Kitchener public meetings in 2024

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

• Meeting scheduled for Dec 25, 2024 was cancelled

Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)

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

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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

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

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

Audit Committee

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

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

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

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

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

Property Standards Committee

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC)

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

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

• Public consultation on the 2025 Budget

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

• EARR Team Role Review
• EDI Framework Discussion

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Property Standards Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

Downtown Advisory Committee

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

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

• Discussion of Kitchener 2051 Project – New Official Plan

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

Licensing Tribunal

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Downtown Advisory Committee

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

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

Property Standards Committee

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

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

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

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

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

Property Standards Committee

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

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

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

• Meeting cancellation – no agenda items considered

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Property Standards Committee

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

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

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

Property Standards Committee

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

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

Audit Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

Downtown Advisory Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

• Meeting cancelled for June 3, 2024

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

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

Property Standards Committee

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

• Meeting cancelled by notice from Committee Coordinator Marilyn Mills

My Ideal City

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Downtown Advisory Committee

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

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

• Meeting cancelled

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

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

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Downtown Advisory Committee

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

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

Property Standards Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Downtown Advisory Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

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

Property Standards Committee

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

• Meeting cancelled for March 27, 2024

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Audit Committee

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

• Meeting cancellation notice for March 18, 2024

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

• Meeting cancelled

Property Standards Committee

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

• Meeting cancelled

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Downtown Advisory Committee

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

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

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

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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

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

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee

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

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Property Standards Committee

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

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

Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

• Meeting cancelled

Downtown Advisory Committee

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

• Meeting cancelled

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Climate Change and Environment Committee

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

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

Dog Designation Appeal Committee

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

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

Heritage Kitchener Committee

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

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

Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee

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

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

Community and Infrastructure Services Committee

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

• Meeting cancelled

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee

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

• Meeting cancellation notice

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

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

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