Council Meeting

"WHEREAS the Covid-19 pandemic has been both a health crisis and an economic crisis; and, WHEREAS lockdown and physical distancing measures have caused significant hardship to businesses, particularly those dependent on in-person delivery or experience (ex: retail, restaurant, hospitality, personal service, etc.); and, WHEREAS vaccinations have proven to be an effective means of keeping Ontarians safe and can enable businesses to safely remain open without compromising the health of their customers and employees; and, WHEREAS the Province of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo are the primary authorities governing public health in the city of Kitchener; WHEREAS the Economic Development Advisory Committee expressed concerns about financial supports for businesses and the City’s ability to support, maintain and grow the economy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener thank the Province of Ontario for developing the vaccine passport program, but urge the Province to provide financial supports for businesses to cover capital and human resource costs necessary to execute the program; and, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Premier of Ontario, the Minster of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and, all other Ontario municipalities."

"That the speed limit in all residential neighbourhoods within the City of Kitchener be reduced from 50km/h to 40km/h, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2021-177; and, That the speed limit in school zones and along signed and identified neighbourhood bikeways be further reduced to 30km/h within residential neighbourhoods; and, That the capital budget allocation required for implementation be

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA21/006/R/TS for The Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investments Inc. requesting the addition of Special Policy Area 10 for the lands specified and illustrated as the “Area of Amendment” on Schedule “A”, be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2021-165 as Attachment “A”, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and further, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/009/R/TS for The Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investments Inc., ­requesting a change from Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 164U to Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 164U and Special Regulation Provision 773R, be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated September 10, 2021 for the lands illustrated on “Map No. 1” attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2021-165 as Attachment “B”."

"That the balance of the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated October 4, 2021, listed as Items 7.1.a, 7.1.c and 7.1.d on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.1.a DSD-2021-166 - Old Mill Sanitary Pumping Station - Consultant Contract Increase "That the contract for MTE Consultants Inc. for engineering services related to the Old Mill Sanitary Pumping Station (OMSPS) be increased by $282,700, funded by the development charge reserve fund, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2021-166."

"That City Council approve the plan to increase suppression staff by 20 new firefighters over the next four years and open a new fire station in 2026, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2021-17; and, That the financial implications of these additions be

"That the balance of the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated October 4, 2021, listed as Items 7.2.a and 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.2.a DSD-2021-163 - Demolition Control Application DC21/028/T/ES - 60 Trussler Road - Elev8 Properties Inc. "That Demolition Control Application DC21/028/T/ES requesting permission to demolish a single detached dwelling located at 60 Trussler Road be approved."

“WHEREAS safe and adequate housing is recognized as a fundamental human right by the Federal Government, whose effect as a major social determinant of health and wellbeing goes well beyond a basic requirement for shelter; and, WHEREAS Kitchener’s housing situation has dramatically shifted since 2016, a Housing Needs Assessment demonstrating the average price for a house increased by 104% between 2009 to 2019, with the greatest increase since 2016, and rents increased by an average of 41%; and, WHEREAS the City is experiencing a gap in the provision of housing, in particular the need for 450 units of supportive housing, over 5,000 units of community housing and 9,300 units of affordable rental housing to address the gaps in the existing supply; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has adopted “Housing for All – The City of Kitchener’s Housing Strategy” demonstrating a commitment to realizing the right to housing locally and addressing the housing crisis within the municipality; and, WHEREAS landlords and investors are adding to the strain on the housing supply through the unscrupulous act of “Renovictions” by claiming they are completing major renovations and evicting and displacing existing tenants, and subsequently raising rents which affects those generally identified as lower income earners and their ability to find safe, adequate and affordable housing; and, WHEREAS citizens and communities are hurt by these practices which can and does directly impact the housing and homel

"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: 11.1.a To further amend By-law No. 2019-113, being aby-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 11.1.c 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.d 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. 11.1.e Being a by-law to amend Chapter 599 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Licensing and Regulation of Businesses. 11.1.f To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. 11.1.g Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 116 to the Official Plan. 11.1.h Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – Roy Street investments Inc. and The Windermere Apartments Inc., 61 and 65 Roy Street, Kitchener.

“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 by-laws be given third reading, namely: 14.1.a 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 No. 20201-078) 14.1.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 No. 20201-079) 14.1.c To further amend By-law No. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. (By-law No. 20201-080) 14.1.d 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 No. 20201-081) 14.1.e Being a by-law to amend Chapter 599 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Licensing and Regulation of Businesses. (By-law No. 20201-082) 14.1.f To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (By-law No. 2021-083) 14.1.g Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 116 to the Official Plan. (By-law No. 2021-084) 14.1.h Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – Roy Street investments Inc. and The Windermere Apartments Inc., 61 and 65 Roy Street, Kitchener. (By-law No. 2021-085) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk."