Councillor Margaret Johnston was first elected to Kitchener Council in 2018, representing Ward 8. She is currently serving her second term .
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 8.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for September 14, 2026 (By-Law 2026-108)
"That the commission and installation of a series of outdoor sculptures titled “Let’s Play!” by Pierre Poussin, as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-128 be approved; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artist, Pierre Poussin, outlining the obligations of the facility public art commis
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 6.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for March 9, 2026. (By-law 2026-027)
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 9.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Special Council for February 2, 2026. (By-law 2026-017)
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 12.1.a To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (By-law 2026-003) 12.1.b 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 respec
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated December 15, 2025, listed as item 7.5.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a solicitor-client privilege, a labour relations matter and a land acquisition and position/procedure to be applied to negotiation matter as authorized by Sections 239 (c) (d) (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
"That the 2026 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 be delegated the authority to schedule a Council meeting and/or Special Council on November 9, 2026, if required, and, That the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Admin
"That the City of Kitchener approve the expropriation of the below lands for the Schneider and Shoemaker Creeks Naturalization Project and works/municipal improvements associated therewith and/or incidental thereto, as discussed in an in-camera meeting of Council held on September 29, 2025, and described as follows: Fee Simple Full Taking: All of Lots 386-392, 404-409 and Part of Lots 400-403, Pla
"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 2025-102) 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 2025-103) 12.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2008-117, being a by-law to author
"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener Municipal Code (“the Code”) Chapter 420 “Dog – Designations” provides for the designation of dogs as “dangerous” and “prohibited” and Chapter 421 “Dog – Responsible Ownership” provides for the role of the Animal Services Provider, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth (“Humane Society”); and, WHEREAS the City contracts services to the Humane So
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated June 2, 2025, listed as items 7.4.a to 7.4.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated June 16, 2025, listed as items 7.5.a to 7.5.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 14.1.a Being a by-law to authorize the use of an alternative voting method - home visit program for home-bound electors in City of Kitchener municipal elections. (By-law 2025-069) 14.1.b Being a by-law to amend By-law 2024-001 to replace Administrative Penalties pertaining to Chapter 690 and Chapter 739 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code. (By-
"That the terms and conditions contained in the Memorandum of Settlement dated May 14, 2025, to establish the 2025-2029 Collective Agreement with IBEW 636 be approved; and further, That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute documentation arising there from."
“That the Kitchener Rangers request to renovate and improve the players’ dressing room area, business office and media/scouts room at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex (The Aud) as described in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-213, be approved; and, That, at the same time as the renovations requested by the Kitchener Rangers are being completed, the City build a restaurant at The
"That the Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law be amended to prohibit the sale of Fireworks within the city of Kitchener starting January 2026, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-052; and, That the increased regulations governing the permitted times for setting off fireworks, be approved, as proposed in Report CSD-2025-052; and, That the proposed by-law attached to Report CS
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated April 14, 2025, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
"That the CAO, or the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to execute agreements with municipalities in Ontario requiring the provision of Building Code Act related services under the Building Code Act, 1992 for a limited period of time provided Kitchener’s Chief Building Official determines that Kitchener has the capacity to provide such services; said agreements to be to the sat
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a labour relations matter as authorized by Sections 239 (d) 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 solicitor / client privilege and potential litigation matter and a personal matter as authorized by Sections 239 (b) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
“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 staff be directed to interpret the application of the ‘rental housing development’ discount and deferral (sections 26.2 (1.1) and 26.1(1) of the Development Charges Act (“DC Act”)) as not applying to condominium developments and street-fronting townhouse developments in accordance with the advice set out in report COR-2025-086, at the discretion of the City Treasurer and City Solicitor."
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 9.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for March 17, 2025. (By-law 2025-030)
“That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with the direction received through Development Services Department report DSD-2024-497.”
"That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Class Environmental Assessment (EA) - Environmental Study Report (ESR), prepared by BT Engineering, dated November 2024, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2024-374, be received; and further, That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Environmental Study Report (ESR), be filed with the Ministry of the Environ
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated December 2, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a and 7.3.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
"That Council endorse becoming certified as Bird Friendly by Nature Canada; and further, That the City commemorate World Migratory Bird Day on an annual basis on the second Saturday of May by posting information on the City's website and support a World Migratory Bird Day event, as appropriate".
it was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an assignment and assumption agreement , satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to assign the lease with the Grand River Hospital Corporation pertaining to the Grand River Hospital lands located at 835 King Street West, Kitchener to the New Hospital, currently known as Kitchener Waterloo Health Innovation Centre, subject to the satis
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 14.1.a Being a by law to provide for the widening of part of West Oak Trail as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2024-169) 14.1.b To further amend By-law No. 2019-113, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2024-170) 14.1.c Being a by-la
"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has a history of providing residents with access to a wide variety of programs offered at a City-operated and taxpayer-funded facility (e.g. 14 community centres, 8 pools), and; WHEREAS in recent years City Council has added funding to the tax-supported operating budget to increase the number of programs available at City facilities (including additional low and no c
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: 11.1.a Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Registered Plan 58M-671 - Wild Chicory Street, Jacob Detweiller Drive and Winter Wren Crescent. 11.1.b Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 11-15 Pandora Avenue North, i
it was resolved: "That the purchase of a 2025 forestry bucket truck be pre-approved with a budget of $255,000 as outlined in report INS-2024-370."
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a potential land acquisition matter as authorized by Sections 239 (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
"That the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) be delegated authority to submit an Investment Plan to the Building Faster Fund, as outlined Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-327, for: Bramm Yards Remediation Sandrock Creek – Meadowlane Park Stormwater Improvements Land Acquisition for Future Housing."
“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 the Mayor and Clerk or a General Manager be authorized to execute pyrotechnic and firework permit documentation consenting to firework displays on City Property for city-initiated events; said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-291."
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated May 13, 2024, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted for all Downtown Special Events, as outlined on Community Services Department report CSD-2024-140."
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated April 22, 2024, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."