Councillor Dave Schnider was first elected to Kitchener Council in 2014, representing Ward 2. He is currently serving his third term .
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 8.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for August 10, 2026. (By-law 2026-094)
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 5.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for July 28, 2026. (By-law 2026-093)
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated May 25, 2026, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.h on the agenda this date, be adopted."
“That pursuant to Section 25.9.2 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda.”
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider six matters, including: a plan/procedure or instruction to be applied to negotiations and a solicitor client privilege matter, an identifiable individual and labour relations matter, two matters of solicitor client privilege, a third party information supplied in confidence ma
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 6.1.a Being a by-law to name private roads as Amand Lane, Canyon Hill Drive, Sumac Lane, Azores Drive and Fig Lane, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2026-057) 6.1.b (Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – 450-470 King Street East) (By-law 2026-058) 6.1.c To confirm all actions an
"That the modernized Human Resources policies, attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services report COR-2026-207 be approved; and further, That the redundant Human Resources policies, attached as Appendix B to Corporate Services report COR-2026-207 be repealed."
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 12.1.a Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (By-law 2026-030) 12.1.b To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (By-law 2026-031) 12.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to author
"That the terms and conditions contained in the Memorandum of Settlement dated December 17, 2025, to establish the 2026-2029 Collective Agreement with CUPE 68 Civics be approved; and, That the terms and conditions contained in the Memorandum of Settlement dated December 17, 2025, to establish the 2026-2029 Collective Agreement with CUPE 68 Mechanics be approved; and further, That the Mayor and the
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 12.1.a Being a by-law to close the public highway known as Part Lane, Plan 82, abutting Lots 25 to 33 inclusive, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2025-139) 12.1.b Being a by-law to provide for the widening of Woolwich Street as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2025-140) 12.1.c Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and la
“That staff be directed to proceed with the land acquisition negotiations as outlined in the in-camera meeting discussions on November 10, 2025; and further, That the City Clerk be authorized to provide an acknowledgment letter to the property owner confirming Council’s direction to allow for the land acquisition negotiation to proceed as discussed this date.”
“That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve and execute a cost-sharing agreement with Kitchener Housing Inc. to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and in accordance with the particulars discussed at the October 6, 2025 in-camera meeting of Council”
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a potential land disposition matter and a matter of solicitor-client privilege as authorized by Sections 239 (2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 12.1.a Being a by law to provide for the widening of part of Pinnacle Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2025-086) 12.1.b Being a by-law to name a private road as Bridlewood Crescent, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2025-087) 12.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2019-113, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on hi
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider five items: one solicitor-client privilege matter, two land acquistion matters; one personal matter about an identifiable individual and position/plan or instruction to be applied to negotiations ; and, one matter having third-party information supplied in confidence to the mu
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 7.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for June 16, 2025. (By-law 2025-068)
"That the Parks Master Plan - Places, as provided in Attachment 'A' of Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-142 be approved; and further, That staff be directed to carry out the recommendations as outlined by the near-, mid-, and long-term implementation framework in report INS-2025-142."
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated May 12, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
it was resolved: "That the City extend the agreement for Corporate Printing of Property Tax, Utility, and Miscellaneous Bills with KUBRA Data Transfer LTD, Mississauga, Ontario for a three (3) year period, with no options for renewal, provided a satisfactory contract is executed."
it was resolved: "That Council approve amendments to Procurement By-law No. 2022-109, as per Attachment A, to align with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) dollar thresholds, to allow for the expanded procurement of local and Canadian goods, services and/or construction, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-159, as previously presented on March 17 th , Chief Administr
it was resolved: "That that 2025 Council and Committee schedule be amended to reschedule the Audit Committee meeting date of March 3, 2025 to April 7, 2025, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-102; and further, The Council meeting and Audit Committee meeting date of June 30, 2025 be scheduled to June 23, 2025."
it was resolved: "That the 120-day period of time
"That notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 3.3 of Council Policy GOV-BOA-63 (Appointments to Boards and Committees), we hereby confirm the following appointment(s), namely: Judy Stephen-Wells; Lori Trumper; and, Peter Ciuciura." A motion was brought forward by Councillor D. Schnider, which was seconded by Councillor M. Johnston to approved the recommendation as outlined Corporate Services Depa
"That the list of recommended candidates for Advisory and Quasi-judicial Committee vacancies, attached to staff Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-526 in Appendix A, and as amended this date, be approved; and further, That the candidate for the Board of Centre in the Square, as attached to staff report COR-2024-526 in Appendix C, be approved."
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held to receive solicitor client advice with regards to the dispensing with the Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment as authorized by Sections 239 2 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
“That pursuant to Section 25.4.16 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda.”
“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."
it was resolved: "That the 2025 Council and Committee Calendar, as attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department report COR-2024-459, be approved; and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk will be delegated the authority to schedule additional Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meetings on Council meeting dates, where requi
it was resolved: "That the decision of the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Corporate Services Department Report COR-2023-536, wherein the Committee affirms the revocation of an Alternative Massage Centre Licence (Chapter 508 - City of Kitchener Municipal Code) issued to P. Xin for the operation of Ocean 7 Massage, at the property municipally addressed as 540 Frederick Street
“That pursuant to Section 25.4.16 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda.”
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario intends the close the Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) Centre located in Kitchener when they introduce their Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs; WHEREAS the CTS Centre in Kitchener is operated by Sanguen Health Centre, a Ministry Of Health Funded Agency supporting those marginalized through substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a security of property matter, two land acquistion matters and a labour relations matter as authorized by Sections 239 (a) (c) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 8.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for August 12, 2024. (By-law 2024-143)
"WHEREAS Kitchener City Council has committed, through its Make It Kitchener 2.0 Strategy and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, to a new arts and culture plan to provide public artists and organizations with the necessary resources to support a thriving local arts community; and, WHEREAS the Canada Council for the Arts, Canada’s national public arts funder, provides funding allocations through a national
"That in accordance with Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, Section 25.2.2. (Suspend the Rules), that approval of this meeting be permitted to extend beyond midnight."
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider two matters of solicitor-client privilege and one litigation or potential litigation and solicitor-client privilege matter as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a land acquisition and/or disposition matter as authorized by Sections 239 (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
"WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo is experiencing housing crisis; WHEREAS the City of Kitchener continues to respond in a strategic and agile manner to build a city for everyone where, together, we take care of the world around us – and each other; WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has committed to addressing affordable housing through the Housing For All Strategy; WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has iden