The Kitchener Record

Council Meeting

April 11, 2022

Who was there

Present (8): Debbie Chapman, Scott Davey, Bil Ioannidis, Margaret Johnston, Christine Michaud, Dave Schnider, Paul Singh, Berry Vrbanovic

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor B. Ioannidiswith Affordable Housing Development Charge (DC) Waiver Policy, FIN-2022-158 and Information Report, FIN-2022-179, listed on the Finance and Corporate Services Committee - April 4, 2022 report on the agenda this date, as he is employed by a Not-for-Profit and did not participate in any voting or discussion regarding this matter
Councillor C. Michaudwith Affordable Housing Development Charge (DC) Waiver Policy, FIN-2022-158 and Information Report, FIN-2022-179, listed on the Finance and Corporate Services Committee - April 4, 2022 report on the agenda this date, as he is employed by a Not-for-Profit and did not participate in any voting or discussion regarding this matter

What was decided (9 motions)

9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

"That the 2022 Compass Kitchener Work Plan as outlined in Chief Administrative Officers report CAO-2022-162, be approved."
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, seconded by Councillor S. Davey
Carried
"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated April 4, 2022, listed as items 7.1.b to 7.1.e. on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, seconded by Councillor S. Davey
Carried
"That financial policy FIN-PLA-XXX “Affordable Housing Development Charges Waiver” be approved as outlined in Attachment A of Financial Services Department report FIN-2022-179; and, That the terms of reference for the Affordable Housing Reserve be approved as outlined in Attachment B to Report FIN-2022-179, and, That staff be directed to prepare an Issue Paper as part of the 2023 Budget process to provide a follow-up on the overall success of the program; and further, That staff continue to advocate with other levels of government, including the school board to identify ways to address affordable housing."
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, seconded by Councillor S. Davey
Carried
"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated April 4, 2022, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.d and 7.2f to 7.2.h. on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.2.a Demolition Control Application DC22-004-S-TS - 289 and 295 Sheldon Avenue - Sheldon Avenue Partnership, DSD-2022-139 A motion was brought forward by Councillor D. Schnider, which was seconded by Councillor M. Johnston to approve Demolition Control Application DC22/004/S/TS as outlined in the agenda this date. Councillor S. Marsh brought forward an amendment, which was seconded by Councillor M. Johnston to approve Demolition Control Application DC22/004/S/TS subject to a condition as proposed: a. That the owner obtains final site plan approval for the proposed redevelopment, if applicable under Chapter 683 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code. b. That the owner obtains a building permit(s) for the proposed redevelopment; and, Upon satisfaction of subsections (a), the City’s Chief Building Official may authorize and issue a demolition permit under subsection 33(6) of the Planning Act. The demolition permit will be subject to the following condition: That in the event that construction of the proposed redevelopment is not substantially complete within 2 years of the date of issuance of the demolition permit, the City Clerk may enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential properties in respect of
Moved by Councillor S. Marsh, seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
Carried
“That Demolition Control Application DC22/004/S/TS requesting permission to demolish two single detached dwellings located at 289 and 295 Sheldon Avenue North be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2022-139, subject to the following condition: That the owner obtains final site plan approval for the proposed redevelopment, if applicable under Chapter 683 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code. That the owner obtains a building permit(s) for the proposed redevelopment; and, Upon satisfaction of subsections (a), the City’s Chief Building Official may authorize and issue a demolition permit under subsection 33(6) of the Planning Act. The demolition permit will be subject to the following condition: That in the event that construction of the proposed redevelopment is not substantially complete within 2 years of the date of issuance of the demolition permit, the City Clerk may enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential properties in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and such sum shall, until payment thereof, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.”
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider, seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
Carried
"WHEREAS the City appoints citizen members to advisory and quasi-judicial committees to give advice and provide feedback to city council and standing committees on a variety of issues; WHEREAS residents that are appointed to advisory and quasi-judicial committees are appointed based on their expertise and experience; WHEREAS Council values the feedback and contribution of all Citizen Committee members and appreciate their contribution to the public engagement process; WHEREAS Council values the contributions and inclusion of voices of groups who have been historically underrepresented in Citizen Committees, as outlined by the City's equity, diversity, and inclusion policy; WHEREAS the current practices related to honorariums have been applied and implemented inconsistently, and have never been subject to a fulsome review; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that staff be directed to complete a fulsome equity-informed corporate policy for compensation for members of all City of Kitchener advisory committees and report back to Council prior to the commencement of the next Advisory Committee term."
Moved by Councillor S. Davey, seconded by Councillor P. Singh
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor B. Ioannidis, Councillor M. Johnston, Councillor D. Chapman, Councillor S. Marsh · Opposed (1): Councillor J. Gazzola
"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 a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b Being a by-law to further amend By-law 2019-113, to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener. 11.1.c Being a by-law to close part of Strasburg Road, in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.d 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.e 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.f To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 11.1.g Being a by-law to amend By-law 2021-015 - Procedural By-law. 11.1.h To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
Carried
“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."
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman, seconded by Councillor S. Marsh
Carried
"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. 2022-043) 14.1.b Being a by-law to further amend By-law 2019-113, to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener. (By Law No. 2022-044) 14.1.c Being a by-law to close part of Strasburg Road, in the City of Kitchener. (By Law No. 2022-045) 14.1.d 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. 2022-046) 14.1.e 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. 2022-047) 14.1.f 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. 2022-048) 14.1.g Being a by-law to amend By-law 2021-015 - Procedural By-law. (By Law No. 2022-049) 14.1.h To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council. (By Law No. 2022-050) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk."
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
Carried

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