Councillor Bil Ioannidis was first elected to Kitchener Council in 2010, representing Ward 7. He is currently serving his fourth term.
“That staff be directed to proceed with the negotiations pertaining to a litigation matter, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-356 in accordance with the particulars discussed at the September 28, 2026 in camera meeting of Council earlier this date, and upon successful completion of said negotiations, that the City’s Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign an
"That Council pre-approve funding in the amount of $831,978 from the Fleet Equipment Reserve to support the purchase of three (3) replacements of assets that failed prior to meeting their expected lifecycle, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department Report INS-2026-321; and, That Brandt Tractor Ltd, Cambridge, Ontario, be the sole source provider for One (1) Used Motor Grader, at their quo
“That the Conditional Validation Report as provided in Attachment B to Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2026-278 be accepted, contingent on funding approval for the housing component; and, That the Base Target Cost and Contingency Scenario 1, including approval for an additional $5m from the Build Community Strong Fund should Fire Station 8 proceed as a standalone build be accepted; a
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a three-year funding agreement, with an option for a 4 th year, with the Province of Ontario for the Small Business Centre to deliver the core business information services, Summer Company and Starter Company programs with said agreement to be the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and, That the General Manager, Development Services be authorized to
"That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a land lease for a portion of the lands located at 450-470 King Street East in accordance with the terms and conditions discussed at the June 29, 2026 in camera meeting of Council, said lease being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 5.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for June 15, 2026. (By-law 2026-060)
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 12.1.a Being a by law to assume certain lands within the City of Kitchener as public highway. (By-law 2026-048) 12.1.b Being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year 2026 and to provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes. (By-law 2026-049) 12.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to
“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 City of Kitchener is home to individuals whose achievements in arts, sports, entertainment, and other fields have earned international recognition; and WHEREAS celebrating these achievements through public art fosters civic pride, inspires future generations, strengthens community identity, and activates urban spaces; and WHEREAS the City of Kitchener’s 175 th anniversary in 2029 pres
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a matter of potential litigation as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (e)."
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a position/procedure to be applied to negotiations and solicitor client privilege matter as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (f) (k) , respectively."
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider three matters: one land acquisition matter, a matter of potential litigation and a position/procedure to be applied to negotiations and solicitor client privilege matter as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (c) (e) (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
"That pursuant to section 15.3 of Chapter 25 (Procedure) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, that Varfley Dolleh be added to the agenda as a delegation to the Council agenda this date, to discuss youth employment opportunities within the City of Kitchener, which is not a matter on this agenda."
"That the Council Member Appointments to Boards and Committees be
"That Tony Giovinazzo be appointed as a Centre In The Square, Board Director for a three-year term, expiring November 19, 2028; and further, That the appointment of Alex Kinsella and Kayleigh Platz, Board Directors be renewed for a second three-year term, expiring November 15, 2028; and further, That the appointment of Dan Carli, Chair, be renewed for a two-year term, expiring January 1, 2028; and
“WHEREAS Staff retained N. Barry Lyons Consulting (NBLC) land economists to conduct an updated 2025 Residential Market Assessment (“report”) which analyzed the recent local market activity and conditions; WHEREAS the updated 2025 Residential Market Assessment (“report”) reinforced multiple key indicators, the market and economic context for investing in new high density residential development in
“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 road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage from road salt; and, WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo, in collaboration with local municipalities, is actively attempting to mitigate salt pollution using existing policies, programs and site design measures th
"WHEREAS generations of Canadians have served our country and the world during times of war, military conflict, and peace; and, WHEREAS commemorative infrastructure such as decorative crosswalks can serve as meaningful public tributes to veterans and enhance civic awareness of their sacrifices; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has received expressions of interest from community members and the R
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Donation Agreement with The Cowan Foundation, recognizing a donation in the amount of $2.5 Million, which will be acknowledged through the naming of the City’s newest Indoor Recreation Complex and Indoor Turf Fieldhouse as the Cowan Recreation Centre and Cowan Fieldhouse, located at 1955 Fischer-Hallman Road, Kitchener (currently under construct
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider three matters, specifically a solicitor client privilege matter; a solicitor client privilege & potential litigation matter; and, a potential land disposition matter as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (c) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
“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 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 the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve and execute the documents necessary for the acquisition of an easement interest over certain parts of the Sandrock Hydro Corridor from His Majesty The King in right of Ontario for the purposes of permitting underground City infrastructure, including storm sewers, in accordance with the particulars set out in Corporate Services Departm
“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.”
it was resolved: "That an Arts & Entertainment Reserve be established to pursue talent for tourism-driven programming and event opportunities, with attributes as described in the “Reserve Information Sheet” attached as Appendix A to report DSD-2025-207; and, That the Director of Arts & Entertainment and Executive Director of Economic Development be authorized to allocate funds and authorize expens
it was resolved: "That the 2025 Budgets for the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Belmont Business Improvement Area (BIA) be approved pursuant to Section 205 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2025-212."
it was resolved: "That the Terms of Reference for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and the Dog Designation Appeal Committee, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-204, be approved; and, That an appeal fee for the Animal Designation Appeal Committee and Dog Designation Appeal Committee be added to the 2025 User Fee schedule in the amount of $125.; a
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 14.1.a To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to authorize certain on-street and off-street parking of vehicles for use by persons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. (By-law 2025-042) 14.1.b To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit pa
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 8.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for April 24, 2025. (By-law 2025-041)
“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."
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to conduct a education and training session as authorized by Sections 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
"That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be directed to approve and execute a new, non-binding MOU with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for the operation of the Building located at 104 Stirling Avenue South in accordance with the in-camera report COR-2025-087, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."
“That approval be given for this meeting of Council to proceed for an additional hour beyond 12:00 a.m.”
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: 11.1.a To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 11.1.b To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. 11.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2008-117,
“That the City Solicitor be authorized to enter into settlement negotiations relating to OLT case number OLT-22-002377; and, That the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to approve any settlement of OLT Case Number OLT-22-002377 in accordance with the direction given in-camera on February 10, 2025, and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the General Manag
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 7.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for January 27, 2025. (By-Law 2025-016)
“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 by-laws be given third reading, namely: 15.1.a Being a by-law to authorize borrowing for current expenditures in 2025. (By-law 2025-001) 15.1.b Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 107 Courtland Avenue East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2025-002) 15.1.c Being a by-law to designate the property
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 14.1.a Being a by-law to amend Chapter 375 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Tariff of Fees - Committee of Adjustment. (By-law 2024-206) 14.1.b Being a by-law to amend Chapter 380 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Tariff of Fees - Planning Matters. (By-law 2024-207) 14.1.c Being a by-law to amend Chapter