Council Meeting

“That the audited financial statements of Kitchener Power Corp. for the year ended December 31, 2021 as audited by KPMG, LLP, and attached to report FIN-2022-194, be received; and further, That KPMG, LLP, be appointed as auditors of Kitchener Power Corp. for the ensuing fiscal year and Directors are authorized to set their remuneration.”

“THAT with the proposed merger between Kitchener Power Corp. and Waterloo North Hydro Holding Corporation and their subsidiaries Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. and Waterloo North Hydro Inc. anticipated to be finalized this year, and subject to the transaction closing, the following recommendations regarding Kitchener board representatives be approved: Current KPC Board members Jim Phillips and Rosa Lupo, be appointed to serve as independent board members on the new Holdco Board as outlined in this report, and; New Board candidates Susan Taves and Brian Unrau be appointed to serve as independent board members on the new Holdco Board, based on recommendations of the KPC recruitment committee as outlined in this report, and; Councillors previously nominated to serve on the KPC Board starting June 1, 2022, Councillor Kelly Galloway-Sealock, and Councillor Bill Ioannidis, continue to serve and be appointed to the new Holdco Board during the “transition year” as outlined in this report, and further; Councillor S. Davey be appointed to serve on the new Wiresco Board during the “transition year” as outlined as outlined in this report.”

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated May 3, 2022, listed as item 7.1.a. on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.1.a Notice of Intention to Demolish - Former Old Men's Residence, Grand River Hospital Freeport Campus - 3570 King Street East, DSD-2022-169 "That, in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act , the Notice of Intention to Demolish received on March 17, 2022, regarding the Old Men’s Residence located on the property municipally addressed as 3570 King Street East, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2022-169, be received for information and that the notice period run its course, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2022-169; and, That the City arrange to have the Old Men’s Residence properly documented through photographs prior to any demolition activity."

"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a funding agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) to enable the Small Business Centre to deliver the Digital Service Squad program, in accordance with Development Services Department report DSD-2022-166; and further, That the General Manager, Development Services be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Kitchener any amendments to the funding agreement provided such amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

"That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting dated April 25, 2022, be deemed as the statutory public meeting for the 2022 Development Charges By-law update and it is determined that no further public meetings will be held in respect to the passage of the By-law, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2022-189."

"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario adopted greenhouse gas reduction targets of 30% by 2030, and emissions from buildings represented 22% of the province’s 2017 emissions, WHEREAS all Waterloo Region municipalities, including the City of Kitchener, adopted greenhouse gas reduction targets of 80% below 2012 levels by 2050 and endorsed in principle a 50% reduction by 2030 interim target that requires the support of bold and immediate provincial and federal actions, WHEREAS greenhouse gas emissions from buildings represent 45% of all emissions in Waterloo Region, and an important strategy in the TransformWR community climate action strategy, adopted by all Councils in Waterloo Region, targets new buildings to be net-zero carbon or able to transition to net-zero carbon using region-wide building standards and building capacity and expertise of building operators, property managers, and in the design and construction sector, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener recently adopted a policy requiring new City buildings greater than 500m2 to have an energy intensity-based target of 25% energy improvement above Ontario Building Code Regulation 388/18 or NetZero Ready/NetZero energy, where site conditions allow; WHEREAS buildings with better energy performance provide owners and occupants with lower energy bills, improved building comfort, and resilience from power disruptions that are expected to be more common in a changing climate, tackling both inequality and energy poverty; WHEREAS while expe

"That staff be directed to continue to dialogue with the development community related to green development standards and where necessary report back to Council, if further advocacy efforts with other levels of government are possibly required."

"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: 11.1.a 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.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 respect thereof. 11.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 11.1.d Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Blocks 185, 185, 187, 188, 189 and 190, Registered Plan 58M-682 – Grassbourne Avenue, Roywood Street, Broadacre Drive and Beckview Drive. 11.1.e Being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year 2022 and to provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes. 11.1.f Being a by‑law to assume certain lands within the City of Kitchener as public highway. 11.1.g To confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for May 9, 2022.

“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. 88-171, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes and to prohibit parking thereon. (By Law No. 2022-052) 14.1.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 respect thereof. (By Law No. 2022-053) 14.1.c 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. 2022-054) 14.1.d Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Blocks 185, 185, 187, 188, 189 and 190, Registered Plan 58M-682 – Grassbourne Avenue, Roywood Street, Broadacre Drive and Beckview Drive. (By Law No. 2022-055) 14.1.e Being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year 2022 and to provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes. (By Law No. 2022-056) 14.1.f Being a by‑law to assume certain lands within the City of Kitchener as public highway. (By Law No. 2022-057) 14.1.g To confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for May 9, 2022. (By Law No. 2022-058) 14.1.h To confirm all actions and proceeding of Council for November 2, 2020. (By Law No. 2022-059) be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk."