Council Meeting

"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated March 3, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.g on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as item 7.2.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That the report of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as items 7.3.a to 7.3.e on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated March 9, 2026, listed as items 7.4.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is home to individuals whose achievements in arts, sports, entertainment, and other fields have earned international recognition; and WHEREAS celebrating these achievements through public art fosters civic pride, inspires future generations, strengthens community identity, and activates urban spaces; and WHEREAS the City of Kitchener’s 175 th anniversary in 2029 presents an opportunity to launch a civic legacy initiative of lasting public value; and WHEREAS the City’s Public Art Policy supports initiatives that enhance placemaking and tourism; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. That the City of Kitchener consider establishing a Kitchener Legacy Walk project, part of a phased public art program featuring murals and installations along a curated pathway from Victoria Park to Centre In The Square, to honour Kitchener citizens with internationally recognized achievements. 2. That as part of future work of the Arts & Creative Industries Action Plan (2026-2030), City staff be directed to prepare a report for Council to consider a Kitchener Legacy Walk, outlining: a. Eligibility criteria and selection process for honourees (e.g., advisory committee); b. Possible locations of commemorations; c. Standard requirements for each location, such as property agreements, artist procurement process, and maintenance standards; d. Budget and funding model, including City allocations; e. Implementation timeline, including an inaugural launch aligned with the City’s

"That Councillor S. Stretch be appointed to the Enova Power Corp. board effective June 1, 2026 for a term not exceeding 1-year, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-112; and, That Councillor J. Deneault & Councillor A. Owodunni be appointed to the Enova Energy Corporation board effective June 1, 2026 for a term not exceeding 1-year; and That Rosa Lupo, Susan Taves and Don McKinnon be appointed to the Enova Energy Corporation as Independent Directors of Enova Energy Corporation to hold office for the terms and until the dates specified; Rosa Lupo – 2 year term expiring at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2028 Susan Taves – 3 year term expiring at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2029 Don McKinnon – 3 year term expiring at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2029."

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by D. Harnum wherein the Committee modified the Dangerous Dog Designation assigned to their dog ‘Bruno’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth and assigns the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation, including modified conditions for the keeping of said dog, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-144."

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by D. Harnum, wherein the Committee rescinded the Dangerous Dog Designation applied to ‘Allie’ by the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, be ratified and confirmed, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2026-143."

"That the Clerk, or designate, be authorized to execute the necessary contracts and/or agreements to facilitate the municipal election, as necessary, said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

"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 2026-030) 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 2026-031) 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 2026-032) 12.1.d Being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 160 Courtland Avenue East, in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and cultural heritage value or interest. (By-law 2026-033) 12.1.e 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 2026-034) 12.1.f Being a by-law to close the public highway known as Part of Patricia Street, Plan 706, in the City of Kitchener. (By-law 2026-035) 12.1.g Being a by-law to exempt certain lots from Part Lot Control – Block 284, Registered Plan 58M-724 – 995 Amand Drive. (By-law 2026-036) 12.1.h Being a by-law to amend By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener – Activa Holdings Inc. – Blocks 1-3, Plan 58M-672. (By-law 2026-037) 12.1.i To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for March 23, 2026. (By-law 2026-038)