emily Summers of LURA Consulting on item 4.1
• Authorization of in-camera meeting for land acquisition or disposition (Section 239(c) of Municipal Act)
• Meeting held at HR Learning Room, City Hall, 200 King Street W, Kitchener

Council participated in a strategy session to provide feedback on the Downtown Kitchener (DTK) Vision and the Growing Together project. These sessions focused on community engagement findings and the distribution of housing density within Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs). No final policies were decided; staff will report back in June.

• Approved authorization for an in-camera meeting to consider land acquisition or disposition

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving $198,137 in community grants, zoning by-law amendments for properties at 30 Francis Street South, 265 Cotton Grass Street, and 7 Morrison Road, and traffic safety improvements on Erinbrook Drive. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2020 greenhouse gas re-inventory and a heritage designation for 369 Frederick Street.

• Approval of 2023 community grants (Tier 2) totaling $198,137
• Zoning by-law amendment to remove holding provision at 30 Francis Street South
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 265 Cotton Grass Street and 7 Morrison Road
• Traffic safety measures on Erinbrook Drive: all-way stops, speed cushions, and a pedestrian crossover study
• Notice of intention to designate 369 Frederick Street under the Ontario Heritage Act

Council approved $198,137 in Tier 2 community grants and advanced several land development projects through zoning and official plan amendments. The city also authorized traffic safety improvements on Erinbrook Drive and the designation of 369 Frederick Street as a heritage property.

• Approved $198,137 for 2023 Tier 2 community grants
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 369 Frederick Street under Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 30 Francis Street South to remove Holding Provision 90H
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 265 Cotton Grass Street
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 7 Morrison Road
• Approved all-way stops at Erinbrook Drive/The Country Way and Erinbrook Drive/Rockwood Road
• Approved installation of two speed cushions on Erinbrook Drive
• Appointed Bob McColl to the Committee of Adjustment through November 14, 2024

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss a single item: the 1st Quarter 2023 Audit Status Report (CAO-2023-128). This is a routine update on audit activities. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• 1st Quarter 2023 Audit Status Report (CAO-2023-128)

The Committee considered report CAO-2023-128 regarding internal audit assurance and consulting services completed from December 2022 to March 2023. The report included audits on technology field inventory, parking and mileage expenses, inventory status, and a 3rd party lean review of market modernization.

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss a heritage permit application for a porch demolition and reconstruction at 17 Ahrens Street West, and a notice of intention to designate 369 Frederick Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also receive status updates on heritage best practices and 2023 priorities, plus a memo on the Kitchener Great Places Awards 2023. This is a regular working meeting with no votes listed on the agenda.

• Heritage permit HPA-2023-V-002 for demolition and reconstruction of porch, replacement of front door and two windows at 17 Ahrens Street West
• Notice of intention to designate 369 Frederick Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Status updates on Heritage Best Practices Update and 2023 Priorities, and Heritage Impact Assessment follow-ups
• Memo on Kitchener Great Places Awards 2023 (DSD-2023-142)
• Heritage permit application tracking sheet

The Heritage Kitchener Committee approved a permit for porch and window work at 17 Ahrens Street West. The committee also directed the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate 369 Frederick Street under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-002 for porch, door, and window work at 17 Ahrens Street West (Unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 369 Frederick Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including the launch of Phase 2 of Harmonized Green Development Standards, a business case for the Mill Courtland Community Centre expansion, and a traffic safety study for Erinbrook Drive. They will also consider consent items such as 2023 Community Grants Tier 2 and a zoning by-law amendment for 30 Francis Street South. Information items include the 2022 Election Overview and the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report.

• Harmonized Green Development Standards Phase 2 Project Launch (DSD-2023-109)
• Mill Courtland Community Centre Expansion Business Case (CSD-2022-422)
• Erinbrook Drive Traffic Safety Study & Hot Spot Improvements (DSD-2023-113)
• 2023 Community Grants Tier 2 (CSD-2023-087)
• 30 Francis Street South - Zoning By-law Amendment, Lifting of Holding Provision (ZBA23/003/F/CD)

The Committee approved Tier 2 community grants and authorized the detailed design phase for the Mill Courtland Community Centre expansion. It also approved specific traffic calming measures on Erinbrook Drive and a zoning amendment for 30 Francis Street South.

