Council Meeting

"That Council provide final approval to proceed 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.; WHEREAS on October 4, 2021 Council of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The Corporation of the City of Kitchener, The Corporation of the Township of Wilmot, The Corporation of the City of Waterloo, The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich, The Corporation of the Township of Wellesley, Kitchener Power Corp. (KPC), and Waterloo North Hydro Holding Corporation (WNH), regarding 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.; AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Kitchener is the beneficial and registered owner of 92.25% of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of KPC and The Corporation of the Township of Wilmot is the beneficial and registered owner of 7.75% of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of KPC; AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Waterloo is the beneficial and registered owner of 73.2% of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of WNH, the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich is the beneficial and registered owner of 20.2% of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of WNH, and The Corporation of t

"That the 2022 Business Plan Project List in Appendix A to Report CAO-2021-6 be approved."

"That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report, dated December 6, 2021, listed as items 7.1.a, 7.1.b and 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.1.a COR-2021-28 - Digital Kitchener and Innovation Lab Update "That Corporate Services Department report COR-2021-28 - Digital Kitchener and Innovation Lab Update be received for information."

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated December 6, 2021, listed as Items 7.2.a to 7.2.e on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.2.a DSD-2021-213 - All-way Stop Control - Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive "That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended for the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2021-213."

“WHEREAS affordable housing in the Province and in the City of Kitchener continues to be an issue requiring municipalities to consider every tool available to them in efforts to increase the supply and affordability of housing; and, WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has adopted “Housing for All – The City of Kitchener’s Housing Strategy” demonstrating a commitment to addressing the housing crisis within the municipality; and, WHEREAS Kitchener continues to seek opportunities to address the local housing crisis recognizing the need for safe, adequate and affordable housing; and, WHEREAS the City of Toronto is implementing a tax on vacant residential units to encourage property owners to rent out those properties and other municipalities in the Province are considering doing the same; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City of Kitchener staff be directed to work with the Region of Waterloo and area municipalities to consider the feasibility of implementing a property tax charge on vacant residential units as a means of encouraging occupancy of those vacant units and that staff report back on the findings to the Finance and Corporate Services committee in June 2022.”

"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 establishing and laying out of part of Monarch Woods Drive as public highway in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b Being a by-law to assume certain lands within the City of Kitchener as public highway. 11.1.c Being a by-law to amend Chapter 380 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Tariff of Fees - Planning Matters. 11.1.d Being a by-law to amend Chapter 503 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Adult Entertainment Parlours - Fees. 11.1.e Being a by-law to amend Chapter 710 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Building Permits and Fees. 11.1.f Being a by-law to amend Chapter 501 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Business Licence Fees. 11.1.g Being a by-law to amend Chapter 375 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Tariff of Fees - Committee of Adjustment. 11.1.h 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.i 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 bypersons with a disability, and the issuing of permits in respect thereof. 11.1.j To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 11.1.k To confirm all actions and pro

"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 14.1.a Being a by‑law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Monarch Woods Drive as public highway in the City of Kitchener. (By Law No. 2021-100) 14.1.b Being a by-law to assume certain lands within the City of Kitchener as public highway. (By Law No. 2021-101) 14.1.c 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 No. 2021-102) 14.1.d Being a by-law to amend Chapter 503 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Adult Entertainment Parlours - Fees. (By Law No. 2021-103) 14.1.e Being a by-law to amend Chapter 710 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Building Permits and Fees. (By Law No. 2021-104) 14.1.f Being a by-law to amend Chapter 501 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Business Licence Fees. (By Law No. 2021-105) 14.1.g Being a by-law to amend Chapter 375 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code with respect to Tariff of Fees - Committee of Adjustment. (By Law No. 2021-106) 14.1.h 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. 2021-107) 14.1.i 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. 2021-108) 14.1.j T