Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (5 motions)
3 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
"That the following motion be
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman, seconded by Councillor J. Deneault
Deferred
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated September 8, 2025, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.f on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Moved by Councillor P. Singh, seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
Carried
"WHEREAS generations of Canadians have served our country and the world during times of war, military conflict, and peace; and, WHEREAS commemorative infrastructure such as decorative crosswalks can serve as meaningful public tributes to veterans and enhance civic awareness of their sacrifices; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has received expressions of interest from community members and the Royal Canadian Legion regarding the installation of a veteran’s crosswalk, and has reviewed examples from other municipalities. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City staff be directed to work with community partners to install a veteran’s-themed commemorative crosswalk in a suitable location within the City of Kitchener, with consideration given to: - Design standards and material durability; - Consultation with the Royal Canadian Legion and local regimental associations; - Interpretive signage or commemorative plaques to accompany the crosswalk. THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City staff be directed to work with local Royal Canadian legion (RCL) partners to finalize a location and local design of the RCL national commemorative crosswalk and work to install it in time for Remembrance Day 2025, or as early as possible in 2026, weather dependent."
Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis, seconded by Councillor C. Michaud
Carried
"That the City of Kitchener approve the expropriation of the below lands for the Schneider and Shoemaker Creeks Naturalization Project and works/municipal improvements associated therewith and/or incidental thereto, as discussed in an in-camera meeting of Council held on September 29, 2025, and described as follows: Fee Simple Full Taking: All of Lots 386-392, 404-409 and Part of Lots 400-403, Plan 262 and Part Lots 6 and 7 Streets & Lanes Kitchener and Part Lot 8 Plan 404, being Part 1 on 58R-12062 (All of PIN 22506-0024 (LT)), City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (150-160 Borden Avenue South) (the “Property”) That the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of City Council, the Certificate of Approval and the Expropriation Certificate and all other notices and documents that are necessary to carry out the expropriation of the Property; and, That the City Solicitor be instructed to register a Plan of Expropriation for the Property within three months of granting of the approval to expropriate the Property, as required by the Expropriations Act; and, That the registered owner(s) of the Property be served with a Notice of Expropriation, a Notice of Possession, and any other notices or documents as required by the Expropriations Act for the Property after the registration of the Plan of Expropriation and the City Solicitor is authorized to take any and all actions required to enforce such notices, including but not limited to any a
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston, seconded by Councillor J. Deneault
Referred
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 12.1.a Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (By-law 2025-102) 12.1.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 2025-103) 12.1.c 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 2025-104) 12.1.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 2025-105) 12.1.e Being a by-law to amend By-law 2023-135 to extend the time period for exemption from Pt Lt Ctl – Pt of Blocks 2, 6, 7, 11, 13-16 & Blks 4, 5, 8-10, 17, 18, 31 & 34, Reg Plan 58M-643 – Benninger Dr, Steph Crt, Steph St, Dominique St & Cresc. (By-law 2025-106) 12.1.f Being a by-law to amend By-law 2023-135 to extend the time period for exemption from Part Lot Control – Block 1 and Part of Blocks 2 and 14, Registered Plan 58M-643 – Benninger Drive. (By-law 2025-107) 12.1.g Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, and 2019-051, as amended, collectively known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – 1000947521 Ontario Inc. –157 Schweitzer Street. (By-law 2025-108) 12.1.h Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the
Moved by Councillor M. Johnston, seconded by Councillor J. Deneault