• Approved $198,137 for 2023 Tier 2 community grants
• Approved 5 organizations to move to Tier 1 grant process for 2024
• Approved removal of Holding Provision 90H at 30 Francis Street South
• Directed staff to initiate Phase 2 of the Harmonized Green Development Standards project
• Directed staff to move to Detailed Design Phase for Mill Courtland Community Centre expansion
• Approved all-way stop controls at Erinbrook Drive and The Country Way, and Erinbrook Drive and Rockwood Road
• Approved two speed cushions on Erinbrook Drive
• Ordered a pedestrian crossover study for the Erinbrook Drive area

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for April 3, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee approved official plan and zoning amendments for two residential development projects. Both applications were carried following staff reports and presentations.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA22/015/C/KA and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/026/C/KA for 265 Cotton Grass Street (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA22/013/M/BB and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/024/M/BB for 7 Morrison Road (Carried)
• Adopted Urban Design Brief for 7 Morrison Road and directed staff to apply it through Site Plan Approval (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

City Council passed a resolution opposing the Region of Waterloo's proposal to permanently close the Highway 85 ramps at Lancaster Street. Council also approved the acquisition of properties on Borden Avenue South and Bedford Road for disaster mitigation.

• Opposed proposed closure of Lancaster St. ramps and requested Region of Waterloo not support the EA (Carried)
• Requested Province and Region consider signalization of the northbound off-ramp at Bridgeport Road (Carried)
• Directed City Solicitor to apply to Superior Court of Justice to declare Kinzie (Kinsey) Biehn Pioneer (Memorial) Cemetery abandoned (Carried)
• Approved wage rate adjustments for Instructor/Lifeguard and Head Instructor/Head Lifeguard effective May 1, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved acquisition of 170-188 Borden Avenue South and 59 Bedford Road for Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2023-037 to confirm proceedings of April 3, 2023 (Carried)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider one appeal: a request for an extension of time to comply with an order at 71 Blucher Street, Unit I. The public may attend but cannot speak. The meeting is procedural and focused on a single enforcement matter.

• Appeal #2023-05 for extension of time to comply with order at 71 Blucher Street, Unit I

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear 18 applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. Items include requests to permit reduced setbacks, parking reductions, and lot severances for residential infill and redevelopment. A notable application seeks to redevelop Stanley Park Mall with a new Canadian Tire store, requesting reduced bicycle parking and landscaping.

• Minor variance to redevelop Stanley Park Mall (1005 Ottawa Street North) with a Canadian Tire store, requesting 0 bicycle stalls instead of 7 and 11.4% landscaped area instead of 20%
• Consent to sever land at 137 Queen Street South for an affordable housing development, with a variance for 0 parking spaces instead of 37
• Minor variance to permit two 20-unit multi-residential buildings at 289-295 Sheldon Avenue North, with reduced side yard setback and increased floor space ratio
• Consent to sever 60 Third Avenue into two residential lots, one proposed for a duplex dwelling
• Minor variance to permit an 8-unit dwelling at 183 Ottawa Street South with 0 parking spaces instead of 10 required

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variances for residential additions, duplex conversions, and additional dwelling units. It also granted consent for multiple land severances and easements, including a site for affordable housing. Two driveway width variances were refused, and two applications were deferred to May 2023.

• Approved minor variance for rear yard addition at 44 Rusholme Road
• Approved land severance and servicing easement at 193 Louisa Street
• Refused driveway width variances for 271 and 273 Hartwood Avenue (3-1)
• Approved conversion of garage to Additional Dwelling Unit at 74 Boehmer Street
• Approved variances for two 20-unit multi-residential buildings at 289-295 Sheldon Avenue North
• Approved variances for Canadian Tire redevelopment at 1005 Ottawa Street North (3-1)
• Approved Additional Dwelling Units at 57 and 59 Barbara Crescent
• Approved parking variances for duplex conversions at 299 Newbury Drive and 12 Orchard Mill Crescent

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council is meeting to decide on several planning and zoning matters, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Courtland Avenue East, King Street East/Sportsworld Drive, and Frederick/Becker Streets. The agenda also includes reports on water quality, write-offs of uncollectable accounts, and a motion regarding e-scooter/e-bike subsidies. Several items were deferred from previous meetings for further review.

• Zoning amendment for 45-53 Courtland Avenue East (Cantiro Courtland GP)
• Zoning amendment for 4396 King Street East & 25 Sportsworld Drive (Sportsworld Shopping Centre)
• Zoning amendment for 507 Frederick Street and 40, 44, & 48 Becker Street (Henry Walser Funeral Home)
• Write-off of uncollectable utility accounts ($80,371) and miscellaneous receivables ($8,781)
• Request for $754,000 additional funding for Conway Drive and Wayne Drive road reconstruction

Council unanimously approved the Municipal Housing Pledge for submission to the Province. Several Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were passed for properties on Courtland Avenue East, Frederick Street, and Sportsworld Drive. Council also requested federal subsidies for e-bikes and e-scooters.

