Council Meeting

"That year-end operating results (surpluses and deficits) for Centre in the Square be retained by the Centre in the Square as outlined as Option #3 in Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-260."

"That a one-time grant in the amount of $70,000 be approved for the Kitchener‑Waterloo Symphony from the Economic Development Grants budget, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-265; and, That the Kitchener‑Waterloo Symphony be required to report back to Council in June 2027 on financial performance and organizational outcomes; and further, That staff be directed to return with a proposed performance-based conditional funding model in June 2027, based on a percentage of earned revenue, for Council’s consideration following that report-back."

“That the Conditional Validation Report as provided in Attachment B to Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2026-278 be accepted, contingent on funding approval for the housing component; and, That the Base Target Cost and Contingency Scenario 1, including approval for an additional $5m from the Build Community Strong Fund should Fire Station 8 proceed as a standalone build be accepted; and, That the Chief Procurement Officer be authorized to execute such CCDC 30 amending agreements and/or other documentation required to accept and implement the Conditional Validation Report and defer validation pertaining to the development at 450-470 King Street East in accordance with Infrastructure Services Report Number INS-2026-278, all documentation to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute any necessary agreements required to secure project financing, including without limitation, agreements for cost sharing, and any agreements or documentation required to secure funding for the integrated housing component of the development at 450-470 King Street East, with all such documents being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.”

"That City Initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA26/002/COK/JZ, for the purpose of implementing a new Official Plan for the City of Kitchener, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2026-235 as Attachment ‘A’, and amended as follows, and accordingly forwarded to the Province of Ontario for approval; and, That a site specific policy be added to 1950 Fischer-Hallman Road as follows: 1. Notwithstanding the Mixed Use B land use designation and policy 11.47, on lands municipally known as 1950 Fischer-Hallman Road the following uses will also be permitted: i. Drive-through facilities. That a site specific policy be added to 1415 Huron Road as follows: 1. Notwithstanding the Mixed Use B land use designation and policy 11.47, on lands municipally known as 1415 Huron Road the following uses will also be permitted: i. Drive-through facilities. That a site specific policy be added to 1187 Fischer-Hallman Road as follows: 1. Notwithstanding the Mixed Use B land use designation, including policy 11.47, on land municipally known as 1187 Fischer-Hallman Road the following uses will also be permitted: i. Drive-through facilities; ii. Gas stations; iii. Car washes; and iv. Repair of motor vehicles. That a site specific policy be added to 1111 Westmount Road East, 1170, 1178, 1188 and 1191 Fischer-Hallman Road as follows: 1. Notwithstanding the Mixed Use A and Mixed Use B land use, including policies 11.36 and 11.47, on land municipally known as 1111

"That City Initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/009/COK/CM, for the purpose of implementing the Dundee Secondary Plan, including amendments to mapping and text amendments, be approved, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2026-244 as Attachment ‘A’, and amended as follows; and, That policy 13.55 establishing a minimum floor space ration of 1.0 be deleted, That the Dundee Secondary Plan Class Environmental Assessment, prepared by Jacobs, dated June 29, 2026, and attached to Report DSD-2026-244 as Attachment ‘B’, be received; and further, That the Dundee Secondary Plan Class Environmental Assessment Report attached to Report DSD-2026-244 as Attachment ‘B’, be filed with the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks for the mandatory thirty (30) day review period as required by the Environmental Assessment Act."

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated May 5, 2026, listed as item 7.1.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated June 1, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated May 25, 2026, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.h on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That the balance of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee report, dated June 1, 2026, listed as items 7.6.a to 7.6.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated June 29, 2026, listed as items 7.7.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"WHEREAS the past two winter seasons presented unusually challenging conditions for roadway maintenance, resulting in increased pothole formation due to prolonged deep freezes, significant temperature fluctuations and significant spring rainfall; and, WHEREAS Council has expressed ongoing interest in improving roadway condition monitoring and ensuring timely, efficient repair of potholes; and, WHEREAS staff have been actively working to strengthen data collection methodologies to better track road conditions and inform operational decision-making; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to explore opportunities to enhance the City’s pothole monitoring and repair program, including: a. Improvements to data collection, tracking, and reporting tools using AI technology to provide more accurate and timely information on roadway conditions; b. Options to optimize resource allocation and response times for pothole repair, taking into consideration service demand and operational constraints; and, c. Using data to inform long-term approach to roadway maintenance and asset management, including service level expectations and funding strategies; and, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff report back with findings and recommendations through a future budget discussion."

