Council Meeting

"That Dog Friendly KW be approved to submit the Better Cities for Pets Assessment for certification with support and approval from the KW Humane Society and City of Kitchener staff."

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/23/007/K/CD for Vanmar Developments 417 King GP Corp requesting a land use designation change from ‘Innovation District’ to ‘Innovation District with Specific Policy Area No. 8’ to permit a 55-storey mixed use development on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2023-299 as Appendix ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/011/K/CD for Vanmar Developments 417 King GP Corp be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Report DSD-2023-299 as Appendix ‘B’; and, That Special Regulation provision 804, outlined in the draft proposed by-law, attached as Appendix B report DSD-2023-0299, listed as item 10.5 on the October 30, 2023 Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee agenda, be amended by adding the following clauses: vi) That the maximum building height shall be 535 masl (metres above sea level); and, further; That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/011/K/CD.”

"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener lacks the authority to set separate speed limits inside/outside school hours in locations where Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is installed; and; WHEREAS the City of Kitchener also lacks the authority to limit or restrict Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) ticketing outside of school hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and the summer season; and, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that posted speed limits remain at 30km/h for school zones that do not have Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) installed; and; THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the speed limit in school zones that currently have Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) installed be set to 40km/h; and; THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as installations of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) occur, those schools will also be set to 40km/h in tandem with the installation; THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the City of Kitchener gain authority over either time of day speed limits or the limiting of ticketing outside of school hours, that staff return with details and recommendations; THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that staff be directed to communicate with the Region of Waterloo that Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) on City of Kitchener neighbourhood roadways, not take place on holidays."

That the following motion be

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated November 7, 2023, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.n on the agenda this date, be adopted." 8.1.a Notice of Intention to Designate 149-151 Ontario Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-478 "That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act , the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-478 ."

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated December 4, 2023, listed as items 7.2.a and 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted." 8.2.a Assisted Services Program - Grant, INS-2023-521 "That subject to annual budget approval, Council provide a grant of up to $96k per year to The Working Centre to support the assisted services program (winter sidewalk clearing), as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2023-521; and, That such a grant be adjusted based on the number of residential properties serviced year over year and be reflective of the operational costs incurred by The Working Centre to deliver services; and, That the grant is not eligible to be used for sub-contracting third party commercial contractors to perform the services outlined in this report, and further, That General Manager of Infrastructure Services be authorized to renew the grant agreement to provide the services outlined in this report and also in INS-20-010, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated December 4, 2023, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.e (as amended), save and except 7.3.c. related to Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/018/B/BB, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/030/B/BB, 2150 Bleams Road, Trustees for St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church; Romanian Orthodox Parish St. John The Baptist, DSD-2023-496, which was dealt with separately, on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA23/018/B/BB for the property municipally addressed as 2150 Bleams Road for the Romanian Orthodox Parish St. John The Baptist be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’, of Development Services Department DSD-2023-496, and, accordingly, forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA23/030/B/BB requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, be approved, in the form shown in ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ as Attachments ‘B1’ and ‘B2’ of Development Services Department DSD-2023-496, and as amended this date to include the Regional conditions related to construction spill prevention and response plan; and further, That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA23/030/B/BB.”

"Whereas the City of Kitchener values the safety, peace, and well-being of its residents; Whereas in May 2023 Kitchener City Council amended the city’s fireworks bylaw to make it more restrictive by only permitting fireworks to be used on the day of an actual celebration (Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali); Whereas, despite those tighter restrictions on the use of fireworks in Kitchener, members of City Council continue to receive a significant number of concerns from residents about non-compliance with the city’s fireworks regulations; Therefore, be it resolved that Kitchener City Council directs to city staff to: Initiate a comprehensive public education campaign aimed at informing residents about the city’s fireworks regulations. That campaign should be culturally sensitive, and include initiatives such as targeted outreach to specific community leaders and organizations, public service announcements, media advertising, social media posts and collaboration with a variety of local cultural organizations. Enhance enforcement and education of the city’s firework regulations by increasing the number of Bylaw Enforcement Officers on duty from 2 to 8 for all of the days when fireworks are permitted to be used within the city, and that those officers be pre-positioned at public locations throughout the city that have been previously used by residents to light off fireworks."