• Approved Municipal Housing Pledge (11-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 45-53 Courtland Avenue East
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 507 Frederick Street and 40, 44 Becker Street
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 4396 King Street East & 25 Sportsworld Drive
• Approved $754,000 transfer for Conway Drive and Wayne Drive road reconstruction
• Approved $295,065.32 in tax write-offs, cancellations, reductions, or refunds
• Approved 3-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement via Provincial Master Business Service Agreement
• Resolved to request federal subsidies for e-bikes and e-scooters for low-income residents

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting primarily to authorize and hold an in-camera (closed) session covering five confidential items: performing arts facilities, a market wage review, housing and homelessness prevention, community centre redevelopment, and a Truth & Reconciliation training session. The public portion includes land acknowledgement, conflict of interest disclosures, and delegations. No decisions are expected in the open session.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting under Municipal Act sections 239 (a)(b)(c)(d)(i) and (3)(1)
• City-owned performing arts and entertainment facilities (commercial/contractual negotiation)
• Labour relations market wage review
• Housing and homelessness prevention (security of property)
• Community centre redevelopment (land acquisition-disposition)

City Council met briefly to authorize an in-camera session. No other substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved authorization for an in-camera meeting to discuss labour relations, land acquisition-disposition, commercial negotiations, property security, and training

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to discuss a draft Heritage Impact Assessment for a proposed 8 three-storey townhome development at 1385 Bleams Road, hear delegations on the item, and review the municipal heritage register in light of Bill 23. The committee will also receive status updates on heritage best practices and a heritage permit application tracking sheet.

• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 1385 Bleams Road (8 three-storey townhomes, DSD-2023-080)
• Delegations from Matthew Warzecha (Polocorp Inc.) and Corey Wehrle (Orchard Design Studio Inc.) on item 4.1
• Bill 23 - Municipal Heritage Register Review (DSD-2023-053)
• Status updates on Heritage Best Practices Update and 2023 Priorities, Heritage Impact Assessment Follow-ups
• Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet

The Committee reviewed a Heritage Impact Assessment for a townhome project at 1385 Bleams Road but made no formal recommendation. Members also discussed a work plan to review at least 80 properties for heritage designation by January 1, 2025, in response to Bill 23.

• No recommendation made on Heritage Impact Assessment for 1385 Bleams Road
• Discussed goal to review 80+ properties for designation by January 1, 2025

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

The committee will meet in-camera for education and training before reconvening for a public meeting. The public portion of the meeting includes consideration of one appeal regarding a dangerous dog designation.

• Appeal #2023-01: Dangerous Dog Designation (Appellant: David Johnson; Dog: 'Misty'; Officer: Sarah Canavan)

Special Council Meeting

This is a short special council meeting with a single substantive action: authorizing an in-camera (closed) session for education and training under the Municipal Act. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including a land acknowledgement, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and a by-law to confirm the meeting's actions.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting for education and training (Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act)
• By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for March 6, 2023

Council met for a special session to waive notice for the meeting start time and authorize an in-camera education and training session. The meeting was primarily procedural.

• Approved waiving notice to amend the meeting start time
• Authorized an in-camera meeting for an education and training session
• Passed By-law 2023-024 to confirm all actions and proceedings for March 6, 2023

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, has been cancelled. No other business or items were listed for this session.

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several staff reports, including the re-endorsement of the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Operational Plan, a management review summary for 2022, and a summary water report for 2022. The committee will also receive a status update on inclusionary zoning for affordable housing. Consent items include write-offs of uncollectible miscellaneous and utility receivable accounts for December 2022.

• Re-endorsement of Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Operational Plan (INS-2023-012)
• DWQMS Management Review Summary for 2022 (INS-2023-011)
• Summary Water Report for 2022 (INS-2023-010)
• Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing status update (DSD-2023-071)
• Write-off of uncollectible miscellaneous and utility receivable accounts (FIN-2023-032, FIN-2023-033)

The Committee approved the write-off of uncollectable miscellaneous and utility accounts. It also re-endorsed the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Operational Plan and received water quality reports for 2022.

• Approved write-off of $8,781 in uncollectable Miscellaneous Receivable Accounts (Carried)
• Approved write-off of $80,371 in uncollectable utility accounts (Carried)
• Re-endorsed the Drinking Water Quality Management Standards (DWQMS) Operational Plan (Carried)
• Received the 2022 DWQMS Management Review Summary for information (Carried)
• Received the 2022 Summary Drinking Water Report and directed copies be sent to the Township of Woolwich and City of Waterloo (Carried)

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is holding a public hearing to consider two Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments: one for 45-53 Courtland Avenue East and another for 4396 King Street East and 25 Sportsworld Drive. The committee will also receive a quarterly update on significant planning applications. No consent or discussion items are listed.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA22/10/C/BB and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/17/C/BB for 45-53 Courtland Avenue East (Cantiro Courtland GP)
• Official Plan Amendment OPA21/009/K/AP and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/014/K/AP for 4396 King Street East and 25 Sportsworld Drive (Sportsworld Shopping Centre and Taylorwood Park Homes Inc)
• Delegations from MHBC Planning (item 6.1) and GSP Group (item 6.2)
• Significant Planning Applications Update - Quarterly Report (Q1 2023)

