The Kitchener Record

Council Meeting

September 26, 2022

Who was there

Present (8): Debbie Chapman, Scott Davey, Bil Ioannidis, Margaret Johnston, Christine Michaud, Dave Schnider, Paul Singh, Berry Vrbanovic

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 (7 motions)

7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/21/008/O/CD for 2806399 Ontario Inc. requesting a land use designation change from ‘‘Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1’ to ‘Mixed Use Corridor with Specific Policy Area 7’ to permit a mixed use development on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, on the property municipally addressed as 1668 King Street East, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2022-405 as Appendix ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/013/K/CD for 2806399 Ontario Inc. be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Report DSD-2022-405 as Appendix ‘A’; and, That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4), applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/013/K/CD; and, That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/013/K/CD; and further, That staff be directed to explore a mid-block connection through the upcoming King Street East Secondary Plan process."
Moved by Councillor P. Singh, seconded by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor J. Gazzola, Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor B. Ioannidis, Councillor M. Johnston · Opposed (2): Councillor D. Chapman, Councillor S. Marsh
Files: ZBA21
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated September 12, 2022, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.c on the agenda this date, be adopted." 7.1.a Limiting Distance Agreement with the Owner of 17 Benton St. and the Corporation of the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Div. B, 3.2.3.1.(11) of the Ontario Building Code - DSD-2022-406 "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the registered owner(s) of Plan 364 Part Lot 4, Part Lot 5, Plan 394, Part Lot 38, RP58R-2490 Part 1, Known as 17 Benton St., pursuant to Div. B Section 3.2.3.1.(11) of the Ontario Building Code, said agreement to permit the construction of the new exterior openings with the limiting distance for the exposing building face being measured to a point beyond the property line on the adjacent City open park space, Plan 394, Part Lot 38, known as Oktoberfest Platz, as outlined in Development Services Department DSD-2022-406."
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman, seconded by Councillor P. Singh
Carried
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/006/R/TS for RFB Developments requesting the addition of Special Policy Area 11 for the lands specified and illustrated as the “Area of Amendment”, municipally addressed as 27 Roy Street, on Schedule “A”, be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2022-407 as Attachment “A”, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/010/R/TS for RFB Developments, requesting a change from Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 164U to Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 164U and Special Regulation Provision 781R, be approved in the “Proposed By-law” dated September 12, 2022, including an amendment to permit a fourth dwelling unit, for the lands illustrated on “Map No. 1” attached to Report DSD-2022-407 as Attachment “B”; and further, That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/010/R/TS."
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman, seconded by Councillor P. Singh
Carried
Files: ZBA22
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/22/005/O/CD for The St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Kitchener, Ontario; Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Coptic requesting a change in land use designation from ‘Low Rise Residential’ to ‘Medium Rise Residential’ with Site Specific Policy Area No. 54 to permit a multiple residential dwelling development on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2022-401 as Appendix ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/008/O/CD for The St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Kitchener, Ontario; Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Coptic be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’, attached to Report DSD-2022-401 as Appendix ‘A’; and further, That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4), applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/008/O/CD."
Moved by Councillor P. Singh, seconded by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Carried
Files: ZBA22
"WHEREAS The Region of Waterloo proudly partners with local municipalities, Adopt-A-Road program, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), and others to promote waste reduction and litter prevention across the region, through the cure for litter program; WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo is the service provider for Grand River Transit as well as the service provider for waste management; WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo has expressed their commitment to curing litter, but during the 2022 budget process approved the removal of 240 garbage receptacles from the Grand River Transit (GRT) stops to achieve an in-year cost savings of $60,000 and an annual cost saving of $180,000. for 2023 and beyond; WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo’s decision to remove the garbage receptacles at GRT stops does provide financial cost savings, the financial savings are arguably not off-setting the adverse impacts on the environment and do not support the Region’s commitment to curing litter; WHEREAS the volume of pedestrian activity at and around Grand River Transit stops, would warrant waste receptacles to help manage litter within our Cities; and, WHEREAS the average distance someone will carry garbage before littering is 12 paces and GRT Stops are high pedestrian traffic locations; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener request the Region of Waterloo to reinstall and manage garage receptacles at the GRT Stop locations to promote litter prevention, environmental leadership and respond
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud, seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
Carried
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: 11.1.a Being a by-law to name private roads as Urbane Boulevard, Avid Drive, Ardor Avenue, Serene Way, Reverie Way, Musing Street, Moxie Lane and Mettle Way, in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b 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.c 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.d 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.e To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. 11.1.f Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. 11.1.g Being a By-law regarding the Procurement of Goods and Services. 11.1.h Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – Ronald Fiami Brohman – 27 Roy St. 11.1.i Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 121 to the Official Plan - 27 Roy Street. 11.1.j Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – Regional Municipality of Waterloo – 82 Wilson Aven
Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
Carried
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 13.1.a Being a by-law to name private roads as Urbane Boulevard, Avid Drive, Ardor Avenue, Serene Way, Reverie Way, Musing Street, Moxie Lane and Mettle Way, in the City of Kitchener. (By Law No. 2022-103) 13.1.b 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. 2022-104) 13.1.c 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. 2022-105) 13.1.d 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. 2022-106) 13.1.e 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. 2022-107) 13.1.f Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (By Law No. 2022-108) 13.1.g Being a By-law regarding the Procurement of Goods and Services. (By Law No. 2022-109) 13.1.h Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – Ronald Fiami Brohman – 27 Roy St. (By Law No. 2022-110) 13.1.i Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 121 to the Official Plan - 27 Roy Street. (By Law No. 2022-111) 1
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud, seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
Carried

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