"That with respect to the Notice of Objection dated May 4, 2026, concerning the Notice of Intention to Designate that was approved at the April 13, 2026 Council meeting, for the property municipally addressed as 24 King Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff be directed to take no further action on the proposed designation and to allow the applicable 120-day statutory period to expire, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-265; and further, That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Withdrawal of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 24 King Street East, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-245."

“That pursuant to Section 25.9.2 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda.”

"That the recommended improvements for future winter maintenance in extreme conditions set forth in Part 1 (Section 1.3) of INS-2026-191, be approved, namely: Enhanced snow loading activities Improved de-icing supply contract for resiliency during shortages Refine Significant Weather Event declaration process Enhance surge capacity for extreme conditions via use of contracted services; and further, That the recommended improvements for pothole response set forth in Part 2 (Section 2.3) of INS-2026-191, be approved, namely: Utilize pothole location data to assist with prioritization of repair, resurfacing and reconstruction of City and Regional roads Enhance surge capacity via use of contracted services Advance the doubling of road resurfacing funding for implementation in 2027 (per Staff Report FIN-2026-249 Building Faster Fund Year 3 Investment Plan)"

"That the City’s General Manager, Development Services be authorized to execute an Alcohol Services Agreement with 1604901 Ontario Limited, an affiliate of CMG Entertainment Inc., for the provision of alcohol services and related security services at City-produced special events, substantially in accordance with the terms outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-239, and any amendments thereto; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That staff be directed to undertake a competitive procurement process for alcohol services at City-produced special events to coincide with the expiry of the term of the Agreement, and to report back to Council as appropriate."

"That the municipalities as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-276, be approved, effective November 15, 2026, with the commencement of the 2026 Council Term for affiliation status with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, subject to the municipality entering into a service level agreement; and, That schedule ‘A’ of the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be updated to reflect the list of affiliated municipalities, including the date that their Councils adopted approval of their affiliated status; and further, That the Clerk and General Manager of Community Services Department be authorized to enter into any necessary service agreements required to approve the affiliation status, including any amendment or extension there of, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

"That Merit Manufacturing Inc., Breslau, Ontario, be the sole source provider for One (1) Mechanical Sweeper, at their quoted price of $391,000, plus H.S.T of $50,830, for a total of $441,830, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2026-236."

"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a three-year funding agreement, with an option for a 4 th year, with the Province of Ontario for the Small Business Centre to deliver the core business information services, Summer Company and Starter Company programs with said agreement to be the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and, That the General Manager, Development Services be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Kitchener any amendments to the three-year funding agreement provided such amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the Manager, Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, and the Executive Director, Economic Development, be delegated authority to execute recipient grant agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor for the Starter Company Plus and Summer Company programs."

"That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute all documents required to affect the forgivable loan as discussed in the in camera meeting of Council held on June 29, 2026, and as set out in Development Services Report Number DSD-2026-274, with said documentation being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That the City Solicitor be authorized to register all required documentation, including without limitation a Charge/Mortgage, with the Land Registry Office as necessary to complete the transaction discussed in the in camera meeting of Council held on June 29, 2026, and as set out in Development Services Report Number DSD-2026-274, with said documentation being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

"That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a land lease for a portion of the lands located at 450-470 King Street East in accordance with the terms and conditions discussed at the June 29, 2026 in camera meeting of Council, said lease being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

"That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with the in-camera discussion at the June 29, 2026 meeting."