The Committee approved an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a development at 45-53 Courtland Avenue East. A separate application for 4396 King Street East and 25 Sportsworld Drive was deferred to the March 20, 2023 Council meeting for further review.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA22/10/C/BB and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/17/C/BB for 45-53 Courtland Avenue East
• Deferred Official Plan Amendment OPA21/009/K/AP and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/014/K/AP for 4396 King Street East & 25 Sportsworld Drive to March 20, 2023

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on developing the 2023-2026 strategic plan, specifically prioritizing strategic goal areas. Council will also authorize an in-camera session to discuss several confidential matters, including labour negotiations, a personal matter, and a settlement before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Development – Prioritizing Strategic Goal Areas (CAO-2023-088)
• In-camera authorization for labour negotiations, identifiable individual, litigation, and education/training
• Collective Agreement Bargaining (COR-2023-089)
• Labour and Employee Relations Matter (COR-2023-094)
• Settlement of a matter before the Ontario Land Tribunal (COR-2023-093)

Council discussed five proposed strategic goal areas for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan based on community and Council feedback. Members suggested adding emphasis on local procurement, the creative arts industry, and applying climate and equity lenses across all goals. No formal vote was taken on the plan's contents.

• Approved motion to hold an in-camera meeting regarding labour negotiations, identifiable individuals, litigation, and training

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council is meeting to vote on several planning and administrative items, including zoning amendments for properties on Fergus Avenue and in the Trussler West subdivision, a development charges complaint, and a deferred decision on a crematorium at 507 Frederick Street. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws, and committee reports, plus a motion to review school zone speed limits.

• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 142-146 Fergus Avenue (OPA22/02/F/BB, ZBA22/02/F/BB)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for Trussler West Subdivision blocks (ZBA22/027/B/CD)
• Deferred decision on Henry Walser Funeral Home crematorium at 507 Frederick Street
• Development charges complaint by McLean-Peister Limited at 375 New Dundee Road to be dismissed
• Motion to investigate school zone speed limits and ASE zones on Westheights Drive and Franklin Street

Council approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for properties on Fergus Avenue and the Trussler West Subdivision. The city also adopted a new 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan and directed staff to review speed limits in automated speed enforcement zones.

• Approved 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan
• Dismissed development charges complaint from McLean-Peister Limited (375 New Dundee Road)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 142-146 Fergus Avenue
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for Activa Holdings Inc. (Trussler West Subdivision)
• Deferred Biehn Drive Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension report to March 20, 2023 (10-0)
• Deferred Henry Walser Funeral Home planning applications to March 20, 2023
• Directed staff to review speed limits in all current ASE zones by fall 2023 (10-1)
• Authorized City Solicitor to settle OLT appeal for 146-162 Victoria St S and 92-110 Park St

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider two appeals related to property standards orders. The public may attend but cannot speak. The committee will decide on an appeal of an order/extension for 185 Morgan Avenue and an extension of time to comply for 71 Blucher Street, Unit I.

• Appeal #2023-04 - 185 Morgan Avenue, Officer Gordon Stott, Disagree with the Order/Extension of Time to Comply with the Order
• Appeal #2023-05 - 71 Blucher Street, Unit I, Officer Mike Eckert, Extension of Time to Comply with the Order

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 agenda includes requests to permit additional dwelling units, adjust setbacks, and sever land. One application (A 2022-069 at 92 River Road East) has been withdrawn and will not be considered.

• A 2023-016 - 107 Chandler Drive: variance to allow 18 parking spaces instead of 23 and 2 visitor spaces instead of 3, to convert basement storage into 5 additional dwelling units
• A 2023-017 - 854 Doon Village Road: variance for floor space ratio of 0.75 (max 0.6) and rear yard setback of 6.4m (required 7.5m) for a 24-unit stacked townhouse building
• A 2023-019 - 100-102 Waterloo Street: variance for front yard setback of 1.0m (required 6.28m) and encroachment into Driveway Visibility Triangle for two semi-detached dwellings
• A 2023-023 - 202 Breithaupt Street: permission to enlarge legal non-conforming 4-unit dwelling to 5 units in Employment Zone (EMP-1)
• B 2023-005 - Fairway Road North-Woolner Trail: consent to grant storm water management easement (approx. 22m wide, 3,146 sq.m.) to Waterloo Catholic District School Board

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variances for residential developments, including parking reductions and setback changes. It also granted a land severance for a new dwelling and an easement for storm water management.

