Council Meeting

"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-015 be refused to construct a new 19-storey residential building on the property municipally addressed as 22 Weber Street West, in accordance with the supporting information submitted with the application, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2022-321, and Addendum Report DSD-2022-379."

"That Spaces be approved and recognized as the City’s Parks Plan pursuant to the requirements of the Planning Act, as outlined Infrastructure Services Department staff report INS-2022-224; and, That the updated Park Dedication By-Law and Park Dedication Policy be approved, as amended, in the form shown in “Proposed Park Dedication By-Law (2022)” and “Proposed Park Dedication Policy (2022)”, attached to Report INS-2022-224 as Appendix 2 and 3 attached, including: Providing a credit of up to 25% for Privately owned Public Spaces (POPS); A Transition Phase of 12 months, and, That staff be directed to remove the downtown exemptions for parkland dedication requirements such that all development within the downtown will be subject to parkland dedication requirements; and, That staff be directed to work with the school boards to explore shared use agreements that provide for a common understanding of where public use can be supported on existing school board lands, and where school board use of public parks may occur; and, That staff be directed to continue to work with agencies such as Kitchener Wilmot Hydro and Hydro One in managing areas of transmission corridors to support and link a planned park and open space system, and continue to work with partners such as Chicopee Ski Hill and the Grand River Conservation Authority to enhance the City’s parks and open space system; and, That staff be directed to identify specific properties of interest for acquisition or repurpose (in the

“That pursuant to Section 25.4.11 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 Upper Hidden Valley Sanitary Pumping Station and Forcemain Environmental Study Report (ESR) prepared by MTE Consultants, dated May 25, 2022, which recommends Alternative 2a as the preferred sanitary pumping station, be received, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2022-258 and amended in Development Services Department report DSD-2022-392; and, That the Upper Hidden Valley Sanitary Pumping Station and Forcemain Environmental Study Report (ESR) be filed with the Ministry of the Environment for the mandatory thirty (30) days review period as required by the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act; and, That the City of Kitchener proceed with an Addendum to the EA for the purpose of determining the servicing methodology for parcel 2B immediately after a Species at Risk Study for the 2B lands has been completed and approved by the MECP and any other necessary agencies; and further, That necessary funding to complete the Addendum be secured in the City of Kitchener budget."

"That the report of the Audit Committee, dated June 20, 2022, listed as item 7.1.a. on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.1.a 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, FIN-2022-316 "That the 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener be approved, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2022-316."

"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated August 8, 2022, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.d. and 7.3.g. on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.3.a Uncollectable Miscellaneous Receivable Accounts Write-Off June 2022, FIN-2022-308 "That uncollectable Miscellaneous Receivable Accounts amounting to $44,184 be written off against the Allowance for Doubtful Receivables, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2022-308."

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated August 8, 2022, listed as items 7.4.a. to 7.4.k. on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.4.a Parking Prohibition on Chapel Street between Lydia Street and Merner Avenue, DSD-2022-326 "That the Uniform Traffic and Parking By-law be amended for an on-street parking prohibition on the west (even-numbered) side of Chapel Street from Lydia Street to Merner Avenue, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2022-326."

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated August 8, 2022, listed as items 7.5.a to 7.5.d on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.5.a Climate Change and Environment Committee – Updated Terms of Reference (Policy GOV-BOV-100), DSD-2022-367 "That the name of the Environmental Committee be changed to Climate Change and Environment Committee; and, That Climate Change and Environment Committee - Terms of Reference (Policy GOV-BOV-100) attached to report DSD-2002-367 be approved."

WHEREAS members of the public complain of noise disturbance from fireworks in residential areas; and, WHEREAS noise exposure from fireworks during late night hours negatively impacts residents’ sleep; and, WHEREAS community members indicate that children and pets react negatively to noise exposure from fireworks; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to undertake a review of Chapter 739 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code, to determine whether to amend the by-law to restrict the use of fireworks to only the day of Celebration rather than the day before and the day after the noted holiday.

"WHEREAS two residential homes on Erinbrook Drive have been struck by vehicles as a result of dangerous driving since June 2020; and, WHEAREAS traffic safety continues to be a concern for residents of Erinbrook Drive; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to conduct a traffic safety study for Erinbrook Drive between Rittenhouse Road (easterly intersection) and Rittenhouse Road (Westerly intersection); THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that study shall include: data collection and analysis all-way stop warrant review sign-line review geometric constraints review detailed collision analysis recommendations for warranted traffic safety improvements; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to report back to Council by March 2023; THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff request increased traffic enforcement along Erinbrook Drive through Waterloo Regional Police Services; THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a temporary speed advisory display sign be installed along Erinbrook Drive in September, 2022 for the beginning of the new school year."

"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: 11.1.a Being a by-law to provide for the widening of part of Tyson Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b 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.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. 11.1.d To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 11.1.e Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. 11.1.f 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.g 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.h Being a By-law to repeal Part Lot Control Exemption By-law Number 2022-055. 11.1.i Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Blocks 185, 186, 187, 188, 189 and 190, Registered Plan 58M-682 – Grassbourne Avenue, Roywood Street, Broadacre Drive and Beckview Drive. 11.1.j Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Blocks 183, 184, 191

“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 Being a by-law to provide for the widening of part of Tyson Drive as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. (By Law No. 2022-082) 14.1.b 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. 2022-083) 14.1.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 No. 2022-084) 14.1.d 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. 2022-085) 14.1.e Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (By Law No. 2022-086) 14.1.f 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. 2022-087) 14.1.g 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. 2022-088) 14.1.h Being a By-law to repeal Part Lot Control Exemption By-law Number 2022-055. (By Law No. 2022-089) 14.1.i Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Blocks 185, 186, 187, 188, 189 and 190, Registered Plan 58M-682 – Grassbourne Avenue, Royw