"WHEREAS in 2019, the Province of Ontario introduced amendments to the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 15, (the Act) to allow open consumption in Parks; WHEREAS the City of Kitchener already allows alcohol consumption in City Parks pending receipt of a Special Event permit; WHEREAS the increase in density in the downtown core will require residents to rely more heavily on public amenity spaces for gathering and entertainment; WHEREAS Make it Kitchener 2.0 has a fundamental core value to “Make it Vibrant” where the City and its residents are encouraged to be creative, and support strong communities and neighborhood identities through distinct events and creative expression; WHEREAS social gatherings in public spaces, could help to have potential for economic benefits to downtown restaurants and eateries by offering takeout picnic packs; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to investigate and develop criteria for a pilot project that would allow for open consumption of alcohol in Victoria Park, or another suitable park location as may be determined through the review, that meet such criteria, with a report to Council by the end of Q2 2024 subject to the following: That staff from parks and forestry identify key criteria for best practice, and consult with bylaw enforcement staff; That staff from Economic Development review any potential economic benefits that would derive from such a bylaw change; That staff consult with Waterloo Regional Police S

"That pursuant to Section 25.4.11 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the proceedings of the Council this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda."

"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: 13.1.a Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 37 to the Official Plan – 417 King Street West. 13.1.b Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – Vanmar Developments 417 King GP Corp. – 417 King Street West. 13.1.c Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. 13.1.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. 13.1.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. 13.1.f To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 13.1.g Being a by-law to provide for a 2024 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2024 Interim Taxes. 13.1.h Being a by-law to amend Chapter 380 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Tariff of Fees - Planning Matters. 13.1.i Being a by-law to amend Chapter 710 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Building Permits and Fees. 13.1.j Being a by-law to amend Chapter 375 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Tariff of Fees - Committee of Adjustment. 13.1.k Being a by-law to provide for the widening

it was resolved: "That the applications to City Council for write-off, cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes totalling $129,448.04 as attached to Financial Services Department report FIN-2023-481, be approved, pursuant to Sections 354 and 357 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 (“the Act”)."

it was resolved: "That staff be directed to increase the minimum fire suppression staffing level from 35 to 37 firefighters; and, That staff conduct a suppression staffing review when Fire Station 8 becomes operational to ensure frontline emergency response vehicles are staffed and in service."

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 a food shop licence (Chapter 599 - City of Kitchener Municipal Code) issued to Mr. K. Abraha for the operation of Afro-East Restaurant Inc., at the property municipally addressed as 91 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, be approved."

it was resolved: “That staff be directed to acquire the Subject Property, as described in Staff Report DSD-2023-550, on the terms and conditions discussed at the December 11, 2023 in camera meeting; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to effect the transaction, said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”

it was resolved: “That staff be directed to proceed with the project and negotiations in accordance with the in-camera direction provided this date, December 11, 2023 regarding the Recreational Facility Development.”

“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: 16.1.a Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 37 to the Official Plan – 417 King Street West. (By-law 2023-161) 16.1.b Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – Vanmar Developments 417 King GP Corp. – 417 King Street West. (By-law 2023-162) 16.1.c Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (By-law 2023-167) 16.1.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 2023-168) 16.1.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 2023-169) 16.1.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 2023-170) 16.1.g Being a by-law to provide for a 2024 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2024 Interim Taxes. (By-law 2023-171) 16.1.h 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 2023-172) 16.1.i Being a by-law to amend Chapter 710 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Building Permits and Fees. (By-law 2023-173) 16.1.j Being a by-law to amend Chapter 375 of The City of Kitchener