• Approved parking variances at 107 Chandler Drive for 5 additional dwelling units
• Approved floor space ratio and rear yard setback variances at 854 Doon Village Road for 24 townhouses
• Approved setback variances to legalize four existing garages at 11 Centennial Road
• Approved front yard setback and visibility triangle variances at 100-102 Waterloo Street
• Approved yard setback variances for window additions and gazebo at 66 Fallowfield Drive
• Approved side lot line variance for a rear yard deck at 6 Cumberland Place
• Approved height variance for a detached additional dwelling unit at 91 Shanley Street
• Approved land severance at 21 Nelson Avenue for a new single detached dwelling

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee is holding a public hearing to consider two Planning Act applications: an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 142-146 Fergus Avenue, and a Zoning By-law Amendment for blocks in the Trussler West Subdivision near Benninger Drive. The committee will hear delegations and staff presentations before deciding whether to recommend approval to Council.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA22/02/F/BB and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/02/F/BB for 142-146 Fergus Avenue, applicant 2467491 Ontario Inc.
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA/22/027/B/CD for Blocks 22, 25, 28 and part of Blocks 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, Plan 58M-643 (Trussler West Subdivision), applicant Activa Holdings Inc.
• Delegations registered from GSP Group (item 5.1) and MHBC Planning (item 5.2)
• Public hearing under the Planning Act; submissions affect appeal rights to the Ontario Land Tribunal

The Committee approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 142-146 Fergus Avenue, including a directive to explore more affordable housing. It also approved a Zoning By-law amendment for a 42-unit residential development in the Trussler West Subdivision.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA22/02/F/BB and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/02/F/BB for 142-146 Fergus Avenue
• Adopted Urban Design Brief for 142-146 Fergus Avenue to be applied via Site Plan Approval
• Directed staff to work with 142-146 Fergus Avenue applicant to potentially increase density and affordable housing units
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/027/B/CD for Activa Holdings Inc. at Trussler West Subdivision

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including a parking prohibition, a health services agreement, and a site alteration by-law amendment, and to discuss the Biehn Drive sanitary trunk sewer extension environmental study report. Delegations are scheduled for the discussion item.

• Briar Knoll Drive on-street parking prohibition (DSD-2023-023)
• Ontario Health Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (CSD-2023-008)
• Site Alteration By-law Amendment (DSD-2023-058)
• Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension Class Environmental Assessment - Environmental Study Report (DSD-2022-188)

The Committee deferred a decision on the Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension to allow for further review of traffic needs, environmental impacts, and alternative construction options. Other approved actions included a parking prohibition on Briar Knoll Drive and an amendment to the Site Alteration By-law.

• Deferred Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Environmental Study Report to March 20, 2023
• Approved parking prohibition on north side of Briar Knoll Drive (Carried)
• Authorized agreement with Ontario Health for Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (Carried)
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 633 to include Site Alteration By-law (Carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will consider a consent item approving the 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan and hear a delegation from Gowling WLG regarding a development charges complaint by McLean-Piester Limited for 375 New Dundee Road. The complaint is a discussion item under Section 20 of the Development Charges Act. No other information items are listed.

• Accessibility Plan (2023-2027) consent item, CSD-2023-004
• Development charges complaint for 375 New Dundee Road, FIN-2023-064
• Delegation by John Doherty and Kevin Dias, Gowling WLG

The Committee approved the City of Kitchener's Accessibility Plan for 2023-2027. Additionally, the Committee dismissed a Section 20 Development Charges Act complaint from McLean-Peister Limited regarding a property at 375 New Dundee Road.

• Approved 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan (Carried)
• Dismissed development charges complaint from McLean-Peister Limited for 375 New Dundee Road (Carried)

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee is meeting to review draft Heritage Impact Assessments for four properties, discuss its 2022-2024 work plan, and receive sub-committee and status updates. Delegations are scheduled for each assessment item. The meeting is open to the public with options to register as a delegation or watch online.

• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 1198 Fischer Hallman Road (DSD-2023-050)
• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 149-151 Ontario Street North and 21 Weber Street West (DSD-2023-048)
• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 30-40 Margaret Avenue (DSD-2023-057)
• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 83-97 Victoria Street North (DSD-2023-049)
• Heritage Kitchener Committee Work Plan 2022-2024 (DSD-2023-053)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held directly after the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting. Council is asked to consider any recommendation from that committee regarding approval of the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget. The agenda also includes a by-law to confirm the day's council actions and proceedings.

• 2023 Operating and Capital Budget approval consideration
• By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for February 2, 2023
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes, with virtual registration deadline 1:30 p.m. on February 2, 2023

Council approved the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets, including a general tax levy of $146,507,227. The meeting also authorized various community and economic development grants, equipment replacements, and debenture financing.

• Approved general tax levy of $146,507,227 (approx. 4.84% increase)
• Approved 10-year Capital Budget & Forecast (2023-2032) totaling $1,613,535,000
• Approved $1,625,523 in Tier 1 Community and Minor Sports Grants
• Approved $1,622,441 in Economic Development Grants
• Approved $1,446,000 debenture financing for City Hall Spandrel Glass Replacement
• Approved $2,928,000 debenture financing for EDIF 2.0 projects
• Approved $12,132,850 in operating funding for Kitchener Public Library
• Approved $2,011,601 in operating funding for Centre in the Square

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is holding a final budget day to review the 2023 budget, covering boards like the Kitchener Public Library and Centre in the Square, investment options, capital budget, enterprise operating budgets (building, golf, parking, water, sanitary, stormwater, gas), and the tax-supported operating budget. Recommendations will go to a Special Council meeting immediately after. Written public input is accepted until the meeting.

• 2023 Final Budget Day (FIN-2023-061) discussion
• Kitchener Public Library budget review
• Centre in the Square budget review
• Enterprise operating budgets: Building, Golf, Parking, Water, Sanitary, Stormwater, Gas
• Tax-supported operating budget and resolutions

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a resolution to authorize an in-camera (closed) session immediately after the public portion. The closed session will cover education and training, a personal matter, and housing and homelessness prevention under the Municipal Act. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Authorization of in-camera meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(a), (b), and (3.1)
• Closed session item: Education and Training (120 minutes)
• Closed session item: Personal Matter (30 minutes)
• Closed session item: Housing and Homelessness Prevention (30 minutes)

The special council meeting was procedural and brief. Council approved a motion to hold an in-camera meeting immediately following the session to discuss personal matters, security property, and training.

• Approved authorization for an in-camera meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

Kitchener Council is meeting to vote on several planning and zoning items, including a proposed crematorium at 507 Frederick Street, a zoning amendment at 525 New Dundee Road, and a motion addressing tenant displacement from development. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, audit plans, and by-law amendments.

• Zoning and Official Plan amendment for crematorium at 507 Frederick St, 40-48 Becker St (Henry Walser Funeral Home)
• Zoning by-law amendment for HIP New Dundee GP Inc. at 525 New Dundee Road
• Motion by Councillor Davey on rental housing tenancy displacements from development proposals
• Sidewalk installation on north side of Delaware Avenue
• Approval of 2023 Internal Audit Work Plan and KPMG external audit plan

Council approved a resolution directing staff to review rental replacement bylaws and partner with community stakeholders to support residents displaced by infill development. The city also approved several zoning amendments and infrastructure projects, while deferring a crematorium application.

• Approved resolution to study rental replacement bylaws and support for displaced residents
• Approved installation of sidewalks on the north side of Delaware Avenue
• Approved 2023 Business Plan Project List (subject to budget approval)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/022/N/TS for 525 New Dundee Road
• Deferred Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 507 Frederick Street to February 27, 2023
• Approved 2023 Internal Audit work plan
• Approved External Audit Planning Report for Fiscal Year 2022
• Appointed 8 members to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is holding a quasi-judicial public hearing on four property standard appeals. The public may attend but cannot speak. The committee will consider appeals regarding orders issued by city property standards officers.

• Appeal #2022-11 - 301 Spadina Road East, disagree with order
• Appeal #2023-01 - 124 Church Street, extension of time/disagree with order
• Appeal #2023-02 - 12 Eby Street North, extension of time to comply
• Appeal #2023-03 - 71 Blucher Street, Unit G, disagree with order

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting to ratify directions given to staff during an earlier Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting regarding the 2023 Capital Budget deliberations. Council will also consider authorizing an in-camera meeting for January 27, 2023, and pass by-laws including the 2023 Interim Tax Levy and a confirmation by-law.

• Ratify 2023 Capital Budget directions from earlier committee meeting
• Authorize in-camera meeting on January 27, 2023 for education and training
• By-law for 2023 Interim Tax Levy and payment of interim taxes
• By-law to confirm actions of Council for January 23, 2023

Council directed staff to provide additional information on several 2023 Capital Budget items, including debt, forestry, and park funding. The city also approved a by-law for the 2023 Interim Tax Levy and authorized an in-camera training meeting.

• Directed staff to report on internal borrowing from reserves vs issuing debt
• Directed staff to report on impact of reducing Urban Forestry budget by $100,000/year
• Directed staff to report on funding increases for RISE and Love My Hood grants
• Directed staff to report on Council Home Technology budget adequacy
• Directed staff to report on Grand River Park resourcing and costs
• Directed staff to report on reallocating $300k/year from cycling to trail paving
• Directed staff to report on enhanced garbage collection in parks and trails
• Approved 2023 Interim Tax Levy by-law (2023-004)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is discussing the 2023 Capital Budget and 10-Year Forecast (FIN-2023-041), including funding sources, debt, development charges, and reserve funds. Final approval is scheduled for February 2, 2023. Written public submissions are accepted until the meeting.

• 2023 Capital Budget and 10-Year Forecast (FIN-2023-041)
• Capital funding sources review
• Debt and development charges discussion
• Reserve funds and capital budget format
• Final budget approval set for February 2, 2023

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee reviewed the 2023 Capital Budget and 10-Year Forecast. The Committee directed staff to provide additional information and issue papers on debt, forestry, grants, technology, and park infrastructure before recommendations are considered by Council.

• Directed staff to provide info on borrowing from reserves versus issuing debt
• Requested analysis on reducing Urban Forestry budget by $100,000/year
• Requested info on increasing RISE and Love My Hood grants by $25K or $50K each
• Requested review of Council Home Technology budget adequacy
• Directed staff to provide resourcing requirements and costs for Grand River Park
• Requested info on reallocating $300k/year from cycling infrastructure to trail paving
• Requested info on enhanced garbage collection options in parks and trails

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting for January 23, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

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 13 items, ranging from small residential variances (e.g., garage heights, setbacks) to larger proposals, including a 9-storey residential building at 530/550 King Street East and a residential care facility/hospice/health clinic at 83, 87, and 97 Victoria Street North. One application (382 Zeller Drive) has been withdrawn. The committee will also consider minutes from December 13, 2022, and nominate a chair.

• 530 & 550 King Street East: consent to sever land and variances for a 9-storey, 60-unit residential building, including reduced parking (22 vs 60 spaces) and increased height (32.5m vs 24m)
• 83, 87 & 97 Victoria Street North: consent to sever land and variances for a residential care facility, hospice, and health clinic, including zero parking spaces
• 15 Stauffer Woods Trail: variances to allow 44 dwelling units in 11 quad buildings, with reduced parking (55 vs 77 spaces) and reduced rear yard setback (4.6m vs 7m)
• 44 Rusholme Road: minor variance for an addition with a reduced side yard setback (1.5m vs 3m) - deferred from previous meeting
• 18 Cambridge Avenue: variance to allow a parking space 5.4m from street (vs 6m) for garage conversion to an additional dwelling unit

The Committee of Adjustment approved multiple minor variance applications for residential and commercial properties, including a 9-storey residential building and a community campus. One application was deferred to March 21, 2023, and another was withdrawn.

• Approved 9-storey residential building with 60 units at 530 King Street East
• Approved land severances and variances for a clinic and hospice at 83, 87 & 97 Victoria Street North
• Approved minor variance for an additional dwelling unit at 18 Cambridge Avenue
• Approved detached garage height variance at 44 Floyd Street
• Approved rear yard setback variance for 44 dwelling units at 15 Stauffer Woods Trail
• Approved detached ADU variances at 312 Duke Street East
• Approved storm sewer easement at 204 Madison Avenue South
• Deferred minor variance for 44 Rusholme Road until March 21, 2023

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting to ratify directions given to staff during an earlier Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting regarding the 2023 Operating Budget deliberations. The agenda also includes routine items such as disclosure of interests, delegations, and a by-law to confirm council actions. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Ratification of directions for 2023 Operating Budget deliberations
• Delegations permitted up to 5 minutes, virtual registration by 1:00 p.m. on January 16, 2023
• By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council

Council approved a motion directing staff to provide further information and reports on 11 specific items related to the 2023 Operating Budget. These items cover population forecasts, fleet electrification, park improvements, and staffing costs. A by-law was also passed to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Directed staff to provide population forecast and current population data
• Requested more information on electric vehicle charging station impacts
• Directed staff to provide data on trail paving costs and staffing options
• Requested attendance and non-resident data for recreational swimming cost reductions
• Directed staff to provide costs for constructing neighbourhood basketball courts
• Requested an issue paper on increasing special events and youth programming
• Directed staff to provide costs and installation capacity for traffic calming measures
• Requested combined cost of all proposed 2023 budget FTE staffing

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is discussing the 2023 Operating Budget (FIN-2023-035), including a general overview by the Chief Financial Officer, boards, strategic investment options, tax-supported and enterprise operating budgets. Final approval is scheduled for February 2, 2023. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with consent items and disclosures.

• 2023 Operating Budget discussion (FIN-2023-035)
• General overview by Chief Financial Officer
• Strategic investment options review
• Tax-supported and enterprise operating budgets
• Final budget approval set for February 2, 2023

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee discussed the $231M 2023 Operating Budget, including proposed tax and utility rate increases. The Committee resolved to direct staff to provide additional information and issue papers on 11 specific items ranging from population forecasts to traffic calming and utility programs.

• Directed staff to provide updated population forecast and current population data
• Requested further details on EV charging station impacts for fleet greening
• Directed staff to recirculate reports and analyze internal vs external costs for trail paving
• Requested attendance data for youth and non-residents regarding $2 recreational swimming
• Directed staff to provide cost estimates for constructing neighbourhood basketball courts
• Requested an Issue Paper on increasing special events and youth programming
• Directed staff to provide costs and capacity for traffic calming measures and radar signs
• Requested combined cost data for all proposed 2023 budget FTE staffing

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

This meeting of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The notice was issued by the Manager of Council/Committee Services and Deputy Clerk.

• Meeting cancellation notice for January 9, 2023

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will decide on moving $158,621 from the Tier 1 grant program to the Neighbourhood Programs and Services operating budget for House of Friendship food programs, and authorize a two-year funding agreement. The council will also authorize an in-camera session for education and training, and pass routine by-laws for borrowing and confirming actions.

• Funding of $158,621 for House of Friendship food programs
• Authorization for General Manager to execute a two-year funding agreement
• In-camera meeting for education and training
• By-law to authorize borrowing for current expenditures in 2023
• By-law to confirm council actions

Council approved moving $158,621 for House of Friendship services from the Tier 1 grant program to the Neighbourhood Programs and services operating budget. The General Manager of Community Services was authorized to execute a funding agreement every two years for food programs at City facilities. Council also authorized borrowing for 2023 expenditures.

• Approved moving $158,621 for House of Friendship services to the Neighbourhood Programs and services operating budget (Carried)
• Authorized General Manager, Community Services to execute a funding agreement every two years with House of Friendship (Carried)
• Authorized an in-camera meeting for education and training (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-001 to authorize borrowing for current expenditures in 2023 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-002 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council on January 9, 2023 (Carried)

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2023 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

The meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will hold public hearings on two Planning Act applications: a zoning by-law amendment for 525 New Dundee Road and an official plan and zoning amendment for 507 Frederick Street (Henry Walser Funeral Home). The committee will also consider consent items including sidewalk infill, the 2022 business plan year-end report, and 2023 GRAAC appointments.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/022/N/TS at 525 New Dundee Road
• Official Plan Amendment OP17/003/F/GS and Zoning By-law Amendment ZC17/010/F/GS for 507 Frederick Street
• Sidewalk Infill Through Roadway Reconstruction in 2023 (DSD-2023-022)
• 2022 Business Plan Year-End Progress Report and Recommended 2023 Business Plan Project List (CAO-2023-020)
• 2023 Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) Appointments (CSD-2023-003)

The Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for additional dwelling units at 525 New Dundee Road. A proposal for a crematorium expansion at 507 Frederick Street was referred to the January 30 Council meeting for further review of parking and design concerns.

• Approved installation of sidewalks on the north side of Delaware Avenue (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Business Plan Project List, subject to budget approval (Carried)
• Appointed seven members to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/022/N/TS for 525 New Dundee Road (Carried)
• Referred Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 507 Frederick Street to Jan 30 Council meeting (Carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 budget and receive public input through delegations. Three individuals and groups are registered to speak. The meeting is primarily a discussion and consultation session, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• 2023 Budget - Public Consultation
• Delegation by Christine Small
• Delegation by Tony LaMantia, Waterloo EDC
• Delegation by Jenna Petkar and Ian McLean, KW Chamber of Commerce

The Committee held a special meeting to receive public consultation and delegations regarding the proposed 2023 budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the session focused on receiving input from residents and organizations.

Heritage Kitchener Committee

The Heritage Kitchener Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to review a draft Heritage Impact Assessment for a proposed development at 58-60 Ellen Street East and 115 Lancaster Street East. They will also consider two heritage permit applications: a roof replacement at 93 Lancaster Street East and a demolition/replacement of a front sunroom at 1246 Doon Village Road. The meeting includes an in-camera education and training session before the public portion.

• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 58-60 Ellen Street East and 115 Lancaster Street East (DSD-2023-002)
• Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-030 for roof replacement at 93 Lancaster Street East
• Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-033 for demolition and replacement of front sunroom at 1246 Doon Village Road
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• In-camera meeting for education and training authorized under Municipal Act, 2001

The committee appointed a new Chair and Vice-Chair for terms ending November 14, 2024. Two heritage permit applications for property alterations were approved unanimously. The committee also reviewed a draft Heritage Impact Assessment for properties on Ellen Street East and Lancaster Street East.

• Appointed Jean Haalboom as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Peter Ciuciura as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved HPA-2022-V-030 to replace asphalt shingle roof with metal roof at 93 Lancaster Street East (Carried unanimously)
• Approved HPA-2022-V-032 to demolish and reconstruct front sunroom at 1246 Doon Village Road, subject to heritage clearance of final drawings (Carried unanimously)
• Authorized an in-camera meeting for member education and training (Carried)